Science of politics and reform era musings mix in late 19th century notes
In a mosaic of excerpts the article cites views from Andrew Carnegie on poverty, a Christian Register critique of pain avoidance, Albany crusades against profanity, shifts in youth skepticism, and a satirical London reference. It also covers Congress, school ethics debates, Eliza Eaton endowments for government study, wireless tech progress, and early rural free delivery experiments near Canton Ohio.
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Central Township
Uncontradicted Tradition of Event Honors Lafayette Visit
Fragment describes a large cargo or procession aboard a steamboat named Lafayette traveling to Mt. Vernon and lingering near the tomb of Washington. The account notes the visitor left after the ceremonial display, preserving a regional tradition without contradiction.
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Mt. Veroon
Washington, Tn
Captain Jarvis and the Constellation in bold frigate action
Midshipman James Jarvis, thirteen, serves aloft in the maintop aboard the Constellation during the 1800 encounter with the French frigate Averoon. He helps relay orders, withstands hits to the maintop, and remains steadfast as Truxton drives a fierce three hour battle, casualties mounting, until the French vessel is silenced and the American ship presses forward.
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Basse-Terre
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Trutton
Heroic Self Sacrifice At Sea Prompts Congress Praise
Story recounts midshipman Jarvis who stayed at his post as the ship Constellation battled the French vessel Vengeance. The mast fell, the crew suffered, yet Jarvis refused to abandon duty, earning Congress praise and Traxtor’s medal and sword for the officers and crew.
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Curacao
Congress
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Saturday Evening Post
The Parson and the Imaginary Hound in Politics
In Lewiston Journal style, a politician recalls a minister story about an imaginary hound used to illustrate sin in a sermon. He warns that in politics, imaginary foes are funded with empty wallets, as he explains how stories serve persuasive points during interviews.
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Sitle
Lewinton
American auto couplings set example for Britain
The Chicago Record notes that the United States led with a law requiring automatic couplings on all railroad cars. Railroads opposed but complied, with gradual enforcement. A British royal commission now recommends compulsory use, citing U S success in cutting accidents and urging adoption despite cost concerns.
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United States
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Royal Commission
Chicago
Fragmented Echoes From Tea Cups to War Pensions
The fragment discusses early European tea and coffee cups, noting uneven adoption and Chinese porcelain imports. It shifts to French pension scales for wounded servicemen, outlining private, corporate, and officer allowances with service year requirements. It ends with a garbled Wendell Phillips quote about influence of books and media.
Kearsarge Battleship Commissioned At Newport News Yard
Newront News reports the battleship Kearsarge was placed in commission at 11.23 AM Tuesday. Walter A. Post transferred the ship to Captain W. M. Folger, with Rear-Admiral Barker arriving from Norfolk. The crew totals 520 planned, with Marines and crew arriving from Washington and Brooklyn. The yard noted a four year plus construction time, a record for speed.
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Egg Prices Rise Amid Cold Weather Slump in Production
Cold weather, snow, and storage losses pushed egg prices up from one and a half to two cents a dozen in New York. Chicago reports a surge in cold storage eggs with eight to nine cents per four dozen and fresh eggs at thirteen to fifteen cents. In January Chicago shipped 700,000 case loads, about sixty percent of U S egg supply, the largest volume in the city’s history.
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Queen appeals to old soldiers for Royal Reserve Battalions
The Queen through Sir Arthur Biggs addresses Field Marshal Wolseley, noting most of the army serves in South Africa. She proposes raising an efficient force from old soldiers who have served as officers or privates to defend the homeland. The battalions would be named the Royal Reserve Battalions.
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Grissom drops suit against father-in-law in divorce case
Arthur Grissom editor of a New York society paper dismissed his 140000 damages suit against Dr. W Woods president of the National Bank of Commerce for alienation of affection and breach of contract. The settlement provides 30000 to Grissom, a divorce for Mrs Grissom, restoration of her maiden name Julia Stone Woods, and child custody.
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Arthur Grissom
New York City
W. 8. Woods
National Bank of Commerce
Massachusetts Court Banishes 15Yearold For Forgery
Arthur Payne, a fifteen year old, was banished from Massachusetts for two years after pleading guilty to forging a check. Agent Walker recommended Payne leave within two days and not return for the term. His father will take him to California, and upon return after two years a probation officer will oversee him.
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Southern Cotton Mills Edge Ahead of New England Stocks
Southern mills report sales ahead of brown cottons and stoaky shortages with small stocks. The same pattern recurs in New England as cotton yards show active trade and large New England food concerns seek to mill orders using Southern supplies.
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Tragedy At Mill Pond Ice Claims Stevenson Family
Mrs Enoch Stevenson lost her two sons aged ten and thirty one while they clung to rotten ice at a mill pond. The mother and father attempted rescue as the ice gave way and all three fell through. The father was saved but family disaster left him near collapse and the two boys perished. Neighbors responded, freeing the mother and father from the water and reviving the husband.
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Shorua
Democrats Ratify Governor Selection In Kentucky Joint Session
Democratic legislators in Kentucky's two houses met in a joint session at 9 PM Tuesday and, by a 74 to 0 vote, ratified the prior actions establishing William Gosbel as Governor and J C W Beckham as Lieutenant Governor after Gosbel's death left Beckham to claim the Governorship. Republicans abstained from the session, choosing a caucus. The joint adoption of the rules completed the Democratic procedure.
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Gold discoveries in Chispa Mountains spark Texas rush
Austry Texas reports exciting assays in Brews ter County where prospector Kt. H. Runsell found rich ore in the Chispa Mountains. He compares the area to California's New Abandon fields. Over 100 claims already located. prospectors flood the district as word spreads. Commandant Protoriua set free.
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Hypnotism Case Grips Reading Youth George Ziegler
Reading youth George A Ziegler, eighteen, fell under the control of a stranger during hypnotism lessons. Spasms grip him daily, with officers and doctors unable to relieve the attacks save for morphine, while the hypnotist’s frowns accompany ill turns in the patient. Neighbors speculate witchcraft or excessive hypnotism as causes.
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Hoe Occupies a Hill in Hig Fourth Attempt to Reliere Ladysmith
Dispatches describe General Buller establishing headquarters on Hussar Hill as heavy artillery duels raged Wednesday to Friday. British infantry took fortified positions while Boers withdrew big guns toward Tugela and kept up heavy rifle fire amid thick woods. A Times dispatch notes twenty Victoria Mounted Rifles troopers killed after being trapped. Boer powder carried via Swaziland to Delagoa Bay was found concealed in sacks.
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Revival at Maryland factory sparks mass religious singing
In Addressown Maryland a basket factory halted operations as about thirty young women joined a spontaneous revival at the Methodist church scene. The proprietor encouraged the revelry, many visitors arrived, and the day stretched into a long service with numerous conversions reported.
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Parental Objection to Marriage Ends in Tragedy
In Broomtrap Iowa Jasper N Sutton was shot and killed by Leane Eastburn engaged to Suttons daughter Olive. The parents objected to the match and tried to renect. A note from Olive led Eastburn to confront the family, a struggle ensued as Sutton and his son ordered him out. Eastburn killed Sutton and wounded the brother before surrendering with Olive to officials.
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First British Army horse consignments arrive in New Orleans
The first consignment of horses intended for the British army arrived in New Orleans. About 500 animals, purchased by Colonel Matcom Brevens, are said to be unbeatable by American horses. Most came from Missouri.
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New Orleans
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Innovations Rise In Late Wheel Design
A feature of a late wheel shows external genre adjustment by rear cap removal to vary gears. Inventors add arms with brake pads and springs, while a transparent brake system links grips to a brake shoe. Chainless wheels gain attention for lighter weight and refined construction aiding operation. English concerns grow after a bystander witnessed a would-be record breaker with a cord to a pacing machine.
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