Fort Worth man inherits McKinley watch relic
A. J. Duncan of Fort Worth, secretary and manager of Citizens Light and Power, inherits President William McKinley’s gold watch. The heir, nephew of McKinley’s assassin victim, keeps the timepiece as a historic relic with a gold chain and monogram seal. The Duncan family plans to bring more of McKinley’s books and art to Cleveland and New York before relocating pieces to Fort Worth.
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McKinley
Sarah B. McKinley
Cleveland
Duncan
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St Wan
Mr. Duncan
Mr. McKinley
Canton
Na Honal
New York
Three-Legged Colt Born In Pittsfield Stable
In Pittsfield Massachusetts Charles H Prout reports a three legged colt born in his stable. The creature has a deer like head body and hind legs with cloven hooves while the left front leg is missing and a single front leg sits on the right side. The oddity, exhibited at Prout stables, draws visitors at ten cents admission.
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Pittsfield Mass
Charles H. Prout
Prowt
Prout
Ecity
Secret Treasure Tale After Wisconsin Suicides
Local rumor follows the deaths of Andrew Smith and Andrew Erickson near Siskiwit Lake Wisconsin. Reports claim they burned stolen money once hidden near Slakiwit Lake 22 miles from town and that Smith killed himself during a fit of insanity while Erickson remains confined in Eau Claire asylum. Some townsfolk believe the treasure remains buried near the lake prompting ongoing search efforts.
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Washburn
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Andrew Smith
Erickson
Smith
Slakiwit Lake
Dulaihwor Supersorgion
Andrew Erickson
Tmen
Eau Claire
Torgan
Siskiwit Lake
Smith and Erickson
Teddy Bear Gift to Emperor Willam by Henry Estricher
Henry Estricher, noted New York toy importer, plans to present the largest teddy bear to Emperor William. Estricher, who sailed to Hamburg aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II, hopes the gift strengthens German American friendship. The nine foot tall bear, made in the United States, features a silk hide and velvet-lined case.
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New York
Henry Estricher
Willam
Istricher
Hamburg
Germah
Estrichey
Tremendous Weather Galvanometer Man Visits Pennywitt
A Pittsburg weather office encounter features a self claimed human galvanometer who asserts he can forecast weather through his sensitized body. Forecaster Henry Pennywitt questions the claim while the visitor boasts of magnetic appeal and promises future collaboration.
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Pittsburg
United States Weather Office
Henry Pennywitt
Mr. Pennywitt
Farmera’ Bank
Bureau
Havana
Lso
Girl Sheds Stone Tears In Worcester Case
In Worcester Massachusetts a 12 year old girl Marie R Tetrault of 43 Plantation Street is reported to shed stones from her eyes during daily activities. Teachers and locals including Alderman A B Bimnnell and Mrs Pierre Fontaine witnessed stones emerging. Witnesses claim about a pint of stones have appeared without clear cause and without eye irritation from the girl.
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Worcester
Mass
Marie R. Tetrault
Plantation Street
A. B. Bimnnell
Mere. Terault
Pierre Fontaine
Plantaton
Marie
Joseph Coutn
Aleo
Germ of Paresis Claimed as Curable by Doctor at Massillon
In Massillon the Masillon state hospital Dr John D OBrien repeated his assertion from the American Medico Psychological association convention in Cincinnati that he has found the germ causing paresis and that the disease is curable He said paresis is a germ disease and that the germ has been discovered and that tests show paresis is curable with specific cures guiding definite results.
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Masillon State Hospital
John D. O'Brien
American Medico Payphological Association
Cincinnati
Sixtieth Congress Ends First Session
The Sixtieth Congress closes its first session amid mass legislation and heavy spending. Bills flooded the hopper with thousands introduced in the House and Senate, including currency measures and private pension bills, with many failing to gain passage. The session featured extensive roll calls and a record level of executive business, while debates over fiscal policy dominated proceedings.
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Eeu Cion
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Willame
British Ambassador Bryce Interferes in White House Tennis Session
A light diplomatic scene unfolds as Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain interrupts a 4:30 p.m. White House tennis cabinet called by President Roosevelt. Jusserand of France and Assistant Atty. Gen. Cooley join. Secretary Garfield is delayed, delaying the session to a three handed game. Bryce regrets the interruption and hopes for no serious entanglement between Britain and France.
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Great Britain
Roosevelt
M. Jusserand
France
White House
Jusserand
Atty
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Kryce
Bacon
Garfield
Cooley
Boryce
Heir to Mexican Throne Becomes a Monk
Prince Iturbide, noted heir to the Mexican throne and linked to Maximilian, has reportedly joined the Third Order of St. Prinela. He declares renunciation of political aims and rejects any attempt to reclaim rulership in Mexico.
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Prince Augustine DE Prine
Dide
Mexico
Jeunesse Doree
Third Order of
St. Prinela
Maximilian
Warbide
Tlurbide
Washington
Philadelphia
Washioxton
Princes Iturbide
Yeire
Prince Turbite
Proverbial Advice on Marriage Timing
A reflective line urges decisive marriage if a partner embodies multiple virtues or qualities. It frames urgency by presenting favorable reasons and the hope of securing such a person promptly.
Kangaroo Pits and New Market Demand Rise
The article recalls past squatter methods to trap kangaroos by pits and barriers to drive them in, noting that kangaroos were once abundant and now are scarce. It says young kangaroo meat is valued and the tall cup is a delicacy in demand.
Ball game day question from an office boy
Willie the office boy approached the firm head, stammered a request to take time, and the employer urged him to speak quickly. The brief exchange reflects a humorous moment from Harper's Weekly.
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Willie
Wikeo
Harper's Weekly
The Real Estate Agent Question About Renting versus Owning
A real estate agent asks a man why he pays rent instead of buying a home. The man replies he keeps moving, explaining his preference or circumstance leads to renting over ownership.
Early Available Coal to Last 150 Years
A U S Geological Survey report under President Roosevelt outlines US fuel resources with a new coal map. It notes 327000 square miles of potentially mined coal and an estimated 2000 billion tons of future supply. If consumption continues to rise at historical rates, the supply may exhaust by mid century. Lignite deposits, once undervalued, show high fuel value and compare favorable to eastern coals for industrial use.
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Roosevelt
Geological Survey
Jis
George Ottermith
Arom
St. Louis
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