Census figures and European conquerors dominate the chatter
The Register quotes multiple outlets on totals of the 1890 census and national finances. It cites Chicago projecting eight million next year, 34 802 suited soldiers, and 61 448 000 000 American wealth, while Kaiser Wilhelm is praised as Europe's sole salaried sovereign and Paris Exposition coverage is criticized. It notes pensions and alms housing for Union soldiers and a New York Times note on U.S. representation.
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Maine
Rio Destaneiro
Brazil
Titusar i Ussu
New York
Guaira
Venezuela
France
Dakota
Arkansas
Georgia
South Dakota
Montana
Lie Vate
Poole the Tailor Seeks Patronage of Prince of Wales
A London tailor Poole reputedly commands attention for masculine style and has advertisement as patronage. The text notes the Prince of Wales may be approached for clothing fees, hinting at the heir apparent status and public interest in royal fashion.
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Poole
Prince of Wales
Bible texts misused in China boot sole production
A missionary cites Bible translations as ineffective for widespread gospel spread in China where natives fabricate cheap boot soles from Bibles. The piece notes limited success of literal translations and includes Governor Gonion’s reflection on Georgia as a unique member of the original colonies.
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China
Georgia
Gonion
Commonwealth of the Republic
Sunlit gas towns yield a cook’s quit amid boom
In a Western boom town a cook resigned after refusing to “cook God's meat with hellfire” as natural gas lights up the area. The New York Graphic notes the cook’s act reflects a thoughtful, unusual character.
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New York Graphic
Gladstone Sleep Habit Cited As Health Key
The passage credits English statesman Gladstone with health and vigor from sleeping seven hours daily and avoiding thoughts of business at night. It notes that restless, anxious minds seek to imitate this rule but must learn how to practice true mental disengagement.
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Mr. Gladstone
Eye disease linked to tight spectacle wear, Breslau professor claims
Professor Forster of the University Opthalmic Clinic at Breslau warns that about one third of his patients suffer chronic eye disease caused by wearing tight spectacles. He suggests German national fashion makes spectacles essential. The British House of Lords reform vote fell short by twenty-one, mirroring a sentiment echoed in Iolanthe.
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Forster
Breslau
Germany
House of Lords
New York
House of Com
House of Lorda
Iolanthe
Enduring Railroads Face Fading Preat Jobs Claims
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes preat railway work has declined in recent years while rail management persists. It recalls past frauds and wrecking episodes in major railroad systems and mentions Paris Exposition openings and a Chicago News anecdote about a philosopher and a door chisel scene.
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New York
Paris
Chicago News
Memorial Day Observances Across Cities Highlight Solemn Remembrance
Memorial Day was observed with solemnity as citizens honored fallen soldiers. President Harrison reviewed Brooklyn’s parade from Washington Park, with Grand Army posts, veterans and color guards. ceremonies extended to Philadelphia New York and Gettysburg, featuring speeches by General Frisbie Minister Ryan and others.
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Iead
Brooklyn
Harnsan
Washington
Joseph F. Knapp
Vera Partcot
Washington Park
Granda Marshal
Bedford
Lafayette
Cleraront
Willoughby Avenues
Grand Marshal Knight
United States Artillery
Fay Ntaestee
James McLear
Ytrosps
Gsth
Lath
165Th
New York
Balice Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Knights of Sherand
Tyagens
Merssi
Flatbush Avenue
Hanson Place
Gann Army of the Republic
Philadelpia
Philadelphia
Grant
New ‘York
McClellan
Trenton
Reynolds
Langaster
Hancock
Norristown
Laurel Cemetery
George Meade
Lafidgette Post
Wm. T. Sherman
Mexico
United States
Ryan
Frisbie
Rean
McKinley
Grand Army of the
Republc
Metropolitan
Opers House
New City
Gettygbur
McKnight
Pennsylvania College
Ohn Mel Krauth
Stewart L. Woodford
Memorial Day Observed With Wide Tribute in New York
Memorial Day was celebrated with widespread honors in New York City. Veterans groups, wreaths for unknown soldiers, and floral tributes covered cemeteries and parks including General Grant's tomb where 5000 attended. The ceremonies featured speakers, military salutes, and prayers from chaplains.
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New
Worth Monument
Hil
Grant
Morton
Howard
Gernerd Facebson
Congresman McKinley
Judie van Hoesen
Governor Hill
Welock
United States
Grand Army of the Republic Veterans
Enhunm
Waldrick
Regular Army
Spiritiel Trade
General Grant
Riverside Park
Grant Post
Brooklyn
Mason Tallagher
Galena
Decoration Day Observances Nationwide Highlight Memorial Events
Across the country veterans groups decorated graves in cemeteries from St. Louis to Cincinnati. G. A. R. posts and Veterans associations led ceremonies with parades, prayers, orations, and artillery salutes. In Fredericksburg and Annapolis events featured posts, naval bands, and speeches by notable figures.
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Veteran Association
St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
National Cemetery
Cincinnati
Fredericksburg
Phil Kearney
Richmond
Burr
Ph! Kearney
Callage Assembly
BS Burdette
Washington Post
Edar Allen
Oves
Meade Post GA
London
Fort McHenry
George C. Hazelton
Washington
Birming
Labor unrest and industry notes across regions
The survey reports widespread labor tension from Montana to Birmingham, with strikes among omnibus drivers in Rome and carpenters in Berlin. It notes rising factory activity in the South, coke ovens idling in Connellsville, and wage cuts in Illinois, Shenango Valley, and Philadelphia silk mills.
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Montana
Rome
Italy
Boston
Connellsville
Penn
Berlin
Germany
Asthike
Nottingham
England
Pennsylvania
Cottey
South
Kladno
Bohemia
American Federation of Labor
Tue St. Paul and Omaha Railway Company
Birmingham
Lynn
Mass
Pittsburg
Western Road
Ilinois
Paterson
Socialistic
Tabor Party
Massachusetts
Bostion
Rochester
N. Y
Shenango Valley
Philadelphia
Prominent Figures Highlight Global Elite Amid Wealth and Titles
A collection of short biographical notes lists Mark Twain earning 80 000 yearly, Senator Farwell starting as a surveyor, Cornge Livs VanP EenBitT a farmer, and John Bright leaving 330 020 to heirs. Other entries note Prince George of Greece in the French navy, Granville the British statesman at seventy three, and Minister Tsiy Kwo Yury newly named to the United States. Theodore Roosevelt named Civil Service Commissioner aged thirty two, while Ruth B. Hayes lectures at Oberlin. Officials and nobles, from King of Spain heading to Paris to Countess Cross touring Europe, populate this swirl of prominent lives and travels.
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CorngeLivs VaNp Eenbitt
John Bright
T. Bangxum
Prince Greorge
Greece
Ean. Granville
Tsiy Kwo Yury
China
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Sin Jenian Paracerote
Ruth BeRrord R. Hayes
Oberlin College
Ono
Kine Alexander L
Servin
Foraker
John C. Brack
Chicago
Joan Ray Lynell
United States Treasury
Degisiana Mulatto
King
Spain
Paris
William Black
Macleod of Dare
Green Pastures
Piccadilly
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Carnot
Perry Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Legion of Honor
Chauncey MM. Depew
Japan
Seward
Robert Louis Stevenson
Hawaii
Wikiki
Honolulu
Iyax
Herre
Josef Ritter von Weernpl
America
Miller
Indiana
Millersville
Indianai
Floods and frosts sweep crops and towns across the U S
Reports from Tyrone Pennsylvania to Washington D C describe river floods and frosts causing property destruction. Drowned individuals, washed away bridges, wrecked rail lines, and widespread crop losses are detailed along with scenes of flooded streets and stranded vessels.
Biennial session of Good Templars meets in Chicago church
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars convened at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago with Turnbull of Scotland presiding. Delegates from England Ireland Scotland Denmark Sweden India Australia and South Africa attended as the lodge opened with ritual. The annual report notes a global membership exceeding 750 000 and strong finances amid temperance work. twenty one local lodges hosted a notable reception for delegates.
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Right Worthy Grand Lodge
The
Independent Order of Good Templars
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Chicago
Turnbull
Scotland
Grand Worthy Chief Templar
England
C. W. Watson
Joseph Ralins Mire Woods
G. Havler
CrAmery
A. J. Osborne
Rev. H. McPrice
W. Williams
Samuel Insall
W. H. Brown
Mary Walshall
Annie Shipman
Gilbert Fisher
J. McKinnon
James Hamilton
W. W. Turnbull
Ireland
John S. Little
Denmark
Sweden
Oskar Eklund
Johann Ahlen
B. E. Hockert
India
Walter E. Webb
New South Wales
N.S. Collins
South Africa
Theodore Schreiner
Cound
Apprinssower
World Chess Championship undecided as Weiss and Tehigorin tie
In New York City the world chess championship ends with Weiss and Tehigorin sharing first and second prizes in the international tournament. The Connecticut Legislature passes ballot reform. A dinner for ex President Cleveland features speeches by Governor Hill and other dignitaries. Princess Kawant arrives in New York en route to Europe to finish education. Several fatal accidents and shootings shock the region, including derrick collapse deaths in Belmer Mass and Train wrecks near Trumbull Church Connecticut.
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Middle States
Weiss
Tehigorin
New York City
Connecticut
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Cleveland
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Governor Hill
Hoadly
Frederic R. Coudert
John H. V. Arnold
Fkawant
Nice
Kalakaua
Sandwich Islands
Europe
Lapp
Rhodce Island
Thomas O'Neill
Thomas Farrell
Belmer Mass
Trumbull Church
Conn
William B. Lock
Charles Olds
Secretaries clash over New York site deal and fugitive held
Secretary Wincoxi rescinds the prior approval for the Twelfth street site for an Appraiser’s building. Ex-chieftain McGarigle, long sought in Canada, surrendered in Judge Shephard’s court. A wagon accident in Canon City injures Mrs. S A Shear and three children fatally.
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Wincoxi
Fairchild
Twelfth Street
New York
Palace McGarigle
Chicago
Canada
Shepher
D’s. cc
S. A. Shear
Charles White
Mire
Canox City
Col
Devastating fires and storms strike multiple cities
A Reno blaze destroyed the old theatre and six nearby structures while the Pioneer Hotel Lafayette House and others burned. Damages ranged from 25 000 to 360 000. Quincy Illinois suffered a cyclonic wind storm demolishing nearly every cemetery monument. A mob lynched Mrs. Gillis near Port Huron. Kalamazoo grain buyer Jouwn Earl failed for 190 000 due to wheat speculation. Detectives charged for Dr Cronin murder in Chicago. A Kansas wind storm killed four and injured many as houses fell. Charles Velte killed his mother in Grand Rapids then killed himself. A Danville factory collapse killed six, injured four. A Benham Texas mother killed two children then herself. Colonel Joan C Haskell elected to the National Democratic Committee from South Carolina. Alexander M Waler killed his wife and himself in Baltimore. The Spring Palace in Fort Worth opened. E J Gay, Louisiana Congressman, died in Jaquemine. wealth estimated at 35 to 10 million.
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United States
Tyrone
Penn
Jumiata
Curwensville
Clearfield
Martinsburg
Potomac River
Martin Borlen
George Vogel
J. Powell
Hagerstown
Washington County
Charteston
W. Va
Kanawhan
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cabin Creek
Chicago
Ihk
Lakes
Ontario
Erie
Lakes Huron
Michigan
Fort Huron
Sarnia
Corydon
Ind
Ephraim Keesner
Leavenworth
Cline
Ore
Jess
Retroit
Mich
Schoolcraft
Portland
Flint
Winamaca
Galena
Wabash
Fisth
Benton Warbor
Midh
Khuira
Chemung
Belmont
Genesee Valley
Portage
Pennsylvania Line
William S. Rey
Chauncey Stearns
Fredericksburg
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Negi
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania_ avenue
Peace Monument
Capitol
Ninth Street
Eicht
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Smithsonian and Agricultural Department
Washington Monument
Lecodd Gamins
Georgetown
Water Front
Water Street
Aqueduct Bridge
Reno
Nev
Pioneer Hotel
Lafayette House
Polkird House
Pyramid House
Quincy
Albert Martin
John Gillis
Port Huron
Jouwn Earl
Kalamazoo
Dante
Coru Gubry
Patrick QC
Sullivan
Frank J. Black
Woolruff
Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Clements
Kan
Nettozen
Charles Velte
Grand Rapids
Danville
Mins
Rasnoven Hrapt
Benham
Texas
Joan C. Haskell
Colima
National Democratic Committee
South Carolina
Alexander M. Waler
Baltimore
Fort Worth
E. J. Gay
Conpaces
Louisiana
Jaquemine
Southwest
National Baseball Roundup and League Notes
A collage of baseball news from across leagues. Duryea earns Cincinnati win. Boston crowds surge while Pittsburg bats slump. Keer and Clarkson lead New York and Boston pitchers amid reshuffles. A mix of player moves, league interest, and regional notes from Hartford to Milwaukee.
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Loxpow
Canada
Duryea
Cincinnati
Boston
Dunwap
Pittsburg
Syracuse
Keer
New York
Clarkson
Hartford
Conn
Brou Thers
Milwaukee
Louisville
Dekimore
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Baseball Players
Tiper
Detroit
Stace
Poole
Vyale
Hanrcorn
Atlantic Association
Titcomb
Foster and Wagenhurst
N.Y
President Harrison Seeks Envoys and Appointments
The era notes nominations and changes within the federal administration. General Wallace and Beverly Lucker were named as extraordinary envoys to Hayti but quickly withdrawn. Samuel J. Reppy appointed U S Consul at Belfast Ireland. Adjutant General Kelton to act until replacement. Navy reports Samoan peace. Post Office stationery contracts total 225000. Court of Claims adjourns to October. New solicitor general and assistant attorney general named along with department chiefs and Hot Springs superintendent.
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Harrison
H. G. Davis Scottages
Deer Park
Schofield
Proctor
West
Lincoln
Sheridan
Leve Wallace
Beverly Lucker
Hayti
Samceel J. Repy
Towa
United States Contsul
Belfast
Reland
Frank Bak
Lighthouse Board
Life Saving Service
Adiutrytaneral Drv
Kelton
Kinberly
Navy Department
Post Office Department
United States Court of Claims
Hrimi A. Chapin
New York
John B. Cotton
Maine
Notable Diplomatic Audience and Global Turmoil Summary
W W Thomas Jr the American minister to Sweden and Norway was received by King Oscar. Plague in Guatemala. a deadly anti-Progressist riot in Belgrade leaves three dead and a wounded. Deutschmachen village near Sagan destroyed by fire. no houses left standing. Valkyrie cutter beaten in a race from Harwich to Southend by Port Ireland and Varana. Pod Hajce Galicia fire destroys 600 houses a church and a synagogue with many lives lost. twelve corpses recovered. American colony in Mexico hosts banquet for newly appointed ambassador Thomas Ryan. Storms observed in France Mexico and China. Navy plans to bring John Ericsson’s remains to the United States aboard the Chicago to be flagship of Commodore Walker. Harrison administrations appointments totaling about 9500, including 7000 postmasters and 1500 railway mail service workers. Hamburg port enlargement plans approved costing about 1 billion dollars.
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W. W. Thomas, Jr
United States
Sweden
Norway
Oscar
Guatemala
Belgrade
Deutschmachen
Sagan
Prussian Silesia
Port Irex
Varana
Harwich
Southend
England
Podhajce
Galicia
Mexico
Thomas Ryan
France
China
Eight Lives Lost As Barge Crews Drown In Lake
A barge named Batavia and two others broke free on a lake when tow lines failed. Eight crew members aboard Batavia were drowned after the vessel capsized and swept overboard. The Valens and a third barge were saved, with crews reporting the captain washed away in panic.
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Lake
Lake Ga
Batavia
Calvin
Ee Boygan
Mich
Kingston
Valens
Tavia
Mila
Opera and stage stars bolster and fade in new season gossip
A gala mix of scarce anecdotes features major names like Elsie Leslie Adela dine and Adelaide Moon touring Europe plus Elis Gerster living in seclusion near Bologna. Lingering talk covers Hixerve Dixer4 shelving Agony Pinafore revival, Lydia Thomasox and Ellis Eva Bates' Paris debut, Campaniny's waning influence, and W E Scaxton Ireland tour success.
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Bowne
Buffalo Bill
Mia
Landry
Exusta Apnort
Marguerite
Italy
Lydia Thomisox
Louis James Bas Deci
Gagements
Coxust
Signor Novara
Pattidune
Unitedo
Fte
Tex Ey
Elsie Leslie
Lord Fauntleroy
Etelka Gerster
Bologna
Adelaide
Europe
New York
Dublin
Eva Eates
Paris Grand Opera House
Srtis
Pat Ferneye
Trish
Longaigo
Mariboough
Nis
Dubliny
Scotland
Ant
Sydillanderson
San Francis of Whodins
Paris
Massenet
Nevy
Vastly Fractured World Notes Record Patchwork Text
A garbled OCR style summary enumerates diverse items from frosts, leper hospitals, and weather services to Buddhist counts, officeholders, canal plans, wool exports, and tax remissions. It mentions expeditions, artesian wells, cod banks, and broad agricultural notes across Dakota, Missouth sas, Nebraska, and Victoria era regions with scattered figures and places.
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Chicago’ Times
Tanner
Union Army and Navy
Treasury
St. Louis Glober Democrat
President Harrison
the Labor World
Utah
Harness Makers’ Protective Association
Eva McDonald
Order of the > of Ge . A
Mark Twatin
Senator Farwell
Good Templars
Grand Lodge
Henry Wirthats
Democratic State Central Committee
Carlos French
William H. Batnuir
National Committee
Warien
Bertua Scawiot
John D. Menken
Joan Sueplock
Port Bowkley
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Tracy
Epior
William O'Brien
Alois Schwarzenberg
Gloucester
Mattie Winship
Cape Breton
Vigilant For
Westphalia
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Haiti
Legitime
Port-au-Prince
Frenton
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Ennitts
Brooklyn Grand Stud
St. Paul
Penant
Richardson
New Yorks
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Connor
St. Joseph
Denver
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Tor
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Ldittsburgs
Athletics
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Anson
Indianapolis
Crane
Bang” Assox
Rockford
Ajcreat
Sioux City
Iowa
George W. Bradley
Keefe
Young Beam
Buffinton
Radford
Dford
Koeret Shields
Omaha
Wen
Supreme Court of the United States
Shields
Puyallup
Washington Territory
New-Yorkoi
American Association
Ceca Arentie
Baltimore Nan
Columbus
Tisville
John Ericsson
Atlantic
J. G. Walker
Bureau of Navigation
Hamburg
Carcaco
Ouro
Teestucky
Missoula
Cache Saat
Aed
Ixprana
Tiatore
Nicaragua
Ttl
Bettween
Paraguay
Puerto F
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Queensland
Missouth
Nebraska
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Wisconsin
Auill
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Cal
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American Congregational Ass
Peat
Rufus S. Post
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