Various World and Local Notes from Brainerd Dispatch
A roundup of brief items including emigration figures in New York, a plant’s water absorption, Japanese Formosa taxes affecting sugar and camphor trades, a hydrophobia death in Limrick, advice on moist hands, Nile war correspondence meals, sunlight and exercise health notes, a French Forban ship speed, a Skibbereen glove presentation, a Baltimore Washington bicycle path, and Ireland and Scotland grant shares under the agricultural rating bill.
Globe Lightning's Destructive Earthfall Cited
A thunderstorm's lightning may assume a globular form and explode on reaching the ground, causing great mischief. Observers report the globes descend in storms and unleash destructive effects upon impact.
Utrecht to Celebrate Two Hundredth Instrumental Jubilee
The University of Utrecht marks its 200th instrument with grand festivities starting June 22 and includes an Old World tournament of great magnificence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Utrecht
Japanese Capitalists Form Steamship Company
A group of Japanese capitalists has organized to build 5000 ton steamers for regular routes linking Japanese ports with New York and Europe. The venture plans routes across the Pacific and Atlantic, signaling a major expansion in transoceanic shipping and commercial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
New York
Europe
Duel ethics cited by Count von Kotze sentence
The Count von Kotze received two years imprisonment for killing his man, a verdict some say may deter German duelists but the field of honor is still viewed as murder by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count von Kotze
Mortality Figures Show UK Deaths Drop in 1804
A striking claim notes the United Kingdom recorded 580,000 fewer deaths in 1804 than in the prior year, and the annual mortality matched within 3,000 of the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Chinese government contracts abroad prior to Li Ming Chang travel
Shortly before Li Ming Chang left on his travels the Chinese government placed contracts with a German contractor in the East amounting to £3,000,000. The main contracts covered naval material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Ming Chang
London Road Car Company Fleet And Mileage Details
The London Road Car Company owns about 4000 horses and 325 cars. The combined daily distance covered is 23580 miles, with an average of 72 miles per car per day and 1412 miles per horse per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Road Car Company
Skipper of the battleship Indiana narrowly escapes blast near powder magazine
The Indiana's skipper faced a near catastrophe when an internal fire risked blowing the ship and crew to atoms near the magazine. The warning about profanity is noted as part of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Description of the Great Seal of England dies
The Great Seal of England consists of a silver pair of dies used to receive molten mass. The dies are closed to pour the mass and receive an impression through a top orifice. The impression measures six inches in diameter and three quarters of an inch thick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Persian Regiment March with Donkeys as Baggage
A Persian regiment on the march displays a strange scene as every three soldiers share one donkey carrying the owners worldly wealth and muskets. Occasionally a soldier’s veiled wife rides the beast amid the marching ranks.
Missionary raids spark claims of outrage and retaliation
The report describes Chinese attacks on American missions and the firing on two British missionaries by a noble who wounded one of them. It warns that the next steps will include damages claims and torture claims, while high officials who incited the unrest are said to escape punishment.
Island cannibalism tale echoes in South Pacific reports
A comic joke about natives dining on missionaries appears to have come true in the Solomons where several English missionaries are missing and cannibalism is reported along the line. locals deny the line, but whites are depicted as equally content with the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Solomons
Fire at Paris building blocks pass gates due to permit
Firefighters reached a building near Avenue de Neuilly outside Porte Maillot in Paris and learned they could not enter without a permit from the Prefect of Police. They watched the house burn as officials hunted for the permit authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue de Neuilly
Porte Maillot
Paris
Murder in Iowa Mirrors Pearl Bryan Case
A separate Iowa murder report follows the Pearl Bryan verdict, involving a young girl whose disappearance is linked to several reckless youths suspected of concealing their wrongdoing. The account stresses sensational youth folly and fear, with terse, neutral wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Pearl Bryan
Iowa
Pith of the News Weekly Digest
A compact sweep of global events highlights political shifts, economic trends, and key conflicts. Analysts summarize major developments across continents, noting leadership changes, trade talks, and humanitarian concerns shaping the week’s headlines.
Washington Talk Highlights Senate Actions and Court Rulings
The fortification bill passed by the Senate appropriates 10763888 dollars. The Supreme Court rules aliens cannot be punished without trial by jury. Senate confirms Frank W. Joplin as Elizabethtown postmaster after a lengthy contest. A naval code of uniform punishments is approved by the president. The veto blocks a pension bill for Rachel Patton widow of Captain John A. Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States Supreme Court
United States
Frank W. Joplin
Elizabethtown
Rachel Patton
John A. Patton
Illinois
Noted Writers and Public Figures In Lively Sketches
A collage of brief observations: Daudet and Sherrard authors join in an English collaboration. Otto Camphausen, ex Prussian finance minister, dies aged 78. Tolstoy attends his play The Power of Darkness in disguise. Rev Dr Lansing of Boston faces resignation after remarks on President Cleveland and Gov Greenhalge. Chamberlain's speaking tour reveals habit of keeping his cigar lit and plants numbered at Highbury. The will of Toronto magnate R A Messey leaves substantial bequests to Mount Allison, Western Theological College, University of Victoria, and Wesleyan College.
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M. Daudet
KR. H. Sherrard
Herr Otto Camphausen
Prussia
France
Renan
Chamberlain
Tolstoi
I. J. Lansing
Boston
Cleveland
Gov. Greenhalge
Highbury
R. A. Messey
Toronto
Can
Ohio
University of Mount Allison of
Sackville
N. B
Western Theological College of
Montreal
University of Victoria of Toronto
Wesleyan College of Winnipeg
Man
Deadly Fires and Wind Toll Across Several States
The Longfellow house and four Nahant mansions burned for a loss of 100000. Forest fires devour tens of thousands in Tucker County West Virginia with Lumbermen valuing damage at 500000. Max Voigt dies at Elwood Indiana after railway crash injuries and leg amputation. Mrs Peter Frey dies in Van Buren Michigan while saving belongings. Rynders Brothers mill at Waverly Illinois explodes scattering Prince Talkington’s remains. Leonard Breckinridge is killed by a falling tree blown down in Waterford Township Canton Illinois. Lillian Russell collides in Central Park injuring her gold wheel and ankle. Ralph Wiley aged sixteen is fatally run over after fleeing a Pendleton Indiana house. Frank M Crowell’s family injured when horse spooks and crashes in Franklin Indiana.
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Longfellow
Nahant
Mass
Loas
Tucke County
W. Va
Max Voigt
Elwood
Ind
Peter Frey
van Isuren
Mich
Rynders Brothers
Waverly
Prince Talkington
Leonard Breckinridge
Waterford Township
Canton
Lillian Russell
Central Park
Ralph Wiley
Pendleton
Frank M. Crowell
Franklin
Illinois
Rockford
Godfrey Hildebrand
Monroe
Corral
Elsie
Egan City
Izora Bird
Leaf River
George Garner
Forreston
M. E
Davis Junction
Bryan
Mount Morris
Steward
Beloit
Rockton
Winnebago
Ogle
Lee
Boone
McGregor
Iowa
Notable Crime and Tragedies Across States Include Suicides and Robberies
Miss Maggie Wells of Pittsfield kills herself with strychnine amid family tragedy. Home burglary in Springfield yields $130 cash with no suspects. John Wells alias Charles Polk, a Negro desperado, arrested in Newton for highway robbery. Governor Altgeld restores citizenship rights to Lyman Wagoner of Peoria after a 15 year Joliet sentence. Glenwood farmer’s son Harry Howarth commits suicide over parental disapproval of his sweetheart. Fred Weigle of Dubuque dies by suicide amid illness. Rev Father Daley of Manson attacked by a tramp at the parsonage. George Thorpe of El Paso found dead in barn. foul play suspected. Identification dispute over Mrs Everett of Boston death shifts to Edgard E Hit’s London link. Will Derby of Knoxville confesses to killing his friend Elijah Cross and dumping him in a well. Missouri Supreme Court quashes habeas corpus for Pollard and Tarris. execution looming May 29 unless Gov Stone acts. Bradsley pan had a row with Griff White.
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John Wells
Charles Polk
Council Bluffs
Newton
Altgeld
Lyman Wagoner
Peoria
Joliet
Harry Howarth
Glenwood
Fred Weigle
Dubuque
Father Daley
Manson
Iowa
George Thorpe
el Paso
Ill
T Bank
Everett
Boston
Colonnade
Ralph Hill
Indianapolis
Edgard E. Hit
London
Will Derby
Knoxville
Tenn
Elijah Cross
Missouri Supreme Court
Dobson
Kansas City
Pollard
Tarris
Gov. Stone
Bradsley
Pan
Griff A. White
Woman Arrested on Warrant for Malicious Kiss Incident
Mrs. M. Ashkraft, a widow, was arrested at Wichita on a warrant from tailor T. A. Fawcett, who claims she kissed him with malicious intent while he was with his wife. Ashkraft says the kiss was intended for Mrs. Fawcett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
M. Ashkraft
Wichita
Kew
T. A. Fawcett
Foreign Archduke Dies and Irish Politics Tension Rise
The article notes the death of a foreign archduke at 54 with mention of Emperor Joseph’s era. It also reports Irish home rule jeopardy as Irish MPs back the government, and the reform committee is punished by the Transvaal executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archduke
Louis
Austria
Eperor Joseph
Reform Committee
Transvaal
Vicuma
Carralm Falso
Matanzas
Bernal
Bingenbruck
Bingen on-the-Rhine
Silesia
John Dillon
John Russell Reynolds
Royal College of Physicians
John
Marie Columber
Sarah Barnum
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
William
Geheimrath Hinzpter
Stoecker
City society women run electric cabs for charity day
Rockford society women operate all city electric cars for a charity event. Other brief items note Gov Morton signing a police force expansion bill, a Columbus fern gatherer finding petrified remains, and Theosophical Society leadership changes in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Jll
Morton
Austin
New York
Peter McNabb
Columbus
Ohio
Catherine Alice Tingley
W. Q
Theosophical Society
Supreme Court of Iowa
St. Louis
Texas
B. F. Young
Cincinnati
United States
Dresser & Goodrich
Commission Merchants
Goodrich Rubber Company
Newport
R. I
American Fisheries Society
Fisheries Commissions
Woman's American Protective Association
Springfield
Ill
Valentine E. Love
Love
Comedy Company
Chicago
St. Joseph
Mich
Nicol
Hastings
Gilpa
Pittsburg
Tuscaloosa
Ala
A. C. Putnam
Chadron Banking Company
Chadron
Neb
J. C. MaeNew
Kokomo
Ind
John Clarke
Illinois Eastern Hospital For the Insane
Kankakee
England
A Steel Road Proposed To Aid Country Roads
A historical outline describes a steel road system resembling a horse railroad to reduce wear on stone pavements and enable heavier loads. It details rail design, bolting method, and dual purposes of the rails for wheel traffic and drainage, with cost estimates for single and double tracks and advantages over macadam, claiming labor savings offset steel track costs.
Refutation of the old adage money talks
The Boston Courier cites a report where the First Reporter claims no word could be extracted from old Bullion. The piece mocks the notion that money speaks, presenting a dry, mockingly skeptical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Courier
Des Moines Tornado Toll Rises Across Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports indicate a destructive cyclone swept Polk and Jasper counties, killing at least twenty, injuring many, and wrecking Bondurant Ankeny Polk City Valeria Mingo Slater. Illinois towns Rockford and surrounding areas endured heavy damage with multiple fatalities and widespread debris.
Women Whitecaps Destroy Moonshine Still in Kentucky
In Hindman Kentucky on May 27 a group of about fifty women armed with Winchesters attacked Moses Maggard’s moonshine operation. They burned barrels and spilled whisky then mutilated the still to render it useless as fleeing men and the proprietor escaped. The women left the scene unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindman
Moses Maggard
Blind Tiger
This
Floyd
Koot
Massacre Outbreak in Crete Alarms Europe
The Times dispatch from Athens reports Crete descending into anarchy with Turkish troops ransacking Canea. Consuls request warships as British Hood sails from Malta toward Crete and Greek and Russian ships may depart. Violence also flares near Retimo and Vamos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
London
the Times
Athens
Canea
Malta
Hood
Phalarum
Retimo
Heraklion
Vamos
British sneers over Stern incident in diplomatic clash
London commentary attacks United States policy amid the Stern case. The Courier mocks Secretary Olney for his aggressive style while the Globe calls the Stern incident a useful lesson for Americans if they profit without vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Stern
London
Marshal von Bieberstein
Baron von Thielmann
United States
Louis Stern
New York
Courier
Olney
Baron Marshal von Bieberstein
The
Globe
Domestic worker killed by train in Seo yards
Gladstone Mich May 27 Sofie Pahl a domestic in Senator Mason's family was killed today in the Seo yards being run over by a train. She had no relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Mich
Sofie Pahl
Mason
Seo Yards
Northern Presbyterian Assembly Opens in Saratoga
The 108th general assembly of the Northern Presbyterian church convened at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church Saratoga with prayers led by Dr. William Durant and scripture read by Rev. William E. Carr. opening sermon by Dr. Robert Russell Booth on Christian Union and Denominational Loyalty followed by election of Dr. John L. Withrow as moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
General Assembly
Northern Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
William Durant
William E. Carr
Danville
William S. Marquis
Rock Island
Joseph M. Goshen
Kolhapur
India
Robert Russell Booth
New York
Christian Union
John L. Withrow
Chicago
Arms Landed in Cuba Claim Laurada Expedition Success
A private dispatch received in Philadelphia states the steamship Laurada left New York May 9 and landed all men and ammunition on Cuban soil. The sender, a party member aboard the ship, reports the expedition entirely successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philadelphia
Satel
New York
Cuba landing reported by Cuban clubs in Philadelphia
News says the Laura da landed in Cuba without molestation by Spaniards. The entire crew and cargo were put ashore, reported by a Philadelphia Cuban club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Indictments Over No Flags at Illinois Schools
The Jacksonville Illinois Special grand jury today returned indictments against the heads of Illinois colleges and Catholic and parochial schools for failing to fly flags on their school buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Ill
Illinois
Corbett Survives Attack by Revolver-Wielding Crank
Jim Corbett narrowly escaped harm in Hot Springs as a wild-eyed man sprang from a doorway on Central avenue and challenged him. The assailant drew a revolver, but Corbett disarmed him and held the suspect until police arrived.
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Corbett
Little Rock
Ark
Jim Corbett
Hot Springs
Central Avenue
Intercollegiate oratorical contest honors awarded
In the intercollegiate oratorical contest among six state colleges the first prize went to Miss Alice Hyde of the University at Vermilion and the second to Ewert of Yankton college. Judges included Prof. West of Minnesota and Prof. Krat of Sioux City. Over the past nine years Yankton leads with four firsts, Mitchell three, Sioux Falls one, and Redfield one.
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Yankton
Alice Hyde
State University At
Vermillion
Ewert
Yankton College
Ohio Wyoming Universities
West
Minnesota University
Krat
Sioux City
J. M. Prine
Madison
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Redfield
Altgeld and Silver Dominate LaSalle County Delegates
Delegates chosen at the LaSalle county convention in Ottawa Ill were instructed to back John P Altgeld for governor and promote free silver. Attorney General Joney presided as chairman with Controller Eckels from LaSalle County noting renewed interest following his Ottawa visit.
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Altgeld
Ottawa
Ill
John P. Altgeld
LaSalle County
Joney
LaSalle
Eckels
Rancome
Minnesota News Roundup Touches Many North State Events
A wide slice of Minnesota items includes St Paul burglaries and a booming Austin building boom. Injuries from runaways at Mabel and a Melrose sign painter’s alcohol troubles are noted, plus a flourishing Kinder-twine industry and timber sale pause. Notable deaths, appointments, accidents, and a new Morris fire alarm system appear alongside local trials and civic notices.
Deadly Collision on K and Iron Range near Tower
May 26 Tower Minn fatal wreck when a work train and a special collided near Eagle's Nest Lake seven miles from Tower. Engineers G. W. Weaver and W. Moulton were killed. Charlies Cotter and James Shea survived by leaping. Inquest planned to determine blame.
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Buleth
Irem
Tower
Minn
K & Iron
Averal
G. W. Weaver
W. Moulton
Ely
Eagle's Nest Lake
Charlies Cotter
James Shea
Weekly Crop Bulletin From Minnesota Weather Report
The Minnesota Section of the Climate and Crop Service reports frequent rains in the past week, delaying field work nationwide. Wheat seeding near Clay county is nearly complete south of the county and about half done north of it. Corn is being planted but many delay. Hail reported in Pipestone, Cottonwood, and Wadena with no damage. Wild hay and some wheat damaged by water in Sherburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cifimate and Crop Service
Minneapolis
Red River Valley
Clay County
Gies
Pipestone
Cottonwood
Wadena
Olmstead
Dodge
Brown
Sherburne
Ramsey county treasurer Nelson dies by morphine self-poisoning
Andrew N. Nelson longtime Ramsey county treasurer and prominent Scandinavian-American of St. Paul died at St. Josephs hospital from morphine poisoning likely self-administered after threats to escape troubles. He operated a tire insurance business at 154 East Seventh street and had health troubles this winter and recently returned from the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Eof
St. Pawel
St. Paul
Andrew N. Nelson
Ramsey County
St. Joseph's Hospital
Nelson
Schutte Block
East Seventh Street
Fletcher Nominated by Fifth Minnesota Republicans
Minneapolis May 26 The Republican convention of the Fifth district quickly named Loren Fletcher as the party nominee. The meeting adjourned within half an hour after calling to order. The resolutions reaffirmed protection reciprocity and sound money and pledged support for the platform to be adopted by the national convention in St Louis. Fletcher was greeted with enthusiasm and gave a brief speech before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Fifth District
Loren Fletcher
Committee On
Fifth Congressional District
St. Louis
St Paul Youth Arrested in Chicago Hold-Up Case
Paul Brooks twenty-year-old son of Pitkin and Brooks vice president was robbed by three men near his home in Chicago. A suspect named J W Freeland of St Paul was arrested and identified by two victims. Freeland had a revolver and was linked to other local robberies. A stab wound on Freeland was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Stark
Fred Hecklin
Paynesville
A. P. Hanson
Colorado Springs
Col
Charlies Edwards
Leaf Lake
Pear Henning
Alicia Erickson
Swan Erickson
William Craig
Duluth Gas and Water Company
Morris
Boston
Mankato
Citizens’ Bank of Morris
C. H. Riter
Alexandria
H. Thorson
Elbow Lake
T. FE. Dybdal
New Paynesville
Clinton
Big Stone County
Hon
O. P. Oniet
W. C. Whiteman
Chicago
Paul Brooks
Jonathan A. Brooks
Pitkin & Brooks
Woodlawn Avenue
Hyde Park
Mullins
Crawford and
Farrell
J. W. Freeland
Main Street
St. Paul
Young Brooks
Paul Corby
Michigan Terrace
Freeland
Sheriff Arrests Boxers After Prize Fight in Virginia
Sheriff Bukhart and three deputies boarded a special train to Virginia where Mose Jackson of Duluth fought George Beaton of West Superior in a 25 round bout. In the third round the sheriff arrived and arrested the principals Mose Jackson and George Beaton along with four seconds Lapontise Hogan Rooney and Newcomer, who were brought to Duluth. Gov Clough ordered the fight stopped after citizens appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Bukhart
Virginia
Mose Jackson
George Beaton
West Superior
Jack Lapontise
Dan Hogan
James Rooney
Abe Newcomer
Fatal Lightning Kills Stallions at Albert Lea Fairgrounds
A thunderstorm struck the stable at the Albert Lea fairgrounds injuring none, but killing horse Gov. Merriam owned by Wedge Morin and Rathburn and Mayor Weaver's four year old gelding. Gov. Merriam was a trotting stallion with a sub 2 30 record valued at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
Fair Grounds
Gov. Merriam
Mayor Weaver
D. K. Stacy
Wedge, Morin & Rathburn
Dickens's Son Charles Struck by Illness Yet No Longer in Danger
Charles Dickens, the celebrated novelist's son, was dangerously ill but has recovered sufficiently to be out of danger. The report notes his condition improved and he is no longer in imminent peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Chicago Grocer Cassie Accused in Girl’s Frightful Imprisonment
In Chicago Special last evening Mrs. M A Ireland sister of murdered Catherine Ging and guardian of her three children sent Clara Ireland age 16 to return coffee. Grocer William Cassie denies the coffee source. The girl allegedly threw the coffee in a clerk’s face and Cassie forced her into a large storage refrigerator imprisoning her until a crowd gathered. She is reported ill with a cut lip and bruises. The mother has sworn out a warrant for Cassie’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clara Ireland
M. A. Ireland
Catherine Ging
Clara
William Cassie
Cassie
Gen Lucius Fairchild in grave condition at Madison
Friends express grave worry over General Lucius Fairchild as his kidney illness worsens in Madison Wisconsin. He was taken ill three weeks ago and has grown weaker, now in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Fairchild
Madison
Wis
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin Central depot robbed of express order blanks
Stele Order Blanks. Downing Wisconsin Special The Wisconsin Central line depot office was entered last night through a window and a book of express order blanks was stolen. No other property was disturbed. The office at Barker five miles east was also entered and a small sum of money taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing
Wis
Wisconsin Central Line
Barker
Gay’s Reprieve Reverses Hanging in Helena
Gov. Hickard reports Washington telegram states Associate Justice Harlan refused to grant writ of error, delaying the execution set for Monday. The reprieve keeper suspend the hanging pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Helena
Mont
Gov
Hickards
Washington
Harlan
Meline Presses Return to Bimetallism at Banquet
Paris May 27 Premier Meline a leading protectionist critic urged Europe to restore the monetary system of bimetallism saying the crises stem from abandoning it. He noted the movement spreading to England Germany Belgium and America and predicted a spark from evolving circumstances will drive reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Meline
England
Germany
Belgium
America
Galena Storm Causes Fatality and Major Damage
A severe storm in Galena Illinois on May 27 caused about 100000 dollars in property damage as the river rose rapidly flooding several streets. Telegraph and telephone service were impaired and no trains were running on the four rail lines entering the city. One death was reported Mrs R D Strickland drowned in her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Clemens
Mich
Butler
Incies
Anna Pohl
Galena
R. D. Strickland
Sons of Benjamin Hold Annual Convention in Boston
The Independent Order of the Sons of Benjamin, a Jewish fraternal group with members nationwide, was welcomed by Mayor Quincy in Boston at Odd Fellow's hall for its annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Benjamin
Boston
Independent
Order of the Sons of Benjamin
Quincy
Odd Fellow’s
Order
Opening of Cuban fair at Madison Square Garden
The formal opening of a Cuban fair to aid revolutionists took place in Madison Square Garden New York last night. General Daniel Sickles served as the chief orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
Daniel Sickles
Milwaukee Merchants Counter Boycott Over Street Rail Strike
Milwaukee business men, led by commission merchants, issue a manifesto defending their right to trade with bankers, merchants, and patrons and to use conveyances of choice. They warn the boycott is strangling business and urge a broader counter-movement for self-preservation as strikers’ methods persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Commission
Boiler Explosion at Davidson Bros Saw Mill Injures Many
A boiler blast at the Davidson Brothers saw mill near Marietta Eckerly Indiana last evening killed Eunice Davidson 11, and died seconds later? Wait, fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckerly
Ind
Davidson Bros
Marietta
Eunice Davidson
Thomas Davidson
Frank Kattran
Oakley Derby Special Result Summary
In Cincinnati the Oakley Derby Special ran after rain. Pri Length finished first, Ben Eder placed second, Ben Brush took third, and Loki finished fourth. Time recorded as 2381-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Special
Ben Eder
Ben Brush
Loki
Dene in a Quarrel. Galesville Barn Raising Fight
In Galesville Wisconsin a barn raising quarrel led to Andrew Girchier shooting and wounding Chris Dettinger and Frank Stevens. Police investigated and casualties were treated locally. Investigators seek motive and potential charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dene
Galesville, Wis
Special
Andrew Girchier
Chris Dettinger
Frank Stevens
Cleaning and Polishing Household Metals and Tools
Advice on cleaning and preserving metal items before summer storage. Recommends methods for firetrons brass steel and copper care including rust removal mutton fat parchment wrapping and oil pastes. Provides formulas using spentine ammonia crocus powder and knife polish plus brass tray cleaning with soap and leather buffing.
County Displays At Grand Army Encampment In St Paul
The Grand Army encampment in St Paul will feature county displays in open streets. Minnesota counties will build arches pyramids circles ladders and street booths from local products to showcase leading industries. W J Cootner heads the committee aiding counties and plans begin immediately for space and privileges. Each participating county will reach about 300000 visitors daily for a week at minimal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
St. Paul
Minnesota
W. J. Cootner
C Committee
Footner
The French Waste Nothing
A visitor dines with a prudent French woman who stores all fruit stones. She dries cherry plum and peach stones and later burns them in the fire to release a fragrant odor, claiming stones crackle and flame briefly, filling the room with scent.
Needle Casen Crafts Through Cardboard Cases
The article describes handmade needle casen in cardboard cases long and narrow, covered with dark satin and edged with cord. Inside there is a twisting black velvet scroll with white satin floral applique and gold thread thimbles and scissors. Other versions use blue linen with white flourishing thread and miniature shippers on the toe. The set includes a small oval emery cushion for needle sharpening.
Hasn’t Mr Simpkins Proposed Yet Daughter
A Chicago Record snippet recalls a light exchange between a mother and daughter about marriage prospects and a persistent suitor who keeps steering conversation to baseball. The tone reflects social expectations and a domestic scene.
Marie Seeks New Doctor After Wheel Ride Doubts
Marie questions a physician's claim of weakness and explains she sought a second medical opinion after doubting her ability to ride a wheel. The Chicago Record notes the exchange as part of a broader column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Chicago
Private Grounds Fishing Dispute Cited in Yonkers
A Yonkers Statesman exchange centers on a private property fishing dispute. One speaker insists fishing is improper on private grounds while the other argues the line must be drawn somewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
Baby Teething Remedy Promoted in Old Advert Script
An old advertisement promotes Maswell’s Soothing Syrup for teething babies. The copy emphasizes a trusted, time-tested remedy and targets relief for infants during tooth eruption.
Baggs and Gaggs Exchange On Housekeeping Changes
A Washington Times comic exchange notes Baggs asking why you quit housekeeping for boarding and Gaggs answering that his wife is learning to ride a wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggs
Washington Times
Stomach Benders Devise Health Boost With Bitters
The text describes the stomach as the body's depot for bone brain and tissue and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion malaria biliousness kidney issues nervousness and constipation highlighting its restorative use in digestive health.
Conversation Snippet Sparks Curious Banter About Fish
A fragmentary exchange shows Sharpe asking how Saphed has never tasted fish and mentions a claim that sweating water on fish affects the brain. The odd dialogue ends with a playful remark about fish knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpe
That Dreadful Boy Her Seree Reggie
Fragmentary dialogue notes a cheeky exchange about a sister and a corn related ailment with humorous mood and moonshine reference.
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Reggie
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Pittsfield
C. Thorney
A. H. Bradford
Mont Clair
N. J
Bettell Chapel
Yale
China
San Francisco
Mikado of
NcGregor
Kansas
Jasper County
Polk Iowa
Elgis
North McGregor
Durango
Fort Scott
Kan
Polk
Jasper
Polk County
Bondurant
Santiago
Chicago Great Western
Egbert Bailie, Jr
Robert Bailie
Lizzie Bailie
John Bailie
Peter Bolenbaugh
Peter Boelenbaugh
Bolenbaughs
John Maxwell
Charles Phalen
Dannie Phalen
Susie Phalen
Mike Phalen
Mollie Phalen
Clarisa Dickie
Martha Dickie
Charles Eakins
Shell
W. T. Scott
A. L. Edwards
Oliver Yates
Edwards
Charles
Willie Phalen
Dugeakins
Solomon Dickie
Nellie Dickie
Harvey Pitcock
Monroe Osborne
Des Moines
Valeria
Mingo
Berwick
Sheehan
Bolenbaugh
Phelan
Altoona
Here
Ira
Great Western
Polk City
Ankeny
W. P. Scott
Mississippi River
Milwaukee Road
Maloney
Burke
Meyers
Minnesothy News
North Star
Tomas Allen
Hesper
Mabel
L. W. Harding
Melrose
Dunn
Julius Prieve
Hutchinson
Martin Oleson
J. E. McKelvey
Stearns County
Meires Grove
Fillmore W. C. T. U
Preston
Cannon Valley
Northfield
D. D. Merrill
Lochren
F. E. Seavey
Aitkin
District Court
Aitkin County
William McEntee
Montgomery
Naval Academy
Doran
M. N. Goss
Phil Schweitzer
Fredie
Ole Bull
Caroline Boeckman
G. H. Smith
Murray County
Lake Wilson
Charles Schurbaschsky
Minnesota Lake
August Gatzke
Conrad Schulz
Royalton
John Wintsz
Bank of Mapleton
Mabel Waterworks
J. P. Tibbets
Fillmore County
Citiens
Edward Reynolds
George Borrowman
Stillwater
North Willow Street
R. A. Turrell
Redwood Falls
Turrell
Michigan
Oxford
Oakwood
Thowas
Johnson
McDermott
Oakland
Metanuera
Oakweed
Detroit
J. E. Weaver
Tribune
Pontiac
Thomas
Metamora
Ortonville
John Pooritt
Joseph Bird
John Milkey
FE. E. Torrance
Henry Quick
Abram Quick
Alice Mitchell
Free Press
Groveland Township
Oakland County
Genesee
Lapeer
Fletcher
ST. Paulite
Eagland Conservator of Music
Franklin Square
Ite
Conservatory
Hall
Hegeman
C. C. G. Clark Co
N. Haven
J. Head & Co
Lowell, Mass
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