Early season notes and oddities from The Express
The paper surveys scattered items including tire puncture accuracy and dispatch, Kansas counties named for Civil War soldiers, post office policy on postmaster residence changes, a Cleveland street naming protest Kis sam street, a New York firebug sentenced to 20 years, a trend toward harsher arson penalties, gratitude over a US engineered Venezuela boundary treaty, a cautionary quip about Venezuela remaining quiet, railway expansion limits, and U S rail density compared with France Germany England and Belgium.
Defacement law halts coin tampering and trends
A late court act imposes a 2000 dollar fine and five years in prison for defacing US coins, ending the bangles fad. Reports note spoiled prize fight negatives may stay so until adjournment of hostile legislatures, while a Boston paper remarks spring arriving with a butterfly caught at the South End.
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United States
Boston
Women and invention noted in global highlights
The piece highlights Russian women as brilliant linguists at a Vienna event and Japan’s emperor backing women’s advancement. It also notes Felix S. Rively of Pittsburgh claiming an electric storage battery will transform street car and motorcycle power after a successful Philadelphia test.
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Europe
Vienna
Helene Gottschofskoskyposkovsky
Felix 5S. Rively
Pittsburgh
Riveley
Philadelphia
Notable Ohio forger faces 157 indictments in likely long sentence
The article profiles Zachariah F. Lewis of Ohio accused of extensive forgery with 157 indictments. It notes that if tried and convicted on each count, the sentence would span many years. It also comments on European adoption of American baggage checks and recalls the 1522 Scio massacre and Greek memory of the Turks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah F. Lewis
Ohio
Zachariah
Remnant Modoc starve after historic treachery tale
The Modoe Indians once notorious under Capt. Jack for the Canby murder are described as starving with half their number dead. The text notes they have long depicted themselves as bad Indians and have not sought government aid, unlike other tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Canby
Uncle Sam
Summary of Senate Special Session Actions and Nomination Updates
The week’s proceedings include a test vote on the tariff with a one vote majority in the Senate and a discussion of the Indian appropriation bill. Messages urge representation for Paris 1900. Nominations for James H. Angell to Turkey and George D. Meiklejohn to Assistant Secretary of War are noted. The House and Senate adjourned with limited business and debate on arbitration and bread foods outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
James H. Angell
Michigan
Turkey
George D. Meiklejohn
Nebraska
House
United States Senate
Davis
Hansbrough
Morrill Celebrates Eighty Seventh Birthday in Washington
Veteran Vermont senator Justin Smith Morrill turned eighty seven in Washington while noting his three years of continuous service ending March 4. Judge James J. Storrow collapsed and died in the congressional library. United States business failures rose to 207 in the week ending the 16th compared with 202 prior and 222 a year earlier. Washington circles discussed eastern war news as Secretary Sherman vowed strict neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senaor Fron
Vermont
Justin Smith Morrill
Washington
Morrill
Congressional Library
James J. Storrow
Boston
United States
East
Sherman
East News Briefs From Sackett's Harbor to Niagara Falls
Reports from Sackett's Harbor New York and Somersworth New Hampshire recount killings and a bank robbery with $6600 taken. Updates include General Grant’s removal to a mausoleum in New York and Andrew Garvey’s death testimony tying to Tweed. A Niagara Falls bridge jumper drowns. Aunt Wester of Newark turns 106. Maine congressman Seth Milken dies of pneumonia. National Baseball League umpires are listed: Lynch Wurst Oske Sheridan McDonald McDermott ODay.
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Sackett’s Harbor
N. Y
Wilder Crouch
May Daly
George Allen
Crouch
Somersworth
N. H
J. A. Stickney
Great Falls National Bank
Grant
New York
Andrew J. Garvey
Southampton
Garvey
Tweed
Niagara Falls
Nester Jackson
Newark
Wester
Seth U. Milken
Congress
Maine
Washington
National Baseball League
Lynch
Wurst
Oske
Sheridan
McDonald
McDermott
O'Day
Varied 19th Century Happenings Across States and Nation
A mixed report notes ex Senator Voorhess's funeral in Terre Saute Indiana, new laws in effect in Texas, flood relief efforts across Mississippi, Lincoln memorial services in Springfield Illinois, deputy marshals killed near Pawnee Texas, and a series of other regional incidents including drownings disappearances betrayals and fires.
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Daniel W. Voorhess
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Terre Saute
Ind
John EF. Sulger
Tihe
Tichina
Washington
Issaquena
Sharkey
Sunflower
Yazoo
Warren
Mississippi
S. M. Tanna
Mark Nanna
Asheville
N.C
Chicago
James S. Moffit
Baltimore
Charles Goode
W. Godfrey Twinter
John H. Wilson
Louisville
Kansas City
Findlay
Blakslee
Call Issued for National Convention at Nashville
The populist national committee issued a call for a national convention in Nashville Tennessee on July 4 to reorganize the party. In Iowa, the Mississippi flooded low lands near Gladstone Illinois twelve miles from Burlington eight miles wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Nashville
Tenn
Burlington
Gladstone
Turkey Declares War on Greece After Boundary Raid
The Turkish government informs Greece that further raids into Turkish territory will be treated as a declaration of war. Fighting continues in Macedonia between Greek irregulars and Turkish forces, with Greek positions from Nezeros to Koutra captured and Analipsis attacked but repulsed. Insurgent leaders Gen. Ruis Rivera and Col. Bacallao, wounded in Pinar del Rio, are recovering. The U S does not recognize a blockade at Crete and Spain plans to withdraw part of its Cuba garrison.
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Turkey
Greece
Oberhausen
Essen
Germany
Evar
Russia
Macedonia
Rome
United States
Crete
Spain
Cuba
Nezeros
Koutra
Analipsis
Ruis Rivera
Bacallao
Pinar del Rio
Milouia
Gritzovali
London
Daily Chronicle
Athens
Smolenitz
Reveni
Edhem Tasha
Damasi
Gulf of Arta
Prevesa
Hamidieh
Pentocratoros
Spetzia
Constantinople
Tagrade
Pachyskalos
Delyannis
Nicholas
George
Grand Forks Milling Company Assignment Reported
The North Dakota Milling company at Grand Forks with capital of 150000 has made an assignment. No further details provided in the readable text.
Minor items from the era on politics science and travel
The 26 000 horsepower Niagara Falls power setup is noted. Kentucky geologists deny gold in the state. A Washington monument is to be unveiled in Philadelphia on May 15 after six years of fundraising. Tennessee law stiffens penalties for corporate officials who misuse funds for politics. Oakesdale mayor resigns rather than sign a dog licensing jail sentence. William J Strong, NY mayor, marks 70th birthday in office. Irish National Alliance urges unity for Ireland independence. US hog cholera eradication plans involve Tennessee and town cooperation. Anna Dickinson wins 61 cents in a $500 000 suit over an 1891 abduction to a Danville asylum. Frank A Acocks begins world walk from Gridley Kansas with long daily treks and will return the flag to Topeka.
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Niagara Falls
Kentucky
Philadelphia
Washington
Tennessee
PT. Y. Williams
Oakesdale
Wash
New York
William J. Strong
Irish National Alliance
Ireland
Agricultural Department
Anna Dickinson
Scranton
G. 2. Thompson
Allan Feeleston
Pittston
Danville Insane Asylum
Frank A. Acocks
Gridley
Kan
Capitol
Topeka
Greeks Break Turkish Defenses at Reveni and Advance
War dispatches from Larissa and Athens report Greek forces defeating Turkish troops at Reveni. Greek brigades entered Turkish territory toward Damasi, while other divisions attempt flanking moves. Gritzovali fights ongoing as Greeks aim to recapture. Milouia and Prevesa tensions rise with Greek gains and Turkish bombardment waning.
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Larissa
Reveni
Damasi
Zarkos
Gritzovali
Athens
Arta
Janina
Prevesa
Sinoenitz
Tyrnavos
Edhem Pasha
Demopoulos
Boughazi
Tyrnavo
Mavromochule
Koniskos
Milouia
Assembly Passes Bill Banning High Hats in Theaters
Albany April 20 The assembly approved a measure to forbid the wearing of high hats in theaters aiming to curb obstructed views and maintain decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Assembly
Bartley Bound Over In $500000 Embezzlement Case
Bound over in Lincoln to the May term of district court after waiving hearing on a warrant charging ex state treasurer Joseph Bartley with embezzling $500000. He posted $50000 bond. In Milwaukee Rev Father Adrian Hoecken S J died at Marquette college at age 83 after brief illness.
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Lincoln
Neb
Joseph Bartley
Milwaukee
Father Adrian Hoecken
S. J
Northwest
Marquette College
Father Hoecken
Iowa Senate Approves State Tax Levy For Poor Support
Des Moines reports Senate passes a 2 percent state tax levy for five years to fund poor relief alongside the 4 mill county levy. The change tests constitutionality and requires House action after amendments. Parallel notes cite liquor manufacture amendments and ongoing fiscal reforms in state government.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
House Committee On
Rev Dr Janes Brookes Dies in St Louis at 77
Rev Dr Janes Brookes pastor emeritus of the Washington and Compton Avenue Presbyterian church in St Louis since 1858 dies of Brights disease. Editor for 28 years of The Truth magazine in Chicago defending biblical inerrancy and premillennial doctrine. Survived by wife Susan Oliver of Oxford Ohio and three daughters.
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St. Louis
Janes Brookes
Washington and Compton Avenue Presbyterian Church
Bright
England
Brookes
Truth
Chicago
Susan Oliver
Oxford
Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Contempt Case
The Supreme Court affirms an 80 day jail term and $100 fine for SE J Chapman. Chief Justice Fuller delivers the opinion ruling the Senate may investigate alleged improper conduct of senators and compel witness testimony. Chapmans writs of certiorari and habeas corpus are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Elverton R. Chapman
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Lylverton B. Chapman
Fuller
Senate
Chap- Inai
Two Arkansas Boys Die by Own Action Over Home Separation
Jayetteville report says two sons, 9 and 15, of Mr living near Greenland Fayetteville area, left home while parents traded in Fayetteville. They bathed dressed in best clothes wrote notes pinned on door then took strychnine and died in bed. The notes expressed hope to meet parents in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Jayetteville
Ark
Lesson
Greenland
Fayetteville
Moth
Lleaven
New gold fields on Londyke river richer than expected
Port Townsend reports from the steamship Alki that fresh gold discoveries on the Londyke river in Alaska yield up to 435 dollars per pan. The rush drains Juneau as able-bodied men depart for the Londyke country to outfit for mining adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Alaska
Londyke River
Juneau
Londyke
Labor Leaders Meet McKinley on Eight Hour Day
The American Federation of Labor executive council meets in Washington at federation headquarters. A White House conference with President McKinley lasts an hour. Plans include May 1 mass meetings to push an eight hour day and appoint an advisory board from national unions. The council aims to urge Reed to allow labor legislation despite a Republican House majority while the Senate advances tariff bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Federation
McKinley
White House
Executive Council
Reed
Senate
Wheat prices surge on war news from Chicago to St Louis
Reports from Chicago show May wheat opening at 74 1/4 cents and rising to 78 cents as trading wild in the pit with early highs around 78 1/4 to 83 1/4 cents. Closing prices hovered near 75 to 77 1/4 cents amid continued excitement across markets.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
New York
St. Louis
Political maneuvering over Hunter withdrawal in Kentucky
May Withdraw story from Frankfort reports Republican members expect Dr. Hunter to bow out on his own, sparking a shift of support to Deboe, Thomas, or another ally. Opposition may unite behind ex Chief Justice Trott, as Hunter’s camp aims to tilt the vote with cross-party votes to trigger a stampede toward victory.
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Frankfort
Hunter
Deboe
George M. Thomas
Trott
Martin
Train kills two at South Lyon crossroad
A Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western train struck a vehicle at the first main highway crossing west of South Lyon depot, instantly killing Harry Clark son of Rev. J. P. Clark and Miss Sarah Fisher of Ypsilanti. Miss Ethel Just was injured with one foot badly crushed. Fisher's body suffered severe mutilation. Clark studied at Ann Arbor and Fisher attended the State Normal at Ypsilanti.
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South Lyon
Mich
Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western Railway
Harry Clark
J. P. Clark
Sarah Fisher
Ypsilanti
Ethel Just
Damages Awarded in Death of Gen Thomas Ewing
Mrs Maria Ewing Martin receives 5000 dollars from Third Avenue Street Railway for the death of her father General Thomas Ewing. He was fatally struck by a cable car on January 26 1896. Ewing was a former Ohio congressman and kin to Secretary John Sherman. The suit sought 50000 dollars.
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New York
Maria Ewing Martin
Third Avenue Street Railway Company
Thomas Ewing
Congress
Ohio
John Sherman
Martin
Remarkable Cold Wave Sweeps Midwest and East
Dispatches from Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin report a cold wave with ice half an inch thick in Sioux City and Clinton and a 35 degree drop at the former. Plainfield Wisconsin records 12 degrees below freezing while Lansing Michigan reports heavy frost. In Baltimore renowned trotting horse Alobe dies aged 16 owner A Fennerman. Geers drove him to world records 2 14 and 2 12. Montreal detectives capture Kelly, Somersworth murder suspect.
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Chicago
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Sioux City
Clinton
Ita
Plainfield
Wis
Lansing
Mich
Baltimore
Alobe
A. Fennerman
Geers
Belle Stamlin
Justina
Cleveland
Curious Facts From The Day: Cremation Costs To Diamonds
A collection of oddities and figures notes cremation in France costs three francs, ocean depths trap ironclads, six famous diamonds weigh up to 367 carats, Vienna safety rules require window belts for servants, and a human strength comparison to shellfish suggests a massive lifting capacity.
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Star of
Brazil
Regent
France
Kaiser
Borneo
Vienna
Two Men Plunge Over Michigamme Falls
A Wisconsin telegraph report from Menominee Michigan says two unknown men were blasting on staging at Michigamme Falls on the Michigami river drive when the staging broke and the men went over the falls. their bodies are not recovered. In Washington W A Jones of Wisconsin and Robert Y Belt of Maryland accepted posts as commissioner and assistant commissioner of Indian affairs.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Menominee
Mich
Michigamme Falls
Michigamime
Indian Bureau
Washington
W. A. Jones
Robert Y. Belt
Maryland
Indian Affairs
SHORT BITS OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL FACTS
A survey of curious science notes covers Atlantic cable speed three seconds for transatlantic messages, comet tails, Jupiter’s distance and year length, light from Sirius, insect-attracting plant perfumes, global thunderstorm averages, historic sharks and tooth sizes, wool fabric pressing with uniform heat and pressure, and electric heating applied to fabrics under hydraulic pressure.
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Atlantic
Jupiter
Sirius
Java
Italy
Belgium
Holland
France
Austria
Russia
Spain
Portugal
England
Swiss Mountains
Norway
Cairo
East
Turkestan
Welsh cycler James Michael returns to settle in the United States
James Michael, the little Welsh champion, will make his home in this country. A Beverly New Jersey bicycle club with 42 members has Captains and Lieutenants and will operate like a men's club. Kobe Japan issues bicycle regulations forbidding pleasure riding after dark and requiring lanterns for business riding. National cycle shows in Philadelphia and Boston may be dropped due to high costs and unclear returns.
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James Michael
Beverly
N. J
Kobe
Japan
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts Its Universal Cure Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure. Includes testimonials and notes on Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
An Appeal for Assistance From the Stomach Bitters
The Washington Democrat quotes a self serving joke about political defeat and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as relief for heartburn wind and sallow skin. It urges fast use when dyspeptic symptoms appear.
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Hostetter
Merry Tramps at McVickers Theater in Chicago
The Liliputians present a new spectacle Merry Tramps at McVicker's Theater Chicago with Wednesday and Saturday matinees and Sunday night shows continuing until further notice. The ad promotes Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial bottle and treatise and includes multiple familiar remedies and endorsements from 1894.
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McVicker’s Theater
Chicago
The
Liliputians
Kline
Arch St
Phila
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