Miscellaneous Fields of 1890s Global Brevities
A sweeping assemblage of distant facts: from Paris diamonds and Turkish crowns to South African oxen and Australian horses. Notes cover rail rates in Norway, divorce recognition in South Carolina, and the vast US rail network alongside emerging industries like Kaolin in Cumberland Valley and pneumatic chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Um Kaffraria
Chattanooga
Paris
South Carolina
Turkey
Australia
Norway
St. Louis
Henry Til
England
South Africa
Hrunswick
Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
James Watts
California
United States
KE Piscopal
St. Laurent
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Thina
New York
United
France
Hudson River
Oscar
Supreme Court of Michigan
Powers trial jury fill shows Goebel links in case
Caled Powers murder trial near Georgetown Kentucky advances as jurors are seated. The prosecution cites Goebel connections and mountain men in Frankfort while defense contends on bullet origin from a tree in the state house yard. Witnesses include surveyor Woodson and Warren Lillard detailing events before and during the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Cour
Powers
Commonwealth
George'awn
Harris Musselman
Goebel
Ford
W. Tinder
Farmer
Brown
A. W. Craig
Merchant
W. P. Munson
JV. H. Oldham
George Murphy
Goel
J. C.porter
Alonzo Kemper
GB. E. Ford
J. P. Croaswaite
Carpenter
Govliel
J.t.mulberry
Ioebel
Wharris Musselman
Joebel
Col
Campbell
Caleb Powers
Frankfort
State House
Baring
Sirveyor Woodson
Wuoordsory
George Ginn
Meads Woodson
Franklin County
Wedson
Arthur Goebel
William Goebel
Warren Eph Lillard
Prankfors
Mr. Goebel
Jack Chinn
Capitol
Iain’ Cajyitol
President McKinley Proclaims German Reciprocity Tariff
Washington July 15 proclamation by President McKinley suspends the U S duties on certain German products under a new reciprocal agreement. It specifies duties for argols crude tartar wine lees brandies vermouth oils paintings and statuary with 15 percent ad valorem on art items and monetary rates per gallon or case. Secretary of State John Hay authenticates the document.
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Washington
Germany
United States of America
United States
William McKinley
Congress
John Hay
Death Summons United States Senator Gear of Iowa
United States Senator Gear of Iowa died at his Portland apartment at 9 28 Saturday morning from heart failure. He had been in usual health until two fifty a m when attacked. Doctors failed to revive him. He leaves his widow and two daughters Mrs J W Blythe and Mrs Horace Rand both residing in Burlington. Funeral services will be held in Burlington on Wednesday. News of his death shocked friends in Washington including Secretary Wilson.
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Washington
United States
Gear
Iowa
Portland
J. W. Blythe
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Horace Rand
Wurlington
Burlington
Wilson
Editor Eskridge of Emporia Ends Life with Pistol Wounds
C V Eskridge editor of the Emporia Republican and former Kansas lieutenant governor died at his home from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Born 1842 in Virginia, he moved to Kansas and served in the state legislature before the Civil War and as governor with James to 1861. He had long been a leading Republican newspaper figure in Kansas.
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Emporia
Kan
C. V. Eskridge
Repubican
Kansas
Eskridge
Charles V_. Eskridge
Virginia
James To
Desperate but Futile Effort by Foreigners at Peking
Descriptions from Shanghai dated July 16 recount a breached British legation wall after a gallant defense with no ammunition left. The massacre of foreigners is alleged with reports of heavy fighting, Boxers slaughtering natives and Christians, and international alarm reaching St. Petersburg and London.
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Shanghai
Shan Tung
Peking
London
Tung Fuh Siang
Prince Tuan
China
Prince Ching
Ching
Hope
Hunan
St. Petersburg
Paris
Adm
Alexyeff
Port Arthur
M. DeGiers
Russia
Mme. DeGiers
Legation
Mr. de Giers
Tendon
Seymour
Jhala
Zigail
British Loss at Nitral's Nek and Derdepoort Trubulent Action
London reports Lord Roberts silent on Nitral's Nek affair while Pretoria dispatches claim Lincolnshires suffered heavy losses with Col Roberts wounded and captured. Boer forces under De Wet hold strong positions near Retief Nek as khaki clad Boers surprise British pickets at Lindley.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Col. Roberts
Bethlehem
Clements
Paget
Retief Nek
Steyn
Lindley
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Marching forces clash with Boers near Standerton
General Clery's unit moved east and, during the advance, 200 Boers were engaged as mounted infantry shelled a ridge held by burghers. The push aims to clear the country from Standerton to Heidelberg, with only one laager found and the Boers retreating quickly.
Republicans Name National Executive Committee Members
A major Republican conference in Cleveland named Graeme Stewart Henry C Payne Richard C Kerens J H Manley M B Scott Frederick S Gibbs Franklin Murphy Myron T Merrick Harry S New and M A Hanna as the national executive committee members with Perry S Heath as secretary and Cornelius N Bliss as treasurer. Charles F Dick resigned as secretary. Heath will resign soon. Herrick becomes Ohio’s GOP committeeman replacing George B Cox.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Executive Committee
National Committee
Charles F. Dick
National Executive Committee
Graeme Stewart
Olinois
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
J. H. Manley
Maine
M. B. Scott
West Virginia
Frederick S. Gibbs
New York
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Myron T. Merrick
Ohio
Harry
New Indiana
M. A. Hanna
Perry
Heath
Cornelius N. Bliss
Charles FE
National Republican Committee
Myron T. Herrick
George B. Cox
Republican National Committee
Perry S Heath's Successor Talk at Washington
Washington July 15 So far as known here the appointment of a successor to First Assistant Postmaster General Heath has not been decided upon Curtis Guild of Massachusetts to whom the president offered a postwar insular commission has been considered Bristow Fourth Assistant Postmaster General who investigated the Cuban postal system has been mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gneral Heath
Heath
Post Office Department
Republican National Committee
Dallas Hail of Rain Floods Basements Across City
Heavy rain drenches Dallas for over 12 hours with creeks overflowing basements. The Trinity River rises as water from upper areas swamps streets and rail lines, intensifying flooding across Northern Texas. Dispatches warn further high water as the storm continues.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Trinity River
Ft. Worth
Iver
Street Car Dynamited in St Louis Strike Turmoil
A street railway car exploded in St Louis injuring four passengers two badly. Two men cited as Edward English and Mollis Shire were hospitalized. The blast marks a major escalation in the ongoing transit strike and follows arson and sabotage concerns amid arbitration calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Citizens’ Committee
John T. Wilson
Crow
Southern Electric Railroad
Southern Electric Railway
St. Louis Transit Co
George W. Baumhoff
Baumhoff
Transit Co
Blackmore
Aney
The
Union Line
Lee Avenue
Transit
22D Street
Bremen Avenue
Edward English
Mollis Shire
Picnicers Injured When Car Hits Wagon in Rain
In St Louis on July 16 a Suburban Cool Webster division car struck a wagon carrying picnickers returning from Forest Park at Lindell boulevard and Sarah street. Twelve people were hurt two seriously. The wagon was splintered and the horse crippled. Reuben Kaplan, who held the reins, tried to speed the horse but the load proved too heavy. The car struck the wagon’s rear wheel, tipping it and spilling occupants as rain fell.
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St. Louis
Cool Webster
Forest Park
Lindell Boulevard
Sarah Street
Reuben Kaplan
American deaths amid Philippine insurgent fighting reported
Manila dispatch reports last week a clash left three Americans dead and two wounded while 35 rebels were killed. Fifty rebels were captured and 25 rifles and 14 tons of powder and ammunition seized. The commission plans a new code and will require American judges fluent in Spanish for higher courts in Manila and the provinces.
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Manila
Lady Churchill's Wedding Set for July Twenty Eighth
London reports Lady Randolph Churchill's wedding difficulties have been overcome and the ceremony is fixed for July 28. The Cornwallis West family and Winston Churchill are noted attendees with implications of Africa for England.
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Lady Churchill
London
Randolph Churchill
Switchman’s self possession saves life but loses foot
In Muncie Indiana on July 15 Charles Eagan a switchman, attempted to throw a switch before a fast train. His left foot was cut off when it caught in a frog but he saved others by clearing the track. A traveling man started a subscription and raised over $100 before the train departed.
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Muncie
Ind
Charles Eagan
Eagan
Locomotive Boiler Explodes Wrecking Train Near Beeson Station
The north bound express on the Lake Erie & Western line wrecked as boiler No. 27 exploded while departing Beeson station. Engineer Lob Kelley suffered a broken leg and head injuries. Fireman Otto Simmers escaped. Passengers shaken but unharmed. Kelley taken to Ft. Wayne.
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Muncie
Ind
Ft. Wayne, Cincinnati and Louisville
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Beeson Station
Lob Kelley
Otto Simmers
Kelley
Ft. Wayne
Tragedy in Lafayette: Fatal Shot Fatal blow in family quarrel
Otis Napier, 25, died from a quarrel with his father James Napier after attacking with a stone. The father, 65, fired a shotgun at close range, causing fatal injuries to Otis head and chest. The elder Napier lies critically ill as witnesses, including Otis' wife, recall the scene near Americus.
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Lafayette
Ind
Otis Napier
James W. Napier
Napier
Nepier
Americus
Stabbed by Mistake Leads to Fatal Incident in Rockport
In Rockport Indiana on July 11 Lestie Clay, a colored man, was fatally stabbed by Arlie Went and Preston Hornbach, both white. Clay was passing the men when they assaulted him and struck his head with multiple wounds. They later claimed it was an accident. The case remains under investigation.
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Rockport
Ind
Lestie Clay
Arlie Went
Preston Hornbach
Clay
Lage
Conceded Demands End Firemen Wage Dispute
After a three day session the Urotterhood of Stationary Firemen and black coal operators reached a one year agreement. Firemen gain 32 per day while operators concede the $1.80 scale for now.
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Brazil
Urotterhood
Mayor Taggart Goes to Chicago for Bryan Stevenson Notification
Indianapolis officials report Mayor Taggart has traveled to Chicago to participate in the national committee duties and secure the formal notification meeting. At the event Mr. Bryan and Mr. Stevenson will be officially informed of the Kansas City convention’s action.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart
Chicago
National Committee
Bryan
Stevenson
Kansas City
Mekinbex
Lavi Tiga
Wayne
Union Vieteran
3 Nley
Cubine Iere
McKintey
Hin Miles
Pittuice
Senator Beveridge Plans Abroad Trip This Summer
Indianapolis July 13 Senator Beveridge prepares to sail abroad possibly on Saturday or Wednesday July 15. J N Carey of Indianapolis received an invitation to join the trip to Europe but declined after returning.
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Senator Beveridge
Indianapolis
Ind
Beveridge
J. N. Carey
Europe
Old Settlers Picnic Planned for August 2 at Wilson Grove
The old settlers of Delaware Blackford Jay and Randolph counties will hold the first annual picnic at Wilson Grove west of Dunkirk on August 2.
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Muncie
Indi
Delaware
Blackford
Jay
Randolph Counties
Wilson Grove
Dunkirk
Two Indianapolis Boys Injured by Monon Train near New Albany
John Boyce age 11 and John Beckwith age 13, of Indianapolis, were injured when they slept on a Monon train near New Albany Indiana. Beckwith lost his left leg at the knee and Boyce had his foot severely injured. Beckwith's condition is reported critical with possible death.
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New Albany
Ind
John Boyce
John
Beckwith
Indianapolis
Ex President Harrison Heads to Adirondacks Summer Home
Ex President Harrison his wife daughter maid and secretary plus Miss Stronde of New York travel from Indianapolis to their Adirondacks cottage for the summer. He declines to discuss campaign plans or the Kansas platform and Bryan nomination, saying he has nothing to say.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Stronde
New York
Adirondacks
Kansas ‘Iy
Bryan
Man Tuttle Takes Arsenic in Marietta Court
English man Chas Tuttle faced a paternity case in Marietta squire’s court when, as bond of 500 dollars was set for his circuit court appearance, he swallowed arsenic. He denied the charge claiming he was a suitor for the girl. the poison caused immediate nausea and he later warned he might kill himself.
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Chas. Tuttice
Marietta
Squire Dunham
Tuttleaways
Senator Vanna to Aid Indiana Campaign in Fall
Senator Mark Vanna, chairman of the Republican relations committee, will visit Indianapolis in late September or early October to assist the state party. He will not stump the state with speeches or set dates, but will base headquarters in Indianapolis and help with campaign tasks. Two or three speeches are anticipated in the state.
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Ndianapolis
Ind
Mark Vanna
Republican Lations Committee
Indianapols
Haren
Indianapolis
State Committee
Tanna
Child Mangled By A Mowling Machine In Indiana
In Hagerstown Indiana on July 16 a 15 month old daughter was severely injured when a mowing machine driven by the child's father mangled her left arm. The child wandered from home into a field where the father was cutting hay unseen by the mother.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Wayne Nicholsom
Denbys Escape Reaches Evansville in Shanghai Flight News
Evansville Indiana July 15 Ex Minister Denby learns his son Charles Denby Jr and family escaped from Alien-T to Shanghai China. Earlier searches failed. The Denbys are widely known across the United States.
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Evansville
Ind
Denby
Charles Denby, Jr
Shanghai
Ching
Denbys
United States
Evictor Arrests a Minister in Frankfort Row
Frankfort editor and populist official C M Walters has secured a warrant for the arrest of Rev J C Hitue of Rossville after threatening him over a Journal article. Also reports Pat Welch, a farm hand in Evansville, was adjudged insane and obsessed with the Boxer question. A separate note records a Florist horse killing an infant in Wayne.
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Frankfort
Ind
C. M. Walters
State-Central Committee
J.C
Hitue
Rossville
Walters Ie
China
Evansville
Pat Welch
Kall
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Ron
Nenacn
Eps Lillard
Aepee
Ltown
Kansan
Netrs
New Republican Nationnal Execnative Committee
Perry S. Heath
Curtin Gaiid
Massachusetts
Briatow
Philippines
Eise
Young Man
Fils
Mayor Tagggart
the Adirondacks
Harna
Indiana
Joseph D. Keith
Myansville
Joseph D. Kieth
Boothville
Nora Wifer
Pigeon Creek
Keith
Florse
Fu Wayne
Baward
Opliges
Eel el
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