Mormon Exposures Endowment Oaths Stir Utah Court Hearings
Salt Lake City reports allege endowment house oaths binding followers to polygamy and hostility to the United States. Witnesses describe oaths to avenge Joseph Smith and punishments for revealing secrets. Hearings continue, with testimonies linking murder threats to church pledges.
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Salt Lake
John Bond
United States
Joseph Smith
Martin B. Wardell
Green
Joseph B. Young
Cahioon
Mormon Church
Cahoon
Wilford Woodruff
Levi Axtell
Kingdom of God
Lillian Russell Elopes and Leaves Chile Company
Lillian Russell the comic opera star left for New York amid rumors she eloped with a wealthy New York club man. Her father claims she did not elope and followed medical advice after a severe cold. Source notes Sanford as a possible match with a high income.
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Chinaco
Lillian Russell
Aronson
New York
Leonard
Aoe
Woc Sanford
A London Libel Case Involving Annie Besant
Annie Besant sued Rev. Hoskyne for libel over a Stepney church circular during a London school board election. The jury disagreed after the judge sum moned up anger against Besant and trial concluded without a verdict.
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London
Annie Besant
Hoskyne
Stepney
Enrly
Knights of Labor and Farmers Alliance Agree on Confederation
The Knights of Labor committee on land resumed its report after the convention opened and discussed forming a confederation with the Farmers Alliance. President Livingston led the group expressing hope for a joint, benevolent alliance to support both orders. Powderly praised cooperative work of farmers and mechanics. The audience reacted with loud applause at the idea.
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Farmers Alliance
Aranta
Knights of Labor Committee On Land
Farmer's Alliance
Livingston
St. Louis
Powderly
Rmer
Mechanic
Confederation
Man claims smallpox in city health office scare
A young man walked into the city health office claiming he had smallpox and was confirmed contagious after examination. He had infected several blocks away and had been directed to seek help, raising anxiety about others he encountered on the street and in the doctor’s office.
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Ciitaou
City of Health Office
Phyelehan
Nothing to Tell on Union Pacific Denver Fort Worth
President Adame said there is nothing to give out regarding the reports about Union Pacific and the Denver, Texas and Fort Worth lines. No new information was provided today.
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Bostos
Adame
Union Pacific
Texas
Fort Worth
Valuable Horses Burned in Clarksville Stable Fire
Fire destroyed the James T. Gillette livery stable in Clarksville Tennessee overnight. Fifteen valuable horses perished including the famed trotter Singlewood. Loss tallied at about 40000 dollars with substantial property damage.
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Clanksville
Tenn
James T. Gillet
Robbery Foiled Near Denver Involving Gold Bricks
A bold robbery near Denver was foiled by police. The Colorado Smelting and Refining plant east of the city was targeted to seize about $5,000 in payroll plus gold bricks valued at around 10000. Suspects Bill Moore C H Moore and others are jailed. The plot links to prior bank robberies in Missouri and Iowa.
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Denver
Colorado Smelting and Refining Company
First National Bank
Argo
Union Pacific Express Company
Bill Moore
C. H. Moore
Union Pacific
Pinkertons
Bill More
C. J. Moore
William Coleman
Dan Crowley
Et Boys
Argeville
Stansbury
Gold Excitement In North Carolina Mining Find
The Carolina Watchman reports a Montgomery County gold strike rivaling the state’s richest finds. Parallel half inch veins yield high purity ore with a bushel of solid gold already taken from the deposit. Locals abandon work as rumor and speed with claims of a man extracting 2000 pennyweights in two hours.
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Batelin
N.C
Carolina Watchman
Salisbury
Montgomery County
Watchman
Wire trade trust formed in New York to cut costs
A group of leading wire firms in New York formed the Federal Steel company with capital of ten to twelve million dollars. The trust aims to reduce production costs rather than raise prices, according to participants at yesterday’s meeting.
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New York
Federal Steel Company
Speakin About Animals and the Elephant’s Wit
An Exvasarman recalls Barnum and an emperor showing an elephant reading. A royal Bengal tiger clash leaves the elephant injured before fleeing down the street, later ending at a shop with a sign offering trunks repaired while you wait.
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Barnum
Feller
Wing beat frequencies reveal insect sound patterns
The article notes that flies beat wings about 21 120 times per minute and 335 times per second, bees up to 26 400 times per minute or 440 per second, with a tired bee humming on E. Marcy confirms these figures by tracing wing strokes with a clockwork cylinder, showing about 80 strokes per second, matching the vibrational theory.
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Marcy
A Novel Refrigerator for Venison on Lake Superior
A young camping companion recalls a natural refrigerator idea on Lake Superior’s south shore. He describes wind blown sandhills and deep snow to form a cooling shelter where venison and trout stay fresh through warm months, a rustic expedient born of outdoor sport and forest life.
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Lake Superior
Brooklyn Bridge Expansion Plans Cite Vast Clearing Costs
The Brooklyn Bridge is to be enlarged in capacity and adjacent districts now filled with densely built areas will be cleared at both ends. The project will require immense expenditure to provide larger approaches and better access.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Mysterious disappearance of Rio Grande detective Casey near Dotzero
Denver reports a Rio Grande road detective known as Martin Casey vanished after a hunting trip with three men Belden Beach and Barry near Dotzero in October. Linked to a bridge arson investigation, his fate remains unknown with theories of murder and identity exposure.
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Denver
Dotzero
Rio Grande Road
Martin Casey
Belden
Beach
Barry
Casey
Cam
Bac
Union Pacific and Alton Establish Freight Pact
Curiaco Nov 14 The ten year agreement between the Alton road and the Kansas Pacific branch of the Union Pacific covers freight and passenger service to points between Cur o and the Pacific. Union Pacific will fix east bound rates and the Alton those west bound. The pact takes effect March 1 next.
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Curiaco
Alton Road
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific
Curo
the Pacific
Alton
Electric Flashes Kill Six in Belfry Fall
Vienna reports a belfry collapse at Olaheyfolu that killed six people and injured many others. The day also brings news of a lynching near McComb Mississippi, Guatemala unrest, Jefferson Davis aboard a steamer, creditors seeking indulgence for A W Morris & Bro, and a threat message at an Alaska store in Louisiana.
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Vienna
Olaheyfolu
MacNolia
Miss
Leathers
Montreal
A. W. Morris & Bro
Lake Providence
Louis Hornthal
Vicksburg
Tompkins Bend
Alaska
Kansas City Withdraws from American, Joins Western
The Kansas City club withdrew from the American Association today and was admitted to the Western Association membership. Phelps of Louisville was elected president of the American Association after the withdrawal, with statements from ONeill and Byrne addressing alleged dishonorable tactics by the Brooklyn club amid pennant disputes.
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New York
Kansas City Today
American Association
Western Association
Kansas City Club
Phelps
Louisvile Club
Congressman O'Neil
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Byrne
Brooklyn Club
Chib
Brazilian revolution shocks Rio Janeiro markets
A Rio Janeiro cablegram reports a revolution, with Brazilian armies in control and the ministry resigning. It says the revolution aims to form a republic, risking sharp coffee price rises and rubber supply disruptions if ports are blockaded and peace returns.
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Mio Janeiro
New York
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Desertion Reforms Called for by General Schofield
General Schofield issues annual report addressing desertion causes and remedies. He urges easier discharge of soldiers who misjudge calling, stronger recruiting, and better treatment of recruits. He advocates expanding artillery regiments, increased enlisted strength, infantry battalion organization, and standardized pay for noncommissioned officers across services.
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Weshington
Schofield
Infantry
Cavalry
Artillery
What She Said in London Bar Scene
A San Franciscan in the payee out city of London enters a gilded bar. He boasts independence, good looks, and $20 gold pieces as he woos the maid. She coldly replies with a quip about Welsh rabbit leftovers, revealing a sharp English barmaid wit.
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London
Francisco Chronicle
West
Europe
Hother
A Word for the Upper Berth on the Pullman Sleeper
A Pullman Sleeper Conductor argues the upper berth offers ventilation privacy and safety benefits over the lower berth. He notes personal preference and suggests a small price premium could boost demand despite the company not adjusting fares.
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Pullman Company
Pullman
Spotted fever returns to Webster county Kentucky
Excitement in Harkinsville and surrounding villages as new malignant cases are reported. Authorities work to prevent spread and keep residents from fleeing their homes after last winter’s scourge.
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Harkinsville
Webster County
Dixon
Hyacinth Glass Growing Instructions From English Grower
An English grower outlines hyacinth culture in water glasses. Start with water and charcoal in the glass, touch bulb bases to the liquid, keep cool and dark until roots form and leaves emerge, then expose to light. Water as needed, change if muddy, and avoid damp cellars or stuffy rooms with poor air.
Wealthy Denverite Builds Capitol Hill Home as Wedding Gift
One of Denver’s wealthiest citizens has built an elegant Capitol Hill residence intended as a wedding present for a daughter. He owns two adjacent lots and plans to pair the properties with the house. The younger daughter commented that the two adjoining lots “go with the other girl” as the other shares are prepared.
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Denver
Capitol Hill
Dencor Times
Antiquities Made To Order in Fake Antique Furnishings
A New England dealer explains how faux antique furniture is produced to imitate old colonial styles. Techniques include aging wood with ale, shoe polish, gunpowder marks, and acids, while brass fittings and clocks are cast and distressed to resemble historic pieces.
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N. Y. Mail and Express
New England
Electric Needle Beard Removal earns doctor steady income
A New York City electrician physician has operated for over three years on a single case removing facial hair by electric needle destruction of 9 000 hairs. The patient paid well while the doctor kept a busy schedule and the beard disappeared leaving the woman happier.
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New York City
Detroit
Ent
Reminiscences of Maria Mitchell and College Life
A reminiscence recounts Maria Mitchell advising students to keep lessons short after faculty meetings. It notes early college gatherings held with prayer and Bible passages, Mitchell’s reluctance to pray on demand, and her consistent student credit despite modest lesson plans.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Mitchell
I Knew You Was Somebody Maria Mitchell
A train encounter with a newsboy provokes Miss Maria Mitchell as he assumes her identity and presses for a name. She remains polite yet firm, denying being Mrs Stowe or Mrs Stanton, while the boy persists in guessing who she is. The moment underscores the fame and curiosity surrounding Mitchell.
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Taylor
Distinguished College Gases
Boston
New York
Miss Mitchell
Mrs. Stowe
Mrs. Stanton
Maria Mitchell
Generous Spasm: Child Shares Chocolate with Friends
A San Francisco Chronicle anecdote recalls a four year old sharing five chocolate drops with siblings and a neighbor. She distributes, contemplates keeping one, notes Alma is sick, then eats another, while a grandmother cautions about chocolate woe.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Mother
Grandma
Charlie
Helen
Alma
Tim
Gran
Child Witness Allowed to Testify in Divorce Case
In Independence a nine year old boy amused court spectators with answers during a judge led inquiry on oath understanding. Subpoenaed as a witness the defense objected due to his age but Judge Slover allowed him to testify after confirming his grasp of truth and oath.
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Slover
Alluira
Nanas City
Giant Fossil Unearthed Near St James Nebraska
A flour mill proprietor at St James Nebraska uncovered dinosaur remains while repairing his dam last week. About thirty six feet of a backbone and ribs along with a shoulder-blade and forelegs have been found. Some bones are six inches wide and well preserved others crumble when exposed. Estimated height of the creature is fifteen feet.
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St. James, Neb
Gen Butler Investment Claims Hint at Guano Monopoly
Weaker legible notes show Gen Butler praising diverse investments and mentioning control over guano interests near Navasaa. He asserts the public credit remains strong while denying any formal nomination, signaling plans tied to unnamed political and commercial ventures.
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Hicage
North
Carolna
Gen. Schofield
The
Alt. Jeal
Union Pacific and Alton
Denete
Kentucky
Antiquities
Gen. Butler
Navasaa
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