Curious World Notes From An 1890s Newspaper
A sprawling mosaic of brief items including weather and storms in England, taxation disputes in Cumberland, commemoration plans in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and global snippets on birds, wine, education, population growth, and Madagascar. Names like Warfolk, York, and Harvard appear amid assorted curiosities and tech, with a stray coin history and railway concerns.
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Cumber Inna
Cumberland
Joh CH
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Political party platform talk and presidential hopes
Fragmentary remarks discuss Democrats populists and silver Republicans seeking a united ticket. Details mention suggested cabinet posts and names such as Teller and Cavell and advocate electors chosen by voters. The speaker urges Democrats to avoid a purely democratic platform and hints at alliances to win electoral votes.
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Goin Harvey
Ashfind
Wis
W. H
Gata
Harvey
Sipulibiano
Planeta
Mendiere
Momoen
Psipajist
Coker
Marlon Luge
Carolin
Popiliata Tudorae Ue
Democratke
Fom
Nerlonlare
Seretary
Teller
Colurain
Toeapurys
Cavell
Epsted Slaton Descentt Court
Runseal
Pingree Hf Bolsa
Othe Gilvex Cane
McKintey
Oe Democrata
McKinley
Andy
Nepling
Oillveta
Bartlon Anil
Pingree
Michigan
Culliwell
Terex
Braldwell
Welliburton
Pitver
Generals Arrive as Politicians Prep for Summer Convention
Reports from Chicago on June 2 describe national figures arriving and preparing ahead of a major political gathering. Delegates from Mississippi and Colorado arrive with others as discussions unfold about possible Gold Standard and Teller candidacy implications.
Miners Trapped as Rescue Efforts Continue
Reports say the mine collapse at the Neweon Chal Company site left several workers trapped beneath rubble. Superintendent Weng Af leads the rescue, with progress described as slow and uncertain. There is diminishing hope of finding anyone alive, as teams work to reach the entombed miners.
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Suny
Neweon Chal Company
Weng
Enliery
Reaelin
Salmdra i Poe
Sportsmen on bicycles hunt on Long Island and beyond
Kirk Greenwood recounts riding a bicycle with a rifle on a support bar to hunt squirrels on Long Island Staten Island and across into New Jersey. He killed squirrels rabbits game birds and noted a repeater rifle is heavier and harder to use on a wheel. A Toledo wheel company showcased carriers for guns and parade imagery. The piece also touches on political rhetoric and a beach scene involving summer swimmers and a newspaper reference to Chicago records.
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Kirk Greenwood
Gameland
Long Island
Staten Island
New Jersey
Toledo Wheel
McKinley Nomination Notified at Canton Mass Rally
A St Louis convention delegation notified William McKinley of his Republican nomination. The Canton crowd greeted the committee on arrival, Thurston urged McKinley’s acceptance and a pro protection and reciprocity platform. McKinley thanked the nation and pledged to promote the public good.
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Canton
Criml
Whlelkway
St. Louis
McKinley
Cleveland
Wharaton
Republian
St Lewh
Turmally
Republic Art Party
United States
United
Principlya
Tader
Inga
Tarannon
Promised Land
Amelie
Hia
Twa J
Whl
Clevelad
Stelock
Dramatic Senate Debate on Silver Standard and Gold Policy
In a charged June session at the St Louis convention, Senator Teller defends a substitute platform to replace a gold standard with bimetallic principles. He cites historical party stances, accuses opponents of abandoning tradition, and argues for protecting wages and national credit against international monetary shifts. The crowd reacts as delegates press for or reject the proposal amid enduring loyalty to the party’s legacy.
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Surrey
Beigate
Henry Somerset
Durie
Roumania
Ofenier
Mantor
Iris
Aleka
Chicago
Beno
Cme
Tate
Ali
Ain
Mivcurk
Elmetallin
Democratic National Committee
Avivala
Audiforunt Aguex
George W. Allan
Julie
Nichwlse P. Bell
Sonn
A. Kania J. J. Bradshaw
Soma Lee
Senuten Jones
Ekud
Teller
Ugaritiwe
Es Roveranenl
Lly
Whitney
Fio Holley
Treaghys
Daniel
Ani
Textiatin
Mt Tt
Invidia Din
United Sinfon
Piper
Aulyer
Galisind
McKinley
Canton
Tarnton
Notification Committee
Republicay Natonal
United Staten
America
Ted UK
Mehly Wamnada
Anil Na
Benetica
Republic
Washington
United States
St. Lonin
Sinater Teller
Tinkaton
Gan
Uow
Weefinnnein
Lam
Tia
Atrick
St Becadah
Phe
Aniagh
Amerlegh
Pune
Linvetablem
Bimgtalliamn
Fcolorado Twa
Ita
Senate
Npt
Thia
Dus
Abraham Julyooln
Ulysses
Grint
Beltain
Moukhe
Witshae
Kim
Jude
wilLauppart
Wien
Bern
Cannes
Aden
Tee Publican Party
Bandar Teller
Tha Wan
WS. Grant
California
L.A. Sheldon
Garfield
JW Spreckles
Senator Cannon
Utah
Minneapolis
Uae
Burdt
Minoritien
Ori
Taubscribe
Nile
Janion
Amerie UN Ieee
Marley
Tia Wow
Avery
Tre Uch
Ove Barta
Republicah
Sifen
Eliane
Caligtoy
IBM
Centon
Morbsy
Tran
Marsquieiaek
Juizpmnver
Pune Mitrutty
Cannon
Reputilean Party
Wtaune
Gromns
Unt Hall
Vriva
Hoavird Payne Hein
Chas
Cron
Georgia
Malur
Loum Layy
Ami
Ted City
Mint
Qo-chee
Cotineis
Mit
Ratling Gaunt
Indiana
Epel
Sears
Che Sonore
John Howard
Payee
Begus
Arly
Geneva Blekop
Eterna
Payne
Lome
Silverites Prepare for Democratic Silver Convention Preparations
An active campaign for the upcoming convention gathers momentum with the Silverite movement preparing at Shire house as western and HAN Iier atates plan accommodations. National and state party figures say the event will shape the platform and influence the Democratic National Convention while calls to unite the silver forces intensify.
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Yariua
Annie
Shire Mia House
Ahi Hotel
Nelson
Iit
Aum Hag Himetale Union
George B. Bowen
T. Farting
Te Nujiinnt Binetaritat
Anniiditer
de Tekel
Gel Plew
Tor Tollar
Meetlige
Mhirrow
Ellver Party
North Carolina Democrats Nominate State Officers at Convention
The North Carolina Democratic state convention adjourned at 4:20 this morning after selecting delegates to Chicago and nominating Cyron 3. Watson for governor Thomas Mason for lieutenant governor Charles MyCook for secretary of state Robert At Puggnuil for auditor Ben Z Aycock for treasurer John Scarborough for attorney general G. Brows for supreme court justices Avery and life for public instruction and other officers.
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A.m. Ralshch
NoCy
Tay
Svsaion
Laygy
Chiengo
John Ho Wyijh
Thomas J. Jarvis
Waward J
A.M. Waddell
Phos
Anault
Hagarda
Ygesyiraly
John ©. Scarborough
Avery
G. Brows
Appeying Courts
Pedestrian slips on Bluff Street in Kansas City
A Lexington, Kentucky woman, Mooney, fell from a moving streetcar on Bluff Street near the Union Depot, rolling fifty feet before help arrived. She sustained cuts and bruises and a lingering anger about the mishap. she was taken to the Central Police station for treatment.
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Kansaw Cy
Kansas City
Atrt
Jlal Mooney
Lexington
Sinion Depot
Bluff Steet
Carling
Alent
Pallee Givbianee Took Her To Te Cen Bal Polles
Kth Bund
British steamer Luceras sunk to avert total destruction
The British steamer Luceras was discovered afire at midnight in Liverpool while loading for the eastbound voyage. To prevent total destruction, the vessel was scuttled and sunk after the blaze began likely from an explosion in a lump.
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Liverpool
Luceras
Debates and votes in Democratic conventions for silver and gold
From Washington and North Carolina conventions held yesterday the Democratic factions split over a silver and gold platform. Gold supporters claim strong backing while silver advocates push for votes, with outcome still unclear as tensions rise among factions.
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Washington
Goorin
Meat Train Derailment Causes Killings and Destroyed Cars
In Ottumwa two men died when a meat train derailed while descending a hill near Juyosville. Ed Linquist was killed and Will Kaul-Mann fatally injured, with thirteen cars wrecked and the train derailed, injuring passengers from Ottumwa and nearby areas.
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ObUmwa Tadine
Chienks
Miwawkes
Ste Fait
Juyosville
Ed Linquist
Will Kaul- Mann
Ottumwa
Nontior Theetraliinyn
Willy
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Kimball Graphic
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South Dakota
Grange Tree
England
Alain
New York
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Tr.yale
Ton Byles
Fin Aginver
Tayxe
Hag Juatin
Whveteletty
Nike Pivel
Bonneerre
Svede
Wight- Wink
MT Rueland
Henry
Madrid
Trome
Ubera Party
Tme
Barlowy
A. Thynne
Mr. Barlow
A. Tyne
la Plata
Widan
Volcra
Argentine Republic
Madagascar
Farle
Maranen
Mount Blanc
New York ‘Tribune
Instanec
Weinley
Sonpide
Phareton
Webraska
Telvedy
Uational
Repubican
Harty
Nhl
Major Mckinley
Towae
MeKinley
HH. Biiltl
Chantry
Thurnton
Amos Hammond
Lucinda Warhor
Milford
Nebraska
John Ausline
Belgrade
Gottfried Suowwasrr
Cdépensud
Patentine
Joseph Jable der
Omahs
Increase
James Ginder
Auburn
James W. Marlett
Wayne
Samuel C. Jones
Lincoln
Ells Gonder
Chapman
Reiscue
John — Flucard
Omaha
Laura A. Crouse
Newport
South Dakdta
Fatrick Carson
Winfred
Incrosse
Stephen & Duel
Bristol
Joseph E. Calkins
Ocl~riche
Dysart
Tama County
Iowa
Prosidentear Ciandem Tule
Jndge Cowing
Court of General Sessions
Thin Moralnk
Wiliam Turner
Willam ‘Hobere
Wtute
J. Townsend Murden
Senator Teller
Ride Goodby
Palmer Homme
Arma Martin Wax
Cloyift Dare
Lal
Door
Entrancan
Annte Conta
Martin
North Carolina
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