Varied Ancient Facts From Demotic to Royal History
A rapid compilation of historical snippets covers Simon Stevin’s arithmetic origins Bruges to British royal salaries and mummies in Egypt. It notes the first commercial paper in Boston 1795, early dentistry, Ventnor skeletons, rhino extinction, iron plows, London’s age, and quirks of royal mourning and Maundy gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Marine Intelligencer
Commercial d Mercantile
New York
John Greenwood
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
Raily Station
England
Cape Town
London
Edinburgh
Baltimore
Jolsey
Tower of London
Hamburg
Frankfort
Amsterdam
Warsaw
Jerusalem
Elephant and Castle
Newington Butts
Egypt
Edward I
Palestine
Mallett
Oldham
Cachar
Consul General Lee Denounces Cuba Report by Money
New York January 12 World Havana dispatch cites Congressman Money claiming Lee said Spain cannot quell the Cuban uprising and injury will grow. Lee, denying, says no message was sent to Secretary Olney via Money or others, calling the report false and indignant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Cuba
Spain
Uncle Sam
New York
Havana
Congressman Money
United States
Money
General Lee
Havanna
Olney
Mr. Money
Markets in New York and Chicago Rally on Jan 11
The New York Money on call stood at 14 2 percent with prime mercantile paper near 344 to 4 per cent. Bankers' bills quoted around 4874 4874 for demand and 48114 484i for sixty days. Silver certificates 6 34 6 54, no sales. U S government bonds mixed with 4's at 12014, 5's at 114, 4's at 11074. Chicago Board of Trade showed wheat at 1734 for January, 80 for May, 70 for July. corn and oats steadier with May corn at 2411c and May oats at 18340. Park bid 8.02. Lard May at 4.12. Butter 19 per lb. eggs 15 16 per dozen. Potatoes Burbanks 20 26c per bu. Hebron 18 28c. Apples 40 cents to 1.50 per barrel. Live stock hogs at $3.05-$3.10.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Ness Bankers
Billa
United States
Ndsetrong
Chicago
Board of Trade
C. Park
Burbanks
Hebron
Illinois
Texas
Lee Denies Money Statement Asks World Cable Response
General Lee expressed great indignation at Congressman Money's remarks and stated all communications should be directed to the department of state. He said he could not imagine Money's motive and asked that The World be cablecabled with his denial of Money's statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Money
Department of State
Congressman Money
New York
Lee
Spain to chart Cuba reforms while awaiting self rule talks
Madrid signals informal assurance to Washington that Spain will pursue administrative and tariff reforms in Cuba within the law, but rejects any formal commitment on colonial policy. Government aims to act before McKinley’s term, contingent on Weyler’s success in Havana and Matanzas, and on favorable political mood at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madrid
Washington
Porto Rico
Cuba
Spain
United States
Cleveland
Olney
McKinley
Weyler
Havana
Matanzas
Milwaukee Railway Clash Leaves Many Injured
In Milwaukee on January 12 a clash erupted as 100 Chicago and Northwestern railway workers faced 200 electric line men building a crossing for the Milwaukee Racine and Kenosha line. A brawl injured many, Postmaster Whalen of South Milwaukee was struck, two women and several men burned by steam, 18 Chicago and Northwestern men including Superintendent Cantillon were arrested, and 25 special deputies were sworn in. Armed factions camped overnight with expected renewed hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Cantillon
Arkansas electors pick Jefferson Davis messenger
The eight presidential electors of Arkansas met in Little Rock and chose Jefferson Davis as messenger to convey the electoral vote to Washington. Votes were Bryan for president five, Sewall for vice president three, and Watson three as part of the mixed results in a state dispatch. Receivers for Shores Company Denied in Ashland with judge stating Shores Lumber is solvent and assignments do not affect other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Jefferson Davis
Washington
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
Shores Company
Ashland
Wis
Vinje
Shores Lumber Company
I. A. Shores
Jdr
Patent suits filed by Chicago Refining in Peoria court
In federal court here Chicago Refining Co sues American Glucose Co for 1,000,000 and Peoria Grape Sugar Co for 500,000 for patent infringement. Charles Emory Smith listed for a portfolio. In Canton gossip links Charles Amory Smith of Philadelphia to a treasury secretary portfolio. In Washington a skating contest sees Joe Donoghue beat John Lawson by a lap in the half mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Nis
Chicago
American Glucose Company
Peoria Grape Bugar Company
Canton
Fon
Charles Amory Smith
Philadelphia
Washington
Joe Donoghue
Newburg
N. Y
John Lawson
Sweden
World Febrile Telegram Snippets and Miscellany
Manila advices say the situation has improved and rebels do not approach the capital. A tunnel plan to connect Sicily with Italy under the Messina Strait is on display at the University of Pavia. Dwight R. Dix, charged with Armour embezzlement at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was discharged on a plea of prior jeopardy. A Cunningham family has gone mad in Skibbereen Ireland. In Jabalpur district India a million population reports 90,000 deaths from starvation. Koch Dreyfus Co. wholesale jewelers in New York suspend operations, about $200,000 involved. Doctors strike at Yarmouth England fails over fee and club-rate access. A box of Kate Field ashes was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Dr J Brown of Reedsburg Wisconsin nearly drowned skating on Baraboo River. Secretary Herbert notes Cooke report: Brooklyn cruiser crew of 401 includes 13 aliens. Cardinal Richard of Paris bans priests from attending dramatic performances. Charles Nelson killed by falling in Chicago drainage canal. Great Britain sets shipbuilding record in 1896 with 1,326,822 tons launched vs 1,156,571 in 1895.
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Manila
Sicily
Italy
Strait of Messina
University of Pavia
Dwight R. Dix
Eau Claire
Wis
Armour Company
Cunningham
Skibbereen
County Cork
Ireland
Jabalpur
India
Koch, Dreyfus & Co
Whoesale Jewelers
New York
Yarmouth
England
Kate Field
Mount Auburn
Cambridge
Mass
J. Brown
Reedsburg
Barahoo
Herbert
Cooke
Skating race hopes hinge on Duluth next Sunday
West Superior Wis Jan 12 Hundreds awaited a disputed skating race between John S Johnson of Minneapolis and Dave Morrison of West Superior. Police had barred the event here and Johnson was not due to arrive. Crowds from Duluth gathered and organizers plan to move the race to Duluth next Sunday where Sunday laws are not enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
John S. Johnson
Minneapolis
Dave Morrison
Johnson
Duluth
Commission pressures railroads on lumber freight rates
Eau Claire Wis Jan 12 The interstate commerce commission is pressuring the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and several other railroads to enforce its old order for lumber freight rate equalization from Eau Claire to southwestern points. The outcome will be watched with interest.
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Eau Claire, Wis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Eau Claire
Southwestern
Lavigne Defeats Zeigler In Six Rounds At Quaker City
Philadelphia report of light weight champion Kid Lavigne beating Owen Zeigler through six rounds at the Quaker City Athletic club with Zeigler groggy in the final rounds while Lavigne had the best of the bout. A separate Chicago note says the Chicago Sugar Refining Co seeks one million dollars damages from Rockford Sugar Refining Co for patent infringement claimed to cover Anna Behr processes for treating corn in sugar starch and glucose manufacture.
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Philadelphia
Lavigne
Owen Zeigler
Quaker City Athletic Club
Zeisler
Chicago
Chicago Sugar Refining Company
Rockford Sugar Refining Company
Anna Behr
Weather Indications for 24 Hours by Region
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday. Indiana and Minnesota expect generally fair weather with colder in the north and westerly shifting to northwesterly winds. Michigan sees fair weather with possible lake snow flurries and colder northwesterly winds. Wisconsin reports generally fair skies with colder eastern and southern portions and northwesterly winds. Iowa should be partly cloudy with variable winds.
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Washington
Dan
Indiana
Minors
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Grilled Almond Bonbons From The San With Home Recipe
A home recipe describes blanching one cup of almonds and drying them well. A cup of granulated sugar is boiled with a quarter cup water until the syrup hairs, then the almonds are added and cooked until a delicate golden brown. Remove from heat and stir until the syrup returns to sugar and coats the nuts.
Browning flour method for ready gravies and sauces
An exchange describes a simple way to brown flour. Spread a thick layer in a baking pan, bake in a hot oven, stirring until evenly browned. Cool, then seal in empty preserve jars for storage and use in gravies and sauces as needed.
Tooth Drawing by Electricity Promises Painless Extraction
An up to date Cincinnati Enquirer inspired dentist uses a compact battery and wires to deliver local anesthesia. The patient grips handles while the operator uses forceps to complete a painless tooth extraction. The method claims instant numbness and quick payment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertises Cure All Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. It promises to cure piles or money refunded with guaranteed satisfaction. priced at 26 cents per box and sold by Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Emmert & Burrell
Photography inside a Cannon Bore Captures Projectile Motion
United States board of ordnance experimenters used an electrical device to photograph the projectile as it moves inside the cannon bore. A wood rod at the front end with copper ring contacts records each moment on a photographic plate. The shortest interval between successive records measured 3.7 centimetres, about 1.5 inches, with some gaps even shorter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Board of Ordnance
Scientific American
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Merchants
Perry and Cameron, leading druggists of Flushing Michigan, state they have no hesitation in recommending Chamberlains Cough Remedy to customers as the best cough medicine they have ever sold and always satisfactory. Emmert and Burrell sell bottles at 25 and 50 cents.
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Perry & Cameron
Flushing
Michigan
Emmert & Burrell
Dr C M Wright endorses Tallerday's Female Tonic in Blaine
Dr C M Wright of Blaine Illinois, a seasoned lady physician, asserts Tallerday's Female Tonic has often cured patients after other remedies failed. She claims two to three bottles relieve pain restore appetite and strength and lead to recovery, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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C. M. Wright
Blaine, Ills
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Edward V
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Elizabeth
Richard I
Richard VI
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Chicago Grain and Produce
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Nelson Dingley
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Secretary of the Treasury
Maine
Congress
Sam
Messenger
Peoria
Charles Emory Smith
Jehovah
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Common Sense
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Gail Borden Eagle Brand
Yafane Health
Appli
Hedeon Street
Freeport, Ill
Proptouhaphers
Ottage
Physicians and Surgeons
Peoples’ Column
Lings
Ieee
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Park Heights
J.M. Hinelins
van Buren St
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Winnesblek
Chicago Street
Oo Kent
Place
W. UH. Place
Union Street
St. Joseph’s Church
W. A. Niedermeyer
Journal Office
I. D. Soule
Adeline Goodrich Soule
Rice’s Block
Galena Ave
Stephenson County Abstracts
Oscar Taylor, Atorney
Frick
D. S. Brewster
Renal
Colorado
Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utah
Mreoport
W. Smith
B. WB. Thomas
Smith & Thomas
Exchange Street
State Stree
Freeport
Lucinots
Wareham
E. Wareham
ST. Paul
A. G. Fitz
Brewster House
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