Poisoned Prisoners In Dying Ward At New York Jail
Prisoners at a New York jail suffered poisoning after consuming smuggled wood alcohol. One soldier died another dying and eight more seriously ill in hospital. General Grant orders an investigation and identifies Robert Elwell as a two year sentencee. Richard Sullivan, a desertion inmate, in nearby cell. Other inmates fell ill as details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al cholo
cosvernors island
Frederick Dent Grant
department of the east
Robert Elwell
New England post
Richard Sullivan
Hair Tells Character and Baldness Beliefs
The piece discusses beliefs linking hair color to character and claims a bald man’s kindness. It cites Prof Sabouraud of Paris inoculating a rabbit to illustrate germ causes and promotes Herpicide as a remedy available via samples and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabouraud
Paris
Dan
The
Herpicide Co
ae Mich
J.a. Williamson
Spsofal Agan
Patterson Defiant in Senate Debate Over Conscience vs Party
Colorado Senator Patterson stands by his resolution remonstrating against caucus action on foreign treaties. Senator Bailey accuses him of cooption and aggressive stance. debate centers on conscience versus party obedience and two thirds rule.
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Colorado
Bailey
Washington
Felme
Pattison
Batley
Gorman
Patterson
senate
genestor
san
Patheens pee
femaae Democratic
Baller
Paterson
Catherson
nice
First Ohio congressman to wed president’s daughter and violinist
The genial congressman from the First Ohio district soon to be the president’s son in law is a skilled violinist. He studied under the celebrated Ysage and owns a Stradivarius valued at 6000 dollars. Mr Longworth, a millionaire, is enthusiastic about music and donates generously to musical entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ysage
Longworth
Pardon Plea For Meriwether At Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte urged President to pardon Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr who was dismissed after hazing. He says the acts were mild good natured horse play and doubts criminal intent. Two other middies Richard de Saussaure and George Meltin were dismissed after court martial for hazing fourth class men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte
Minor Meriwether, Jr
naval academy
Annapolis
Mich
Richard Laurens de Saussaure
Charleston
George H. Meltin
Geneseo
Gobelin Gift to Miss Roosevelt from French Government
Miss Alice Roosevelt received a priceless Gobelin panel depicting Justice as a wedding gift from the French government. Ambassador M. Tusserand presented the piece in New York, valued for its rarity and historical significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ryton
Alice
Roosevelt
M. Tusserand
Circling death in midway crash at arena show
A dangerous circus act by Cirque de Tiers ended in tragedy when a performer crashed in the ring injuring legs and provoking crowd unrest. The immediate scene saw fear and a partial stampede as spectators faced a chaotic aftermath and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Baile
America
House Defeats Flood of Railroad Rate Amendments
Washington lawmakers push the railroad rate bill through preliminary steps with a roll call planned for today. For hours members debated dozens of amendments, but none were adopted as proposals on preferential rates free passes bank regimens and court procedures were rejected.
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House
Washington
aese
Died on a Train Grandson of Henry Clay Identified
A passenger on a Pennsylvania line train from Washington to New York died before reaching Baltimore. The body was identified as James C. Clay of Iroquois Kentucky and the coroner issued a death certificate for heart disease. Captain J. B. Clay, a Lexington horseman and Henry Clay’s grandson, was found dead on a Chesapeake and Ohio train near Baltimore.
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Henry Clay
Baltimore
Washington
New York
James C. Clay
Iroquois, Ky
Lexington
J. B. Clay
Chesapeake & Ohio
James B Clay
Mormon Apostle Merrill Dies at 74 in Utah City
Salt Lake City, Feb. 29. Apostle Anelle Merrill of the Mormon church died in Richmond Utah aged 74. Survived by seven wives, 49 children and 170 grandchildren. He had been married nine times and left a large estate. He was linked to witness summons before a Washington commission for testimony on reports of church affairs.
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Salt Lake City
Feb
Mariner Arril
ceete
Richmond
Uish
Aneelle Merrill
Washington
Rr seaie estate
Woman Suffragists Meet at Thirty Eighth Annual Convention
Baltimore hosts the thirty eighth annual convention of the Woman Suffragists with major leaders attending. Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio presided over the executive committee meeting preceding the gathering, which includes the national officers and committee chairs.
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Baltimore
Feb
iag
Harriet Taylor Upton
Ohio
national association
Cough Remedy Promoted to Prevent Serious Illness
Physicians claim colds cause serious illnesses including pneumonia and consumption. Ahamh-r- Jain's Cough Berety is advertised as safe with no opium or morphine and backed by thirty years of cures under various conditions. Sold at A. L. Pearre's date 30%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahamh-r- Jain
Berety
A. L.Pearre
Two Many Bosses Favor the Contract Plan
Former Isthmian Canal Commission chief engineer John Findley Wallace testifies before the Senate canal committee criticizing current hierarchy. He endorses the contract plan to speed work, proposes Isthmus headquarters, streamlining communications with Washington, and argues against heavy freight classifications on the Panama Railroad. He also suggests salaries and leadership roles under the plan and comments on Governor and procuring officials.
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Washington
John Findley Wallac
Isthm caudal commission
board of consulting engineers
beir
Cromwell
Fair
Mrr
Stevens
Wallace
ke o
Morgan
commission
United States
Panama
Soldier's Right to Kill Test Case in Allegheny County
War Department readies a test case to define the soldiers right to shoot a civilian in lawful order. In Allegheny County a sentinel Dowd and Lt Ralph W Drury face indictment for killing Crowley during copper theft two years ago. Other items report a track contract award and a conference attendance note, plus a man freezing to death in New York.
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War Department
Allegheny County
Washington
over
miner court
sentinel
Dowd
Ralph W. Drury
Crowley
Iaiter
wer
pam
Itchleg Pites Sold At Postre Drugstore
Distressing ailment relief offered by Chamberlain's Salve with instant relief. Priced 25 cents per box at A. L. Postre's DrugStore in Nipwopa.
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Uneeda Biscuit
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
acst & trifia
siza
Markey’s
Frederick Ocudty
Oliver Ohilled
Mouanthile
Studebaker
Farmers’ Exchange
Carroll Street
Frederick, Md
ERNEST HELFENSTEIN
Patrick St
AMOS UHYER
LEISS
DEVILBISS & URNER, INSURANCE
DOLL & ALBAGGH
N. Market Street
t aidawi
ense
PEARRE
PHAN MACY
Packard”’ Piano
Mnnalo
Palace of Music
PACKARD
Frederick
Havre
alan snif
Birely’s
Corner Market
Church Streets
A. G. QUYNN & CO
Yale
New Haven
Conn
John Slade Ely
Yale medical school
Ely
Serenton
John M. Kenmeth
J. M. Markham
Kennedy
Minneapolis
Pitsburg
Angelo Jackson
Gertrude Nichols
Maple avenue
Ben Avon
Belgiane’s Seed Store
Auramount
Willow Brook farm
good street
Market
pasing
L. M. NIXDORFF
Court St
Central Bank
CENTRAL HARDWARE
SOUTH MAREST STREET
GEORGE L. CRAMER
Walkersville
city
Pesrl
Feagavills
Central National
Caucus Balter
Sara Iinz
Lecan
George B. Keefer
Frank Burkett
Heart
sbbers
Valparaiso
Chile
Antofagasta
Morena
Ornno
Bolivia
Seattle
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Wash
Los Angeles
ansas City
NICHOLAS LONGWORTH
MERIWETHER
MISS ROOSEVELT
Cuba
Havana
Palma
Alice Rory
RIAL
OF DEATH
Chinese Commission
Philadelphia
Delphia
imperial Chinese commission
Chentune Liang-Chang
Weaver
United States Mine
Independence Hall
University of Pennsylvania
National Guard of Pennsylvania
MERRILL
ike
Louver
Mitchell
Barre
Nichels
Indianapolis
Mitche
Nees
ours
Michael
Oxford
Sullivac
Nipwopa
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