Puzzle solved at Paris fair crowns Wheeler & Wilson best sewing machines
At the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, a jury of top foreign mechanics awarded Wheeler & Wilson the Grand Prize as the world’s best sewing machines, with Nathaniel Wheeler honored by France’s Legion of Honor. The No 9 for family use and No 12 for manufacturing are billed as the world’s finest. Dealers urged to stock them or request a descriptive catalogue. Agents sought for unoccupied territory. 155 and 187 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL.
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Four Days in a Cyclone Aboard La Gascogne
The French liner La Gascogne endured a brutal four day voyage as a cyclone battered the ship, flooding decks and testing crew, yet the vessel arrived in New York with no major damage and only bruised passengers. One steerage passenger, Piento Hacaggi, died at sea from heart disease, hastened by the storm. Fire Island reached by Monday morning, with news easing families’ fears.
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Correspondent P J Tracey commits suicide in Clarksburg
Clarksburg West Virginia October 28 P J Tracey a correspondent for New York Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburg papers shot himself through the head in a personal crisis. No motive given. A steam barge named Alpara was burned on Lake St Clair Detroit with the crew believed to have escaped and the loss pegged at twenty four thousand six hundred dollars with partial insurance.
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Cries of Distress Across Russia as Frost Touches Food Supply
St Petersburg correspondent reports frost renews cries of distress. Novoesti estimates 20 million people lack food. Speculators charge exorbitant prices. A Rathino mother returns to find all her children dead with stomachs filled with rags and earth. Many villages deserted in Perm district. Half of Reazan's population has died from hunger or disease.
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The Trouble in Paraguay Revolt Attempt
A Herald cable from Buenos Aires reports the latest Paraguay revolt attempt led by Major Vera and Deputy Machin of the Liberal party. They attacked barracks. Vera and Machin fell as rebels collapsed after a fierce fight. Government casualties included Colonels Milo and Osura with six others killed. The uprising was quashed.
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Will the Pope Leave Rome Opinion Split From Rome Rumors
The Western Watchman editor Rev D I Phelan, in correspondence from Rome, notes prior mob pressure and hints at a possible pope exodus. He recalls a two year old plan to leave for refuge that was abandoned last minute, and warns that Vatican security faces imminent danger from a hostile crowd.
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A Reign of Terror on the Mexican Border
Reports from Rio Grande City dated October 27 describe a border in fear as Mexican authorities arrest, hang, or shoot anyone linked to the Garcia band. A nephew of Julian Flores was found dead on the Mexican side with nineteen bullet wounds after being held under guard. Felipe Salinas, another Garcia associate, was seized and executed in the same manner.
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Pasteur Couldn't Cure Engineer on R and D line Dies
Robert D. Morton, a Richmond and Danville road engineer, was bitten by a mad dog August 6 and treated at the Pasteur Institute in New York. Despite two inoculations daily for fifteen days, he returned home to resume work, but last Friday night developed hydrophobia symptoms and died at 6 am after a day of agony.
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Russian consul challenged to duel over bishop scandal
The Russian consul in San Francisco, Vartzy Moitch, faced a duel challenge from Dr. Nicholas Russell after Russell backed Bishop Vladimir of Alaska amid criminal probe into church crimes. Moitch has not replied. In Berlin, reports say the Kaiser may adopt Socialist propositions to surprise the Reichstag session.
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Engineer Hillad and Woman Killed in Steam Tram Collision
Oct 27. A driver of a steam tramcar spotted a woman on the track ahead. The engineer crawled along the engine to rescue her but lost footing. Both perished as the train could not stop in time.
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Tobacco Smoke Costs French Smokers Vast Sums
Government statistics tally yearly French tobacco spending in francs across foreign and home cigars, cigarettes, snuff, and pipe tobacco. Total alongside an increase in ladies' cigarette expenditure, noting a single anti tobacco society in France.
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France
Rebels Subdued and Floods Rising in London
Advices from Morocco report the sultan has subdued the rebels and impaled two insurgent chiefs. The tribes are fined heavy sums, with taxes owed to the sultan. In London the Thames floods rise with roads on Magna Charta island submerged five feet.
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Rich Lands at Low Figures on Illinois Central Line
Rare opportunities in Louisiana and Mississippi towns on the Illinois Central line show rapid agricultural growth. Early crops now require daily refrigerator capacity to reach Northern markets, with 10 to 20 wagon loads of vegetables shipped weekly. Lands suitable for early strawberries and grapes can be bought cheaply, with Illinois Central fruit and vegetable trains enhancing profitability. For locality, soil, and prices, write Manchester Town J P Merny Genl Pass Agent Illinois Central.
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Davison County Election Notice October 1891
Davison County South Dakota holds elections Tuesday November 3 1891 to select one member of the U S House of Representatives and a county commissioner for District 2 Polling places listed across Davison county including Perry Badger Blendon Mt Vernon Beulah Prosper Lisbon Union Baker Tobin Rome Mitchell townships and Mitchell city wards Precinct times and locations provided Polls open at 2 and continue until closing J T Morrisson County Auditor issued October 7 1891
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Demands Reparations Rise in Chile Case
In Santiago on Oct 28 Minister Rann pressed for satisfaction after the assault on the Baltimore crew. John Turnbull died from ten stab wounds, with lungs pierced. Washington sent Eagan to demand immediate reparations and an explanation from Chili junta. Foreign ministers expect prompt reparation. Captain Schley’s supporters back Egan. In New York, Spanish envoy to Santiago protects refugees and backs Egan’s line. A German admiral condemned the Baltimore attack at Valparaiso. Freight wrecks report killed Lake City brakemen. engineers gravely hurt. Berlin notes France plans to press for most favored nation status in talks with Germany under the Fortwill treaty.
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Liberal claim Tories attack Catholic hierarchy in Ireland
A London liberal says the Tory campaign will center on attacking the Roman Catholic hierarchy in Ireland. They will claim Mr Gladstone would sacrifice Protestant subjects to the church, and that the McCarthyite home rulers are tools of the church.
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Levee Caves In Trigger Alarm In New Orleans
A damaging wave hampers the levee in front of the French Market area from Harrison steamship wharf to Luggar landing. Ships unload rapidly as wharfwaterways threaten to collapse. No permanent relief planned. temporary measures favored by all concerned.
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Two Trainmen Injured in Avon Collision with Freight
A morning Erie line collision at Avon near Rochester left Fireman Robinson of Elmira with a severed leg and Baggage master Bradley with a severe groin wound after a switch error. No passengers were harmed.
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