Woman in Hickory Township Struck by Shock Repeats
Nez Archibald Bonkin of Hickory Township Pennsylvania was paralyzed on her left side after an electric shock last Friday and remains not in critical condition. The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes recurring lightning shocks since a 4 bolt strike years ago, with physicians often dispatched from Sharon to revive her. she has relied on a glass-insulated chair once used on telegraph poles to endure storms.
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Archibald Bonkin
Hickory Township
Penn
Sharon
New Orleana Times- Democrat
Ton
Eura
Dacona
Rankin
Quarrest of Wills Reveals Odd Bequest in Vienna
A Viennese will bequeaths all property to twelve nephews and nieces on the condition they marry partners named Antonio or Anton and name offspring accordingly. Each nephew must wed a woman named Antonio, each niece a man named Anton, with marriages set on Saint Anthony days and completed by July 1896. Unmarried heirs lose half their share.
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Nowepsper
Vienna
Jength
Haderedor am-Kamp
Antonio
Anton
Enojr_ia
Odd Remedies and Anecdotes From a Bygone Era
A collage of 19th century quack cures and odd tales including oilcloth sales frauds, early bird farming woes, St Jacobs Oil advertisements, Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root claims, and a note on Ex-Speaker Reed’s typewriter prowess.
Mob Lynches Man After Brutal Assault Near Galloway Tenn
Jefferson Ellis, a young Black man who had earlier committed a crime, is killed by a mob near Galloway Tennessee. Eyewitness reports describe torture including ear and finger severing, beating, and eventual hanging before a coroner's verdict. The mob also targets other alleged criminals in the area.
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Jefferson Eills
Mies Buo Procter
Galloway
Tenn
Ellis
Miastraippi
Somerville
Tno
Protter House
John Batley
Cronton
Bia
Harrol
Hoi
Eig
Pieter House
Lut
Aiusiatiopt
Eis
Miss Peneter
Cara
Turkey accepts reform plan for Armenia via Great Powers
The Turkish foreign minister has accepted a reform proposal in Armenia presented by Britain France and Russia. The plan, similar to prior ones, sets sectarian appointments and tax collection guidelines while promising judicial changes and surveillance of prisons. It specifies a Christian and Muslim balanced police and strict enforcement of conversion laws.
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Turkey
Armenia
Great Britain
France
Russia
Tan
Erzercum
Sivas
Bitlis
Khartut
Trebizond
Deadlock Over Masencra Massacre Ends in Executions
Information from Hong Kong and Kuching indicates a resolution between Chinese authorities and the commission investigating the massacre of missionaries. The British Consul met the Fu Jian Viceroy resulting in plans to execute eighteen more prisoners and try the rest by the existing commission with death as a possible sentence. The outcome is attributed to an ultimatum reportedly delivered by British Admiral Buller.
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Hong Kong
China
Kucheng
Fu-Kien
Buller
Nan
Signal Corps Advances In Flying Telegraph Methods
General Greely reports on Signal Corps progress including bicycle equipped stations two miles from a post reducing relay time. Flying telegraph trains at Fort Riley Fort Grant Fort Sam Houston Leavenworth and the Pacific coast use modern gear. Automating cable and yard devices improve rapid message transmission in naval and general service codes.
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Thor Uogual
Greely
Bignal Omber
Blesela
Ilona
Taylor’ Ranch
Vin
Tl Signal Corps
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Grant
Arizona
Fort Samounton
Toxon
Fort Leavenworth
Kun
Proaidio
San Frocisco
Reclinx
Estimee
Bnac
Signal Corps
Fort Nilay
Kna
Lashoon
Montace
Cepladia
Port Trumbull
Genn
New York
Connesticut
Twin Gunboat Launch At Newport News Shocks Navy
Two US Navy gunboats Nashville and Wilmington were launched in tandem from the same slip at Newport Nowa amid a grand ceremony. Secretary Herbert presided as Admiral Bunce and the North Atlantic squadron observed the unusual double launch. Champagne christenings by Tennessee and Delaware representatives marked the event as both ships entered water nearly simultaneously and began their trials.
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United States
Nashville
Wilmington
Newport Nowa
Waojwis
Admiral Bunce
North Atlantic
Hampton Fonds
Herbert
Washington
Milas Emma Thompson
Tennessee
Ohnipsynr
Alrs
Artiery
Fortress Bonroe
Starn Post
Bilas
Annie Gray
Delaware
Navy
Admiral Bunco
N Entuta
Secretary of the Navys
Honored Austro General Kills Wife Then Self in Suicide
In Vienna a retired lieutenant general Gustav Dunst von Adelsheim aged seventy two killed his wife Daron ess Abalo aged fifty then took his own life. The bodies were found under a tree in the park at Virona. A note found reads voluntary death. The general, once honored, faced heavy debts after failed speculation and a swindling company collapse.
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Austria
Gustav Dunst von Adelsheim
Yenta
Pergox
Daroness Abalo
Penter
Virona
Vicans
Himgel
Dunat Adelsfelm
Hind
Hungary
Italy
Prator
Thore
Vige- Prealdant
Execution of Tiwasang massacre defendants in Rhucheng
The Tiwasang massacre defendants led by Mabel Traftford and thirteen others were executed in Rhucheng with witnesses from a foreign consular commission, the Chinese province, the district authorities, and a large crowd in attendance. No disturbances reported.
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Tiwasang
Rhucheng
Chion
Foreign Consular Commission
Chinesa Prafact
Wartsimara
Aliora Fire Ravages New Orleans Area Leaving 1000 Homeless
A massive blaze in Aliora area near the Mississippi River destroyed nine blocks and 197 homes, forcing evacuation of a thousand residents. Firefighting was hampered by lack of water mains and low river levels. no water supply could be drawn from wells. The loss is estimated at 350000 to 90000, with public aid raised to 7000 as relief efforts begin. Suspicion falls on Pant Rona, whose family fled the night of the fire. An enormous crowd at the Aliora waterfront watched responders struggle, with many people suffering injuries during the chaos.
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Book Pub
Leonard Street
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Wholesale ricer listing prices in New York market
A detailed price ledger from New York shows average surplugs at 81.00 with 40 quarta, plus weekly receipts for milk and cream, butter, eggs, and various produce. The document lists multiple dairy products, fruits, vegetables, poultry, meats, and staples with specific prices across stations and markets.
Suffrage Platform Urges Direct Vote and Coinage Reform
Nearly 600 delegates from 38 states and territories attend the 22nd annual convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in Baltimore. The program endorses direct legislation, monopoly controls by public bodies, woman suffrage, national currency reform, and the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, with Mrs Frances E. Willard urging party name change to Home Protection.
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N Erugrade Paulin
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Hillyboro
Oho
Mother Thompson
Shoe
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Torna
United States
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Prohibion Party
Home Protection Party
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Misa Wikant
W. Jennings Demorest
Sorosis
New York
Ailsa Willard
Eliza Thompson
Katharine Willard Ballwin
Helen Ms. Barker
Chicago
Tren- Aurer
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Tora
Ohio
Oregon
California
Connecticut
Maine
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Indiana
District of Columbia
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Nowheresoy
Rhode Island
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Virginia
West
Treasury
Unseasonable Snowstorms Hit Great Lakes Region
Snowstorms sweep Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakota Manitoba severing fruit trees and hay. Ten inches fell in Pennsylvania with extreme cold and a blinding dust storm across the plains. Officials warn of widespread damage to crops and shrubs as first winter cold grips the area.
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New York
Minnesota
Dakotas
Manitoba
Escaxana
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Laxanna
Pearshzen
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Enz
Penn
Frio
Warrarawa
Four killed by a tree in Dry Forks West Virginia
John Carr his wife and two sons died when a large dead oak toppled onto their tent during a cold night campout in Dry Forks West Virginia They had started a weeklong trip and prepared a warm camp scene before the disaster.
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John Carr
Dry Forks
W. Va
Niro
Mr. Carr Sons
John Long
Miners Clash Over Road Duty and Riot in Carter County
In Carter County Kentucky about 100 warrants were issued for miners who refused road duty and a substitute. Defendants appeared en masse and refused to pay fines or costs, saying they would work daylight none. They were released after threats of riot when they paraded the judge with ribbons. the crowd then drank noisily.
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Carter County
Kentucky
Jalil
Child locked in school closet is taken to asylum
Anna Meza eight years old, of Plo Lake Wisconsin, was confined in a Third Ward schoolhouse closet during noon hours and remained there for hours until released. The incident described as a sad case follows a report on Army alcoholism rates and industrial news including a large print cloth mill opening in Fall River with major investors. Two murderers, Thomas S Glale and Mung Hassan, were hanged at San Quentin California for the Fitzgerald shipmate murder.
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Charles Meza
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Glale
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Eaper
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Indiana Battleship Indiana Afloat Sets Speed Trial Record
The Indiana completed a trial trip from Capa Ann to Boone Island off Massachusetts with an average speed of 15.61 knots for four hours, surpassing required speeds and earning a potential 60 000 bonus plus up to 75 000 more. Engineers praised the machinery as top condition with no issues during the run, and a sharp helm test followed before returning to Boston.
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Boone Island
Coasol Massachusetts
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Thia
Natho Allowanes
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Iron Boone
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Crutagr New York
Boston
Naval Board
Volcanoes of the North Reported by Perry Crew
The United States revenue cutter Perry returns from the Northern Sea reporting active volcanoes in the Aleutian chain near Bogoslof and Bogilay islands. Observers note nightly eruptions with rising flames and smoke visible from Alaska as the neck between the islands shows volcanic deformation.
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United States Revenue
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United States
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Old Bogolay
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Prester Ocean
Hypnotism Controversy In Chicago Subject Declares Truth
Harry Davis a 23 year old Chicago subject proclaims hypnotism is not fraud and challenges professors to hypnotize him publicly. He claims never to have been hypnotized despite four years of public and private demonstrations and cites a seven day hypnotic sleep in a North Side theatre as proof of his claims.
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Davia
Chicago
Europe
Mjan
North Side
Watchmas Ls
Disastrous Fires Hit Blanchester and Nearby Towns
A large fire wiped out all business areas of Blanchester Ohio and damaged Ottakiria residences. No lives were lost. In Crock Col a separate blaze destroyed 34 business houses including post office and two newspapers. Perseverance Rica Mills in New Orleans reported huge stock losses and all buildings in the sumy square were burned. Estimated total losses reach about 1.5 million to 2.5 million dollars.
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Ohio
Ottakiria
Post ofMct
Suntinel
Candle
Catimster
Perseverance Rica Mills
New Orleans
Sumy Square
Ure
Bethel County Commissioner Johnson Fatally Shot by Burglars
A Clermont County official, County Commissioner Johnson, was killed in Bethel during an attempt to capture three burglars. Four companions were with him. the assailants opened fire and killed one burglar, while the others fled.
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Veteran Marries Teen Bride in Chelsea Sensation
Joseph King, a blind Civil War veteran in Cholapa Mags., marries Mise Ado Swain aged nineteen. For ten years the pair, seen with a small terrier, were thought to be father and daughter. Swain is described as strikingly handsome and fashionably dressed.
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Joseph King
Aho
Chelsea
New York Press
Do you know what tanksgo is
Customs inspectors questioned a reporter about tanksgo a term for dried blood used as tankage. A coaster bound eastward carried about three hundred bige of tankage, described as dried blood processed at abattoirs in Boston and other ports then shipped to Boothbay for fertilizer manufacture.
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Yeaterday
Boston
Boothbay
Portland
Argus
New Electric Lsi Cutting Device Gains NYC Success
A new electrical Lsi cutting and singeing machine debuts in New York City. It uses ten parts with a platinum wire covering one tenth and a simple contrivance to heat the wire. By moving the comb through hair, it cuts smoothly and evenly.
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