Vast Fragments Trimmed From A Century Old Almanac
A mosaic of curiosities and antiquarian notes recount unusual world facts. Topics include historic snowfalls, whalebone demand, wood products, ancient springs, English brewery investments, Kantian diet, Jerusalem aqueduct plans, patriot embargo talk, football danger debates, dew on ships, glaciation notes, Paris Opera locksmith, a female steamboat crew, solitary confinement effects, and Frugal diet advice. Peculiar observations feature Cimabue, Undine, Agnes, and a Buenos Aires streetcar stat.
Global Highlights From The Past Week In Washington
A roundup from Washington covers the Supreme Court resuming after a three week recess, President Cleveland dismissing rumors of royal Hawaiian ties, and Admiral Beardslee ordered to move ships to Isa. Key figures include Coxey seeking hearings on non interest bonds, Indian agents meeting with Browning, and various deaths and incidents across the country. Notables: Sir William Loring, Gen DeBray, Post, Talmage, Deverell, Russell, Benton, Mrs. Rowe, Frick, Stadiger, Check, Bowell physicians, Millard, and multiple accident and disaster reports from Illinois to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Senate
Honolulu
Herbert
Beardslee
Pacific
Mare Island
Isa
Jacob
Coxey
Common
Capitol
House Ways and Means
Senate Finance
Soux
Army
Indian Airs Browning
Secretary of the Interior
Willam Loring
London
H. B. DeBray
Austin
Texas
Philip Sidney Post
Congress
MiMnois
Brooklyn
T. de Witt Talmage
Thomas Ek. Deverell
Brookly
Charles G. Russell
Boston & Albany
Springfield
Mass
el. Reurben C. Benton
Minnesota Loyal Legion
Minnecapolis
Susan Rowe
Woodward Avenue Baptist Church
Detroit
H. O. Frick
Liiely
Willis Stadiger
Denver
Keosanqua
Iowa
San Francisco
J. Check
Bangkok
Siam
Mackenzie Bowell
Gov
Millard
California
Notable Crime and Public Figures in a Turbulent Era
Ex county treasurer John T Huntin is robbed at a hotel in Porthind Indiana. George A Boldier ex portmaster Perry Indiana convicted of misusing US funds. Frederick Burk sentenced to 25 years for wife murder in Elgin Alabama. Nearby Willan Van Thaselle suspected in a fatal shooting of John O Neal after an insult allegation. Charles Maefin a New York dancer involved in a braio incident by a window. Simon Capps, a gambler, arrested in Richmond Indiana for involvement in a brick swindle. George Cokdlumnd, a convict who killed guard B Gore and was connected to related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Huntin
Jay County
George A. Boldier
Perry
D. 1
Frederick Burk
Elgin
Ushyville
Willan van Thaselle
John O'Neal
Mra
van Tuxsell
Choarlis Maefin
New York
Simon Capps
Richmond
A. W. Withers
George Cokdlumnd
Riots, lynchings, and murder sentences ripple across states
A string of violent crimes and legal actions surfaces from Georgia to Ohio and beyond. Caped lynching reported in Colquitt County Georgia last night. Ben Boyd allegedly killed himself after crop losses in Nebraska. Masked men torture Wil liam Ward near Findlay Ohio seeking a hidden fortune. Arrests and warrants issued for others. Mabel Dodge, cashier for O. B. Butters in Somerville Massachusetts, vanishes with nearly $2,000 missing from her employer. Peter J. Clark, riot leader from 1898 ex priest Rudolph case, sentenced in Lafayette Indiana to four years and $2,000 fine. Detective Foster of Columbus Ohio jailed for kidnapping John Corbin, a key witness. Frank Smith identified as one of the robbers who stole $10,000 in Chicago jewelry. In Kentucky a brawl leaves Sylvester and Seymour Jordan vs Will Wright and Jim Crosby. Jordan throat cut, Sylvester shot. George W. Cram of New York sentenced to death by electricity for wife murder. prior suicide attempt with glass. August Altemeyer of Freeport Illinois stoned. seven accomplices charged. trial ends with Beverly hanged and Herbig 18 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caped
Colquitt County
Georgia
Ben Boyd
Nebraska
Nat Ponting
William Ward
Findlay
Ohio
Mabel Dodge
Butters
Somerville
Mass
Peter J. Clark
Rudolph
Lafayette Ind
Foster
Columbus
John Corbin
Corbin
Frank Smith
St. Louis
Brethauer
Chicago
Salyssa
Sylvester
Seymour Jordan
Will Wright
Jim Crosby
Sylvester Jordan
George W. Cram
New York
Cram
August Altemeyer
Freeport
Tom Beverly
Otto Herbig
Beverly
Herbig
Overseas News Fragments From Around The World
Distress on Newfoundland as food depots form amid harsh East Prussian storms. Armenian condemnations and Irish party quarrels stir European politics. De Beers reports 1895 diamond output valued at 17.5 million dollars. German navy expansion urged. Pyrenees evacuations amid avalanches. Deaths include Dublin-born Rosanna McDonald aged 104. Local court actions include ballot marking rulings in Michigan and rail tax debates in Missouri. A wedding interruption in Indianapolis and bimetallism urged by ex Governor Boise headline a busy cross-border slice of world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchillos
Moliendo
Newfoundland
East Prussia
Drzinghin
Pope Leo
Mgr
Satoll
United States
Henry
McCarthy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Gladstone
Sons of St. Patrick of
New York
DeBeers Diamond Mining Company
South Africa
Georgia Cleisse
Pittsburg
Goedeke
Liberia
Othoreriae
Rosanna McDonald
Dublin
Ireland
Lockport
Supreme Court of Michigan
Missouri
Stone
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Jefferson Ironworks
Stephenie Ohio
Commercial Club
Birmingham
Als
Chicago
Corn Husbrook
Ashley
Mich
Armstrong
Sage
Cincinnati
Burnett
Laady
Indianapolis
Omahi
Boise
Democratic Party
Tatgal
Cannellton
Perry County
Ind
Edward Addicks
Jargey
Pauuletore
Doings of Congress 4 Comdenaed Record and Debates Summary
Washington reports from January detail Senate and House activity on the income tax, tariffs, and currency issues. Key figures include Hill Dubois Quay West Lodge Teller Gorman Allison and Aldrich. Debates cover testing the income tax in courts, silver policy, and various appropriation bills amid partisan exchanges. Regular daily measures include minor bills and Indian territory matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hill
Boecek
Dubois
Idaho
Quay
Pennsylvania
Sherman
Ohio
Mitchell
Morgayv
Ala
William Johnson
Payette County
Tenn
Alaska
West
Committee
United States
Treasury Department
Lodge
Aldrich
Germany
Hatch
Committee On Agriculture
Supreme Court
Téller
Gorman
Teller
Maryland
Alll
New York
Mr. Hill
Sui
Allison
Iowa
Rules Committee
Judiciary Committee
Indian Territory
Ells
Cockwell
Northwestern Business Federation Formed in Northwest
Minneapolis January 18 representatives of business bodies of the Northwest formed a central organization named the Northwestern Business Federation. Membership includes commercial bodies not run for profit, each to send three delegates. An executive council comprising federation officers will govern operations and set meeting and membership rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Huniners
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Northwest
Northwestern Business Federation
Indians Remove Themselves From Agency Route
Washington dispatch from Yankton S S D agency reports four more Indians left for Washington without agent or tribal approval. No relation to them. a petition will follow. By order of counsel, Running Bull, Chief William Selwyn, Felix Burton, Alfred and Charles Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Yankton, S&s. D
Running Bull
William Selwyn
Felix Burton
Alfred
Charles Morgan
Sheriffs' Association of Minnesota Elects Officers
St Paul Jan 18 The Sheriffs Association of Minnesota held its annual meeting in the courthouse with a larger attendance. New officers elected are G H Stunroe president W C Mitchell vice president Henry Nupson secretary and treasurer, from Fillmore county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortite
Sexslon
St. Paul
Sheriffs’ Association of
Minnesota
Court House
Dock
G. H. Stunroe
W. C. Mitchell
Henry Nupson
Hutter
Fillmore County
Northwestern Surgical Academy Holds First Annual Session
The Northwestern Surgical Academy of Homeopathic Physicians gathers at the Ryan in St Paul for its first annual session. Dr. Al arich of Minneapolis and Dr. Chase of Duluth present papers on Fractures of the Lower Jaw Bone and New Methods of Treating the Same, while Dr. Chase discusses Burns and Their Treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncane
St.Paul
Northwestern Surgical Academy of Homeopathic Physicians
Ryan
Alarich
Minneapolis
Chase
Duluth
Beloit College Admits Women After Year End
Beloit College trustees vote to admit women to the college of classes after the school year, saying no great change from its long history of male students. Horace White of New York City donates 10,000 for library improvements. Resumes Kearney National Bank granted permission to resume business after suspension, with capital stock unimpaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wowen
Beloit
Wis
Van
Beloit College
Horace White
New York City
Bunthenn
Washington
Kearney National Bank of
Kearney
Walcott Re-elected U S Senator in Legislature Vote
Wolcott won the full Republican vote at the joint session and was reelected United States senator. The tally: Walcott 67, Pence 28, Thomas 2. In Crow Creek, King in Washington seeks another $10,000 relief appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Denver
Tun
Edward
Wal’cott
United States
Walcott
Pence
Thomas
Crow Crickears
Washington
Toho H. King
Chanberlain
Giant powder explosion devastates Butte fire scene
A series of explosions rocked Butte Montana on January 17 and 18 after giant powder stored in Royal Milling and Kenyon Cornell warehouses caught fire. Dozens of firemen, police, and civilians were killed or injured. The blast shattered plate glass, toppled horses, and sent debris across miles. A relief drive was organized as the city mourned and named victims included Charles Alson and Prof. Robinson among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Hardware Company
Weat
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Bull Aoys
Monstana
Republican
Royal Millings Company
Kenyon, Cornell Company
Central Station
Kenyon- Cornell
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Bonney
Grand Opera
Paris
Jocka
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Satan
Mattie Garman
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Cimabue
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Undine
Michael Angelo
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Rogert Thompson
Putnnam
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George Wilson
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Peter Reno
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D. J. Lawler
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Philadelphia
Tivermore
Cal
Los Angeles Express
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Call
Allen
Grosvenor
Judiciary
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Akron
Ricks
Payne
Stevenson Burke
Business Federation
Mont
Charles Alson
George McDonald
Charles Guttenburg
Congegue Barnes
George Galbraith
J. J. McHale
Prof. Robinson
John J. Enright
B. Tracey
Matt Grosser
Oficer
Fred Granbeck
James O'Leary
Alfred Goddard
William Pierce
Mice Mead
George Wilton
William Smith
J. BR. Miller
Fred Bowman
Mike Dengle
George Halloway
Bailey
Alex McWilliams
W. H. Nolan
Charles Hansen
Elmer Green
Ed’ Sloan
Alex Cady
John Morgan
D. Delongery
A. D. Cameron
Jobn Sloane
Samuel Ash
Dave Moses
George Vifer
Peter Morling
Willam McGee
John Fudge
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