President's Office Building Proposed West of White House
Colonel John M. Wilson recommends erecting an office building for the president west of the White House and moving the conservatory east of the White House between it and the treasury. A connected gallery would display presidents and their first ladies. Congress may invite designs with a prize for the chosen plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
Chief of Engineers
White House
Treasury Building
United States
Congress
Record Iron Furnaces Edge World Mark At Middlesex
The Fannie furnace in Middlesex Pennsylvania produced 114 tons of No 1 foundry iron in 24 hours, a new world record surpassing 100 tons. American Tool Works of Cleveland plans plant expansion and a 13 to 200 horsepower compound condensing engine. Rochester Tumbler Works lowered operations for two and a half weeks to take stock and repair. English iron workers push to end Sunday labor proposing five day weeks with Monday idle. A Manchester delegates conference urged coordinated action with boards to press employers for a Monday stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Middlesex
American Tool Works
Cleveland
Rochester Tumbler Works
Rochester
American Brake Co
Iron Workers
Manchester
Northern Board of Conciliation
Midland Wages Board
Lancashire
Yorkshire
North Staffordshire
United
New Railway Building Marks First Half Output
A Railroad Gazette table shows 1,410 miles of new main line track in the U S during the first six months of this year, vs 2,990 miles in the same period last year. If continued, yearly total may reach about 3,500 miles. Southern States account for 45 percent, Southwestern 24 percent, 103 companies share the work, averaging 14 miles each. The pattern favors short, frequent builds as a conservative practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Railroad Gazette
United States
Rhode Island license bill faces hot session
Rhode Island Legislature adjourns for a special session to pass a liquor license law. The bill sets wholesale fees from 50 to 1000 and retail fees from 10 to 410 in Providence down to 250 in towns by population. Ten sub classes exist and all liquor handlers must pay wholesalers or retailers fees. Provisions may spark a fierce contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
Tornado devastates Princeton Ohio leaves town wrecked
A Sunday afternoon tornado wrecked Princeton in Butler County Ohio seven miles from Hamilton. In twenty minutes roofs barns and the large brick school were destroyed while houses homes and crops suffered extensive damage. About 30 buildings and a saw mill were leveled as 200 residents faced homelessness. Neighbors housed those left without shelter after the storm and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Butler County
Ohio
Hamilton
Joseph Stinson
Finley Whitehead
Gus Kimmear
John Lenhart
Rose Miller
Stephen Clawson
Ash Walter
Water spout in China floods towns killing thousands
The China Canton region reports a waterspout flooding the Chan Ping and Ping Yuen districts early on the 2hrnst day, inundating villages, washing away houses, and reportedly claiming over 6,000 lives. Electrical storms in Hong Kong cause fires, electrocution, and rescues as crews battle hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New York
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Japan
Japan Gazette
Kiyang Chu Perfecture
Kwangtung
Chan Ping
Ping Yuen
A New Religious Sect Emerges in South Carolina
A sect named Boylesten has formed in Sumter and eastern South Carolina. Founded by a former Methodist named Boyle, the group calls itself True Light Baptists. They reject a paid ministry, preach voluntarily, deny the Old Testament, do not observe the Sabbath, and claim divine exclusivity. They advocate racial equality, immersion baptism, and condemn infants of non Boyliten adherents to damnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
South Carolina
Boyle
True Light Baptists
Boylesten
Crop conditions promise heavy yields across regions
Field reports from Minnesota and Dakota forecast strong crops if favorable trends continue. Conditions show corn mostly high around mid to upper 90s, oats near 100, potatoes around 90 to 110 in several states including Indiana Ohio Kentucky Missouri Iowa Nebraska Kansas Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota with varied spring wheat readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakota
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Two Miners Drowned In Coal Valley and Portsmouth
In Coal Valley Pennsylvania Powell Plank and Joseph Caldwell, both about 22 and 23, drowned while bathing. Caldwell supported aged parents. rescue by a seine recovered bodies about two hours later. In Portsmouth a tail boat capsized in high wind near the Ohio channel, drowning William Bickle Philip Herbst and his son. no skiffs available to reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Valley
Powell Plank
Joseph Caldwell
Caldwell
Portsmouth
Bickle
Philip Herbst
Ohio
Big Winners and Losers From the Big Prize Fight
The article lists profits and losses from a $20,000 purse fight. John L Sullivan leads winners with about $21,000 net after expenses, while Bob Wheeler gains $18,000 and Kilrain $2,000. Major losers include Richard K Fox at $25,000 and Billy Edwards at $15,000, with multiple figures across boxing backers and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Charlie Johnson
Jimmie Wakely
Arthur Lumley
Ed. Rolley
Omaha
Jack Cusack
Pat Killeen
St. Paul
John Kelley
Jimmie Patterson
Boston
Larry Kilrain
Hub
Ed Moran
Bridgeport
Bob Wheeler
Kilrain
Richard K. Fox
Billy’ Edwards
Gus’’ Tuttie
Smith
Billy" Muldoon
Harrison
Homestead Strike Settled After Labor Dispute
Settlement reached Sunday evening ends the Homestead strike. No wage scale change for converting, blooming, armor-plate and basic departments. Some reductions in 23 33 and 119 inch mills, tied to billets selling price. Over 4,000 workers affected. Amalgamated Association hailed victory while Pinkerton guards faced risk of larger clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie
Pinkerton
Counterfeiters and insanity in a crowded news burst
A Juarez Mexico counterfeit gang is busted after Allen enticed El Paso stockman Charles Jones with a $10,000 plan for a 5 percent cut. Martin nabbed in Juarez while casting coins. dies destroyed. Also reports Latimer in Jackson Michigan feigns insanity while awaiting Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Mex
Allen
Charles Jones
el Paso
Jones
Martin
Paso
Sterling Steel Firm Expands Capital and Capacity
The Sterling Steel Company of McKeesport Pa raises capital from 30000 to 250000 and moves to double its plant capacity. The move reflects active growth and modernization in regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Steel Company
McKeesport
H. K. Taylor
Youngstown
Ohio
Brown, Bonnell & Co
Pennsylvania News Highlights From Washington to Pittsburgh
Reports from Pennsylvania describe the Martin Lustic oil well near Washington yielding 35 barrels per hour, a fatal freight collision near Petroleum Center, and a distillery fire at Guckenheimer Co. No. The bonded whiskey warehouse survived a costly blaze. A drifter stabbed Blacksmith Blakely in Butler, with Adams surrendering. A runaway team in Freeport injured several including Mrs. Skiles and Mrs. Hill. Hood relief funds total 761000, with Pittsburgh and Allegheny contributing about 250000. Pottstown Carpet Co. formed. Robert J Baldivia named president. capital 100000. charter steps under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York and
Philadelphia
Petroleum Center
Guckenheimer & Co
John Adams
Blakely
Butler
Adams
Freeport
Robert J. Baldivia
English Syndicate Seeks Control of Minneapolis Mills
English syndicate pushes to acquire major Minneapolis flouring mills. An option has been given on the C A Pillsbury & Co mills and related assets, potentially forming a 22 000 barrel daily capacity network including elevators and water powers. Pillsbury could manage the combined business, valued at 8 to 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
C. A. Pillsbury
C. A. Pillsbury & Co
Pillsbury
East
West Side
St. Anthony
Deserted killings and frontier feuds rock era news
Elizabeth Ellen Gross shot and killed James E. Coates in Baltimore after Coates threatened her and his wife. The Hatfield McCoy feud claimed Frank Phillips who killed William Keyser during a raid in Tazewell County. Heavy rains west of Austin flooded streams. bridges were damaged and farms ruined. Two cars collided near Baltimore as floodwaters surged, with several drownings. In Lafayette a mob executed Felix Keys for murdering his wife. A violent storm hit Elkhorn Wisconsin causing wind damage and crop loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ellen Gross
James E. Coates
Baltimore
Maryland
Kiziephy
Bes
Frank Phillips
Kentucky
McCoy
West Virginia
Tazewell County
Wm. Keyser
Hatfolds
Phillips
Keyser
Texas
Austin
Colorado
Luxcorp
Lafayette
Felix Keys
Fifth Annual Civil Service Commission Report Highlights Education
President Cleveland transmitted the fifth annual report to Congress noting publication delays. The exhibit shows that public school graduates perform about as well as college graduates in exams. Of 9,395 with only public school education, 5,606 passed while 3,790 failed. First year results favored college graduates, but later data show public school graduates often pass and perform satisfactorily in Washington’s departmental service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Cleveland
Washinton
Lyman
Sullivan Arrested After Nashville Train Stop
On a northbound Louisville and Nashville train in Nashville at 10 33 Thursday morning John L Sullivan was restrained by officers and taken from the car after a struggle. Governor Lowry's telegram authorized the arrest. Judge McAllister ordered Sullivan released.
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Louisville
Nashville
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Clark
Charley Johnson
Brooklyn
Muldoon
Mike Cleary
Lynch
Johnson
Lowry
Mississippi
Sulllivan
Washington
Tudga McAllister
Tennessee
Taylor
Weekly Review of E G Dun and Co Market Conditions
The weekly review notes favorable business prospects with July 1 crop reports showing large yields. It highlights stronger railroads, rising oil prices, and an overall 13 percent weekly price increase across commodities while banks consider a banking trust. Stocks edge up excluding trusts amid leading commodity and trust stock disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun & Co
Treasury
Chicago
Carnegie Mills
Cnteer
Ohio
Stock Exchange
Crop reports from Wheeling Register on regional yields
Crop reports from West Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania note a unusually fine hay crop. Oats suffer rust in some areas. Wheat looks the best in years. Wet weather slows corn to a fair average. Potatoes will be very large. Berries, peaches, and apples abundant in many counties, but overall fruit yields lower than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Register
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Swindler Baits Farmers In New Alexandria Pa
In New Alexandria area a smooth talking stranger posed as a jewelry dealer to local farmers. He collected watches and spoons for repair, promised to return in a few days, but vanished after a week. Investigation shows he was never in town and is a swindler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Alexandria
Pate
In Nicaragua No Settlement Yet on Canal Inauguration
News from Greytown reports no definite action on canal work inauguration. Engineers and laborers continue arriving while locals cling to hope for a quick settlement. Labor imported from Bahamas and others. notices offering 20 sales per month to 400 laborers circulated, but native workers largely stay away.
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Nicaragua
Greytown
Bahamas
Qenteal Drives Yards Sale at East Idherty Pa Ends
A fragment from a Pennsylvania notice reports a sale of yards at East Idherty with prices listed as four for 1-90 and 51 33-20 for commerce. The readable text is partial and lacks clear dates or parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qenteal
East
Idherty, Pa
Fale Bo
Ae Ol Esre
The Silent Land and the Unknown State by Filtiam Struthers
A fragmentary poetic imprint frames a voyage toward the unknown as lines ponder borders, wraiths, and the threshold beside the portal shaft. The speaker hints at chilling wanderers lingering near the boundary of unseen realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piay
Teo Pam
Filtiam Struthers
Hodgepodge of comic exchanges and quips in a 19th century page
A string of brief cartoons and jokes feature a hired girl, a nurse, a young bragging lawyer, Miss Antique, and a chorus, with puns about colors, hair, and scales. A crusty editor, clergymen, a bride, and a cashier joke about money, heaven, and banking. Included are snippets of domestic tall tales, misread scriptures, and a playful legal miscue from a Milford area justice.
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Indiana Progress
Ae Lazorsr Parcs
Rue
Courrt
Derery Kittepry
United States Attorney
Topeka
Kas
Robert Dalton
Oklahoma
Dalton
Leo West
West
Gantry
Arkansas River
Osage Indian Reservation
Roseres
Richsr Chapman
Caro
Mich
Chapman
Champan
Theo
Freemasons
Wiscons
Grand Lodge
Sall
Ohio Village
Lancaster
Hammer
Middle
Elizabeth Township
Davexfoft
Rock Island
Haru Desreoys
Lemars
Davenport
Decarvy
Leavenworrs
Beerrville
Tex
Junction City
Theie Gcrif
Jackson, Mich
Irving Latimer
Hatch
Latimer
Supreme Court
Senoousook Taust
Biaidwood
Godley
Chicago, Wilmington & Vermillion Coal Company
Ouro Republicans
Republican State Central Committee
A.T. Brinsmade
A. W. Kumler
Dayton
A. L. Conger
Akron
John M. Doane
Columbus
George W.sinks
Alan Bushnell
Springfield
George K. Nash
A. C. Hord
G. H. Ketcham
Toledo
C. L. Maxwell
Xenia
Amor Smith
Cincinnati
L. Johnson
C. L. Kurtz
Athens
Morr Lane
Sparks
Wyoming
Stone
Noble
Tue
Ecyrr
Grenfell
Bellana
Thertillery
Nad-el- Jumi
Khor
Dongala
Critens Burves Tuayxs
Seattle
J. R. Lewis
Relief Committee
Associated Press
Philip Bricker
Grapeville Station
Supreme Court of Texas
Milino National Bank
Laredo
Jay Gould
Southwest Construction Company
Gould
Warner
Grand Army of the Republic
Milwaukee
Schaafhausen Falls
Rhine
Los Olivos
California
Austria
Rome
Italy
Russia
Baltic
J. William Kissinger
Rocky Point
W Va
New River
Charleston
Alfred Vaughn
James Vaughn
Ronceverto
W. Va
Hudson County
N. Y
Hendersonville
Orangeville
Mercar
Otis Steel Company
Cleveland, C
Cowden
Wheeling
Zebulon Ruddy
Poughkeepsie
First National Bank
W. P. White
John Dunne
John Grace
Caledonia
Singapore
Marseilles
Cholere
Soldier Creek Valley
Neb
Thomas Jefferson
Memphis
Tenn
William Ragland
Hackman
Treasury Department
James Anderson
Anna Nevis
Anderson
Wm. Vass
Baltimore & Ohio
N. Waltera
W. A. Grimes
Canton
Walters
Ohio River Railroad
Parkersburg
Beaver Falls
College Hill
New Brighton
John E. Burton
Gagee Tarbell
Burton
Central Trust Company
Grenoble
Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean
Stanton
Saguenay
Que
Ft. Wayne Road
Valparaiso
Ind
Gilman
Eatenhower
Empire
Oregon
George Morris
Coquille City
Parnell
Senor Zeledon
Costa Rica
Nicaragua Canal
Paris
de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Emmons Blaine
Anita McCormick
C. H. McCormick
Reaper Fame
Kearney
Eastern Cotton Manufacturing Company
San Francisco
London
Jack the Ripper
Castle Alley
Whitechappel
Charles H. Bollman
National Fish Association
Georgia
King Charles
Wurtemberg
Pennsylvania News
Belaire Road
Abie Brow
Elxhorn
Wis
Elkhorn
Sullivan Arrested
United Brethren
Damien
Molokai
Sandwich Islands
Ashtavula
Clio
Wuo
League of American Wheelmen
Duke of Westminster
Standard-Oil
Commercial
Yiteburgh
Daltimnorz
Mershiond
Terion
Sint Land
Show
Paps
Miss Antique
Chas
Blobson
Bobby
Bobby Didin
Pesce
Milford
Baral
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