Treaty to secure canal neutral passage ratified by Senate
The document describes a treaty between the United States and Great Britain to govern the construction and operation of a canal, outlining neutrality rules, wartime conduct, and exclusive U.S. rights. It states that ratifications by the U S president and British sovereign are to be exchanged in Washington or London within six months.
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Preskaa O
United States
America
India
Pauincefote
Great Britain
Constantinople
Suez Marine Canal
Senate
Washington
Miles and Mules Shape Missouri Politics in 1900s
In a Washington cloak room talk, Champ Clark accuses Miles of colluding with Great Britain to drive mule prices during the South Africa war, saying Missouri’s Democratic vote fell as prices rose. He warns the party risked losing Missouri if the British fight continued.
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Washington, DC
Chanp Clark
Missouri
Campagn Miles
Pike County Statesman
Miles
Great Britain
South Africa
Union
St. Louis
Editor urges Trigg for railway commission appointment
Wes Robertson of the Gallatin Democrat urges that George W. Trigg of Richmond be appointed to the railway commissionership, a position sought as a potential private secretary to Governor Dockery. The Kansas City Journal notes the editorial stance.
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Wes Robertson
Governor Dockery
Gallatin Democrat
George W. Trigg
Richmond
Kansas City Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
A 19th century advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars and a 75 cent product sale through Druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
Swift Justice: Post Office Robbery Suspect Sentenced in Ozark
Ed Duvall was sentenced in Ozark Missouri for a post office burglary that occurred at 4 a.m. He was captured at 4 15 and given six years. He started for prison at noon after stealing 9 cents, which was recovered.
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Missouri
Ed. Duvall
Ozark
Duvall
Milan Standard
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised By Buffalo Resident
A Wille Creek Coal Co. customer from Buffalo C. reports kidney and bladder relief after Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims the remedy removed brick dust pain and left him feeling like a new man, asserting it did him $1000 worth of good. A separate Congress bill proposes hanging train robbers who kill riders or travelers.
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A. H. Thurness
Wille Creek Coal Co
Buffalo
Foley
Nosh Martin
Congress
Ray
New York
Jackson
Clay County
K. C. Star
Maude Adams Letter Promotes Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
Dayton resident Maude Adams writes that late society hours and poor habits left her physical wreck and that Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin cured her. The note thanks the remedy and is sold by Monroe & Howard. The Klondike gold fields backed Bryan with 2404 votes to 933 for McKinley.
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Dr. Caldwell
Macve R. Apass
Monroe & Howard
Klondike
Bryan
McKinley
St. Joeg
Abandonment Sought for Missouri River Commission
Washington December 19 the House committee on rivers and harbors plans to abolish the Missouri River commission and allocate 500000 for general river improvements. The Missouri delegation, with Kansas North and South Dakota and Nebraska, argued for navigation benefits, but committee chair Burton and allies favored ending the commission to focus on commerce. The decision was reached late yesterday with Missouri lawmakers acknowledging defeat.
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Washington
Kurtun
Missouri
Kansas
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Burton
Congressman Curtis
Missouri Rever Commission
Wanted Man for Wholesale Department Manager
Advertisement seeks a man with business ability for a wholesale department manager role in Kansas City Missouri. Monthly wage listed as 590 dollars plus expenses. Experience not required but applicant must provide age and references. Address Bayard Building Bayard Bidg.
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Bayard Bidg
Kansas City
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Promo
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It warns of Bright's Disease and heart-related risks from kidney disease, claiming thousands cured and offering sample bottles and a book by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
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Bright
Kilmer
British cavalry shortfall surfaces after African conflict
The Globe notes Britain struggles to round up Boer remnants with insufficient cavalry after a long war. It criticizes Kitchener for requesting reinforcements and questions wartime mismanagement while suggesting Lord Roberts may have returned too soon. The piece implies the war is not yet finished. Also a separate notice promotes Herbine for health with a 50 cent price from Noah Martin.
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England
Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Dil
Globe
Kirksville Census Letter Promises Update on Population
C S Orcutt, one of Kirksville's enumerators, received a letter from Congressman Lloyd along with a census director's note. The message references Kirksville’s population figure, showing a figure around 5,966 with a subsequent update pending.
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C. S. Orcutt
Lloyd
Kirksville
Notary Public Hays Offers Property and Goods for Sale
Notary C A Hays advertises a 200 acre unimproved land parcel for sale with barter options and a wagon route. A four room dwelling on stallment terms at 800 dollars monthly is listed, plus a 120 acre farm with 40 acres cultivated and a house and orchard offered at one dollar per acre if sold soon with cash balance required. Also offered are a second hand square piano, trade for cows or horses, and a coal stove with exchange for wood or coal.
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Sanata
Culvattion
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A. T. Daughaday
S. H. Jackson & Cos
Unionville, Mo
L. D. Thomas
Unionville
Orrick
F C. Sickle
Unionville, Mifrouri
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W. H. Perry
Overs Ho
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Ed Goodren
Tus
Lewis
Prop
West Side Square
W.L. Brown
Phyblician &Surgeon
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Palace
Frank
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Square
West Side
Meat Market
King Op
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Union Vill, Mo
W.H. HoLaan, Pres
K. B. Neff
K. McOuTofEn
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Farmers Bank of Unionville
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Broadway
Swamp Root
Noah Martin
C. A. Hays
Joan
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Putrom Co
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South Side Square
Frank Eddy
J. A. Hayes
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