World tidbits from the 15th including new envoys and disasters
The president named Edward K. Lowrey and John E. Jackson as second secretary and secretary respectively at Pekin and Berlin. Floods near Bath England left thousands homeless. Reports from Fusan claim a battle with Tony Haka where Japanese forces prevailed. Weekly US and Canadian losses compared to last year show declines. Uprising news from Cyprus and Korea discuss governance and federation moves. A Des Moines citizen regains sight after two months of blindness. Rio Grande do Sul reports a rebel defeat at Lima with heavy losses. A Pennsylvanian congressman dies of typhoid. Diphtheria traced to dairy milk in Cedar Rapids. Meat markets use diseased horse remains for Hammond slaughter. Czar proclaims Finland’s rights under the constitution. Brussels windstorm causes deaths and property damage.
Notorious conspirators released by Japan amid war tensions
John Wilde alias Hole and Cameron alias Browne, arrested aboard the French ship Sidney for Yokohama and Hong Kong, released after swearing not to aid China. Smallpox cases found in New York near West Thirty Ninth Street. Port Arthur reportedly captured by Japanese. confirmation disputed. Various legal, financial, and fire incidents noted across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilde
West Thirty Ninth Street
West Thirty-ninth Street
International Navigation Co
Tramps
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Missouri
Dtaccban
Treasury Department
Shanghai
Central News
London
Port Arthur
Washington
Legation
Chingewald
Auburn
S_ Y
Wilcom
Flower
Neligh
Neb
Barrett Scott
Holtcomsty
Rth
Enshville
Ind
Ing
Willae S&s
Chicago
Millicentre
Cherie K Farrell
Glenmary
Mwegn
A. Y
Pro
Acola
Fila
Twe Czar
Prince of Wales
Kieff Regiment of Dragoons
Con
Hl. Gres
Jackson
Miss
Kings County
London Court of Chancery
Augustus Harri
Col. Mapleson
Ole
la Paz
Bolivia
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Cook
Bth
United States
Bill Cook
Cherokee Bill
Court of Justice
Agnini
Malena
Boarpisewerse
Elberfeld
Kheish
Prussia
Bear
San Francisco
Hermes Vom Schelling
Celle Court of Appeals
Cuomere
Read
Hlamburg
Iquique
Ltch
Spurn Head
Yorkshire
England
Smerkerp
New York
Telegram excerpts reveal strikes hunger and disaster across towns
Since November 11 the Treasury notes deal and gold loss reach 1.775 million as mills in St Louis close. A bloody duel in Kentucky severs a man’s arm. Denver and Denver area rail workers face starvation due to a blacklist. Arkansas water and livestock perish amid cotton slump. Liberia voyage aims to settle Americans abroad. Kentucky University students fall ill from tainted water. a blind man pleads to a pension case.
Mis: SSIPPI MATTERS The Congressional Election
Secretary of State reports from the recent election outline county appointments, a Marshall County contractor settlement, a fatal fire in Colombes, and Confederate remains unearthed on a Jackson water main job. Immigrant prospects spur New Albany mill relocation talks, while South Dakota Germans seek land near Holler Springs. A Jackson immigration meeting plans a state resource handbook. Lula mayor J W Hermon and Henry Lawrence die in a Lola street duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombes
Mra Thcorre Curtis
Abe
Parish Street
Jackson
Young Men’s Business League of
New Albany
Wachita Cotton Mills
Mississippi
South Dakota
Hoily Springs
Young Men's Business League
Plasters
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central Railway
West
J. W. Hermon
Lula
Henry Lawrence
Lola
Joba
Bob Boyd
Hib
Tragedy in Chicago as McLaughlin Killed by Roomer then Commits Suicide
Electrician J J tigeins killed Mrs Katie McLaughlin on West Monroe street and then shot himself. The murder followed a domestic dispute after Higgins, a boarder, was asked to leave. Willie McLaughlin Jr, the couple’s child, and Mr McLaughlin sought custody amid the deadly act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coicano. Nor
J. J. Tigeins
Katie McLaughlin
St West Monroe Street
Higgins
Mra Welaugh-lin
Ape
General Electric Co
Mra MecLaughlin
Bear
West Monme Street
Carpenter Street
McLaughlin
Felton Street
Thorge L. Rood
Willie
Mies
Courageous Girl Saves Guests in Fatal House Fire
A Greely home fire early morning traps residents and guests. Maud Schermerhorn awakens others and carries four year old Maud Seieruechers to safety before succumbing to burns. Firefighters rescue many, but the blaze inflicts $20,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteres
Horr van
Schermerhorn
Seomg
Beth
Mies Schermerhorn
Fires Ravage Winnipeg Buildings in Vast Series of Blazes
A night of incendiary fires struck Winnipeg with at least five blazes between midnight and six, destroying the Western Canadian block at Main Street and Portage Avenue and Merrick Anderson Co’s warehouse. The Western Canadian block housed Wright Be Bros and a druggist. losses reach $400,000 with upper floors used by insurers and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissites
Man
O'Cluk
Main Street
Portage Avenue
Band Union
Princess Street
Merrick
Anderson
Bane
Winnipeg
Wright Be Bros
Mitchell
Merrick Amwerson & Co
Important Meeting of the Committee of Seventy
The executive committee of the Committee of Seventy met in the chamber of commerce and passed resolutions urging Gov. Flower to appoint a deputy attorney general or the attorney general to prosecute cases before the December terminer. In New Jersey Charles Parks, a New York City alderman, was convicted of keeping a gambling house, with William Meyers turning state's evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Seventy
Chamber of Commerce
Flower
Gamling Monae Aspery Pang
N. J
Charles Parks
New York City
William Meyers
Parks
New York
Dun and Company Weekly Trade Review Shows Slow Recovery
New York Nov 17 A Dun and Co weekly trade review reports widespread but gradual improvement across sectors. Low farm products and wages hinder recovery while some firms resume or expand production and raise wages. bond offerings and fiscal adjustments signal cautious confidence despite slow uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Dun & Cos
Aps
Attackes Man In Office Leads To Arrest In New York
James Fullerton, son of attorney James Fullerton, attacked Frank Short, a noted mortgage broker, in Short's office yesterday afternoon and crushed his skull with a heavy wrench while attempting to steal $1.50. Short is reported to be near death. Short’s cries drew bystanders. Fullerton was later arrested on a trolley car nearby. Also reported, the United States cruiser Cincinnati struck an underwater object off Long Island sound causing plate damage. water flooded the air chamber but officials say the incident is not serious.
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Tien-Tsin
von Hanneken
Ivete Fievo
United States Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
Carlisle
Brazil
Admiral Mello
Bueno
Retany Stomen
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Congress
Gresham
China
Japan
Tur
Wells Fargo Express Co
Indian Territory
Apa Domsox
Madison County
Ind
Pendleton
Ile
United States
Robson
Im Grawas
Washington
Bluefields
Alerapler Blonstrom
Bayity
Nina Hammond
Tore Axphy Uiste
Shiek
White & Ham
Partilly Imerei
Hastites Stewart
Galveston
Tex
Diet
Texas
Carson City
Nev
Ustree
Sexatos Roseer
Woormese
Marlboro Street
Freeston
Ithametise
Duchess of Montrose
London
Cleveland
Ith
Union
Frances Willart
Senoon Infredon
Lirwamr
Detroit
Mich
Jackson
Supreme Court
Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
HaBouisse
Twesty
Bible College of Kentucky University
Jons M. Tariom
Fort Smith
Ark
Wnversary
Fio
Ettoo
Treasury Reserve
Bert
Dell Fee
Keston
Gray Forge
Hessemer
Pittsburgh
Atlantic
Canada
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New London
Execution Rock
Long Island Sound
N. S. Tribune
How to Make a Collar and Us For Gentlemen Friends
Instructional note from American Agriculturist on crafting a decorative collar for a young man’s accessories. Describes padded pink satin lining, pale green chamois cover, satin rib binding, and a ribbed strap fastening. Includes decorative designs and a humorous illustration of contrasting uses and gender norms.
Marvelous Effects From Chicago River Water Recipe Rumor
An Akron reader reports a Chicago river water dyeing claim from a home tips column. The piece says Chicago river water turns fabrics black with one immersion and notes a terra cotta rinse. it mentions bed comforters and a fancy woman’s routine, plus Osborne installs electrical cooking for Queen Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio
Akron
Summit Lake
Akrom
Lake Michigan
Osborne
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
Locating the Bed for Health and Comfort
A review argues bed position matters for health. It favors northward head placement when possible, warns against walls restricting breath and ventilation, and advocates airy rooms. It notes double beds fading, urges separate beds for children and adults, and stresses regular airing of bed coverings.
How to Prepare the Mird for the Oveo- Dressing
Instructions describe roasting a turkey with a rich oyster and bread crumb dressing using butter pepper thyme and milk or hot water. Directions cover stuffing sewing, roasting, basting, preventing skin cracking, and serving with cranberry sauce and fried oysters as garnish. Also includes a leftover tomato and rice dish and a few light humor snippets from period papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romsting
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward K. Lowrey
Pekin
Bath
Avon
Apviers
Fusan
Ceres
Tony Haka
RG. Dan 4 Co
John E. Jackson
New Jersey
Berlin
Herbert Goldsmith Squires
Cook Gang
Muskogee, I. T
Peratcu
Limasol
Cyprus
New South Wales
Henry Parkes
Chenmpo
Garartr Vasarvaer
Des Moines
Rio Grande Do Sul
Salgado
Lima
Hox. Mraoxs BR
Waienrt
Susquehanna
Pennnsylvania
Trenton
Thirteran
Mautix J. Warsex
Andersom Tad
Joseph Craig
United States Navy
Facullty
Naval Academy
Belgie
Comcard
Asiatic
Cedar Rapids
State Dairy Commissioners
Hammond
Lake County
Finland
Russia
Brussels
Ath
Sexatom Joux
Ymacier
Brennan
Seuth Bend
Max Macu
Allantown
Drexel, Morgan & Co
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
A. J. Drexel
J. How Wright
Lomium
Morgan, Karjes & Co
Baltimore
Nicaragua Canal
United State
So Woman's Christian Tem- Peresece Union
Washington, Pa
Kansas City, Mo
Iss
Treasury
St Louis
Seaboard
Trentos
Denver
Conl
Haynes
Liberia
MIS
Ssippi Matters
Gog. Stone
EP. Bowie
Leake County
Larma
Jack
Weill
Jackin Kash
Lafasette Tate
Marshall Tallamatebie
Paniver
Pena
Derren Tr. Meert
Jamia
Eea
Dees
Hove
Mupfoder
Marteerr Ubew
P S. Melaerhlia
Hesband
Little Willie
Maud Schermerhorn
Ieee Denne
Vitlety Boght
Maree Hett
Winsipee
Duns Commercial Review
Eolia
Fta
Ro -Olaa
ASD Cuprf Boe
Arctic
Wilds
Lomlonderry
Hese
Turkey
Tim
Jones
Papa
Brooklin
Pholsterer
Society
Calera
N. Y. Herald
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