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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1897

Page

3

Doomed to Defeat in Senate Arbitration Treaty Fight

Washington fate of the General Treaty of Arbitration with Great Britain shows no vote this session. After seven and a half hours and repeated adjournment motions, filibustering, and quorum troubles, the senate adjourned at eight. Sherman may try again tomorrow to force a final vote.

Washington Senate Great Britain Sherman Lodge Frye Senator Lodge Senator Teller Stewart Teller Senator Lindsay Kentucky Lindsay Daniel Friends of the Treaty

James A Gary of Maryland Narrowly Fails for Governor

James A Gary of Baltimore a prominent Republican figure since 1870 and likely postmaster general in McKinley's cabinet, built a broad career in business and politics. Born 1833 in Danbury Connecticut, he led and financed mills, chaired the Merchants and Manufacturers' association, and held multiple directorships and party positions through national conventions and the Republican national committee.

Baltimore James Albert Gary McKinley Congress Maryland Gary Republican National Committee Dneasville Conn Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association Consolidated Gas Co Citizen’s National Seven ‘Bank

Hopeful trade view as iron and steel lead gains

Dun s Commercial Review reports a brighter week with iron and steel demand rising on 8 to 12 month production, large rail orders, and higher prices for wool and iron. Wheat and cotton show modest firming while the money market strengthens for expansive purchases. export excess, and brief holiday shifts affect railroad earnings and failures in the U S and Canada.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Europe Congress Greatron and Steel Industry Illinois Steel Co Carnegie Company Eastern Western Mills Bessemer Pittsburgh Bar Association United States Canada

Scotch verdict repeats: no indictments in Des Moines malfeasance

Des Moines grand jury after a two month probe declined to indict ex city hall figures including ex Clerk Rogker ex Auditor Watters and ex Physician Matthews for malfeasance. Jury condemns methods yet finds no definite evidence for charges of conspiracy to defraud or excessive bills.

City Hall Des Moines City Hall Gang Rogker Watters Matthews

Hanna for Senator Chooses Hanna to Fill Sherman Seat

Gov Bushnell announces Marcus A Hanna will be appointed to the U S Senate to fill the Sherman vacancy until the seventy third general assembly selects a successor. Hanna declines to discuss the report, awaiting official word and citing propriety and etiquette.

Mark Hanna Conusmus Bushnell United Associated Presses Ohio United States Senate Marcus A. Hanna Sherman McKinley Marcus A. Hanna Cuyahoga County General Assembly Hanna Cleveland Columbus United States

Gen Benjamin Harrison’s daughter born in Indianapolis

Gen Benjamin Harrison becomes a father to a baby girl at the Delaware Street mansion in Indianapolis. Mrs Harrison and the infant are reported to be progressing finely under Dr Henry Jameson care. The event drew social attention with flowers and congratulations at the First Presbyterian church as rumors of the birth had swirled for weeks.

Indianapolis Ind Benjamin Harrison Delaware Street Henry Jameson Gen. Harrison First Presbyterian Church

Influence of the Church Wins Manitoba By Election

The Manitoba by election for St. Boniface resulted in a Catholic clergy candidate Lozon defeating Liberal Bertrand by 192 votes. Archbishop Langevin led the campaign urging church members to vote pro separate schools, signaling continued church influence in Manitoba school policy.

St. Boniface Winnirreg Man Manitoba Lozon Bertrand Langevin Luzon

Hale's Honey and Horehound Patter in Old Ads

A fragmented antique column mocks patent medicines and tonics like Hale's Honey and Horehound drops and St Jacobs Oil. It contrasts quack cures with a jab at a controversial mail-letter writer, noting prices and the era’s health claims. The piece preserves era voice and satirical tone without graphic detail.

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