Lions Attack at Night in South Africa Safari Tale
In a perilous camp near a river, Haggard’s narrator and his party contend with a roaring lioness that abducts Jim-Jim as oxen crash and a cart buckles. Pharaoh and Harry survive, while Jim-Jim is carried off, the camp flees in panic, and dawn reveals no trace of the boy.
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Pharaoh
Jim- Jim
Jim-Jim
Swaziland
Nell
Harry
Cceuadaiati
South Africa
Skerm
Jim-Jimg
A Glorious Opportunity on Arctic Expedition
A middle aged man visits an arctic steamer and asks to join the next expedition. The officer lists dangers including extreme cold scarce food and possible cannibalism. The visitor finally agrees to be put on the books, saying the last argument captured him.
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Eli
Aft
New York Dispatch
Telegraphic congratulations for Jewish weddings in old times
The New York Tribune quotes a Philadelphia telegraph editor describing how telegrams for Jewish weddings are sent with direct delivery to the wedding house or reception venue. He notes that senders often overrun word limits, sending 100 to 150 words.
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New York Tribune
Hrandied peaches and ice cream dessert trend noted
A kitchen trend highlights the use of brandied peaches as a dessert base paired with ice cream, replacing traditional Christmas mince pie. The combination appears in menus and home recipes as a festive option blending fruit sweetness with dairy.
McKinley Policy Pushes Tariff and Bimetalism Ahead
Washington correspondent reports strong White House activity on tariff and international bimetallism. Republicans tout protections for farmers while Democrats attack wool and flax tariffs. Negotations for an international coinage conference are under way with aims to occur this autumn.
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Friends of Free Coinage
United States
Dinsley
Senate Finance Committee
Reciprocitty Policy Faces Democratic Hurdles
President McKinley urges renewal of the 1890 tariff reciprocity in his inaugural address. Democrats have hindered restoring ties with American republics, but Congress should not be deterred. Trade resumption will be gradual. Southern republics may hesitate yet will gain from renewed commerce as trust returns. Baltimore American.
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McKinley
Congress
Baltimore American
Professor Wilson Critiques Tariff and Dingley Bill
Ex Postmaster General Wilson, author of the 1894 tariff act, attacks the Dingley bill. He argues that with treasury funds no new taxes are needed to cover revenue or surplus if prosperity is steadied and expenditures trimmed by reforms. He notes a projected deficit over 370 million and questions whether spending cuts can avoid harming public service.
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Wilson
Treasury
St. Louis
Globe-Demos
Sugar Trust Hit by Tariff Debate Split
The Sugar Trust faces changes as Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee back a tariff bill that raises specific duties and lowers differential profits. The shift favors beet sugar and aims to curb the trust by reducing raw sugar undervaluations and boosting domestic beet production, potentially lowering future prices.
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Sugar
Ryse
Ways and Means
Chicago Times-Herald
Guards at the White House May Be Replaced by Soldiers
The Washington Star discusses President McKinley’s reported choice to abolish the police guard at the White House. Reasons include sentiment and practicality as critics question the need for a guard and suggest military protection could be more thorough while opponents call it un-American.
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McKinley
White House
United States
Washington Star
Hendaman Surpasses Mark in Big Day’s Work
The Kansas standout Hendaman sets a high mark surpassing his liveliest predecessor. Kansas and Missouri show strong favor in the list with favored contenders rounding the field.
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Kansas
Hendaman
Missouri
Bristow Sets Kansas Postmaster Records in 165 Appointments
Wasurotos April 16 All records were broken today by Bristow the Kansas headsman fle appointed 165 fourth class postmasters. Fifty eight fill vacancies from death or resignation and forty one for four years service. Kansas appointments include Butler Reno county J Enns Helbne Pottawatomie county R Craig vice D Case removed Burdette Pawnee county J Page vice John Lyons removed Wathena Doniphan county George Manville vice M Foley removed Missouri appointments include Americus Montgomery county B Baker Bland Gasconade county E Aufderheide Cleavesville Gasconade county G Essman Davis Lincoln county J Cox High Whe Montgomery county M Miller vice Marion Skinner removed Lensburg Crawford county John McInnis vice J King removed Montevallo Vernon county Correa Steurmer vice K Whitley removed Morrison Gasconade county Samuel Spreckmeyer New Florence Montgomery county E Corvey vice C Locke removed New Hartford Pike county P Lovelace Peers Warren county Lows Eckelkamp Rhineland Montgomery county I Miller Saint Peters St Charles county W Steuriner Silex Lincoln county G Smiley vice J Brown removed
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Wasurotos
Bristow
Kansas
Fle
Butler
Reno
J. Enns
Helbne
Pottawatomie
R. Craig
D. Case
Burdette
Pawnee
J. Page
John Lyons
Wathena
Doniphan
George Manville
M. Foley
Missouri
Americus
Montgomery County
B. Baker
Bland
Gasconade County
Aufderheide
Cleavesville
G. Essman
Davis
Lincoln County
J.cox
High Wii
M. Miller
Marion Skinner
Lensburg
Crawford County
John McInnis
J. King
Montevallo
Vernon
Cora Steurmer
K. Whitley
At. Morrison
Gasconage
Samuel Spreckemeyer
New Florence
E.,.corvey
C. Locke
New Hartford
Pike
Senate Votes Narrowly on Tariff Test The first skirmish on tariff in Senate
Washington April 16 The Senate held a test vote on tariff regulation led by Mr Morrill to counter Mr West’s motion. Morrill prevailed 24 to 23 with Republicans mostly in favor and Democrats solidly against. Absentees included Teller Jones Stewart and Kyle as the scene set ahead of the Dingley bill.
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Senate
Washington
Morrill
Vermont
West
Demecratia
Gaga
Thteli
Yeas
Baker
Burrows
Carter
Clark
Gutlom
Davis
Foraker
Frey
Gallinger
Hawley
Hiamns
Hansbrough
Ioar
McMillan
Mantle
Mason
Nelson
Pratt
New York
Pritchard
Fractor
Quay
Spooner
Warren
Wallington
Bate
Butler
Cannon
Chandler
Chilton
Cockrell
Gorman
Gray
Harris
Kansas
Hertfeld
Lindsay
McEnery
Martin
Mills
Morgan
Pasco
Pettigrew
Pattus
Rawlins
Turner
Turpie
Walthall
Mr. Chandler
Montana
Messrs
Heitfeld
Teller
Jones
Stewart
Nevada
Kyle
Alten
Kansas pension inquiry rumors at White House
Topeka April 17 reports from Washington say President McKinley asked Senator Baker to endorse Cyrugeland for pension agent. Other notes claim no candidate will be named for internal revenue collector, with speculation Baker Hertz peers may be favored but the winner remains uncertain.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Washington
McKinley
Senator Baker
White House
Indorse Cyrugeland
Internal Revenue Collector
Baker
Oeinworth
Nebraska Entomologist Bruner to Study Argentine Grasshoppers
Professor Lawrence Bruner of the University of Nebraska will sail from New York in early April to Buenos Ayres as an Argentine prijnente expert. He will study the grasshopper that has devastated Argentina for a decade to determine the best methods to destroy the troublesome insect.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lawrence Bruner
Department of Entomology
University of Nebraska
New York
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Prniente
Mysterious Jail Delivery In Mrupuis Tennessee
A mysterious jail delivery occurred last night in Mrupuis Tennessee. Prisoner J Morris alias J A Thur man alias J M Thomas, held on forgery charges in Chicago Louisville and Memphis, escaped through four securely locked doors after the getaway was discovered.
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Mrupuis
Tenn
J. ¥. Morris
J. A. Thurman
J M. Thomas
Chicago
Louisville
Memphis
Fight Pictures All Right
Dan A. Stuart denied claims that photos from the Carson fight were worthless. He said the pictures are entirely satisfactory.
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Gittcaco
Dan A. Stuart
Carson
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Grean
Ways and Means Committee
Dingley
Gen. Wheeler
Hopkins
Illinois
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Colorado
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House
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Boston
South
G. H. Williams
Professor Wilson
Germany
Landed
Prince Wittgenstein
Ari
Leland Pension Agent
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