Second Class Abuse Doomed in Postal Reforms
Washington July 18 A Post Office order tightens rules on second class mail publications and ads. It targets subscriptions treated as news or literary journals and restricts nominal rates and nonreturnable copies. Officials say abuses have cost the government millions and reforms will bring postal improvements and lower postage later.
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Washington
Posttuast
Fisc Orfler Almenda
Keyerk
Phat Publiations
Second Clase
Pound Yates
News Aments O
Department
Smitty
Aguinaldo Denies Issuing Insurgent Orders
Manila reports Aguinaldo denies issuing orders attributed to him in a 1 January 1849 document, stating insurgent orders in his name were fabricated. Investigators pursue responsibility for a town incident and question the authenticity of a controversial decree linked to American prisoners.
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Manila
Amdrew
Thingantes
Botol
Lurard
Filipinas Antes Europa
AFTER LAKE SMUGGLERS IN U S RAID ON SAILORS CRAFT
Milwaukee July 18 The United States government through the treasury department prepares for an extensive raid on sailors with fake captains suspected of smuggling goods from Canadian ports into this country. The first warrant was sworn before United States Commissioner Bloodgood in the office of United States District Attorney Butterfield for the arrest of James H Walker a cook on the vessel Mon Ami for smuggling whiskey from Port Arthur to Duluth. A sailor on the Bon Ami testified against Walker Walker is held at Marinette on a trivial charge pending marshals appearance. The government says the amount defrauded through the smugglers gate way is considerable. Agents are in Canadian ports collecting evidence against vessel men under suspicion.
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Milwaukee
Treas Oly
United States
Blood Woon
Butterfield
Chase & Crain and
Cally
James H. Walker
Mon Ani
Port Arthur
Duluth
Marinette
Crain
Canada
Canadian
Indian Educators Call for Higher Pay and Better Equipment
At a congress of Indian educators in Buffalo on July 18 J C Hart superintendent of the Gnelda India school Wisconsin spoke on the need for better salaries and improved industrial facilities for educators. Mr Curtis of the White community attended the session discussing funding and training enhancements.
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Buffalo
Congress of Indian
J. C. Hart
Gnelda Indhia School
Wisconsin
Curtis
Indian School Papers Address Economic Habits and Trades
Barth Indian school read a paper prepared by H M Nobie, superintendent of the Grang River Indian school, urging encou ragement of economic habits by pupils. A paper on more facilities for teaching trades was presented by Wuwitt Harris, superintendent of the Istone Indian school of Minnesota. Number of other papers were read.
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Barth Indian School
H. M. Nobie
Grang River
Papila
Wuwitt Harris
Istone Indian School
Minnesota
Tolstal Count Ill as Relatives Rush to His Bedside
Dispatches from Moscow report Count Tolstal gravely ill with gastric fever. Relatives and friends have been summoned to his bedside as the Sansoures never fully recovered from a prior illness.
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Tolstal
Si Petersburg
Moscow
Count Toltel
Morgan selects five directors for Northern Pacific
New York July 13 J Pierpont Morgan announced five directors to join the Northern Pacific board James J Hill Harriman Willam Rockefeller Hen He Ma BK and Samuel ten to fill vacancies to be created at the next annual meeting The memorandum signed May 31 gave Morgan control over the new board composition The letter states an understanding between Northern Pacific and Union Pacific interests aims to create a unified policy under Morgan thus shaping the board selection and reforms.
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New York
Giberal
J. Pierpont Morgan
James J. HO
Harriman
Willa Roukets
Jiames
Moygill
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Paeble
J. P. Morgat
Senator Butterfield Dead After Long Illness
Sen Butterfield dies at Cragside after a year or more of poor health. Passes away at 8:30 p m in Cold Springs following a prolonged illness. Local notice details the death and location.
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Cold Springs
Gem Ilel Butterfield
Cragside
Local Figure Recounts Illness and Family Struggles
A fragmented report describes a man named Leitek facing prolonged paralysis and extended absence from work while his relatives, including children, cope with care and daily challenges. The piece highlights limited medical progress and the impact on his household.
Baseball Scores Report from Multiple Cities
Baseball scores from various games include New York 4 Pittsburg 3 and Brooklyn 7 St Louis 1 while Boston loses to St Louis 6 5 in a second game. Other results show Minneapolis 8 Des Moines 5 and Kansas City 1 Colorado Springs 9 with Davenport 11 Rockford 2 Detroit 4 Washington 3.
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New York
Pittsburg
Brooklsn
St. Louis
Boston
St. Paul
Quatra
Minneapolis
Des Moies
Conyver
Kansas City & Colomide Springs
St. Joseph
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Marlon
Columbus
Tilede
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicage
Baltimore
Woomington
Terre Haute
Davenport
Rockford
Detroit
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Waveland
Cleveland
Divide Rowing Honors at Iowa Regatta
In the seventeenth annual Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association regatta at Lake Manuwa yesterday Dubuque won the senior single event in straight heats Ottumwa took the doubles title and C O Hiles of Sioux City earned the singles crown Ottumwa also claimed the unfinished junior doubles from Tuesday by beating Sioux City and then won the junior doubles.
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Council Bliffs
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Sioux Chly
Towa State Amateur Rowing Association
Lake Manuwa
C. O. Hiles
Sioux City
Schreiner Father Denies Prisoner Tale From Olive Schreiner
Theophilus Schreiner denies Ouida claims that Olive Schreiner is held by the Irish in South Africa. He states Olive Schreiner lies in Hanover, Cape Colony, for health with husband Cronwright. He adds that Hanover is under martial law but Olive Schreiner has freedom of the town.
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London
Theophilus Schreiner
Olive Schreiner
South African Association
Ouida
Mile
Louise de Ta Ramer
South Africa
Hanover
Cape Colony
Mr. Cronwright
Theophilus Schrewr
Bnd
Wie
Wailibiry
Colon
Italy Demands Gage Explain Sugar Duty Ruling
In Washington July 20 the Italian government rebukes Secretary Gage over his countervailing duty on Italian sugar and Italy joining hostile trade lines with the United States. Rome claims no sugar to America and warns Italy will not reward Italian producers. Gage prepares a public reply in a day or two, with an apologetic explanation anticipated.
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Hay
Wahebington
Gage
Italy
United States
America
Russia
Gaga
Friends Dre
Fosburg Case Dragged Slowly in Trial
Pittsfeld July 20 The Toshays mainslaughter trial dragged along with sensational testimony from Dr Paddock the medical examiner. Beawrive Fosburgh one witness claimed she had seen burglars but she was behind her gift May when the jutter fell. Dr Wraper a San expert said the shot that ended the life of May bury was held not more than lyn inches from Nut Brews. Government witnesses testified Saturday but the standout experts disappointed. Court adjourned until Monday. District Attorney Isni Monit said he expects to test his base Monday night.
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Isni- Monit
Gold Found Near La Crosse Fort Avon Vein Discovery
A valuable vein of gold was discovered near La Crosse at Fort Avon, close to Avalanche in Vernon County. The new find lies adjacent to the Couper mine, promising prospects for the locality and its mining interests.
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LA Crosse la Crosse
Fort Ott
Vernon Coun
New Name for Auto Could Replace Automobile
A New York editor argues for renaming automobile as auk, tracing a Norse verb auka meaning to drive a vehicle. The piece endorses auk for gas and steam powered cars and even for electric vehicles, while a local driver dismisses the term as unlikely.
Dakota Cloudburst Drenches Harold and Surrounding Areas
A cloudburst yesterday drenched Harold in Morton County and nearby areas about seventy miles west of Huron, South Dakota, inundating streets and causing localized damage as residents reported pooling water and disrupted daily life.
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Dakota
Huron
S. D
Harold
Unclear storm damage report as cattle drowned and grain damaged
A damaged clipping notes three inches of water in a brief storm with sheep drowned and cattle killed by lightning. It mentions impact on small grain and corn, and references ranchers with stores of sheep affected. The text is fragmentary and unclear about location or date.
Badger briefs and a voyage to Scotland
The fragmentary item mentions Mrs Lydia Shudcur's death in Chippewa Falls and notes Col TJ Mss’s residence, plus ongoing remarks about public figures and institutions. It also records Maj George Barnett’s visit to Wisconsin, WH Van Wie’s possession of a 1848 treaty, and a Scottish voyage by Milwaukee barker John Johnston.
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Lydia Shudcur
Col
Chippewa Falls
Ada Rusk
Madison
Hesband
Jerry
Rose
WH. van Wie
Mauston
Wisconsin
Chict Aed
Adams
van Wie
Washington
Sthues
Tie
United States
Italian Consul Seeks Intervention Over Wabash Wreck
Indianapolis July 12 Gov Durbin was asked by the state department to intervene in the dispute between the Wabash Railroad and the Italian government. A consular representative met Italian laborers injured in the Cass wreck where eight Italians died and requested action to aid a friendly government.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Department At State
Washington
Wabest Railroad Company
Chicago
Wabash Railroad
Peru
Wabash
Cass
Quy Burebin
Fire at Tower Minnesota Destroys Ten Buildings
A blaze in Tower Minnesota destroyed ten structures including the hotel, a butcher shop and a saloon. Fire crews battled the flames as residents evacuated and investigators began surveying the damage and causes.
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Tower
Minn
Scandinavian News Bureau Effort Focuses on Norway Denmark
At the Nor wegian Danish Press gsgesistion meeting in West Superior next month, a push to establish a tele graphic news bureau for Scandinavia will be debated. Past reluctance over cost and dailies’ advantage hindered progress though Decorah Posten Amerika Martizon Wie favor the plan, others remain cautious.
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Gsgesistion
West Superior
Norway
Denmark
Scandinavia
America
Tidende
Minneapolis
Scandinaven
Chicago
Decorah Posten
Amerika
Martizon
Wie
Swedenborgian Church Waives 10,000 Kroner Bequest
In Stockhel the Swedenborgian congregation declined to pursue a 10,000 Kroner bequest from the late CP Mark. Salt was entered to cancel the bequest on a technicality after it was not claimed within a reasonable period.
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Stockhel
Mark
Cate
Banishment Threats From Finland Reported
The article notes Babrixaff has not relinquished power and claims authority to banish displeasing individuals from Finland. Named potential targets include Count Carl Mannerheim Wentvel Hagelstam, Dr Jile, Haran von Born, Jonas Custren, K Zillivens, Senator Mechelin, and Baron Wrede, with others speculated as possible victims of the governor general's vengeance.
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Babrixaff
Egar
Thim
Finland
Carl Mannerheim Wentvel Hagelstam
Jile
Haran von Born
Jonas Custren
K. Zillivens
Mechelin
Baron Wrede
Danes Face Tax Policy and Office Restrictions
The article notes that Schleswig citizens who belong to Danish societies cannot hold office, elective or otherwise, if Prussian veto power applies. They may serve as jurymen but otherwise face political exclusion and must promptly pay taxes and related dues.
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Schleswig
Gilt Edged Securities of Swedish Savings Institution
The Vesteryalt (Sweden) savings institution issues shares valued at 1000 kroner on the market, while the face value is 7.50 kroner. Annual dividends range from 50 to 10 kroner per share, or about 0 percent. The institution holds a reserve fund near 500,000 kroner.
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Vesteryalt
Sweden
Scandinavian Notes Report Wide Swedish and Norwegian News
Rev P J Sward seriously ill in Stockholm seeks specialists. Congo officer Ludvig Jurgens travels to Masposn after Norway visit. Throndhjem finds a woolen algæ indicating King Sverre’s fort remains. Author Alexander Kjelland leaves Carlsbad health improved. Norwegian navy to receive wireless equipment tested on Eidsveld and Pridtjof in Christianiafjord. Winnipeg to get Norwegian weekly Skundinay amid Canadian immigration. Dane Severin Jengen opens plant for indelible ink for glass. Helsingborg consul offers 500 kroner per recovered buoy for Andree expedition search. Christiania National Theater to host rich dramatic feast.
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P. J. Sward
Augustana Synod
Srekholm
Ludvig J. de B. Jurgens
Congo Free State Army
Msposn
Norway
Throndhjem
Sverre
Nidaros
Alexander Kjelland
Carlsbad
Eidsveld
Pridtjof
Christiania Fjord
Geel
St. Fn
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Skundinay
Manitoba
Canada
Severin Jengen, & Dane
Denmark
Helsingborg
Andree
Geographical Society
Stockholm
National Theater
Christiania
Swedish theater season and frozen rail protest noted
The article mentions dramas by Bjornson and Ibsen under the personal direction of the authors. It reports the Swedish government denying a petition for an automobile service for passengers and freight on routes Krakow to-Laxviken to Ostersund to Stromsund. It also records the death of General Nagser, aged 15, who was promoted from 1837 to retirement in 1894 and active in the Wegian Tourist Society.
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Bjornson
Ibsen
Krakow
Laxviken
Ostersund
Stromsund
Gieutengat
Nagser
Wegian
Mendenhall’s Cow Sparks a Scientist’s Path to Fame
Thomas Mendenhall grew from a farm boy in Olio after a cow drive led him to a Euclid. A wandering visitor’s offer of a dollar and a geometry book changed his life, steering him toward Yale and a celebrated career in science and teaching. He earned many honors and joined multiple scientific associations.
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Thomas
Mendenhall
Worcester Poly Wn
Olio
Vilage
Visttor
Norning
Ienvlid
Collec
Regeareh
The origin and spread of boycott in history
A writer notes how the term boycott emerged from a social shunning of a named agent and his associates. It traces boycotting’s general adoption in enlightened countries, the removal attempts, and the impact on the target’s ability to survive. The piece cites Lord Mayo era events and the broader adoption of boycott as a coined term with no exact synonym.
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Sr. Hs
Wetunds
Conmenart
Coquiin Boyeult
Marge
Otbers
Tradesivzn
Jtyycotts
Asppy
Victory Dune Rising from Merch Through May
Arthie Colton reports from Atlantic on a triumph marked by persistent effort and historical tone. The piece references winds from the east and north, a harsh edict of death, and a climactic ascent from mud to the summit, signaling a notable victory narrative.
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Arthie Colton
Atlantic
Iron bedstead priced at twelve dollars in Detroit Free Press
A shopper asks for a discount on an iron bedstead as the dealer quotes twelve dollars. The strange lady negotiates, offering to pay cash or see the price aimed at net sale.
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Detroit Freee Press
Tae Tandem Habit and the Taidem Bias Debate
A misread, garbled quotation centers on a taidem habit and a critic named Filegeada Hiaetter. The fragment hints at a discussion about motion and order in a promenade, with references to Mr Paintbrush and an ivy obstacle. The readable text suggests a cultural or linguistic satire about public behavior and social norms.
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Mr. Paintbrush
Ivy
Filegeada
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