Seedy Showman Recounts Shark Belly Tale and Circuspast
A broken down vaudeville performer told a Licht reporter of his 1869 near death in the Mediterranean. After falling overboard a white shark swallowed him to the waist, a cannon shot disabled the shark, and he survived months in Sicily. He later toured with a circus and claimed $20,000 earned from the tale. The tale ends with dubious justice as a cat troupe supposedly eats the shark.
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Licht
Bint
Mediterranean
Gergenti
Sicily
Lunis
Jack Robinson
Providence
Lanisian
Palermo
Italy
America
Shark
Radical group urges abolition of presidency in memorial
The North American Union of Radicals based in Milwaukee issued a memorial to Congress calling for a constitutional amendment to abolish the President position. It proposes vesting executive power in a council chosen by Congress, arguing the President acts as a king with power greater than many European rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
North American Union of Radicals
Congress
Russia
Bulgarians and Servians poised for decisive battle
Bretorape December 10 reports that Servians refuse defeat with a large national army ready to avenge honor. Serbia states to foreign ministers that Bulgarian terms cannot be accepted as the price of peace, signaling hostilities to resume this evening.
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Bretorape
Servia
Requiem Mass for King Alfonso Held at St Matthew's
A solemn requiem for King Alfonso was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church Washtenron with 600 invitations including the President and Cabinet and the diplomatic corps. Mozart Requiem was performed by the church quartet with a 60 voice choir and orchestra as the church draped in mourning.
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Washtneron
Alfonso
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Diplomatic Corps
Cleveland
Cabinet
Spanish Legation
Mozart
Petitioners claim silver coinage could raise debt value
Washington reports petitions signed by Iowa citizens allege a conspiracy among the President, Secretary of the Treasury, the American Bankers Association, and eastern newspapers to devalue the debt through silver demonetization or coinage suspension. They urge equal silver and gold coinage, continued coin certificates, reissue of one and two dollar notes, and rapid debt liquidation as revenues allow.
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Washington
Iowa
House
Secretary of the Treasury
American Bankers’ Association
Congress
Chamber of Commerce backs repeal of silver dollar coinage
New York reports a special Chamber meeting endorses the President and Treasury in suspending coinage of the current silver dollar. A resolution to repeal the February 1878 compulsory act is recommended and to memorialize Congress. Copies were ordered printed and sent to members of Congress.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Finance and Currency
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Eight Hour Workday Resolution Debated by U S Labor Federations
Washington report says the Federation of Trades and Labor Unions resumed talks on an eight hour rule to take effect May 1 next. Delegates debated gradual change, wages, double pay, and joint action, with a canvass to gain broad cooperation. A resolution revision was referred to the committee. A Zacatecas livestock incident led to extrajudicial killing of two peons by a ranch owner. A fragment of domestic dialogue ends the text.
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Washineton
Federation of Trades and Labor Unions
United States
Canada
United
Saly
Committee On
Mexican Central Railroad
la Colorada Ranches
Zacatecas
Water rates and private water rights in San Antonio
The piece argues that water costs and tapping fees rise as water is shut off with little notice. It urges residents to organize a publicly owned system, cheaper by at least 50 cents per unit, and calls on Aldermen to investigate the true costs and a potential municipal takeover.
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San Antonio
Various notices and reports from Columbus Dispatch
Brief items include a young druggist C 8 Wood dying of consumption with remains to Dubuque Iowa, Albert Dial from Illinois dying at Ankerson's boarding house with remains sent to Mount Olive Illinois, Dan Smith recovering his stolen overcoat found in a West Commerce Street store, questions about Officer Martinez, Ernest Rische returning from the Masonic Grand Lodge and preparations for Young Mrs Winthrop at Turner Hall, Emeterio Rios arrested for chimney issue, Divine services at Temple Beth El with sermon on Doctrines of Judaism, Anson Bennett planning ranching life in Uvalde County with two Angora kids and a burro, and a long satirical poem on wedding gossip among women.
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Wood
Dubuque
Iowa
Carter & Mullaly
Albert Dial
Illinoia
Ankerson
Mount Olive
Illinois
Dan Smith
Commerce Street
Martinez
Ernest Rische
Masonic Grand Lodge
Houston
Mre
Winthrop
Turner Hall
Emeterio Rios
Nueva
Laredo
Modesto Torres
Temple Beth el
Anson Bennett
Leona Ranch
Uvalde County
West
Mountain Snowshoe Wedding Near Silverton Colorado
Miss Mellie Connors of Lake City and Mr. Oscar Olsen of Animal Forks married on a 13000 foot summit near Silverton. The ceremony was held on snowshoes with Father Ley officiating. Afterward the party shared champagne and traveled to the bride’s home for a banquet.
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Silverton
Col
Mellie Connors
Lake City
Oscar Olsen
Animal Forks
Miss Connors
Mr. Olsen
Olsen
Father Ley
Weng
Colorado Beacon
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Novelties
Grand Rapids
Best Makers
Erastus Reed
Geo. H
Com’y
San Antonio, Texas
F. Simmang
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe
Scholz
Commerce
Losoya Streets
Emporium OF Fashion
Texan
Texas
Prince Albert
L. Wolfson
Acequia Street
Jonah
Ligur
Montreal
Citizens Health Committee
Alfonzo
the Labor Federation
Mr. Jenkins
Belle
Columbus Dispatch
Simms & Samuels
San Antonia
Proprietors
Rolling Mills
Pleasure Decks
Ant
Dmisss
Larry Dooley
Dooley
Baker
Miss Wolf
Minnie Hasson
Kings of Song and Dance
Miles and
Adams
Conservatory of Music
Paris
France
J. E.der Ansas
D’ Adam
Harry Macarthy
Vienna
Anaes
Ieee
Mee
Eee
Miles, Adams and
Miss Russe
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Reuben
Reuben William Henry Hays
Oe Beane
Eellew Baker
Gilbert Sarony
Emerson
Minstrels
San Francisco
Cal
Miles & Adams
Lewis
Onearthy
F. W. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo St., Cor
Antonio
Austin White Lime
Wolff ,Marx
Alamo Streets
Tx Doo
Hall
GEO
H. Kalteyer
Wolff & Marx
Mauermann
W. E. Jones
C. Bamberger
Alamo Cement Co
Watnealine
Wns
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