Various Newspapers Review National and International Affairs
The Washington Post argues Congress members lack pay, while Augusta Chronicle critiques the Chicago platform. Empress of Germany remains silent on politics. St James Gazette notes Japan’s aggression. Washington Star doubts any Cape May cottages will be built this term. Peary plans a pole rush. Chicago Times-Herald notes a bold Democratic Speaker claim. Galveston Daily hints at fishing with a jug. Michigan counterfeiting case noted. New York Journal questions prosperity branding. New York World reports cold Northwestern weather. Wanamaker cited on shipship results. News mentions a 20,000 glass eyes contraband, and Debs riots case in Chicago. Continuous, mixed political and social items across multiple papers.
Time Day of Dig Profits Gone
The Dry Goods Economist argues that big profits have declined and will not easily return. A new era of caution and planning requires economy, stronger competition, and methodical enterprise, with less reliance on old methods and luck.
Cotton mills in the South built largely by Southern capital
The discussion centers on Southern cotton mill ownership with The Virginian affirming local control. The Chattanooga Tradesman challenges The Record’s claim that Northern capital financed most spindles since 1880, arguing not one-fifth were Northern owned and stressing Southern development of high quality fabrics and mills.
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Philadelphia Record
South
New England
Virginian
Chattanooga
Potomac
Carolinas
Alabama
Georgia
Edward Atkinson
Atlanta
Piedmont
Pressure Mounts on McKinley Cuban Policy Shift
The Baltimore Herald notes rumors of a decisive change in President McKinley’s Cuban policy. It suggests plans to intervene by force if Spain refuses Cuban independence or a purchase solution, citing barbaric warfare and attacks on American interests as justification. Public support for a firm action is anticipated.
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Baltimore Herald
McKinley
Spain
Changed Conditions of Tie Ex Porting Business
New York protests increased exports via Southern ports while Baltimore Sun and Charleston News and Courier note shifting trade. They cite better wharf facilities shorter grain-haul distances and lower handling costs as factors drawing business to Baltimore and other Southern ports, beyond a 2 to 3 percent differential.
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New York
Baltimore Sun
New York City
Baltimore
The
Charleston News and Courier
Charleston
Opinions on peace and policy across papers
A collage of editorial snippets notes a Turkish Greek armistice may become real peace, critiques Senate tax duties on sugar, muttering against Czar Reed, and belief prosperity rests on tax increases.
Notable Personalities and Ancestral Echoes in Brief
Judge Abraham Marks, still practicing law in Kansas, inspired the character Lawyer Marks in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Congressman Lewis of Virginia once worked as a stevedore on his home state’s wharf. Rhode Island Governor Elisha Dyer invites Brown University alumni to a June 16 commencement reception at his Providence home. York’s Little Prince Edward will wear a white Irish poplin smocked coat with gold monogram on Jubilee Day.
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Congressman Lewis
Washington
Hlouse of Representatives
Virginia
Tovernor
Elisha Dyer
Rhode Island
Brown University
Providence
Prince Edward
York
Bargain Men’s Suits Hit Low Prices At Local Store
A prominent manufacturer clears cash with a sale of men’s full suits and separates priced to move. Jackets, coats, and dress pants in navy serge, tweed, and cheviot fabrics offered in sizes up to 44 inches, with bargains from 19 cents to 7.48 dollars and multiple sizes for young and adult buyers.
Sailor Suits for Little Men At 23 Cents
The window advertises Wash Sailor Suits for boys up to size 8 priced at twenty three cents each. It emphasizes quick choice while stocks last and presents money saving on children's clothing.
Double Breasted Reefer Suits for Children
Durable fabric sailor collar jackets with matching pants for ages up to 16 offered at sixty five cents. Includes inside sizing up to age 8 for embroidered collar styles.
Bargain Sailor Suits Offered for Boys to Age Ten
Advert says Wishable Brown Deck Suits for boys up to age ten in reefers and plain suits up to age six. Priced at eighty nine cents with extra large collars and long blouses in choice wash fabrics. Also 98 Handsome Sailor Suits, made for durable wear.
Beautiful Plaid Children’s Suit Record Breaker
A children’s suit item notes 1. 3 suits in sizes 8 to 14 with padded knee and seat areas and taped seams. Mentions patent five bands and calls it another record breaker for the One Thirty-Ning line.
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Korot Virginian
GtCennNan
Aily
Ibera
Norfolk
Ett Moth
Berkley
Suffolk
West Noris Peport
United States
Ohice
Baim Snd
Commerce
W. York
Ralph Mc- 2
Washington Post
Congress
Augusta Chronicle
Chicago
Germany
Bhate
St James Gazette
Japan
China
John 8
Washington Star
Warner
Cape May
Peary
Chicago Times-Herald
Teed
Secret Service
Ugh
Michigan
New York Journal
New York World
Wanamaker
Customs
New
Boston
Lerald
Cameron
Lincoln
White House
Pennsylvania
Chvago Post
Senate
Atlanta Journal
Czar Reed
Chicago Tribune
Melinley
Kansas City Times
Abraham Marks
Kansas
Lawyer Marks
Hood
Nobby Brown
Wlor
Red Rock
Burk & Co
Rabia
Hrgtil
Oaud A
Samuel C. Phillips
Church Street
OPP
Freemason
Bannee
S Briggs & CO
Commerce Street
Enont
Bathland
Charlotte Streets
DR. Mott
J. M. F. Trotter
Bist
Trotter
Main and
Church Streets
Norfoll
Indianapolis
Dominion Paper
Portland
New NO
Water Street
Batchelder and Collins
Fara
Hotel Bila Q
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