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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
3
Weyler as Cruel as Valmaseda in Cuban Atrocities
The piece compares Weyler to Valmaseda, calling Weyler the most cruel general since old Rome and recounting his harsh orders in Cuba. It notes his death penalty for Cubans aiding freedom, forced relocations, and court martial trials, while General Gomez shows leniency to captured Spaniards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Weyler
Valmaseda
Cuba
Gomez
Ancient Roman Crowns and their Martial Rewards
The article lists seven Roman crown types awarded for military exploits, detailing ovations for generals, rostral crowns for naval actions, Vallaris Castrensis for breaches, mural crowns for siege achievements, civic crowns for saving a citizen, the triumphal crown for battlefield victories, and Obsidionalis for army deliverance. It notes additional athletic crowns and laurel rewards in Roman history. It also mentions a social moment in Paris honoring Mrs. Albert Herter and her husband, highlighting American cultural prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eulalia
Albert Herter
Magnificent cash gift to Central Church for mortgages
Mrs. Celia W. Wallace donates 75000 in cash to Central Church Chicago. The advisory panel of J W Ellsworth and Lyman J Gage choose to invest the funds in mortgages to broaden church work. Wallace rises among city religious benefactors with total gifts around 320000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ellsworth
Lyman J. Gage
Central Church
Chicago
Celia W. Wallace
Wallace
Thomas Whipple
Wentworth
N. H
Chicago Times-Herald
Congress
Miss Whipple
John S. Wallace
John Wallace
Tiffany
St. John's Cathedral
New York
Longest time a Bank of England note stayed out
The record shows a £25 Bank of England note that circulated 111 years outside the Bank. Compound interest on that period totaled at least £6,000 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Cleaning Plaster of Paris Ornaments Tips
A historic tip explains cleaning plaster of Paris decorations by covering with a thick layer of starch and letting it dry. After drying, remove the starch with a stiff brush to restore the ornament to a clean, new-like appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaster of Paris
Gold Backed Currency Debate in The Times Herald
H F Bartine critiques The Times Herald for advocating gold payments on demand and misrepresenting law. He argues the treasury interprets parity to push a gold standard, keeping silver idle while creditors press for gold, and warns against debt to public by banking interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Herald
Conrad J. Jordan
New York
Zimmerman
Sam
Jordan
United States
Treasury Department
Carlisle
Foster
Windom
Treasury
Bank of England
H. F. Bartine
Free Coinage Debate Prolongs the Silver Fight
The Chicago Tribune is credited with proving the silver movement waning yet the author argues the issue remains alive. The piece notes 1890 to 1896 House votes and urges unity among silver advocates to counter repeal and political deceits. Belts purses and trim fashions headline the second item with details on green purses, chatelaine purses, belts and buckles in current style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
House of Representatives
the Tribune
The
Tribune
Cleveland
Carlisle
Senate
Paul Jones
Serapis
Pretty Things to Wear for Debutantes
White evening wraps lined with pale pink suit debutantes gowns echo late Victorian styles. Tea gowns feature velveteen printed in cashmere colors with various grounds and affordable. English make coats fur borders mainly, plain velvet or satin as trim optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Timely Recipes and Household Tips from Old Cookery Pages
Be prepared with practical kitchen guidance including beef patties and shepherds pie using cold beef or lamb with seasonings. Also, Norah M offers hair cleansing with ammonia wash and gentle aftercare, plus woodwork cleaning tips and decorative cradle baskets as handy home items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah M
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