Turpie Attacks Nicaragua Canal Bid as Fraudulent Scheme
Washington Jan 21 Senator Turpie of Indiana condemned the Nicaragua canal bill as a fraudulent project with worthless security. He cited vast cost discrepancies between company estimates and government figures, concealment of obligations, and questioned land titles and the canal’s feasibility. The Senate committee planned further debate after Olney’s testimony with likely amendments.
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San Juan River
Pettigrew Attacks Arbitration Pact Over Venezuelan Boundary
Pettigrew argues the Anglo American arbitration treaty concedes Britain the Schomburgk line and abandons U S claims, urging public disclosure. Secretary Olney testifies the pact preserves the Monroe doctrine and uses a two stage arbitration with both nations’ supreme court judges for grave questions.
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Coast Defense Convention gathers in Tampa Bay area
The South Atlantic and Gulf States Coast and Harbor Defense and Improvement convention met at the Tampa Bay Auditorium with a large attendance. Governor Bloxham gave the welcome, endorsing a Nicaragua canal. Lt Gen Schofield led as permanent chairman and spoke on the need for a bigger army. Delegates from sixteen states attended along with U S Army and Navy representation.
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Rioting Strikers in Hungary Reported Fatalities at Anina
A Vienna dispatch reports eight killed and twelve wounded in a strike riot at Anina Hungary as gens d armes fire on protesters. Another dispatch notes riots at Anina mines and Roschitza steel works with casualties. wives of strikers figure prominently among the injured and dead.
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Anina
Earthquake Devastates Delvino and Surrounding Villages
An earthquake struck Delvino in the Turkish Vicinity, destroying several villages. The majority Christian populations suffered extensive damage and many residents are feared dead or missing. Authorities report widespread ruin across the affected area.
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Athens
Delvino
Wpitrus
Russia and Turkey in secret port talks
Obituary notices from Syracuse Indiana Rockford Illinois San Diego California and Greenfield Indiana list Rev Davis Young 69 Christopher E Murtaugh George I Hoke 88 Miss Olla J Patterson formerly principal of Monmouth College and Ruth Hedges among others. Also reports of Prince Alexander leaving St Petersburg for Marseilles en route to Bombay to study plague microbes and a surge in divorces in Oklahoma Territory amid void decrees.
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Monmouth, Ills
Indianapolis
Ruth Hedges
Lewis Croker
Richard Croker
Pierre
Hamburg
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Chicago
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Supreme Court of Missouri
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Judge Freeman
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John L. Sullivan
New Bedford
Mass
Australia
Honolulu
San Francisco
Minister Willis
Hawaiian Islands
C. W. Lamb
Keokuk
Frank Lafferty
Eddyville
Ottumwala
Lafferty
Lamb
The Hawkes of the East Adopts the Gambling System
A vivid portrait of an East Asian hawker described by Pearson's Weekly. The article explains his bag method and the risk of trickery used to entice customers with exotic wares and prizes. It notes the hawker tactic of switching numbers and the temptation presented by the bag's false bottom.
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Pearson’s Weekly
National Christmas Bird Reigns in Many Lands
The article surveys Christmas meals across nations, noting turkeys as the symbol in some places and geese as preferred in others. It cites England Belgium Austria Denmark Italy and more, detailing regional poultry choices and festive dishes. It cites the New York Herald.
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Denmark
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Racing Cockroaches in Constantinople Prisoners
The New York Journal reports prisoners in Constantinople’s central jail train and race cockroaches. Wealthier inmates bribe guards for molasses to feed the insects, training them into racing teams amid daily contests and bets, as a diversion in long confinement.
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Iere
N, Y, Journal
Gave It Up and Curious Questions About Fishes
A child questions why fishes lack legs while ducks have them prompting a patient, puzzled reply from papa. The exchange ends with the boy’s concluding question and papa admitting defeat. The piece also notes Egypt’s ancient chronology and Herodotus as the first historian to mention Egypt.
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Pearson's Weekly
Wonderful Emperor Under Scrutiny Over Duelling
Harper's Weekly reports on Germany's emperor who paints and designs military gear while shaping an army culture of pride and duelling. Brusewitz’s case spurs outcry as court-martial dismissal is overturned by imperial intervention. a court of honor is proposed to curb duels and avoid legal recognition of such combat.
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Olney
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Brusewitz
Reichstag
Ile
Harper's Weekly
A Broken Melody
A pearson Weekly excerpt describes a man on a gate who hurts his finger and yells drawing the neighborhood’s help. The moment ends with the pair parting afterward.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Tallerday’s Female Tonic Promises Cure All Pain
Dr C M Wright of Blaine Illinois endorses Tallerday’s Female Tonic claiming it cures difficult cases after other remedies fail. She states two to three bottles relieve pain restore appetite and strength with patients feeling better and recovering. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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C. M. Wright
Blaine, Ills
The Hat Dominates The Sermon In Curious Spectacle
The Chicago Observer notes a preacher vanishes beneath a hat that fills the scene. Feathers ribbons and a yellow rose obscure the speaker while the audience fixates on the headwear as if the sermon itself fades.
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Chicago Observer
City Tax Notice Advertises March 10 Deadline
Special tax books will be held until March 10 for Sewer and Paying Taxes collection. Taxes bear six percent interest. Pay to avoid interest. Office room 3 Fry's block. Office hours 9 to 8 daily, Saturdays 7 to 9 evenings. T D OsBoRNe City Collector.
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T. D. Osborne
City Collecor
Tax Collector Opens Office In Freeport 1896 Taxes Due
James Manson collector announces office in rear of First National Bank to collect Freeport town taxes for 1896. Citizens are urged to call early and pay their taxes.
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Freeport
James Manson
General Grinding Service for Tools and Shears
General grinding done with sharpening of scissors razors and knives. Barbers and paper hangers shears a specialty. Christopher Ulrich at No 23 Cheatnut near hospital 192w Freeport Illinois offers thorough tool sharpening and grinding.
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Hospital
Freeport
Purity and Price of Medicines Promised to All
A brief note asserts all ages need medicine at times and advertises reliable access to pure drugs at proper prices. It emphasizes practical help and direct service for those seeking remedies.
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