Gladstone’s freshcat and other world notes
A colorful miscellany reports on demographics in England and Wales where unmarried women outnumber men by about 200000, a Prussian budget rise for officials, Germany-Spain cable links, a death in England, Methuselah the insect, a British widow’s damages case in British Columbia, Cologne Carnival, and critics in Missouri over horror entertainment. It also covers Hebrew charity funding, US experiment stations finances, and introduces Jacob G Smith, a youth labeled as the youngest president of a republic in Freeville New York, detailing his reform and community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob G. Smith
Methodist Church
Jake
Gift of the Republic
Louisville churches report 1896 membership and attendance
The Christian Observer canvass shows 84 churches report 25,423 members and 14,588 attending morning services, 10,483 at evening services, 13,829 in Sunday schools, and 2,207 at prayer meetings. Men who joined were 189 and 2541 mixed-gender joiners the same year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Observer
Louisville
Bitter and Sweet. A proverb on effort and value.
A reflective verse argues merit comes from hard work and restraint. It compares rewards to high peak apples, fragrant roses with thorns, and pure pearls from deep seas, warning that easy gains lack true value.
A Narrow Escape and a Brixton Rendezvous
The narrator recalls meeting Charlie Rudge after years, a shabby, unreliable scheme promoter. Rudge invites the narrator to supper in Brixton, pitches a risky money scheme via Marsworth, and hints at a quick hundred-pound gain, while the narrator suspects the con and resists lending cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Rudge
Radge
Rudge
Napless
Largo
Brixton
Amy
Cliver
Mrs. Wilkins
Mister Rudge
Mara
Worth
Aftair
Marsworth
Budge
Marnworth
Rudge's Flight and Marsworth Forgery Scheme Unfolds Abroad
In a London tale, Rudge faces a warrant for forgery and embezzlement tied to Marsworth's fraud. Rudge escapes via a cunning plan to Antwerp then America, aided by the narrator. Marsworth is captured and confesses. Rudge reaches America to join his fiancée Miss Saunders, with hopeful signs of exoneration remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isoon
Rudge
Marsworth
Aler
Bean
America
Docka
Antwerp
Holland
Liverpool Street
Harwich
Warwick
Thera
Paris
Twooder
Orthy
T Warwick
Ipswich
Olip
Colchester
Pawich
Cotcheater
Charing Cross
Hanburg
Hamburg Tops German Cities In Electric Street Car Service
A survey shows Hamburg leads Germany with 940 electric street car motors while Berlin trails with 114. The report spans inventions and natural wonders from tiny rabbits in Mexico to spider silk fibers and new electric railway concepts in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Berlin
Mexico
London
Dublin
Ireland
Rathmore
World’s priciest metals and ambergris listed high value
Gal lium tops the list valued near 100000 dollars per pound. Other costly metals follow with beryllium, lanthanum, rhodium and thorium around ten thousand, four thousand to five hundred, and erbium to three thousand. Ambergris, a whale secretion, is cited at six hundred dollars per pound.
Official Corruption In China Revealed In Foreign Office Reports
Diplomatic papers to Westminster reveal widespread corruption in China with details on imperial government theft. The reports suggest ending provincial tribute could harm the economy by over 2 million dollars, noting that current collection costs exceed revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Foreign Office
Westminster
Abohah
Kingau
Chokiang
Railway plan up Swing Peak Jongiau
Projected Jungtrad Royland railway would ascend Swing peak Jongiau with a gradient up to four to one and a sharp B28 feet curve. Turbines supplying 4500 horsepower will drive electro motors for traction. The line length is 7.6 miles with a total rise of unspecified feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jongiau
Electro Motora
Social notes on prominent women and fashion icons
A collection of portraits and lifestyle observations highlights Mrs Gary a Postmaster General’s wife and mother of seven daughters, Crown Princess Sophie of Greece, Queen Raoulvalone of Madagascar, Queen Elizabeth of Roumania, and diverse fashion guidance. It covers social rituals at White House receptions, dress tips for various face shapes, and evolving roles of women in education, journalism, and the arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Baltimore
Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
Sophie
Greece
Chicago
White House
Washingtons
Paris
Dreas
France
Tall Chimneys Out, Factory Replaces With Vacuum System
An old manufacturing district experiments with a tall chimneyless design. A large factory has removed chimneys and uses a vacuum to collect combustion products, sending them to a gasometer for purification and venting away from the area to improve air quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannufacturing
Crernuny
Congress Debates Tariff and Reform Measures in Senate and House
Democrats clash with the House leadership over committee appointments as the Senate probes a near two thirds vote for a police treaty. Western Republicans push for tariff concessions on wool hides coal and lead ore while a War Department reclamation project for Anacostia flats advances. The Hawaii panel is circulated as a document and a Texas Afro American Exposition bill seeks funding. The session adjourns briefly after ex Senator Voorhees death with focus on financial legislation and administrative reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Simpson
Pop. Kan
Reed
Senate
McMillan
Washington Board of State
Washington Aqueduct
Voorhees
Iniiana
Aenate
Representative Ball
Texas
Houston
Texans
Hawaii
John W. Foster
National Geographia Society
Repato
Morgan
Congress
Anacostia
Dailey
Kansas
Hoar
Secretary of State
United States
Passing Away of Elizabeth Tilton Wife of Theodore Tilton
Mrs Elizabeth R Tilton widow of Theodore Tilton who prosecuted Henry Ward Beecher for alienating her affections died at her Brooklyn home 1403 Pacific Street Ten days ago after paralysis illness Her husband had fled to France following the Beech er trial The Tilton Beecher scandal of 1875-78 dominated the era with church fallout and explosive confessions Nun Plymouth Church excommunication followed and Tilton later joined Plymouth Brethren Mrs Tilton aged sixty two left several children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Elizabeth R. Tilton
Theodore Tilton
Pacifle Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mita
Tilton
France
Paria
Beevher
Europe
Theodore Lilton
Henry Ward Beseber
Boecher
Burgen
Sly
Plymouth Church
Plymouth Brethren
Mrs. Tilton
Two Arkansas Boys Die by Poison After Parental Abandonment
Two brothers aged nine and fifteen near Fayetteville Arkansas died by their own hand after parents left them at home. They bathed, dressed in best clothes, wrote notes to their parents, swallowed poison, and died before the parents returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Heron
Fayetteville
Ack
Recoivers Named for New Bedford Mills Probe
Receivers for the Bennett and Columbia mills in New Bedford Mass were named after discovery of 93.49 million in notes issued. One account shows 210000 charged to the plant, misposted as a profit and loss item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett and Columbia Mills
New Bedford
Mass
France and Brazil Reach Arbitration Pact on Qufang Dispute
French Foreign Minister M Hanotaux informed the cabinet that a convention was signed with Brazil to arbitrate the Qufang territory dispute between the two nations. The agreement aims to settle competing claims and define borders through neutral adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hanotaux
Miniater
France
Brazil
Expedition lands at Mulng Point as insurgents receive arms
An American expedition under General Rotoff and Cuban War Minister General Calixto Garcia lands safely at Mulng Point Cum. Three thousand insurgents welcome the arms and transport them inland using wagons barges and mules. The force brings three cannons dynamite and extensive ammunition. Germany exported 150000000 pounds of sugar to America last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rotoff
Mulng Point
Cum
Calixto Garcia
Vramtonat Peale and Notable Names in Global Figures
A garbled list mentions Postmaster General Gary and eight daughters, Judge Mastion Felt retiring from the U S Supreme Court, Pringe Wittengenstein as Germany’s large landowner, and various figures including Lamon shop leaders and Dr Nansen. It also references the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, Premier of Great Britain, Queen Victoria era tones, a 2590-ton steam vessel, and South African ties with Bulawayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pos
Gary Wn
Mastion
Nansen
Mecklenburge-Sehgerin
Great Britain
Atate
Poreden Altairs
Stamps Tower
Victornia
Rhodesia
Toberweed
London
Bulawayo
South Afdean
Tichard Olney
Ligales
Los Boston
Oney
Contempt Conviction Prompts Chapman Appeal for Pardon
Washington notes report sugar broker Chapman convicted of contempt for dodging Senate questions. He plans to appeal to President McKinley for a pardon. Other items include nominations to Indian Affairs and Interior posts, and varied war and political developments abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chapman
United States Senate
Senate
George G. Mende
Margaret B. Brendo
Hoonrcetta Mende
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Bering Sea Islands
United States Army
Greece
Turkey
Chile's Splendid Fleet Bids to Rival U S for World Power
From Plymouth sails the Chilean squadron to Valparaiso, the Esmeralda 7000-ton ironclad, Ministro Zenteno 4000 tons, Admirante Bimpson 400 tons, transport Anda mas 4000 tons, four torpedo destroyers and two large torpedo boats. England-foreseen ironclad O'Higgins under construction. schoolship and six torpedo boats also. Chile poised to rival United States for naval leadership in the Western Hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slo
Tuatol
United States
Plymouth
Atlantic
Valparaiso
Oralaer Esmeralda
Ministro Zenteno
Admirante Bimpson
Andamas
England
Chile
O'Higgins
Secretary Wilson Opens Seed Distribution Program
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson launches a seed distribution system to diversify farm products. The plan focuses on sugar beets and legumes, sourcing high-grade seeds from abroad where France and Germany have long supported scientific improvements. A large supply has been ordered to aid farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Nvwnro
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph System Overview
Superintendent Charles Seiden states the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph handles about 53 000 messages daily excluding train orders. The system spans 22 252 miles of line with 7 240 miles used for business and the rest leased to Western Union. There are 834 telegraph offices, 234 reporting Western Union. Mr Soldan staffs 750 in his department and oversees Black Signal offices east of the Ohio River with one office per six miles. The service is enhanced by multiple complex systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seiden
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph
Baltimore & Ohio
Cho
Baltimore,& Ohio
Western Union
Western Union Offeas
Soldan
Axclusus
Ohio River
Nomination Draws Posts for Van Cott and Colleagues
The President named Cornelius Van Cott for New York City Postmaster to replace Charlen Dayton who resigned. John A. Wercitt of Lockport was chosen Third Assistant Postmaster General, and Frank R. Moore to be Collector of Internal Revenue for the Brooklyn district. Moore is described as an anti-Platt Brooklyn teacher with past ties to AM and McKinley supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius van Cott
New York City
Charlen W. Dayton
John A. Wercitt
Lockport
N. Y
Frank R. Moore
Brooklyn
Messrs
van Cott
Merritt
Platt
Moore
Two Executions In Ohio Use Of Electric Chair
Two murderers were executed by electricity in the Columbus Ohio penitentiary annex. William Hang and William Wiley were killed by electric chair, the first use in Ohio, with both deaths reportedly instantaneous. Sixty five observers witnessed the executions. Hang killed his employer's wife in Cincinnati on July 23, 1896. Wiley killed his wife in Cincinnati in July 1898. Both condemned men confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hang
William Wiley
Columbus
Ohio
Williams Wilwy
Cincinnati
William Hans
Gratitude of a Widow Bequeaths 6000 to Editor
Mrs Rose Harrison of Pittsburgh leaves to P C Boyle editor of the Oil City Derrick a will valued property and a cathe to show gratitude for his years of care of her husband Charles C Harrison who died of Bright's disease. Boyle rushed home from New York to probate the will. Frost Causes Severe Damage Across New Jersey and Southern New York Early strawberries ruined and fruit losses reported Temperatures averaged 47 degrees damaging gardens cemeteries and parks flowering plants destroyed.
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New York Assembly
New York City
Billy” Birch
Ho Minstro
Bright
Jacksonville
Plu
Mary Loutao Gato
Edward Pfizer
Henry Romayn
Fifth Infantry
Fort McPherson
O'Brien Dura
Edward 8
Farrow
United States Army
Pittsburg
Penn
Steambonte
Vicksburg
Miss
Alzex
Bt. Louis
Omaha
Frank E. Moores
E. E. Howell
Pennsylvania
Showalter
Lawrence County
Hailman
Butler County
Beaver County
Talbot
New York
Hnebor
Oliver G. Jennings
Fairfielt
Conn
Garidld
Brigham City
Utah
J. Wolhaupter
Edwin Maw
John Dalton
Willard
David Russell
William J. Turner
Benjamin F. Belchett
Haverhill
Mines
W. H. Hart
Chelsea
Minss
Lynn Woods
Hia
Charles M. Shiotda
Richmond
Equitable Aid Union
Calhoun
Turpentina
Geneva County
Alabama
John Williams
Albert Allen
W. Wilkins
Williams
Slater
Wilkins
Tom Weaver
Walla Fingh, Wiz
Produce Exchange
Bis Catnody
Carter Harrison
Chicago
New Orleans
Gauch & Sons
Oru
Konang Chu
Senrrite
Randall's Island
Comates
James Evers
Brooklyn
Eixteen
James Shoud
Tyra M. Gordy
George Town
Col
Bia Wi
Mary Estelle Lewis
Brontkll Creek
Milton
Det
Gordy
United Btater
Oregon
Puget Bound
P. C. Boyle
Oil City
Derrick
Boyle
Rose Harrison
Old City Derrick
New Jersey
New Tersey
Pency Belt
Turkish victory prompts Greek occupation of Aegean islands
The report notes a Turkish victory and Greek control of Mityleno and Scio off Asia Minor after forced marches toward Grodea. It records a clemency vote by the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons commuting the death sentence of James B Goutey for a Philadelphia murder, with actress Madau Yorke sentenced to life imprisonment. April 22 is listed as a date.
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Milouna Pass
Pesparol
Luelssa
Grodea
Mityleno
Scio
Asia Mimor
Pennaylyvanin
James B Goutey
Murier
Philadelphia
Madau Yorke
Gentry
Linve
Flood Recovery Progress Across Mississippi Valley
The Mississippi Valley flood situation shows improvement as several breaks are reported and river levels fall. Relief agencies continue aid to destitute residents while ongoing rescue and care efforts proceed in affected communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississppi Val Vy
Disastrous bievelas cited at Grind fruck Railway meeting
Sir Charles Rivorg Wilson warns at a manutl shareholder gathering in London about bievelas with 20 000 used in Loronto, touching on a U S Supreme Court antitrust decision. He notes a railway tender dispute and mentions a fatal bull incident on a Farner farm amid a long bat trimming case involving large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manutl
Grind Fruck Railway
Canada
London
England
Charles Rivorg Wilson
Chateman
Loronto
United States Supreme Court
Bir Charma
Rairoad Singnygord
Wader Wiefremstad
Loss of Ifo coma in Madison Parish Louisiana
Reported loss in Bayou Vidol lower Madison Parish as Biges crevase waters swept away people. Thomas Blackman and an infant are noted in the incident with record of fatalities and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roparta
Bayou Vidol
Madison Parish
Louisiana
Thomas Blackman
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Vigo
Azores
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Ad Manckgea
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Wits Tan
Royland
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Madagascar
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Sho
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Eav
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Atanteryala
Lieves
Theo
New York Journal
Queen Elizabeth of
Roumania
Servia
Hanush G. Solomon
Hirsch
University of Cambridge
Medical School of
Agra
India
Jone
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Covent Garden
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Princesa
Russia
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South Kensington
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Jeddah
Mra
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Calvert
Newport
Ri. I
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Lord Calvert
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Écom
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Nellie Riordan
E. R. Tilton
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JHE
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Columbia Bank
Whiteman
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Yorelon Notes
Wale UN
Trani
Neal
Neel
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Mhodes
Cape Colony
South Africa
Rone
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Republic
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Ntry
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