Review of World Disasters and Losses in 1898
The article catalogs mortality from drownings explosions and lightning in 1898, with rail accidents and ship disasters also tallied. It notes warfare fatalities worldwide were lower than several prior years, estimating total deaths near 65,000, plus regional plague and famine impacts notably in Kansu and India.
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Varlows
Dinexters
United States
Spain
Pamince
Ife
Kansu
Ching
India
al Seed
Fires scorching towns and disasters sweep week’s end
The week ending Jan 4 reports Beaman and Carthage NY suffered major fires destroying large portions of business districts. Al-Hance NC and Jamestown CA mines faced fatal losses. A Boston station collapse shock and an earthquake felt in Freehold NJ are noted along with floods and shipwrecks overseas.
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Beaman
Carthage NY
al- Hance, C
John Lytton
Minter, St
Remarkable Diabetes Cure Story Prompts Kidney Pill Ad
Mr J J Doran of 227 Howell Street Milwaukee recites a tale of fifteen years with diabetes curable by Dodd's Kidney Pill. He claims complete recovery and touts the remedy as a cure for several kidney related diseases. Available from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY for $2.60 in 6008 boxard boxes.
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Minwarkee
J J Doran
Howell Street
Like
Dodd
Dodds Mediuins Co
Buffalo
Mourning Morrill Arrives for State Funeral in Vermont
The body of Senator Justin Smith Morrill arrived in Montpelier with his wife from Washington and lay in state in Representatives Hall. President Buckham delivered the eulogy as hundreds paid respects before burial at Green Mount cemetery, with interment planned for spring in Strafford.
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M. H. Buckham
University of Vermont
Morrill
Green Mount Cemetery
Strafford
Greeting at White House New Year Reception
Crowds fill the White House as President and Mr. McKinley greet callers from all public life on New Year’s reception day. The event marks a custom of the current administration and signals a propitious start to the year.
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Jan
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White House
Washington Finance and Public Funeral in Washington
Financial figures show December and year end receipts and debts with increases from prior months. Public funeral services for Don Matias Romero honored Mexico's ambassador, attended by President Roosevelt and cabinet members along with diplomatic corps.
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Don Matias Romero
Mexico
United States
St. Matthew's Church
Dick Kinley
Hobart
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Local notes from town and surrounding area
Horace Hutching visits sister Mrs O L Jenness in Chicago. Cari Kook of the Camp-House under doctor care and bed bound. Wesley Runnells of Whitefield ships cattle to Chicago market. Dennis Parling to move to Kansas and set for public sale mid February. Nicholson & Co ship two cars of grain daily to Chicago. Ed Wskoff-hee resigns. Barry Granburg new at Beckrer's. Wiewerth Peter and Miss Williams visit Token mansion. Olive att Clerk Johnny Heim in city on business. Ramsey teaches near Lawnstodge. returns via Chillicothe. Sims Jacobs contracts lumber in Whitefield for barn. Wm Starliper to do the work. Commercialist plans a social dancing party at New Opera Hall. Dorosa’s Canton orchestra to provide music. Henry Mandolini’s lab rents rooms in Pool building for music practice and gym. Telegram reports death of Bishop Burgess’s wife. mourned by clergy. John Thompson returns from Madison, Wis. John Murray, ill with cancer, confined to bed. Mason and Odd Fellow. Dennis Farling delivers first corn to new dump. loads weigh equal at city scales. Ed Hummel reports Christmas reunion and thriving business at Obenor. Welgand from Vors working for OB&Q rail line. greeting style noted. Mrs. O Meagher suffering eye trouble. no improvement. reverend plans Peoria visit with her. A married couple from Oklahoma shop for furniture and spend $400–$500. Edith Harris notes a chimney fire at a Henry home. saved by quick action. Henry saved from fires three times. Mrs. Edith Harris starts New Year with relief efforts. Simoklen’s Arnimentals advertised. Dr Powell sells.
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Hia
O L. Jenness
Chicago
Ohi-cago
Ed-Wskoff-hee
Beckrer
Barry Granburg
Wiewerth Peter
Miss Williams
Poorle
Olive
Johnny Heim
Olive. Ramsey
Lawnstodge
Chillicothe
Sims Jacobs
Whitefield
Henry
Davis Yard
Wm Starliper
Commercialiit
New Opera Hall
Dorosa
Orchestra
Canton
Henry Mandolini Lab
Opcn
Burgess
John Thompson
Madison
Wis
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Murray
Dennis Farling
Turner Budnut Co
Ed Hummel
Obenor
Gelang
Pather
Peoria
Edith Harris
Edith
Arrival in Albuquerque 1809 Letter Home from Cirpz Emerice
A friend, Max Kline, publishes a letter from Cirpz Emerice dated January 1, 1809, describing arrival in Albuquerque New Mexico. He notes population about 12 000 waterworks electric lights street cars and a courthouse. Describes native peoples and housing, trains stopping to sell wares, and hopes for letters soon.
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Lyde Emerick
Max Kline
New Mexico
Max
Court House
Texas
Henry
Cirpz Emerice
Official state vote pamphlet issued by Secretary of State
The Republican notes receipt of a pamphlet listing the official vote for the state tickets Congress and representatives judges of the Supreme Court and the presidential vote for 1896 plus the state ticket for 1804 issued from the Secretary of State office.
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tHino
Congress
Supreme Court
Iaket
Secretary of State
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Valiua Ree
Warder pro tem disputed amid senate caucus split
Senators split over backing Warder for president pro tem with Fort among those absent. Fort said he could not vote for Warder, calling the move against his principles and organization. Warder was later nominated and elected amid the scene reported by The Springfield Journal.
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Senator Fort
Wale Warder
Senate
The
Springfield Journal
Fort Antd Ue
Warder
Chaice
Sau Os
Senator Bate Named for State Senate Seat in Tennessee
The domestic legislative caucus met in Nashville on January 4 to nominate a candidate for the state senate. Senator W B Bate was unanimously named and the election by the legislature is set for January 7.
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Bats
Proclamation and Train Robbery News Summary
Washington dispatch reports President Kinley’s proclamation on United States possession terms for the Pine region with cabled instructions to General Ot for promulgation. A Kansas City Fort Worth & Memphis train was held by six men near a station, the express safe robbed. Grant C. Gillett, noted fugitive cattleman, reportedly settles with creditors for 50000 dollars.
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Aon Kinley
United States
Recome
Kansas City
Fort Beott
Memphis
N Ce Express
Robbet
Ali
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