Mud Dominates Colonial Columns in Panama City
A Colon Independent chronicle laments mud chaos in Colon Panama from canal work. The piece compares local mud to Burnside’s Virginia campaigns, blaming soil rather than government, noting deep rutted streets halting commerce and injuring horses while urging roads and paving to revive business.
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Colon
Panama
Ryuse
Colon Independent
The
Independent
Virginia Hhever
United States
A Chance to Hold the Fort at Fort McHenry
Old Fort McHenry, famed in song as the Star Spangled Banner’s inspiration, faces abandonment unless Defense plans falter. Vacant since 1794, its future hinges on war department decisions and public support to keep a fort that once defended Baltimore.
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Fort McHenry
Key
War Department
Old Ironsides
Fort. McHenry
Baltimore
Mition
Traditions, storms, and literary legends across ages
A collage of reflections mentions ancient fort memories and sea birds warning of storms, relates Miss Braddon at sixty nine about her life and works, and recalls Sam Jones's bold evangelistic episode in a gulf coast town. It notes Braddon as Mrs Maxwell and W B Maxwell as a novelist, and hints at Sam Jones’s muscular Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Bay
Paul Revere
Miss Braddon
John Maxwell
Richmond
Lichfield House
W. B. Maxwell
Dickens
G. W. M. Reynolds
Lady Audley
Sam Jones
Gulf Coast
Sam
Sir Robert Hart Retains China Customs Authority
Sir Robert Hart remains in control of Chinese customs but the government offers no written guarantee on his duration of stay. The Chinese would like to eject him and run their own affairs, yet they are not ready to take that step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hart
Sir Robert
Star Tailoring Company
Chicago
Star Tattering Company
Washington Letter on Curzon and Currency Reform Debates
A Washington letter surveys New York Senate standing and Curzon family visit, noting rumors of an English ambassadorship for Lord Curzon, his mourning, and return plans. It also reports Bankers' Association currency reform plans, debates over elastic note supply, and Secretary Shaw’s stance amid the Standard Oil suit and silver market moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. c
New York
Senate
Platt
Odell
Roosevelt
Washington
Depew
Lord Curzon
India
London
Leiter
America
England
United States
Mary
Mrs. Cleveland
White House
Lady Curzon
Lester
Chicago
Bankers’ Association
Congress
National Banking Act
Association
Standard Oil Trust
Shaw
Treasury Department
Great Metal Trust
American Smelting and Refining Company
Haa-Been
Department
Treasury
American Refining and Smelting Company
Europe
Perkins
Standard Oil Company
Civic improvement in Monessen mining town report
The American Civic association details Monessen Pennsylvania seven year old steel town with a 10000 population of diverse working class. A social club formed for charity civic betterment and hospital support grew to 40 members in two months and sponsored lawn prizes won by foreigners. June 2 declared general cleaning day with twenty five wagons removing rubbish. Ordinance banned spitting with $10 fine. hospital and charity funds around 400 dollars supported by entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Civic Association
Pennsylvania
Monessen
Burgess, Council and Board of Health
DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills Promoted in Ad
An advertisement claims DeWitt's kidney and bladder pills target both kidneys and liver to quickly ease troubles from excess uric acid. It lists relief for rheumatism backache and sciatica and notes the remedy is sold by 8 Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Kingston
Wedding Invitations and Announcements at THE CALL Office
Local notices announce wedding invitations and announcements available at THE CALL office. Readers are invited to submit names and event details for printing while samples are shown. Services include programs and calling cards as part of the publication offerings.
Philosophy and You Humorous Bankers Sayings
A clipped humorous exchange touches on memory after death and a banker’s trade as a punch line. The dialogue includes sly observations on gender and competence with a casual, old time tone.
Paraphrased opinions on politics and ethics in frost and fire
The fragment argues that dishonesty and manipulation thrive in heated political climates. It notes that some claim guilt if alibis fail, while others push hot air or collateral to win. It suggests a cynical view of campaign and business ethics without precise facts or names.
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Troy
Illinois
Wees
Troy Werely
Kinloch
Poultney Bigelow
Taft
Republic of Panama
Uncle Sam
Bynoe
Philadelphia Record
Biffs
Cupid
A. R. Snodgrass
Great Western
M. F. Aulwarter
Acme
Works
Detroit
Mich
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