Washington letter on canal politics stirs Senate
The McKinley administration is accused of bowing to England over the Nicaragua Canal, with Senate caucus abstentions and party maneuvering shaping the fate of the ship subsidy and revenue reduction bills. Campaigns, appointments, and raises of the GAR mingle with a Philippine petition, post office scandals, and a Chesterfield of political intrigue as leaders seek leverage before March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
England
Alleas
Nicaragua
U. S
Senate
Congress
Panama
House
Aldridg
Hanna
Finance Committee
Teller
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
United States
Inestizo
Post Office Department
Hnd
Mother's Favorite Cough Remedy Promoted for Children
An advertisement touts The Mother's Favorite Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective in treating coughs croup colds and whooping cough. It claims no opium or harmful drugs and notes it is suitable for infants and adults. Also mentions the General Assembly adjourning in honor of Robert E Lee and contrasts with the fusion legislature honoring Fred Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
News and Observer
Carson
Alexander
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Indiana
Blackburn
Robert E. Lee
Fred Douglas
Electric Bitters claimed to cure women’s ailments
A customer testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for backache, headaches, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, fainting, and dizzy spells. Mrs Phoebe Cherley reports kidney trouble and a back pain ending after using the product, despite being 73 and now able to perform housework. Only 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Cherley
Peterson
Jane
Althou
Backbory’s
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
An old health column warns that kidney strain harms overall health. It links excess workload to uric acid buildup, heart palpitations, and broader constitutional diseases. It promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy and offers free sample bottles and a pamphlet from Dr Kier & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kier & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
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Charlotte News
West Point
Teldy
Ftechora
Jeiste
Media Advicg
Dred. Cater
Lowell
Mags
Washington
GAR
Wm. Hamlett
Maryland
Baltimore
Emerson
God
Yosemite
Chicago
Roxie Tyler
Chi‘cano
Illinois Woman's Alliance
Chamberlain
Simmons
F. M. Simmons
Jones County
H. Curtis
Mr. Curtice
Caldwell County
Wilkes County
Lovely Valley
W.R. Bradshaw
Larkin
DeWitts
Western Road
Marion
Rhe
Suard
J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
E. F. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
Boone
N. C
J. W. Todd
Geo. P. Pell
Todd & Pell
Jefferson, N. C
Watauga
Coffey's Hotel
E. S. Coffey
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elk
N. i
Tenn
N.Y
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