Republican Platform Declaration From St Louis Convention
The platform asserts Republican defense of protective tariffs to shield American industry, sound money backing gold, and expansion of navy and defenses. It condemns Democratic policy as unsuccessful, endorses Harrison era gains, and calls for immigration limits, civil service enforcement, and Alaska representation. It pledges national arbitration, free homesteads, female rights support, and aggressive stance on Cuba, Armenia, and the Monroe Doctrine.
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St. Louis
United States
Asell
Harrison
Transvaal raid trial set for July 20 in High Court
The trial of Dr Leander Jamieson and associates over the Transvaal raid is fixed to begin on July 20 in the queen's bench division of the High Courts of Justice in London. The defendants face charges related to the raid.
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London
Leander
Jamieson
Transvaal
Queen's :Bench
High Courts of Justice
Dun's Commercial Review Signals Early Business Gain
Dun's weekly trade review reports 276 US failures for the week versus 228 last year and 28 in Canada, while signs of a new business upturn grow. Wheat and cotton improve demand, stocks rise above pre break levels, and shoe industry advances amid steady wool prices. Iron and steel show weak activity with lower prices, but long steel projects and rail orders remain numerous. Southern No. 1 and gray forge prices fall slightly from Pennsylvania pig levels.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Trade Today
United States
Canada
England
Southern
Pennsylvania Pig
Gray Forge
Departing Leaders Promise 200000 Majority for McKinley
In St Louis on June 20 J T C Platt left for New York accompanied by Congressman Qdell state chairman Hackett J Sloat Fassett and others. Chauncey Depew also departed with a large New York party. Lauterbach chairman of New York county committee praised the platform especially its gold plank and predicted McKinley would win New York state by about 200000 with united support from the New York county organization.
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Lauterbach
Mcnthley
New York
St. Louis
JT. C. Platt
Qdell
Hackett
J. Sloat Fassett
Lou Payne
Chauncey M. Depew
Sereno 4. Payne
New York County Committee
New York County Organization
McKinley
New York State
Reports Question Spanish Victory In Najasa Battle
Spanish sources claim victory while conflicting reports indicate heavy losses with 49 wounded and unknown killed. Rebel leader Maximo Gomez reportedly advances toward the Nuevitas Puerto Principe railway to sever communication as Rabi and Jose Maceo forces gather near Manzanillo.
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Kevin al
Gamagua
Najasa
Maximo Gomez
Nuevitas
Puerto
Principe
Manzanillo
Santiago
de Cuba
Rabi
Jose Maceo
Humorous Quotations From 19th Century Papers
A collage of light humor from old newspapers includes jokes about mirrors stopping servants from watching scales, a giraffe’s long tongue, witty exchanges on love and wealth, and playful quips about politeness and honesty. Notable snippets feature Mrs. Garrill, Mr. Garrill, and figures from Judy, Harper's Bazar, and Tit-Bits, highlighting domestic wit and social satire of the era.
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Mr. J
Mrs. J
Detroit Free Press
Mrs. Garrill
Mr. Garrill
Harper’s Bazar
Mr. Meanit
Judy
Jack
Pan
Harper's Bazar
Mike
Washington Star
Steel Wool A German Patent Lets Polishing Replace Sand and Emery Paper
The article explains steel wool as a polished alternative to sandpaper and emery paper, born from Swiss/German observations. It outlines the issues with steel shavings and describes the invention of uniform steel wool, which cuts faster, remains free of clogging, and adapts to curves and carvings for wood and metal polishing.
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Switzerland
St. Louis Republic
Russian thistle Invades Northern Illinois Farmland
The so called Russian thistle known as tumbleweed has reached Chicago area and vexes farmers in northern Illinois and Indiana. Brought by Russian colonists over twenty years ago it spread from the Dakotas to many states. It is a costly pest with losses in the millions annually and science has offered little relief to halt its advance. Harper's Weekly.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Northwest
Dakotas
Grand Excursion to Buffalo July Sth and 6th
The National Educational Association announces a special Buffalo trip with round trip plus $2 nesting in Buffalo and one fare for the ship fee. Send stamps for Notes for Teachers containing information on Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Also advertised are a Summer Notebook and North East resort illustrations. City Ticket Office 119 Adams Street. O We Runoues Gen's Pass'r & Tk't Ag't.
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National Educational Association
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
City Ticket
Adams Street
O. We
Ag’t
Misfortune as a Driver of Intelligence and Virtue
A concise philosophical remark notes that adversity or misfortune acts as a catalyst for the growth of intelligence, energy, and virtue, illustrating how challenges shape character. The quote attributes this idea to Fearon and reflects on the role of hardship in personal development.
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Fearon
Women Salt of the Earth Quip at New Orleans Dinner
A dinner party in an old fashioned New Orleans home features debate on the woman question. A guest jokes that two preachers say women cause most evil, while a woman retorts that women are the salt of the earth citing Lot’s wife as a Bible proof. Laughter follows.
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New Orleans
Susan
Lot
Chicago Chronicle
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Frrom
Spain
Republic
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National Board of Arbitration
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Senate
Alaska
Congress of
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Qitke
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Faeam
Bescon
Mauery
Wheeling
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Cripple Creek
Gould Brook Investments Co
Colo
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