Mining boom draws capital to California coast region
A San Francisco letter notes renewed mining activity on the Pacific coast led by improved smelting, ventilation, and cheaper transport. Prospectors from the East and many Chinese workers push into old camps, with quicksilver, copper, lead, and tin noted. Bitumen paving and borax mines in Death Valley fuel a new mining era across California.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Wale
Coast Range
California
God
San Jose
New Almaden
Almaden
Spain
Sierra Nevada
San Bernardino
Mexican Line
Santa Barbara
el Morro
Capistrano
Sierra Nevadas
Death Valley
J. M. Scanland
Early Christian Church Grows After Peter's Sermon
A Sunday school lesson summarizes Peter's Pentecost sermon Acts 2 37 43 and the call to repentance baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost. About 3000 converts joined the church that day and shared goods while daily worship continued in the temple.
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E. C. Lemington
Peter
Jesus
Christ
Jesus the Christ
Pilate
Barrabas
House of Israel
God
Jesus Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Church of Christ
Temple
Epigraphs and aphorisms collected from various writings
A pasted collection of quotations including Shakespeare on divine goodness and moral maxims about truth faith and prudence. It critiques credulity and notes the perpetual search for better promises beyond each step. It references Ram's Horns and cites phrases about impractical passions in movements.
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Canaan
Trials unfold in Cuban post office fraud prosecutions
Havana January hearings resume as Reeves faces cross examination while Neely and Rathbone face questions about stamps burnings and monies. Rathbone testifies on department orders, accounts, and recommendations amid ongoing government case details.
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Avana
Reeves
Neely and
Rathbone
Marfield
Neely
Havana
EE. G
Department of Posts
Wrington
Attempt to Wreck a Saloon in Leola South Dakota
Desperate efforts to shut down a saloon in Leola McPherson county fail as a mob wrecks the interior of Odenbach’s building. A stove fire follows when the structure is overturned and townspeople fight the blaze to prevent a larger fire. Odenbach later holds a saloon license after county commissioners grant it.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Leola
McPherson County
Odenbach
Settlement Reaches End to Detroit Toledo Shore Line Case
Toledo January 14 agreement ends dispute among interested parties in the receivership. Strang’s claim will be paid and the road financed and completed. State court litigation to be dismissed once all sign papers to close terms.
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Toledo
Detroit
Toledo Shore Line
Strang
Smallpox EpidemicReported in Adirondacks Lumber Camps
An Adirondacks smallpox outbreak is reported with over 20 cases to the state health department from Tupper Wake. Additional cases are noted at St. Regis Big Moose Garandac Lake and Plattsburg.
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Adirondacks
Albany
N. Y
State Department of Health
St. Regis
Big Mouose
Garanac Lake
Plattsburg
Glass Factory in Ithaca Shuts Down
The Washington Glass Co. of Ithaca New York suspended operations yesterday after months of losses. Management said the plant would not resume until window glass prices rise.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Washington Glass Co
Keig Kills Wife Then Slashes Own Throat in Madison
In Madison on January 14 Benjamin Co. Keig a boilermaker killed his wife at their board house then cut his own throat. He is not expected to survive.
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Madison
Wis
Benjamin Co. Keig
Keig
Census Bulletin Shows Native Growth Shifts North South West
Washington report details decade growth in U S regions with the south surpassing the north in rate of increase for the first time. It notes west overall remains highest, with 1880 1900 comparisons and the frontier fading as a growth factor.
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Washington
Pacific
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Potomac
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
North
South
West
Trans Mississippi States
United States
Ten Per Cent Plan Drives Apprentice Limits Nationwide
A private telegram from Pittsburg reports the Glass Workers vote to adopt a 10 percent apprentice limit. President Denny of the Skilled Workmen's association led the plan, securing a majority of about 300. The rule lets each preceptory add ten new members, expanding the skilled ranks after four years without apprentices while wages run $7 to $12 daily.
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Muncie
Ind
Pittsburg
Leopold Mambourg
Federated Co-operative Window G Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Denny
Anti Imperialist league seeks hearing for Aguinaldo Mabini
The Anti Imperialist league in Boston petitioned Congress to admit Aguinaldo and Mabini to the United States and grant them a hearing before Congress. Mexico City Pan American conference ends with approval of compulsory arbitration agenda after a close vote. Chile abstains.
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Boston
The
Anti-Imperialist League
Congress
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Mexico City
Chili
Ohio Senate Debates Death Penalty for Presidential Attacks
Ohio lawmakers spent most of January 13 in inaugural ceremonies. A Senate bill would impose the death penalty for attempts to kill the U S president or a cabinet official, with life imprisonment if the attempt fails, and similar penalties for attacking the governor or lieutenant governor. No House bills were introduced.
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Senate
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Aso
Cincinnati
House
Nash Begins Second Term as Ohio Governor
Columbus notes Gov. George K. Nash was inaugurated for a second term in the state capitol rotunda with Chief Justice Minshall administering the oath. Music by the Columbus Republican Glee Club accompanied the ceremony followed by a large parade led by ex-Adjt. Gen. Axline and 1,500 National Guard troops.
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Gov. Nash
Columbus
George K. Nash
State of
Ohio
Capitol
Minshall
Columbus Republican Glee Club
Adjt
Axline
United States
National Guard
Important Lawsuit Tests Chattel Mortgage Rates In Ohio
Cincinnati January 9 A major suit filed in the common pleas court seeks to challenge the constitutionality of a state act allowing chattel mortgage companies to charge 18 percent per year. Charles E. Haines, through attorney Sanford Brown, alleges Household Money Co. overcharged him $20.60 on a $50 loan for six months and aims to correct the account.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Commer Pleas Court
Sanford Brown
Charles E. Haines
Household Money Co
Haines
Money Company
Hoster Skips Reappointment in Nash’s New Staff
Columbus January 14 Governor Nash will renew his staff today but Col J Hoster a leading Columbus brewer will not be named. The Anti-Saloon League had clashed with the initial appointment as Hoster previously opposed Republican candidates in Franklin County and defeated them. Rev Clark of local option fame was a nominee and anti saloon forces pressed for Hoster’s removal. Hoster offered his resignation a week ago.
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Hoaster
Columbus
Govv. Nash
Col. J. Hoster
Anti-Saloon League
Hoster
Republicary Legislative
Franklin County
Rev. Clark
Mysterious Wagon Disappearance Stirs Youngstown
A wagon once driven by Harrison, a 35 year old, was found abandoned three miles east of Youngstown. Blood stains on the seat and bags suggest foul play, but Harrison is missing with about $800 unaccounted. Police search the area as investigators probe the case.
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Youngstown
Mer Harrison
Here
Harrison
Harrisor
A Cabman's Predicament in Cincinnati
Cincinnati January 10. Cab driver Thomas Fleming choked when a straw he was chewing slipped down his throat and lodged in his larynx. He sped to the city hospital where the straw was finally dislodged after much effort.
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Cincinnati
Drivi
Thomas Fleming
Fleming
Tom
City Hospital
New Incorporations in Columbus Friday
The Tucker Manufacturing Co Newark $50 000 Citizens Building and Loan Co Marion $300 000 Seated Woolen Wills Co Youngstown $30 000 Massillon Tuscarawas Coal Co Massillon $18 000 The Enterprise Glass Co Sandusky listed as Indiana incorporation with $100 000 capital stock admitted to the state.
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Columbus
Tucker Manufacturing Co
Newark
Auilding & Loan Co
Marion
Woolen Wills Co
Youngstown
Massillon-Tuscarawas Coal O
Massillon
Enterprise Glass Co
Sandusky
Indiana
Wad Money to Burn
Mrs. Williaa Anderson and her infant narrowly escaped death when Mrs. M J Cine’s home burned after a lamp exploded. Fire destroyed the residence and about five hundred dollars in greenbacks were lost.
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Alliance
Williaa Anderson
M. J. Cine
Notorious mail box robber Tim Hogan released at pen
Columbus January 11 Tim Hogan an escaped convict from Blackwell's Island New York was released from the Ohio penitentiary on expiration of his sentence. He was arrested at the prison gates and is held for New York authorities. Hogan’s downfall began after daughters of a Westerville hotel keeper, where he stayed, found evidence of his guilt in his trunk.
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Columbus
Tim Hogan
Pen
Hogan
Blackwell’s Island
New York
Ohio Pen
Westerville Hotel
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Driscoll
Ohio State News
Ohio Legislature
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