Locust Plague Report Dampens Spanish Crops
Barce lona dispatch says fields waking well but heavily infested with weeds and a spreading plague of locusts. The note contrasts with Bret Harte as a reclusive writer who kept California spirit in his mining camp tales. English stamps show a wreath before coronation and will switch to a crown after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Bret Harte
Hawthorne
California
Golden State
Overland Monthly
Love rekindled after years ends in will cue
Thirty years ago Miss Rachel Dickson and Peter Barclay of Middletown New York were lovers. A quarrel divided them and he moved to Ringgold County Iowa where he married. His wife and two children died and he later followed them. In his will he left all his estate valued at 30000 dollars to his old sweetheart who remained single.
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Rachel Dickson
Peter Barclay
Middletown
N. Y
Ringold County
Iowa
Sole Survivor of St Pierre Catastrophe Recounted
A murderer imprisoned beneath the earth for four days after St Pierre was buried by volcanic eruptions is described as the sole survivor among thousands of victims. The tale, though incredible, is presented as a stark, somber report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peirre
St. Pierre
Capri Vault Reveals Tiberius Victims History
An underground vault on Capri uncovers inscriptions suggesting victims punished by Emperor Tiberius were confined there before being cast into the sea. The walls reference the sister and wife of Emperor Commodus among those immured.
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Capri
Tiberius
Commodus
Historic Russian bell stolen from church grounds
A 500 pound historic bell cast in Petersburg and sent to Chicago as a world fair exhibit was stolen from the rear of St. Vladimir's Russian church. Valued at 500 dollars at the time, it was to hang in the new church belfry in two months, a gift from the Russian consul.
Boston Seeks New Custom House for State Street
Boston merchants urge Congress to fund a larger more suitable custom house. They note annual collections exceed 20 million dollars and current rent for outside premises drains profits, arguing a new building would benefit both the port and the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congress
State Street
President Roosevelt Watches Gardener Transplant Plants
A White House gardener works by a flower bed when President Roosevelt passes and observes the scene. The president comments that the plants seem too close together, but the gardener continues his work without glancing up, replying he is certain they are spaced correctly.
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White House
Roosevelt
Bourbon succession dispute and Salic law conflict
Alfonso is described as a Bourbon descendant of Henry of Navarre and Louis XIV. He is deemed not a lawful monarch since his title stems from his grandmother Isabella, who bypassed Salic law. Isabella's father Ferdinand VII sought to set aside Salic law, excluding Don Carlos from succession.
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Alfonso
Henry of Navarre
Louis XIV
Isabella
Ferdinand VII
Don Carlos
Market Shifts as City Horses Recede and Demand Shifts
The rapid displacement of horses from street-car lines from 1880 onward disrupted urban horse markets. A lasting price decline was once thought likely, but a recent surge in demand has emerged. Supply is tight as horses are in strong demand for foreign shipments and certain domestic classes.
American speaker compares US waste to European uses
W Abraham argues in a speech that thousands of tons of machinery in the United States sits unused on rubbish heaps, whereas in England and Wales it would have served ten to twenty more years. He notes Chicago steel workers who, after a Saturday pay, ride home in gigs and asks if Rhondda colliers would do the same in their working clothes on pay days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Abraham
M. P
United States
England
Wales
Chicago
Rhondda
Curious postcard from South African War biscuit message
A remarkable letter written on a square army hard tack biscuit was delivered by British postal authorities. The address and stamp were on one side while the message occupied the other, turning the biscuit into a temporary postcard due to scarce paper at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Burned at the stake in Texas mob execution
A mob in Lansing and Marshall Texas lynched Dudley Morgan after identifying him as the assailant of Mrs. McKee. He was chained to a rail and burned with railroad ties, his body mutilated for relics as crowds photographed the scene.
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Longview
Tex
Dudley Morgan
Marshall
Hallville
Lansing
Morgan
Fire Destroys Transfer House and Cars in East Buffalo
Fire at the New York Central transfer house in East Buffalo stock yards around midnight destroyed about six hundred railroad cars, most loaded with merchandise. Switchman William Tester was killed by falling timbers before ambulances arrived. Loss estimated at 600000 dollars. car shops saved. fire under control by 2 30 a m.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
East Buffalo
William Tester
Bill to Remove the Maine from Havana Harbor
Senator Lodge introduced a bill to remove the battleship Maine from Havana harbor and recover American sailors' bodies. The legislation appropriates one million dollars for the operation.
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Maine
Washington
Senator Lodge
Havana
Miss Holman Weds Von Boross in Kensington Ceremony
London reports Miss Josephine Holman of Indianapolis the former fiancée of Signor Marconi married Thursday at Kensington to Eugene von Boross of Budapest Hungary.
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London
Josephine Holman
Indianapolis
Signor Marconi
Kensington
Eugene von Boross
Budapest
Hungary
Treasury balances report shows available cash and gold reserve
Washington on May 23 reports the general fund balances with available cash at 197,358,149 dollars and gold at 95,918,632 dollars excluding the 150 million dollar gold reserve in the division of redemption.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Cuban signal lines kept intact for Cuban government reps
Washington May 23 Gen Greely said signal corps telegraph lines in Cuba were transferred intact to representatives of the Cuban government a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen. Greely
Signal Corps
Cuba
Mine Explosion Kills and Traps Fernie Workers
A severe blast in No 2 shaft of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co near Fernie British Columbia traps most of the 133 miners. At least nine bodies recovered by Friday noon and fears rest of crew are dead. Rescue rushed as coal damp adds danger. latest reports say Fernie mine not on fire and ventilation being restored.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fernie
Crows Nest Pass
President revokes 1901 order leaving war department headless
The president cancels the August 9 1901 executive order that set Gen Miles and Gen Corbin to act as secretary of war in the secretary or assistant secretary absence. With both officers away, Secretary Root designates John C Scofield to sign requisitions and papers during his absence, a practice likely to continue.
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Washington
Army
Miles
Corbin
Root
John C. Scofield
Treasury
Scofield
Resolution Introduced Against Frederick Monument Tender
Washington May 24 Representative Stephens of Texas introduced a resolution opposing the tender of a Frederick the Great monument to the United States The measure argues no foreign statue should be accepted or placed in public view and says accepting such a statue would repudiate the bill of rights insult revolutionary fathers and imply divine right rule even after death.
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Washington
Stephens
Texas
Frederick the Great
United States
Young Corbett Beats Kid Broad In Thrilling Denver Bout
William H. Rothwell known as Young Corbett defeated Kid Broad of Cleveland in a fast fight in Denver. Broad stunned Corbett in the ninth round but the Denver man recovered to finish on his feet. The bout decided half the gross receipts with 75 percent to the winner and 25 to the loser for the featherweight world title. This is the third meeting between the two since 1901 with prior results including Broad knockout in four rounds and Corbett decision in ten.
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Denver
Col
William H. Rothwell
Corbett
Broad
Annual Meeting of Military Surgeons to convene in July
Washington May 24 The 11th annual meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States will be held here July 5 6 and 7. Gen Miles Admiral Dewey and representatives of both houses of congress will attend the session.
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Washington
The
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Gen
Miles
Adm
Dewey
Congress
War Vessels Depart Fort de France for Kingston
Telegrams report the Cincinnati Dixie and Potomac leaving Fort de France Martinique heading to Kingston Island of St Vincent to join patrol movements of the navy.
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Washington
Navy Department
Cincinnati
Dixie
Potomac
Fort de France
Martinique
Kingston
Island of St. Vincent
Public Reception for H. Clay Evans Held in Chattanooga
Citizens of Chattanooga hosted a nonpartisan reception for Hon. H. Clay Evans at the Read House led by leading Democrats. Event showcased local civic hospitality and political unity.
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H. Clay Evans
Chattanooga
Tenn
Read House
Peace in South Africa Near as Boers and Britain Agree
A House of Commons member says British terms are liberal and peace is settled. Berlin reports Pretoria says surrender articles are ready, with cabinet approval awaited. Hostilities could suspend at any hour as leaders hedge on public announcements.
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House of Commons
London
South Africa
DeWet
Vreeningen
War Office
Pretoria
Berlin
Foreign Office
Baron von Richtehofen
Colored People Commission Bill Reported Favorably
Representative Warner of Ohio on the House labor committee reported favorably a bill creating a five member commission with 3500 dollar annual salaries to inquire into the condition of colored people in the United States. The aim is to acquaint the colored people with their true condition and furnish information for sociological study.
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Washington
Warner
Ohio
House Committee On Labor
United States
Will Stand by Striking Miners in Wilkesbarre
The local branch of the Stationary Firemen's union will stand by the striking miners to a man. Next week a mass meeting of engineers, firemen and pumpmen is planned in Wilkesbarre.
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Wilkesbarre
Stationary Firemen’s Union
Generous Donation From Southern Railway Aids Coal Creek Miners
Knoxville May 24 The Southern railway donated 1000 dollars to the Coal Creek miners relief fund. President Spencer said he would be glad to make an additional contribution if the occasion demands.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Coal Creek Miners’ Relief Fund
Spencer
Death of Supreme Justice Andrews in New York
Supreme Justice George P. Andrews, age 64, died at his New York home at 2 16 Saturday morning from pneumonia following a stroke of apoplexy suffered a week earlier.
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Andrews
New York
George P. Andrews
Florida man discovers snow in New York winter
A Florida young man visiting New York experiences his first snowstorm with joy and antics, misunderstanding the scene while a bystander jokes about seeing snow and alligator stories. The tale contrasts two cultural viewpoints with humor and local color.
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Florida
New York
New York Mail and Express
Foot-Ease Advertisement Claims Sweeping Comfort
Proven remedy for painful swollen feet relief with Allen's Foot-Ease. Claims cure for smarting sweating and foot discomfort. Sold by Braggists and shoe stores with free samples. Address A. 8. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen’s
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Pa Had Purchased Some and Other Early Notes
A fragment from Chicago Daily News mentions pa and Little Willie in a brief exchange about summary measures and early strawberry boxes. The readable lines suggest a家庭 or domestic vignette with figures Pa and Willie referenced in a casual conversational tone.
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Willie
Chicago Daily News
Cough Remedies and Quackery Ads Linger in Roundup
A collage of patent medicine lines and humorous quotes appears, touting Bromo Quinine Tablets, Piso's Cure, Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, and Pike's Toothache Drops. The snippets mix medical cure claims with satirical notes and city newspaper quips from the era.
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Hale
Pike
Milwaukee Woman Praises Pinkham Cure
Milwaukee resident Story E. Kocu recounts relief from months of female health troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims a full year of good health and urges others to consult Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts, free of charge.
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Milwaukee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Reief
Story E. Kocu
10Th St
Wis
Lydia E. Pinktan
Peruna touted as cure in letters from Botkin and Verdery
In a letter to Dr Hartman Congressman Botkin claims Peruna and Manalin relieved his stomach catarrh after 25 years. Augusta real estate agent L F Verdery says Peruna helped his dyspepsia after medical treatment and springs. The advert suggests Peruna cures dyspepsia and invites readers to write for gratis advice from Dr Hartman.
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Hartman
Botkin
Peruna
Manalin
Washington
J. D. Botkin, Jr
L. F. Verdery
Augusta
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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Treasury Statement
Emperor's
Frederick
Young Corbett
Kid” Broad
Peage Negotiations
Bill
Dunston
T. B. Dunston
Michigan
Auditorium
Newport News
Morro Castle
7Th
United States Cavalry
T. A. Baldwin
Chickamauga Park
Puck
Mrs. Pinkham
Sadie E. Koch
Canada
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Estern
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Joseph Young
E. T. Holmes
Big Four
Ind
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
West Fifth Street
C. C, Mengel, JR
Canton
Montauk
Long Island
Empire
Atlantic Ocean
Long Island Sound
Long Island Railroad Company
Long Calidad City
Woward
M. Smith
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