First substitute for glass gains notice in Washington Times
An architect describes a gelatinous composition called teainctorium as a potential glass alternative. It is spread on a galvanized iron web, transmits light while remaining translucent, resists sun rays, and bends into shapes. Lighter than glass and a poor heat conductor, it promises cheap, durable roofs and factory windows though transparency may limit adoption.
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Curiosities of 1 Bake Shop Large World Bread
The Cleveland World notes France and Italy bake the largest loaves. Italian pipe bread reaches two to three feet, while Paris bread often four to six feet long. Parisian women distribute bread from ration bakehouses from 6 30 to 7 00 a.m. They brush, dust, and polish loaves before delivering. Bread carriers earn fifty to sixty three cents daily, finishing by mid morning.
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Coal Tar Paints as Quick Dry Vehicle for Colors
A French report recommends coal tar paints as a substitute for oil colors in painting. They cover a surface one fourth larger by weight, dry quickly, need no varnish, and can be applied to fresh plaster, dampwaste, cement, wood or metal. The carbolic acid gives disinfecting qualities.
President grants pardons in California railway riot cases
The President pardoned W. H. Clune Isaac Rosas and Philip Stangood all of California who were sentenced December 6 1894 to pay a one dollar fine and confinement in Los Angeles County jail for conspiracy in the railway riots nationwide at that time
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Mor bid dies by morphine at Star House in Columbus
Morris Brown, 62, committed suicide at the Star House in Columbus by taking morphine. He was described as an ardent Brag man and mourned Bryan's defeat, which is thought to have prompted the act.
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Texas sinks at Cob dock in Brooklyn Navy Yard
The U S second class battleship Texas sank at the Cob dock of the Brooklyn Navy Yard at 4 am after water flooded her engine room. Divers worked to stop inflow from a sea cock fracture while witnesses noted the ship settled on the mud bottom and listed to starboard.
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Terrible Death Toll in Chinese Rebellion Exacts Harsh Beheadings
Reports from Kan foo China describe a Mahometan rebellion where about 10,000 died from murder or exposure, 18,000 submitted, and 30 to 40 thousand remained armed in the hills. Beheadings occurred wholesale as insurgent strength waned, with an average 1600 heads daily for two weeks and up to 13,000 more to be executed. Crowds watched the carnage, underscoring widespread demoralization.
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Four year old in Newark sets fire that lethally harms sister
Ritz family in Newark sees tragedy after prod son Emil Ritz pours kerosene on his two year old sister Jennie and sets her clothing ablaze. The child dies after suffering severe injuries as mother leaves to market and returns to find a room filled with smoke and a burning child.
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Schooner wrecked near Buffalo in storm reports five lost
St Thomas report says the schooner Bonora bound from Wiarton Ontario to Toonwands New York wrecked off Point Abone ten miles from Buffalo. Captain Buckley Aurora Daniel Russell and James Norahan Glasgow Malcolm McLeod Toronto and a cook unnamed died. Wreck news from other places mentions famine unrest in India and the Columbus Liberty Bell story.
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Waukesha Schooner Wreck Toll Reaches Six Dead
At Muskegon Michigan a 800 ton three master named Waukesha foundered in a gale. Captain Duncan Corbett and crew of seven aboard largely drank themselves into ruin before sinking. Frank Delach survived clinging to wreckage while others perished in the storm. A lifeboat reached mark as dawn broke and one more man died of exposure.
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New York Republicans Seek Treasury Pick in Duss Plan
Republican leaders in New York City say it is practically settled that Cornelius N. Duss will join the McKinley administration. The President elect reportedly desires Bilas for the Treasury post, with the Republican Organization in New York City and state eager for approval. CORNITAR, NLIBH.
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Princeton Triumphs Over Harvard in 12–0 Football Game
Princeton defeated Harvard 12 to 0 at Saldier's Field Cambridge on a breezy day before 15 thousand spectators. Baird of Princeton outpuntted Brown of Harvard and Princeton controlled the game from start to finish with superior play and execution, leaving Harvard unable to capitalize on the wind.
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John E Redmond Subject of Irish Parliament Lecture
John E Redmond, a key early lieutenant of Parnell and Davitt, began his political career before turning twenty one. He was part of the Irish Parliamentary Party’s early unity and his upcoming lecture is titled Fifteen Years to the British Parliament.
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A Gold Congress Dominates Both Houses
Special from Washington reports the election results indicating Republicans will hold a solid majority in the next Senate after March 4, 1897, with free silver losing votes. The House is expected to be Republican by about a 60 seat margin, while Democrats face fragmented delegations in several states.
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Speculated Cabinet List For President-Elect McKinley
A stated prophecy from a close associate outlines likely early Cabinet picks including Thomas Read as Secretary of State Cornelius Bliss potential Secretary of the Treasury J Clay Evang and others from various states with Hast lows Atger and Grosvenor among proposed roles in a politically charged March period
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Economic Upswing Noted Across Nation After Political Calm
Special dispatches from leading elites report conditions improving across sectors as political agitation subsides. Manufacturing leads gains with full employment rising, wages increasing, and employers advancing pay. building, mining, and banking also show momentum amid broader revival.
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Montreal meeting okays Cabot anniversary tribute
At a Montreal gathering of the Royal Society of Canada Council presided by Archbishop O'Brien it was decided to celebrate the Cabot discovery of America. Invitations will go to Bristol England and to Britain and US historical societies to send delegates for the June 1897 commemoration. Governments of provinces and Newfoundland invited. a committee to arrange a memorial monument or tablet. funds to be raised for the Tremorial.
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Meartbroken Prisoner Plangea From a Lofty Gallery
A fifty five year old blacksmith named Michael Wilders died by suicide at the Buffalo penitentiary leaping from a lofty gallery. He fell headfirst into a fiery pit, his skull crushed and neck broken. death was instant. He left eight children and no widow. He had been jailed for disorderly conduct with three days remaining.
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Walker Family Tragedy Ties Past to Brazil Return
Thirteen years past Mr oo Mra William Walker once lived in New Mexico with a son beloved by both parents. The boy died after illness and the family later moved to Brazil where Walker died nine years ago. Mrs Walker says the will would have given the fortune to her late son and now awaits a future bequest. A Norwegian plan to create a Nansen chair at Oslo University shifts to biology interest. Past details note a Curman Institute Naples affiliation and a Penn church pastor seeks salary cut amid reduced church funds.
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Death in Forest City child case shocks town
The two year old daughter of Albert Farrell of Forest City Penn was found dead in a shallow pool near the home after playing outside. Initial drownings were suspected, but doctors found skull injuries from stones. A shop girl reported seeing two boys fling stones at the child and hearing the girl cry out.
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Vienna Sees Jump in Personal Crisis Reports This Year
Report shows 207 personal crisis reports in Vienna for the first six months, including 46 involving women, more than double the 106 cases recorded in the same period last year. Authorities note rising demand for services and public awareness campaigns ongoing.
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Italian Student Proposes Pardons for Failing Naples Students
An Italian student in Naples suggested that for the Prince of Naples wedding, all students who failed their final exams should be pardoned and awarded their degrees regardless, proposing a symbolic act of clemency by the university.
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