When Does the Century Begin according to the French Academy
The article notes the French Academy of Sciences, including Secretary M Bertrand, settled the century boundary by arguing the year 1 A D 0 defines the start. thus, the twentieth century begins January 1901. It advertises various tonics and remedies, including Water’s Stomach Bitters, Syrup of Figs, Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root, Borax Dobbins’ Soap, and Salzer’s Golden Pumpkin Watermelon seed offers, with prices and promotions.
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French Academy of Sciences
M. Bertrand
France
Salter
Postass
John A. Salzer
Italy's Troubles Stir Demands for Crispi Retirement
Advices from Rome report the ministry has resigned and Crispi says the king accepted. Troops and police stood by as cheers erupted in the chamber and city after the announcement. Leftists protest high. cabinet to be appointed while Abyssinian disaster sparks further unrest and calls for accountability.
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Rome
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Crispi
Chamber
Abyssinia
Italians Routed in Abyssinian Campaign
Tuesday reports from Rome describe a heavy Italian defeat in Abyssinia with estimates of 3,000 killed. Generals Albertone and Dobormida die. dispatches hint Baratieri may have acted rashly amid censorship and speculation. Army estimated 15,000 against 80,000 Abyssinians.
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Rome
Italy
Menelik
Albertone
Dobormida
Abyssinia
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Baratieri
Ezricto
Shopmen Return to Full Time on Georgia Railroad
The Augusta Georgia shopmen have ended short time work and are now on full ten hour days. The change took effect Thursday morning.
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Georgia Railroad
Augusta
Eighteen Gold Standard Democrats Urge Blackburn Quit
A Frankfort dispatch reports eighteen gold standard Democrats in the Kentucky General Assembly formally asking Senator Blackburn to withdraw from the senate race. The move, contemplated two weeks, could strip him of support if not met by an open party caucus and majority will. Some leaders abstained from signing the resolution.
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Gold Standard Democrats
Kentucky General Assembly
Blackburn
Senate
Gold Standard
Messrs. Weissinger
Carroll
Speight
Violett
Walker
John G. Carlisle
Holt
Deboe
Carlisle
Hunter
Pratt
Comingore
Lyons
Vance
Pettit
John M. Harlan
Dodgen
Corbett Challenges Fitzsimmons to Fight Anywhere
James J. Corbett issues a global fighting challenge to Robert Fitzsimmons after reclaiming the world title. He deposits 1000 dollars with Will J. Davis in Chicago and urges immediate, verifiable terms for a match at a reputable club anywhere, with guaranteed appearance and adequate purse. He invites a meeting to settle disputes without boasts or delays.
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Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Will J. Davis
Chicago
Hot Springs
James J. Corsett
Horrible Mine Disaster in Kattowitz Claims Seventy Victims
An explosion and subsequent fire at Cleopha's mine in Kattowitz Prussian Silesia killed seventy one miners and left about fifty unaccounted for. Eighty rescuers saved entombed workers while four volunteers perished in the heat near the shaft. Families gathered at the mine mouth in a scene of deep distress.
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Cleopha
Kattowitz
Prussian Silesia
Sound Money Men Wanted Delegates Favored Gold Standard
At the Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting an appeal was adopted urging commercial and business leaders nationwide to influence delegate selection for both national conventions. The aim is to nominate only those delegates who support the present gold standard.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
Corbett Fitzsimmons Bout Papers Handed to Fox
Richard K. Fox of New York has received the articles of agreement for the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons fight before the National Sporting Club of London. Fox is authorized to sign the men receive deposits and arrange all details. The tea plant note appears unrelated and out of place.
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Corbett
Fitzsimmons
National Sporting Club of London
Richard K. Fox
New York
Mr. Fox
South Faces Vast Room for Cotton Industry Expansion
The New York World reports England's cotton textile economy with $1 billion in investments and $500 million annual output. The piece notes cotton goods exports reached $332 million in 1890, and highlights the South’s vast expansion prospects, urging that English competition is limited and southern growth could support millions.
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South
New York
England
America
Europe
Don’ts for Young Men from the De troit Free Press
The piece lists etiquette rules for young men at social settings. It warns on reception manners, casual talk, attire like diamond studs and creaking shoes, and timing for calls. It also covers avoiding religion or politics at dinners and being courteous to elders, with a note that candy can be used wisely in meals and sugar has high energy value.
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Detroit Free Press
Dyspepsia remedy praised. deafness cure advertised
An aged advertisement fragment extols Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy praising weight gain and restoration of sleep. The notice also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an uncured catarrhal deafness case. It includes seeds, potato variety Salzer's Earliest, and Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup with prices and mail offers.
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Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Toledo
Remedy Advertisements Highlight Patent Corn Relief
A 19th century advertisement touts Hindercorns as a simple corn remedy and Piso's Cure for Consumption praised by Mr. E. C. Mouton of Needham Mass. It also recommends Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye-Water for sore eyes with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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E. C. Mouton
Needham, Mass
Isaac Thompson
Lincoln Speech from 1837 Unearthed in McClure's March Issue
In the March McClure's Magazine a newly surfaced Lincoln oration from 1837 is presented. The piece includes sharp remarks on politicians driven by personal interests, a line on the honesty of leaders, and contextual notes on public life.
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McClure
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
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