Population boom and civic beauty fuel city growth
Brainerd dispatch notes Washington city has added 12,000 residents in three years, reaching 270,000 as streets and public spaces are praised for growth. The Brazilian census tops 18,000,000, suggesting imperial stakes over islands. Peter Maher’s speech impediment shocks vigilante circles, as Corbett prowess hinges on both speech and brawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Brazil
Peter Maher
Corbett
Wheat prices fall in Chicago on weak demand
The decline in Chicago wheat prices is blamed on low speculation and cheaper corn and oats. With coarse grains plentiful and cheap, feeding wheat to livestock loses its prior appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Abyssinians mobilize 100000 to repel Italian invaders
Reports indicate Abyssinia faces 100000 men advancing to attack as Italy contemplates further action. The confrontation heightens tensions as foreign forces seek to establish footholds in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Abyssinia
Peffer Calls Death Costs for Congressmen Excessive
Senator Peffer notes the average burial cost of deceased congressmen at 3000 dollars, calling it imprudent though he says the public did not begrudge the expense in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peffer
Armored fleets gathered near Constantinople amid Armenian relief hopes
More than forty armored ships from England Germany Austria Russia and France cluster near Constantinople. The only relief for Armenians appears to be the rapid arrival of the unarmed Red Cross society. The scene does not imply a push for European rule on American territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Austria
Russia
France
Constantinople
Red Cross Society
Thurman praised as resolute partisan with broad respect
The piece marvels at Judge Thurman known as the Old Roman who maintained friendships across party lines. It highlights that his career inspired respect from both Republicans and Democrats despite firm political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Force Regardless of Consequences Moves Rhetoric Across Nations
The cited counsel to Emperor William urges force regardless of consequences as a remedy for socialistic disturbances. The note compares this hardline stance to the Turkish approach toward Armenians, noting the increasingly unpalatable outcomes of such policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Disease Ravages Spanish Forces in Cuba Outpace Yellow Fever
Reports say smallpox devastates Spanish soldiers in Cuba with higher fatalities than yellow fever. American troops and Cuban patriots fight the epidemic. Cuban forces, acclimated and better protected, suffer less than the Spaniards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Chicago university receives $1 million gift from Helen Culver
The Chicago university reports a new donation of one million dollars from Miss Helen Culver, niece of the late Charles J. Hall, adding to ten million dollars in total gifts from various donors including a Rockefeller contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Helen Culver
Charles J. Hall
Chicago
Rockefeller
Address and purse for Thomas Duckham for agricultural service
Mr. Thomas Duckham formerly Liberal MP for Herefordshire receives an address and a purse of 458 pounds from 400 subscribers in recognition of his long service in agriculture and his zeal in protecting flocks and herds from contagious diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Duckham
Herefordshire
France passes inheritance tax bill with broad socialistic framing
The French chamber of deputies approved by a large majority a succession and inheritance tax. Estates under 2000 dollars are exempt while direct heirs pay 11 2 percent on 2000 to 10000 dollar estates and 4 percent above 600000 dollars. Collateral heirs and non relatives face up to 20 percent. The measure is described as a socialistic taxation scheme in France and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
France
England
Latin in Pharmacists Formulas Stirs Strong Debate
The proposal to substitute English for Latin in druggists formulas gains support from many, while a counterview notes Latin fosters precision. Proponents argue clarity for law and public health. opponents warn that losing Latin may invite careless errors with potentially fatal consequences.
Desertions in Civil War Army Highlight Technical Absences
Statistics from provost marshal reports show 278,644 desertions by Union troops, mostly due to absence without leave. Real deserters were few given numerous enactments, and President Lincoln's mercy spared many despite pleas for strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Birth of Olga raises questions on Russian succession
The birth of Grand Duchess Olga of Russia prompts a debate on dynastic succession under the 1797 law. No reigning dynasty member has a daughter as first born, and Nicholas II issued a ukase designating his brother George as cesarevitch until a son is born to his marriage with Princess Alix of Hesse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga
Russia
House of Romanoff
Nicholas
George
Alix of
Hesee
Tariff and bonds aim to shield gold reserve debate
Washington faces a pivotal week as Republican leaders plan a House bill to relieve treasury strain and safeguard the gold reserve. The plan centers on bond issuance with reduced interest and a low rate debt certificate, plus tariff changes to raise revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Treasury
Ways and Means
Capitol
Reed
Congress
Mr. Reed
The News Resume: Weekly Telegraph Highlights At Home Abroad
A compact weekly digest surveys key events from telegraph reports. It notes notable domestic and international happenings that drew public attention, signaling shifts in politics and society without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Du Fran Murder Verdict Sentences Man For Life
In Tyndall S D a murder jury found Du Fran guilty of killing the city marshal last July. He was sentenced to life imprisonment this morning after a week long trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall, S. D
du Fran
Tyndall
Seven Buildings Burned in Texas Fire
Kossen Texas December 24 A morning blaze destroyed seven brick business buildings and stocks of seventeen firms. Loss reported at 75000 with 20000 covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossen
Tex
War unlikely says former UK home secretary
Paris dispatch reports Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith former home secretary of the late Liberal government believes war between England and America is impossible. He shared views in an interview with the Gaulois on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
the Gaulois
Rt. Hon
H. H. Anquith
England
America
Fire destroys Heidelberg & Co. clothing building in Baltimore
A fire today burned the Heidelberg and Co. premises in Baltimore, a wholesale and retail clothing firm. Loss on stock is estimated at about 40 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Heidelberg & Co
Instructors for Indians Washington Special
The following appointments have been made of teachers in Indian schools Frank A Virtue Hortonville Thomas H Farris Tyre Kan and Peter Deboar Lincoln Neb teaching at the Pine Ridge agency 8 Mise Cora A Taylor Great Bend Kan teaching at Grand River school Standing Rock agency 8 Miss Olivie B Wait Chicago assistant at Red Lake school White Earth agency Minn Miss Caroline J E Mather Phillipsburg Kan who was appointed assistant at Red Lake school Minnesota has declined the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank A. Virtue
Hortonville
Thomas H. Farris
Tyre
Kan
Peter Deboar
Lincoln
Neb
Pine Ridge Agency
Mise Cora A. Taylor
Great Bend
Grand River
Standing Rock Agency
Olivie B. Wait
Chicago
Red Lake
White Earth Agency
Minn
Caroline J. E, Mather
Phillipsburg
Red Lake School
Minnesota
G A R Encampment Winds Up in Louisville Banquet
Last night marked the wind up of the G A R encampment in Louisville with the final report of the local committee and a banquet at the Pendennis club. Co Thomas H Sherley presided and guests included ex Commander In Chief Lawler and a St Paul delegation. The highlight was presenting ex Commander Lawler a handsome silk flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Special
Pendennis Club
Thomas H. Sherley
Lawler
St. Paul
No Agreement in Washburn Schoolhouse Case
After a three week trial the Minnesota Stone Co. and Washburn school board failed to reach a verdict. The contractor, hired to build a 40 000 dollar schoolhouse, had much work done when the board objected to the method. The board then drove out the workers and finished the building under its supervision, and the company vows to seek another trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Minnesota Stone Company
Washburn
Stone
Washington Talk Highlights and Personnel Moves
Edward McPherson dies after long service as clerk of the House. Senate confirms rea sination of the private land claims court. The controller calls rational banks to report conditions by Dec 31. Secret Service spots a new counterfeit $20 note series 1880 with a poorly engraved Hamilton. Palma to head Cuban legation efforts in Washington next month with Quesada. Henry M. Robert reassigned from Southwest to Northwest division with Detroit HQ. Paul Bray enters U S service as messenger. Curtis of Kansas secures temporary post for Bray in the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Court of Private Land Claims
Secret Service
United States
Hamilton
President Palma
Mr. Quesada
Washington
Mr. Palma
Cuba
Henry M. Robert
Engineer Corps
Southwest Division
Northwest
Detroit
Poe
Paul Bray
John L. Waller
Congressman Curtis
Kansas
Bray
Post Office
Notable Figures and Events From Various Localities
Peary learns Eskimo language with ease, Jester heirs to 300 acres near Wilmington, Brown brothers split across the U S, Mrs Keeley marks 90th birthday, Rev Dr Fowler moves from Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles, Robertson Tucker and Wilber join Congress, Bannister retires as chief engineer and gains pension, Judge Goodwin praised for Mormon kindness, Stratton Cripple Creek king worth 25 million, Teck prince infant rumored blind, Royal verdict on Paderewski banjo note, Dreyfus escapes fortress in Guiana, Reed re-elected as House speaker, Edward Collis earns prison sentence after facing Afghans in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jester
Muncie
Ind
Wilmington
Del
Jason Brown
John Brown
Ohio
California
Salmon Brown
Oregon
Keeley
Dr. Fowler
National Presbyterian Committee On
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Los Angeles
Cal
Sanuel M. Robertson
Louisiana
Harry St. George Tucker
Virginia
David F. Wilber
New York
New Congress
Frederick D. Bannister
London & Brighton Railroad Company
Utah
C. C. Goodwin
Salt Lake Tribune
Cripple Creek
Col
Winfield S. Stratton
Prince Adolphus of
Paderewski
Richmond
Paris
Albert Dreyfus
French Guiana
Mr. Reed
House of Representatives
House
E. A. Muhlenberg
Henry Clay
John W.taylor
Edward Collis
London
India
Maiwand
Horatio
Fire Toll Mounts In Multi City Disasters
A Cincinnati factory fire leaves pianist Alexander Krell missing and feared killed while Winnipeg blaze claims Maj. Morris and his wife. Milan Missouri wagon crash kills a child and injures a couple. Sterling Kansas train heater blast scorches Mrs KR Honey and two children. Richmond Missouri fires devastate shops, hall, and homes with $100000 loss and $50000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Krell
Cincinnati
Winnipeg
Maj
Morris
Manitoba
William Mendenhall
Milan
Sterling
Kan
KR. M. Honey
George Howell
Center Point
Ind
Percival & Holt
Brown
Ringfurst
Masonite
Crow's Book
Dr. Taylor
A. M. Fowler
Richmond
Tennessee Chief Justice Shoots Lawyer
Tennessee’s chief justice shot and wounded a lawyer. The report notes violence surrounding legal disputes and threats across the country including an attempt to kill Pullman and Armour with infernal machines in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Chicago
George H. Pullman
Phil Armour
Jim Nichols
Fayetteville
W. Va
Henry Carr
Tagle
Ed Thomas
Hardin County
Tenn
John Kennedy
Charles Benton
Mitchell
Ala
Williams
Joseph Dalton
Multiple incidents jolt 1900s towns from murder to embezzlement
Wealthy Whiteville resident Miles P Mitchell is murdered and robbed, a suspect found with bloodied clothes. Calvert clerk Cc Love pleads guilty to three embezzlement charges in Waco and faces sentencing. An 18 year old, Lloyd Montgomery, is found guilty of first degree murder in Brownsville Ohio. Harvard reports a large cannon cracker explosion at Fogg Art Museum. no serious injuries. Professor Shipman of Buchtel College dies by suicide amid scandal. Cincinnati janitor James Shidel dies after poisoning. Wyoming seminary student Charles Durchek is tarred and feathered for thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles P. Mitchell
Whiteville
Tenn
Cc. H. Love
Calvert, Tex
Central America
Waco
Lloyd Montgomery
Daniel McKeercher
Brownsville
Allison
New York
Tamsen
Ludlow Street
Fogg Artuseum
Harvard College
W. D. Shipman
Buchtel College
Akron
Triumph
John Bradley
Shipman
James Shidel
Mount Auburn Baptist Church
Cincinnati
Charles Durchek
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Counter revolution in Ecuador and a Waterford murder case
Le Progres reports a counter revolution in Ecuador against Gen Alfar. Val entine Shortis faces execution for murder with a $10,000 bribery offer to political figures for a reprieve. Shortis's father travels from Ireland to Canada for the execution. The Russian court of appeals reduces Mlle Roumyantzeff death to five years after hypnosis evidence shows control by a man who forced the poison murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Alfar
le Progress
Valleyfield
Quebec
Valentine Shortis
Waterford
Ireland
Canada
Mlle. Rouymyantzeff
Irl
Fitzsimmons to fight Maher on February fourteenth
A roundup of assorted late 19th century notices includes Fitzsimmons agreeing to a February 14 boxing match with Peter Maher, alongside political aims from Gov. Morton Leipzig and donations to Chicago University. Also noted are business failures, wartime leadership moves, and curious local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Gov. Morton
New York
Helen Culver
Chicago
University of
E. Morris
Laredo
Tex
President Proclaims Monroe Doctrine in Venezuela Boundary Clash
President Cleveland submits Lord Lisbury’s reply to Olney on the Venezuela border dispute and a Monroe Doctrine message. He argues the doctrine protects U S peace and argues for arbitration but Britain refuses and urges a congressional appropriations for a commission to determine the true boundary with Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Lord Lisbury
Great Britain
Olney
Monroe
Republic of Venezuela
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Venezuela
Republic
Measuyes
British Guiana
Britain
Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Bayard
Lord Salisbury
United State
Althouse
Amer
Notable development in Monroe doctrine affects England
Tord Salisbury notes a notable development since Monroe enunciated the doctrine. He says the English government originally sympathized, but England now refuses to recognize it. The remark highlights shifting Anglo American positions on a key policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tord Salisbury
Monroe
England
President Cleveland's Message Stirs Washington and London
President Cleveland's address to Congress on the Venezuelan boundary dispute draws broad acclaim in Washington. Senators applaud, veterans recall war service, and crowds sing. London papers debate the Monroe doctrine stance, with mixed views on American actions and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
Congress
Olney
Lord Salisbury
Associated Press
London
United States Senate
White House
Davis
Minnesota
Committee On Foreign Relations
Teller
Rep
Gorman
Dem
Venezuela
McKinley
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Daily Telegraph
America
Daily Graphic
the Times
Rough on Rats Death at Pacific Hotel
Louis Johnson committed death by own action this morning at the Pacific hotel by taking a dose of rough on rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Louis Johnson
Pacific Hotel
Gunfire in Grand Palace Club injures man in Minneapolis
About three oclock this afternoon Mortimer a palace car porter was shot in the thigh in the Grand Palace club rooms behind the Nicollet National Bank building. A dispute among Mortimer Gib Young and Johnny Robb led to twelve shots, one hitting Mortimer. He was treated by Dr. Kilvington and is not believed to be in danger. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Palace Club
Minneapolis
George Mortimer
Palace
Nicollet National Bank
Mortimer
Gib” Young
Johnny Robb
Young
Robb
S. S. Kilvington
Train holdup near Muncie ends without shots fired
A group of about six armed men boarded a south bound passenger train on the Lake Erie and Western line at Muncie Indiana. Passengers and crew resisted with a poker and fists, scattering the robbers who fled into the woods with coats and satchels. No injuries or shots were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie Ind
Cincinnati
National union formed by plumbers brass goods makers in Pittsburg
The manufacturers of plumbers and brass goods nationwide formed a new union in Pittsburg today, signaling coordination across the industry and potential collective bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Heirs to a Million Dollars in Australia Estate
In Dubuque Iowa the Bergman family has been informed they are heirs to a distant Australian estate valued at one million dollars. The notice names the Bergman heirs and outlines their potential entitlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Bergman
Australia
Baron Nils Posse Dead in Boston Gymnastics Pioneer
Baron Nils Posse, who introduced the Ling system of gymnastics to the country about ten years ago, has died in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Nils Posse
This
Country
Boston
Satolli Elevated to Cardinal in Vatican Ceremony
Washington Special reports the delivery of the zucchetto and consistory letter to Satolli announcing his elevation to cardinal. The beretta will be conferred later. The ritual was conducted by Marquis Sacrapanti, the pope's envoy, at the Catholic Legation today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satolli
Washington
Mar. Satolli
Marquis Sacrapanti
Soldiers Killed and Injured in Barracks Incident
A blast at the Buenos Ayres barracks killed twelve soldiers and left sixty others injured. The special division reported the collapse damaged part of the structure and responders worked to rescue those trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Fenian offer of 20000 volunteers to fight England reaches St Paul center
A St Paul center of Fenian activity sent a letter to President Cleveland proposing 20,000 volunteers for a potential war with Britain. Capt J W Kennedy, late in the 14th New York Volunteers, spoke for the center. The St Paul union house meetings in the 1870s tied local Irish leaders to Fenian aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Firever Cleveland
United States
Real Britain
Committee of Safety
J. W. Kennedy
14Th
New York Volunteers
Cleveland
Kennedy
Fenian Brotherhood
Seventh Street
England
Union House
Fourth Street
P. O’reagan
Canada
Hastings
Jack” Duffy
Kilmainham
Duffy
Walhalla
N. D
Directors of state prisons named in Minnesota Prison association
The Minnesota Prison association committee announced officers and directors at the capitol meeting. President is ex Gov L F Hubbard. vice presidents include A H Young C J Martin W S Benton and others. treasurer is Merchants' National Bank of St Paul. recorder Miss Grace Johnston. general secretary Frank A Whittier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Prison Association
St. Paul
Hart
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Capitol
Miss Grace Johnston
Miss Johnston
L. F. Hubbard
Red Wing
A. H. Young
C. J. Martin
W. S. Benton
Minneapolis
S. G. Smith
Gebhard Willrich
William R. Merriam
James McGorrick
Duluth
R. van Sant
Winona
Knute Nelson
Alexandria
The
Merchants’ National Bank of
Butte Dynamite Disaster Damage Verdict Won by Widow
The Kenyon Connell Commercial company faces a $5,000 verdict for Sophia Goddard after a fatal dynamite explosion. Clark Bros. and other creditors attached the firm for about $70,000 as sheriff takes possession. Additional damage suits totaling around $400,000 are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Kenyon-Connell Commercial Company
Sophia Goddard
Clark Bros
Kenyon- Connell Company
A D Thurston Destitute in Clinton with Family
A. D. Thurston, founder and seven time grand chief of the Order of Railways Telegraphers, is at Clinton police headquarters with his wife and six children, destitute and ill from rheumatism. He was en route to Springfield and narrowly escaped drowning while camping near a stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Thurston
St. Louis
Clinton
Order of Railways
Vinton
Iowa
Springfield
Spree Towed Off Warden Ledge After Grounding
The North German Joya steamship Spree was towed from Warden Ledge near Totland Bay Isle of Wight by four tugs today and proceeded to Southampton, apparently uninjured after grounding Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spree
London
Warden Ledge
Totland Bay
Isle O S Wight
Southampton
Eddie Hinebaugh Seeks Divorce in St. Paul
Local politician and postmaster candidate Eddie Hinebaugh has filed for divorce from his wife after eight years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Eddie Hinebaugh
Secretary Olney Reports Turkish Affairs Actions
Washington special: Secretary Olney’s report to Congress details U S actions since August 1894 to protect American citizens in Turkey. It notes property losses in two cases, no personal injuries, cites Terrell’s estimate of Armenian deaths at about 30,000, and states steps taken to obtain indemnity and safeguard naturalized Americans under treaty rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oiney
Washington
Senate
State Department
Turkey
Olney
Moosh
Terrell
Coppinger Nomination Delayed by Senate Committee
Washington special reports the senate committee on military affairs will postpone action on Col. J. J. Coppinger’s nomination to brigadier general until after the holidays amid charges filed by the A. P. A. The delay stems from ongoing controversy and holiday adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppinger
Washington
Special
Senate Committee On Military Affairs Today
Col
J. J. Coppinger
President Cleveland Urges Finance Reform Amid National Gold Fears
President Cleveland warns Congress of the need to change the financial system to protect the nation’s gold reserve as withdrawals and market jitters threaten public credit. He urges prompt action or risk to American solvency and worldwide confidence amid Wall Street turmoil and treasury discussions on bond issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cgrover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Wall Street
New York
London
London Stock Exchange
Europe
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
S. 8
Sands & Co
Boston
Washington
Treasury
Curtis
Department
White House
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Legal Voter Totals In Minnesota And Twin Cities
Minnesota lists 426 437 legal voters with 39 549 residents in St Paul and 57 918 from Minneapolis. Of 426 437, 365 813 registered in 1894 and 291 932 cast ballots, leaving 134 505 eligible voters who did not vote by June 1 1895 census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovereigns of
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Auctioneer Dunn at Work State stumpage sale success
Special State Auditor Dunn with a clerk oversaw a land stumpage sale at the state capitol. Three sections of pine stumpage and twenty one parcels of tamarac cedar and pine were sold, with tamarac enough for about 100000 railroad ties and an estimated 3000000 feet of pine lumber. The total receipts reached 3406 dollars after 25 percent down on pine stumpage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Dunn
House of Representatives
Heavy Rain Deluges Southeast Iowa Farms
Special report from Burlington Iowa notes exceptional rainfall over southeastern Iowa for 72 hours nonstop. Drought-wracked wells and streams are rising as frost leaves the ground. Farmers report immense potential yields from the rainfall and thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Guilty of Murder in Albany Trial
The jury in Albany Oregon returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree against eighteen year old Lloyd Montgomery for the murder of his father and mother and Daniel McKercher near Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
Lloyd Montgomery
Daniel McKercher
Brownsville
Swept Overboard Off St Johns in Hurricane Winds
Damaged vessels arrive at St Johns Newfoundland reporting hurricane conditions. The schooner Beta and other ships faced violent seas. crews struggle amid wreckage and sail damage while seeking safe harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Beta
Remove Glass Tops From Jars With Simple Tricks
A short tip explains how to free a stubborn glass top on a jar or bottle. Plunging the neck in hot water for three minutes expands the glass. A lit match around the neck yields the same result. If stubborn, place the stopper head in the door jamb crack and twist the bottle to force release or break the stopper.
Investors Free Excursion To Southern California
Investors take a free excursion from Chicago to Lakeview Riverside County in the San Jose Valley, Paradise of America. Offers 10 acres with water rights for £1,000, terms $2 down and yearly Lalale payments, promising income from the start. Send for details to Thos F. Mitchell & Co., Room 525, 108 LaSalle Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lakeview
Riverside County
Chicago
San Js
Valley
America
Lalalle
Caiforvia
Thos F. Mitchell & Co
LaSalle Street
One on the Lawyer
A courtroom exchange shows a sarcastic defendant counsel and a cordial witness as they test the boundaries of civility during sworn testimony in a New York Dispatch report. The dialogue underscores tension between opposing sides in a legal proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dispatch
Stomach Bitters Promised To Guard Health Against Ills
The passage warns that fire and uninsured losses threaten dwellings and warehouses. It notes many insure belongings but neglect health and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as countering indigestion liver illness kidney and bladder inaction and malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Feeding and breeding practices for livestock
The text contrasts animals kept for breeding with those fattened for market. It notes very fat animals are unsuitable for breeding and may die in birth or yield weak offspring. It links milk fever in cows and ewes to overly concentrated feed and poor feeding judgment.
One Crop Pays for a North Dakota Farm
An article notes that a single crop can fund a North Dakota farm within a few years, making land transfer to the occupant. It suggests migrants from the east relocate to North Dakota to work for themselves, with terms tailored to buyers and proximity to markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Seboola
T. J. Baird, Lakota
Yeast Cake and Negroes Weapon Mentioned in Ad Copy
An old advertisement for C. F. Van Winkle & Co. at 231 LaSalle Street Chicago touts products and teas for information on corn profits and speculation. The weird phrasing repeats the line about yeast cake and the Negroes favorite weapon as raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. van Winkle & CO
LaSalle St
Chicago
Stop Whipping Harshly and Feed for Strength
The text warns against overusing the whip on a tired horse and urges stopping to feed. It links food to improved strength, noting that thin, pale riders lack appetite and blood. It advises a more permanent plan to build tissues and supply force to muscles digestion and nerves.
Cod liver Oil and Hypophosphites Endorsement
The text extols cod liver oil as a valuable food that builds muscular, digestive, and nervous strength without harsh measures. Hypophosphites are said to strengthen the nervous system, improve appetite, enrich blood, and enhance flesh, with lasting gains.
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Brainerd Dispatch
Ingersoll & Wieland, Publishers
Isbury
Stock Exchange
Lake Shore
Salisbury
Marquis of Salisbury
Edward McPherson
National House of Representatives
Lieut
Peary
Thomas W. Hotchkiss
Ottawa
Northport
S. 1
Buffalo
Cedarvale
Colorado
Crowley
San Francisco
Louis Braverman
Col. Sumner
Fort Grant
Solomonville
Ariz
W. C. Brown
Burlington System
W. F. Merrill
Virginia House of Delegates
George Augustus Sala
Sala
Mission Conference
Swedish Lutheran Augustana Synod
Laporte
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
William Waldorf Astor
British Museum
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Edgar Pratt
Douglass, Kas
Pratt
A. G. Miller
Excelsior Freestone Works
Buena Vista, O
Chicago Custom House
Miller
J. Bull
Greattain
Fontane
St. Paul Center
Anli
Rket
Iaat
South Africa
Oles
J.D. Allen
ST. Falls
H. H. Gezen
Parker
Morbia
Washington, D
Oly
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