Subsi dy Hanna and the $7,000,000 railway subsidy debated
Washington letter notes Hanna’s subsidy nickname and describes the Senate passage of a $7 million subsidy for the Pennsylvania Railroad as part of a broader fight over canal and Cuban reciprocity bills. It highlights political maneuvers, rivalries, and the push for adjournment amid party division, plus an anecdote on a health tonic and naval spending fallout.
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Mark Hanna
Hanna
Ohie
Senate
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
Hansbrough
Hansha
Department of Justice
Northwestern Railway
Marger
Beef Trust
Congress
Baltimore & Ohio
United States Treasury
Dubois
Spooner
Lodge
Platt
House
Fowler Currency and Banking
Hanna Frye
Lloyd's Register
Steel Trust
United States
Don’t Start Wrong Summer Cold Cure Ad
An old advertisement urges quick relief from summer colds with One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It features a testimonial from J H Bowles of Groveton NH and notes Coffey & Bro while Durham cotton mill plan details 35000 spindles 1000 looms cost around 600000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bowles
Groveton
Wonderful Texas discovery cures coughs and lung troubles
All Eyes on Texas reports a startling statement from Cisco Texas about Pr Kings New Discovery for constipation and lung trouble. Editor J J Eager cites a wife cured after severe cough hemorrhages. It is guaranteed for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at Blackburns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cisco
Pr. King
J.J. Eager
Dr. King
Blackburn
Old Glory Hauled Down in Cuba Editorial
The piece defends the decision to lower the American flag from Moro Castle in Cuba and argues that doing so supported Cuban independence. It cites a Senate exchange about flags and asserts Roosevelt and Congress acted as true patriots, while condemning critics who deny liberty to Filipinos.
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News and Observer
Roosvelt
Congress
Cuba
Antilles
Senate
Washington Post
Hoar
Massachusettts
Republic of Cuban
Mr. Cullom
Mr. Horn
Roosevelt
Moro Castle
Philippines
Pain Balm Relieves Chronic Sciatic Rheumatism Claims
A Germantown resident says chronic sciatic rheumatism vanished after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The testimony notes long affliction, immediate relief, and lasting recovery. The ad mentions M. B. Blackburn selling the product and a local Mr. J. P. Ring story from near Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
Chamberlain
M. B. Blackburn
Woman’s Nature Outpaces Folly in Love’s Frail Play
A reflective line notes that women may appear to fool men, yet nature often leads the affair beyond mere deception. The quotation underscores enduring differences in romantic dynamics and female wit amid love’s complications.
Newspaper power and the Philadelphia Record sale
The quote notes a newspaper’s strength as a business and cites the Philadelphia Record sale for 3 140 000 dollars, highlighting that much value lies in franchise and goodwill rather than real estate. It remarks on high returns and the newspaper market’s money making potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Charlotte Observer
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back
An old patent medicine ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming quick relief and a free sample offer. It urges readers to mail address to Kilmer Co for a book and sample bottle.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingete Y
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