Gov Alvin Saunders shaped Nebraska’s early development
Obituary highlights Alvin Saunders a pivotal Nebraska figure as territorial governor, senator, and Union Pacific organizer. Born in Kentucky, raised in Illinois and Iowa, he influenced state politics, law, and railroad expansion, guiding Omaha crossings and northern border tax adjustments.
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Nebraska
Alvin Saunders
Union Pacific Railway
Omaha
Gov. Saunders
Fleming County
Kentucky
Illiois
Young Saunders
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Saunders
Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Missouri River
United States Senate
Smallest Watch in World Valued by German Owner
In Berlin a man displays a timepiece described by the New York Herald as the smallest watch in existence. The gold case weighs under two grains troy, with a dial under a quarter inch in diameter and Arabic numerals. It includes a second indicator and diamond chip settings, wound by stem and set by pulling. The owner paid 1946.60 dollars and would not accept double.
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Berlin
New York Herald
Tea Drinking In Russia Described By An Observer
The article notes Russians drink huge tea amounts using cheap brick tea mixed with stems. Workers reportedly consume about twenty stakans daily, with stakan equal to five common American teacups. It recalls accompanying heavy foods like bread, onions, garlic, dried fish and salted herrings common in the diet.
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Russia
America
Gentle Dinner Table Pact Between Harold and Mother
A domestic exchange shows a mother asking Harold to behave as a gentleman at the table. Harold agrees with a playful demand to be excused from the rest of the time if allowed off today. The light-hearted dialogue captures family dynamics and humor.
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Harold
Great-Granddaughter of Burns Lives in Nevada City
Susan Eleanor Andrews, wife of Samuel Andrews from Londonderry, Ireland, resided in Nevada City and is a great granddaughter of Robert Burns. She traces lineage to the poet’s son John Burns and notes surviving Burns relatives, including her two brothers, one sister, and Uncle John’s four children. She says she inherits verse talent from Burns.
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Robert Burns
Nevada City
Susan Eleanor Andrews
Samuel Andrews
Londonderry
Ireland
Mary
Susan
Elizabeth
Betty
Prudence
John
Lamon
America
Andrews
Nesquehoning
John Burns
Atlantic
King Leopold's Daughter Stephanie of Belgium
Princess Stephanie, daughter of King Leopold II, is engaged to Count Lonyay of Austria Hungary. Born May 21, 1864, she previously married Archduke Rudolf and later lived quietly after his death. Her sister Louise, married to Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg Gotha, is noted for extravagance and wild ways. The 35 year old Stephanie is described as pretty and her fiancé has adopted Catholic faith.
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Prancess Stephanie
Belgium
Lonyay
Austria- Hungary
Leopold II
Stephanie
Archduke Dieto Rudolf
Francis Joseph
Louise
Prince Philip of
Saxe-Coburg- Gotha
Count Longay
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Lincoln
Tam O'Shanter
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Denver Tent and Awning Co
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Colorado
Harech
Fred Mueller
Larimer St
Denver
Union Oxford
Machinery & Supplies
Batheri Sure & Sup
WL 17Th St. Cor Wasee, Denver
Fidelity Savings Sess
College OF Music
University of Denver
Cire
Aera Typewriter Exchange
Champa
Woodworth-Wallace Colleges
iTae
Champa Street
Otorada
Atalie
THE
Bancroft Book CO
Knight-Campbell Music Co
Puebla
Cripple Creek
Central City
Lead
Peretti
Haswell Drug Co
Western
Colo
J. H. Montgomery Mach. Co
Curtis ST
West
eRecena Assay
E Express
Lewrer
California
Colorado Toles
Santa Fe
Jd. P. Hall
the Atchison, Topek
Art Denver
I. Sbaok
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