Seattle Star opinion on Northern Pacific depot and WCTU politics
The Seattle Star argues against a Northern Pacific depot scheme and urges fair handling of waterfront access. It notes WCTU resolutions aligning with Democrats, fears on temperance policy, and discusses volunteers from Spokane and Walla Walla returning home. It mentions about 500 First Washington regiment members and an approaching November arrival.
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Spokane
Walla Walla
Seattle
Pan American railway plan eyed by Saunders and Hogg
P C Saunders, a Mexican American capitalist, and ex Governor Hogg discussed launching the Intercontinental or Pan American railroad. The project envisions a $25,000,000 line from Matamoros on the Rio Grande to Guatemala and down through South America to the Pacific, with future financial steps in New York.
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P. C. Sanders
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Hogg
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Death results from a whipping at Hammond school
Professor W H Riechers, principal of Hammond's fourth ward public school, is threatened with manslaughter charges after Arthur Whitney, 14, died yesterday from injuries alleged to have followed a three week old flogging. Whitney's father will testify in Hammond before City Judge Steinson in an assault and battery suit. Deputy Prosecutor Greenwald indicated a manslaughter arrest is likely. Riechers is held on $500 bond.
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Charles Greenwald
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Woman Prosecuting Attorney Ousted by Supreme Court
Detroit report notes that Ogemaw county voters elected Merrie Hoover Abbott as prosecuting attorney last November. The state Supreme Court ruled a woman cannot hold office and ordered her removal from the post.
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Mich
Ogemaw County
Merrie Hoover Abbott
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Immoral and Stupid Census Debate in Havana
A La Lucea editorial urging Cubans to aid the census is denounced by the Cuban Veterans' Association. They condemn the census as unjust and immoral and insist Cuba’s future lies with liberation rifles and machetes, vows of war, and martyrs.
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Velvet's Endless Allure in Fashion and Texture
The article extols velvet's versatility across garments from babies’ cloaks to dowagers’ mantles and court trains. It highlights velveteen, satin broche, crinkled plush, and uncut velvet, noting rich color ranges, Persian effects, and stitched velvets as key trends while praising velvet as the ultimate fabric for elegance and warmth.
Supreme Court deals hard blow to trusts in Illinois decision
The Chicago area report states the Supreme Court handed down a sweeping ruling on trusts and combinations. Justice Magruder authored a 20 page decision issued last night, unanimously approved, detailing the legality of current trusts operating in Illinois and other states.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Tilinota
Tlmnois
Justice Magruder
Supreme Bench
Rich but life was a failure in Vincennes
M L D Sinclair committed death by his own hand yesterday in a Vincennes restaurant, shooting himself in the temple. He valued at $100,000 and belonged to a leading Southern Indiana family. The coroner found a note to his sister calling him a failure. Sinclair was 28, unmarried, and a principal heir to the half million estate of the late William J Wise.
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Tnd
D. Sinclair
Indiana
Sinclair
William J. Wise
Denies Having a Tomb for Herself
Montreal report quotes Mme Carve the prima donna denying rumors she has a tomb or life like statue planned for her. She says she prefers statues of herself in various operatic roles and hopes to stay alive long enough to see no tomb needed.
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Sam
Ophelia
Diaz May Be Renominated In Mexican Parties
Mexico City reports club presidents in various towns have named President Diaz for another term. A central Liberal party plebiscite is planned in January to gauge public sentiment. Chiapas Governor Vrimentel is greeted warmly. British consul Lucian J. Jerome arrives in the city.
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Mexico
Diaz
Liberal Party
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Senor Vrimentel
New York State Canals Debate Endorses Canal Maintenance
New York State Commerce Convention in Utica votes to maintain and improve canals and to back any plan from a governor or canal commission. A 44 member Permanent committee with instructions to support canal improvements will meet in two to three weeks and may wage an aggressive campaign. Delegates note broad business support against abandoning canals, citing a spike in coal prices in Binghamton after canal closure as proof canals remain vital. The convention also favors canalization of taxation to boost state commerce.
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State Commerce Convention
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Minghampton
Lee to Return Home During Senate Campaign
Richmond Virginia October 2 General Fitzhugh Lee now in Cuba will arrive in Virginia for a two week furlough ending around October 20. He is expected to time his visit to the tense U S Senate race and may attend events linked to the torpedo boat Bhubrick launch in early October.
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Firzhugh Lee
Cuba
Lee
Virginia
United States
Bhubrick
Trust Formed for Protection in Wire Fence Pack
A coalition in Chicago forms a trust to oppose the American Wire and Steel Company. It includes 27 woven wire fence firms aiming to build a steel wire mill. Prominent attendees include Pittsburg Woven Wire Fence Co, Te Kalb Fence Co of De Kalb, Larah Fence Co of Adrian, Kitselman Fence Co of Indianapolis, and Keystone Fence Co of Peoria.
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American Wire and Steel Company
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Larah Fence Company
Adrian
Mich
Kitselman Fence Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Keystone Fence Company
Peoria
Democratic convention eyes Sose as running mate in 1900
Milwaukee Mayor David Sose may be the Democratic nominee for vice president next year. His supporters plan to push him into national politics and aim to have him nominated as Bryan's running mate at the convention. Rose and German American vote are key cards in the strategy.
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David Sose
Milwaukee
Diryan
Rose
Yellow fever reports decline in Texas and Veracruz
The Texas health department notes cooler weather reduces cases while yellow fever remains limited in Vera Cruz and Tampico. September 11 saw ten deaths for that day with seven deaths and seven new cases in the week ending October 15.
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Austin
Tex
State Health Department
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Admiral Schley Becomes Center of Political Debate
Washington dispatch reports wide talk on Admiral Schley's political alignment with conflicting views from Gen. Felix Agnus and Republican leaders. Schley, known for no voting record, remains silent while Maryland Republicans worry his stance could aid the party in his native state.
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Ralph Granville Whortley
Gen
Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
Notable Aphorisms and Philosophical Snippets
A collection of brief maxims from Rousseau Horace Reneca Terence Martial Ovid Cicero Boileau and Rochefoucauld. The sayings cover patience wealth praise love memory fools vanity and literal interpretation, reflecting 16th to 18th century moral reflection.
Damages Sought Over Electric Shock To Parkes
Mrs Charlies Parkes of Waterbury seeks 25000 dollars in a suit against the city electric light company claiming leakage caused a fatal shock during a garden party. The incident left her fingers badly burned where live wires touched shrubs near her suburban home.
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Waterbury
Conn
Charlies Parkes
Electric Light Company
Personal Points From The Busy World Of The Times
Horace Greeley edits the Enterprise at Thornton Iowa. Lord Kitchener presents Queen Victoria with a large Arabian donkey. William Waldorf Astor pays 406896 taxes in New York this year. The Marquis of Dreadalbane tops worst dressed lists in Britain. Mrs Sarah Terry of Philadelphia aged 107 enjoys daily car rides. The Rev G Hay Morgan of Stamford is both minister and hanger. Jules Riviere marks his eightieth birthday November 6. Richard Le Gallienne favors black attire to the finest detail. 14 Hung Chang owns a one million dollar fur collection. Alfred Austin complains at not being knighted. President Stein of the Orange Free State is suave and careful of appearance. Mrs D M Rice of Aptos oldest daughter of American parents born in the state, aged 53. A German prince to England’s support Prince Louis of Battenberg joins the admiralty. Zola’s dog dies, a great sorrow to the writer. A W Knowles of Topeka, vice president of a bank, was Farragut’s quartermaster and made the Dewey tag. A Vermont biographical work notes Dewey’s brother but omits Dewey. Dr Annie Russell writes on diseases of women. 64 Hinckley bik
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Orange Free State
Krueger
D. M. Rice
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End of the Century Dates and Calendar Shifts
The text notes January 1, 1901 as the start of twenty four leap years and previews a century mid point on January 1, 1951. It mentions park expositions ending on Sunday, wins and losses across weeks, and Russia adopting the Gregorian calendar with January 1, 1901 replacing December 19, 1900.
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Park Exposition
Russia
Men's Woolen Hosiery and Clothing Bargains
A sale listing details various men's and youth garments including heavy woolen socks, fine wool hose, all wool capes, Worsted caps, undergarments, shirts, pants, and overcoats with prices and quantities. Highlights include heavy ribbed socks, fine Worsted Capes, unlaundered shirts, cashmere pants, and overcoats offered at reduced prices.
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la Ae
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