Storm Tragedy at Illinois State Home for Feeble Minded Victims
A brutal cyclone struck near Lincoln Illinois damaging the State home for feeble minded youth. A barn collapsed killing four boys and injuring several attendants and boys. The storm caused widespread destruction to roofs chimneys and trees with an estimated four hundred thousand dollars in losses.
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Illinois State
Louiisville
Lincoln
Pridey
Geud
Sylvester Baker
Coatesville
Cassie Lebbon
Z. I. Carter
J. C. Gooper
Chicago
Cornelius Mackenzie
James O'Brien
Robert Ascott
Chiveago
Heinrich Berger
Mikono Garrow
Ottawa
Lemuel Gleason
W. E. C. Witham
Gray's Lake
Jacob Wilmert
Jacob Wihrert
Gleason
Salt Creek
Logan County
Spalding NOP Guilty Acquitted of Embezzlement Charge
Former Chicerze Harnker Spalding, ex treasurer of the University of Iberia's Movingsa Bank, was acquitted of embezzlement charges. The court found no proper theft proven in his care and he remains free, with the case ending after a prior ruling on improper entries.
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Chicerze Harnker
Charce
Chrrien
W. Spalding
Treasurat
Univer
Aiberia
Lnte Ciyhe
Chytamiga
No Action on Treaty Defers Annexation Effort
Senator Davis of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Friday there will be no effort to push the Panino treaty to approval this session. He noted a lack of quorum after the tariff bill, making initiation unlikely, though a treaty may be provided for consideration at the next Congress session.
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Davis
Cindriaa
Senate
Priday
Catmress
Storm Wrecks Buildings In Bwoutsville and Albany
A severe storm with thunder, rain, and hail hit Bwoutsville and Sew Albany, damaging many buildings, unroofing churches, felling trees, and injuring fifteen people. Widespread destruction included scattered debris, broken windows, and downed wires.
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Albany
Hawaiian Annexation Treaty Text Published for Senate Review
The document outlines a treaty between the United States and the Republic of Hawaii ceding sovereignty and public lands to the United States, creating the Territory of Hawaii. It covers governance, laws, debt assumption not exceeding four million dollars, Chinese immigration limits, and the appointment of five commissioners to advise Congress on territorial legislation. The treaty, dated June 16, 1897, awaits ratification by the president with Senate consent.
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United States
Little Taland Republic
Senate
United States of America
Hawaiian Islands
Republic of Hatwalt
Republic of Hawaii
Hawsiano Islanis
Republic of
Haweii la
Territory of Hawaii
Wawaiian Islands
Congress of the
Congress
Guolted States
Hawaiian Postal Savings Bank
Haiweiian Islands
Articlub
Haiwali
Yeas Coante
Trier
Washington
al Kinley
Twawalt
Pijerestasi
Bigte
Fry
International Compact
Tyiowall
Ube
Prisha
ISG
Finwatiay
United Inten Waa
PSP Np Real Hy
Germany
Tramarty UE
Tawau
Del
William Mikinley
Mckinley's Message Accompanies Hawaiian Treaty to Senate
President McKinley submits the Hawaiian Treaty message to the Senate outlining U S policy toward Hawaii. The document traces historical ties, strategic interests, and the rationale for annexation, noting prior treaties and the island chain's importance to U S trade and defense.
Weyler's Cuba Policy Draws Sharp Criticism Abroad
A London letter describes Weyler as a failure with harsh Cuban campaigns. It notes exile of moderates and autonomaists and mass military patrols that devastate large swaths of the island, framing his rule as harsh and ineffective.
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Contra
Cita
London
Weyler
Cuba
Weylerbee
Senate Debates Tariff Bill and a 100 Dollar Immigrant Head Tax
National solons and House members parley over the sugar schedule of the tariff bill with a heated exchange between Hoar and Tillman. A petition with 6,000,000 names seeks Cuban insurgent recognition. House members debate Greer County relief and proceed on continued tariff scheduling including Hawaii. Tillman will offer a $100 head tax on new arrivals and restrict entry for those not seeking citizenship.
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Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Sin Tillam
South Carolina
House
Arr. Lacey
Iowa
Greer County
Oklahoma
Henry
Texas
Congress
United States
Representative Snizer
New York
Hawaii
Tillaan
Vest
Hawaiiian
Ofelock
Agiea
Nick Ange
Rowerins
Epinite
Wits Fees
Bern
Jornes
Arksuse
Wearner
Alisa
Creeer
Hale
Morgan
Supreme Court of the United States
Cleveland
Toomor
MelWersperk
Davis
Minnessin
Satoriar
Fingnes
Stais
Carter
Plats
Odds and Ends from a Curious Page
The excerpt notes odd facts from nature and history including army worms, wasps, epileptic exclusion, and spider behavior. It mentions a town called Two Bit in the Black Hills, a mine term in northern hills, and Ireland’s round towers used in fire worship ceremonies.
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Black Hills
Ireland
The Cocoanut Its Uses and Native Habits
The cocoanut furnishes food clothing shelter and livelihood in its native lands. West Indian and Central American sources supply most nuts with San Bles producing scarce meat and best shells. The tree yields 50 to 150 years and about 160 nuts yearly while its wood and fiber find building and polishing uses.
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Central America
Colombia
Cagney
St. Andrew
Irue
San Bles
Florida
First Patient Inspires Detroit Doctor to Care
A Detroit doctor recalls waiting for a call and rushing to a home to treat a choking dog. A brave little girl leads him to the pet, where he clears the dog’s airway with a powder and his skill. The child later apologizes for presuming, and the doctor remains the family physician.
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Detroit
Willie
Will
Shooting for Hats on the Bridge by Local Firing
A New York Tribune report relays a Mississippi visitor hearing pistol fire while a Black boy explains men shoot to knock hats off passing on a bridge. The incident notes hats blown away, crowds gathering, and occasional injuries, with a tongue tied account of local roles and a reference to Josh Johnson and Torri Johnson.
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Bar
Josh Johnson
Torri Johnson
New York Tribune
Tea Making Traditions Among Eastern Peoples
The article notes Eastern methods of tea preparation including harvesting tea leaves and boiling them, with added sheep’s urine and flour from beans. It describes long journeys to collect supplies and drinking the infusion with clarified liquid. It also includes a remark on a woman crying in a man’s presence and its effect.
Household Hints on Ironing and Lamp Care
Advice on fold methods to reduce wrinkles and faster ironing for garments including aprons gloves towels sheets and pillow slips. Also tips on lamp maintenance cleaning reservoirs and wicks, keeping lamps bright, and storing when not in use with salt or camphor to prevent odors.
Kitchen Watts and Old Pantry Recipes Revealed
Fragments outline home kitchen tips and daily recipes for stewed rhubarb, steamed cherry pudding, potato puree, and maple frosting. Includes household cleaning notes and brief, practical hints for staining, sweeping, and maintaining a tidy kitchen.
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