Panic Among Importers Over Bonded Goods Rush
World dispatches say Congress may raise Wilson bill duties soon, spurring importers to move 9.5 million in bonded goods out of warehouses before new higher rates take effect. Butterfield & Co and other dress goods shippers lead withdrawals. banks report loans to finance duties.
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Pnereia & Hush
Bond
New York
Washington
Congress
Conceema
Murchanta
Butterfield & C
Daniels
Jaaneon. Com
Tariff Bill Nearing Introduction by Congress
Washington billions: Chairman Dingley of the ways and means committee says the new tariff bill will be ready for House introduction soon after Congress assembles. He discusses retroactivity limits and bond rules for goods under the new duty, potential additions to the Wattabie list, and questions about ad valorem versus specific duties in the McKinsey framework.
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Congress
Washington
Dingley
Ways and Mvens
Mgr
Dutiet
Gorda
Mckinsey Law
Woman sues Gilbert family for alimony and damages
In Cleveland a wife sues Dr Frederick Gilbert and his father Dr G J Gilbert for 330000 in damages for alienation of affection and 20000 for assault. She alleges Dr Gilbert filled her mouth with plaster to stop her talking and that her brother found her unconscious with plaster still inside her mouth. She claims the Gilbert men offered money to end the relationship. The Gilberts, prominent South Side family, deny the charges.
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Gilbert
Paris
Cleveland
Nellie A. Gilbert
Frederick Gilbert
G. J. Giibert
Allem
Glibert
Gilberts
Moore & Livingston Company Shocks at Centerford Opera House
Popular price attractions draw good houses as the Moore and Livingston company presents the second performance of Shkael Sirogot at Centerford Opera House last night. The bill also features Mala of Arran as the week’s main attraction with the ensemble continuing through the engagement.
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Moore & Livingston Company
Cernvetord Opera House
Tonteh
Mala of
Arran
Whisky Death Verdict Tied to Excess Alcohol Use
In a case concerning John MM Oakley a Seattle picture broker the inquest found death due to excessive use of liquor The inquiry occurred at the Have Hore and the March date suggests a late winter proceeding The State Journal offers subscription services and mentions free mending and button sewing at Peerless Steam Laundry.
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John MM. Oakley
Miner's Wife Describes McKinley Inauguration Visit
Ellen Chadwick, wife of a Pennsylvania coal miner, writes of her Washington trip to witness the McKinley inauguration. She details stark contrasts between wealthy attendees and working families, meeting Mark Hanna, and the emotional pull of hunger back home as she observes opulent balls and the grand procession.
Wealth and longing at a New York charity ball
A narrator describes a charity ball where rich guests wear jewels and gowns, and a workingman named Mr Manna offers aid. The scene blends awe at wealth with fear of exploitation as the speaker, Ellen Chadwick, questions promises to improve miners. She recalls hunger and cold, notes gifts turning to employment means, and hopes for justice amid opulence.
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Eanizi
Chadwick
Mr. Manna
Dads Burt
Mr. Manux
New York
Nwland
Binziothnr
Ani
Ania
Ik Ellen Chadwick
McKinley plan aims diplomatic talks first on bimetallism
Washington march 12 The Evening Star reports McKinley will pursue a broad monetary plan starting with diplomatic negotiations. Ambassadors and ministers abroad receive instruction to press for a friendly understanding on bimetallism, while preparations invite foreign influence toward favorable terms.
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Washington
Evening Star
Con Steel
Ming
Sual
Powder Mill Explosion Smolders In Hagety Yard
A mill at Hagety yard of I. Dupont de Nemours and company in Wumington Delaware was destroyed by a terride blast yesterday afternoon. James Walker was instantly killed and the only person in the building at the time. No other injuries reported. Loss on the building is small.
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Wumington
del. Maren
Hagety Yart
The
I. Dupont, de Nourse and Company
James Walker
Failures in Cincinnati and Baltimore Savings Firms
Cincinnati reports Herman Brockmann named receiver for Consolidated Building and Savings company assets around 620000 with 175000 liabilities. The failure hits Consolidated Street Railway workers and leaves 340000 in real estate loans unproductive. The firm, started 1855 with 600000 cap, had 5212 shares and half the shareholders withdrew. Baltimore notes Everett Warting, bank president, missing as Lexington Savings Bank closes after deposits. colored laborers upset at limited funds. Canton reports C C Snyder, veteran hardware merchant, assigns business due to slow collections. assets about 60000, mobility not estimated. Charles S Harrison named assignee.
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Baltimore Savings Bank
Cincinnati
Herman Brockmann
Consolidated Building and Savings Company
Consolidated Street Rail Way
Baltimore
Lexington Savings Bank
Everett J. Warting
Canton
C. C. Snyder
Charles S. Harrison
Munafeld
L. N. Train Robbery Near Culera
A northbound Louisville & Nashville express train No. 4 was held up near Culera by six masked men. They boarded at a water tank, overpowered engine staff, and forced open the express car, securing money packages. A posse pursued the robbers from Birmingham on a special train.
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Louisville
Rirtingtsm
Abt
Expres
Louisville & Nashville
Iue
Louisvile
Culera
Birmingham
Cure Nervous Dyspepsia Promising Remedy Review
A reader from Indianapolis touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as effective against nervous dyspepsia and related stomach weakness. The letter claims improved flesh, sleep, and overall health after four years of symptoms and other remedies. The ad-like piece endorses the product and invites requests for a medical booklet.
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A. W. Sharper
Prospect
Indianapola, Ind
Stuart
Indianapolia
Ind
Stuart Co
Miners Union Votes to End Eight Month Strike
In Leadville Colorado a miners union meeting backed by about 900 to 290 voted to declare the strike off. The eight month dispute cost the company about four million dollars plus labor-organizations’ funds and claimed 12 hundred members at start, with many workers now back at work.
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Leadyille
Col
Secretary Wilson's First Order Tightens Beef Exports Abroad
Washington March 10 The first official order by Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture sets new rules for export beef to European ports starting March 15 1897 Fresh salted canned or packed beef from cattle slaughtered after the act's passage must bear a certificate of inspection stating the cattle were free from disease and meat sound Wholesome meat must be clearly marked if not bearing inspection stamps Uninspected meat cannot be exported to Europe No clearance will be given for vessels carrying such meats until the order is complied with Certificates will not be required for beef exported to regions other than Europe for the time being
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Washington
Secrentry Wilson
Department of Wericulture
Eurropean
Sherman’s Cuban policy and talks with Spain
Sherman informs associates of a possible plan to ease tensions in Cuba by expelling American citizens suspected of aiding insurgents. The proposal excludes prisoners in active hostilities. He also seeks a treaty with Spain defining naturalized citizens’ rights.
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Washington
Sherman
Spain
Cuba
Taylor
Ivland
Diamond Thieves Haul At Harbor Board Celebration
Loot valued at 2000 dollars vanished from a crowd at the San Pedro harbor celebration lunch. General Bouten reported a missing diamond stud worth 750 while several other thefts were noted among witnesses including Reese Llewelyn and Joseph Mullaty. Police say a clue exists but no arrests have been made. The item also advertises Union Pacific travel services and a medical cure for rheumatism.
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Carmarcn
Damond Nippere
Carson
San Pedro
Harbor Board
Terminal Island Pavilion
Lme
Gen. Bouten
Test of Faith and a Pounding Bag Anecdote
A long anecdote recounts a Detroit tale of an elderly woodsman seeking church membership and testing beliefs about Daniel Jonah and Shadrach. It shifts to a grandfather visiting a gym, challenging a punching bag, and a comical clash ending with spectators and a shotgun hidden by the son.
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Lyman Abbott
Jonah
Amos J. Cummings
Florida
Palatke
Daniel
Shadrach
Meshach
The Parson and the Whale Line from Cleveland Plains Dealer
The Tat Resort joke riffs on a discouraged young parson seeking impact in his parish. The Old Parson suggests a drastic measure, telling him to "pitch into Jonah's whale" as a humorous ultimate approach.
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Jonah
Whale
Cleveland Plats
Endearing Ties and Other Tales From A Tiny Page
A Detroit Journal tale notes a fairy transforming a beggar into a prince, then a beloved touch reverts him to beggar. A New York Sunday Journal blames a wife for winning a poker game against Ted Tom. Town topics humor follows with a quip about healing arms.
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Detroit Journal
Ted
Tom
New York Sunday Journal
The Curse of Mankind Blood Poison Adverts Cure Claim
A 1495 dated letter asserts contagious blood poison, once untreatable, was cured by S.S.S. a blood remedy after doctors failed. Otto H. Elbert of 323 St and Avenue N recalls severe sores in the neck and throat, swelling, and hair loss before taking S.S.S. He claims a bottle brought rapid improvement and five years of no symptoms, praising the product as a God-send and guarantied for fifty years.
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Otto H. Oho
Avenue N
Otto H. Elbert
S.5.s
Blood disease remedy offered by Specific Co Atlanta
Purely Vegetable and never aims to cure contagious blood poison scrofula eczema rheumatism cancer catarrh or any other disease of the blood. If you have a blood disease take a remedy which will not injure yet. Beware of mercury. Send for Our books on blood mailed free to any address. Specific Co Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Cabinet Appointments To Move Slowly In New Administration
Washington reports indicate the McKinley cabinet will stagger changes, with few immediate appointments. Expected nominations include John Hay as ambassador to Britain Horace Porter to Paris and Gen Powell Clayton to Mexico, while J H Brigham of Ohio may be named assistant secretary of agriculture.
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McKinley
John Hay
Great Britain
Horace Porter
New York
Paris
Powell Clayton
Ariens
México
J. HL. Brigham
Ohio
Brigham
National Grange
McKinley Letter Aims For Peace With Spain
Madrid dispatch from March 10 reports 51 Liberals transmit De Lome interview notes to Washington. President McKinley cordial with the Spanish envoy and provides a written statement in English and Spanish. He declines to add more than a single sentence and expresses a wish that his conduct may aid peace with Spain. Laundry note about shirts, collars and cuffs appears unrelated.
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Washington
Sesor Morote
de Lome
McKinley
Spain
McKinney
Aays
Mel Kinley
Teave
el Liberal
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