Tur River descent flagships Armenia highest line Noah remains
Tur river Jocdan makes the greatest descent in the shortest distance. It runs 120 miles with 27 falls and drops 8 900 feet. Anamar is the highest line in Armenia at 12 760 feet. Eternal sites atop the summits are said by valley dwellers to cover remains of Noah's ark. An English trades union refuses to work with bicyclists claiming unfair advantage.
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Tur River
Jocdan
Streaa
Matesr Anamar
Armenia
Feo
Qienm
Veteet
Durable Parnon Discovered as Fireproof Mineral
A specimen named Parnon con Proench imum reportedly withstood a furnace test of forty eight hours without damage. The discovery suggests a material exceptionally resistant to fire, noted by observers as proof of its durability.
New Koentgen Ray Use Shows Frog Image On Bromide Sheets
Frennel of Berlin reports experiments with bromide of silver sheets exposed to Koentgen rays. One sheet showed a clear image of a frog while the other remained blank, demonstrating image capture on the plates.
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Beye. Frennel
Berlin
Corse and Sherman clash over forts at Des Moines
A fragmented report describes Gen John M. Corse and Gen. Sherman in a tense exchange over fort defenses. The message notes Corse’s efforts to ground Sherman's advances and the fort's defense as described in the damaged text.
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John MM. Corse
Des Moines
Cares
Sherman
Dourgues
Weather warning system adopted by Florida Central and Peninsular RR
A new NOWED weather forecast system debuts with the railroad firing six long whistle blasts every three miles to alert fruit growers of coming cold waves per the US Weather Bureau. An agricultural exhibit in Paris under government contract showcases progress, comparing French improvements with recent English and American advances.
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Florida Central A Peninsular Railroad
Ensgoineers
United States
Unclear Fragments on Ancient Instruments and Tartars
The readable text hints at ancient musical instruments and their relation to northern Asia. It references Uteralio pela and a long history of invention linked to runic and Tartars, but many words are garbled, leaving the exact subject and entities uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Parson snakes arrive in New Zealand prompting pest import alert
Five poisonous snakes from Queensland and South America arrived in New Zealand alarming settlers. Authorities issued a public notice warning against importing dangerous pests as native wildlife faces no such threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Qeensland
South America
Tre Russian Scepter for coronation of Haimstor dtawb
The article describes a coronation scepter crafted for Haimstor with a right-angled handle and an almond shaped diamond set with three cousal trillants. A central sapphire and an exquisite sapphire add significant value and splendor to the piece.
Indications Signal Uncertain Pacific Coast Apaling Event
Present indications suggest this year’s event off the Pacific coast may be the most challenging yet with fears of pricing and supply impacts. Coast sealing is prohibited after April as officials report reduced activity and changes in gear use.
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Pacific
Theaviy
Vieteria
Ars Hoshhaw
Tennessee Exposition Proceeds with Expanded Domes and Buildings
The exposition will feature a central dome and a grand commerce building with a top stone effect. A fine arts reproduction of the Parthenon will stand beside a new universal, children's, and a Negro building. Opening delayed until May 1, 1897.
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Ali
Aye Geneanae
Varthenamat
Athens
Electric light speeds lily growth at Cornell study
Prof Bailey reports that daytime electric light accelerates lily development by about two weeks compared with natural conditions. Lettuce shows similar gains, while electricity appears detrimental to peas in the horticultural experiments at Cornell University.
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Cornel University
Bailey
Forest Trestle Building Drives Timber Demand Nationwide
The forestry division notes about 2 000 miles of railway trestles in the United States require full replacement roughly every nine years. Each year 380 000 000 feet of timber is used for trestles, mostly from large and finest trees. Annual ship work costs are estimated near seven thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lecombeg
Carlisle Speech in Chicago Urges Stable Currency for Workingmen
Secretary Carlisle spoke to Chicago labor leaders on currency reform arguing for a sound dollar and rejecting silver inflation. He warned free silver coinage would devastate wages and provoke a financial panic, urging workingmen to demand a stable monetary system backed by solid value.
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Epealin
Neal Goamohey
India
China
Japan
Abe
Iran
Eeu
Evers
Bank Robbery Report From Pioneer Ohio Bank
A special Bee report from Pioneer Ohio describes a Tuesday night bank robbery where three masked burglars opened the bank without explosives and stole at least $5,000 in currency before altering the vault combination. The robbers fled toward Alvordi and escape plans included stealing a team and wagon. local authorities pursue them.
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Toledo
Bee
Pioneer
Alvordi
Maitland
Farmers’ Bank
James E. Weller
Savannah
Treaty Ratified in Senate on Guatemala Britain Appointment
The Senate, in executive session, ratified the treaty with Guatemala Britain regarding the Behring Sen Commission and the appointment of a commissioner. The vote was practically without opposition and there was no roll call or recorded aye or nay.
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Renate
Behring Sen Commission
Washington
Senate
Britain
Deficiency Bill Carries 4.7 Million Appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee completed the general deficiency bill carrying 4,791,340 for agencies including State Treasury Fish Smithsonian DC Navy Interior and Justice. The urgent deficiency act of February added 3,304,750, bringing total appropriations for deficiencies and recommendations this session to 11,000,776. Overall bills passed and pending reach 105,087,410.88.
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Wasinxeates
House Appropriations Committee
House
Cannon
State
Department
Treasury Department
Fish Commission
Navy Department
Battle on a Car Leaves Two Dead and Several Wounded
In Jacksonville Florida two men lie dying after a street car melee. Ex police officer Jonas and Will Hampton were stabbed and shot during an assault by a group of Negro riders. Hampton and Jonas are expected to die and several others are seriously wounded as arrests are made.
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Acksonville
Fla
Jonas
Will Hampton
Jones
Hampton
First Meeting Under New Law Prohibiting Petting
Bennings race course reopened for spring meeting with large attendance and ideal weather. It is the first meet under the anti betting law and bookmakers are present but may be barred from open wagering. Five races are scheduled daily. In Tennessee a man named Startling Savage was abducted by masked moonshiners and hanged near Irving College as suspected revenue spotter.
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Wasumetos
Bennings Race Course
Jockey Club
Cuartanooga
Lenn
Savage
Irving College
Tenn
McMinnville
Warren County
United States Internal Revenue
Havige
Cuba
Wasnineérox
Olney
Spain
Martinez Campos
Puerto Rico
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Gen. Lee
Jong
Freshet Causes High Waters Across Adirondacks
A prolonged heat wave has triggered a freshet in the Adirondacks with lakes and streams bursting banks. Rehroon Lake reaches its highest level in 27 years and towns including Glens Falls Fort Edward HarviCon and Thurman Station report unusually high water threatening damage.
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Adirondacks
Ranatoga
N.Y
Rehroon
Glens Falls
Fort Edward
Harivcon
Thurman Station
Adirondavis
Comet Brightens Near Pleiades in California View
The swift comet grows brighter and passed to the right of the Pleiades Sunday night in Onsenvatorr California. Visible with small telescopes and field glasses it lay in the finder’s field with its motion nearly due north.
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Lower
Onsenvatorr
Cal
Pleiades
Wabash Pioneer Nathan Herff Dies at Wanasa
Nathan Herff, long time Wabash resident, died in Wanasa on April 20 from grip and heart trouble. He was about 61 years old and accumulated notable wealth after forty years in the community.
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Wabash
Wanasa
Ind
Nathan Herff
Herff
Boreman West Virginia Governor and Senator Dies
Arthur J. Boreman first West Virginia governor and later U S senator died Sunday morning after a two week illness. The telegram from Valparaiso notes Chile plans to mobilize 14000 national guards with a demonstration on Sunday. A separate dispatch discusses the warship Rivas near La Guaira.
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Panarasnenc
W. Va
Arthur J. Boreman
West Virginia
United States
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
The
Herald
Valparaiso
Chili
Senate Makes Little Progress as Debates Drag On
Washington April 21 The Senate saw no real legislative progress with debate over a bond investigation resolution stalling and appropriations bills taking priority. The Indian appropriation bill moved slowly amid disputes over attorney fees and a Nameless “old settlers of western Cherokees” case. Senator Vilas said he would submit a Wisconsin governor’s offer to place the Jane Marquette statue in Congress on April 29.
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Washington
Senate
Ifill
New York
Committee On Appropriations
Veffer
Carter
Montana
House
Chandler
New Hampshire
Vilas
Wisconsin
Congress
Janes” Marquette
Moncey
ChicaGo
Tuthill
Ernest Buse
British Columbia
Wm.Frain
Frain
Buse
Fruin
Congress in Brief on Agriculture and Military Affairs
The April sessions report Senate and House actions with noted authorizations, pension bills, and land conveyances. Sen Proctor chairs agriculture moves to favorable report on chief of scientific bureaus. Hawley backs militia reorganization. House passes fortifications funding and discusses claims, pensions, and land transfers.
Wisconsin Congressman Proposes Two Dollar Beer Adulteration Tax
In Washington on April 21 a new bill by Mr Cooper of Wisconsin targets adulterated beer with a two dollar per barrel tax and strict penalties. It defines adulterated beer and mirrors tactics used in margarine and cheese regulation to ensure sold products are genuine.
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Washington
Congress
Cooper
Wisconsin
Merse Takes New Post With Grand Trunk
Montreal April 21 reports F W Merse formerly with the Wabash Railroad resigns Ft Wayne position to become superintendent of motive power for the Grand Trunk succeeding H H Wallis with headquarters at Montreal. ODonnell Stops Sullivan in tenth round at Covent Garden for £200. Greenjacket, the promising colt bought by P Dunne for $6,000, suffers a setback at Mexrats with Ne Teen SSN noted.
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F. W. Merse
Montreal
The
Wabash Railroad Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Grand Trunk
H. H. Wallis
O'Donnell
Langvay
Steve O'Donnell
Owen Sullivan
Covent Garden
Terrific cyclone rips Sandusky county killing several
A April 21 report from Fremont Ohio describes a north Sandusky county cyclone near Hessville that destroyed farms and barns. John Low Abe Fought and Waggoner family members were among the injured and killed as homes collapsed and debris strewn for miles. The path stretched six miles with extensive property loss and a ruined school house.
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Hess~ville
Fremont
Sandusky County
Hessville
George Wagoner
George Waggoner
John Low
Abe
W. L. Greene
James
James Green
Messrs. J. Engler
Sloefsinger
Burgoon
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
FangSoner
Ife
Fostoria
Calvin Robinette
Belle Morris
Joan Heecathorn
Louis Heecathorn
Robert Smith
Ross Hatfield
Indiana State News Highlights Local Rail Subsidy And Tragic Deaths
Prof. J B Wissity announces two new school books from Moore A Langer. Wayne township Randolph County and Union City vote subsidy for Indiana Central railway extending to Laurensburg Mulpollier Camden Union City Richmond. Several deaths and incidents: Jeremiah Smith killed by Big Four train near Alexandria. Fred McCay near Brick Chapel dies of heart trouble. Harar Saruanm dies after leg wound on Nickel Plate train. USPS mail contract awarded to A S Brevard for Moravia to Mooresville route. Politicians renominated and conventions held. Dan James B Beach to deliver memorial address. Ben Hur lodge purchases Crawfordsville residence. Calf born without eyes but with blinking lashes. multiple local officials and divorces noted.
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J. B. Wissity
State Normal School
Moore A. Langer
Wayne Township
Randolph County
Union City
Indiana Central Railway
Fauntington
Lawrenceburg
Montpelier
Camden
Richmond
Jackson
Greenefork
Ws. Green
Connersville
Green
Jeremiah Smith
Alexandria
Mr. Smith
Fred McCay
Putnam County
Brick Chapel
Greencastle
Harar Saruanm
Ft. Wayne
English Lake
United States
Moravia
Mooresville
Brevard
David McKinney
Jesse Overstreet
Congress
Martinsville
Geo. Ferris
Tfarrison
McKinley
James BR. Beach
Knightstown
McGrew
Many Kessey
Earlham College
Mexico
Turother
Madison County
John Costello
Anderson
America
Ireland
Board of
County Comessioners
Elwood Guards
W. F. van Arsdal
W. SP. Var.Arsdal
C. M. Rauville
V. E. Mount
Charles E. Selfres
Little York
Washington County
Francis M. Hawn
George Rowland
Roland
Orange County
Harry Rowland
Charles A. Jones
Vortenz
Herman Childs
Indianapolis
Muncie
Grover Hain
Crawfordsville
Wayne County
John M. Lentz
Tur
William G. Young
Albert Spunceos
Clinton County
Macksville
West Terre Hute
Binford
Elwood
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Tsa
Everinen
Sound Money
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Carlisle
Varishy
M. J. Carredl
Carrel
United States Treasury
G. Carlisle
Eloam Chung
Terry
Himerdt Peetover
Witata
Ang Bey
Wah Ali
Bisin
Taarkack
Rineng
Eliett
beeMietity
Syxcourtiers
Chisa
Svactl Peoples
Sheir Credit
Femnate
Mute
Oad
At & Rutha
Burgiare
Pionecer
Bob Maitland
Mom
Boreman
la Guyara
Ekhe
Rivas
Proctor
Committee On Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Warren
Pratt
Court of Claims
Hawley
Militia
Bingham
Rep
Judiciary
Conference
Evaline Sheridan
John Sheridan
William Weigal
Blackburn
Thomas W. Cardwell
Voorhees
Turple
Jas 1
Fish
Lincoln County
Hears
Thomas F. Bran
Intianapolis
Committee
Leighty
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Frawles
Lin
Sherma
Peffer
Hill
Treasury
Hecker Hills
James S Fish
Kentucky
Jacob Burkhard
vSth Ohio
Eli Norris
59Th Ohio
T RO Mason
Adairville
Igy
Rebediah Wilkins
Jesse Wilkins
Carrollton
Emily Sims
Edward Sims
St Lawrence
Gear
Rep. Ia
Committee On War Claims
Pickler
Rep. S. D
Representative Cogswell
Massachusetts
Cogswell
Catchings
Grosvenor
Henderson
Tal Na Plainix
Waashington
Sunare
Indiana
Peffers
Secretary of the Interior
FrankHn
Stemde
Beal
Hencerson
National Soldiers” Home
Frederick Dawson
Coin Nebreaske
Fenton
John K.dixton
Portsmouth
Ways and Means Committee
Nashville
St Lawrence River
John Yates
Brooxville
Carl
Geis
Newport
Kitonisvas
P.dunne
Chie Porter
Brussels
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria
Russia
Holland
Philip Sutton
Hixrow
We. Va
Philip’ Sayers
Sutton
Princeton
Mercer County
Alex
Indiana State News
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