Lands for the Homeless and Klamath Land Allotment
Maj. Charles Worden, U S agent at Klamath Oregon, gathers Klamath materials for a federal land allotment plan. He hopes 1 860 000 acres will enter homestead entry after Indian lands are allotted. His Washington exhibit features war shirts, medicine stones, wocus grinding mortar, wooden coyote and bear figures, and items tied to the 1864 treaty translation.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Maj
Charles #3
Worden
United States
Klamath
Ore
Maj. Worden
National Museum
Washington
Klamath Boundary Commission
Interior Department
Moghen
Ivan Applegate
Klamath Marsh
Lalapokes
Preston
Chicago Chronicle
Three Territoriess Unite to Form One Future State
A proposed plan from the New York Sun argues for combining Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma into a single state with roughly the area of Texas yet a fraction of its population. The piece notes historical splits and contends unity could reduce opposition to admission and remove territories from the union.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
United States
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Dakota
North
South Dakota
Colorado
Nebraska
District of Columbia
Indian Territory
Alaska
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Mexico
Lone Star
Texas
Nevada
N. Y
Barrie Attacks The American Parlor In Washington
The novelist Barrie voiced strong dislike for the American parlor in remarks from Washington. He criticized keeping the largest room reserved for infrequent callers, noting a bright boy who seldom entered unless for a funeral ceremony or similar occasion. Washington Fost.
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Barrie
Washington
Washington Fost
Architecture in America Great Progress Made in Last Quarter Century
The Philadelphia Record notes architectural progress over a century and a quarter, praising mass, scale, and proportion. It argues beauty arises from design and natural imitation, cites Philadelphia’s prewar to postwar improvement, and urges wealth growth to raise taste and civic attachment through enduring structures.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Maryland Oysters Dominant World Supply in Century
The Philadelphia Times notes Maryland waters yield one third of all oysters and twice as many as all foreign countries combined. From 19th century to now 400 million bushels sold for about 250 million dollars, with shells used for roads lime coal gas and iron bed manufacture.
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Maryland
Chesapeake
United States
Pacific
Philadelphia Times
Tam Determined to Go to the Front
The captain-general challenges the aid-de-camp as Tam presses toward the front. Weyler refuses to be deterred and the Spanish forces retreat past him, firing sullenly. Reported by the N. Y. Herald.
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Cadiz
Cuba
Weyler
N. Y. Herald
The French Queens and Their Fates
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that among 67 French queens, 13 left no record of misery in their histories while 11 were divorced, 2 executed, 9 died young, 7 widowed soon, 3 cruelly treated, 3 exiled, and the rest faced poisoning or heartbreak.
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France
Cinccinnati Enquirer
Pardoned Burglary Convict Betz Alleges Fate in Chicago Murder Case
George Betz alias John Bingham, serving three years for burglary in Portland, receives a gubernatorial pardon aimed at aiding a Chicago murder case against Gus Colliander dated November 6 1894. Illinois authorities pressed for his transfer while Salem awaits a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Stevens as Sheriff holds Betz.
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Portland, Or
George Betz
John Bingham
Lord
Illinois
Chicago
Betz
Gus Colliander
Sederburg
Salem
Senate debates Nicaraguan canal bill as house backs army funding
In Washington the senate continued discussion on the Nicaraguan canal bill with Turple opposing. The appropriation bill for legislative, executive and judicial needs about 23 million dollars passed. Pettigrew harshly condemned the Venezuela boundary deal and called for state department information. Unanimous consent was granted for an international monetary conference bill to be taken up Tuesday. The house debated Yost vs. Tucker election case from Virginia with a divided committee and warm speeches, while the army conference report was approved.
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Washington
Senate
Turple
Pettigrew
Venezuela
Great Britain
Secretary of State
House
Yost
Tucker
Virginia
Reform Can't Be Had Gratie
Lansing Michigan January 21 Railroad Commissioner Wesselius has served two days and finds following Governor Pingree’s order to pay fare on travel for state business would cost taxpayers ten thousand dollars yearly. Last year travel would have cost five thousand at two cent fares but special inspections require trains and bridge checks, doubling the amount. Wesselius has bought six thousand dollars worth of mileage at state expense and will follow the governor’s plan unless directed otherwise.
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Lansing
Mich
Wesselius
Pingree
Prisoners from United States face UK charges in Commons
The house of commons debated the political prisoners question. Prisoners convicted of entering Britain from the United States to plot dynamite faced severe conduct, with Home Secretary Ridley saying they would not be released unless to save their lives.
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London
House of Commons
England
United States
Ridley
Markets Report From New York and Chicago Trading Floors
The New York money market shows easy call money at 0. per cent and steady sterling. Bond prices advance with U S government issues firm. Chicago market notes mixed grain, produce, and livestock quotes including wheat, corn, oats, lard, butter, potatoes, apples, poultry, and beef with day’s ranges and receipts. Milwaukee markets list grain and feed prices for No 2 spring wheat and other staples.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
Chicago
Burbanks
Hebrons
Newport to Sell Ocean House for Modern Hotel Redevelopment
Harper's Weekly reports Newport plans to replace the Ocean House with a large modern hotel to be operated by Warren Leland Jr. The old building from 1846 will be torn down, 76 cottage suites added, and grounds kept intact. The move aims to attract visitors and modern amenities, though locals wonder about changes in the town’s character.
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Newport
Ocean House
Per Hong
Enterprise
New York
Warren Leland, Jr
Cottagars
Saratoga
Harper’s Weekly
Cannibal Hanged and Body Returned for Burial
In wartime dispatches a cannibal was executed and the body of Mr. Tandon Fira was later buried after ceremonial handling. The remarks mention a death abroad and a subsequent home burial for decency.
One Not Easily Moved True Story of Mr Blank
A New York area tale recounts a persistent suitor called Mr. Blank who endures pranks from a pretty girl and her brother after each visit. He returns in different attire, bearing comic mischief, and departs after late hours, with the girl and brother left perplexed by his endurance.
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Mr. Blank
New York
Little Brother
Beta
N. Y
A Household Treasure Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery
Canajoharie resident D. W. Fuller praises Dr King’s New Discovery as essential in his home with consistently strong results. Catskill druggist G. A. Dykeman endorses it as a reliable cough remedy used for eight years in his family. trial bottles free at Emmett and Burrell’s Drug Store, regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
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D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
Emmett & Burrell’s
Electric Bitters Offered for Female Complaints and Relief
This ad promotes Electric Bitters as especially effective for female ailments boosting strength and tone. It claims relief for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervous sleeplessness melancholy and dizziness, with health and strength guaranteed. Available for fifty cents at Emmert and Burrell's drug store. Also announces binding services by Wanemaker Bros. Book Binders in Chicago and Galena Streets.
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Emmert & Burrell
Indinp
Waanneer Bros
Col
Chicago
Galena Streets
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