Joseph Cannon’s Long Career in Congress and Law
Joseph O Crysyou born near Greensboro grew up a hard working tiller. He studied law in Cincinnati and Petersburg Indiana before starting practice in Winds and Pascola Douglas county. He was elected to Congress in 1872 and served in every session except the 52nd, moving residences and shaping postal and appropriations policy while steering the Republican party in Illinois.
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Razor-Back Musician and the Missing Link Play
An odd local tale features a musician named Raker who argues for the Missing Link theory. He proves a point through a quirky experiment involving a pig and a baker figure, culminating in a performance in London that astonishes observers.
Missing Link Musical Pig Plays Notes by Bells
A farm animal from Pennsylvania can perform tunes by pulling a bell attached device that rings notes numbered one to eight. The pig plays melodies like Dust Rose of Summer with a trained handler describing its memory and scale recognition. The owner, a veteran in animal training, notes pigs learn tricks easily though they are less affectionate than others.
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GENUINE MADSTONE Auctioned in Virginia Town
In Iceaburg Loudoun County Virginia a famed madstone was sold at public auction by order of a circuit court judge. Dr C F Salekeravilla bid against others and the stone sold for 662.50. The stone, thought to be from England, resembles a sandstone and is oval about the size of a half dollar. The report notes a nearby employer employee dispute and a fire at a planing mill causing partial destruction and a workers’ resolution to quit.
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United States Art Exhibit Plans for Paris Exposition
Cauldwell, director of fine art for the U S commission, outlines the Paris exposition plan. About 30 feet of line will hold roughly 200 to 250 oil paintings along with water colors and drawings. An advisory council of American art leaders will supervise sections, with juries in New York Chicago Paris and a Paris panel including London representatives.
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Klondike Gold Yield Estimation Puts Season Near 329 Million
The Midnight Sun reports the Klondike season’s gold output at about 20.0 million dollars with total revenue estimated between 12 and 20 million and royalty prospects around 3 million. Emptions and erasures may roughly double the tax take, while various creeks and rivers are listed with projected shares totaling about 20.0 million.
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Most Successful Years for Southern Baptist Board
The Southern Baptist Convention board reports a fruitful year with a deficit under $80. It notes 630 staff, 6400 baptisms and 12900 total additions to churches, 339 churches built or improved at $60,827, and 618 Sunday schools with 44,788 teachers and pupils.
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Shaw's Roller Boat Patented for Marine Travel
N R Shaw of Rasseau Canada gains a patent for a roller boat design claimed to offer high speed and passenger comfort, potentially revolutionising shipbuilding. The inventor notes the craft could enable faster sea travel but warns the shape may not suit rough seas or deep water.
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Fastest Boat in the World Under Construction at College Point
A 73 foot yacht is under construction at College Point aiming to reach over 40 miles per hour. The vessel would eclipse the 5 knot Varbinia, currently the fastest, powered by a 1,000 horsepower carbon motor with three turbines. The project hints at a 653 ton weight and a modern propulsion setup, signaling a major leap in speedcraft.
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Memorial of Washington Signed with City Gift
Fragmentary report describes a ceremony at a New York street site where a memorial was presented to the city by the Mary Washington Colonial Charter of the Daughters of the Revolution. Mary Van Buren Vanderpoel presided, Maj. Asa Bird Gardiner spoke, and two church services were listed at St Paul's Chapel. The account also notes a claim about the first electric trolley in the world once built in Ireland.
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