Various curious items mix in a week of 1900s notes
A sprawling column highlights oddities from science and invention to public curiosities. It mentions a Indiana minister marrying 1200 couples awaiting a reunion, Gatling turning to agriculture, Marconi aiming for transatlantic links, and a Jerusalem boom rumor amid broader notes on rail, factory law, and Paris innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Bankers In Session and Intl Calamities Reported
The article reports bankers in session in a city, with notes on financial arrangements, capital, and expectations for government actions. It mentions a convention of bankers, attendance details, and anticipated decisions affecting currency and tender notes amid a broader discussion of economic policy and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetan
Tanterere
United States
Wesalurion
Hiehmaml
Walker Hill
World dispatches on South African crisis and allied news
Reprinted dispatches from Pat Krager recount Boer republics responses to British pressure and warn of continued contention over governance and independence. Included are reactions from London and Pretoria, noting naval and troop movements, claims of peaceful aims, and anticipated international mediation. Also covered are transit troop arrivals from Manila and Yokohama, a Chicago medical ruling on faith healing, and local weather impacts on crops.
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New York
Pat
Lkrager
South Africcin Republic
Repubese
Ray
Pagtanis
Lesmipe
South Africa
Venezuela
Pretoria
Dominiis
Great Britain
London
Phe
Anidlerstier Cui
South
Afria
Natal
Engstand
India
Cape Colony
Kent
Transvaal
Cape Tow
Kroger
Joubert
Mississippi Matters notes of past and current events
A compact, period tone Mississippi items column recounts state legislative districts, named district representatives, the House, and agendas. It includes historical notes on Meridian newspapers, the Clarion, and early presses, plus a brief on the state insane asylum at East Mississippi and Morrill fund allocations to A and M and Alcorn colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
J. L. Power
Missisippi House of
J. M. Goll
Merigold
George
Bhielby
Shelby Calum
Cooner
Kilard
TM. Murphy
Oldtown
Carrell
Hemphill
Carrollton
E. Turner
Waiten
Chickasaw
J. I Gilroy
Woodland
Tinley
Okolow
Byrd
Venota
Mial Wall
Hernando
J. M. Graverry
Pho Point Franklin
Mellehee
Lite Springs
Grvene
A Smith
Isralton
Grenada
W. McAfee
Thhincock Mowers
Bay St. Louis
Hiareiaon
F. W. Kine
Mississippi City
Hinda
Silver Creek
Leak Yres Groves
Olahoma
Lee
Robert Gambrell
Gunaway
Robert Bir Aay
Mantersville
Maron
J. J. Dearie
Purylse Marshall
Joln Kilding
Byhalla
M. Franklin
Early Grove
Hugh K. Mahon
Holly Springs
Monroe
A. A. Mosey
Aberdeen
John W. Thompson
Darracott
Wren
Cooper
Montgoery
Taylor
Winona
Nesholed
C. Lang
Philadelphia
Lewton
Lloyd Loper
K. Rouse
Poplarville
Perrys
Garraway
Avguska
Tike PE Quin
McComb City
J. M. Tate
Walker's
W. Bradshaw
Lynwood
Bee King
Anhatchie
Peak
H. I. Harper
Harpervilie
Bluitkey
A. Miller
Panther Buro
Simpson
Tea J
Stamps
Pokal
Snoth
Sunflower
D. Neill
Indianola
McCarindburg
E. N. Thomas
Greenville
Larkin
Circetes Steel
Wagner
M. Wilkins
Buckatuana
T. L. Lamb
Wattifiat
Wilkinson
W. F. Tucker
Woodville
Quin
Centreville
Winston
J. D. Doas
Loulaville
Yalobusha
James Moore
Oakland
T. J. Mc ¥Urland
Water Valley
Yazoo
W. W. Coody
Phennix
J. Burrus
Yaxoo City
J. G. Johnson
Yazoo City
Floater
Franklin and Lincoln
A. M Dodds
Veto
Franklin County
Menton and
Tippat
Joe Owen
Hipley
Sippan County
Chalborns
Jefferson
B. W. Magruder
Listiassppi
Meridian
J. J. Shannon
Mee Wotapinks
Mobile &Life Railroad
Sowanshee
Ball
Spinks
Old Marion
Marion Station
Clarion
Paulding
Brewer
Meridian Advocate
Rewer
Sir. Adams
A. R. Carter
Ed. J. Shannon
Carter
Shannon
Wsis
Alabama
Sherman
Col Shaw
J. D. Williams
Columbus
C. H. Wilson
J. J. Shannon & Co
Potter Power Press
Me Buchanan
East Mississippi
Tsane Asylum
Asylum Park
Dickson
Buchanan
Tom. Dobson
RB. Moody
Steward
Sallie Marley
A. and M. College
Starkville
Alcorn A. M. College
Morrill Fund
Alcorn and
YONSONS Across Wisconsin Town A Curious Distress
A fragmented account from central Wisconsin describes a village with many Yonsong family ties and place names. The bus driver questions belonging, while locals named Yongans run grocers and butchers as the scene hints at a drifting, tense community identity in a small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Chicago
Sentai
Yonsong
Wstaesty
Ak Tale
Planning a Departure Amid Turmoil in Washington Star
A fragmented Washington Star transcript shows a dialogue about departure plans during a tense period. The speakers discuss secrecy, timing, and the risk of revealing intentions, with references to a soldier's general esgevcur and mentions of suppressing details about weapons and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTN
Esgevcur
Coantey
Washington Star
Cannibal in the Ink and a Southern Judge
A fragmented reminiscence features a Southern judge described as well educated and curious, with notes on his character and a printer’s tale about a notorious writer. The piece references San Francisco letters, a chief justice, and a long list of states for a travel or publication notice, ending with a reference to Chicago Day.
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New York
Supreme Court
Washington
Seaior Carter
Moritana
Philippines
Schurman
Philips Fine Commission
Per Pote
United States Treasury
Erdid Ney
Dewey
Wiast Xteenth
Hawthorne Track
Chicago
Hilliois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kentucky
Nedeo
Cape Hoes
American Bank
Cleveland
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga
Henry Merce
Episcopal
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Tortonville
Wis
Norfolk & Western
Williamison
W. Va
Xeuroy
Jen
American Bankers’ Association
Marble Rock
Maryland Republican
Baltimore
Lowndes
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
United States Volunteer Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Brandon
Minn
Winfield
Taya
Sheridan
Minnesota
South Dakota
San Francisco
Manila
Bowling Green
Robert Myers
Spencer Bromfield
George Ader
Joineet Ntee
Camargo
Minek H Nor
Black River
Thomas R. Roddy
Fale
San Fhoem
San Rin
Manstip Wankal
Sumoa
Justi
Phat
Lewe
Panibal
Mrs Barnard Thanks Pinkham for Health Cure
A patient praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from bladder trouble dizziness heart fluttering and painful menstruation after two bottles she feels a new person and credits the remedy with restoring health. Other testimonials claim success for similar female health issues and urge others to use the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dr. C. Bassaber
Wasmixaras Co
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Richard J. Gatling
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Smith
Penpack
N. J
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John B. Branch
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America
England
Boston
Paris
Reed
Congress
New York City
George Dewey
Keery
George Washington
Admiral Dewey
Georgiana Dewey
Dewiana
Cifea
Havana
Trowkle
Reb
Teaver
Yee Caras
Parmaprer Fangasa
Aweer
Tiave Send
John Y. McKane
Sears
Sing Sing
Sheepatead Tay
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Wethersfield
Conn
Dayton
Lambert
Wilton
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McKinley
Millan
Connellsville
Nape
Wirel
Miller's Station
Brown University
Providence
John de Rockefeller
Ln Philadelphia
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Masler
Ross
New
Mbert Dy Shaw
Watertown
N.Y
Imechlef
Pve
Republic
Philadelphi
Western Pennsylvania
Pittebotel
Henry F.ine
Charleston
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Centralia
Tee
O. G. Tigram
Lieery
Charlorreliayiy
Suvereen
St. Larreages
Wipe Hector
South Kildace
Detroit
Meh
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Veronnas
Adjt
Abbott
Upuiy
Tribune
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Mie
Parsiew
Tapr
Vreeman
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Liegar
Harprat Gues
Phorsitay
Thunder Bay Island
Preeman
He Des Mointss
Samuel Merrill
Sendvors Miison
Mel Fill
Twenty-first
California
Pittsburgh Bridge Company
Charles M. Peaslee
Coliseum
Brooklyn
Peru
Lima
L'Ers
Senhor
Eduanto Kowana
Arequipa
Republic of Peru
Nicolas Plerala
Dent Ikrager
Enubite
Wort
Sept. S
Maniluchi Nagashi
Yokohama
Minnesota Regiment
Christian Selentiat
Springfield
Akin
Minois
Omaha
Neb
Nebi
Ripans
Riraxs Chesmreat. Company
Spruce St
Newy York
Ene
eBeene
Mississippi Senate
THM
First Tstriet
W. G. Krams
Miesiesipgd Cay
Farrionenmuty
Serood Hathiee
F. M. Sheppard
Henderson
Wayne Prams
Think Dstrict
W. Sharbrough
Paukting
Jasper County
Vuurrh
A. W. Dent
Wenerine
Simpson County
Math
J. AL McGebes
Little Springs
Franalin Coants
Ventrats
Woot
Vithe
Weikineon County
Charles Christmas
Brook 1
Linenin Eow
Nis
James A. Ciintoo
Natehea
Ananuseminty
W. D. Torrey
Fayette
Jet Loreen
Dr. Ka, Rowan, Wesson
Qian
Stamacy Wharton
Jackson Il
Hradley
Minds
W. Kiger
Vicksburg
Warren County
J. Bailey
Coneshayia
Newton County
C Dun
Meridia
Lauderdale County
J. R. Rey
DeKalb
Kentper County
D. K. Diatmore
Noel
Lexington
Hotel Counny
Wiley Sanders
Roseinaho
Attala County
T. Seawright
Alfl Gardner
Hiteenwood
Leflore County
B. €. Adams
Grenada County
Campbellville
Washington County
West Martha
Sue ‘Manele
Sunflower County
Thirteth
Moore
Rosedale
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Crawford
Atlanta
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Ballinger
Pittsburg
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W. Hinton
Mount Pheasant
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Cnlon
Pty Cooper
Looxnioma
Tate
Phirty
J. O. Looney
Etury
Alcorn
W. Broyles
Green
Went Springs
Monroe County
L. T. Taylor
Lee County
W. Heard
West
Hinds Amt
Yarso
J. W. Threrge
Yasue
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Senate
House
Hemplilt
Simon
Turner
Desote
Mial
Greene
J. A. Smit
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Sharkey
Latiorn
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Fielder Wetater
Lauderdale
A. J. Russell
W. R. Denton
J. Stenots Lowndes
Nahem A. Frankise Montgomery
Dr. J. S. Taylor
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WS. Permenter
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W. Crampton Verry
S. T. Garraway
Quitman
M. E Denton
Prentiss
W. M. Con
Sharkey Anthony Miller
Warren
George Anerson
Wastington
E N. Thomas
Winaton
D. D
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W. W. Coudy
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Batlinger
Wayne
Union
G. 1
Jones
Avalanche
Col. Jones & Hall
Tan
Jackson
J.J. Shannan & Co
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Jacks
Cal. Hamilton
Williams
Sharon
Hamilton A& Cra
Hamlston
Shannon & On
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Cr. Hamilton
Wilson
Messrs
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Mayel
Yeas
Hays
Wny
Tony
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Ox Press
Greenville Democrat
Gov. McLaurin
Mr. Allen
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Lem
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Houle
Elire Dales
Berida
Georgia
Kansas
Miles Inland
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Virginia
Deppe
Warren J, Lynch
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Lala
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