Massacre at Kucheng Shoots Missionaries and Families
A Shanghai despatch reports a massacre at the missionary sanitarium at Whasang near Kucheng China. Ten British subjects were killed or fatally harmed and several others injured including the Pellow and Marshall sisters and the Saunders sisters. The Rev Mr Browart wife child burned in their house. American missionaries are reported safe. International outcry follows with calls for strong actions against China and gratitude for any survivors.
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Shanghai
Whasang
Kucheng
China
Mlayer Pellow
Marshall
Banadors
Gonion
Stettie Newcombe
Btowart
Glowarts
Allis Codrington
United State
Tixson
Fao-Chow
Hod
Shaanghai
Mandolina
London Standard
oMelala
London Chronicle
Great Britain
United States
Fordiunary
Nat Whosang
Kuchong
Stewart
Misans Pellow
Alaryhall
Missen Saunders
Micees Gordon Andl
Alas Newcombe
Aliss Codrington
Phil Upw
Gregory
Hartford,Conn
Vegetarian Society
Columbia Destroyer Sets Long-Distance Speed Record
The Columbia, a triple screw destroyer, returned to New York Harbor after a record voyage from Southampton in six days and 23 hours. Captain Sumner and Chief Engineer Warris Kind led the ship over 8112 nautical miles at an average 18.53 knots, with daily runs around 405 to 462 miles.
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Navy Department
Columbia
New York Harbor
Sumner
Warris Kind
Southampton
Bandy Hook
Allont
Marine Ocean Greyhounds
Xorund
Methodist Church in Quakertown Struck by Lightning
A violent thunderstorm swept New York City and vicinity as a lightning bolt struck the Methodist Church at Quaker Town New Jersey injuring ten and nearly wrecking the building. The storm caused two drownings near Ward's Island and two boys drowned near Port Hamilton after a squall capsized their sailboat. A Brooklyn elevated railroad incident and a Pennsylvania train incident were also reported as the wind affected transportation and signals.
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Methodist
Quakertown
N. J
New York City
Ward's Island
New York
Narrows
Port Hamilton
Alganiman
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Pennsylvania
Raritan
Ives Wridge
Washington Hema Prizes and Globe Gossip
The article notes the Smithsonian Hodgking prizes awarding first to argon discoverers, plus various foreign policy rumors and domestic dispatches. It covers scientific honors, assumed transfers, Central American union rumors, military reports, and assorted global incidents, all reflecting a broad 19th century newspaper miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kinto
Patent Office Report Shows Yearly Patents and Fees
Commissioner Seymour reports for the year ended June 30, 1895, 96 072 patent applications 1453 design applications 77 reissues 2314 caveats 2143 trademarks 418 in libals and 20 715 patents granted. Fees earned and expenditures tallied with a total surplus of 1 066 757 in the U S Treasury. By mid June most divisions were current within one month. At year end 4927 applications remained active.
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Seymour
John
Prmmary of Biy
United States
Brymour
Theoffley
Ofice
Indians Save the Day at Bloodied West Show Storm
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in Oswego faced a severe rain and wind storm that toppled tents, caused a stampede, and injured many spectators. Indians shielded the audience across the avenue while the performance continued, even playing The Star-Spangled Banner as ruin swept the field. Brown, a show employee, suffered a fractured skull. a girl drowned before aid arrived, and Mrs Py Plaungan sustained a head wound from a flying pole.
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Buffalo Bill
Oswego
Lown
Tabord
Permons
Avena
Pho Lind
Eld
Brown
Mospital
Bequest to Fund Public Art Gallery in Philadelphia Park
The Wilstach bequest to the Valrmount Park commissioners aims to establish and expand a public art gallery. Mrs Wilstach died in 1893 and left most of her paintings bronzes and statuary to the Park Commission. An Orphans Court audit added 56,167.20 to the fund, with ten paintings valued at 129,300 and total receipts to date 778,424.16.
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Wilstach
Valrmount Park
Philadelphia
West Walnut Street
Orphans’ Court
Exposition Wheels Start At Atlanta With Presidential Escort
Governor Bullock chairs ceremonial days for Colton Exposition. Provident Cleveland upon request to press electric start at Atlanta on September 19, prompting the Georgia Guard to arrange an honorary escort from Washington to Atlanta and back on October 23. The President wishes to preside from Gray Gables or elsewhere on September 18. The President declines display and avoids the Louur.
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Crack Georgia Military Company
Weashington
Athinte
Lullock
Gray Gables
Diiplay
Afflicted Woman Reports Teeth Vomit Mystery
Fannie Thompson of Louisville Kentucky suffers daily expulsion of teeth including animal and human varieties. Over three months she has cast about 400 teeth, tied to a dermoid cyst near the stomach. doctors note a large lump and warn the teeth formed within the cyst. Nearby reports describe a Cincinnati fire at the Sandy wharf boat and related losses, while Portland Oregon faces a surge in can production and German protests turn violent.
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Fannie Thompson
Louisville
Sunny
Loutsgilly
Eta
Boston
Cubans Hopeful as War in Cuba Intensifies
Report from New York cites Cuban patriots in Santa Clara growing in strength with 25,000 in the field and 3000 to 6000 more expected. Spanish troops in Cuba reduced. supply and finances strained. Expedition led by Generals Rol o Sanchez Rodriguez landed near Key West carrying troops and arms. Spain orders gunboats to enforce a blockade along the Cuban coast as public aid reports warn of looming conflict.
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New York
Santa Clara
Androndithia
Santiago de Cuba
Campos
Fiiin
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
Privata
Tina
Generala Rolo
Sanchez
Rodriguez
Valdez Dominguez
Harbor Key
Key West
Martinez Campos
War Department
Havana
United States
Lhese
Cuban
Tventy
Trial of Clay Murritt on Game Law Charge at Kewanee
Clay Murritt faced Judge Jus fee Pyle in Kewanee DL on a game laws violation. The State Wateron prosecution, led by the Sportsmen's Association, alleged possession of 27 000 game birds. Pyle found Murritt guilty, fixed a fine of 48135 800 and a maximum 676 500, and noted the law supported the verdict. Murritt appealed, bond set at 210 000, with many sportsmen and dealers present.
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Clay Murritt
Fee Pyle
Kewanee
Warton
Sportsmen's Association
Adendts
Merritt
Chicago
E&e
Justles Pylu
Despondent Los Angeles photographer kills family then self
Edwards, a Los Angeles photographer, despondent over unemployment, poisoned his wife and two children with cyanide. All died except a four year old girl who survived. The family traveled from Los Angeles to San Francisco as the father urged a final act of suicide. He induced his wife to consent and the couple destroyed all their papers.
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Edwards
Los Angeles
Cal
Ani
Peel
Lily
San Francisco
Los Angelus
Hier
Fragmentary 19th Century US and UK Notices From Scribal Ledger
This passage reports England claiming Trinidad Island and a sequence of monetary and political notes. It mentions Treland Consciones Contribution, a US payment of 21 295 dollars, and a deadly electric bolt incident on a Maryland street during a Democratic convention with John L. Hurst as gubernatorial candidate and Chiles B. Crothers for Attorney General.
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Maryland
John L. Hurst
Daltimere
Hickel
Chiles B. Crothers
Marlon DeKalb Butt
Public Debt Statements July Treasury debt and cash totals
The monthly United States Treasury public debt shows total debt at July 31 reaching 21,127,254,435 with an increase of 898,495,093 for the month. Cash in the Treasury totals 907,997,820 against a balance due, while readers during July amount to 629,069,697. Disbursements for July reached 98,035,003 with receipts from customs at 14,076,694 and internal revenue at 212,893,405. Pension payments last month totaled 1,765,427, down 117,000 from July 1954.
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United States Treasury
Lesa
Thinnereaga
Lonnon Syndicaty
Honda
Ua Mgainst
Dlaburmementa
Anolintad
Ataust
Crisp Visits Birthplace In England and Homeward Return
Charles F. Crisp Speaker of the United States House of Representatives recently visited his birthplace in Sheffield, England, on January 29, 1815, while his parents were in the city. He met with conference members and departed for home as Speaker William C. Gully and John Harv bid him farewell.
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Charles F. Crisp
United States
London
Shhofield
Crisptow
House of Coumony
William C. Gully
John Harv
Astor
New Form of Theft Discovererl at the University of Chicago
A Chicago university notice warns that a new crime exists on campus the theft of an education. It notes that many summer students are teachers seeking broad knowledge, often registering for few courses as visitors. The president emphasizes restricted visiting and requires written permission to attend classes.
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Murper
University of Chicago
University
Forwich
Pepe
Ju Gaverat
Harper
Crimses
Dus
Tragic Japanese Military Train Drowns 1490 Soldiers
A storm swept away a Japanese military train of twenty three cars near Kobe after the wall broke and sea water surged over the tracks. About 1490 soldiers returning from China perished in the accident, many in the cars as the sea rose and the wall collapsed.
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Japan
Ben Wall
Whiten
Gavdoldlens
Kol
Kobe
China
England
Cloudburst Wipes Out Much of Silver City NM
A massive cloudburst struck Silver City New Mexico sweeping through the business district. Buildings on Main Street were destroyed debris filled streets and many homes were damaged. Property losses estimated at $150 000 with storefronts and trucks washed away.
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Silver City
New Mexico
Anda
Saul
Muuyes
Gillotta Lou
Ptavk
Krktygys
Wid Tye Salles
Santa Bo
Uth
Spanish War Mobilization Figures and Naval Prep
The article lists vast troop counts and units for Spain in the Cuban conflict, detailing infantry, cavalry, artillery, engineers, and public order forces. It mentions a naval force in Cuban Waters and government negotiations for purchases on the continent, with references to officers and ranks and a projected renewal of actions in September.
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Witury
Gabi
Market summary and prices from New York sources
Market notes list dairy prices for milk cream and butter, with weekly receipts and prices per quantity. Includes fresh eggs poultry and fruits with detailed quotations for pears berries apples peaches grapes and melons, plus live stock values and hog and cattle quotes. Names of markets and product lines appear with unit prices and weekly totals.
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Curdit
Paney
Pear
Benns—Murrow
Shina
Cal
la Conte
Ubl
Linkinelowm
Wien
Del
Ethan
Gore
Veortacles
Ruel
Teety
Tomntow
Jenney
Rhox
Tottuce
Matt—Westerm
Timthy
Claver Ve
Beeves
Diessud
Milch
Liman
A Desperate Duel Ends in Death at Versailles Hotel
A deadly duel in Versailles Kentucky between William Newton Lane of Letington and James Rodenbaugh ends with Lane fatally shooting Rodenbaugh and mortally wounding Rodenbaugh’s son. Rodenbaugh was a First Lieutenant in the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry. Lane, a Montgomery County native, was about twenty eight and a Breckinridge partisan during the Breckinridge Owen campaign.
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Duo Gras
Goodloo
Swops
Gio Woodford Hotel
Versailles
Willian Newton Lane
Letington
Jumes Rodenbaugh
Lane
Woodfunl
Bigan Ta al Jaimes
Tinal Rodenbaugh
Dane
Rodenbaugh
Dick Ward
Ninth
Kentucky Cavalry
Montgomery County
Breckinridge
Counterfeiters Caught In Major United States Bust
Six men are detained by Secret Service chief Mazon in a high profile counterfeit ring. The gang planned to print hundreds in large denominations using Bank of Montreal stock and Lincoln pattern notes. One key suspect, believed central to the conspiracy, escaped custody from New York City.
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Cleveland
Brooklye
Wittybury
Phindél
Baltimore
New York
Chicago
Ggd
Boston
Lewis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Fort Wayne
Ind
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California
Truman
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Rocky Mountain Savingy Bank
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Col
Wade
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New York City
Yotal Alstinence Union of
Armerica
A. M. Gardner
Nebraska
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Loston
Norwich
Conn
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Richard L. Teacht
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Vineyard Haven
Moss
Sprague
Wash
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Southampton
England
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Liliuokalani
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Renmo
Stoken
Darham
D. C
Menomineo
Mich
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Coxey
Columbus
Ohio
Nawport
Onley
Mayneville
Ala
Philip Romitros
Richard Munt
Rowport
New York Yacht Club
New London
Frak Burkett
Aississippi
Jackson
Tiro
Menombay
Wis
United States
Jeremy City
N. J
Mazon
Secret Service
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Bucros
Third Avenue
C. E. Bradford
Bank of Montreal
Mourent
William E. Brockway
Sidney Smith
William E. Wagner
Adolph Smith
Abbie 2Auth
Libby Th
The Business Revival Gains Pace Across Industries
Wages rise at Maryland Steel Company with 700 workers receiving a ten percent increase and immediate effect. Everett Woolen Mills in Great Barrington leased by Hugh Sheridan will reopen in August with 800 workers. J S Lees and Co and C Jones Co mills in Norristown notify 10 percent pay raise for 300 workers. Pittsburgh and Youghingham coal company plans sixty four cent per ton increase after August 1 as larger operators expected to follow.
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Daltimore
Maryland Steel Company
Wood
Great Yarrington
Mass
Everett
Hugh Sheridan
Beaven Falls
N.Y
Hinde
Norristown
Penn
Lees
Ef. C. Jonesy & Co
Pittsburgh and
Youghingheny Gay Coal Company
Viuers
Robbers Defeat Cossacks in Eriwan District
Six bands armed with Remington cites united under Aulul Heyder Khan and attacked farmhouses in Eriwan La Trane Cavcasia. They burned properties, killed all male occupants unable to escape, and abducted women and children. 200 Cossacks were sent to counter them but were repulsed at Neochlaghowan.
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Eriwan
la Trane Cavcasia
Aulul Heyder Khan
Neochlaghowan
Bru Ake
Atmospheric pressure and health link in barometer study
A quoted 19th century note explains how low barometric pressure supposedly loosens bodily tissues, increases surface blood flow, and may worsen weak organs and nerves. It claims healthy individuals resist atmospheric changes due to vital energy, while children and youth in good health suffer less from moisture and pressure shifts.
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Quois
Eitfabneg
Daring Rescue Beats Bill Overboard Aboard Steamer Sobo
Purser of the steamboat Sobo noa between Dar Harbor and Sorrento, Missouri, drops a twenty dollar bill. Ellis Bray, the mate, dives after it and recovers the bill from the water, earning eighty five dollars and praise for his quick action.
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Sobonoa
Dar Harbor
Sorrento
Ellis Bray
New York Sun
Aluminum Neckties Introduced in Germany
Aluminum neckties have been introduced in Germany. They are made from a cosmopolitan metal and frosted or ornamented in various shapes, imitating ordinary silk or satin articles. They fasten to the collar button and are recommended for summer wear as they can be easily cleaned and are not much heavier than cotton or silk.
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Germany
Novel Method of Lava Sprinkling by Auburn Man
An Auburn man invents a new lawn sprinkler system using iron water pipes as a fence rail and perforated inner holes to spray water over the lawn. The article also cites European figures: beeswax production around 15,000 tons with a ratio near 33,750,000. honey output about 80,000 tons valued at $12,000,000.
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Auburn Morman
Europe
Para and Wholesome Quality Commends to Public Approval
Public notice extols a California remedy named Aquid Inzstive offering gentle kidney and liver cleansing effects. It claims to improve digestion and bowel comfort, appealing to a broad audience and asserting widespread use.
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California
Remarkable fruit tree at Dunklingon farm draws crowds
The old Dunklingon farm two miles north of Sailor Springs hosts a pear tree loaded with apples and green fruit. Captain George Elliott and Police Judge Frank Van Mouten attest to the sight, as the tree reportedly bears fine pears for eight years. People from nearby towns come to view the phenomenon per Chicago Times-Herald.
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Dunklingon
Sailor Springs
George Elliott
Tha Trea
Frank van Mouten
Chicago Times-Herald
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