De Lome's Book and American Views Stir Madrid to Washington
New York dispatch outlines a Madrid summary of Dupuy de Lome’s Around the World From Madrid to Madrid. The Spanish minister’s critique sketches American character and politics, questioning unity, corruption, and foreign competition amid a broad portrait of U S society and women.
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Madrid
World
Benor Hnrique Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Denor Dupuy de Lome
Spain
United Suter
United States
Hesinnie
Sun
Senor Dupuy
Buck Fassenater
Califernia
Nevada
Indiana
Loming Bealth
Califort
Paris
Europe
Elinhd
Fink Avenue
Tao Hot
Per— Fone
American Commonwealth
Chins
Tree Nations
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West Wand South
Uni
Spanish Minister Book and US Spain Rift Stir War Rumors
A text on Castelar and democracy warns of division in republics and mocks American free society. It notes fear of new rulers and hints at a pro Spain, anti US sentiment linking to a proposed story about a potential war with Mexico and Spain, involving southwest secession under joint protection.
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Castelar
Alvators
Theustere Republicans
Eng
Duke of
Connecticut
Marquis
Minnesota
Herrera
Bramante
Deenuir
Free Countries
United States
Spain
Republic
Sedrid
Mexico
Half the corn left in farmers hands remains large
Washington reports 1.1646 billion bushels of principal grains still on farms as of March. Stock includes merchantable and unmerchantable grain, with large crib stocks in prairie states awaiting better prices. About 20.6 percent of wheat is held by farmers, with 27 percent shipped beyond the country.
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Washington
Prairie States
Rata
Gould purchase absorbs Harkakes Mills and power plant
Kankakee March 11 The Kankakee roller mills and Kankakee water power were sold to a syndicate led by the Kankakee Electric Light and Power company. They plan to develop power and provide heat and supply street railways lighting and factories. Estimated expenditure near 100000 with falls of ten feet expected to yield more horsepower. Backers reportedly include Edwin Gould and Continental Match Company.
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Harkakes
Kankakee
Edwin Gould
Continental Match Company
Diamond Match Company
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Remedy
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the permanent treatment for itching piles and all forms of piles. It claims no cocaine or poisonous drugs, wide physician endorsement, and popularity in 50 cent to 31 per pack quantities. The note invites readers to request a pamphlet from Pyramid Co. Albton Michigan.
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Buckien
Arnica
J. K. Jones
Ith
Kansas
Ava
Peerless Steam Taundry
West Ltd
BEECH
Albton
Mich
Postmasters to Serve Four-Year Terms Policy Debate
Washington March 11 Postmaster General Gary has not yet announced policy on presidential or fourth class postmasters. He will consult the president before deciding if postmasters may serve out their terms with exceptions. Fourth class appointees serve at the postmaster general's pleasure and changes are often swift. The piece notes ongoing staffing shifts and lists several applicants for federal posts in various departments.
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Washington
Gary
Stevenson
Cleveland
Maxwell
Presidentisl
Treasury Department
S. BP. Kenney
Nogales
Artz
A. B. Clements
Missouri
Internal Revenue
District of Montana
BN. Hartshorn
Ohio
War Department
Steven W. Parker
Indian Territory
James K. Upton
Maryland
Secretary of the Treasury
J.P Smith
Kentuck
Register of the Treasury
Platt
Long
Naival
Navy Department
Mosby Calls on McKinley at White House Visit
Washington March 1 General Mosby the Confederate cavalryman met President McKinley and recalled Shenandoah days. Mosby said he supported McKinley for president with vigor. Other callers included ex Senator Brace John R Lynch and Senator Platt. A 15000 name petition urged Pickler for pension commissioner. Foreign ambassadors met at 11 and 12 with Secretary Sherman and then went to the White House.
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Washington
MecKinkey
General Mosby
Shenandoah Valley
Guerat
Meety
Brace
John R. Lynch
Mississippi
Plart
Connecticut
Sanatucx
State Department
Sherman
White House
Diplomatic reception in the Blus Room with foreign ministers
Morning dress guests and unaccompanied ladies formed a circle in the Blus Room as Secretary Sherman and Assistant Secretary Hockhill presented ambassadors and ministers. Sir Julian Pauncefote and the French, German, and Italian envoys stood in the circle while Turkish, Chinese, and Korean ministers wore distinctive attire. The president moved through the circle greeting each official, the reception ending as he returned to his desk.
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Blus
Sherman
Hockhill
Julian Pauncefote
France
Germany
Italy
Bir. Hockhill
Debs and lodge finances spark internal probe in Indy
Indianapolis March 11 Debs figures dominate talk on inaccuracies in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen books. An expert examination under Grand Master Sergeant and Grand Secretary Arthur valued the discrepancies at 57 000 dollars. Debs is linked to explanations given within 15 minutes of Galveston convention arrival as critics press renewed investigations and calls for action by crowd trustees at the next convention.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Dets
Arthur
Debs
Galveston
Grand Lodge
Friends of
New York Senate Passes Official Transportation Bill
New York reports the Senate passed a bill compelling railroads to carry free certain state officials. The measure grants certificates issued by the secretary of state to the governor, lieutenant governor, state officers, legislature members and clerks, Supreme Court justices, and Court of Appeals judges, allowing them free railroad rides in the state.
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New York
Albany
Court of Appeals
Reverend Sheldon Takes Charge of Tennesseetown Kindergarten
Rev Charles M Sheldon undertakes a three month philanthropic effort to sustain the Tennesseetown Kindergarten after the association relinquished control. He plans a subscription drive through March to May aiming to raise about $150 to keep the school open for colored families in the western city area.
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Kingergarten
Tennesseetown
Charles M. Sheldon
Tennessee
Sheldon
Sabbath Ordinance Aims at Sunday Balls and Theatres
Charles M. Sheldon argues the ordinance targets Sunday ball playing and theatrical events, not concerts. He notes Garfield Park lies outside city limits and cites Western community crowds annoying residents with Sunday gatherings and loud sports during summer.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Garfield Park
Cly
Curbing a Severe Cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
From Cripple Creek after the bic fire I took a severe cold and tried many rem oles without help the cold only becoming more settled After using three anal bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy both the cough and cold left me and in this high altitude it takes a meritorious cough remedy to do any good B Henderson Editor Daily Advertiser For sale by druggists Subscribe fie The State Journal
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Cripple Creek
Chamberlain
B Henderson
Daily Advertiser
Referee Siler Sets Queensberry Rules for Fight Card
In Carson City on March 10 referee George Siler issued his interpretation of the Marquis of Queensberry rules for the March 17 heavyweight title bout between James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons. He permits clinch hits with one arm free and breakaway strikes, aiming for fairness and a clear framework. Corbett and Fitzsimmons disagree, with Corbett seeking standard rules and Fitzsimmons pushing for the one arm free, while both sides await final agreement.
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Corbett
Siler
Carson City
Nev
James J. Corbett
Robert Pitzsimmona
Queensbury
Marquis of Queensbury
Invisica
Pertingtin
Marquis of Queens
George Siler
Bit
Fitz
Peather
Stier
Cook
Martin Julian
Tsade
Associated Press
Fits
Queensberry
Julian
Abe Landon
Fiz
Fite
Hickey
Stetzne
Don Stuart
Malachy Hogan
Chicago
Health and digestion drive well being in simple truth
A sermon style text argues health matters more than wealth and links vitality to digestive and respiratory system wellness. It claims Golden Medical Discovery aids digestion and disease prevention by restoring health, noting indigestion and biliousness as root issues and health as the key value.
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Doe
Tess Ained
Simpson Demonstrates Duck Shooting in Topeka Visit
Congressman Jerry Simpson, en route to Washington, showcased finesse wild ducks in Topeka. He handed six mallards to Laedores and distributed the rest to friends. Simpson is praised as a skilled marksman, able to bag many sack rabbits in a day.
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Terry Simpson
Jerry Simpson
Topeka
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Simpson
Laedores
Congressman Simpson
Barber County
Electric Bitters Promoted as Nerve Tone and Blood Purifier
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore nervous vigor and purify blood. It claims vegetable composition that tones nerve centers, stimulates liver and kidneys, aids digestion, and boosts appetite. Sold for $1 per bottle at J. K. Jones' Drug Store.
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J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Firth and Kadaus Avenue
Free mending and button sewing offered by Peerices Steam Laundry
Community notice from Peerices Steam Laundry offering free mending and button sewing services. The ad mentions a concern for children with croup and references gratitude from mothers for a remedy marketed as One Minot cure, attributed to G. W. Stansfield of 62 Kansas Avenue in the city.
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Peerices
FRU
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
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