Disinterment of Jesse James Remains Confirmed at Last
Jesse James and his son Jesse James Jr. witnessed the skull of the bandit king after the disinterment in Missouri. The body, once buried near St Joseph since 1882, was moved to the family lot and reburied beside his wife and brother, with a stone shaft to be erected at his birthplace.
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Jesse James, JR
Jesse James
Missouri
Baptist
James
Bob Ford
St. Joseph
Samuels
Jesse
Ford
Recall of Wu Ting Fang Leaves Washington
The recall of Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister to the United States, has caused sincere regret in official circles in Washington. Wu, a skilled diplomat and lawyer, played a key role during the Boxer era, earning broad respect. His departure may lead to ongoing speculation about his future, with reports of him possibly staying in the United States to practice law, though no decision has been announced.
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United States
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
China
Hay
Pekin
London
Conger
Chaffee
Davy Stephens the famed Kingstown news vendor
The St James Gazette recalls Davy Stephens a landmark news seller on the Kingstown pier who served patrons from royalty to legislators for half a century. He exchanged coins and half sovereigns with figures such as Lord Wolseley Prince of Wales and Mr Gladstone, sharing witty banter about news arriving with the Emerald Isle reports.
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Kinga
Edward
St. James
Davy
Lord Wolseley
Bismarck
Ireland
Prince of Wales
Duke of Edinburgh
Mr. Morley
Morley
Emerald Isle
Bullets of Precious Stones in Kashmir Warfare
During fighting on the Kashmir frontier British forces defeated Hunza rebels, and natives used garnet bullets encased in lead. The British preserved many as curiosities. The piece also questions thrift and urges readers to spend more freely.
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Kashmir
Hunzas
Naval war game ends with Pillsbury’s squadron defeated
The pretend battle off Gloucester ends as Blue fleet led by Admiral Higginson defeats Pillsbury’s White squadron near Thatcher’s Island after a night of maneuvering. The engagement concludes with Pillsbury surrendering aboard the Kearsarge and a formal exchange with Higginson.
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Rockport
Mass
New England
Higginson
Millbury
Thatcher
al- Moet
Salem
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Scorpion
Prairie
Panther
Supply
Pillsbury
Gloucester Harbor
Thatcher's Island
Washington
Cape Elizabeth
Cape Cod
Brooklyn
Olympic
Cincinnati
Montgomery
Gloucester
Mayflower
Plac
Portland
Admiral Higginson
Cape Ann
Pillebury
Salem Harbor
Magnolia
Baker's Island
Barnes
Blue Squadron
Harper's Island
Barney
Plan a foundry merger in Milwaukee and Readville race recap
The United States Steel corporation seeks to merge malleable iron foundries nationwide and has approached Milwaukee’s Northwestern Malleable Iron company and Wisconsin Malleable Iron company. President Frederick W. Sivier notes that a merger could help or hinder, with no firm agreement yet. Readville reports the grand circuit meeting ends, featuring Dan Patch’s mile in 2 1 4 to threaten Star Pointer’s five year old record.
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Milwaukee
Wis
the Sentinel
United States Steel Corporation
Northwestern
United States
Wisconsin
Northwestern Company
Readville
Mass
Dan Patch
Star Pointer
Asphalt Paving Extends Across North America
A reader note describes the Eight Square Mine of Asphalt covering 26,000,000 square yards in over 15 cities, totaling eight and one-eighth square miles, with road builders claiming asphalt usage for streets has only begun in the United States.
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North America
New York Chamber of Commerce Charity Record
The New York Chamber of Commerce has raised about 3.09 million dollars for relief and famine aid since 1768. Highlights include 150,000 for Lancashire fire victims, 140,000 for Paris after the Franco-Prussian War, and large sums for the Chicago fire, yellow fever victims, Johnstown, and Galveston calamities, proving lasting philanthropy beyond commerce.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Martinique
St. Vincent
England
South
Europe
France
von Moltke
New York Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Chicago
China
Russia
Armenia
Crete
Cuba
Southwest
Memphis
Johnstown
Galveston
Brotherhood of Man
Trees Grew on This Lofty Tower
A quirky column contrasts fashion obsession with natural imagery as women polish style while letting personal style and mint humor fade, highlighting social expectations and vanity in a witty, era-voiced critique.
Amused Pages Find Wit Across Many Papers
A collage of light humor and quips from Chicago Record Herald and Brooklyn Life includes stage irony, courtship folly, and rural slang. Jests touch on bridesmaids, ministers, postal stamps, and a grown man bent on clever mischief, reflecting a bustling newspaper humor section.
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Surrey
Teddy
New York Times
Grensburg
Ind
St. Peter
Maria
Johnny
Googie
Chicago Record-Herald
Stephen — Saria
Boston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Madge
Dolly
Marjorie
Portland Oregonian
John
Fairfax
Caroline
Clara
Willy
Mamma
H’m
Satan
Uate
Chicago Record-Hi
Ben White
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