Cloak Makers Strike Darkens New York Streets
On February 26 striking cloak makers gathered in Golden Rule Hall Irvington street and urged firm action from Meyer Jonason & Co to grant higher wages. Hunger and eviction threats shadowed workers many pawned their overcoats to survive public aid nearing 350 dollars. Leader Barondess funds kept by pawnbroker, families like Harris Lipsch tenant at 66 Willett street face eviction and starvation amid three rooms for six.
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New York
Golden Rule Hall
Irvington St
Meyer, Jonason & Co
Barondess
Harris Lipsch
Willett St
Lipsch
Not a murderer says oysterman after knife threat
Henry Hyer of Keyport New Jersey returned home to find his wife and Alfred Cottrell with masks. He forced entry with witnesses present and pointed a pistol at Cottrell but withheld firing after a cartridge had been removed. Hyer claimed innocence and left the room after surrendering the pistol to a neighbor.
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New York
Henry Hyer
Keyport
N. J
Alfred Cottrell
Hyer
Cottrell
Public whipping shocks Chattanooga crowd on main street
In Chattanooga on February 25 Dr. WQ Townes a renowned physician and Grant University chemistry professor was publicly cowhided by Mrs. Sallie Wallstadt wife of a German painter on the citys main street. The assailant accused the doctor of giving medicine that harmed her year old baby. Two other doctors attended the child during the night but could not save it.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
WQ Townes
Grant University
Sallie Wallstadt
Leaders Form Compact Between Teed and Harris
San Francisco February 25. Dr Cyrus Teed leader of the Koreschens who seeks to be the coming messiah has joined with Thomas Lake Harris head of the Brotherhood of New Life to unite the two bodies Teed plans a large Chicago establishment while his San Francisco branch dwindles Harris is said to have accumulated about 250000 dollars and faces charges of immoral practices by Miss Alzire Chevallier of Boston The pact aims to equalize authority and expand influence despite public attacks and previous exposures in England and the United States.
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San Francisco
Cyrus Teed
Economy
Penn
Thomas Lake Harris
Brotherhood of New Life
Sonoma County
California
Arris
Lawrence Oliphant
Alzire Chevallier
Boston
Teed
Harris
Chicago
Miss Chevallier
England
Aths
Ingalls Wears the Button at Kansas G A R Encampment
Ex Senator Ingalls, recently initiated into the Grand Army of the Republic, spoke to a packed opera house at the Kansas G A R department encampment opening. Ex Gov St John attended and delivered a characteristic address as veterans praised the welcome speech.
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Aronson
Kas
G. A. R. Department of Kansas
Senator Ingalls
Opera House
Ingalls
Dickering with Uncle Sam in Behring Sea Talks
Governor-General Stanley opened Canada's second session of the seventh Parliament in Ottawa. He expressed hope for a just settlement of Behring Sea negotiations with the United States and noted an amicable understanding on Alaska boundary steps and reciprocity for wreck and salvage. An international commission will report on fishing pollution controls and fish preservation measures. Bills will amend the civil service act and territorial property and fisheries laws.
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Ottawa
Ont
Stanley
Dominion of Canada
United States
Alaska
International Commission
Canada
Civil Service
New York Painters Clash Over Wages and Unions
A New York dispute pits progressive house painters unions Nos. 1 and 6 against the German House Painters’ Verein. The latter repudiated a wage agreement and offered 83 per day to workers at a shop employing strikers, creating a sharp intra-industry clash over pay and recognition.
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New York
Verein
Progressive
Fractured Observation on Union and German Troop Positions
A fragment notes seven regiments needing to accept terms, German troops not at their assigned places, and the Proinentive Union resisting a demand to mobilize the men. The passage reflects wartime tensions and organizational hesitation.
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Nion
Ayler Brothers Murdered Near Kingville Missouri
John and William Ayler brothers were slain at their home near Kingville Tuesday night. Unmarried and living alone, their bodies were found chopped to pieces in a front room with a bloody axe discovered. The motive is believed robbery, but no suspect or clue has been found.
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Hyupex
John
William Ayler
Kingville
Majestic Sets New Distance Record for Transatlantic Run
The White Star steamship Majestic under Pursell arrived in New York after a remarkable voyage. On her 18th trip she completed the passage in five days 20 hours 22 minutes, covering 2866 miles at an average speed of 20.41 mph, beating her previous voyage by 89 points and setting a new fast time for the route.
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New York
White Star
Majestic
Pursell
Drought in Arizona Threatens Cattle Losses
In Benson Arizona on February 24 residents await rain as three weeks without showers could strike cattle interests hard. Officials report near yearlong drought with San Pedro losses estimated at 12 percent above Benson and 50 percent downstream.
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Bensoy
Ani
Arizona
Joseph Land
Benson
Eapiage
San Pedro
Earthquake Rattles San Diego Amidst Violent Tremor
The most violent quake ever felt in San Diego and nearby areas at 11 14 last night woke guests in hotels and homes. The movement lasted nearly a minute with swaying buildings and a loud rumble, yet no damage was reported. The tremor was also felt in Los Angeles.
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San Draco
Cal
Los Angeles
Brown segmental wire gun test yields 53000 psi in cylinder
A test in Brown's segmental wire gun project near Brrpsporo Pennsylvania reached 53000 psi in the powder chamber cylinder. The cylinder and its lining, breech plug, segments, and wire winding remained intact with no bore damage after the pressure. The walls consisted of a thin lining tube 6 inches, 12 segments three inches thick, and about two inches of wire wound in 31 layers.
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Brrpsporo
Penn
Bound to Get His Seat New Hampshire Man Sues Frisco Road
Samuel Eastman of New Hampshire sues here to set aside St Louis & San Francisco stockholders meeting. He claims the Santa Fe obtained 235,097 Frisco shares to install its own directors in violation of Missouri law and that Eastman was elected but counted out. The petition seeks nullification or proper seating of Eastman.
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St. Louis
Samuel C. Eastman
New Hampshire
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Frisco
Missouri
Eastman
Southern broker vanishes from Louisville amid $70000 shortage
George S. Moore, 20 year prominent Louisville broker and top dealer in pig iron and coke in the South, disappeared likely heading to Canada. Unofficial figures estimate a $70,000 shortage with banks facing about $20,000 loss and the remainder owed to individuals. He allegedly used duplication to cover debts as he became deeply entangled.
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Lovuisvilx
Georges. Moore
Canada
Moore
RHD HOT TIMES IN CREECE CREEKS FACING TROUBLE AT AUCTION
A heated meeting in Creece Col ends with a 25 person volunteer committee to guard the auction stand. Squatter’s rep to stand on a platform, warnings given for improvements, and bidders to be removed if violence erupts to keep prices low. Other items note New Brunswick revenue plans, a Newport tragedy, mad dog attack in Elizabeth, a small fire at Astor House, and a San Antonio fire with $70,000 loss.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Astor House
New York
San Antonio
Tex
Houston
Soledadi Sts
Bonavista
D. C. Fraser
Black Diamnnd Line
Montreal
Cardiff
Burglary, wreck, and trials fill late news page
A scattered collection of reports details maritime mishaps near Norfolk and New York, a sinking after a collision, a stowaway handed to authorities, typhus cases at a hotel, riots in Sunbury, a murder case trial in San Francisco, ship trials on the Delaware, and various political and legal notices across the country.
Phrase from an old dialogue with empty bottles plea
A humorous dialogue fragment features Robert and a companion discussing how numerous empty bottles ended up in a location described as the opinema. One character insists he never bought an empty bottle, highlighting a playful misunderstanding.
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Robert
Checkers News and Games From Durgin Globe
Editor Elwin A. Durgin in Boston presents checker and chess notes, problems, and player parings with multiple positions and solutions from the Globe checker pages. Includes games between Smith, Durgin, and others, plus editor notes and correspondence responses.
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Edwin A. Durgin
Boston
Elwin A. Durgin
Mass
Tremont St
Maine championship round one played at Cumberland Mills Academy
The first round of Maine championship chess was held February 22 at the Academy of Music Cumberland Mills with players from across the state. Results: Chapman 3-2, McLaughlin 3-2, Dingley 2-3, Rounds 2-3. Second round planned for the 27th.
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Maine
Academy of Music
Cumberland Mills
Eree Zoputon Jackson
Cumberland
E. K. Chapan
Cape Elizabeth
Albert Dingey
Deering
F. E. Rounds
Portland
W. J McLaughlin
Thore
Chapman
McLaughlin
Dingley
Hawes
Wrentham
Bristol
Oonsocket
Wales
Bryant
Mee
Pickering
Currents of Commerce Shows Small Margins on Export Cattle
British live stock markets show no material change in demand or values for the week. Shipments in January 1891 lost 21,000 dollars, while January 1892 shipments showed a profit of 981 dollars. Space on steamers is nearly booked to April 1, with shippers in Boston and New York seeking slots. Western beef cattle demand at home is dull, prices easier for lamb and veal, and dressed meat demand weak.
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Janune
New York
Portland
Morris Nes
M. Goldsmith
Johnston
Allan Line
Warren Line
J. A. Hathaway
Boston
Ryan
Liverpool
Norseman
Lake Huron
Stockholm City
London
Buenos
Chicago Market Wheat Declines Amid Dull Trading
Farnum Reardon reports a weak lifeless wheat market with prices sliding from 92.44 to 90. The dull tone sent long wheat over while corn held firmer. provisions remained weak due to liquidation. Cash trade is slow amid lower expected prices, with May wheat quotes and regional receipts noted.
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Carcano
Chicago
New York
Summary of Historic Commodity Listings
Readable fragment lists diverse commodities with measurements and units. Items include pork beef lard tea bacon apples cranberries oranges corn wheat oats and mill feed. Quantities use barrels bushels tons boxes sacks and cars, but many figures are incomplete or out of context.
Butter and Cheese Prices Hold Steady in Market Report
The week's market notes show firmer butter prices across creamery and dairy lines with varied grades from Western to Eastern lists. Beans and canned goods remain steady, while oats, flour, coffee, and other staples register mixed quotes. multiple regional references to New York, Vermont, Ohio, and Maine indicate broad market activity.
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Hiona
Western Extra
Franklin Co
Mains Creamery
Vermont
York
New York
Gage
Ohio
Aermont
New Hampshire
Gee
Aroostook Co
Munlow
New
Cape Cod
Maine
Burbanks
Virginia
Jersey
St. Andrews
Rata Baga
Enison
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown 1892
Livestock totals for the week at Brighton and Watertown show cattle 1545 sheep 5518 veals 565 hogs 11380 horses 117. Western cattle 964 Eastern and Northern cattle 601. Western sheep and lambs 8120 Eastern and Northern sheep and lambs 2398. Amount of livestock at market totals include wattle 485 sheep and lambs 5831 swine 12079 veal calves 496 horses 84. State counts list Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York with various totals. Prices for Northern and Eastern beef cattle dressed weight ranges from 4 31c to 7 12c per pound. Western live weight from 4 4 to 5 75. Hides and tallow prices noted. several city and railroad price boards appended. February 25 1892.
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Brighton
Watertown
Fach
Dairyakins
Rambhatkins
Bricgtos
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Market Notes on Cattle Sales and Prices in Brighton
The report covers light supply and varied bids for wankling oxen dairy and beef cattle, with prices quoted per head and per hundredweight. It details sales by several firms, calf counts with average weights, and weekly totals for cattle, sheep, lambs, and western stock, noting softer values versus prior week and active demand from jobbers.
Merchandise Sales Rise at Chicago Show Report
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes mixed domestic activity with brighter demand in some goods and weaker in others. Chicago merchandise sales rise over last year and receipts of dressed beef and wheat show gains. markets in Harford Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland and New Orleans display varied conditions. overall U S and Canada business failures totals rise from prior week.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co S Weekly Review of Trade
Harford
Philade
Baltimore
Cinet
Cleveland
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Lattle Rock
New Orleans
Savannah
R. G Dun & Co
Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
Telegraph
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Foot and mouth debate and crop outlook span reports
In Parliament Henry Chaplin dismissed claims linking cattle disease to a Harwich hide cargo. Wisconsin and Minnesota predict poor winter wheat yields while Russia considers trade tariffs. Black River lumber output and ice road prospects worsen. British grain and meat trade impacts rise as Cleveland iron furnaces warn of shutdowns amid strikes and Eastman profits dip.
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House of Commons
Henry Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
Harwich
Minnesota
Winona
Tne
Caucasus
St. Petersburg
Viedomesti
Russia
Wisconsin
Black River
Able
Forei Seer
House of Mons
United States
Brazil
Santo Domingo
North Riding
Yorkshire Trict
Cleveland
Middleborobeh
Eastman’s
Com. Reay
England
Winter wheat crop in southern Minnesota likely near total failure
Reports from St. Paul indicate February conditions across southern Minnesota have left winter wheat fields brown and dead due to light snow and drastic temperatures. In Winona county and westward, at least half of the crop may be plowed under for spring wheat sowing.
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St. Pau
Minn
Minnesota
Winona
Ives Moves to Reinstate Export Duty on Canadian Logs
In Parliament at Ortrawa Ont on Feb 27 Mr Ives announced he would move a resolution next Monday to reimpose an export duty on Canadian saw logs and to place an export duty on spruce pulp wood. The move follows the McKinley bill lowering the raw duty on white pine lumber into the United States from Canada from two dollars to one per 10 feet, after which the Dominion government abolished the export duty on saw logs.
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Ortrawa
Ont
Ives
Canada
United States
Dominion
Meadow Brook Reverie and Other New Piano Pieces
The White-Smith Company publishes Meadow Brook Reverie for good players at 60 cents and Mass in G for quartet or chorus. Also Little Maggie Magee and They're After Me priced around 40 cents. Oliver Ditson offers Shallows on the Water by Aug Loumey and Bell Chimes by A Biehl at 60 and 40 cents. Various pieces for violin and four hands, Easy teacher pieces, and new solos for clarinet with piano accompaniment are listed with prices from 30 to 75 cents.
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White-Smith Company
Meadow Brook
St. Peter
C. ©. Stearns
Maggie Magee
Bragdon
Frank N
Bins
Eas
William Hoey
Brighton and Westings
Oliver Ditson
Aug. Loumey
E. Meyer- Helmund
A. Biehl
F. Kirschner
Luscomb
F.H. Cowen
Longfellow
Ty Pollie
Camille Daubert
Matilde bin
Air Liquefaction by Pressure Reported at 75 Atmospheres
A report states that by compressing ordinary air to 75 atmospheres and cooling with a condenser at minus 130 Celsius, air becomes liquid. The liquid upon evaporation reportedly reaches a temperature of minus 210 degrees on the absolute scale.
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Brandon Bucksaw
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