Great Canal Opens Linking Gulf and Great Lakes
The twenty eight mile waterway connects the Gulf of Mexico with the Great Lakes, enabling navigation from the Atlantic to the Gulf. The project cost about 33 million dollars and started with the first spade in 1892 at a rock cut below Lemont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Dmaense
Chicago
Lockport
Desplaines
Djiinoig
Mississippi
Pere Joliet
Florida
Lake of the Illinois
Et Louis
Lake Michigan
Delphines
Sinvis
Atlantic
Lemont
Cook
Will Counties
McCoy defeats Maher at Coney Island in startling upset
In a crowd of 6000 at Coney Island Sporting Club the young Indian ring pat ron Norman Selby known as McCoy knocked out Peter Maher of Ireland in the high round. Reports say Maher pressed hard but McCoy landed decisive blows ending the bout with a left to the jaw.
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Big Peter
East
Kid
McCoy
Norman Selby
Coney Island Sporting Club
Peter Maher
Ireland
Maher
Sharkey
Jeffries
Peter
Ming
Waterways and infrastructure progress noted in historical report
The text describes canal design ensuring a 300000 cubic feet per minute flow, basin widening for lake steamers, and safety provisions for sewage as population grows. It also references cooperative British factories profits, Cherokee Council bids for a 4.3 million collection, Missouri mule sales, and various local notices including Edward P. Deering and a baptism in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Great Britain
Cherokee Council
Missouri
Georgia
Edward P. Deering
Woodbury & Moutton’s Bank
Portland
Rev. Clark
Covington
Corty
Nicholsonville
Population Near Nine Figures in United States
A historical notice details forecasts that the U S population may top 100 million after the 1900 census. It cites 62,022,250 in 1890, notes gains from the Spanish-American War and territorial acquisitions, and compares the U S growth with China, Britain, and Russia. It also tracks population milestones from 1800 onward and mentions the Philippines adding about thirty new names to American nomenclature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Sam
Gage
the Treasury
Maine
California
Alaska
Key West
Hawaii
Nothy Jug
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
China
Sul
British Empire
Russian Empire
Thezar
George Washington
Philippines
Panic in Sacred Heart Church prompts mass panic in Holyoke
New Year's mass at Sacred Heart Church in Holyoke drew about 1500 people when a lighted drapery near the altar touched a light, igniting the chancel. Worshippers panicked to exits, dozens injured but none seriously as a handful of men quelled the flames. A fleeting memory of the 1874 disaster was invoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Sacred Heart
Pr. TG. Phelan
Teachers Meet in Des Moines Nineteenth State Association congress
The annual convention of the Iowa State Teachers Association opened at Des Moines with a council session and preliminary committee work. Attendance reaches 2000 as sessions discuss county normal institutes reforms, more normal schools, four year study limits, and a library for every school. Speakers include Beardshear and Twing on education and religion. officers and committees tied to university and normal school accreditation are named.
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Tews State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Educational Council
General Assembly
Beardshear of
Ames
Charles F. Twing
Western Reserve University
Adelbert College
iGeveland
Tie
Agricultural College
State Normal School
State Board of Educational Examiners
Seti
Trof
Colgrove
A. IR. Sale
Mason City
Henry Sabin
Murat Ialstead
Auditorian Lo
Dywey
Manila
Philippines
Addy
Paul Shorey
Chicage
W. S. Mack
Aurord
Lil
Atrs
GL 1
Miller
Boone
Chandler
Iller
Teller
W. C
Riddell
Pes Moines
George Miller
Htllone
A. Ro Sale
Millson City
Wittig Bull c Crestons
At Large, Inc
Kelso
Corydon
Feducational Council
J. Haydon
Counci Bluffs
AL Ve Noble Qaiesy
Wlakesley
Mount Ploaeint
Judge Bishop Reverses Guilty Verdict in Des Moines Milk Trial
In Des Moines Judge Bishop overturned the state verdict against G T Sehlenkes, the milk dealer found guilty of adulterated milk. The court held the legislature overstepped its powers and found no fraud or public health violation in the case, discharging Sehlenkes from liability. The decision raises questions about state balances and future appropriations, with talk of possible legislative action to settle related issues.
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Bishop
Des Moines
G.t.sehlenkes
British Win Near Colesburg with Light Losses
Cape Town dispatch reports Gen. French's forces surprised Boer outposts near Colesburg after a night march, taking a kopje and causing Boer retreat. British casualties were three killed and several wounded. French's maneuvering and outflanking tactics praised by London papers as morale-boosting.
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French
Cape Town
Coleshburg Sundey
London
Coltesburg
Thy
Narvals
Orange River
Prenet
Poeneh
England
Seth Achewu
Gai
Niutuwport
Atandel
Cutesturg
German ships sail south to Delagoa Bay for observer duty
German protected cruisers Condor and Schwalbe head for Delagoa Bay to watch British vessels. The Bundesrath incident triggers sober press commentary and calls for a firm British attitude on contraband, while German officials stress neutrality and caution awaiting tests of negotiations with Britain.
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South Africa
Delagoa Bay
Britain
Magicienne
Stemer Bundesrath
Chelea
Rae
Iloors
Delagoa Haya
Rebesa
Germany
Claims Against Indians Show Costs of Depredation Law
A historical column notes claims against Indians under the depredation law, dating back decades and costing millions yearly. It discusses congressional authorization, the burden on justice departments, and the impact on white settlers and Native communities.
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Lorengo Maraque
Goel
Ps Mapper
Great Ships Canal
Gulf
Illinois
Joliet
St. Louis
Robey Street
Chivago
Yale University
Automobile Club
Gondy
Bridgeport
Ohio
William Packard
Akron
Nanda
N.Y
State Forestry Commissioners of
New York
Catskill Mountains
Faona
Tra
Vaal
Pama
Shar Tray Dam
War Office
Frank Sidney
Fieldsboro
Del
Sidney
Bureau of Animal Industry
Interstate Commerce
Beate
OWA
Nes
Maines
State Association
Ploueur
Dysart
Mart Fey
Pres Moines
Waterloo
John Vexgie
Riverside
Muscatine
Jerry Kendrick
Kaiser
Dutugue
Abe Farris
Macahontas
Des Moleg
Union Depot
Bhenandoah
Wen
State House
State Auditor’s Department
State Board of Control
Byers
Auditor’s Department
Washington
Congress
LaPorte
Ind
Anderson
Indiana
Late Johnson
Board of Control
Marshalston
Davanport
W. Rh. C
HiMeulGes
Uhd
Woolson
Tee
State Board of Health
Caulfield
Silver Lake Township
Worth County
Dallas County
Bear Grove Creamery Company
Cremer Township
Delaware County
Captea
Tri
Fr. G. Curtis
Atlante
Supreme Court of
Puerto Rico
Faderal
Independence Canning Company
National Consumers’ League
George
Coles
Burg
Transvaal
Ure
Congr
Tsol
Justic
Perio Huirmue
Gil
Tao
Australia
Philadelphia
Betsy Rosa
Werner Company
Fubliahete and Manufacturers
Obto
Arma
Sdtvem
Suck & Co. (Inc
Cnicaca
Jhar Eed
Sears, Roebuck CK & CO
Pate
Aesie
Ea Onal Malantiom
Bamber
Arton
ECCOT
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Bachand Co
Orel
Milan
Santen
Freighe & GD
Viva
Jebucka
Uta
Atwe Mall
Zor
Boeil
Ollsre
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