Fitzsimmons Seeks End In Own Action In New Orleans
The attempted suicide by Fitzsimmons after his escape attempt reveals bold defiance but cowardice under pressure. The incident highlights lax vigilance at New Orleans and raises questions about jail safeguards and justice. It also offers a warning to criminals and jailers about the costs of law evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons Yester
New Orleans
Fitzsimmons
Aleheny
Claude Duval
Dick Turgen
Jack Shepard
Newgate
J. Maynard
Duchess County
New York
Supreme Bench
Thoes
United States
Jodie Lynch
Tokio
Japan
Russia
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Philip Stebler
Marine City
Mich
William Rufus
Robert
Robert the Horned
Johnstown Gratitude for Global Aid After Disaster
Three years after Johnstown's great disaster the city recalls the unprecedented relief and reconstruction efforts. The mass meeting resolutions praise prompt personal aid and extensive worldwide donations, noting the community's energy and sacrifice as key to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Supreme Court Rejects Postal Ban On Lottery Ads
The essay argues the Supreme Court decision upholding postal prohibition of Louisiana lottery ads is misguided. It warns postal censorship strains civil liberty and may invite broader moral panic, urging parental responsibility and a free press while condemning sensational, harmful literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Iit
The German Emperor Faces United Opposition on School Bill
The German Emperor confronts a united parliamentary opposition over a bill to introduce sectarian teaching in schools. The Liberal party shows strength by resisting the Emperor’s schemes, signaling potential future upheaval and a push to end military despotism amid growing opposition. The piece also notes the Emperor William is skilled but holds medieval views on sovereignty and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Willian
Grievances Rise Against Autocratic Military Service
The text contrasts subordinate officers with harsh higher regulation, condemning forced service as robbing years from men and turning privates into slaves. It warns the public anger could flare into a general revolt, with uncertain outcomes and potential civil unrest.
Call for Tax Reform and Fairness in City Assessments
The article argues for changing the citys assessment system toward rental values as the standard. It notes assessors rely on neighborhood cash values, which fails in practice due to varying buyer demand. It urges uniform rents, addresses owner-occupied and vacant lots, and stresses council decisions on tax rates while voters choose council members.
Kate the Kisser and the Telegraph Kiss Thief
The piece profiles Entinka Steen a German traveler nicknamed Kate the Kisser who kissing as many male telegraph operators as possible on a West to East journey. Authors speculate she targets busy operators to maximize stolen pleasure given February's 29 days.
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Jack the Ripper
Dowd the
Ishmaels
Kate the
Entinka Steen
Katinka
Kate
Pennington’s Airships Spark Aerial Dreams In The Nation
The article discusses renewed belief in air navigation led by Pennington and his plan for a $30,000,000 Airship Company. It portrays airships as soon to surpass rail travel, with visions of rapid global transit and a shift in transport priorities, despite past setbacks and gravity’s resistance.
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Maxim
Langley
Pennington
Mississippi
Chicago
Eos
Pullman
London
Pennington Airship Company
Airship talk and legal headlines echo in a restless era
The column ranges wide from Penny ingham schemes and airships to Pennington and Duchess county returns. It notes the Iron Beam Trust collapse likely lowering prices for consumers, calls for progress in crime investigations, and remarks on press oversight at electrocutions. It comments on anti Hill sentiment, Canadian corruption talk, and New Mexico’s diligent bank examiner, ending with a reflection on Carnival Manwye’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Beam Trust
New Mexico
Idle Congressional speech versus printed records
The remark condemns wasteful debate in Congress and argues the printed record that promotes such talk harms the nation more by encouraging idle discourse and adding unnecessary cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Notable figures and society news from 19th century letters
Ex president Cleveland returns to New York from a southern pleasure trip. Longfellow’s brother is a California farmer near Berton. Ex senator Edmunds reportedly insists on a high retainer for important cases. Prince Henry travels to Algiers where the Sheila yacht awaits. Ex Senator Ingalls’ parents live in Haverhill. Doveass Tilden, a deaf mute sculptor, gains Paris accolades. Leyland’s pre Raphaelite mansion in London owned by the late F B Leyland. Victor Emmanuel heir to the Italian crown, handsome and unmarried at nearly 30. Mrs Wallace praises Florence Nightingale’s grace and fortitude at surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Osborne House
Mediterranean
Algiers
Sheila
Ingalls
Haverhill
Mass
Doveass Tilden
Paris
London
F. BR. Leyland
Rossetti
Proesce
Victor Emanoven
Lew Wallace
Florence Nightingale
New York Chamber Creates Russia Relief Committee
The New York Chamber of Commerce met to plan famine relief for Russia. Ex Governor Hoyt said Westerners would donate thousands of bushels of grain if New York acts. A four member committee was authorized to appeal to citizens and raise funds for relief via reliable charities, with members including Morgans, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Steinway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamber of Commercce
Hoyt
Wyoming
Chamber of
United States
Kuala
West
Chamber
Pierpost Morgans C Aoneineewitt
J. Pierpenorgan
Huntington
Austin Corbin
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller
William Steinway
Utah Legislature Urges Congress on Home Rule Bill
The Utah Legislature passed a memorial urging Congress to enact the Faulkner Cain home rule bill. It cites oppression by the Utah Commission and says polygamy has been abolished while noting restrictions on popular voice in territorial courts appointed from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latt Sage
Utah
Congress
Faulkner
Cain
Utah Commission
Washington
Territory
Deacon White Formally Reinstated in New York
The Stock Exchange reinstated Dacon White and F W Hopkins of V White & Co as members in good standing. The reinstatement was read from the floor amid applause and White was greeted with congratulations by members when he appeared on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stock Exchange Today
V.white
F. W. Hopkins
V. White &*Co
Neers
S .V. White
Day of Memorials and Rules Debate Dominate Congress
The House confronts eulogies for departed members amid a rule change clash. Debates on Sundays for memorial services and memorial day practices highlight procedural shifts while the Senate advances a Lake Erie monument bill and a Florida senatorship ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enloe
Tennessee
Morse
Massachusetts
Stout
Michigan
Speaker
St. Louis
Congress
Ray
New York
Reed
Maine
Bergen
New Jersey
O'Neill
Missouri
Yeas
Mr. Chipman
J. D. Taylor
Messers, Wise
Virinia
Henderson
North Carolina
Randall
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Chicago Mail Hails Emergent Legal Figures in Bradley Line
The Chicago Mail calls for prominent lawyers to step forward as potential successors to Justice Bradley, urging qualified individuals not yet named to arise and be counted in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Justice Bradley
Taxation Question Spurs Commission Plan in State Assembly
A large senate meeting forms a commission to study state taxation. Col J A Price chairs a plan to create a six member commission and a finance committee to gather data on property values exemptions and tax burdens. The conference will report by June 1 and study tax laws of other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannissone
Senate
J. A. Price
Scranton
National Board of Trade
Det Otter
Taro Michaels
Price
J. Wright
Wricht
Taggart
Mr. Niles
United States
Indians Hold to Their Messiah Belief Quietly
Captain Eli L. Huggins reported from the Indian Territory that the Apache, Cheyenne and Osage cling to the Messiah prophecy with no urgency among whites. He noted distribution of poor cattle to tribes by a contractor, with thin animals given to natives and fatter ones sent to markets, prompting objections and an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat
Catesco
Eli L. Huggins
Miles
Indian Territory
Asrapahoe
Cheyanne
Huggins
Cheyenne
Astapahoe
Bridgman Brain Study Sheds Light On Blind Deaf Woman
Worcester special reports Laura Bridgman’s brain shows arrested development in senses related regions after illness at age tied to prior normal growth. Cortex thinner overall with less gray matter, yet right eye retained slight function influencing adjacent brain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Laura Bridgman
Clark University
Miss Bridzman
Sub Treasury Dispute Draws Kansas Alliance Split
The Farmers' Alliance executive committee plans a compromise to unite factions over sub-treasury delegates. They propose allowing both boltins and executive delegates to travel to St Louis. Bolters may push for a solid sub treasury delegation despite the back-down. Van B Prather calls the plan likely to harmonize the rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torera
Farmers’ Alliance
St. Louis
Sub-Treasury
Suv-Treasury
Boltins
Opponents Debate Anti-Option Bill in House Hearing
Washington coverage notes opponents of the antioption bill testifying before the House Committee on Agriculture. Chicago and Minneapolis traders describe how fictitious sales distort grain markets, while Aldrich of the Chicago Board of Trade defends existing controls and cautions about enforcement burdens. An Annapolis elevator man urges a substitute plan before changing grain handling methods.
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WasuHington
D. C
House Committee On Agriculture
Chicago
Minneapolis
Aldrich
Chicago Board of Trade
Partridge
Boards of Trade
Mr. Hatch
Mr. Aldrich
Board of Trade
Hatch
J. A. J. Sar
Anneapolis
Reed comments on new House rules and People’s Party stance
Ex Speaker Reed lauds the Louisiana lottery withdrawal as a Fifty-first Congress triumph and criticizes the new Rules Committee powers. The People’s Party caucus affirms autonomy, rejecting dissension rumors and issuing a nationwide appeal to defend party measures in the coming Fifty-second Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruth
Kentucky
Carlisle
J. G. Carlisle
Taylor
O'Neill
Missouri
Committee On Rules
Reed
Maine
House
Mit Reed
Owever
People’s Party
People’s Party of
House of Representatives
Watson
Georgia
People's Representatives
French Inspectors Tour to Study Pork Inspection
A French government party including Mr. Riche, a Paris Academy of Medicine member and chemistry professor, Mr. Roume of the foreign department, and Mr. Duclos, a Paris produce merchant, travels to Chicago and other Western points to evaluate U S pork inspection rules and their practical application. Secretary Rusk provided letters of introduction to Chicago officials to ensure thorough access.
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Chicago
Riche
Academy of Medicine
Paris College of Pharmacy
Ministry of Agriculture
E. Roume
Foreign Department
Ministry of Commerce
Maurice Duclos
Produce Commission
Paris
Pocios
Rusk
Washington
He May Not Realize His Withdrawal From Race
A Washington Post report notes uncertainties about whether Mr. Cleveland has been informed of his withdrawal from the presidential race. The piece discusses possible reasons and the status of his awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cleveland
Deaths Here and Elsewhere Prof Theodor Mommsen
Theodor Mommsen, the German historian at Kiel, has died. One of the last great scholars who shaped Germanys universities, he participated in the Revolution of 1848 and in 1852 faced an infamy charge over a speech criticizing Bismarcks tariff policy. He was noted as a brilliant controversialist and was nicknamed the Old Roman of Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodor Mommson
Fedead
Kiel
Mommson
Germany
Isadone Piezerhe Schmittt
Paris
Schmitz
Trochu
Arson Cowes
Lowa
Macon City
EpWard Stevenson
Ned Forrest
Scat- Ye
Connecticut
New York City
Washington
Western Union Te Company
Leadville
South Atlantic
Mauritius
Queensland
Wootland
Canary Islands
Manuritius Islands
San Francisco Public Building Site Purchase Delayed
Tax commissioners led by the Postmaster General Secretary of the Treasury and Attorney General met at the Treasury to halt the Seventh and Mission site purchase until Bribery charges against the local commission are clarified. A Treasury special agent has investigated without finding tangible evidence. The commission ordered public notice inviting any bribe knowledge to be reported to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Commission
San Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury
Attorney General
Treasury Department
Mission Streeta
Rsans
General Commission
Washington
Obituary notices from early 1900s reveal military and public figures
Obituaries list Colonel George G. Minor of the Mexican and Civil wars who drafted the Guadaloupe Hidalgo treaty and served as interpreter for General Scott. Other notices honor Mussell Sage Jr and Hassell Sage's nephew, McLAIN SHENT, plus General Schmitz and EpW ard Stevenson, with deaths in New York, Paris, Des Moines, and Seattle venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Minor
Laclede
St. Louis
President nominates postmasters and confirms federal appointments
The President sent appointments to the Senate for postmasters Edwin J. Vinton Jean nette Pa Joseph M. Broth Knox Pa Edward A. Hamilton New Bethlehem Pa Hiram J. Haideman Salem v Walter W. Patton Kent 6 and John M. Datehiler Franklin O The Senate executive session confirmed James H Beater United States District Judge for the District of Idaho D P Kolerta of Indiana Recorder of the General Land Office W C Haskell United States Marshal Northern district of Ohio and L S Howlett Register of the Land Office at North Yakima Wash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Edwin J. Vinton
Jeannette
Joseph M. Broth
Knox
Edward A. Hamilton
New Bethlehem
Hiram J. Haideman
Salem
Walter W. Patton
Kent
John M. Datehiler
Franklin, O
Senstern
James H. Beater
United States
District of Idaho
D. P. Kolerta
Indiana
General Land Office
W. C. Haskell
Northern District
Ohio
L. 8. Howlett
North Yakima
Wash
Supreme Court Hears Silver Brick Case In Banc
The Supreme Court of the District of Colombia heard the silver brick case in banc today. Petitioners seek a mandamus to force coinage of silver bullion tendered March 14 to the U S Mint. Respondent demanded proof and argued the act of 1878 restored free coinage but coinage was refused as unlawful. Jere Wilson spoke for petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
Jere Wilson
Supreme Court limits on mandamus in executive duties
Assistant Attorney General Maury cites a Supreme Court decision in United States ex rel. Peaien Black stating the Court will not interfere with executive officers in ordinary duties and lacks appellate power for interpretations of law. Maury declines further argument unless the court requests it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Witeon
Thas Hie
Maury
United States Supreme Court
United States
Treasury
Reciprocity treaty duty cut affects Cuba trade in January
Consul General Williams reports January receipts at Havana port show United States flour imports 62,571 sacks and Spain none under the new reduced duties. Earlier January 1901 US imports were 3,720 sacks and Spain 3,349 bags. Fur exports to Cuba from New York New Orleans Mobile and the West 41,473 barrels in January, against 9,234 barrels in 1901. Guatemalan Minister Antonio Batres will return to Guatemala January 10 and use his influence to hasten approval of the reciprocity agreement with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Williams
State Department
Havana
United States
Spain
Rts
New York
New Orleans
Mobile
Ey West
Antonio Batres
Guatemala
Pacific Mail
Blaine
Uncle Sam No Resentment Over Matamoros Search
The United States declares no resentment over Mexican authorities searching the residence at Matamoros of Don Enrico Vizziga, U S Consular Agent at Mier, for arms believed hidden there. The agent, a Mexican citizen, has not been at Mier for months and has resided in Matamoros, the house rather than the Consulate being searched. The Department of State will await full reports by mail before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Matamoros
Enrico Vizziga
Mier
Mexico
Matamoras
Department of State
Rome Reports on Diplomatic Reopening Questioned
Washington officials dispute Italian government plans to restore full diplomatic ties with the United States and deny Signor Catini the Denmark envoy post, casting doubt on Rome’s stated intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
United States
Signor Catilini
Denmark
Washington
Nosegay of Events in Pittsburg Parlor Talks
A Pittsburg society page highlights a New York book club dinner with jokes about a borrowed dress suit used as a shroud. Dr. Hodges entertains the Art Society with a lecture on Life in a Medieval Monastery. Mrs Magre CosGrave gains notice for card counters and art in Whitburn.
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Pittsburg
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Jack
Pf Us
Ike
Hodges
Art Society
Dr. Hodges
The
Frederick Meppel
Ary Mara W.P. Woon
East End
Florina
Wood
J. M. Schoonmarker
Ellsworth Avenue
Eoard
George Wambo
Ripper Street
Wawnef
Allegheny Cotillion
Taz Alleheny
Miss Fawcett
McElroy
Art Society Board of Directors
Henry Darlington
Theodore Salmon
J. L. Koother, Jr
Michte J. Chapman
BE. E. Tingley
Lillie Ucschieiter
D. Henpert Hoererren
Theodore Hostetter
Thomasville
Piney Woods
Miss. Mo
Itphell
Stockton Avenue
Curious Condensations From An Odd News Sheet
A collection of miscellany notes includes a dozen women piano tuners in Philadelphia, world debt in 1890, a proposed 15 million railroad tunnel through the Alps, and quirky items on stamps, typewriters, dogs, baths, sturgeon, and fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alps
New York City
Alhambra Cotilion Plans Social Event For Monday Night
Preparations proceed for a long year party at the Monongahela House with an all female escort for the gentlemen. Miss MacClelland and Mrs Linch are highlighted social figures as others travel or host events around Pittsburg society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra Catilion
Monongahela House
Mary McCretrayn
Fifth Avenue
New York
la Bourgogne
Europe
Mediterranean
MacClelland
Mars. W. Newton Lixet
West Virginia
Picking from Pack Ends In Jumbled Banter At Club
A fragmentary dialogue at a social gathering features characters such as Miss Budd Flora Wall Minnie Ball and Tom Collins discussing engagement peers fashion and chores. The overheard chatter touches on weddings gloves trousers and the mood shifts from humor to mock seriousness as the scene wanders through conversational vignettes.
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Om Bippaley
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch Building
Fastten
Tristne Boiltuag
Jane Home
I Ds
Dispatch 62
Teetary Pref
United
Ftater
Tarcy Derston
Darcy
TD Center
Brentil
Prrrssporc
Liberty Street
Axsyoye
Gourier
Bis
Carnprval Manwrye
South
Grorce J. Longfellow
Berton
Cal
Edmunds
Deacon White
Carlisleo
Waterscroy
Representatives
Adams
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Sayers
Texas
Committee On Appropriations
Durborow
Illinois
Dickerson
Committee On Judiciary
Co 3
Goodnight
Morton
Alanderson
Brice
Frye
Committee On
Florida
Call
Davidson
Manderson
Nes
Fort Russell
Fort Russell Military Reservation
Walla Wallin
Washin
Hoth
Chanes
Kansas Alliance
Mussell Sage, Jr
Russell Sage, Jr
Hassell Sage
Windsor Hotel
nMce
McLain Shent
Youngsviown
Amp
Uncle Sam
Magre CosGrave
Witteburn
Witcomb Riley
Jumeau’s
Switzerland
Birmingham
Ohrdraif
Ron
Prussia
Plumstead
New York Theological Seminary Recase
Manidiie Bender
Dordert
Persian Gulf
Ewy
Alelgiy
Hut
Mr. Trotter
Sone Peer
Miss Budd
Ctille
Flora Wall
Lever
Minnie Ball
Darling
Brown
Heappeck
Brown, Jr
Mother
Mra
Musiemad—Daetor
Savage
Tom Collins
Lonelyville Choir
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