Republican Platform Endorses Gold Standard and Labor Protection
The Republican platform, reported by Senator Pairbanks, pledges allegiance to the gold standard and protective tariffs, calls for restricted foreign labor, and asserts the party’s record of economic revival, national defense, and reforms. It condemns Democratic policies, praises President McKinley, and outlines trade, immigration, and civil service positions.
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Senator Pairbanks
Committee On
Philadelphia
United States
Ani
Republican Party
Chaomeing Asphrin
America
Toten Millitena
Wm. Melvinley
Dietlinethy
Melkinteyth
Judement
Iran
Alwys
Leen
Tayrelessio Tietequiete
Ojuntrs
Ihenmoceail Blievess
Halla Om
Gorkid
Sapere
Garriis
Conan
Repubican Party
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
New Mexico
Arizona
Kkiubomi
Dingley
Orient
Pelicy
China
Congress
Comantir Syeter
Wpe
Co Basic
Ape
Women of
Meitnles Fae
Siemen
Fenerel
Ha- Wailin Islands
Thawte
Creat Hritain
Artean Teputdic
Aimerhsia
Woyshitheten
Syereline
Fuk Pays Ad
Place Utes
Mon Tyler
Enreredin
Amer Team
Ihomerstels Alilee
Het
Paris
Thas Senate
Spain
Therry
Cuban Self-Government Hints at October Constitutional Convention
A Havana report outlines a planned October constitutional convention to draft Cuba's self government ahead of independence. Representatives from municipalities would include chief justice, civil governors, secretaries, and university officials to shape a comprehensive charter. Debates touch salaries, staffing at University of Havana, and funding to balance instructors while pursuing reform.
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Havana
Dinett
Pa Tivese
Iwe
University of Have
Cuba
Wood
Phis Wanscal
Minocqua crowds attend Bryan address in rain
In Minocqua Wisconsin Taine 21 and Willizoa bh Bryan spoke to about 1000 citizens from nearby towns. The gathering occurred despite daytime showers from excursion rains.
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Minocqua
Wis
Willizoa Bh
Bryan
Alarm in the China crisis this week rumble
London dispatches report a strained international response to the Boxer crisis with limited relief for Tien Tsin and Taku. Reinforcements from India and Russia begin to mobilize eight battalions and artillery amid vague dates and mounting international tensions.
Safety of Foreigners Should be Secured at Say Mazeard
A report from Rear-Admiral Kempif relays a message about foreigner safety amid a Chinese relief expedition. It notes American troops and allied forces assisting in Tien Psin to relieve Dehan, with emphasis on protecting lives and property of foreigners and prioritizing relief efforts.
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Seymour
Lehin
Tien Tsim
Fighd
Sheng
Shanghai
Shome
Messizes
Siberian
Asvur
Say Mazeard
Shanehai
United Stairs
John Fowler
Kempif
Peivelyane
Sithe Orrin
Dane
Lere
Tepepen Tineron
Dehan
Ciese
Tien
Psin
Velin
Terrible Arrives at Ube Poo with Allied News
British cruiser Terrible reports from Tako to Ube Poo detailing joint actions of British, American, and Russian forces near Tien Tsin. Dispatch notes a proposed assault on Chinese positions and unclear force coordination. Ally relief appears to have arrived by Sunday to attack the besieged Chinese forces.
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Lemon
Terrible
Ube Poo
Tako
Whrel
Highthoundra
Wesel Hase
Nim
Tren Psin
Tien Tsin Hast
Ay Rite
Tien Tsin
Cost of the War to Turkey Against Greece
Expert calculations show Turkey’s war costs against Greece totaling about 10 million dollars to cover ordinary expenditures with 2.5 million paid to railroad companies for troop and material transport. Damage from bombardments is around 500 thousand dollars. Powers oppose demanding Greece pay more than 10 million, discounting the 50 million sought by the Sublime Porte, per the N Y Tribune.
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Turkey
Greece
Sublime Porte
Seweter
Baese
Mack
E. J. M. Roberts
Minneapolis
Minn
Bathing Without Shoulder Straps On Modder River
Sentinels on the Modder river barred bathing and posted guards to deter secret swimmers. A swimmer ignored orders to surrender, and when he finally surfaced the sentinel claimed him as a prisoner after a heated exchange. The incident is reported by the London Chronicle.
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Modder
London Chronicle
Grand Trunk Hallway System Travel Advertisement
The Grand Trunk Hallway System will serve you well to the choicest resort of Canada and the Fast. For fares descriptive literature and general information apply to FH Burgos City Passenger and Ticket Agent 249 Clark St corner Jackson Blvd Chicago.
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Canada
Burgos
Tuket Avent
Clark St
Jackson B Boulevard
Chicago
Maud Muller Faces Rainstorm and Witty Retort
A Philadelphia Record verse recalls Maud Muller raking hay when a rainstorm threatens. She quips that her name is Mud, capturing a playful moment and local humor in a light literary note.
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Maud Muller
Maud
Philadelphia Record
The Nest Prescription for Collis and Fever
A fragment notes a bottle labeled Gitove's Pastries Cans with toxic warning. Ingredients listed as iron and quinine. Claims no cure no pay and references a price.
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Asteleas
Purist Lines and Phrases Across Dated Scribbles
A fragmentary collage shows quips about fate and purists from sources like the New York World Somerville Journal and Sydney Town and Country Journal. It mentions Dr. J. Moffett and a Peethina Wash-List Book offer, with advertisements for dyes and hints of social banter without a cohesive narrative.
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J. Moffett
St. Louis
Fragmented historical ad snippets mix of cures and quips
A collage of late 19th or early 20th century advertisements and jokes. Mentions Beemman Lepeineum Beemann, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Catarrh Cure, and various quips about bachelors and wages. References Sydney Town and Country Journal Yonkers Statesman Chicago Daily News.
Letter Promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A woman recounts ten years of female weakness, womb and ovarian inflammation, and infertility. After trying doctors with no relief she uses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash, reports relief, restored health, and urges others to follow the directions for a cure. Mrs Annie Tuomwrsen of South Lot Springs Ark endorses the remedy.
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Lydia £. Pinkham
E. Tinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Alwys
Annie Tuomwrsen
South Lot Springs
Ark
Allen's Feet Ease Powder Ad Persuades Comfort
Do your feet ache and darnt shake into your shoes Allen's Feet-Ease a powder for the feet. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures corns itching swollen hot callous smarting sore and sweating feet. All druggists and shoe stores sell it. 25c. Sample sent free. dress Allen $8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
The Right Spirit in Brandied Cherries Gift
A little girl recalls Col. StillWell's remark on cherries sent to comfort his convalescence. He feared he might not be strong enough to eat the fruit, but he appreciated the spirit of the gift. St Louis Republic.
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Col
St. Louis Republic
Marquette as a Summer Resort on Lake Superior
The article promotes Marquette Michigan as a healthful charming summer retreat reached via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. It highlights scenery pool hotels and immunity from fever, inviting readers to obtain The Lake Superior Country description by mailing four 14 cent stamps to Heatford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Marquette
Lake Superior
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Mich
Copper Country
Ico
H Heatford
Chicago
Cornfed Philosopher on pay equality quip
The Cornfed Philosopher jokes that women cannot win equal pay for equal work without demanding more pay for less work. The Indianapolis Press quotes the remark as a satirical take on wage parity debates.
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Indianapolis Press
Fourth of July Rates for Chicago Great Western Travel
Holiday travel ads offer Independence Day cheap rates with one fare plus one third for round trips and half rates for children. Tickets on May 3 and 4, valid to return July 5. Inquiries via G W agents or F M Lord, G P L T A, 13 Adams St, Chicago. Also brief local snippets and jokes from Town Topics and Maple Street, Norwich NY, 1900.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
G. W
F. MH. Lord
Adams Street
Chicago
Try Vocatan Chill Tonic Improved
An ad notes Vocatan Chill Tonic improved to cure chills fever and malaria. It claims pleasant consumption and guaranteed cure with a price in W cents. The Chicago Daily News quote adds a light hearted line about a man who whistles all day.
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Chicago Daily News
Grove's Chill Cure Promises Malaria Relief
An old advertisement touts Grove's chill tonic as the original tasteless formula containing iron and quinine. It claims superiority over imitators, notes an analysis favoring Grove's, and offers no cure no pay with a 50 cent price.
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Grove’s
United States
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