Chauncey Depew to Seek London Diplomatic Post
The article notes Chauncey Depew, admired by English readers, pursuing a London diplomatic role with President Elect McKinley’s support. It discusses his popularity, potential ambassadorship contenders like White, Reid, and Hay, and glimpses of other political figures including Governor Drake and General Wright in related civil court matters.
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Wasikotos
Chauncey Depew
London
McKinley
Depew
White
Mr. Depew
America
United St
Raney
Fort Dodge
Guest-Wright National Guard
Drake
Wright
Ten Miners Injured In Coal Mine Blast At Foster
An explosion in a Foster coal mine near the town injures ten miners as air and gas ignition occur when the shaft opens. Lori Fasten is fatally harmed while others are seriously injured. families await word as officials assess causes and safety. Meanwhile, legislative leaders spend time on code work and printing law debates, with Auditor Waterman amidst a dispute over a $51,000 extraordinary appropriation and related letters.
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Paster
Ina
Iwa
Foster
Lori Fasten
Davin S
Willian
Senate
Amlitor McCarthy
Hi Waterman
Waterman
Susan B Anthony Re elected Leader At Suffrage Confab
Susan B Anthony was re elected president of the national suffrage convention. The body debated enlarging the committees but defeated a plan to add seats on the business committee. Victoria Anthony asserted national control of state campaigns with national workers. In Rock River, Ex Sheriff J D Wilson was stabbed at a dance by Jesse Whipkey, a deputy was cut, and Whipkey fled.
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Clara B. Colby
Neb
McCul- Addison
Kansas
Susan B. Anthony
Rachael Oster
Avery
Miss Anthony
Susi B. Anthony
Anna Howard Shaw
Philadelphia
Sheriff Wilson
Rock Raries
Sherif J.D. Wilson
Jesse Whipkey
Charles Wellington
Whipkey
Great Phenomenon and Ancient Sun Theories
Fragmentary piece discusses ancient beliefs about sunrise and sunset, noting varied theories from myths to early scholars. It cites Sir Robert Uall and Aristotle, highlighting how old explanations claimed oceans and globe motions explained daily dawn and dusk.
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Robert Uall
Teachers in Cambodia and the pupil master bond
A historical text discusses the traditional Cambodian teacher pupil relationship. It notes the professor guides the pupil spiritually and economically, with strong ties of loyalty and duty. The pupil is bound to follow, learn, and prosper under the teacher’s instruction and protection.
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Cambodia
Lim
German engineer claims cooling house by water tubing system
A German inventor proposes a house built around a water tubing frame. In summer cold water circulates through pipes in walls and floors to absorb heat, while in winter heated water at about 100 degrees circulates to heat the structure, yielding a steady internal temperature. The system uses a boiler in the basement and adjustable flow to maintain target warmth or coolness.
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New York Journal
Five-Block Trolley Line in Chicago Details
The Chronicle reports a Clark Street trolley running from Washington to Illinois Street with a single car and one conductor and motorman. Operated for South Water merchants on the north side, it offers transfers only northward and is said to be frequently crowded.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Thirteen Months in a Year Proposed for 1990 Start
A snippet from Scientific American suggests redefining the year into 13 months starting January 4, 100%. Each of the 12 months would have 28 days and the new month 29 or 30 days in leap years. Weekdays would align to fixed dates.
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Scientific American
Jane Wary
Dog Tag Leads to Owner Nearly Lost on City Rail
A stray dog wandered onto a platform on Sixe third street elevated road attracting attention. A ticket seller found the animal behaving oddly and traced ownership to a local hotel with the help of a dog tag. The dog was returned to delighted parents as the city’s license system was praised.
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Eas
Chronicle
Third Street
Dorgy
Air Fuel for Gunboats Aims to Supplant Coal
German naval authorities plan to replace coal with lignite distillate fuel in boilers. The dark brown liquid will be sprayed into each vessel through pipes and ejected as a bright, smokeless flame by steam. It reportedly furnishes superior heating, lower fuel costs, lighter stokers duties, and almost immediate high pressure, benefiting torpedo boats and overall war effort.
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Philadelphia Record
The Mystery of Electricity Explored
The passage defines electricity as a phenomenon known by its effects, notes it is not a true fluid, and describes statical and dynamical electricity. It discusses how heat and friction can excite this force while acknowledging its source remains unknown.
Wheat Bread in England Through the Ages
The piece notes wheaten bread becoming common among England’s laboring classes only in recent years, contrasts with barley and cate still used in parts, cites a 1317 harvest causing price drops, and quotes Eden’s History of the Tour about Cumberland wheat usage illustrating scarce grain in lesser families.
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England
Eden
County of
Cumberland
Realnor Rev E E Douds weekly appointment and notices
Realnor Rev E E Doud will is his appoint ment next Sunday morning and evening prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Sunday school Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Everybody invited. HR Wright ill with Dr Failor of Newton. Cyrus Nolin and William Vannes families sick with grip and danger. Ice house filled at creamery with 230 tons. Lucy Shriner left for dressmaking school at Des Moines. Washington Wilson died near Dunreath Iowa January 21 189? age 61. Born December 4 18xx in Logan county Illinois moved to Town 1840. Married to Miss Flaugh with eleven children. Community mourns. Sipe ill. Henry S Williams family of Esediek county visiting. Willams family returning from Washington Wise funeral near Dana January 20 18xx.
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Wright
Dr. Failor
Newton
Cyrus Nolin
William Vannes
Lucy Shriner
Geo. Shriner
Des Moines
Washington Wilson
Dunreath
Marion County
Towa
Mr. Wilson
Logan County
Ill
Hmidt
Anvangelical Church
Fe Jattha
Jarnett
Garrett
Henry S. Williams
Eshiek County
Wise
Geo
Washington
Willams
Rock Creek grove hosts sleighing party and sales
A crowd gathered last Thursday at Lewis Green's Rock Joan Campbell of Grinnell formerly of Mariposa township sold a horse weighing 1800 pounds last Saturday. The Y P C U of the U was reorganized last Sunday with Thomas Mason as president. They plan meetings Sunday evenings at 7 o'clock. John Balmer from Kellogg and W A Craig hosted visitors overnight. Fred Walker sold his interest in his corn shelter to Seth Buttum.
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Lewis Green
Rock
Joan Campbell
Grinnell
Mariposa Township
Sul
Thomas Mason
Fred Walker
Seth Buttum
W. S. Mays
No. St
Des Moines Visit Noted and Local Sales Reported
The text records a Des Moines business visit lasting two to three days last week. It notes horses sold and delivered at Grinnell last Saturday by B F Smith N J Morgart James Kitchen and W A Craig. D C Molloy secured the agency for Hon W J Bryan's book with good success. The Center school house lyceum is a grand success with a crowded house and a strong program. Ron Roy.
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Des Moines
Grinmell
B. F. Smith
N.J. Morgart
James Kitchen
W. A. Craig
Groundhog Day Forecast and Local Visit Highlights
Fairmount on February 2 notes a sunlit forecast with six more weeks of winter. County seat visitors include Mr. and Mrs. OConnor and daughter. Des Moines visitor Mike Cragan stayed in the area last week. Mrs. G B Andrews is ill with pneumonia and under doctor care. Mrs. Mell Rush is reported as seriously ill. A social invite invites all to a gathering with a supper for two. Brown hosts a party with Mr. and Mrs.
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Mike Cragan
Des Moines
G. B. Andrews
Mell Rush
Ry Loth
Brown
Closing Out Sale at Scholes Farm Near Newton
Closing out sale at Scholes farm miles west of Newton on Wednesday February 19 1807 to begin at 10 am. Items include 12 head cattle six cows one yearling calves and two thoroughbred Short Horns except one cow and eligible for recording. 15 bred sows two work horses 15 stock hogs 1800 bushels corn hay in barn farm machinery including Moline wagon sulky plow cultivators harrow shelter and feed cutter. Terms credit ten months on sums of 3 and over with note if paid when due otherwise interest at percent per year. sums under 3 cash. RS Troms Hector Rorray Auctioneer.
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