Congress Sifts Tariffs Hides and Watches in Debate
The Senate advanced the tariff bill, striking clauses on hides and watches, fixing hides at 20 percent duty, and refining items from glass and iron to pine and pine products. Pension bills totaling several general measures were reported as the Pension Committee's work continues. The Hawaiian treaty provisions and reciprocity measures were refined, with debates on inheritance taxes and the interplay of reciprocity and retaliation shaping the bill's progress.
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Lawomkers
Senate
Smith
New Jersey
Nebraska
Rawlins
CIA
Mess
Heitteht
Mantle
Teller
Allen
Finance Committee
Pirpie
Indiana
Ohe
Modes of Salutations Across Indigenous and Global Cultures
The article surveys unusual greeting customs among the Dolas Indians of the Neigherry Bills and others worldwide, noting gestures such as the Indian right hand to face with the thumb on the nose, Australian tongue protrusion, South Sea island water-dousing, Eskimo nose-pulling, and Malacca gymnastic practices. It also mentions a proposed lamp, claimed as the largest in the world, six feet tall and three feet ten inches in diameter, burning lard and producing light from a vast wick.
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South Sea Islands
Malacca
Strange Worship to London and Paris Divides Religious Fervor
A controversial shift shows London embracing Greek divinities with rites once common in ancient times, while Paris pursues a contrary path worshiping the devil and erecting shrines to the foe. The opposing fronts reveal a divided cultural landscape reflected in the era’s press.
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London
Paris
Dairy Union fights butterine in national war effort
The National Dairy Union rallies farmers and creameries in a nationwide drive to suppress butterine production. It argues legislation favors dairy consumption and aims to mobilize thousands of supporters to back packing centers, raise butter prices, and push anti butterine laws across states including Indiana, Kansas, and others despite resisted regimes.
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Dairy Union
Hernia
Adassey
Aloe
L. Mase
Wid
Sechenyy
Ada Buse
Innesota
Lowa
Wan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Kansas
TFR
National Dairy Union
Buildings Op
Mississippi
National Dainry Union
Horace Boies Speaks on currency reform plan
Horace Boies responds to widespread coverage by outlining a currency proposal. He argues for gold and silver to serve as jointly usable backing with a nonzero reserve and no idle treasury reserve, leading to a true bimetallic standard and a currency fully redeemable at face value by government bullion.
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Furnie
Low
Fox
Des Moines
Boies Sys
Chapman Chooses Chapman in Columbus Convention
Fragmentary report from a political gathering in Columbus describes a fusion party meeting with a new auditorium, portraits, and a call for free silver. Delegates debated nominees for lieutenant governor, with Mc Chapman and ex-Congressman FLO Layton among the figures mentioned. The convention proceeded to consider credentials and adjourned amid speeches and votes.
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Smalley
Thurnen
Donagin
Ries
Hunter Patrick
Stoane
Lentz
Judge ' Smale
Chapman Wy ‘Tarde i
Flo. Layton
Warrakonetat
Mc. Chapman
Seustor Shaw
Silver keynote at Ohio convention contrasts with Toledo rally
The Columbus convention featured Speaker Sloane praising silver as the keynote and praising the mass assembly as representing the common people. Delegates debated fusion with Populists and Silver Republicans, with supports and objections voiced as chair Sloane sought a unified ticket amid divisions over the silver issue.
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Ohio
Wall
Lambarn Street
Toledo
Chicago
Bian Sloane
James Gilmore
Exton
Judge Gilmore
Committee On Rules
Kay
Haghney
A.d. Warner
Frederick Whitees Governor Bid Faces Repeats Defeat
The article notes a candidate for governor, described as part of the Free Silver Party, facing repeated defeats in district opinion. Congressman Lacey appeals for support, but the Free Silver faction sustains its weakened position and the opposition remains strong.
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Lacey
BIMETALLIC MEN MEET AT PIKE OPERA HOUSE
The Onio Valley League met Tuesday at the Pike Opera House in Cinocingad. George Washington of port was named temporary chairman. telegraphed delegates from Obie, Indians, Kentucky and West Virginia attended. Ex-Congressman HL PL urged an address. William J. Bryan spoke after a reception at a local residence, amid crowds and enthusiasm.
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Onio Valley League
Obie Yaller
Pike Opera House
Buili Cinocingad
George Washington
Port
Telezates
Obie
Kentucky
West Virgin
HL PL
Foney Island
William J. Bryan
Bryan
I Huite
Horace B. Desbar
Joba BR
McLean
Mr. Bryas
Archbishop Janssens Dies Aboard Creole on Voyage Home
Archbishop Janssens of New Orleans died onboard the Creole steamer while en route to New York for a Europe trip. Appointed in 1888, he was a leading figure in the American church. His death ends a significant tenure as head of the New Orleans diocese.
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Janssens
New Orleans
New York
Europe
Saids
Qucenie “Yishas
Archbi Hanes
America
Judge Cooley an Invalid Loss of Memory Deep Melancholy
Thomas M. Cooley longtime authority on several subjects loses memory and shows deep melancholy. Reports say his health declines and there is talk of private asylum, with ties to his years at the University of Michigan and the Interstate Commerce Commission role.
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Thomas MM. Cooley
Sue Tine
Cooley
M. Cooley
Tory
Jinlay
University of Michigan
Promeé
Camere Commissi
Unclear OCR note from State Department briefing
Fragmentary report from a State Department briefing with references to Consular General Lee and Haran. Text is garbled with many misspellings and lacks coherent facts or names.
Recipes and culinary notes from Home Journal era
A collage of kitchen guidance and lore from the Home Journal includes cooking tips for veal croquettes and cucumber dishes, methods for bread dough, and hints on making sauces and puddings. It also offers etymologies for dish names, from sandwiches to succotash, with notes on origin and spelling.
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Otway J. Cosgrove
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Atechimacivi
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Shanghai
Cupar
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Namea
Tuwa Free Silver Partica
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Archbishop Janssens
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