Elgin Echo Fragment Touches Law and Rail Plans
A string of disparate notes from the Elgin Echo essay style column mentions the law, cant, phrenology, and Merritt training. It cites a Kentuckian winning 3333 for three fingers, rail schemes from trans Siberian to Cecil Rhodes schemes, and municipal ownership debates in Chicago Manchester. A police cleaning service idea appears alongside comments on paternal and maternal governance.
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trans-Siberian
Asia
Africa
Cecil Rhodey
Cairo
Cape
Intercontinental Railway Commission
Buenos Ayres
Continents
Chicago
Toledo
Manchester
England
London
Early Speakers Shaped by Regional Origins in Congress
Among the thirty two speakers of the national House, fifteen hailed from states south of the Mason Dixon line, thirteen from north of it and east of the Alleghanies, and four from the west including Indiana and Ohio. Kentucky, Virginia, and Massachusetts each contributed four speakers, while James K. Polk remains the only former speaker to become U S president. Frederick A Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania was the first speaker, with his statue now in the Capitol’s famous statuary hall.
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National House of Representatives
Mason and Dixon
Alleghanies
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
Massachusetts
James K. Polk
United States
Frederick A. Muhlenberg
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Statuary Hall
National Museum Starts Mexican Ethnology Expedition
The National Museum began a two man ethnological expedition in May with Dr. J N Rose studying economic botany in Mexico including desert zones and potential medicinal plants while Dr. Walter Hough investigates primitive arts of Indigenous peoples notably the Yaquis. They will visit Casas Grandes near Oaxaca, one of the world’s great prehistoric ruins, but will not collect archaeological specimens. Exporting such articles from Mexico without a government concession is a penitentiary offense with a fine of $1.
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National Museum
Mexico
J.N. Rose
Walter Hough
Rose
Hough
Casas Grandes
Oaxaca
Farcical Bluefields Dispute Reflects Duties and Rebels
The Bluefields dispute mirrors a farce in a serious setting as American merchants paid duties to a de facto ruler. Zelaya failed to oust the customs chief who joined the rebels, making the duties paid to allies a point of justice. The piece also notes light humor in church ritual disputes and a London church anecdote about acolytes and incense.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Presdent Zelaya
Church of England
London
World News Resume from Telegraphic Report
A broad review notes Gen Shafter placed in military command of Alaska, gun purchases by groups, the Fiji government plan, Dewey on retaining the Philippines, and discipline in a Manila context. Reports cover robberies at Neustra Senara Carida shrine, various crimes, political moves, and international tensions.
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Shafter
Alaska
Gavang
United States Commission
Admiiral Dewey
Philippines
Yorktown
Wilipinos
Naral
Foreign Notes From Around The World Briefs
President Kruger rejects widening franchise. Indictment of Dr Edward Brandes in Copenhagen for publishing a controversial work. British steamer Watson stranded near Lundy Island en route to Liver pool. Berlie cook Johanon Mocek praised by Empress Augusta with a gold cross for 55 years in one family. Hans Richter to remain in Vienna with raised salary to 17,000 storings. Edelstag adjournment agreed in principle. supplementary estimates debated. Porosow Warsaw district destroyed by fire. 12 dead, 3,000 displaced. Peruvian paper Commercio jealously upholds Catholic marriage as exclusive. Southampton officers honored for rescuing crew of British steamer Vindabala. Monument to Sadi-Coulonat unveiled in France with state presence. People: Mme Charlotte Grigse dies, Archbishop Treland’s royal meeting, Admiral Dewey returns home amid cheers, Bishop Whipple notes Anglo-American goodwill. Gen Christian Wolff dies in St Louis. Mme Sarah Bernhardt stars in Hamlet in Paris. Milo Rhes dies in Montataire. Robert Gilhawn of Kansas City M. G. and Galt railroad dies in KC.
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Me Vidandera
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Edward Brandes
Tirmorel Book
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Maitland
Jefe Liverponl
Japan
China
Lundy Island
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Il Commercio
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Eng
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ST Inez
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Third Republic of France
Uavellon
Oon
France
Mimite Youbet
Charles Dupuy
Camille Krantz
Mme
Charlotte Grigse
Archbishop Treland
Belgium
Olymp'a
Twey
Lel
Admiral Dewey
United States
Manila Bay
Bishop Whipple
England
America
Tein M. Butehuuson
Lesced
Philadelphia
Christian Wolff
St. Louis
Sara Bernhardt
Hamlet
Buffalo
Milo Rhes
Memorial Day Parades Honor Civil War and Spanish War Dead
The nation observes Memorial Day with parades, floral tributes, and cemetery visits across New York and New Jersey. Thousands travel by ferry and street processions mark the day, with major NYC and Brooklyn military parades reviewed by Maj. Gen. Miles and Gov. Roosevelt. In Jersey City and New Brunswick, monuments are unveiled or rededicated, honoring fallen sailors and soldiers, including Spanish War dead.
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Roe
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Yoltte
Roosevelt
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Jersey City
New Brunswick
N. C
Maine
Orange
N. J
Chicago
Inne
Tanner
Harrison
Thomas Andersson
National Capital Observes Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery
In Washington the President attended a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery as departments closed and public life paused. Veterans groups and civic organizations joined crowds moving toward the cemetery where flowers adorned graves of the fallen. The President, cabinet members, and army leaders were present, with services conducted across Arlington and related sites.
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National Capital
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Soldiers’ Home
Conkregsional
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Aidhayy
Memorial Day Observances for Confederate Graves
Memorial day was more elaborate as speeches praised unity after the Spanish-American War. Ceremonies at Germantown National Cemetery honored 224 Confederate soldiers with flags and a coral emblem as Northern soldiers decorated the graves of the gray.
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Philadelphia
Spain
National Cemetery
Germantown
Lafayette Tomb Decoration At Pacus Cemetery
At Lafayette tomb decoration in Pacus cemetery a large crowd gathered for the annual ceremony. Ex president Benjamin Morrison was slated to speak, Gen Porter the U S ambassador opened with a brief address, and Mr. TLarvinon delivered an oration that was frequently interrupted by applause.
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Harcison
Davis
Dune
Lange
Pacus
Lafayette
Benjamin Morrison
Gen. Porter
United States
Tlarvinon
Memorial Day Oration by Ex Confederate Officer Wheeler
Ex officer Gen Joseph Wheeler delivered the Memorial Day address before a New England post. Wheeler, famed cavalry leader at Shiloh, was a guest of the Sardigo volunteers and the event marked seven years since the war.
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Fae Wheeler
Boston
Jane
B. W
Kinsley Post
Memorial Day Observances Across Cities and Dreyfus Case Debate
Memorial day events span Boston and Chicago with large crowds, military bands, and tributes to veterans while weather cooperates and officials review parades. Across Paris and Europe, Dreyfus case coverage focuses on potential acquittal prospects, judicial revisions, and public opinion, highlighting political tension and anti Jewish sentiment among officials and media.
Explosion at Leathem Staith shipyard near Sturgeon Bay
A boiler in the Leathem Staith shipyard mill exploded, blowing the structure to atoms but sparing workers in the absence of any personnel. The blast shattered glass in nearby buildings and occurred fifteen minutes earlier could have caused serious injuries.
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Kotler
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Leathem & Staith’s
Train collision injures nine near Nashville
Nine people injured after a head end collision between two passenger trains on the Louisville and Nashville line twenty-five miles south of here. Both trains severely damaged with multiple injuries reported.
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Nashville
Lenn
Joeuyssenger
Toulsville & Nashville
Lere
Chicago
Gayfield Park
Selma Myntery Reports No New Warnings in Kidnapping Case
Selma Myntery from New York with Captain Melms states no new warnings exist about the kidnapped child Marlon Clark or nurse Carrie Bynus, implying ongoing uncertainty in the case. The remarks reflect the lack of fresh details or imminent leads from officials.
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Selma Myntery
New York
Jimmy Jr
Melmskey
Marlon Clark
Carrie Bynus
Call Volunteers as War Needs Rise for Philippines
Washington reports Gen Otis estimates 80 000 to 90 000 troops needed to control the situation in the Philippines with volunteers to be withdrawn and regulars to fill the gap. Secretaries say a total around 24 000 to 25 000 regulars will follow, while 6 000 more may come from existing forces or other theaters. Discussion notes possible mobilization of Yale volunteers if required.
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San Francisco
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Beeretary Gage
Philadelphia
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Appel
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Savannah
Tynes
Ger
Otis
Sveretiy Alger
Ota
Hin
Philippines
Ons
Ong
Lse
Cuba
Porta Hie
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Fer
Yale Univers
Dheani
Abi Atessanry
Chen
Revenge at Negros natives punished for murder of Capt Wiley
Reports from Negros indicate U S forces punished instigators after the murder of Captain Wiley. Troops pursued bands into the mountains, as residents seek protection from ongoing violence. Command details mention Gen Lawrne and divisions around the area with infantry and local detachments responding to the incident.
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Washington
Oris
Smith
United States
le Sutter
Rocke- Seller
Wourdii
Daceh Hellinger
B. Gastier
H. Durates
Steverson
Marley
Walter Ahs
Lawton
Mista
Lawren Linshee
Mavila
Mac Ardain
Vail
Aim
Towa Front Lines See Changes Near San Bernmido
Report from Manila via Eventog Sen describes Tisimgenis occupying lines around San Bernmido and Hormite marking outposts of the Towa infantry. Two soldiers wounded as Col. French redirects forces toward Candaba. Macaheles to act as scouts. Poumenge remains loyal to America, Lumitugo residents previously fought for the sta in alter i regiment to the Amerivansy.
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Fn Sta
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Amerivansy
Admiral Ryewey Recuperating During Vacation at Penk Hotel
Admiral Ryewey is recuperating and taking short walks at the Penk Hotel while declining invitations. He appears improved since arrival but remains stern and quiet. He plans a voyage for the Olympia crew to the Mediterranean, with an expected New York arrival around October 1.
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Jone Adil Tiway
Penk
Kochut
Wilks
Rand
Mediterranean
New York
Dreyful Arrival Triggers Secrecy in Foreign Route
Republican Guards arrive aboard the Ville htunger at Gayenne amid great secrecy and public excitement. Officials observed tight security as news spread of the aircrafts arrival and the unusual transport on the La fayette.
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Phebe
Chance for Mrs Maychione
The Chronicle reports pressure by United States ambassador Joseph St. Chonte to reopen the case against Florence Maybrick, suggesting she faces a possible beratement or action soon as the matter is pressed.
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AmUmander Chonte
the Chronicle
Florence Maybrick
Joseph ST. Chonte
United States
Fires, Strikes Mark Towns in Turbulent 19th Century
Report from Cresum details a fatal fire at the Edna Townsend general store in Mucks kins with an explosion and collapsing walls injuring several. The piece also notes a strike with about 1,000 stone maxone and 400 steamitters vying for wage gains and job protections, amid tensions with employers.
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Howe
Seyle
Cresum
Lawy
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Muckskins
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