Wisconin Fire Destroys Lenpon Stable and 102 Horses
In Lenpon near Menominee Falls a stable fire at 4 o'clock destroyed 102 horses, including Ger alle a pacing mare with a 2:12 record and Annie Woodruff with a 2:20 mark. Loss estimated at 100000 with veterinary input pegging minimum at least 40000 to 100000. Attendants awakened by thunder clip could not prevent the blaze.
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Milwaukee
Tehtolus Fred
August Uwililet
Lenpon
Menominee Fells
Geralle
Annie Woodruff
Astronomer
Uillein
Ittger
Eight Years for Brutal Assault in Wisconsin
Rov Charles Jungblud of Neillsville found guilty of assaulting Lis Utte with Marion Prieie and faces at least eight years in prison. Lizzie Nolin, housekeeper co defendant, found guilty of assault and battery. She faces six months in county jail and a $100 fine. Testimony showed the child was kept without food for thirty six hours and whipped while suspended.
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Grind Rapids
Wis
Charles Jungblud
Neillsville
Marion Prieie
Lizzie Nolin
Infraction Order Against Beef Packers in Federal Action
May 21 in Chicago Judge Grosscup granted a temporary injunction against beef packers, with attorney John S. Miller seeking modifications. Kansas City report notes Judge Henry in Missouri issued a broad restraining order to fix prices and curb collusion, while the government accumulates evidence for further action.
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Chicago
Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
United States
Beef Trust
Cute
John S. Miller
Righnds
William A. They
Worthington
Springfeld
Keeler
Indiampolis
Act of Congress
Kansas City
John W. Henry
Crow
Nelyoun Morris & Co. Packs Ors
Victory for 5S. E. Gross in Cyrano de Resers case
Chicago May a1 judge and C Koht suit in the United States district court issued a special injunction and production order in Edmond Rostand s Cyrano de Resers. Samuel Eberly Gros Milonmire Chiesa real estate broker is named in the suit against Richard Minsfield and Palmer. The court found Gross entitled to profits from the play but he waived the right for an acre as satisfaction. Gross authored The Merchant Prince of Coons ville, a drama with a leading character described as Cyrtonian nose. The case notes parallels between Rostand s work and Gross s earlier drama including a proxy wooing scene cited as similar to Cyrano.
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Chicago
C. Kohtsuit
United States
District Contt
Edmond Rostani
Cyrano Dle Resers
Richard Minsfield
Palmer
Samuel Eberly Gros
Milonmire Chiesa Real
Grose
Cross
Gross
Ction
Hug
Mivle
Mr. Mansfield
TAKEN BACK TO QUEBEC TESTS EXTRACTION CASES
Montreal May 21 Colonel Gaynor and Captain Greene win the test skirmish in the West against extradition to the United States. They are in Quebec City awaiting possible legal steps to resist return on defrauding the government charges. High Constable Gale arrives with habeas corpus authorities. The train departs with their American captors aboard. King Alfons Attains Majority in Madrid.
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Montreal
Colonel Gaynor
Greene
United States
Quebec
Abeit
Gale Anil Naxistants
Wife Murderer Sentenced in Grand Rapids Case
William Leet, 56, convicted in Grand Rapids by choking and burning his wife Nettie Leet, receives a thirty year sentence in Jackson prison. Mary Morse to stand trial for the same crime in June.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Whlliam Leet
Nettie Leet
Newham
Jackson
Leet
Mary Morse
Erie
Cuba Proclaims Independence and New Government
May 2 report from Finyana says Cuba has established independence with Palma as president and Ascencio rising to the palace roof amid celebrations. General Wood lowers the American flag and raises the Cuban flag as U S troops depart Havana after the transfer of authority to Cuban leaders.
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Finyana
Pahna
United States
Senor Palma
Johiez
Genera Wood
Gomes
General Wood
Havana
Genent
Satiago
Bombardment Notice Reaches Caribbean Port Ciropano
Telegraphic dispatch from Trinidad reports the Venezuelan port city of Ciropano near Carupano will be bombarded by government forces within 48 hours. Foreign consuls say the US representative Mr Bowen received notification. German cruisers Gazelle are present to shield German and French residents amid rising revolutionary tensions targeting President General Castro.
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Trinidad
Ciropano
Bermudez
Venezuela
Agai
United States
Gowen
Cargano
Bowen
Gazelle
Cacao
FIVE KILLED IN RAIL COLLISION NEAR LINCOLN NEB
Five men killed and four seriously hurt in a Bar U railroad collision near Lincoln Nebraska. Victims include William Ray Texas and M Turtle Whitain Nebraska. The westbound train struck the smoking car, reducing it to kindling. Fire and rescue crews battled flames as thirty cars of cattle moved eastward. Local officials reported the accident occurred amid miscommunication from dispatch.
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Linrolt
Neb
May J
Histon Saula
McClonnet
QO. I. Pui
Pusey
Isiae Ga
Heemal
Patchur
National Dames Convene in Washington and Tablet Dedication
Colonial Dying in Lesson Washington May 21 reports say the biennial convention of the National Society of Colonial Dames began with officer reports. About 150 members are present. Afternoon ceremonies included the dedication of a tablet at Aglington honoring soldiers and sailors who fell in the Spanish American War. Republican Central Committee Sets Detroit as June 26 State Convention. Congressman Willan Alden Smith to serve as temporary chairman.
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ChHurer
LaCrosse
Wis
Michael Wilbright
Preston
Minn
Wilbright
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
McGregor
Madison
Republican State Central Committee
Madigan
Lesson
Washington
National Society of Colonial Dames
Aglington
Grand Rapids
Mid
Republian
Detroit
Willan Alden Smith
Mowe Marthelsiy
Hopi Marriage Customs and Divorce Practice Described
An article outlines Hopi marriage rites in Arizona, noting the wife's prerogative in selecting a husband, transferring property to her name, and wielding divorce by removing the husband’s saddle. The piece frames Hopi practices as a refined system with ceremonial duration and social ownership by the wife.
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Corieas
Arizona
Hig Band
Now that we are engaged a flawed ballad fragment
A Baltimore American clipping presents a comic exchange where a fiancée boasts listing odd skills and clever tricks. The prospective groom rejects the match, declaring she lacks the superior qualities of a real woman. The dialogue hints at social expectations and humorous misunderstandings.
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Nieve
Aly
Baltimore American
Famous Athlete Endorses Daily Body Rubbing Routine
A well known athlete praises a two a week routine but touts a daily regimen using a flesh brush from head to toe. He claims it keeps pores open, removes dead skin, does not enervate the system, and strengthens the muscles for general fitness and flexibility.
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Vernon
Elansings
Philadelphia Record
Why Rabbits Do Not Kill and Cheese Cooking Fads
Digestible cheese tips emerge from a quirky discussion. A 2 seimirke cook notes Welsh rarebit as a cheese dish option. Readers are advised to melt cheese in butter or dissolve it in milk for digestibility while avoiding raw crumbly cheese.
Canary Household: Canaries Hatch Under Careful Mating
An excerpt describes how canaries breed with careful management. The male protects the nest and assists during incubation, replacing weaker eggs when needed and ensuring the female returns to her duties. The text notes shifts in egg types and the regularity of incubation.
Dinner party misstep and odd etiquette advice
A humorous, old fashioned quip suggests how to react after spilling wine on a guest’s dress and notes the social consequences. the piece ends with a playful forecast of future invitations and social expectations amid dinner table mishaps.
Flennery-Shure Burdened by Weight Slips
A garbled courier note reports concern over rising weights and sleep disruption. Mentions Vianerty-Phwot and Flsonery-Put with an incoming feature and a delivery in the family exchange.
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Flennery
Fragmentary Verse Exchange Cited in Harper's Bazar
A fragment from Harper's Bazar shows a playful exchange about recollection and memory, mentioning a girl once lived with and a playful poetic line. The garbled text reflects casual late 19th century literary chatter.
Consolation and reflections on trust and happiness
An eclectic excerpt notes Eirth-Yole as a favorite and recalls being fired at the end of junior year in New Haven. It speaks of a man who lives in constant unhappiness and argues it is safer to be too trustful than too guarded for peace of mind.
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New Haven
Jack
New York Times
Origin of Trousers and Royal Fashion Ridicule
A historical note traces the origin of modern trousers to old world royalty and high society. It mentions heavy drinking, gout, and perceived moral failings influencing dress choices. The piece cites George V, the Yuka of York, Clarence, Cumberland, and European princes as adopters, provoking satire from Gillray and caricaturists.
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United States
Atverlea
George V
Pther
Yuka
York
Clarence
Cumberland
Lows XVIII
Charles X
Louis Philippe
Frederick William Ir
Prussia
Gilray
The Orient Force Storage And Water Wheel
The water wheel is an early method of obtaining mechanical force besides animal power. Wheels were river driven and later by falling streams, with damming to ensure supply during drought. Storing water at a high level in a reservoir minimizes evaporation loss and reduces labor for upkeep. The water clock of the Romans expanded this method as their sole power source.
Diet and Character in Old London Curiosities
A fragment from the London Courierle cites dietary beliefs linking pork to pessimism, beet to vigor, eggs and milk to health in women, butter to dullness, apples to mental work, and potatoes to dullness. Mustard is praised for memory preservation across ages.
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Milanchelli
London
Paris Trip and Free Champagne at a French Inn
Ari Trennurex of Europe recalls a Paris visit with Phil to see Joan of Arc. They toured Relais and a wine cellar at Vomeroy where staff offered each guest a free bottle of champagne. The tale mixes humor and memories of iconic sites and cheap pleasures in France.
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Europe
France
Paris
Phil
Joan of Arc
Joan
Charlie
Selly
Twenge
Vomeroy
Dull
Join
New York
Dining customs through the medieval ages and lords
The article notes sparse detail on how meals were served in the dark ages and twelfth century. It describes a thirteenth century castle meal where vessels were gathered to a bell or horn call, a summons once reserved for great lords, and later mentions use of Hell as a signaling method in later centuries.
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Hell
Would Accept Information Gladly. Patronizing Hotel Clerk
In a terse exchange the clerk obligingly offers guidance about a good hotel in town while a guest presses for a reliable recommendation. The dialogue highlights a traveler’s concern and the clerk’s readiness to assist with local lodging options.
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Deparchagz
Pen
Los Angeles
Fierald
Not Always Needed. The theater invitation dispute
A brief dialogue between a daughter and mother from the New York Weekly features a theater invitation. The daughter riskily claims no chaperone is needed while the mother insists on one. The exchange ends with humor about who sent the invitation, Mr Slimpurge or Mr Fatpurse.
They Did Agree With Him on Parental Rift
A fragmented dialogue shows Bir and Gayley clashing with a parent over agreement and worthiness. Floindeptia Record note hints at family dynamics and reconciliation may be implied.
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Mr. Gayley
Papa
Mamma
Bir
Gayley
Floindeptia Record
Capitulated Engagement Sparks Chicago Tribe Rumor
Dialogue reveals Mabel confirms engagement with George after a quarrel over spending money on Tov. The exchange implies a concluded proposal and a public reaction within the Chicago social scene.
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Ble
George
Mabel
Tov
Tearful Metaphor on Aniona and Crew
A cryptic line from the Philadelphia North American contemplates how aniona affects a crew with a tearful, nature imagery comparing a leek to a spring. The fragment hints at editorial or opinion style humor.
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Aniona
Tenra
Philadelphia
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