Tanner Was a Self-Made Man and Illinois Governor
John R. Tanner died suddenly in Springfield Illinois. An uneducated farmer's boy, he rose through sheer energy to dominate politics and serve as governor. The piece notes mixed blame and praise he faced and highlights his self-made status and lasting influence in Illinois politics. It also references concerns about Prussian and British coal dynamics and export duties to protect German coal.
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Tanner
John R. Tanner
Springfield
Tuidola
Niinois
Prussia
Operator to President on Harling’s Railroad Rise
Albert J Harling president of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway is praised for ability and judgment. The line’s prosperity is credited to Roswell Miller and Harling, who rose from telegraph operator in 1866 to top executive by 1899, after Miller’s resignation.
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Western Railroad
Albert J. Harling
Chicago, Milwaukee
Darling
St. Paul
Roswell Miller
Harling
Barling
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Mr. Harling
Public ownership plan in Prussia outlined
A report states Prussia will nationalize select lands and mines to preserve the state and fuel key railways. Henry George’s line is cited as rationale with fair compensation promised to current owners as the state runs essential operations.
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Prussia
Henry George
Descendant of Lafayette Sits Quietly in France
The Marquis de Lasturle, great grandson of Lafayette, is the Lafayette family’s present representative. He resides at Lagrange, an estate about forty miles from Paris, with the castle and moat, in quiet exile from politics. A charming, genial French nobleman, he cherishes a strong affection for the United States and Americans. He has visited Mount Vernon once to see Washington’s home and tomb, but shuns publicity. Married to the granddaughter of a Duke of Leinster, he has two sons, Louis and Guy.
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Lafayette
Marquis de Lasturle
Lagrange
Lafayettes
Parl
France
United States
Mount Vernon
Washington
Dukes of Leinster
Louis
Guy
American professor sails to Glasgow for anniversary event
Professor Albert H Smyth of Havreford Pa sails June 1 to Scotland to attend Glasgow University's four hundred fiftieth anniversary celebration. He goes as official representative of the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia and will deliver a Latin oration on behalf of the society.
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Glasgow University
Albert H. Smyth
Haverford
Scotland
American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia
America
Engagement of Lady Mary Sackville to Hamilton Dent
London announces the engagement of Lady Mary Sackville to Hamilton Dent. Lady Sackville is known to wealth and society circles in New York and Washington. She toured America last spring amid speculation she might wed Frank Gould.
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Lady Mary Sackville
Hamilton Dent
London
Lady Sackville
New York
Washington
America
Frank Gould
Union Lead and Oil Company Expands Capital
The Union Lead and Oil company of St. Louis increases its capital from 15 million dollars to 50 million dollars, a move described as a fashion trend among firms seeking prestige and growth potential.
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Union Lead and Oil Company of
St. Louis
Chicago Socialite Leaves Home for New York Stage Debut
Mrs. Bessis Delaney of Chicago, wife of J H Delaney prominent railroad man, has joined a theatrical company in New York for a new production. She earlier debuted in The Silver Shield with Chicago Musical College students, inspiring her decision. Her stage career follows a church audience appearance in Chicago.
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Bessis Delaney
Chicago
New York
Delaney
Chicago Musical College
Prodigal Princess Loses Control Of Estate In Chicago Court
Princess Clara de Chimay once married to Janess Rigo is declared a spendthrift by Judge Cutting in Chicago. Conservator Thomas Lyon appointed to manage her income after she allegedly wasted $450,000 of a $36,000 yearly allowance over seven years. Lyon cited extravagance and debts, prompting court action to protect her estate and person.
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Princess Es
Clara, de Riguet
Princess de Chimay
Janess Rigo
Mr. Lyon
Chimaya
Lyon
100 Miles an Hour Rail on a Single Track in England
A plan for 100 mile per hour electric trains on a single Manchester to Liverpool rail line advances. Behr's Belgium model inspires the project as Parliament shows cautious support. The system uses four trestles for stability and side rails as guides. The future railway revolution is anticipated.
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England
Manchester
Liverpool
M. Behr
Belgium
Origin of the Loving Cup Linked to Henry IV Tale
A historical note explains the loving cup origin from Henry IV of France. While hunting he asked for wine at an inn, a two handle cup was made to prevent spills, and a three handle version followed after the maid held the cup by each handle. The tale attributes the name to royal invention.
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Lord Lyons
Paris
Henry of Navarre
Henry IV
France
Royal Potteries
Vindication of General Porter after unjust punishment
General Porter lived to be in his 80s, later vindicated from harsh discipline and unjust accusations. The article notes how he faced acrimonious debate and claims of treason, with prejudiced critics and jealous officials criticizing his disobedience and troop delays, before reparation arrived.
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Porter
Fitz-John Porter
McClellan
Hue and Cry
Subordination Dispute Leads to Court Martial
In following General Pope's orders, a key officer faced accusations of unsubordination and delays said to favor the Southern army. He was brought before a court martial, cashiered, and barred from any future public office or position of trust.
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Pope
Ireland’s population decline spans decades in census data
The census shows Ireland now has 4 460 546 people, a 5 3 percent drop over ten years. From 1841 to 1891 the numbers fluctuated, with a vast loss since the famine era while England and Wales grew. The decline reflects emigration and economic shifts, not extinction of the Irish race.
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Ireland
England and
Wales
United Kingdom
United States
Ire
Professor Starr Provokes Students Over Hair and Style
University of Chicago anthropologist Professor Frederick Starr sparks a campus debate by denouncing middle hair partings shirtwaists and tattooing as signs of degeneracy in modern civilization. He insists such fashions are unnormal and warns students against these so called dangers in a lecture that stirs prominent athletes in his class.
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Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
University
Porter restored to honor after military inquiry finds correct judgment
The article recalls how John Porter was wrongly sentenced for years for aiding the enemy and resting under a death sentence. A later inquiry, supported by prominent soldiers, determined Porter acted with correct military judgment. It then comments on the broader Irish influence in the Americas and contrasts loyalties between Ireland and its diaspora.
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United States
John Porter
Porter
Admiral Commerell Dies in England After Distinguished Career
British naval figure Admiral Commerell, noted for Civil War clashes with the United States and later recognized in China with the Victoria Cross for hazardous service, died in England. Born 1828, he joined the navy in 1842, fought at Parana, earned Sebastopol medal, and led Taku fort attacks in 1858 before returning home.
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Commerell
England
United States
China
Roberts
Wilmington
Moeblie
Charleston
Parana
Sebastopol
Taku
America
Mey
Is Refusal a Crime The Indictment of a Dowie Disciple
An article questions the constitutionality of a New York indict ment for neglecting to call a physician for a dying daughter. It argues a state law forcing medical care clashes with personal liberty and autonomy, noting that adults may prefer death to treatment. The piece discusses rights, medicine, and government power in health regulation.
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Dowie
White Plains
New York
New York State
Panics From Inflation of Credits and Perceived Shortage
The article argues panics arise when credits are inflated and many perceive a shortage of an essential good. It notes the belief reflects a wider truth about demand and supply perceptions affecting market behavior.
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