Facts and Figures from The Register
Ten days with poverty are enough to test any man. The Massachusetts House passes a bill allowing Jews to work on Sundays. Venezuela seeks German materials and invites Krupp to tender for warships. Turin tests new explosive pyristite, stronger than balistite. Grand Duke Adolf of Luxembourg marks a golden wedding after a long rule and a complex history.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Venezuela
Herr Krupp
Turin
Adolf of
Luxemburg
Europe
Duke of
Nassau
Prussia
Grand Duke of
Holland
William III
Prohibition Gains Ground in North Carolina News
An 1892 report notes compulsory prohibition advances in North Carolina with Bladen Pender Duplin and Madison counties labeling in favor. It also mentions a shift toward regulated whisky distilleries, a Democratic lead in prohibition efforts, and a small vote count last year. A separate note highlights Marion Longino, six, as perhaps the youngest American telegraph messenger, securing a job at Jackson's Western Union.
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North Carolina
Bladen
Pender
Duplin
Madison
Tar Heel
America
Marion Longino
Mississippi
Western Union Telegraph Office
Jackson
Destruction of Verdi’s Papers at Sant Agata
A large sealed pair of chests containing Verdi's private papers were burned per his will at Sant Agata near Busseto. The improvised cremation occurred after the will directed that the contents be burned without opening. A separate Lincoln Journal dispatch describes a Nebraska tornado near Hastings tearing a barn and diverting a Burlington freight train.
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Verdi
Sant Agata
Busseto
Hastings
Neb
Journal of Lincoln
Juniata
Burlington
Temperance bill in New York aims to limit saloons to nonalcoholic drinks
An adjourned New York legislature debated a temperance measure requiring saloonkeepers to sell tea coffee milk and chocolate alongside intoxicants. Opponents warned quality could derail the plan, while English trials showed mixed results. Milwaukee also notes a Uniformed Pall Bearers Association with black uniforms and white collars performing funeral duties.
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New York
England
Milwaukee
If Cubans Balk At Platt Amendments
Havana reports say the Cuban convention rejects the Platt amendments without changes already urged by Congress. The editor urges acceptance of Congress directions, warning that a rejection would delay Cuban independence and extend military rule under the United States, with law and order to be preserved.
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Havana
Executive Department
Congress
United States
Cuba
Hogg Towne And Co Face Mockery For Shift In Views
The Fort Worth Register mocks Texas leaders Hogg and Towne for changing positions on trusts and wealth with fortunes growing, recalling early dire warnings about silver money and prosperity. It notes public scorn at their inconsistent stance and dismisses the calamity rhetoric once used by Bryan Teller and others.
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The
Register
Hogg and Towne
Teller
Bryan
Hogg Nor
Towne
Tom Johnson
Jones
Round Cotton Bale Trust
Democracy and the Supreme Court Opinion Reversal Debate
The Colorado Springs Mail argues Democrats failed to recognize the insular cases ruling but suggests reversing by electing a President and Congress and packing the court. It calls for a clear platform and notes Republicans would face the issue in the next campaign.
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Democracy
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Colorado Springs
False and Unreasonable Charge on Cuba Policy
A defense of the United States stance toward Cuba arguing that critics from the anti imperialist camp have unfairly labeled the policy as tricky and accused the U S of cheating the Cuban people. The author contends no such charge is warranted.
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Cuba
Cuba After War Causes and Confidence Doubts
New York Times commentary assesses Cuban leadership after independence war. It criticizes their capacity to govern, warns against handing control to revolutionary leaders, and calls for assurances and safeguards to protect both nations.
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Spain
New York Times
Gray and Shiras in Supreme Court's Two Historic Crises
The New York Sun analyzes the Court's split on two landmark cases. It highlights Horace Gray and George Shiras as champions of progress in both the income tax and expansion questions, while remarking that Justice John Marshall Harlan was wrong in both instances.
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Gray
Shiras
Supreme Court
Fuller
Field
Brewer
Harlan
White
Brown
Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
McKenna
Peckham
United States
Horace Gray
George Shiras
John Marshall Harlan
New York Sun
Platt Amendment Letter on Intervention Disclosed
Secretary Root discussed the Platt amendment with Senator Platt of Connecticut. Platt's confidential view, later published by the War Department, says the clause was designed to safeguard Cuban independence and show U S friendship without creating a protectorate or sovereignty compromise.
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Root
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Platt
Secretary of War
Havana
War Department
Cuba
United States
Congress
Morgan organizing billion dollar Anglo American bank
New York reports that J P Morgan aims to form a global Anglo American bank with one billion dollars capital. He would unify major financial interests, possibly with Rothschilds, challenging existing banks and surpassing current national capitals in magnitude.
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New York
London
J. P. Morgan
Europe
America
America. Mr. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
Rothschilds
Wall Street
Morgan
Mn Bank
J. P. Morgan & Co
Four Thousand Names A Month Added To Pension Roles
Washington June 10 More names will be added to the pension roll this fiscal year by June 30 than last year. Last year 45 344 new names entered The present year’s first months show 43 399 additions and by month end last year’s total will be surpassed. There are 160 000 pensioners under the 1890 act with maximum 122 monthly.
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Washington, D. C
Spain
Trinidad High School
Lydie M. Mason
Edwards
Eagle
Denver
State Normal School
Greeley
Longmont
Florence
John Craig
Pueblo
Association of Central City
la Junta
Buchtel
University of Denver
Leadville
Gunnison
Colorado & Southern Railway
Alpine Pass
Golden
Jefferson County
Secretary of the Interior
White River Plateau
Colorado
General Land Office
Las Animas
John E. Pelton
Montrose
Pelton
Breckenridge
Colorado Cricket Association
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
State University At
Boulder
Oklahoma Tornado Strikes Kay County Widespread Damage
A devastating Oklahoma tornado campaign hit Kay County on Friday night, leveling Eddy and Billings and damaging Blackwell Tonkawa and surrounding farms. The toll includes seven reported Eddy fatalities, many injuries, widespread glass destruction, and estimated losses near 75 houses in Kay County with overall insurer losses expected to be enormous.
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Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Kay County
Billings
Eddy
Tonkawa
Blackwell
Bob McGraffin
Enid
van Arsdale Brothers
United States
Ponca City
Lilyvale
Deer Creek
Perry
Stratton Saves the Matchless Mine in Colorado Deal
In Leadville on Independence Day a deed will transfer the Matchless mine to Mrs. Tabor and her children. Mr. Stratton, honoring a late friend, funds the judgment and related costs with a $15,000 payment to Denver attorneys, enabling the transfer and recovery for the widow and orphans.
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Leadville
Colo
Denver
Stratton
Mrs. Tabor to Take Leadville Mine Management Role
The article notes J. Walsh, a seasoned mining man from Leadville and former Stratton's Independence mine manager, will handle operations while Mrs. Tabor plans to reside in Leadville. It mentions Senator Tabor’s belief in richer ore bodies below the explored levels and an impending final transfer on July 4th.
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Leadville
Stratton
Independence
Tabor
Senator Tabor
Immense Growth of Population in Cities
Census bulletin reports 10 602 incorporated places in the country up from 7 578 in 1890. Thirty eight cities exceed 100 000 population. New York Chicago and Philadelphia remain over a million. State tallies crown Illinois with 930 towns and Pennsylvania with 833.
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Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Massachusetts
Illinois
Rhode Island
Colorado
Connecticut
Mississippi
Berthoff Stranded as Arctic Relief Ship Abandoned
In Seattle the annual government voyage to Siberia for reindeer is canceled for this season. Lieutenant Berthoff, who crossed Russia and Siberia last year to acquire a herd, will be left to fend for himself until July next year. Dr. Sheldon Jackson warns Berthoff may starve awaiting rescue, with few natives nearby to aid him. Rescue cannot occur before after next June.
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Dmeer
Siberia
Seattle
Wash
Siberian
Sheldon Jackson
Berthoff
Russia
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Banque Imperiale Ottomans
Bank of Turkey
August Belmont
London Dispatch
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W. S. Stratton
Colorado Notes
Mertie M. Burger
San Francisco
Ernest-Wilson- Towers
Montana
Palmer
Arapahoe County
Divide Ditch Company
Fort Collins
Sand Creek
Sheep Creek
Colorado Lodges of Elks
Grand Lodge of the Which
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Victor
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Rocky Mountain Region
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