War Correspondents and Civil War Tales Across the Years
A reminiscence recalls veteran correspondents and their nerve under fire as Major discusses the toll on writers. Captain Merrick’s 1860s trek, a Decatur cabin encounter, and the Galveston battle hero William Reid are recounted along with other Civil War anecdotes and a note on the metre controversy and telegraph cables.
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Townsend
Reid
Piray
Flere
Willy
Grav
Ava
Merrie
Company of Fiftysfiret
Lines
I Atnlanis
Merrick
Bridgeport
Deesrne
Lin
Seattle
Decatur
Eile
Nckiater
Eures
Disisnes
Knuecker
Geenpant
Ull
Adobamian
Alabina
Union
Enid
Reddey
Unionines
General Macruder
Houston
Tex
United States War
Galveston
Harriet Lane
William Reid
Mall
Owasco
Buffalo Bayou
Abrams
Eailor
Vicksiwirg
Mouile
Beda Atili
Lala
Nashville
Old Pop Thomas
Hook
Han
Confederats
Simmons
St Louis Celebrates Louisiana Purchase Centennial Exposition
The St Louis celebration marks the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase with three days of ceremonies and a dedicatory program led by President Roosevelt and ex President Cleveland. Dignitaries include cabinet members Supreme Court officials and diplomats as thousands attend. the exposition opens next year to honor the historic purchase. The program features music addresses and a 100 gun salute concluding with a benediction.
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St. Louis
Union
St. Lois
United States
David R. Francis
United States Marine’ Band
Ffrench
Jean “A. A. J. .Usserand
Patielujah Chargs
Messigh
Senor
Dor Emelio de Ojedo
Samuel J. Niccolls
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
N. BR. Rendrix
Henry C. Potter
America
Siosers
Cclock
Diplomatic Corps
Liberal Arm
Corvin E. Spencer
Carl Stwenanon
John M. Thurston
Per
Willan Lindsay
National Commission
AM tRte
A. M. Dockney
Guternor
Missouri
Fienjamin DB
Ode, Jr
New York
Habbi Leon Larrleon
Board of Indy
Supremes Cent
Cabinet
Joint Committee of Congress
Grand Military and Civic Parade Opens Exposition
Maj. Gen. Henry Corbin led a large military and civic procession for the St Louis exposition opening. The event featured parades, grand marshal Corbin, state governors, diplomats, and a series of talks and fireworks signaling the start of a centennial celebration. A later note mentions a tobacco monopoly profits of over 70 million dollars.
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Henry ©. Corbin
Bisff
Cisens
AE Louis
Grand Marsh
Esmrmia Sid
Grand Waratiak
Maj
Gea
Twenrg
Corbin
Frigid wave devastates Western crops and livestock
A severe cold spell from the lake region to the south blighted crops from Michigan peaches to Arkansas cotton and corn in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Farmers face heavy losses as frost ruined strawberries, potatoes and vegetables. livestock losses also reported, with widespread ruin along the Arkansas Valley and up to northern New York.
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Michigan
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Illinois
Indiana
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Okahawa
Indian Territory
Arkaousus Valley
New York
Adirondacks
Duluth
Ming
Many Toilers Strike Over Hour Cuts and Pay In Wider Uproar
Workers nationwide walk out on May Day demanding shorter hours and higher wages. York City and Philadelphia carpenters, towers, engineers, and other trades join the action amid disruptions from the great tunnel project. Cities from Toronto to Newark report widespread stoppages. losses mount as employers face idle crews and looming labor shortages.
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York City
Cacatatores
Bestoh
J Bhd
SK Providente
Newark
WN. F
N. Jr
Inevine Enginger Wi Ee
Baih
Wiesbnarre
Dmdldlig
Teauizters
Saias
Akroea
Movyipingten
Blomaineten
Mrirauk
Huntinginn
van Cleariuakern
Elkhart
Raison
Plurherr
al Bouth Bend
Planters
New York
Great Tunnel
Omaha
Dulaib
Hoarthelders
Wilkesbarre
Jarbers
Baston
Philadelphia
Usitis
Toronto
Neseark
Dittsbure
Akron
Wilkesharre
Cincinnati
Oimah Diennington
Springfield
Bedford
Ind
Madigen
Wis
Scranton
South Bend
I House Where Lincoln Died Opens to Public
The Lincoln bed house across from Ford's Theatre, once decaying, has been repaired and opened to the public with its Lincoln relics. A local society funded preservation after years of small visitor fees and a late push revived interest.
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Lincoln
Washington
Torpedo Mill Explosion Kills Four at Cleveland Factory
A massive blast at the Thor Manufacturing Company on Orange Street in Cleveland destroyed the torpedo capes plant and damaged surrounding buildings. Four workers died and twenty seven were seriously injured as flying glass and collapsing structures caused widespread casualties amid flammable powders and toy torpedo components.
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Cleveland
Thor Manufacturing Company
Orange Street
Capany
Batra
Boya Tre
Én Piria
Census reveals mortgage and ownership rates by state in 1890 and 1900
The report shows the share of owner occupied homes and mortgaged homes across states, with New Jersey and Vermont holding high mortgage rates while Florida and South Carolina are among the lowest. It notes that high ownership often accompanies high mortgage levels in manufacturing areas and cites Indian Territory for uniquely low mortgage access.
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Staten
Komen
Mortg’d
Ohie Caer O
Taliana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ahiah
Wisconsin
Bild RY. Town
Misnouri
N. Dakota
S. Dakota
Nebraska
Transas
North Atlantic States
New Jersey
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Maine
Florida
South Carolina
Indian Territory
Wreck on Cincinnati Southern Railway And International Dispatches
A serious wreck is reported on the Cincinnati Southern Railway near Oakdale. Italian Foreign Minister Prinetti meets Premier Zanardelli and plans retirement to aid recovery. The Navy and State departments discuss Dutch term and Guam landing instructions with forward orders issued.
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Cincinnati Southern
Oakdale
Prinetti
Zanardelli
Guam
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Roddey
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Moemphig
Banart
Atvanee
Azure Islands
Iowa
Hines
Inland Empire
Jur
Boortenet
Gen. Corbin
Lindell Boulevard
Grand
Francis
Gal
Ndelle J. Spencer
Iarekal
Grand Avenue
Lindelboule
Expedition Grounds
Gevermote
Schooa
Liberal Arta
William BH. Thompson
Cemanttes
William RR. Bar
Esse
Tobacco
Cigara
Jack Frost
West
Milligna
Bouth
Pespont Morgan
Cedric
Berlin
Aterm
Anson Phelps Stokes
Tenox, Maes
Lous
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