The Coming Shock of War Over Central Asia Maps and Routes
The article outlines a map of the Heri-Rud to Murghab frontier and Russia's potential war supply lines to Herat. It details railways from the Volga to Ashabad Sarakhs and the Transcaspian route to Merv and Herat, plus British positions at Quetta and Peshawar. It argues Russia could rapidly mobilize tens of thousands via Caspian transport and rail links, with minimal opposition en route to Herat, contrasting with Britain’s longer overland campaigns.
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Charles Marvin
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The Duck Lake Fight Report From Winnipeg
Aleck Stewart describes the Duck Lake engagement with 200 rebels led by Gabriel Dumont demanding police surrender. Civilians suffered 12 dead and 4 wounded while the enemy lost 2% killed and 17 wounded. Riel urged northern Indians to rebel by letter to join his grand council.
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Numerous federal appointments and incidents reported
The article lists appointments in Boise City Idaho and Washington including Braden as assayer, J B Baird as dead letter office superintendent, W F Switzler as chief clerk of the bureau of statistics, and Kent K Hayden as national bank examiner. It notes treasury emloyees buying Louisiana lottery tickets, a push for Col H A Morrow as judge advocate general, and other shifts in hospital and consular posts, plus multiple fire and crime briefs across several states.
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Bureau of Statistics
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National Bank
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Military and political moves touch Cherokee lands and army promotions
A House subcommittee work hints at a closing system or ban on it with aims to report a recommendation or legislation. President Cleveland may appoint a commission to Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole lands to hear leases concerns. Gen Hancock backs Col Romeyn B Ayers for brigadier general after Gen Angus retires, citing Ayers' gallant service in all battles he joined.
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Notable Deaths and Political Appointments Across 19th Century Figures
Dr. William Clendenin of Cincinnati dies of pneumonia. Mrs Frances Vanderbilt widow of Commodore Vanderbilt dies of pneumonia and is to be buried in Staten Island. Lt Greely reportedly haunted by Arctic starvation visions, advised to mingle socially. Rev Dr Burchard delivers farewell sermon at Murray Hill church on universal sinfulness and justification by faith. J Earnest Meiere of Leadville appointed consul at Nagasaki, replacing A C Jones, former Confederate officer now consul.
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Ruskin to resign Oxford professorship in fine arts
News notes report John Ruskin plans to resign his Oxford University professorship of fine arts. A Havana bull fight occurred on Easter day honoring the Resurrection. The family of the late Edward Pierripont, former United States minister to Italy, arrived in Rome.
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Jealousy Leads to Fatal Firearm Incident and Other Local Crimes
Jealousy spurred Fred Bill to shoot Gottfried Hausermann in Sumner Iowa. Charles E Fuller a Cincinnati and Linwood Ohio businessman shot himself in Linwood. At Gold Bluffs Ark W O Turrage editor of the Goldman Times killed Richard Whaling postmaster. A O Barnes formerly Singer agent in Michigan City arrested for forgery and embezzlement totaling 350 dollars.
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England and Russian War on the Ocean
A Washington source, once US and later Confederate navy officer, predicts a real naval war if Russia and England clash. He notes England's mastery of the sea, Russia seeking ports, and British ports and ports worldwide as recruiting centers. He argues war would erupt in many places, with Gladstone attentive to strategic moves. England is deemed likely to prevail.
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Express Car Robbery on Louisville Line Near Harrodsburg
A masked tramp-like robber attacked the Louisville express near Harrodsburg Indiana aboard the Louisville New Albany and Chicago line. He bound and struck George Davis the express messenger and Peter Webber the baggage man. Davis was fatally shot and Webber wounded. The thief forced the safe, escaped after firing at Webber, and vanished into darkness. Over $1 200 is believed stolen. Davis remains alive but not expected to recover. The train stopped at Smithville two miles from Harrodsburg for water.
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Des Moines Officer Aids Tichborne Case Witness Find
Des Moines police and city marshal Hafner pursed the missing witness in the Tichborne affair. A California contact verified the man who knew the witness could identify Orton as Roger Tichborne. London officials received $500 to continue the probe after the San Francisco report.
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Manitoba Champ McKeown Defeats Arthurs in Heavyweight Bout
A large crowd attended the bout in Auche Dakota with about one hundred Winnipeg sportsmen traveling by special train. The $100 a side match used Marquis of Queensbury rules, McKeown delivering a decisive blow in round eight to Arthurs who failed to rise after the knockdown.
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Miscellaneous items of news from various locales
Josiah Harper hid $500 in a Wollin potato bin and rats ruined the stash. Judge Daily in Portland orders Wells Fargo to receive goods for Northern Pacific. Ohio passes a law dissolving local underwriters boards and curbing rate regulation. Massachusetts lawmakers have stalled five months at $1,000 daily. Conkling picks Watertown for June editorial meeting. Government plans a $10,000 Sioux Indian Agency school. Fort Worth area hotels noted. Holy Ghost Catholic College dedicated with 50,000 attendees and 7,000 in parade. Terra Haute reports Philip Schloss, clothier, with liabilities $100,000 and assets $60,000. A heavy prize fight in Philadelphia pitted Thomas Barnes against Charles McCoy with McCoy leading after sixth round. Workmen in Oteego county find $97 in Continental currency dated 1776 1777 in a demolished chimney. Fritz injunction liquor case affirmed by Des Moines Supreme Court but retrial sought after acquittal. Ole Johnson pleads guilty for placing a railroad tie on a track near Stoughton and gets six years. Isere statue of Liberty due to arrive in New York May 25 weighing 440 000 pounds with most copper and 176 000 pounds iron. to stand 15 feet above high water at Bedloe’s Island.
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Strelok Arrival in New York Sparks War speculation
The Russian warship Strelok, fresh from Norfolk, anchors in the North River drawing intense speculation about its mission. Shipping men suspect secret orders to intercept transatlantic liners, noting the ship’s 1535 register, 160 crew, and deceptive merchantman appearance. If war breaks out, lines may deploy fast steamers to warn vessels.
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Panama Settlement Telegrams Between Whitney and Jouett
Secretary Whitney endorses steadfast government support to protect transit through the isthmus and urges readiness at Panama. Admiral Jouett reports a provisional settlement with revolutionaries, Aizpuru surrender, and government forces in control of Panama, the isthmus nearing stabilization.
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Divorce filed in Baltimore over adultery accusations
Sallie V. Thompson sues Charles R. Thompson for divorce citing adultery with Miss Cora Moore, a Baltimore society figure. Thompson is tied to a prominent retired merchant family. the wife has returned to her home amid strong evidence claims.
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The Diamond's Value and Expert Opinions
A Chicago News interview with diamond expert Mr. Charles K. Giles covers diamond color and clarity, cutting methods, and price factors. He explains color scales from bluish white to brown, the impact of cutting on value, and the role of market scarcity in pricing while noting many stones are rejections sold by dealers.
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Reduced Newspaper Postage Stamp Planned by Post Office
The post office department orders a new one cent newspaper postage stamp to take effect after July 1 to reflect a recent rate reduction for newspapers. The present fiscal year saw 47,240 tons of newspaper matter mailed from 5,785 offices with postage totaling $1,899,592.14, up nearly 11 percent from the year before, and the shift to one cent per ad is projected to cut revenues by over $1,000,000.
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Spring plan for farmers calls for smarter crops and stock
The Rural World urges farmers to start early with strong teams and good soil, turning more land to grass and dairy or stock rearing as cereal prices fall. It warns against clinging to old ways, promotes progressive ideas, and stresses improving minds to advance in farming.
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Admiralty ship-building delays and short war timelines
The Pall Mall Gazette criticizes Gladstone for slow ship-building with forty eight ships ordered in 1884 but none begun. It notes rapid historic wars with short durations from Solferino to Sedan, arguing neither powers on land nor fleet expansion assurances bode well for Britain in future conflicts.
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The Diamond Duke Charles Duke of Brunswick in 19th century
The Diamond Duke known as Duke Charles of Brunswick died in 1874 and reputedly led a strange life. His Champs Elysees hotel featured iron rooms a secret violet keyhole recess with deeds and deep cellars like the Bank of France storing gold and silver. He kept no kitchen and prepared his own chocolate with milk from distant farms then left his millions to Geneva.
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Telegraph Operator Imprisoned as Duck Lake Riel Rebellion Narrowed
The Duck Lake episode of the Riel uprising narrows to the detention of a telegraph operator in the British territories, as authorities bolster control over the settlement.
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Wood Fires Bring Comfort and Simple Memories
James T. Prickett writes in St. Louis Magazine about wood fires evoking youthful gatherings, dances, and warmth. He laments coal fires replacing timber warmth and celebrates the genuine comfort and peace found in crackling wood flames.
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Not Going to the Governor's Veto
A humorous exchange captures a woman correcting a pompous Mrs. Johnson about attending the governor's levee. She asserts she will attend when the governor's message arrives, prompting a wry husband remark about the mishearing. The Detroit Free Press quote showcases social vanity and quick wit.
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