Marshalltown Third Party Ticket Adopts Joint Platform
In Marshalltown the Democratic, Populist and Silver Republicans convened to select a unified ticket. The platform endorses Bryan for President in 1900, condemns Republican financial policies, and calls for strict anti-corruption measures, naval strength balanced with caution toward militarism, and constitutional amendments via widespread public vote. The delegates adjourned after nominating a slate with McHenry narrowly beaten for Attorney General and party leaders cheering battlefield veterans and policy pledges.
Belief in Time Shaping Great Men Draws Debate
A Philadelphia Bulletin note argues that if poet Tennyson had been born in 1550 or 1720 his verse would scarcely resemble what we know today, asserting that great works reflect their era and that the baker’s bread rises with yeast doing the work.
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Gosso
Tennyson
A Million for Our Sailors War Prize Distribution
An official report outlines prize money for American sailors after the war with Spain. Rear Admiral Dewey gains about 9,375. Admiral Sampson could obtain around 40,000 as head money and prize share. The fleet head money total approaches 249,200 with allocations for officers and crews.
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Spain
Acton
Montejo
Sanjiazo
Cuban
Seventh Illinoisis Home Welcomed by Chicago Crowds
Thousands greet the Seventh Illinois regiment and 496 former Illinois naval reserves upon their homecoming in Chicago. Col Kevanagh leads a citywide parade from Grand Central Depot to the armory while Judge Prendergast Bishop Fallows and Judge Turhill speak. A Hobart committee extends official congratulations.
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United States Volunteers
Chicago
Grand Central Depot
Immedius
Kavanagh
Prenderfast
Samuel Fallows
Turhill
Col. Kevanagh
Thellincis
Cervera
Santiago
Hobart
Int
Cubans Ready to Work After Surrender of Arms
United States forces report the first voluntary arms surrender by Cuban troops since occupation of Santiago. About 200 men of Gen. Cebreco’s division gave up their weapons last week, citing hunger and a wish to work. Lawton ordered them to labor on the waterfront, paid in rations, and warned no pay in money. Hunger and lack of provisions drive further surrenders as the army cycles through scarce forage and absence of a commissariat. Lawton also notified the Sudan army that rationing will be provided to surrendering units, excluding those still armed.
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Marshalltown
Marshall
Otlock
Pan
Supreme Court
Walter McHenry
Sok County
McHenry
Parsons
Thun
Thomas Jefferson
William J. Bryan
Union
Republican Party
Forminor
pimetsGigta
Spain
Congress
Gil
Republic
Washington
Nicaragunn Canal
United States
Thenited States
The
Caiteé
Uniten States
Adurai
Santiago
Cebreco
Lawton
Ca Pons
Géx
Sudans
War News In Brief From The War Fronts
Reports from Cuba and the Philippines note Rough Riders to be mustered out, Maj. John A. Logan ill in Ohio, Maj. Gen. Wheeler to command regular cavalry under Shafter, Gen. Brooke in Cuba, and Miles absent in Port Rio. United States plans extend postal service to Porto Rico. price notes and scarce provisions in Havana. arming and troop movements increase toward Manila. Admiral Dewey’s flag moves to Baltimore. various ships reassigned. Cuba annexation support favored over independence.
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Roosevelt
John A. Logan
Ohio
Howard Gould
Seventy-first
New York Regiment
Porto Rico
Joseph Wheeler
Shafter
Brooke
Portn Rios
Miles
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cube
Willliam J. Beyen
Havana
Merritt
United States
Manila
Chicago
Spain
Toral
Santiago
Otis
Porto Hico
Napan
Ladrone Islands
Olympia
Raleigh
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore
St. Louis
St. Paul
Yale
Harvard
International Navigation Company
Alert
Pacific
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Hayat
Cuba
Grand Army Reunion Celebrates Record Attendance in Cincinnati
The thirty second G A R encampment in Cincinnati drew over 260000 visitors with crowds filling streets and tents. Elaborate electric light decorations and lavish entertainments marked the event as commanders Gobin and staff visited Camp Sherman and inspected operations. Prayer was offered by Rev David H Moore.
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Cincinnati
Camp Sherman
Barbor
Gobin
Camp Alger
Camp Meade
Pennsylvania Depot
Grand Hotel
Captain Byrne
David H. Moore
Barker for President amid Populist nominating fight
The Middle of the Road Populists nominated Wharton Barker of Philadelphia as their presidential candidate for 1900. The anti fusion faction backed Ignatius Donnelly and protested the convention with riotous scenes, leading to a partial withdrawal of delegates. The convention adopted the referendum system and pledged initiative and referenda for all offices. Posters were led by Joseph Palmer of Illinois with delegates from multiple states.
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Wharton Barker
Philadelphia
Hamil
Tgnatius
Lyceum
Petitiog
Barker
Donnelly
Joseph Palmer
Illnois
Clinvis
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Kent
Missouri
Tennessee
Kansas
Barker- Donnelly
Butler
Benedict Arnold
Veterans Parade Crowds Honor Nation in Grand Celebrations
The ceremonial week featured a flag presentation by Major Wilshire, speeches by Gen Gobin, and a packed Lincoln Club and Grand Hotel social program. A grand parade drew thousands through Government Square as river excursions and multiple receptions unfolded, uniting Spanish War and Civil War veterans in a muscular display of Americanism and unity.
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Adente
Joseph W. Wilshire
J. P
Gobin
J. B. Sampson
Government Square
M. L. Hawkins
Scottish Rite
Lincoln Club
Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion
Grand Hotel
Woman's Field” Corps
G. A
McKinley
Mies
Hue
Central Avenue
Colums
Dreyfus to Be Retried in Paris Cabinet Revision Plan
In Paris the new war minister and cabinet endorse a revision. A Matin report notes Gol Pie quart has signed for provisional liberation. General Zulinden, the war minister, backs revision and the cabinet has debated terms for a new trial.
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Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Matin
Gol Piequart
Dreyfus
Gen. Zulinden
Prisoner to be moved to France for secret Paris trial
The prisoner will be transferred to France or a known vessel and disembarked at an unexpected port for absolute secrecy. He will be confined at Cherche Midi military prison and re tried without suspicion, amid calls for a public trial and potential international complications.
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France
Paris
Dressen
Cherche Midi
Reached the High Point in U S Treasury Gold Reserve
The U S Treasury gold reserve hit a record $219 320 372 on Friday surpassing the prior peak of $218 million set in March 1885. The fund began in 1979 with $116 million and showed earlier milestones including $200 million in October and lower marks in 1805 and 1897 amid fluctuating balances.
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United States
Treasury
Qotohoer, Jrst
Analysis of peace commission members and war board
An overview of the peace commission forecast highlighting key figures like ex-Secretary Day and Senator Gray, their stances on Hawaii and the Philippines, and the influence of Whitelaw Reid. Also notes a board of ordnance examining rifles and guns, pension payments, cocoa campaigns, and administrative promotions and reorganizations related to the Spanish-American War.
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Peace Commission
Day
Sensior Gray
Cleveland
Hawaii
Davis
Frye
Whitelaw Reid
Justice White
United States Supreme Court
Tobacco land and fatal incidents across early 1900s reports
The article itemizes broad land use for tobacco and prunes, listing figures like 1,600,000 acres in tobacco and 60,000 acres in prune cultivation. It notes several deaths from accidents or poisoning including William Badenhop in Ohio and Gustav Byrne in Kentucky, plus violent incidents such as a lethal family quarrel in Middlesboro. It mentions a European conference on general disarmament stirring capitals.
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Willian Badenhop
Nicholson
Ohio
Gustav Byrne
Owensboro
Joe Goddanl
Vig
Bob Armstrong
Philadelphia
Buffalo
John Carrigan
Qeleen
Prmk
Cear
James Cox
Middlesborough
Perry
California
English as Spoken in Cherry Mountain District
A correspondent recalls experiences in Cherry Mountain North Carolina where locals misinterpret terms such as hog taters and onions. A witty exchange reveals misunderstandings over language and dialect with references to potatoes onions and peculiar phrases in a pine forest setting.
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Cherry Mountain
North Carolina
Experiances
Atlanta Constitution
Women’s Hair Brightened by Sunlight and Bonnets
A report suggests women’s hair appears newer and more beautiful each year due to light bonnets, air and sunshine improving color and texture. Sunlight bleaches lighter hair to a Venetian red tint, while dark hair gains depth. overall, sun exposure brightens various shades of hair.
Tree Cut by A B Shaw in Clarion County Pennsylvania
A large Pennsylvania tree cut by A B Shaw on Troutren in Clarion County measured 80 feet long with a 5 foot butt and 25 inch top. it was broken at the tail, or it would have reached 100 feet.
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Pennsylvania
A. B. Shaw
Troutren
Clarion County
Women’s Heroism Highlighted by War Relief Corps
From the Register Gazette Rockford IL a wartime piece praising women’s courage. It tells of Mrs James Houseweart Byron IL a noted member of the Woman’s Relief Corps who recovered from illness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The ad notes pills sold 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2.50 through druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Register-Gazette
Rockford
Woman's Relief Corps
Byron
James House
Houseweart
Maik
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co. Schnewrads, N. Yi
Biddeford Mother Finds Son Dying From His Father’s Razor
In Biddeford Maine a mother discovered her 26 month old son mortally injured by his father's razor after briefly missing him. The child reportedly mimicked "papa do" as he died, a tragic incident described alongside notices about government and railroad land sales in Florida and travel offers from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad with excursion fares.
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Biddeford
Maine
Papa
Strange Tales and Jokes in 19th Century Voice
Strangely True parodies reflect playful faux philosophy and social snapshots. Observer commentaries include a corm fed philosopher remarking on trust and romance, an Indianapolis Journal note praising Potions for consumption, and a Denver ad mention. The passage also cites Mr Shadyside and Mr Murray Hill in a light Boston Traveler ambience.
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Indianapolis Journal
Nickel as a Metal in 18th Century Mining
Nickel was first obtained as a metal in Germany about 1757 though ore was known earlier by miners as Qld Nick's copper because it yielded no copper when pure. It occurs worldwide with principal mines in Russia Sweden Germany Austria England Scotland and in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
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Germany
Russia
Swaten
Austria
England
Scotland
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
America
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