The Gagin Geko and a Spur of Global News
The piece mocks distant events and figures from Britain and Alaska. It mentions a British prison officer debated for aiding a hungry child, a summit atop Mt St Dina in Alaska, a careerist stance against the Pole, and a spatial agent from Washington heading to Argentina to combat locusts. The tone blends satire with geopolitical digressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt St. Dina
Alaska
Pegea
Department of Agricultura
Fas
Washington
Argentina Republic
Ulster Republic
Gresce
Labouchere's plan to end titles sparks reader worry
The correspondent cautions that Labouchere's scheme to baptize children with noble titles like duke or earl would flood families with titles, making them common even for foolish Americans to acquire, and expresses sadness for ambitious heiresses.
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Labouchere
Preservation of old letters and private papers
The piece cautions editors against publishing private letters that expose individuals. It argues for burning or destroying manuscripts with unpleasant personal content while noting the value of letters from figures like Charles Lamb Oliver Cromwell and Madame De Savigne to literature and biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Olver Cromwell
Madame de Savigne
Senator Penrose Refuses to Tip Waiters in Washington
The Pennsylvanian senator has spurred controversy by declining to tip hotel waiters in the capital. After weeks of hesitation the waiters formed a plan to punish him. At a recent dinner they refused service in sequence until one final waiter complied and quit, prompting a mass resignation of the waiters' white apron union.
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
Public opinion’s reach urges careful, sober judgment
A Salisbury speech notes two types of fools swayed by public opinion and those indifferent to it. It argues dress norms matter, urging restraint and sensible energy use. It warns individuals to contribute only weak and sound conclusions to society’s overall balance.
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Lord Salisbury
Secret Marriage News Warns Against Clandestine Bonds
A reflective piece argues newspapers avoid publishing secret marriage tales, noting such unions often stem from rash impulses and lead to divorce. It cites a recent case where the revelation of a college couple's hidden marriage, uncovered six months later, caused social shock and a devoted parent’s death, challenging the prospect of a stable family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistica
Family estrangement prompts call for practical religion
A Baltimore couple lived together twenty years without a single spoken word. They read the Bible and listened to sermons in vain, highlighting a need for practical religion. Separately, Missouri University notes gym students rank five percent higher academically. A strong body aids the mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Missouri University
Senate confirms several midships and officials
The senate confirmed nominations including William S. Powell to be minister to Haiti, Stephen J. Weekes to be register of the land office at O Neill Nebraska, Elrold Van Buren to be consul general at Nice, Robert Pearson to be deputy auditor for the interior department, William M. Lyne to be assayer of the mint in New Orleans, and assistant engineers T K Robison and J Warburton with other minor Navy promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tui
Senate
William S. Powell
New Jersey
Hayts
Stephen J. Weekes
Nebraska
O'Neill
Neb
Ehrold van Buren
Nice
France
Robert & Pearson
South Dakota
Interior Department
William M. Lyne
New Orleans
T K. Robison
Navy
I. Warburton
Notable Deaths Across Cities Highlight Bereavement
Howard A. Scott electrocuted at Sing Sing New York Col Richard Nevins once prominent Columbus policy figure died after a grip at Hotel Girard New York John M Praneis editor of the Troy Clues and former US minister to Austria Greece and Portugal died at his Troy home Lorenzo D McCabe longtime Ohio Wesleyan University professor and Methodist theologian died in Delaware Ohio Henry F Eames president of Commercial National Bank Chicago died after a long illness in his Lake Hotel suite
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Howard A. Scott
Sing Sing
N. Y
Richard Nevins
Columbus
Ohio
Grip
Hotel Girard
New York
John M. Praneis
The
Troy Clues
United States
Austria
Greece
Portugal
Troy
N.tey
Lorenzo D. McCabe
Ohio Wesleyan University
Methodist Church
Delaware
Henry F. Eames
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Lake Hotel
Tragic Casualties Hit Several Wisconsin Towns
A fire at Casu alty s house in Bellevue destroyed the residence and killed his ten year old child. In Alma a boy drowned while bathing. in Des Moines a twelve year old fishing companion died. A Becker-Wise wedding party in Sioux City injured when a tilho overturned. Other drownings reported near Barron and Chicago lightning caused multiple fires and two horse deaths on a trolley bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Truman
Bellevue
Fred Stuhr
Alma
Wis
Schmmer
Guy Brewer
Des Moines
L. Ke Brewer
Becker- Wise
Sioux City
Iowa
Sherman Brown
Barron
Ex State Treasurer J and Bailey on trial for half million theft
A defense of bad bookkeeping is used as ex State Treasurer J and Bailey stands trial in Omaha for stealing about $500,000 of state funds. The case unfolds amid testimonies and forensic accounting as prosecutors seek restitution and accountability.
Foreign Noten Channecey Depewtry at London
A report from London notes serious M1 incident involving Foreign Noten and Channecey Depewtry. Details about locations and outcomes remain unclear in the fragment.
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Channecey Depewtry
London
Queen's Jubilee Day in London Explains Royal Festivities
A sweeping review of the queen's jubilee activities covers the parade from Buckingham Palace to Windsor, the presentation of addresses by both houses of Parliament, and noble receptions. It notes the ceremonial audience, grand processions, and public accolades across Slough Eton Windsor amid mass enthusiasm.
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London
Slough
Eton
Whidsor
Buellingham Palace
House of Commons
Lathom
Lord Halsinry
House of Lords
Lord Chamberlin
Gully
Windsor
Eton College
Buckingham Palace
Conservsnex
Windsor Bridge
Howe
Key
Paris Honor: Anarchist Links Suspected in Fire Tragedy
Reports from Paris and Washington claim anarchist involvement in a May fire massacre, with officials and detectives tracing the conspiracy to leaders who fled to America. French diplomats deny fresh communications while several suspects face arrest or interrogation in Paris.
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Andeohtata
Chienyzo
Chicago
Paris
Washingston
Mranen
Elveumnstances
Vetlo Gt
Secret Service Department
Daria
America
Amerlen
Wisconsin Wisemen Hose Race Sets World Mark at Tourney
At the Tomnament in Tike Geneva Wisconsin the delt evson Tivok and Ladder team set a world best in the 200 yard hose race with 81.5 seconds. Competitors included Lyons of Bikheru Grell of Johnsons Creek and others from Rosholt Burling ton OBrien Hartland and Sun Prairie. The championship hose race saw White water Ocononimoor Reedsburg post 332.5 and 342.5 while second class results listed Elkhorn Waupun and Burlington with no couple.
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Tike Geneva
Wis
Deltevson
B. Lyons
Bikheru
Grell
Johnson's Creek
Gicorge NH
Rosholt
Qeanainewee
Charles Zimmer
Burlington
O'Brien
Hartland
Burgess
Sun Prairie
Mr Lyons
Whitewater
Ocononimoor
Reedsburg
Elkhorn
Waupun
Burington
Archbishop Attacks Public Schools in Wisconsin Speech
Archbishop Hennessey stirred readers with a speech to St. Clara's Academy pupils in Sinsinaw Wisconsin denouncing public schools as irreligious and dangerous for future generations He claimed Catholics fund about one seventh of the five hundred million cost of public schools but lack religious education privileges He praised parish schools and denounced the entire public system
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Hennessey
Hennesy
St. Clara's Academy
Sinsinaw
Wis
Aged Typo Killed in Chicago Train Crossing Tragedy
Robert Fergus, a veteran job printer and retired newspaper man aged years, was killed instantly by a fast Northwestern line train at Main Street crossing in South Myanston during a rain storm. He attempted to cross in front of the moving train, suffered fatal injuries, and his death halted local traffic as investigators noted likely misstep in crossing.
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Chicago
Pred Nusbeck
Harrison Street Bridge
House of Common
Paname
Advance
Hoftman Island
Sueannmh O'Kelly
Belfast Lough
Atorthing
Icing
Rover
Arbira
Vienna
Bartmann
Wanizecke
Russia
Rowmain
Danube
Tetesti
Aca W. Siske
Boston
San Ivancisco
Gapt
Norman’ Perkins
Gome Nime
St. Paul
Robert H. Barclay
Lowitt
Urbana
Ohio
Harry Bell
Click Mittchell
Ater
Rtobert
Sun Might of a Girl in Detroit Charities Case
The Associated Charities face a troubling case involving a penniless woman from Cottonwood Minnesota named Martha Rand. Authorities suspect she has connections to Detroit and may be en route to her father David Fraud in Cottonwood. The report notes she is described as good looking and possibly in distress.
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Sun
Milwaukee
Associated Charities
Cottonwood
Minn
Detroit
Socal
Aysent
David Fraud
Nme
Martha Rand
Spukaven Rose Show Crowned Spokane Rose Queen
Spokane witnesses the Spukaven Rose Show parade with Miss Jessie Gale lusher crowned rose queen on a floral float. Mayor Olmsted places the crown as dancers in red white and yellow rosettes march two miles. The night ends with a ball.
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Spokane
Wash
Jessie Galelusha
Olmsted
Waushara Sabbath School Convention Held at Staiyfield
The twenty-eighth annual Waushara County Sabbath School convention convened in Staiyfield Wisconsin on June 25 with prominent ministers and delegates from across the county in attendance.
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Staiyfield
Wis
Waushara County
Anl
Young Man Deke Dies by Self Inflicted Shot in Doorway
Doeloyan Wis June 25 Guarles Deke, son of BB Denke, a prominent local businessman, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart at the right temple. No reason is known for the act.
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Satplites
Doeloyan
Wis
Guarles Deke
Bb, Denke
Man Charged With Sandbagging Leads to Tragic Suicide
Marinette Wis June 25 Samuel Anderson killed himself in a shed by hanging after being sandbagged recently The incident notes he was mentally unbalanced by the attack and the waiter who preyed upon his mind led to his distress.
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Marinette
Wis
Samuel
Anderson
Grasshoppers Invade Northeast Area Prompt County Action
June 25 report notes grasshoppers appearing northeast of town in large numbers. County commissioners and local officials plan to trap and bag the pests in hopes of stopping further occurrences.
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Nene Miller
Miller
S. D
cyclone's tycoon? not proper. Terrible cyclone strikes Salina area
A fierce cyclone swept through Salina and surrounding towns on June 26, killing at least three members of the Geesy family and injuring several others. The storm damaged homes, barns, and an insane asylum, with many areas reporting downpours and heavy wind across the southwest city region.
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Myweena
Manso
Goewy
Shem
St. Laue
Alfonts
Keokuk
Alton
Cnoy
Springold
Decatur
Lilingham
Mipis
Latte
Terrific Hall Storm Strikes Topeka Kansas Aftermath
A historic hall storm hit Topeka Kansas on June 25 causing widespread damage across Kaneas street area. Hail weighed 12 to 36 ounces shattered glass fronts destroyed telegraph and telephone wires felled trees and injured animals. fierce wind damaged roofs and brought down power lines as runaways and chaos gripped the city.
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Vayeka
Kansas
Topeka
Kon
Kaneas Street
Fate of an Expedition to the Nile Heads British Move
Reports claim Baron Dhanis assembled 6,000 troops in the Congo State for a secret expedition headed toward the Nile. The British government allegedly allows Hussas to join. Officials say an Anglo Belgian movement was planned against the Mahdist forces, aiming to join with the Nile expedition and reclaim Sudan.
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Benssels
Dhanis
Nile
Wuttt
Howek
Prostration Heat Panics Kansas Farmers Near Kage City
Fires and heat described as the most intense in years sweep through the Kansas region near Kage City on June 21. Temperatures reach 104 degrees as farmers abandon haying and plowing amid drought conditions. A separate Kentucky incident reports a shooting on Tenderson Street resulting in a death and a wounding. In Washington, Senator Spooner opposes a tax increase, delivering a petition from 103,000 citizens to the Senate.
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Alavonefort
Kage City
Kansas City
Kansas
Beer Brink
Washington
Jungi
Spooner
Senor Collom
Senate
Chicago
Regents Award Degree to L. Fernow in Forestry
The Regents of the University of Wisconsin confer the date of L. Fernow on Hon. L. L. Fernow of the forestry registry in Washington. The action formalizes recognition by the Wisconsin university for Fernow’s distinguished service in forestry.
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Pernow
Madison
Wis
Fife
The
Universitie
Wisconsin
L. &. Fernow
Wasingtov
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Mich
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Canada
Homeopathic Physicians of
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Blark County
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Engineer Corps
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Webster City
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Knaukaunn
Henry Irving
Sarah Scott Siddons
Paddington Green
Paddington Old Cemetery
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Rochester
Henry B. Stone
Chicago, Hurlington & Quincey Railroad
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Barlow Corn
Qualucy
LORDS
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the Vimes
Empire
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Senor Guinandi
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Ble
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Perret
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Turkey
Terrell
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Kan
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Tig
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