Notable Inventions and Activist News From The Era
The column surveys diverse topics from late 19th century tech and crime in China to U S public life. It notes grave robbing laws in China, Jaffa Jerusalem railway origins, and a Colorado shift toward housewifery as a respected role. It highlights Chicago building fears, Harvard professor Lane’s retirement, a British warship return, and ongoing Solomon Islands missions amid cannibalism reports. It mentions a French army cannery shift, Armours of Chicago skepticism, and Theodore R Timby’s forgotten 1846 revolving tower invention and wartime electric firing system.
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Goldfinch
Sidney
New South Wales
Solomon Islands
San Francisco
South Sea Islands
Solomon Group
Chicago
Yeasal
Timby
Gladstone
Laatreek
Miles
Manitoba bachelors seek emigration deal with England
Manitoba government signals 16000 plus bachelors propose mutual benefit if England sends surplus women to Manitoba. A New York judge rules a child has rights equal to an adult in property matters. England debates pulpit language shift from beloved to gentleman amid criticism. Miss Bulley urges wives of manufacturers to improve factory sanitation and worker meals for women.
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Manitoba
England
New York
Washington Star
Miss Bulley
War strength figures from Forbes analysis unfold
The North American review piece by Archibald Forbes compiles official data on military manpower, horses, and artillery for France Russia Germany Austria Italy. It compares dual and triple alliance totals, noting infantry advantages and overall field troop counts and population scales.
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North American Review
Europe
Archibald Forbes
Franco and
Raesina
Germany
Austria
Italy
Russia
France
Triple Alliance
Triple Alliancy Infantry
Curious Charlton Spur Story Recalls English Death
The death of W Oswald Charlton in England brings to mind the Charlton spur, a relic once shown before the Newcastle Society of Antiquaries. The spur, kept by the Charltons, was served at dinner in a covered dish, signaling servants to refill the dish when uncovered.
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W. Oswald Charlton
England
Charlton
Newcastle Society of Antiquarice
Charltons
Chicago
Harald
And You'll Remember Me Poem in New York Sun
A poem by Oy Warman appears in the New York Sun describing an evening scene with golden hills and dusky shadows as a maiden sings And you'll remember me The lyric images convey love longing and sorrow set against twilight and the sea with the singer's voice and tears strong throughout the verses
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Oy Warman
New York
San
A Welsh Romance Sparks Between Parlington and Claudia
Mark Parlington travels to Abercnllyn Wales and, amid shop bustle and village calm, falls for Claudia Griffiths. He gives comfort, days pass with shared evenings by candlelight, and a leap of faith ends with Claudia promising to decide next May hiring time.
Bitter smile and graveyard memory in a London scene
Ralph smiles bitterly while Mark hurries outside and jokes about a lover’s annual tryst at her grandfather’s grave. The exchange toys with memories and a photograph kept for memory’s sake in a vivid London Block and White moment.
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Ralph
Mark
Jovel
London
A Physiological Freak From New Orleans Exhibit
A Trinidad native, Wilford K. Leotardo, staged a striking hall exhibition on Gravier Street above Fallo's showing immunity to pain. He pierced his neck with a safety pin, sutured abdominal muscles, and passed needles through skin and muscle without blood. At 24, he appears strong, intelligent, and of mixed Spanish and English ancestry, with unusual nervous-system responses and no pain from sharp instruments.
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Fallo’s
Gravier Street
Wilford K. Leotardo
Trinidad
Lao
Orlentie Picayune
Magnet Technique Saves Young Man's Eye At Forging Plant
C A Hoov of Glencoe California was badly pierced in the right eye by a steel sliver while working at his father's forge. After other doctors said removal of the eye was necessary, Dr Hunsaker used a magnetized needle and electric coil to retrieve the metal, restoring vision. The method, new to the medical field, yielded excellent recovery and drew praise from local specialists.
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H. W. Hunaaker
C. A. Hoov
Glencoe
Calaveras County
Hovey
Dr. Hunsaker
Hunsaker
The Navy War College in Newport Rhode Island
The Naval War College, a naval university for upper level officers, trains former Naval Academy graduates in command management, naval history, and ground strategy. Founded by Admiral Luce about a decade ago, it operates in Newport with a summer hiatus and was led by the cruiser New York's commanding officer who authored Sea Power in History and Sea Power in the French Revolution and Empire.
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Naval War College
Naval University
Naval Academy
Naval Education
New York
Trenton
N. J
A Boston Man Chains Down Summer Residences
A Lewiston Maine Journal excerpt notes a Boston man securing summer residences above the Grand Trunk near the Jing with heavy iron rods and chains anchored to ledges. The stable and other buildings are similarly chained, ensuring the property remains fast despite winds.
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Boston
Grand Trunk
Maine
Eurus
Boreas
Lewiston
Household Rice and Tea in Plain Cookery Notes
A domestic column describes washing rice, simmering with water and salt, and resting in a pot for light grains. It then contrasts coffee and tea digestion, outlines caffeine effects, and warns against long boiling. The piece shifts to strawberries with washing tips, strawberry tea, pudding, and a French service style, finishing with strawberry shortcake and preserves.
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Courier-Journal
France
Jay
Alice
Bloodshed at Kansas City and Chicago polls during election clash
Riot at Kansas City Missouri left one dead and several wounded as American Protective Association members clashed with Catholics. In Chicago, chaos at the polls included assaults on Democratic clerk James Keneally and others, with police briefly restoring order. Multiple shootings occurred as rival factions overwhelmed security.
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American Protective Association
Kansas City
Chicago
A. P. Asmon
Don
Aldo Ta
Callahan
Farry Fowler
Con. Brosnahan
Jerry Pato
Patrick Flaming
John McGovarn
Agercestvo
Aach
Ranans
Callabaa
Pato
Jim
John
Bert Pryor
James Keneally
Govern
Judgegs
Frault
Nelonogen
Orior
Nol
Falty
Kenneally
Wolvye
Loveo
Pirat
Clark Street
van Buran
Polk Street
Bath House
John” Coughlin
DuIl
Schwartz
Skakel
Coughlin
Coughilo
Jon Do
Nohwartz
Lewis Luther
Bkakel
Luther
Notable Figures and Whispers From Around the World
A jumble of names and snippets notes political figures, actors, and royals. Prominent individuals include Staves Arxaton Hoan of Massachusetts seeking re election and Carmen Guiva, Queen of Roumania, facing paralysis threats. The piece references President Cleveland, Weart of Paris, and several lawmakers such as Wilson of West Virginia and Clifton K. Deckbridge of Arkansas. It mentions Parsipext Chevecsaen sending a book for 100 dollars to the Young Men’s Christian Association, and Emperer Wirtam of Germany supporting reduced European military burdens. It also notes the submarine torpedo boat inventor Groncx Baxen’s Washington death at 53, Emin Pasha’s heirs, Louis Kossuth’s library gift, and Prince of Wales’ crowd anxiety. A broad miscellany mixing biographical blurbs and curiosities.
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Arxaton Hoan
Massachusetts
Carmen Guiva
Roumania
Cleveland
M. Weart
Paris Dresamakoer
Congres
Wilson
West Virginia
Clifton K. Deckbridge
Arkansas
Parsipext Chevecsaen
Young Men‘s Christian Association of
Washington
Intixo
United States
Paxgipzer
France
Gronar W. Yaxpanster
North Carolina
Emperer Wirtam
Germany
Beiog
Livinas Tox
Bennettsville
N. Y
Groncx
Baxen
Kiso Auusat
Barony
Faribsa
Emin Pasha
Emin Sa
Tox
Louis Kossuth
Atriot
Jott
Tao
Ambassadors Bride Weds in Philadelphia at Elverson Home
Miss Louise Elverson of Philadelphia marries Jules Patenotre French Ambassador to the United States at 2024 Walnut Street. Witnesses include Sir Julian Paunceforte and Prince Cantacuzene with Mayor Edwin S. Stuart and James Elverson Jr. present. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ryan officiate. The bride wears a white satin gown with pearl necklace and diamond tiara. groom carries a white prayer book.
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MM. Jules Patenotre
United States
Ailis Eleanor Louise Elverson
James Elverson
Walnut Street
U’hiladelphia
Julian Paincelote
Prince Cantacuzene
Edwin 8
Stuart
James Elyerson, Jr
Cardinal Gibbons
Archbishop Ryan
Fritz Kloetzler Suicide After Family Tragedy in Dolgeville
Fritz Kloetzler killed his wife and four children at his Dolgeville home and then died by suicide. Formerly employed at Alfred Dolge & Son felt shop, he had been out of work for weeks and his family relied on town support. Police forced entry after a report and found the bodies on a bedroom floor.
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Claudia
Mark
Bo Wars
Abercnllyn
Claudio
Claudin
Owen
Mr. Parlington
Claudis
Aberenllyn
Lim
Aberontlyn
Ido
Fritz Kloetzler
Dolgeville
Klostzler
Alfred Dolge & Son
Klostzlor
Kloctzloe
Xo W
Shopuate
New York
Klostzier
Cramet
Asalstunty
Klodizier
Ami
Congress Debates Tariffs and Treaties in Mixed Sessions
The Senate reported favorably on the Oblacion treaty through the Foreign Committee and discussed the Claston Bulower pact. House bills contested elections and the Chinese Exclusion Act faced votes while tariff debate continued. Key figures include Voorhees, Harrig, and Tillman with action on river and railroad probes and a memorial for Congressman ONeill.
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Senate
Gorm
Forsign Committee
Smith
McGarrohan Hilt
House
Renato
Mir
Bering Sea
Voorhees
Vyoorhoca
Harrig
Late-Nightingale News Briefs and Political Roster
Devon claims New York state lost over 93 million due to comptroller tax lapses. Gravesend election sees Chiseny defeating McKandtes ally by 2750. Governor Tinzwan assumes police and marshal control in all towns. South Carolina and Porto speech decries course. Militia leave Columbia. J B Crawley named Assistant Register in PA and G A Howant to be Auditor in Tennessee. Dox Baragt Ioesus elected President of Costa Rica. Scotland debates a separate legislature for Scottish affairs.
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House
Lote
Bryan
Gupport
O'Neill- Joy
Spasker Crispra
Georgia
Ats Catchings
Charles O'Neill
Pennsylvania
Bontug
Olney
Uncle Bam
Union Pacifla
Olar Dar
O'Neill-Joy
Missouri
O'Neil
Als
Hillborn
California
English
Grosvanor
Ohio
Devon
State of
New York
Tinzwan
South Carolina
Columbia
Tar
J. B. Crawley
G. A. Howant
Tanncesc0
Postefica
Dox Baragt Ioesus
Presi_dent
Costa Hca
House of Commons
Scotland
Ten Thousand Men Strike in Pennsylvania Coke Fields
A Uniontown dispatch reports a massive coke strike with more than half the works idle and estimates of 10 000 strikers. Rioting and property destruction have risen as Hungarians moved through mills. three dozen workers severely injured. Strikers demand a 12 percent wage increase to 90 cents per 100 bushels, with deputies called in for mill protection and a national union meeting planned for May 10 in Columbus.
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Pennsylvania
Uniontown
Penn
Sta
Soottdale
United Mine Workers
Natronal
Columbus
Ohio
Frick Company
Tragic Fire Kills Witt Family and Servant at McKendree
At McKendree Station West Virginia on the Chesapeake and Ohio line a fatal blaze consumed the Witt household and their servant Mollie Hemrick. Eight children and the woman died in the flames with the elder twin girls among the victims. Mrs Witt escaped in night clothing and the fire destroyed the interior before rescue could reach the stairway. All nine bodies were recovered and buried together in a single grave.
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John Witt
Mollie Hemrick
McKendree Station
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Watt
Re. Witt
Aga
Miss Hemrick
Ani
Triple execution in Paris Texas for three crimes
James Upkins, Eduardo Gonzales, and Manning Davis were hanged at Paris Texas after a noon scaffold attempt. Gonzales claimed innocence before execution while Opkins and Davis offered silent final statements. crimes include assault on a six year old stepdaughter and the stabbing death of neighbor John Rotor.
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Paris
Texas
James Apkins
Eduardo Gonzales
Manning Davis
Gonzales
Opkins
Davis
John Rotor
Engletown
John Daniels
Dine County
Daniels
Beame Gngry
Cachor
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Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
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Heidelberg
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Ralph Gray
Albany
Mark Parlington
Mrs. Grey
Walea
Wales
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Jove
Pwilholi
Parlington
Aberenilyn
Indy
Claude Rowlands
Cara
Ele
Abe
Grace
Ming
Ian Fatality
Ilocas
Pless
Mark Purlington
Aboreniiyn
Jorngh
Gibney
Waal
Miu
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Navy War College
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Tia
Louise Elverson
Jules Patenotre
Gravesend
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McKandtes
James Upkins
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