Minor Items of Interest From Various Topics
The notes cover the Minnesota state fair dates for 1897 September 6 to 11 a bicycle race with a 1000 purse and other items including wheat condition April 81.4 versus 99.5 in December a Pacific coast extension for the Burlington line a five mile St. Croix log jam with 20 million feet Brice not a candidate for Ohio senate Serena Rhinelander of New York gifts 500000 to St James Episcopal church two US warships at Hawaii the yacht America being prepared for sea a North Dakota quarrel over post office patronage Scotland Yard untangles a London blackmail conspiracy and a Vienna lace making machine that imitates hand work.
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Minnesota
W. C. Sanger
E. C. Bald
Burlington
Pacific Coast
Kootenai
Brice
Ohio
Serena Rhinelander
New York
St. James Episcopal Church
City
United States
Hawaii
America
Hansbrough
Johnson
North Dakota
Scotland Yard
London
Vienna
Resisting Temptation with Divine Safeguards
An exhortation that human resolve fails against temptation and only steadfast faith rooted in God's commands provides defense. It urges aligning with scripture, recognizing the clear prohibitions, and sheltering behind Christ and the sword of the Spirit to thwart the tempter.
Character Defines True Worth Beyond Wealth
The passage argues that a man’s value lies in his soul and character rather than money or body. It asserts character shapes life, elevates conditions, and grants inner freedom in any circumstance.
No man is self made and heart of character forged
The passage argues that God provides capacity and people build character through choices. It asserts individuals cannot dream themselves into goodness or control circumstances, but can use them to shape character.
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God
One Day Cure for Cold Promoted by Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advert says a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. If it fails to cure, all druggists refund the money.
President Reappoints Sinclair as White House Steward
The president reappointed William Sinclair to serve as steward of the White House, a position he held under the prior administration. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago school teacher visiting Reading, Pennsylvania, died by suicide after throwing herself in front of a train.
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William Sinclair
White House
Isabella Fulton
Chicago
Reading
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Greeks Press Besieging Nicopolis and Prevesa
Greek forces besiege Prevesa and Nicopolis and bombardment from the sea tightens. The government proclaims the Gulf of Volo blockaded and orders large munitions and horse purchases to European ports as Colonel Botzaris advances from Louros to support Colonel Bairacteris in the Prevesa operation.
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Athens
Nicopolis
Prevesa
Gulf of Volo
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Botzaris
Louros
Bairacteris
Macedonians Rising Prepare to Unite With Greeks
Athens dispatch reports a Macedonian rising in Central Macedonia with 4000 insurgents seizing a critical pass on Turkish lines. They advance toward Elassona and intend to unite with bands led by Davei Zermas and other Macedonian chiefs, per The Times.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Athens
Damia
Selidez
Koziani
the Times
Macedonia
Elassona
Davei
Zermas
Christian Endeavor Convention Plans Outlined in San Francisco
San Francisco May 17 local committee outlines details for the 16th International Christian Endeavor convention to be held July 7 to 12. All major arrangements appear near completion with hotel accommodations in high demand and a packed program featuring meetings across eight city churches and events in Oakland and Alameda. The schedule centers on welcome meetings, denominational rallies, practical addresses on fundamentals, and a school of methods with a focus on making local societies more effective.
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San Francisco
International Christian Endeavor
Oakland
Alameda
Mechanics and Woodward
Christian Endeavor Fellowship
General Gomez Rejects Spanish Autonomy Proposal
General Gomez denounces Spain's offer of autonomy as unworthy and rejects any terms tying independence to payment of war expenses. He asserts Cuba will win independence by force and will not incur a large war debt to Spain.
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Cuba
Spain
New York
New York Journal
Gomez
Greek Troops Advance Near Imaret and Philippiada
A dispatch from Arta reports Greek forces under Colonel Bairacaris briefly engaged Turkish troops around Imaret. The Turks retreated except for a small column, while Colonel Golfinopoulos moved to occupy Phillipiada and aims to seize the Louros iron bridge to facilitate capturing Prevesa.
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Athens
Arta
Bairacaris
Imaret
Golfinopoulos
Phillipiada
Louros
Prevesa
Aged Couple Murdered Near Howard Lake Farm
A double murder on a Howard Lake area farm is thought to be the work of tramps aiming to steal. W. T. Boxell and his wife were found dead by their children with Mrs Boxell inside the house and Mr Boxell outside the road in night attire. Authorities rushed to the scene as the neighborhood mobilizes to search for suspects.
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Burrao
Minn
Howard Lake
W. T. Boxell
Five Reds Implicated in Winona Family Murder Case
The May 18 preliminary hearing at Williamsport Emmons County concluded for the five Sioux Indians accused of murdering the Spicer family near Winona in February. Holy Track testified implicating Black Hawk Caddette Standing Bear Defender and himself. They are bound over to the district court which convenes June 1.
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Bismarck
Spicer
Winona
Williamsport
Emmons County
Holy Track
Black Hawk
Caddette
Standing Bear
Turks Expect Armistice After Domokos Occupation
Constantinople May 15. Foreign ambassadors met again and Baron de Chalice renewed the armistice proposal with Tewfik Pasha. Turkish officials broadly believe the Porte will not grant an armistice until Domokos is occupied, an event expected shortly.
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Constantinople
Baron de Chalice
Tewfik Pasha
Domokos
Porte
Record 1900s North Dakota Seeding Boom and Homestead Entries
Ideal seeding conditions prevail across Devils Lake and Turtle Mountain, enabling farmers to plant more grain with期待 higher yields. New settlers arrive as April records boast 290 homestead entries in Devils Lake land office, pushing yearly total to 1486.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Turtle Mountain
United States Land Office
Tailors in Greater New York Set 30,000-Strong Strike
The Brotherhood of Tailors with about 30,000 members votes to strike in Greater New York and nearby New Jersey. Despite counsel against action by leaders Joseph Barondess and Meyer Schoenfeld, committees notify workers to quit. Demands center on wage increases and ending the task system.
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New York
Brotherhood of Tailors
Joseph Barondess
Meyer Schoenfeld
Greater
New Jersey
Burglarized an Arsenal in Idaho Militia Stolen Guns
Lieutenant Linck of the Idaho National Guard reported that a steel house in Mullen containing state militia guns and ammunition was entered at midnight by masked men who seized 75 rifles and 800 rounds. Linck wired Governor Sternberg and plans to travel to Mullen to recover the arms amid fears of a labor war in the Coeur d Alenes.
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Wardner
Ida
Linck
Idaho National Guard
Mullen
Sternberg
Coeur d’ Alenes
Delyannis Criticizes Crete Evacuation and Demands No Indemnity
Athens May 15. In an interview M Delyannis former premier criticized the evacuation of Crete without compensation and declared that Greece would never pay indemnity to Turkey. He added that any proposal to pay indemnity would be rejected by the legislative assembly.
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Athens
M. Delyannis
Crete
Greece
Turkey
Legislative Assembly
Cause of Turkish Inactivity Forces Move to Epirus
Athens dispatch confirms Russian intervention caused Turkish army inactivity. Colonel Biaracharis and a brigade were ordered to Epirus to protect Greek peasants from Turkish cruelty.
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London
The
Times
Athens
Russia
Biaracharis
Epirus
Anxiety in Madrid on Cuban policy fears
A Madrid dispatch reports official circles see no U S policy change on Cuba despite anxiety in Spain. Senor de Lome in Washington notes McKinley and Sherman remain friendly, though Spanish ministerial press echoes concern over the situation.
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London
Standard
Madrid
United States
Senor de Lome
Washington
McKinley
Sherman
Peace in Uruguay after bloody Tres Arboles battle
Mail advices say the Uruguayan revolution was checked after a bloody battle at Tres Arbules where hundreds of revolutionists died and leaders fled to the frontier. Government forces were reinforced by 6,000 national guards and arms from Belgium.
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WasHisnecton
Uruguay
Tres Arbules
National Guard
Belgium
WENT THROUGH A TRESTLE WRECK NEAR ARPMORE
A southbound Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train plunged from a washed out trestle 16 miles south of Arpmore Indiana. Fifteen passengers and crew were injured and some fatally though no one was killed outright. The train had six coaches and a Pullman. only the engine and sleeper remained. Survivors had to chop their way free from the wreckage.
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Arpmore
I. T
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Here
More Greeks to the Front Reported From Athens
London May 15 The Athens cor respondent of The Daily Mail says the government presses men to the front and is purchasing large quantities of war materials for the front.
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London
Athens
The
Daily Mail
Seven Men Crushed In Mine Disaster Near Florence
A tipple at the Pinkney ore mines near Pinkney Tennessee collapsed in the afternoon killing seven men and wounding several others. Communications with Pinkney are cut off and full details are unavailable. Physicians have departed Florence for the scene.
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Florence
Ala
Pinkney
Tenn
Sale of Bank of Tacoma assets confirmed for 8250
The superior court confirmed the sale of the Bank of Tacoma assets to J. J. McKone for 8250. The assets had a face value over 250000. Tacoma city had over 200000 on deposit when the bank failed on August 15 1895, most of which was lost.
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Tacoma
Wash
Bank of Tacoma
J. J. McKone
Fearful Ravages of the Plague in Bombay Dutchmandui
The Daily Mail from Bombay reports bubonic plague devouring the Dutchmandui district with 2,000 deaths in a fortnight. Half the population has fled as fear spreads.
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London
Daily Mail
Bombay
Dutchmandui
Gas discovery in Sacramento yields 100000 feet daily
Natural gas shows promise of superior quality and quantity in Sacramento. Officials estimate the well's output at about 100000 feet daily, potentially surpassing other Pacific coast wells.
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Sacramento
Cal
Devils Lake Chautauqua Opens With East Lecturers
The North Dakota Chautauqua at Devils Lake opens July 1 with prominent East lecturers. The Great Northern Railway offers reduced rates for attendees.
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Devils Lake
Cincinnati Plans Bid for 1898 G A R Encampment
The Cincinnati chamber of commerce and allied groups appoint a 10 member committee led by General Andrew Hickenlooper to travel to Buffalo and secure the 1898 National Encampment location for the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Hickenlooper
Buffalo
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertising Claims
A neighbor recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best selling worldwide and claims it cures illness and boosts vitality. The message notes Hood's Pills aid liver and bowels and promote overall health as a family medicine.
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Hood
Friend
Death of Grand Rapids bank man found on Milwaukee street
N B Clark of Grand Rapids Michigan a member of the Michigan Bank and Lumber company was found dead on a lake shore street in Milwaukee. He had two bullet wounds a revolver nearby and valuables on his person but no money. He had left his hotel saying he would take a walk. He was 50 years old.
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Milwaukee
N. B. Clark
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Bank and Lumber Company
Lake Shore
Clark
Episcopal Minister Wins Divorce Attracts Attention
Faroe North Dakota May 18. Among the divorces granted was to Rev. Frederick Southgate Hopkins from Sue E Hopkins. The plaintiff is an Episcopal minister at Larchmont New York and the divorce drew attention for opposing church tenets against divorce and remarriage.
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Faroe, N. D
Frederick Southgate-Hopkins
Sue E. Hopkins
Larchmont
N. Y
Queensland Seeks Immigrants to Queensland Farmers and Artisans
San Francisco May 18 John D Russell commercial agent of the Queensland government is here on behalf of the colony to attract farmers and skilled artisans to emigrate to Queensland where opportunities await.
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Queensland
San Francisco
John D. Russell
Colony of
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