Surplus Tax Debate Draws GOP on War Duties
A Ways and Means debate centers on how to reduce the treasury surplus. Republicans push abolition or trimming of remaining 1898 war taxes. Estimates place current year surplus around 100 million with future shifts possible due to outlays for canal and cable projects. Congress weighs safety of cuts against fiscal risk and campaign implications.
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Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Ole
Congress
Gage
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Boutell
Illinois
Leslie’s Weekly
Bartholdt
Grant
Political commentary on party debts and McKinley era
The clippings note Democratic and Republican shifts, debt payments, and declining Republican pluralities in Indiana. They cite McKinley’s 1896 and 1900 tallies, state party hopes, and Ohio press support for observing McKinley’s birthday as a legal holiday tied to republican ideals.
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Indiana
Chicago
McKinley
Indianapolis Journal
Ohio
William McKinley
Cleveland
Albany Journal
Debate Over Cuban Sugar Tariff Splits Stakeholders
The Albany Journal outlines the Cuban sugar tariff dispute with opposition from beet sugar interests fearing price drops and ruin, while Cuban planters and U S consumers push for tariff reduction to aid Cuba’s economy and overall American benefits. It notes the American Sugar Refining company alignment with revision and questions one critic’s anti trust stance amid wider support for easing duties.
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Albany Journal
Assee
United States
Cuba
American Sugar Refining Company
Bryanism and IndianaPolitics shape next presidential race says Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader notes Indiana Democrats elect 8 gold man as state chair, a shift from Bryan silver stance. Republican strength grows under Bryanism, with a Senate race potential to elevate Indiana as 1904 campaign focal point. It urges Bryan to campaign in Indiana amid Ohi o and national considerations.
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Bryan
East
Chicago
Indiana
United States
House of Representatives
Washington Star
Fairbanks
Senate
Roosevelt
Tray
Ohio
Cleveland
Worried look on crowded streetcar ends in awkward reveal
On a crowded Baltimore streetcar a trio of gossiping women discuss a woman they claim suffers from a brutal husband. The accused woman exits with them and reveals a bag of eggs she is transporting, turning the moment into a practical concern about price and discomfort rather than domestic tragedy.
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The
Baltimore News
L—— Avenue
Hours for Meals and Dining Habits Across Classes
Advice from the American Queen emphasizes regular meal times and avoiding long gaps between eating. It notes usual daytime meals every five to six hours, with digestion about four hours, and discusses whether lunch or dinner suits different social classes. It warns against late or large evening meals and eating before or after heavy exertion, and recommends a light pre-work meal with tea or coffee to boost early-day strength, with a note on malarial regions. The excerpt also includes a short dialogue about Sunday fishing behavior from the Boston Courier.
Butchered Fish Prep Steps in Boston Budget
Cut off the head and tail of the fish and split it. Loosen the skin near the neck with a knife and pull it off with the knife and fingers. Split the fish and remove the backbone. Soak the pieces briefly in near boiling water, drain, and broil over a glowing fire.
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Boston
Sugar Cookies From Cincinnati Enquirer Recipe
Two cups of sugar two kinds one granulated one pulverized whites of four eggs beaten with two cups put meats rolled fine and vanilla flavor. Drop spoonfuls on buttered tins bake in a slow oven until tops hard. Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Cincinnati
Enquirer
Princess in Trouble in Roumanian Royal Court News
Reported marital strains surround the Roumanian crown prince and crown princess. The princess, daughter of the late Duke of Edinburgh, was educated as a highborn royal, while the prince remains linked to his former sweetheart Mlle Helene Vacaresco. The king opposed the match, but the couple wed. Now rumors say the prince again loves his old sweetheart, fueling palace discord.
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Servia
Draga
Roumania
Europe
Great Britain
Duke of Edinburgh
Saxe- Coburg and
Gotha
Duchess of Edinburgh
Carmen Sylva
Mlle
Helene Vacaresco
Royal
Massage therapy for insomnia tips from Chicago Daily News
The article advises massage on the head and feet to induce sleep, especially after a warm bath in a dark room. It notes a hot drink like hot milk or beef tea can help, and for the elderly a cup of black coffee at bedtime may improve cerebral circulation. For fatigue related sleeplessness a light stimulant may convert fatigue into natural tiredness.
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Chicago Daily News
Flour as a Dry Clean Method for Knits
The article suggests sprinkling flour meal or cornstarch on knit or crochet items to remove soil. After letting it sit, the dirt is shaken off with the powder, acting as a cleanser.
Restful Chair Advice for Kitchen Comfort
A practical tip urges keeping a comfortable chair in the kitchen to save energy. Sitting while waiting for cooking or prepping vegetables reduces fatigue and speeds meal readiness. Seek affordable seating to ease daily chores.
The Cat Craze Across Nations and Societies
The article traces growing cat fancy from England to the United States, noting royal patrons and prominent breeders. It highlights Persian and Angora cats, prices from ten months kittens at about $100, and the Beresford Cat Club of America along with England’s National Cat Stud book as leading registries. The piece mentions prominent figures and the rise of annual cat shows in major American cities.
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Noah
England
Countess of Aberdeen
Duchess of Beaufort
London Institution
Ludwig
United States
Beresford Cat Club of America
Cincinnati
National Cat Stud Book of England
Beresford Cat Stud Book of America
Cincinnati Enquirer
Peers' Coronets at Royal Coronation Display
At Westminster Abbey the peers will wear coronets of crimson silk with crimson velvet rests and ermine bands. Dukes bear eight strawberry leaves, marquises four strawberry leaves and four silver balls, marchionesses eight pearls with leaves, earls eight large silver pearls, viscounts fourteen pearls, and barons six pearls. Garment prices range from 0 to 190 silver gilt and 250 to 600 in gold.
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Westminster Abbey
Jace
Breeding and Roudebush Attorneys at Law in Batavia Ohio
Attorney at law P Breeding offers practice in the state and federal courts with offices opposite the Public Building in Batavia Ohio. Roudebush also serves as attorney at law with an office in Courier Block near the public building offering loan services.
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Wit
State
Federay Reatenad
Agis Gan Et Renowani Ae
P. Breeding
Batavia
Ohio
Roudebush
Geo. W. Hulick
Hulick
Jpward Q. Crane
Fermont
R. Woodlief
Ue Batavia
Ofice
Dwin C. Ely
Kline
Main Street
Has. H. Woo
Mansee
Wm. R. Walker
Court House
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Fifth and Vine
Hamilton
Clermont
Avid K. McDonald
G. A. Frazier
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Louis Hicks
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