Universal gossip and royal weddings fill late 19th century chatter
Amid turmoil Halley's comet gossip and talk of royal weddings dominate scenes across Europe. A New Jersey incident highlights domestic abuse while European rulers foresee wars. News notes cover milk direct to consumer plans, a Chicago duel with knives and pistols, and a St Louis streetcar seat mishap.
Judge jokes about mothers in law and harsh remarks
A Washington judge quips that mothers in law are much-abused and that many statements about them are startling. The piece raises whether such remarks challenge established American humor without attacking core values.
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Nations gather for hornson Fulton dinner in New York
Delegates from 36 nations joined a New York dinner at the Hornson-Fulton celebration illustrating an increasingly interconnected world. The event reflected a twentieth century trend toward global acquaintance and exchange.
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Spain’s Trebles in Morocco Stir European Opposition
Spain’s ambitions in Morocco face European opposition as plans to seize Tetuan meet resistance. Proposals to hold Tetuan provoke serious diplomatic tensions with several major powers and possible hostility from that region.
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Morocco
Daughters Seek Return of Martha Washington on Stamp
The Daughters of the American Revolution appealed to the postmaster general to restore the head of Martha Washington to the current stamp series. The request is believed to be granted, with recognition deserved and no precedent involved.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Martha Washington
Greenland and Ellesmere Land Foundrich Coal Reserves Claim
Exploration trips reveal vast coal deposits in Greenland and Ellesmere Land. The find challenges fear that coal will soon run out, suggesting reserves could last far longer than previously thought.
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Pale Reve
Greenland
Ellesmere Land
Rome paper attacks Italian reputation in United States
A Roman paper claims Italians are despised in the United States, calling the remark extreme and unjust yet noting Italy bears some blame for Mafia and Black Band gangs that undermine respect for the Italian nationality.
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United States
Italy
Transatlantic Steamer Ordered For Boston Liverpool Route
Roston notes an order for a 20,000 ton steamer to operate Boston to Liverpool. The new vessel would boost Gaston with a modern ship. The writer wishes the ship would sail under the Stars and Stripes rather than a foreign flag.
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Gaston
Belgian postal color envelopes reflect public cooperation
The text argues Belgium may adopt colored envelopes to signal delivery destinations, tied to citizen willingness to cooperate. It cautions that the United States would view such guidance as an unwarranted intrusion on individual rights and liberties.
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United States
Greece Quieted as Navy Mutiny Crushed in Athens
The Greek government seized the arsenal and declared the revolt ended. Eight ringleaders were placed in solitary confinement for court martial. Loyal ironclads guard Salamis Straits while rumors swirl of rebels seeking Brindisi or Crete. The Military League faces pressure toward a dictatorship.
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Mob in Charleston Faces Negro Attack Case
A mob in Charleston seeks to lynch George Jackson a 17 year old black man arrested at Bird's Point Missouri for an attack on Mrs Phenia Trenderson Henderson a 60 year old widow. Henderson was assaulted under her front porch and robbed of her senses after a neighbor visit.
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Ala
Coounty
Montanan Marries in Detroit as Mother Lies at Home
George Perry Smith wed Reba Werence Pennypacker in Detroit following his mother's death in Missoula and her dying wish. Mrs. Susan Otterman Smith, mother of the groom, had died last week while he supervised gas works in Missoula and her body was brought to Detroit for the ceremonies.
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Mich
George Perry Smith
Reba Werence Pennypacker
Norristown
Coal Famine Threatens St. Joseph as Coal Cargoes Seized
A coal shortage hits St. Joseph Missouri as railways confiscate cars carrying Cherokee coal bound for a local firm. The seizure leaves trains unable to haul fuel and dangers a coal famine in the city.
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St. Joseph
Hazing Arrests Filed at Eastern Illinois Normal School
Warrants issued for eight students including Carl Schamaelzie Grover Welch Tony Ivy Newton Tarbell Werbert Milholland Oliver Hostetter Guy Nichols and Arthur Ritchey charged with rioting at the docking of George May in Normal lake last spring. Two grand juries failed to indict.
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Carl Schamaelzie
Grover Welch
Tony Ivy
Newton Tarbell
Werbert Milholland
Oliver Hostetter
Guy Nichols
Arthur Ritchey
Eastern Illinois Normal School
George May
Normal Lake
Dog Bite Fatal After a Year
Indianapolis man Otis Pearson aged 41 died of hydrophobia caused by a dog bite received a year earlier. The bite was treated as a minor scratch and he felt no ill effects until last week.
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Ind
Otis Pearson
Pearson
Chicago swindle case leads to arrest in New Orleans
Secret service agents arrest Illinois man Thomas Gay in Chicago for a $16,000 swindle tied to a fake wrestling match in New Orleans. He allegedly defrauded James Tierney of Streator of $10,000 through the ruse.
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Thomas Gay
James Tierney
Streator
Ill
New Orleans
Secret Service
Supreme Court Rules Against State in Des Plaines Waterway Case
The Illinois supreme court decides against the state in the Economy Light and Power Co. dispute over a Des Plaines River dam. The case centers on navigability and the river bed title, with the state losing each main contention. The contract had granted dam construction for power, Gov. Deneen challenging its validity. The decision halts the deep waterway plan hinged by legislature.
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Mlinois
Economy Light and Power Co
General Assembly
Supreme Court
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Michigan Canal
Economy Light and Power Company
Lesplaine
Deneen
Desplaines River Dam Case Sparks State Claims
The state asserts ownership of the Desplaines river bed at the Economy Light and Power dam site. It argues the river is navigable and the proposed dam would obstruct navigation. It contends contracts by the Illinois and Michigan Canal commissioners, cited by Economy, are void and do not justify building the dam.
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Desplaines River
Waterway Boomer Docked at Cairo Reception
Governor Deneen introduced the president to about 20 000 people from Missouri Kentucky and Illinois as the Test fleet rested at the dock. Harry B Hawes of St Louis slipped from the gangplank and was soaked in the Father of Waters before the local reception committee could rescue him.
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Will Bequest Funds USC Scholarships in Los Angeles
The will of Mrs. John E. Jones filed for probate in Los Angeles directs an estate valued at $4,500,000. A $100,000 bequest provides scholarships for needy University of Southern California students.
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Cal
John E. Jones
University of Southern California
De La Grange Breaks Record in Doncaster Flight
Leon de la Grange set world marks for aeroplane flights up to one mile and a half in Doncaster England. He covered the distance in 1 minute 47 1-5 seconds to establish the new record.
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Gas struck on J. M. Turley farm near Nevada
Natural gas was struck on the J. M. Turley farm northwest of Nevada at 200 feet. The gas flow was tested by lighting and two hours were required to quell the flames after ignition.
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Nevara
John Jacob Dold Dies in Buffalo Packer Fortune
John Jacob Dold, 63, head of the Jacob Dold Packing Company and a Buffalo meat packer, died at his home in Buffalo, New York. He was born in Tutlinger Germany.
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Dealt in White Slaves Case In St Louis
Garfinkel of 715 Market Street is held at police headquarters after Chicago police information led to his arrest. He offers no statement beyond being held as investigators pursue a confession from a Chicago arrest on charges tied to importing white slaves. A Chicago crusade against the traffic ties a St. Louis padrone network to abducted girls bound for Chicago.
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Booth Goes Blind Amid Salvation Army Leadership
Gen William Booth, aged chief of the Salvation Army, announced on a platform that he is rapidly going blind. He said he will continue to supervise Salvation Army work worldwide as long as he can, with doctors predicting 10 to 15 years of life remaining.
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Eng
William Booth
Salvation Army
Freacher Admits Bigamy in Oregon Case
Reverend Fred erick H. Watnaster of Aereewater Oregon pleaded guilty to bigamy admitting wives in North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky besides the Oregon marriage. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
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Government seeks scientists to study bugs in Philippines
Washington reports a new government field project in the Philippines under sanitary experts. Busy scientists from American colleges are wanted to join the study of local insects and related research conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
De Lara Released on Bail in Anarchy Case
Los Angeles October 29 L. Gutierrez De Lara the Mexican liberal charged with anarchy has been released from prison on three thousand dollar bail.
Assassin Editor Identified in Prince Jo Killing
The assassin of Prince Jo was identified as Indian Antereau a former editor of a Seoul newspaper. He claimed to belong to an organization of 20 Isoreans who swore to kill the Japanese statesman.
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Man Identified by Feet in Chicago Robbery Attempt
In Chicago James Echols was identified by his large feet by victims of an attempted robbery and murder and is held for the grand jury.
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James Echols
Dreadnaught Plans Missing in House of Commons
In London Reginald McKenna First Lord of the Admiralty says confidential drawings for the Indomitable dreadnought cruiser have disappeared amid rumors discussed in the house of commons on Thursday.
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London
England
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
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Admiralty
Lynch Four Negroes in Kempar County Lynching
Four African American men were lynched in Kempar County Mississippi after they murdered an Assyrian peddler named Kahn in New Orleans.
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Kahn
Milwaukee Presbyterians Seek Writer For Sermon Themes
Calvary Presbyterian church in Milwaukee asks who writes the church’s sermons amid a minister search. Two candidates, one from Chicago and another from Mendota, preached the same dated sermon "The Church Glorious," raising questions about a sermon syndicate and calls to be extended to a new pastor.
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Wis
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Calvary Church
Chicago
W. IE. Graham
Mendota
Fegrvnes Johnson Box Championship Deal Reached
New York City reports Jim Fegrvnes and Jack Johnson agreeing to heavyweight title fight not later than July 5 1990. Bids to Robert S Murphy of New York due by December 1. Purse split 75 percent to winner, 25 percent to loser, with forfeits of 5000 and side bet 5000. Marquis of Queensberry rules. Five ounce gloves. Referee and stakeholder to be chosen after venue is set.
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Robert S. Murphy
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Brandenburg Arrested For Non Support In NYC
Brandenburg, jailed in New York City, faces arrest for continued non support. Abs Valine Brandenburg previously had him arrested in 1908 for the same charge and he was ordered to pay $12 weekly. She alleges no payments since December.
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Man Who Elected Logan Celebrates Birthday
Petersburg Jll Captain W H Weaver who cast the vote that seated John A Logan in 1885 marked his seventy third birthday Friday. He received many congratulations from friends across the state. Weaver was elected to the thirty fourth general assembly by the famous still hunt and his vote elected Logan.
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Water-Spout Ravages Genoa Causing Unroofed Homes
An enormous water spout struck Genoa Italy sweeping in from the sea and causing extensive damage. Many houses near Piazzi del Popolo lost their roofs and numerous trees in the squares were uprooted.
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Italy
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Kraut-Killer Poison Claims Four Year Old Landgraf
Elmer Landgraf four years old son of Mr and Mrs S H Landgraf died suddenly in Mount Vernon after eating kraut ptomaine poisoning believed to be the cause. Police and local authorities investigating the poisoning incident.
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Elmer Landgraf
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Fine remedy for colds advertised to today’s druggists
An old recipe claims a whiskey glycerine pine mixture cures colds. It instructs doctors to shake the bottle and dose a teaspoon to a tablespoonful four times daily. Concentrated pine product sold in half ounce bottles labeled Concentrated.
Labor Unions Join Fight Against Tuberculosis
Ten fraternal and benefit organizations with about 4 million members and three international unions with over 100000 members have joined the tuberculosis fight this year, per the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Members include Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Columbus, Red Men, Odd Fellows, and others, plus international unions of print and graphic workers.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Order of Eagles
Improved Order of Red Men
Knights of Pythia
I Found A Lost Moment In A Woman’s Confession
A tense dialogue unfolds as a man recoils from a blunt admission of devotion. The woman, tired and wary, presses him to clearly say the words she longs to hear love you. He stammers, unsure how to respond to the emotional confession and its meaning.
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How to Care for the Child
Perplexed mother asks about sneezing after a morning bath and safe remedies. The piece discourages harsh care such as morphine and suggests a dubious home remedy, advising against giving the prophalactic to the father.
Snakebite Remedy Fable From CSC Town Tells
A town storyteller recounts a humorous tale where a man swallows snakebite remedy before fishing. The snake bites him and performs comical antics, with the remedy driving the action and the snake attempting to swallow its own tail, leading to a caper that amuses listeners.
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Two of a Kind Puck Cartoon Snippet
A humorous exchange from Puck features Mrs Boggs and Mrs Woggs venting about spouses' quirks. The husband nagging about curtains and a nuisance at the front door after three o'clock each morning is lampooned in a light social cartoon.
Willie Molt's Rapid Rise Stirs Local Sports Talk
Local observers note Willie Molt showing exceptional speed and potential as he develops. Discussion cites his family's history in racing circles and questions about early training and discipline shaping his career.
Beaten by Nature in Stray Series
A short Stray Series quip notes a husband’s joke about earning the laugh from his wife after she discovers an echo outdoing her last word during a drive.
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The Difference Postum Brings Health Over Coffee
A reader shares a testimonial claiming coffee caused indigestion and sleepless nights, while switching to Postum cured these issues. The letter praises Postum for consistent preparation and invites readers to look for The Road to Wellville booklet.
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