President Roosevelt Abandons Charleston Trip Over Ill Son
The White House reports the president's son's condition is favorable but warns a sudden turn for the worse could occur within six days. Mrs Roosevelt reaches Groton to be at the bedside as doctors advise the president to stay away to avoid causing distress. Charleston mourns the trip's cancellation, and plans for the exposition celebration are called off.
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Washington
White House
Noan
Charleston
Groton
S.C
Tripso
Lincainay
Lanham Protests Unequal Protection for Presidents
Representative Lanham of Texas, a Democrat on the House judiciary committee, filed a minority report opposing special protection for the president against assassination and conspiracy. He argues no one’s life is more sacred than another and public officials are merely servants, with no royalty or hereditary privilege. Murder remains murder regardless of status, and the life of a president or ambassador holds no greater value than that of a humble citizen.
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Washington
Feo
Lanham
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Assant
United States
Illinois firms fear charter loss over annual reports
Springfield news reports hundreds of Illinois corporations risk losing charters for failing to file the required annual report to the secretary of state. Although the March 1 deadline looms, only about 2,438 of an estimated 12,900 firms have complied, with years 1899 reports already filed by some. A separate item notes a Bohemian widow robbed of 2,700 placed in a pig’s bank under her floor.
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Springfield
Ilnois
Secretary of State
Odell
Feniu
Mrs
Seraie
Soffel Shows Improvement After Escape Battle
Mrs. Soffel, linked to the Biddles escape and death, is greatly improving though mentally distressed. She may stay at the better hospital a week or more before possible transfer to the Pittsburg jail. Her husband ex-Warden Soffel has hired counsel but will not communicate. She receives letters from across the country, many religious tracts and attorney offers for free defense.
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Soffel
Pittsburg
Burglary Attempt at Gap National Bank
At about 2:30 a.m. in Gap Pennsylvania three to four men tried to rob the Gap National Bank. Town watchman David Stamix fired after a revolver was drawn, wounding at least one assailant. The robbers fled as others came from the bank, after an unsuccessful attempt to blow the vault with explosives.
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The
National Bank
Gap
Lancaster
Gap National Bank
David Stamix
Stamix
Driven to death by own action forged check tragedy
In Decatur Iowa Feb 10 John Kohler 17 forged a check using his father's name to deposit $2. He went to a teller and the forgery was revealed. An officer investigated and while talking with Kohler's mother the youth, frightened by the prospect of prison, shot himself with a shotgun, blowing off the top of his head.
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Decatur
Iws
John Kohler
Kohler
De.bra
Ree
Ile
Threats of Mountaineers Hit Southern University in Nashville
Faculty and students at the University of the South in Nashville face terror from mountaineers over a campus laundry dispute. Special warnings were sent as two individuals fled, and threats followed the decision to reinstate laundry service, which deprived locals of their main source of work.
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Southern University
Nashville
Tenn
Nod
University of the South
View Channellor
DPD
Wiggins
Stewart R. J. Calmore
Tsnilt
Waterspout kills and harms on Brazilian plantations
A Brasilian waterspout near Rio de Janeiro caused many deaths and extensive damage to plantations, according to a Herald dispatch from the city. The storm damaged a station and disrupted railway service, linked to the Jeronima Meant Central line in New York?
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New York
Jeronima
Central Railway
Wie de Janeiro
Brazil
Force Proposed British Rule Ends in Ireland Revolt Claim
Dublin reports claim United Irish League aims for revolution, shifting from constitutional methods to physical force. Lord Salisbury's speech is seen as warning that home rule cannot be achieved by kindness. American supporters are accused of backing dynamite and rifles, with Young Ireland urged toward conflict as the British reign is said to be ending.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Dublin
United Irish League
Lord Salisbury
Constitutional Club
League
Ireland
United States
Insuring Against Smallpox Hits London Amid Epidemic
Londoners rush to insurance offices as smallpox cases rise. Lloyds records a surge in insured sums with premiums of 25 6d for vaccinated and 3s 4d for unvaccinated risks, higher in East End districts. Some insure up to £7,000 though the average is about £500. Brokers work late. revaccination is uneven. Outlook predicts June could be worst month, threatening coronation plans.
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London
Lloyds
East End
Threats May Have Effect At Sugar Conference
International sugar conference delegates grow hopeful for a breakthrough as Britain's threat of countervailing duties and similar French pressure influence talks. Austria delays return to Vienna for further instructions while discussions center on abolishing bounties and baretells and improving the industry through a government proposed compromise.
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London
Great Britain
France
Austria
Vienna
Worst in Twenty Years Snow Storms Sweep UK
Snow storms envelop the United Kingdom causing darkness in London and widespread disruption. Transport and navigation on the Thames and Mersey become dangerous while outdoor work ceases and rail traffic faces major difficulties. Scotland and Wales see communications break down as weather worsens.
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United Kingdom
London
Thames
Mersey
Scotland
Wales
Becoming Serious
A narrator records a candid, witty exchange with cousin Elsa about aging, self respect, and love. Elsa confesses a change toward seriousness, while the narrator and another figure discuss a potential suicide risk tied to a suitor Aynscote, complicating moral judgments and family loyalties.
This Is Molly The Christmas Dinner I Share
Enigmatic verse recalls Mary and Molly in festive scenes at Martin's on Christmas Day. A narrator speaks softly of Mary’s calm grace and a companion named Molly, contrasting quiet piety with lively holiday cheer. The piece blends prayerful tone with intimate affection as they share laughter and warmth.
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Molly
Worth Suitty A Suxnor And The Phrenologist
A quirky dialogue hints at future prospects and spring plans with a playful, era toned exchange. The absence of clear real names or events reduces concrete facts, leaving a fragmentary impression of a humorous street corner exchange.
Willing to Work and Slap a Dog for Dinner
A Washington Star cartoon gag imagines Lady proposing a harsh revenge on a dog owner for years of annoyance. Silas recalls an uncle who was knocked out by a blow no one hit him with. he later explains the culprit was gas blown out in Chicago.
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Mike
Washington Star
Silas
Wien
Zeke
Hiram
Biram
Chicago News
Gabriel
Sharpe
Chicago Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fractured Jokes and Quips From Old Papers
A collection of brief, cheeky lines from newspapers includes a doctor asking about a late bill after an appendectomy, a deaf teacher and a mischievous pupil named Dick Buukus debating the earth’s shape, and a comic misadventure involving a pug dog and a mastiff.
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Cinan
Dick Buukus
Richard
Gorced
Bid Dispute Over Lot Sparks Heated Exchange
In a sharp exchange cited by the New York World, Clerent and his wife argue over a lot price. Hiushind-Ifuh mocks the $7 bid while four others paid $12 for similar lots. Wife argues she took no action and that the bid was sent to him.
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John
Hiushind
Indersd
New York World
Fragmented Stage Notes About A Play Scene
A dialogue snippet shows a dramatist and manager debating a hero’s fate in a new play. The dramatist suggests the hero is killed by the act, while the manager objects claiming the hero should die in a different act.
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Maager
Scribbler's Struggle Over Sleep in Novel Quest
Towne-Scribbler Sonortte says he worked hard and lost sleep writing his novel Growne-Well. Ines aimed to gain, while the author attempted to read through the taste of Philadelphia press.
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Philadelphis
Literary humor echoes of a highwayman tale in Chicago News
The Chicago News quotes frazzled readers misunderstanding a phrase about a literary figure. The piece toys with faux jargon and pseudo Germanic misreadings, noting confusion over a phrase likened to a dangerous “stenggzilag author” as a playful take on melodramatic danger.
Early banter oddity in New York Weekly dialogue
A short comic exchange between Fearly and Ethel from the New York Weekly shows playful fear and bravado about death and appearance. The snippet captures lively domestic humor with a hint of moral anxiety typical of the era.
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George
Ethel
New York Weekly
Doctor Rea to Visit The Regular and Reliable Specialist
Crowded rooms report that Dr Rea, the Regular and Reliable Specialist, will be at the location. The notice hints at patient demand and potential slot limitations for consultations.
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Rea
Public Sale at Williamson Farm Near Ruthven and Ayrshire
Public auction on February 19 at 10 oclock for farm stock horses cattle sheep and pigs, tools, grain, hay and household goods. Items include multiple Deering binders wagons plows harvest gear hay corn seed chickens ducks and machinery with cash and note terms. Ole Williamson owner auctioneer J R SlrahrhE clerk Vow
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Silver Lake Township
Ruthven
Aarut
Ayrshire
Ermetsburg
Plymouth Rock
Concord
Chicago
Unen
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