Widow of President Polk Dies in Nashville at 7:30
The article reports the death of Mrs. James K. Polk in Nashville Tennessee at 7 30 in the morning of the 14th inst after exhaustion from old age. It notes her life spent in Nashville with periods in Washington and the White House and describes financial decline after her husband’s death and pension struggles including a controversial bill tied to other widows. The piece discusses Polk family finances state matters and possible court decisions on residual estate distribution.
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James K. Polk
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Polk
Allotbad
Mrs. Polk
Murfreesbro
Mr. Polk
Washington
Hersell
Congress
Lincoln
Senate
Benn
Howell K. Jackson
Tennester
Tyler
Tennessee
Mexico
Amann
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Panvion
Ile
Huenee
Virginia
Mrs Whitcomb Charged In London Poisoning Attempt
Mrs Jane Whitcomb formerly of Minnesota was charged at Marylebone police court with attempting self harm by ingesting iod anuman poison at Lady Seabright’s residence in Paddington. Found unconscious by Lady Seabright, she was remanded for a week as doctors treated her.
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Jane Whitcomb
Minnesota
London
Eng
Mary Lebon
Lady Beubright
Werrington Crescent
Paddington
Mrs. Whitcomb
Lady Seabright
Ireland
Interior Grants Cattle Removal On Indian Reserve
A letter to the secretary of the interior notes President approves Secretary Noble's stance that cattle on the Indian strip, tied to white agents, must be removed per proclamation. Yet where cattle are in an Indian name yet truly owned, they may remain on the reservation for the time being. Chilean envoys report Balmaceda removed judges, prompting a constitutional violation claim.
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Secretary of the Interior
Noble
Canoa
Department of the Interior
Washington
Chili
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Supreme Court
Hhe
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Hopkins
New York World
Ftrom
San Francisco
Tmothy
Hopkins-Searles
Central and Southern Pacific Railway
Huntington
Timothy Hopkins
Eurely
New York
Cherokes
Dayton gambler robbed by cocked revolvers
A young man matching a Columbus Grove robber description lost 18 dollars in Sam Wagner’s Main Street gambling room in Dayton Ohio. At 1 o'clock on the morning of the 11th he entered the third room with revolvers drawn, forced Wagner to refund the money, then fled into the crowded hallway and disappeared. No pursuit was attempted.
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Columbus Grove
Sam Wagener
Dayton
Ohio
Ape
Revalvar
Sam Wagner
Revalvars
Wagner
Destructive hail storm hits Lake Benton Minnesota area
A severe hail storm at 2:00 PM on the 14th caused roofs to be crushed by driven hail and wind. Glass shattered on north faces, schoolhouse windows demolished, and all buildings damaged in proportion. Area damage extends to grain shocks and standing crops with reports of overturned stacks and beaten crops. more damage feared to farm structures and injured residents.
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Lake Benton
Minn
Fiest
Stricter Chinese Exclusion Measures Reach San Francisco
A recent order halted landing of Chinese from the steamer Oceanic following a treasury department circular citing the Wang Sing case. The Supreme Court ruled no Chinese merchant or otherwise may land without a consular certificate proving mercantile activity, a requirement nearly impossible for Chinese nationals.
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San Francisco
Oceanic
Treasury Department
United Statess Supreme Court
Wang Sing
United States
Mercantila
China
Cit Nega
Cakes Without Eggs Baking Powder Advantage
Observing housekeepers note Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder outperforms rivals by enabling eggless cakes and reducing butter use. It eases securing fresh eggs and speeds hot griddle cake production while keeping cakes light and delicious. The powder is claimed to be free from ammonia and adulterants as certified by authorities.
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Dr. Price
The rise of food prices reshapes western farming life
A Northwest Magazine analysis argues rising food costs are driven by natural causes and population growth. The piece predicts higher, sustained prices for wheat, corn, beef, and mutton as railways expand and farming becomes more profitable. It notes limited new arable land, continued settlement in the Northwest, and lasting demand in Europe and Asia, signaling a long era of remunerative markets for western farmers.
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Northwest Magazine
Thoes
Australia
South Ameria
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Beyaral
Minnesota
Vale
Europe
India
China
California
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Plains
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Manitoba
Atlanta
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Till
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Chicago
Northwestern development and mining boom foreseen
The report envisions prosperity attracting settlers and boosting towns, railroads, and manufacturing across the region. It notes a rich strike in the Limdville area and a Silvery ore discovery near Hiyrrikon, with large potential gains.
Ambitious women and marriage law debated in 1890s essay
Ella Wheeler Wilcox advocates wives and mothers surrendering ambition for domestic duty while arguing marriage strengthens character. The piece weighs early versus late marriages, the value of a supportive husband, and the social effects of female careerism with commentary on bachelors and a satirical proposal for a tax and funding scheme.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Ashe
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Fila Wheeler Wilcox
Newson
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Youth at Work Promotes Manual Training in Schools
An eighteen year old clerk at a rock excavation project showcases ingenuity and the value of hands on training. The piece argues for more workshops in schools to develop mechanical aptitude, noting a decline in American born boys skilled with tools. It advocates adapting national education to align with changing circumstances and stressing practical training as both enjoyable and useful.
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Sekuuls
Emul
Finiah
Enorous Wayen
Meigga
SNP
Pupila
Gettysburg Monument sculptor’s striking Civil War charge sketch
The commission selects Jacob Wielia’s single figure study for the Gettysburg monument. The sculptor’s bold, energetic portrayal captures a charged moment as a Minnesota regiment faces the foe. Two bas reliefs on the pedestal depict the regiment in position before the charge and the ferocious forward wave.
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Gettysburg
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Hag
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Lear
Minnesota
Han
Haw
Gag
Shi Adur
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