End of Thirty-Five Volumes Serenade and Global Clergy Notes
The piece cites Mr SroncKros singing a closing benediction to his thirty five volume book of sermons. It also notes Gen evkL FoNsica as Brazil president who speaks neither English nor French and remarks on Africa’s religious reach with 200 churches and 30 000 pupils. It mentions Natian Hanves of Topeka and a fashion detail a suit made fifty eight years ago.
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Gexevkl FoNsica
United States
Brazil
Africa
NaTuan Hanves
Topeka
Ran Hase
Oliver
Morton
Schuyler Colfax
General Burnside
Shryock
GlapstosF Prolific Writer With Vast Book Collection
GlapstosF has published two hundred ninety nine books and pamphlets including magazine articles and speeches. He has devoted his life to assimilating knowledge and sharing ideas through extensive writings.
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Glapstosf
Treasury Plan Lets Chinese Tourists Visit U.S.
The Treasury Department in Washington says Chinese travelers may enter the United States if they provide a certificate from the Chinese government stating they are tourists and will return to China after visiting.
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Tur
Treasury Department
Washington
China
Russian venture to build meat packing rivals in Germany
Consul Fay in Stmatin Germany reports the Russian government plans to aid capitalists in establishing slaughtering and shipping houses. These facilities would compete with the United States to supply dressed meats to Germany and England markets.
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Washington
Fay
Stmatin
Germany
United States
New York Canoeist Embarks on Record Voyage
A New York canoeist begins the longest canoe journey from the Statue of Liberty. After seven days of paddling he aims to reach the mouth of the Columbia River at Astoria Oregon where he will pour Atlantic water into the Pacific in October.
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New York
Statue of Liberty
Aye Columbian River
Cort Canby Wash
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Tennyson and Carlyle Share a Quiet Fireplace Visit
Max Ett relates a tale of a young Alfred Tennyson visiting Thomas Carlyle. The two sat by the fireplace in hushed company for hours. Carlyle finally escorted Tennyson to the door and warmly invited him to return, enjoying the quiet evening.
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Max Ett
Alfred Tennyson
Carlyle
Tennyson
Ancient Egyptian will shows daughter’s equal property rights
A five thousand year old will found in Egypt shows testator Sekiah bequeathing to his brother, a priest of Osiris, with property to pass on to Sekiah’s daughter after the brother’s death. The document shows the daughter had the same legal right as a man to own and manage and dispose of property.
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Egypt
Sekiah
Osiris
Records of fastest mile by various locomotion methods
A list shows fastest mile times by methods such as swimming 26:52 walking 6:23 new shoes 3:30 rowing 5:01 running 2:49 bicycle 3:90 4-5 skating 2:12 5-3 trotting horse 2:08% running horse T3047 railroad train 50 y seconds balloon pneumatic tube and electricity records yet to be made.
Society Figures Invest Across Fashion Real Estate and Jewelry
Mrs MaAay Loan invests all funds in a monthly magazine while Mrs Sunset Cox studies real estate. Mrs Philip Sheridan trusts Chicago property, Lillian Russell pours spare money into diamonds, Clara Louise Kellogg buys railroad stock, Annie Louise Cary Raymond backs government bonds, and Mrs Robert T Lincoln notes a brother in law's taste for old jewels and laces.
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MaAay Loan
Sunset Cox
Philip Sheridan
Chicago
Lillian Russell
Clara Louise Kellogg
Annie Louise Cary Raymond
Robert T. Lincoln
Colorado Leads Nation in Precious Metals Output
Superintendent Leach reports Colorado remains first among states in precious metals production with gold and silver totaling over 24 million dollars. Montana follows closely at 23.894 million, California at 14.034 million with 12.3 million in gold, and Dakota South rises to 2.9 million. Appalachian states show a modest gold gain over 1888.
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Leach
Mint
Colorado
Montana
California
United States
Dakota
South
Appalachian
Ice trade reaches new highs as buyers seek Canadian supplies
An Eastern ice buyer aiming for a New Jersey brewery reports securing 60,600 tons from Canada and Atlantic provinces. Canada and Maine set records with large stocks, while Hudson River districts have harvests well below prior peaks, signaling a volatile season in the ice trade across New Brunswick Nova Scotia Maine and New York.
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New Jersey
Canada
New, Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Maine
Businss
Hudson
Death by 4000-volt arc lights worker Clarke dies in Indianapolis
James Clarke a 27 year old employee at the electric light works was killed instantly while switching city and commercial circuits. He touched the metal end of a wooden handle connecting the two wires creating a 4000 volt circuit that passed through his body and hurled him back twelve meters. Clarke recently joined the plant from Worthington and was not an electrician. This marks the first electricity related fatality in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
James Clarke
Electric-Light Works
Clarke
Worthington
Farmers Withhold Crop Data Amid Speculator Claims
InpraNarouis on May 3 assessors statewide face farmer resistance to data collection for the State Bureau of Statistics. Farmers guided by the Alliance withhold statements arguing such data aids speculators. Grant County Alliance resolutions reflect a broader move. withholding data could trigger prosecution, though alliances vow to aid in defense if courts are asked to intervene.
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InpraNarouis
State Bureau of Statistics
Grant County
Remarkable Population Equality in Elm Grove Census
A census of Elm Grove, a suburban village near Wheeling West Virginia, shows 148 males over 21, 148 males under 21, 148 females over 15, and 148 females under 16, totaling 592. The note highlights the unprecedented even division of population in a community preparing to incorporate as a town.
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Wrrenine
W. Va
Elm Grove
Philadelphia Bricklayers Strike Support Shapes Labor Stand
In PuHILapenriia May the carpenters rejoiced as bricklayers joined the strike by ordering that no bricklayer work on scab frames. Some bricklayers paused work, and the measure is expected to be widely observed among union members.
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Philadelphia
Puhilapenriia
May
Pittsburgh wagon maker fatally shoots himself in Lincoln Park
W. W. Rankin of Pittsburgh, a skilled wagon maker, died after shooting himself in Lincoln Park. He had two days earlier left home with 500 in money and was found missing by friends. Authorities note his death followed dementia caused by grip.
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Grip
Cuicace
W. W. Rankin
Pittsburgh
Lincoln Park
Northwest Territories to be renamed Western Territories of Canada
In the Canadian Senate a bill passed in committee grants full legislative power to the Northwest Territories. It changes the name to Western Territories of Canada and extends liquor questions to follow the same provincial powers as others.
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Ottawa
Canadian Senate
Northwest Territories
Western Territories
Canada
Stags Robber Sentenced to Life at Folsom
Frank Williams, convicted in the U S District Court of robbing a stage near Downieville California of U S mails months ago, was sentenced to imprisonment at Folsom for life.
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San Francisco
Frank Williams
United States District Court
Downieville
Cal
Folsom
Express Robbery in Texas on Southern Pacific Train
Wells Fargo Express messenger robbed of 15000 dollars on a Southern Pacific train near Eagleville Texas last night. Details are not yet available.
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Texas
Denver
Wells-Fargo
Southern Pacific
Eagleville
Governor issues special election for Randall successor
Harrisland Pa May 3 Governor Beaver proclaims a special election to fill the late Samuel J Randall's seat in Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District to be held Tuesday May 15.
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Randall
Harrisland
Beaver
Samuel J. Randall
Leprosy Case Reported in Swedish Woman at Quarantine
Doctors at quarantine off Boston examined a Swedish woman and declared it a leprosy case. The English port physician at Liverpool cleared her as fit.
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Boston
Hoston
Liverpool
Relic of Buffalo City Club Tied to Grover Cleveland Era
The Buffalo City Club once linked to Grover Cleveland is dead after an auction that dispersed its furnishings and library. George W. Hayward bought the club Bible, later finding a ten dollar bill tucked inside, which he left untouched before selling the volume for three dollars.
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Buffalo
Cleveland
Burrato
City Club of
George W. Hayward
Hayward
City Club
Grover Cleveland
Snowfall Seen Beneficial to Crops Across Northwest
A late season snowstorm spread from La Crosse to Jamestown and beyond with depths from an inch to four inches. Mankato and St Peter report around six and five inches respectively, while areas like Fergus Falls and St Cloud saw brief snow that melted quickly. Officials expect the snow to boost crop prospects, noting past late snows often lead to higher yields.
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St. Patt. Minn
Lacrosse
Wis
Jamestown
N. C
Fergus Falls
Minn
Mankato
St. Peter
Albert Lea
St. Cloud
Bird Island
St. James
Redwood Falls
Lumberton
Faribault
Anniversary of Dr Cronin Murder Body Removed
On May 5 in Curiaco the first anniversary of Dr Cronin s murder is noted. A burial near the lake shore was blocked by a city ordinance so friends removed the body from the receiving vault and buried it in the original grave after removing the coffin lid and identifying the remains.
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Cronin
Curiaco
Dr. Cronin
Sheridan Drive
Lake Shore
Hyde Park labor demonstration draws half a million in orderly show
London workers staged a May 4 protest in Hyde Park described as a magnificent success with half a million attendees. The event featured well organized processions across sections and concluded without any disorderly incidents.
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London
Loxponx
Hyde Park
Doebereiner Sentenced for Insulting an American Lady
In Weimar a wealthy man named Doebereiner received nine months in prison after sending anonymous letters accusing American Miss Lemmer of immorality. The case proceeded after the American Consul prompted official action.
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Benzin
Weimer
Doebereiner
Miss Lemmer
Steamship Amsterdam Quarantined Over Smallpox Case
The steamship Amsterdam arrived Saturday with a small pox case aboard and remains at quarantine. Five hundred five passengers will be moved to Hoffman Island and held until officials confirm no further infections. The ship will be fumigated.
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New York
Amsterdam
Hoffman Island
Morgan City Flood Rises Similar to 1884 Levels
Morgan City Louisiana reports water rising about four inches daily. Front street and most railroad avenues are submerged as officials fear this season may match the 1884 flood in scope and impact.
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Morgan City
Front Street
Village Narrowly Escapes Total Destruction in Wisconsin Fire
Hazteyurat Wisconsin May 5. A fire driven by a fierce wind destroyed ten dwellings after starting in lumber piles and sweeping through the village before volunteers brought it under control.
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Hazteyurat
Wis
Delta flood sufferers seek federal aid through telegrams
Mayor Beck of Wicksware Mississippi reports receiving telegrams from numerous Delta communities urging government relief. He wired Secretary Proctor that the time has arrived for assistance, signaling an official request for aid following flood damage.
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Wicksware
Miss
Beck
Delta
Proctor
Canadian Strikers Win Eight-Hour Day
Ottawa May 5 The bricklayers stonemasons and carpenters striker action ends as contractors grant an eight hour day agreeing to demands from the workers marking a settlement in the dispute.
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Ottawa
Ont
Stonrmasons
Strikers Victorious Report From Carpenters Council
Boston May 5. At a Carpenters Council meeting last night the president said about ninety percent of the strikers had proven successful.
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Boston
Carpenters’ Council
Destructive cyclone strikes Hood County Texas
A cyclone swept Salt Creek in Hood County on Sunday evening causing multiple deaths and serious injuries. At least 17-year-old Della Carmichael and 1-year-old Mary Carmichael perished. Mrs. Rhodes and Nora were gravely hurt along with other children. Numerous nearby homes including John Manley and Chas Houston suffered severe damage and many structures were blown down or wrecked with extensive crop and timber loss.
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Granbury
Tex
Salt Creek
Hood County
Lee Rhodes
Della Carmichael
Mary Carmichael
Gibbs
Rhodes
Nora
Mr. Robertson
Mrs. Payne
Alf. Massey
L. McPherson
J. Woolenliff
M. C. Hersley
Mr. Brooks
Phantom Postman Appears at Parkerburg Custom House Window
A strange shadow seen from the southwest window of Parkerburg West Virginia's Custom House lately resembles a middle aged postal worker distributing mail. The illusion persists despite cleaning, frightening nearby servants who fled from the residence beside the building.
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Parkersburg Custom House
Parkersburg
W. Va
Custom House
Tornado Strikes Jackson and Surrounding Mississippi Towns
A violent wind storm hit Jackson on May 5 and 6 causing damage to the State House area including Rep resentative Hall and the auditor's office. Natchez also reported trees down and a three story Democrat building roof blown off while Vidalia saw the Methodist Church wrecked.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
State House
Representative Hall
Auditor's
Natchez
Democrat
Vidalia
High Chinaman's Frank Confession
Kee Nee a Chinaman of high rank traveling to the diplomatic service spoke in Pirtsson Gay about Chinese exclusion. He did not condemn the measure, saying ninety percent of emigrants are vagabonds his government would prefer to avoid, and remarked that if respected citizens had come here such a law would not be needed.
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Pirtsson Gay, Pa
Adams Express Anniversary Parade Marks 50 Years
Washington today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Adams Express Company with a city parade. Alvin Adams started the business in Boston with a boy and a wheelbarrow, and now the firm employs about 20 000 people with 3 000 horses and 2 000 wagons, covering over 25 000 miles of railroad.
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Adams Express
Washington
Francis Scott Key Bazaar Opens to Raise Statue Fund
Bantrywore May 6 The Francis Scott Key National Bazaar opened last evening with booths named after each state. President Harrison signified willingness to attend on one evening. Funds are raised to erect a statue honoring the author of The Star Spangled Banner.
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Bantrywore
Harrison
Servant Girls Suffocated in Gas Fatality
Annie and Bessie Parke two Bohemian servant girls at a Halstead street boarding house were found dead in their beds from escaping gas suffocation yesterday morning.
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Cmiaco
Annie
Bessie Parke
Halstead Street
Weekly Wage Payment Bill Passes Assembly
Albany May 6. A bill requiring weekly wage payments by employers to workers passed the New York Assembly by 106 to 1 last night.
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Albany
N. Y
Carpenters Rally for Demands in Pamaperron May Day
In Pamaperron on May 6 a crowd of carpenters marches toward the city center claiming two thousand of the three thousand workers present support their demands. Tensions rise as organizers press for concessions and prompt action from employers.
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Philadelphia
Fire destroys St Jean de Dieu asylum in Montreal area
A fire at the Insane Hospital at Longue Pointe near Montreal killed over 100 female inmates and three Sisters of Providence. The blaze started on the sixth floor, drove inmates into the grounds, and left officials unable to confirm total deaths as records burned.
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Montreal
Can
St. Jean de Dieu
Longue Pointe
Sisters of Providence
God
Adjudication Set in Rome for North American Tobacco
Baltimore May 7 Adjudication in Rome on May 31 will govern contracts for a large North American tobacco purchase totaling about 19 000 hogsheads Kentucky 1 800 Virginia and about 800 Ohio and Maryland tobacco The Regie or King's Council samples and contract specifications are on display at Dr Scarlotta Italian Consul office The Maryland labeled samples actually originate from Ohio grown tobacco marking the first such Italian contract in years.
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Baltimore
Rome
Italy
Kentucky
Virginia
Ohio
Maryland
Regie
King’s Council
Scarlotta
Girl shoots self in love despair near Dysart Ta
Fourteen year old Ella Taylor niece of W P Lincoln living near Dysart attempted suicide by revolver. The shot glanced from her skull and she will recover. Despondency from an unhappy childish love affair was the motive.
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Dysart
Ella Taylor
W. P. Lincoln
German Emperor Opens Reichstag in Labor Speech
Berlin report says Emperor William opened the Reichstag yesterday and, in a forceful address, pledged to aid honest labor and to oppose efforts to overthrow law and order.
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Berlin
William
Frost Wrings Fruit as Ground Freezes Across Iowa
Frost damaged fruit trees in Galessine Illinois with water frozen to a quarter inch and ground frost deeper. Clinton Iowa reports heavy frost harming fruit and garden truck in the region yesterday morning.
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Galessine
Ill
Clinton
Senate Panel Kills Capital Punishment Abolition Bill
Albany May 7 The Senate Judiciary Committee voted seven to two to postpone indefinitely the Curtis bill to abolish capital punishment, effectively killing the measure.
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Albany
N. J
Senate Judiciary Committee
Messrs Robertson
Saxton
Curtis
Emperor William to Visit Queen Victoria at Osborne
May 7 report from Berrim states Emperor William will visit Queen Victoria at Osborne after his Norway trip. He will not travel to London.
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Queen Victoria
Berrim
William
Osborne
Norway
London
Supreme Court Denies Habeas Corpus in NY Death Row Case
Washington May 7 The U S Supreme Court denied the application of a writ of habeas corpus for a man under sentence of death in New York by electric chair.
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Kemmiler
Washington
U. S .Supreme Court
New York
Senator Beck Dead Loss of a Conscientious Public Servant
ABHINGTON May 5 AKY Kentucky Senator James B Beck died Saturday afternoon at the Baltimore and Potomac station in Washington as he returned from New York with his son in law Major Green Clay and daughter Mrs Beck He was 68 and had long served in both House and Senate noted for hard work on Ways and Means and Finance The Kentucky legislature will adjourn soon and a successor is to be chosen with John G Carlisle viewed as likely but other candidates named including Breckinridge McCreary Knott and Lindsay.
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Abhington
Sarfield
James B. Beck
Kentucky
Baltimore and Potomac
New York
Major
Green Clay
Croadloe
Ir. Beck
Garfield
Mr. Beck
Senate
Congress
Beck
Washington
Senator Beck
Scotland
Transylvania University
John C. Breckenridgs
Henry Clay
Andrew Johnson
Ways and Means
House
Stevenson
Ways and
Friends
Blackburn
Carlisle
Lexington
Hky
Lawrence Trimble
Washington Depot
Demosthenes
Harry Duncan
Rothwell
Lexrecrox
May
John G. Carlisia
Breckinridge
WcCreary
Buckiner
William Lindsay
James A. McKenzie
J. Proctor Knott
McCreary
Cerlisle
James
United States
Ireckinridgs
Benatey
Teose
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O'Neill
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Keystone State
Ohio Tobacco
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