Public libraries in Bairhaven win water-works grant
The Bairhaven library, supported by Henry H. Rogers, receives a water-works gift with annual net revenue around 8000 dollars. New York theater shifts include a rearranged Uncle Tom's Cabin and cautious modernizations. The cotton price rise boosts southern retailers and allows African Americans more leisure spending. Abel Harris of Elmsboro Maine notes a wild duck living with his flock and planning to incubate eggs from his tame birds.
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Bairhaven, Mass
Henry H. Rogers
Abel Harris
Elmsboro
Growth of federal party in the Philippines observed
The article notes the federal party in the Philippines, a pro American political group, celebrated Washington's birthday anniversary last month. It suggests natives are increasingly adopting a friendlier view of the government founded by Washington.
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Federal Party
Philippines
Tuly
Washington
British and American industrial contrasts in 1890s trade
A Lyons report via Consul Covert cites French trade journals showing American demand outpacing France in silk consumption over the past three years and in 1899 surpassing Europe’s imports. The text contrasts US auto and electrical load ideas with English roofing slates, capturing a curious cross Atlantic tech and trade snapshot.
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Consul Covert
Lyons
United States
France
Europe
Framers' bill on misleading ads faces state censor debate
The measure aims to curb fake advertising though critics doubt the cost and workload on the state censor earning 3000 dollars annually. A Washington DAR convention quarrel is noted, with reflections on the Nalley Forge heroes and the upshot of internal disputes over public office honor.
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Minois
Daughters of the Revolution
Washington
Nalley Forge
World’s Fair push and pumpkin pie controversy across states
Fragmented remarks urge strict penalties for non pumpkin pies and praise St Louis as the World’s Fair city. The call includes Missouri support, Louisiana Purchase states cooperation, and fundraising through postage stamp sales to finance the exposition. Mentioned items include photographs, central illustrations, and various transportation and landmark images.
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St. Louis
Missouri
St.Louis
Orer
Union
Gen Harrison Dies in Indianapolis at 4 45 PM
Gen Benjamin Harrison died at his Indianapolis home after a prolonged illness. Surrounded by family and close aides, including Rev M L Haines and Col Dan Ransdell, his death followed a period of unconsciousness. A funeral is planned for next Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church with state officials paying honors in the capitol rotunda.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
Elizabeth
Harrison
W. H. H. Miller
Samuel Miller
M. L. Haines
First Presbyterian Church
Gen. Harrison
Tibbett
Dr. Jameson
Dr. Haines
Col. Ransdell
National Capital
Indiana
Gen
M. J. Haines
Capitol
John W. Foster
Mexico
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles W. Foster
Fostoria
Stephen B. Elkins
Elkins
W. Va
Navy
Benj. F. Tracey
New York
Interior
John W. Noble
St. Louis
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Jeremiah M. Rusk
Milwaukee
Mary Harrison McKee
Bevin
Ottumwa
Tribute to Gen Harrison From Ex Attorney General
Indianapolis March 13 ex Attorney General W H Miller writes a tribute to Gen William Henry Harrison praising his intellect will power industry and conscience. He notes Harrison valued fitness for federal appointments and treated party service as secondary. Miller recalls their thirty year friendship and associateship with deep respect for constitutional bounds and nonpartisan governance.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gen. Harrison
W. H. Miller
Republican Party
Congress
Judiciary
Executive Department
Nation Mourns as Harrison Is Laid to Rest Proclamation
Washington mourns ex president Benjamin Harrison. McKinley proclaims 30 days of national mourning, half mast on all public buildings, ships, posts, and many private homes. Proclamations urge display of flags abroad and ceremonies at funeral with military honors.
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Washington
National Capital
Harrison
McKinley
Gen
Executive Mansion
Cortelyou
Canton
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Senate
Navy
United States of American
WM. McKinley
John Hay
State Legislature Debates Apportionment and Committees
Springfield March 7 to 13 reports show house and senate sessions with committee enlargements for judiciary and joint rules, bills on taxation, drainage and grand juries, and apportionment measures failing to reach constitutional majorities. Beole presided in senate, speeches adjournments, and Curtis proposes sine die date of April 19.
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Springfield
Sherman
Judiciary
Allen
McCulloch
Trautmann
Rinaker
Crawford
Northcott
Practice Commission
Rankin
Appropriations Committee
State Board of Agriculture
Asylum For
Lincoln
Brown
Randolph
Journal
Representaive Riess
Jones
Cook
Riess
Springfield, Jr
Befole
Senate
House
Committee On Appropriations
Trautman
Farrell
Lake Front
Chicago
Ilnois
Chester
Humphrey
Lbrenholt
John W. Copringer
Hall
Hull
Mahoney
Juul
Busge
Cook County
Begole
St. Louis
Curtis
Marriage License Sparks Sensation in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Pa March 14 A sensation followed the issue of a marriage license to Charles E Smith a Negro and Miss Maude Murray a fashionable dressmaker Smith is a superintendent of a horse farm and well to do Murray is described as a handsome young woman The report notes the pair as notable figures in the community and highlights the racial aspect of the union at the time
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Wilkesbarre
Charles E.i Smith
Maude Murray
Smith
Miss Murray
Duel arrangements move Buf fet to Bale and Roulede to Switzerland
Brussels reports M Andre Buffet has left for Bale Switzerland after finalizing duel arrangements with M Paul de Roulede. Genoa notes de Roulede has traveled to Switzerland on the same day, marking a coordinated move between the two principals.
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Brussels
M. Andre Buffet
M. Paul de Roulede
Bale
Switzerland
Genoa
Grain-O replaces coffee in grocers stores
A reader notes Grain-O, a grain drink substitute for coffee, easy on delicate stomachs and nearly indistinguishable in taste. It costs 15 and 25 cents per package and is beneficial for children. Also a stray anecdote from Stray Stories about Mr. Clay and Mr. Rand.
Inoculation lowers cholera deaths and disease impact
The article notes that inoculation reduces cholera fatalities from ten to two percent and cites statistics: seventy three thousand per million deaths in England from infectious diseases, high cancer mortality among older ages, and war injuries with lockjaw fatality rates. It also mentions caterpillar consumption of mulberry leaves and cocoon yield, plus water expansion upon freezing and contraction when melted.
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England
Half Dead Soldier Praises Dodds Kidney Pills
Capt. Peter Behres of the 1st Minnesota Cavalry, aged seventy, credits Dodds Kidney Pills with curing his kidney and bladder trouble after war service and long illness. He says he now enjoys nearly perfect health and would not be without the medicine. Price 50c a box, six for $2.50. order via local dealer or Dodds Medicine Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Bristol
So. Dak
Peter Behres
Dodd
Mr. Behres
Capt. Behres
1St
Minnesota Cavalry
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
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