Fragmented quotes and oddities flood a late 19th century page
A jumble of curious statements covers topics from furniture in the United States to a new Swiss dish name Ariestu. It notes disproved ocean depth theories and mockeries of royalty. Odd anecdotes include a French artist fooling a dog muzzled by painting a muzzle, and remarks on tortoise shells and ostrich plumes in fashion. The piece comments on kindergarten aims and public schooling, while railing at bungled language and misheard facts.
Bequimaux World’s Fair City Opinion Sparks Debate
A fragmented notice hints at Bequimaux social or civic views shared during a world’s fair context. The text references an opinion on availability and resort status, with a focus on lavish displays and public sentiment. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Peory
Bequimaux
US Proposes Silver Coin Parity Plan at Brussels Meeting
American delegates at the monetary conference presented a parallel English French text outlining a plan to fix gold and silver values by international agreement. They urge restoring silver to full legal tender status and establishing a world parity ratio to promote global prosperity. The US seeks broad cooperation and invites other powers to propose alternatives.
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Brussels
United States
Moritz Levi
Prof
Soeter
Vessels in Distress Seek Aid From Canadian Officials
The American steamer Otego's captain telegraphed Ottawa requesting relief for the schooner Martrello ashore on the Canadian side. The Customs Commissioner directed the Sarnia collector to provide assistance and ordered all necessary aid be given.
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Ottawa
Ont
Customs Department
Otego
Martrello
Sarnia
Shoting of Louisville Nashville agent shocks Jellico
Jellico Tennessee November 28 68id Wor tham general agent for the Louisville Nashville railroad was shot at his home late last night and died after midnight. The exact motive is not known but authorities suspect personal or professional distress led to the crime.
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Jellico
Tenn
Wortham
Louisville @ Neshville
Blaine Condition Reported Serious and Unclear
Newsnotes report former Secretary of State James G Blaine seriously ill with a condition not clearly identified. Delirium has appeared at times and family secrecy prevents full medical details. Doctors Hyatt Johnson and others are attending as speculation swirls about the illness and its intestinal theories are dismissed.
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Wasuretox
James G. Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Bright
Hyatt
W. W. Johnson
Chinese Credit Bad Causes San Francisco Merchants to Refuse
White merchants in San Francisco plan to stop extending credit to Chinese manufacturers amid reports of worsening finances. Interviews show business deteriorating with reduced workforces as workers fear Geary act registration and may return to China with savings. A second item notes Wisconsin travel broker Charles F. Church frozen to death in a prairie blizzard near McLeod after his doomed crossing.
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San Francisco
San Tranyersco
China
Wisnirea
Man
Charles F. Church
Sanford & Co
McLeod
Church
Dog Bites Lead to Hydrophobia Deaths in Virginia
In Danville area, a dog that bit dozens, later died from madness. A boy, son of J A Lee, contracted hydrophobia and is unlikely to survive. North Danville residents fear further bites as the outbreak spreads. Gen Nathan Kimball dies in Utah at age 88 after a long marriage and four children, funeral plans pending.
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Darville
J. A. Lee
North Danville
Young Lee
Kimball
Utah
Nathan Kimball
Lavonia
Ind
Gen. Kimball
William Kimball
Vancouver
Labor Is in Arms Idle Idlers Drill for English Farm ers
The St James Gazette reports unemployed workers meeting at Tower Hill claim firearm possession and training. Many belong to the volunteer force and have not returned arms. orders to restore arms are ignored. Midnight torch light marches are planned with secret meeting points and routes. Police promise to prevent the parade and may use force if needed.
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St. James
Tower Hill
English Farmers At Conference Face Radical Policy Rift
Delegates to the agricultural conference near Loxpox discuss a sharpened split between farmers and the landlord party. The land agitator's voice resounds as proposals once dismissed as impractical enter serious debate among leading farmers' clubs.
Death by Own Action Shocks Paris Painter Fernand Blayne
Paris reports the death of French painter Fernand Blayne who shot himself through the heart amid family troubles. His notable works include Burial of a Young Girl-Picardy and A Lifeboat. Also, Beau lieu and Fox news items from Paris and London tie to monetary policy and Irish federation fundraising.
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Paris
M. Fernand Blayne
M. Blayn
Picardy
Cayeux
Normandy
Normandy Fisherwomen,” “Evening—Casino of
Etretat
Parliament Set To Open January 26 In Gladstone Home Rule Draft
Nov 28 cabinet announces Parliament will convene Jan 26. John Morley, Ireland secretary, has brought Gladstone's home rule bill draft to Dublin to present to the Irish readers and seek suggestions on essential modifications.
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John Morley
Ireland
Dublin
Gladstone
Morley
Mrs Parnell's Financial Prospects Post Bankruptcy
Nov 26 report states Mrs Parnell, after bankruptcy acts, offers creditors 10 shillings in the pound. She admits a net annual income of 2800, with liabilities totaling £6869 and assets of £4815.
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Parnell
Emperor William Congratulates Caprivi on Reichstag Success
Berlin report says Emperor William warmly congratulated Count von Caprivi on the success of his speech in the Reichstag. In Nebraska News a drowning tragedy near a pond south of the town claims two victims, Mim Lela and Mr. Kennecout. The Advent, a leading paper in the city, was delivered yesterday.
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William
Caprivi
The
Chronicle
Berlin
William Hee
Count von Caprivi
Bia Apsech
Reichstag
Napeaona
Cere
Neb
Mim
Lela Pear Ieee
Kennecutt
Cape Pra
Insenka Pkating
Shipping Gold to Europe Amid Mixed Trade Signals
The New Year report notes U S exports to foreign markets are satisfactory in bulk and price but gold inflows are smaller than in prior years due to weak foreign demand. Silver agitation and overseas uncertainty push more capital abroad, while R G Dun & Co. says foreign exchange and temporary factors dim gold exports though domestic trade remains strong with easy money in Boston and Philadelphia.
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United States
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Boston
Philadelphia
National quarantine urged to fight cholera threat
Surgeon General Wyman backs national control of quarantines and a dedicated health bureau to handle emergencies. A quarantine committee of physicians lauds New Orleans’ fumigation system as a model. President Harrison is expected to endorse a nationwide quarantine plan.
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Wasuvnetos
D. C
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Bureau of Health
National Medical Congress
Maine
New Orleans
Harrison
Samoa in the throes of war tolls ruined towns
A Samoa dispatch notes natives fighting in the Pago Pago bay area. Towns are destroyed, native houses gone, European property intact but threatened. Natives have moved to the east end of Tutuila. hostilities began Oct. 24 with inland tribes poised to join Leiato's faction.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Bay of
Pago-Hago
Tualauta
Tualatao
Leiato
Tutuila
Panama proceedings may impart to jimal tlon records
Paris dispatch reports the Paris corre py ren notes that Panama proceedings may influence accountability. The vague message hints at investigations tied to the canal situation and possible implications for responsibility.
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Loxnox
Paris
Panama
Jimal Tlon Aa
Camenger Train Wreck near Hempstead Texas
A southbound Heaton & Texas Central passenger train derailed near Clear Creek two miles south of Hempstead last night. All cars left the track except the engine and baggage car, injuring several people and killing two men. The line was shut for eight hours causing delays.
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Camenger
Barxham
Texas
No. Hia
Heaton
Clear Creek
Hempstead
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Bacilli
S Calmuck
Tus
Monetary Conference
Balleesd
Conditios
London
Joseh F. Fox
America
Loxpox
Joseph Francis Pox
House of Commons
Tullamore
Kings County
New York
Irish National Federation of America
Irish Parliamentary Party
Thin City
Europe
Germania
Ste. Mane
Mich
Emma C. Hutchinson
Ashland
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