Giant California redwoods attract worldwide attention
The article notes the fame of California’s big trees and traces early discovery from 1852 in Calaveras Grove to other groves in Mariposa and Fresno counties. It describes the Grizzly Giant and other monumental trunks, their dimensions, coniferous features, and compares them with taller trees in Australia.
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California
Meaey
Golden State
Sant Lake City
San Francisco
Eldomdo
Down
Calaveras Grove
Mariposa County
Fresno Grove
Pincur County
Calaveras
St. Louis
Quelnrup
Blackwood River
West Australia
St. Louis Republic
American Tea Plants Return to Upland Carolina Fields
The Boston Cultivator notes that 40 to 50 years ago tea plants were tried in North and South Carolina. Cotton dominated farming then, but now tea crops are resurging as a potential domestic supplier with stronger tea than imported Chinese varieties. The hope is for independence from China and Japan in tea.
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North
South Carolina
China
Japan
Boston
The Land of Opposites as Seen in China
A St. Louis Republic quotation highlights vast cultural contrasts between China and the West. It notes horizontal writing versus perpendicular columns, different headwear customs, opposite footwear colors, and a carpenter’s tool handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Land of
St. Louis Republic
Horses With Sixteen Toes Across Evolution
A Louis Republic account traces the horse’s ancestry from the eocene era with the early oroaltippus having sixteen hoofs. It notes the progression to three toes then a single hoof, leaving the modern horse with a central toe nail and the other toes evolved away.
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Oroaltippus
Eail
Otbippus
Louis Republic
Monkey Anectote From Yavana Suburbs
An anecdote describes a monkey in Yavana Cuba tied at a stake who outsmarted crows by feigning death then plucking feathers from a crow. The piece notes steps by the French Agriculture Ministry to boost Algeria sheep production and Cabot’s 1497 Nova Scotia discovery.
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Ono
Yavana
Cuba
Samian
Algeria
Nova Scotia
Cabot
Proceedings of the Democratic Wigwam in Chicago
Detailed account of the second Democratic National Convention in Chicago with the opening prayers by Rev John Rouse, the presentation of temporary officers, committee appointments, and initial debates. The room’s decor, storm delay, Blaine sympathy moment, and adjournment to 2 o’clock noted.
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Chicago
Ith
Cleveland
Tionace Ross
Iowa
Greveland
Hendricks
Huesak
Ingold
Montana
Missouri
Nevada
New Hampdare
New Jersey
Sissip Mictizun
Minnessota
Afoy Niehietts
Tarra
Indimieasulino
Extrano
Cotora
Vin Wizernin
Unitrelius
Brice
John Rouse
Jonn G. Canlirst
Kentucky
A. E. Stevenson
Zilloola
CB. Jewett
InJlaua
Thomas Wilson
Minnesota
Mir. Oween
Omens
Floods and storms ravage Lackawanna County and beyond
Torrential rain deluged Senat in and Lackawanna County causing widespread flood damage. One man, David Jones, was killed by a lightning strike near the Continental mine. Reports from New York City to Boston note fires, accidents, and public disturbances as typhoon season and storms sweep the region.
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Frastorn
Staten
Senartom
Penn
David Jones
Killet
Continental Mine
Lackawann County
Tree
New York City
William J. Merrall
Jobo AV. Condit
Acker Eira
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Graail Atyle
Boston
Max
Charlestown
Typographical Union No. 1
Revolution
Whitelaw Roli
Mionsapolis
Aflao
Joux Axxdensox
Joux Axxdensox, Aswolishloper, Escipol From the County Altashouse, Chester, Penn
Groban Allen
Edward Soapor
Eric
Lovell A. Newton
Molders
Newton
Sheepshead Bay
Marcus Daly
Montana
Ban Box
Seized by Moors, Portuguese Territory Proclaimed a Republic
Report from St Paul island details invasion of An gola in West Africa where Moors entered the colony and proclaimed a republic. Portuguese forces are described as not large enough to repel the invasion, with reinforcements expected and Moors poised to hold the territory.
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Airvices
St. Paul
Ilo Loansda
Gola
West Africa
President Harrison Receives Formal Nomination Notification
The East Room ceremony in Washington marked President Harrison's formal notification of his nomination at Minneapolis. Prominent Republicans attended, including Senators Sharpman and Aldrich, Representatives Dalzell and Payne, Justice Harlan, and Governor McKinley. The president delivered a clear acceptance, as applause echoed through the room.
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Harrison
Minneapolis
White Hous
Washington
Sharpman
Hatley
Proctor
Pratt
Aldrich
Felton
Caney
Sawyer
Dalzell
Burrawe
O'Donnell
Payne
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
Whitfield
Frederick Douglass
Hamilto
Logan
Lo'elock
Tros
McKinley
Obie
Loyal Legion
Prince Albert
McKinsey
Harry H. Smith
Harris
Annneapolis
White House
Phota
Republicans Nominate Whitelaw Reid for Vice President
A committee appointed by the Republican National Convention notified Whitelaw Reid of his nomination for vice president at Str. Neld's residence in Westchester County. United States Senator Dubois of Idaho spoke for the committee and Senator Dutlor delivered a reply praising Reid's work for American farmers.
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Whitelaw Reid
Str. Neld
Westchester County
N. X
United States
Dubo S
Idaho
Bald
Senator Dutors
Str. Reid
Rele
Labor movement and industry notes in the period
The Labor World reports union activity among typewriter workers and machinists in Birmingham Alabama, a wage battle against Chicago sweater shops, and 200 Japanese repair workers on the Union Pacific in Idaho. It notes 24,221 members in the International Association and Brewers’ unrest, plus new labor bureaus in Warren County New Jersey and Swiss initiatives for higher pay and shorter hours.
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Sxw
Birmington
Ala
Chicago
Ware
Union Pacific
Idaho
Croanmaxens
Internatioxan Asiox
Sevena Istoy
Lava
International Labor Bureau
Labor and Farmers’ Organizations
Warren County
New Jersey
Folkewtn
Switzerland
Nations Organization
Tuxa Arebhinke Francia Ferdinand
Austria
Monn
Krona
D.G. Kausay
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
East St. Louis
Uhnols
Durham
England
Inspector of Mines
Great Britain
Congress in session eyes coinage and river projects
The Fifty-Second Congress debates free coinage of gold and silver with Mr. Peffer and Mr. Morrill speaking. The Senate analyzes the River and Harbor bill and retalia tion threats against Canada. In the House the Fortification bill and Tin Plate bill are discussed as the session winds down with adjournment for recess.
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Senate
Mesera
Morgan
Palemer
Peffer
Maley County
Kansas
Morrill
Judiciary Committee
Dominion of Canna
Paysel
Siblay
Tornado devastates areas near Montreal with loss of life
A severe tornado struck towns along the Canadian Pacific Railway near Montreal causing extensive destruction. St Rose St Theres and other communities report collapsed schoolhouses, multiple fatalities including a mayor, and hundreds of homes and farms left uninhabitable amid damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Montreal
Canada
St Rose
St. Joang Tachute
Ottunm
Teun
St. Rove
Pacffc
Willy Thuty Chitchen
Bucom
Bea
Belool
Pat
Terrile Coren
Uhonder
Ughtuing
Retaliation on Canada Senate memo prompts reciprocity query
The state paper sent to the United States Senate in February urges information on reciprocity provisions with Canada. It notes the President's opposition to the project and calls for congressional action against Canada for denying American citizens rights under the Washington treaty, while naming officials who represented the United States at the discussions.
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Stran Anurman
E A. K. Bexnaw
Newark
South Atlantic
State Department
Venezuela
F. H. Smith
United States Navy
Dedleleine
Census Bureau
George Hichinger
Mare Island
Navy Yard
Tim
United States Senate
Canada
Congress
Dominion
von Duns
Abeltes
Maechengu Howell
George Iaster
John W. Koster
United States
Tornado Ravages Southern Minnesota Kills Dozens
A late report details a sweeping Minnesota tornado that struck near Jackson then moved eastward, devastating towns including Minnesota Lake Wells and Sherburne. Dozens killed or injured, with schools demolished and homes destroyed. losses run into thousands of dollars as residents search for missing family members.
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Minnesota
Jackson
Chicago
Milwaukee and St Paul
Wolla County
Byzan
Tivo Miler
Shorburar
Easton
Lindon
Minnesota Lake
Join Grown
Moorning
Wells
Bower Mills
C. St
St. P
aAdeapatch
Mapleton
Minn
Hare
Brown
Spring Valley
Wommn
Way
Albert Lee
Hartland
John Brown
Sherburne
Winno- Dave City
Walls
Fairmount
Marting Cowley
Yonkers
Rutland
Antone
Four Italians lynched after murder of American foreman
Report from Seattle describes a mob of about 150 Italian workers at the Smith Brothers camp on the Everett and Monte Cristo line stringing four Italians to a tree in retaliation for the killing of John A. Nelson by a crowbar attack during a dispute over blocking work. The camp sits forty miles from the nearest railroad station on the Hartford to Monte Cristo route.
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Kansas
Jom Wallace
Henry Cole
Jagpar
Marion County
Tenn
Jom Johnson
Merchant Colquhoun
McVomb City
Miss
Astoria
Futton County
Iowa
Immenta Damazo
Eumons Buainy
James G. Blaine
Chicago
Disine
Bar Harbor
Afc
Ciseaso
Bogertown
Wyoming
United States
Ninth Cavalry
W. Ryan
Jarmsleyville
Taz Yacht Caprice Capsital
Pewis Island
Detroit
Mich
Carola Bechler
Eget
Tota
Minnie Sig
Hys
Mary Dunton
Seattle
Washington
Smith Brothers
Monte Cristo Road
John A. Nelson
Satro
Nelson
Vox
Lecamoro
Everett & Monte Cristo
Hartford
Buattle
Monte Cristo Mines
Deputy de Lome Boiler Explosion Injures Crew at Brest
A boiler explosion on the French cruiser Deputy de Lome during trials at Brest injures many crew members. Sailors lie on deck in agony as scalding water floods the fireroom. Ten are dead or dying, with more fatally injured en route to the ship’s hospital.
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Brest
France
Grip in Dahomey Sparks Witchcraft Panic
A disease grains Dahomey Afia spreads fear as authorities pursue a blamed witch. The king condemns a poor woman to death, suspending her head from a tree for public view. villagers hope the judgment will end the outbreak.
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Dahomey
Afiea
Wiseass
Sone Bat Mao
Wing Belanzin
Alf Fetich
Anve
German Forces Routed in East Africa Battle Near Moshi
A German expedition under Baron Bulow and Baron Hulow faced heavy losses near Kulima Nyiro in Moshi Territory East Africa. Reports say 100 Soudanese and one gun were captured or killed and Bulow and another European were wounded as the remnant retreated to Fort Marcuy which has since been evacuated.
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Baron Hulow
Kulima-Nyiro
East Africa
Haron Bulow
Fort Marcuy
Alice
Determined death by own action near Hubbardton Mars
A woman named Mary Clark bound a child to her and jumped into a water pool in Hubbardton. Both sank and drowned, with onlookers noting attempts to rescue failed as bystanders watched. The incident occurred in the river area with scarce crowding around the water.
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Mary Clark
Hubbardaton
Mars
League Notes Feature Varied Baseball Highlights Across Cities
Numerous players and teams are highlighted including Brownning of Brooklyn, Sixon Boyle in New York fielding, and Buckley’s absence affecting Rasle. Buckley’s loss blamed for New York’s losses. Curry credits Loxton and Brooklyn captain for stellar play. The Cleveland management invested in pitching talent though pitchers now struggle. Craver praised as great catcher. Bays and Wetch noted for pitching, hitting, and coaching. The standings show New York leading with 20 wins, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh close behind, with Cincinnati and Louisville mid-pack and Baltimore toward the bottom.
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Steapon
Cincinnati
Rasle
New York
Buckley
Curry
Bostons
Loxton
Wann
Brooklyn
Wight
H’ns
Brason
Cleveland Tagan
Burkett
Davier
Cleveland
Assos
Craver
Symeklintad
Bares
Prrcoen Wetch
New Yorks
Mickey
Bo Mickey
Clude
Notable American Life Savers and Rescues Highlighted
A compiled list honors American lifesaers including Thomas Mechau of New York who saved twenty five lives and Captain Nicholas Murphy of Boston noted for over ten rescues. It mentions William Downing of Oil City who saved five during Tocont catastrophe, Frank D Ring of Denver awarded a reward for saving ten lives, and other rescues including a Jersey City citizen and a Massachusetts society award for Boston Harbor rescue. The piece also notes Father Durep of Spring Garden who saved a Paris invoice heir daughter and received fifty five thousand dollars for charity.
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Thomas Mechau
New York City
William Downing
Oil City
Penn
Frank D. Ring
Denver
Col
Jersey City
N. J
Admiral Kimberly
Massachusetts Yumano Society
Boston
Nicholas Murphy
America
Father Durep
Bpring
Paris
Mediterranean Sea
Purprscu
Markets Review Late Wholesale Prices in New York
The markets page lists late wholesale prices for country produce in New York including beans peas corn and various cheeses milk and creamery products. It records prices for white kidney red kidney yellow eye green peas and several dairy items with ranges by grade and origin along with eggs fruits and berries quotations.
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New York
Zane and
PEAS
Japanese Witness Oath and Written Record Aimed at Accuracy
The London Times notes that in Japanese courts every witness declares bias free and fair then signs a written statement presented by the recorder. After the examination the witness corrects the written record before leaving, ensuring the evidence is accurately reported for trials heavily dependent on oral testimony.
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London Times
Angora Goats In America Stirring for Government Aid
Angora goat raiser Mr. Baily of California travels to Washington seeking Turkish permission to export hundreds of goats for breeding. He owns 10 000 Angora goats and calls for fresh bloodlines as a government farm discussion grows. The industry spans 30 states and territories, yields 600 000 pounds of Mohair hair yearly, and imports ten pounds of Mohair per one produced.
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Mr. Baily
California
Washington
Pullman Car Company
New Orleans
Quack Cures Advertised At Seaside and Beyond
An old advertisement touts Hoxsie Croup Cure and catarrh remedies with bold claims. It promises deafness cures and money back offers for catarrh caused deafness, plus testimonials and various patent medicines priced at 60 to 75 cents. The text mocks medical certainty and promotes multiple preparations marketed by Toleda and local druggists.
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Hoxie
A. J. Hoxsie
Buffalo
Bend
Cnescy & Co
Toledo
Druggtiata
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Warren St. N.Y
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Richard J. Bright
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Arthur P. Gorman
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National Democratic Convention
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California Fig Syrup CO
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LA Jivansson & CO
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Mary A. Stacey
Trumbull
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Washington, D.C
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