Mass Republican Convention Sets January 11 1896 Meeting
The Republican state committee orders mass meetings in every township ward on Saturday January 11 1896 to select township or precinct committees and delegates to the Tenth Congressional district convention at Rensselaer Jasper County on January 21 1896. LaPorte County receives 21 delegates to be chosen January 18 1896 at 1 pm at the chairman’s office. Wm Ek Higgins chairs.
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Republican State Committee
Tenth Congressional District
Rensselaer
Jasper County
LaPorte County
LaPorte
Ind
Wm. Ek. Higgins
Royal baking powder and universal salve ad
The World’s Fair Tests praised Royal baking powder for its purity and rising power. The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and it cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. T. Scott.
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Royal Medicine CO
Chicago
Weatville
Ini
E. T. Scott
Endorsements for Patented Remedies and a Texas Hotel Manager
Major C. T. Picton manager of the State Hotel in Denison Texas praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as an infallible cure after using it for years and giving it to guests. The ad also notes Dr Miles Pain Pills and One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements and local sale by H N Nichols.
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C. T. Picton
State Hotel
Denison
Texas
Chamberlain
Major Picton
H. N. Nichols
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Small Dose Cure
E. T. Scott asserts that the smallest dose that cures is best. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised as the smallest pills that will perform a cure.
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DeWitt
E. T. Scott
Changes in tariff and bond bills by Ways and Means
Republican Ways and Means members approved changes to the tariff and bond bills to meet an revenue emergency. Cereal bread, livestock and dairy duties were reduced to 15 percent. carpet wools raised to McKinley rates. sugar exempted from horizontal 15 percent. Bond bill lowers interest from 4 to 3 percent and allows government option after three years. Greenbacks temporarily isolated. Chairman Dingley discussed with Secretary Carlisle. votes set for Friday.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Dingley
Carlisle
House
Christmas Gift to the South Senate Moves to Restore Ex Confederates
The Senate passed a bill to remove the disability of ex Confederates in army enlistment and consider Springfield rifles for state militias. Bills were introduced on pensions raises and aid to veterans. a Brazilian parliamentary note was read in the House amid discussions on Venezuela and broader U S aims for unity and peaceful commerce.
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Washington
Senate
Hawley
Allen
Hill Platt
Chandler
Voorhees
Sherman
Merrill
West
House of Representatives
Autographs Reveal Washington Letter from 1798
A British Museum manuscript shows an autograph letter from George Washington dated April 22 1798 written from Philadelphia to the Earl of Buchan. The note includes the Earl’s remarks on avoiding European entanglements and pursuing peace and internal purity. Washington’s reply praises the young republic and its supporters, stressing national education and unity.
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Washington
British Museum
London
O. O. Stealy
Louisville Courier-Journal
George Washington
Philadelphia
Earl of Buchan
Lord Erskine
America
Statutory Monroe Doctrine Fails Fourteen Times in Seventy Years
Washington observers say a statutory construction of the Monroe doctrine has failed fourteen times in seventy years. Executive objections block formal congressional action. Past attempts passed by one house only. diplomats prefer keeping the doctrine as tradition in negotiations.
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Washington
Congress
Napoleon III
Mexico
Seward
Lincoln
Calhoun
Department of State
Clay
United States
Morrison replies on joint traffic pool with railroads
Interstate Commissioner Morrison informs the Senate that the Atlantic seaboard to western railroads joint traffic agreement is incomplete and its final form may conflict with the Interstate Commerce Act. He notes the commission can sue to enforce penalties only through courts and that obtaining testimony has been difficult.
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Washington
Morrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Peffer
Atlantic Seaboard
Christmas Turkeys From Cleveland at White House
The White House held a Christmas mood as the president remembered the faithful staff and gave each employee a turkey for their holiday dinner. Cabinet members departed bearing a large apple gift from Secretary Morton signaling seasonal generosity.
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Cleveland
Washington
White House
House
Morton
Populists Plan Free Silver Coinage Amendment
Populist senators agreed to offer a free silver coinage bill as an amendment to a tariff or bond measure when they return from the house. They favor a wool duty but oppose raising duties on woolen goods.
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Washington
Bath
Fox River Valley water power syndicate taking shape
In Appleton Wisconsin a proposed consolidation of Fox river valley water power owners renters and users into a single syndicate nears completion A meeting cleared major obstacles and only details of organization remain The total needed is 135000 with 35000 from Menasha and 100000 from down river owners including Appleton combined locks Little Chote Kaukauna and Depere
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Appleton
Wis
Rentera
Fox River Valley
Menasha
Kinnerly
Combined Locks
Little Chote
Kaukauna
Depere
Rumor of Resignation by Adjutant General Orendorff
In Springfield on December 26 rumors spread that General Alfred Orendorff offered his resignation as adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard to Governor Altgeld. Altgeld denies the resignation and will not comment. Orendorff declined to confirm or deny but hinted at a possible resignation.
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Irving Rouse
Lake View Nurseries
Rochester
N.Y
Springfield
Lls
Alfred Orendorff
Altgeld
Llnaig National Guard
Orendorff
Govara
Outwits Campos as Insurgents Strike toward Havana
News from Havana reports General Maximo Gomez leading about 12 000 insurgents with artillery turning the flank of Captain General Martinez de Campos at Colon. Insurgents advance toward Matanzas and Havana, burning Quintin station and rail lines to hinder pursuit, while Campos concentrates near Limonar.
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Mantanzas
Maximo Gomez
Martinez de Campos
Cemand
Colon
Havanna
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Iguara
Segura
Montomez
Campos
Colton
Gomez
Ajuics
Island of
Cuba
Jovellanos
Cardenas
Matanzas
Spain
Quintin
Matanazas
Campogo
Campoa
Adda
Valdes
Alrocca
Navarro
Qampos
Limonar
Possibility Of Besieging Havana On Christmas Eve
Era Night-Report describes dismay in Havana as insurgent forces reportedly advance toward the city. A later account claimed Gen Campos confronted Gomez at Coliseo plantation near Cardenas and Matanzas, with 70 dead or wounded among insurgents and 14 Spanish losses. Commanders Validea and Luque pursued retreating fighters toward Sabinilla del Incomdaduin.
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Campos
Santa Clara
Thia Ramor
Gomez
Coliseo
Cardenas
Matanzas
Validea
Luque
Sabinalla del Incomdaduin
Waters sues for damages over alleged conspiracy and subornation
Attorney John F. Waters files three suits against West Chicago Street Railway alleging they caused his 400000 dollar indictment for conspiracy and subornation. Obituaries note deaths of Colonel Joseph B Armen 85 Winamac Ind Rev R H Pearce 7 Normal Ill Barbara Katzer 82 Milwaukee Mrs William B Kikendall 77 Virginia IA Mary Hennessy Mary Leadville CO William H Brady confesses accident cause on Chicago elevated due to sleep at wheel. Acts include steamer Progresso load 80000 bushels to Manchester, Alderman Hartwick fights with Haamberger, Owensboro tobacco factory burned, Weedport malting house loss. Directors plan seven for 25 cents fare in Chicago. News brief also mentions Mardin Hadjin raids and Leavenworth snow test with Springfield rifles. Canadian Pacific weekly earnings rise to 402000 from 316000 last year. Illinois Rock Island Muscatine South Western Railway incorporation filed.
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John F. Waters
Winamac
Ind
Joseph B. Armen
Normal
Tils
R. H. Pearce
Milwaukee
Barbara Katzer
Archbishop Katzer
Virginia
William B Kikendall
Leadville
Cala
Misa
Mary Hennessy
Archbishop Hennessey
Moweaqua Jills
William Sanders
Arcola Hs
Robert C. Ritchey
William H. Brady
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Politan
Burton
Bals Iron
Progresso
Mexico
Manchester
England
Boston
John Hartwick
Louia Haamberger
Chicago
Hainberger
Elliott & Son
Owensboro
Weedport
N. Y
C. M. Warner
Great Britain
Dawsona
Nebraska
Chicago General Railway
Leavenworth Eas
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