Nine Tenths Nourishment Rule and Electric Machinery Vision
A stebtoat scientist argues nine tenths of nourishment suffices for wen. Hitney VitLAno prophesies in five years no locomotives in the U S and electricity will power machinery. An African explorer reaches Africa’s coast. Dr Peters works quietly with doubtless valuable results. The Toronto Globe urges a Canadian envoy in Washington. A plan for cheaper transportation uses a trolley system on boats, promising large savings. Two drowned brothers near Ann Arbor are recalled by their dog guarding their boat and clothes.
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Aneoruan
Africa
Peters
Eel Found in Fire Hose Delights Winsted Firemen
A Finn company at Winsted Connecticut reported a broken water line as they could only draw a small stream from the hose. Upon examination a live eel weighing nearly three pounds was found wedged in the nozzle, with about sight inches of its tail protruding from the pipe.
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Winsted
June railway accidents record from a New York paper
A New York paper kept a June record of railway accidents, noting the figures are approximate. It reports 64 accidents 190 injured and 77 deaths with nearly 60 percent of the dead list being employees.
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New York
Eee
Census Says Western States Rapidly Grow in Population
Early census hints that the North and Atlantic states grew at similar rates while Western states surged. The South towers rise with Alabama Georgia and Texas clearly increasing strikingly in population, suggesting a dramatic regional shift.
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Atlantic
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Japan elects new House of Peers in landmark vote
Report notes twenty-two farmers and fifteen merchants among the elected, with only one noble, signaling diminished noble influence. Also covered are counterfeiting declines, a harsh assessment of a former master criminal, and details on the German Adler torpedo chaser’s performance. Additional items claim many US cities exceed 100,000 residents, totaling 9,680,085 across twenty-seven cities, with distribution across river north and south of Ohio and Missouri.
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Tau
House of Peers
Ohio River
Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
Omaha
Axzew colony forms near Pierre under a female leader
A group of about 200 people gathers southeast of Pierre under the command of a single woman. The colony lives in a communal property system and follows a religion mixing elements of Mormon and sereligion. They perform burnt offerings and reject outsiders, refusing to provide information to strangers.
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Pierre
Davenport Fraud Case Involving Elderly Woman
In Davenport an audacious fraud case targets Mrs. Pationse V. Newcomb, aged 18. Charles Viele, her Evansville banker brother, seeks guardianship after she is declared of unsound mind. S. I. Smith of Davenport then sues Harriett V. Ettoh of New York and George W. Fitch and wife for undue influence. Defendants moved into Davenport in May and allegedly induced the woman to deed property valued at 75000 to them.
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Hasal
Nick
Davenport
Pationse
V. Newcomb
Charles Viele
Evansville
Ind
S. I. Smith
Ile
Harriett V. Ettoh
New York
Iowa appoints world’s Yale representatives by governor
The governor has named and the executive council approved a slate of world’s Yale representatives for Iowa across eleven districts. Appointees include Edward Johnstons of Keokuk in the first district, B F Seaman of Clinton, F N Chase of Cedar Falls, ex-Governor William Larrabee of Clermont, James Wilson of Traer, J W Jarnagin, Henry Stivers of Des Moines, L H Mallory of Chariton, Charles Ashton of Guthrie Center, John F E Duncombe of Fort Dodge, and W H Dent of LaMars in the eleventh district.
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Yale
Iowa
Executive Council
Edward Johnstons
Keakuk
B. F. Seaman
Clinton
F. N. Chase
Cedar Falls
William Larrabee
Clermont
James Wilson
Traer
J. W. Jarnagin
Henry Stivers
Des Moines
H. Mallory
Chariton
Charles Ashton
Guthrie Center
John FE. Duncombe
Fort Dodge
W.H. Dent
LaMars
A Minister's Downfall in Wort Dodge Scandal Breaks
James Hall a Methodist preacher at Wort Dodge resigned after elders demanded removal amid rumors of an affair with a schoolteacher named Law. The couple were found boarding as man and wife, prompting swift action. Hall disappeared as his wife lay dangerously ill and unable to support the family.
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James Hall
Wort Dodge
Law
Hall
A Singular Occurrance In Davenport Hail Storm Mystery
A tiny region in Davenport reported a brief hail shower with cloud barely as large as a man’s hand. No thunder, wind, or other atmospheric display accompanied the hail for about a minute in an almost cloudless sky. Oldest Twins In the County Families Wort Madigan and Campton Hildebrandt claim the nation’s oldest twins born 1806 in Baltimore.
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Davenport
Wort Madigan
United States
Elizabeth Grascom Campton
Sophia B. Hildebrandt
Baltimore
Betsy Ross
Original Packages and Other Iowa News Items
Judge Sherman refused the injunction against selling in original packages, noting the bottle was the package. An Ottumwa autograph of Andrew Jackson appears on a warrant from 1783 for horse theft in Davis County. Des Moines constable finds whisky in a garden while a woman digs. Sons of Veterans camp formed at Iowa Falls. Thousands of dead fish found in Crystal Lake near Burlington. Blue Grass League formed by Union County ladies. Dan Ford bitten by a rabid dog in Des Moines. Seth Morgan debarred in Des Moines district court. Mia Zenth of Pella survives an attempted suicide. William Vos sent to Mount Pleasant asylum. A crate of eggs in Keokuk hatched some chicks in transit. Prof Norman Dunshee of Drake University dies at 66. A Sioux City child shoots and kills a sibling. motive unclear.
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Sons of Veterans
Iowa Palls
Crystal Lake
Burlington
Union County
Dan Ford
Des Moines
Seth Morgan
Mia
Zenth
Pella
William Vos
Mount Pleasant Asylum
Keokuk
Norman Dunshee
Drake University of Des Moines
Garfield
Hiram College
Henry Clint
Sioux City
Lightning Claims Several in Midwest Thunderstorm
A severe storm across Indiana causes multiple lightning deaths and injuries. Benjamin and William Geary near here are killed, a companion injured. farmer Henry Nguier also dies with three others unconscious. Cattle, horses, and hay burned. barns struck and destroyed, crops damaged. John Fess of Medaryville killed with no external injuries. Locustport reports heavy damage and a barn fire valued at $5,000. The storm ranks as one of the worst in the region.
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Benjamin
William Geary
Here
Gostmn
Ind
Shooksa
Collins W. Hathaway
Henry Nguier
Carin
Alonzo Tusby
Winamac
John Fess
Medaryville
Downey Knotts
Locanstort
J. d. Williams
Bathlehem Township
Granville Howyer
Tipton Township
Hezekiah Cass
Marion Casebear
Miami Township
Work of Train Robbers Near Van Wert
An unsuc cessful attempt to rob the north bound Cincinnati Jackson and Michigan passenger train occurred Friday night near Van Wert Ohio. Three men boarded at Enterprise Ohio attacked engineer Vandevender and helper with iron bars and pins. The crew fought back but were overpowered. robbers fled before the train stopped after a collision with a switch engine. Engineer Vandevender was found dead in the wreck.
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van Wert
Cincinnati, Jackson & Michigan
Enterprise
Vandevender
Vyndevender
Bold robbery at Vice-President's cottage shocks Saratoga
A daylight robbery in Saratoga North Broadway Bliss cottage snatched 10,000 dollars in diamonds and jewelry from Mrs Bliss and Mrs Morton. Police offer a 1,000 dollar reward for recovery as Levi P Morton and his wife were residents. The second item notes Eugene Schuyler, American Consul General, died in Cairo after a long diplomatic career.
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Staal
Uliss
Egypt
Caire
Eugene Schuyler
Schuyler
United States
Greece
Roumania
Servia
Cairo
Farm Hands Needed In Dakota July Harvest Rush
In Ellendale North Dakota the wheat harvest will require at least 10 000 additional laborers next month and into late July. Wages are expected to rise to two to three dollars a day with board included.
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Dakota
Elleydale
N. D
Magnificent Patriarchs Militant pageant planned in Chicago
The Patriarchs Militant, a branch of the Odd Fellows, schedules a Chicago event the week of August 4 featuring up to 10 000 uniformed members plus 200 mounted cavaliers, 100 musicians, and multiple bands. A grand parade and review are set for August 7 at Lake Front Park with $50 000 raised for premiums and expenses and rail and hotel arrangements secured. The order, founded in 1886 by General John Underwood, aims to showcase military pomp and knighthood ceremonies.
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Teleens Niel Cantonmené
Paride
Patriarchy Militant
Chicago
America
Patriarchs Militant
Santons
United States
Canada
Hussars
Lancers
Generalissimo
Lake Front Park
Odd Fellows
Lake Front
Underwood
New Croton Aqueduct Ready for Service in Gotham
New York reports the Croton aqueduct reached gatehouse at 8 AM Monday and began filling the reservoir in Central Park. The system will carry 566 million gallons daily, with total storage near 70 billion gallons once additional dams complete, at a construction cost exceeding 25 million dollars plus land purchases over 1.5 million.
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New Croton Aqueduct
New York
Croton Lake
Croton Dam
Haven
Thirty-fifth Street
Quaker
Year’s Cyclones Cause Over 1100 Lives Lost This Year
A late July report tallies cyclones and related disasters across the nation. From January to mid July 11 to 440 deaths are listed in various states, with Minnesota and Illinois losses noted. total deaths from cyclones wind and lightning exceed 1190, far above last year. A Denton Texas business block burned for unknown causes, valued about 100000 with 45000 insured, and two other local items mention a university professor’s sudden death.
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Cuicace
Kentucky
Prescott
A. I
Louisville
Arkansas
Nebraska
Illinois
Minnesota
Anche Denton
Tex
Yire
Denton
Theoga
Gambling era armor saves gamblers from bullets
An New York Morning Journal piece details gamblers and private detectives donning fine chain mail shirts and chamois skin vests to deflect bullets. The flexible armor, costing about 250 dollars, proved effective in demonstrations, with a knife failing to dent the links and only a table scratch showing.
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Iskiton
Hildatin
Barnbleys
Wilkinson Bureau
N. Y
Almond Fountains Ornament From Quills And Almonds
A Victorian era craft item described as an ornamental centerpiece made from quills and almonds. The process involves trimming quills, blanching almonds, and threading them onto quill points to form a branched structure. The piece is mounted on an apple stem and finished with sugar or crystallizing glaze.
Portrait of a Robust American in English Society
Andrew Lang profiles a gregarious American in North American Review, detailing his sociability and appetite for anecdotes. The piece contrasts his lively, modern sensibilities with British life, noting his restraint from politics, love of theater, cooking, and unusual fondness for storytelling.
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Thors
Ireland
Halary
Fsh
Andrew Lang
North American Review
Stanley recounts fox terrier Handy catching Guinea fowl tale
Henry M. Stanley narrates a trek episode where his fox terrier Randy catches a Guinea fowl during a Congo journey. He reflects on past African hardships and miracles while the crew celebrates the shared prize, noting the dog’s rising esteem among the group.
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Itury
Bumbire
Congo
Itig
Moses
Horebd
Cherith
Christ
Little Randy
Randy
Henry M. Stanley
Soribyer
Frog Emerges from Rock in Local Quarry Incident
A workman at Var Joy & Everill's rock quarry north of the city blasted rock and a white, oddly glowing frog emerged from a pocket in the stone. It prompted a rush of curiosity among workers. the creature died the next morning after being brought to town and displayed briefly.
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Var- Joy & Everill
Gouran
Sud
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