Attempted assassination of Li Hung Chang shocks world
A Japanese youth fired at Li Hung Chang in Shimonoseki after a conference with peace negotiators Count Ito visited Li Hung Chang and expressed sympathy and regret. The attack sparked diplomatic alarm in Washington and London as authorities scramble to assess impact on peace talks and security.
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Washington
Count Ito
England
China
YoronaMa
Li Hung Chang
Shimonosski
Yokoyama
Ito
Hiroshima
Sato
London
Shimonoseki
Koyama
Japan
Kurino
Legation
Yangyu
Sunday law to be enforced in St Louis by liquor dealers
In St Louis the Sunday law will be enforced strictly under section 8852 of Missouri statutes. Warrants have been issued to halt Sunday work, including ar rest efforts against John Scuilin, president of Union Depot Railway, for Sunday construction on Grand Avenue branch. The Liquor Dealers association and supporters vow broad prosecutions while the Sabbath Observation society stays aloof. The court will determine what constitutes necessary Sunday work.
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St. Louis Liquor Dealers Association
St. Louis
State of Missouri
Carl Hughes
Liquor Dealers’ Association
John Scuilin
Union Depot Railway Company
Grand Avenue
Hougher
Sabbath Observation Society
Old Timer Dies and Other Briefs from Pomeroy
William W. Hubbell, 73, died in Pomeroy. His family traced early Meige county salt works and a Marietta to New Orleans steamboat route. He journeyed to California in 1850. His grandfathers fought in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The page also carries assorted items: a Washington dispatch mocking a senator, a quip about political tires, a Mexico Guatemala war rumor denied, Armenian ecclesiastics freed, Welsh disestablishment bill, 28 fishermen drowned in Pommern storm, German state council closed, Monmouth Park sale for mortgage, and Illinois passes Humphrey pool bill legalizing 90 days racing.
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Pomeroy
William W. Hubbell
Leore
Meige County
Marietta
New Orleans
New York
California
Neighborhood Notes From Across the Exchanges
A collage of local items: hogs, land sales, farm news, visits, school placements, a Texas trip, a Cumberland livery trade, law and order notes, and announcements of new blocks and a Masonic temple. Names include W. W. Breckwell, L. W. Wheatley, J. W. Butler, Mrs. G. W. Ringle, Mrs. Geo. Shaw, George, Ida Wallace, Peter Johnson, Andrew Frederickson, Sheriff Job Card, Harlan, Grace Williams, and Dr. E. Major. Communities referenced include Atlantic, Anita, Cumberland, Audubon county, and Cass county towns with rail No. 3 and decoration day remarks.
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Glenwood
W. W. Breckwell &Son
L. W. Wheatley
Brighton
J. W. Butler
Atlantic
G. W. Ringle
Anita Tribune
Geo. Shaw
Anita
George
Maine
Tess
Peter Johnson
Texas
Andrew Frederickson
Job Card
Cass ‘County
Court House
School Notes Show Library Drive and Attendance Rise
Massena schools principal Mr. Smith visited the eighth grade last Friday. Miss Graham of Lewis now teaching at Lorimer called at Central school. A movement to place a library in every building to aid geography language and reading has begun with books loaned by teachers and others from the Central school library. February attendance comparisons show gains from 1894 to 1895 with 1001 average daily attendance and 1044 belonging. The ninth grade explores latin and botany with new studies.
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Smith
Massena
Graham
Lewis
Lorimer
Central School
Atlantic Public Schools
Hero saves train switch in Vermillion bridge tale
An old railroad man recalls a silent hero on the Michigan Southern line who averted a deadly wreck by snapping a bridge switch just as a fast freight approached. He acted to spare the coaches and engines, but kept his deed secret to avoid jeopardizing his place. The tale ends with the hero never being acknowledged.
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Michigan Southern Road
Telegraph
Vermillion River
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Millersville
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Jefferson City
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Leeper
Clarion Co. Pa
Rome
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