Elephants at Auction Draw Crowds in London
A London crowd gathered at Earl's Court to watch imported elephants from Indian exhibitions go under the hammer. Modoc sold for 100 guineas to a circus buyer, Edgar went to Lord George Sanger for 750 dollars, while Juno, Archie, Gipsy, Ruth remained unsold despite bids. Separately, English farmers along the Eastern Railway moved farm produce directly to London buyers, with 60,000 consignments in 1896 and a rise in early 1897.
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George Sanger
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Cambridge votes against conferring degrees on women
Cambridge University rejected by 1719 to 662 the proposal to grant degrees to women. Crowds gathered at the Senate House amid posters and protests. An effigy of a woman on a bicycle appeared near Girton and Newnham banners, with undergraduates jeering supporters and fireworks late in the vote.
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Ellerhe
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John L. McLaurin
United States
Earle
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Red Blut
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Buthel Military Academy
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Vac
Swarthmore College
Carolina Miliary Institute
University of Virginia
Duel in Madrid lobby as duke boxes senator
In the Spanish Cortes lobby in Madrid the Duke of Tetuan and Liberal Senator Senor Comas exchanged heated words after a Foreign Ministry statement on the American Senate resolution recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents. The Duke boxed Comas's ears, triggering a commotion and suspending the sitting.
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Senate
They Were Thrown From a Raft in the Chicago River
A report notes two canoeists or rafters were jostled from their craft and washed into the Chicago River. Rescue crews searched the water, with authorities investigating how the incident occurred and whether anyone was injured.
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Chicago
Brooklyn Barrister and Son Die in Double Suicide
Charles Renble Hillyard a 54 year old Brooklyn lawyer with Columbia Law School ties killed his thirteen year old son and then himself at 212 Greene Avenue. Neighbors and family describe mounting professional failure and social isolation cited in his written statements. The bodies were found in the second floor sleeping room with a revolver nearby and a Bible open to Psalm 23.
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Mia
Scott Addons
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Slater
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Stephen th Malledy Advocates S00520 in Florida College
Stephen th Malledy, a noted advocate of S00520, voices support in Florida for the proposed college initiative amid local debate about its impact and funding.
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Stephen Th Malledy
Lorida
Washington Items on Tariff Vote and Appointments
The Permanent Committee on Arbitration asks for a statement on the Senate rejection of the treaty. President nominates Edwin H. Conror as Minister to Brazil and Brigadier-General John S. Brooke as Major General. London dispatch reports Victoria thanking the President for congratulations. Senate Democrats caucus to avoid tariff opposition. possible beer and tobacco tax changes discussed. Ex-Postmaster General Horatio King dies in Washington at 86. State National Bank of Logansport closes amid examiner action. bank capital and losses noted. Sherman protests Germany’s sugar tariff schedule to the Senate.
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Marriageable Women of Domotte Form League
In Domotte Indiana the marriageable women organize the Marriagesble Ladies' League and require suitors to read their home newspaper. They resolve not to marry any man who does not subscribe, viewing it as proof of intelligence and willingness to fund education and community institutions.
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Thrilling narrow escape at Woodbourne station
A six year old boy narrowly escaped death when a Reading Railroad train passed over him at Woodbourne near Yardley Pennsylvania. The boy, bruised but alive, was carried home by his father Station Agent W K Miller.
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United States
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Queen Victoria Birthday Observed Across England
The birthday of Queen Victoria born May 24, 1819 was marked with artillery salutes bell ringings and military reviews across England. President McKinley sent a cable of congratulations to the Queen.
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Queen Victoria
England
McKinley
Supreme Court Rules Equal Rates Under Interstate Commerce Act
The court ruled that for the same service railroad charges must be equal and that the commission has power to fix a tariff of rates under the Interstate Commerce Act.
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United States Supreme Court
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