Widow of German Baron Receives Berlin Invitation
Detroit woman Miss Ledyard, widow of Baron Von Ketteler, invited to Berlin to meet the Kaiser. She is expected to be made a Countess with a pension and honors, as the Emperor expresses sorrow for the Baron's murder and honors her. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 13. The Baroness Von Ketteler has shown strength amid illness.
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Russians Capture Chinese Arsenal Near Yangtse
Adviews from Tonkin dated November 10 report a Russian force seized the arsenal near Yangstan. About 200 Chinese were killed and a large quantity of arms fell into Russian hands. Russian losses were small.
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London
American Rice Distributing Co Incorporation News
In Chicago on Nov 18 a $15,000,000 incorporation of the American Rice Distributing Company was announced.
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Closing of the Paris Exposition Draws Millions of Visitors
Paris reports massive crowds at the exposition's end with 50 million overall visitors and 40 million paid admissions. Attendance averaged 250000 daily, hitting 600000 on the first September Sunday. The 1900 and 1889 Expos show growing interest, with the Chicago World's Fair reaching 21,477,218.
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Douglas Of the Boers In South Western Transvaal
Lord Roberts reports General Douglas after a successful march arrived at Ventersdorp in the southwestern Transvaal a Boer supply depot. He captured 21 prisoners and taken a great number of sheep and cattle. In the Harrlemith Reitz and Vrede districts northern Free State are unsettled with daily skirmishes. Two men were killed and seven wounded. In Paris the people of Marseilles serenaded Mme Blof granddaughter of President Kruger shouting Vive Le Boers.
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Kentucky May Create a Stir Over Electoral College Session
Washington reports the electoral votes will be counted on February's second Wednesday with Senate members joining in a formal opening and reading of certificates. Senator Frye will read each state’s vote aloud while tellers tally. Objections may arise as Kentucky’s ballot is announced amid expected Republican challenges.
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Rioting in Bohemia Devastates Pilsen for 12 Hours
In Pilsen Bohemia a violent riot involved Socialists Czech and Nationalists with over 6 000 combatants. The clash damaged houses tramways and infrastructure as clubs knives revolvers and pick axes were used. Troops restored order with unknown casualties.
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Fur Opening Promises Large Stock and John Rustus Line
The Fur Opening runs Monday and Tuesday at Black Bear Hat Store with a large in stock display plus an exhibit of the John Rustus Fur Co line from New York. A representative will be on hand to explain the offerings and show the collection.
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Supreme Court move on chartered college amid Kentucky vote dispute
The court action targets Mt Happ College at Rogers over credential selling tied to Kentucky’s February vote. If Republicans object, Senate members may retire to their chamber and route objections to a joint vote. Both houses would reconvene to announce their decision, sparking rare national upheaval.
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Maria Here s Your Flour Salvo Returns After 16 Years
Coventry Nov 18. In 1854 Fred White was sent to town to buy flour. He returned yesterday with a sack on his shoulder and told his wife here s your flour Maria. He had wandered west, built a cattle ranch and amassed a fortune, and was long given up as dead.
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Ousted van The Charter From Mt Hope College
A terse item notes the departure of a vehicle or asset from Mt Hope College in Columbus on November 18 with brief, unclear details.
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Children and fools drink replacement Postum coffee claims
A testimonial from a Salem Oregon reader asserts Postum improves nervousness, dyspepsia, and headaches after coffee caused issues. The letter praises Postum as a tastier, gentler alternative said to suit meals and restore health in a year. Writer signs as Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan.
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