Oldest Japanese diary settles dining dispute in Kashin
The Hotaka family of Kashin keeps an ancient diary begun after the fall of the Takedas. It records daily weather and other entries, including a dinner list from hundreds of years ago that resolved a precedence dispute between branches. Eight volumes now constitute the family’s chief treasures.
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Hozaka
Kashin
Takedas
Yoritomo
Hozukas
Hotaka
Chicago Herald
Development of Weapons Through History and Fire Power
The passage traces weapon evolution from ancient mirrors and venom pots to Greek fire on ships. It notes Archimedean legends, Hannibal’s incendiary pots, and copper pipe prows for flame, plus a historical caution about Greek fire burning its own fleet. It adds a note that the United States holds forty percent of the world’s railway mileage.
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Archimedes
Hannibal
Alexius
Baldwin
Boston
The
United States
Burglaries at Coldwater National Bank Leave Rich Loot
Two suspects were seen near the rear entrance after a bank break in Coldwater Michigan. Burglars drilled safes and doors using dynamite, taking about 200 in gold and unregistered Philadelphia and Reading bonds valued with others. A $500 reward from bank officers and another from the sheriff were offered for arrests.
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Sherff
Philadelphia
Reading
World's Fair Notes Obscure Plans for 1893 Chicago Exhibit
A World’s Fair summary notes large exhibits and funding from multiple states and nations. Ohio exhibitors estimate over 5 million dollars for preparations while Iowa Denmark and Norway programs raise funds. Names like Barrows Gladstone and Gibbons appear among diverse religious and academic supporters as preparations intensify for the 1893 Exposition in Chicago.
Jealousy and tragedy in Yokohama duel ends life
George Gower Robinson, a popular Yokohama banker born in Japan and educated in England, was shot dead by United States steamer Marion officer Lieutenant J H Hetherington amid jealousy over Robinson's attentions to Mrs Hetherington. Hetherington surrendered and was confined aboard the Marion after the fatal incident. public sympathy favored him.
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George Gower Robinson
Yokohama
Japan
J. H. Hetherington
United States
Marion
Robinson
Hetherington
Annapolis Naval Academy
Laws
Be Struck Her and Laughed When She Threatened, Revenge
In Williamsburg Nevada William MecGlow accompanied sister Mary Hampler to Mra M Wiggins house for a christening party. McGinn, drinking and irate, attacked Mrs Hampler striking her lips and jaw and then multiple times in the face. He drew a knife and fatally stabbed her as she defended herself with her infant. McGinn fled. William Wins restrained him, but he died shortly after.
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William
F. MecGlow
Mary Hampler
Williamsburg
Mra M. Wiggins
Onotner
Ginn
Bear McGinn
Tay Strait
Willian
Plec
Series of 19th Century Global Crises and Deaths Reported
The report lists multiple events: E F Bearles and Tim othy Hopkins fight over Mia Hopkes Hearles' millions settled in Salorm Massachusetts with 3 million paid to an adopted son. Trxopons Jones, 16, commits suicide near Mount Holly New Jersey after fleeing from Trenton scene. Ex-President Noan Ponton of Yale dies in New Haven at 81. ex Attorney General Earner General Sroporass shot near Mount Vernon Kentucky. a passenger train wreck near Lynchburg Virginia kills two and injures others. A brutal child murder in Columbia DC described in detail. Chicago water tunnel deemed a failure after inspection. Various political and financial notes across the country. Population tallies for New York City given. broader international notes include a Chilean minister resigning and Panama floods, Portugal hurricane damage, and German exports. Also record of pension bill figures and a New York firemen reception at the White House.
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Eastern
Middle States
E. F. Bearles
Timothy Hopkins
Mia
Hopkes-Hearles
Salorm
Mass
Trxopons Jones
Mount Holly
N. J
Jone
Trenton
Jones
Noan Ponton
Yale University
New Haven
Conn
F. E. Trien
Hubbardatown
Eowanps Prenngrost
United States
England
Superior Court
New Yor City
Hugo Kaut
Slavinsky Bank
Mount Pleasant
Penn
Vineyard Haven
New Ring Hospital
New York City
Gronar Apaus
Riverton
Ala
Lynchburg
F. H. Plapp
Freman
W. C. Mosely
Appie Beacruax
Columbia
D. C
Hougs
Bud Harris
Mount Vernon
Emmett
Squire” Snodgrass
St. Louis
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Jacop Preiren
Columbus
Ohio
Lavaello
Davies County
Ind
Tere
House of Representatives
Olong Debs
Thudato
Aquila Jones
Newark
N. d
White House
New York
New Orleans
Herr von Holleber
Legation
Harrison
Riot in Dantzig Inspires Meal Riots and Arrests
A mass meeting of unemployed workers urged the Chief Magistrate of Dantzig to provide work and relief. Police overpowered by rioters, meat bread and groceries looted and distributed to the hungry by the mob as about fifty were arrested.
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Dantagg Germany
Degan
Hangman Berry resigns over drop length order
British hangman Berry of world renown resigns after a prison doctor orders a change in the length of the drop. He cites long experience and vows to lecture in the United States on the topic while opposing capital punishment.
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Berry
Becaus
United States
Great Britain
Ora
Phossaro
Wsaold
Korlug
Meneaually
Accu
Tragedy in El Rito and Multiple Deaths Reported
Dramatic narrative from El Rito New Mexico describes Roderigo Martinez stabbed by his mother who then killed herself. The story recounts a love triangle with George Hallston and a betrothed woman. Other reports include Charles Wall’s murder of his wife in Centre Moreland Township and a $1500 conscience contribution to the government.
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el Rito
New Mexico
Roderigo Martinez
Seorma
Villiann
Ren Tre
George Hallston
Roderigo
Lsten
Hallston
Martinez
Mexico
Eis
Ballston
Martines
Wanamaker
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Labour turmoil and strikes ripple across Europe and America
Widespread labor unrest reported as 10,000 Chinese shoemakers and 40,000 Viennese men out of work. European miners gain the upper hand as coal rates rise. A coal mine disaster in Europe and Asia claims hundreds of lives. British rail and naval workers include thousands of teetotalers. Germany faces a printers strike with 25,000 unionists blacklisted. Labor Day plans unfold in California, while Australia reports extreme farm pay and food costs.
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California
Vienna
Austria
New York City
England
Pennsylvania
Europe
Arseria
Great Britain
Naval
Germany
New Orleans
Queensland
Australasia
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Mankuax
Sacramento Federation of Labor
Australia
Royal Britt Commission On Labor
Bar
Mcleod
Pablic
Pascho-Calais
Senate and House Dominate Congresses Day by Day
The report covers Senate actions including the Dubois Claggett contest, Pure Food bill discussions, Berne patents protocol, Yosemite Park note, and several appropriations for coast guard vessels, typhus study, and a Nicaragua Canal petition. It also records deaths, funeral arrangements for Kendall, and varied House proceedings on District of Columbia funds, transportation, and pension bills.
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Senate
Dubois. Claggett
Kyle
Allison
Yasxd
Dolph
Nicaragua Canal
Dubois
Idaho
Eevern Amendmenta
Nannte
United States
Hecro of
Hecro of the Interior
Yosemite Park
District of Columbia
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Barbour
P Stewart
Colquitt
Butler
Daniel
W. H. F. Lee
Sawyer
Thacaloodar
Billa
John Ericsson
Court of Claims
Ericsson
Princeton
United States Revenue
Great Lakes
Benate
Kendall
Blackburn
Messrs. Pasco, Hansbrough, Clitton
Warren and Gibson
Maryland
O'Neill
Richardson
Tennessee
Newark
N. J
Sprinteau Uevers
Mir
Hatch
Missouri
House
Eales
Congress
Committee On Agriculture
Catdings
Ron
Frco
Kentucky
Miemis
Paynter
Mansur
Amerman
Bailey
Orrens
Wilson
Helknap
Prominent People Involved In A Patchwork Of Global Tales
A collage of social notes mentions Rosie Hoon and Alma Tadoma in arts circles, tax topics from Austria to Germany, and portraits of leaders like Loxo Satispunr, plus Rockefeller’s million dollar gift to Chicago University. It notes editor offers in Kansas and royal matchups, with caricatured figures from Howells to Riley.
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Rosie Hoon
Lord Tennyson
Tax Emperor
Austria
Kina Huwoxnt
Italy
Exouaxp
Alma-Tadoma
Kaiver
Berlin
Loxo Satispunr
England
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Sexaton Ineatry
Kansas
Eanes City
Bianco Quixrann
Tanasases
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mark Trrain
Mrs. Burnett
Gustave Jovanovircva
Russia
London
Ragland
Alington
Thomas Nast
Krows
Yoara
New Jersey
Morristown
Ma. Winans
Fablic Instruction
Atchison
Corinthian Hall
Victoria of Hesse
Princess May
Jonx Mancuant Manor
Tarrytown
N. Y
Washington Irving
Wits Janes Whitcomb Riley
Grand Opera House
Kansas City
Mia
Amanda E. McCheaney
McClure
Senator Vermanen
South Dakota
Sioux City
Iowa
Sven
Vermont
Attack on the Czarina A Deadly Projected Assault
A man on St. Petersburg Vovaky Prospect threw a parcel at the czarina’s carriage as she rode with the czarovitch. The object dropped short. the metal receptacle inside held an explosive powder, wrapped in black cloth, and the assailant fled amid the crowd while the coachman signaled police. The czarina showed shock but remained unharmed.
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Ier
St. Petersburg
Czarina
Czarovitch
Rusdo
Murder suspected as railroad worker found dead near Cumberland
Thomas Higgins, a Baltimore and Ohio engineer, was found dead on B&O tracks near Cumberland Maryland. Coroner claims murder. authorities note similar mutilations in ten years with many fatalities along the line. Higgins appeareds struck by a train with wounds similar to other victims.
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Thomas Higgins
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Higgins
World’s Fair building orders set May 1 start
At a Chicago conference Director-General Davis and Chief of Construction Burnham urged states and nations planning pavilions to begin construction by May 1 to ensure completion by opening of the fair and to free unused space for others. So far only Witness has begun building.
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Davis
Burnham
Chicago
Ill
Large public bequests from Philadelphian widow to charities
By the will of the late Mrs. William P. Wiletach every known charitable institution in Philadelphia receives a bequest ranging from 1000 to 2000. The art collection worth about 1 million dollars goes to the city under Fairmount Park Commissioners. One fourth of the residue, nearly 1 million dollars, is also bequeathed to the city.
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William P. Wiletach
Philadelphia
Penn
Fairmount Park Commissioners
J. D. Willcox
Penna
Olmsville
Tioga Co. Pa
Ile Saya
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Blind Boone Prodigy Born in Miami and Rising
Blind Boone, born in Miami Baline County in 1863, showed musical talent from infancy starting with a tin whistle. He traveled through Missouri with Warrensburg roots, studied briefly, then earned fame under John Leange of Columbia, touring the United States and Canada and amassing a fortune while supporting good causes.
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Blind Boone
Miami
Baline County
Warrensburg
John Leange
Columbia
Boone
United States
Canada
Columbis
Fo.) Herald
Bumble bees in New Zealand affect clover and flowers
A report notes the successful introduction of bumble bees to New Zealand to aid red clover fertilization. It cites a paper by George Thomson detailing bee visitation to plants, their abundant presence, and questions whether they may become a pest to apiarists. The piece also mentions year round activity and a reader testimonial for bronchial remedies.
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New Zealand
George 3
Thomson
Odd Customs and Punishments Noted in Chicago News
A Chicago News item comments on Chinese manners and law, claiming that a Chinaman may invite or request guests for dinner, notes no pay for Borrantas in China, and describes extreme punishments for enemies and officers. It asserts no book failures in Chine for 900 years, and mentions executions of families for offenses.
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Chinaman
Borrantas
China
Chine
Chicago News
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