World Fair Aids and Electric Industry Notes
The piece notes California allocating 309000 for its exhibit and Washington near that amount for the world’s fair. It mentions anarchist Hann Panok’s death at Pitaburg and discusses copper wire resistance, electrical current, and temperature effects. It cites Miliseu estimating 600 million in electrical industries and reports wartime employment data and public relief patterns.
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Whatota States
California
Washington
Hann Panok
Pitaburg
Global Telegraph Networks and Undersea Cables Chronicle
A historical overview outlines the expansion of global telegraph and submarine cable systems. It cites major routes between Europe and North America, noting counts of cables, voyage distances, and national investments. The piece highlights the growing labor savings from improved distribution and the extension of networks to foreign lines, with figures on private and government telegraph lines and the oldest cable dating to 1801.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Geo
Louonge
Gon Puniga
Rablen
Norway
Littlebiu Ie
Qeyer
Puyallup Indians Face Land Dispute With Government
The Puyallup Tribe of Washington, seated on a 15 000 acre reservation, faces pressure as whites demand the land. A government commission is sent to study the tribe and their options for selling or allotting portions. The piece argues tribal citizens deserve equal treatment and court protections, likening wealth from land to New York real estate gains.
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Chote
Trentien
United Station
Tacoma
Puyallups
Puyalleys
United States
Cotn Reservation
Ind
Jenta
Turbulent Telegrams Report Varied Late 1800s News
A chaotic telegram from a distant era recounts wild notes including a miller's failed venture, a Gazette proprietor's death, a fugitive surrender in New Orleans, and coastal storms. It mentions political buys, stock speculation, multiple crimes, accidents, and seafaring tales, painting a fractured snapshot of public life.
Fragmented 1899 colonial war and disaster roundup
A garbled 1899 era dispatch reports violent clashes in the province of Asn with insurgents gaining control of northern towns. massacres of native troops, scorched towns, and civilian casualties followed. Separate notices mention ship and train wrecks, factory fires, and accidental deaths across multiple U.S. locales, including Detroit, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Terre Haute, and Little Rock, with multiple fatalities and property losses.
Death by own action ends Wall Street broker’s life at Albany
Wasurxoros Qourian, a Wall Street broker who failed last summer, died by suicide at Albany. Joax Grom of St Joseph Mo reports the incident. The event is noted as a death by own action in the local crime brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxoros Qourian
Wall Street
Albany
Joax Grom
St Joseph
Botal
Wisconsin Notes From Northwestern Teachers Convention
Two hundred teachers protestindent on the Northwestern as a teachers convention opens Monday morning at Appleton. Prof. C. B. Kumduu, a noted Wisconsin musician, dies Sunday of pneumonia near Fond du Lac. News clips report wind and snow along Lake Superior, deaths in Oshkosh and Watertown, and various local incidents including a man dying after la grippe and a fatal incident near Schuylsburg.
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Wutendines
Teauhers
Applaten
B. Kumduu
Wisconsin
Paenemontis
Fond du Lac
Aneriou
Richard A. Gove
Resi Joneanf
Dae
Rob
Gove
Winkesus
Cave
Galveston
Tex
Leremraine
Joseph Urings
Mississippi River
Pruria
Lansing
Awa
Poliaoi
Michael Doherty
Fond da Lav
Burlington & Northern
Stovk- Sotm
Peoin
Illinnes
Qah- Trash
Col
Mig
Af Vireyot
Ilo
Nekiwat
Waukwe
Neenih
Sid Sill
Frank Johnson
Louisa Larson
Hood Templars
Osvod
Oshkosl
Allert Bowker
Primrose
Mouruncovery
Frieder
Nira
John Swartz
Burtinge
Joseph Nolay
E. & Garvey
Seneca
Mathew Jowe
Iteawford
Fledaig
Long Argentine Pacific railroad tale spans 211 miles
The text describes the Buenos Aires to Andes route as the longest language conundrum, claiming 211 miles with a single bridge and minimal openings. It notes no cut larger than a meter or any culvert exceeding one cedar, and offers satirical commentary on impractical details.
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Argentina Pacific
Buenos Ayres
Andes
Haz
Gambling and aristocratic betting in London and Europe
A fragmented report describes a shift in gambling from large bets by aristocrats to widespread small wagers amid clubs and social circles in London. It notes money moved abroad, surveillance and police actions, and a rise of racing-related gambling in Paris with dealers and agencies pushing bets to racecourses.
Casino betting in Europe fuels high stakes across clubs
The article details pari mutuel and private betting among Parisian and European elites, mentioning Prince Joachim Mur, Miss Caldwell, and Prince Alphonse de Chimay. It cites a 25,000 franc wager on a pigeonshooting match and notes Russian, French, German, and Spanish betting cultures, with references to gambling on horses, executions, and lotteries impacting poverty and social life across Russia, France, Poland, and Spain.
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Ite
Joachim Mur
Miss Caldwell
France
Rigkad
Prince Alphonse de Chimay
Bart
Cheair
Panama Canal
Mia Gaid
Count Baraat
Tao
Clu Ansala
St. Petersburg
Ignae
Volkovskay
Spain
Rusia
Warsaw
Palani
Rablow
Poland
Daly
Telia
Joseph
Weoyin
Leis
Germany
Gerimiy
Ploss
Penperor
Prince of Pluss
Ygeeat
Sileigh
Hoyvedexh
Aaron de Brann
Baron de Grisewild
Iso Dagerve
Samed
Sanang
Bertin Society
Scundala
London
Givatardous
Courtemartin
Bik
da Garman
Innat
Reid
Linda Ceudy
Woney
Jean
Europe
Vere
Milwauker musician passes after long illness and pneumonia
The Milwauker musician JouN Plank died after a prolonged illness, pneumonia and paralysis. Details describe a weakening condition from pneumonia after a cold, with Dr. Thompson present and family awaiting the end as heavy breathing signaled the approach of death.
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Trompyon
Thompson
Sidlock
Milaukee Pioneer Plankinton Dies Quietly At Home
John Plankinton a notable Milwaukee pioneer born in Delaware in 1818, died peacefully with family at his bedside after a long Western journey. He moved to Pittsburgh as a youth, later to Milwaukee with his wife and son seeking fortune, and left two children Williams and Elizabeth from his first marriage and a daughter who gifted a statue to Milwaukee. His second wife was Ann Bradford, married in 1875. He attended Calvary Presbyterian services and supported religious causes.
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Tae
West
Milwaukee
Elizabeth Hrackein i Mitive
Delaware
Williams
Elizabeth
Deo
Washington
Plankinton
Ann Bradford
Calvary
Presbyterian Church
Associate Justice Taylor Dies After Sudden Illness
Wisconsin Supreme Court Associate Justice Taylor died suddenly after a brief illness. The 1805 birth in Carthage, New York, educated at Union College, served as state senator and judge before joining the court. His death followed a day of family and legal duties as doctors were summoned. a special election to fill his vacancy is expected next spring.
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Wreh
Deamers
Madieu Howe
Movrisox
Wis
Taylor
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Heart Future
Dusticn
Taylor Tsid
Alconch
Ile
Wile Wittitic
Mainbe
Giwily
Asin
Ssor
Dudpa Waylor
Yenwose
Cooper Law
Regulal
Amora
David Taylor
Carlighet N. Y
Union College
Hayline
Wisconsin
Shoboyzun
Yale
Aewianbiy
Senate
For & Seit
United States
Gadei
Vunerabls
Wynn Spooner
Sal
Soong
Pond
Cage
Jeas Jung Sean
Shehovguny
Wy Siverthorn
Waning
Jude Bills
Green Bay
Juage
J.B. Wino U Racine
Mealeid
Sussulne
Spider Web Theory Explains Silk Thread Growth
A scientist describes how a spider’s body contains tiny fibers and minute pores that allow a single thread to pass through many points, forming the vast network of silk. The process yields thousands of fibers joining to create the spider’s web.
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J . Hoak
Fragmented passenger scene in Canadian smoking car
A distorted excerpt describes a passenger in a Canadian smoking car reacting oddly as a man rocks back and forth and mutters about a watch. The language is garbled, presenting a single unstable moment amid unrelated reflections on good temper and sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McGrady
Iowa Farmland Prosperity Versus New York Criticism
Albert Head, president of the Iowa Agricultural Society, writes to the Chicago Tribune defending farming prosperity. He argues Iowa has seen vast investment in farms, stock, schools, and infrastructure, with corn profits rising and farmers funding growth, colleges, roads, and public buildings, countering claims of farmer poverty and distress.
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Albert Head
Lows Agricultural Society
Coon
Boies
New York Reform Club
Heal
Anita
Iran
Cork House
Towa
Mead
Missouri
Wavernor Boiex
Jani
Leigh
Corn Belt
Reformist dream fades in southern protection cheers
Fragment from a Chattanooga Tenn. article notes a political banquet with remarks on protection and the McKinley bill. The piece mentions Grover Cleveland declining to attend, citing disdain for factory-made American plates, and portrays the southern vote as shifting toward tariff support.
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Reformus
Eouth
Denia
Helin Chattanooga
Chathancogst Atea
So. Gould Stamping Company
Trend
Bic¢kinley
Young Men's Republican Club
Grover Clevelangt
Wisconsin era canal measure discussed in Congress
A partisan summary of a proposed three percent interest plan on one hundred million dollars of bonds for the Nicaragua canal, with government security, government stake and brokers charges described. The note argues the canal would be rapidly completed and boost trade, citing traffic gains on the Sault Ste. Marie and Suez canals and projecting a total near fifteen million tons. It references 19th century canal policy and U S commerce.
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Nierrayna Canal
Congress
United States
Nicameny Canal
Lake Superior
Suez
Bette Canaly
Sunx Canal
Sault Ste. Marie Bas
Simelime
Suez Canal
Asia
Europe
Anal
Atlantic
Reciproc ity and free trade debate in old newspaper item
A San Franc is co Chronicle letter ridicules Mr Milla for opposing free trade and reciprocity. It argues the United States should exploit its iron ore coal and textile capacity to supply itself and avoid buying English cotton and French silk. The writer condemns protectionist views as unpatriotic and cites Calhoun era secessionist thought.
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Milla
Apo
England
Germany
Euc
United States
Britain
Iamiense Pratt
Bane
San Finragises Chronicle
General Sherman as Orator and Soldier in Memoir Style
The article praises General Sherman as a skilled, original thinker whose lectures and memoirs reveal a vivid, moving rhetoric. It notes his leadership, eloquence, and ability to engage audiences, detailing his capacity to listen, adapt, and deliver speeches that blend wit, pathos, and patriotic sentiment.
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Ceneral Shiraar
Yenmere Clint
Uakker
Weaver
Jaye
Theo
Hy Trops
Atlanta
Republic
Genewt
Sherman
Too Observant Agellentan and the Field Hire
A Baltimore Herald account describes a plan to hire a neighbor to work in the field. Three men named Col. Jones Maj. Puters and Tom McKee are mentioned as involved, with references to horses, a breach, and a watch to report activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agellentan
Fdendina Gay
Baltimore Herald
Wax
Death of stove broker sparks mining stock dispute
San Francisco April 4 Deane a stove broker died suddenly from an opiate overdose. The Examiner reports a singular tale that Karl Vogt lent Deane $1,000 for mining stocks. Stocks fell Vogt demanded $4,000 Deane refused Vogt filed a statement with a notary claiming Providence dictated Deane's natural death at midday Friday April 3. Deane died at noon after a stomach hemorrhage.
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San Francisco
Col
Deane
Examiner
Karl Vogt
Vogt
Treane
Deana
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Omowan
Nowrow
Pueraatren
Marshfield
Miliseu
Weullih
Diraminhus
Nickle
Cleveland
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GGT
Ens Ployers
Burentus
Remirkihly
Gure
Tory
Las Dvaninel
Pernons
Titervatle
Uda
deLveRawe
Ceano Daly
Wiiutan Youroan
Caisa Qqumy Pu
Tay
Fetsoy P. Rexy
Piltetary Gyezette
Oxtremye O'Maniacy
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Yaporone Tuwas
Muzieu
Trouweau B. Hayes
Noctis
Giiwiye
Hiowciin
Mayaneyen
Busi Fae
Nowemas
Dave
Alsat Awkhg
Ada Nasil Degtion
Jusenit Mabies
Goshen
Atriek
Windin
Alk Vaporo
Palmer Lake
Gol
Connecticut
Haury Garmigio
Gamivl
Mt Grinnail
Grinnell
Atdackwonville
Go Millan
Louis
Aowuunl
Adi Barlog
Hiv
Ineed Torlytwor
Aed
Ideal
Lave
Logansport
Lod
Neuday
Bloomingtom
Grand Dury
James J. West
Chicago Times Company
Stephen C. Gallagher
Ely
Lowell
Maps
A. A. Aumousy
Tralian
Malverc
Doseer
David Nicely
Sommerset
Herosa Uinberger
Wa. I. Danursa
New York
Fia
J.B. Blaneymor & Co
Montreal
Hurrix
Lay
Stanford
Morewaood
Oflicer Wiley
Kochik
Flenry Howernnth
Kansas City
Rus
Chuceh
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Blias
Hardy Aight
Blu
Uhre Asgus
Din
Moimakiey Ting
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Utso Amared
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Miniurl
Asn
Anviers
Wawnieny
Sherwest
Tubul
Lae
al Ie Pothern
Inicue
Tiras
Honande
Saehasty
elkEs
Detrait
Lapekiloe
Crosarigy
Nik Wavery
al Echaery
Pittsborgs
Pawis
Ax Corsini
Texas
Wodivsda
Atte Orwhuas
Waeremas & Netth
al Linn
Little Rock
Adies
Terre Waute
Michael Garway
Patrick Hurley
Detroit
Tudiana Midland
Lebanon
St Anthony's SN. P
Levi Andrews
Andrews
San Antonis
Lexus
George Tezler
A. Raper
Alamo Cement Works
Ytath
Mantotter
Anaster
Olwetro-caliodonica
Benson
Lord Loncdale
Vourar
Lettiby
Niamyzers
Whitechapel
Proprietoy
Yinlala
Mary Suonnerfeld
Lowe
Teresa
Jwadon
Gollon Yauil
Amiawey
Aid Aoi Nen
Froiallong
Bendan
Alo Ninar
Hawligh
Wiig
Anmarita
Bith
Hiv Hoya
Mr. Blank
Mung
Armeticanlive
Hian
Harpurstand
Paris
Kor
Joun Plank DA
Alendur
Diogenes
Hamilton Osgood
Jvar
Boles
Love
Ageericna
Dorn No
Pacific
W Paci
Coast Paper
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