Congress Clash Over Cuba Policy and Silver Plans
Regular correspondent reports McKinley tensions with Republicans over Cuba policy and a possible House clash on a financial bill. Mason signals a push for a Senate resolution demanding peace, while Reed resists river and harbor funding. Debates touch on government ownership of railroads and pension reform amid partisan maneuvering. Minor notes on postmaster nomination, silver coalitions, and upcoming campaign cooperation conclude the column.
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McKinley
Congress
Cuba
Mason
Iinois
Senate
Azar Reed
House
Terry
Ark
Kansas Pacific Railway
Dalzell
Bailey
Texas
Boies Promises More Plans Yet Critics Speak Out
A letter to the editor ridicules Mr. Boies for having too many plans and urges more devotion to his party platform. The ad promotes a “No-To-Bac” cure at fifty cents and claims to strengthen the body and purify blood, selling through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Obituary: Joseph Sanders of Stony Fork Dies at 85
Joseph Sanders, a longtime Baptist and prominent local resident from Stony Fork, N Carolina, died in his sleep on the night of the 28th 1898 at about 85 years old. He leaves a broad circle of friends and descendants, noted for faithful church service and simple, devout living. He had recently spoken of facing his Maker and died suddenly, with heartfelt reminiscences from pastor T Watson and Mrs Hemans quoted in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sanders
Stony Fork
N.C
Sanders
Baptist Church
Suit Brought Over Photograph of Minor Daughter in Greensboro
Mr R J Allen sued Mr Arthur O Conner in Greensboro magistrate court to recover a photograph of Allen's daughter which she gave to O Conner. Allen claimed he paid for the photo and that the girl was under age when she gave it. The magistrate ruled for Allen and taxed O Conner with costs. O Conner appealed.
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Greensboro
R. J. Allen
Arthur O'Conner
Allen
O'Conner
Statesville
King Alphonso betroths Spanish prince to Austrian princess
A garbled report describes a betrothal involving King Alphonso of Spain and an Austrian princess aged fifteen. The text is unclear but suggests a dynastic marriage arrangement and educational aims, with several unreadable phrases interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso
Spain
Joged
van Austria
Ged
Christmas Rich Man and Lazarus Lie Tale
A dialect tale contrasts a rich man and a hungry poor man named Lazarus. Lazarus begs at the rich man’s gate during Christmas, is refused, and both die. In the afterlife the rich man asks for relief, but Lazarus lives with Abraham while the devil condemns the rich man to punishment and to suffer the consequences of his neglect.
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Kunnel
Abraham
Latherus
Chris
Willian
Morganton Farmere
Path to a Larger Life Through Present Power
A religious reflection urges believers to grow by using current strength and opportunities. By obeying present truth and beginning neglected duties, one gains larger capacities today and tomorrow. It calls for a personal convention for holiness and practical progress in daily life.
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Christ
Examiner, New York
First trousers fit when pockets are deep enough for a boy
If the pockets are deep enough, a boy's first pair of trousers are pure to fit.
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Representative Ray
New York
Pension Bureau
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Mr. Ray
O. A. Petty
Kenna
Petty
Bryan
Towne
Silver Republican National Committee
Oregon
Williams
Mias
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State
Azar’s O. K
Reese
HN. D
Democrat
Egypt
Lena
Sean Curray
W. Swift
Emma
John Davis
Malissa Eggars
W. TF. Reese
A.J. Gambill
Gamble
Mecklenburg
Rome
E. F. Jones
J.J. T. Rerse
T. Watson
W. B. Councill, Jr
Boone, N. C
W.B. Councill
M. D. Boone
King Street
Post
F. Lovill
J.C. Fletcher
Ovill & Fletcher Atiolnulys
ATLAW
Boone
IT. C. Blackburn
M. D
Boone, N.C
T. J. Profit
Valle Cracls
Blackburn & Profitt
Calla
William R. Lovil
Attorney AT Law
Sutherlands
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elk. N. C
Tenn
John W. Dyer
St. Jupe, N.C
A. Iva
Ellis Gyole CO
Anapolis, Ind
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