Women as Revolutionary Killers In 19th Century Russia
Historical review describes militant women in Russia from 1800 to 1874 including Mime Catherine Berschkovsky and Marie Spiridonova. It notes fearless acts, disguises, and training in colleges, with deaths and brutal punishment by authorities. Mentions Barbara Printz and an assassination attempt on a governor, ending with a failed bomb blast and suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomborskoie
Siberia
Catherine Berschkovsky
Luzhanoffsky
Secret Police
Marie Spiridonova
Charlotte Corday
Russia
Barbara Printz
Moscow
Léont. Gen. Printz
Ganthars
Odessa
S‘ie
Herelf
Railroads announce major equipment and route plans amid scrutiny
Illinois Central will spend nearly 400000 on new passenger train equipment while Erie holdings grow, and interstate commission probes ice trust ties. Ann Arbor faces possible freight discrimination against trusts as Lackawanna plans automatic signaling. Western Pacific maps California tunnels, and Canadian Pacific readies 600 additional cars and 100 engines for western grain. Passenger fares in the West drop. East holds 2 cent fares. A Beach Creek holding firm linked to New York Central is under IC investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Frederick Underwood
Erie Road
United States
W. H. Newman
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toledo
Ice Trust
Ann Arbor
Ohio
Lackawanna Railroad
America
Western Pacific Railway Company
California
Oroville
Beckwith Pass
Western Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Mississippi River
Europe
The
Beach Creek
Inter State Commerce Commission
Timeline of historical events and notable deaths
A compact chronology lists events from 1305 through 1903 including executions and battles such as Sir William Wallace at Smithfield and Port Said occupation, a Saint Bartholomew Massacre reference, the 1777 New Jersey raid into Staten Island, 1814 Washington burned, Gall the phrenologist’s death, and the 1903 Lord Salisbury’s death, with many mid 19th century incidents noted. The list blends wars, political acts, disasters, assassinations, and notable figures across multiple regions.
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William Wallace
Smithfield
Bosworth
St. Bartholomew’s
Charlestown
Mass
New Jersey
Staten Island
Mary Washington
George Washington
Washington
Franz Joseph Gall
Brussels
Kossuth
Austria
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Charter Oak
Hartford
Conn
Gen. Rosecrans
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Farragut
Des Moines Rapids
Mississippi River
Port Said
Suez Canal
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Foochow
Chins
West Virginia
Maybrick
New York
Crespo
Venezuela
Korea
China
Borda
Uruguay
Lord Salisbury
England
United States
Sinaoyzaz
Illinois and New York laws blamed for corporate leakage
A historical critique argues that Illinois corporate laws cut local enterprise and tax revenue while New York charters attract major firms. It cites Sears Roebuck’s NY reorganization, Peoria woodenware losses, and general outflow of headquarters to other states. The piece urges modernized laws to retain industry and revenue, noting competition will curb profits but current rules hinder growth.
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Ilinois
Union
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Maine
Peoria
Iowr
Iowa
Chicago
Am Dlineis Corporation
Men Cured by Accidents and Sudden Cures Across Cases
London Answers reports unusual recoveries where injuries and accidents seemingly cured or restored abilities. Examples include hearing loss reversed after a fall, blindness regained after a lightning strike, speech recovered after a fall, and a life saved by emergency throat incision amid respiratory failure. Other tales describe paralysis and arm injuries corrected after repeated incidents.
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Charleston
Australia
Barry
Cardiff
London
Glasgow
Hove
Hairfax
Holbeck
Horsforth
Meas Han burglary tale and a classroom joke
A Toledo Blade excerpt recounts Mrs Z and Mrs A discussing a recent burglary while a Sunday School discussion yields a joke about King David and his wife. Annie answers Hebrews as the wife’s nationality.
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King David
Willie—Hebdrew
Annie
Not an Article Needed for Publication
A brief, quirky exchange citing the Cleveland Plain Dealer humorously noting a visit to a gas meter inspection at a residence, with a line about the “lovely Miss Summers” and a favorable impression that turns out to be a misread meter inspection.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Farmer recalls children's singing lessons cost
In a Washington Star fragment a farmer reflects on the value of memories versus money. He recalls buying something for a son, then notes his daughter’s singing lessons proving costly, changing his view on value.
A Marrying Man Is He A Justice Of The Peace
The Cleveland Leader notes a playful debate about whether Kernes is a marrying man. One speaker claims he is not, while another confirms by calling him a justice of the peace, prompting a light exchange on his suitability for marriage.
Trade outlook shows steady demand across manufactures
The hot wave causes minor operation slowdowns while demand remains strong in leading manufactories. Textile and staple goods sales rise with many new accounts and visiting merchants. Wholesale sectors and dry goods, clothing, and hardware report gains, with forward orders and discounts driving profits amid high price lists for heavy-weight goods. Crop prospects stay favorable and confidence grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago and Midwest Market Prices From Regional Report
Regional market notes show cattle hogs and sheep price ranges across major cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Buffalo. Prices vary by grade and weight with wheat corn oats rye and barley futures listed, highlighting shipping and dairy items like creamery butter and eggs.
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Chicago
Greg Ton Ballg
Timothy
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Plans drawn by governor Speyer death sentence stands
Reports from Ireland say John M Speyer convicted in Kansas for killing his son had his request for a new trial denied and is scheduled to be hanged September 21. The dispatch notes Harland and Woltz steamer service updates and a ship named Hise fue Heainia the Xie.
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John M. Speyer
Kansas
Sty
Ireland
Harland & Woltz
Sarang
Plan to Crush Rebels in Cuba War Talk
President Palma in Havana declares no compromise with insurgents and vows arms for peace. U S officials weigh Platt amendment limits while noting the unstable Cuban government, possible intervention, and ongoing volunteer enlistments as Cuba braces for a prolonged crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palen
Palma Monday
Havana
Palma
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Washington
Cuba
Republic
United States
Sanarchy
Cuban Republic
Congress
Guerra
Amherst's Swimming Qualification Shortfall Highlighted
Prof Henry E Armstrong joins Lord Kelvin in protest over replacing imagination with theory. Amherst college swimming qualification notes only about one quarter of American college students can swim a stroke after the new water ring dedication.
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Henry E. Armstrong
Lord Kelvin
Amherst
Bible in Foreign Lands and Sunday Law Reforms
A London meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society notes Christians in New Hebrides and other regions paying for Scriptures with arrowroot beads pigs and other goods. Separate items discuss France and Canada enacting strict Sunday laws banning trade and publications. A U.S. probe questions claims of an alcohol driven industrial revolution.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
London
New Hebrides
Hebrides
Bipegee
Saa
British Solomon Islands
France
Canada
Cada
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SE End
Nasee ‘Ramiroed
Shebrew
Toledo Blade
Bradstreets’ Commercial Report
Gssiofer Yerkes
Engine
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