Diverse 1900s News Snippets On Inventions And Public Affairs
The item surveys several 19th to 20th century topics including a Chicago inventor closing a gold processing plant, rising marriage licenses in Kansas City, widespread church and temperance activity, a London hotel for boarders, and a surge in Christian Science membership. It notes a long distance telephone record in Tennessee, a Mexican canal project, and the Manchester ship canal as benchmarks, plus efforts to pension ex-slaves and a science-driven claim on crime prevention, with a proposed New York to Chicago elevated railway and an open auction of state-contracted convicts in Florida.
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Burrent
Serestr
Germany
Chicago
Geumony
Kansas City
Gramly
Salva
Philadel Bigeye
St. Teresa's
London
Actus
Christian Scientists
United States
Tuene
New York
Marshall Field
P. D. Armour
Congress
American Express Company
Clark Braden
Forty-seventh Street
Madison Avenue
Braden
Hudson River Road
Murder Accusation Sparks Townwide Manhunt
Bloodlit tale of William Baker plotting vengeance after a feud with his brother and his love Jane Moses ends in tragedy. The murdered couple found near town after a night of gunfire. a manhunt with bloodhounds and posses tracked the killer through the county. Coroner’s jury declares self-inflicted death by William Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morderer
Binodhounda
William Baker
Bates Bla
Labor's Appeal prompts anti convict labor measures in Congress
The Federation of Labor directs a January 8 address to the Fifty fifth Congress urging a federal eight hour day for public works contracts with a contract clause, banning convict labor transport, limiting injunctions, and restricting immigration based on education. The courier also notes Teller attacks on the Republican Party over silver, a long distance telephone test marking a world first for a board meeting, Buckley suicide in New York, Comstock damages verdict, and Kansas farm value data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio Teller
Republican Party
Washington
Senate
Teller
Gage
McKinley
United States
Minneapolis
Minn
Lowell
Mass
Charles J. Glidden
Traders’ National Bank of Lowell
Wave Crest
L. 1
Buckley
New York
James H. Dunham
Durrant hanged at San Quentin for Lamont murder
The San Quentin execution of William Henry Theodore Durrant is described in detail. He faces the gallows calmly, professes innocence, and embraces Catholic faith as the trap springs. The piece covers the trial of Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams, the jury, and public perception. It notes Durrant’s death ends the case viewed as one of California’s notable crimes.
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San Quentin
Cal
Willam Henry Theodore Durrant
Manche Lamont
Durrant
Rader
Father Lagan
William Henry Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Minnile William
Mra C. Noble
Emanuel Church Assist
Theodore Durrant
Miss Lamont
Miss
California
Murphy
Dur Fant
A Wise Peddler Case Noted in Local Ledger
A brief item notes a peddler who knew the value of discarding unsellable goods. The report hints at thrift and street wisdom in handling waste or surplus merchandise observed in a small town context.
Every Man for Himself in Alaska Gold Rush
Mr Harmer describes his two years in Alaska's gold fields and the brutal selfishness he witnessed. He recalls cabins, deprivation, and a culture where everyone hoarded gold, hiding nuggets and refusing even basic aid. He would not return for any amount, noting the psychological toll and dangerous allure of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
Alaskan
Anguat
Treme
Aman
Ick
San Francisco
Alaska
Denver Republican
A Negro Camp Meeting and Southern Life Observed
A dated account surveys a southern negro camp meeting, detailing diverse dress, modes of travel, and a raucous grove gathering with horses, cattle, and children’s laughter, contrasting religious social life with candid observations. It also notes evolving French marriage laws and a travel anecdote about a return from the Chilkoot Pass amid wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
W. T. Hewetan
Chautaugquen
Fragmented OCR Chronicle Mentions Rewards and Trials
Fragmented text references a reward offer, drugstore names, and legal notices. Mentions Toledo, Indiana Journal, Wash ing ton papers, and various 19th century items. Contains partial phrases about a court case, a woman struck, and ads for medicines and services.
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Pratetad Evey
Pee Eee
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Congressional Library
Buttex
Willard G. Tay
Baltimore
Gallatin
Tenn
Bell
N Va
Nashville
Evansville
Terrecene
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Richmond
Norfolk
Valley of
Mexico
Manchester Ship Canal
Ingland
Pension Bureau
Thurston
Vienna
London Daily Chronicle
Gates
Smithsonian Institute
West Palm Beach
Fla
LABOR
Kenene
Topeka
Kan
Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Kane
San Bei
Tandeo Yolun
Samatoe
Manker Gore
Lincoln
Neb
B. D. Mills
Arian County
Mill
Evra Whitney
Harlan County
Supreme Court
Bertin
William
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Legation of the
Magne Hae
Famered Rosigna
Henry Somerset
Wasler Gore Bree
Madrid
Gen. Weyler
Cet Uley
Supreme War Council
Pigemiet Betes
Usitty. Ees Jag
David Kenworthies
Hys Jory
Jude Horteo
Sare
Great Britain
Pradstreet's
Northwest
Louisiana
Florida
Canada
Low
Memphis
8Rs
Memphis Medical College
The
Board of Health
Mary Sandrink
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rogers
Tie
Sandrink
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sessonal Foundry
Lesta
Dombay
Ges
John J. Gullivan
Ulflea
Am Prema Court
State Legislature
Boston
Wioon
Martes
Pepa
AL Tm
Livat
James
Peer As
Mears TV
Peoteerg
Grenada
Rows Quitman
Souree
Houston
Poitegs
Missis
Mr Taylor
Misie
Greaves
Madison
Judiciary
Canton
Tine
Captain Signal
Beneft
House
Canton Times
Harty
Var
Catia Anneal
Seal Counties
Cuet
Roatan
Mr. Suarkey
Jon Committee
Passion Fund
Fecamimanda
Erie
Ise
Sienctiog
Boards of ‘Supervisors
Clinton
Renson
Trigg
Fatkore
Eeapenee Boards of ‘Supervisors
Jones
Wilkinson County
Secretary of State
Total
College Harned
Cooper-Huddleston College
Dalemile
Meridian
John Cochran
Daleville
Ihs
Farmers’ Convention
H. B. McKay
Mon
R C. Lee
W. L. Hutchinson
State Agricultural Society
State Stock Breeders’ Association
Aberdeen
Miselentppl Hanks
Vicksburg
J. E. Wil
Utics
Brandon
Railroad Commission
Imasi Grents
Madhoe County
Madison County
Millneis
Mississippi
France
Republic
Chilkoot Pass
Owen Pursle
Airena
Toledo
Tos Wilaing
Kignas
Marvin
Hall
Indiana Journal
N. Y
Ebicage Daily News
Atchison Globe
Ieta
Kline
Arch St
Phila
Righty Cartel
Hood
Alabama
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