Global trade notes and society items from 1896
A survey of 1896 highlights includes Great Britain buying 17,930 horses in the US, Mexico’s forest protection commission under Diaz, Swiss hand weaving gains, and low lead and shelter prices. Florida forms a State Good Roads Association. field reports on Eugene Field and a temperance sermon in Ireland are cited. British trade shifts and U.K. sugar-bounty gains are discussed alongside English views on Christianity versus finance. A charity deed dispute in England ends with deeds valid. U.S. rail freight margins and American tourism outlays are noted, as is Mexican-Japanese “peaceful invasion” inducements plan. Export data show Ireland and Spain manufacturing shares, while Athens’ transformation into a modern city is described. Greek national character and a Go city mortality note on race consumption, with physician statements, conclude the set.
Clear the Way For Right as Dawn Breaks
Poetic exhortation by Charles Mackay urging both thought and action to clear obstacles before a dawning era. It speaks of a stream of progress, light, warmth, and blooming change, with praise for honest effort and denunciation of brazen wrong. The chant envisions a future where the Right conquers and more join the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periah
Brave Miss Snell Helps Widow Margaret Gregory
In a January storm, Windsor teacher Lilian Snell feeds Agnes Gregory and arranges groceries, wood, and aid through Mark Davis. The tale follows a chain of kindness from Miss Snell to Davis, leading to Margaret Gregory’s grateful reunion with old love Mark and a wedding, aided by the community’s generosity and a longtime friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milian Snell
Windsor
Agnes Gregory
Miss Snell
Agnes
Lilian
Agnea
Mrs. Gregory
Fred
Agnes Gregoryan
Hampton Strect
Margaret
Mark Davin
Mia’ Gregory
Uvas
Florence
Mark
Margaret Henson
Vance Gregory
Theo
Margaret Gregory
Mrs. Donovan
Charity
Vast Range of Facts From Science and Industry
A roundup notes that twenty two acres sustain one man with fresh meat, earth’s population may double in 260 years, and ants have the largest brain-to-body ratio. It cites more Muscles in a dog tail than a human hand, silk detection by X rays, and rail longevity. Other items cover dragonflies repelling mosquitoes, a pure graphite mine near Coon Rapids Iowa, pressed steel railway car track design, a Baltimore arm injury dispute, asbestos shoes for foundry work, and a remark on asbestos material availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Coon Rapida
Carroll County
Iowa
Baltimore
Tou
Life care for the aged from New York Ledger
Advice on elderly health emphasizes adjusting lifestyle to age, including diet and artificial teeth for chewing, moderation in eating, limited exercise, and keeping warm. It warns of heat loss, vulnerability to cold, and dangers of overloading the body while protecting vital organs and avoiding violent medications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Bite in Evidence Ends With Court Verdict for Car Company
A Chicago man suing a street car company for damages over his St. Bernard was awarded nothing. The jury found for the company, despite the dog’s noted size and striking appearance. Separately, Washington Hall in Durham, England linked to George Washington’s ancestors was sold to an American for 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington Hall
Durham
England
Soing
George Washington
New York Woman Defends Women Soldier Roles In War
The New York Tribune notes a debate on women’s place in wartime duty. A reader argues a gown’s age is five wearings, while others praise women’s potential as soldiers and nurses, citing the Red Cross, hospital service, and battlefield duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Red Cross
Fashion notes and Nansen wife details from era garment pieces
Readable fragments describe paton bone casing tips for whalebone corsets and aging, with sewing advice on hooks and waist linings. The text surveys bright fabrics, organdie frocks and flounced skirts, plus a New York Times note on Eva Nansen, her talents, marriage in 1889, and public interest in her singing.
Jubilee in Tennessee opens Centennial Exposition in Nashville
A noon opening in Nashville marks the Tennessee Centennial Exposition with a national procession and patriotic ceremonies. Governor Taylor and other officials presided as 40,000 visitors witnessed the event, commemorating Tennessee’s one hundredth year in the Union. The parade ran through the city to the exposition grounds, with decorations adorning public buildings and private residences along the route. Former Vice President Stevenson and Governor Stevens were among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nastville
Tenn
Washington, D. C
Mckinley
Tennessee
National Capitol
United States
Union
Stevenson
Taylor
Stevens
Antonio Maximo Mors of Cube Dies in New York Hotel Grenoble
Antonio Maximo Mors a Cuban native naturalized American in 1869 died at the Hotel Grenoble New York City aged seventy nine. Rich planter, his Cube property was confiscated twenty five years earlier and Spain paid nearly one million dollars to settle the claim in 1895 after his arrest for sympathy with Cuban insurgents and a court martial sentence.
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Antonio Maximo Mors
Cube
Spain
Grenoble
New York City
Mr. Mors
Cuba
Mors
Mora
Hamilton Fish
United States
Exposition Opening Ceremony Draws Notables and Crowds
Missouri General Garcia of Mexico and legislators with families occupied prominent seats. Officials and guests traveled by special trains to Exposition Park. The event began with prayer by Bishop Gaflor, then Governor Taylor spoke after patriotic songs and a public address by Major J. W. Thomas. Cannon salutes signaled machinery start as Mrs. Van Leer Kirkman activated water.
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Misouri
Garcla
Mexico
Exposition Park
Thomas F. Gaflor
Tennessee
America
J. W. Thomas
Exposition Company
Taylor
Mre. van Leer Kirkman
World's Fair in Tennessee Opens With Grand Exposition
A monumental two year effort yields a miniature World’s Fair near the Tennessee State Capitol. Built on 200 acres, the park features marblelike steel structures, lakes, swans, and gondolas. Officials note the event as the South’s most significant exposition, with a $2,000,000 investment and a focus on urban beautification.
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Moretti
Tennessee
State Capitol
Chicago
South
Three Million Dollar Pittsburg Fire Levels Major Establishments
A massive blaze in Pittsburg Pennsylvania destroyed wholesale and retail giants including Thomas C Jenking and Joseph Horne & Co. It raged from Fifth Street to Cecil Alley across Penn and Liberty streets, killing one fireman and injuring four others. Firefighters battled overnight. by morning the flames were under control. Insurance covered about two thirds of losses across numerous firms and occupants on Penn and Liberty avenues. Investigations have yet to determine the fire’s cause.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Thomas C. Jon
Joseph’ Horne
Western
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Joseph Horne & Co
T. C. Jenking
Horne
Methodist Book Concern
Scobie & Parker
John Huck
Heck's Drag House
Dobbs
Bossell, Irwin &Co
W. Boott & Co
Citizens’ Traction, Company
Swift & Co
John Hall, Jr. & Co
American Press Association
Penn Avenue
Penn Avenus
Mayor's Grove House
Sunnyside
Texas
Henry Daniels
Fayette Rhone
Will Gates
Lewis Thomas
Aaron Thomas
Jim Thomas
Benny Thomas
Will Williams
Honda
Sunnysrde
Marie
Marie Daniels
Daniels
Thomas Hors
Budget row in Commons over South African policy
Great Britain debate in the House of Commons centers on the budget and war preparations. Joseph Chamberlain and Sir William Harcourt clash as Harcourt denounces the government’s South African policy while Chamberlain calls Harcourt's language pernicious dangerous and unpatriotic.
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House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Sir William Harcourt
Sir William
Foley
Harcourt
Earthquake toll and world labor notes arise in brief
Reported series of earthquakes devastates Leeward Islands causing hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction. Postmaster Jeremiah W. Coveney of Boston dies of heart failure amid pneumonia. Cuban filibuster Dr Luis teaches jail class of 27 boys. Mississippi River record at Natchez soars. Global labor notes record London cab drivers, New York horseshoers, Brooklyn cutters pay, and unions expanding across industries.
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Aloston
Jeremiah W. Coveney
Boston
Mass
Cambridge
Luis
Baltimore City
Bailey
Hooper
London
Paris
New York City
Germany
Missoula
Montana
K. of L
Brooklyn
Cumminsville
Ohio
Nell Tailors
Dublin
Ireland
Cork
National Union of
Lowny
Denver
Col
Pittsburg
Woonsocket
R. 1
Cuban Home Rule Plan Implemented by Madrid Decree
Cabinet in Madrid signs a decree to apply reform plans for Cuba. A Council of Administration with Cuban elected members and royal appointees will govern, aiming to grant Cuba tariff revision powers. The reform law, passed March 10, 1895, was withheld until Weyler's report of pacification, with further amplification on the King's day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cuba
Woyler Sonomeine
da Loma
Havana
Weylar
Family and Workers Drown After Canoe Sinking Near Gallatin
A farmer John Nolin his two young daughters and two hired men drowned when their canoe tipped and sank in the Cumberland River near Gallatin Tennessee while returning from church. The workers failed to reach shore as current carried them under. Nolin tried to support his daughters but the struggle lasted minutes. This marks the eighth drowning at this Cumberland point in six to eight weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
Tepa
John Nolin
Nolin
Cumberland River
Cumberland
Tennessee flood damages two farms and more
Further news from the White Croek cloudburst in Tennessee reports at least two farm houses nearly demolished. The Brander family of four plus two farm hands and three children were at the scene, while Allen Sweets grandmother wore. Water struck the house collapsing the chimney as the Sweets were fleeing. A barn belonging to another farmer was razed and two additional houses damaged by the deluge.
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White Croek
Tennessee
Brander
Allen
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Diaz
The
Swiss Commercial and Industrial Union
Switzerland
Florida
Mary French
Field
Eugene Field
Hubbard T. Smith
New York Post
British Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Atlanta Constitution
Lord Salisbury
Associated Boards of Trade of London
Sho
Chancery
Europe
New York
Japan
Torelandico
Athens
Caine
Angueth
Eugene Fost'r
Board of Hearth
Charles Mackay
Mark Davis
Lalvin
Mrs. Donavan
Royce
Algo Hia Honeekeeper
Sam Jonesy
Elsie
Teara
Margaret Hoe
Axaes
Garibaldi
Kentucky Sonste
Princess Maud
Queen Victoria
M. Young
Woodburn
Oregon
Miss Duffy
Grace Fairweather
Newcastle
Indy
London Times
Lady Gadogan
Viceroy
Barooy Barouto
Frances E. Brant
Kansas
Univyorganiat Church
Hatohimabu
Kan
Andy Arran
County
Mayo
Mary Shreve Goodloe Ransom
Kentucky
Louisville
Mra
Ransom
Brussels
Millaer
Velvyet
Yallowstone Park
Rome
NEW Idear
Tnoka
New York Times
Mrs. Nansen
Dr. Nansen
Brogger
Rolfaen
Eva Sars
Greenland
Lysakor
Christiana
Oscar
Sweden
Bos
Kulura
Lueband
Ohea
Sumner Git
Valenciennes
Nashville
M'Kinley
Antonio Maximo Mora
Tennessee Exposition
van Leer Kiqeman
Women's Department
Tennosaco Centennial
Mary
Lulu
John Huntfield
Nar
Speedville
Tom
Pingree
Michigan
Chiiren
Osman Pasha
Otuman Pasha
Grevtas
Constantiangle
Griffin
Beence Appousted
Chaptain
Clonote Bay
Phillies
Glasscock
Wagecuss
Wnson
Philadelphia
Australia
San Francdaed
Fatengiers
Faland
Texas Town
Great Britain and the Floers
Chale
Leeward Islands
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Natchez
Miss
Joly
Reichstag
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Greece
M. G. Averoff
Turkey
France
MA. , Hapotaux
Republic
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
West Virginia
Burden
Kon
Kansas City
J. E. Doughtrey
Alexandria
Michigan City
Ind
Agmara
Abgosinia
Italy
Anne Mow
Sudalia
Chievaga
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
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