Variety of People Things Headlines from The Times
A survey of curiosities and notes including health of Professor Avxrey, Scoren heather as a bridal fad, Dakota fuel from straw blocks, Mire. pr Lessers as secretary, and the late C. J. Osborne’s $10 million New York estate. Other items mention Browning’s poetry, News papers bearing the name, an American apple show in London, New York fire department salt water plan, South Australian tree planting, a horned toad tonic tale, Emory Storrs land profits, Wall Street drinking habits, Arminius Vambery’s Central Asia lecture, smoking cabinet member Lorp Raxpoiryu ClurcHiLyt, and assorted society notes.
Isabbelle of Brazil Seeks Peaceful Union With Count d Eu
The report notes the accidental stashing of a large knife by a Baltimore gambler James Gamble. A pool-ticket package in his vest pocket checked the blade. The article also mentions the marriage of Princess Isabbelle, daughter of Brazil’s emperor, to Count d Eu, describing her age and sturdy demeanor.
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James Gamble
Baltimore
Isabbelle
Brazil
d’Eu
Sermon Preached After Uncertain Start by Chester Bishop
The late Bishop Fraser of Chester confessed weeks before a service he did not know his topic. He soon produced a powerful sermon within twenty minutes that moved a vast audience for nearly an hour. In Sonora California a marksman’s misfire sent a ball toward Ella Hewett, who stopped it with her teeth, causing minor lip cuts and enamel damage.
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Fraser
Chester
England
Sonora
Cal
Ella Hewett
Large New York Society Reports Burden of 58 511 Poor Children
A prominent New York society overseeing 58 511 poor people, mainly children, notes the difficulty rests with the large boys. They blame trades unions for hindering trades learning and say farmers dislike large boys who know little of farming and may have bad habits.
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New York
Bai Labits
Iowa News Items From The Ledger Of Iowa City And More
Articles of incorporation for Pryor Manufacturing Company Iowa City stock 30000. Des Moines hosts twelfth Iowa Millers Association meeting electing officers led by J J Snouffer and D B Knight. Creston explosion kills two injures six at Shost Cooley rendering plant. Keokuk sacks Moses Iron Roofing and Corrugating Co with 40000 capital. Monticello man killed by train after drinking. Bradley Stuart sued for damages after riot arrest during wedding. Numerous accidents, deaths, and indictments across the state with mills fires and public notices as December wrap.
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Pryor Manufacturing Company
Iowa City
Iowa Millers’ Association
Des Moines
J. J. Snouffer
D. B. Knight
Lord
Wm. Schwartin
Frank Woodbury
Ira Shamtangle
Stuart
Moses Iron Roofing and Corrugating
Keokuk
Capital
Creston
Shost & Cooley
Nelson Cone
Mitchell Sevier
E. D. Short
Chicago
Thomas G. Clarke
Snort
William R. Fiskins
John Boyer
Hamilton & Heinly Bros
Death of Hon Suel Foster Pioneer of Iowa
Suel Foster longtime Iowa pioneer and activist died of pneumonia at Muscatine on January 21 after a weeklong illness. He helped found the Iowa Horticultural Society, shaped Iowa fruit growing, and served as a director and trustee for the Iowa Agricultural College. Foster supported railway oversight and grangerism, remained an independent Republican, and left no surviving children.
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Suel Foster
Iowa
Muscatine
W. S. Hayes
H. W. Lathrop
Iowa City
Horticultural Society
Lathrop
New Hampshire
Foster
Iowa Horticultural Society
Iowa Agricultural College
American Forestry Association
Buying
Multiple Unfolding Local Crises Highlight Far Reaching News
A wide slice of events unfolds from Ontario to Arkansas with a mix of accidents crimes and health concerns. A Woodstock burial reveals injuries to a girl named Collins, while Lisbon horses suffer glanders and four are killed. Eau Claire youth Jack Torgeson faces patricide charges over a drunken dispute. Mrs Parnell nears death at Newport and Mrs Greene ages 102 dies with literary tastes. St Louis Chinese highbinders trial continues as coroner testifies on Lou Johnson murder. Arthur’s health worries the ex president. A mad dog death in Spotswood. A Tipton fire causes heavy losses. Hansmeyer fatalities in Tarentum Pak and a McKeesport choir kiss controversy. A New Castle county treasury heist drains funds. Devil’s Lake bank suspends operations amid liabilities and real estate assets. Modoc boiler explosion in Pittsburg kills pilot and injures two. Rescue efforts at Nanticoke mine stall with entombed workers to be reached weeks later. Adrian couple in coal gas tragedy. Emanuel Johnson home burned with six children dead in Ark county.
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Woodstock
Ontario
Glanders
Lisbon
Jack Torgeson
Eau Claire
Wis
Young Torgeson
Della
Parnell
Newport
R. I
Greene
St. Louis
Lou Johnson
Johnson
Lee Chio
Chip Chiayek
Chiayek
Arthur
Edward Applegate
Spotswood
N. J
Tipton
Hansmeyer
Tarentum Pak
George
McKeesport
Pennsylvania
Roadarmour
New Castle
Shaffer
Bank of
Devil’s Lake
Devil's Lake
Dakota
A.M. Ferris
H. G. Stone
O. B. Corsett
Northwestern Car Company
Stillwater
Stone
Corsett
Ferris
Ninth National Bank of
Modoc
Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Joe Davis
Mathew Higgins
Jeff Evans
Davis
Higgins
Slope No. 1
Nanticoke Mine
Thomas Campsil
Adrian
Mich
National League meeting in Dublin presses home rule pledge
Dublin dispatch reports a regular National League meeting chaired by Deasy MP West Mayo. Speakers defend home rule and condemn coercion while warning liberal leaders and the government about coercion laws, boycotting, and Irish reform.
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National League
Deasy
West Mayo
Parnellites
Ireland
Redmond
North Fermanah
England
India
London
House of Commons
Parnelites
Henry
London Daily News
Gladstone
Duke of Argyle
Earl Gray
National Board of Trade Holds Washington Convention
Representatives from boards of trade and chambers of commerce arrive in Washington for the annual National Board of Trade convention opened January 20. Resolutions urge a national railroad board, mail subsidies, retaliatory pork laws, reciprocity with Canada and Mexico, sea coast defenses, and a national bankrupt law, among other measures. Committees were formed to present the resolutions to congressional committees.
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Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Washington
National Board of Trade
Frederick Farley
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Hamilton A. Hill
Boston
Congress
National Board Railroad
Canada
Mexico
United States
McLowell
Congress Debates Pensions and Silver in Jan Session
Senate discussions include pensions for survivors of Mexican and Indian wars, a tariff and freight regulation bill, and a heated push on silver coinage. House focus covers pension expansions, livestock inspection, and a bill on the Produce Exchange in New York with ongoing adjournment debates.
Robbers Loot Three Houses in North Tarrytown
Masked burglars raid on January 21 in North Tarrytown terrorizes Mrs. Storms and another woman. They seize a 600 ounce silver service, candle sticks, a gem set silver hilt sword, christening cups, Apostles spoons, other silverware, money, bric a brac, and antique cut glass. Loss runs to thousands with efforts underway to capture suspects.
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North Tarrytown
Henry Storms
Storms
Marsena
Senate Deliberates on Dakota Admission and Silver Inquiry
The Senate debated Senator Harrison's January resolution admitting Moody of Dakota to the floor, then agreed. Frye's fishery commission proposal was referred to Foreign Relations. Ingalls urged treasury data on silver bullion purchases since July 1, 1885, with buyers, markets, and payment details. House actions included customs fraud measures, carrier liability rules, and Dakota enabling act pending committee review. The day closed after bills and executive communications and continued pension debate.
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Coke
Texas
el Paso
Congress
Cullom
Ingalls
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Frye
Washington
Voorhees
Montana
Harrison
Dakota
Eustis
Moody
Committee On Foreign Relations
Conger
Teller
Aldrich
Customs Revenue
Customs
Consular Service
Butler
Committee On Territories
van Wyck
Sherman
Michigan
Pensions Rise for Widows Amid Indian Relief Bill Passage
The bill increases widow pensions from eight to twelve dollars monthly. In committee of the whole, Nelson of Minnesota presented a bill using unexpended balances totaling twelve thousand dollars to aid northern Cheyenne Indians on Rose Bud and Tongue rivers in Montana. About 700 Cheyenne were described as destitute after their annuities were spent. Weaver of Iowa supported the measure while urging a humane, lasting Indian policy. The bill passed as Bragg sought to set the Fitz John Porter bill for Saturday. Dunham objected. The House then adjourned.
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Cannon
Dunham
Weaver
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
Struble
Hall
Hepburn
Board of Commissioners of
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Breckinridge
Kentucky
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Herman
Oregon
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la Follett
Wisconsin
Toole
Montana
Joseph
New York
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General Land Office
Bland
Missouri
Nelson
Minnesota
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Rose Bud
Tongue Rivers
Bragg
Fitz John Porter
Illinois
Navy affairs committee reports Boutelle resolution on inscriptions
Herbert reports back the Boutelle resolution seeking information from the Navy on alleged erasures of inscriptions and dismissals of Union soldiers at Norfolk navy yard with an amendment to extend inquiry to dismissals at Norfolk navy yard and lighthouse district under the Secretary of the Navy's predecessor. The action proceeds with a vote and a recess for pension bills.
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Herbert
Committee On Naval Affairs
Boutelle
Navy
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Light House
Norfolk
Secretary of the Navy
Perkins
Committee On
Naval Affairs
House
Fire destroys Moline school house and losses reach 25000
A two story brick school house number 1 in Moline Illinois burned after 350 children were dismissed. Janitor spotted flames from an upper ventilator, water quenched it but by five o clock flames gutted the building. Loss 25000 with 12000 insured.
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Moline
Ill
State Alliance Holds Large Des Moines Delegate Convention
The State Alliance convened in Des Moines January 20 with Acting President Todhunter presiding. Officers were elected including J. A. Harvey as President and C. C. Nourse as Treasurer. The convention adopted a campaign plan, temperance resolutions, and called for stronger prohibitory laws and expanded education on physiology and narcotics. Several district officers and directors were named.
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Todhunter
Williams
Thental
J. A. Harvey
C. C. Nourse
A. E. McMurray
J. C. W. Cox
Washington
H. M. Remley
Anamosa
S. B. Adams
Dubuque
B. F. Wright
W. H. Bennington
Winterset
B. F. Shoultz
Rockwell City
State Alliance
Alliance
Iowa
William Larrabee
General Assembly
Iowa Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Larrabee
Domestic Hints for Savory and Sweet Breads and Pies
A household guide lists recipes for meat soups with oysters and cream, baked fish with bread crumb stuffing, salmon with celery salad dressing, corn meal bread, bread pudding, cream and orange pies, crullers, spiced gingerbread, French loaf cake, soft gingerbread, Washington cake, plain cake, and related desserts. It provides measurements, steps, and baking times for each dish.
Senate panel backs bills on public land strip and irrigation
The Senate Public Lands Committee authorized its chairman Senator Plumb to report favorably a bill extending U S laws over the public land strip south of Kansas and attaching it to the Kansas district for judicial purposes. The panel amended the bill to allow land patents in the strip only under homestead provisions and also authorized Senator Teller to report favorably a bill granting irrigation right of way through public lands.
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Senate Committee On Public Lands
Senator Plumb
United States
State of
Kansas
Judicial District of
Teller
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