Ruppe Adopts Plurality Vote Method For Elections
The Express notes Ruppe Isuanp accepts plurality voting for elective officers. Bank of England estimates global gold in circulation at about sixty tons. A smallpox case in Chicago house of correction led to vaccination of prisoners. Princess HuLAnna joins the Daughters of the American Revolution. Research traces a remote ancestor sending cigars to George Washington.
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Ruppe Isuanp
Chicago
Hulanna
Daughters of the
George Washington
Dry Yellowstone geyser hole said to be bottomless
A Yellowstone Park hole called a dry geyser is believed bottomless after 3000 feet of line and weights were lowered with no obstruction found. A Bostonian’s autographs valued at 25000 are noted as minor. authorship on bank checks could fetch millions. Elephants and alligators face declines. 2.5 million alligators killed in Florida over the last dozen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Asia
Africa
Florida
Random Reflections on War and Society Across Continents
The piece surveys military readiness with Uncle Sam loading gunboats with cement and claims rapid mobilization compared to Germany. It notes Montreal’s ruling on “boodler” as the meanest thief, and cites English court cruelty in docking a mare without medical need. It laments Harvard allowing women and honors Prof. John Tyndall’s scientific legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyndall
London
Cunard Steamers Campania and Lucania Rivaled by Columbia
The Columbia cruiser demonstrates superior speed to any sea going vessel afloat says the New York Herald. It asserts the new Cunard ships Campania and Lucania rely on speed for safety unless the United States faces a foreign foe. The Columbia in pursuit shows modern naval achievement outpacing rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Cunard
Lucania
Campania
New York Herald
United States
Belle Born the Rebel Spy Turns Lecturer in Late War Era
The noted rebel spy Belle Born, now over fifty, with whiteish hair and three children, is described after a career that included luring Lieut Harding into aiding a Confederate officer. Harding then deserted and fled to England where he married Miss Boyd, later becoming Confederate spies. A Boston case from sixty years ago involved William Doyle found with a savings bank deposit book showing $60. After serving his term, Doyle died in Charleston, Massachusetts, leaving no heir. Legal actions later turned the deposited funds plus interest to the state.
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Belle Born
Lieut. Harding
Harding
England
Miss Boyd
Boston
William Doyle
Doyle
Charleston
Mass
Massachusetts
Women outlive men in Massachusetts by wide margin
The Massachusetts registration report shows women exceed men over age 80 by about two to one. Experts attribute this to men’s greater exposure to accidents, harsher weather, and ongoing work stress. Men suffer more deaths from accidents and self harm at roughly threefold rates.
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Massachusetts
Turbulent Week in Congress and Sharp Hawaii Debate
A review of the week shows Senate debate over Hawaiian policy with resolutions and nominations, including W. D. Hornblower for associate justice. House actions include transferring the pension bureau to the War Department, bankruptcy discussions, and investigations into suspensions of Ohio pensioners. Additional notes cover petitions, rail road land grant issues, and various incidents across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tursday
Senate
Tloar
United States
Dolph
Hawaii
W. D. Hornblower
Supreme Court
House
Pension Bureau
Interior
War Department
Wron Espay
Voorhees
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Internal Revenue Laws
Hoar
Grosvenor
Ohio
Secretary of the Interior
Itt
Frances Corse
John M. Corse
Capitol
Unveiling of Shields Statue at Capitol Highlights Senate Honor
Capt Bassert completes 62 years in government service noted by Daniel Webster. A bronze statue of Gen James Shields of Illinois was unveiled in the capitol with tributes in the senate and house. Clearing house exchanges for the week ending the 8th totalled 1.118 billion dollars, up from the prior week, while U S business failures numbered 386. Tariff measures target bond and investment companies. Souvenir coins being melted and recoined, with an estimated value of 1.7 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassert
Daniel Webster
James Shields
Illinois
Capitol
Senate
House
United States
Multiple Fatalities and Local Disasters Mark Week
Reports detail execution in Harrisburg for a young girl's murder, mine closures in Alburtis Virginia, a drunken man in Pittsburgh kills his infant son and harms his wife, Syracuse firms burn for a $200000 loss, jewelers across several towns incur $500000 losses due to failures, a Pawtucket tannery fire causes $125000, Pennsylvania Republicans nominate Robert Adams Jr. for a congressional vacancy, G A R calls for pension fraud reports, and ex Senator Nathan A Farwell dies of apoplexy at 72.
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Ben Tennis
Harrisburg
Agnes Cooper Bright
Kauffman Iron
Alburtis
Jacon Jlotramany
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
N. Y
Manufactor
Plainville
North Attleboro
Attleboro Falls
Attleboro
Mass
Ifuaames
James Davis
Pawtucket
R. L
Republicans
Second District
Pennsylvania
Robert Adams, Jr
Brazil
Congress
Charles O'Neill
Nathan A. Farwell
United States
Rockland
Multiple Crime and Disaster Briefs Across States
Reports show 100 grip cases at Michigan City penal farm. a mob kills Bob Greenwood in Cross County Arkansas over a family slight to a white neighbor. World's fair exhibits valued at 14 million. U S customs duties total 484159. An elderly Hebrew man in Indianapolis dies and 94000 in gold is found hidden. Poisoning by whisky from a Cooper Texas barrel wounds Farmer Baker and wife. Burglars take 15900 from South Bend National Bank at noon. Fire devastates Creal Springs Illinois. Grip epidemic hits Jefferson City Missouri curbing officials. Kansas Farmers Alliance shifts to People’s Party. Daniel Cougirth’s second Cronin trial in Chicago. Frank Sires and Harvey Pate hanged in Danville Kentucky for Henry Helmick murder. Neah Fulton Kentucky J W Edwards shoots wife and self.
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Michigan City
Ind
Bob Greenwood
Cross County
Ark
Wilson
United States
Joseph Deitch
Indianapolis
Cooper, Tex
Baker
South Bend
Stone
Leseur
Siebert
Stephens
Tue
State Farmers’ Alliance of Kansas
People’s Party
Daniel Cougirth
Dr. Cronin
Chicago
Frank Srires
Harvey Pate
Danville
Henry Helmick
Neah Fulton
Turbulent unrest and disasters hit many regions
Reports describe deadly grip in Germany and fatal shooting in Mexico City. A sixteen weeks coal miners strike levied a £88 231 215 loss. Deaths occurred in Hamilton Ontario and London shows Prof Tyndall died from a chloral overdose. Don Juan wreck off Denmark costs eleven lives. Anarchist August Vaillant fires bomb in Paris injuring 80. Antwerp granary destroyed by fire causing $1,000,000 loss.
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Tuer
Germany
Mexico
Juan Guadalupe
Bur
Thomas Axworthy
Hamilton
Ont
Cleveland
Winnis
United States
London
Prof
Tyndall
Lemvig
Denmark
Earl of Winchelsea
England
Hawaii
August Vaillant
Chamber of Deputies
Antwerp
Senate action and House measures in brief roundup
The Senate debated Hoar’s resolution against the Hawaiian policy while Gray replied. A bill to repeal federal election laws went to the elections committee. The House saw bills to curb strikers on mail trains, establish a uniform bankruptcy system, and reform postal affairs. Various local incidents and deaths are noted across the country.
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United States
Senate
Hoar
Gray
Elections Committee
House
James Hinmanp
Mark de Witt
Youngstown
James Elam
Emmett Barber
Joseph Wernett
Seattle
Wash
Lake Union
International & Great Northern
Austin
Tex
Fink
Jacob Stearing
Merced
Cal
William Murphy
Mutual Insurance Company
Knox
Ind
Gus Hinch
Fayette
Delphia Brooks
William M Epson
Fond du Lac
Wis
Washington
Upper
Michigan
Eiger
Partenico
Sicily
Jaco B. Jackson
West Virginia
Parkersburg
W. S. Parks
Dr. North
Newman
Turn American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Jenemian H. Mumphy
Congress
Iowa
Hennepin Canal
Bomb in French Chamber Wounds Many Deputies
A dynamite bomb exploded in the French Chamber of Deputies during a session. Over eighty people were wounded including fifteen deputies. August Vaillant, 32, a leather worker and anarchist, was captured with injuries. Police detained eighty three suspects and conducted rapid investigations and arrests.
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Pais
Chamber of Deputies
M. Casanove
de Pradino
Abbe Lemaire
de ‘Antemain
Ge Clech
Gouter
Les Solitaires
August Vaillant
Dapuy
Ife
M. Mierman
Tribune
Vrof
Lemiere
M. Dupuy
M. Montfort
M. Casimir Perier
Ile
Palais Bourbon
Chamber
Dalton Gang Blows Plano Bank Vault Open In Texas
A gang used dynamite to force the National Bank of Plano vault before daylight. They rode away on horses into surrounding brush, believed to be Dalton gang members, with over 10000 dollars stolen. A posse is pursuing the robbers.
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Tiano
Tex
National Bank of
Plano
Dalton Gang
U S Senate Debates Hawaiian Policy Overthrow Crisis
Senators heatedly discuss President's Hawaii actions. Mr Dolph supports annexation and warns against force to restore the queen, while Hoar calls for full correspondence on Hawaiian affairs. House resolutions seek copies of ministerial instructions and condemn intervention against a friendly government.
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United States
Senate
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Willis
Admiral Irwin
Hawaii
Sherman
Morgan
Dolph
Ore
Mr. Dolph
Queeen
Gray
Dem
Del
Mr. Gray
Stevens
Thurston
Blount
Mills
Tex
Mulls
Mr. Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii Crisis Actions Drafted by Provisional Government
Honolulu dispatches recount minister Willis remarks and U S plans amid unrest over queen restoration. Provisional government cites defense readiness with armed troops and a reserve guard ready at a moment s notice while awaiting official U S response. Washington reports Thurston states agreed action plan and troops ready under arms.
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San Francisco
Alameda
Willis
Washington
The
Star
Bulletin
Honolulu
United States
Dole
Fox
Cleveland
Thurston
Friends
Provisional Government
Gresham
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Kent
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Portland
Corbett-Mitchell
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W. P. Rexp
Chicago Relief Committee
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Greencastle
Charles Crannell
Southern Pacific
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First National Bank
Milwaukee
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Foreign Intelligence
Paris
Nationalank
Rocann
Nathan A. Yarwell
Maine
William Pitt Fessenden
Treasury
Mr. Tarwell
Fessenden
United States Senate
Detroit
Mich
Alger
Michitas Peninsula
Hawaiian Affairs
Mr. Vast
Mr. Vilas
Senator Hour
Hill
Cagt
Congress of the
Fry
Hale
Call
ROUSE
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Thurstop
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Second
Adams
Mazomanie
Dee
Columbus
Lorenzo D. O Bell
Zanesville
Daniel Harris
United States Grand Jury
O’bell
Fiannisuyvyeg
Pattison
Henry Heist
Adams County
Texadl Biftings
Hood
J. B. Hix
Superior
Walker County
Georgia
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Mason & Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano CO
New York
Kansas City
Colchester
Algo
Harriet BT
J. E. Shepard
Ely
Bit Bros
Warren Bt
Carter H. Harrison
Diust’d
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LaSalle St
Standard Mfg. CO
Dayton
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Lamar
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Loth
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