Notable Fragments From A 19th Century Ledger Of Events
A scattered review touches on John s Olney Lincoln electorate in Illinois 1860 death by stroke, remarks on Cuba investment prospects, Henry Flagler political moves toward Florida, buffalo population counts, a Canton China executioner wage dispute, the motto In God We Trust on coins, and Salmon P Chase’s 1861 push for national Christian recognition. The piece weaves varied topics into a single desk-note style summary.
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United States
Maryland
Salmon P. Chase
The
Treasury
Mint
Oldest Methodist church marks 132nd anniversary in New York
The New York oldest Methodist church on John Street celebrated its 132nd anniversary. Relics include Philip Embury’s Bible, John Wesley’s lock, Asbury’s chair, and a gavel carved from St. Louis church wood. The subscription list features the mayor and other prominent citizens.
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John Street
New ‘York
America
Philip Embury
John’ Wesley
England
Asbury
Loyal Methodist Church of
Estimated Cost of Crime to Nation and New York City
An expert statistician at the National Prison congress estimated that New York City spent 20 million dollars of its 90 million revenue in 1899 on crime detention and punishment. He also estimated the United States spent 200 million dollars in a recent year for the same reason, and that 25 000 criminals choosing crime cost 400 million dollars, totaling a yearly loss of about 600 million dollars.
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National Prison Congress
New York
United States
Private gifts to colleges reach thirty three million dollars
In an address in Boston Professor James M. Crafts stated that private individuals gave about 33 million dollars last year to colleges, universities, and technical schools in the United States. He noted much came from unexpected sources and not from begging, reflecting the high reputation of American higher education.
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Boston
James M. Crafts
United States
Election results show McKinley gains across states
Across Arizona California Connecticut Illinois Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Washington West Virginia Wyoming Wisconsin and more, early returns indicate McKinley leads Bryan by sizable margins with Republicans winning state tickets and many congressional seats. Bids for governor and legislature vary, but several states report Republican majorities or near certainty as results come in.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Connecticut
New Haven
Conne
Bryant
Catstins
Denver
Colorado
Bryan
Boise
Ida
Oakdwell
Minot
Chicago
Rowe
Waarab Dllinois
Ley
Hinrichsen
Alschuler
Wooalley
Debs
Barker
Munroney
Ellis
Kentucky
Louisville
Liouisville
Beckham
Yerkes
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Amadsachsett
Boston
Massachusetts
Crane
Malnes
Butte
Mont
Silver ‘Bow
Montania
Ury
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McNeall
Democratic State Central Committee
Teale
En‘tire
Clark
Minnesota
St. Paul
Mindh
Mckintey
van Sant
Lind
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Maryland
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Albuquerque
T. S. Tatley
Congress
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Fargo
N. J
North
New, Jersey
Trenton
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Roosevelt
Repubicans
Congressmet
Legislatare
William J. Sewell
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New, Park
Cornelius. N . Bliss
National
Republican Committee
Odell
New York
Greater
Nebraskae
Omaha
Neb
Nick Ty
Mé State
Hough
Mercer
Utah
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake ‘City
Roberts
Virginia
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R. Allen
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Washington
Seattle
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Shhiveley
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Georgia General Assembly 1900 Electoral Vote Summary
An excerpt notes the Georgia general assembly and U.S. senate race, with reference to the 1900 electoral vote. It compares McKinley and Bryan's results, mentions a prior four-year election, and states the 1900 table shows the vote with some doubt or party claim at the time of publication.
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Election Scare Fades as McKinley Gains Old NY Returns
New York early results show McKinley Roosevelt set to win. Bryan fears collapse as Illinois Indiana Michigan and western states mark Republican gains. Democratic leaders declare the battle lost while Ex Gov Stone concedes uncertainty and closes party HQs.
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Hogs
Chicago
McKinley
Jones
Gary Altgeld
Illinois
Hogg
Texas
Foustheuger
Nake
Wall Street
Altgeld
New -York
W. J. Stones
Nebraska
Stone
Strike Threat Looms Over Machinists in Sioux City
Sioux City Nov 7 H J Conlon announces from the city that the International Association of Machinists arbitration board has received a demand for a ten percent wage increase. A strike involving about 80 000 men is threatened as workers seek ten hours pay for nine hours work.
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McKinley
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bryan
Sioux City
H. J.conlon
Git. Board of Arbitration
International, Association. of Machinists
Wen
Books and Writers Elbert Hubbard Addresses Rochester
Elbert Hubbard delivered an address in Rochester New York praising refined art and simple expression of joy in work. On Ibsen’s writing table a small tray holds grotesque figures a wooden bear a tiny devil cats and rabbits, and Ibsen said never to write about single yen of any thing.
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Elbert’ Hubbard
Rochester
N. Y
Ibsen
Word of British plans shifts toward garrison strategy
General French arrives near Johannesburg after a difficult march losing 1500 transport oxen. The move signals abandoning large troop formations in favor of district garrisons with provisions and mounted troops. Lord Kitchener assumes command as Roberts moves to Johannesburg for his sick daughter. Boers intensify activity in the Orange Free State, De Wet remains a major obstacle to British aims.
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Johannesburg
franx-Baberton
Machadodorp
Kitchener
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
South
Africa
Roberts
England
Orange: Free State
Vaal
DeWet
Boer Leader Kruger Reportedly Gravely Ill Amid Tensions
A Brussels dispatch to the Times says Dr. Fischer confirms serious illness and exhaustion of Mr Kruger, prompting concern he may renounce diplomatic duties and seek rest. A high Boer council is planned in Marseilles after Kruger's arrival. Mrs Kruger is also reported seriously ill in Pretoria.
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London
Times
Brussels
Fischer
Kruger
Marseilles
the Standard
Cape
Town
Pretoria
Chief Devery Indicted in Election Interference Case
New York reports Chief of Police Devery indicted by grand jury for alleged interference with State Superintendent of Elections John McCullagh. He fled police headquarters at 2:30 declaring McCullagh has him indicted for meddling in election business.
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New York City
New York
Devery
John McCullagh
McCullagh
Seminary Kind: A Joke About French Speaking
A humorous fragment references a Parisian waiter and a wife who claims to speak French. The line plays on disbelief and miscommunication, with a Detroit Free Press quiz-like moment about language and perception.
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Tohnson
Thompson
Detroit
Free-Prese
Uncle Allen's Seavice Advice on Top of the Heap
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune quotes Uncle Allen urging his boy to always strive for the top in football. The brief tip reflects a coach’s emphasis on effort and excellence in the game.
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Sparks
Chicago Tribune
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