Chicago Snow Storm Strikes City and Midwest
A historic blizzard battered Chicago and spread across the central West. Winds whipped, snow piled to about eleven inches in downtown areas, with rain and thunder storms reported in parts of the region. Temperature varied from 20 to 30 degrees in snow zones as far south as Kentucky and Missouri saw mixed precipitation.
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Chicago
West
Iowa
Missouri
Olindy
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Unio
New York
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Springfield
Lafayette
Ind
Gaur
Vawe
Nia
Medicine Hat
California
Davenport
Milwaukee
Onisha
North Platte
United States
Edmonton
King Menelik at War in Abyssinia 7000 Slain
A Cairo dispatch reports severe Abyssinia fighting with about 7000 casualties. The clash involves rebels during King Menelik's absence at the Rerotan frontier amid frontier delimitation with Egypt. Menelik rose to Abyssinian throne in 1889 after a royal death.
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Sars
Menelik
Rerotan
Ethiopia’s feudal empire under Johannes I described
The text outlines Emperor Johannes I’s Ethiopia with feudal political structures, kingdoms of Tigre, Awhyra, Shoa, and outlying provinces. It notes a realm roughly 150,000 square miles with about 3,500,000 people, a regular army around 150,000, supplemented by militia, territorial units, and modern rifles in garrisons nationwide.
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Johannes I
Ethiopia
Europe
Tigre
Awhyra
Shoa
Sheares
Grand Army Deaths Rise in United States Reports
Reported deaths among Grand Army of the Republic members surge over the past year with 1900 showing the highest mortality at 3.50 percent and more than 10,005 deaths. The total GAR membership is estimated at 276,662 with deaths exceeding 3 percent of the roster, as tabled figures track fifteen year mortality and rates. Additionally, South Dakota boasts leading per capita wealth, with 1000 year 1900 totals near 106,500,000 from various crops and products.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Haat
United States
Deatin
Grand Arms of the Republic
Erzemization
Thas
Department
Booth
South Trakota
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Wreck helped by Bi January Wies ta Kan 2 2 10 2 Jaguars 2 nat Prore 4 45 Kan a1 ebriuary Baliea In effort to wreck Topeka restaurant. Pebruary 5 Wrecked one of finest saloons Ig Topeka.
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Topeka
Pebruary
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WHAT KANS S HAS DONE TO MRS NATION
A fragmentary Wichita report covers alleged abuses against Mrs Nation from December 27 to January 17, including assaults by Mrs Schiller and escort by saloonkeepers at a Hope railway station. The text references Christy Besten, dragmetick conduct by Mrs Ed Myers, and an attempt to wreck Topeka.
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Mrs. Nation
Wichita
Schiller
Enterprise
Janiiry
Scnil- Tet
E-Eee
Hope
Christy Besten
CHICAGO'S OLDEST SETTLER ALEXANDER BEAmes 79th birthday
Chicago's oldest settler Alexander Beaubien recently celebrated his 79th birthday. Scores of old settlers gathered at his home, sharing stories of early Chicago days. Beaubien displayed a photo of old Chicago and a picture of the log cabin where he was born, built by his father for the American Fur Company connections to John Jacob Astor.
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Alexander Beaubien
Chicago
Beaubien
John Dean
Jean Beaubien
American Fur Companys
John Jacob Astor
Beaubein
Astor
Mr. Beaubein
Detroit
American Fur Co
Bronklin Street
Jackson Boulevard
William M. Evarts
Smaaf
Sgga
Evvarts
Boston
William A. Seward
Johnson
Mayes
Paris
United States
Free Homes Rush Opens Oklahoma Land for Settlement
Twenty eight lines describe a forthcoming land rush in Oklahoma Territory under a June act. Officials expect a proclamation by the President and opening around mid August. Reported boom in railways banks and insurance as settlers gather near the Kiowa and Comanche reservations.
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Jormentenders
Oklahoma
Congress
Oklahoma Territory
McNintey
America
Mundh
Ant
Yvonne Lewyers
Interior Department
Congress Debates Shipping Bill and Related Measures
The Senate and House debated the ship subsidy bill and multiple appropriation measures. The House passed an omnibus claim bill of 191 items totaling 244,480 and a public building grant for Harmond Indiana at 125,000, while continuing post office and railway pay discussions. The Senate held long sessions on the ship subsidy, pension and war revenue cuts, with speakers Turner Mallory and Melantin Morgan.
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United States
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Purner
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Tis
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Harmond
Ind
Howse
Post Office
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Minnesota
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Mlooty
Mass
Joint Postal Commission
Brownwell
Ohio
Gaines
Tenn
New York
New Orleans
Cutchings
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Meyer
Military Academy
Messia
Melantin
Morgan
Turbulent Patchwork of Kansas News and Accidents
A collage of reports from Topeka to Junction City covers temperance writing by Rev. Charles M. Shelton, tax talks on tobacco, education board actions, and miscellaneous local incidents. Miner Robert Eldridge dies in a hoist accident near Sedalia while a Me Rock extension project promises a 120 mile span. Five men escape a Marysville jail break, and Lawrence company EL wins state shooting medals as Junction City Presbyterians plan a memorial organ costing at least $2,000.
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Liberal
Kansanthtves
Beaver County
Robert Eldridge
Bartoni
Sedat Mo
Coia
Me Rock Istind
Tineral
Kan
el Paso
Texas
Seageh
Marysville
Mo Igi
Ams
Lawrence
Wedding of Wilhelmina and Duke Henry at the Groote Kerke
Wilhelmina of Holland and Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin wed in a simple noon ceremony before a radiant assembly of princes envoys soldiers and statesmen. Old Pastor Van der Wiler united the couple as the queen vowed to love obey and honor him. The crowd celebrated with joy though the event appeared as a sincere union beyond mere state alliance.
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Chicago
Andrew Carnegie
Alegiance
New Jersey
Oklahoma
James H. Bowman
International Printing Prossman's Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Wilhelmina of
Holland
Duke Eleney of
Mecklenbberg-Swerin
Amsterdam
Holind
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Pastor van der Wiler
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Wilhelmina
Strons
Manly
Betoken
Wright Renominated U S Labor Commissioner by President
President McKinley renominates Car roll D. Wright for United States commissioner of labor. Wright, who began as a country schoolmaster in New Hampshire, later studied law, served as a New Hampshire legislator, and fought in the Civil War. The notice also touches on various political figures and public servants across the United States.
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Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Str. Wright
Hee
New Hampshire
Wright
Flampshire
Wrecks on Erie Run Fatal for Soldiers and Passengers
A Erie limited express derailed between Amasa and Greenville in a deep cut after a broken rail. Nine soldiers of the Tenth Infantry aboard the train were involved with three killed and one seriously injured. a passenger was seriously hurt while the engine and all ten cars left the rails. None of the crew or other passengers sustained injuries.
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Ama Une
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Teach |Ntry
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British War Office Plans More Troops for Africa
The British war office announces a surge of 30 000 additional warted troops to reinforce Lord Kitchener in South Africa. Recruiting for the Imperial Yeomanry expects 10 000 soon, with colonial forces and South Africa mounted constabulary contributing. 5 000 more Yeomanry may be enrolled from home stations. Cavalry and mounted infantry will round out the force.
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South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Imperial Yeomanry
War Office
NorsO News From Our Colonies Tells Cuban Policy Worries
Gen Lee in Little Rock urged U S supervision over Cuba if troops pull back. He warned English interests could seek Havana harbor, risking possession if a rival fleet arrives. M B Young reports Philippines natives more resilient than American Indians sparking Native American policy debates. Puerto Rican legislature approves jury trials with 31000 exhibit funding for Pan American exposition.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Senate
Cuba
Furan
United States
Havana
Lincoln Poem Honors A Humble Leadership Figure
A fragmentary Lincoln era poem celebrates a pastoral captain who summoned calm and guidance. It recalls a leader who kept faith with the people, bore the burden with unheralded resolve, and prepared the nation to endure sorrow and strive for peace without seeking glory. Names and citations are imperfect in the source.
Lotties Investment Helps Ill Neighbor Boy
Lottie, moved by a sick neighbor boy across the way, gathers friends to lift his spirits. She helps him view a snowman scene from his window, despite cold days and her mother’s warnings, reflecting city life’s neighborly duties.
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Lottie
Lincoln Home Facts and Valentine Day Tale
A Chicago reminiscence recalls Abraham Lincoln as a regular reader and piano listener in the White House era. Mrs. Lincoln baked for charity, their humane nature is noted, and a tale of Lottie gifting a valentine to a sick boy unfolds into a quiet portrait of Lincoln era life.
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Mr. Grow
Ilus
Grow
White House
Frend
Drisen
South
Washington Post
New York
Lincoln and Douglas duel over speech tactics in Illinois
The exchange centered on how each man tailored his remarks to audiences. Douglas admitted charges of altering arguments to fit crowds while Lincoln was praised for a steadfast, blunt abolition stance, including places like Galesburg and southern Illinois.
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Dourlas Dulaces
Clark E. Cr
En- Mark
Gen
Carr
Douglas
Comelu
Taincoln
Galesburg
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