Shudder Romances and oddities in the era world
A collage of notes on German penny dreadfuls sold by roaming colporteurs, alleged literary collaborations with German perfumes, a Louisiana tank for molasses transport, railroad maps shaping geography, a China river boat with cormorants, ItalianIrredentist replies in a Vienna contest, the rise of typewriter profits, a single tax colony plan in Alabama, a Macon baby of astonishing weight, a Herod statue discovery for the Hermitage, and notes on literature, fashion, and rare metals in global markets.
Important decision in Griggs Cooper case at Minnehaha county
In a Sioux Falls court Judge Edgerton ruled against itinerant traders levy claims by Griggs Cooper Co and declared the county tax on goods shipped to market towns unlawful and unconstitutional. The ruling cites state and federal constitutions to support the plaintiffs position and notes the case involves itinerant traders and local merchants. A second matter concerns Huron bonds and a federal suit over school bonds with possible Supreme Court appeal, while a train wreck obstruction incident near Sioux Falls remains under investigation. An international labor federation discussion is anticipated among U S and Canadian trade groups.
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United States
Edgerton
Griggs, Cooper & Co
Minnehaha County
Mholeailo Grocery Firm
St Vanl
Minnabippil
Ohiocity
Aberdeen
Watertown
Groceriea
Rauilors
Tawanya
Sioux Falls Morelinnte
Tesson
Povern
Whart
Bar
City of Huron Sioux
Thy Dem
Luit
Tenna Ly Ellwool
Ilinois
Cour
City of Huron
Terent
Arone
National Life Insurance Company of
Lluron
Enxa
United States Supreme Court
Chitokaki
Dakota farm data and cattle showings from 1900s records
Sioux County notes summarize farm ownership and incumbrance in South Dakota. It cites percentages of farms with mortgages, average values, and corporate interests, plus a statement on cattle shipments from Black Hills ranges and railway bridge work near Yankton and Norfolk.
Akron Fire Rages Amid Smoke and Water Shortage
Amid widespread flames in Akron the blazes spread with no water supply and heavy rain later checked some progress. Firefighters and apparatus struggled to reach distant embers as many structures burned, with the disaster prompting calls for aid and emergency measures.
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Axton
Savin
Moore
Alwon
Four Children Cremated at Rev Ross Taylor Home
In a dawn fire at the residence of Rev Ross Taylor in Nywekr, four children of Mr and Mrs Saylor died and three were injured, including Edward Sinta and wife Ruth who leaped from a third story window. Harrot Ada and Arthur Shultz were named among the dead. Stewart and William Saylor escaped. The Taylor house, wooden and two weeks occupied, burned after Mrs Tastee raised the alarm. The blaze trapped the children as firefighters fought the flames. Nearby, Chas Morris, a Springfield attorney, was alleged to be involved in a separate embezzlement case.
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Ira
South Nywek
Ross Taylor
Win
Taylor
Africa
Saylor
Tastee
A. Inborer
Michael Mullatoy
Eid
Oratora Niin
Edward Sinta
Wifeiam Ruth
Harrot
Ada
Arthur Shultz
White House Improvements Describe Interior Upgrades
The article details extensive interior and exterior improvements to the White House. It notes new gold and silver decorations, updated woodwork, crystal chandeliers, and electric lighting enhancements. Exterior work includes painting, ironwork repairs, fencing, and a new granite pavement. An earlier delay is blamed on winter conditions, with completion described as commendable though some items remain for future work.
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Mong
Washington
Deenar
Aed
Execn
Lee Entertainments
Mitch
Mrg
Cheveland
Aenkeevatory
Wil
Wilsot
Abolished Free Passes by Western and Southwestern Lines
The executive board of Western and Southwestern Lines approves an agreement to abolish free passes, with the plan to pool freight charges and implement the changes January first. A committee will finalize inbound traffic arrangements and month-long steps to end passes on all business from Ontario and Sh Pai ports east of the Rock Mountains.
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Denney
Los
Tau
Tawitr
Witiatay
Onana
Asia
Tony
Ue Hock Mountain
Weattra
Oftisinis
Ubojo
Lewood
Ain Ty
Wale i
Mil Bach Jing
Cutatin
Hix
Ulemselven
China Tensions Rise as Japan Seeks Restoration Pledge
A chaotic dispatch reports calls for restoring order in Asia, with Japan urged to defend eastern power and punish China. Western authorities note flotillas and torpedo service losses near Fukou, while consuls urge registration of Japanese residents and protection of Christian missions amid ongoing disputes.
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Giory
Japan
Slupin
Olina
Wotlog Yeon Tie Tao
Shanghan
Tasnox
Fran Shanghi
Amina
Port Arthas
Uietie
Shangh
Tinteotai
China
Shabghat
Fuku
Coal Bills Rising as Navy Coal Use Expands
Navy officials report rising coal costs due to higher consumption by modern warships. Commodore Chawlel notes a $10,000 deficiency in equipment funds after spending $11,291 more than last year. Domestic coal purchases totaled 42,100 tons at 0.50 or 0.84 per ton, with Atlantic coal at $9.5 per ton.
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Chawlel
Varcau
Wrenn
Sith.lm
Wnd
Naval Observatory
Death of Fronde The Famous English Historian Dies
Anthony Froude celebrated religious writer and historian died Saturday morning in Tonos age unknown. He edited The Shadows of the Cloister and authored A History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to Elizabeth. His work drew high critical regard for its literary rigor and period insight.
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Mietari
Tonos
Anthony Froude
Isu oVlook
Ayeil
Anthony Prouie Wierhorn
Devonshire
Isis
Oxford
Exeter College
Haat Wich
Haat Wich of Which Havi
Nie
Bag Javal
Wolsey
Elanhorde
Froude
Miporkande
General Merritt Report Highlights Firm Civil Order
General Merritt notes no arsons during the period and praises officers for sobriety and discipline in quelling disturbances. The report includes photographic views and fort descriptions across his department, with emphasis on northern wards and neighboring states amid ongoing security concerns.
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Syrths
Wasiaydrox
Guveral Weoley
Krenos
Thuk
Alonae
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nottery
Murritt
Joe
Bervlow
Merritt
Stevenson at Keokuk amid vice president tour
A detailed account of Vice President Stevenson and his party's train journey through Missouri and surrounding states. Reports describe speeches, receptions, and cheering crowds from Keokuk to Memphis, with notes on health, schedule, and nearby governors and officials.
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Mikes
Tases Kravis
Blivin
Lucan
Mawes
Lancaster
Mah
Thia
Terngon
Vic
Stotenon
Keoenic
Mi Stevens
Tod
Kahala
Jesus
Apavell
Memphis
The New Railroad Pool Faces Freight Rate Fight
A Western pool plan aims to stabilize freight rates across territory by pooling lines and sharing gains. Executives stress collective faith, detailed percentages, and undercutting outside competition to preserve loyalty and prevent rapid rate changes.
Columbus Club Banquet Plans and Notable Attendees
The Columbus Club banquet honors the driving Catholic social movement with a commemorative afternoon and invites President Cleveland, Governor McKinley, Chief Live Puller, General Miles, and other leaders. Notables include Archbishop Indium Beak, Rotary, and representatives from Chicago and Michigan, highlighting constitutional government themes.
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Cweauo
Columbus
Alu
Cowan
Cleveland
A Mckinley
Jive
Great Fire in China and Nearby Disasters Reported
Fragmented wires recount a great Chinese fire and series of disasters. Reports mention thousands of deaths and 4,000 houses destroyed, temples burned, and widespread devastation across regions near Hong Kong and Ciung Ridew. A separate vessel incident near New Haven describes a ship breaking tow and luxury counts amid halting repairs and drownings. Volcano eruption observed in Anstrieda with villages buried, fires and lava causing structural ruin and loss of life. Potential simultaneous historical calamities reflect dramatic early modern disaster reporting in a chaotic era.
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Long Kong
Anneli
Princess Alix Arrives at Livadia in Mourning Journey
Princess Alix of Mecklenberg arrives at Livadia with Grand Duchess Mile. escorted to imperial apartments where special services are held. Reports from Vienna say the emperor’s condition remains grave after thirteen hours of illness. doctors list slight improvement but fear. plans discussed for Corfu transfer.
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Vane Ae Woonngatten
Vienna
Alexis
Miccerawitch
Evan
Lemath
Niculum
New Yoas
Horatti
Buntos Ayres Anya
Japan
Peipuans
Alix
Ali
Mileeth
Livadin
Atushta
Lia
Vivpress
Thiveern Hewes
Mimoring
Hamm
Figura
Liratin
Wiseaxe
Chad
Tid Phyateians
Mannix
Corfu
Mehange
Lividia
Tia Naudenty
Eznr
Witliau
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Livadlic
French billiard star Fournil challenges U.S. famed cueists
Ed Fournil, renowned French billiard genius, recently arrived in America to pursue top rivalries. He boasts victories over Vignaux Mot Cava and Gay, with critics noting his quiet fluency, bold shotmaking, and strong finishing power. Reports say he will face American players at Daly’s billiard academy as fans eagerly await a major confrontation.
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Ed FoUrnis
Four
France
Amouth
Vignaux
Mot
Cava
Gay
Hils
Slowen
Sehnefar
Tens
Selinefer
Sloswon
Fournil
Keeum
Ika Aodel
Wale Darling
Leerhuven
Fqueuil
Mayor Marsh Terrorized In Kansas Robbery Attempt
Mayor J Marsh of Kingley is held up by highwaymen as he left office. He struggled, fired back with his six pistols, and was wounded in the abdomen and arm. A posse pursued the assailants. Governor Lovell ing offered 400 pounds for arrest and conviction.
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Horgh
W. Vie
Mckinsey
West Virginia
Colymine
Fidiay
New Ortegas
Chattanooga
Howe Ax
Henry Clay Evans
Catton
Wis
Linutington Wis
Avelphi
P'Cloeit
Mckinley
Charlestown
Maret
Kindey-Wu
J. Marsh
Kingley
Marah
Nis
Marsh
Luwelling Hay
Maral
Gray Gables deserted as President leaves for New York
A chaotic morning at Gray Gables with a sprint train taking President Cleveland and family to Middleboro then to Providence and New York. The event includes a private car transfer and onward Shore Line service toward Washington, with Cleveland set to be joined by his wife.
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Ami
Beezard'a Bay
Buzzann
Mass
Gray Gables Tong
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Allen
New York and Martford
Middleboro
Gry Gables
Providence
New York
Gragnyich
Mia
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Satinan
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Germany
Tomtreet
Austria
Isd
Italy
Signor Mantegueza
Louisiana
Barrals
Manikcara
Smail
Ea Racles
Trieste
T'srol
Valmatia
Henry George
Alabama
Macon
Lennon
Will Lennon
Berg
Herold
Jerusalem
Hermitage Ausonn
St. Peterabirg
Sudest
British New Guinea
Louis Bourgard
Paria
Gyhaozda
Nahomey
Louvre
South Dakota
Tia
Griggs, Cooper & Gove
Sioux Fars SD
Teforath
Carson Aind Garretion
Sioux Fall
Fikely
Tapianavdis
Int
Canada
Everet
Brotherhood of
Boileruakers
Dakota
Cilyr van von
Frank Greenavid
J. FL Raw
Artesianis
Senbil
Tei
Alii
Tunis
Aloe
Guernay
Pbs
Cobvictiims
Mercury Ray
Jain Navionah Wabi
Phambertai J
Leslie Thompson
Antides
Hitsnanagement Treditore
Lavomlrowdy
Thompson
Citinns
Chiyeaiary
Othar Hiri Titty
W.W. Graham
Ubicago Railroad
Yankton
Norfolk and Sundyyestert
Railroad and Athene
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Wilgyria
Yankin
Norfolk
Neb
Elkhorn Emileoggh Company
PSU Cory
Klomel
Omaha
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AL Rabtrond
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Baby
Haynefstok
Hanon
Liuse
Linse Tania Wert
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Mir
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England
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Hamilton
London ‘Vorticultural Society
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Ministek
Meuwete
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Pay Ooh Som
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Mulayaple
Claarve
Eh Perapuul
Russian Empire
Susi
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Europe
Pottlak Ak
Alexander
Jls
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Ile
Ari
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Dain Gosling
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Min
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Sha
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Rev
Ross Taylor Mara
Mouth “Nywekr
Cormus
Springfeld
xaynoxVolica Tuige
Chas E. Morris
Iamforger
de Junker
White House
Pho Wall Mall
Chinen
Ching
Auale
The
Feamie
Ula
Julio Longorin
Pinvince Deter
Jalosilon
Waul
Pevix
Raul
Vincente Neriz
al Eubal
Uim
Chicam
Kenstheky
Town
Michigan
Wisconsin
Columbia
S.C
Mreawurey Cope
Tansy Lim
Strauss
Nathan Strasse
Tammany Lal
Thik City
Mustha
Tammany Hall
Mr. Poorpacket
Musteau
Hypanzio
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Indies
Enining
Miss Dassay
Charly
Stevenson
Keokuk
Columbus Club
Wen
Aurea
Meing
Irou Syithead
New Haven
Anstrieda
Guloongang
Ube
Java
Pledon Ath
Livadia
Czarow
Pereianiune
Mika
Ova
Kansas
Debra
Cacano
Wallin Street
Ke-Tremier Mercier
Merciors
Cuithmerel
Mr. Wixby
Saleanman
Wixby
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