Remarkable Civil War veteran credits Pink Pills for health
Chester S Harrington of Princeville Illinois recounts a lifetime of service with the 124th Illinois including Libby Prison, then describes how Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restored his health sleep and weight loss. He says the pills cured his tobacco habit and proved a life changing remedy.
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Illinois
Peoria
Neal Chester
Harrington
Princeville
Transoffice
124Th Ilinois
Kewanee
Ill
Libby
Princeville Post,of the G.A.R
Chester 8
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
Democratic House Split Over Fusion With Hanna Republicans
Not all Democratic members in the Ohio legislature can be whipped into line for fusion with anti Hanna Republicans as Allen Meyers leads a plan for Democrats to back Rev Mason for speaker and C H Getrish for Clerk. Anti Hanna Republicans reportedly cede other offices to Democrats in return. Strong opposition has emerged among Democrats to the fusion.
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Columbus
Mr. Kurtz
House
John R. Malloy
Kurtz
Receipts From Customs and Internal Revenue Rise
Washington reports the upcoming monthly government receipts and expenditures will show a material increase in customs and internal revenue. Customs revenue may exceed November by 2.5 to 8 million dollars, leaving a surplus around 1.6 million for the month, while internal revenue also rises with a likely December surplus over November of about 1 million. Treasury officials foresee surpluses in all remaining months except January due to interest payments.
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Customs and
Internal Revenue
Washington
Customs
Treasury
Anti-Saloon League Adjourns in Des Marines Meeting
The Anti-Saloon League closed its meetings in Des Marines as officers were elected and a pledge was adopted. All members must sign to commit voting for candidates opposed to the saloon.
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Anti-Saloon League
Des Marines
Anti- Saloon League
League
Gold Reserve Passes 160 Million Record
Washington on December 31 reports the treasury shows available cash balance at 245,360,028 dollars and gold reserve at 160,542,995 dollars as of Wednesday's condition statement.
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Washington
Treasury
Morals and Ethics Training Discussed in Minnesota Schools
At St Paul the Minnesota Educational Association explored introducing moral and ethical training into public schools. Prominent Twin Cities citizens spoke on "Federation Club Women" and related topics including "The Club Women and the Public Schools" and "Ethics in the School Room."
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St. Paul
Minnesota Educational Association
Twin Cities
Federation Club
Lady President Chosen at Teachers Convention
At Mitwavuxkxer on December 31 the teachers' convention concluded with officer elections. Rose Swart of Oshkosh was named president, with vice presidents Miss Anna Smith of Eau Claire and Professors H. L. Terry of Waukesha and J. W. Livingston of Stevens Point. Myron E. Keats of Stevens Point is secretary and Arthur B. Burch of Milwaukee is treasurer.
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Mitwavuxkxer
Rose ©. Swart
Oshkosh
Anna Smith
Eau Claire
H. L Terry
Waukesha
J. W. Livingston
Stevens Point
Myron E. Keats
Arthur B. Burch
Milwaukee
Iowa Teachers Endorse Gates for State Education Post
Libel suits and attacks by the American Book company on President George A. Gates of Grinnell Iowa College sparked support from the Iowa State Educational Association. Resolutions endorsing Gates were adopted at the round tables and he is likely to be elected president by acclamation.
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American Book Company
George A. Gates
Iowa College
Grinnell
Tin
State Educational Association
Gates
North Dakota High School Council Officers Named
Grand Forks North Dakota December 31 The high school council of the Educational association elected officers President R S Berg Larimore Vice president William Moore Bismarck Secretary W H Litz Mandan Attendance at meetings has largely increased.
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Grand Forks
N. D
High School Council of the
Educational Association
R. S. Berg
Larimore
William Moore
Bismarck
W. H. Litz
Mandan
Winter’s Jolly Season In New York Journal Singalong
Edward Jeidell notes winter’s bustle and icy pipes in New York Journal. Milkmen tremble as pumps freeze plans unfold with a thrifty plumber’s tricks, while heaters glow and streets grow merrier in the cold season.
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Winter
Edward Jeidell
New York Journal
Autonomy in Cuba as Blanco assumes supreme command
Havana reports the imperial delegation grants General Blanco full control as delegate of the crown, with a Madrid based council of six secretaries to govern the island. General Pando stalls his eastern Cuba march, building lines along the Cauto to Bayamo and noting insurgent camps near La Gaya and Las Tunas. Meanwhile vessels off Victoria note rising tensions in the Pacific as powers eye China, with Nagasaki recording nine Russian warships, two American cruisers, and the British L Amortale in port.
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Havana
Key West
Cuba
Blanco
Madrid
Pando
Cauto
Bayamo
la Gaya
Puerto Principe
la Luisa Farm
Monocol
Las Tunas
Victoria
B. C
Vctoria
Orient
Pacific
China
England
Japan
Germany
Nagasaki
L’amortal
Relief funds sent for Cuban relief via Anaconda Standard
Secretary Sherman received a telegram directing him to draw on the National Park Bank for 800 dollars subscribed in Montana through the Anaconda Standard for Cuban relief. A second remittance would be ready on January 1.
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Washington
Sherman
Anaconda Standard
National Park Bank of
New York City
Montana
Weyler Signs Solo Memorial On McKinley Message
Madrid correspondent reports Lieutenant General Weyler's memorial to the queen regent on President McKinley's message is a mild protest signed by Weyler alone. he could not persuade other officers to sign.
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Weyler
Lorpoon
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
McKinley
Sefton Visits White House Amid Klondike Supply Talk
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn introduced Canadian interior minister Clifford Sefton to President McKinley. The parties met over luncheon and brief calls with Attorney General McKenna and Secretary Gage. They discussed obtaining supplies for the Klondike, but Alger was unavailable due to illness.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
Clifford Sefton
McKinley
Mr. Sefton
Sefton
McKenna
Treasury
Gage
Klondike
Gompers Replies to Gage Letter Over Labor Resolutions
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, answers Secretary Gage’s critique of federation resolutions on the Gage financial bill in an open letter. The Paris society feature notes Jane Hading jewels sale, including a $9,000 pearl necklace and a $7,000 dog collar.
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Gompers
Gage
Waenmteroxr
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Paris
Jane Hading
New York Tribune
France Gains Hai Nan Island In Far East Move
A French fleet reportedly hoisted the tricolor on Hai Nan island amid little Chinese opposition. Dispatched from Singapore the Daily Mail confirms the seizure of the island off China's south coast which lies between the Gulf of Tonguin and the China Sea. The island covers about 12,000 square miles and hosts around 1.9 million Chinese residents.
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Shanghai
Hai Nan Island
London
Daily Mail
Singapore
China
Gulf of Tonguin
China Sea
Movement of Events in the Far East Dominates Washington
Washington observers report rapid Far East developments as powers align for influence in China. The United States is seen as absent from the contest after a cabinet understanding. Diplomats believe aims are naval stations rather than partition.
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Far East
Washington
United States
Oriental Empire
British Navy requisitions Empress steamers in Shanghai report
A Shanghai dispatch states the British admiralty has requisitioned three Canadian Pacific Empress line steamers. The move increases wartime merchant marine capacity as tensions rise.
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Great Britain
London
Shanghai
British Admiralty
Canadian Pacific Rail Way Company
Italy Growing Keen On China Trade Ties
Roms December 31. Italian ministers from foreign affairs, finance and commerce met to discuss steps to expand Italy’s commercial relations with China.
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Italy
Roms
Paris Press Protests French Inaction in the Far East
French press voices loud protest over government inaction in the far East and alleged subservience to Russia, signaling rising domestic criticism of foreign policy.
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Paris
Far East
Russia
Negotiating Reciprocity Talks Resumed by Pauncefote and Kasson
In Washington a Washington Herald dispatch says Sir Julian Pauncefote and Kasson have resumed reciprocity negotiations as Salisbury rejects the latest seal proposition. Officials think linking reciprocity with sealing may influence Britain on both issues, though few expect a rapid or significant outcome.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Hay
Julian Pauncefote
Kasson
Great Britain
Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company Formed in Sheboygan
In Suxnoyean Wisconsin on December 30 George B Mateen Hiram J Weeks and Charles A Weeks incorporated the Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company with general offices at Sheboygan. Stock is set at 100000 and the firm will conduct a general lumbering business in Wisconsin.
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New Wisconsian Lumber Company
Suxnoyean
Wis
George 3B
Mateen
Hiram J. Weeks
Charles A. Weeks
Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Perchssion to Raise Funds in Land and Iron Co. Petition
Receivers of the Superior Consolidated Land and Iron Company petition Judge Jenkins in the U S circuit court for permission to borrow 390000 to carry on business and make improvements.
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Perchssion
Mirwavxmgm
Superior Consolidated Land and Iron Company
Jenkins
United States Circuit Court
Auction Sale Of Maverick National Bank Assets
In Boston on December 31 the United States district court ordered the remaining Maverick National bank assets sold at auction. The securities consisted of unpaid notes executions and judgments totaling 1 095 890 dollars but sold for 429 dollars.
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Boston
United States District Court
Maverick National Bank
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