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Newspaper

Lanark Gazette

Location

Lanark, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1896

Page

3

Spanish woman with a history faces Toledo court

Pauline Pernandsia, 28, called the Spanish woman with a history, is tried in Toledo police court for a second time on suspected trumped up charges. She claims descent from Emperor Maximilian and has a long, troubled past across Europe and the Americas, including marriages, wealth, and criminal accusations against her former husband.

Maxmilian Moscow Madrid Spain Great Britain Henry Bunker Olympia Wash Cuba America Honolulu States Boston New York Toledo William M. Diamond Diamond Fernandzia Maximilian Boston Journal

Navy Yard Report Signals Rapid Progress on Ships

The New York Sun notes rapid progress on major vessels including the armored cruiser Brooklyn near completion and battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky in early stages. Several gunboats at Newport News and the Oregon, Massachusetts completed, with several torpedo boats behind schedule and a Baltimore submarine nearly a third finished.

Brooklyn Town Baltimore Mr. Holland New Jersey Kearsarge Kentucky New York Nashville Helena Wilmington Newport News Oregon Massachusetts Indiana New York Navy Yard Bowles Herreshoffs Pacific Coast Iowa New York Sun

Wheeling for Spite and a Lesson in Riding

A young woman with heart trouble learns to ride at a local bicycle shop riding school to spite an ex lover. After rough starts she improves, only to discover her dispute with him is resolved, and she no longer needs the wheel. The Washington Star notes a plan to double silver coinage as treasury stock for note redemption, detailing reduced silver dollar availability and mint production.

Washington Star Uigt Trosenry Treasury

Typographical Union Rescinds Proposals at Pike's Peak Summit

Colorado Springs Oct 16 The International Typographical Union voted to strike from minutes a proposed free coinage of a fiver and legalizing a silver standard. Officers were elected amid heated contests and the nine hour labor law passed as the main action of the convention. Syracuse chosen for 1898 meeting.

Ppographioa! Union Tcal Colorado Springs International Typographical Union Hythe International Typographical Union Pike's Peak Ryan Free Silver Presdent W. P. Prescott Toronto Ont John M. Bramwood Denver American Federation of Labor Cincinnati United States Canada Childs-Drexel Home T. C. Shepherd Grand Rapids Mich James J. Daly Philadelphia Thomas McCaffery J. W. White Kansas City Seasion Union No. 80 Kantias City Syracuse

HER STRANGE CAREER OF A SALVATION ARMY GIRL

A 23 year old ex gambler known as Bertie Tripp and Charlie Miller died by poison in Butte after a life of crime across Washington Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah and Colorado. She later joined the Salvation Army and worked coastwise. The tale includes robbery acts, a shooting incident, a police confrontation and a famed trial where her male partner took the blame.

Salvation Army Bertie Tripp Helen Forsland Butte Mon Spokane Wash Washington Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado Charlie Miller Helena Portland, Or

Ocean Signal Station to Replace Nantucket Fire Island Point

Government plans a maritime signal station off Nantucket shoal forty miles out in the Atlantic to serve vessels bound for New York from Europe. The Fire Island station may lose its primacy as the first coast sighting point for eastbound ships. Treasury orders relocate the Nantucket south shoal ship ten miles farther out to smoother waves and better grounding.

Nantucket Shoal Atlantic Ocean Europe New York Fire Island American Treasury Department Nantucket South Philadelphia Telegraph

Grand Closing Out Sale with Hogs at Lanark

Lanark Illinois hosts a grand closing out sale featuring 100 Poland China hogs and three grand herd boars including King Combination 1541 and Look Me Over 5741. The sale starts at 12 o'clock sharp on Wednesday November 18 1804 under Mevens Bros and 7 Mira et Auctioneers. Also listed are farm equipment cattle and sows, with terms offering 12 months credit and 6 percent cash discount. sale under cover with no weather postponement.

Poland Lanark Tils Heis D. F. Tecumseh Tooo U.S Dr. Ot Lambings Hadley Ivais King McKeona Elever Maud Boston Earth J. H. Sanders Price Chief Tecumseh Keefer Joe Coler Jd Claude Jr Illinois Mevens Bros

Real Estate Transfers and Patent Medicine Ads Glimpse

A mixed page shows real estate transfers listed by Mrs. Etta J. Smith and Mr. Carrall Til with names such as Jacob Arnold, Jacob Wolfley, Alfred J. Crane, John Gund Brewing Co, DF Fryer, Albert Sager, Charles Sutton, and Herman Wilhelm across Rock Creek Shannon Savanne Wysox and Cherry Grove, plus ad blurbs for Hood the Sarsaparilla and DeWitts Witch Hazel salve touting cures and blood purification. The items mix deed transfers with promotional medical remedies and product claims amid a period-style listing.

Jacob Arnold Etta A. Kekerle Rock Creek Jacob Wolfley Geo. AL Wolfley Alfred J. Crane Oliver McClure Shannon John Gund Brewing Co W. Kellogg Savanne DF. Fryer Chas W. Pitewirn Wysox Albert Sager Carroll Henderson Et al Charles Schaut Charles Sutton Edward Gi. Speer Savanna Herman Wilhelm Mary A. Turton Cherry Grove

Sparrows' drunken misadventure on Royal Street

A New Orleans corrspondent recounts a curious scene by a saloon back door where champagne spills attract a flock of English sparrows. One young bird drinks, staggers, and is then saved by others who guide him to safety, with more sparrows arriving to guard the puddle from further temptation.

Royal Street New Orleans Philadelphia Times

New Line of Ships to Connect Gotham and Rio de Janeiro

The North American and Brazil Mail Steamship company forms with 5 million dollars in capital to run a direct New York to Brazilian ports service early next year. Five new steamers from Cramps of Philadelphia will be chartered, routing via Para on the Amazon to link mail service and cut transit time, backed by Brazilian government subsidies and anticipated gains for American traders.

North American and Brazil Mail Steamship Company New York Brazilian Rio de Janeiro Plymouth England Lisbon Red Cross Para Amazon River Cramps Philadelphia

Woman Sues Baltimore Club for 5000 Over Batting Injury

Caroline B Newman sues the Baltimore Club and Expo sition company seeking 5000 after a foul ball struck her in the grand stand during a Phillies game. Her lawyer cites the club duty to patrons’ safety and the injury from Hughey Jennings mighty bat.

Hughey Jennings Baltimore Baseball Club and Exposition Company Caroline B. Newman Phillies

Wonderful light device aids French naval maneuvers

French navy unveils la ratiere, a compact floating rattrap light that marks a ship’s direction with red and green rays. Seen only within yards, it remains detectable mainly dead ahead, enabling night signaling when other lights are off and masking fleet position from enemies.

la Ratiere San Francisco

Blockade Threatened by Floods of Grain Ready in Great Lakes

Vast floods of grain from the west flood Chicago Milwaukee Duluth and Lake Erie ports piling into the system. Elevators cannot unload quickly enough raising fears of a statewide vessel backlog and delayed shipments. Grain rates rise to attract ore trade fleets and many boats sit waiting for unloading slots as grain swamps the system.

Buffalo Chicago Milwaukee Dulath Lake Erie West Duluth

Appalling distress and relief efforts in Labrador

The article reports dire conditions in Labrador where cod fishing failed leaving 4,000 settlers in 600 miles of coast facing starvation. Dr. Grenfell describes starving families at Square Island and aid plans of flour, biscuit, molasses, tea in exchange for wood, plus quilts and bed clothing as vital relief. Also notes curious items on wildlife attacks and large drainage projects in Georgia.

Labrador Grenfell Deep Sea Mission Square Island New York World Georgia Oketinokes Swamp Okefinokes North America The Globe-Democrat St. Mary's River

Entertaining anecdotes and a waxed floor mishap at a social

A lively evening tale unfolds with a dramatic performance after a social function, a mistaken costume delay, and a slippery Apollo room floor causing a guest to fall. The chatty narrator recalls overheard remarks about a prominent event, theatre etiquette, and a sly jab at political figures amid local club antics and a campaign mood.

Indien Wat Powels Lady Macbeth Lars Ste Lethan Gant Hare Ler Perples’ Institute Apollo Commandery Aabo

Wonder land Book Promises New Alpine Trips and Tickets

The Northern Pacific Railroad releases details of its Wonder Land Book edition with fresh material by Mr Chas. Pee and Mr Wohwatee. It outlines planned excursions to Mt. Rainier and the Pacific Coast, featuring new plates and poles, aiming to guide travelers to scenic routes and adventures. The Chota railroad company shows readiness to cover trip expenses, inviting public interest in the upcoming Wonder Land volume.

Kueh Chas Pee Massenger Wohwatee Deel Mt. Rainier Wonderland Herratre Kweli Pomie Chota St Pool M Tag Wonderland

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