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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1896
Page
8
A jumble of notes reports on a bicycle record by Ta Afrs. A. 12. Rinehart and court life insights. It mentions the Crown Princess height of 6 feet 2 inches, a pension for Prof. Haxtey’s widow, and Berlin cosmetics usage.
General Harrison attacked the Chicago platform and Bryanite democracy at Carnegie Music Hall New York in a vigorous address. Prominent attendees included John Wanamaker Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chauncey Depew with Depew leading the remarks and Harrison defending the constitutional order and the gold standard.
Washington Star quotes Plodding Pete and Meandering Mike in a light exchange about appearances and effort. Pete muses on what people value least, while Mike notes he was offered work by six men early that morning.
The Greathead underground tube transit system used in London operates with circular cars in a 60 foot deep tube. It has run four years with no accidents and minimal surface disruption. The system promises low cost, high safety, and no rights of way or compensation needed.
The Chinese statesman Li Hung Chang arrives Aug 28 aboard the St. Louis and is hosted by General Ruger and President Cleveland. His retinue includes about forty aides and three hundred baggage pieces, with a grand procession to the Waldorf. The party later meets Ex Secretary Foster and Senator Edmonds, and Cleveland hosts Li and his suite at the White House residence.
Dispatches report Sultan Said Khalid refused surrender, palace bombarded by warships, British sailors captured the palace, and Said Khalid imprisoned for transport to India. Escapes claimed by Khalil and adherents to German consulate. burning palace and customs house reported at noon. British marines and 400 loyal Zanzibar allies guard routes as Glasgow steamer sunk.
White River Junction Vermont dispatch reports the Republican ticket led by Josiah Grout won a landslide victory with an estimated statewide majority near forty thousand. The Governor and entire ticket achieved unprecedented margins, with averages around thirty nine thousand.
A social gathering at Chief Justice Chase’s home features a witty exchange about income tax. An officer notes he pays all taxes except income tax, joking about a small property. Chase replies with a twinkling eye that every man should aim to live unspotted as long as possible.
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