Evangelist Dunnett Credits Pink Pills For Health Recovery
A Smiths Falls Record feature profiles Rev W A Dunnett, a renowned temperance and evangelistic figure across Canada. He recounts years of heart trouble eased after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills, detailing past incidents in Toronto, Woodstock, Carleton Place, Manchester and Brockville, and declares renewed health from the remedy.
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Atlantic Ocean
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Quebec
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Montreal
Royal Templars Council
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Woodstock
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Methodist Church
Carleton Place
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Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Comfort for Dogs
An advertisement by Dunning and Lungstaff states Foley's Honey and Tar provides comfort and relief for dogs in all stages of consumption and asthma, claiming it can effect a cure in early cases while denying cure claims for advanced disease.
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Foley
President favors delaying Cuba action until next week
A Republican conference committee met with President McKinley to convey their support for immediate Cuba action but the president urged postponement. He outlined ongoing diplomatic exchanges with Spain and indicated dispatches would arrive within 45 to 48 hours. Delegates, including Hopkins Lorimer and Joy, favored delaying action to avoid public disclosure of sensitive messages.
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House
Cuba
McKinley
Madrid
Spain
Congress
Hopkins
Lrs
Lorimer
Joy
No Part in Purchase Negotiations
A senator said in Washington on April 1 that the administration was not taking part in the alleged purchase negotiations regarding the co question. He called on President McKinley to discuss the matter and stated the administration’s position clearly.
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WasHincTon
Pres de McKinley
Senate delays action on Cuban resolutions
Washington April 1 senate foreign relations committee postponed completion of its Cuban study for a few days to allow the president to press diplomatic talks with Spain. The move came after the president requested time, saying no armistice agreement would be accepted, and negotiations were nearing a crisis with a possible quick conclusion. Some senators hinted at a proposal to buy Cuban freedom, but details were not disclosed.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Committee
Spain
Heard Sigsbee’s Story Before Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Captain Sigsbee of the Maine and Captain Barker, naval aide to Secretary Long, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for an hour. They described the Havana vicinity situation and the Maine catastrophe. Sigsbee’s testimony echoed the naval court of inquiry, but his personal account impressed members and fueled belief some think treachery caused the explosion.
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Key West
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Senate
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Naval Court of Inquiry
House in Revolt Demands Cuban Independence Action
Washington reports a Republican conference of about 50 representatives calling for immediate intervention to secure Cuban independence. The meeting urged removal of Spanish troops and warned of independent action by Congress if the president fails to act within a day or two.
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Washington
Hopkins
Ways and Means
Joy
Cuba
Spain
Congress
End to Hostilities Demanded as Cuba Crisis Stays
Hinxton March 41 The cabinet meeting yielded no change. The president remains firm on his duty and will not be swerved by critics. He has peremptorily demanded Spain end hostilities in Cuba, release the concentrados, and allow repatriation to resume lives unmolested. If rejected, he will present the record to Congress and act under its instruction.
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Hington
Spain
Cuba
Concentrados
Congress
Glorious Spanish Victory in Cuba Retreats 94 Farms
Spanish column under Colonel Escario in Manzanillo district Santiago de Cuba reports destruction of 94 farms a sugar cane mill a coffee plantation barracks and two hospitals over three days. Six insurgents were captured as part of the operation.
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Havana
Escario
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Somers Born After Ship Renaming At Schichau Yards
Lieutenant John J. Knapp of the U S N detached from the cruiser San Francisco raised the Stars and Stripes over the torpedo boat built for the United States at Schichau yards on Monday. The vessel was renamed the Somers.
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John J. Knapp
United States
San Francisco
Schichau Yards
Fort Slocum in Shape as Artillery Muster Progresses
Movement of artillery trains to Fort Slocum New York continues with the Seventh artillery mustering. Additional preparations are under way to bring the post to a complete state of defense.
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Fort Slocum
New York
Seventh Artillery
Insurgents Vow No Armistice Without Cuba Libre
Havana reports anxiety in political and business circles as hopes rise for peace but observers say Generals Gomez and Garcia Masso will not agree to a truce unless it leads to recognition of Cuba Libre. The insurgent leaders are seen as unlikely to accept an armistice even if urged by the United States without such recognition.
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Key West
Gomez
Garcia
Senor Masso
McKinley Hanged in Effigy by Virginia Crowd
In Rico Mono Virginia on April 1 a crowd hanged and burned President McKinley and Senator Hanna in effigy during the night. Democratic worker William Hattes denounced the Cuban policy in a speech, drew a revolver, and fired at the effigies as the crowd began a fusillade.
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McKinley
Hanna
William Hattes
Hattes
Scene in Congress Over Cuban Independence Bid
In Washington on April 1 the House clashed as Democratic leader Bailey pressed to rule against the Speaker and pass a Cuban independence resolution. Most Republicans balked, with only Acheson and Robbins of Pennsylvania siding with him. a dozen others abstained. The day featured heated debates, cheers from galleries, and a dramatic naval bill session amid requests for time and a contested floating steel dock at Algiers, Louisiana.
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Hull
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Robbins
Pennsylvania
Cummings
N. Y
Boutelle
Algiers
Spanish fleet departs westward stoking Navy officials
Notified by Woodford Washington April 1 reports a formidable Spanish fleet of three vessels has departed westward. Officials and corridors of the navy department react with excitement and criticism of Spain amid peace protestations.
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Washington
Navy Department
United States
Woodford
Madrid
Spain
Revenue Cutter Gresham Sails For Atlantic Coast
Captain Davis commanding the revenue cutter Gresham received orders from Washington to rush to the Atlantic coast. He has decided to sail Saturday morning to reach the area at the earliest moment.
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Davis
Gresham
Washington
Atlantic
Phoenix powder mills to resume work after four year idle period
Kentoce West Virginia March 29 trusting authority reports Phoenix powder mills idle for four years will restart immediately due to a large government order. Key local plant and government demand cited as the cause for reopening.
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Kentoce
W. Va
Phoenix
United States
Matin reports Zola conviction quashed for new trial
Paris March 29 The Matin states the court of appeals will quash Emile Zola's conviction and order a fresh trial.
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Zola
Paris
Matin
Court of Appeals
M. Emile Zola
Flood of resolutions declared for war in senate speech
Washington March 31 Senate galleries overflowed as resolutions for Cuban independence war against Spain and intervention to aid Cuban independence were introduced. Senator Mason urged driving the Spanish flag from the Western hemisphere and praised glorious war, prompting loud support from the audience and a difficult moment for Vice President Hobart to quell the uproar.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
Allen
Rawlins
Utah
Kingdom of
Spain
Mr. Foraker
Mr. Frye
Cuba
Cabinet Is In Accord After Maine Message
Secretary Alger reported full cabinet harmony with the president over the Maine message. He said there was not a dissenting voice or suggestion of change and noted the report was forwarded to Congress, then to Spain, with negotiations to proceed step by step and results to be announced promptly.
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Washiington
Alger
Maine
Congress
Spain
Bill to buy Danish Islands for naval station
Washington April 2 Senator H C Lodge reports from the committee on foreign relations a bill directing the president to purchase the Danish West India islands of St Croix St Thomas and St John or any of them for a naval and coaling station. Five million dollars or as much as needed is appropriated for the purchase.
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Washington
H. C. Lodge
United States
Vesuvius Nears Readiness for New Deployment
Washington April 2 The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius nears completion of overhaul and gun fitting and will likely leave the Washington navy yard within two days. Officers expect a first stop at Norfolk before heading to Southern waters.
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Washington
Vesuvius
Washington Navy Yard
Norfolk
Kynochs Agree to Supply Spain with 200 Projectiles Weekly
The Kynochs of Birmingham announce a contract to deliver 200 large projectiles per week to Spain. The arrangement, disclosed April 2, reflects ongoing armament support and industrial output from the English firm.
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Spain
Birmingham
Eng
President presses Congress on war issue in bid for peace
A Washington dispatch recalls a prominent cabinet member warning that war talk in Congress hinders peace efforts. The president plans to demand action this week, either Congress settling the issue or yielding to executive discretion, amid hostile mood toward delay. Porter notes Congress blames the president for inaction and war talk, risking a congressional path to war.
Marsh Declares War War Resolution Introduced
Washindon March 31 Represen tative Marsh of Illinois chairman of the house committee on the militia introduced a joint resolution declaring war between Spain and the United States and its territories. The president is authorized to use the land and naval forces including the militia to carry the war into effect.
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Washindon
Marsh
Illinois
House Committee On
Spain
United States
Question of an Armistice Guides Cuban Peace
Washington reports that neither the United States nor Spain has agreed to an armistice though Spain is said to have suggested one. No peace terms can be stated but any proposal must aim at Cuban independence. Officials urge the public to await negotiations and support the president when decisive action comes.
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Washington
Spain
Troops Leave Fort Reno for Mobile South Atlantic coast
From Fort Reno Oklahoma Territory on March 31, twelve field artillery pieces predominantly 12 pounders, three Gatling guns, six Hotchkiss guns, three infantry companies, two cavalry troops and assorted artillerymen departed Fort Reno and head toward the South Atlantic coast, likely Mobile Alabama. About six hundred men are in the projected move. additional Tenth Infantry companies and First Cavalry troops are said to be ordered from Fort Sill to Mobile.
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Fort Reno
South Atlantic
Mobile
Ala
Tenth Infantry
Fort Sill
Naval divers return with Captain Chadwick from Havana
All U S navy divers assigned to the wreck of the Maine have returned to Key West aboard the Bache. Captain Chadwick U S S N traveled to Havana to inspect potential further wrecking work on the Maine and was a passenger on the returning vessel.
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Fla
United States Navy
Maine
Havana
Chadwick
Joint Mediation Proposed Between France and Austria
Count Gola chowski Austria Hungary foreign minister has proposed joint mediation with France between the United States and Spain to M Lord Hanotaux French foreign minister, per Vienna and Berlin dispatches from Lonpox dated March 31.
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Lonpox
Count Golachowski
Vienna
Berlin
M. Hanotaux
France
Austro-Hungary
United States
Spain
Navy ensigns recalled from Glasgow assignment after study
Ensigns Robinson and McMorris of the U S Navy who were studying naval architecture at Glasgow and aiding Lieutenant Commander Colwell, naval attaché, have been recalled by orders from Washington.
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London
Robinson and
McMorris
Glasgow
Colwell
United States
Washington
Enlistment Expanded for One Year in Navy Yard
New York reports continued vigor in Brooklyn navy yard with workshops and ships active. Washington authorized enlistment of all desirable men for one year, signaling extended manpower intake amid ongoing operations.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington
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