Turbulent World Events Forward in International and U S News
Reports from Paris, Dublin, and Tokyo detail celebrations, labor unrest, and disasters. Victor Hugo’s birthday parade, Irish tenant agitation, and a major Japanese fire affect thousands. In Washington, Garfield prepares for inauguration as debt and budget figures are released. Senate and House actions shape canal, river, and barrier funding.
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Gabriely
Washington
Iat
R. G. Inger Éail
Committee
Lota
Hayes
Garfield
United States Senate
Treasury
Ives Omoust
Eruaie
Buick
Bay
Tun
St Paul
Minn
Miuphit Aire
White Bath House
Seaslon
Supreme Court
House of Commons
Colley
Harcourt
Home Secretary
John Deyuy
New York
New Orleans
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Kansans
Fort Ridgely
Minnesota
House
Senate
Republicana
Madman with smallpox roams near county hospital
Benedict Hellblyn, covered in smallpox sores and filthy from a trek, wandered three miles from the County Alms House. A powerful tramp, Henry Borden, restrained him and escorted him toward the poorhouse before officials intervened. Hellblyn was placed in the hospital for smallpox. Borden’s role and origins remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Hellblyn
Bouuges
Henry Borden
Borden
Dorden
Hellblyn
Teading
Tragic Fate of a Young Huntress in Fort Jervis
A FRARPED tale reports Lottie Morrill of Wayne County Pa meeting a horrific end while hunting. Bears tracked her deer carcass into her cabin, killed her, and devoured her body and the deer. The cabin fire consumed the bears, leaving her remains buried near the burned ruin. Funeral drew about 310 mourners as the old preacher praised her virtue. She was eighteen.
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Fort Jervis
Uninn
Lottie Morrill
Wayne County
Bean
Ita
Lyme
Willam Budwick
Sklea
Fire kills eight in East Liverpool drug store blaze
At 1 B o'clock a four story frame drug, food, grocery and dwelling building burned, killing William Sloan and eight family members, including his wife and seven children. Fire swept upper floors, bodies recovered charred, Sloan carried his year old daughter before perishing. Seventeen others escaped, scene described as sorrowful as investigators search for more remains.
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Serrsucmen
Istelaerner
Atere
Frank Stewart
William Sloan
Mne
Piero
Lon
Idzzie Sloan
Alexander Sloan
Paul Sloan
Amontha
Willar Bkedls
Worm
Republican State Convention at Lapstyg in 234
A fragmented report details a Republican convention at Lapstyg on the 234 with James H. Campbell named President and high officials renominated. It includes resolutions praising the party, the Constitution, and calls for unity, plus related Democratic Convention plans and legislative notes.
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Senate
Tyr
Corntehtion
Lapstyg
James H. Campbell
Iough Marston
Rupceme
Hgh
James FitJoy
Awatin
Blair
University
Taunt Wa
Resolved
Republic
Gomera
Repup
Im. Lesotoet
Peice
Poanle
Brilgant University
Lanning
Marsch
Pate
Justice
The
Supreme Court
K of Tha’ University
Dusinessa
Govamor
Tuicouliy
Peter Lamean
Monising
Alexander Logan
Buffalo Bil
Wilson
Bay City
Potron
Falashood
Angus Little
Detroit
Grand Haven
Democratic Party Mirrors in Early 20th Century Woes
The piece reflects on Democratic discontent after recent defeats, critiquing leaders like Hewitt and the World, noting Southern influence in the party, and comparing ex-Senator Carpenter to Daniel Webster while praising his intellect and public service despite partisan attacks. It highlights misgivings about free trade appeals and the impact of bulldozing tactics on political readiness.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Indiana
Pea
Mr. Watterson
Bay
Charleston News Ante Courier
Dem
Garfield
Butler
Senate
Florida
Africa
Congress
Democratic Party
Ita
N. F. Tribune
Sap Sonator
M. F. Tribune
Senator Carpenter
Wisconsin
Ashington City
Carpenter
Clay
Wereon Ae
Republican Party
Doolittle
Chictga Tribune
A Widower's Hard Farm Lesson and a Birthday Wish
In a rough memoir style, a widower recalls his failed first marriage to a farm widow, enduring harsh labor and ultimate deceit, leading to political disillusion. The tale segues to a kind neighbor Mrs Keaney hosting a birthday party for shy Biddy Ray, inviting lame Jim and six neighborhood girls, turning a crowded tenement kitchen into a cheerful, shared celebration with simple treats.
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Mrs. Keaney
Mabel Ray
Biddy
Eliza
Mabel
South
Jim Swaney
Annie
Sally Flynn
Jenny Deap
An’ Connor
Ana Goruly
Kitty Fay
Mia
New York
Keaney
Jim
Himsel
Game
Ann Gormly
Lovie
Sally
Jenny
Little Denny
Mary Kenney
The Sandman Visits the Town Tonight
A poetic fragment describes the Sandman bringing bright sand and sweet sleep to a child as the night ends and daylight returns. The imagery centers on closed eyelids, singing by a child, and the Sandman’s nightly visit in a tender, lullaby tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Harney
Youlli
Theaga aa wT aucha: children, birthday, and gift scene
An ornamental domestic scene unfolds with a child named Biddy receiving dolls and a cake. The narration portrays family affection, shy joy, and a mother’s tender words as the birthday moment concludes with emotional gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DaRohain
Jans
Ray
Keaney
Benin
Sarasstill
Tal
A. Yan
San Harper
Heathen New Year Celebrations Crews Fire Noise Across City
A San Francisco Chronicle item describes Chinatown New Year customs, noisy celebrations, and safety concerns. It notes crackers, bombs, and gongs causing injuries and fires, with arrests and strict enforcement by Judge Rix. Stores close, decorations brighten districts, and traditional New Year calls involve elaborate Chinese etiquette and bowing.
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Chinatown
Board of Supervisors
Addie
Rix
San Francisco Chronicle
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