A Cunning Little Man Foils Stage Robbery Plan
A five-person stage party meets a bold plan by a small engineer to bolt and save his dollars. As the carriage nears a hill, the engineer proposes a foot sprint to sight the robbers. The hold up unfolds in seconds with three shots. the engineer reveals himself as the savior, killing a robber and wounding another, while the remaining brigand retreating. The narrator, shocked by the engineer’s decisive action, leaves with mixed awe and resentment. The tale ends with hints of an Alaska ivory expedition led by Anderson.
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Cavalry
New York
Positon
Enla
Anderson
Alaska
Tacoma News
Mammoths Found In Yukon Ice After Arctic Quest
An Alaska miner named Anderson led a perilous August journey with an aged guide to a Yukon river site. They found a low mood opening to a cache of mammoth tusks and skeletons, revealing two giant herds clashed here, leaving bones and packed tusks amid frost.
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Alaska
Yukon
Anderson
Arctic Circle
Yukon River
The Eyes That Haunted Burr
Theodosia Burr Davis recounts a childhood memory of meeting Col Col Burr in a New York house. She recalls his youthful gaze and a powerful, unsettling presence that compelled her uncle to remove her, leaving a lasting, eerie impression of Burr’s penetrating eyes.
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Theodosia Burr Davis
New York
Matthew L. Davis
Burr
Matthew
Col. Burr
Broadway
How a Bill Becomes Law in the United States
The article explains the final steps after both houses pass a bill. The President has ten days to decide. if no action, it becomes law. A veto sends the bill back to Congress for a two thirds vote to override. A pocket veto occurs if Congress adjourns within the ten day window. State printing then preserves exact wording to avoid constitutional issues and wording changes.
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George Harold Walker
Chautauquan
Congress
Department of State
Secretary of State
Man Shifts Jail Duty to Return for Dying Baby
Jim Wesson, known as the moonshine, escaped Fulton county jail to see his ailing infant. He surrendered himself after learning the baby had died. Jailer Captain Miller offered no reproach, praising the act as a rare moment of humanity reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Fulton County
Miller
Jim Wesson
Cap'n Morrow
When Vacation Calls We Stay At Home
A verse by Tom Masson in Clothier and Furnisher laments spending on fashion and flirtation as summer nears. The speaker foresees a prefabricated seasonal shift toward frugality, imagining vacations spent in restraint and domestic routine instead of outings. The poem contrasts sunny days with economical caution.
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Tom Masson
Elmore Seeks Ethel Amid Parental Protest
Edward Elmore narrates a comic courtship scheme to win over Mr. Buffalo, Ethel’s father, who blocks the match over finances. A tale of flirtation, sly plotting, and a bargain offered by the wary father, with music as the backdrop to a fraught engagement attempt.
Cabinet Coup at Auction Sets Lovers Free
At a charity sale auction in a bustling room, Sowerbutt vies for a grand antique cabinet while Edward eyes a bargain. The piece proves elusive until the cabinet reveals a secret, revealing Ethel has orchestrated a playful ruse to win the prize and the auctioneer is left speechless.
Notable Auction Anecdote Between Sowerbutt and Bridegroom
In a quirky exchange at a wedding auction one man named Sowerbutt faced light ridicule for not bidding higher. On the occasion Ethel became Mrs. Sowerbutt the usual gift ritual inverted as the bride sent the groom a handkerchief gift marked Lot Eleven, which he accepted.
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Sowerbutt
Ethel
The Gigantic Devilfish Stranded on Irish Coast
A stranded giant devilfish washed up at Blacksod Bay near Achill Island County Mayo Ireland. Initial belief it was a whale proved wrong after weeks as gale winds moved it inland. Measurements show tentacles about 30 feet long and body circumference 60 feet, with four other British encounters noted. Tales of its fearsome suckers hooks and teeth persist in mariner lore and some link arm glimpses to sea serpent myths.
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Achill
Eagle Island
Ireland
County Mayo
Blacksod Bay
St. Louis Republic
Monkey learns second tongue from cage mate in Washington
A dealer keeps two monkeys in adjacent cages in Washington. A young white faced cebus begins to imitate the capuchin call for food, receiving rewards, and gradually speaking the other species’ sounds. The observer notes rapid progress but questions the rule that monkeys cannot learn another species’ language.
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Washington
Puck
Manure Versus Commercial Fertilizers in Plant Growth
A historical discussion favors commercial fertilizers over barnyard manure. It argues easy application at sowing, uniform composition, and quicker plant uptake. Manure is described as slow to act and prone to autumn frost damage, while commercial fertilizer sustains growth from early life to a well mature harvest.
Why the Bird Didn’t Sing in New York
Mrs Clamwhopper visits a New York bird dealer with a green parrot that she says refused to speak after six months. The dealer insists the bird will repeat words but notes the bird is deaf, as the owners forgot to ask hearing ability. The frustrated woman leaves in rage.
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Mornee
Clamwhopper
Texas Siftings
Realistic tombstone in Colmar churchyard
A Colmar monument to two Frenchmen shot by Germans appears as a plain slab but reveals a bronze hand and arm reaching from the grave, and grasping a real bayonet. A visitor fainted at the sight, described by Vanity Fair.
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Colmar
London
Vanity Fair
Twenty eight Killed as Invading Army Clash Near Riverside
A Riverside report says 150 deputies tried to arrest rustlers and 28 were killed along with 18 of the rustlers in a staged battle near Custer Wyoming. Cattlemen and rustlers brace for further action as guards and militia mobilize. Government troops ordered to aid Wyoming authorities amid hostilities between cattlemen and rustlers.
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Caster
Wyo
Nizhit Aman
Riverside
Angus
Natt Champion
Nick Ray
Powder River
O'Brien
Champion
Ray
Buffalo
T. A
T. A. Ranch
George Green
Rustlers
Nate Champion
Buffo
Griete
Leflaio
Fiel Hesse
Fort McKinney
Cuevexxe
Wye
Gov. Barber
Wyoming
Harrison Stuiing
Barber
United States
Fort McHenry
State of
Grand jury near end of session at Asutaxa
In Asutaxa Wisconsin a grand jury session nears its close with expected indictments against at least three alleged boodlers. Focus today on Hosier house of ill repute and the Lottie Morgan murder. Eight Hurley witnesses, including two ministers, testified as details of the 1890 axe murder emerged.
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Asutaxa
Wis
Grand Jury
Ars
Hosier
House
Lottie Morgan
Hurley
Bery
Editor Bushnell Receives South Dakota Commission
Bushnell of this city, editor of the Dakota Farmer, has received his commission from Secretary Rusk as statistical agent for South Dakota for a term of four years, beginning May 1, 1892.
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Heros
F. T. Bushnell
Dakota Farmer
Rusk
South Dakota
The Citizen's Ticket Successful in Kalispell Mayoral Vote
In Kalispell Montana on April 15 special city election, B D Hatcher elected mayor. The entire citizen's ticket won except one, marking Kalispell's first election after incorporation with 383 total votes cast.
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Citizen
Kallisrett
Mont
B. D. Hatcher
Kalispell
Citizen’s
It Cost a Fortune Albany Dispatch on Flower Campaign
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Flower's early campaign funds included a $5,000 election stake and a blank check from Mrs. Schley to Daniel Griffin. The check allegedly later filled for $240,000 and paid. Mrs. Schley, Flower's sister-in-law, is said to be worth over $7,000,000.
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New York
Albany
Schley
Gov. Flower
Grand jury issues eight indictments in secret action
In Bismarck North Dakota the United States grand jury finished its labors and presented eight indictments none of which were made public. The Bryant timber case was dismissed and the grand jury discharged. Smith versus Northern Pacific ended with a directed verdict for the defendant. The Agnard liquor to Indians case was postponed to the forenoon.
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Bismarck
N. D
United States Grand Jury
William Bryant
P. R. Smith
Northern Pacific Railroad
Smith
Agnard
Farso Tern
Two Boys Try to Stop Runaway Team in Eau Crarre
In Eau Crarre Wisconsin a runaway team incident left Orrin Chase fourteen badly injured after he was run over and trampled. He was unconscious when found and not expected to recover. The other boy attempted to intervene and assist. He escaped serious harm.
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Eau Crarre
Wis
Orrin Chase
Senate Debates Dawes Civil Appointment Change
The Senate debated Dawes motion to strike the army officers clause tied to Indian agents and Hawley amendment allowing a civilian appointment when the president sees fit. McMillian introduced a District saloons regulation bill. Sherman reported against Alliance financial schemes. Wisconsin to place a statue of Vere Marquette in statuary hall. McMillin’s post office bill to reclassify railway clerks and raise salaries. The wool bill revived but the House adjourned without action.
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Senate
Dawes
Hawley
McMillian
District of Columbia
Washington
Sherman
Committee On Finance
Alliance
House
Wisconsin
Vere Marquette
McMillin
Post Office
Post Roads Comittee
Senate Debates Free Coinage and Interior School Funds
Senate sessions featured Morgan on free coinage with hostile critique of the administration. Senator Walcott delivered a lengthy attack while Pettigrew proposed a $50,000 interior department grant for two Indian industrial schools near Chamberlain and Rapid City, South Dakota. The wool bill advanced in committee of the whole, and a foreign affairs joint resolution sought Russian law impact on Jewish Americans and treaty implications.
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Morgan
Senate
Walcott
Pettigrew
Secretary of the Interior
Chamberlain
Rapid City
HOUSE
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Russia
Chipman
Senate Debates Wool, Marquette Transport, DC Appropriation
The senate laid the wool bill before the body and sent it to the finance committee. A bill extending free transport for unappraised merchandise to Marquette, Michigan was passed. Debate continued over a DC appropriation of 100000 to delay G A R visits to Washington. The house passed a free list bill by 194 to ... Then moved to the Turner cotton bagging bill before adjourning.
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Senate
Marquette
Mich
District of Columbia
Washingon
Senate OKs 100000 for G A R encampment entertainmen
The senate passed a bill appropriating 100000 dollars to entertain the national encampment of the G A R. It also released correspondence from the president about China declining to receive Hon H W Blair as US minister. Postmasters were confirmed and the cotton bagging bill advanced in committee.
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Senate
H. W. Blair
United States
Senate quiet as cotton tie bill passes House
No business of note in the senate today. The house finished consideration of the cotton tie bill with Dr. Dalzell opposing and Mr. Turner closing remarks before passage by 167 to 46. The lighthouse bill calls for pier lights at yfield beil Superior bay and Grand Portage. A joint resolution authorizes Wisconsin to place Pere Marquette in the statuary hall. Indian affairs committee concurs with senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill.
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HOUSE
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Turner
Committee On Commerce
Yfield
Superior Bay
Grand Portage
Wisconsin
Pere Marquette
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Senate
Senate actions and a lighthearted quip in one page
In the Senate, Morgan filed a resolution asking the president to disclose taxation on imports from Haiti cited in his findings. Stewart sought information from the Treasury on silver purchase and coinage. A memorial from ex Senator Blair urged a probe into his China minister rejection and was sent to foreign relations. The House focused on District of Columbia bills. A humorous exchange follows.
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Senate
Morgan
United States
Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
Blair
China
Committee On Foreign Relations
HOUSE
District of Columbia
London Rain Shrinks Stock Dowry Underwear? Judge Remains Dry
Proprietor asks about new stock of imported underwear. clerk explains a roof leak last night caused shrinkage. The exchange leads the judge to quip about rain in London. The scene reads as a dry humor moment in a courtroom debate.
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London
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Campbell Case
In Dickinson North Dakota the trial of John D Campbell versus the Dickinson School Board lasted two days. The jury deliberated sixteen hours and failed to reach a verdict, being dismissed and the case continued to the next term. Campbell had been discharged as principal of schools in January and seeks damages on his contract.
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Dickinson
N. D
John D. Campbell
Dickinson School Board
Campbell
Mom
East
Saloonkeeper Heavily Fined by North Dakota Judge
Judge McConnell today sentenced A. C. Canneny to ninety days in jail and a $200 fine plus $50 in attorney fees for illegal liquor sales. Prosecution costs were also charged.
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Fanco
N. D
Special Telegram
McConnell
A. C. Canneny
Grain Prices Across Cities Tonight
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul markets show mixed grain bids with corn and oats varying by grade. White and yellow corn traded around 27 to 34 cents, oats at 25 to 28 cents, rye and barley figures noted, wheat prices in the 78 to 83 cent range, with detailed bids by grade and location for futures or spot lots.
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Chicago
Rye
Barney
Minneapolis
Wheat
Northern
Hay
Upland
Wild
Atest
ST. Paul
Wurat
Corx
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Kentucky
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