Eight Buildings Burn at OrleanS Neb City
Early morning fire razed eight business structures in Orleans Nebraska. A partially occupied hotel was first to burn followed by the post office, New York store, milliner shop, and several others. Only the hotel had insurance. losses estimated at about 210,000 with 400 on post office fixtures and 6,000 on stock at the New York store. Incendiary origin suspected.
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Orteans
Navy
Orleans
Larry Smith
Sheely
August Mahn
E. Aden
Faber
New York
Kansan Made Archdeacon Named for Pennsylvania Diocese
Rev. Cyrus T. Brady of St. Paul’s Manhattan Kansas was appointed archdeacon for the diocese of Pennsylvania by Bishop Whittaker and will soon arrive to assume duty. In other news in Missouri a jury found J S Williams guilty of attempting to bribe a Taylor murder case witness, fining him 40 dollars. Also reports from Washington say ex Governor John M Waller’s health remains poor due to French imprisonment.
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Lixcony
Neb
Supreme Court
James W. Dawes
Hon
J. Phelps
Hill
Capital National Bank
Kansan
PaiLapenenia
Cyrus T. Brady
St. Paul’s Church
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Whittaker
Pennsylvania
Brady
Carronton
J.S. Williams
Charles Dickinson
Talesmon
Taylor
Waller
New York
Washington
John M. Waller
Kansas Expects Display of Kansas Apples in Chicago
One hundred fifty barrels of apples are shipped from Smavenwonks to Chicago to coincide with the Kansas Million Club train. The fruit, from Leavenworth County and Lopki, is described as exceptionally beautiful and varied. Leavenworth and Sioux County organizers will lead their exhibits with city officials aiding in the train greeting. Ex-Senator Ingalls and J. R. Burton of Abilene plan to attend Chicago for the train arrival.
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Beatrice
J Beatrice
Neb
King Presa Drill Company
Blue Springs
Beatrice Industrial League
Electric Street Car Company
Industrial League
Marraly
Chicago
Leavenworth County
Insurgents Free Prisoners Near Cumanaya
Pampa Via November 11 Passengers from Cuba report Colonel Rego in an engagement eight days near Cumanaya gua Cienfuegos captured 16 prisoners. Rego notified Spanish authorities who dispatched a committee including Colonel Valle Captain Rios two lieutenants a doctor and a priest to receive the prisoners and issue a receipt. Radical Spaniards condemn Valle for treating with insurgents and effectively recognizing them as belligerents.
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Pampa
Via
Cuba
Rego
Cumanayagua
Cienfuegos
Valle
Rios
Kansas City Lawyer Nominated US Minister to Switzerland
The Star reports President Cleveland has offered John L. Peak of Kansas City the post of United States minister to Switzerland, succeeding James O. Broadhead of St. Louis who resigned. Congressman Tarsney is said to have recommended Peak after declining the honor, with a possible hold until Congress convenes next month.
Great Occasion for Catholics at Ursuline convent crowning
At the Ursuline convent a statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor was crowned with a costly diadem in a ceremony of significant pomp. Catholic leaders from New Orleans and state figures attended, marking a major religious pageant akin to recent celebrations in Mexico.
World double scull race called off at Austin
The world championship double scull race between Bubear and Haines and Gaudaur and Rogers was declared off after the lake owner opposed Sunday exhibition. The cancellation followed the protest, and no race was rowed.
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Austin
Tex
Bubear
Haines
Gaudaur
Rogers
Sacred Running Oxen of Ceylon A Curious Breed
The article recounts the sacred running oxen of Ceylon, a dwarf cattle breed never taller than about 80 inches, famed for rapid travel with light loads. Tales claim they can pull heavy loads long distances daily, and a priest’s legend explains their origin as a miracle linked to Buddha.
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Ceylonia
Marquis of Canterbury
Quaylon
Apostle
Buddha
St. Louis Republic
The Circus Ring Always Forty Two Feet Nine Inches Wide
The article notes the circuses in every land use a fixed ring diameter of 42 feet 9 inches. It explains the need for a constant ring size to keep horses and riders trained to the same center angle and speed, ensuring consistent performances across tours. It also mentions Judge Thurman’s improving condition and hope that the worst is over in Contumpus, Ohio.
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China
Peru
Caucasus
Sahara
Hia
Dancers in The Alameda Shine in Summer Attire
In a vivid scene from The Land of Sunshines by L. W. Green, Jose, Andres, and Agustin stroll the alameda among olive faces and red lips, their braided jackets and gilt hats creating a lively column of elegant attire. Juana Inez and Leonor appear nearby, while a warder watches over slim acacias, palms, and alamos in the warm air.
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Alamos
Jose
Andres
Agustin
Alameda
Plata
Rose
Granada
Juana
Inez
Leonor
L. W. Green
The Making of Tubing in Bicycle Manufacture
The article discusses tubing as a key bicycle component, noting US production's rise to compete with English firms. It explains cold drawn tubing, large-scale machinery, and a process using steel ingots bored through, then drawn through progressively smaller dies to achieve the desired diameter and gauge.
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Chicavo Tribune
Question of Wills and Deathbed Worries Highlight 19th Century Anecdotes
A collection of literary witticisms on making a will cites Slender Dame Quickly and Falstaff while a tale recalls a dying miser rebuffing his lawyer. In politics, Debs states no strike has been declared on the Great Northern, per A B R U leader.
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Falstaff
David Garrick
China
Hampton Court
David
Temple Bar
Rains cool marsh fires. city hall belt plan. and varied reports
Heavy rains quenched marsh fires in Indiana while Milwaukee pushes a 16 ton belt for a new city hall. Other items note McCarthy in Omaha sentenced to 15 years for assault. destitution on Newfoundland coast. oil price gains in Hindlay Ohio. Jehn Baker’s recovery near Bolieville. $20,000 raised for an ice palace in Leadville with a two mile toboggan slide. a fatal buggy accident near Sarkio, Iowa. political and legal developments across states and nations. labor strikes in Leavenworth and shipping plans in Mobile. and B D Walker petitioning Britain for redress after Hawaiian detention.
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Omaha
Om McCarthy
Adam Kas
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Hindlay
Bolieville
Jehn Baker
William H. Holt
Frankfort
United States
Kentucky
Red River Valley
Mobile
Leavenworth
Kan
A. R. VJ
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
B.D. Walker
Honolulu
Frightful Wreck Kills Fireman on Louisville and Nashville Line
At Prit hfal Wreel near this place a Louisville and Nashville passenger wreck killed Fireman Love and seriously injured Engineer Hd Corbett. The through New Orleans passenger collided with a freight. the passenger engine was demolished and Love buried beneath the ruins. Several passengers were shaken up.
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Prightfal Wreel
Franquin, Tenn
Louisville and Nashville
Love
Hd Corbett
Colored Man Honored In New York
James C Matthews colored recorder of deeds in Washington under Cleveland has been elected judge of the recorder's court in New York City. His majority exceeds 3000, on the regular Democratic ticket, marking the highest judicial office held by a Black man in the country.
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Albaxy
James C. Matthews
Washington
Cleveland
Recorder’s Court
Supreme Court
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