News Notes From Around the World
A condensed roundup reports U.S. plans to build ten new ships within seven months and Congressman Mercer of Nebraska running for re election. The Deadwood Delaware emelter will be rebuilt, Brooklyn navy yard adds workers, a counterfeiting plant found in California state prison, Russia to spend 75 million on navy, Peter Tomsen dies at 78 in Rockledge Florida originator of Tomsen s coffee essence. The will of Amos X Eno probate filed in Hartford valuing estate at 20 million. The British cruiser Edgar ordered to Manila amid Philippine insurgent activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congressman Mercer
Nebraska
vHl
Deadwood & Delaware E
Brooklyn Navy Yard
California State Prison
Russia
Amos X. Eno
Fifth Avenue
New York
Hartford
Conn
Edgar
Manilla
Phillipine Islands
Diverse 19th Century News Briefs From Washington to New York
A collection of brief items: Prof Keen commits suicide in Frankfort on the Main. M J Blandford dies in Washington. Washington navy yard operates three shifts for 24 hours. France may occupy Lei Chau as a naval base. Josef Hoffman gives a Carnegie Hall recital with 5000 attendees. Empire Transportation plans Seattle Dawson steamship service via St Michael's. boxing match on a boat ends in a 35 round draw near Shannopin. London Daily Mail reports 100 rounds of ball cartridges issued to volunteers. Columbia University receives 1.1 million gift from Duc de Louba t for a library foundation. talks on purchasing Brazilian cruisers Amazona and Barsoso by the U S. House committee favors four year terms for representatives. Senate immigration panel reports adversely on A V Powderly for immigration chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Keen
United States
Frankfort-on-the-Maine
M. J. Walter Blandford
Griggs
Washington
War Office
London Daily Mail
Kingdom
Columbia University
New York City
Joseph Florimond’ Loubat
Duc de Loubat
Ama-zona
Mavy
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate Committee On Immigration
A. V. Powderly
Chandler
Senate
Notable Obituaries and Global Briefs From The Era
A collection of brief notices reports and items: John Shore a famed European detective dies in London Captain John Denesson shipbuilder dies in Green Bay Wisconsin Dr Young J Allen missionary to China travels toward Baltimore Adam Dolt dies by suicide in Whitestone Long Island Swedish poet Zacherie Topilus dies in Helsingfors aged 80 Cuban belligerency recognized by Arizona Press Association US Supreme Court dismisses Merritt case Hung parliament Hungary sees agrarian unrest two peasants killed in Dana Feld gendarmes wounded Senator Hoar proposes ban on importing birds feathers Grant club forms in San Domingo to back U S Senate bid Baldwin works secures order for fifteen locomotives for plan state railroad.
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John Shore
Europe
London
John Denesson
Green Bay
Wis
Young J. Allen
China
San Francisco
Balttimore
Adam’ Dolt
Whitestone
L. I
Zacherie
Topilus
Helsingford
Finland
Arizona Press Association
United States
United States Supreme Court
Joseph P. Merritt
Bowdoin College
Senor
Domingo Gana
Washington
Court of St. James
Ambonia
Long
Newport News Ship‘building & Dry Dock Company
Collis
Pp. Huntington
Newport News
Grant Club
Ban’ Domingo
Cal
Simon Ley
A. N. Ward
U. S. Grant
Othe -Baldwin Locomotive Works
Piian State Railway
Streight
Sentiments grow for adjournment and notable events reported
The timeline notes March 17 remarks on adjournment sentiment and a London death of Sir Henry Bessemer, with items including a Klondike expedition launch from Cincinnati, a naval draft from Philadelphia, and plans for an Omaha exposition. It mentions Texas elections, a large distillery trust, and coinage bills debated by the House committee with a minority report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Treasury
Messrs. Bland
Maxwell
Ridgely
Cooper
Cochran
Anglo French Niger conference favorable outlook
Reports say a favorable issue of the Niger conference is near. Negotiations on Port Arthur have shifted to Pekin. The Trave sailed from Southampton to New York with 300000000 in gold aboard. William F White, Santa Fe manager, dies in Chicago. People's Safety bath robbed of 3000 at Mount Pleasant Michigan. Duplicate keys used. Grand Island beet sugar plant may operate this year. Sam Thomas of the Mo non road denies resigning. Belmont offers yacht Satanita to the government for war use. Mackinac Strait iced clear four miles north of Cheboygan. Eastward everything is clear. British House of Commons rejects criminal appeal court bill. Count De Casdellane to build yacht for French Cup challenge. Frost harms California fruit crops. Federation bill adopted at Melbourne colonial convention. North Carolina could furnish 245000 troops if hostilities arise. San Diego club aims to back Ulysses S Grant for Senate.
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Port Arthur
Pekin
Trave
Southampton
New York
William F. White
Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
Mount Pleasant
Mich
Grand Island
Sam Thomas
Monon Road
Perry Belmont
Satanita
Straits of Mackinac
Cheboygan
Cuban leader denies Cubans plan invasion of Porto Rico
A bulletin notes T Estrada Palma rejects claims that Cubans intend to attack Porto Rico. Other items mention Ellsworth libel bill re-commitment in New York Senate, threats to Laredo mayor, Gould buys Le Prince dog, Canadian Pacific weekly earnings, Athens warship rumor debunked, Fort McPherson troops ordered to St. Augustine, Galveston deportation ruling, Wisconsin oath anniversary, and Miss Francisco Grier named maid of honor for Kentucky battleship christening.
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T. Estrada Palma
Porto Rico
New York
Senate ’Committee
Frank J. Gould
Jay Gould
le Prince
St. Bernard
Athens
United States
Fifth United States Infantry
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Long
St. Augustine
Fla
Galveston
Tex
Scofield
Wisconsin
Madison
Francisco Grier
Lancaster
Collier
Bradley
Kentucky
State 18 Loser Claim for Twenty-Five Years Standing Act
The article details a long standing act from 1373 aimed at securing government land and shaping the basis of a suit. It covers the state’s claim, the act’s origins, and the legal history surrounding the case.
Nebraska Must Pay Kennard for 1873 land claims effort
Lincoln dispatch reports a district court verdict against Nebraska in favor of T. P. Kennard for 313,599 as his fee for prosecuting state claims before Congress and courts. Kennard sought one half of funds from 27,000 paid by the government after Pawnee lands sale, with multiple legislative attempts since 1878 to secure payment. The case proceeds to the Nebraska Supreme Court for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Omaha Bee
T. P. Kennard
Kennard
United States
Congress
Agricultural College
Senate
House of Representatives
Furnas
Washington
Pawnee
Supreme Court
Senward
Fifty Dollar Fee Feud Over Polk County Mutual Life
Polk county based Nebraska Mutual Life Insurance seeks incorporation with a $50 fee. The law does not specify a formation fee for mutuals, only $10 with annual statements. Attorney general rules that standard corporate incorporation fee of $50 applies, since the statute is silent on mutuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Nebraska Mutual Life Insurance Company
Polk County
New Mutual Life Companies
Insurance Commissioner
New Mutual
Robbers Attack an Elderly Farm Resident Near Beatrice
Three men robbed William Schultz at his Beatrice area farm home after demanding money. Schultz, a strong elderly man, resisted and was struck with a club, knocked down, then beaten and left unconscious. The robbers fled with a $10 pocketbook. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schultz
Beatrice
Schultz
Eugly
Nebraska Schools Eye Larger Exposition Exhibits
State Superintendent Jackson notes the education department is expanding to 14 000 square feet for school displays at the Omaha exposition. Seventy two of ninety counties will participate with thirty seven of forty three large schools exhibiting, led by Omaha and Lincoln. The growing enthusiasm and rivalry promise stronger pupil work than planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Omaha Bee
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cattle Feeding Profits Highlight Republican Valley Bonanza
Adjutant General Gage reports booming cattle-raising in the Republican valley. Short feeders sold cattle at notable profits as corn costs and pasture outlays are detailed. A Franklin county example shows a 34 dollar net profit per head on a 36 dollar cost, with June markets in view.
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Omaha L.2
Gage
Grand Army
Republican Valley
Franklin County
New G A R Reunion Set for Falls City March 2 1898
Southeastern Nebraska district to elect officers for the ensuing term and fix date and venue for next reunion. Senior Vice Commander J B Longswell of Table Rock announces the tenth annual encampment of the G A R reunions for Jefferson Johnson Nemaha Saline Gage Pawnee and Richardson counties to meet in Falls City Nebraska at 4 o clock on Tuesday March 2 1898.
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Southeastern
Nebraska
A.ry
J. B. Longswell
Table Rock
Jefferson, Johnson
Nemaha
Saline
Gage
Pawnee
Richardson
Falls City
Neb
War Sentiment Pushes Local Volunteers to Weyler
In Diller the community echoes the war mood with a communication from twenty-five aged veterans offering service if the government calls. Ages range from fifty four to sixty five, expressing a desire to face General Weyler if war with Spain occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyler
Diller
Barry
Spain
General Weyler
Saloon Men of Stanton Seek Tax Cut Petition Board
Stanton saloon operators petition the board to lessen a heavy occupation tax, aiming to ease financial pressure on their businesses amid ongoing fiscal concerns.
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Stanton
Growth in Beets Near Grand Island Sugar Factory
A telegraph from New York reports a prospect the Grand Island sugar factory will operate this year and that beet raising will become a leading industry for Hall and neighboring counties. The note notes Hawaii annexation doubts and authorizes withdrawal of a Hawaiian clause from Nebraska beet contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Hall
New York
Nebraska
Anxiety Spurs Caution Over Impending Result
Officials say the exact day remains uncertain though action is imminent. Precautionary measures are in place to guard the document until its release.
Navy Board Report Delayed Amid Cabinet Talk and Naval Expansion
Washington reports suspense as the board of inquiry awaits delivery likely within two to three days. President urged prompt completion, with Marix or another officer to present the document. Cabinet discussed a new squadron at Hampton Roads and approving moves for torpedo boats and ship acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Board of Inquiry
Secretary Long
Marix
Sicard
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Lisbon
Gravesend
Amazonas
United States
Adrenall
Long
Department
Newport
Greytown
Nicaragua Canal Commission
North Atlantic
Construction Department
Mare Island Navy Yard
Congress
Army
Navy
Michigan
Erie
Columbia
Minneapolis
Marblehead
Tampa
Increase in the Medical Corps Move Urges Army Expansion
Secretary Alger urged the House to raise the army medical corps to meet expanded military needs and garrison duties. He cited posts previously staffed by a full regiment that now have only two medical officers, underscoring the urgency for more doctors.
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Washington
Alger
War ships for sale scarce and costly says trade sources
Trade sources warn that true war ships for sale remain scarce and expensive. Analysts note limited availability and high price tags due to specialized shipyards and defense regulations. Local officials consider potential options to supplement aging fleets.
William Bearwood surrenders to San Francisco police
On March 19 in San Francisco William Bearwood wanted in Baltimore for embezzling $2800 surrendered to local police. He arrived about a week earlier and spent his money, then chose to confess his guilt.
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San Francisco
William Bearwood
Baltimore
Bearwood
No sacrifice In bitter when sweetened by love
A short, fragmentary line contrasts sacrifice with affection, implying that love can soften hardship. The text reads as a reflective motto or poem line about enduring hardship through love's sweetness.
Boston misstatements on street layouts and early residents
The text notes old sayings about Boston’s street layout and the first resident William Blackstone living near Louisburg square. It mentions the accuracy of a plan for Boston and clarifies the origin of the phrase Tri Mountain linked to Beacon Hill elevations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Boston
William Blackstone
Louisburg Square
Beacon Hill
Fort Copp's
Beacon’s Hill
Washington and Baltimore by the Monon Route
The Monon Route via Cincinnati and the B&O rails offers a scenic Chicago to Washington and Baltimore journey. Overnight sleepers begin after 9:30 PM with 2:45 AM departure from Chicago, arriving in Washington at 6:47 AM and Baltimore at 7:55 AM. J Reep, General Passenger Agent, touts comfort and educational value.
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Chicago
Washington
Baltimore
Monon
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Virginia
Potomac Valley
National Capital
J. Reep
Wireless motor stores train weight to power pump
Omaha inventor receives patent for a motor using moving or stationary train weight to wind a spring or weight. Stored energy then powers a pump or mile. Patent secured through Sues & Co. Omaha Nebraska offers free patent book by mail.
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Omaha
Sues & Co
Neb
Iowa Patent Office Report Promotes Reliable Patents
March 9 1898 Iowa Homestead excerpt credits the Iowa Patent Office with reliability and free preliminary opinions on patentability. It notes two patents allowed: J S Lord Des Moines bicycle attachment for a second rider and J D Coon Nathrop Colorado breech loading double barrel gun. Free information on obtaining valuing and selling patents offered to addresses.
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Iowa
Iowa Patent Office
Homestead CO
J. S. Lord
Des Moines
J. D. Coon
Nathrop
Colo
Thomas G
J. Ralph Orwig
Solicitors of
Patents
B and O Freight Facilities Boost Philadelphia Operations
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports major improvements in Philadelphia including a new Pier No 22 South 557 feet long 140 feet wide. Deep-draught vessels can dock both sides of the pier and sheds, with improved lighting and paved driveways. The overhaul triples handling capacity and expands freight yards with extra tracks. Arrangements with Pennsylvania Warehousing and Safe Deposit enable B and O to move grain flour hay canned goods and other merchandise through its warehouses and elevators.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Philadelphia
No. 22 South
Frieght
Pennsylvania Warehousing and Safe Deposit Company
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Empire Transportation Company
Seattle
Dawson
St. Michael's
Jack McClelland
Yock” Henniger
Ohio River
Shannopin
Thurston
Econgrees
Hen’. Bessemer
Bessemer Steel
Restcrans
Los Angeles
California
Princess Louise
Belgium
Texas
Klondike
League Island
Jersey
Fourth National Bank of Philadelphia
Missouri Immigration Assulation
Lamar
Missouri
Missouri River
House of Commons
Court of Criminal Appeal
Count de Casdellane
Melbourne
Australia
Russell
McKinley
North Carolina
San Diego
Ulysses S. Grant
United States Senate
Laredo
Nebraska’s
Tibbs
Jimpson
New York Press
Washington and
Black Hills
T. Francis
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