Canadian town fines man for calling another puppy
A man was fined $5 after calling someone a puppy in a Canadian town the other day. An Ohio damsel reportedly received ninety nine marriage offers in two years. Northerners flocking to Florida fill Jacksonville hotels as winter season begins. Rev Ellisom Carens of Christ Church Greenville S C declined election to Easton Md bishopric. A deposit of black mud in Garland County Arkansas is said to yield $40 in silver per ton.
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Ohio
ElLisom Carens
Christchurch
Greenville
S. C
Easton
Garland County
Arkansas
New York Woman Starts Winter Walking Club Southward
A young woman on A Fierta Avenue in New York is organizing a winter walking club aimed at distinguishing itself by focusing on southward routes this season.
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A Fierta Avenue
New York
Labouchere Angers Over Buchanan’s Hysterical Rigmarole
In London Truth, Mr Labouchere alludes to Robert Buchanan’s hysterical rigmarole aimed at Mr Gosse, noting the clash of literary figures in a sharp, pointed aside.
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Mr. Labouchere
London
Truth
Robert Buchanan
Mr. Gosse
Baby editor speaks from The Boston Advertiser
W E Barrett, managing editor of The Boston Advertiser, is only 26 years old and refers to himself as the baby editor, highlighting a youthful rise in journalism.
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W. E. Barrett
The
Boston Advertiser
Triplets Born to Unmarried Colored Woman in Cambridge
An unmarried colored woman in Cambridge Mass gave birth to triplets last week. Two of the children are alive and well.
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Cambridge
Mass
St. Lawrence County Cheese Factories Produce 13 Million Pounds
In St. Lawrence county New York there are 126 cheese factories that manufactured and sold 13 million pounds of cheddar last year.
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St. Lawrence County
New York
Catholic Churches Acquire 100 Acres for Pittsburg Cemetery
The Catholic churches of Pittsburg Pennsylvania bought one hundred acres on Squirrel Hill for a new cemetery. The land cost fifty thousand dollars.
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Pittsburg
Squirrel Hill
Blaine Jr Considers Journalism Path in Two Cities
James G. Blaine Jr contemplates two offers in journalism with options in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, weighing career prospects and location as his next step.
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James G. Blaine, JR
Pittsburgh
Phiadelphia
Tragic Cotton Pen Death in Craigmead Arkansas
A young daughter of J G Crittenden died in Craigmead Arkansas when her head became deeply buried in a cotton pen and she suffocated. The incident highlights the dangers of enclosed cotton storage for children.
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Waite
Craigmead
Ark
J. G. Crittenden
Julian Hawthorne Says Much Written From Necessity
Julian Hawthorne confesses that nearly all his writings arose from necessity and expresses readiness to see most of it forgotten. He remarks that only a few pieces might endure his later reflections.
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Julian Hawthorne
Gas buildup causes stove explosion in Pittsburgh school
Natural gas accumulated in a stove at a Pittsburgh public school exploded without injuries. The incident prompted a half holiday for the students and minor disruption to classes.
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Pittsburgh
Northern stove makers move south amid competition and cheap iron
Northern manufacturers of stoves relocate southward due to western competition and the low iron costs in Alabama and Tennessee, signaling shifting industry patterns.
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Alabama
Tennessee
Century-Long Paper Sheet Made At Water Town Mill
A single sheet 72 inches wide and 7 miles long was produced without a break at a Water Town New York paper mill a few days ago. The sheet weighed 2207 pounds.
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Watertown
N. Y
English Leader Commentary Sparks Election Echoes
An English speaker extolled strength against Russia while another leader claimed the voice of England remained influential after the recent general election, signaling ongoing political tension and national sentiment.
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Russia
Voice of
England
Henry George Declines Comment On Land Question
Henry George told a reporter he is willing to share views but will not, as he is no longer a candidate and earns his living by writing. He suggests a payment would be required to publish his thoughts.
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Henry George
Peculiar Legs Slow FrEd Archer to Mount Steady
FrEd Archer possessed unusually long elastic legs from knee to ankle and took deliberate steps to mount a horse. He needed five minutes to settle in the saddle but once seated he remained there, unmoving and firm.
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Fred Archer
Archer
Camp-Meeting JonN Allen Loses Homes in Farmington Fire
91 year old Camp Meeting evangelist JonN Allen lost two houses in Farmington Maine's blaze. He had an autobiographical manuscript in progress for twenty years along with certificates and ministerial licenses and many papers. He now plans to live with a daughter in Boston.
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Jonn’’ Allen
Farmington
Boston
Beaver hears $20 year subscription reply
During a Pennsylvania campaign Beaver was asked to subscribe for his paper at $1 a year. He handed a $20 bill and expected $19 in change. The editor returned a receipt stating received of Gen. Beaver for twenty years subscription $20. He quipped that if he were dead the paper would still go on.
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Pennsylvania
Beaver
Gen. Beaver
Goethe Poem to Maria von Lutzow Age Ten Preface
A recent German periodical presents an unpublished 1809 poem by Goethe addressed to the mother of Prof. von Lutzow of the Goethe society of Vienna. Bertha von Lutzow, age ten, inspired the lines. She became a gifted painter, singer, and scholar, studied theology under Schleiermacher, and died in 1844. Her father Loder, a noted anatomist, died shortly after Goethe. Prof. von Lutzow is a leading art historian.
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von Lutzow
Venna
Bertha von Lutzow
Schleiermacher
Loder
McMaster named Iowa railway postal chief
J G McMaster of West Union a postal clerk on the McGregor to Chicago route was telegrammed his appointment as chief railway postal clerk for Iowa. The item notes other Iowa news including business deaths fires and public works across Clinton Audubon Carroll Des Moines and Sioux City.
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J G McMaster
West Union
McGregor
Chicago
Iowa
C. M Staleen
Creston
Toolesboro
Louisa County
Daniel Bradley
Pocahontas
Lyons
Des Moines
Harlan Congregational Church
Wm. Hughes
Wabash
Stormy Jordan
Ottumwa
Jordan
Stormy
Pension Laws Bill Expands Veterans Pensions and Protections
Senator Blair introduces a law broadening pension eligibility for Civil War veterans. The bill removes arrears limits, treats enlistment as proof of soundness, covers wounded or disabled in service, grants pensions to widows and female nurses at age 50, raises minor child pensions, bans secret-evidence denial, requires three days notice before pension cuts, and allows ongoing appropriations beyond 75 million dollars.
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Union
War
Navy Department
Four Corpses Found After Night Wagon Stop Near Gantz
A night wagon stopped three miles east of BattrmMore. on lifting the cover Mrs Gantz found four corpses stacked in the wagon a white woman and man and two colored men. Edward Warfield captured. another man fled. Dr Cathell confirms recent deaths. Police to investigate.
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Henry Gantz
Edward Warfield
Wm. T. Cathell
Baltimore University Hospital
Matthews nomination to recorder of deeds revisited in Senate
Report states James C. Matthews colored candidate again sent to the Senate after prior rejection. A message from the President cites prejudice against him but notes his months in office, rescuing records and improving office efficiency. Germany rumors say Churchill incident shakes Salisbury government and stirs war fears. Commissioner of Staff Officers coordinates new troops as if bill passed. war ministry speeds repeating rifle production.
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James C. Matthews
Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Senate
Committee On
Tts
Matthews
Germany
Churchill
Salisbury
War Ministry
Crime and upheaval sweep through national notices
A week of distressing crime and industry woes spans the country. A jealous murder near Newton Connecticut ends in suicide after a note reveals motive. Pray Manufacturing of Minneapolis enters assignment with heavy losses and layoff of 200 workers. Railroads abandon Pacific Coast costs as new alliances dissolve.
Sui cide attempt and international tensions raise concerns
The dispatch reports Elmer Cowan's failed suicide attempt after promising marriage to Miss Stanard near Cantril. His father offered a farm if he broke off the engagement. Elmer remains unconscious. Paris fears rapid French armament progress as Italy arms and Germany strengthens troops in Alsace Lorraine. Dublin Freeman's Journal urges against rack rents coercion and notes a Downing Street cabinet focus on Egypt. New Zealand reports Thomas Hall sentenced to life for attempted poisoning. potential indictments include forgery arson and additional charges.
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Elmer Cowan
John Cowan
Cantril
Stanard
The
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Dublin
Downing Street
Egypt
Great Britain
New Zealand
Thomas Hall
John Hall
House Debates Revenue Bill Amid Holiday Scheduling
Washington action shifts between the House and Senate with debates on the revenue bill and Oklahoma measure. Weaver urges treasury information, while discussions touch naval reorganization, Pacific railroad funding, and a Jeannette survivors relief bill. Several resolutions pass or are laid aside as Congress adjourns toward holidays.
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Weaver
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Morrison
Hiscock
Sumatra
Townshend
Ilinois
Committee On Patents
United States
Committee of Ways and Means
Buchanan
N. J
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Jeannette
Neb
Simons
Bragg
Wis
Cherokee council selects Harris and Handoum as Washington delegates
St Louis dispatch reports the Cherokee Nation elects Col. C. J. Harris and H. T. Handoum to represent the Cherokees in Congress. They are to press for rail tax parity, end freight rate discrimination against Indian territory citizens, and seek court review on eminent domain for Indian lands. The council also extends stock driving season to May 1 and permits lumber shipments with royalties.
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Council of the Nation
Col. C. J. Harris
H. T. Handoum
Washington
Congress
Indian Territory
Cherokee Council
Dogs in Warfare Across History and Empires
The article outlines the long use of dogs in battle from Grandson in 1476 to Spanish campaigns in the Americas. It notes Vasco Nunez and Pizarro deploying dogs, with stories of strangling enemies and even regular pay for canine troops. It also mentions Henry VIII supplying four hundred fighting dogs to aid Charles V.
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Grandson
South America
Vasco Nunez
Pizarro
Caxamarca
Madrid
Henry VIII
Charles V
Francis I
Desperate Prize Fight Ends In Draw In Boston Loft
In a disused Boston loft near the wharves late last night Dick Cronin of Boston and Abe Humer naval light heavyweight battled eight brutal rounds with kid gloves. A draw was declared after both men were badly cut and carried from the scene. Police intervened earlier as preparations were halted three times. A purse of $200 was contributed by ten well known sporting men, with seconds and spectators present.
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Boston Dispatch
Dick Cronin
Boston
Abe Humer
United States Navy
A Small Earthquake Strikes Snevanpoan Pa
A cave in under Kehineor colliery caused surface subsidence along West Coal street in Snevanpoan. The event sank two to four feet damaging property from 250 000 to 75 000 dollars and forced residents to flee with their belongings.
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Snevanpoan
West Coal Street
Kehineor
Fire Devastates Galveston Block on Avenue K
A morning blaze on Avenue K between Twenty first and Twenty second streets in Galveston destroyed 28 buildings and two grocery stores as water in cisterns ran low. Early estimates ranged from 380000 to 100000 in loss with about 50000 insurance. later figures put losses at 120000 with 75000 insured.
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Ida Grove
Broadway
Council Bluffs
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Sioux City
Haddock
Pierce and
Seventh Streets
Geo. C. Haddock
J. Ellen Foster
Clinton
M. J. Aldrich
Cedar Rapids
Isaac S. 8Rouble
le Mars
Congress
Nevada
Atlantic
Fayette
Wm. Gaynor
S. E. Waterbury
A. W. Callender
Dubuque
Galveston
Avenue K
Henry Clay's poker devotion and a near fire escape tale
The article recalls Henry Clay's long standing fondness for poker not for money but for amusement. A Boston anecdote says he remained at the table as a cafe hotel burned, declaring there would be time to finish the hand. A Washington tale repeats a night of cards before Congress convened.
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Henry Clay
Winthrop
Clay
Boston
Congress Street
Mr. Clay
Washington
John Talor
Widowhood customs draw reform efforts in India
A missionary report claims African tribes burying fathers are followed by singing children. Hindu widows endure two monthly fasts during widowhood and extreme hardship. Reformers urge government action to end enforced widowhood, though officials say change must come from Hindu society.
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Africa
Kaffir
India
Deacon’s Alcohol Anecdote From Vermont Church
An aged Vermont shoe farmer and deacon joined a church abstinence pledge but, amid sheep-washing duties, regaled by stimulants, he remained intoxicated. He quipped about the “cleanest sheep in Vermont” needing washing every fifteen minutes during the task.
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Vermont
Lie
Reform Committee
Good Old Fashion Revived Fireside Charm Returns
The piece notes a revival of one or two wide log fireplaces in homes, welcomed by architects and designers. It praises the warmth and quiet delight of watching logs burn, predicting lasting happiness for regions with long winters and cold evenings.
Logan Capitulates The Victor of Human Battles Dies
Washington Dec 26 Senator John A Logan died at his home this afternoon after a long illness from rheumatic fever. The veteran soldier and statesman rose from Illinois to command at Ball’s Bluff Fort Donelson and Vicksburg and to serve as U S Senator and twice a presidential candidate. Admission to the veteran’s career and his steadfast friendships marked his long service.
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Senator Logan
Logan
Senate
Calumet Place
Sherman, Voorhees
John Alexander Logan
Jackson County
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Mexico
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Illinois Infantry
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Bull Run
Wm. Vandever
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Iowa
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Blair
Andrew Johnson
U. S
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McQuade Sentenced to Seven Years for Bribery
The Recorder reads a conviction of Arthur J. McQuade for bribery. He is ordered confined seven years and fined five thousand dollars. He may appeal, then is taken to the Tombs. he is allowed days to arrange finances and power of attorney.
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Recorder
Arthur J. McQuade
Eiten
Jaeline
Duffy
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