John Burns and the British Cabinet From the Loom of History
An 1870s-tinged profile portrays John Burns as a plain worker who rose to high office, noting his long service, wage-advocacy, and nonconformist attire. The piece contrasts his practical roots with lofty titles, recounts early labor ties, and cites his tenure as a cabinet member and the king’s cordial reception. It highlights his 12-hour days, push for an eight-hour week, and evolving stance.
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John Duras
Imaevll
House of Common
London
Hee
United States
Daba
Prinee
BOF
Burns
Tiv
Llyeloas
Bin
Diseaseproof Potato Shown By London Expert
A London report says T A Scarlett of Etinburg displayed a disease resistant potato, a re discovered Black Scotch kidney called Trochiv Grant. Documented history since 1745 shows it never developed Duncan disease, offering hope for modern disease resistant varieties for farmers. Also included is a Texan remedy to remove horse warts using a zinc sulfate mixture after wart removal, applied daily for ten days.
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London
England
Royal Horticultural Society
T. A. Scarlett
Etinburg
Oklahoma Statehood Debate Moves for Four Territories
Congressional debate centers on admitting Indian Territory alongside Oklahoma and Oklahoma Territory as either one or two states. Arizona and New Mexico face strong opposition from territorial interests and settlers, while New Mexico and Arizona split on joining with adjacent lands. Oklahoma factions push for immediate statehood citing population wealth and education, with Sequoyah as a proposed state name.
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Congress
Arizona
Mezina
Indiana
Petihwnt
Puyaioda
Eyraes
Arrizona
Ad‘uleton
New Mexico
Arlo
de Cir
Orturia
Sotule
Lodlan
Oklahoma
Bot Territories
Ludlong Territory
Tima
New England
Indian Territory
Short Lived Romance Ends Between Miss Sherley and Tou Shevlin
The Louisville society belle Miss Elizabeth Sherley and Yale back Tou Shevlin began an engagement that quickly ended after she visited Baltimore. She says Shevlin objected to her receiving attention from other men, and they mutually agreed to quit. Also notes Lincoln County physician praising local climate as better for consumptives than Pasadena and urging a sanitarium.
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Eltesteth Sherley
Tou Shevlin
Elizabeth Sherley
Louisville Society
Mertance
Sherley Saye
Shevlin
Lincoln County
Pasadena
California
Miss Edith Root Popular in Washington Society
Miss Edith Root daughter of Secretary of State Elihu Root is highlighted as a social favorite in Washington. The piece notes her health, outdoor hobbies like horseback riding and golf, and her family ties, including the Root legacy and a family emphasis on initials. It also reports the death of General Joseph Wheeler in Brooklyn on January 25.
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Elihu Root
Washington
State Department
Miss Buich
Miss Root
Unen
Elihu Root, Jr
Edward
Edith
Fitting horseshoes while hot warns against abuse
A government bulletin advises horse shoers on hot fitting, noting risks of scorching hooves when misapplied. It urges low nail placement, proper wall depth, and cautions against rasp contact above clinches while detailing senate ages and ore shipment updates.
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Department of Agriculture
Ays
Nevada Livestock Interests Pushes State Herd Growth Policy
Governor John Sparks writes to Carson News urging Nevada ranchers to expand horses mules beef and pork stock for five years, citing mining railroad buildout and electric development as drivers. He argues good weight and quality in herds will repay efforts and notes rail expansion and surveying across the state. The message appears amid local crime and public notices including a Sparks Washow man teaching his boys to steal and an arrest involving former county treasurer William Amer. Also promotes J W Harper whiskey at Themaroke Cash Store.
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John Sparks
Nevada
Carson News
Western Pacific
Frank Schaffer
Sparks
Washow County
Cleveland’s midnight errand in Barangal Bay district
Ex-President Cleveland, known for fishing and shooting, wandered lost in rain one cold night near Barangal Bay. Guided by John Camburn, he found a house after knocking, faced a gruff reply, declared himself a friend, and asked to stay. He left after the brief aid and continued his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Barangal Bay
John Camburn
Claveland
Man seeks divorce citing wife refuses bath for months
William H. Butler of Oregon City files for divorce from Lillian M. Butler alleging she avoids bathing despite modern home amenities and hot water. He also complains of untidy appearance and notes two children would be supported if custody goes to grandmother.
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William H. Butler
Oregon City
Lillian M. Butler
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Kher
Raya
Lim
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Join Dunn
Eureka
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Joseph Wheeler
Spain
Brooklyn
The
Sentinel
Mirs
Edith Root
Hoti
Senate
Osler
Burkett
Nebraska
Alabama
Morgan
Pettus
Allison
Teller
Cullum
Frye
Proctor
Alger
Finle
Millard
Barrows
McEnery
Blackburn
Clark
Montana
Gorman
Perkine
Dryden
Money
Bulkley
McCrary
Patterson
Gormen
Burrows
Culiom
Golifield
Tonopah
Thorne
Frank Thorne
Esmeralda
Sentinel Office
Eureka Lodge No
Po & A. ML
Masonic Hall
H. F. Gotmse
W. M. Joux Hancock
St. John's
R.A. M
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HL. P
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Diamond Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Evynne Swick
N. G
Kate Swick
Beatific Lodge No. 7
P,ry
Castle de Smith & Richard
Apell
Furtones
Attest
William Amer
Maders County
Q.L
J. W. Harper
Themaroke
Eureka & Palisade
Eureke
Palisa
Palisade
Ely
Hamilton
Tybo
Belmont
Reveille
Diamoni
Alpha
Hay Ranch
Paliesde
Stockwenl
Raton
G. D. Abbott
Palisade, Nevada
W. F. Burnet
Epwasp and
Onanxk Sra
Eureka County
C. Hamilton
W. & Grtrrrs House
Spring Street
Otto T. Williams
Dotta
Elko, Nevada
Grover
Simaritan
Clevelsnd
Goldfield
the Brown Hotel
Martin Mahoney
E.L. Tippie
Bateman Sts
Eureka, Nevada
United States Smelting Co
Tt Gold
Bingham Junction
Utah
Henderson Banking Company
Joux Henpenson
Lo, Hexpenson
Haypen Henpenson
Cannett Hexperson
Savi
Elko
Bank OF Nevada
Virginia Street
Reno
Daniel Meyer
R. L. Douglass
Moritz Scheeline
George F. Tarrittin
P. L. Flanigan
Henry Anderson
A. G. Fletcher
Canada
Europe
Asterica
Osburt
Aise
Cromer TV
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