Edison’s Kipetograph to unveil at Chicago World Fair
Edison, famed inventor, announces inventions for the 1403 world fair exhibit. He describes a device to project live scenes and voices onto canvas, merging photography and phonography, with a motion writing concept called Kipetograph. He aims to astonish visitors with a revolutionary electrical display.
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Edieon
Thomas A. Edison
Tehall
Patt
Mr. Edison
Edison
Chicago
Paris
May 1891 Weather Report From Professor Snow
Kansas Weather report from Lawrence lists May as the coldest in over twenty four years except 1882 with two harmless frosts on the 6th and 11th. Rainfall exceeded May average by more than 60 percent totaling 5 inches, with measurable rain on ten days and six thunder showers. Five months of 1891 total 10.78 inches, about 11.04 inches above the long term average.
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Kansas
Lawrence
FB. H. Snow
Northern crops improve as rains boost wheat outlook
In Bismarck North Dakota on June 3 heavy rains span the state for 24 hours. The western wheat outlook is among the best at this season while the Red River Valley reports vigorous growth. General business shows improvement thanks to brighter agricultural prospects.
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Bismarck
N. D
Red River Valley
Sunday Craps Dispute Turns Fatal in Coupes Parish
A June 1 report from New Orleans details a fatal shooting during a craps game on the Grand Bay plantation in Coupes parish. Willis was killed after a dispute escalated, with bystanders and authorities investigating the incident.
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Micago
New Orleans Age
Grand Baytation
Coupes Parish
Sunny Lumber
Willis
Rainmaking by balloons and dynamite tested in New York
Washington June 3 report that the agricultural department will test on or about June 15 a scheme by ex Senator Farwell to produce rain via explosives carried aloft by balloons. Dr Dyrenforth, a patent expert, oversaw a preliminary New York test and will choose a western site in the Great American Desert for a full demonstration.
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Agricultural Department
Parnell
New York
Dyrenforth
Farwell
de. Dyrenforth
White
Great American
Faewell
The
Pacific
Rusk
Fitty-fist
Furwell
Elopement of Guard and Female Convict Sparks Georgia Romance
Atlanta June 3 a penitentiary guard eloped with Eliza Randall a female convict. W B Holder night guard at Piedmont Broom factory and Randall fled two weeks ago. They were captured after a canoe chase down the Oostanoula river and returned to Atlanta. Randall once faced a death sentence for murder later commuted to life imprisonment.
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Georgia
Holder
Piedmont
Eliza Randall
McGuiness
Gordon County
Oostanoula
Avante
Conviet Camps
Traver
Cordon County
Quitman County
Lfe
Opening devotional of the Presbyterian assembly in Ahat Derrorr
A fragmentary report notes the opening devotional of the Presbyterian assembly in Ahat Derrorr Mich June 2. The text mentions tender references to 117 registered yesterday and attendance by legates to Brazil. The wording is garbled but indicates earnest ceremonial remarks and early appointments within the assembly.
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Mich
Carina
Brasil
Jahaena
Gr ave s Secret in Barnaby Case Revealed
Denver reports a sensational Barnaby mystery with a mysterious alleged child of the late Mrs Barnaby linked to Dr Thatcher Graves. West east detectives pursue a pivotal figure tied to will disputes and a poisoning case as Sallie Hanley’s role remains examined.
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Graves
Denver
Col
Rocky Mountain News
Barnaby
Bernaby
Barnaby Cutting
T. ‘Thatcher Graves
Sallie Hunley
Josephine Barnaby
Thunderbolt
Tr. Graves
Irs
Shonda
Bennetts
Sallis Hanley
Graveley
Kohweinfurth Ordered to Leave in Kansas City
Kansas City readers report a vigilance committee action against Schweinfurth a visiting importer. A notice demanded he depart within twenty four hours or face consequences. Police were assigned to guard his lodging after he notified the mayor.
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Kansas City
The
Star
Schweinfurth
Ieee
Schweinfirth
Holmes
Secretary Noble May Retire to New Post in Government
Washington June 1 The Post notes strong belief among well-informed officials that Secretary Noble will soon retire from the Interior Department to take a prominent position in government service He may succeed Secretary Smith as Secretary of the Treasury with Lincoln expected to become Secretary of War if elected Edmunds is mentioned as a possibility for an appointment Noble is reportedly absent but some in his department doubt he will remain in his current post
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Washington
Ghelus
Corhort
Interior Department
Smith
Sueraities Anil
T ‘Roe Toy
Edmunds
Lincoln
St. Jamies
The New Cabinet in Ottawa Amid French Canadian Push
An Ottawa dispatch reports a prominent French Canadian politician seen as an axillary authority hints at cabinet changes under Sir John. The piece notes speculation over who will join the cabinet and how such moves might realign party balance this summer.
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Oot
Axl
Sir John Ne
Knister Af Ona
Thamar
Fatal accident rocks Baptist delegation in Cincinnati
Rev Henry J Hawilton of Home stead Pa led a delegation to the Baptist convention when a stone fell from a five story building on Fourth near Main striking him fatally. Rev Mr Grue some and Rev Mr Budington were nearby. Gruesome injuries to others reported. The Times Star notes the incident was deemed unavoidable and providential by observers.
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Henry J. Hawilton
Homestead
Baptist Convention
Cincinnati
Fourth
Main
Gruesome
Budington
Times
Star
Questionable Health Claim Ad Text From Fragmented Ad
The fragment describes a dubious cosmetic or health product labeled Youthl Jeno from Partatan fame claiming genuine Sven and orienta feos preparations. It mentions various unclear ingredients, color options and effects, with references to American Pu enh sine Coe oyaley HOR and Dry Gor Mekardson Drug G2, implying dubious manufacturers and distributors.
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Partatan
Sven and Orienta Feos
Rieleahinens
Onan, A
Ail
Charleston Warlike Preparations At Acapulco Harbor
A private letter from an officer describes the warlike preparations aboard the Charleston as she entered Acapulco harbor at 7 30 a m on May ith. The Esmerelda appeared with searchlights shining and the Charleston crew prepared for action. Decks cleared and crews posted for three hours as fear spread that the harbor was guarded. Six and eight inch shells were stacked on deck and every gun loaded.
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Charleston
Wis
San Proncisco
Cal
Cruiaer
Acapulco
Fort Booth Cement Linked to Higher Tensile Strength
A report by J. W. Drinnis, late inspector, notes that Fort Booth Cement would increase tensile strength more than any other cement in the city. The finding appears linked to the cement’s performance in the sector tests conducted.
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Barigeere
Fort Boott
J. W Drnnis
Meanest man on record in Union County sells front half cow
The Union County man earned a fama of meanness by selling his son-in-law half a cow and then stealing the milk, claiming he only sold the front half. This curious dispute centers on the famed Vundalia Revord and a quarrel over dairy produce.
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Revord
Union County
Vundalia Revord
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