Honor to Jefferson at Monticello Observance by Democrats
A large Monticello crowd marked the 163d birthday of Thomas Jefferson with a Democratic gathering from across the nation. Notables included Stevenson, Herbert, Wilson, Harmon, ex-Gov Russell, Chauncey Black, and Lawrence Gardner as well as many senators and representatives. The program featured three speakers including Russell and Senator Daniel, with debate on money policy as Russell urged sound money and Daniel argued for free silver. The party returned to Washington that night.
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Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Stevenson
Herbert
Wilson
Harmon
Russell
Massachusetts
Chauncey F. Black
Lawrence Gardner
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Washington
Charlottesville
Jefferson M. Levy
Senator Daniel
Virginia
Jefferson
Colorado
Wall Street
Confession of Holmes Brings Fresh Police Scrutiny
Holmes claims to have killed twenty seven people and named nineteen victims with two more, while several alleged victims such as Robert Latimer and Warner reportedly survive. Chicago police fear renewed notoriety and the spread of Holmes styled attacks.
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H. H. Holmes
Eney
Chicago
Pitzel
Philadelphia
Holmes
Slx
Wilkies
Robert Latimer
Englewood
Warner
Massacre in Mexico reported in Oaxaca City
Telegram from Oaxaca City warns rebel Indians in Juquela slaughtered town officials teachers and a priest. Amid chaos in the town hall and stamp office arson and looting followed with the assailants intoxicated and unknown casualties reported. Officials fled as troops are sent for aid.
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Jugquela
Oaxaca City
Mexico
Juquela
Noe
Federal Stamp Office
Graciada
The Cooper's Art Cheaper Now than Flour Barrels
A historical overview describes the cooperage craft from ancient Rome to modern machine aided production. It details stave and hoop origins, the shift from leather thongs to elm hoops, the heating and shaping process, and how mills, windlass, truss hoops, and a supply of skilled workers yield thousands of flour barrels daily.
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Pliny
Alps
Rome
Tiny
Minneapolis
Kansas City
West Superior
Chicago
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Woods
Mie Durrel
Swallowed by Swallows: Odessa Steamer Faces Aerial Invasion
A Russian steamer from Odessa en route between Leghorn and Malaga faced an extraordinary storm episode as thousands and then hundreds of thousands of swallows swarmed the deck. The vessel ran ashore briefly and was eight hours delayed while the crew cleared the birds. The captain offered no theory on the birds origin beyond a long storm fight the day prior.
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Odessa
Leghorn
Malaga
Studio of Verertchagin Paints All Day With Rotating Glass Studio
A studio of the famed Russian artist Verertchagin sits at his home near Parks. The glass studio moves on wheels like a locomotive engine, driven by a windlass beside the easel, allowing sunlight to fall in one direction on models and drapery while he paints through the day.
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Verertchagin
Parks
Hood
Tech
Isaac Lewis
Sabina
Ohio
M K E General Conference Opens in Cleveland May First
The M.KE General Conference will convene in Cleveland on May 1. Low rates have been authorized via the Nickel Plate. The company operates splendid trains with speed safety and comfort. For times or information contact an agent or B F Horner General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland
Splen U
B. F. Horner
Land of Eternal Cheapness America Japan comparison
A sensational claim describes life in Japan as inexpensive, noting a nabob can live for $25 a month with a comfortable house two servants and a well stocked larder. It asserts Japan will send over $12 bicycles next season as good as the best.
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Japan
Cheap Excursions to the West and Northwest
The North Western Line offers Home Seekers excursions on April 21 and May 5, 1896 to many points in Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota including the Black Hills. Inquiries to ticket agents or B Kniskern G P T A Chicago. Bulawayo once Lobengula’s royal kraal is now electrified with a US imported electrical plant.
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North- Western Line
Chicago & North- Western
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Black Hills
Um B. Kniskern
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road bids for Methodist Conference traffic
The Nickel Plate Road touts splendid equipment uniformed porters on day coaches sleeping cars and dining service to lure travelers to Cleveland for the General Conference. Low fares are offered on a thin sepuite route with tickets on sale April 20 30 May 1 and 12 good for five days return and extendable to June 2 with deposit. Beethoven described as rude and gruff and in perpetual bad humor with himself and others.
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Nickel Plate Road
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Spring Excursion Tickets to L & N Route
Tickets go on sale April 7 21 and May 6 from northern cities to all Louisville and Nashville routes in Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky at a single round trip fare. Return within twenty one days for two dollars paid at destination and stop overs allowed. Contact ticket agents or write C P Atmore or Jackson Smith for details.
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Louisville & Nashville
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Kentucky
C. P. Atmore
General Pusaker
Louisville, Ky
Jackson Smith
Cincinnati
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Conference Fare Announcement
For the General Conference in Cleveland Ohio in 1896 a round trip fare is set at one standard class via Nickel Plate road. Tickets go on sale April 29 May 1 and May 12.
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Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Webster Leads Popularity Race in Dictionary World
A playful note praises Webster as the top Roman among dictionaries while noting others like Webster and Dictionaries. It mentions a Tiameneteers excursion via Nickel Plate Road planned for April Ziat with low rates and agent inquiries.
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Democratic Party
Oratora
Pur
Near
Mra. Todd
New London
Warsaw
N. Y
William Plucker
Hilas M. Martin
Arcade
Mlag-ier
Mra
Henry M. Cutting
New York
the Cooper's Art
Mediterranean Sea
Bulawayo
Lobengula
United States
Beethoven
Clinton Collete Rabine Bank
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