Obscure Mormon Leader Cannon and 19th Century Polygamy Trials
The article recalls the life of William Cannon born in Liverpool in 1827, a Mormon pioneer under Brigham Young, his polygamy controversy, brief U S Senate bid, and pivotal 1891 manifesto leading to Utah’s statehood. It notes his later decline, death, and the church’s financing of legal bail and recovery.
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Cannon
ANON
Liverpool
Brighany Young
Salt Lake City
Congress
Tah
House of Representatives
Lorenzo Snow
United States Senate
Wis
Caunon
Osia
Cannor
Mormon Church
Salt Lake
Poly Cams
International Flirtations Promotes School Language Exchange
Willum DT Stead, English editor, launches international flirtations to pair school children across nations. The plan has German French and American pupils writing flawed letters to improve multilingual exchange, with Stead coordinating via teachers. About 9 900 pupils already engaged across English French and German groups.
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Willum DT. Stead
Tie
Stead
Lie
Making of Rubber Bands Proves Simple Business Rise
A brief note from an early article highlights how the rubber band industry has grown, with emphasis on straightforward production methods and expanding demand across multiple applications. The piece hints at rising scale and entrepreneurial opportunity in this craftsman trade.
Pawned crowns in English history show royal debt practices
The article notes multiple rulers Henry VI and Henry III Edward III and Richard II used the crown as security to raise funds. It mentions Flanders merchants holding the crown, London pledging it for 10000, and Edward II selling to the Bishop of Winchester for 67500. Charles II considered it a personal asset if money could be obtained.
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England
Henry T
Henry
Edward III
Richard IL
Flanders
London
Edward II
Winchester
Charles II
Conversion brings new rod to church member
A parishioner notes a change in Mr. Smithers after he joined the church. He now uses a jointed fishpole instead of his old lengthened one, signaling a simple lifestyle shift since his conversion.
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Jong One
Beggar and mercenary pair split coins in city tale
A Philadelphia Record account describes a beggar pleading for a square meal and a man who refuses a nickel while others give coins. The beggar soon reunites with the skeptic and the two men split the collected money, suggesting a planned scam.
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Thad
Philadelphia Record
Millionaire Tom Johnson Elected Mayor of Cleveland
Tom Johnson, the wealthy single tax advocate and former congressman, was elected mayor of Cleveland after a career in street railways steel mills and real estate. Once a Kentucky native, he built a national business empire and now eyes state and national politics while endorsing single tax ideas.
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Cleveland
Toml. Johnson
Kentucky
Louisville
Indianapolis
Meveland
Johnstown
Lorraine
Congress
Kenry George
Question From Juror Asks If Prisoner Stole Watch
A New South Wales trial on a watch theft leads to a juror asking the judge if he could determine whether the prisoner stole the timepiece. The jury had retired to consider the evidence when the question arose.
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New South Wales
Little boy learns tears are wasted, gen tleman notes
A Boston boy from Nine tells the kindly old man that crying is a waste of time and so is telling others. The exchange in the Washington Star highlights a pragmatic sentiment about emotions and communication.
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Boston
Washington Star
Broadway Theater Appearance Rumor Sparks Debate
Musings reveal plans for a Broadway theater appearance in a couple of months. Figures discuss ticket pricing and audience recognition of the profession amid praise and critique.
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Rantson
Harrison Legree
Puck
Peruna testimonials from Miss Anna Bryan and others in New York
Miss Anna Bryan of Washington and others report positive results from Peruna and Manalin in letters to The Peruna Medicine Co. They praise relief from catarrh and nervous symptoms, noting improved appetite weight gain and overall well being.
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Anna Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Washington, D. C
Miss Bryan
Fairmount Seminary
Peruny Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Florida Avenue
N. W
Peruna Medicine Co
Bertha Krockler
Gurnett Street
Brooklyn
Peruna
Manilin
Peruna advertised by women in era letter
A collection of testimonials praising Peruna as a cure for tiredness and digestive issues. Maria Coats and Mrs. Al Wetzel of Indiana share experiences of improved energy, senses, and mobility after taking Peruna. The ad claims Peruna restores mucous membranes and abdominal health, offering free medical advice from Dr Hartman.
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Peruna
Havson
Maria Coats
al. Wetzel
Serre Haute
Ind
AL Wetzel
Perona
Hartman
Flartman
Slartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Self-Possession Advised By Walter Damrosch
The conductor warns public figures must keep calm under pressure. He recalls an Atlantic voyage where a passenger named Stone stayed composed amid storm and panic, calming others after checking the captain and noting the ship’s routine disruption.
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Walter Damrosch
Stone
Love's Sacrifice and a Stale Bread Joke
A whimsical tale from a couple named Mr. and Mrs. Cabiff, describing Mrs. Cabiff’s cooking efforts and Oliver’s reaction. The wife laments love’s change as he notes his digestion is ruined by the stale bread and tough steaks.
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Mrs. Cabiff
Phillida
Oliver
A Doctor This Time Portland May 6
Ir E A Rose a physician from Yates Center Kansas lay near death with diabetes while six doctors failed to save him His aunt urged Dodd s Kidney Pills as a last resort and the treatment revived him He is now hale and hearty The physicians call the case a sensation of the hour and note the cure as part of a great medical discovery
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Portland
Ir. E. A. Rose
Yates
Center
Khans
Dodd
Hale
Maiden Names Stirs Small Town Banter
A Sabbath school teacher asks a first time pupil his name. The boy quips that he goes by Jimmie but his full name is James, a playful boast mirroring a Buffalo girl's claim that she has two maiden aunts and a maiden grandmother.
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Jimmie
James
Buffalo
Copenhagen Chemists Claim Solicum Breakthrough
A production from Asphalt reports two Copenhagen chemists have created a material named solicum after years of testing. Produced from asphalt it promises major impact for the escutchotic industry by enabling linoleum, rubber, and insulator manufacture. It may also be used as waterproof paint in all colors.
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Copenhagen
Pan-American Exposition Opens in Buffalo May First
Nickel Plate Road announces one and one third fare for round trip to Buffalo with sale starting April and valid for travel within fifteen days. One dollar fare available on certain conditions. contact nearest agent for details via mail wire or phone. Fort Wayne Indiana agent C A Aster P2A.
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Buffalo
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bank of England Notes and Mrs Austin's Inquiry
A fragment references Bank of England notes described as one halfpenny each and ends with a question about Mrs Austin, indicating an incomplete historical note or query fragment. The text cites currency details and a personal name in a brief, non-narrative snippet.
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Bank of England
Bank
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