G A Rosproud Year and Wisconsin Encampment History
The piece recalls the early formation of the G A R order in Wisconsin with a Madison encampment, lists founding members including Gen. Lucius Fairchild and Gen. James E. Proud, notes the 39 year origin, and mentions the Wisconsin department moving to the state home in Waupaea, with several other states adopting similar moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubic
J. Wietrens
Chicago
Tim Herald
Lucius Fairchile
Tom Bernolds
Jerry Tinsk
James K. Proudtit
George BE. Bryant
Henry Sanford
Rire
George Baker
Nelson Bowceman
Cel
Hones
Starr
Edward Ferguson
Gers
Fimskaw
Gee
Hermuft
Dereas
Messe
New York
W. Huston
Buson
Nee
Portland
San Primser
St. Louis
Qulumbus
Pittsburs
Ashvaukes
Lote
St Paul
Buffalo
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Nile
Phe
Gepatri
George A. Hlannafons
Henry G. Rogers
BL Hammond
G. Thomas
J. M. Buss
Phil Che
Fisch Jer
Warrens WD
Hoanl Aid D
Lordanes
Messrs. Weltun
Cplam
Wweissers Gr
T He
Waupaea
Smuggling Case Involving City Figures
Richard M. Scrugzs, a prominent St. Louis dry goods merchant, and Edward G. Langhorn, managing head of Ameithmomete Comparr, were detained after an arrest in New York for smuggling jewelry and fine laces. Maire Pry Gonds Werchast of St. Loris is also accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maire Pry Gonds Werchast
St. Loris
Richard M. Scrugzs
New York
St. Louis
Edward G. Langhorn
Comparr
Birth of the Grand Army and its spread across states
The article traces the rise of a veteran organization, noting its expansion to about 100 posts in 1863, the formation of multiple Grand Army departments, and the creation of the Women’s Relief Corps. It highlights influential leaders, charitable work, and the movement’s political shift, with predictions of future growth and memory. It also mentions unrelated incidents involving customs cases and public figures in St. Louis.
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ISGT
Usizemt
New Order
Minois
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
New York
Department of
Philadelphia
Umder
James KK. Proudfyt
Wenan
Willams
Berlin
Iht
Srst
Merrill
Massachuset
Vandergoore
Nebyask Boath
Pemmer
Adis
Massachusetts
Tom Lawler
Rockford
Col. Walker
Indianapolis
Major Clarkson
Timois
Djuhn A. Lagan
Hay
Spyhen A. Warllawe
Lawler
Clarksetg
Winnis Sudier
Borat
Peusaylernydis
Wagner, Tratth
Phe
Mies
National Solons Debate Bills and Tariff in Congress
Detailed proceedings describe House and Senate actions on measures including a Cuban relief resolution, forest reservations adjustments, and a broad tariff program. Key changes to Mississippi river improvements and Mobile Bay funding are noted, with summaries of debates by Aldrich Fest Cannon and others, along with new Florida Senator Mallory’s oath and calls for antitrust-like interstate commerce reform.
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House
Senate
Cube
White House
Beiee
Cleveland
Mississippi River
Mobile Bay
Aldrich
Fest
Cannon
Mallory
Florida
Callom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Air West
West
Arkansas
Perkins
White
Caffery
Gray
Stewart
Finance Committee
California
Audix
Reed
Lewis
Tillman
South Carolina
Ble
Baltimore
Durham
N. C
McKeesport
Washington
Wilkesbarre
Butte City
Mont
Aberdeen
N. D
Turbulent headlines swirl over war doubt and policy shifts
A jumble of distorted front-page blurbs notes Europe potential war over the Miles affair and various political moves. Reports from Chicago, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Monastir hint at tax debates, civil service reforms, and tremors of a looming crisis as nations weigh actions and consequences.
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Miles
Europe
Pittsburg
Zamoie
Chicago Tribune
Senate
Portland Eastem
Washington
New Plan Aims to Aid Farmers With U S Loan Company
New York financier Dos Passos proposes a federal chartered Loan and Mortgage Company modeled after France’s credit institutions. The plan calls for a $100 million capital, limits on individual holdings, government oversight, and long term loans on real estate and agricultural staples at low interest to steady rural credit and currency.
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New York
Toha HK. Dos Passos
Congress
Loan and Mortgage Company
United States
Credit Foncier
France
Dos Pessos
Dos Passos
Shel! Care Power
Bertowers Ia
Shell
Banking and Trust
Besi
Das Tas
Minor Notes From A Stray News Summary
Disjointed items report an arbitrator settlement in Chicago related to plumbers, new wells in Indiana oil finds, a looming crisis in Argentina sugar due to overproduction, a Turkish Sultan gift to Emperor William, a Berlin arsenal update, a fire scare at Donver high school, a panicked crowd with no serious injuries, a Maine building incident, and a reform proposal by the national sailors board including restrictions on members and alcohol under surgeon supervision.
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Nimosp
Indiana
Argentine
Turkey
Willian
Rays
Berlin
Struigh School
Donver
Myer
Mupils
Solliors
Wones
RUSHING IN LOUDS Porcion Goods Being Rushed In Under the Wilson Lay
The article reports a surge in importations under the Wilson tariff law, detailing wool and hides trends, monthly imports from numerous countries, and comparisons with McKinley tariffs. It notes increased duty prospects, predicted reciprocity gains, and political pushback from Democrats and Populists delaying the tariff bill. It cites figures on March imports, bonded warehouses, and potential price effects on shoes and leather.
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Porcion
Wilson
Treasery Department
Wuller
Mareh
Isat
Phé Bay
Austria-Hiingarr
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Russia
Spain
England
Scotland
Ireland
Nova Scotia
Black Sea
Didh West Indies
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Venezuela
China
British East Indies
Turkey
Asia
British Australis
British Africa
Beyat
Phas
Senate
Epary
Exports of Gold Surpass Prior High as Treasury Stabilizes
The Portland Oregonian notes last week’s gold exports averaged $1,000,000 daily, a level unseen since the 1890s. It explains this movement reflects commercial needs rather than panic, with Treasury reserves strong, and imports rising to cover anticipated duties under the Dingrey bill.
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Cleveland
MerKinler
Tressury
New York
Portland Oregonian
Heavy Customs Receipts Jump Since McKinley Victory
The Chicago Times Herald notes customs duties collected at port facilities totaled 24 million in the last month, far higher than November’s 9.98 million. The piece argues much import is on the free list, skewing figures, and cites a tariff shift boosting nondutiable goods from Aug 1896 to May 1897 as proof of rising free-list imports.
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Ponts
McKinley
Anticles
Chicago Times-Ferald
England
London
Hay
United States
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Bimetallism and Cotton Trade Notes From London and Pacific Coast
London notes on bimetallism and ambassadorial luncheon as policy signals. Pacific coast exports show a surge in cotton shipments to Japan from San Francisco and Puget Sound with Tacoma and Seattle handling most traffic. Wheat prices decline from 136% to 71 cents since 1886, reflecting broader market shifts.
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Japan
Cuttom
Pacifc
Pen Satola
San Francisco
Tapan
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Seattle
Texas
Avery Puaml
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St. Paul
United States Customs
Scruggs
Uri Lamonipter
Sis Preys
Aml
Abevou
Haring
Edward Jones
Tylon
Siatones
Ted Wollt
Tye
da Moertein Batery
Vastmagiy Choy
Ohio
Patl
Monse
Mowest
Comatey
Larce
Cighert
Mixs
Cormerwidl
Ibis
Flonstau Dai
Heraidan
Lake Pegion
Tie Serers
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Kentucky
Kansas
Middle Atlantic
Acs
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ilinois
Bormel
Michigan
Nebraska
Rocky Mountias
Wera
A.B. Carson
Henry Waterson
Dutie
Republicmms
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Grover Vast
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