Roentgen Rays Spark Tesla Talks on Experiments and Fertilizers
Nikola Tesla discusses X ray experiments, noting ozone from the rays can burn skin and suggesting air exposure or oil immersion to guard the skin. He questions bone marrow hopes for the blind and proposes fertilizer production by atmospheric nitrogen using electrical oscillators. Instructions for obtaining clear X ray impressions follow.
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New York
Electrical Reviews
Nikala
Tesla
Weyler Atrocities Reported From Key West And Mariel
A Key West dispatch to The Commercial Tribune alleges Spanish forces under Weyler commit rapine plunder and murder as Mariel refugees recount massacres. A guerrilla captain Colazzo is blamed for over 100 killings in valleys south of Mariel. Separately Bob Fitzsimmons narrowly avoids disaster on the road at Sausalito before a Sharkey bout.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Key West
Weyler
Maceo
Mariel
Colazzo
State canals closed as season ends
Albany December 2 The canals of the state were officially closed yesterday by order of the superintendent of public works. Active work on improvements is to be begun at once.
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Albany
Wire Nail Makers Vote to Dissolve Association
At the Waldorf hotel meeting of the Wire Nail Manufacturers association in New York on December 1 the group voted to dissolve the organization.
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New York
ABBREVIATE O TELEGRAMS AND OBITS MIXED NEWS ITEMS
Mrs Dr Grosvenor of Springs field Ill is seriously ill from X rays. A gift of 4 million to the Prince of Naples after his marriage to Princess Helene of Montenegro. Alois Mourek wins $4640 against Edward Ulrich for arranging a wife but only 3.60 collected. Ulrich sought a widow for 50. Obits: Ira Shafer New York City aged ?, Nathan Lamp Brown’s Valley Minn 96, Hervey Jones Rockford Ill 69, Andrew Willison La Grange Ind, J M Ross El Paso Tex formerly Chicago, Joseph Schwartzschild 70 New York, James Lombard Brooklyn died after engagements with 39 women. William Stevens Perry Davenport Iowa ill in Philadelphia. George Bertucci 19 dead and his brother William dying in Chicago from contaminated corned beef. First Regiment Indiana National Guard to take part in inaugural procession. Governor Tanner to lead. Kimball Life-Saving Service reports 437 disasters affecting 4608 persons saved 4695 and 13 lost. vessel value 8878140 cargo 3846380 total 12726520 with 1432750 lost.
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Okes
Ira. Shafer
New York City
Brown's Valley
Minn
Nathan Lampson
Rockford
Ills
Hervey Jones
la Grange
Ind
Andrew Willison
el Paso
Tex
J. M. Ross
Chicago
New York
Joseph Schwartzschild
James Lombard
Brooklyn
William Stevens Perry
Davenport
Episcopal Church In
America
Philadelphia
George Bertucci
William
I.N. G
Tanner
Kimball
Fatal Shooting in Chicago Saloon Fight
Fred Matthews a laboring man was shot and killed by 16 year old Alexander Hochberger after a saloon dispute. Matthews fought Hochberger's father over drink prices, the boy misidentified him as a robber and fired buckshot at three feet, killing Matthews instantly.
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Chicago
Fred Matthews
Alexander Hochberger
Matthews
Hochberger
Appointment of postmasters in Illinois and Atlanta
The president named Julia Buckmaster for Illinois Altan to fill a death vacancy and Marcellus Sheene for Atlanta to replace John W. Barr removed over conduct and zeal in politics. A court rejected a $5,000 reward for Cronin murder suspects after finding Cronin's body in a sewer failed to connect to convictions.
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Washington
Ninois
Altan
Julia Buckmaster
Atlanta
Marcellus Sxeene
John W. Barr
Barr
Cronin
Chicago
John Roach
Dr. Cronin
Titzsimmons and Sharkey Fight Tonight in San Francisco
San Francisco reports rising interest in the ten round match at Mechanic's Pavilion. Sharkey remains confident of victory despite bets against him, with the best odds at even money he fails to last six rounds.
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Witz-Sharkey
San Francisco
Titzsimmons
Sharkey
Lytle Death Motive Linked to Embezzlement Arrest Threat
E V Abbott of Tower Dawson Co New York testified that the firm ordered Lytle’s arrest on embezzlement charges. Abbott, living at 6106 Butler Street, said he received the directive from the company, explaining the motive behind Lytle’s death by his own hand.
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Chicago
Edgar Lytle
E.V. Abbott
Butler Street
Tower, Dawson & Co
New York City
Lytle
Jamesons Raid Deemed Beneficial Step in Schools
London December 2 The Transvaal government decreed state schools to be established with English taught as the language of instruction. This move addresses Uitlander complaints and marks a notable policy shift.
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London
Transvaal
Markets End Year Drift as Bonds and Grains Trade Steady
New York money on call sits at 2 1 2 percent with bankers’ bills quoted near 4 8 4 percent. Chicago Board of Trade shows mixed grain moves with wheat futures easing to about 85 3/4 cents and corn near 2 0 4 cents. Live stock at Chicago Union Stock Yards reports hogs around 3 2 0 to 5 5, cattle and sheep varying by grade amid large receipts.
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New York
Prime Mercantile Piper
Atelling Exchange
Billy
United States
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago
Board of ‘Trade
Estra Creamery
Burbanks
Hebron
Cuiiacoa
Union
Texas
Western Rangers
Western
Texana
Americans Mock Cricket Match in Chicago Article
The Chicago Evening Post criticizes a recent cricket test between Australians and an American team. It notes the match lasted three days due to Australian dominance and argues golf suits Americans better for pace and travel.
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Chicago
Chicago Evening Post
Ai Mantier
Astralians
Yale Stroke Changes Aimed at Safer Steadier Rowing
The Yale crew returns from England with innovations tested by Captain Bailey in the barge. Seats moved to the side for leverage and balance, English oars adopted with longer blades and a center rib for a firmer water grip. Slides leveled and shortened, strokes kept with more body swing and a harder catch, restoring Cook’s original emphasis.
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Yale
England
Bailey
Cook
New York Sun
Grace Fairweather Widens Front in World Billiards
Grace Fairweather of New Castle England is touted as a top lady billiard player. The 21 year old tall and ladylike competitor studied in London at Mr John Roberts suggestion and aims to debut publicly soon. Her best break so far is 62 with consistent 40s or 80s once she starts.
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Grace Fairweather
New Castle
England
John Roberts
Yale Adds Two Trophy Footballs to Collection
Two footballs with silver plates were added to Yale’s collection. One records Yale’s 1 to 0 victory over Harvard on November 18, 1876 in Yale’s first Rug by match. The other bears inscription noting Harvard presented the ball to Princeton and that Yale defeated Princeton 2 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day 1876, representing all Canada.
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Yale
Harvard
Montreal
Canada
Princeton
Champion English Plunger Breaks Record with Deep Dive
Mr. W Allason set a new English plunging record by reaching 80 feet 4 inches in 1 minute 88 seconds, beating the previous mark by over five feet. In the same event, Allagan secured a 73 feet 4 inch plunge within the one minute time limit, also a record.
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W. Allason
Allagan
Racing and rowing notes from the season preview
Joe Patchen may enter stud in New England next year. Arthur Gardiner disputes Tom Cooper and Eddie Bald. Winnipeg Rowing Club to send champion four to Henley regatta. Ben Brown sold for 7500 dollars to J. W. Arkell of New York. Guy Nickalls returns to competition after retirement. George Walcott vs Dick O'Brien scheduled for 20 rounds on December 7 in New York for a 2000 dollar purse.
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Joe Patchen
New England
Arthur Gardiner
Chicago
Tom Cooper
Eddie Bald
Winnipeg Rowing Club
Ben Brown
Cincinnati
J. W. Arkell
New York
Guy Nicckalls
George Walcott
Dick O'Brien
New Marlborough Athletic Club
Illinois Central Rail Schedule Summary
Train times and stop notes list east and westbound services. Daily stops include Leva Warren and Galena. Westbound Nos 16 18 37 38 run at varied hours with Sunday exceptions. Southbound schedules show departures from SavurnH with daily or Sunday exceptions.
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Weat
Freeport
Leva Warren
Galena
Train Schedule Fragments for Madison Route
Fragmentary notes show trains to Madison with departures at 7:00 a.m. and daily freight service. Mentions passenger trains, freight schedules, and a Sunday exception, indicating a municipal or railway timetable snippet with partial station references.
Trains Arrive and Depart for Dodgeville Sighted
In Dodgeville railway notices, Peter No 201 leaves Dodgeville while Wo 202 arrives from Freight Trains No 271. The 7 40 pm arrival of Veeneees 6100 A Mo 264 is noted as part of the daily freight movements.
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Madison
Madison Quixeayi
Dodgeville
Peter
Inness
Trains Between Chicago and Freeport Service Notes
Schedule snippet shows Chicago to Freeport trains with departures around 10:25 am and 7:05 pm, with Swan and another line listing arrival times. Freight constraints mention no passenger service on certain trains. R. H. Holder, Agents.
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Freeport
Ceee
Eee
Enee
Cee Casarereevee
ONO
Veces
Eecs
Swan
Chicago
Freepor Tno
Wees Peseeresees cI
R. H. Holder
Agers
Hock
Racine
Janesville
Madison
Rockford
Rock Island
Milwaukee
W. W. Junction
Passengars
Belois
Chicago Great Western Rail Line Schedule Highlights
The Chicago Great Western Railway lists routes to Chicago and key midwestern cities. Trains include the Chicago limited at 6:15 a.m., Chicago Express at 6:50 p.m., and daily services to Des Moines and Kansas City with Express and Limited options. Ticket office is Brewster House. baggage is checked through to destination.
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Chicago Great Western RY
Chicago
Dubuque
Bt. Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Bt. Joseph
Kansas Cty
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
P.& K.c.limited
Brewster House
Booth Freeport
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob
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Jameson
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Frank Foreman
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Sporting Notes
Humphreys’ Med. Co
William St
N.Y
Abinat Candal
Friedrichehall Bitter
H. J. Mooge
Bacail
Anult
Phucikhort
le iNol
Llinois Central
TR/NS EAST
Savurnh
Gross Creek Lehigh Coal
Wilbur Lumber Company
Exchange St
Brewater House
W. M. Sanford
Dawson & CO
Dearborn Street
McHenry’s Bakery
Saratoga
Stephenson Street
Court House
Madison Line
Chicago & Northwestern
BR. Island
Clinton
St. Paul
Oscar Rapide
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Milwauka
Savanna
J.B Sweat
Fitz
Pass
C. I
Forresion
Roreges Dewneem
Staver & Co
Tve
Sovereign
Fidelity
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