Rough miscellany of oddities and notes from prewar dispatches
A long column of eclectic items recounts oddities, local tales, and brief notes from various places. It touches on accidents in Prescott, ostrich eggs in California, theatrical attention seeking, religious demographics, a dinner with Sarah Bernhardt, the Mason and Dixon line quip about the Pie belt, and bits about Alaska cold spells, a Bulawayo banking joke, a Ludington teacher paid for a wheelbarrow stunt, and organizational plans for a Chicago business group and national convention coverage with names and places sprinkled throughout.
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Juel
Alaska
Juneau
Sitka
Bulawayo
South Africa
Midat
Hia Reditora
Mian
Florence Johnson
Ludington
Mich
Wheeling
Flee
Chicago
Ite
FLL Roberts
Morrill Celebrates 86 Amid Wide Congressional Praise
Warrington April 1 Senator Justin Morrill of Vermont reaches 86 with honors and recollections from colleagues across parties. The veteran lawmaker, a longtime dean of the Senate, has served over forty one years in both houses and remains active in sessions while planning a dinner in his honor.
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Vermont
Warrington
Justin Morrill
Cenats Chamber
Morritt
Unitedltates Senate
Lincoln
Sumwave
Seward
Thad
Staveens
Hamilton
Wish
Grant
Blaine
Garfield
Conkling
Edmonds
Thurmar F
Teaciik
Friends of
Gilver
Mnance
Dhe Ponte
United Mine Workers Convenes in Columbus National Opening
The United Mine Workers of America opened its national convention in Columbus Ohio with large attendance from Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio. President Penna presided and delegates debated treasury strength and future leadership as the session will span several days with reelection anticipated for Penna and a heated race for secretary treasurer between Patrick McKyde and W C Pearce.
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Columbus
Columbia
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Tinois
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
PB. H. Penna
Coms
Penna
Patrick McKyde
Premt
W. C. Pearce
Falary
State Organization of Ualts Pid May
Eight Hour Work Day Demanded by Northern Mineral Mine Union
The Northern Mineral Mine Workers Progressive union convened in Jahpeming Michigan where members voted by mail on an eight hour work day. If the vote favors shortening the shift, a resolution will push the policy on mining companies across Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin, though some firms plan not to comply. Also mentions domestic servant wage reforms in the United Kingdom, livestock market reports from Sioux City and Chicago, and broader farm and naval affairs notes.
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Isaac Beture Northern Mineral Mine Workers’ Progrestive Union
Jahpeming
Mich
Northern Mineral Mine Workers’ Progressive Union
Minnnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Mii« Ln
Minnesota Iron Company
Hua
Notlerx
London
Pesthtlona
John Burna
House of Commits
United Kingdom
Bank of Chadron Closes Amid Low Business Mood
Chadron Nebraska April reports show Bank of Chadron closing as general business depression reduces cash value to about 23 dollars per 100. Putnam, president, declares a cautious outlook while awaiting further facts and a possible deferment of payments.
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Chadron
Dove Af Ha
Chadron Rankings Company
Dours
Putnam
Aualomons
Pulham
Eastman
Howper
Ingiinitiot
Maybrick Case Faces Judiciary Committee Delay
In Washington on April 12 the joint resolution seeking a British pardon for Mrs. Maybrick was referred to the Judiciary Committee and reported back swiftly by Representative Hoar. The committee urged postponement as the matter rests outside Senate jurisdiction, while the adverse report was not dropped but placed on the calendar. A conference on the executive legislative and judicial appropriation was agreed to, with further talks ordered. The Dupont election case was also taken up as Chandler yielded his right to the floor. Back in Washington the House passed several District of Columbia measures after private bills.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Vipen
Judiciary Committee
Matt
Call
Florida
Great Britain
Maybrick
Hoar
Massachusetts
Racam
Cullom
Minols
Aunate
Dupont
Mr. Chandler
Burrows
Mr. Dupont
Dyas Ayan
Appraisers Named for Abandoned Military Lands
Interior Department announces appointments of appraisers for abandoned military reservations in South Dakota and New Mexico. Names include Alfred J. Harkholder Pred N. Mysr and Frank T Fate Turle of Chamberlain for Fort Randall. William Mall and Robert C Hatton of Las Cruces for Fort Holden, and others for Fort Cumming and Fort Stanton.
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Interior Department
Washington
Uie
Fort Randall
Alfred J. Harkholder
N. Mysr
Frank TP
Fate Turle
Chamberlain
Fort Holden
William Mall
Robert C Hatton
Lax Cri
N. M
Von Kotze's Victim Dies and Scandals Stir Germany
Baron von Schrader, master of ceremonies at the Prussian court, died after a duel near Potsdam. The duel with Count von Kotze left him fatally wounded in the abdomen. His death is expected to revive long-standing court scandals that have unsettled Germany and Europe.
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Tate de
Haron von Schrader
Germany
Europe
Perpetual Motion Claim Hints at Practical Press Feat
Ottumwa inventor plans to demonstrate a running job printing press using a method claimed to achieve 2000 miles per hour, aiming to prove a practical perpetual motion concept. Page also notes contractor Mally of Des Moines failed with liabilities around 29000 and mortgage details amid asset doubts.
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Ottumwa
Onumwa
Report on Katahdin Trial Finds Navy Vessel Satisfactory
Secretary reports Katahdin trial outcome satisfactory noting engines boilers and auxiliary gear performed well. Minor construction flaw identified. ship structurally sound with adequate fittings and gear. no main failures observed during tests achieving target speed near 14.48 knots under test conditions.
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Mie
Navy Department
Wholiietou
He TV v
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Mieram Katalin
Ishly
REN Wiedets Khuls
Sini Mali
Maxey Cobb Accounts Raise Funds Mystery
Austher Yon Ph Dottark cannot be located as Lincoin reports on Maxey Cobb the Lancaster county measurer. Death records prompt state examination of the county accounts with $5000 set as Khoreage and an additional $10000 linked to a banking inquiry at American National bankers. The inquiry seeks missing money and clarifies cash collections as a county audit proceeds.
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Maxey Cobb
Lancast IP
Housman
Asbestos Clothing and South Dakota Weather Notes
Fragmented OCR reports asbestos clothing gear for workers in North Dakota and South Dakota farm weather forecasts with rainfall, temperatures, and crop prospects. Also mentions a Sioux Falls court case on damages for a railroad accident, and national Senate debate on sectarian school funding.
Anniversary of Jefferson Observed by Democratic Clubs
Monticello hosted the 154th anniversary tribute to Thomas Jefferson founder of the Democratic Party under the National Association of Democratic Clubs. National figures and Virginia leaders attended, including Senator Daniel of Virginia, Ex-Governor Muswell, and Chauncey Fel, paying homage to Jefferson’s legacy and democracy’s principles.
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Charlottesville
Vin
Tnier
Wilson
Harmon
Sterbert
The
Navy
Beaators Jones
Arkansin
Faulkner
Weal Vir
Kintas Vasco
Florida
Swannon
Wee
Pennsylvanie
Mon
Chinmcey I Flack
Hfarwon
Muswell
Mapsayhus Betis
Meepickens
Daniel
Virginia
Rome
Thomy Jefferson
World record broken in hammer throw by Edgren
Robert W Edgren of the University of California reportedly set an astonishing hammer throw distance of 214 feet 6 inches, beating his own disputed record by Michell of the New York Athletic Club. The measurement occurred in the presence of observers to ensure fair procedure.
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Robert Edgeen
Robert W. Edgron
University of California
Edgren
Michell Late
New York
Arhletic Club
Mitchell
Ho-Yoom
Howelsh
In Old Madrid Show Ballot Box Shameful Manipulation
Reported election irregularities in Madrid yield claims of ballot stuffing and inflated returns. Five conservatives and three liberals elected. Marquis Cabrinana defeated. Indignation and official precautions hint Parliament may be short lived.
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Umiong
Benors Kiilo Caxelar Pie Marzall
Madrid
Marquis of Cabrinana
Not So Awkward as Germans Duel in Paris
The prince of Sagar and M Hermann, a noted dramatic author, dueled this morning at the Auteuil racecourse near Paris. Four shots were exchanged with pistols, but neither combatant was wounded.
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Paris
Prince of Sagar
M. Hermann
Auteuil
Fitzhugh Lee Appointed to Havana Post in Cuba
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia to be general of the United States at Havana Cuba vice Ramon C. Williams. Other items note a tuberculosis cure claim by Dr Erich Lanshett at Wiesbaden, and a deadly train wreck at Bedford Indiana with several dead and injured amid scattered reports from Louisville and Jacksonville.
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Aevel
Havana
Vier Willian
Heshenod
Washington
Teady
Senate
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
United States
Cuba
Ramon C. Williams
Berlin
Erich Lanshett
International Physicians’ Congress
Wiesbaden
UN Moabite
Gerhardt
Cleveland’s offer to Spain mediates Cuban crisis
President Cleveland proposes the United States act as mediator between Spain and Cuban rebels in the West Indies. The dispatch cites his aim to use good offices to ease the dispute, noting prior Venezuelan mediation efforts and shifts in U S policy toward Caribbean affairs.
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Phe
Proposeu
Ssene Dent Cleveland
Cuba
United Statea
Olnay
United States
Sria
ThorsuEhty
Ntti
Rees
Bower Punew Jr
Wwe
Shen
Nat Ind
Linstedt
Staten
Lita
Sitio
Spain
Odd Outing for a Newly Married Man to New Orleans
A quirky tale follows a newly married man and companions from Ottawa to New Orleans by river, detailing their rustic raft build, travel plans, and roughing it journey down the Mississippi with makeshift gear. The piece also notes a Burlington Iowa railroad employee reunion and a small claim about a miniature geyser reported near Sturmle. It closes with an antiquated Greek athletic tableau and reflections on classical heroes amid a modern crowd.
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Ottawa
James Trowie
Walter Willame
Wulu
Huila
Ivan Fo
Willaims
Witconsit
Nmnoly
Missiselinl
Thuy
Maw Waikee
Capture of Santa Clara Amid Audacious Cuban Assault
Eyewitness account describes General Gomez leading a 6,000 strong force to encircle Santa Clara. The attack involved six entry routes, a blockaded plaza, and a swift assault that overwhelmed Spanish troops, with 32 killed and about 30 wounded. Rebels seized arms and stores, then withdrew into the night amid celebration by supporters.
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New York
Sahl Clira City
Wuhiy
Gomes
Cruces
Pandy
Bagora
Luise
Pando
Hin
Santa Clara
United States
Santa Clare
Oulalde
Nis
Bpaulard
Spain
Allie
Gore
Valencia
Eupreme Court
Gamex
Cuba
Porlico
Nore
Remington
Goldis
Dumorinr
Atobea
Chitumnen
Gomex
Indians and show open in Philadelphia as tribes migrate
Rafale Bin selects cast for Cody's Wild West opening in Philadelphia on April 1. Hundreds of Native Americans called from Roses Nation arrive, receive provisions, and gather on Main Street. Snyder urges dignified conduct and prudent travel. Fort Dodge Ruthven note highlights long-married couple John and Mrs. Tums, married 67 years, with large posterity.
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Rafale bin
Ruskiville
Aprioe
Jon Sioux Kravey
Cody
Philadelphia
Wi 0 Snyder
Hyes! Feeritté
Ghys
Jenath
Iain
Snyder
Fort Dodge
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Ie Inquiry
Preycott
California
Itta
Sarah Bernhardt
Hernhardt
Bernhardt
Providence Journal
Mason and Dixon
Monterey
Thomas Brodite
Zebulon Pike VI
Maxaachusetts
Theny
Samuel Montagu Eadmates
Palestine
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Oklahoma
Pivain
Bowibay
Mauritius
Cape Thor
I. Siaw
Aun
Ammerble
Busle
Katie Conelunipn
George W. Lynch
Huel Florence
San Dino
Max
Creanigation
Ciliganrs
Nm, Tabor
Brown Taber
Denver
Simeon Ford
Grand Union
George W. Reynold
Montana
Jeoprichia
Hotel World
Chinas
Uedtunloh
Canada
Alors
Halita Monica
Spellia
Holl Aw
Plecton Ab Waller Harnes
Morrill
United Mine Workers
Aubrey Beardsley
Nebraska
Missour River
Sioux Cty
Yeas
Naya
Bill Aldrich
Mion
Metknan
Ilenola
Brumm
Penneylvana
Cannon
Knois
Connolly
Miinois
Evans
Lorimer
Illinois
Long
Kansas
McCall
Tennessee
Tracewell
H.W. Crain
Texas
ACA
Moalu
Sioux City
Bloux Ciy
Cowa
Holfera
Galves
Sighkern
FEUN
South Omata
Hout
Omaha
al Esterday
Teveline
Rou Neavy
Kansas City
Best
Texi Ng
Wortern
Aph
Timothy Bend
Mons Paris
Hut Hel Lake
Creamory
Fess
Euler
Minneapolis
Repusscan
Republican’ College
American Republican College League
Institutonn of Learning
Kalamazoo
Ann Arbor
Miobligin
Madison
Vietnam
Indiana University
Champalen
Unversity
North Western
Lake Forest
Unham
Bradley
Kenticky
Foraker
W. A. Chandler
Granvenor
Spensumontorn
Phoenis
Aria
J. W. Sullivan
Alkire Bros
Stevens
Staley
Sullivan
P. Hohan
B. FI A
Endale
Bank OF Chadron
Che House
Wshington
Hal
von Kotze
Dow Moines
Mally
Dex Moines
Mardis
Trrlok
Dunlap
District Court
Harrison County
Tvs Wne
J. J. Patterson
Jewel College
Webster City
Blaxeberg
Jewel Lutheran College
Hill
Stugeberg
Mik
Maurgenti
W Paodio
Simmar Uli
South Dakota
Sioux Pally
Sean Haa
Dako
Marehy Prion
Aberdeen
Sioux
Coutli
Pakolout
Anorduet
Ur Acre
Tarinra
Jumanea
Riner
Caroline Montague
Montane
Wawilel
Montagne
Che Online
Congress
Aonntor Carter
Cat Lodge
Hawley
All Ken
A. Weand-Mississppi
Omatua
Neb
Its
Mulvern
W. K. Follett
Mills County
Theodore W. Golden
Janesville
Phe Congress
Seventh United Blates Cavalry
Little Big Horn River
J. J. Doe
Golden
Coster
Reno
Doe
Towa
Delaware
Waulland Horta Ewing
Ianniversary OF Jefferson
Monticello
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Old
Louisville, Ky
Bedford
Ind
Wotock Til
Charles Ogden
Sherman Carpenter
Warter Learmond
Walton, Ky
T . Masterson Lex Bevins
David and
Monger
Tunge Kayerton
Bloux Fala
J. Edgerton
Jucksonville
Fla
Keoger
Volkerrat
England
Kruger
Cleveland
New Orleans
Honcor Burlington
Creston
Hurlington Road
Iowa
Arent Davenport
Council Blutts
Skinner
Burlington
Comet
Burlington Voth
Bunn
Mente
Misupuri
Alganen
Agamemnon
Ajax
Qld
Paratrevopula
Princeton
Hector
Troy
Jeng Toda
Eleo
Marx
Ito Mercuky
Helen
Ming
M. Praeil
Gomer
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