Rainmaking Trials Bring Rain to Eight Kansas Counties
A Kansas drought era prompted residents of Wellington Caldwell Ark City and neighboring towns to bombard the sky with cannons powder and noise hoping to summon rain. After hours of explosions and smoke clouds appeared and rain began, prompting further experiments across western Kansas as locals credit the blasts for relief from dry conditions.
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Kansas
Welling- Winfield
Arkansas City
Caldwell
Hutchinson
New
Pfi
Savage
Mar
Minor Savage
Ariz
Detroit
Dickinson County
Maze
Castoria remembered from childhood across generations
Fragmentary 19th to early 20th century notes mention Castoria used in infancy and adulthood, references to North Dakota banks closed by currency comptroller, legal contempt case in Georgia, a boxing match in London, and Theodore Runyan in Germany with scattered names and events. The text is a garbled pastiche of unrelated items and advertorial reminiscences.
Nicaragua Talks Annexation and Protecorate Drive
May 29 report from Nicaragua notes strong public sentiment for annexation or a US protectorate, tied to canal interests. Amid revolts on both coasts, officials report conservative party complaints and a cloud of uncertainty over cabinet representation as Consul Braida confirms revolutions seizing key towns and San Juan del Norte holdings.
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Salvador
Nicaragua
United States
Hawaii
Central America
Revolutionary Party
Washington
State Department
Cs Braida
San Juan del Norte
Braida
Depathh
Revolutif der
Department
Nicaragua Canal
Help for Brunswick's Bank Reopens If Affairs Satisfactory
Owing to heavy rain bicycle races on Cumberland Island were postponed. E S Marsh and Brandon National Bank president Thayer from Brandon Vt arrived to aid the State bank’s reopening if an investigation proves satisfactory. Attorney General Terrell arrived to confer with Solicitor General Brantley on steps to protect Georgia’s interests in Brunswick State Bank failure.
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State Bank
Brunswick
Cumberland Island
E. S. Marsh
Thayer
Brandon National Bank
Brandon
Georgia
Terrell
Brantley
Ives in London to duel American billiard title match
Frank C. Ives, top American billiardist, prepares to face John Roberts Jr in a six night English style match at Hinley’s circus in London. The 4,000-seat venue will host a bout up to 12,000 points, with Ives favored by sport-specific changes and new masse shot play.
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Iried
John Roberts, Jr
Lowxpon
Frank C. Ives
Hinley
Wes
Memorial Day Observances Across Nation
The National Capital opened Decoration Day amid damp ground after rain and processions forming at Grand Army quarters. Generals Reatesix Gall and W. W. Belknap graves were decorated by Major W. C. Doxbury, an ex confederate. In Hortinepos, Pa, Chief of Police John D McDonald was fatally shot by his brother Henry after a street brawl.
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Grand Army
R Eatesix. Galls
W. W. Belknap
W. C. Doxbury
Hortixepos
John D. McDonald
Mapleton
Henry
McDonald
Has Gresham Been Informed The China Treaty Dissolution Report
In Washington May 30 report claims the Chinese minister may arrive in about a month. Counsel J Hapley Ashton says the Chinese government has informed the state department that any action under the heary law could terminate all relations with China. Americans in China would be withdrawn and trade halted. Sarjeet has been noticed.
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China
Washington
J. Hapley Ashton
Supreme Court
State Department
Jesham
Interior decision to curb pensions under old act
A pension office decision from the secretary of the interior to the commissioner of pensions reduces pensions under the June 27 1830 act by an estimated 15 to 20 million dollars. The ruling overturns a prior order and aligns disability eligibility with the statute rather than service origin. Secretary Hue Smith consulted the attorney general and the pension commissioner who endorsed the ruling in the Bennett case alleging sunstroke caused deafness. The action asserts that neither the secretary nor the commissioner can supersede an act of Congress and orders conformity to law.
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Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Bureau
Rium
Bussey
Hue Smith
Pension Board of Appeals
Olney
Lochren
Bennett
Rrleigh
John M Reynolds
Interior
Smith
Congress
Disregarded Orders Trigger Fatal Train Collision in Texas
Suburban train collided with passenger train on the Texas Pacific road after an order was disregarded. Two killed, ten injured including fireman Charles Link and Francisco Salio. Injured listed include Willie Brooks and Gus Piper, with serious facial and bodily injuries. Other names noted among the injured.
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Atsrts
Tex
Charles Link
Francisco Salio
Willie Brooks
Gus Piper
Tom Holbrook
L. N. Goldbeck
Jim Bell
Emmanck Ze
Aude Mishaw
Atlanta and Florida Road Passed From Receiver to Buyer
On May 30 Atlanta a deed signed by receiver Thomas W. Garrett to A Dutenhafer chairman of the bondholders reorganization committee transfers the Atlanta and Florida railroad from the receiver. The purchaser paid 100000 in cash and about 400000 in bonds for the entire line including rolling stock and facilities. The reorganization committee will immediately begin the road’s restructuring and the present officers may remain.
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Atlanta and Florida
Atlanta
Atlanta and Florida Railroad
Superior Court
Thomas W. Garrett
A. Dutenhafer
A. Datenhofen
East Tennessee Railroad
British Counsel Sits on Floor After Chair Collapses
During a session Sir Richard Webster, one of the British counsel, sat in a chair from the French foreign office that collapsed. He moved to the floor in a casual manner attracting startled reactions as the incident interrupted the hearing. A separate Jacksonville report notes a cloudburst flooding the lower city areas and prompting rescues as waters rose around electric cars and residents sought safety.
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Richard
Bsem Commission
Richard Webster
Foreign Office
Tiltnois
Jacksonville
Withou
Selonie
An Irresistable Pilea and a Davis letter tale
A brief Yankee Blade snippet cites simple rhetoric over grand eloquence. Jefferson Davis’s memoirs recount a young woman urging Jeems C. of the fifth South Carolina to marry and return to war. Davis authorizes the marriage and Jeems goes back to fight as before.
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Jefferson Davis
Presi Dent
Jeems C
Fifth
South Carolina ‘Regiment
Jeems
Willin
Mr. Davis
Corret
English Spavin Liniment Ad Claims Universal Horse Cure
An advertised spavin remedy offers to remove all lumps blemishes and swelling in horses including blood spavin curbs splints ring bone and Sprains with a bold claim of savings of $50 per bottle and warrants being the most wonderful blemish cure known sold by Dr E and Lueien druggists in Rubens Ga.
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Sweden
E. & Lueien
Rubens Ga
Will She Get 17 Postmistress For Tennessee Town
The note asks for a postmistress job in a small college town among the Tennessee mountains. Currie Smith, daughter of the late General Edmund Smith, is portrayed as capable and determined to support her sisters. North and south factions back her candidacy with veteran letters urging action.
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Smith
Busell
Constitution
Uasion
Tennessee Mountains
Edmund
Kirty Smith
Sewanee
Uon
Currie
Stength
Grand Army of the Republic
Mrs Scarborough Dies at 35 After Long Illness
Minnie Scarborough wife of E F Scarborough died Tuesday at 4 30 PM at 214 Hancock Avenue after a year plus struggle with consumption. She left four children and, in her final words, thanked the Christian ladies of Athens for aid. A Baptist member, funeral from the Frat Church at 4 40 PM with interment at Ocmee Cemetery.
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Minnie Scarborough
EF Scarborough
Hancock Avenue
Scarborough
Athens
Sixty Applicants Vying for Belles Lettres Chair at UGA
The University of Georgia trustees will choose a new chair for Belles Lettres next month amid about sixty candidates. A strong race is developing with emphasis on a graduate or specialist suited to the professorship. Sylvanus Morris has earned favorable press commendation statewide and is a leading candidate.
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Belles Lettres
University of Georgia
Board of Trustees
Sylvanus Morris
Georgia
Aged Lady Sarah A Lilly Dies at Eighty
Mrs. Sarah A Lilly aged eighty died yesterday at her son John Lillys home in this city after a period of frail health. A devout Methodist she lived with Christian grace and leaves sons John Lilly Thomas Lilly Robert Lilly and daughter Mrs George W Mabry along with other relatives. Funeral services will be held today at ten from John Lillys residence conducted by Rev Ellison D Stone.
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Sarah A. Lilly
John Lilly
Lilly
Methodist Church
Messrs
Thomas Lilly
Robert Lilly
George W. Mabry
Killing in Oconee County Sparks Town Alarm
A man named Sherman Burgess from the Scull Shoals district was shot by Wesley Alford after an argument Monday night. Burgess died soon after from buckshot to the head. Details are scarce but Burgess is described as disorderly and dangerous, with the incident provoking local concern.
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Oconee County
Sherman Burgess
Scull Shoals
Wesley Alford
Boy Breaks Arm After Fall From Tree in Tan Yard Branch
Ten year old Arthur, son of Mrs Y B Clifton, fell from a tree on Tan Yard Branch yesterday afternoon about 39 O clock and broke his arm. He was moved to his home and given early medical attention. Also reported theft at Buena Vista dairy where Mr Spears was away. A thief entered the house and stole about $139.00.
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Arthur
Tue Dairy
Mr. Spears
The
Buena. Vizts Dairy
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