This Date In History March 19 Sequels and Passings
March 19 entries recall figures like William T. ¢Wwi am of Orangeted at Kendéington and Thomas McKean born in New London Pa. Notables: Commodore William B D Whiting U S N died in New York. General Maximo Gomez hosted in Havana. Mile Sophie Croisette died in Paris. General Botha’s peace term rejection noted in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T ¢Wwiam
Orangeted
Kendéington
Thomas McKean
Siener
New London
Dred Lett
Elias Hicks
Hemipstead
Latu
William BD. Whiting
New York City
Maximo Gomez
Ha- Vatu
Sophie Croisette
Paris
Botha
Com- Miva
Roosevelt and the sugar beet politics clash in brief
A collage of 1900s topics notes Roosevelt found sugar beet protection amusing, Geer and Simon as political twins, and a Senate passed ship subsidy bill. War era figures Howard and Schofield survive, streetSprinkling, Webb street works, and Boer War purchases mix with schooling critiques and a Czar Turkish ransom tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Beverages and Beet Sugar Debate on Reciprocity Policy
The piece argues against 20 percent reciprocity with Chicago, praising Speaker Henderson and Representative Payne for pressing a direct reduction. It contends rebate schemes are unconstitutional and warns the beet sugar lobby, an infant of protection, relies on public milk to grow. It predicts limited operation time will reveal the folly and selfishness of beet sugar claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Payne
Johnstown Democrats Endorse Tax Reform Platform
The Johnstown Democratic convention adopts a platform pledging equal taxation on all property, taxing franchises as real estate, local option in taxation, efficient city administration, protection of public rights, and the abolition of toll bridges. It calls for a beautified public grounds and urgent civic improvements, inviting citizen cooperation in supporting its candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Warren Worth Bailey
Buffalo
Proposed Postal Currency Promoted by Private Inventor
A private citizen proposes a postal currency system designed to aid the government with no cost to the state. The plan, devised and patented by the inventor, has backing from numerous officials and endorsements from manufacturers and businesses nationwide. Publishers and farmers are especially interested in the new currency promising simple transactions and broad adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmore
Pew
Post checks proposed to ease small remittances by mail
A plan for government printed post checks to send small sums by letter is urged as a simpler, safer alternative to money orders. The system would print blank five dollar and smaller bills, fill blanks with recipient names and a stamp, then convert the note into a government check when deposited. Proponents argue it would boost rural commerce, reduce losses from loose money, and increase postal revenue while not changing overall monetary policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Sir. McMillan
House
Gardner
Michigan
United States
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
Remarkable cure by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Milwaukee reader Mrs Sadie E Koch explains months of female illness relieved by two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She notes full recovery lasting a year and urges others to consult Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Milwaukee
Savim E. Kocn
10Th St
Wis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thos. McKean
Roosevelt
Geer
Simon
C. ©. Howard
Schofield
England
Pendleton
Russia
Sam
Turkey
Mies Stone
Samuel
Webb Street
Main Street
Hamburg
Lfe
Counry
Sadie E. Koch
W. J. Clarke
Com’y
Beecham’'s
Neagle Brothers Water
Main, Pendieten
Ore
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mil J
W.S. Byers
Proprietor
Sonora
W. S. Byers
Prop
Pasco
Byers’ Grove
N. Berkeley
Savings Bank Building
Pendleton, Or
Regon Lumber Yard
Alta
Court House
Jones
Fred Walters
Pendleton Planing Mill
Pendleton Planing Mill Lumber Yard
R. Forster
John Schmids
Louvre
Pendleton Onna
Williams& Williams
Court Street
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