McKinley Inaugurated Ohio Governor in Columbus
William McKinley Jr is inaugurated as Ohio governor in Columbus with a ceremony at the Capitol rotunda. Governor Campbell and other officials presided as McKinley took the oath and delivered an inaugural address urging highway improvements tax reforms and railway worker protections. A Monon Railroad wreck near Crawfordsville Indiana kills several and injures many, as a City Club Burlesque Company performance car is involved. A Hangings and other incidents follow including a Greenock murderer and a fatal Bridgeport beer boiler explosion. The First National Bank of Honey Creek is closed with a large deposit shortfall, and two children burn to death in Missouri.
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William M'Rixley
Willam McKinley, Jr
Ohio
Columbus
Campbell
Inrahall J. Williame
8Th Court
McKinley
Monon
Crawfordsville
Ind
Benjamin Hamburg
Cincinnati
Aime
Ina van Rokey
City Club Burlesque Company
Sbrakeman
Khedive Tewfik Pacha of Egypt Dies After Grip Attack
Mohammed Tewfit Pacha, the Khedive of Egypt and sixth ruler of the Mohammed Ali line, died in Cairo after suffering a grip that developed into heart and chest complications. He was thirty nine, had reigned since 1870, and his death follows years under British influence amid regional tensions with France and the Ottoman Sultanate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mohammed Tewfit Pacha
Tevwfik Pacha
Oled
Cairo
Tewfik
Mohammed Ali Pacha
Mohammed Ali
Torahim ‘Pacha
Abbas Pacha
Abbas
Cochaiga
Sald ‘Dha
Ood
Lenal Pacha
Ibrahim
Ismail
Tewflk
Arabi‘Vadha
Tawfik
Mohammeed Towfik Pacha
Protecting refugees escorts flee to Valparaiso aboard Yorktown
United States Minister Egan escorts Theo Chit fan thebels aboard the Yorktown and aids three of nine refugees from the American Legation at Santiago. They board a train to Valparaiso, then depart with the Yorktown for safety amid Chilean government tacit approval and public pressure to remove them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biinteter
Egan
Theo Chitfan Thebels
Yorktown
United States
Ezin
Santiago
Call
Juan
William McKenna
Jose Carrera
Hfe
Valparaiso
Chili
Preaiient
Montt
Explosion and fires hit multiple sites worldwide
News briefs recount gas explosion at Neilson Colliery injuring six, a Newark murder suicide, naval officer found dead in Portsmouth, and a Jersey City store blaze causing heavy losses. Reports cover fires, hangings, political moves, and international disturbances with brief casualty tallies and outcomes.
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Fastorm
Middle States
Neilson
Bereeee Mitel Chilly Deere
Pan Camnaio Aod
Cuanuts & Quackexman
Albany
N. Y
Big Wife
Newark
N. J
Carract Rongent F. Brapyonn
United States Navy
Portsmouth
N. GB
Kittery
Me) Navy Yard
Darrat Banxarp
New Hampshire
Franklin
N. H
Fuevet
Jersey City
G. W. Clorbow
United States
Asiantonomoh
Brooklyn
N. J.) Navy Yard
Gardivora Gay
Cueyor
Wilson D. Sxrnrz
Bethlehem
Pono
James J. Bergen
Somerset
Sibley
Rochester
Fifty-Second Congress Senate and House Proceedings Snapshot
The record notes sessions in the Senate and House with appointments, bills, and actions. It covers seating, committee assignments, and bills on Indian affairs, coast defense, National monuments, tariff topics, and fiscal measures. Mentioned are the Vice President presiding, new members, and executive approvals and referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Taco
Pasca Uied
Floraking
Colville Reservation
Washington
Oklahoma
Committee On Indian Affairs
Morrill
Aller
Hill
New York
Canada
Dolph
Pacific Coast
Nathaniel Greene
Guilford
Philadelphia
Indiana
Mr. Morgan
Nicaragua
van Pasend
Congo Free State
Teller
Aid
Newsboy Governor of North Dakota Andrew Burke Origin Story
Andrew H. Burke the current North Dakota governor is described as a former New York Wall child who was adopted by a Minnesota man. He worked in Minneapolis and New York Mills before moving to Casselton where he became cashier of the First National Bank, later state treasurer, and finally elected governor on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Burke
North Dakota
New York
Whem
Children’s Aid Society
City
Andrew Burke
Butler
Minneapolis
New York Mills
Northern Pacific
Cazselton
N. D
Real Deaco
First National Bank
Museum
Salzburg
Germany
Stickler
Orleana Picapune
Ely
A. E. Newman
Grays
Origgists
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Lorenzo F. Sleeper
Appleton
Hanging Attempt Fails As Rope Breaks In Georgia
In Somerville, Liberty County, Georgia, William McCoy acted as hanger for the execution of John W. Bowie last September. The rope broke on the first attempt, forcing the sheriff to fetch a new one. The second attempt succeeded about an hour later, with the act carried out privately and witnessed only by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCoy
Somerville
Liberty County
John W. Bowie
Aacoe
Atliesra and
Pewspay
All the Family Dead in Sudeten German Flat
Four adults and two children are found dead in a flat near Rolkwelson in the Sudeten Mountains on the Bohemian frontier. Reports suggest the adults died after severe illness and lack of medical care, while the two children perished from starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolkwelson
Mountaing
Bobanian
Twa
Labor World Roundup of Global Workers and Protests
A fragmented summary notes idle collieries in Britain and Austria, 80000 cash girls in New York, 7600000 workers in Greece, organized drug clerks in New York, idle shoemakers in Vienna, and cooperative laundries in Ixpraxapois. Reports cover wage cuts in Northumberland, hotel dining room shifts in Tampa, California labor ball dancing, and rising German child labor. Also mentions life insurance costs, union dues, and the Belgian king hosting 5000 workers at a reconstruction anniversary.
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New Yoas City
Gricany
Enoortix
N. Y
Vienna
Austria
Boston
Mass
Worso
Lospox
England
Ixpraxapois
Idd
Dexven
Col
San Francisco
Cal
Uraltura
Tuxeke
Federation
Birsonghare
Alin
Edinburgh
Tie Northumberland
Warre
America
Tampa
Fin
Coxpactons
St. Louis
Women Shoofttery’ Union
Germany
N.Y
Tata Country Aid
Europe
Nees
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Unpper
Aguyl
Lecken
Sing Wil
Big twelve inch gun ships from Washington for Monterey
A twelve inch gun built at Washington ordnance plants for the Monterey started a voyage to San Francisco aboard a custom car. The freight to be paid to the Provost Trailroad Company nearly $200. the weapon surpasses Army rifles of similar calibre and a second gun is being prepared for testing at the Indian Head proving ground.
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Washington
Monterey
San Francisco
Cal
Pronmivante Trailroad
Thun
Indian Head
MD.) Proving Ground
Highest priced horse Arion sold for 150000 in San Francisco
The trotter Arion, touted as the greatest two year old, sold for 150000 to Senator Coland Beanford in San Francisco. Arion had previously set a 2102 record at Shark ton and hails from sire Musicious Electioneer and dam Nanette.
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Arion
San Francisco
Cal
Axtell
J. Malcolm Forbes
Boston
Coland Beanford
Son
Electronett
Shark+ton
Ant
Nanette
Wootbut
Notable Figures and Curious Careers From Parliament to Pulpit
A mishmash of profiles and anecdotes features Corxanrasurn Millx Hatch and BreXfillin leaving Kentucky, financiers and lawmakers such as Senator Plumb of Kansas and Senator C N Ferrox of California, and figures like Jules Patsxotte the French minister nominee. It mentions Bishop Philips Brooks, inventor ZaLTssa, and other varied lives with biographical tidbits and career turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corxanrasurn Millx
Hatch
Kentucky
Kresrr
W. D. Howitts
Cosmopolitan
GuavaTone
Mr. Crier
House of Representatives
Lonp Souisbury
Great Britain
Plumb
Kansas
C. N. Ferrox
California
Henator Stanford
Zaltssa
Francisco
Cal
Hesnx P. Arpex
Buxtury
Mass
John Alden
Massachusetts
Philips Brooks
Trinity Pulpit
Boston
AL du Mavnten
Oyn
M. Jules Patsxotte
MM. Theodora Roustan
United States
Mann
Maron Camparat
Yountstown
Ohio
Harvard Law School
J. Duexka
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Penn
Senator Plumb
Pension Bureau
Janss Wurtcown Riuzy
New York
Broadway
Rleada
Pruce Gronon
Grotee
Bay of
Piraeus
Prince Spray
McNmimurs
Tennessee
Record Wheat Crop Totals Set as U S Yields Peak
The 1991 estimates from the Department of Agriculture show record wheat production the largest ever for any country and high yields per acre. Corn and oats also reach top figures with vast acreages and values. Aggregate cereals provide ample supply per person, with wheat per capita near 9.4 bushels.
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Arta
Unites States
Department of Agriculture
Washington
United Bintes
Goa
Mrasurol
Spitting Fire Again The Colima Volcano erupts anew
The Colima Volcan de Fuego in southern Jalisco Mexico is active with frequent eruptions and rocks buried four miles away. Ash falls affect Colima Zapotlan and nearby residents fear a growing panic as eruptions continue. Train construction totals show 4053 miles built in 1891 1892, with a drop from last year.
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Volcano de Fuego
Colima
Jalisco
Mexico
Zapotian
TRENE
United States
Fatal Mine Disaster at Qtage Coal No.5 Shaft
Dispatch from Bonth McAllister reports a deadly explosion at Qtage Coal and Mining Company in Krabs Indian Territory. About 200 miners were entombed. by noon the next day 143 had been rescued, many unconscious or severely injured, with dozens more still missing as rescuers worked amid debris and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonth McAllister
Toms
Qtage Coal and Mining Company
Krabs
Indian Territory
Erica
Moana
Provera
Minsra
W. Buraham
Lonle
Bic E
Benton McMillin Acts as Temporary Speaker in National House
Benton McMillin of Tennessee acted as Speaker of the National House during Speaker Crisp's illness. Born September 11, 1843 in Monroe County Kentucky, he studied at Philomath Academy and Kentucky University, began law in Calvia in 1871, served in Tennessee and U.S. political roles, and was elected to the Fifty-second Congress with 14 514 votes over C W Garrett and Goodpastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Smllix
Crisp
Benton McAllin
Tennesnee
House of Representatives
Afcm In
Monroe County
Philomath Academy
Tennessee
Kentucky University
Lexington
Calvia
Tennessco
Tia
Kentucky
Tilden and
Hendric'ss Ucket
Toig
C. W. Garrett
Ford
R. Goodpastors
Tragedy in Micanopy Ends With Lynching After Mob Riot
In Micanopy Florida a tight rope act drew a crowd when Henry Hinson killed Jefferson Chitty and wounded a request by Chitty. A mob pursued Hinson, captured him near a farmhouse miles away, and hanged him in the town square after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlot
Micanopy
Fla
Jefferson Chitty
John Jones
Henry Hinson
Chitty
Hinson
Jin
Joby Jane
Morabal Curly
Morang
Lin
Bonfire Yields Hidden Bonds Scandal
A man in Franklin near Nashville burned a will and his wall log with a servant found 70 000 in bonds among the ashes. Hilton’s sister kept the bonds and later surrendered most but 17 000. City Marshal Stanford was arrested for handling stolen property and surrendered 2000 in bonds. charges reportedly will not be prosecuted.
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Wilter
Uving
Trane
Hilton
Wes Cust
Bonis
Kha
Ant
Stanford
Frankin
Nashville
Piers
Found the Pumas Dramatic End to Binnt for WINE Beasts
Disastrous termination near Lelpae as hunters pursue pumas that had preyed on stocks for weeks. Atty hounds and nstrs turned down the pumas. reports say some were killed and others wounded.
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Ohio
Lelpae
Raya
Tve
Pete
Display of rare metals at the World’s Fair in Chicago
The article previews a big metals display at the World’s Fair in Chicago, highlighting aluminum progress from a precious metal to a mass material. It notes aluminum’s lightness, corrosion resistance, and growing use in ships and bridges, and lists other metals like gold, silver, zinc, copper, iron, nickel, and antimony to be shown, with discussion on abundance, extraction, and the earth’s crust composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Germany
Statactica
Allvor
Clarke
National Museum
Ivory Brick House
Washington Star
Rainfall and Population in the United States
The article notes that about three fourths of Americans live where rainfall ranges from thirty to fifty inches annually. Population density climbs from 25.1 to 59 per square mile as rainfall moves from thirty to fifty inches, while arid regions under twenty inches host less than three percent of the population. Popular Science Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mr. Gannett
Olty
Popular Science Monthly
Remarkable Bowlders Rivaling World Records in New England
The article notes the Madison New Hampshire bowlder at 83 by 45 by 80 feet and about 15.8 million pounds as the largest erratic block in the United States and likely the world. It ranks a close second against the Gheegan rock in Montville Connecticut, with about 75 by 58 by 60 feet, 70 000 cubic feet, and around 6 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Madison
N. H
Crosby
Boston Institute of Technology
Montville
New London County
Connecticut
Sheegan
Sheeran
Popular Science Monthly
Hornswoggled meaning and a fish broiling tale
A Philadelphia column explains hornswoggled as a fused Greek and Andalusian word for being tricked about what one orders. An example shows a diner insisting mackerel is broiled when it is fried with poker-burnt marks to mimic broiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmack
Mr. Carmack
Philadelphia Press
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William McKinley
Columbus, Ohio
Qircus
Frederick Thomas Storgy
Greenock
Elizabeth Stewart
Abe
Dean Joux
Wotan
Amaolf
God
Bridgeport
Horntown
Bee
John Shaw
Chocken
John Myera
Ben Shaw
Thomas Hendren
Walter Whitman
Oliver Baker
William Henwood
William Hillebrecht
Evety Law
Charity Hospital
Hendren
First National Bank of
Huney
Feon
United States Bank
E. Wd
BM. Bowman
Baker Bowman
James M. Bowmen
B. Landcake
David Buckner
Smithton
South and
Wear
Memphis
Teau
Toserm Clank
Utah
Iaarixss
Rombera
Nisalsslo
Caucur
Jackson
George
Walthall
Tance Msn
Reyville
Misa
Cal Foster
Boraco
Buson
Challis
Idaho
L. Ke
Indianapolis
Fmz
Clarksville
Elgin Opera House
Texas
Reap-Apuman
Cramrornz
Rarmox
Praay Ropcens
United States Bay
Siace
Commodore George Washington Rodgers
Anns Maria
Commodore Perry
Seenerany Hume
White House
Becnerant Nosie
Atencs
George A. Bucknell
Hannzson
Justice Gray
Justice Brewer
Cannon D. Water
Taber P Shorts Department
Treasury
Diplomatic Corps
O'Naght
Masschusetts
Washia
Winder
Royal Hunt
Belfast
Ireland
Manrivez
Moxico
Tle
Great
Tawilk Pacha
Franco
Wolfe Bank
Essen
Garza
Ascencion
Aldea
Merrill Miner
Templeton Townehlp
Evans
Chile
Romdio
Ap Mas
Francis Weane
Wood Green
London
rn—Dar
McMiho
Secretary of the Navy
Russia
Dix
McMillin
Euings
Milburn
Breckinridge
E. B. Taylor
O'Ferral
Committee On Elections
House
Long
Secretary of Agriculture
New York Wall
Andrew R. Burex
Iowa
Hugo Stifte
Trotter
Stanferl
the Markets
Poareensasesen
Miira
Vatenta
Ege
Jan Eserves
Benton McMillin
Crisp'n
Race Row
Mier
Thal
Thora
Wmoetrich
Bohemia
Joachimsthal
Joachim's Valley
Joachimsthaler
Dead Sea
Orleans
Jacobson
Hastings
Neb
Butte City
Montana
White
Blue River
Sword of Columbus
Southeastern Railway
Bermondsey
City of
Mall
Suexey A Co
Poledo
Uy Cheney
Orm
Weer & Tuas
Toledo
Me Y Watnero
Kixnan & Manvix
Ball
Teatimentala
Isang Thomnton
Hood
Sheridan
Malloun Park
Jared
Chloe
Vitor Ba
Henry Keller
Sauk Centre
Minv
California Big Syrup Co
Olf Druzgiste
Christian World
Eng
Beatin Aisdede
Elmo
Phila
Dr. Piewo
Ian
Rick Hendachs
Ivor
S.S.S
R. N. Mirchett
Afaron
S. S
Macon
Swift
E._ Ciatirhsid
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury,Mass
Strange
Hess
Parledie
Dlindoces
Thas
Vinortta
Nevana
la Orippe
Flor
Hyde
Vierre
Jones
Bingham Tonny
Chad
Merve
Tno
Rockford
Ariresi
PISO
Bso
Ferito
Eivort
UMASS
Oi YE. Pierre
B. Dak
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Lapiza
Meacham A Arms CO
Los
Rome
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Koos
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Dawn
M Central
Weston
Lydia E. Pinkham
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