Desert and empire notes from scattered 19th century reads
Percy Jones Idaho notes discuss Sahara size and global discontent, Windsor census, King Edward claims empire reach, New Brunswick budget cites $500 moose capture cost, bull moose antler tale. Oldest U.S. mail carrier Samuel Gibbons, Hagdenville Kentucky, age 76, began service in 1836, era of Andrew Jackson.
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Windsor
Edward
England
New Brunswick
United States
Samuel Gibbons
Hagdenville
Jackson
Contract limiting cargo value not against public policy
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Jennings v Smith held that a written contract between a shipper and common carrier that limits the value of shipped articles in return for a reduced rate does not violate public policy. The ruling states such clauses do not excuse the carrier from liability for negligence.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Roosevelt Ninth New Yorker elected vice president
The piece notes that of twenty five U S VPs, Mr Roosevelt is the ninth elected from New York, illustrating New York’s political sway under the electoral system. It also points out Hobart’s near proximity and the Democratic pattern of selecting presidents from New York in six of nine elections.
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United States
Roosevelt
New York
Hobart
New York City
New Jersey
Creole blood ties and military milestones in historic notes
The article notes Duke Peter's Creole heritage through marriage to Grand Duchess Olga of Russia and links to Empress Josephine via his mother. It highlights Capt. John R. Lynch as a trailblazing African American officer in the regular army and mentions Lieut. Young of the 10th cavalry as another colored officer. It also describes plans for Norwood Avenue Church of Christ in Toledo with a large on-site complex and roof garden. It concludes with a look at Britain’s vast munition production, including the Royal Gun Factory and ordnance factories employing thousands and shaping annual output and wages.
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Peter
Olga
Russia
Josephine
France
Eugenie Romanowsky
Eugene de Beauharnais
Vicomte
Alexander de Beauharnais
John R. Lynch
Regular Army
Mississippi
Congress
Navy Department
Harrison
Spain
Lynch
Lieut. Young
10Th Cavalry
The
Military Academy
Norwood Avenue Church of Christ
Toledo
Great Britain
Ordnance Factories
Royal Gun Factory
American Dreyfus case stirs Indian rights group pledge
The Indian Rights Association led by Philip C. Garret at 1305 Arch Street Philadelphia campaigns for the pardon of Little Whirlwind a Northern Cheyenne Indian serving life in Montana for murder. The group labels him an American Dreyfus highlighting alleged perjury and judicial flaws in separate trials of Spotted Hawk and Little Whirlwind and a failure to grant relief by Governor Toole.
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The
Indian Rights Association
Philip C. Garrett
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Little Whirlwind
Montana State
Spotted Hawk
Hoover
Stanley
Why Americans Win
The port commissioners of Calcutta chose nine American railway engines over British options. American engines cost 6890 dollars each with six month delivery, 11 percent cheaper than British rivals at 7745 dollars and nine months. The faster American offer silenced critics and unsettled British manufacturers.
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Great Britain
Calcutta
Mayor Johnson Shames Auditors Over Rail Tax Valuation
Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson publicly berated the Cuyahoga county auditors for underassessing railroad property. His pointed speech exposed perceived corruption and influence peddling around passes and taxation. Auditors then raised the railroad valuation by 15 percent, an action celebrated as a triumph of honest civic leadership. There is room for Johnsons.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Johnson
Johnsons
Russian Grand Duke Michael to Visit United States
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report Grand Duke Michael heir presumptive to the Russian throne will soon visit the United States. In talks with Ambassador Tower the duke expressed a keen desire to enjoy American hospitality and to demonstrate enduring friendship between Russia and the United States despite small diplomatic frictions.
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Michael
St. Petersburg
United States
Ambassador Tower
German Experiments in Public Control Face Private Competition
The Chicago American contrasts England's unrestricted private competition with Germany's move toward government control. It notes Prussia's steps toward nationalizing coal fields, widespread public employment, state railways and telegraphs, social programs, and municipal ownership of utilities, portraying a broad push toward socialism.
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Europe
England
Germany
Deutsche Tageszeitung
Berlin
Chicago
The Late Judge King of Canada
The Hon. George E. King a Supreme Court of Canada justice died recently. He joined the Supreme bench in 1893 and served on the Bering Sea arbitration commission. Born in St. John NB he was New Brunswick attorney general in 1870 and led the government from 1872. He became Q C in 1878 and a puisne judge in 1880.
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Judge King
George E. King
Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Bench
Bering Sea Arbitration Commission
St. John's
N. B
New Brunswick
Mr. Hatheway
Q. C
Supreme Court of New Brunswick
Parole Debate Over Younger Brothers After Northfield Heist
If Minnesota approves the new parole law, the Younger brothers, allied with the James brothers in the 1876 Northfield bank robbery, may soon be released after twenty five years. Advocates cite mercy and reform. opponents note legal hurdles and the long judicial path.
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Minnesota
James Brothers
Northfield
Stephen B. Elkins
Jesse
Frank James
Clel Miller
Charles Pitts
One Caldwell
Coleman Younger
Bob Younger
Jim Younger
Cashier Haywood
Teller Bunker
Mankato
Bob
Jesse James
Cole
Jim
Pris
Frank
Caldwell
Blue Harth River Bridge
South Dakota
Missouri
Pitts
Watonwan River
Gillespie
W. W. Murphy
B. G. Yates
James Younger
Bob” Younger
Board of Pardons
Denby for Chinese Mission Rumors Stir Over Pekin Post
Rumors say Colonel Charles Denby may return to China as minister plenipotentiary replacing Edwin H. Conger. Conger reportedly plans to Pekin in his official capacity while John Goodnow declines Pekin offered post over salary.
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Denby
Charles Denby
China
Edwin H. Conger
Conger
Pekin
John Goodnow
Shanghai
Cleveland
Harrison
Henry W. Blair
Why Not A Canadian MP Voices Debate Complaint
A member of the Canadian House of Commons interrupts debate to air a complaint about process. The remark reflects tensions over parliamentary procedure and governance. Aimed at highlighting perceived flaws, the exchange underscores public scrutiny of government actions.
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House of Commons
Real Glory in China and The Pekin Departure
The text praises the American Cavalry and Artillery for leaving Pekin and restoring peace in China. It highlights how local residents petitioned for the troops to stay, calling this a greater mark of pride than battle victories. It notes the exemplary conduct and orders of U S forces and hints the sultan should heed American messages.
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Pekin
China
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Ottawa
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