FLocesmasters Prep for Record Wood Bust Near Fort Steele
Wyoming plan shows Fort Steele to run shearing starting April 20 with an estimated 100000 head of sheep to be handled. The piece notes horse theft has declined in the west due to cheaper horses, and mentions Dr Alexander the new primate of all Ireland at over seventy with waning eloquence.
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Flocesmasters
Wyoming
Fort Steele
West
Alexander
All Ireland
Salmond
Cable tramways debated for city transit switch
Pittsburgh street car officials plan to remove expensive cable plants and switch to trolley operation. In New York the question is raised about replacing remaining cable lines with underground trolley systems.
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Pittsburgh
New York
German explorer Cant Perens in trouble over Africa conduct
Ds. Cant Perens, the German explorer, is described as a knock-kneed man with a scarred, well-shaped head from student duels. He lisps, wears glasses, and is noted as an Anglomanine while facing consequences for his Africa conduct.
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Cant Perens
Africa
Sawirst Turns to Fuel By Steam Pressed Bricks
A simple process in Germany converts Sawirst into transportable fuel. Resinous ingredients become sticky under high steam pressure and are pressed into bricks. One man with two horsepower machines can produce significant bricks daily.
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Germany
Relative of Roentgen Named in Cleveland Church Record
Tax nearest blood relative of Prof. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, discoverer of the NX rays, is Rev. Dr. J. H. C. Roentgen, pastor of the First Re formed church of Cleveland Ohio, and superintendent of the German hospital there. He was a first cousin of the discoverer of the new photographic light.
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Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
J. H.C. Roentgen
First Reformed Church of
Cleveland
Spencer Finishes Synthetic Philosophy Volume at 78
Hessrer Spencer completes the last volume of his system of synthetic philosophy begun years ago. The 78 year old author has endured declining health for years and feared he might not finish the preag work.
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Hessrer Spencer
Spencer
Parody or Legal Oath Incident in House of Lords
Lomn Curk Justice Resanus surprised the House of Lords by taking the oath and signing the roll two weeks after the session began. He forgot that this formality must be completed in every new parliament. Permits to sit without the oath carry a fine of 500 pounds per offense.
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Lomn Curk
Resanus
House of Lords
Granite sawing machine tested in Montpellier VI
The Argus and Patriot report a granite sawing machine tested in Montpellier VI. If successful, it could mark a milestone in the granite trade, with diamonds worth about $4,000 and total costs near $10,000.
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Montpellier
Argus and Patriot
Immigration surge prompts March port reopenings
The report notes a flood of arrivals as immigration to American ports continues. In March’s first 28 days 21,893 entrants were registered, with 14,482 admitted during a March reopening period, most from Italy. The text warns many lack funds and literacy, risking charity status 36 to 60 days after landing.
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Isdé
Italy
Pfraprnewix Returns to New York After 74 Concert Tour
Pfraprnewix ended a tour spanning Texas and California and returned to New York. Excluding charity shows he played 74 concerts, grossing 8208.00 with an average of 2067 per show, an unprecedented average. The peak single concert take was 7394 in Chicago.
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Fpaprnewix
New York
Texas
California
Chicago
Declining Cod Oil Yields Hit Scandinavian Trade
Taxed codiver oil supply in Scandinavia shows a near complete failure as cod catches were few in the past season. Those captured yielded inferior oil and the three year output fell from 493,913 barrels in 1893 to 26,500 in 1894 and 19,680 last year.
Roewntx Returns to California as Pest Destroyer
Prof Albert notes Roewntx has a three year contract with the Hawaiian government for pest destruction. He promotes California orange groves by using the Australian ladybug. He protected Hawaiian coffee by importing a parasite from Japan to kill destructive insects.
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Albert
Philadelphia traveler reports improved southern conditions
Con A K Jictuwmx of Philadelphia just completed a southern tour and told Chattanooga reporters the general condition there is better than in years. He says small producers are diversifying products, meeting market demands, and showing improved circumstances, a sign of broader improvement and prosperity ahead.
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Con. A. K. Jictuwmx
Philadelphia
South
Chattanooga
Electrician Claims Telephonic Link Across Ocean
C D Vaveus, an electrician, experiments with an invention to enable telephone communication between America and Europe. Mr Vaughn asserts his device can hear the teleing of a watch from distant points and claims the method increases range by a napethod.
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C.D. Vaveus
America
Europe
Vaughn
Holmes Confession Tied to 27 Murders. Devil Theme Highlighted
Philadelphia April 1 Holmes awaits execution for Benj Pletzelj murder and, in a long self written confession, admits to 27 killings. He portrays himself as born with the devil guiding his fate and claims the murders stem from a craving for power and sensational medicine knowledge. He cites childhood crimes and cold remorselessness, with occasional remorse limited to a memory of Minnie Williams.
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Philadelphia
H HK Holmes
Benj Pletzelj
Honnes
Asns
Holmes
Minnie Wliams
Aursh
Falen
Boston
Six Deaths From Insane Act in Pentwater Michigan
Pentwater Michigan April 11. Attorney S B Minshall shot William Sands president of the Sands and Maxwell Lumber Co after firing at him Sands was wounded in the arm and leg and later died. Minshall then killed his wife and three children before shooting himself. Sands later died at seven o clock Friday evening.
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Pentwater
Mich
S. B Minshall
Wm. Flo
Sands
Sands & Maxwell Lumber Company
Minshall
St. Minshall
Roentgen Rays Used in Surgery at Lawrence
In Lawrence Kansas on April 11 Prof Blake at the state university used Roentgen rays in surgery. A Western Kansas team treated a man with a fractured leg from January. An X ray showed a two inch bone loss in the tibia preventing healing.
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Lawrence
Kan
Blake
The
State University
Western Kansas
Svho
Prof. Franklin
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Harrisburg Area
Christopher A Larrabee nephew of ex Gov Larrabee of Iowa faced Justice Glennon on embezzling 15535 from Boyd Stickney & Co coal dealers of Harrisburg PA where he worked eight years as book keeper and cashier He was jailed in default of 20000 bail His Windham CT parents are noted residents.
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Cuicagco
Christopher AL Larrabee
Larrabee
Iowa
Glennon
Boyd, Stickney & Co
Harrisburg
Windham
Bride-to-be shot by rejected fiancé in St Louis
Blanche Simpson aged 39 was shot through the heart at her home by George Troutmann 21. The couple had planned marriage in June but the engagement failed over his temper. Troutmann was arrested after the Friday evening shooting.
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St. Louis
Blanche Simpson
George Troutmann
Trouutmann
Blanche
Troutmann
Detroit to Host National Convention Volunteers Call
A notice invites secret detainees to attend a convention of commercial manufacturing labor and agricultural organizations of the United States in Detroit opening Tuesday May 26.
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United States
Detroit
Wilberforce University Income Boost Amid Senate Bill Action
Cotumnes April 1L The income of Wilberforce University rose 18000 dollars yearly following Howard's senate bill passage in the house. A special tax of one hundredth of a mile is levied for the institution in Seaston 102 Hours. Ottawa Ont April 1L The Canadian House of Commons in committee of the whole debates rising and reporting progress after a long session. The house has been in session 103 hours.
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Whiberforce
Cotumnes
Wilberforcy
Howard
Senate
Seaston
Ottawa
Fortifications Resolve House Agenda In Forts And Elections
In Washington on April 13 the House prepares to consider fortifications appropriation and the contested Goodwin v Cobb election case from Alabama after naval and other bills. Key speakers include Chandler on the Dupont case and Squire on fortifications with a possible district day fate. Laboring issues include the Uncompahgre entry, immigration illiteracy test, and pending pension and bankruptcy measures.
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Senate
Hale
Chandler
Dupont
Gray
Delaware
Squire
Peffer
House
Lodge
Cannon
Secretary of the Interior
Committee On Affairs
District of Columbia
Goodwin Vs. Colet
Fifth
Alabama
Committee On Elections No
Goodin
Daniels
Babcock
Committee On
Jefferson Day at Monticello Celebrates Jefferson’s Birthday
National Democratic clubs mark the 153d anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth at Monticello Virginia with a Washington delegation led by Vice President Stevenson. Ex Gouvernor Russell of Massachusetts and Senator Daniel of Virginia headline a day of speeches and tributes.
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Charlottesville
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Washington
Stevenson
Wilson
Harmon
Herbert
Navy
Jones
Arkansas
Faulkner
West Virginia
Pasco
Florida
George
Mississippi
Martin
Kansas
Mitchell
Wisconsin
White
California
Roach
North Dakota
Sulzer
New York
Tennessee
Clardy
Kentucky
Swanson
Tyler
Tucker
Virginia
Pendleton
Texas
Patterson
Williams
Lawson
Livingston and Turner
Georgia
Maguire
Gov
Russell
Massachusetts
Daniel
Yen. Chauncey F. Black
Pennsylvania
Congress
Jefferson Levy
Mesne
Chauncey F. Black
Jefferson
Tie
Wm. E. Russell
Death of 108 year old domestic worker in Ohio
Nostra Bexn Ohio April 13 Mrs Clarissa Baumk died Sunday at age 108 after 14 years invalid, mother of 12 with 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She worked as a domestic for Gen Harrison and recalled the old log cabin and Indians in the territory. Cororaboo Spares April 12 heavy snow and wind blocked traffic between this place and Denver as drifts stalled trains.
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Nostra ‘Bexn
Clarissa Baump
Harrison
Cororaboo Spares, Co
Spaniards Claim Victory in Southwest Havana Engagements
Col Tort reports a two hour battle south of Guira de Melena with 2000 insurgents led by Massó and Castillo. Rebels lined a one kilometer cavalry screen and ambushed troops, then retreated after heavy fighting and 20 killed and 80 wounded. Renegade actions near Piedra reported by Col Segura. Maceo and Gomez activities noted in Pinar del Rio and Sancti Spiritus. Dr John F McKenzie, 54, dies in Leroy after cancerous bowels. cousin of Adlai E Stevenson. former supervisor of Jacksonville asylum.
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Havana
Luisa Estate
Col Segura
Piedra
Broombaton
John F. McKenzie
Leroy
Kentucky
Adlai E. Stevenson
James McKenzie
Peru
McKenzie
Asylum For the
Jacksonville
Altgeld
Chicago
Harriman Brother Accidentally Shoots Sister
In Chattanooga on Sunday night Jesse Jett of Harriman Tennessee accidentally shot his little sister through the heart while she watched him examine two rifles. The child died instantly.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Col Brown Dying in Fosterra After Overwork
Col WW Brown, four years a member of Gov McKinley’s staff, lies near death at his home in Fosterra City from congestion of the brain due to overwork. He serves as treasurer of the Milling Co. Harter.
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Col. Brown
Fosterra
CG Brown
McKinley
Stat. Ig
Er Milling Co
Harter
Congressman Strode Renominated for Re election
Tecomsen Nebraska April 14 Congressman Strode is renominated by acclamation at the First district Republican convention Monday evening. Delegates to St Louis JL L Lindsey of Lincoln and H N Davey of Plattsmouth were chosen. both support McKinner per resolution.
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Strode
Tecomsen
Neb
JL L. Lindsey
Lincoln
H. N. Davey
Plattsmouth
St. Louis
McKinner
Post Office Budget Votes and Senate Actions Highlight April Session
The April sessions reveal post office appropriation passage with a 60 000 extra for mails from San Francisco to New Zealand via Honolulu. Senate moves include Behring sea treaty talk and widows pensions. House debates metric weights standards and DC library funding while rejecting the District share. Also noted are naval bill amendments, tax and pension proposals, and a Cairo dispatch on Col John A Cockerill's death.
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Washington
Senate
San Francisco
New Zealand
New South Wales
Honolulu
Brice
Chamber of Commerce of Cincinnati
Department of Commerce and Manufactures
Sherton
Ohio
District of Columbia
C W Stone
Committee On
Chickamauga and
Chattanooga
Allen
Sherman
Arizona
HOUSE
House Committee On the Judiciary
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
House Committee On Labor
Ir. Corliss
Michigan
United States
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wasninctos
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Cooke
Wis
Dill
Omaha
Hainer
Cep
Neb
Spanish Cavalry for Cuba Maprio April 1
Capt Gen Weyler has requested immediate reinforcement of Cuban garrisons with cavalry and infantry. The dispatch notes urgency and lists strategic positions across the island. Local authorities anticipate rapid deployment and review supply lines for the operation.
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Cuba
Maprio
Weyler
Fitzhugh Lee Nominated for Havana Consul General Post
Washington reports ex Gov Fitzhugh Lee nominated for the semi diplomatic post of consul general at Havana replacing Ramon O Williams. Born 1835 in Fairfax VA he was West Point graduate and fought for the Confederacy earning command of Cavalry forces before surrender at Meade. He later served as Virginia governor and collector of internal revenue at Lynchburg.
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Gen. Lee
Havana
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Ramon O. Wiliams
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Ramon ’O. Williams
Robert E Lee
Fairfax County
West Point
Winchester
Phil Sheridan
Army of Northern
Virginia
Meade
Lynchburg
Propositions From U S In Spain Must Be Met Half Way
A Madrid dispatch says the United States should seek a friendly approach and ask Spain what autonomy for Cuba it would accept before recognizing Cuban insurgents. Sagasta of the liberal party insists Spain will avoid war and protect American lives and property.
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United States
New York
Herald
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Gas Explosion Wrecks Western Bank in Louisville
An explosion of natural gas at 6:40 pm damaged the Western bank at 808 West Market street Louisville. The front of the three story brick building was wrecked and interiors suffered. estimated damage is $12,000 though daylight checks may adjust this. Firemen shut off the gas, cause unknown but suspected a pipe leak near the vault. The vault remained intact.
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Louisville
Western Bank
West Market Street
Poltuander Fatally Injured in Family Ax Attack
St Louis April 14 Joseph Hebel seake Polish laborer was assaulted at his home by wife and grown son. He named a bloody ax and an empty trunk as evidence before losing consciousness. The son escaped while the wife was arrested amid threats to his life and murder plans.
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Poltuander
St. Louis
Joseph Hebelseake
O'Fallon Street
Hebelseake
Knapp to Be Released by Turkish Authorities
The porte promises to deliver Rev. George P. Knapp, the American missionary expelled from Bitlas, to the United States consul Alexandretta for transfer to the U S mission. In Crawfordsville Indiana Mrs John Lofland dies after a runaway ice wagon incident that she witnessed as her grandson had briefly played nearby.
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Constantinople
The
Porte
J. W. Biddle
United States
George P. Knapp
Bitlas
Ate Alexandretta
Crawfordsville
Ind
John Lofland
Indiana News Summary From Walkerton to Wabash and Beyond
Injunctions move to halt Walkerton town bond sale while Indiana lists new post tasters in four counties. Lebanon millinery disappearance case resurfaces with possible legacy prize. Corydon college dedication draws Frank Posey audience. enrollment opens at 125. BraziI house fire causes 3000 loss. Elwood and Edinburgh incidents report near misses and suicides. Court actions include Clinton Cycling receiver bid and Peak assault verdict. Wabash safe theft and Hamilton county newspaper edition highlight diverse local events.
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Walkerton
Indiana
Dismond
Perke
W. Archer
King
Gibson County
Monroe
Ally Abbott
Lebanons
John O’brien
Lebanon
Ohio
Yalta Y Norreal
Corydon
Frank Posey
Evansville
R. A. Brown
H. ¥. Stern
E. 8. Hallett
G. Briscoe
Sadie Lafferty
Clara Miller
Prof. Brown
Oxsla Hloxox
Roann
Noblesville
A. C. Harris
Green Smith
J. W.kerns
Indianapolis
Fort. Wayne
Matthew Broderick
L. Fesser
Mr. Fesser
Broderick
Detroit
Whitley County
ChanLes Hassinton
Valparaiso
Roby
Michigan City
Joseph
Eastern Hospital
Henry Tiefel
Brazil
Elwood School Board
T. EB. Fitzgibbons
O. B
Bluffton
United States
L. S. Kapp
Fitch & Kapp
Clinton Cycling Co
Frankfort
Dny
W. BR. R
White
J. Ward
Ward
TxHosas Coons
Edinburgh
Tur Wabash Company
Andrews
Danie
Kern
W. B.C
Hamilton County
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