The Clyin Echo reports on war, bridges, and industry
The piece surveys international tensions with Britain and Germany, mentions an arched bridge at Niagara Falls, and notes a 1,240 foot bridge project. It cites Pug Corbett, Japan's order of a large battle slip, and Chinese funding, plus rising Havana provisions and a cotton mill opening near Atlanta with 400 workers. Georgia and Massachusetts relations are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Lowell
Atlanta
New England
Georgia
Massachusetts
Graveyard Robberies by Medical Students Spark Outcry
The Register denounces a rash of graveyard thefts near Des Moines by medical students and advocates death as punishment for such crimes. It argues the offenders would then become martyrs to science and provide another "subject" for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moiines
Lord Ballsbury’s Mystery and a Smoky Servant Girl
President Crespo forms a commission to search Venezuelan records for Cleveland’s guidance. A New York servant girl, who smoked fifty cigarettes daily, is hospitalized after a long habit. Whisky replaces champagne at the Kentucky’s christening, a gesture hailed by Bluegrass colonels but with mixed regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crespo
Cleveland
Lord Ballsbury
New York
Kentucky
Concert Praise Reveals Turkish Power Tensions
A Vienna paper lauds the concert of powers at Constantinople, saying it reveals no collective understanding and testifies to peace-loving proclivities. It notes Armenians’ massacre fears sparked demonstrations, yet few unfortunate Christians in Turkey survive. The assembly should ensure safety and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vienne
Constantinople
Turkey
Siips
Brother Talmage Denies Blame for Washington Church Mix
The article reports that Brother Talmage denies responsibility for complications at his new Washington church where a few attend Sunday services while hundreds are turned away. It suggests his preaching may influence listeners, spoiling the wholesome gospel for some churchgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Washington
Tamage
Piame
Nation News Roundup Highlights Doings in Washington and West
The Arizona territory commission bill moves in the house committee on territories. The currency controller approves forming Beaver National Bank in Beaver, Pennsylvania. The foreign relations committee backs a firm Monroe Doctrine stance and Cuban support. President nominates G W Melville to engineer in chief and chief of the bureau of steam engineering with rank of commodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Territory Commission
House Committee On Territories
Beaver National Band
Beaver
Penn
United States
Wennte
Hing
G. W. Melville
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Notable Figures and Events in Victorian Era News
A collage of brief items notes Queen Victoria assents, Jabez Balfour victims, judge Francis Jeune, and the world’s costliest horse barn in Syracuse. It mentions Edmund Clarence Stedman on Austin, Rangoon statue plan, wife Du Maurier, George Frederick Watts, Gounod as journalist, Cecil Rhodes’ cash, Hines and Stevens ties, and a German-born widow with a large family in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Skyrocket
Oho Senate
Jabez Balfour
Francis Jeune
Syracuse
N.Y
D. E. Crouse
Edmund Clarence Stedman
Austin
Queen Victoria
Rangoon
du Mauriers
George Frederick Watts
Gounod
England
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Bank of England
William D. Hines
Gettysburg National Bank
New Oxford
Himes
Thaddeus Stevens
Adams County
Elizabeth Wagoner
Lawrenceville
Germany
Multiple maritime and accident disasters reported in brief
Summary of varied 19th century incidents including ship Congo sinking near Aar uth ersville Missouri with no wives lost. Lettner brothers skating accident on Minots River near Lacon Tit with no drownings. fire destroying ten business buildings at Winchester Ontario causing $30 000 loss. scaffold collapse in Philadelphia killing William Anderson and Edward Betrosky and injuring Henry Peterson. Allegheny Valley train wreck near Mahoning Creek injuring six. Samuel Thomas struck by Evanville & Richmond engine near Alert Decatur County, his daughter saved. 100 skaters on Mississippi at Waranw lil drama with near drownings. Don O Hall hypnotist mishap and audience smothering during rescue.
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Memphs & Cincinuati
Congo
Aaruthersville
Lettner
Minots
Lacon
Tit
Ica
Winchester
Ont
South Second Street
Philadelphia
William Anderson
Edward Betrosky
Henry Peterson
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Mahoning Creek
Pennsylvania
Samuel Thomas
Evanaville & Richmond Railroad
Alert
Decatur County
Lawter
Iowa
Don O. Hall
Dames
Mr. Hall
Global Crime Headlines From Anarchic Times
A chaotic string of incidents shows a prominent South Bend citizen Alonzo Werst killing himself after threats, a masked robber extorting $600 from a postal money order, and William Hyde attacked by a bull near Cherry Valley. Marion County issues thirty warrants for whitecapping in Kentucky, Perry Illinois minstrel row leaves several hurt, and a Kansas City swindle case ties to John Morrissey. New York burglars McCoy and Monahan linked to Brentina Bros. robbery. Marysville Missouri tragedy where Hildebrant family faces poisoning and suicide amid poverty.
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Alonzo Werst
South Bend
Marion
Perry
Oleln
John Morrissey
New York
Kansas City
Avetioone
William Oswell
McCoy
Mike" Monahan
Brentina Bros
Cokecners
Marysville
Joseph Hildebrant
Hildebrant
From Foreign Shores by Cecil Rhodes and World News
Foreign Shores notes Cecil Rhodes leaving Cape Town for England as Ste Colony’s former premier. It reports England’s attempt to restore ties with Venezuela as a retreat, London speculators influence on the Transvaal, and Italy’s ceding Zellah at the Straits of Bab-el-Mandeb. It mentions Hung Chang, Armenian casualties near Ovfah and other towns, and Brazil seeking 10,000 immigrant workers. Also Argentina’s warship loan bill, Peru excitement, Prince Henry of Battenberg’s illness, a London arbitration court push, and Honolulu reports of a third anniversary revolution and a possible pardon for Queen Liliuakalani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rhodes
Ste
Cape Town
England
Venezuela
London
Transvaal
Zellah
Straits
Beb-Hl-Mandeb
Italy
China
Hung Chang
Pekin
Ovfah
Hrediik
Koumkale
Djible
Chili
Evrenet
Senate
House of Deputies
Argentina
Peru
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Beatrice
Coomwasie
Ashanti
Cape Coast Castle
John Lubbock
Durham
Canon Wilberforce
Carolinal Vaughan
Dean Farrar
Lady Henry Somerset
W.T. Stead
William R. Cremer
M. P
Honolulu
Lilivokalani
Abe
Various 19th Century Notices Include Bank Failure and Cuban Recruits
The 120th New Jersey legislature meets in Trenton beside the Bank of Ogallalia. Neb. J B Varnadore reports 23 signed liabilities of 25000 with 24000 assets. Shipping fears for the British bark Lorton out of Mazatlan to Portland. In ten days twenty five Cuban army recruits depart Fort Worth for Galveston to sail to the Cuban coast. A suit filed by Julia Marlowe Tabor against Frank Howe Jr for money due under a Philadelphia contract. Roy A L Bixter, missionary worker at Grand Rapids, dies of diphtheria after refusing care. family ill. Secretary Baker of the state health board summoned for medical aid.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Bank of
Fort Worth
Tex
Galveston
Frank Howe, Jr
Walnut ‘Street
Julia Marlowe Tabor
Philadelphia
Roy
A. L.bixter
Grand Junction
Grand Rapids
Mich
Saints of God
Baker
State Board of Health
Senator Cushman K Davis A National Figure In Minnesota History
Biographical sketch details Cushman Kellogg Davis born 1838 in New York, rise as Wisconsin lawyer, Civil War service, move to Minnesota, Congress and Senate career, key speeches on pensions and Northwest statehood, Monroe Doctrine expert, pivotal 1894 response to Porter t h strike and defense of constitutional order. Includes political influence, re election, and national prominence as Republican leader.
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Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Chase
Cushman Kellogg Davis
Henderson
Jefferson County
New York
New England
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Waukestia
Carrollon College
Waukesla
Wis
University of Michigan
Theennessee
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
St. Paul
W. A. Gorman
Minnesota Territory
Conskhman KK
Davis
Doyle
United States
Ife
Blaine Men
C. IX. Davis
Chicago
Blaine
Northwest
O. K. Davis
United State
McMillan
Republican Legislative Caucus
Davin
Committee On Pensions
Sénate
Cleveland
South Dakota
Senate
House
Dakotas
Committee On Foreign Relations
Minneapolis
Lim
Marcel
Duluth
Soyle
D. D. McInnis
Minn
Wyle
Jawa
Constitutional Congress
Hammond
O. KK. Devt
Debs and hi Neutenants lands and public order restored
A Central state Republican recalls Daniel Davies as a loyal, sensible and patriotic American whose public life served the people. He warns Republicans would not overreward a leader beyond his deserts if Renttor Davia became president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Renttor Davia
America
Priceless Letters From Caithness Castle Revealed
A vast collection of letters dated 1800 to 1850, stored at Caithness Castle, includes writings from Byron, Scott, Moore, Dickens, and Mrs. Robert Burns. The archive, preserved by George Thomson’s relatives, promises publication in Henley’s Burns Life and Letters and may settle questions about Thomson’s remuneration.
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AL Mare
Tagish
Caithness
Htherto
Gorge Fhomeon
Ivyho
Burny
Byron
Scott
Moore
Dickens
Thomson
George Thomson
Masson
Henley
Burns
Robert Burns
Jean Armour
Gilbert Burne
James Glencairn Burns
Gilbert Burns
Tean Armour
Glasgow News
Rooster Testimony Clears Two Defendants in Georgia Case
In Sylvania Georgia a county court case over missing chickens featured an unusual witness a dominick rooster owned by the defendants. The defense introduced the fowl to show resemblance to the missing birds. The rooster crowed on cue amusing the court. The judge discharged the two accused noting the chickens were likely prey of possums. Savannah News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Dominick
Savanvali
Mortality of Physicians Compared With Other Professions
A study of 450 New York and Brooklyn physicians who died in the past eight years shows an average age at death of 54.6 years and a mortality rate about 25.23, higher than clergy at 16.93 and lawyers at 20.293. The paper notes deaths from drug acid administration and typhoid fever, a high rate from arterial sclerosis, and recommends doctors take three weeks off each year, moderate stimulants, regular meals, avoid worry, and not hurry, with a suggestion they join a medical sickness and life insurance society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Cha
Ife Insurance Society
Auctioning a Larger Size For Baby Bix Iacobs
Mrs Shoppen demands a larger size while a saleslady insists the garment suits a baby. Mrs Slhoppen questions waiting for change as the shop scene unfolds with a mix up over sizing and age.
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Jerthil Ainaworth
Dngland
William
Kroger
Transvant
Niagam Falls
Pug Corbett
Japan
Havana
Mving, Maceo, Gomez, Rabi & Coacem
Mont
Dusy Feapio
Benaton
Mant Bya
Caithness Castle
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