War talk, canals, and curiosities in the Marble Hill Press
A mix of colonial era musings and satirical notes. References to Princeton versus Yale in intellectual terms, British Columbia smuggling and smallpox, India fighting, and U.S. canal navigation. California rainfall signals good harvests with 15 to 25 inches reported. A commentary on future war and armor, a Gadsden duel anecdote, Frederick Douglass’s rising estate, a Tennessee tale of a near deathbed heaven vision, and a Connecticut bill targeting fake news.
Tehuantepec Railroad Nears Completion in Mexico
The Tat Tehuuntepec route from the Gulf to the Pacific is nearing completion. It shortens the voyage to San Francisco by 1510 miles compared with going via the Panama Isthmus. The Mexican government has pursued the project quietly despite expected strong competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Pacific
San Francisco
Panama
Attending Obsequies A Modern Social Question
The piece discusses whether women should attend funerals of people who were not friends or who moved in different social circles. It argues a woman should not delay and suggests she might attend a funeral if her presence is appropriate, noting the matter is being gravely debated among women.
Fashion Shifts Prompt Longer Skirts for Men
At present, women shorten trains to follow fashion while men lengthen skirts to match. The evolving style risks dragging on the ground, forcing wearers to abandon the look due to mud and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trie
Prince Alberts
Shortage of Wheat Casts Shadow Over Kansas Missouri Crops
Across Kansas and Missouri reports describe severe wheat damage with forecasts of large shortages. Telegraphs from Emporia Kingsville Lorraine Andale Clinton and other towns note extreme winds hot weather and irreparable crop harm. Markets in Kansas City and Wall Street gauge potential declines and doubt rainfall forecasts.
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Kansas City
Kansas
New York
Baltimore
Atlantic Seaboard
Missouri
United Kingdom
Mahler
Southwest
John Inglis
Emporia
Kan
Weston
Union Pacific
Western Union
Kingsville
Lorraine
Andale
Clinton
Great Exchange
Reithes Bureau
Federation Adopted by Railroad Unions at Secret Meeting
At a secret meeting in this city, Grand Masters and officers of firemen conductors switchmen engineers and telegraphers ratified a federation plan from the December gathering. The agreement allows federations among members while preserving each order law and the authority of its executive officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crpar
Meerschaum magnate Kaldenberg faces assignment in New York
Frederick Kaldenberg a leading meerschaum pipe trader signs an assignment to Henry Euler. He runs three stores at Beckman Nassau and Cliff streets, Fulton and Cliff streets, and Astor House, with home in Tarrytown. He presides over F J Kaldenberg Company, started by his father in 1858 and incorporated 1887 with 500000 capital. Bradstreet's lists assets around 1000, liabilities 300000, surplus 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kaldenberg
New York
Henry
Euler
Kaldenberg
Beckman and
Nassau Streets
Fulton and
Cliff Streets
Astor House
Tarrytown
F. J. Kaldenry Company
East Thirty-third Street
Mr. Kaldenberg
F. J
Bradstreet’s
Gambling ruin leads to forgery case in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on April 10 John R McFee pleaded guilty to forgery before Judge Cox and received a three year penitentiary sentence. Once a law partner to Judge Norton, McFee’s downfall stemmed from gambling with about $12,000 forged. He fled the city two months earlier, was found in Philadelphia, brought back on bail, and later sentenced after mercy pleas by his counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ispianapolis
Ind
Tohn R. McFee
Cox
McFee
Norton
Mcl Ce
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Mackee
Gov Nelson Pushes Grain Bill Through Legislature
Reconsideration in the Minnesota House allowed passage of the Peterson grain bill, aligning with Gov Nelson’s views on grain handling. A Populist, Maguire, voted for it by mistake and later could not change the vote, while fear of a gubernatorial veto over a new Capitol influenced several members.
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Nelson
Minnesota
St. Paut
Minn
Peterson
Honse of Representatives
Senate
Maguire
Renewed Speculation in Wheat Boosts Prices
Dun and Co reports renewed speculation in wheat with about a two cent rise on 92,000,000 bushels sold. Western receipts reach 2.3 million bushels in four days, Atlantic exports 700,000. Stocks in sight remain undented while prices for other staples move. Money in Chicago firm with large requirements and satisfactory trade. Weekly business failures total 223, up from 14 last week. 8 the same week last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
Review of Trade
New York
K. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Chicago
Steamer Menominee Rescues Lumberman Captain in Wisconsin
The steamer Menominee of the Oadrich Transportation Company arrives at Milwauken with the schooner Lamberman wrecked near Racine point. The Lumberman’s captain Vose and five seamen spent three hours in the rigging after the ship sank in eight fathoms. They dived into the water and were rescued by sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovawoner Lamberman
Milwavern
Wis
Menominee
Oadrich Transportation Company
Lamberman
Loamberman
Racine Point
Chicago
Kewaunee
Vose
Money Locked in Gate City Bank Circulates in Atlanta
April 1 The money locked in Gate City bank vaults was turned into circulation by order of the comptroller of the currency. Bank examiner Stone directed the transfer of funds to Atlanta National Bank. The counting and removal of the cash began yesterday. Depositors do not receive funds yet, but more than £200,000 in cash will be available to loan out, easing financial stringency. Stone believes the bank will soon have enough cash to pay all depositors.
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Atlanta
Gate City Bank
Stone
Atlanta National Bank
Gate City
Bank Examiner Stone
Michigan Portage Quarries Consolidated Form Company
All Portage entry quarries in the upper peninsula join to form the Portage Entry Quarries Company led by Henry Furst as president. The new firm includes Michigan Red Stone Company Furst Neu Co and Neu Malone with Chicago as company office.
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Michigan Quarries Consolidated
Manquerry, Mich
Portage Entry
Upper Peninsula
Michigan Red Stone Company
Furst, Neu & Co
Neu & Malone
Henry Furst
Portage Entry Quarries Company
Chicago
Eight Inches of Snow Blankets New York Area
Snow began yesterday morning and fell for two days in New York City and vicinity. Catskills reports indicate eight inches of snow, Troy shows three inches, and Loston received four inches on Thursday. Local travel and conditions were affected as the storm moved through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catskills
Troy
Loston
Yale Will Accept the Date for Meet at New Haven
Yale Track Athletic Association Captain A H Jones will accept Harvard's proposed May 13 date for the next intercollegiate track meet in New Haven. Harvard management will be notified within a few days.
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Yale
New Haves
Conn
A. H. Jones
Yale Track Athletic Association
Harvard
Bridge
Tragedy at Romeo as 9 Die in Cantilever Collapse
A drainage canal cantilever weighing 230 tons toppled during a storm near Romeo, killing nine Italians and injuring six. Foreman Samuel Korus of this city led a crew of workers as the wind and hail struck, the cantilever 350 feet long fell onto the engine house, wrecking the machine and causing widespread damage.
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Joner
Romeo
Danbridge & Hanger
Samuel Korus
Windstorm Ravages Towns and Ravine Waves Hit Racine
A severe April 10 electric storm caused extensive damage across Racine and nearby towns. Yorkville owner Ralph Chalmers lost a barn with cattle, horses, and farm gear worth between 5000 and 4000 dollars. A tidal river wave rose over four feet, then receded. vessel damage minimal. Lacota and South Haven, Michigan reports describe multiple barns toppled, windmills moved, and trees down with about 10000 dollars in damage. In Lansing, Michigan Enoch Ketchum dies, leaving a 4 million dollar estate to relatives including Fowler siblings and Mary Ketchum Clark.
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Ravine Racine
Wis
Yorkville
Ralph Chalmbers
Enon. Lacota. Mich
Lou Dalyymple
South Haven
Mich
Body of sea lion Jim Corbett found near Racine
Capt Charles Slyttle and John Benson fishermen report discovering the decomposed body of the sea lion Jim Corbett floating fourteen miles northeast of Racine Wisconsin. The animal had escaped Lincoln Park Chicago last year and was sighted at northern lake ports this winter.
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Jim Corbett
Racine
Wis
Charles Slyttle
John Benson
Lincoln Park
Cago
Prairie Fires Ravage Nebraska Towns Near Lexineaton
Prairie fires burn at several points near Lexineaton Nebraska as strong winds threaten great damage. Reports say stock losses run into thousands with H L White reporting over ten thousand dollars in cattle lost. Fire breaks and a hospital egg are said to help shield the city as the blaze approaches.
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Nebraska
Lexineaton
Neb
White
Ex Auditor Benton Impeached in Nebraska session
At a joint session of the two houses of the legislature six articles of impeachment were adopted against ex-Auditor T H Benton. A resolution was moved to report progress on the case and attach further action in the matter.
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Benton
Sixcons
Neb
Legmares
T. H. Henton
CORA TANNERS WOES IN ALIMONY FIGHT OVER MARRIAGE
CORA TANNER, claiming she was not Mrs Farias but still married to Col Sinn, seeks alimony and counsel fees. She recounts a 1878 Michigan marriage to Dr C Farlin, desertion, later New York estrangement, and a 1886 Cleveland marriage to Sinn. She cites reduced means, assets, and prior business losses, and notes Sinn offers furniture share to end alimony. A new affidavit is to be filed before a decision.
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Farias
New Yeas
Tanner Sinn
Col
W. E. Sinn
Park Theater
Brooklyn
Fred Farlin
Farlin
Wayland
Mich
Cleveland
Col. Sinn
Dr. Varlin
Ingersoll
Sinn
Pittsburg Law and Order Society Targets Sunday Newsboys
Pittsburg April 10 The Law and Order Society prosecutions threaten abolishing Sunday and Monday morning papers. W Houston, Press manager, fined 75 for three violations after argument over Sunday work. Attorney Yost says publishers of Monday morning papers will face charges next, press workers may be limited to five days unless Monday papers run after Sunday night midnight.
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Pittsbing
Pittsburg
Vost
Houston
Yost
Law and Order Society
Monnday
CHECK ON FILIBUSTERS AT KEY WEST
Key West reports Spain acting to thwart a possible filibuster expedition bound for Cuba. The Consul orders the customs force to patrol the beach with reinforcements to prevent any movement. A separate inquiry debunks a bank robbery claim against President Heureaux of Santo Domingo, stating the money was seized under a personal judgment.
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Key West
Cuba
Heureaux
Santomingo
Quarantine stations in maritime provinces ready
The Deputy Minister of Public Works returns from inspection tours and reports the quarantine stations in the maritime provinces properly equipped and ready for work. The Grosse Isle station is described as one of the most complete establishments of its kind in the world.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Maritime Provinces
Grosse Isle
Wind and Snow Ravage Dakota Town
A fierce wind and snowstorm has struck Dakota Town for about forty eight hours. Telegraph and telephone lines are prostrated, many buildings blown down or roofed, and a noticed area is partially stranded. Trains are tied up and wind velocity reaches seventy miles per hour. Damage estimates are uncertain.
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Dakota
Derapwooy
Fegevont
Arthur Again Enjoined
Cleveland Ohio April 10 P Arthur Grand Chief of Brotherhood of Engineers served today with restraining order issued at Toledo by Judge Taft. It bars him from issuing any boycott against the Toledo Ann Arbor North Michigan Railway and delaying operations or discriminating against that line while a further action proceeds in the United States Circuit Court.
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Arthur
Cleveland
Ohio
P. Arthur
The
Brotherhood of Engineers
Toledo
Taft
Ann Arbor
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Iowa
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Morenci
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Corunna
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