Platt battles for ticket influence in New York Democrats
Ross Platt has winning partial support for the vice-presidential slot on the McKinley ticket, while Boss Hanna opposes Root. Hanna backs Cornelius Bliss and pressures unity at the convention. Connecticut and New Haven leaders plan addresses by Towne and De Armand to rally Democrats and reclaim the state for the party.
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Ross Platt
Root
McKinley
Hanna
Nework
Platt
Timothy Woodruff
Cornelius Bliss
Anabe
New York
United
Griggs
Connecticut
Charles A. Towne
de Armand
New Haven
Towne
Republicans choose Philadelphia for national convention
The Chicago Chronicle notes the Republican National Committee selected Philadelphia as the convention site, contrasting the city with its historic role in the Declaration of Independence. It argues the choice could embarrass the party by tying current imperial policy to revolutionary ideals and raises questions about which platform voters should reference in 1900 or 1776.
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Hood
Chicago Chronicle
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
the Chronicle
Philippines
Republic
Hearsay and high society notes from press snippets
The Hartford Times cites Mrs O H Belmont recalling invitations and sailing to Europe solo, while Springfield Republican mocks Lord Methuen as peevish after a rude remark by General Cronje. Ex Governor Peck recalls a fire alarm to recruit miners in Hurley, Wisconsin. French economists note yearly silver shipments to the Orient and hoarding in mints of Calcutta and Bombay.
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O. H. P. Belmont
Europe
New York
Hartford Times
Lord Methuen
General Cronje
London
Methuen
Napoleon
Springfield
George W. Peck
Wisconsin
Hurley
Wis
Peck
Hartford Post
Orient
Calcutta
Bombay
We Re Coming Mr Chamberlain From Distant Borders
Poem in Pilots journal prose voice cries out readiness to defend a freeman's heritage against Mr Chamberlain. It profiles imposing numbers from north west farms and cities, swarming purse born might, and sea troop ships. It pledges vengeance and righting national wrongs.
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Mr Chamberlain
Colley
Gloucester
J. F. Caplise
A Boys Christmas Bluntly Teaches Tough Gifts
Maud Souders argues against practical gifts for boys, urging parents to give adventurous, energetic presents. She cites a knitting muffler and a jack knife as poor choices, recommending items like rawhide lariats, rope, stilts, fishing gear, sports equipment, a live pet, or other stimulating rewards that test endurance and skill. The piece appears in a December Woman's Home Companion extract.
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Buffalo Bill
Maud Souders
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as dependable, pleasant, and safe to take, offered for sale by Apothectrics Hall Co and G H Burpee Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Apothectrics Hall Co
G. H. Burpee & Co
Calve's 18 Dollar Lamb Sparks Hotel Dispute
In a Chicago scene at the Auditorium Annex, the renowned soprano Calve confronts proprietor Southgate over an 18 dollar lamb bill. She ordered a lamb from South America for a private luncheon and demanded clarification, then softened and departed with her party.
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Calve
Auditorium Annex
Southgate
Mme Calve
South America
South Halsted Street
Health and accident remedies in old notices and ads
A fragmented column of old advertisements and brief notices highlights elixirs and tonics like Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup, claims of instant pain relief for cuts and sprains, and cautions about small illnesses turning serious. It also references bank failures after a gold bill passage and personal crises amid McKinley prosperity.
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Thomas
Wood
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Fathom Meter Promises Instant Depth Reading At Sea
A new fathom meter instrument on a steamer from New York to Newport News demonstrates real time depth measurement. It uses a suspended magnet and earth magnetism to show fathoms beneath the vessel, enabling accurate readings while the ship moves. The device, about the size of a typewriter, could save time and provide warnings of submerged wrecks and dangers without inclination errors from lead measurements.
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Ith
Essel
New York
Newport News
Better Article Pricing Drives Public Preference in Cough Remedy Sales
A Q&A explains that equal pricing makes the best article win long run profits. Public trials favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy over fashionably advertised novelties. consumers repeatedly trust it for coughs colds and croup. Sold by Apothecaries Hall Co and G. H. Burpee & Co.
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Chamberlain
Apothecaries Hall Co
G. H. Burpee & Co
La Belle Glove Cleaner At Duncan’s Pharmacy
A glove cleaner marketed for women promises odorless, non liquid formula usable with the glove on. Sold exclusively at Duncan’s Pharmacy located at 86 East Main Street.
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la Belle
Duncan's Pharmacy
East Main Street
The Wrong War Heard From a Milwaukee Visitor
A Milwaukee visitor recalls a humorous miscommunication about the Boer War sparked by a telegram to Mineral Point. The exchange escalates to a practical joke as a friend learns the joke was about Africa and a price-cutting offer. The anecdote, from the New Orleans Times-Democrat, reflects confusion over war news and adds a brewery stock angle.
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Transvaal
Milwaukee
Dom Paul
Mineral Point
Africa
New Orleans Times
Dentocrat
Storia Aims to Buy Back Kind Youve Been Given
Fragmentary note suggests a purchase or price reference related to a kind you have always bought, with a focus on Aguaton and a price of $1. Details are unclear but imply a consumer trade or promotional line. Entities include Aguaton and a $1 figure.
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Brooklyn
A. W. Brumaghim
Bank ST
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