Indiana Republicans Nominate Ticket for State Offices
The Indiana Republican State Convention met on Thursday and named a full ticket for the coming election. Winter T. Charbin for Governor and Newton Gilbert for Lieutenant Governor head the slate, with VL. That. as Secretary of State and W. H W. durr as Auditor. Leopold Levy is set for Treasurer and Wed. Taylor for Attorney General. F BR Joel is proposed for Superintendent of Public Instruction, with John A1. Jemtan as Chief Justice candidate and LL. o. Monks for Fourth Circuit. John J. Johnson named reporter for the Supreme Court. National slate includes Fairbanks and Beveridas Gr. Mount as U S Senators, with Charles iS. Hermits. Chairman Nathan Powell T. V2 l Adams and others as alternates. electors-at-large listed.
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Winter T. Charbin
Eal Newton Gilbert
VL. That
W. H W. Durr
Leopold Levy
Wed. Taylor
F. BR. Joel
Supreme Corr
John A1
Jemtan
Chemiet
LL. O
Explosion Devastates Double Frame House in Laruoer Pa
A powerful blast in Laruoer, Pennsylvania, destroyed a double frame house, shattering windows in nearby homes. One man was hanged by debris, two sustain injuries likely fatal, eight others and a girl are seriously injured from flying powder and dye materials stored in the home. Emergency crews report extensive structural collapse with only back wall and part of a side wall remaining.
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Laruoer
Three Fire Tragedy Claims Lives and Injures Several
A blaze at a tenement on Bagley Street in New York killed three people and injured two, with rescues described as thrilling. Firemen and police aided families fleeing the upper floors as smoke overwhelmed residents. The true site story remains partly unclear while responders battled the flames.
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New York
Indiana Corn Exhibit Planned at Statehouse
Indiana Corn Growers Association met at the Statehouse to approve a corn exhibit in Indianapolis. The exhibit will be independent of the State Fair because members believe the fair is too early to vet the crop’s full benefits for exhibition. Indiana corn product manufacturers will be invited to participate.
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Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Statehouse
Indianapolis
Irwill
Russia Bristles Over Kharput Rebuilding Offer
Constantinople reporter notes the Porte views its pledge to rebuild American structures burned at Kharput as solving the issue. It cites signals that Russia may oppose any U S attempt to enforce payment.
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Constantinople
London Daily Telegraph
Porte
Kharput
Russia
United States
Fire Devastates Ital in Ottawa Area
A large fire in Ital, Ottawa region, consumed five square miles of territory and destroyed many structures including dwellings, factories, mills, and stores. Losses are estimated at 29 million dollars. Between 12,000 and 15,000 people are left homeless.
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Ottawa
Ontsuga
Ital
Detroit Printing Strike Aims At Wage Uniformity
About 150 job pressmen in Detroit formed a local union branch and struck to unionize all printing houses and secure a uniform rate of pay. Employers refused to adopt the uniform wage system, prompting the stoppage in Detroit.
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Detroit
Miet
Scout reports Boers arrest and death sentence at Wepener
Escaped scouts report Boers captured Van derhoven a Free Stater who served as land fdrost for the British at Wepener and have sentenced him to death.
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Wepener
Vanderhoven
Fire destroys Gramatan inn in Bronxville suburb blaze
The Gramatan inn at Bronxville a suburb of New York was destroyed by fire. The guests got out in safety and saved many personal effects. Loss estimated at 150 004 dollars.
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Bronxville
New York
Fire Damages McCauland Paper Spool Factory
A blaze started on the top door of J A McCauland's paper spool factory in Philadelphia spread to adjacent property before crews halted it. The total loss is estimated around 2500 dollars.
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J. A. McCauland
Philadelphia
Prince of Wales Rewards Station Master With Pin
In Brussels the Prince of Wales sent Station Master Corcus a scarf pin studded with brilliants. The item, shaped like the Prince's cornet, honors Corcus for a life saving act and carries the Prince's emblem.
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Brussels
Prince of Wales
Corcus
Farmers Offer High Pay to Attract Labor
Agriculturists in Ili nois and Wisconsin flood state agencies with requests for farm hands. Single men preferred but families acceptable. Milk work scarce, wages rising from 16 to 24 dollars per month plus hoard and lodging. Agencies restrict sending workers without transport or employer representative.
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Ilinois
Wisconsin
Chicago
SIS
Thomas Devenish
Irregular Trade Conditions Tied to Weather and Price Moves
Bradstreet reports more irregularity in trade and price trends this week due to heavy weather and deliberate price pressure in iron and steel. Despite this, basic trade conditions stay largely favorable with strong railroad earnings and lower bank clearings blamed on holidays and stock speculation. Wheat and flour shipments reach over 6.6 million bushels, while corn exports total about 28.7 million bushels, versus prior totals.
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Bradstreet
Actress gowns ruined by street acid attack in Chicago
Four actresses Kathryn Osterman Ethel Levy Dora Cay Threw and Mrs Larry Watson were strolling on State street when an unknown assailant hurled acid, ruining their gowns with dime sized holes. The incident prompted speculation the attacker could be an envious colleague. J J Berenthi, a theatrical manager and Kathryn Gstermian's husband, weighed the motive.
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Kathryn Osterman
Ethel Levy
Doracay
Larry Watson
Sianny
State Street
Chicago
J. J. Berenthi
Kathryn Gstermian
Friendly Boxing Bout Turns Fatal in Tinmilton
In Tinmilton Ohio Elmer Harris aged 17 collapsed and died after a friendly match with George James and Charles Groubach in a shed behind Harris home. Coroner Melfenry ruled death from brain hemorrhage due to a blow and cleared the young opponents. Town mourns as fire later wipes Edinburg’s business district.
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Tinmilton
Ohie
Elmer Harris
George James
Charles Groubach
Harris
Melfenry
Starris
Bridge Collapse Traps Engineer in Ind Train Crash
An east bound Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern freight train struck a bridge two miles east of Dillsboro Indiana. Five merchandise cars were destroyed as the bridge caught fire and burned. Engineer George Curen of Seymour Indiana leaped from the cab but was killed when trapped under the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Dillsboro
Ind
Gcreorge Curene
Seymour
Murder at Ottumwa doorstep shocks local town
John Hy. Allen a storekeeper at Ottumwa Shan was shot at his doorstep as he tried to enter his home. The killer fired buckshot into his breast causing instant death. J. W. Harrix, a near neighbor, was arrested on circumstantial evidence after a quarrel over family affairs.
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John Hy. Allen
Ottumwa
Shan
J. W. Harrix
Muskegon Church Burns in Fire Disaster
Immanuel Holland Reformed Church in Muskegon Michigan burned, Nicholas Carey driver of a hook and ladder truck killed by falling rear wall while Ben Peterson, on a ladder with him, was seriously injured. Loss about 85000 uninsured.
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Muskegon
Immanuel Holland Reformed Church
Mich
Nicholas Carey
Ben Peterson
Carey
Reopen Mills Aim After Surplus Stock Sale
At a conference between President Lambert of American Steel and Wire and President Cary of Federal, the goal is to reopen the idle mills by selling surplus steel products.
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Lambert
American Steel and Wire Company
Cary
Federal Company
Prices of Stoves to Rise 66 Percent in Columbus Session
The Western Association of Stove Manufacturers met in Columbus Ohio and authorized a 66 percent price increase on stoves. The Northwest group includes the region’s leading makers. Kept His Word A 5 year old George Phillips died after firing bullets into his heart at his Muncie Indiana home following a relapse after six years of sobriety.
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Western Association of Stove Manufacturers
Columbus
Ohio
West- Otr Association
Northwest
George Phillips
Muncie
Ind
Chronicle Plant in St Louis Destroyed by Fire
The St Louis Chronicle plant occupying three to four story buildings at 14 to 18 North Sixth street was practically destroyed by a fire. The blaze is believed to have originated in the cellar or root area.
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St. Louis Chronicle
The
North Sixth Street
St. Louis
Garfield McDonald Confesses to TV Bicycle Theft Ring
Garfield McDonald told Chicago police he stole tiered TV bicycles from basement storerooms on the South Side over the past three months. He sold the wheels to ordinary bicycle dealers.
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Garfield McDonald
Chicago
El Salto Hull Reaches Norfolk After Woodfuel Feats
The Spanish steamer El Salto limped into Norfolk harbor stripped of masts, rails, and furniture after a severe voyage from Rio to Queens town via Philadelphia. With coal exhausted by storms, the crew burned woodwork to keep the engines running, leaving only the hull and engines afloat. The manganese ore cargo was valued at $800,000.
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Norfolk
Rio
Queenstown
Philadelphia
Hatteras
Actor Gray Makes Fateful Suicide Attempt in St Louis
Edward Gray, a young actor, tried to take morphine to end his life in St Louis. An hospital attendant saved him by forcing movement to prevent overdose while he resisted. Gray said he was tired of life and admitted his mother was an actress and his father from Chicago.
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Edward Gray
St. Louis
Gray
Lizdie Diray
Chicago
Aerimg
Indians Driven To Forests In Yucatan Conflicts
Gen Bravos forces clash with Maya Indians in Yucatan with heavy losses on the rebel side. Col Francisco Gonzales leads a breakthrough at a fortified position and government troops seize arms and supplies. News from Eagle Pass reports the death of Jordan L Cooke at Acatlan a bandit ambush targeted a railroad crew.
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Bravos
Yucatan
Francisco Gonzales
Gonzales
Eagle Pass
Jordan L. Cooke
Acatlan
Oauxaed
Mexico
Cooke
Young Cooke
Ex-Confederate Sumesx planned to assassinate Admiral Dewey
Sumesx, described as insane, plotted to kill Admiral Dewey on the cat- ship arrival at Mareau Grn on March 22. The day before the admiral’s arrival he fled into the country and was found preparing to kill himself when arrested.
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Pla
Sumesx
Admiral Dewey
the Catter
Mareau
Grn
Qaimirals
Stamey
Tle
Sawmills Burned in Michigan Fire Destroys Two Mills
Fire at Atkinson Michigan destroys two Metropolitan Lumber Company sawmills. Lumber yard stock and equipment damaged as crews battle flames. Metropolitan Lumber Company had planned a winter output of about 25,000,480 feet of lumber.
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Michigan
Atkinson
Mich
Metropolitan Jarmber Company
Thames
Metropolitan Linaher Company
Murber
Fatal Pneumonia Epidemic Grips Butte Montana
An epidemic in Butte Mont has been diagnosed as pneumonia with a high fatality rate. In a hospital ward, 44 of 48 pneumonia cases resulted in death illustrating the disease's severity.
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Butte
Mont
Elephant dies in New York arena during circus tryout
Pick the elephant of the Sells Forepaugh circus was strangled to death in Madison Square Garden while handlers attempted to subdue it. He was among Forepaugh’s eight original dancing elephants.
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Pick
Sells & Forepaugh Circus
Madison Square Garden
New York
FootpadsFatally Shoot Man in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles two footpads shot dead Joseph Hildner, once of Chicago, as he escorted his mother to her home. They demanded valuables. upon refusal a fatal shot was fired. Both assailants fled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Hildmer
Chicago
Hildner
Pittston Man Murdered by Highway Robbers
Andrew Stubis of Pittston Pennsylvania was killed while resisting two highwaymen who robbed him of his valuables. The assailants escaped and left no identifying clues or crew.
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Andrew Stubis
Pittston
Attempted Destruction at Welland Canal Lock No 24
Two men attempted to blow up lock 24 at Port Colborne Ontario using dynamite. The attack caused serious damage to the lock and the assailants fled the scene.
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Welland Canal
Port Colborne
Ont
New Gold Find in Australia Reported at Wedderburn
Australian advices chronicle rich placer ground at Wedderburn Victoria. John Boyd, first to stake, unearthed a sixty one ounce nugget at twenty two feet. Cissy Loftus rescued from drowning at Old Point Comfort Virginia by a sailor. She denies attempting self death.
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Australia
Wedderburn
Victoria
John Boyd
Cissy Loftus
Justin Wintley McCarthy
Old Point Comfort
Tornado Destroys Nebraska Windmill Area
A small tornado swept over Wy nore and nearby country. A windmill was carried about half a mile and several small buildings razed. No known lives lost at this time.
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Nebraska
Wynore
Country
Naval Rivalry Ends as Schley Prevails in Reward
The long standing dispute between Rear Admirals Sampson and Schley is resolved with Schley given precedence over Sampson and a final honor aligning with Dewey’s authority.
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Sampson
Schley
Runk
Dewey
A Queer Fix. A Farmer Has a Gold Mine and Yet He Hasn't
D. M. Tuttle of Canastota New York discovers gold on his farm but under state law the riches are public property to the first claimant. Neighbors staked claims while he slept. He must sue for damages from excavations on his land.
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D. M. Tuttle
Canastota
Tuttle
Ehis
Boy 17 Plunges to Prison Over House Break
Harry Little aged 17 was arrested in Marietta Ohio on entering the store of R F Race. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Sykes to house breaking. His father had recently been convicted of perjury and sent to Ohio penitentiary. Lacking bail, Little was jailed awaiting sentence.
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Harry Little
Aed
Marietta
Ohio
R. EF. Race
Sykes
Three Filipinos Sentenced to Fifteen Years by Military Court
A military commission at Leallamba P I found three Filipinos guilty of guerrilla activity. Two received life terms and one was given thirty years, but Maj. Gen. Otis approved the findings and reduced the sentence to fifteen years. A Yokohama letter reports rising anti American sentiment in Japan due to perceived harsh treatment in Hawaii and immigration fears.
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Military Commission
Leallamba, P. 1
Otis
Jahan
Lomlen Mail
Yokohama
Japan
Sit
Tawaii
United States
Elawail
Dynamite Factory Blast Kills Three in Kawkawlin Michigan
A dynamite factory near Kawkawlin Michigan exploded killing three men. Bodies were torn to shreds and found in a bushel basket. Fires from the blast toppled trees and wrecked homes and stores in the town.
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Ajax Dynamite Works
Kawkawtlin
Mich
Kawkawlin
Electric Car Collision Near Mount Clemens Injures Seven
An electric passenger car on the Shor Line Railroad collided south of Mount Clemens Michigan with flat cars pushed by a motor car. The impact forced the passenger car door open and seven people were injured.
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Mount Clemens
Mivh
Mexican Town Destroyed by Fire on Coast
Moentes, a key important trading town on the republic coast, was reported destroyed by a blaze. The cause remains unconfirmed and no casualty reports have been received. Authorities anticipate reconstruction plans including a large investment of 225,000.
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Parse
Moentes
Republic
Secretary Charles Fleixebmiann Ends Life in Barn
Charles Fleixebmiann secretary of the Prust Security and Safe Deposit Company of Detroit hanged himself in a barn behind his residence. No motive was given. Ambulance attendants responded but could not revive him.
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Charles Tt Fleixebmiann
Prust Security and Safe Deposit Company of
Detroit
Largest cotton cloth shipment sent from Alabama to China
A firm in Alabama City Alabama dispatched the largest single foreign shipment of cotton cloth, totaling seventeen carloads, destined for various destinations within the Chinese empire.
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Alibama City
Ala
Jealous Man Opens Fire in Plattsburg Hotel
Corpral Hlavey Mirtulews of TU 8 A fired a rifle at a Plattsburg hotel wounding a woman named Stellio Thamisten. The assailant then killed himself.
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Hlavey Mirtulews
Stellio Thamisten
Plattsburg
Fea
Hiimesel
Reply of the Sultan Evades American Claims
The Porte replies evasively that American claims will be paid under the same conditions as other foreign subjects. The statement offers no new terms and avoids commitments, signaling continued diplomatic stiffness amid ongoing disputes.
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Vyhe Porte
Jockey Killed in a Race at Aqueduct New York
Jockey Frank O Leary died in a race at Aqueduct track New York. Two other jockeys and two horses were injured in the incident. Well known Iowa publisher Matt Parrott former Lieutenant Governor of Iowa is dead at Battle Creek Michigan aged 63.
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Frank O'Leary
Aqueduct Track
New York
Iowa
Matt Parrott
Battle Creek, Micvb
Market Price Snapshot Across Cities and Commodities
The report lists regional price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and pork with varied grades and no single trend highlighted.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Carrie
St. Louis
Ste. Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Durbin Chosen on Seventh Ballot at State Convention
W T Durbin of Anderson was nominated for governor by the Republican State convention after seven ballots. J Frank Hanly of Lafayette presided as the meeting opened with district sessions and a lengthy platform praising Mount administration and federal policy. Senator Fairbanks spoke on progress and Porto Rican policy as part of the convention agenda.
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Indianapolis
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Tomlinson Hal
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
Gov. Mount
Hanley
Fairbanks
Gov. Mounts
United States
Congress
Nomination battle shapes GOP governor bid at state convention
The Republican State convention opened to a crowded fight for Governor with six candidates. Ballots showed Durbin gaining steadily, Vigo County shifts and Haggard losing ground before Durbin secured the nomination on the seventh ballot. Delegates totaled 1,484 with 718 needed.
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Beveridge
Dansville
N. Y
Hanley
Hemenway
J. 8. Dodge
J. L. Griffiths
W. S. Jaggard
W. T. Durbin
PF. B. Posey
E. G. Hogate
Grifith
Durbin
Posey
Hogate
Plaggard
Dodge
Griffith
Posey Josey
Heggard
Vigo County
Haggard
Tippecanoe County
Kilburn Campaign Speech Stirs Ontario Crossing
Frederick D. Kilburn state superintendent of banking delivered a fiery speech while the train paused near a lumber camp in the far northern area. The crowd listened with little enthusiasm as Kilburn lectured on Tammany Hall and campaign topics. A brakeman joked about the location being in Canada after Kilburn asked where they were.
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Canada
Frederick D. Kilburn
Gov
Roosevelt
Kilburn
Tammany Hall
New York
Fragmentary Rally Cry Enters Odd Exchange
A fragmented dialogue from the Utah scene shows Or Roberts speaking to Kelly and Killiher, urging resilience and contrasting hardship with the Sultan, reflecting a distressed, informal outburst.
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Or Roberts
Utah
Kelly
Killiher
Kelliher
IK Kelly
Sultan
Where the Hat Is Never Worn In Spain
In parts of Spain the hat is rarely seen in use beyond pictures. Men cover heads with improvised ties while women wear flowers as head adornments, reflecting local customs.
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Spain
Indiana Republicans in Indianapolis endorse McKinley era
In a state convention at Indianapolis Indiana Republicans adopt resolutions praising President McKinley and his administration. They pledge support for his renomination and re election while praising Indiana’s congressional delegation and war veterans. They condemn Democratic calls against imperialism and urge Nicaraguan Canal construction and strong labor protections.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Indianapols
MeiKinley
Philippine Islands
China
William McKinley
Congress
Garret A. Hobart
Henry W. Lawton
Richard W. Thompson
Spain
Tabor
Republican Party
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
James A. Mount
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Australian Gold Nugget Found in 1852 Clocked at 223 pounds
The largest nugget of gold ever found was unearthed in Australia in 1852. It weighed 223 pounds 4 ounces and was valued at about $55,000.
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Australia
Battle Steeda and Civil War Chargers
The piece notes famed battle steeds Cincinnati Traveler and Winchester as the celebrated chargers of Grant Lee and Sheridan, highlighting their roles as beloved horses in Civil War lore.
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Battle Steeda
Cincinnati
Traveler
Winchester
Grant
Lee
Sheridan
Bread 600 Years Old Found in Derbyshire
A loaf of bread 600 years old is unearthed as an antique in Ambaston Derbyshire England. It dates from a crown land grant during King John’s reign and has remained with the Soar family since.
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Ambaston
Derbyshire
England
John
Soar
India's Paper Production Rises Sharply Over Ten Years
The Indian paper industry has expanded its output from 17 million pounds to 51 million pounds over the past decade, reflecting substantial growth in production capacity and demand within the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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