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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
6
Putnam Faceless Elixir Adette Ends in 10c Drugstore Sale
An old ad promotes Sweat or fruit acids for nns dyed with PUTNAM FACELESS fves sold by druggists for 10c a package. A line notes Lucky is the girl who marries the best man at the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Lucky F
Privilege Change Affects Women at New York Hotels
A passerby noted two women entering a Broadway hotel for mail and keys, prompting a clerk at the Waldorf Astoria to claim revolutions in hotel management have granted women new privileges once rare in lobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Forestry Course at Michigan University Announces New Chair
President Angell of the University of Michigan announces an upcoming appointment of a forestry instructor. The program will cover forest preservation and the creation of new forests, with emphasis on practical training for farming families and strong career prospects for graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angell
Michigan University
Youthful Professor Named Russian Chair at Chicago
Xenophon de Kalamatiiano a 19 year old native of St Petersburg Russia has been named professor in the modern language department at the University of Chicago He will fill the chair of Russian language and will offer the first course in Russian at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenophon de Kalamatiiano
St. Petersburg
Russia
University of Chicago
Kalamatiano
Public libraries in western Massachusetts number 120
In four western Massachusetts counties at least 120 public libraries operate with about 825000 books. The towns housing them have a combined population around 207000. Some librarians volunteer, and several receive annual pay from 5 to 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Woman Owns World’s Largest Ranch in Texas
Mrs. C. N. Whitmen of Denver holds the largest women owned ranch globally. Located near Tascosa, Texas, the L. S. ranch spans thirty miles square and employs hundreds of cowboys, tracing back to Lucien Scott as the first owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Whitmen
Denver
Texas
Tascosa
L. S. Ranch
Lucien Scott
Imagination Lecture Mentions Ancient Wireless Telegraphy
Miss Marie Corelli lectured in Edinburgh on Imagination and read an extract from a 1672 book describing wireless telegraphy by Saurid a high priest of Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Corelli
Edinburgh
Saurid
Memphis
It Takes a Small Boy and a Pot of Jam
A compact anecdote notes how a child with jam aids quick staining of table linen, illustrating a playful household tip.
St Jacob's Oil Endorsed by Rheumatism Sufferer
Mr Eli Wiltshire of Landsdown Terrace Calne Wisconsin testifies to lasting relief from rheumatism after using St Jacob's Oil. He claims immediate pain easing and notes multiple cures seen through his recommendations including toothache faceache and sore throat cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Wiltshire
Landsdown Terrace
Calne
Wis
St. Jacob’s Otd
Carnegie backs practical technical school in Pittsburg
Mr. Carnegie plans a new technical school in Pittsburg focusing on doing rather than discussing. He spent a day studying the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn to model a hands on institution where pupils learn by doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Pratt Institute of Brooklyn
Red Cross Ball Blue Scents Noted by South Bend Company
A fragment notes Kbe Russ Company of South Bend promoting Red Cross Ball Blue scent products. It adds a proverb about heaven ly illumination after blowing out the candle of sense and does not offer further actionable detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kbe Russ Company
South Bend, Lad
Reproductions of Moran Paintings Sold by R R Chicago
The General Passenger Department of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers six Moran painting reproductions on six sheets 10 by 12 inches each. Delivered on receipt of twenty five cents each to F. Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago. The French use only one third as much sugar head for head as the English.
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Moran
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Miller
Chicago
Defiance Offer Promotes Value for WW Cents
Advertisement touts Defiance product with claim to best quality and a 16 ounce size priced at WW cents. It emphasizes repeated use as a selling point.
The Kaiser and William I Wealth Record Revealed
The Kaiser is a Protocrat and Emperor William I is described as the world’s wealthiest monarch after Victoria’s estate division. He inherited over 30.6 million dollars from his grandfather thirteen years ago, with investments growing swiftly, plus another inheritance from his father the late Emperor Frederick. His wife is also described as wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Queen Victoria
Emperor Frederick
Western Canada Press Association to Make Transcontinental Trip
The Western Canada Press association plans a transcontinental journey early in 1902. They will depart Denver for Los Angeles on January 9 via the Santa Fe. The itinerary promises many sketches of New Mexico and Arizona and a side trip from Williams to the Grand Canyon.
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Western Canada Press Association
Denver
Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arizona
Canada
Williams
Grand Canyon
Definition of an honest dollar and the stability test
The Commoner discusses stability as the honest dollar. A truly honest dollar would keep purchasing power year to year, with monometallists and Laughlin cited on limits of absolute stability. A multimetal or multiple standard could better approximate stability, though practical limits persist.
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Professor Laughlin
Laughlin
Hegrets Warn of Northern Pacific Great Northern Trust
Minnesota and North Dakota residents fret over the Northern Pacific and Great Northern consolidation seen as a big trust. They urge governors to summon legislatures to bar out of state charters from doing business without state approval, arguing actions were needed in 1896 during Bryan’s campaign.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
New Jersey
Bryan
Friends of the Trusts
Lipton Dinner Sparks Warm British Cheer for Roosevelt
London telegram to the Chicago Tribune notes Lord Tweedmouth proposed the health of Theodore Roosevelt at Sir Thomas Lipton's dinner. The ensuing demonstration surpassed even the chamber of commerce cheer for King Edward, as the audience roared its approval.
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London
Chicago Tribune
Thomas Lipton
Lord Tweedmouth
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Edward
South Africa
Dewies Endorses Quantitative Money Theory in Campaign
Comptroller Dawes of Illinois, in his senate canvass, endorses the quantitative theory of money, arguing that prices are set by supply and demand and that the money supply must account for credit and substitutes. The remarks mark a bold shift in his discussion of monetary policy amid the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewies
Dawes
Illinois
Morey Watch
Modest naval policy urged over arms race
The author argues the United States should avoid rapid naval expansion to match Europe. He says only a threatened nation would justify costly arms buildup and that moderation in warlike spending preserves wartime and peacetime strength, with men and money as the true foundations.
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United States
Europe
Overlooking a Great Danger in Railroads and Finance
The piece warns that powerful financial and railroad interests risk public anger if they underestimate popular sentiment. Defying public opinion too long could mobilize a backlash that harms corporate welfare and national prosperity.
Where the Shoe Pinches
A clerk writes to the New York World noting a paradoxical prosperity with stagnant incomes over five years while the cost of necessities rises. He argues many workers like bookkeepers and clerks face harder hours and tighter budgets as prices climb and Congress may not lower tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Times
Congress
Compounding in Felony Across a Bank Scandal
The Seventh National Bank of New York, once ruined by crime, has reopened and paid depositors in full. The authorities have not punished the criminals, sparking debate that this act resembles compounding or felony under common law as the public weighs moral justice against restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesebrolth Mfg. Co
State Street
New York& City
New York
Seventh National Bank
The Philippine Incubus
The piece argues the Philippines cannot be held as colonies, predicting native hostility and insurgency. It claims American homeseekers cannot endure the climate beyond a short term and foresees little revenue, with forcible rule costing millions and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Incubus
States
How the Tari Operates and the Wage Pressure
Waze workers feel the pinch as living costs rise while wages stagnate or fall. Labor faces oppression even as trusts and monopolies post soaring profits and dividends. The piece contrasts worker hardship with corporate gains amid price increases for essentials.
Grand Rapids City Attorney Salsbury Found Guilty
Grand Rapids Michigan city attorney Salsbury is convicted of taking a $100,000 bribe from New York financiers in exchange for delivering a water contract valued at $4,000,000. The case highlights corruption in municipal deals and signals a likely harsh sentence.
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Wis Krake
Salsbury
Grand Rapids
Mich
New York
Honest Currency Debate Warns of Wall Street Fraud
The Coldwater Star argues that Gage and Wall Street oppose honest money and seek a currency system that maximizes speculative and robbing power over industry. The paper urges voters to treat the currency question as a top political priority for national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Wall Street
Politico
Coldwater
Mich
Cleveland Mayor Sees Ohio Republican Rift Over Tax Reform
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland welcomes the split between Senator Foraker and Senator Hanna as a sign of progress for Ohio tax reform, arguing it matters more to the people than party unity.
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Johnson
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Senator Foraker
Hanna
Ohio
Adept at the Work Ends The President’s Skill
The piece praises President Roosevelt for deftly handling dangerous questions with ease. It compares his pen to a mountain goat picking blades of grass from a cliff edge, underscoring his steady and careful approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
The Reciprocity They Want
A political note on reciprocity favored by Republican leaders, highlighting trust contributions and promised returns during campaign finance.
Roosevelt's Message Draws Praise and Criticism
The piece critiques President Roosevelt's congressional message on forestry irrigation labor tariffs and trust policy, noting strong support for eight hour work safeguards and immigration limits while urging clearer currency plans. It questions emphasis on trusts, the isthmian canal, and the Panama Nicaragua routes, and hints at railroad influence on policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Labor
Commerce and Industry
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
United States
Panama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Nicaragua
South Africa
England
New Philippine Bishop Vows Righteous Civil Life Clash
The Chicago Chronicle reports the newly appointed Protestant Episcopal bishop of the Philippines aims to promote civil service reform education and American civilization. He claims he will dispute with Governor Taft and General Chaffee, signaling possible early clashes as Manila's governance develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Taft
General Chaffee
Chaffee
Manila
Chicago Chronicle
Maclay’s Charges Against Admiral Schley Questioned
The Albany Argus questions whether Maclay spoke the truth when accusing Admiral Schley of cowardice. It asks who inspired his insult, what letters from naval officers he claims to possess endorsing his actions contain, and why he remains employed by the navy department if no letters or inspiration exist.
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Congress
Maclay
Admiral Schley
Navy Department
Albany Argus
What the Cubans Might Do
Editorial asks if Cuba should adopt the highest tariff to become prosperous, contrasting with the U S high tariff that the piece says has produced prosperity and referencing American newspaper discussions. The quote from the St. Louis Post Dispatch is cited.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
Bitter Medicine in Prospect Trade Dialog
The Slous City Tribune notes New England manufacturers resisting mild reciprocity will soon face a strong dose of free trade opposition. The piece uses satirical language to warn against protectionist reluctance in favor of reciprocal openness.
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New England
Slous City Tribune
A Senator's Plan to Isolate Anarchists On Island
The Boston Herald ridicules Senator Hoar's idea to inoculate dissenters with the virus of anarchy and confine them on a sea island, deeming the method unscientific and extreme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
The Tempting Hagg S Admits Prejudice
J M Fenn describes a haggis luncheon hosted by David Chambers with hot water transforming the dish from a soggy bag to a steaming savory course. The crowd praises the whisky while the author admits English prejudice preferring roast beef for a royal visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fenn
Chambers’ Journal
David Chambers
Painted dinner dares with vivid color and artful table
A New York Commercial Advertiser piece describes a painted dinner by a bold woman. The table features a Parisian silk centerpiece, turquoise satin lines, black brocade, and a mass of zinnias with maidenhair. Candles, painted shades, and medallions reveal changing artworks as light shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York Commercial Advertiser
A Tragedian’s Stooped Posture Solved by Tight Coat
A surgeon tells a gentleman with a stoop that only posture correction works, not stays. The actor then orders a tight kerseymere coat and learns to keep shoulders back to avoid discomfort, a patient cure he publicly credits to the coat. The surgeon later notes fine muslin shoulder straps for young ladies with a forfeit for damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brande
Italian Brigands Bufolino Dead After Carabinieri Chase
Italian bandit Bufolino and his brother long sought by police were found at a baronial estate. On approach of the Carabinieri they split. the brother escaped while Bufolino fired as he fled. After a lengthy chase the brigand was killed by bullets, four pursuers wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Cies Mart
Bufolino
Palermo
Hill and Dale
Carbiniers
Capturing John Wells Trade
O P Austin notes that US exports to Canada rose about 150 percent in ten years while UK to British North America fell slightly. US exports to British Africa surged over 400 percent with UK up about 40 percent. US exports to Australia rose over 125 percent while UK declined slightly. US exports to Japan jumped 475 percent with UK up roughly 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
Canada
United Kingdom
British North America
British Africa
Australia
Japan
O. P. Austin
National
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