Minor Items of Interest
Mr and Mrs Gladstone leave Hawarden for the Riviera. Fire in Cincinnati destroys property worth 300000. Fitzsimmers begins light training for a bout with Corbett in New York. Wanamaker to build a Philadelphia church after escaping the big Tuesday fire. Senator Wolcott visits Europe on bi metalism and leaves London for Paris. Gas explosion in Smock coal mine Uniontown Pa kills two and injures seven. John P Jones declared elected US senator at Nevada joint session. Ohio Valley railroad selling at Henderson Ky June 1 with upset price 1050000. London Chronicle says Wolcott finds little support for a new monetary conference. Ohio delegation plans complimentary dinner for Senator Sherman on retirement to join McKinley cabinet.
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Colorado
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United States
Ohio Valley Railroad
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London Chronicle
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Ohio
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Senate
McKinley
How I Resist Temptation
A compact exhortation on resisting temptation through scriptural barriers. It argues that human resolve fails against passions and urges reliance on biblical commands and the sword of the Spirit. Domestic guidance emphasizes knowing God’s words as a defense against the tempter.
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Christ
Satan
Character Over Wealth Defines True Quality
A reflection on virtue over riches, asserting that what a man is matters more than what he owns. The text emphasizes soul size and inner strength over physical weight or material conditions, claiming character shapes fate and can elevate one beyond circumstances.
No Man Is Self Made as God Defines Character
A quotation discusses how God provides ability and man shapes character through choices and use of circumstances rather than dreaming into virtue. It emphasizes personal effort in moral formation and the limits of circumstance in defining fate.
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God
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY CLAIM
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cold cure, promising a refund from all druggists if the remedy fails to work.
President Reappoints William Sinclair as White House Steward
The president reappoints William Sinclair to the White House steward post, a role he held under the prior administration. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago teacher visiting Reading, Pennsylvania, died by suicide after leaping in front of a passing train.
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William Sinclair
White House
Isabella Fulton
Chicago
Reading
Lechewie wrapper shows CA 2s fac signature OU
A fragment notes a fac signature CA 2s OU on Lechewie y wrapper. The readable text mentions authentication marks and an organizational tag, suggesting a packaging or labeling detail.
Fire Rages In Knoxville Wrecks Hotel Knox In Major Blaze
Five inmates of the Hotel Knox die in a citywide fire that also devastates wholesale and retail districts. Loss estimates range from 1 million to 1.6 million dollars with about 60 percent insured. A dynamite explosion in W W Woodruff & Co hardware sparked debris injuries as walls were blown to halt the blaze. Knoxville calls for aid from Chattanooga as engine crews race 111 miles in record time to fight the flames.
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W. W. Woodruff & Co
Knoxville Legion
Chattanooga
Bryan Injured As Platform Caves In Florida
St. Augustine Florida April 10 Hon W J Bryan was injured when the piazza caved in during his speech about 400 people were hurled about 20 feet to the ground many injured but none fatally Bryan was carried to a physician's office unconscious but no serious injuries were found and the evening reception was abandoned
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St. Auenstine
Fla
W. J. Bryan
Kinney Named Annexation Commissioner For Washington
President Dole announced that William A. Kinney a Honolulu lawyer will travel to Washington on the 7th as an annexation commissioner. Inside reports say the annexation question will be presented to Congress this session. Attorney General Smith and A. S. Hartwell are already in Washington advocating closer political union.
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Dole
William A. Kinney
Washington
Smith
A. S. Hartwell
Health of Ona Melton Improves as Separation Considered
The state department reports Ona Melton, a Competitor prisoner and newspaper man, has improved greatly. After full recovery, officials may seek his release by separating his case from other prisoners on grounds he was a journalist and not a combatant.
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Wasusington
State Department
Ona Melton
Kansas Legislature Bribery Probe Produces Early Charges
Topeka Kansas April 10 The special committee chosen by the legislative majority opened its first session and immediately raised a flurry of bribery and corruption accusations rattling political circles across the state.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
13th Annual G. A. R. Encampment Opens in Anaconda
The 13th annual encampment of the state G. A. R. department convened at the Grand Army hall in Anaconda with Commander Wilson presiding. Attendance is the largest in department history and the commander called the gathering rival to the famous red letter period.
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Anaconda
Mont
G. A. R. Department
Grand Army Hall
Wilson
Department
Michigan G A R encampment opens in Greensville
Greensville Michigan hosts the G A R encampment as General William Shakespeare deputy commander releases the annual Michigan G A R report showing total membership 19 082.
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Greensville
Mich
Michigan G. A. R
William Shakespeare
Michigan
Minister McKenzie Improves in Lima Medical Update
Lima April 9 United States Minister McKenzie is somewhat better and could sleep a little. Physicians now feel there are excellent chances of saving his life.
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McKenzie
Lima
Peru
United States
The Tariff Bill Faces Uncertain Timing in Senate
Washington April 10 The tariff bill's reporting date to the senate remains unsettled with estimates ranging from one week from next Monday to after May 1 Experts aiding the committee say completion before May 1 is unlikely Senator Allison notes progress and expects swift action once reported Officials foresee house action by June 1 with conferees named shortly after and a possible presidential submission a week later
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Senate
House
Senate Committees Near Breakthrough in Reorganization Talks
Washington April 10 Republicans and Democrats in the Senate moved toward a workable basis for reorganization. Managing committees met and subcommittees from both parties conferred. Senators McMillan Gallinger and Carter spoke for the Republicans while Gorman Cockrell and Faulkner spoke for the Democrats.
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Washington
Senate
McMillan, Gallinger
Carter
Gorman, Cockrell
Faulkner
Senate panel backs plan to adjust Pacific railroad debts
Senator Gear of Iowa reports on a bill to authorize a commission of the treasury interior and attorney general to adjust Pacific railroad debts to the government. The review notes the roads finances and relations to the government and approves letting executive officers with presidential approval make an adjustment with property owners.
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Senate
Washington
Gear
Iowa
the Treasury
Interior
Fifteen Million Sanitary Project Planned for Havana
Michael J. Daday of Brooklyn gains a contract to improve Havana's sanitary system. The project, about 15 million dollars, will start next winter and employ 4 000 to 5 000 men on sewers and pavings. Havana has security bonds totaling 12 million dollars backing the undertaking.
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Havana
Michael J. Daday
Brooklyn
N. Y
Daday
Senate debates Cuba war and bankruptcy bills amid debtor concerns
Washington April 10 The senate heard Mr Morgan of Alabama for a third day on a resolution declaring war exists in Cuba. Mr Nelson of Minnesota spoke two hours opposing the Torrey bankruptcy bill and urged a gentler substitute to aid thousands of poor debtors struggling to regain footing.
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WasHington
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Cuba
Nelson
Minnesota
Friend of Lamont plans move to Minnesota rail role
A Washington source says exSecretary of War Daniel 8. Lamont will move to the Northwest and live in St. Paul after June 1. A close ally of President J. J. Hill, Lamont could join the Great Northern if he cannot become president of the Northern Pacific.
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Daniel 8
Lamont
Northwest
St. Paul
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Delegates Meet at YWCA International Convention in Detroit
About 200 delegates, many leaders in Christian educational work, gather for the sixth biennial convention of the International Association of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States. The event begins at the Woodward Avenue Baptist Church in Detroit on April 10.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Detroit
Mich
International Association of Young Women’s Christian Associations
United States
Woodward Avenue Baptist Church
Minnesota Chaplain Dr. Forbes Receives Yonkers Pastor Offer
Dr. Robert Forbes of Duluth and longtime chaplain of the Minnesota senate has been invited to lead Yonkers First Methodist Church. The post is among the largest in the state outside New York City. Forbes is considering the offer and may accept.
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Dututh
Robert Forbes
Minnesota Senate
First Methodist Church
Yonkers
N. Y
New York City
Forbes
Leprosy Cases Confirmed at Tracadie Hospital
Winnipeg reports Dr. Smith of the government leper hospital in Tracadie New Brunswick has examined suspects in the city and pronounced the cases genuine leprosy. The patients will be sent East in a few days.
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Winnipeg
Dr. Smith
Government Leper Hospital
Tracadie
N. B
Cape Volunteers Suffer Casualties in Bechuanaland Fight
A Vryburg dispatch reports Cape Town volunteers engaged Bechuanaland insurgents near Kuruman on Tuesday. Five volunteers were killed and six wounded in the clash.
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Cape Town
Vryburg
Bechuanaland
Kuruman
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promote Vitality Now
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to restore vigor for thousands not sick but unwell. It claims to tone the stomach, stimulate appetite, purify blood, and energize the body, urging readers to start now. Hood's Pills are sold for nausea headaches indigestion biliousness at 25c.
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Government to Aid Flooded District With Inspectors
Washington April 12 Secretary Alger said war department relief machinery is in working order and will cover the flooded district with inspectors by morning. Officers detailed for the South have begun their march, while Mississippi reports help accepted and Louisiana declines aid for now.
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Department
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Missouri
McLaurin
Foster
Will Test Levees In Flood Stricken Delta
Memphis reports high winds and heavy rain boosts flood danger while the Mississippi delta crevasses pour water into the river. The levees facing pressure north of Vicksburg are under severe stress as the flood sweeps southward with terrible force.
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Memphis
Mississippi Delta
Vicksburg
Louisiana
Wires Cut: Greenville Telegraph Link Lost in Flood
Jackson Mississippi April 12 reports all telegraphic communication with Greenville cut off overnight. The failure affects lines from the Georgia Pacific route via Winona to New Orleans, then Jackson to Memphis. Flooded district awaits word as wires have withstood the flood until now.
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Miss
Greenville
Winona
New Orleans
Memphis
Mississippi Level Cited At 17.8 Feet In New Orleans
In New Orleans on April 12 the Mississippi River is at 17.8 feet and weather is favorable. Officials express continued confidence in levee stability, noting the current rise has not yet tested their defenses.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Rise to 50 feet at Vicksburg gauge by noon
Vicksburg Mississippi reports the Mississippi River is expected to reach 50 feet on the gauge by noon. Telegrams from Tallulah state levees remain safe as far as known. The rise is listed as .8 feet in 24 hours.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Tallulan
Death toll rises in Knoxville hotel fire
The April blaze at the Knox Hotel in Knoxville left 52 guests asleep and only 85 accounted for. The burned register makes exact fatalities uncertain, with A E Weeks of New York and G W Roberts of Pulaski among the identified dead, as searches continue and rewards are offered for recovered remains.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Knox
Knooxiile
Hotel Knox
A. E. Weeks
New York
G. W. Roberts
Pulaski
E. A. Williams
Springfield
Mass
Rochester Jeweler Julius Laack Dies By Hanging
Bismarck on April 12 reports Julius W. Laack of Rochester Minnesota, a jeweler employed by Fred Strauss in town for four to five months, died by his own hand at age 22 after two weeks of illness and increasing despondency.
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Bismarck
Julius W. Laack
Rochester
Minn
Fred Strauss
Miners Vote to Strike Over Summer Wages in Des Moines
At a mass meeting in Des Moines on April 12 miners ordered a strike until operators concede a 75 cent scale of summer wages.
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Des Moines
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