Alaska Attention in Congress and Cuban News Backseat
The article notes Alaska will receive notable bills in Congress while Cuba fades in prominence, with 1807 export surpluses to be shown by Bradstreet. It discusses international tension from Russia to England, Chinese trade aims for peace, and domestic politics affecting Arizona and Hawaii. It urges aid for Cuban victims and critiques U.S. responsibility in Weyler era abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress
Cuba
Ohio
Far North Disease Views and Large Texas Stock Sale
The article notes rising concerns about disease in the far north and hospital efforts to vent gases for relief, mentions a Phoenix cottage cost around 760 dollars, and reports a Western Union Beef Co sale of 8,000 steers to Clinton Anderson of Wyoming for 175,000 dollars, averaging 21 574 per head, with remarks on civil service and political figures including Ignatius Donnelly and the Treasury secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klomiyke
Wester Texas
Western Union Beef Co
Clinton Anderson
Wyoming
Western Union Reef
Abo
Texas
Debates on civil service spark in Washington
From Washington Jan 4 The House faces a vigorous civil service debate after recess with speakers arguing the reform is a fraud and praising or opposing it. Ed. Herald notes prominent figures like Commissioner Evans and Senator Lodge as part of the dispute while discussions touch on patronage, statehood, and international topics including Denmark and the West Indies.
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Ours
United States
Australasia
Rings House
Washington
Evans
Missuri
Congress
Harrison
Clark
Civil Service
Cleveland
McKinley
Baeckward
Grosvenor
Gen. Grosvenor
Kim
Senate
Sea- Lodge
Duniskinds
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
State Department
Arizona
Germany
Denmark
Charles Sumner
West Indies
Kor Lodge
Walcott
Cok
Leszues
Europe
Orgem
Piic
Gage
Ark
Tanner
TE Jas
Wilverts
Pension Department
Jon
Donald Grant
Verde Canal Company
Phoenix
Sprise
Law
Revival of Prosperity in New Mexico and Arizona
The Denver Republican lauds renewed prosperity in Arizona and New Mexico, two rich western territories. It highlights copper in Arizona and gold in New Mexico, praises favorable climates for temperate fruits, and urges systematic capital investment and railroad cooperation to accelerate settlement and development.
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Denver Republican
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Salt River Valley
Atchison
Tope Santa Fe
Grass varieties for dry California lands and irrigation needs
Professor Wickson discusses grass options for dry lands noting some species resist drought and start quickly after rains. Orchard grass, Australian rye grass, Hungarian brome, and tall cat grass suit coastal moisture zones, while interior arid areas need irrigation or reliance on winter growths of annual rye grasses. The Australian rye grass, a variant of the English species, has been widely used in California for twenty years and may suit eastern and southern arid regions as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Wickson
California
Australia
Arid Belt
Camphor Distillation From Trees Across Regions
The article explains camphor tree cultivation in diverse climates from Egypt to California, noting winter and rainfall needs. It details crude distillation methods in Asia, with chips hammered into a churn like tub, a bamboo condenser, and a two-tub water condenser where camphor crystals form on rice straw. Distillation yields twenty to forty pounds of chips per one pound of crude camphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
France
Joaquin Valley
California
Tokio
Theo
Year of 1897 Prosperity Amidst Pessimistic Tariff Effects
Bradstreet notes a quiet holiday season and a year ending with broader trade that, despite not fully meeting high hopes, shows promise for 1888. It highlights mixed results: large trade volume since 1882, tariff shifts dampening demand yet boosting speculation, and stronger Western and midcountry activity. Agricultural profits and rail earnings rise, while cotton regions lag. Overall, failures decline. bank clearings reach record levels for 1897 with December strongest, and foreign markets show mixed sentiment amid currency shifts.
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Bradstreets
Bradstreet's
Tes
New England
New York
Northern Pacific
Europe
London
United States
Canada
Dominion of
Jury verdicts by majority in civil cases debated
The Supreme Court ruled a majority verdict in civil cases may be valid where laws allow it, but its decision did not affect Utah territory rules. The ruling rested on the seventh amendment and territorial uniformity requirements, noting uniformity is needed in territorial proceedings.
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McCord
Unite
Spain
United States
Herbinger
Weyler
Finniltzed
Concentra
San Domingo
United
Arizona
Supreme Court of the
Utah
Quarantine Rules Set for 1898 Season
Federal quarantine boundaries span Missouri Arkansas border west to the Mississippi with changes in Oklahoma and California. The proclamation runs Jan 15 to Nov 15, reflecting state amendments, while the Prairie Farmer column argues for smaller farms to curb debt and boost independence, warning against overextended land.
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Mississippi River
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Inyo
Alpine
Eldorado
Yolo
Solano
Arising Interest in United States Attorney Position
The article notes many arousing occurrences in the hunt for the United States attorney post with about fifteen applicants. It mentions Hon Thomas Armstrong and Ex-Governor Hamilton, plus Judge Stilwell a candidate, and a new Ohio attorney’s admission to the Supreme Court prompting reaction.
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United
Thos. Armstrons
Hamilton
State of
Armstrong
United States
Stilwell
Supreme Court
Ohio
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China
Russia
England
Teller
Tina
Ben Butterworth
Thomasville
Georgia
Durrant
Herald
Mark Smith
Territory
Wil Garnes
Ian
Ben- Lam
Herbert H. Logan
Tucxou
Loys
Univer
Florida
Tammany
New York Police Comission
Clare
Art Tory
Ritory
Amie
Wil McKinna
Ant Seney Ee i
Pacific Coast
Gall
Eefer
Manhattan
Vis Kind
van Wyck
Greater New York
Tracy
Turkey
Mr. Bryan
Mexico
John W. Gates
T Liavis Steel Company
Therddiniss Y
Gates
Hawaiian Islands
G. W. Kretzinger
Chicago
Los Angeles
S. .F. 1 & Phrom
Kretzinger
Kretainger
Savis Fo System
Legal Rights of
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Cub
Sandwich Islands
Asia
Daawse
Oregon
Treasury
TSUS
Bradstreet’s
Royal
Baline
Ious
Reure
Ignacious Donnelly
King
Donnelly
Rotary
The
Tucson
Derrtte
Odenthuly
Theodore Durrant
Murare
San Quentin
Durnuit
Werden
Sam Clarke Lockie
Worden
Citizer
Ordy Cathartle
Trinois Steel Co
Lake Superior
the State OF Trade
Levi ‘Strauss & CO
San Francisco
U.S.A
W. L. Camp
Prairie Farmer
Mr. Camp
West
Vermont
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