Pension policy clash marks Senate speech on old soldiers
Washington May speech by Congressman Curtis denounces Democratic handling of pensions for Civil War veterans. He accuses party leaders of false pretense, cites pension reductions and suspensions since 1930, and argues justice to old soldiers requires protecting and improving pensions. He singles out Gen Wheeler Hartnett and party critics, urging swift corrective action.
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Curtis
Penel
Piet
Chookh
Curtit
Democratic Party
Penaon Peaielaxton
Gen
Wheeler
Alaburut
Centipman
Demoera Party
Penelcne
Repubu
Felice
Famenrn
Ghat
Pabuc
Silver the Watchword at Denver Silver Meeting
A Denver May Day report describes a Colocream hall gathering led by Judke A. W. Rugker of the State Silver League. The non partisan meeting featured decorations by the ladies, pledge support for a united political slate, and calls for a complete statewide reunion to back the restoration of true bi metals in the United States under a unified ticket.
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Denver
Colocream Hall
Wittees
Judke A. W. Rugker
State Silver League
Air Rerenves
United States
Uniwe
Fusion in Kansas Democrats Seek Unity for State Strategy
Dr. Tinder of Parsons and Dr. Thidve are linked to a Kansas Democratic push. The report notes calls for full party unity to defeat Republicans, with leaders in Parsons and Topeka aiming for durable cooperation. A cold remedy ad closes the fragment.
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Tinder
Parsons
St Lunia
St. Louls
Bernecrets
J. F. Thidve
St Louie
Democratic Club
Topeke
Topee
Coewnier
How McKinley Won at Illinois Republican Convention
Springfield May 1 Waldo McKinley declared the Republican choice at the state convention amid loud applause from about a thousand spectators. Senator Colom accepted defeat gracefully and pledged Republicans will support McKinley if nominated, citing the state's preference as a reflection of party principles and unity.
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Waldo McKinley
Odio
Free Publicans
Utd
Prieidentu Thurmer Loti
Perdensky
Rey
Friands
Major McKinkes
Perlajs
St_Loula
Washington
McKinley
Representative Powers Denies McKinley Preference Reports
Whellington May 1 Representtive Powers of Vernint at the state Republican convention refutes claims of McKinley preference resolutions. He recalls that related resolutions were not tabled and mentions confusion over which news outlets distributed the tabled McKinley report. The Associated Press is said to have reported the preference resolution as adopted, a claim disputed by Powers.
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Chicago
Whellington
Vernint
Kinley
McKinley
Associated Prece
Deport Statie
Queer Crew For A Ship Parade
A chaotic 19th century item describes a ship voyage crew labeled queer and mysterious. It notes a hypnotist mate and varied crew members from dwarfs to bearded men, some skeletons, and oddities misused to market a Bowery museum, with claims of occult influence guiding the voyage.
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New York
Milton Stuur
Calcutts
Bowery
Givity
Norman
Beer War Closes With Price Cuts Per Barrel
The brewing dispute ends as prices drop to about $21.36 per barrel and ales from Chicago Milwaukee and nearby distributors are affected. Davenport and Bey L compete as the long running beer war concludes after years of contention.
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Enport
Davenport
Bey L
SUD
Chicago
St Man Wi
Milwaukee
Fear More Bombs at Havama Captain General’s Palace
Report from Wavana May 1 describes a failed dynamite attack on the Captain General’s Palace in Havama. Soldiers monitor entrances and nearby roads to prevent further danger as observers study the site and surrounding Topography. The piece notes a related railroad and a book titled Shap Shoe the South Mis shin with reception posters.
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Havama
Wavana
Rahsas
Porrert
Memphis Railroad Co
Eyore
Wien
Eanes
Hostetter Arrested in Sherman County Case
Chicago police and Sherman County detectives arrested A. W. Hostetter yesterday as a suspect in a theft linked to the Goosiene tank incident. He was found at the Thesipssa DBeck company building on Manta Street and identified by Sherif Duet. Evidence and charges are being pursued as the investigation continues.
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Suzy L
Informmualen
Sherif
Sherman County
Kaw
Purnkert
Way
A. W. Hostetter
Justicy
Hue
Thesipssa Dbeck Company
Deventer
Jung
Emma Goldman and John Most Plan A Farewell Meeting
In New York on May 1 Emma Goldman former anarchist leader and Averchiet John Mostaret speak for the first time from the mile platform Clarendon hall. The event aims to bury past feuds and bring them together on Thursday for a farewell meeting.
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Herr Moat
New York
Ersna Goldman
Prigsseas of Anarchy
John Mostaret
Feura
Clarendon
Emma
John Turner
Chinese Laundry Wages War in Boston Price Cuts
Boston May 3 The Standard notes the New York based Chinese laundry firm will open in Boston to challenge the Six Companies of San Francisco. A heavy price cut in laundry and dry goods is reported, as the new firm seeks market share.
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Te Lea Lea Company of
New York
New
Chinese Laundry Company
Wte
San Francisco
Tve
Telephone Stuttering Ends Partnership Clash in Misheard Calls
Hobson, a progressive businessman, and his partner Dobson split after a long running feud over a telephony dispute. A chaotic call from Chicago to New York features stammering voices and misheard names, culminating in a dramatic failed deal worth thousands. Spurgeon’s daughter returns home to London after a rest in Santa Barbara.
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Hobem
Sam
Hobeab & Dobson
Hobson la
Ramifea
Dobson
Bobo
New York
Doleen
Tongera
Dolwen
Chicago
Spurgeon
Econ
London
Santa Barbara
Cal
Senate
Victoria Hotel
SIZES IT UP. DEMOCRATS MAY LOSE POWER IN 1900
The Senate debated naval appropriations delaying action on four battleships. Gorman opposed expanding the fleet, while Chandler proposed building thirty torpedo gun boats for two battleships. Allen warned the old parties risked defeat, predicting Republican victory if Democrats stayed in power for decades. Quay and Call argued for limits, and Gorman pressed to reduce ships to two amid treasury strain.
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Senate
Sir Gorman
Bir
Chandler
White
Cal
Alten
Neb
Allen
Harrison
Pratt
Conn
Nebraskas
Allets
Mir Foster
Allison
Berty
Allen Ace
Quey
Republican Party
Call
Gorman
Deer Slaughter Case Headed to Attorney General
Bianca Col Denver May 1 Gamme Warden Land reports a letter from Deputy Gane Werden has submitted the matter to Attorney General Cart for state action. The case concerns replevin and related charges arising from a deer slaughter incident.
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Denver
Gamme Warden Land
Gane Werden
Generel Cart
Tomb Neglected at Grant's Tomb Birthday
New York on May 11, Grant's tomb at Riverside Park saw unusually few visitors on his birthday. Guards removed doors, and barriers were left open as crowds and veterans arrived to pay tribute to the late general amid scant memorial activity.
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Grant
New York
Wes
Riverside Park
Fire destroys grain elevator in Wamego incident
A blaze at Wamego on May 1 swept a mill and elevator, destroying about 16 000 bushels of seed and damaging the elevator cars. Fire crews battled the flames as flames partially covered the structure and spread to nearby areas.
The Star Grocery Ad Promises Wholesaler Prices to Shoppers
A local grocery advertises buying power and price parity with wholesalers, promising quality guarantees on all items. It touts bulk deals on fruit and staples, claims sharper bread and cake results with Luxury or Pearl Flour, and highlights various brands and prices to entice customers.
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