Marshfield Times telegraphs in brief
Snow fell in Orange New Jersey three firemen were killed by a falling well in San Francisco. The Wilcox & Wilorgan Co of Meriden Connecticut failed. A cyclone killed one man and injured a dozen at Lyla Minnesota. A water spout flooded the country near Wray Colorado. Hail caused damage. The Boston glass workers strike for nine hours. Porter torpedo boat reached 28 knots off New York harbor. Three Fronds schooner released on grounds of more evidence. Various political and social notes follow.
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Orange
N. J
San Francisco
Wilcox & Wil Orgen Company
Meriien
Gov. Tanner
Illinois
Allen-Yerkes
New Baptist Church
Glynn
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Union Pacfic
Salt Lake
Orler
John Powell
Cleveland Baseball Club
Sunaday
Cleveland
Annie
Hurley
Wis
Sherif
Posse
Ashland
Shevie Brown
Marinetts
Mich
Presbyterian Church
James Hughes Taylor
Downington
Mme
Janauscheck
Players
Lambs
John Ryan
North Milwaukee
George A. West
Ryan
Lewis Kiopsch
Christian Herald of New York
India
Navy Department
Fringes Run
William Andrews
Court House
Andrews
Benjamin T. Kelley
Marion
Bage
New York
Tobacco Trust
Niola Testa
Ottumwa
Iowa
Excopk
Samilton
Seldon
St. Gates
Disappointing Mackerel Season Alarms Nova Scotia Fishermen
The mackerel season has failed to meet expectations, disappointing Nova Scotia fishermen. Reports reference Algpach team Panamma and President Barrios’s dictatorial stance in Guatemala. A Vienna professor Dr Wilkins faced incurable illness. In France two deputies fought a duel, Brazil deployed troops to quell protests against President Moraes, and Argentina again debates granting something uncertain.
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Cadea
Nova Scotia
Algpach
Panamma
Barrios
Guatemala
Wilkins
Vienna
Chamber of Deputies
Moraes
Brazil
Argentina
Barley Duty Debate Sees Mixed Party Support in House
In a heated session, Mantle and sliver Republicans joined with following Democrats Mesara Bacon Clay McEnery Rowlings to back a barley duty measure. Jones amendment failed 17 to 34 as populists Mesars McEnery Rawlings Tilman aligned with Republicans on key votes.
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Mantle
Mesara
Bacon
Clay
McEnery
Rawkins
Mesars
Tillman
Kyle
Jones
Gear
Rep
Canada
Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
McExery
Rawlings
Tilman
Allen
Butler
Heltfelt
Yeat
Drive for a National Biographical Dictionary Prompts Public Response
The Providence Journal reports a nationwide push to compile a biographical dictionary listing eminent nineteenth century Americans. Circulators urge wide participation to avoid oblivion, arguing a national roll of fame will honor ancestry and grant lasting reference in libraries worldwide.
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Brand
Davisera
Orenlar
Providence Journal
Federal lawmakers debate tariff and duties in Washington
In Washington on June 4 and 7 1902 lawmakers debated tariff measures and proposed amendments. Discussions covered tea duty replacements with ad valorem tax plans, iron ore exemptions for American owners, and a $2 per 1000 feet lumber duty. A notable shift on June 8 placed raw cotton on the dutiable list at 20 percent, the first such tariff on cotton, driven by Bacon Ga with bipartisan support.
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Mr. Quay
Pennsylvania
Sever
DIL
Allen
Berry
Dem. Ark
Bacon
Dem
Bla
Caffery
Dem. la
Hoar
Rep
Masa
Che
Yes
Washington
Genste
Snance
Messra
Butler
Heitfeld
Stewart
Cannon
Why He Failed in Recruiting Artillery
In General Adye's recollections a period of scarce security for the artillery is noted. An old recruiting sergeant explains that regulations on height and dimensions hindered enlistment. He quips that the Almighty does not shape men to order, reflecting on recruitment failures.
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Universal
Pottdown Iron Company
Valley
Glasgow Iron Company
Glendale Rolling Mill
Pottstown
Burlington Railroad
Ravelock
Neb
Adye
A Dancing Bear Causes Ride near Kennington
An aesthetic bear following its master near Kennington wandered toward a cyclist in bloomers on a bicycle. The bear twisted the wheel in pursuit, causing the rider to suffer injuries after being knocked over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Kensington
Slipper Sale Promises Gigantic Comfort
In the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph a notice touts a gigantic slipper sale inviting readers to buy oversized slippers. Mabel notes the appeal while May jokes about not wearing such enormous footwear.
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Mabel
May
Pittsburg
Nyack youths visit New York parade. couple separated
Nyack sent several young men to see a New York parade with a Beat date. A couple became separated after a long city chase, the girl lacking funds for the return ride and later aided by a Nyack friend. The man returned to Nyack to find his companion at home.
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Nyack
New York
Woods in Furniture Use and Timbers Across Eras
Experts describe wood choices in period furniture, noting mahogany’s late eighteenth century rarity, oak as common in colonial New England, and European walnut quality. Beech signals European origin, ash marks American manufacture, and age affects beech and walnut distinctions. Modern mills favor birch, aspen, and sycamore, while Liverpool mahogany remains prized. timing and seasoning improve otherwise crabbed woods.
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New England
Europe
New York
West Indies
Liverpool
Lotterry
Mexico
Lewis Street
Van
United States
North River
Swata
Wood varieties in cabinet making noted by New York Sun
The New England and New York cabinet trade favor mahogany and softer hornbeam furniture while beech is avoided for furniture but valued for tool handles. Beech and maple appear in old pieces. walnut and cherry remain prized, with walnut now scarce.
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New England
Connecticut
New York
Jke
New York Sun
What the Birds Eat and Why It Matters to Agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture released a bulletin from the Biological Survey detailing the diets of 30 grain and insect eating birds across 19 families. It notes that many birds consume caterpillars and beetles, with species like the bluebird robin and blue jay aiding crops, while others such as the bobolink cause heavy rice losses in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Colorado
Dotata Heath
New England
West
Things Worth Knowing From Everyday Remedies
Practical household tips on washing matting, toothache cures, dentifrices, and minor cures. Remedies include salt in wash water, cloves on cotton for toothache, parsley for odor, borax for ringworm, chalk and arma roots as dentifrice, hot water for sprained ankles, hot water for tumblers, camphor to prevent facial oil, a soap-scented bath bag, careful kerosene lamp use, and a vanilla flavored white of egg for children.
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Traders’ Live Stock Exchange
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Irish National League of Great Britain
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