Tariff Complications Cloud Congress Action
Uncertainty over how Congress will handle tariff issues with Europe grows as the Ways and Means Committee weighs repeal of a sugar differential. Chairman Wilson expresses cautious stance, while party divisions and time pressure limit prospects for action. Illinois lawmakers push to defend meat interests amid a disputed reciprocity approach.
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Prices Fall as Currency Question Hinders Revival
Bradstreets reports no material trade improvement in the week and notes revival depends on currency settlement. Stocks are smaller in the West and Northwest, with 1894 bank clearings totaling 44.995 billion, the smallest in nine years. Failures rise in New York and Canada, while commodity prices plunge to the lowest level since 1860, with Dec 26 prices at 68.73 percent of 1860 levels.
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Government probes machinery impact on labor forces
Washington January 8 The bureau of labor begins a nationwide inquiry into how modern machinery compares with hand labor and its effect on workers. The study, first of its kind, will run a year or more with 20 to 25 agents collecting data on production times costs and labor in mills and factories.
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Relief Bill Favorable for Homestead Timber-Land Settlers
The House Committee reports a bill to aid homestead settlers on timber lands in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan who were harmed by last autumns forest fires Secretary Smith recommends the relief measure. The Senate committee on public lands endorsed it after the bill already passed the House.
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Snowy Chippewa Valley Stays Heavy All Day
Loggers in Chippewa Falls cheer as snow began Sunday and continues through the day with no let up. The storm blankets the Chippewa valley, delaying camp breaks and hampering outdoor work.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted Blood Purifier and Tonic
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that strengthens nerves regulates digestion invigorates kidneys and liver tones and builds up the system and claims to cure scrofula dyspepsia catarrh and rheumatism urging readers to choose Hood's.
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Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ailments and Jaundice
Patent medicine claim advertising Hood's Pills as a cure for liver problems bile flow and indigestion. Promises relief from biliousness jaundice and sick headache with a 25 cent price.
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Mysterious disappearance of Mrs Schwiesaw in South Dakota
Farmers report the alleged Christmas night dispute ended with Mrs. Charles Schwiesaw, wife of a prominent farmer, driven from home with a baby. Neighbors say she vanished after her husband reportedly grabbed a gun and pursued her. A sheriff’s search party heads to the scene at dawn. He may be arrested if he leaves the area.
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John Burns Sails for Liverpool on Etruria
New York January 5 John Burns M P sails at noon on Cunard liner Etruria for Liverpool accompanied by J Williams Benn M P.
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Sisseton Indians Seek $199,000 From Government
A Sisseton delegation and their agent travel to Washington to urge the Interior Secretary to release $199,000 from the tribe's $1.699 million fund. A $20,000 interest payment was offered but rejected as insufficient for urgent tribal needs. The department opposes dividing the principal, arguing no substantial benefit would arise.
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Secretary of the Interior
Robbery Attempt at Englebretson Home Ended by Struggle
Three masked robbers tried to relieve a large crowd at John Englebretson's home in Canton but were met with resistance. A melee broke out and a young man was severely cut before the assailants fled without identification.
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John Englebretson
Kidnapping Case Shocks Wasash as Father Takes Child
In Wasash Indiana on January 5 a man named Phillip Scott from El Reno abducted his four year old daughter from his divorced wife. The event caused great excitement and the mother is frantic.
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Herald-Advertiser Moves Publication to Sparta Wis
Sparta Wisconsin January 5 The Herald Advertiser formerly issued from Tomah will now be published in Sparta the county seat.
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Castoria Slogan Recalled in Historic Ad Rhyme
A classic advertising jingle notes Castoria as the remedy for a sick baby and a crying child. It traces a family’s use of Castoria from infancy to motherhood and beyond, reflecting midcentury marketing nostalgia.
Peterson v Western Union Libel Suit Looms in Brown County Court
The case follows ex Senator Peterson suing the Western Union Telegraph Co for $5,000 claiming libel over a message from New Ulm signed Many Citizens calling him “Slippery Sam” after he withdrew from a district nominating vote. In Massachusetts a shoe workers strike nears arbitration as state board plans to intervene.
Ohio Asylum Wing Destroyed By Fire
The south wing of the state asylum for the mentally ill in Co. umBus caught fire at supper and was totally destroyed. Inmates were unharmed, and the city fire department arrived after three miles of travel as the wing burned almost completely. The incident occurred Jan 7 and prompted a full inquiry. The report notes no injuries among inmates.
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