Congress Adopts McKinley Memorial Resolution Oddities
In Washington on January 16 the Senate and House moved to honor the late William McKinley. The House swore in Montague Lessler to succeed Nicholas Muller. A joint resolution for a McKinley memorial address in the hall on February 27 was unanimously adopted, with a large congressional turnout and invitations to presidents, foreign ministers, and officials. The session also touched on Charleston exposition funding, war revenue stamps, and pension bills. The Senate debated duties on Bermuda bound goods for prisoners of war and militia strength, while Cuban reciprocity hearings opened with Edwin F Atkins warning of sugar overproduction and cane stock in Cuba at risk.
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Isabella de Ajuhwia Leaves Mount Vernon Amid Sage Suit
A New York World item reports Isabella de Ajuhwia, plaintiff in a $75,000 suit against Russell Sage, stripping her Mount Vernon home to move away from reporters. The piece also notes her past as Marchioness Gregorio de Ajurla and painter of miniatures, with exhibitions at the Waldorf Astoria.
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War's End Near as King Signals Peace Hope
London January 16 King Edward indicated a possible early peace in South Africa while reviewing 1,200 guards bound for the theater of war. The king, with the Prince of Wales and other royals, spoke amid a formal ceremony. Separate Dublin report says warrants issued for Colonel Arthur Lynch of the Boer side, who may face arrest if he attempts to enter Parliament. Lynch, Galway candidate, pledged to push Irish industry and Galway port development if elected, including transatlantic steamship service links with the U S and Britain.
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MULES FLOAT IN GULF AFTER BOER SPY ATTACK
New Orleans reports suggest two British transports carrying American mules bound for South Africa were interdicted and blown up or foundered by a Boer spy in the Gulf of Mexico. A schooner off Quintana reports long lines of dead mules and cattle drifting for miles near Matagorda Bay amid fierce storms.
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Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters advert claims cures
An advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a fifty year proven remedy for stomach liver and bowel ailments including dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness dizziness or sick headache. It urges trial and notes the genuine bottle bears a private stamp over the neck.
Prince Henry's Visit to the United States Planned
Berlin reports Prince Henry to sail February 13 on the Kronprinz Wilhelm to attend the Kaiser's yacht launch at Staten Island. He will touch Newport News and transfer to the Hohenzollern for a Potomac trip and possible meetings with President Roosevelt. A grand banquet on board the Hohenzollern is planned with the president and cabinet invited.
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