Doings Of A Week A Busy Review Of Seven Days
A seven day digest from the Senate and House details post office funds, pensions for totally blind veterans, and a national military park commission. It notes Pan ama canal discussion, a military academy bill passage, pure food talk, DC bills, a Bowman claims measure, and a delay in Swayne impeachment testimony. It also lists fires, deaths, bank failures, and international incidents including a near battle, a Spanish royal incident, and Polish church policy shifts.
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Senate
House
United States
National Military Park Commission
Morgan
Hepburn
Post Office
District of Columbia
Hanna
Charles Swayne
Florida
Judiciary Committee
Domestic Judge Grants Divorce for Slap Charge in St Louis
In St Louis a judge granted a divorce to a woman, stating the sole proof needed was that her husband slapped her face. Other notes: Clark Ridley of New Bedford has saved $15,000 in 15 years and plans to give it away. Pennsylvania railroad officials ban women in red skirts on railroad grounds. Chicago Business Woman's Club declares bankruptcy with debts of 12,000 dollars. US warships to protect Panama Railroad property during isthmus strike per cabinet decision. Senator J. Burton of Kansas sentenced to six months and fined 2500 dollars for using influence with Rialto Grain & Securities. Wanzer & Co of Chicago fails with liabilities 114,024 and assets 90,32. Meyersdale incident: W P Saylor marries Mrs Hoggemeyer and himself. Ohio military board to probe Springfield National Guard riot. York Pa carriage plant fire destroys facility with 200,000 dollar loss. three firemen killed.
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Judge Sale
St. Louis
Clark Ridley
New Bedford
Mass
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago Business Woman’s Club
United States
Panama Railroad
J.2. Burton
Kansas
Iron County
Missouri
Post Office Department
Rialto Grain & Securities Company
York
York Carriage Company
Indiana Prohibitionists Convene Nominating Actions Reported
Indiana prohibitionists in a state convention at Indianapolis praised Gen Miles as a presidential candidate. Felix T McWhirter was named for governor and delegates elected for the national convention while no presidential nominee was chosen. Other states named delegates and potential chairmen for forthcoming GOP and Democratic gatherings.
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Indianapolis
Nelson A. Miles
John H. Savage
McMinnville
Tenn
Congress
Rose
Milwaukee
Felix T. McWhirter
Thirtieth
New York
J. W. Dwight
Root
Cannon
Chicago
Ohio
J. A. Runyan
Lebanon
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Kansas
Hearst
Tennessee
Jesse Littleton
Franklin County
Foreign affairs update from wartime reports
The Cuban House failed to meet at the appointed time due to riotous scenes over contests. The Senate heard President Palma's message. Japanese forces have driven Russians from Korean soil and now occupy Wiju and Yongampo. Port Arthur bombardment reported. Secrets of troop movements guarded in St Petersburg. Locust swarms devastate Usumbara valleys. Anti Jewish outbreak at Lompalankay bulgaria with shop looting. Japanese officer leaks alter campaign plans. Russians retreat from Yalu as Japanese advance. Pingyang base for mikado’s forces and denials about Manchuria. China may align with Japan. Japanese transports land troops on the Yalu. Scouting parties possibly in Manchuria.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Palma
Wiju
Yongampo
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Usumbara
German East Africa
Lompalankay
Bulgaria
Yalu River
Pingyang
Niee
Manchuria
Berlin
Senate Debates Post Office Path and Lewis Clark Aid
In senate Spooner defended the post office department and the president amid attacks. The Lewis and Clark expedition aid bill and the Philippine shipping bill passed. House actions included tabling a pension inquiry resolution. Multiple international and domestic items follow, including royal deaths, crimes, disasters, and military movements.
Mayor Rose Reelected in Milwaukee Voters Endorse Municipal Ownership
Milwaukee voters reelect Mayor David H. Rose as a Democrat with a 5,912 plurality over Guy D. Goff, while Victor L. Berger trails. Democrats also win a large share of council seats. statewide results show mixed gains in Illinois and Missouri with various city outcomes.
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Rose
Milwaukee
Chicago
Wis
David
Guy D. Goff
Victor L. Berger
Goff
Berger
Waukesha
Madison
Delavan
Brillion
Sparta
Mineral Point
Plainfield
Whitewater
Palmyra
Fox Lake
Berlin
Edgerton
Cedarburg
Mazomanie
Marshfield
Elroy
Waupaca
Tomah
Medford
Monroe
Mayville
Stevenspoint
Hudson
Luse
Supreme Court
James C. Kerwin
Neenah
Kerwin
Board of Education
Illinois
Franklin County
Springfield
Bement
Dixon
Gibson City
Joliet
Kewanee
Monmouth
Macomb
Paxton
Pontiac
Rock Island
Vandalia
Waukegan
Peoria
Altamont
Charleston
Arcola
Ramsey
Pana
Carmi
Eldorado
Galesburg
Moline
Toledo
Quincy
Skin Purification Through Cuticura Remedies
The passage extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as a near superhuman remedy for eczema psoriasis scalled head pimples ringworm and milk crust. It emphasizes relief for infants and anxious parents and cites broad testimonials from the civilized world to support its efficacy.
Allen's Foot-Ease Cure Ad From Roy New York
Patent foot remedy advertised by Allen S. Olmsted of Roy New York. Claims cure for hot sweating callus and swollen aching feet. Price 25 cents with free trial pack. Warns against substitutes. Quote by Jeremy Taylor about idleness as a life burial.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Roy, N. Y
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health Says Mrs. Mettles
An advertisement claims women suffer from fatigue backache and poor digestion when kidneys fail to filter waste. Mrs. Sadie Mettles of Columbus Ohio reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills and urges readers to request a free trial by mail from PFoster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with pills sold nationwide at 50 cents per box.
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Dean
Sadie Mettles
4Th Ave
Columbus
Ohio
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