Rail order and curious cures in a shifting era
An Irish railways order for 4500 tons of eighty three pound steel rails marks the first American rails bought for UK use. Dewey’s suggested naval action links to Camaro’s squadron. Lord Iveagh’s gift spurs bat research in Britain and America. Tennessee upholds cigarette ban. Chicago raises licenses. Internal Revenue reports cigarette consumption fell by 382 million. A Leesburg hydrophobia stone, long in a Virginia family, is sold. locals claim its healing powers and historic Revolutionary War use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Steel Company
United Kingdom
Lord Iveagh
Jenner Institute of Preventive Medicine
England
America
Supreme Court
Tennessee
Chicago
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Leesburg
J. A. Geiman
Loudoun County
Virginia
Philadelphia
Washington
England and crime and New Orleans contrast in Paris Matin
The Paris Matin notes England is ruled by aristocracy blending landed and industrial power with no class uprising. It cites the Empress of Austria’s killer Luccheni as studied by criminal anthropologists, detailing alleged bodily stigmata and heredity factors. It then adds New Orleans as the second largest U.S. city by area after New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Luccheni
Austria
Lombroso
Teo
Luc*choni
New York
The
United States
New Orleans
A Simple Smile or Kind Word Brightens Life
A reflective verse celebrates small acts of kindness. A sunny smile a kindly word or a gentle touch lift spirits, ease pain, and guide others toward better days and even toward heaven, at little cost to the giver. The poem extols how simple gestures can heal and unite hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Aia
Fire at Manhattan Building Flares On Election Night 1895 in NYC
A dangerous blaze breaks out near Bleecker Street and Broadway on election night 1895. Chief Bonner deploys multiple alarms as flames leap through the Empire Bank and Manhattan Savings Institution. Firefighters risk collapse as a stairway wreck traps Fitzsimmons. insurance patrolmen rush a long sign to form a lifeline, rescuing him and his crew from the burning building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greas
Bonner
Bleecker Street
Broadway
New York City
Empire Bank
Manhattan Savings Institution
Battery
Dios
Printing House Square
Trafic
Manhattan
Fifty-ninth Street
Regone
Fitzsimmons
Fitzhimmons
Wight
Fire Patrola
Fitzsimmon
John Rush
Patrol Two
Rush
James Barnett
Patrol
Rusk
Barnett
Oscar King Davia
Compativa
Porto Rican Foods and Island Dietary Traditions
The Porto Rican diet features multiple meats and fish at meals, with meat from animals killed within twelve hours and codfish as a favored fish. Oysters are inexpensive, bananas are a staple fruit prepared in many ways, and rice with beans forms the daily staple. Vegetables rely on native produce and some American canned goods, with bananas ranging in size and flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Canada
Baltimore
Indies
Judge Sets 11 PM Curfew for Lovelorn Visits
Cleveland judge Fiedler rules 11 o'clock is proper end time for evening calls. He says from 8 to 11 or 11 30 is ample for a single sitting and urges households to display or understand the timetable to avoid late hours and mishaps. The piece also notes England's railways surpass the national debt by 600 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fiedler
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eagan to Stand Trial for Conduct Toward Army Officer
The president told the Cabinet he had directed a court martial for Commissary-General Eagan on charges of violating the Articles of War. The case concerns Eagan’s statements before the Investigation Commission and the matter was presented as necessary to duties as Commander-in-Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganerm
Eagan
Arme Q
Miles A Wituras
Eagan and Miles Face Court Martial Controversy
Army officials welcome the decision to convene a court martial over remarks by Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan and the alleged provocations. General Miles agrees to a tribunal of army officers to review the case, while General Cogan revises testimony and communications with the War Investigating Commission in Washington.
Governors Voorhees and Stone Inaugurated In Separate States
Foster Voorhees was inaugurated governor of New Jersey in the Taylor Opera House with 3000 attendees as State officials and guards observed the ceremony. The oath was given by Chief Justice Magle, followed by a salute, with Voorhees pledging public economy and reform. In Pennsylvania, Governor William A. Stone was inaugurated before the Senate and House at the Capitol, urging budget economy and possible school funding reductions. Tennessee saw Benton McMillin sworn in as governor in Nashville with prayers, farewell address, and oath administered by Chief Justice Snodgrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuestex
N. J
Foster
Voorhuws
New Jersey
Taylor Opera House
General Bird Spencer
National Guard
Alexander C. Oliphant
Voorhon
Assemblyman Square
Union County
Patton
Princeton
Magle
Actog
Watkina
Voorhees
Oddrasa
Voorhaas
Hanoranena
Penn
William A. Stone
Pathc
Henry Williams
State Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Capitol
O Hia
Governor McMilin
Nasaville
Gareclo's Son in Union College
Marcelo Garala son of the late General Calixto Garcia entered Union College in Schenectady New York as the first Cuban to use the Cuban Educational Society offer of free education in American colleges. Naval Governor of Guam Secretary Long ordered Captain Leary to proceed to Guam and assume duties as Naval Governor of the naval acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gareclo
Marcelo Garala
Calixto Garcia
Union College
Ecenactady
N. Y
Cuban Educationnal Society
Naval
Guam
Long
Washington
Leary
San Francisco
Naw
Columbus Donor Expo Reveals Fragmented Remains
In Cadiz Spain the casket bearing Christopher Columbus was opened after transfer from the Condy de Venadito to the Giratda. About thirty bones and some ashes were recovered from the casket amid travels to Seville aboard the auxiliary cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Cadiz
Spain
Panish
Condy de Venadito
Cruiger
Giratda
Beltish
Ares McCalmont
Seville
Fatal Riots in Hungary Near Aj-Szent-Aonn Arc
Reports describe deadly rioting in Aj-Szent-Aonn, Connoty of Arad, Hungary. Four people killed and sixteen injured amid fierce clashes flagged by contemporary observers. Restoration of calm uncertain as authorities investigate causes and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Aj-Szent-Aonn
Arad
Albany Launches at Armstrong Yard with American Guests
The Albany cruiser, built at Armstr ong yard Ensigno Loxpon, was launched Saturday amid a ceremony led by Mrs Colwell wife of Lt Colwell US naval attach. The ship was christened Albany to honor the U S Navy role in Cuba and the Spanish American War, with dignitaries from Japan Portugal China and other nations in attendance. The New Orleans and Amazonas were its sister ships formerly named Admiral Brou and Amazonas. The Albany will carry a crew of 300 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Armstrong
Ensigno
Loxpon
Armatronga
Elswick
Colwell
Andrew Noble
W. G. Armat
Orleanes
Cuba
Spain
United States
Armatrongs
Oritons
Amazonas
Brou
Seventeen Drowned As Andelana Sinks In Tacoma Harbor
The British bark Andelana of Nova Scotia sank near St Paul MU wharf in Tacoma harbor after a gale. Captain G. W. Stalling, the mate, and fifteen crew members perished. several crewmen had been discharged earlier. The ship, unloaded ballast, careened and flooded open hatches, leaving no chance for escape. The captain leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Spota
Andelana
Tor
Nova Scotia
G. W. Stalling
St. Paul MU
Dagid
Slangbat
Noshor
Bry
Dojk
Anderson
Appalaton
Queenstown
Starling Myod
N. G
Negro woman accused of murder in Maryland
Martha Bail ey colored thirty three years old is jailed charged with murder by poison of George W. ah falso colored at Cmarentgeld Win a Tow Urrys. Kiab's family of eight were poisoned and next day his mother Mary Jane Hih died in agony. Poison traced to a flour barrel used for oyster fritters. analysis shows presence of poison. Dorchester authorities say they have evidence to convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beautiers
Martha Bailey
George W
Dalley
Mary Jane Hih
Dorchester
Turks Victorious in Wattle With Yemen Insurgents
Advices from Hodoelda Ara bis report a November 80 clash at Shanal between the Turns and Yemen Insurgents. The Turks won the position but suffered 2000 killed and wounded, while insurgents tallied 4000. Insurrection not quelled. Abdullah Pasha orders capture of Sanda As, a heavily fortified town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanda
Verdict favors Cromartyshire owners in Atlantic collision case
In Admiralty Court the Cromartyshire owners Law & Co. won against Compagnie Generale Trangatlantique over damages from the collision with the French ship La Bourgogne. The court held La Bourgogne solely to blame for the disaster, citing excessive speed, while the Cromartyshire commander acted to avert the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromarty
Miss Anna Mary Hoke Schley Death by Self Inflicted Wound
The 25 year old Miss Anna Mary Hoke Schley daughter of Colonel William Lous Raley died by suicide in her Baltimore home. A cousin of Rear Admiral Schley she had been inconsolable since her father’s death a month earlier and shot herself through the heart with her father’s revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary Hoke Schley
Inty
William Lous Raley
Schley
Baltimore
Bobby
Cherokee Treaty Signed at Muscogee by Commission
The United States Cherokee Nation treaty was signed by the Commission at Muscogee Indi a days ago. Sanders and Gunter of the Cherokee Commission refused to sign. Ratification by Congress by March 4 1899 and by a majority of Cherokee people is required. Volunteers depart Savannah for Nou Vit as Cuba on Rowmamin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Muscogee
Ind. T
Sanders
Gunter
Cherokee Commission
Uniformed workers urged in Pittsburgh public works
The Public Works Department in Pittsburgh, Peng, will receive uniforms under a local ordinance. The Union label appears on Kansas City ballots for a bond section. Ohio and New Jersey labels face legal action amid counterfeit concerns. A labor reports request to Columbus University library, and wage boosts cited across various sectors impact monthly payroll totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tablera
Public Works Department
Pittsburgh
Peng
Kansas City
Kan
Bihar
Newark Elgar
Cignarmakers’ Union
Bsboror
Turkey
United States
Canada
Columbus University
New York City
Chicago Amalgamated Woodworkers’ Council
Mtty-two
Czar's Peace Plan Aims for Limit on Armies and Explosives
Count Moravia urges a preliminary exchange of ideas among cabinets to pave a peace congress. He proposes a ten point program: no increase in forces or budgets for a fixed period, reduce forces later, ban new explosives, forbid balloon drops, restrict torpedoes, avoid gamma vessels, apply Geneva rules at sea, neutralize wrecks, revise Brussels laws of war, and accept mediation. Aimed at limiting warfare without touching political leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perensnorno
Russia
Count Muravier
Alfaira
Rangsian
Count Moravia
Brussels
President Attends State Funeral in House of Representatives
An impressive state funeral for the late Representative Nelson Dingley took place in the House of Representatives as the President and Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, and other dignitaries gathered. The service featured organ music, a quartet, and prayers, with the body later taken by special train to Lewis ton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurvatoy
D. C
Nelson Dingley
House of Representatives
Hfa
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Prez
M. Newman
St. John
Coudan
Lewiston
McKinley appoints panel to study Philippine Islands
President appoints a commission led by Rear Admiral Dewey and General Otis to investigate social and economic conditions in the Philippine Islands and report back. Members include J G Schnurvan Cornell president, Colonel Denby, and Dean Worcester. The panel will tour key towns. no government form recommendation. Travel to Manila planned for February 2 with expenses from war appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Commission
Tot Sror
Thy Ohtaf
Spanish Flag Sparks Cuban Police Riot Crisis
In Havana an incident over a Spanish flag nearly triggered a riot as a crowd gathered in protest and was dispersed by American troops with fixed bayonets, reflecting tense nationalist sentiment and occupation-era friction.
Spain Moves To Sell Islands Amid Defense Gaps
The Spanish Government seeks authority from the Cortes to sell the Caroline Islands and Palau as its defense forces appear unable to prevent looms of attack. The move comes as Spain faces a weakened ability to defend distant territories and uphold its colonial claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroling
Pelew
Palau
Spain
Tranavant governments spent 24000000 on press influence
Since 1894 the Government of Tranavant has expended nearly 24 million units to shape European press and officials against leasing Delagos Bay to Great Britain. The effort targeted media and policymakers across Europe to block the proposed transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranavant Tins
Delagos Bay
Great Britain
Notable Figures and Honors Highlight Royal and Military News
Secretary Hay a Presbyterian leader recovered from July accident. The Prince of Wales and Empress attire featured during a visit. Paul Villars, Paris Figaro correspondent, receives Legion d Honneur. Senator Lodge stars in whist, loyal to chess. Vice Admiral Sir Harry H. Rawson leads the British Channel squadron as youngest officer of his rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay i9
Prince of Waley
William
Palestine
Paul Villars
London
Parla Figaro
Order of the Legion d' Touneur
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Heaton
Choss
Harry Ho Rawson
Navy
John Russell Young Dies In Washington Leader Of Library
John Russell Young librarian of the Congressional Library died at his Washington residence after weeks of illness. Born in Downingtown Pennsylvania on November 20 1841 he had been a journalist diplomat and public official. His career included roles at the Philadelphia Press New York Tribune New York Herald and service with Presidents Arthur and McKinley culminating in his 1897 appointment as Librarian of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Europe
Ghatfo
John Wo Griggs
Lina Burn
Yale Law School
Duke of York
Prince Edward
Admiral Sobley
Admiral Park
Francis Beott Key
Baltimore Harbor
Congressional Library
Washington
Young
Downingtown
Penn
Philadelphia Press
New York Tribune
New York Herald
General Grant
Arthur
China
Congress
Prualdene McKinley
Mr. Young
Senators Elected Across States in Legislature Ballots
The report lists multiple states where legislators elected United States Senators. Depew, Hale, Burrows, Lodge, Hatley, Davis, Cockrell, Beveridge and others secured re election or first terms. The votes occurred in the Senate and Assembly or General Assembly on varied days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avpasy
Chauncey BM
Depew
United States
R Hale
Maine
Avavsta
Eugene Hale
Burrows
Laxatxe, Mich
Michigan
Sulian C. Burrows
Monty Cabot Lodge
Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mawiey
Connecticut
Hantronp
Conn
Connecticut General Assembly
Joseph FR. Hatley
Cockroll
Missinouri
Joyvensoy City
Francis Moatlon Cockrell
United States Suentor
Fegielature
Cockrell
Senate
Governor-General names four Cuban cabinet secretaries
Governor-General Brooke forms a cabinet of civil advisors with four secretaries for Government Finance Justice and Public Instruction and for Agriculture Industry Commerce and Public Works. He retains executive control while Cubans move toward self government. Appointments include Do atogo Mendez Capoto Pablo Desvernino Jose Antonio Gonzalez Lanuza and Adolfo Buenz Yanez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretariea
Havana
Cuba
Cable
Brooke
Finnnes
Brooke Lins
Department of Government
Do‘atogo Mendez Capoto
Department of Finance
Pablo Desvernino
Department of Justice and Public Instruction
Jozé Antonio Gonzalez Lanuza
Department of Agriculture, Industry, Commerce and Publi Works
Adolfo Buenz Yanez
Five South Gibson Boys Drown In Ice Coasting Accident
Five boys aged seven to ten from South Gibson near New Bedford drowned when a sled ride over a thin pond ice broke. The group of six rode the sled during lunch break. the sixth boy pushed, the ice gave way, and the others fell into cold water. Attempts to rescue failed as others arrived too late. Names listed: Merritt Rogers Gaylord Pritchord Jay Tripp Wille Holmes Myrtla Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senanton
Penn
South Gibson
New Bedford
Egonpad
Merritt Rogers
Gaylord Pritchord
Jay Tripp
Wille Holmes
Myrtla Powell
Aaven
Robbers Loot Jewels From Street Car In St Louis
In a crowded St Louis street car a trio robbed W H Snelder of jewelry valued between 3000 and 74000. A policeman aboard did not prevent the theft. Report from London says the Shamrock yacht planned by Sir Thomas Lipton for the Americas Cup will use a new material and be the lightest yet made for the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorlog
St. Louis
W. H. Snelder
London
Thomas Lipton
Notable Philadelphia swindler Rhodes dies debt laden
William Rhodes described as a top Philadelphia operator collapses leaving debts totalling around 21 million. Victims reportedly lost more than 100 thousand dollars together with numerous others losing hundreds of thousands each. Arrests follow for a separate murder involvement in Lake City. Queen Victoria visit noted with gun salute. Cuban bandits murder travelers Eduardo Zayas and son during cattle purchase. French papers push for German alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rhodes
Philadelphia
Peco
Rhodes
Europe Storm Swept Shrinkage and Floods Across Coastline
Reports describe widespread destruction from a recent storm across Europe. Thames flooding affected upper river towns. Portsmouth and Southampton faced water damage. a train in Wales fell into the sea as tracks washed away. Vienna, Folkestone, and German towns suffered structural harm and debris hazards, with casualties and disrupted transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Southampton
Polkestone
England
Thames
Vienna
Losvon
London
Castle Island
Ireland
Lignfafrfechan
Wales
Freman
Folkestone
Dingley of Maine Dies After Long Illness
Nelson Dingley Jr a Maine Republican leader and former Speaker of the House died in Washington Friday at about 10 90 oclock from heart failure caused by extreme weakness due to double pneumonia The Lewiston Journal owner and longtime legislator served as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and helped give his name to the tariff law He married Adame McKenney in 1857 and left six children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmbarox
D. C
Nelson Dingley
Maine
House of Representatives
New England
Dingley
Massachusetts
Dingleys
Parkman
Ching
Auburn
Waterville College
Dartmouth
Morrill & Fessenden
Lewiston Journal
Lewiston
Hundreds of Chinamen Drowned in Hankow Collapse
Reports from Vancouver B C describe a recent cave in on the River Han banks at Hankow China. Between two hundred and one thousand people are reported drowned in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Fressets
Han
Hankow
China
San Juan City Leaders Resign Over Tariff Rift
The mayor and city council of San Juan announce resignations citing tariff disputes and alleged military government interference. They allege insufficient liberty and fault the present regime's abrupt controls, signaling a political crisis in the Puerto Rican capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Havana Clerks Petition for Early Store Closings
Five thousand Havana clerks sign a petition to General Brooke requesting stores close at 7 p.m. so they may attend night schools, seeking more time for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Washington Notes on Politics and Finance
The Comptroller of the Currency approved organizing the State National Bank of St. Louis with capital of 2,000,000. Senator Morrill’s successor from Vermont, Mr. Ross, took the oath. The Navy Personnel bill passed the House outlining a Judge Advocate corps, abolishing prize money, retiring officers after thirty years, and expanding the Marine Corps. The Senate committee favored a 1,000,000 DOJ building in Washington. Mrs. Mary C. Butler, once enslaved, died aged 100 years. Senate honors Philippines independence. cross-party remarks on Cuba service. A man using the name Porter shot himself at St James Hotel. motive unknown. Nominations: Addison Harris for Austria-Hungary, Charlemagne Fowler for Ambassador to music. Carnegie offers 250,000 for a Washington public library if Congress funds and maintains it at no less than 10,000 yearly. Secretary Long approved the grounding of the battleship Massachusetts and reprimanded Capt. Ludlow and Lt. Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Louis
Ross
Morrill
Vermont
House
Navy
Marine Corps
Senate Committee On
Department of Justice
Court of Claima
Mary C. Butler
Dayenga
G. Porter
Woodbury
Senate
Addison O. Harris
Indiana
Austria-Hungary
Charlema Fower
Pennsylvania
Andrew Carnegie
Congress
Long
Court of
Ingul
Pecorntn
Massachusetts
Ludlow
Potts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pern
Dewey
Camaro
Aagan
General Miles
Charles P. Eagan
Martini
Miles
Engale
Mile i
Cogan Treviews
Wasninotos
Alexander
War Investigation Commission
Generol Miles
Lanta
Fagan
Foster M. Voorhees
Governor Stone
Columbus
Charles B. Murray
Price Current
Chamber of Commerca
Cincinnati
Ohio
James M. Ayers
United Sates
Rtosario
Argentine Republic
Vesuvine
Mount Vesuvius
Italy
Totoma Harbor
Maryland
Yemen
LA Bourgogne
Cromaortyshire
Miss Schley
Georgia
Nuovitas
Rowmamin
Savannah
Nouvitas
Efr
Mion
Vermilion
Czar
Peage
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Spanish Islands
Delagon
John Russell Young
Jonn Rcagell Young
Chauncey Mr. Depew
Minnssota
General Brooke
Dobe
Allen Belk
Lake City
Charleston
Iglesias Vinitegraven Victoria
Ratio Iglesias
Costa Rica
Queen Victoria
Osborny House
Isle of Wright
Senor
Eduardo Zayas
Las Tunis
Puerto Principia
Germany
Wrexxa
Danube
Barassers
Belgium
Bentry
Sestern
Congressman Dingley
Astor Battery
Cal
Manila
Bar-geant
Harry L. Burdick
Berlin
Avwerlen
San Juan City
Havans
of Washington
George H. Bell
National College of
Kokomo
Ind
Null
Marion Smith
Elizabeth Burana
Natt
W.M. Rhinesmith
John Fredericks
Groanewood Lake
N.J
Acag
John Garvey
Macogho
Wis
Neenah Canal
Namill
Fred J. Barstow
W. B. Gonsey Company
Burstow
Francis AL. Hills
West Point
Wilmington
Deal
Porto Riso
Samuel Stoiner
Monsant Yale Lay
Henry Thorpe
Awit
W. B. Lo
Mmited
Thorpe
J. 8. Mankin Dry Goods Company
Memphis
Tenn
Boylas
Mias
Frank Shott
West Jersey
Godbury
Gaperal Claus
Anne Tured
Madrid
Annapolis
E. K. Moore
Admiral Cerveta
Mr. Moore
Admiral McNair
William Orlor
John Barrett
Siam
Shanghai
Fashoda
Cammon
Biborie
Dzech
Linhort
Prague
St. Anne's College
Digby
N.8
la Dore
Chaisson
Canon
Father Belbrouok
Hu Poh
Albert E. Musson
Merchants’ Bank
Montreal
Quebec
Itta
Eastern Telegraph Company
Tn London
Jules von Falkenhayr
Atatesman
Tuade
Russell Alger, Jr
Grand Mere
Alger
Vittoria
Montevideo
Chile
Alicante
Calcutta
India
Baa
Thames Iron Works and Shilpbuilding Company. Limited
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!