Deadly gas blast rocks mine killing many at Fraturville
Terrible explosions at a coal mine in Fraturville and surrounding pits leave dozens dead and many more injured. Initial reports describe a gas explosion causing bodies to be recovered at the mouth of the shaft as rescue efforts continue.
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Histor
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Rand
Wen
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Swork
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Tie Mtu
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Final Resting Place of General Rosecran in Arlington Cemetery
General Rosecrans body, after burial in California and a final stay in Washington, was laid to rest Saturday in Arlington Cemetery. The funeral honors were led by the Gumheriad army and featured speakers including a president and cabinet members. among dignitaries present were Governor Miles Schoffeld, James Lounstreet, and other officials. Speaker Hongurgan opened the exercises with a tribute to the general’s character and military renown. The president’s address offered high praise for the deceased.
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Arington
Trought
California
Washington
Kary
W. Rosechans
Sfornia
Congress in Brief from Washington May 17 and 26
Reports on Senate and House activity include attempts to timetable a vote on the Philippine government bill, adjournment to Monday, and the approval of appropriations for a geological station. Debates cover interstate commerce in falsely branded goods, charitable and educational tax issues, and pension bills.
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Found Guilty of Perjury in St Louis Trial
St Louis man Mey W-Sullus Lela, once a St Louis delegates member, was found guilty of perjury by a jury on a three day trial. He faces a two year penitentiary term. Indicted for statements before a grand jury about a Suburban Rushard deal involving a $1435,000 franchise offer. On verdict, bond set at 10,000 pending appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court
Relief Is Sufficient Says Refugees Not Destitute
A May 10 dispatch from London quotes Colonial Secretary Moods relaying a message from Commander TS Me Lean about Martinique and St Pierre. Refugees report being frightened and destitution varying by area, with pillaging and demand for relief. US and British consulates surveyed ruins, with reports of scorched vegetation, scarce water, and ongoing relief efforts.
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Moods
St. Luke
Martinique
St Pierre
Grave
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St Dior
Fort de Frante
St. Vincent
Stones From Volcano Hit Fort de France Streets
In Fort de France on May 21 a volcanic-like eruption sent stones into the streets as the Warrior ships evacuated. Residents rushed to the vessels as ash and heat caused panic, while US and British ships patrolled nearby and recovered the remains of the late Consul Prentia. The scene echoed a previous May eruption though with less severity.
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United States
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Eruption at Mont Pelee Frightens Martinique Residents
Witnesses recall the Mont Pelee eruption on May 5 and the ensuing ash and debris wave. Consul Prentis and others fled as smoke and lava clouds spread toward St Pierre, with fears of broader volcanic disturbance reaching Fort de France and Martinique. A relief effort arrives as ships bring supplies to Fort de France.
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la Guayrs
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Martinique
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Washington
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San Juan
Minneapolis Police in Suspended Animation After Indictments
Minneapolis police amid grand jury probe and indictments against Superintendent Amous and two detectives. Expectation of further indictments fuels uneasy mood among 25 plainclothes officers. Superintendent Amer refuses to suspend indicted officers, asserting innocence until guilt is proven. Mayor Ames declines to act regarding his brother, the indicted superintendent.
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Minneapolia Police Department
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Lincoln's Reputation Test in a 1830s Trial
A humorous anecdote from the 1830s describes Abraham Lincoln’s strength and wrestling prowess in central Illinois. In a circuit court case, a witness’s credibility was challenged with the question would you believe him or Seth. The witness refused to answer and meant to imply Lincoln boasted of having “thawed Abe Lincoln” at a distance. Youth's Companion mentions the episode as part of Lincoln lore.
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A Shrewd Yankee and the Egg Count Tale
A Boston Record story recounts a boy sent to buy a dozen eggs who notices farmers inspecting eggs before lighting a candle. He assumes honesty and detection are at work, but upon returning with eleven eggs he proudly states the count. The farmer replies that one egg has a double yolk, explaining the discrepancy.
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Ulsroys
Gandle
Stearefelly
Boston
Sea Necklaces and the Sea Snails A Curious Industry
Sea necklaces are formed from sea snails known as sea rushes or sed necklaces. Each envelope holds a thin patch that young snails break through when ready to hatch. The necklace hangs with a stem and the largest shell in the middle, exposing the nest to air and predators, with few eggs hatching yet those that survive live very long.
Physical Formation of Mexico and High Mountain Features
Mexico features a marked physical form with east and west coasts sloping toward a central plateau. Elevations range from 1,000 to 4,000 feet and higher on terraces. Spired by volcanic peaks, several extinct volcanoes rise above valleys with altitudes around 17,000 feet, including Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl.
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Lgen
Leight
Wnan Fers Tls
Popo Catupetl
Orizabw
Istuceluuth
The Voice of Experience in a Fable of Fatherhood
A narrative voice reflects on prudent money management for a young son. The speaker explains making a large deposit intended to mature by twenty one and to cover future obligations. The piece contrasts paternal guidance with personal worries about supporting a growing family and wife.
Cheenee Cheese Types by Cream Proportions
Cheenee Cheese may be classified as bord with cust and varieties arise from varying cream portions. When made with cream alone and heated with little pressure, the result is a sole of cream cheeses. These must be used while comparatively fresh, as they decompose quickly and become rancid.
Ptolemy’s Nuptial Yacht Described In Curious Details
Ptolemy Philowater possessed a DUDfal yacht named the thalameron. The vessel measured twelve feet long and forty five feet deep with a graceful gallery and colorfully carved features. Temples of Venus and Bacchus adorned the structure. the main mast stood one hundred feet with sails and cordage in a total purple hue.
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Ptolemy Philowater
Venus
Bacchus
A Tatton Chop Cooking Tip
A tatton chop recipe advises dipping the meat in boiling water for about two minutes to form a white albumen coating on the surface. This seal helps prevent the gravy from spreading during cooking.
Her Sad Predicament in School Choir Funds
A Chicago Post excerpt shows a conversation about a woman needing to sing in the choir to raise money for a new topnet. The men debate whether she must perform to access funds. The fragment reflects social pressures around performance and gender during the era.
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Chicago Post
Had a Chance
A terse dialog snippet shows a mother asking if a young man will cave in any way and a daughter replying that he has never loved before, suggesting a setup of emotional stakes and promising tension.
New Flat Listing Sparks Quirky Tenant Questions
A morning move brings Aly Wellover and Mr Wellarer to a rental offering at 20 dollars monthly. The agent notes a lower rent than expected, asks about children, janitorial details, steam heat, and the janitor's abilities. The apartment, second door, well lit with a large pantry, and modern conveniences, is described as affordable in a gust of humorous observations from the Chicago Tribune.
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Mrs. Wellover
Chicago Trilune
Restaurant Cooks Fees and Inquisitive Questions
A Philadelphia Record item recounts a cook asking what wages cover in a restaurant. The restaurateur explains grease waste and bones from the eating house amounting to 8,700 pounds monthly, sold to the cook at half a cent per pound, adding about $1.96 to his weekly pay.
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Philadelphia Record
The Florin Origin and European Spread
The florin, a famed modern coin, originated in Florence and influenced names and terms across Europe. It was refined as a monetary unit by Austria and Holland, reflecting Europe’s broad use during the era of northern Italian financial primacy and a cohesive exchange system.
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Europe
Italy
A Joly Some Storm in New York During Fourth of July
A late June snowstorm hit New York City as Fourth of July celebrations, with pre-celebration setups left from Saturday. Morning and much of the afternoon were mild before a northerly wind cooled the city, temperatures slipping to one below zero on the thermometer. Snow fell briskly, and people wore heavy overcoats at night as the cold endured for hours.
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Iblo
New York
Hin Nevenge Mr De Lone Proclaims Past Anger Healed
Fragmentary dialogue shows Hin Nevenge and Mr De Lone recalling past meetings with Coquette and Couette while debating when time heals wounds. A youthful boycat remark hints at age and perceived familiarity, with a counter about being old enough to be a mother.
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Pirates and plunder under Captain Roberts in old ship record
A fragment from a nautical chronicle notes Captain Roberts shipboard rewards and punishments. It mentions a crewman receiving £800 from a common fund after a battle, and others getting shares for injuries. Lawther grants £10 for a lost limb, while other captains impose a kind of compensation that extended to ears fingers and foes.
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Witty Patient Joke From Michigan Hospital
A humorous note from a Michigan hospital recounts a patient fed a strict regimen of egg and sherry. When asked how he liked it, he quipped that the egg is new while the sherry is old, sparking a light moment in medical humor.
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Ao Michigan
Speech Impediment Highlight in Great Men
A playful exchange notes a famous leader who faced a speech impediment. George Washington is cited as an example, illustrating how even notable figures struggled to articulate certain words.
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Little Willy
George Washington
Puck
Extras In the BIL Clerk of the Burning Hotel
Transcribed notice from Chicago News urges hotel guests to move to a new office across the street and pay for extra fire and water service. The passage mocks marital faith and references a line from the Atchison Globe about a man fooling his wife.
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Chicago News
Atchison Globe
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