Senate debate over McKenna nomination and A P A attacks
Washington on January 15 dominated by the senate executive session over Joseph McKenna's nomination to the Supreme Court. Senator Hoar defended McKenna's fitness while condemning attacks fueled by Catholicism and the American Protective Association. Senator White denounced A P A meddling and urged evaluation based on merit, not religion. A compromise postponed final action a week, with a vote set on that day. Separately in Portland command ordered Alaska relief departure postponed after war department cue. Oregon steamship contract withdrawn and pack train kept, amid reports of no imminent need for aid.
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Washineton
Senate
Joseph McKenna
Supreme Court
Allen
Nebraska
Mr. McKenna
Senator Hoar
Committee On the Judiciary
Hoar
McKenna
Judiciary Committee
American Protective Association
White
California
Betweenjman
Man
American Senate
McKennan
Portland
Ore
Merriam
Department of the Columbia
War Department
Alaska
Oregon
Fort Vancouver
Yukon
Poston
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Border dispute over land strip claims near Alaska border
A Skaguay letter to Victoria customs collector alleges United States claims a three mile land strip from Lake Bennett head, potentially giving US control from coast to lake. The note says a US commissioner ordered lot locators recorded, and Canadian forces demanded an explanation amid tense parley discussions.
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T” Haal
Victoria
B. C
Milne
Skaguay
Mr. Smith
United States
Dyes and Skaguay
Lake Bennett
Al‘leges
Dunstrade Review Shows Opening Year Trade Prospects Bright
New York January 18 R G Dun and Co weekly review says the year opened with a satisfactory prospect and no stock market frenzy. Clearinghouse payments rose 2.6 percent from 1892 while outside New York payments rose 10.1 percent. Railroads report December earnings at 48,464,479, up 10.5 percent. 1892 earnings up 41.3 percent. Wheat remains languid with exports up. corn exports strong but prices down. Cotton spot prices slip due to wage disputes. estimated annual yield around 10.57 million bales. Iron furnaces report weekly output 226,608 tons with higher unsold stocks. holiday stoppages noted. Wool buyers active. mills securing orders at satisfactory prices. cotton manufacturers overproducing with flat prices. Weekly U.S. failures total 349, Canada 45.
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Wille
Henry
New York
R. Ge Dun & Co
Jp Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Chicago
Canada
Post Office Receipts December 1897 Exceed 1896 at Large Offices
Washington January 15. The gross post office receipts for December 1897, compared with December 1896, show excess revenue at 21 of the largest offices in the country. The statement details the receipts for each office, highlighting overall gains and notable deviations, reflecting improved mail volume and service activity across major urban centers.
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Waasuhington
Inoranse
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnat
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Clevelan Ee
Memphis
Tenn
Peoria
Ave
Dallas
Tex
St. Joseph
Man Dies After Jump From Washington Bridge
An unknown man leaped or fell from a parapet on the Washington Bridge over the Harlem River at One Hundred and Ninety-Fifth Street in New York yesterday. He plunged about 147 feet, exceeding the Brooklyn Bridge jumper distance by nine feet, and died a few hours later.
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Washington
Harlem River
New. York
Washington Bridge
Haven
Brooklyn Bridge
Cabbage black rot bulletin issued by Agriculture Dept
Washington January 15 Farmers bulletin No 68 issued by the agricultural department treats the black rot of the cabbage. Prepared by Erwin F Smith it describes disease nature and prevalence the infection sources and offers prevention methods. The disease harms cabbage and other mustard family crops with no cure or complete eradication possible. Prevention is the key.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Agricultural Department
Erwin. F. Smith
Saginaw
Mich
Racine
Wis
Clyde
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Cuba Quiet But Ready
Assistant Secretary Day carried a Havana telegram to the White House. Consul-General Lee reported riots and attacks on papers but peace in view. soldiers participated. Officials noted no U S targets, and the president will keep ships near Havana to reach there within six hours if needed.
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Washington
Day
White House
State Department
Lee
Havana
United States
Cuba
Wholesale Hog Stealing Trial In Warren County
In Monroe Ill January 19 the Warren county circuit court hears a sensational larceny case involving prominent Roseville and Swan township youths charged with hog theft. Evidence shows pigs were stolen from farmers and shipped to Chicago, with Robert Davenport of Roseville admitting guilt. The outcome may bring Joliet into the spotlight with more young men drawn to the case.
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Monmourga
Ill
Warren County
Roseville
Swan Townships
Chicago
Robert Davenport
Joliet
Movement Spreads From Labor to Secret Societies
The anti department store movement expands to secret societies as trade unions, woodmen, foresters, and fraternal groups pledge to withdraw patronage. Women auxiliaries of department stores serve as chief patrons. The effort seeks similar action from secret societies. Also reported is a deadly skirmish at a blind tiger in Barboursville Kentucky with four men killed and one mortally wounded.
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Denver
Col
Manitoba Wheat Prosperity and Canadian Frontier Promise
The region’s wheat fields yield 21,000,000 bushels, worth about 15,960,000 in gold at 76 cents a bushel, shared among 20,000 farmers. Manitoba’s farms provide diverse income from beef, butter, potatoes, oats, and poultry, totaling roughly 1,000 dollars per farmer. Canada’s government promotes free homesteads and liberal policies to attract settlers, with rich potential for agriculture and mining-supported growth.
Shipwreck Tale of Tenpenny and Desert Island Wreck
Town Topics reports a sailor named Tenpenny cast away in mid ocean with another man's wife. The couple endures isolation on a barren isle as scandalous whispers fade into survival. The tale reads like a moral parable of fidelity and fate at sea.
Grain-O Grain-O a Coffee Substitute for All
Advertises Grain-O as a nourishing drink that replaces coffee offering taste similar to coffee without its drawbacks. Claims to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, suitable for children and adults, priced about as coffee at 15 and 25 cents. Ends with a quotation about tombstones.
Best of All Cleansing Syrup of Figs Advertisement
Cleansing remedy for spring use praised as gentle and beneficial. Promotes the true and perfect Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Available through druggists for 50 cents a bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Racial Characterizations in Advertised Liniments
An OCR fragment touts jokes about nationalities and Jews for wit and cash, followed by a brief mock sermon and medicinal claims. It references St Jacobs Oil, Lane's Family Medicine, and promises daily bowel movements, gentle liver and kidney action, relief from sick headaches, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Lane
It Takes a Woman and the Witty Advertisers
A collage of ad angles and one line quips from the Atchison Globe and Chicago Daily News. Mentions a man unaware of his distinguished ancestors until marriage, a cruel pain sciatica cured by St Jacobs Oil, and a jab at hiring lawyers for talk.
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Atchison Globe
Sciatica
St. Jacobs Oil
Deafness Cure Claim Promoted By Hall's Catarrh Cure
An 19th century style ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for deafness caused by catarrh. It explains deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and offers a $100 reward for any case cured otherwise. Also mentions Hall's pills and distribution by J Cheney & Co Toledo.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Lessons in boxing and a beaming sufferer
A fragment notes Blankley boasting over Harold's first boxing lesson, with Harold sporting an arm in a sling but a proud mood. It mentions medical tonics and brief ads, including St Jacobs Oil claim, and a Washington Democrat aside about a Hawaii Japan imbroglio, then promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for stomach unrest and indigestion.
All About Alaska and scattered notices from newspapers
In Vienna. First Citizen And is Herr Von Pom miele candidate for the reichs rath My friend you should see him punch the bag Puck All About Alaska Persons desiring latest information about the Alaskan gold fields can get maps by sending four cents to W M Lowrie General Agent Great Northern Railway 220 South Clark St Chicago IL or free by calling at his office The Great Northern to Seattle and Portland vestibuled trains meals in dining cars connects with Alaska steamers The fellows who run for office on slight provocations are apt to run for the Klondike without knowing much of the facts Atchison Globe Coughing Leads to Consumption Kemp s Balsam will stop the cough at once Go to your druggist today and get a sample bottle free Large bottles 50 cents and 1 00 Go at once delays are dangerous A woman will buy all she uses about the house and make up for it by doing her own work and think is saving money Washington Democrat To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Quinine Tablets All druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c Every man remembers having been rejected as juror in some lawsuit Washington Democrat Limp and time lamed back J Jacob Oil cures it promptly surely Talk is cheap but gossip always gains currency Chicago Daily News co
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Canada
Manito
North Dakota
Manitoba
Klondike
Government of Canada
Estern Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Crawford
Board of Trade Building
Kansas City
Alaska
Alaskan
W. M. Lowrie
Great Northern Railway
Clark St
Chicago
Great Northern
Seattle
Portland
Kemp
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
Quak
Ake
Lydia E. Pinkhorse
Lydis B. Pinkham
Stitch in Time Saves Nine Promotes Pinkham Compound
Health advice urges immediate care for ovarian symptoms and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Patient testimonials from Mrs Be L in Quak ake Pa describe relief of severe ovarian pains after use and invite letters to Lydia Pinkham for free guidance.
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McKenne
Supreme
Dunstrade
Review
Ghampion
Gen. Lee
Monmouth, Ikh
Barboussville
Sandy, Tork
Robert Caldwell
Saith Helton
John Wiliams
Tom Wilson
Wil Burgess
Chicago Daily News
Tom
Cleveydins
Hood
Pennington
Cawstik
Philadelphia
Blankley
Harold
Washington Democrat
Mawaii
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Vienna
Herr von Pommiele
Reichsrath
Puck
J. Jacob
Daily
News. Co
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