Resignation of Hoke Smith Shakes Washington Politics
News that Secretary Hoke Smith resigned and his resignation was accepted by the President stirred Washington politics. Speculation centers on a successor, with John M. Reynolds unlikely to be promoted and a new man from the Midwest favored. The piece also reports a claimed merger between Western Union and Bell Telephone to form a telegraph and telephone monopoly, with influence from J. Pierpont Morgan.
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Hoke Smith
Oke Smith
Smith
Georgia
Crisp
John
Ti Os
Middle West
Western Union
Bell Telephone
Boston
Bullen
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Iba Western Union
We Bal Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Telephone Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ball Telephone
Linsbean
Western Unilon
New York ‘Stock Exchange
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Train wreck near St. Cloud kills man and youth
A Great Northern freight derailment just outside St. Cloud Minnesota left twelve cars derailed and smashed in wood. The badly disfigured bodies of a man about 7 years and a boy around 12 were recovered. both were unidentified and believed to have been riding in a wrecked car.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Great Northern
Shanghai OU Hi Company Eyes Cotton Seed Output
Consul General Jernigan reports Shanghai plans to start the Shanghai OU Hi Company to manufacture oil from cotton seed. The venture follows earlier Shanghai mills and could make China a major cotton producer, with oil yielding about 15 percent saving versus native methods. Trade news notes little change. imports and exports trends favor banking moves and grain marketing. Colorado floods damage some rail lines but no deaths. Buffalo firms face penalties over sheep valuations. Illinois Central earnings rise with large profit and a 3 1/2 percent dividend. Labrador fishery collapse threatens destitution. various ships and people noted in dispatches.
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Shanghai
State Department
Jernigan
Pines
Shanghai OU Hi Company
China
R.G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Sterling Exchange
New York
Bessemer
Wittsburg
Colorado
Quest of the Nation Visit and Reception Arrangements
President Cleveland confirms Li Tune Chang as guest for the coming visit with Gen. Ruggles appointed to manage reception details. Chinese authorities defer to American officials on reception plans focusing on New York and Washington visits. The trip aims to honor the Chinese ambassador, with doubts about agenda and scheduling in New York.
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Cleveland
Pho
Li Tune Chang
Hla
Adel Gen. Ruggles
Isha
Ant Bart
Fai
New York
Washington
Asa Teth
H Ds Son
Karl
Aston
Phi
Western Freight Rates Face Bitter Battle Amid Losses
Western freight rates worsen with rival lines the Gull Ones gaining ground against Chicago lines. Reductions cut 50 percent to the Missouri River and 33 percent to the seaboard, but carriers fear further cuts without money loss and seek relief from eastern connections. New Mexico cloudburst wipes Magellan mining camp near Silver City. 26 houses destroyed and several businesses flooded. Miner John Raight and an unknown Mexican reportedly drowned. several residents missing.
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Chicago
Missouri River
Thie
Seaboard
New Orleans
Galveston
New Mexico Cloudeburst
Magellan
Shlagellan
Silver City
New Mexico
Socorro County
John Raight
Elahit
Raight
Railroads Allowed To Carry Mail Without Postage
Acting Postmaster General Nedisautias modified policy to permit railroads to transport letters as part of their business without postage. The order followed views by Attorney General Uarmen and supported claims that railroad companies handling mail for their business should not pay postage.
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Nedisautias
Adfedey
Uarmen
Aterues Gems
Rairoad Company
Gall Hamilton pean Celebrated Won Winter Passe Away
Miss Abigail Dolpe Gall Wonham is described as Mingus wythoress, with references to an illness and a hospital setting in Massachusetts. The garbled text mentions Miss Dodge, a breakfast incident, and a medical event where a patient did not regain consciousness.
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Massachusetts
Abigail Dolpe
Gall )Wonham
Dodge
Fragmented Early 20th Century News Flows and Executions
Reading across this damaged page reveals scattered items: Curtin acting secretary orders release of certain funds. Veterans elect Chas Wood as commander. Reports of international diplomacy, Pretoria talks, and a public figure executed in Mason, Missouri. Disjointed notes hint at wartime and political turmoil.
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Curtin
Jacksonville
Fla
Tris
Phos
Two Drownings and a Fatal Crash Near Grand Junction
Reported near Grand Junction a tragic incident left Mars, Mettin deceased after a collision and two others injured. Mrs Olin Tegan and sister Mea Methie reportedly dived attempting a rescue and were carried away by floodwater while returning from Uilnvis. No further details on survivors or exact cause were provided.
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Grand Junction
Olin Tegan al Hat
Mea
Methie
Banana Fv
Uilnvis
Dettorsen
Uwittrek Ooresh
Trent Tech
Ievam
Mars
Mettin
Alis
Hava
Hush
Noo Bhane
Weber Fore Padcoad
Iowa Agency Reviews Shipment Weight Rule Change
The state commission hears a petition on vessel loading classifications and weight limits. Shippers seek lower minimum weights, arguing impact on hay and poultry markets while a final ruling allows some reduction and sets new standards for certain vehicle sizes. The case includes testimony from local associations, farmers, and city officials.
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Sete Nathead Commission
Fiat
Pers
Notable Suspense in Stratford Case Arouses Police
Details from a chaotic report indicate a murder investigation near Stratford with multiple names and local actions. The piece notes arrests, suspected poison, and a wake where residents discuss the scene amid ongoing police inquiry.
Anothess Ministers Trounliy in Woodward Riot and Accidents
A chaotic scene follows the death of a young woman after a crowd pressure incident in Woodward. A man named Robliwats and his wife and children are involved. a separate tragedy reports a boy smothered in a corn bin at Dochman & Katefimin's granary. Additional notes mention a fugitive Tenesdall, legal cases on city powers, a fatal grain elevator accident, and civic announcements across Warren County.
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Fiat
Stratford
West
Onder
Jans
Machi Daatin
Pantin
Pantimare
Tbs
Tie
Aiea Gand
Ggearreha
Pal
Waterloo
Woodward
S.A. Robliwats
Methodist Episcopal
Wilkow
W P.m
Rovlerts
Mbery
Mes. Rebberts
Dochman & Katefimin
Pleasant
Ferris Kaulinap
A. J. Kaufman
Bashels
Vorn
War Like Rally Shocks New Youth City Crowd
A large political meeting in Medion Square drew crowds for Usyoke Madlevn's campaign where Mr Cockraat faced derision for his platform. Speakers praised unity as party factions clashed while spectators cheered the rising chorus led by supporters of the Democratic Honest Motes League.
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Honest Motes League of Awwertiod
Medion Square
Heme
Cockrot Natilryteett
Mfr
Cockraat
Mtr
Elekelands
Dag
Mir
Abou
Matt Plattoria
Tieyan
New York
Lendiver
Percy Ielinent
Cackryits -Ibert
Copkran
Gidheut
Enum Ag
Mr. Chekrag Teself
Corbin
Vik
Websters
Solar Eclipse Described Across Nations and Seas
A fragmented account explains a solar eclipse crossing Europe and touching parts of Asia and Africa. It details the recht angles of the moon’s shadow, the belt of totality spanning coastlines near Norway, Brittany, and Japan, and the varying degrees of obscuration observed from different latitudes.
SARGENT THE ARTIST MEETS WASHINGTON STYLE PRAISE AND PUBLIC NOTIONS
A fragmented narrative surveys Sargent the artist in Washington scenes, praising his social polish and the era’s grand cultural markers. It credits then examines public reception, royal references, and the era’s art market taste through vivid, if tangled, anecdotes.
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Albany
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Dorf
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Richard Shepaha
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Pretoria
Transvaal Republic
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