Asylum Location Sparks Interstate Hospital Battle
The State Commission's bid to locate Minnesota’s fourth insane asylum faces injunction battles and political pressure. Anoka and Hastings clash over site selection with a Ramsey county court restraining action, while the commission cites right to reconsider and appeals for state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
Pring
Clough
Hastings
Anoka
Anoke
Brill
Ramsey County
Messrs
Merriam, Eastman
Hoper
Block
Seventh District
Commission
Smith
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Jordan
Delano
G. H. Wyman
Dr. Smith
Chaska
Thas
Skunk Fur Trade Tales From a County Storefront
Rolfe Pa reporter describes Andrew C. Jones selling skunk pelts amid a rush of demand. He notes prices from thirty-five cents to a dollar ten and explains color and markings drive value. Jones jokes about skunk behavior and the furrier turning pelts into sable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew C. Jones
Mr. Jones
Sable
Rolfe
New York Press
Unscientific Banking and the Check Collecting Mess
A Michigan merchant paid a Detroit debt with a First National Bank of Ionia check. The check zigzagged through six banks and traveled 836 miles over eleven days before final payment reach Ionia. It highlights the wasteful and costly nature of distant check collection and advocates a shorter, modern method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionia
Mich
Detroit
First National Bank of Ionia
Chicago
Muskegon Bank
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Bank
Electric power in New York centers on motors and heat
The New York Edison stations report a rapid rise in motor use, with connected motor horsepower increasing from 7,615 in January 1895 to 11,236 by October, an upsurge of 3,648 hp in ten months. Motors reaching forty horsepower are common, transforming central stations into current reservoirs for machinery, heat, and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Edison
New York Post
Mutiny Aboard Maria Secunda Ends in Murder at Sea
The Maria Secunda mutiny aboard the Amel trading vessel Maria off Andrew Island results in Captain Brown, Mate Holman, and a passenger murdered. Mrs Brown and her son survive amid capture. mutineers are dispersed after inland conflicts and eventual transport to Manila.
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Polow
Montha
Amel
Maria
Eald
Brows
Holman
Singapore
Spanng
Capt. Brown
Hover
Mate Holman
Brown
Andrew Island
Manilla
Thal
Ericsson Accepted as Government Torpedo Boat for Trials
Washington January 27 Secrecy Her bert decides to accept the torpedo boat Ericsson from Iowa Iron Works subject to a dock trial at New London to prove engines are sound and repaired after prior mishap The department is satisfied the boat can reach at least 25 knots per hour exceeding the contract requirement with only 16000 dollars deducted for delay in completion of the craft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert
Ericsson
Iowa Iron Works
New London
Democratic Call for National Convention
National Chair man Harrity issues the official call for the Democratic national convention. Each state has representation equal to double its U S senators and representatives, with two delegates for every territory and the District of Columbia. All Democratic conservative citizens are invited to join in sending delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Call
Philadelphia
Harrity
Congress of
United States
District of Columbia
Bank of Blue Springs Found Crooked, Bank Fails
Bank examiner reports the Bank of Blue Springs wrecked after a failure last week. He cites widespread crookedness in the books and urges prosecution of President Williams, who is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs
Neb
Bank Examiner Today
Bank of
Williams
No Russia Turkey Alliance Says Berlin Telegraph
A Berlin dispatch quoted by the Herald says a Turkish official denies any alliance with Russia yet describes an understanding of such intimate character that it amounts to the same thing. The exchange emphasizes close but officially denied cooperation between the two powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald Apecelal
Berlin
Russia
Turkey
Ex Mayor Archibald Arananee Sentenced in Rat Port
Winnipeg January 27. Archie Arananee, former mayor of Rat Port and agent for the Pacific Express Company, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for involvement in the fund embezzlement of the Express Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Rat Port
Archie Arananee
Dian Pacific Telegraph
Gillett Resigns as General Auditor
Chicago January 27 W K a et general auditor of the AtcHugg has resigned. He will leave road until May 1.
Evolution of Kissing as a Social Greeting Across Cultures
The piece argues kissing is not universal and may be later than dancing. It cites varying greetings such as smelling or rubbing noses among Polynesian and other groups, describes practices in Africa and Europe, and notes how some societies teach children to kiss while others, like Erasmus and Bunyan, critique or reject the custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Chaska
Anoka
Dick Steele
Spectator
Taylor
Bakimo
Lapland
Linnaeus
Preyer
Erasmus
England
John Bunyan
The Armenians A Civilized People With Long History
The Armenians have a rich history and extensive migrations after the ancient kingdom fell to Seljuk Turks. Many rose in Russian and Byzantine eras, with 1.3 to 1.7 million remaining in the old homeland by Van lake and Mount Ararat regions, living simple agricultural lives and seeking peace and freedom to practice their church.
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Euphrates
Tigris
Aras
Transcaucasia
Russia
Asia Minor
Europe
Old Fatherland
Great Lake of
Van
Mount Ararat
Erzercum
Erzinghian
Wisdom and humor on youth love and daily comforts
The piece reflects on fame, comedy, and the public’s amusement. It notes cross-eyed or humpback actors may still succeed, and that youth excuses behavior while middle age narrows such leniency. It jokes about schoolgirls home for holidays and reactions to a young man’s death. It ends with a meditation on dependency and daily cravings.
FURBELOWS AND FASHION NOTES AT A LONDON DINNER
The article discusses the Frou-Frou collar worn by Ellen Terry and a new Trilby frill for neckwear. It notes an evening ficky in Elizabethan style, lavender and white, and beaded nets for waist trimmings. It mentions antique and modern lace techniques in vogue and identifies Mrs De Mai as a literary worker and sister of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Ellen Terry
Robert Louis Stevenzon
de Mai
London
Sty
Monroe doctrine split in senate amid calls for reaffirmation
In Washington the senate heard two contrasting views on the Monroe doctrine with Mr. Sewell urging limits to its scope while Mr. Davies defended a strong reaffirmation. The silver bond bill was paused as votes were not yet scheduled. House activity was light with minor local bills and the military academy appropriation passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sewell
New Jersey
Davs
Minnesota
Platt
Hale
Jones
Arkansas
Military Academy
Senate and House Move Through Quiet Day of Bills
In Washington on January 23 24 the senate shelved finance and foreign affairs to clear the calendar with about seventy bills passed and the Cuban question treated briefly. The house approved the urgent deficiency bill funding federal courts and other expenses as criticism of court costs grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
United States
Monroe doctrine defense and farm livestock concerns in Senate
In Washington the Senate heard Daniel argue the Monroe doctrine should be enunciated by the United States with British approval. Warren addressed a resolution noting shrinkage in farm animals and urged finance committee action. He blamed the Wilosa bill for a $664,000,000 livestock loss and mocked free wool. The House spent the day on rules discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Daniel
Dem
England
United States
Edward Everett
Warren
Wyoming
Finance Committee
America
House
Senate backs strong action on Turkey massacres
Washington January 27 Senate approves concurrent resolution urging decisive European powers action against Turkey and pledging congressional support to the president to protect Americans and seek redress for injuries. Leaders Cullom Blanchard Frye praise Armenian plight and criticize Britain while Jones plans vote on silver bond bill.
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Washington
Senate
Turkey
Congress
Cullom
Illinois
Blanchard
Louisiana
Frye
Maine
Great Britain
America
Jones
Arkansas
Baker
Kansas
Youth Fatally Jumps Into 198 Foot Coal Mine Shaft
In Muncie Indiana Blaine Lynch a 15 year old boy leaped into a coal mine shaft 198 feet deep and was instantly killed severely mangled. Authorities note the act followed a recent robbery of his father's store and Lynch confessed when questioned by his father.
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Fithian
Muncie
Blaine Lynch
Young Lynch
Clerical Debate Ends With Vocal Showdown At Spring Place
A week long ecclesiastical contest between Rev. Byrd of the Christian church and Rev. Blalock of the Missionary Baptist denomination at Spring Place drew large crowds. The heated exchange featured fiery sermons and a climactic shouting match led by Baptist and Christian church women. The debate ended in a drawn result with Byrd and Blalock each claiming victory as Murray County remains split in judgment.
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Byrd
Christian Church
Biatock
Missionary Baptist
Spring Place
Atlanta Constitution
Blalock
Baptist ‘Sisters
The
Baptists
Tennessee
Dalton
Murray County
The Crocodile Peculiar in Ancient God and Modern Nile
A curious article describes the crocodile’s worship in ancient Egypt and its feared, deadly habits along the Nile today. It notes crocodiles feared by some and revered by others, their patience, and methods for capturing large prey.
Maine Yankee Plans Snow Dump Street Scoop
A Maine man considers a sidewalk that can be tilted to dump snow into the gutter. A mix of items touches on libraries, London dog cemeteries, 1895 foreclosures, Western Australian mining dividends, Suez canal tonnage, and Mormon colonization near Phoenix with Buckeye irrigation.
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Boston Public Library
Lope de Vega
Hyde Park
London
Phoenix
Arn
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Buckeye
Gila River
Hassayampa
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AT ‘A
Iain
Byi
Hetory
Furbelows
Sewate’' and Hoensch of Representatives
Sherman
Gorman
Telle Andotles
Teller
Aldrich
Lindsay
Gray
Wolcott
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cail
Cuba
Elections Committee
Harry Miner
T. J. Campbell
Animal Kingdom
Egypt
Rameses
Black
Withim
Prospectors’ Association
West Australia
Suez Canal
Sault Ste. Maris
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