Diverse 19th century notes span hospitals, fiction, and world events
The page surveys varied items from The Register. It notes a homeless man in a hospital, discusses Zangwill’s view of truth in fiction, reports Australian gold output for six months, Oberammergau's Passion Play results, profits from lodging in Oberammergau, Bavarian rail profits, and a monument to Cardinal Lavigerie dedicated at Biskra with a desertward symbol.
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Zangwill
New Zealand
Cardinal Lavigerie
Biskra
Sahara Desert
Nero Fire Origins Debate Reopens in Forum Evidence
Forum writings challenge the classic view that Nero fiddled as Rome burned, presenting evidence that Christians started the fire near Nero’s palace and that poorer Christian suburbs escaped the flames.
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Nero
Rome
Stranger Reports Forty-Dollar Bill Theft in Salina
A man called Salina police claiming a thief took a forty-dollar bill. Police described the suspect and searched all day, but realized no such bill exists and the joker had disappeared from Salina.
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Salina
Kan
Kansas City
Narrow escape as Colonel Stowe’s train held by Theron near Kroonstad
Colonel Stowe’s train faced a near fatal halt when Theron opened fire at twenty five yards. Mr J E Sharp, who shared the saloon, was wounded in the foot, while a servant’s bunk error averted a fatal head wound.
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Colonel Stowe
Theron
Kroonstad
J. E. Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Mosquito Demonstrated as Malaria Carrier in England
In England the mosquito’s role in spreading malaria was shown when insects from Rome bitten Dr. Manson’s son who had not had malaria Before long he developed tertian fever and blood tests revealed the malaria germ specific to that form confirming transmission by the insect.
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England
Rome
London
Manson
Erosion as a Nation's Loss From Muddy Rivers
The piece warns that muddy rivers signal vast soil loss as rich topsoil washes to the ocean. It urges hillside reforestation or sod covering to slow erosion, noting cultivated slopes wash fastest. It laments that soil once clear rivers muddied with development and asks public policy to protect future yields.
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Jack Frost
Paris Exhibit Showcases Silk From Madagascar Spider
The Paris exhibition features bed hangings woven from halabe silk harvested from a large female Madagascar spider. M. Nogue of the Antananarivo Technical School devised a device to unwind the spider silk, yielding 300 to 400 yards per spider. The silk is finer than silkworm silk yet exceptionally strong.
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Madagascar
M. Nogue
Antanarivo
Denver Letter on Colorado Election and Democratic Future
Denver correspondent analyzes Colorado results showing a Democratic sweep in the legislature, Bryan’s weak standing, and a potential party realignment. He assesses fusion plans, possible leaders like Carlisle and Gorman, and the impact on McKinley era prosperity and foreign policy outlook.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Bryan
Orman
Goudy
Republican National Committee
Utah
McKinley
Kentucky
Bryn
Jones
Democratic Party
Carlisle
Whitney
Fairchild
Gorman
Dickinson
South
Congressman Catchings
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Horace Boles
Iowa
Croker
Hill
Thomas
Tellerites
Patterson
Adams
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Census of Colorado calls for a third congressman
The final Colorado population count reaches 539 700, up 127 502 since 1890. A basis near 200 000 for congressional apportionment suggests Colorado will have three representatives, with redistricting or at large election to be decided by the state legislature.
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Washington, D. C
Colorado
Maine
Colvorado
Otero
Archuleta
Bent
Mesa
Delta
Morgan
Montezuma
Prowers
Hinsdale
San Miguel
Baca
Cheyenne
Clear Creek
Custer
Dolores
Eagle
Kiowa
Kit Carson
Ouray
Park
Phillips
Pitkin
Sedgwick
Washington
Yuma
Denver City
Pueblo City
Colorado Springs City
Leadville City
Cripple Creek Town
Boulder City
Trinidad City
Denver
Pueblo
Arapahoe
Rehuleta
Alma
Altman
Anaconda
Castilla
Black Haw
Fremont
Bonanza Oe
Garfield Ewes
Breckenridge
Eee
Gilpin
Grand Brighton
Tal
Ey Brush
Gunniso
Buena Vista
Burlington
Huerfano
Carbondale
Jefferson
Castle Rock O
Como
Conejos Lake
Cortez la Plata
Craig Tees Larimer
Creede City
Las Animas
Creed Town
Lincoln
Crested Butte
Logan
de Beque
del Norte
Montrose
Eaton
Edith
Eldora
Elizabeth
Elyria
Empire A
Erie
Evans
Rio Blanco
Fairplay
Fletcher
Rio Grande
Lesces
Klorissant
Saguache
Fort Lupton
San Juan
Fort Morgano
Freshwater
Fruita
Georgetown
Summit
Gillett
Holyoke
Hooper
Hotchkiss
Jamestown
Julesburg
Lafayette
la Jara
Aspen
Jeiels Ai
Lake City
Boulder
Lamaries Etc
Canon City
Central City
la Veta
Colorado City
Lawrence
Littleton
Colorado Springs
Louisville
Cripple Creek
Loveland
Durango
Globeville
Marble
Golden
Wee
Meeker We
Goldfield
Wees Montclair
Grand Junction
Monte Vista
Greeley
Idaho Springs
Monument
la Junta
Wae
Nevadaville
Leadville
New Castle
Ophir
Longmont
Ordway
China Must Be Divided Says Japanese Minister in London
Baron, Japanese minister in London, predicts the great powers will dismember China, with Germany taking Shan Tung and Pechili, Russia expanding north, England gaining Canton, and Japan securing Korea as the United States gains nothing. He warns a new upheaval after next March and a westernward shift of Chinese capitals to evade Allied penetration.
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London
China
Chicago Record
Tuan
Pekin
Germany
Shan Tung
Pechill
Great Britain
Russia
England
Wei-Hai- Wei
Canton
Japan
Korea
United States
Tientsin
Proposed Increase of the Army in Congress Debate
Senator Proctor and Adjutant General Corbin met with the President to discuss legislation for expanding the regular army. They cited the 65 000 regulars and 35 000 volunteers as to be reduced to 27 000 on July 1, urging a plan for 55 000 to 60 000 with presidential discretion to reach 100 000 if needed.
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Wahington
Proctor
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Corbin
Congress
Philippines
Preliminary Peace Convention Reached with China
Pekin reports foreign ministers agree on a preliminary peace terms with China. The Chinese court rejects punishing Yeh Sian but vows that the empress dowager must act, while Siang cannot be punished due to Liang’s troops. Rebels in the south pressure the dowager to concede to foreign powers.
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Pekin
China
Yeh Sian
Tung Fuh Siang
Liang
Siang
Esten
Nebraska Result Narrows Governor Contest in State
With two counties left, Die rich leads Poynter for Nebraska governor by 675 votes. State ticket appears Republican, Robertson wins Third district by 127. Congress seats: four Fusionists, two Populists, two Democrats, two Republicans. McKinley leads Nebraska by 7,500.
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Omaha
Neb
Dierich
Poynter
Robertson
Nebraska
Congress Indian
McKinley
Royal Order Ends Docking of Horses in London
London dispatch reports the Queen issued an order prohibiting tail docking of horses and convinced the Prince of Wales to adopt the policy. With royal backing, docked horses may become rare in London, while full tails remain common today.
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London
Prince of Wales
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