Tiffany Exhibit Highlights at Paris Exposition
The Paris Exposition showcases Tiffany & Co. with a magnificent display. A black pearl brooch with fancy diamonds is valued at $30,000 and sold on opening day. Burmese silver toilet set, gold plated, enchants the boudoir, while a Bar mesa effect features tiny enamel discs. A George II style candelabrum accompanies the Grand Silver Service of 110 pieces, all hand-pieced, chased, and gracefully decorated.
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Tiffany & Co
New York
George II
Untitled fragment hints at a courtroom or incident scene
A garbled report mentions a trial or incident with references to a person named Himsa vestens and a mention of a tugboat or stage apparatus. The text suggests a sequence of events including a decertion or desertion charge, a broken amber and fury over a bar, ending with a name PESSINE GLE.
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Beack
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures For Stomach Ills
A Salem, Massachusetts resident reports long dyspepsia relief after using Hood's Sarsaparilla, noting improved health and a yearly spring dose. Another Findlay, Ohio writer credits the remedy with reviving energy and steady blood, aiding a torpid liver and post illness recovery. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as Peculiar to Itself and effective.
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Hood
Gross
Findlay
Ohio
Woman jumps Brooklyn Bridge in failed suicide bid
New York reports Miss Marie Dinse, 32, leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge at 2 PM after a show. She landed in the water, survived with no broken bones but possible internal injuries, and is hospitalized at Hudson Street. Police note she faced dispossession for unpaid rent and instalments at a Manhattan boarding house. Dreyfus arrives in Switzerland with nephew Paul Valabroque and a villa stay.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Miss Marie Dinse
Miss Dinse
MacArthur
Hudson Street Hospital
Brooklyn
Fr. Maudin
Twenty-third Street
Wepener relief efforts push through sodden roads
General Chermside and General Rundle advance west of De Wet's position as rain slows movement. Reports from Alfwal North say prisoners were captured and sent to Pretoria. Boers suffered heavy losses, with 100 killed claimed by escaped servants near Wepener.
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London
Chermside
Geberal Rundle
de Wet
Free State
Wepezer
Oorlogspoort
Deigety
Alfwal North
Capt Little
Brabant
Lieut
Holbeck
Milne
Reuter
Wepener
Pretoria
Cape Mounted Rifles
Elandslaagte
Biggarsberg Range
Steyn
Ladybrand
Ficksburg
Natal
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Daily Times
Prettyman
Free
Actor Moreledge Sentenced to 25 Years for Holdups
Kansas City April 21 An actor identified as Moreledge was found guilty in the circuit court and sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary for holding up two restaurants and a saloon in the city center to raise funds for his theater company. He pleaded insanity. Testimony portrayed him as a visionary promoter of various schemes including river dam projects and a large cooperative housing venture.
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Bismarck
N. C
Nebraska
Kansas
Moreledge
Wasoner
More Jedge
Magic
Govern's Easy Victory Ends Brief Featherweight Bout
In New York on April 21 Terry Mc Govern edged Tommy Warren of Brooklyn for a decision after just the first round of a planned 25 round bout at Broadway Athletic Club. Warren, 40, weighed at least 146 pounds and showed little skill, being knocked down twice by Mc Govern and staggered to his corner as the crowd of about 2,000 hissed. The club wisely stopped the bout.
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New York
Terry McGovern
Tommy Warren
Brooklyn
Broadway Athletic Club
Warren
Abe
Ocdlala
Roosevelt Emerges as Possible Nominee, McKinley Under Pressure
In Philadelphia sources say a rising sentiment favors Theodore Roosevelt for president as McKinley’s popularity wanes. Republican leaders note Roosevelt could stampede the convention absent unanimous McKinley support, with western states and New Mexico voices portraying Roosevelt as gaining strength and potential second place backing.
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Melkintey
Wellington
Maryland
Hmn
Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Republican Party
McKicley
Roosevelt
McKinley
New Mexico
Walton
Bryan
Brysnisi
San Juan Hil
Santiago
Missouri
National Committee
Woodruff Backing Seen Affecting Roosevelt Nomination
A fragmented report from political circles suggests Woodruff has strong backing for Roosevelt, while Platt signals support for Woodruff as a key ally if a convention stampe passes. Washington dispatches show President’s friends resisting a stampede and Senator Wellington of Maryland wavering on McKinley.
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Woodrul
Boung
Thoosevelt
Tae
Prut
Wordradt
New York
Mars
Vic
Platt
Ar. Woodreff
Woodreff
Ab Kinter
Washington
Berator Wellington
Maryland
McKinley
Death notices from Carroll county memorialize Fenby Mentzer Curran and Martz
William Fenby died at his son's home near Avondale aged 82 after 1865 move to Carroll county and expansive travels. Survived by widow 11 grandchildren and children Dr Edwin Bouldin Fenby William Fletcher Fenby Franklin P Fenby Dr Walter Henry Fenby Mrs Alice Fenty Gist and Thomas T Fenby. Elizabeth Mentzer died in Emmitsburg aged about 85 widow of Simon Mentzer with two children John A Mentzer and Annie Mentzer. Catherine J Curran formerly of Emmitsburg and Spring Creek Va died after a day illness. buried in Emmitsburg Presbyterian cemetery. Mrs George Martz aged 75 near Trogyville died April 13. survived by husband and daughter Mrs David Warner. services at Lutheran church and Mt Hope cemetery.
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William Fenby
Avondale
Carroll County
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Westminster
Edwin Bouldin Fenby
Haltimore
William Fletcher Fenby
Franklin P. Fenby
Finksburg
Walter Henry Fanby
Hurlocks
Alice Fenty Gist
MelIntoth
Fis
Thomas T. Fenby
Elizabeth Mentzer
Emmitsburg
Mentzer
Simon Mentzer
John A. Mentzer
Annie Mentzer
Old Homestead
Catherine Corran
Catherine J. Curran
Emanitsburg
Spring Creek
David Graham
W. B. Shulenberger
George Martz
Trogtyille
This County
David Warner
Chaurch
Prac
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woods
Hymeneal Cards Out In Staunton Virginia
Wedding notices announced for Mr J Harry Worthington and Miss Carrie Crowle with ceremony at the bride’s home in Staunton Virginia on Monday April 30. Worthington family ties noted to Urbana and States Attorney Glenn H Worthington. Crowle family listed as daughter of John Donovan Crowle. Also mentions Frederick Gorman and Emily M Gorman marriage at Lathersn parsonage by Rev Kuhlman with few friends present. Esmeralda production at City Opera House next Tuesday for Independent Home Company previews.
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J Harry Worthington
Misa Carrie Crowle
Staunton
Virginia
Worthington
John T. Worthington
Urbana
Glenn H. Worthington
John Donovan Crowle
Rose—Gorman
Frederick
Emily M. Gorman
Jacob BR
Lathersn Parsonage
Kuhlman
Miss Gorman
The
Woman’s College
The Southern Floods Reach Deep Into Mississippi
Reporting from Mobile on April 3, the flood crisis devastates farms and stock across Mississippi and Alabama. Rail lines like the Southern and Louisville and Nashville struggle. trains halted between Meridian and Selma as crews repair washes and breaks. Merrill and Lucedale face overflowed rivers, while the Pascagoula boom endangers bridges. Meridan merchants suffer from suspended rail traffic. crops, especially corn, face near total loss with replanting urged. Governor Tanner’s health raises concern in Springfield.
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Mobile
Alt
Maine and
Ohio
Whistler
Jackson
Enterprise
Gwynn's
Montgomery
Buh
Buckatunna
Mabie
Southern Railway
Meridian
Selma
Louisville and
Lucedale
Merrill
Pascagoula
Pascagoula River
Louisville and Nashville
Miss
Merideen
Vicksburg
Hickory
Watz
Mississippi
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Cologny
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Lord Roberts’ Spion Kop
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Walter Hume Long
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Santo Domingo
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Cuba
Cleveland
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