Cincinnati society notes and distant world events
Dispatches report Cincinnati socialites marrying into titled households while Louisville plans prizefights in evening dress. A Durban ceremony for Baden-Powell is delayed due to his illness. Charles M. Hays rises from clerk to President of Southern Pacific with a 350000 annual salary. A St John Kansas man is jailed for 49 whisky violations with hefty fines and jail time. The Sober Scot Society renames itself and tightens rules led by Duke of Sutherland as president.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Charles M. Hays
St. Louis
Southern Pacific Railroad
St. John
Kansas
Sober Scot Society
Scottish Self-Control Sociery
Duke of Sutherland
Wife seeks missing husband turns up with flour sack
In spring 1884 Mrs. Frederick White of Coventry N York asked her husband to fetch two sacks of flour. He vanished then returned last week bearing a sack and saying he had not forgotten the errand. He plans to take Mrs. White to his western home after years away. The note mentions a large robbing and murder case pursued by Welsh forces against brigand Musolino, with 850 troops and police cordoning Mount Aspromonte and plans to blow the rock with dynamite to reach the hideout.
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Frederick White
Coventry
N. Yu
Far West
Mustosino
Mount
Aspramonte
Muscolino
Receipt for Fifty Blows in Hanover War Folklore
An 18th century relic records a Hanoverian captain ordering an adjutant to strike a Duisburg canon with fifty blows for public reflections on the Hanoverian army. The canon signed a receipt acknowledging the punishment, noting the strokes were administered for “stupid and frivolous calumnies” against the regiment of Chasseurs.
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Hanover
Duisburg
Chasseurs
Ireland neglecting art despite Sir Thomas Drew appointment
The text laments that art in Ireland receives scant support from government and wealthy patrons. It notes artists must move to London to earn a living, with architects and sculptors facing similar fates. It argues Irish and Beotish (?) nations starve genius and talent while mediocrity thrives.
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Thomas Drew
Royal Hibernian Academy
Ireland
London
Beotland
Returning to Ancient Routes Through Old Home Places
The writer muses that General Washington would recognize few spots on a journey from Mount Vernon to Boston, noting Annapolis as the seat of the Naval Academy. The piece reflects on reviving old homes and the comforting sight of enduring, familiar features amid changes.
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T Han
Washington
Earth
Mount Vernon
Boston
Annapelis
United States Naval Academy
Inimrov
Great English Channel Gale Disrupts Shipping Losses Reported
A furious gale along the English and Irish coasts interrupts cross channel service. Several ships are wrecked or driven ashore near Holyhead Aberavon and Watchet. Crews rescued or drowned. overall damage counts in thousands of pounds with full extent still unknown.
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Queenstown
Great Western Railway Company
Milford
Waterford
Taunton
Watchet Harbor
Np Rer
Dewet Elusive as Rumors of Capture Persist in London
London reports claimed General Dewet was captured, but Cape Town dispatches refute it. Dewet’s forces allegedly faltering near Senekal and Winburg while invading Boers harass Eastern factions toward the Orange River. Separate notices state Yeomanry officers Spragee and Ric Woodhouse resigned. Generals Dallisthan/Grenfell pursue revolting forces near De Aar and Vealstadt as the invasion nears likely collapse.
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Neen
London
Dewet
Cape Town
Tewet
Senekal
Fecksburg
Seneckal
Winburg
Ladybrand
Orange River
Anzette
Yeomanry
Spragee
Ric
Woodhouse
Lyndley
Colville
Gtbraltar
Gtbraltar, But Who Formerly Commanded the Ninth Division
South African Field Force
War Office
Naval hero William Smith buried after Kearsarge duel
William Smith, quartermaster aboard the Kearsarge who commanded the pivot gun during the encounter with the Alabama, was buried at North Attleboro after dying in Taunton insane asylum. He helped sink the Alabama by targeting its waterline and was hailed as a naval hero.
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Kearsarge
Alabama
Boston
Dea
William Smith
North Attleboro
Smith
Taunton Insane Asylum
Sugar Refining Directors Weigh Dividend Action
Informal meeting of American Sugar Refining company directors in New York reports no agreement with competitors and no dividend action planned at the coming directors meeting. Havemeyer seen at the session.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
American Sugar Refining Company
H, OG
Havemeyer
British Disasters in South Africa Shake Wary England
London reports Lord Kitchener's Pretoria despatch detailing Helvetia capture by Boers, with 50 held and 200 prisoners. Dewet at large, Kimberley isolated, Helvetia retaken by Reeves, Boer lack of guns and transport but strong rifles. Dispatches say Cape Dutch reluctant to rise and seek peace information aiding British movements.
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London
Lord Biteheer
South Africa
England
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Ahsad Podlowsp
Lyttleton
Helwetia
Ithe Boera
K¢itchener
Helvetia
Reeves
Belfast
Maachadodorp-Lydenberg
Liverpool Regiment
Iitotisa
Dewet
Kimberley
Helvata
Lydenburg
Cape Colony
Cape
Markets Report From Grain and Live Stock Centers
A dense summary of grain quotations from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago with wheat and corn prices across No 1 hard Northern and No 2 Northern, oats and rye readings, and flax and seeds. Live cattle hog and sheep prices from Chicago South St Paul and Sioux City alongside seasonal and delivery notes.
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St.Paul
Northarh
Minneapolis
Duluth
Northern
Onte
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Jan
Sioux City
Town
Texas
South St. Paul
Professor Northrup Dead at University of Chicago
Chicago Jan 1 Professor George W North rup D D LL D head of theology and divinity school at the University of Chicago died yesterday in his seventy fifth year his health had been failing for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Northrup
Chicago
George W. Northrup
DB. D
Divinity School
The
University of Chicago
Dr. Northrup
French Priests Move to Press Vatican for Cardinal Appointment
Paris Jan 1 Informal French priests and laymen organize to induce the Vatican to appoint Archbishop Treland as cardinal. They claim American churchmen admire liberal, progressive church figures and seek a broader, more modern church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jayrmen
Vatican
Treland Cardinal
Fence
Chinese Peace Tentative as Powers Demand Immediate Meeting
Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching inform Spanish minister the Chinese government accepts the powers demands and seeks an immediate meeting of foreign representatives. They aim to sign the note but seek favorable terms on legation guards and railway army posts while avoiding fort destruction. Washington voices satisfaction at possible negotiations.
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Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Ti Hung Chang
Peines Chlng
Washington
Pekin
Shanghai
Jan
Imperial Court
Tai-yuen-fu
Wineror
Kwang Su
Hu Ping Chih
Shanei
Sian-fu
Kansu
Munan
Abductors Demand Withdrawing Reward for Cudahy Case
Omaha reports a threatening letter to E D Cudahy demanding withdrawal of a 25000 reward for the kidnapers of his son. The note, postmarked Dec 22, reiterates threats and promises a bullet if the reward is kept. Gen. John C Cowin confirms same origin as ransom request. Cudahy rejects withdrawal plans.
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Withidrawal
Omaha
Neb
Cudahy
Raenachis
Mrz. Cudahy
E. D. Cudah
Gilty
The
World Herald
John B. Cowin
Gen. Cowin
Police arrest disguise suspect in Crowe matter
Fern ML police seize a man believed to be Pat Crowe, Omaha kidnap suspect, after spotting a wig used as disguise. The prisoner confessed to an $82,060 pursuit. Peru police alerted Omaha officers of the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern
le Salle
Pert
Vaid
Pat Crowe
Omaha
Peru
Tawney Enters Senate Contest After Delegation Meet
In St Paul on December 30 Congressman James A. Tawney of Winona publicly declares his candidacy for the United States Senate to fill the late Senator Davis term. The announcement followed a conference with sixteen members of the First district legislature and is bolstered by their solid backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
James A. Taigney
Winona
United States Senate
Davis
Tawney
Merchanta
Hirst
Jamison for Secretary to Gov Elect Van Sant
Jamison of Minneapolis has been offered and will accept the private secretary post to Gov Elect Van Sant. The job was offered after the election and is a personal appointment, reflecting a long friendship between Van Sant and Judge Jameson, a skilled politician and lawyer.
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van Sant
St. Paul
Robert Jamison
Minneapolis
Jaimeson
Jameson
Hennepin County
Capt
Judge Jameson
New Consumption Cure Stuns Des Moines Osteopath
Des Moines Iowa December 9 Dr William West a young ostéopath at Centerville Iowa drew a crowd at the state osteopathy meeting by announcing a new tuberculosis cure He reported testing on ten patients all recovered The treatment centers on spleen vibration to release phagocytes that fight bacteria along with osteopathic work to strengthen the digestive tract and lungs plus dietary guidance
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Des Moine
Des Moines
Iowa
William West
Centervillé
Galveston Relief Committee Report To Gov Lind
State relief committee for Galveston sufferers has completed its report to Governor Lind. Total collections reached 68824.72 with 3170.00 used for printing postage and clerical work. All remaining funds went to the sufferers.
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Lind
St. Paul
State Committee On
Galveston
Not Drowned False Report Sparks What Cheer Panic
Investigation reveals a circulated rumor claiming forty nine school children drowned at a skating pond near What Cheer or Foster, Iowa. The false report, started as a joke by pranksters, caused local alarm before being debunked.
Wisconsin Teachers Elect Officers at Milwaukee Meeting
The Wisconsin Teachers association announced officers: President W. H. Cheever of Milwaukee. first vice president J. P. Sims of River Falls. second vice president L. Canley of Oconto. third vice president Miss Frances Kippenberger of Milwaukee. secretary C. H. Maxson of Tomah. treasurer J. Lamont of Watson. executive committee member Willem Griffith of Elmont.
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Wiscorain
Aflcers
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
W. H. Cheever
J. P. Sims
River Falls
L. Canley
Oconto
Frances Kippenberger
C. H. Maxson
Tomah
J. Lamont
Watson
Willem Griffith
Elmot
Advancement of Nana at Presentation convent ceremony
Archbishop Keane presided at the Presentation convent in Dubuque Iowa as novices were advanced to a higher degree in the order. Fifty invited guests attended a memorable ceremony in a cloistered setting where the nuns remain within their apartments.
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Nana
Dubuque
Iowa
Keane
Presentation Convent
Kidnapped Hoy Is Found In Hay Loft
Johnnie Tonhose nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Tonhose of Judd, Iowa, who was reported kidnapped ten days ago, was found hiding in a hay loft. He had subsisted on vegetables from the cellar while his feet and legs were frostbitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Towa
Dee
Johnnie Tonhose
Lew Tonhose
Judd
Deceiver in Death and Suicide Taint Montana Case
Helena Mont Idee 30 J W Ting ley killed his wife in Los Angeles and then died by suicide after deceiving her for her wealth in Montana. He was a small track farmer who formerly lived near Boise and possessed no property.
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Helena
Mont
J. W. Tingley
Los Angeles
Montana
Heye
Rabbit Hunt Delights Montevideo Club Men
Sportsmen of the town and vicinity joined a long rabbit hunt at Montevideo Blinn on December 29. They bagged 228 rabbits a mix of jackrabbits and cotton tails. Teams were chosen before the chase and the losers hosted a supper for the victors.
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Montevideo
Blinn
Stewart Repularly i Weld
Sioux City Iowa December 30 William Stewart arrested at Fargo North Dakota charged with stealing a fur cape from a Sioux City store and after a fierce resistance to being brought here bound over to the grand jury for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Sioux City
Towa
William Stewart
Fargo
N. DB
Engineer John Norton Killed in Win Cab Collision
In Marehalltown near Eldora on December 20 an engineer named John Norton was killed when his cab was struck during a passenger train run. He suffered a skull fracture from a blunt instrument. no clues were found at the scene.
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Win
Marehalltown
Tows
John Norton
Eldora
Child Dies After Scalding Fall in Hot Water Pail
In Langdon Minnesota Dee 20 a one year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Augustus J Dalton, was badly scalded when he fell into a pail of hot water left for scrubbing. He died during the night.
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Patalny Sveubded
Langdon
Minn
Dee
Augustus J. Dalton
Alpheus B Stickney to Wed May Crosby in Maine
Alpheus B Stickney, president of the Chicago Great Western railway, plans marriage to May Crosby, daughter of Judge Josiah Crosby of Dexter, Maine. The wedding likely in Troston, with winter plans in New York after the ceremony.
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Great Wentern
Marcy
Misa Crosby
Mr. Stickney
Ma Stickney
Stickney
Miss Crosby
Maine
Str. Stickney
Will Contest Fight for Possession of Dr Musgrove’s Kin
Fargo North Dakota January 1 Some months ago Dr Musgrove of Gratton went to Hudson Wisconsin for treatment at a sanitarium It was announced that he had killed himself and a body in a stream there was identified and buried again The doctor left a valuable estate including several thousand dollars of life insurance to Mrs Judge Souter of Grafton The lady's husband was named executor Recently litigation arose and relatives of the deceased intend to contest the will Yesterday an insurer received a note stating Musgrove was not dead and to pay within forty eight hours The letter is considered a ruse by interested parties to tie up the money
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Musgrove
Fargo
N. Dak
Musgrove of
Gratton
Hudson, Wis
Souter
Grafton
M Incet
Ahe Insurance Company
Muesrove
Big Irrigation Ditch Project in Montana Approved
The state and land commission awarded a $412,000 contract to L I Beary of Helena to build a fifty mile irrigation canal in northern Lewis and Clarke county to reclaim 33 000 acres. The work is to be paid in bonds secured by the lands and finished within three years with settlers to be placed on the lands. Construction begins next May.
Cattle Theft Strikes Ex Gov Boies Farm in Grundy County
A second cattle theft hits ex Governor Boies's Grundy county farm near Eldora Iowa. Thieves took a large load of cattle on June 1 and left no clue to their whereabouts. Proceeds reportedly sent by draft from China, location unspecified. No suspects or motive established.
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Eldora
Iowa
Boles
Grundy
Boies
Ratile
Chiengze
Fire destroys Union Mills plant at Waterloo Iowa
A large flouring mill of the Union Mill Company in Waterloo burned, wiping out the structure machinery and 3,000 sacks of flour ready for shipment. Loss is estimated at 60,000 with 43,000 insured. The mill, built in 1868 and remodeled later, was thought to be caused by a dust explosion in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mil Company
Waterloo
Iowa
Stampede Kills 3000 Sheep in Montana Territory
Miles City Mont June 1 A tele phone message from Otter in Custer county reports marked men stampeded 2000 sheep killing the entire flock owned by R Ry Selway Eastern Montana’s largest sheep owner. The animals were driven over a precipice amid ongoing Otter ranges troubles and warnings of further violence.
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Miles City
Mont
Otter
Custer County
R. Ry Selway
Montana
Man Predicts His Death Then Dies in Funeral Ride
Clinton Iowa man Jacob Mathiessen long afflicted with consumption arranged a burial trip through the city days before Christmas and urged Knights of Pythias uniform rank members to attend his funeral. The funeral occurred as he predicted, following a final ride with friends.
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Trnkes
Belonds
Bis Funernat
Clinton
Iowa
Bavaral
Christman Jacob Mathiessen
Knights of Pythias
Explorer Gustave Pecant, Sioux City Finder, Dies at 74
Gustave Pecant, noted French voyager who left St. Louis in 1399 for a Missouri River expedition and in 1843 located the present site of Sioux City, Iowa, died there aged seventy four. He died a wealthy man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Pecant
Sioux City
Bloux City
Iowa
St. Louis
Missouri River
Death in pulpit shocks Wheat Superior church
Rev. Anton L. Moline pastor of the Bean Muavlan Free Church of God died during yesterday service at Wheat Superior Wisconsin. He was twenty two years old and reportedly suffered heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deene
Weat Superior
Wia
Anton L. Moline
Bean- Muavlan Freee Church of God
Dev. Moline
North Dakota Town Scorched Fire Destroys Tribune Plant
A large fire in Hunter North Dakota razed almost an entire block on January 1 causing about 60000 dollars in losses. The Tribune printing office was among the destroyed establishments leaving extensive damage to the town’s infrastructure and local newspaper operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Hunter
N. Y
Tribune
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