Musical rival rises in fame for Helen Yaw of California
Patti Calve and Nordica face a challenge from Helen Beach Yaw of California, a rising soprano praised for a four octave range from g below treble to altissimo. Native of New York, she trained in New York Paris and Washington, wowing critics with swift vocal color and dazzling cadenzas. Her Parisian persona splits opinion, while her rapid ascent from $6 a week to $6,000 a week marks remarkable success in a demanding musical world.
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Patti
Calve
Meloa
Nordica
Helen Beach Yaw
California
Flrat
Jenny Lind
Miss Yaw
New York
Mme
Theo Bjorksten
Paria
Delle Sedie
Bax
Hallinger
Paris
Washington
Oscar Hammersteen
The
Olympia
Ingle
da Koven
Guilbert
Sarah
Allan Dale
New York Journal
Thos. B. Reed
New York City
Metropolitan Opera House
Melba
Plancon
Sho
America
Walter Damrosch
Gold and Silver Split at Democratic National Convention
The piece argues the Democratic Party faces a split over finance with silver and gold factions likely to contend for delegates. It notes state conventions placing silver or gold delegates, the risk of bolting, and similar potential revolts in the Republican ranks, all tied to free coinage and interconvertibility debates.
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Friends of Silver
Democratic State Organization
Ben Cable
Committee On Credentials
Nevada
Indictments in Sacramento ballot box scandal widen graft probe
Grand Jury reports ten indictments including eight against ring members looting city treasury for years. Several officials implicated in precincts under Boss heads. Allegations of deceased voters used and votes cast by hired toughs at polls. One indictment involves a relative of ex mayor Gregory, absconding in Canada.
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Grand Jury
Sacramento County
Superior Court
Ring
Gregory
Canada
Sacramento
Atutes Apeville Justatcos
Ilegal
Otfkers
Big Neck Smith
Mississippi Legislature Adopts Free Coinage Resolution
The Mississippi Legislature, in session at Jackson, passed a free coinage measure with one dissent. It pledges the state’s electoral votes to any candidate supporting a 10 to 1 silver to gold standard independent of foreign action. Nevada’s voters favored silver, ensuring nine electoral votes for the free coinage candidate.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Nevada
Black Snow Covers Chicago Area After Distant Dust Cloud
A two inch layer of dark snow blanketed parts of Chicago, sparking fears of divine retribution among some residents. Scientists report the material contained about 4 percent delicate organic structures like diatoms and spores and 6 percent fine black prairie soil carried aloft by winds over 20 mph, spreading east to Indiana and west beyond the suburbs.
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Chicago
Sodon
Indiana
Fortieth Anniversary of the Republican Party Observed
A Washington City celebration marked the Republican Club’s observance of forty years since the 1856 Pittsburg convention. A. M. Clapp presided. speakers argued that the party formed to curb slavery, faced early ridicule, but rose to control the federal government. The piece criticizes third parties and notes voter dissatisfaction with both major parties.
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Republican Party
Washington City
Republican Club
Pittsburg
Washington
National Capital
A. M. Clapp
Wendell Phillips
Gold Trust
United States
Cleveland
Harrison
House of Representatives
Congress
Nevada Republicans Split Over Coinage and Tariff
The Nevada Republican machine faces a rift over free coinage and protection. Nevada Senators Teller Jones and Stewart and Representative Nowlands back remonetization of silver and a free coinage bill, while supporting a moderate tariff. The state’s party leaders denounce them in bar rooms and street corners as they argue remonetization is paramount and tariffs should follow. Nevada Republicanism is defined by this clash between free coinage advocates and tariff proponents.
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Nevada
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Denver Republican
Congress
Teller
Hunter
Jones
Stewart
Nowlanda
Nevads
Billingsgate
Newlands
Washington's Birthday Speech Advocates Silver Remonetization
Observances in Spokane feature addresses by leading state figures praising silver and urging remonetization. The piece contrasts the silver dollar’s 1792 unit of 100 cents with current gold policy, accusing modern leaders of repudiating the standard. It notes Treasury gold reserves and the push to fund obligations with bonds.
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Washington
Spokane
Friends of Silver
United States
Gold Trust
Friends of the Gold Trust
God We
Treasury
Henton Seeks Gold Democrat Support in Kentucky Race
Republican U S Senate hopeful Dr Henton campaigns for gold standard backing from Kentucky voters. He argues his past Congress votes and Kentucky Republican platform show consistency as a gold, sound money advocate and sees no reason to change. The piece notes Carlisle men and gold trust pressure against Blackburn.
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Dr. Henton
United States
Kentucky
Congress
Carlisle
Gold Trust
Blackburn
Lovers Quarrel Ends in Double Tragedy in St Louis
Henry Rohlfing found his brother John dead on the stairs from a gunshot wound and Miss Barbara Kassel aged about 18 lay dead in her room with a revolver in her right hand. The lovers quarreled. John descended the stairs as Barbara fired and then killed herself.
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St. Louis
Henry Rohlfing
John
Barbara Kassel
John Rohlfing
Miss Kessel
May Courtesen
Morton Street
San Francisco
Universal Peace Gnion
Independence Wall
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Michael D. Harter
S. L. Knapp
Fastoria
Ohio
Canton
Congress
Ex-Treasurer James W. McCauley Convicted in Tacoma
A jury found ex City Treasurer James W. McCauley guilty of using public funds for personal gain. Bail was refused and he was remanded to sheriff custody after a close verdict with seven for conviction and five for acquittal. The article also notes a separate Alaska seal bill report and related Treasury action if Britain does not cooperate.
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Tacoma
Wash
James W. McCauley
Washington
Dingley
House
Ways and Means
Alaska
Great Britain
Secretary of the Treasury
Pribyloff Islands
Treasury
Farewell Address Reading Delights Senate Gallery
February 22 in Washington the Senate heard Senator Frye read Washington's farewell address as galleries filled with attentive spectators. Senator Carter moved to postpone his tariff bill address to Wednesday of next week.
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WaAsaIneTon
Senate
Washington
Frye
Carter
Telegraphic notes of fires fights and political rumors
A fire destroyed the old frame barns and nearly 100 street cars in St. Paul Minnesota. A Johannesburg South Africa fire caused 375000 dollars in losses. Ex-President Harrison denies specific marriage date while others face legal and political turmoil.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold by Hodgkinson
The advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best treatment for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped skin chilblains and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims to cure piles and offers 25 cents per box through J. Hodgkinson.
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J. Hodgkinson
Metropolitan Opera to Stage Four German Operas Next Week
Washington reports the Metropolitan Opera Company will present Carmen Romeo and Juliet Aida and Falstaff next week with Calve Melba and Nordica in title roles. The De Resze trio and Maurel lead a stellar cast. seats start at five dollars as thousands contend for standing room for hours.
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Pany
Metropolitan Opera Company
Carmen
Calve
Melba
Nordica
de Reszke
Scalchi
Patti Baeumister
Plancon
M. Victor Maurel
Washington
Electric Bitters Promoted For Elderly Health And Digestion
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a gentle tonic aiding digestion and bowel and kidney function without stimulants or alcohol. Priced at 50 cents per bottle, sold by Hodgkinson's Drug Store. Also reported: Jerry Menard of Verdi died at 3 am after a long illness tied to the accidental shooting of his son, with family grief described and community sympathy noted.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. King
Hodgkinson's Drug Store
Hodgkinson’s
Jerry Menard
Verdi
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup remedy promo
A historical ad style snippet touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea relief, claiming immediate comfort for sick babies and noting its pleasant taste. It cites a price of twenty five cents and broad druggist availability worldwide. Also mentions labor unions forming in 1896 and endorses a liquid laxative Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Mrs. Winslow
Winslow
United States
California Fig Syrup Commspany
SP Sacramento Shops Run Full Blast With 1700 Men
The Southern Pacific shops in Sacramento are again running at full speed as the workforce has grown to 1,700. Within thirty days, officials expect to add about 200 more workers to the roster.
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Southern Pacific
Sacramento
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South African Republic
George Grant
Rough and Ready
R. F. Parshall
Sanday
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Edgar William Nye
Asheville
North Carolina
Oakland
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Globe Iron Works
Mutual Transportation Company
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Maher
Choynski
State National Bank
el Paso
Los Angeles
Preston
Budd
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
London
Eva Booth
Atlantic
Carbett
Bolingbroke Club
Bucklen
ToMemire-Caldwell
Pearl Upson
John Tottlemire
Reno
Nellie Josephine Caldwell
Father Dermody
Seymour Upson
Lillie Westfall
Tofflemire
Beara
Virginia
Gold Hill
Silver City
Western Federation of Miners
Knights of Labor
American Railway Union and Trades Union
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Ian C
Manons Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
NirLo
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Peterson's Store
Gt America
Market St
San Francesc
Glendale Herd
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Selby Smelting and Lead Company
Montgomery
San Francisco, Cal
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