Cosmopolitan nativity among Massachusetts legislators
The Massachusetts legislature shows six members born in England and Ireland each, four in Canada, two in Scotland, and one each in Nova Scotia Germany and Russia. An estimate lists 1845 dollars for an automobile for Librarian Putnam, replacing a horse and carriage to save government costs.
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Massachusetts
England
Ireland
Canada
Scotland
Nova Scotia
Germany
Russia
Congressional Library
Putnam
Liquor Production Versus Population in the Year Past
The year saw 25 202 901 bushels of grain and 2 198 513 gallons of molasses used to make liquor, yielding 107 618 120 gallons of spirits and 1 657 808 gallons of rum. This totals 109 275 928 gallons, about a gallon and a half per person.
Regulation Bans Doorkeepers From Obituary Card Collections
Speaker Henderson imposes a new rule barring doorkeepers from accepting cards or sum mon members in the corridor during obituary address gatherings. The aim is to encourage remaining members to pay respects to former associates while removing street corridor distractions.
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Henderson
Hungarians’ Notions On Firearms Fueled by Immigration Talk
During a murder trial in New Brunswick New Jersey a witness stated that many Hungarians believe almost every American carries a revolver and is quick on the trigger. The witness linked this belief to Hungarians’ readiness to use knives and guns in quarrels.
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New Brunswick N. J
Hungary
United States
Navy portfolio quoted by Long praises teachers work
Secretary Long recalled his two years at Westford Academy in Massachusetts. He said the portfolio of the navy entails hard work, but he found his teaching days even more demanding and vouched for the value and admiration due to those who educate youth.
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Navy
Long
Westford Academy
Massachusetts
Thas
Chapultepec
South Mountain
San Juan Hill
Sedan
Mercs
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Quentin Matsys
Rembran
Albert Durer
Isin —Tacles
Christ
Aylmel L. Hunt
Russell
Detroit
Mick
Germany Plays Key Role In US Agricultural Exports
Germany ranks beside the United Kingdom as a market for American farm goods, receiving about 13 percent of exports from 1894 to 1898. The average annual value is $86,320,274. Together with the UK and France, these three nations accounted for nearly 75 percent of total agricultural exports.
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Germany
United Kingdom
France
Deutschland Steamship Launch Sets Record At Stettin Yards
The newest Ham burg-American line express steamship Deutschland was launched at Vulcan Shipbuilding Co. in Stettin. Claimed as the fastest and most magnificent, the vessel measures 68614 feet in length, 6714 feet in width, and 44 feet in depth, with a 16000 ton capacity. Twin screw engines of 35000 horsepower are expected to deliver an average speed of 23 knots.
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Hamburg-American Line
Express Steamship Deutschland
Vulcan Shipbuilding Co
Stettin
Salaries of New York state normal school teachers revealed
Of the 200 teachers employed in the New York state normal schools, 13 earn the same as the executive chamber messenger and 135 earn smaller salaries. Thirteen earn the same as department porters, and shifting to porter would raise 149 teachers. More than half are worth less financially than the janitors and firemen of the state normal school buildings.
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New York State Normal Schools
Executive Chamber
Department of Public Instruction
State Normal School
New Orleans Discovery Promises Cheaper Paint Oil
In New Orleans, a potential breakthrough would remove gums from cottonseed oil, producing a paint mixable oil as a substitute for linseed oil. If realized, paint prices may fall and cottonseed oil demand rise, with the new product claimed to resist heat up to 155 degrees and provide enamel-like gloss.
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New Orleans
Digging up Babylon finds 1899 at Nippur site
A Penn University expedition has since February employed 200 to 400 natives at the Nippur ruins. The 1899 finds include 4 700 tablets, rings, bracelets, nose rings, coins, jade pieces, and a gold coffin plate. Graves numbered 431. A yellow marble head and a black stone torso were uncovered.
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Babylon
University of Pennsylvania
Nippur
Dawson City Thriving As Wealth Grows Despite Population Drop
Vice counsel reports Dawson City shows population decline this summer but wealth and status rise. Yukon council spent about $70,000 of $175,000 in road and trail work. Streets improved and $15,000 used on drains and ditches, boosting sanitary conditions.
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Dawson City
Yukon Council
The Hand as Divine Instrument and Executive
A Talmage sermon extols the hand as a divinely crafted instrument and chief executive of the soul. It asserts the hand defends, assists, and blesses, citing biblical examples and historic figures to illustrate gratitude, defense, healing, and mercy. It argues that all humanity should consecrate their hands to aiding others and upholding righteousness.
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Dr. Talmage
Paul
Charles Bell
Waterloo
Earth
Solomon
Ager Dent
The Hand as the Soul’s Chief Executive
A devotional reading extols hands as the soul’s chief executive and a vehicle for blessing. It warns against harmful handshakes, recounts historical and biblical examples, and urges universal benediction from the young to the old, calling for grace in life and at farewells.
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Solomon
Pilate
Herod
Christ
William Penn
Carey
Havelock
Lucknow
David Brainerd
Lincoln
Anna Ross
Cooper Shop Hospital
Philadelphia
van Meter
Heaven
Aart
Elijah
Elijahs
Church Militant
Church
Jesus Christ
Senate Oratory and party disputes mark early Congress sessions
Reports from Washington recount days in late January and January 24 with senators debating race questions and war policy, while the House handles minor DC bills and disputes over Rock Island arms funding and Brigham Roberts case. Noted actions include census bill conference, treaties with Sulu, and eulogies for Hobart.
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Washington
Senate
Pritchard
N. C
South
North Carolina
Turner
Wesh
House
Appropriations
Rock Island
Springfield
District of Columbia
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Quay
Ross
Meckenery
Roberts
Pettigrew
S. D
Sultan of Sulu
Jan
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Alaska
Brigham H. Robarts
Utah
Congress
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cuba
Philippines
Army
Navy
Hobart
Sherman
Rep
N. Y
Cannon
Barney
Wis
Livingston
Europe
Baird
Cristina
Nicaragua canal bill revised by House committee
Washington January 27 the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce reconsidered the Nicaragua canal plan. A new section authorizes 10 million dollars to be appropriated and permits the secretary of war to contract for materials and work for excavation construction defense and completion with a total cost not exceeding 140 million dollars.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Ecommerce
Rumor of Ohio and Lake Michigan line consolidation
Marshall, Jan 28 General Passenger Agent T M Schindler of the Cincinnati Northern railroad was in town. A clear rumor tied to his visit suggests a planned consolidation of the Cincinnati Northern Ohio Southern Detroit and Lima Northern and Chicago and West Michigan into a single large system named the Ohio and Lake Michigan line.
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Marshall, Mich
T. M. Schindler
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Cincinnati Northern
Ohio Southern
Detroit
Lima
Chicago
West Michigan
Ohio and Lake Michigan
Senate Clerk C C Morrow Dies in Washington
Washington veteran Senate executive clerk C C Morrow died in Washington at age 58. A native of Missouri, he served for many years in the U S Senate. He was widely known for his long tenure in the clerical staff and his public service.
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Washington
C. C. Morrow
United States Senate
Missouri
Honeymoon in Jail Wedding in Wayne County Jail
Mordeca Ferguson and Miss Polly Lucas wed in Wayne County jail with Rev. J C Lambert performing. Attendees included county officials and the bride's parents. The couple plan to spend their honeymoon behind bars as the groom faces indictment.
Judge Thos J Wharton Dies in Jackson Mississippi
Jackson Miss Jan 29 Judge Thos J Wharton one of the oldest and most prominent jurists of the state is dead.
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Jackson, Miss
Thos J. Wharton
State
William Kept Tab dinner hints in apartment block
A Chicago Tribune snippet depicts a brisk routine in a large apartment building. An elevator boy names neighbors and their meals through the week, from cabbage and mutton to soap washing and plans for fish and turkey, ending with a coy remark about cold meat and turnips.
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William
Ferguson's
Welkersons
Clappinses
Brinkmeyers
Swailingers
Biddlecombes
Shadwells
Jordleses
Dorans
Chicago Tribune
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, building the constitution, and offers 100 dollars reward for any case it fails to cure. Includes testimonials invite and lists Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, O
Ambition and the Apprentice Millionaire Concept
A German cooper, years into his apprenticeship, seeks a change by writing to the Rothschild banking house in Frankfurt. He expresses disdain for coopering and asks to become an apprentice millionaire, hoping diligence and application will transfer him into finance. The youth remains a cooper.
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Rothschild
Frankfort
Round the World mail train routes announced by New York Central
Leaves Grand Central Station at 9 15 each night and arrives at San Francisco on the fourth night for delivery or transfer to steamers for Hawaii Australia Philippines Japan and China. See the new Round the World folder issued by the New York Central Lines.
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Grand Central Station
New York
New York Central
San Francisco
Hawaii
Australia
Philippines
Japan
China
New York Central Lines
Faceless Dyes and Cure Ads From 1890s Papers
Public notices echo ad filler lines with patent remedies and quotes. The snippet includes Putnam face less dyes advertised as fast to sunlight, promises on hair fashion, Piso cure for consumption and asthma, plus quips from 1894 era papers and a quotation about settlers.
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Putnam
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Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Br. H.R. Green
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Gee
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