First Thanksgiving in New England and beyond
The article traces the origin of Thanksgiving from 1650 in Massachusetts proclaimed by Gov. John Winthrop as a fast, then a feast after supplies returned, and links to Dutch and British actions. It notes varying dates, Harvard’s role in fixing the date to the last Thursday in November, Virginia and southern adoption by 1857, and spread to western and northern states, with mentions of notable celebrations and early gas lighting in 1816 Philadelphia, Lookout Mountain in 1862, and regional customs like Connecticut’s barrel burning.
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John Winthrop
Massachusetts
England
Igoverner, and Company
Massachusetts Bay
New England
Winthrop
Charlestown
Benquet
Ammerice
Gov
Kieft
Nieuw
Amsterdam
New York
Stalutart
Manhattan Island
Forbes
Struggie
Duquesne
Alleghent
Monongahela
Fort.Pitt
Pittsburg
New Hampshire
Harvard -Eal
Harvard
Wenerth
Ealbegers
Ama
Ernors
South
Virginia
Johns
Mason and Dixon
Gov. Johns
Washington
Wise
Dixie
Middle
London
Faris
Berlin
Rome
Uncle Sam
William Astor Chanler
Africa
Clinton
Young Republic
Philadelphia
Clair
Kugler
Lookout Mountain
Thanksgiving Hangings At The County Jail
In a rough talks outside the county jail a sheriff proposes a Thanksgiving spectacle for prisoners including a hanging. Joe, a weary inmate, resists, shouting that he will not hang for others. The exchange reveals bitterness over mistreatment and a plan to stage a grim entertainment to boost morale.
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Joe
Jasc
Zellers
Tom
Tom Smith
Old Joe
Midnight Thanksgiving Robbery by Two Burglars
In Benker Smith mansion two masked thieves named Black Bill and the Coon Kid invade the kitchen at midnight on Thanksgiving Eve. They abandon costly jewels and gold after a search, but flee with a fifteen pound turkey, leaving the treasure intact. The plan collapses as no loot is found beyond the bird.
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Benker Smith
Black Bill
Bill
Spain’s Position Outlined In Pacific Question
Paris dispatch notes Spain insists on Philippine sovereignty and loan proceeds scrutiny. It suggests the U S may demand full debt assumption as a condition for ceding sovereignty. A Madrid demand for a time limit to accept proposals is urged by a Madrid paper. The Mafin criticizes U S stance, recalling Bismarck’s harsh maxim about sovereign pressure.
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Paris
Spain
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Mafin
Prince Bismarck
Spain Press Urges Quick Yield In Peace Talks
Madrid reports unanimous press sentiment that Spain must yield to U S demands to end hostilities and restore finances. Paris situation seen as coerced by France with Sagasta pressed toward terms while navy yard activity signals readiness for sea and Cuba mission orders loom amid shifting deployments.
Denies Don Garlus Loan Raised in London
London reports Count de Rascoon, the Spanish ambassador, denies that Don Garlus the Spanish pretender has raised a loan here. In Madrid Prime Minister Sagasty is convalescent and now able to go outdoors.
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Carios
London
Count de Rascoon
Don Garlus
Sagasty Better
Madrid
Sagaste
Will Meet in Seattle Committee of W C T U Decides Next Convention
In St Paul on Nov 19 the post executive W C T U committee chose Seattle as the next convention site for mid October. A Benjamin resolution against endorsing affiliated interests was deferred to the next convention. The committee declined a 10 cent per member donation for Willard Temperance Hospital. It also rejected fundraising for other affiliated interests.
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St. Paul, Minn
Seatie
A. S. Benjamin
Willard Temperance Hospital
Temple
Anglo American talks focus on fisheries and reciprocity
Washington negotiators in session on two hot issues fisheries and reciprocity with Canada. Other items note Todd indicted for embezzlement in Minnesota and Tioga bank resuming after officer theft. Home rule for cities in Minnesota votes and women franchise measures show mixed results. Peary letter suggests long absence and possible Windward delay. Chinese troops enroll to serve under British command at Wei Hai Wei in Shantung.
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Washington
Anglo- American Commission
United States
Canada
North Atlantic
London
Marquis of Lansdowne
Wei-Hai-Wei
Shantung Promontory
Meteors kill Henderson children in Perry report
A Perry report says two Henderson children were killed by falling meteors in Perry Oklahoma. Alpena Michigan resident R Blakeley was shot and killed at home while cleaning his rifle before hunting. The Mason City Republican printing office owned by C K Meyers deputy state oil inspector burned with $1,000 insurance. Tennessee Medical College on Broad Street in Nashville gutted with about $12,000 loss. Covington Louisiana town hall fire destroyed three blocks of buildings with $100,000 loss. No Deventer place fire in St Louis damaged building and furniture.
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Wichita
Kan
Perry
Henderson
Alpena
Mich
R. Blakeley
Mason City
Iowa
Republican Printing Office
C. K. Meyers
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Medical College
Broad Street
New Orleans
Covington
Bechtel on Trial for Embezzlement at Pacific Express
Omaha chief auditor Fred Bechtel faces trial on embezzlement charges as investigators allege about 150000 was squandered. Auditor Erastus Young tests balance manipulation and says funds were used for political purposes to influence Nebraska legislators. Incoming legislature may compel access to a decade of company books.
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Fred Bechtel
Omaha
Pacific Express Company
Omaha, Neb
Fred Bechel
Erastus Young
Union Pacific Railroad
Bechel
Omaha Council
Nebraska
Lincoln
Express Company
Secret Work of the Knights of Labor Discussed
Delegates report secret work in local assemblies and discuss changes to the constitution at the Knights of Labor national assembly. Minor amendments were adopted in several sections as part of the ongoing internal reforms.
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Chicago
Knights of Labor
National Assembly
Sessions Ended in Havana Joint Mission Documents Signed
Havana on November 19 reports that American and Spanish commissions signed documents in line with Thursday joint session accords, effectively ending active American actions with only evacuation oversight remaining. Also noted are Illinois State Veterinarians meeting in Chicago with Dr. W. J. Martin elected president and a Chicago civil service reform appeal to President McKinley urging opposition to federal position cuts under civil service.
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Havana
Chicago
Ilinois State Veterinarian Medical Association
Sherman House
W. J. Martin
Kankakee
Cvil Service Reform Association of Chicago
McKinley
Catarrh advertised as inflammation cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla
An advertisement claims catarrh results from colds and impure blood and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure. It states the medicine purges scrofulous taints from blood, rebuilds tissues, and strengthens the body, with Hood's Pills offered for liver ills.
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Hood
America
Fashion Forecast for Winter Styles and Accessories
A Paris inspired fashion note outlines evening wear trends with varying shades of one color and striped gowns with checked sleeves. Velvet or cloth applique dominates, plus flounces on skirts and capes. Coats come in two shapes three-quarter length with basque hips or waist-length. Jewels, multiple pearl strands, rings, and chains expected. black cloth dresses trimmed with silken braiding and scalloped edges also advised.
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Paris
Louis
Clever Little Stories In A Washington Clergyman Tale
A Washington clergyman learns the church is on fire and tells the sexton to wake the congregation. W D Howells requires autograph applicants to prove they have read his books. A girl asks for his autograph. he replies with a line, she answers with a pun, and the autograph arrives.
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Washington
W. D. Howells
Virginia excursions lure settlers via Big Four and C O Railway
Advertisements describe a mild healthy climate in Virginia with affordable land and transport links. Promotions tout farm offers gale excursion rates and schedules on the Big Four Route and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, inviting readers to author descriptive guides and farm lists.
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Hameseekers
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Wolk
Gale
J. C. Tucker
GN. A
Clark Street
Chicago
Ill
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Lieut. Perry
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Peary
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Miners’ Union
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Ind
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Andrew Bodemiller
Oland
Indianapolis
Great Britain
the Figaro
MY Lady
Frederick Douglass
California Fig Syrup Co
Catiformia Pia Synovr Co
Cati Formia Fie Synor Co
Ban Pranciroo
Louisville
New Fork
Ormonry
PATEN
Cottaner & Co
Wash
D.C
Green's Sons
Adan
Capt
O'Parrell
New York Avene
Washington, DO. D.C
DR. Kay
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