Senator Clark Links Rail Earnings to National Prosperity
Senator Clarence D. Clark argues that railroad earnings reflect U S economic health. He compares 1893 95 losses with 1898 99 gains in passenger and freight revenue, noting job gains, wage circulation, and planned vast railroad construction under the Republican era versus Cleveland's two terms. He cites dividends, net earnings, miles built, and freight tonnage trends to show improved prosperity and employment.
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Washington
United States
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
Senate Committee On Railroads
Cleveland
McKinley
Herald backs Republican ticket in this year’s election
The New York Herald declares no middle ground in this year's contest and endorses the Republican ticket as necessary to secure prosperity and prevent retrogression.
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New York Herald
Herald
Tillman’s Stand on Elections Sparks Regional Debate
The Hon. Ben Tillman advocates honest elections in Northern States while supporting suppression and disfranchisement in the South, outlining a stark regional political approach.
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Ben T
Ben Tillman
The Missing Link shifts in nomination pace
The Missing Link notes Mr. Bryan now holds two thirds of his nomination. The Kansas City convention is set to supply the remaining link and finalize the nomination process.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Trans-Pacific Trade to Surpass One Hundred Million This Fiscal Year
Export growth to Asia and Oceania is set to exceed 100 million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, a leap from 27.4 million in 1893. Cotton, breadstuffs, provisions and manufactures drive gains, with notable rises in flour to China, rice to Japan, and raw cotton to Japan amid expanding shipments by sea.
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Africa
Asia
Oceanica
British Australasia
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Australia
Democrats for McKinley Prominent Michigan Democrats Endorse Republican Ticket
Judge Allen B. Morse and Hon. R. A. Montgomery, two leading Michigan Democrats, say they will support the Republican ticket this year. They stayed with the party to push out Populism but now find Democratic managers leaning to extremes. Exits of the Democratic party will be busy this year.
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McKinley
Allen B. Morse
Hon. R. A. Montgomery
Michigan
Democratic critique of Cuban frauds contrasted with deficits
The piece argues that while Democrats denounce Cuban postal frauds, government deficit figures show Democratic administrations steal 5.17 per 1000 while Republican administrations lose 0.46 per 1000.
Bryan’s Farm Retirement Rumor Clarified
Circulated press reports claim Bryan retired to his farm to appear relatable to farmers. The truth shows Bryan recently bought a farm with proceeds from his gas belt venture and is inexperienced at farming.
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Bryan
Farm Values Under McKinley Tariff Shift
The passage notes a shift in value for farmers, stating that under the last Democratic administration a pound of wool could be traded for a pound and a half of sugar. Under McKinley, wool gains value while sugar falls, allowing four pounds of sugar per pound of wool.
Southern exports dominate national trade figures
The Southern export trade for the past year exceeded 400 million dollars, over one third of the nation's total. The data, presented as a critique of regional politicians who push viewpoints in Congress, underscores the South’s significant role in the economy.
Wisconsin judge grants injunction against marriage
A Wisconsin judge issues an injunction to stop a man from marrying a widow with four children. The move is framed as a political analogy to show the Democratic party resisting Populist influence.
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Wisconsin
David Hill Forgives Democrats for Convention Snub
The Hon. David B. Hill forgives Democrats for ejecting him at the Chicago convention and promises a chance to repeat the performance in Kansas City. He is described as having a forgiving disposition and signals renewed political openness.
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David B. Hill
Chicago
Kansas City
David
Creelman to Lead Democratic Predictions Says Journal
The New York Journal assigns James Creelman, noted statistician, to oversee Democratic forecasts this year. The public already has a clear view of the Journal’s information reliability.
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James Creelman
New York Journal
Sending Eyes Abroad. Eggs for Colonies Highlight Expansion Policy
The article praises expanding policy by exporting eggs to colonies. It states 3,700,000 dozen eggs were shipped last year versus 151,000 dozen in 1895. The piece ends with a call to continue domestic poultry support.
South Dakota voters choose legislature to replace Petigrew
Aguinaldo's representative note suggests South Dakota voters will not need to go abroad to influence affairs. They will elect a legislature to pick a successor to Mr. Petigrew, marking a local political decision at hand.
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Aguinaldo
South Dakota
Philippines
Petigrew
A Matter of Interests in Washington Lobbyings
A concise note argues foreign shipping interests are represented by active lobbyists in Washington while American shipping needs its own representation through American legislators.
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Washington
They Like Disaster and the Treasury Surplus View
A terse political commentary notes how a treasury surplus fuels Democratic convention alarm material and frames solvency as a recurring fear for the party, suggesting democracy relies on crisis rhetoric to justify actions.
Expansion benefits tripled in five years in Hawaiian trade growth
Senator Lodge cites Hawaii as a driver of American commerce noting that Hawaiian trade with the United States rose from 11.5 million in 1895 to 33.5 million last year. He compares Hawaii's trade to European and American markets, arguing colonies boost U S exports and farm demand as annexations expand trade opportunities.
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Lodge
Washington
Islamdc
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Turkey
Greece
American
Canada
Mexico
British West Indies
Porto Rico
French West Indies
Haiti
San Domingo
Argentine
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
French Guiana
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
Pacific
Hawaii
China
Hong Kong
French East Indies
Japan
Philippines
Africa
Tragic Farm Derrick Accident Kills Nine in Wisconsin
A stockbridge area accident on the Oneida reservation leaves nine dead including a child. Men raised heavy timbers with a derrick when a timber collapsed after a child was killed during a game, the father releasing the rope and the falling load striking and killing eight workers.
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Derrick
Green Bay
Wis
Stockbridge
Oneida
Fond du Lac
Prominent Wisconsin Woman Esther Hodgson dies in Waukesha
Mrs. Esther E. Hodgson who died Tuesday morning in Waukesha was a leading figure in the state. She served as a Methodist church member and a longtime trustee of Lawrence University and supported education and missionary work through the National Foreign Missionary circle.
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Esther E. Hodgson
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Wis
Methodist Church
National Foreign Missionary Circle
Lawrence University
Mrs Hodgson noted for charity and patient endurance
The obituary profiles Mrs. Hodgson who dedicated time and funds to charitable causes. A severe stroke fourteen years ago left her confined to a room, yet she remained cheerful. Survived by stepson Manville S. Hodgson daughter Ella Hodgson and siblings Col. H. M. Enos Truman Enos E. W. Enos and Mrs. H. F. Wharton the funeral is set for 8 PM tomorrow at her residence.
Scarce as Buffaloes Reflects Free Silver Debate
The remark compares the scarcity of free silver advocates to buffaloes in Kansas, framing the political discourse amid a period of prosperity and persistent contention over monetary policy.
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Kansas
Kaiser Dismisses His Barber Amid Political Signals
The Kaiser dismissed his barber but offers no clear signs of embracing populism. No further political shifts are indicated, keeping the court and public uncertain about his stance.
Manitowoc City Settles Fire Damage Claims
The Manitowoc city council special committee settles disputes with Daniel B. Bleser for 600 dollars and with Charles Gruhle and Jacob Wickert for 164 dollars over property damage from fire sparked by the city street roller. Militia inspection of Co. H Wisconsin National Guard may occur this week, with Oshkosh and Appleton units to be inspected. Manitowoc expected soon after, under Lieut. Frank M. Caldwell of the Seventh United States Cavalry.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Daniel B. Bleser
Charles Gruble
Jacob Wickert
Bleser
Messrs
Gruhle
Wickert
Co. H. Wisconsin National Guard
Oshkosh
Appleton
Frank M. Caldwell
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Will Open Summer Resort At Green Bay Shore
Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin June 7 Special T J Cromwell of Chicago has bought the Marshall and Wellever farms on Green Bay east shore and will open a summer resort next season. The 200 acre property includes the Marshall tract famed for a cave called the mammoth cave of Wisconsin, which has been penetrated over a mile.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
T. J. Cromwell
Chicago
Marshall
Wellever
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Carpenter to Lose Arm After Palm Injury
Leonard Loveland a La Crosse Wisconsin carpenter will lose an arm due to blood poisoning that began from a minor palm blister he broke with a screwdriver. Attending physicians decided amputation is necessary.
Where It Belongs Refers Sioux Falls Platform to Committee
A fragment notes the Sioux Falls platform being referred to a committee on imagined wrongs. The terse line suggests internal party procedure without further details or outcomes.
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Sioux Falls
Committee On
Funston Captures Rebel Archives Hidden in Manila
Vancouver reports a Manila Times note that Gen. Funston and eighteen troopers found a cliffside cache of thirty to forty wooden cases filled with rebel papers. The archives include Aguinaldo and officials letters, Dewey era correspondence, and business firm links to rebels, all ingeniously concealed with alarm bells.
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Vancouver
B. C
Manila Times
Funston
Bongabon
Pontabagon
Rio Grande de Pampanga
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Malolos
Tarlac
Wildman
Manila
Mine Disaster Near Gloucester Leaves Several Dead
An explosion of gas in mine No 2 near Gloucester Ohio traps 200 workers, with about 175 rescued and four confirmed dead including fire boss Even Joseph. Rescue teams fight after damp and debris as air flows improve and hope rises for survivors.
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Gloucester
Even Joseph
John M’lelland
Aaron Swanson
John Evans
Lewis Jones, Jr
William Harris
Morgan Lewis
William Nash
William Crombs
John Walsh
Reed Irked by Milwaukee Women’s Convention Mention
Ex Speaker Thomas B Reed, in his New York office, reacts irritably to a Milwaukee women’s convention mention of his name. He says he may have answered letters on parliamentary questions as courtesy, and notes he may stop writing to women and others who seek his opinions.
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New York
Thomas B. Reed
Milwaukee
Sorpsis
Brock
Lowe
Mr. Reed
Poisoned milk in cafe car sickens Northwestern agent
Marinette Wisconsin June 8 special J T McGovern district agent of Northwestern Life Insurance Company became very ill at his Green Bay home after drinking milk on a cafe car of the Northwest ern road. He fell unconscious and was revived after a long struggle. Investigators found substantial tannin in the milk and in the bottom of the glass.
House Struck by Lightning In Abbotsford
A severe electric storm struck Abbotsford on June 8 causing two lightning bolts to hit Dr. G B Johnston's residence. One bolt went through the roof, another demolished a chimney and tore plaster from walls. Mrs Johnston was stunned and unconscious for a time. A fire sparked but was quickly put out as debris filled the room and a dresser toppled. In Dodgeville Wisconsin the same storm killed two horses owned by Edward James and another horse for Griffiths Bros. with wind damage reported north of town.
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Abbotsford
G. B. Johnston
Dodgeville
Wis
Edward James
Griffiths Bros
Here
Fires Ravage Wisconsin Plants and Homes In Early June
A fire at Wisconsin Wheel Works in Racine destroyed main building and two extensions with losses over 150000, most insured, factory to be rebuilt. Gold Medal Camp Furniture Co. suffered partial damage in same blaze. In Grand Rapids James Canning’s residence burned for the third time, insured at 2500, while in Chetek Ira Forester’s Moose Creek sawmill burned for 2000 with no insurance.
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Racine, Wis
Wisconsin Wheel Works
Racine Junction
Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company
William T. Lewis & Son
William M. Lewis
C. D. Sinclair
Harry van Arsdale
Grand Rapids
Wis
Little Boy Drowns After High School Play
Roy Misch six year old son of Jacob Misch disappeared while fishing in a millrace after Palmyra Wisconsin high school exercises. A hat seen near the sanitarium boathouse led to a search and the body was recovered. An inquest found accidental drowning. Interment planned locally. Also Stafford Holmes drowned in Pike River while supervising log driving. he was a noted lumberman.
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Palmyra
Wis
Roy Misch
Jacob Misch
Milwaukee
Browall
Sanitarium
Marinette
Stafford Holmes
Holmes
Menominee
Mich
Pike River
Amberg
Verdict of six cents in Appleton false imprisonment case
In Manitowoc on June 8 the circuit court returned a verdict of 6 cents against John Foss and I. F. Hoefer in a $5000 suit by Sebastian Feldschmidt of Appleton for false imprisonment. Judge Kirwan nonsuited the case as to Heinemann the justice of the peace and Otto Zuehlke the police officer.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Sebastian Feldschmidt
Appleton
Fred Heinemann
John Foss
Otto Zuehlke
I. W. Hoefer
IF. Hoefer
Kirwan
Former Wisconsin Assembly Member Drops Peter Name
Fond du Lac Wisconsin June 8 Peter Wynn Edwards a former member of the Assembly petitions the court to change his name to Wynn Edwards dropping the Peter The court grants the request and approves the name change
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Peter Wynn Edwards
Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, Wis
Assembly
Plain Wynn Edwards
Peter
Boy Run Down by Carriage In La Crosse Action Follows
Elmore aged 11 son of Mrs Jesse Holway a society woman was struck by a private carriage carrying four women and a man. The driver party fled the scene and drove away without aiding the boy. Police investigate the hit and run incident in La Crosse Wisconsin on June 8.
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la Crosse
Wis
Elmore
Jessie Holway
Strike at Great Northern elevator in West Superior
Fourteen workers at the Great Northern steel elevator in West Superior Wisconsin refused to work after rejecting a 5 cent daily raise. They had been paid from 1.25 to 2 dollars per day and demanded a 25 cent raise across the board.
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West Superior
Wis
Great Northern
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C. D. Clark
Senator Lodge
City Street Roller
Joseph
No. 2
Green Bay Insurance
Bolt
Racine
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