Minor Items of Interest From Across the Nation
A snow fall blankets Nebraska and Southern Iowa. Various officials and notable figures appear in brief items: Vermont Central receivers appointed. Mrs. Lease plans a world tour next year. W A Barry defeats Wallace Ross in a Tyne sculling match. Webster dies in Washington. Holmes injures a Louisville center fielder. NF L committee meets in Indianapolis. seven boy burglars plea guilty in Missouri. Mrs Mary A Davidson's extortion trial begins in San Francisco. Rev J Z Armstrong expelled for immorality. James McCoy murders his brother then suicides near Noblesville. women’s groups urged to back an international peace tribunal. Thomas Hughes dies. publishers seek H H Holmes confession. Mrs Louisa M Giddings dies in Kansas City. Marlboroughs return from wedding trip. Pleaser Ridge Park Distillery warehouse burns. Rep Johnson of Indiana praised as fastest talker in the House. Rep Lacey of Iowa close second.
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W. A. Barry
Wallace Ross
New Brunswick
Tyne
William H. Webster
Civil Service
Washington
Holmes
Louisville
Montgomery
Ala
National Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
St. Joseph
Reform School
Mary A. Davidson
Rev. C. O. Brown
San Francisco
Thomas Hughes
Q. C
Tom Brown
Oxford
Rugby
Tenn
Philadelphia
New York
H. H. Holmes
Louisa M. Giddings
March Giddings
Kansas City
New Mexico
Grant
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
London
Pleasure Ridge Park Distillery Company
Representative Johnson
Indiana
Lacey
Towa
S S S Promises Cure for Eczema and Blood Diseases
An 1896 testimonial touts S S S as a definitive blood remedy curing eczema and other blood diseases. The letter from William Armstrong of De Pere describes long suffering, failed treatments, and dramatic relief after three days of S S S. The ad emphasizes skin symptoms originate in blood and that external salves cannot reach the root.
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S.S.S
William Armstrong
de Pere
Wis
Indiana
Mt. Clemente
Florida
S. S
Republican State Conventions Delegates Held to Vote by County
A 1896 call from the South Dakota Republican State Central Committee sets rules for party conventions east of the Missouri River. It details representation by county based on votes for governor Charles H. Sheldon and adds unorganized counties one delegate each. The document bears dates, signatures, and a formal date in Watertown South Dakota.
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South Dakota
Chas. H. Sheldon
Banhaek Acein
Watertown
S. D
Receary
Aioe
State Central Committee
A. C. Johnson
Lee Stover
Bulawayo Fortifies With Mine Defenses Against Native Attack
Bulawayo reports a shifted threat as native forces mass north of town aiming to cut southward links to Mangwe pass. German arms support to Transvaal Boers cited. Mines wired around the town and central laager wired to explode remotely to halt an advancing horde.
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Bulawayo
Matoppo Hills
Mangwe
Laager
Sterling Steel Faces Suspension Over Government Delays
The Sterling Steel company of McKeesport, maker of Wheeler Sterling armor piercing projectiles, suspended operations after months of work on a large government order left unpaid. A company official blamed government appropriation shifts and a bill that consumed funds, saying new appropriations won't be available until Congress adjourns. Over 200000 in projectiles were delivered with approved bills but not paid.
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Pirrsport
Sterling Steel Company
McKeesport
United States
Carpenter Projectile Company
Congress
Notable Events Across the Nation and World
Commander Booth Tucker visits Minneapolis as fires devastate Parkersburg Iowa and a major landslide hits Trubb near Berne. The Grimm cartoonist dies in New York from pneumonia and kidney disease. UMW convention in Columbus hints at McKinley support. Fort Yates officer dies after a horse fall. Korea seeks $8 million loan via envoy in St Petersburg. San Francisco ex-district attorney Page convicted of $3,000 embezzlement from an insane patient. Fargo alderman W W Lewis dies of heart disease. US grand jury indicts W S Jewett of Lawrence for $100,000 Lake National Bank embezzlement.
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Trubb
Berne
Constantine V. D. Grimm
New York
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Columbus
McKinley
H. H. Hambright
Twenty-second Infantry
Fort Yates
N. D
St. Petersburg
Hamg Yong
Korea
James G. Page
San Francisco
W. W. Lewis
North Dakota
Fargo
United States Grand Jury
W. S. Jewett
Lawrence
Mass
Lake National Bank
Wolfboro
N. H
Results on the diamond National League scores
In Cincinnati the Pittsburg nine defeated the Reds nine to one. Louisville hosted Chicago with a two to four result. St Louis saw Cleveland beat the home club two to. Washington faced New York with a six to three outcome. Philadelphia hosted Boston and the Red Sox won seven to three. Baltimore hosted Brooklyn with a six to five score.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Louisville
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Billiard Contest Highlights in Boston
In Boston on April 1, Schaefer defeated Daly 300 to 260 in the afternoon match while Ives beat Garnier 800 to 205 in the evening. The international billiard tournament drew enthusiastic crowds.
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Boston
Schaefer
Daly
Ives
Garnier
Cleveland Reviews Washington Emancipation Parade
The colored population of Washington marked the 14th anniversary of emancipation with a street parade and speeches. President Cleveland viewed the procession from the White House and district commissioners observed it from the city building.
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Cleveland
Washington
White House
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous Relief Ad
An 19th century advertisement appeals to readers with weak nerves and insomnia. It warns against opiates and nerve tonics and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to feed the nerves and restore calm.
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Hood
Hood's Pills Remain Popular After-Dinner Digestion Aid
Advertising blurb touts Hood's Pills as the best after dinner remedy to aid digestion and prevent constipation priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
Aid From German Sources in Transvaal Armament
The Times reports German assistance in arming Transvaal residents. A Cape Town dispatch notes the German steamer Bundesrath reached Delagoa Bay on April 14 and St Komati on April 15. Passengers resisted luggage searches but military gear was found. A German officer later produced a passport and the party went to Pretoria.
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Transvaal
London
the Times
Cape Town
Barberton
Delagoa Bay
St. Komati
Pretoria
Rail Line Linking Cairo Area Aids Egyptian Campaign
The Times reports a London firm will supply rails and materials for a 112 mile light railway from Akasheh toward Abu Fatmeh south of Wady Halfa. Akasheh, the far southern Egyptian outpost, lies under troops as the line nears the third cataract. Egyptian soldiers will build the extension to Abu Fatmeh.
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London
the Times
Cairo
Akasheh
Wady-Halfa
Wady- Halfa
Abu Fatmeh
Bomb Kills Lisbon Manufacturer and Coachman
A Lisbon dispatch to The Times reports the wealthy manufacturer Domingoz and his coachman were killed by a dynamite and nails bombing while returning from his factory to Alhambra station. Police are investigating the incident.
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Lisbon
London
The
Times
Domingoz
Alhambra
Railways Adopt a Novel Return Deposit Rule
The Trans Missouri Committee of the Western Passenger Association orders joint agents at tourist terminals to hold the return portion of tickets until passengers are ready to depart. This new rule aims to streamline refunds and manage travel returns from Denver on April 21.
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Denver
Colo
Transmissouri Committee
The
Western Passenger Association
Kruger Reduces Demand for Indemnity in Jameson Raid
London April 21 The Daily News reports President Kruger initial demand for indemnity from the Chartered South Africa company after the Jameson raid was 3 million pounds, with negotiations trimming the claim by 1.5 million pounds.
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Kruger
London
The
Daily News
Chartered
South Africa Company
Will Promise Reforms for Cuba
Maprio April 21 reports the royal speech at the Cortes opening will promise political and administrative reforms for Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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Cuba
Maprio
Cortes
Porto Rico
Linton Not a Candidate for President Denies A P A Link
Congressman W S Linton denies any presidential candidacy or independent A P A ticket. He says his name has been used without authorization by A P A leaders and will not be presented to the national convention. He is seeking renomination to Congress from his district.
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Saginaw
Mich
W. S. Linton
Linton
Convention Irregular Says Arbuckle Threatens New Meeting
Frank P. Arbuckle, chairman of the Democratic state central committee, declares the state convention was not regular and may call another. He notes Olney Newell lacked authority to issue the original call. Arbuckle says administration supporters will seek delegates to the national convention who will not bolt even if a gold standard platform is adopted.
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Denver
Frank P. Arbuckle
Democratic State Central Committee
Arbuckle
Olney Newell
Eckels Addresses Cincinnati Business Leaders on Currency
Hon. James H. Eckels comptroller of the currency spoke at Grand Opera House in Cincinnati addressing a mixed audience of business men from the city and surrounding towns about finance and currency reforms and issues. The event followed a joint invitation by the chamber of commerce clearing house and Commercial club.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
The
Clearing House
Commercial Club
James H. Eckels
Grand Opera House
Indians May Go Back to Rosebud Lands
A favorable report on Senator Pettigrew's bill enables the Lower Brule Indians who lived on Rosebud near White River to return to the reservation and select allotments of land they occupied before July 3, 1890.
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Washington
Senator Pettigrew
Rosebud Reservation
White River
South Dakota
Cliffs' new blast furnace starts at Gladstone
Gladstone Michigan April 20 The Cleveland Cliffs Iron company opened its new blast furnace here when Mrs C V R Townsend wife of the cashier touched off the charge starting what is described as the largest and best charcoal furnace ever built.
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Cliffs
Gladstone
Mich
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company
C. V. R. Towsend
What is a Palindrome Now Eve Won
A palindromic phrase reads the same backward and forward such as Now Eve won. The text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for diseases caused by impoverished blood including consumption bronchitis and weak lungs claiming it purifies blood.
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Dr. Pierce
Harper's Weekly plans bold 1896 program
Harper's Weekly outlines a year of strong international reporting including Ralph travels and Davis Caribbean voyage. It promises theater art literature and music features with Howells new social questions column. It commits to independent government and sound money advocacy and a standout fiction lineup.
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Harpeer’s Weekly
Julian Ralph
China
Japan
West
Richard Harding Davis
Rufus F. Zograum
Frederick Remington
Poultney Bigelow
Kiel Canal
Department of Amateur Slort
W. D. Hewalls
Rt. Crockett
Harper’s Weekly
Harper & Brothers Weekly Volumes Ad Start Date
Advertisement notes volumes of the WEEKLY begin with January first numbers each year. If no time is stated subscriptions start with the current number on receipt. Do not copy this notice without express authority from Harper & Brothers.
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Ape
Harper & Brothers
Harper's Periodicals Listing
Per year Harper's Magazine 340 Harper's Weekly 400 Harper's Bazar 408 Harper's Round Table 200 Postage free to all subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico Address ae oe Brothers P O Box 959 New York City.
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Harper’s Magazine
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s Round Table
United States
Canada
Mexico
Oe & Brothers
P. O
New York City
Protective Tariff League Promotes American Labor Protection
The Americas: Protective Tariff League advocates tariffs to shield American labor and industry. It is a national nonprofit sustained by memberships, contributions, and its publications with no personal profits.
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