Platt mixture shaken for Cubans as McKinley faces task
The fragment notes publishers GRAFFIS and PATRICK in Sedalia Missouri and mentions an $8 000 salary for Philander Knox and his $150 000 house. It references the Platt mixture to Cubans and hints McKinley’s duties, his third term renunciation and Hanna’s prospects.
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Third Term Question Not Pressed by Public
The remark suggests President McKinley notes lack of public insistence on a third term as a political issue. This brief hints at evolving attitudes toward presidential tenure without committing to a position or plan.
McKinley Draws Bees Into Bonnets In Quirky Incident
A quirky tale from the era reports President McKinley inadvertently involving a mix of bees and bonnets, creating an odd cultural footnote tied to his public life and fashion discussions.
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McKinley
Dowie Dispute Over Name Sparks Chicago Debate
Chicago authorities press to prove Dowie’s given name is Dennis, not Elijah, amid ongoing controversy. The dispute centers on personal identification and public record issues surrounding the religious figure.
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Chicago
Dowie
Elijah
Dennis
Hazing practice in the electoral college discussed by Mr Bryan
The speaker Mr Bryan considers sharing insights on hazing within electoral college practices. He suggests he might reveal occurrences and procedures, aiming to shed light on informal rituals and their potential impact on votes and discipline in the electoral process.
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Mr. Bryan
Secretary of War Mocked by Chinamen Pronouncing R
A remark mocking the secretary of war as Mr Loot is attributed to Chinese speakers who cannot pronounce the letter R. The comment appears in a letter to the editor and reflects prejudiced language of the era.
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Loot
Colonel Hanna's Strenuous Life Lectures Spark Speculation
The remark hints at Colonel Hanna possibly being tapped for a higher role, stirring talk about future leadership. Observers note the dramatic shift would elevate his public profile and influence within the organization.
Roosevelt Visits Colorado Amid Tight Security
Vice President Roosevelt plans another Colorado trip as he endures strict security restrictions. The frequent travels reflect ongoing concerns about access and protection during his public engagements.
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Roosevelt
Colorado
Independence Hall Fourth of July Oration and Tariff Proclamation
The scene imagines Benjamin Franklin observing a Chinaman delivering the July Fourth oration in Independence Hall Philadelphia as the president proclaims a tariff. The juxtaposition highlights a historic setting with a bold political gesture.
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Ben Franklin
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
United States
West Point admits few after tough physical tests
The passage notes many figures and subjects while reporting that twenty two of fifty nine candidates for admission to West Point failed the physical exam. It emphasizes the demanding nature of the academy and the need for a robust physique to endure the course.
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West Point
Trial reveals Kennedy friendship misjudgments by two close friends
The Lulu Prince Kennedy trial shows that the late Philip Kennedy had two close friends with mistaken views on true friendship.
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Lulu Prince Kennedy
Philip Kennedy
Perry Heath Lays Off Hanna Comment Sparks Laughter
Perry Heath says he did not realize mentioning Mr. Hanna for the presidency would provoke excitement. He quips that people should distinguish between excitement and uncontrolled laughter in response.
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Perry Heath
Mr. Hanna
Perry
Republicans Begin 1904 Nomination Chase After McKinley
With McKinley out of the race for 1904 the contest among Republican hopefuls heats up. Leading figures include Hanna Fairbanks Roosevelt Foraker and Cullom as possible contenders.
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Hanna
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Roosevelt
Foraker
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promised to Regulate Bowels
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a easy to take laxative that regulates bowels, claims to add years to life and years to life, and notes W. E. Bard Drug Co as the seller.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Arrest of Calhoun Youth for Rock Targeting Train Coach Window
Grady Mullins a colored boy of Calhoun Missouri is under arrest for throwing a rock through an M K T coach window and striking Miss Libbie Chettle of this city.
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Calhoun, Mo
Libbie Chettle
D. F. Mouser Promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Drugstore claims in Chetopa Kansas and Arlington Pharmacy offer the best sale of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Advertised as curing constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble with emphasis on effective relief for customers.
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B. F. Mouser
Chetopa
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Double Wedding Reunites Four Schoolfriends in Clayton Court
Walter Nelson of St. Louis and Kate Fennell of Nevada Missouri wed with John Pickrel of St. Louis and May Kennedy of Nevada in a private Clayton courthouse ceremony. All four studied together in Nevada and both brides work for the Nevada Evening Post. The couples had taken vacation the prior Saturday.
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Clayton Courthouse
Walter Nelson
Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis
Kate Fennell
Nevada
John Pickrel
Fairfax Avenue
May Kennedy
Evening Post
Divorce suit over Paris Exposition trip sparks sea sickness tale
A Idaho woman wins a divorce after her husband refused to take her to the Paris Exposition. He testified he feared water and baths, claiming seasickness. The item notes indigestion and plugs Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Arlington Pharmacy.
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Idaho
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial affidavit from 1886 Toledo
Lucas County records reveal Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo promising a hundred dollar reward for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason certifies December 6, 1886. Also notes sale by druggists and testimonial requests. Plus Boston mayor remarks on temperance and saloon visits.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Mayor Hart
Boston
Temperance Society
Kodol Dyspepsia Care Digests Food Without Stomach Aid
Dyspeptics cannot be long lived because digestion requires nourishment. Kodol Dyspepsia Care digests all kinds of food without aid from the stomach, allowing it to rest and regain natural functions. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
London hostesses say we can eat you not sleep you
A London phrase reflects hospitality during tight lodging times with hostesses quipping that guests may be fed but not given sleeping rooms. The saying captures urban housing pressure and social humor in the city.
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London
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Cure for Coughs
Norris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire says doctors said his cough was incurable but One Minute Cough Cure cured him. The ad urges readers not to despair and claims the remedy has cured thousands, offered by W E Bard Drug Co.
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North Stratford
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
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