Will of Major John Hancock appoints executor
The will names Major Bright Halstead of the Termitage on Lake Minnetonka as executor. Hancock cites their wartime friendship formed in Libby Prison, Richmond, and directs that no bond be required in any court for the executorship.
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John Hancock
Pittsburg
Bright Halstead
Newark
N. J
Lake Minnetonka
Hennepin County
Mich
Libby
Richmond
Colorado Gold Field Promises Record Mining Output
The Colorado mining scene is booming with 1897 production over 20 million dollars and forecasts this year to exceed 30 million. New strikes daily echo the gold rush era, inviting readers to subscribe to the Mining World for full coverage and figures.
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Colorado
Denver
Dentists in U S Women Counted Estimated At Range
Estimates indicate about 150 to 200 women are practicing dentists in the United States. The figure comes from researchers surveying professional registries and licensing records. This snapshot highlights growing female participation in the dental profession and shifts in gender balance among practitioners nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta Candy
An old time medicinal ad touts Cascareta as a cure for constipation. It notes prices of 10¢ and 25¢ and offers a druggists refund under a 1 U.C.C. fall claim.
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U.C.C
Mrs Wilders Quips on Headache and Business Nights
A Cleveland Leader excerpt shows Mrs Wilders asking John why he stays home when ill yet keeps every other night busy with business. He responds that since suffering persists he might as well bunch his hits and stay active.
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Mrs. Wilders
John
Mr. Wilders
Cleveland
Defeated candidate debates value of running
A defeated candidate contemplates the merit of running and losing versus not running at all after reviewing his financial balance sheet.
Wealth and Power Questioned by Boston Traveler Quote
Read as a light proverb the line suggests a witty take on pride in riches. The exchange features a teacher asking why pride in wealth is undeserved and Johnnie replying that none has been earned due to lack of effort.
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Johnnie
Boston
Dr Kay's Renovator Suits Editor After Indigestion
Geo W Hervey editor of the Omaha World Herald reports long severe indigestion improved after using Dr Kay's Renovator. He up to three meals daily now and has no symptoms. He offers free medical advice and a 56 recipe OS page book with a free sample of the remedy from Dr B J Kay Medical Co Omaha Neb.
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Bryan
Geo. W. Hervey
Omaha Weekly World-Herald
Dr. Kay
B.J. Kay Medical Gco
Western
Omaha
New minister to Corea titled citizen in Detroit
Professor Hamilton King, recently named minister to Corea, obtained U S citizenship in Detroit last Monday. His father was naturalized in Maine over thirty years ago, making him a citizen by that fact, but lack of his father’s papers required naturalization before passport issuance.
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Hamilton King
Corea
Detroit
Maine
United States
Early Christian Teacher’s Note Sparks Church Morning Habit
A brief item notes the Early Christian teaching on daily worship. It mentions a girl who rises early to attend church before breakfast, as cited by the Indianapolis Journal. The line emphasizes devotion and practice among believers.
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Tommy
Indianapolis Journal
No-To-Rac Tobacco Cure Ad Extols Strength
Advertisement for No-To-Rac claiming a guaranteed tobacco habit cure. States it makes weak men strong and blood pure. Priced at 50 cents and distributed by druggists selling under the AIL label.
Miss Jackson and Judge Debate Instrument Choice
In a light court moment Miss Jackson asks what instrument best accompanies a piano. Mr. Johnson replies with a witty statement an axe. The judge observes the exchange as part of a public proceedings.
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Miss Jackson
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Monument to Zebulon Vance in Asheville to be unveiled after March
The monument contractor reports readiness for unveiling any time after March 1. A public suggestions committee will plan the unveiling ceremonies and report to the central committee at its next meeting.
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Asheville
IN. C
Zebulon Baird Vance
Central Committee
Queen Victoria Likely Last Open Parliament Visit
The article notes that Queen Victoria last opened Parliament in 1886 and, due to feeble health, would need an elevator to attend again. it implies the 1886 occasion may remain her final parliamentary appearance.
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House of Lords
Kruger Rebuffs Relative for Government Job
A young relative sought an official post from President Kruger who replied that state offices are in good hands and that the relative is too stupid for small clerkships.
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Kruger
California Name Origin Traced to Spanish Terms
The name California derives from two Spanish words Callente Fornalli meaning hot furnace. Cortes reportedly coined the term in 1545 for the peninsula now called Lower California, noting its hot climate and his discovery of the area.
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California
Cortez
Peninsula
Lower
Califucnia
Miscellaneous News Notes From Various Quarters
Brief roundup of accidental, criminal, political and social items gathered from multiple countries. Condensed observations reflect diverse happenings and quick takes from around the world.
War talk has little effect on trade and indemnity study
Monday reports note no impact of war rhetoric on trade, while Uncle Sam studies indemnity. California’s heavy rains boost the wheat outlook, and Shreveport endures a $175,000 fire loss. Dole returns to Honolulu aboard the Mariposa as Paris Times warns foreign correspondents to depart France. Henry Mentzer returns from Alaska with $100,000, though Klondike wealth rumors are overhyped.
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Uncle Sam
California
Chris von der Ahe
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Senor du Bosa
Havana
Shreveport
Dole
Hawaii
Honolulu
San Francisco
Henry Mentzer
Center Point
Alaska
Klondike
Mentzer
London Daily News
Spain
England
Paris
United States
National and international tensions surface in March reports
Gen Howard doubts Spain designed the Maine explosion while Archibishop Ireland backs presidential support for national honor. A New York priest ousted for urging Catholics to fight Spain. Sigsbee predicts assignment to the navy's finest ship. Juneau residents cite gold crop figures and seek an assay office. Ben Veniz? Simmons ready to face McCoy if money is right. A shipboard burial plan for dead sailors via hermetic zinc cases. Cairo boy, 15, stabs mother. mother dies. South Bend officer dies after mortally wounding a burglar. Interior approves Sundance Wyoming 2560 acre lease. Public meetings push arms for Argentina to secure peace. Spain's restraint risks Cuban debt burden near 600 million.
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Ireland
New York
Spain
Cstp
Sigsbee
Uttire
Juneau
Alaska
Lord Salisbury Confined to His Room at Hatfield House
A digest of scattered reports notes Lord Salisbury in declining health at Hatfield House London. Other items claim a Cleveland suit against Rockefeller for 1 million dollars and a bank safe raid by two masked men in Bayard Nebraska.
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Lord Salisbury
Hatfield House
London
Jinvana
Annie Edwards
Jamison
First Spanish cortes meet April 25 in new session
Summary of diverse items: Spain facing potential war with Europe and calls for independence. U S troops criticized by a Spanish paper. Cuba aid shipments arrive. treasury balance reported. Alaska travel woes. several legal and crime notes including a murder sentence and an assault case. counterfeit notes circulating. late 19th century figures in politics and entertainment referencing.
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Omaha
Mites
San Francisco
National Treasury
Tvo
Seattle
New York
Multiple Events Reported In A Fragmented Dispatch
Fire destroys Cargill and Fall flour mill in Houston Minnesota. A hundred perish in Persian snow drifts. Very Cycle Manufacturing assigns Liabilities 342 866. Rye Leo ML celebrated in Rome. McCoy Burley fight canceled at Hot Springs. Authorities object. Warren bills cession of arid lands. Drought relief after rains. Jim Janey and Charles Johnson draw in Baltimore. Fred Moore mob killed Tom Anderson in Sentobia. Allen bill caps contest testimony fees to per folio. Joseph Schaller found dead in Terry South Dakota. Marine insurance rates rise for Alaska bound ships. Dr Francis Brooks shot by officers. Treasury to open bids March 7 for town clock and Omaha building elevator.
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Cargill & Fall
Houston
Minn
Persia
Very Cycle Manufacturing Company of
Boston
Rye Leo ML
Rome
McCoy-Burley
Hot Springs
Ark
Warren
Joseph Schaller
Black Hills
Terry
S. D
Sound Forts
Alaska
Francis Brooks
Chicago
Treasury Department
Omaha
Multiple World Events Reported From 19th Century Dispatches
A compilation notes diverse items including Niagara Cycle Fittings assignment in Buffalo, Spanish navy assessment, editor Hedley acquitted in Indiana, South Carolina militiamen offering service, Louisville and Nashville wage restoration, a $15000 Massachusetts bird deal near Paterson NJ, Warry Meredith death, Ali Feronck Bey departure to Washington, Dave Sullivan defeats Patsy Broderick in Yonkers, Pettigrew bill for George Lane relief, Edward H. Clark fatal fall in Santa Monica, John W. Bailey elected Philadelphia Record president, Singerly revolts in China, Fort Hall Idaho treaty sent to Senate, Pearson dies Holyoke at 70, and Australasian federal capital proposal adoption.
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South Carolina
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Massachusetts
Paterson
N. J
Warry Meredith
United States
Ali Feronck Bey
Washington
Dave Sullivan
Boston
Patsy Broderick
Providence
Yonkers
N. Y
Senator Pettigrew
George W. Lane
Edward H. Clark
Minneapolis
Santa Monica
Cal
Philadelphia Record
Singerly
Nan Kin
Hi Kwang
China
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Fort Hall
Idaho
Bloc
Pearson
Holyoke
Mass
D. K. Pearson
Philanthropis
Australasia
Washinton
Navy court Precept Expands Maine Inquiry Scope
Washington reports Admiral Sicard orders a broad court of inquiry into the Maine explosion. The document directs findings of fact and opinions, names any non US navy individuals deemed responsible, and specifies venues and officials for the investigation.
Gold shipments from Paris lead to large export of gold
Baylhew Gold for America reports Paris based gold shipments totaling five million plus. Heidelbach Eickelheim & Co announce 200,000 in gold for export from Paris tomorrow. Lazard Freres Von Hoffman & Co Kuhn Loeb & Co plan further transfers from Paris and London.
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Baylhew
America
York
Japan
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
London
Paris
Reindeer Train Sightseers Fill St Cloud Yards
Nearly a quarter of St. Cloud residents gathered to view the Great Northern reindeer trains. The first section arrived at 8:30 a.m. and after a 20 minute stop the animals were fed. Schools dismissed and pupils crowded the yards as souvenirs were shared. The trip to this point was considered a success.
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ST. Cloud
Minn
Ot the Great
Spain Seeks Warships for Brazil amid Cash Purchases
Jondon March 5 Spain has chased two cruisers under construction for Brazil and a sister ship of 4000 tons at 23 knots with ten guns. London diplomats say French financiers aid Spain as it tries to buy three more ships from Armstrongs while Chile claims no orders for sale yet nor the cruiser O Higgins. The Spanish government reportedly pays cash for much of the purchases and seeks guns and ammunition in England and on the continent.
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Brazil
Jondon
Spain
Amazonias
France
Brazi
England
Armstrongs
London
United States
Chile
Sailors Speculate On Maine Explosion Outside Cause
Cleveland physician Dr. H F Biggar returns from Wey West and cites Maine survivors who believe the battleship was detonated by an outside force, likely a torpedo. Middies back the theory, noting the mast lifting and bow bending as external damage, while Martin Reardon at Key West also suspects external tampering.
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Cleveland
H. FP. Biggar
Wey West
Maine
Dr. Biggar
Martin Reardon
Key West
Court of Inquiry for Maine Loss Awaits Orders in Key West
The U S naval court of inquiry assessing the Maine disaster remains idle in Key West awaiting Washington orders. Survivors received a months pay and filed claims for personal property. Schwantz seeks 1226 dollars from a chest blown apart. The Nashville towed a coal barge. the court may sail to Havana at 5 pm unless directed otherwise by Admiral Sjeard.
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Key West
Fla
United States Naval Court of Inquiry
Manire
Maine
Washington
Hultz
Bissel
Tost
Schwantz
Cook
Tin
Nashville
Naval Court of Inquiry
Havana
Sjeard
Civil Service Evans Bill Could Reshape Classified Posts
The Civil Service Commission reports the Evans Bill would withdraw 636 post offices from the classified service and affect 13 000 employees, with 638 offices and 26 000 workers currently in the system. The bill targets positions below 900 and above 1800 grade and limits other aspects of its scope.
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Civil Service
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Congress
House
Supreme Court upholds trust property devise rights
A late supreme court decision affirms a man's right to devise property held in trust by his wife. The ruling clarifies the transfer of interests despite the trust arrangement and reinforces testamentary freedom under existing law.
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Supreme Court
Ifc
Cattlemen Meet to Boost Southwest Trade in St Louis
The Southwestern Cattlemen's Association plans a Fort Worth meeting with heavy input from St. Louis and East St. Louis commission men cattle dealers and butchers. They aim to divert southwest cattle trade toward St. Louis and East St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Southwestern Cattlemen’s Association
Fort Worth
Tex
East St. Louis
National Confectioners Set Convention Dates in Chicago
The executive committee of the National Confectioners Association met in Washington and decided to hold the annual convention in Chicago in June.
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National Confectioners’ Association
Washington
Chicago
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