Vast Army Reserve in United States Revealed in War Department Table
Washington report details a reserve militia of 18 million plus organized units and a 15.56 million reserve force, with conscription potential under the 1903 militia act. The piece notes past mobilizations, equipment delays, and calls for faster wartime readiness alongside criticism of Assistant Secretary Bacon over Kingston friction rumors. It also discusses tariff policy outlook and Senate gallery crowding led by women and people of color.
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Charles W. Arthur
Washington
United States
War Department
Ham
Spain
Iilitia
Var Ous
Campe
Skin Diseases and General Health Link Found in Study
A four year study by Dr. Decature Dennis reviews 480 eczema and psoriasis cases, showing only 23 patients had another ailment. Most patients were healthy aside from itching, supporting the view that skin disease is external and treated topically, not by stomach drugs. The piece promotes D D D Prescription and soap, noting its efficacy for various skin conditions and offering a pamphlet for further information.
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Decature Dennis
Dennis
Sangamon grand jury refuses indictments for city officials
In Springfield on January 26 the Sangamon county grand jury voted 20 to 5 not to indict Mayor Hf. U. Devereux and other city officials over alleged misuse of city funds. Supporters praise the result as warranted while graft charges against the officials remain anticipated by private detectives hired by the state attorney. In a separate Norfolk dispatch, a Seaboard line wreck at Boykins, Virginia killed Fireman Walter Colley and seriously injured Conductor William H. Capel and Brakeman Joe Johnson.
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Springfield
Sangamon County
Hf. U. Devereux
Devereux
Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line
Boykins
Portsmouth
Hamlet
N. C
Walter Colley
William HH. Capel
Joe Johson
Banker Lilley Binds Cemetery Lot With Perpetual Bond
Lucius Lilley a Detroit Trust Company director and banker has secured a 500 dollar long term railroad bond for perpetual care of his cemetery lot in Tecumseh Michigan. The 4 percent interest will keep the grave green. Bond placed with the cemetery board and due in 2301.
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Tecumseh, Mich
Lucius Lilley
Detroit Trust Company
Lost Merrimac anchor recovered in Hampton Roads
Norfolk report states a fishing schooner snagged on the anchor chain of the Confederate ironclad Merrimac or Virginia. The recovered anchor and chain were found after the mudhook fouled bottom debris. The Merrimac earned fame in the Civil War battle with the Monitor.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Embryo Revolution in Cuba Sparks Tense Clash
Rural guards dispatched to Santiago de Las Vegas where General Arencibia challenges local authority and threatens uprising. Government action urged to prevent further trouble and stabilize the region.
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Cuba
Havana
Santiago de Las Vegas
Arencibia
Weather aids retail trade and floods affect cargo shipments
New York January 26 G Don Co Weekly Review of Trade reports low temperatures and snow boosting demand for winter goods while freight movement slows. Heavy clothing and footwear distribution remains large, stock levels expected to drop as season ends. Spring dry goods orders are robust, with record forward shipments. Some flood damage noted but confined locally. overall weekly commercial activity rises.
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New York
G. Don & Co
Weather forecast update for Illinois Indiana and neighboring states
Official forecast through 8 pm expects warmer conditions in the north portions of Illinois Indiana and Michigan with generally fair skies. Wisconsin and Iowa also see fair and warmer weather with minimal cloud cover.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market Quotations From Chicago Board of Trade
The Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat Jan through May and July at mixed levels, Corn bids at around 41% to 44% for various samples, Oats and Pork figures with Jan through July ranges, and live stock quotes for Hogs Cattle Sheep and Calves with receipts and price bands. East Buffalo quotes list hogs, sheep, and calves with current ranges and notable best prices.
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Chicago Board of Trade Today
OTR
AIM
Chicago
Choice Prairie
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Best
Humor and Philosophy by Duncan M Smith
Duncan M Smith argues that goodness and virtue are often misaligned with actions. He critiques vanity self interest and misplaced patience and notes trouble strikes when resistance fades. He observes meekness among the powerful and cautions against assuming friends tread a straight path.
Union Official Missing and Embezzlement Warrants Issued
Evansville Indiana reports no news on Jon Fry secretary treasurer of the Iron Moulders union Noel missing for a week. Experts found a 600 short in Fry accounts and a warrant for embezzlement is issued. Babe Killed in Folding Bed. In Arcola Illinois Ina Collins age one suffocated when a folding bed closed on her in sleep. Exeter Missouri two men killed and three injured in quarry explosion after a misfired shot prompted reentry to the pit.
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Evansville
Ind
Jon Fry
Iron Moulders' Union
Noel
Fry
Exeter
Kansas passes Pure Food Law move echoes national act
Four strong earthquakes rattled Middleton New York and surrounding areas frightening residents as the tremors caused minor structural movement. Local authorities report no injuries. The Wisconsin and Kansas law echoes are cited in ongoing regulatory debates.
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Kansas
Regin Vohen Advised to Learn Thiraga Skills
A note urges Regin Vohen to master thiraga independently, learning techniques and self reliance rather than relying on a partner. The message emphasizes demonstrating knowledge to prevent being deceived by a partner.
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Tatler
Patent snow shovel invention verses on sleep powered shovels
A humorous rhymed verse celebrates a patent snow shovel that works while people sleep. It contrasts old manual labor with new belt powered devices for snow clearing and everyday chores. The speaker urges inventors to create a machine that mows, sweeps, and crafts while the user rests.
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