Fragmented notes on events from distant cities and innovations
A mosaic of brief items mentions Neve Geant Saunters on 8 visit, a train barber shop attachment, rapid disappearance of Dr. Keen's remedy, and a proposed streetcar mail service in St Louis. It notes outsized horse shipments, New York departures, trade shipments to Britain, and various curious anecdotes about people, places, and inventions.
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Neve Geant Saunters
Keen
Notic R Owe
St. Louis
Unghiud
Stannay
New York
Eeestienm
Divi
Bern
Tsee
Palsom
Cah
Wevntiates
Braan
Cie
Oriirin
Andrew
Carnegeile
England
Eowin Anseap
Mikado
Japan
Many Lown
Nini
Brooklyn
Tre
Galveston
Nadini
Blaine
Maryland
Panama
Levierinz
Carlisle
Cuas
F. Heesir
Baltimore
Death of Field Marshal von Moltke and Mourning Across Germany
The aged field marshal dies after a final promenade in Berlin. Emperor William and other leaders send condolence telegrams as the nation mourns. Funeral plans call for a private service in Cressan, with a possible state funeral and a grand military and civic procession to the station for burial beside his wife.
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Lergach
Custedn
Europe
von Moltke
Count von Moltke
Emperor William
Wartburg
Thuringian Forest
Trerman
Germany
Seid Marshal
Cressan
Phe
Berlin
Runowa
Heligoland
Secord
Miners of Coke Region Seek Aid From City
J. W. Hannan and L. R. Davis, envoys from Connellsville strikers, travel to Cricasco to solicit financial help. They report similar missions in Pennsylvania and Ohio with fair success.
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J. W. Hannan
L. R. Davis
Connellsville
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Vatican blast tears at ancient treasures near Rome
An explosion at Pozze Pantaleo near Rome leveled the powder magazine causing widespread ruin. The Vatican and St. Paul Church suffered shattered stained glass and damage to relics, with the Pope momentarily aided by a servant and later recovering from the shock. Authorities estimate total damage will take time to tally.
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Pozze Pantaleo
Rome
Pallern
St. Peter Gasilien
St. Paul
Manderers
Vatican
Three Noose Items From Across States
Waites Martin a colored man was hanged Friday in Columbia D C for the January murder of Alice McLeod a white woman. Bill Miles a colored man was executed at Pickens D C for the murder of Duke Griffin caused by a nickel dispute. Edmund Holoway a colored man was hanged at Manning S C for the murder of John W Dubose a white man. The hanging was private under state law.
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Waites Martin
Columbia
D. C
Alice McLeod
Bill Miles
Pickens
Duke Griffin
Griffin
Miles
Edmund Holoway
Manning
S. C
John W. Dubose White
Nickel Find in South Dakota Reveals Massive Vein
A large discovery in the Harney City district uncovers millions of tons of bright green quarry ore with nickel contents from three to nine percent. Geologists note the South Dakota Fhre ledge spans the Margeret tin group and carries substantial white metal likely nickel, with the authenticity of the find under verification.
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South Dakota
Harney City
Death of Von Moltke Fails in Berlin Data
Reports confirm Count Von Moltke died Friday afternoon amid Reichstag sessions. Physicians attributed the death to heart failure, noting a sudden collapse and lasting sorrow in Berlin as the court contemplates the loss of a prominent figure.
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von Moltke
Count von Moltke
Berlin
Tle
Ovtaber Ud
Lsua
Indictments in New Orleans Jury Bribery Case Expanded
In New Orleans Friday a grand jury returned two more indictments for attempts to bribe jurors in the Hemitese and Cus Mmuninig case. Indicted are Ter e nand Armimt, a lawyer active in politics, and Chas. Grapeer. The grand jury continues its investigation into the matter.
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New Orleans
Terenand Armimt
Chas. Grapeer
A Husband's Terrible Mistake
Mrs Arthur Moore of Windsor New York gave birth to a girl on Tuesday. On Thursday her husband gave her a teaspoonful of carbolic acid, mistaking it for medicine. She died after a period of great suffering.
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Arthur Moore
Windsor
N.Y
Brooklin clergyman dies after cork swallows
Rev. W. Ruthwell of Brooklin accidentally swallowed a cork and, on Friday, lay dying in a hospital. The cork lodged in his throat and a tracheotomy operation failed to save him.
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W. Ruthwell
Brooklin
Friday
Proselyting in West Virginia Elders Driven From Lincoln County
Two Mormon elders active in Lincoln County West Virginia have been driven away by indignant citizens due to controversial conduct. The incident highlights local tension over proselytizing.
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West Virgiia
Oselyting
Lincoln County
W. Va
Immigrant Record Broken at Barge Office
Report shows 9 164 immigrants processed over three days at the barge office on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. The figure surpasses all prior three day totals in the office history.
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Thursda
Baureate
San Domingo Seeks Reciprocity Trade Pact in Washington
A delegation from the republic of San Domingo arrives in Washington to negotiate a reciprocity agreement with the United States. The mission aims to secure trade terms and mutual benefits between the two nations.
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San Domingo
Republic of
Washington
United States
Prehistoric Vault Buliding Mystery At Huntinson
A six foot diameter hemispherical stone mound buried six feet below the surface on North Jefferson Street in Huntineson reveals flagstone layers and an empty vault. The limestone stones are alien to the area and local legend suggests mound builders. The purpose of the structure remains unknown.
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Jefferson Street
Huntineson
Behring Sea Case Postponed To October For Briefs Filed
The Sayward case, brought to the U S Supreme Court by Britain on behalf of the vessel owner, tests U S jurisdiction over Behring Sea seal fisheries and seizures beyond three miles. Postponed due to Justice Bradley’s illness to October 19. Parties filed briefs outlining writ of prohibition issues and executive legislative judicial relations.
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Sayward
U.S. Supreme Court
Great Britain
United States
Behring Sea
Supreme Court
Bradley Util
U. S
Ex Confederates summoned to attend Jackson monument unveiling
A letter from General J L Gordon in Reynolds Ga dated April 25 accepts the invitation to unveil the Confederate monument at Jackson Mississippi on June 6 and orders the annual United Confederate Veterans meeting at Jackson on June 3, with thanks and formal appreciation.
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Jackson
Miss
Henry
Mississippi
Reynolds
United Confederate Veterans
Ladies’ Monument Association
National Guard of Mississippi
City of
Atlanta
South
J. Lb. Gorpox
Remarkable Centenarian Susannah Nelson Dies in Washington
Mrs Susannah Nelson a colored woman aged 128 died in Washington city Thursday night from influenza which progressed to pneumonia. Born a slave near Fredericksburg Virginia she said she was twelve at the time of the Revolution. She has sixteen children and one ninth child now over eighty. Funeral held Monday.
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Susannah Nelson
Washington City
Ja Vrippe
Washington
Nelson
Fredericksburg
la Grippe
Reagan Successor Appointed to U. S. Senate by Gov Hogg
Gov. Hogg of Texas appoints Hon. Horace Chilton of Tyler to fill the Reagan vacancy. Chilton, one of the state’s finest lawyers, is held in high regard by the people for his standing and ability.
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Reagan
Gov. Hogg
Texas
Horace Chilton
Tyler
United States Senate
Chilton
Ingersoll Stricken by Severe Gripps in New York
Col Robert G. Ingersoll is confined to his bed in New York with serious gripps. He arrived from Rochester on Tuesday and has not left his bed since.
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Ingersoll
Col Robert G. Ingersoll
New York
Rochester
Theatrical man Stout attacked by actress Lingard
The theatrical man T. S. Stout was cowhided by actress Georgie Lingard in St. Louis after he sent her an insulting note.
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T. S. Stout
Georgie Lingard
St. Louis
Stout
Young Physician Fleming Dies by Suicide in Indiana Visit
Dr. Samuel S. Fleming, a prominent young physician from Catlin HL, died by hanging while visiting his parents in Indiana. Authorities report a suicide. funeral arrangements planned in Catlin.
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Samuel S. Fleming
Catlin, HL
Indiana
Monument Groundbreaking for Grant Memorial at Riverside Park
A large crowd in New York assembled Monday for the groundbreaking of a Grant memorial at Riverside Park. Troops, bands, and speakers including Gen Morace Porter and Commander Treeman attended as children laid bouquets and a drum corps performed. The ceremony opened with prayers, music, and a salute from a twenty one gun volley.
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Grant Bertin
Wis
Riverside Park
New York
Rrant
Trludsen
Yantie
Monument Association
Alexander Hamilton
GA. R
Grand Army
Lawson W. Fuller
Soa
Sheltering Arms Institution
Marine Band
Dr. Clark
Freeman
Gen
Morace Porter
America
Treeman
Greece
San Salvador Honduras pact seen as Guatemala war prep
Reported alliance between San Salvador and Honduras includes arbitration, mutual free trade during conflicts, and shared rail access. The deal aims to isolate Guatemala if tensions erupt, with Guatemala warning that peace in Central America seems unlikely amid Salvadoran–Guatemalan hostility.
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Puerto Union
Honduras
San Salvador
Guatemala
Central America
English Lady Plunges From Monte Carlo Terrace
sensational death attempt at Monte Carlo as an English lady, reportedly ruined at the gaming table, dives headfirst into the sea from a terrace. A sailor leaps in and saves her, but names of the lady and rescuer have not been released.
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Monte Carlo
Smuggling Chinamen From Mexico Arrives in Chicago
Government reports five Chinamen landed in Mexico and brought across the Arizona border into Chicago Monday. A Chinese agent in Mexico is said to run a large smuggling operation across the border.
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Mexico
Chicago
Arizona State Line
Grant Log House to Be Move to Chicago for World's Fair
The historic log cabin in St Louis County Missouri once built by General and President U S Grant with his own hands is slated for removal from its current site and shipment to Chicago for re erection and display at the World's Fair.
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Grant
St. Louis County
U.S. Grant
Chicago
British cattle seized at Deptford show contagious disease
In the House of Commons Mr. Chaplin, president of the board of agriculture, said British authorities had no doubt the American cattle seized at Deptford were suffering from contagious disease.
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House of Commons
Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
Deptford
Indiana Man Enos D Nebecker Takes U S Treasurer Post
Hon. Enos D. Nebecker of Indiana began duties as the new United States treasurer after his bond was approved and the oath of office administered in the prior week.
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U. S
Enos D. Nebecker
Indiana
C. S
David Dudley Field Returns Home After Illness
David Dudley Field, previously resting at Mamaronock, was brought to his New York home by caretakers on Monday. He is 86 years old and reported very ill.
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David Dudley Field
Mamaronock
New York
Morday
Emperor Weeps At Moltke Funeral Rites
The remains of Field Marshal Count Von Moltke are honored in a State funeral at the general staff building. Emperor William and European royalty attend as the bier lies in state. The procession to Lehrte station ends with a black railroad car awaiting the interment. Prince Bismarck sends a wreath and telegram expressing sorrow and admiration for Moltke's cooperation and amiability.
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Count von Moltke
General Staff
William
Saxony
Baden
Saxe-Weimar
Hesse
Germany
Lehrte
Col. Gossler
Prince Bismarck
von Moltke
Three Die in Baltimore and Ohio Freight Express Collision
A Baltimore and Ohio express from Washington to Cincinnati collided with a freight train near a cut west of Washington on Tuesday. Engineer Elliott and Gruff, Fireman Murphy, and Postal Clerk Jurdette died. Heacock and Fireman Miller were seriously hurt. all other passengers escaped serious injury.
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Cincinnati Express
Washington City
Washington
Metropolitan
Elliott
Gruff
Murphy
Jurdette
Heacock
Miller
Express
Baltimore
West
Main Stem
Relay House
Washington Junction
Groff
Rudini Demands Indemnity and Arrest of Assassins
Rudini insists on indemnity for the families of murdered Italians and the arrest of the assassins. After talks with Baron Fava he plans to press the issue with Mr. Blaine. He argues public rights require reciprocal protection for subjects of friendly powers.
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di Rudini
Baron Fava
Blaine
Italy
United States
Rudini
Gen Strong Surrenders in Louisiana Embezzlement Case
Gen Will A Strong former state secretary surrendered in Baton Rouge Louisiana after an embezzlement indictment for more than 4000 in state funds. He was sentenced to two years hard labor and escaped during a second trial when he left the courtroom unseen. He says he has been in Mexico since then and has faced hard times.
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Will A. Strong
Baton Rouge
Strong
Mexico
China Declines Blair as Minister to China
The Chinese government notified the United States State Department it does not wish to receive Hon. Henry W. Blair as minister to China, signaling a diplomatic setback for U S representation in Beijing.
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China
Blair
United States
Department of State
Henry Ws. Blair
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Hennessy Jury
Huntineston, Ind
Behring
Into
Sea
Gen. Strong
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