Free trade plan urged despite wage and farmer harm
A political pamphlet argues against protecting tariffs, asserting free trade would cut US customs revenue by 75 million dollars, lower domestic wages to foreign levels, ruin American industries, and harm farmers. It defends protection as essential to mining, metal, textile, and steel sectors, citing Jefferson on home markets and urging no compromise with partial protections.
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Four Men Killed in Rich mond Shaft Disaster
Scranton Pa March 2 Four men died in a shaft accident at the Richmond shaft during a shift change. A rock shelf fell near the bottom causing a gas blower explosion. Victims were Thomas Holywill the chargeman burned, Richard Hughes James Northen and Albert Richards crushed, all experienced miners recently from Michigan. Five others escaped with minor injuries as the bottom of the shaft 400 feet below ground was cleared and bodies recovered. Police and mine officials began investigations into the incident.
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James Northen
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Richards
Michigan
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Hobwill
Hoe
Roderick
Chet
Wailstone
Mars telescope proposal sparks debate in Citcane
Louis Gathman, a local inventor and machine maker, touts a 100 foot diameter segmented telescope as vastly superior to Lick or Yerkes lenses and urges not selling Mars inhabitants while Planning a German patent. Professor Burnham of the University of Chicago dismisses the plan as already proposed and unlikely to transform astronomy soon.
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Germany
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University of Chicago
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White House Crank Seeks Control in Gatecrash
A man presenting as Abraham Julius Kisler of Baltimore attempted to enter the White House on March 6 early Monday, claiming divine revelation to take charge of the buildings. He urged a Populist takeover of branches, said he would save the executive Mansion, and allegedly would turn it over to the Jews for safety before being arrested when credentials were questioned.
Negroes Leaving For Africa Emigration Draws Crowds
A group of 30 African Americans departed Atlanta on Monday night bound for Africa with tickets to New York. Thousands gathered at the depot to witness the emigration, while many others expressed eagerness to depart. The fever among Black residents continues, though previous groups only reached New York before. The travelers expect to arrive by steamer around Friday.
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New York
Train Blows to Atoms in Kentucky Sidetrack
A contractor's train on a Paint Lick sidetrack near Ricumoxp Kentucky blew to atoms when dozens of dynamite sticks thawed near a stove caused a blast. Car cave-in and multiple workmen injuries reported with several escaping danger. Local authorities investigate the incident and identify missing or trapped workers.
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Court Circular Details Gladstone Succession News
The court circular reports Windsor Castle events led by Queen Victoria and the Duchess of Albany’s children. It notes a cabinet council, W. E. Gladstone’s resignation, and Earl Rosebery offered and accepting the post of prime minister with Gladstone praising the accession in a letter.
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Earl Rosebery
Tiny Essex Baby Weighs Only Eight Ounces
A Kilnworth, Killingworth infant born March 5 in Essex weighs eight ounces, the smallest on record. Parents Swerles. Father works for a former cutting tanker and weighs 190 pounds. Mother described as stout at about 100 pounds. Attending physician believes the child will live. The newborn fits in a cigar box and bears a face the size of a Korea chestnut.
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Looting the Kearsarge and Wreck Stores Recovered
March 7 report from Coos says two British schooners arrived at Grand Cayman with aris uni stores rescued from the United States cruiser Kearsarge wreck. Other stores and rations were landed at Providence and San Andres, auctioned by Columbiana authorities. Kearsarge remains fixed on Roncador Reef. Also seven smallpox cases found at 37 Underhill Avenue Brooklyn. quarantine enforced and patients sent to hospitals.
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The Useful Woman Speaks On Women's Wrongs And Relief
Rev. Madison C. Peters laments the lack of a useful sphere for women, urging charity and active mercy. He calls working women to unite for wage equality, better training, and practical duties, arguing against gendered injustice and urging collective empowerment.
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Madison C. Peters
Deserving Victoria Cross Honored for Gallant Rescue
The Gazette reports Surgeon Major Lloyd of the army medical staff received the Victoria Cross for gallantry during operations against the Kachins. On January 6, 1893 at Lima Fort, he exposed himself under heavy fire to aid Captain Morton, remaining with him as the wounded were evacuated while enemies fired from close range. The act, praised by the London Spectator, underscores soldierly risk tolerance and the inevitability of death in combat.
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Tidal Energy Plan Promises Colonial Lights and Trams
A scheme by Mr Davies of Wood Green aims to harness tidal energy for electric lighting tramways and railways. He proposes huge reservoirs and turbine flow to provide near continuous power, claiming 400 percent efficiency over steam engines and potential national importance.
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Annexation talk for Boston area fuels regional growth
Detroit Free Press reports Massachusetts moves toward a greater Boston by annexing towns within 10 miles and seashore from Marblehead to Hull. The consolidation would enlarge Boston and provide benefits to neighboring towns through shared improvements. Advertisements tout remedies and tonics from W. T. Drake and A. Hyde, including camphor cream, Johnson’s Osteopathic oil, and Ayers Cherry Pectoral. Reverend E A Inman endorses Sulphur Bitters and Adiroude Wheelers Heart and Nerve Cure, with local sellers listed.
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