World’s Fair progress despite storms at Jackson Park
The Johnstown food record notes weather but workers advance the World’s Columbian Exposition near Chicago. A 15,000 worker relay system and rapid site clearing cut a huge temporary power house and razed it in one night. Some doubt completion by next Monday. others say a month more. The Liberty Bell train, Mayor Stuart and officials travel to Philadelphia. Russia’s exhibit arrives in Baltimore with a theatre framework and art from St. Petersburg.
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High Church Nomination for Bishop Within Diocesan Circle
The Diocesan house session recommended to the diocesan convention the Rt. Rev. William Hobart Hare for election as bishop of this diocese. Hare, about 55, has led South Dakota as bishop for nearly twenty years and is described as eloquent and capable, a conservative churchman. It remains uncertain if he will accept the nomination.
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After the Fight Barrett Defeat Cited as Pure Politics
The seventh district contest over Barrett’s defeat sparks praise for Everett and the Kindergarten. Insiders attribute Barrett’s loss to his tactics and party schism, while Democrats celebrate a principled win and plan a recount to assure a fair result.
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Everett
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Meigs elevated railway system eyes Boston build
The Meigs engine tender and car demonstrated to capitalists yesterday as proof the elevated system is practical Captain Meigs aims to construct a Boston road soon with investment. He claims lower per double bill cost 800000 and higher capacity than the New York system with twelve to fifteen cars versus five small cars. Further trials planned with New York investors to highlight advantages.
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Kearsarge Association Heads to New York Naval Review
About thirty members of the Kearsarge Association left on the 6 o clock train from Park Square depot last evening to witness the big naval review in New York. They were invited by the National Association of Naval Veterans and will serve as guests during the ceremonies. The delegation will return Saturday and will be provided with tags for good viewing, though the exact program is not known.
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Monkey and Parrot Tune Up After Seventh District Affray
The seventh district returns sparked sharp post election commentary as Republicans faced a harshly framed dissection of their performance. The piece channels a satire where the monkey and parrot symbolize the party’s chaotic showing and the electorate’s verdict.
Dual purpose furniture praised by Paine's column
A Paine's Furniture Company column highlights a clever furniture piece that serves two different uses, emphasizing its practicality and value in vestments and home setup.
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Boston board circular on policy rate repeal and transfers
The Boston board issued a circular to five underwriters stating the 1 percent minimum rate increase in the conflagration district is repealed except for builders' risks on new mercantile buildings. Policies may be transferred within the district without the 1 percent addition, but no policy can be canceled and rewritten without such advance. OBsORNE HOWes, JR.
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Obsorne Howes, JR
Rheumatism Cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla in Curryville
A Curryville resident describes two years of severe rheumatism leaving them bedfast and skeletal, with head pains and loss of appetite. After brother's advice they took Hood's Sarsaparilla, following a four bottle course for rheumatic trouble, and reportedly improved.
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A Noble Plea at Boston Meeting for Working Girls' Home
Rev Doonan urging aid for a Boston Working Girls Home links poverty and labor to slavery, likening local mills to oppression. He cites wages as low as 42 cents for two days and 8 dollars after ten weeks, calling for immediate charitable action to relieve suffering women workers.
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Gargan Urges Opposing Appointive Court Officers
Thomas J Gargan of Boston denounces a proposed constitutional amendment that would appoint rather than elect district attorneys and other court officers. He warns it undermines voters rights, cites historic public prosecutions, and urges Massachusetts Democrats to vote against the measure to prevent a return of Whig aristocracy. He references Belgium and rail grade stopping rules as part of a broader defense of citizen empowerment.
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Tried It Himself Doctor Eastman Faces Bail Breach
Dr Charles J Eastman convicted of criminal malpractice in Superior Court. He attempted death by own action in the criminal dock and was ordered to furnish new sureties of 7000. If he fails he will be committed to jail. Sheriff O Brien ordered a search after Eastman drank from a vial marked Poison and later vomited. He said it was oil of almonds and doctors reported he was not in a serious condition.
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What Experience Taught Him
A humorous Detroit Tribune quip shows a child asking if heaven surpasses Aunt May’s parlor in beauty and comfort. He concludes heaven would be too good to sit on, reflecting lighthearted social media era style wit on comfort and propriety.
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Detroit Tribune
Union Pacific Railway Report for 1892 Presented
The Union Pacific Railway Company reported at the 1892 stockholders meeting in Horticultural Hall at 10 am yesterday. It earned about 30 percent on capital stock, doubling last year’s stockholders surplus and reversing a $275,000 deficit in 1890. From a $2,070,000 surplus for the year, $1,986,000 is cash. total cash on hand December 31, 1892, reached $3,389,178.
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Jones and Brown Debate Gold Shipments in Sun Snippet
A New York Sun snippet shows Jones voicing concern over gold shipments and Brown replying that some will remain if he wants the cure. The exchange hints at financial or policy tensions reflected in the periodical.
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