Bribery rumors and fires mark Mar sho?ield news roundup
A chaotic stream of items from Nauhville to Portland, Ore includes a national convention on bribes in Tennessee, barred Canadian Vera scope photos of a boxing match, a St Louis school board election, a Tennessee expo opening, and a string of local misfortunes such as fires, robberies, and deaths. The report mentions factory starts in Biddeford, a murder conviction in Columbus, and various political and social events across the country.
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Good Citizens
Nauhville
Tenn
Canada
Nonpartisan School Board
St. Louis
United States
Griggs
New Jersey
York Cotton Mills
Biddeford
Hadrick Woolen Company
Great Barrington
Mass
Joseph J. O'Donoghue
New York
William 5
Riverview
Portland
Ore
Fountain House
Delavan Lake
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Ed. Radford
United Sretaten General Conference
Toledo
Iowa
Kentucky Senate
Fran Miller
Columbus
Ohio
Saluda Miller
3. N. Crouse
Chicago
Woman's Baptist Homes Mission Society
Pletsburg
Cola John Tweeoy
District of Columbia
Brattisy
Tracey
Bright
Adolph GL. Ludgert
H. M. Carr
Milwaukee and
Michigan Fest
Milwaukee
Teo
Toronto
Ontario
Massachusetts House
International News Briefs From Europe and Americas
APFAIRS FOREIGN: a Denver man killed riding a bicycle in England. Emperor Franz Joseph inverted a Maria Theresa statue at Pressburg. Peru election results show the Democratic faction winning. Prince Joseph of Pattenberg and Princess Anne of Montenegro moved at Cettinge Cathedral. Turkey seeks to annex Thessaly and claim Epirus with indemnity of 45 060 000, despite capitulations. Caracas faces fear of turmoil on Gurtran Blanco anniversary. Lord Henry Edward Somerset, son of the Duke of G efort, dies in England. Welsh princes open the Yachting and Fisheries Exhibition in London as part of the queen’s jubilee. Edward Langtry’s divorce in California may threaten bigamy prosecution if she remarries and returns to England.
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H. &. Gaambertain
Denver
Col
England
Franciz Joseph
Maria Theresa
Preasburg
Peru
Joseph of
Pattenberg
Anne of Montenegro
Cettinge
Montenegro
Turkey
Wshi
Thessaly
Epirus
Caracas
Venezuela
Gur Tan Blanco
Henry Edward Somerset
Duke of Gegufort
Anns
Edward Langtry Gars
California
Luly Langtry
Powers protest term price of peace amid Greek-Turkish fighting
Nations protest Turkey's terms imposed on Greece as fighting rages in Thessaly. Turkey's sultan, under Russian pressure, orders delegation of hostilities and armistice talks underway at Constantinople. Greek government halts offensive actions.
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Turkey
Greece
Thessaly
Russia
Constaniinople
Senate Approves Cuba Relief Fund and War Belligerency
In Washington on May 17 a Senate resolution appropriated 50000 for food, medicines, and transport for destitute Cuban citizens who wish to leave Cuba. Debates on recognizing Cuban belligerency followed with speeches by Mason, Moor, Gallinger, Hawley and others. A May 26 joint resolution declaring a state of war and strict neutrality passed the Senate 41 to 14, outlining belligerent rights and neutrality duties.
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Washington
Senate
Cuba
Morgan
Wellington
Maryland
Daniel
Virginia
Baley
Mason
Ulingis
Moar
Massachusetts
Gallinger
Hawtey
United States
Messrs. Foraker
Cannon
Utah
Lindsay
Hoar
Foraker
Ohio
Dou
Werler
Hoax
Spain
United States of America
Yoeus—Bacon
Bate
Baker
Berry Butler
Carter
Chandier
Chilton
Clarke
Clay
Cockrell
Cullom
Davis
Devoe
Gorman
Hansbrough
Harris
Kan
Spooner
Wettrore
White
Wiiton
Thurston
St. Louis
Rremaler Sagesta
Senate Debates Cuban Recognition and Intervener War Risks
The Senate debated recognition of Cuban belligerency and potential U S intervention. Speakers urged caution and executive primacy, with Morgan and Hale pushing opposing substitutes. Final vote defeated Hale’s motion and favored the substitute. spectators applauded as the session adjourned until Monday.
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United States
Guba Tel &S
Havana
Daureton
Sirkina
W. Va
Senate
White Cali
Chandler
Hawley
Hale
Refer
Fairbanks
Morgan
Spain
Gallinger
Spooner
Weahington
McKinley
Mc Gorman
Cuba
Ex Preston
A Tale of Charity and Language Across Cultures
Edward Everett Hale muses on cross cultural aid and hospitality as a Am erican woman in Boston might be invited by a Trebizond princess to care for children and learn English while sharing meals and daily chores, prompting reflections on Christian charity and assimilation.
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Edward Everett Hale
Nere
Trebizond
Sig
Phaedrus
Boston
Maud
Frederick
Polly
Dolly
Uen
Lisa
Misunderstood You Exclaimed by Sir Walter Halesh
A fragmentary dramatic exchange features Sir Walter Halesh speaking to a "you" as Queen Elizabeth appears amused while smoothing her neck ruff. The Kobbt claims the addressee is his jewel in head, noting the courtiers' unholy daughter caused the favorite's disgrace, per the New York Press.
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Sir Walter Halesh
Queen Elizabeth
New York Press
Twins’ Baby Carriage Photo Prop Sparks Larcenous Grift
In Cleveland Plain Dealer style brief, two young twins beg for a borrowed baby carriage to pose for a house photo. The exchange targets the wagon as a front yard prop, despite no baby in residence, highlighting a local attempt at deception.
Distinguished Chinamen visit at Waldorf unveiling envoy
Chang Yuen Hoon, a Chinese envoy to England for the queen's jubilee, arrives with entourage at the Waldorf Fifth Avenue. Chinese merchants greet him as Vice Consul Louis Wing exchanges salutes, luncheon follows, and a formal reception ensues. The party will remain until May 19 with plans for banquets and visits to Catskills Newport and Niagara Falls.
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China
Waldorf
Fifth Avenue
Chang Yuen Hoon
England
Wee Qing Fung
Chang Yuta Hoos
Bous
Giang Laung
Louis Wing
Wing
Amércan College
Weldart
Li Hung Chae
Li Caung Yen
Li Tung Chang
Wk, Piao
Chang Yuen Hoen
Vniech Chang Yuen Hoon
Whag
Manies
Catskis
Newport
Viaga Fra Falls
Chadge Yuen Hoon
Li Hung Chang
Washlogson
New York Sun
Mine Explosion Anecdote From Porter Chronicle
General Horace Porter recounts an anecdote about the Petersburg mine explosion from Campaigning With Grant. A prisoner dug from the crater and taken to a field hospital recounts his bruised, dazed state and a fighter’s resolve, voicing defiance as he anticipates becoming the regiment’s most unpopular man after the event.
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Horace Porter
Petersburg
All About the House: Denim as Summer Floor Covering
The column extols denim for summer floor covering over linen or matting. It notes denim lines can show after washing and brushing, advising prewash preparation to prevent streaks on the floor.
Home decor and upholstery notes from an era
A fragmentary guide lists DIY tricks for preserving summer carpets with blotting paper and makeshift mats. It mentions color options like yellow blue gray and white and describes plain gray and tan striped linens used for chair slips evolving to printed chintz. It notes stamped leather edging for bookshelves and brass studs. Green is favored for artistry while dark red offers warmth.
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King
PLEASES THE SUFFRAGISTS
The Wyoming legislature is praised for twenty five years of women suffrage in a resolution sent to states. It notes reductions in crime and poverty, peaceful elections, and orderly government, urging other civilized communities to enfranchise women without delay.
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Wyoming
Berg
Building Owner Demands Specific Wall Coating Materials
A prominent building owner instructed his architect with unusual demands over wall coatings. He insisted only on a named durable product from Alsbaston or similar, forbidding any other manufacturers, and stated his confidence hinges on the coating’s performance.
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Jueizne
Kalsomine
Aod
Alsbaution
Milk production estimates cited for farms and calf rearing
An unclear note discusses approximate UK milk output and livestock care on farms, mentioning calves and farming practices but lacks precise figures or coherent details. The fragment references quantities like gallons and general agricultural activities without firm data.
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United Kingdom
Cracy Joe
Ever
Apeve
Unclear text field on medical remedies and claims
Fragmentary OCR text discusses remedies for pain and seizures with terms like St Jacobs Oil and other medicines. Mentions supposed cures and warnings but remains garbled. No verifiable events, people, or organizations clearly identifiable in readable portions.
Milk Cad of One Form Aids Bicycle Milk Delivery
A Michigan man designed a compact flat milk can sized to fit a bicycle frame. It is strapped to the tubing and includes a faucet at the bottom for drawing milk, enabling a milkman with few customers to deliver by bicycle.
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Michigan
Sleep or Grain-In Coffee Break Ad Promise
A fragment ad urges breaking the coffee habit for health and sleep. It promotes Grain-In made from pure grains as a nourishing, palatable substitute with no coffee qualities. It claims two health benefits and money savings, urging readers to try Grain-In at grocers.
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al Grocers
Vie
Sheep Shearing Forecast for Casper District
Last season 550090 head of sheep were shorn in and around Casper Wye. This year it is estimated that 600088 will be shorn in the same territory.
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Casper
Wye
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