Sign of the Time as Chicago backs municipal utilities
A Chicago election shows 150000 voters backing municipal ownership of street railways and gas and electric plants, with 25000 opposing, signaling urban frustration with private utilities. The piece cites Cologne’s city buyout as profitable and urges Portland to protect public franchises in a new charter.
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Chicago
Cologne
State Department
Consul Barnes
Asio School
ICROM
Sit
Ness Eans Olis
Work of the beef trust exposed in rail rebates and prices
The New York Herald lays out a table of rebates paid by railroads to beef trust members showing charges to eastern points and higher rates for outsiders. It notes shop closures in Newark, price hikes in New York boarding houses, and the impact on butchers and consumers while naming major packing firms and railroad executives linked to the scheme. It argues rebates and price increases benefit packing houses at public expense and cites officials calling the rates intolerable.
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New York Herald
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Swift and Co
Newark
N. J
Beef Trust
New York
Pittsburg
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
A. C. Bird
J. M. Johnson
Rock Island
Assessor Jett Backed by East Oregonian in Baker County Mines Fight
The East Oregonian urges reelection of George W. Jett as Baker County assessor, arguing mine owners should pay taxes on a fair share of their value and not evade taxation. Jett is praised for seeking equal valuations and enforcing taxation laws.
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Baker County
George W. Jett
Jett
East Oregonian
Burden of Government Share in County and State
The fragment argues that the county and state must bear a fair portion of government burden, just as they receive protection and fostering care from government.
Pattison attacked by Philadelphia Ledger in party split
A Philadelphia Ledger editorial attacks Robert E Pattison as a Republican ally and criticizes his Democratic loyalties. It argues Pattison would hurt Pennsylvania Democrats by aligning with Republican policies and corporate interests. The piece labels him a former governor who shifted sides and aided McKinley era aims.
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Alleghanies
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Pattison
Trusts
McKinley
Philippines
New York Tribune
Manhattan Club
New York
Pensylvania
Helena
Our Trade With Canada and German Employment Rise
The article highlights Canada UK Canada trade ties showing US demand drives Canadian imports. Canada’s imports total 1 861 268 000 and US imports reach 110 456 000 up 600 000 from prior year. It notes the preferential tariff did not curb trade much. It also reports Germany expanding female employment in state railways and communications to 26 000 from 7 000.
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United States
Canada
Remarkable Cure by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Milwaukee reader testifies of long standing female ailment relief after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Describes severe pain, near insanity, months of suffering, and two bottles restoring health with lasting improvement. Mentions address and claim of testimonial accuracy.
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Badie
Milwaukee
Wis T
Waukee
Swift Specifics Promised for Skin Disease Relief
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic to cure eruptions, pimples, and other skin blemishes. It argues external cosmetics only mask symptoms while true improvement comes from cleansing the blood, claims improved health, appetite, and sleep, and invites readers to request a book for more guidance.
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S.S
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Viceroy
Italy
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Maxtrallian
Austria
Richart H. Mather
Amherst College
WMI
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Dale
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the Beef Trust
St. Toulo
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On Cease
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Prouty
Cudahy Packing Company
Omaha Packing Company
Hammond Packing Company
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Armour & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Germany
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Dean Mas. Pinkham
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W. J. Clarke
Com’y
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Forster
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