Cleveland’s Second Administration Under Borrowed Money
A reflective Outlook on Cleveland’s new administration noting reliance on borrowed funds to sustain operations and anticipated fiscal challenges. The piece mentions Bryan’s book, reader interest, Ohio political strife alleged to be driven by Democratic papers, and Chicago’s Lyman J. Gaer as possible Treasury Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bryan
Ohio
Lyman J. Gaer
Chicago
Treasury
Ile
McKinley Completes Cabinet Slate Amid Election Focus
Reports indicate President McKinley has finished his cabinet slate with political activity intensifying before March 4. Analysts note time remains for party maneuvering, fundraising, and lobbying as campaigns proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Gen Werter Faces Cuban Insurgents Firestorm
Gen Werter claims to pacify the Cuban insurgents while dodging rifle fire from the peaceful Cubans. The encounter underscores a volatile dynamic as both sides exchange gunfire during efforts to quell unrest.
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Werter
Tur Spanish War Remarks Increase Cuban Atrocity Comparison
A fragment notes criticism of Spanish conduct in Cuba, likening suppression of rebels to Turkish atrocities in Armenia, reflecting strong international condemnations of colonial wartime methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Armenia
Reform Moves in St Louis Democratic Committee
A reform within the St Louis Democratic city committee is announced but power remains with William Stone. The piece notes Stone continues to oversee party machinery, aligning with the reform boss William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
St. Louis
Bill” Stone
William
Increase in gold reserve nears 150 million dollars
The day highlights a steadily rising gold reserve now approaching 150 million dollars. The speaker suggests that if Bryan had won the election, the reserve at this moment would likely be zero.
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Bryan
Democrats Push Policy to Preserve Missouri Majority
The Democrats in the Thirty ninth General Assembly pursue a policy aimed at keeping the party’s big Missouri majority intact before addressing the needs of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Missouri
Legislature May Cut Rail Rates To Two Cents A Mile
A bill proposes reducing railroad fares to two cents per mile, a move that could devalue the free mileage book by about one third. The paper notes uncertainty about whether the measure will pass and its potential impact.
Idaho Ex-Republican Senxaror Dunotis Defeated in State
Senxaror Dunotis from Idaho, once part of a notable ex-Republican cohort at the St. Louis convention last June, has been defeated by a nondescript general assembly and replaced by a Populist chosen to succeed him.
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Senxaror Dunotis
Idaho
St. Louis
General Assembly
English Statesman a New Word for Drunken Display
A statesman once called a contemporary drunk on his own verbosity. The piece notes William Jr. Bryan appeared intoxicated in Chicago last summer, and now resumes his lecture tour, suggesting he has not sobered up yet.
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William Jr. Bryan
Chicago
Retirement of President Cleveland from Public Office
One month from tomorrow will mark the retirement of President Cleveland to private life. Three times the nominee of his party and twice hailed as the Moses who led his followers into the promised land, he now retires from the presidential chair without honor from his party.
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Cleveland
Moses
Promised Land
Governor to appoint Rozelle as Labor Commissioner
Rumor says Governor Stephens will appoint Rozelle, former chairman of the Populist State Committee, to the Labor Commissioner post, a move seen as pushing him away from the political center and toward a decisive policy role.
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Stephens
Rozelle
State Committee
Revival of business marked for March fourth 1897
A clipped paragraph from the St. Louis Dry-Goods Reporter notes a marked revival of business beginning at noon on March 4, 1897. It mentions an American president and cabinet working for American interests.
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Tne
St. Louis
Republicans favor quiet period to test policy gains
Republican leaders urge patience and a quiet interval to allow the new administration to prove its policy. They claim Democratic rule caused current evils and insist the tested Republican approach will bring relief and prosperity, while opposing sustained agitation and Bryan’s silver arguments.
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Tur Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bryan
Tariff Bill Hopes and Senate Hurdles St. Louis County Watchman
The St. Louis County Watchman weighs predictions on the extra session for the tariff bill. It notes doubts about a sixty day passage, compares past bills like McKinley and Wilson, warns of Senate obstruction, and urges restraint and timely action toward a balanced, protective tariff to strengthen national finances under the incoming administration. The piece stresses debt, revenue, and the need for unity and prudent policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hanna and
Dingley
Congress
Ways and Means
House
Harrison
Cleveland
Senate
Major McKinley
United States
MelNinley
Republican Party
St. Louis County
Armistice Sought Between Republicans and Key Elements
In a Globe-Democrat view, an armistice with Tillman Harris and Teller stamp backers may occur after time devoted to DIH. if Congress acts in three months instead of two, Republicans gain no strong incentive to oppose, though earlier passage benefits business and the nation.
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Tillman
Harris
Congress
Messrs. Hanna
Dingley
Globe-Democrat
Destruction of Pennsylvania Capitol in Tuesday Fire
A fire destroyed the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday causing estimated losses around 5,000,000 pounds. Authorities conducted an immediate investigation and assessed structural damage across the building.
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Pennsylvania
Train Robbery Statistics Spark Death Penalty Talk
Representative Hubbard of Missouri told the Judiciary Committee that rail hold ups rose to 83 in six years with 73 killed and 38 wounded. In 1886 there were 23 hold ups, with two killed and many injured. four robbers were killed and two injured. The bill would impose death or at least ten years for all hold ups or attempted wrecking.
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Judlciary
National House of Representatives
Hubbard
Missouri
Paris Cyclone Hypnosis Story From A Lenden Writer
A London London diary recounts a Paris storm and its claimed mesmeric effect on a couple. The pair describe stifling air, a dead mood, and the wife showing narcotic-like symptoms. The writer and wife travel from Paris to London, with the narrator in a daze and sleep compulsion aboard the night boat. The piece notes the storm’s lingering mesmeric influence and seeks explanation.
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Paris
London
Gil
Enetish
Tie
Tim
Seiane
St. Lowis Renubtic
Special execution sale by Washington County Missouri sheriff
In Washington County Missouri a special execution issued by the circuit court clerk directs Henry Daverson to satisfy a claim in favor of McM Flynt ex rel. The sale targets West half of the southeast quarter of section 21 township range described as being in Washington County Missouri. The sale is set for March 2, 1807 at the court house door in Potosi to the highest bidder for cash after prior liens and judgments are settled. James Watrad sheriff of Washington County Mo will conduct the sale.
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Washington County
Misouri
Tso
McM
Flynt
Aaid
Henry Daverson
Sid Henry Davideon
Towit
Pwill
Potosi
Washington
James 2. Waltritead
Sherrill
Missouri
M. M. Flynn
Loucisa Winklemeyver
Sind
Louisa Winklemeyer
Mare
Lez
Court House
James J. Whiteread
Sherif
Auction Notice of Real Estate by Washington County Sheriff
Special execution issued by the circuit court of Washington County Missouri directs James J Whiteread sheriff to sell the west half of the southeast quarter and east half of the southwest quarter of section 10 township 55 range 3 east at the courthouse door on March 2 between 9 am and 5 pm. Property subject to prior liens and judgments.
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Free
Lenden
Sherufe
Sheripes
New Orleans
McLaughlin
Star Tobacco
Battle-Ax Telacco
California
Headlee & McGregor
Oriice Tlowrs
J. M. Sloan
Bub
High Street
Potosi, MO
Austin
WM. M. Settle
Lee Kugel
Union Trust Building
G.I. van Alen
Attorney At Law
Ofice
U.S
Chas. H. Richeson
Stats
Poss S. District Court
Rt. of Appeals
Men Artoneaerick Building
Market Report
Iron Mountain
Ta Memph
All Points Fast & Southeast
Sivoniia Ipneonge
H.C Taroegend
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