World News Snippet From The Marshfield Times
The Marshfield Times prints a wide array of late 19th century items: Yale’s last living class of '24 member Dr John Aechter in Marshfield, Gov Mierke of South Carolina, and Congressman John L McLaren to replace the late Sen Earle, plus President McKinley foreign moves, court and public notices, and various local incidents including a Philadelphia fire, a Kentucky prison term, and a Chicago bicycling run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aechter
Yale College
Poughheap
Guvernor Mierke
Caroline
Senate
United States Supreme Court
New York
Joan Sayle
Abilene
Tex
Versnon
McKinley
Hitt
Victoria
Pallas
Tampa
Fla
Rom
Richard M. Scroggs
St Louis
Baward
Langhorn
Ble
Europe
Gbooth-Tucker
Lae Salvation Army
Fourteenth Street Barracks
Tatip and
Tioga Strees
Philadelphia
William B. Abbott
James McNaspy
Berington
Kas
Shows
Prion
Baptist Committee On
Pittsburng
John BD. Rockefeller
United Brethren General Conference
Toledo
Iowa
Holt
Frederick
United Evangelical Church
London Bridge Tunnel Inaugurated by Prince of Wales
A six month suspension of specie parmeatite in Guatemala is noted while a new Thames tunnel at Blackwall was opened by the Prince of Wales. The US envoy to France and French Foreign Minister M Hanotaux met with visiting figures. Reports suggest pardons for imprisoned Phos oix pick tourferers may mark the Queen's Jubilee. Henri Rochefort gave an interview asserting views on the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Erythtea
Africa
Horace Porter
United States
France
M. Hanotaux
Spaniai
Fheely Tribunal
Seine
Antonio
Calcutta
Hyderabad
India
Adiapatech
Woerishofen
Havaria
Kneipp
Father Kneigp
Charles Still
York
Glasgow
London
Pennsylvania
Kery von Tausch
Berlin
Furnlle
Easinet
James FE
Eustis
United
Edhem Pasha
Magallane
Greece
Terntereste
Turke
Duke of
Cannons
Guatemela
Thames
Blackwall
Prince of Wales
Henri Rochefort
Federal Law Makers Face First Senate Debate on Revenue Bill
The Senate opened its first formal debate on the revenue measure. Senator Aldrich argued for keeping the bill before the chamber until passage and outlined revenue projections. The discussion covered bonds, tobacco and beer taxes, sugar duties, and the proposed temporary tax on luxuries while preserving essential goods. Senator West opposed the tariff approach, questioning the need for new taxes and noting treasury surplus, referencing President Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Totley
Senate
West
Aldrich
Congress
House
Vacans ’ Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Finance Committee
Senatr Aldrich
Republican Party
Herrison
Senate tariff debate and amendments glow with party lines
Washington May 6 The Senate opened debate on the tariff bill after two hours focusing on boracic acid with political alignments forming. Mr West's amendment to set toracic acid vote at three cents failed 34 to 20, while a Chandler resolution backed sending famine aid to India by any suitable ship. An outcome on the conference report for the Indian appropriation bill was expected later the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
West
Senata
India
Why 1 as Corset Survives in Paris Fashion Debate
A Parle Figaro piece by Jules Lameitre attacks corsets while noting fashion shifts rely on whim and public taste. Interviews with M. Donec reveal both critique and defense of changing styles as women influence designers, with claims that most silhouettes endure to preserve the figure lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parle Figaro
Jules Lameitre
Witure
M. Lamaitre
M. Donec
M. Lemaitre
Paris
Adulor
Curious Dinner at Jericho Hotel in Hartford Courant
A Jericho hotel dinner described in the Hartford Courant includes butter from Norway cheese from Switzerland marmalade from London wine from Jerusalem water from Elisha s well and spices from the East of the Jordan with Turkish tobacco, a cup of coke, and remarks on varying reputations of goods. The narrator notes the porch setting after the meal and references a local grocer Yerk World in Jericho.
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Jerushen
Hartford Courant
Jericho
Norway
Siwitzer-land
London
Jerusalem
Elisha
Remcaia Cilean
Jomcoiv
Jaffa
Indian River
Jordan
Yerk World
Delicate stories and library borrowing in old dialect tales
A muddled exchange notes how readers want to borrow bulky books for two weeks and discard fragile items. It references Cushing's Story of Our Post Office and quotes Library Journal about parents and language preferences in delicate stories.
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Quishing
Cushing
Dowt
Library Journal
Peach Prince of the Beach Stirs Local Boys
A Detro it Journal verse notes a free spirited beauty on the shore provoking admiring glances from local boys as she wanders the sands in bloom. The poet uses playful nautical imagery to capture youth and summer leisure.
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Detrott Journal
London Firm Demonstrates Liquid Carbonic Acid Ship Floatation System
A London firm showcases a new liquid carbonic acid based buoyancy system at 1 Lime Street, designed to prevent sinking after hull damage. The device uses independent gas filled compartments to float a damaged ship, prevent water ingress, and can assist in re floating sunken vessels and provide fire fighting capability.
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Ingubmerstal Company
Lime Street
E. C
Brahmacharin Bodhabhikshu Shocks San Francisco Women at Congress
A Brahmacharin Buddhist monk sparked a furor at a San Francisco women’s congress by condemning Western views on emancipation, prompting backlash from local readers who argue his remarks insult Indian culture and the female role. The exchange highlights tensions over gender and tradition in a multicultural city.
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San Francisco
Sac Francisco
California Ave
Creation
Women's Congress
India
Congress
Hut
Gardiner
Women Congress Declares Brahma Disciple An Outsider
The passage notes that unlike male congresses the women's congress aims at mutual admiration and self education. It critiques the Grabmacharin as a contributor and states oriental philosophy cannot be reconciled with western civilization. It argues American women already enjoy greater legal and social freedoms.
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Grabmacharin
Congress
America
Brahma
Velvet and satin waists dominate fashion spreads
A fashion survey details velvet waists fading in popularity while satin versions rise with bold fullness and shoulder smocking. It notes colors shifting to scarlet, vivid green, tobacco brown, biscuit shades, and black. Examples feature white pearl buttons, plaited and draped chiffons, jabots, and contrasting greens with rose pink accents.
Late Fashion Notes From a Summer Wardrobe
The article describes current fashion trends with white lace veils paired with walking hats, durable plaid footwear in mixed fabrics, and light English fabrics like barege and grass cloth. It highlights gold canvas dresses, Turkish crepe, and Panama hats with black wings and rosettes, plus airy skirt constructions with separate outer fabrics and dimity linings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victorias
Tests With Sugar Beet Seed Distributed By USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture has distributed sugar beet seed to farmers in about four-fifths of the states, totaling around 10,000 pounds. Seed packages range from an ounce to a half a pound for experimental use to analyze saccharine content and determine profitable beet production areas. If successful, the crop promises new income for farmers in suitable states along the Mississippi frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Agricultural Department
Agricultural Department
Mississippi
Origin of the bicycle from animal voices in a jailbreak tale
A whimsical passage presents an elephant, camel, horse, mule and sledge dog debating freedom from bondage. The elephant claims sharp proddings by a tyrant since ancient times, the horse calls it a long slave era, and the mule suggests resistance. The camel remains silent as the dog breaks in with a plan.
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Mar
The bicycle named by man in Chicago Poat
In a fanciful tale the makers combine instincts of many beasts to design a machine that frees them from servitude to man. The inventor asks what to call it and the oldest one says the creator should name it. Man names the device the bicycle Chicago Poat.
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Min
Chicago
Cat Attack Ends in Brutal Killing by Night Worker
Philadelphia night worker Owen W. Riley returns home to find a large black cat in bed with his wife and week-old baby. In a struggle the cat scratches Riley, who finally strikes it dead against the wall. Mrs. Riley is shocked and scratched. the baby remains unharmed. Riley is hospitalized for wound treatment.
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Owen W. Riley
Philadelphia
Riley
McCormick Roller Bearings in Harvesting Gear Debated
The article discusses McCormick harvesting machinery and the roller bearing innovation patented in 2882 and adopted in McCormick machines. It notes trials, cost to farmers, and claims of improved performance over competing designs, while criticizing manufacturers for profit-driven misrepresentation. The piece references Sefton, patent history, and the potential impact on farming efficiency and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Sluneker
Huttig
Hyrul
Dante Stud
MaCermubek
McCurmick Harvesting Mavhi Pe
Japan
Advice on horse feeding and medicinal ashes use
The text counsels keeping rock salt in the seed-box for the horse to nibble as needed, and prescribes a small, controlled amount of clear weed ashes twice weekly, plus sul dhur a few times per month, claiming these practices promote health and prevent diseases.
Winchester Arms and Ammunition Big Government Supplier
The United States government is a major customer of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven. Authorities praise Winchester rifles and ammunition as the best, noting 10,000 rifles built for the navy and massive orders for various Winchester ammo. Government procurement is substantial. readers are advised to follow official recommendations and request a free Winchester catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winchester Repos Armna Co
New Haven
Winchester
Navy
Winchestera
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