Cats and Vehicles and Payoffs in a Distant World
The document cites Persian cats of the shah with attendants and meals, a shift to smokeless powder for military use after dangerous nitroglycerin tests, electric steel railways hauling quarry stone in Cleveland, and Philadelphia's Baptist temple taxed for ticketed entertainments. It also notes long private telephone lines in Texas ranches, pervasive barbed wire, and remarks on Congress speakers Tillman and Brosius with contrasts to Lindsay and Wolcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Baptist Temple
Texas
Congress
Senator Tillman
Ibrosius
Hair Growth Rates and Extreme Lengths
Authorities debate hair growth rates with wide individual differences. The commonly accepted figure is inches per year. Men's hair rarely grows beyond 12 to 14 inches, while some women's hair may reach 70 to 75 inches, though averages are 25 to 30 inches.
Annuity claimant conceals wife in glass case thirty years
Maj. Hook of the Fast India Co in London inherits an annuity to his wife until burial but after her death he preserves her body in a sealed glass case in an upper room for thirty years with no access. Separate items note North and South Carolina racing to build cotton mills with 57 days yielding 17 new mills in South Carolina and 15 projected in North Carolina, totaling $4,925,000 in capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Hook
Fast India Co. Service
London
North
South Carolina
North Carolina
Isle of Man
Yucntian
India
Chicago
San Juan
Porto Rico
Georgia
Mona Clarke
Russia
Ira Remsen
Johns Topkins
Swedish Academy of Sciences
Stockholm
Rhodes
Kimberley
Johannesberg
M M. Richter
Pacific Submarine Telegraph
Nero
Penguin
United States
England
Simerian Bible Socie
Duke of Teck
Unlucky room in Germantown features thirteen items
A Germantown girl inhabits a room described as unlucky with thirteen pieces of furniture and thirteen pictures on the walls. An umbrella hangs over the bed, the mirror is cracked, and debris of peacocks featherlike fragments dot the space. The girl wears opals and only allows Friday cleanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
French Bicycle Tax Plates Move From Yearly to Four Year Validity
Government proposes four year bicycle tax plates. Owner pays to engrave name and address, receives new plates as needed by presenting old fragments. If bicycle ownership ends, plate must be deposited to remove name from tax liability list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
General Wheeler to wed Philadelphia widow in Washington
Revival of a rumor claims General Joe Wheeler will marry Mrs George W Childs the widow of a famed Philadelphia editor now living in Washington. The report says the trousseau is being fitted and preparations are under way for the wedding with confident authority backing the claim.
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Joe” Wheeler
Philippines
Elain
George W Childs
Washington
Philadelphia
Trousseau
War's odd cures for nervousness and worn soldiers
The piece notes two surprising benefits of war: soldiers recover from despair and poor health through outdoor life, exercise, and simple rations, while war also eases ordinary nervousness headaches and neuralgia among attendants and veterans.
Vast Global Facts and Figures From Historic Times
A collage of statistics and claims across nations, from Paris trees and Gibraltar tunnels to textile practices and mining output. It mentions vaccination in Savannah, library grants, and world fiction on butter, cheese, and crops, with scattered notes on science, industry, and exploration.
Capture of the Free State Capital Shatters Boer Resolve
London reports say Lord Roberts prepares to advance on Pretoria as a large portion of the Boers grows dispirited after the capital's fall. Rhodes criticizes British command while Mafeking holds, and reports note garrison endurance, with transfers and intelligence on Kimberley, Ladysmith, and defenses along the Biggarsberg and Diggings routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free State
London
Crpe
Lor Roberts
Llis
Orange Free State
Russia
Daily Mail
Cecil Rhodes
Oberley Ton
England
Bullen
Rhodes
Lorenzo Marques
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Bloemfontein
Pole- Carew
Springfontein
Gatacre
Pole-Quren
Norval
Pont
Lord Roberts
Hkver
Times
Ladysmith
Stv
Blanidslaagte
Biggursberg Range
New Castle Road
Dimdee Road
Springefontein
Buller
Diggurstiorge
Bothas
Natal
Anti-Foreign Party Rises in Tekin Amid Official Scorn
March 20 report notes the anti-foreign faction grows stronger as officials hostile to all things not Chinese dominate. Hen-Hung, a leading anti-foreign official, earns a rare three- feather honor. Li Peng Hang rises after a German-mandate dismissal. Shang Tung’s former governor becomes Han Shi district governor.
Lysate Loss Cause Sures Storm of Ship Trade Rumor
New York reports the steel bark Lysate missing after sailing August 22 from New York to Shanghai with a cargo of oil. After 205 days overdue, insurers refused a premium offer on Monday. The Ladyrate vanished five days out and no further word has arrived. a completely new crew had been aboard.
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New York
Shanghai
Momdas
Shooting case sparks Virginia wide excitement
In Richmond in March Dr W H Triple of Kenswick Casty 5 killed a Methodist Insuster after alleging insult to his wife. The shooter, Dr Semple, claimed complete ignorance of the shooting, and the case has stirred great excitement across the region, with Riddick noted as awful at Lawrenceville.
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Richmond
W H. Triple
Kenswick Casty
Pemple
Riddick
Lawrenceville
Virginia
Semple
British General William Lockhart Dies in Calcutta
Gen Sir William Lockhart commander in chief of British forces in India died Sunday in Calcutta. He was born in September 1821.
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Calcutta
William Lockhart
India
Kentucky Muddle in Beekham-Taylor Case and Goebel Fallout
In Louisville and Frankfort Kentucky, the Beekham-Taylor consolidated court fight for the governorship advances as Republicans amend their answer. Ex govern or Brown takes lead counsel for murder suspects in Goebel case, with concerns over a $100,000 legislature appropriation and potential political prosecutions. Caleb Powers and others are jailed in Frankfort while Gov Taylor meets Republican leaders seeking federal intervention. In Lexington, state officials argue over court jurisdiction and records as grand jury review looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Beekham-Taylor
Judge Field
Cmcrit
Lradles
States Supreme Court
Taft
Cincinnati
Frankfort
Gov Tirlor
London
Gov
Brown
William Goebel
Hom
George Denns
Woc. 2
Breckenridge
Amin
Caleb Powers
John Davis
Bo Hazlip
W UL Cullan
Harland Whittaker
Sater
Moore
Tazlip
Judge Moore
Gov Tayior
Executive Mansion
McKinley
Lexington
Secretary of State
Asl
Davis
Patiew
Riley
Denny
Ross
Mintimus
Grand Jury
Guerrillas in Luzon and political maneuvers in Nebraska
General Wheeler reports conditions in Luzon and claims the war is over with guerrillas to hunt. He plans to seek a House seat from Alabama once resignation is accepted. Nebraska figures discuss election schemes to control the Democratic convention and national committee.
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Washington
Joe Wheeler
Athiuta
Gan
Corbin
Luzon
Andus
Wheeler
Hens of Representatives
Alabama
House
Monetary Legislation Impacts Trade and Prices
New monetary measures took effect in late March, boosting interior currency circulation but leaving major price quotes steady. Wool sales fall to 7.223 million pounds in two weeks while mills push output with little wool bought. U S weekly failures rise to 198 vs 199 last year. Canada shows 23 vs 30 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
RG Dan & Co
von Weelmesdas
Chicago
United States
Canada
From cradle to grave union drive aims at coffins
The Times Herald reports a push by Woodworkers to unionize coffin factories and require union labels on caskets. Gravediggers may refuse to inter corpses not in union made coffins. about 150 gravediggers work in Chicago cemeteries.
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Cucago
Times Herald
Chisago
Chicago
Fiery furnace disaster at McKeesport plant claims life
In a blast at Monongahela Furnace Co in McKeesport one man is cremated and four others badly burned or fatally injured. George Martin died. George Curran and Sidney Dachson burned beyond recovery. Stephen Stoboswick and John Boreneck injured but to recover. Gas blast trapped bodies and hindered search.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela Furnace Co
McKeesport
George Martin
George Curran
Sidney Dachson
Stephen Stoboswick
John Boreneck
Magton
Moreton Cid
Triass
Martin
Maida
Lovato States post check notes proposal in senate and house
Washington March 17. Senator McMillan and Mr Lents introduced bills to replace all United States and nation notes with new post check notes named Lovato States post check notes. The plan envisions replacing large denomination notes and issuing fractional notes payable to the holder with space to insert the owner name and date of receipt. The notes would be redeemable at post offices with a clerk overseeing the process.
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Washirton
Mare
McMillan
Mtr
Resterdy
Oy Neil
United States
Deviak Nestas
Treasury
Lovato States Post
Ansertiung
General Strike Declared After Chicago Labor War Breaks
After talks between the International Association of Machinists and the National Metal Trades Association in Chicago, unions vow immediate nationwide strikes. Machinists seek separate arbitration for Chicago. manufacturers demand joint arbitration and end to all strikes.
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Chicago
Trteraanhienial Association of Machinists
Noitionet Metal Drage” Assocition
Jimen O'Connnell
Prion
Chioeigo
Colatbus
Paterson
Amenuface Turers
Baders
Othe Nuntiomel Metal Trades’ Association
Ine Ternmational Association of Machinists
The
Machinists’ Union
Chisuetaal
Ine Ternational
Oconnell
International Union
Cleveland
Sterhes Wall
Grand Pacific Hotel
Twen
Coal Chute Wrecks Ninth Ave Elevated Rail Car
Nine people were injured when a coal chute on an elevated Ninth Avenue tram failed near Rector Street. The incident torn roofs, threw passengers, and forced the train to halt after reaching Barclay Street. injured ranged from severe skull fracture to minor injuries.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
Reetor Street
David A Findley
Hudson Street Hospital
Bellevue Hospital
South Ferry
Harlem
Buttery Price Station
Coalmr
Cid
Starlow
Hutchings
Barlow
Barclay Street
Official denials deny reports of U S ships to China
Washington says there were no conferences to dispatch more warships or soldiers to China and no grave news from the U S minister. The piece notes rumors tied to Navy orders and Boxer turmoil, predicting potential military moves and foreign encroachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
United States
Navy Department
Watson
Naval Sons
Mulippines
Perio
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Dalton Business Directory. Municipal Officers
D. Y. RoEbuck
W. C. Scott
Simon Dapp
E. A. Freey
D Y. Roebuck
Main St
Sentral House
David Gardner
Itew
Ohio
New
Weiss
L. S. Rudy
Dalton
Perehoron Rorses
Imd
Youngstock
Saie
F. F. H. Pope
M D. Ruggist
Jack
H. M. Rudy
Reeder
Aisa
Bultoo
Davison
Ealer
Custer
Pioneer Block
Blain Street
Baltem
E. A. Freet & Son
LD Reliable Clothiers
Enterprise Mills
Ochnauer Bros
Rolief
Kalton
F. J. Foust
Dugue
Frank E. Gibson
R. J. Stinson
Dalton, O
C Scottotary Public
Gaagzetrt
Matin Street
Mortray
Ohio Laundering CO
W. E. Scott
Luca Curitania
Dalton Planing Mill CO
Jurtletd
A. Brueckner
Xchision Clear
Bert
Busit
Malin Street
Delton
Ernest F. Scott
Vietin
Trimpaiitigs Gazette Printing Co
A. H Arick
Pioneer Wieck
Caton
Will E. Scott
N. Mill St
A. Sanderson
Entist
Pioneer Linck
GEO C. Freet
Nsurance Agency
the Royal
Tna Phenix, Insurance Co. of
North America
New Jersey
D. Brenner & Son
Actioneers
Soltelt
Wayne
Centor
Ting
Xy Chip
Brustiellen
Niles Weat
Ees
Sugarcreek Township
S. IL Forbes
Peter Eckard
Peter M Simon
Truxtoce
Acon Fie
Kellorg
San Diego County
Cal
Persia
Paris
Rock of Gibraltar
Cape Town
Massachusetts
Christian Endeavor Society
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association
Savannah
Thomas X. Dowd
Witter
Transvaal
Anti-Foreign Party In Clover
Preacher
Gen. Lockhart
Kentucky
Blue Grai
Sues Railroads
Lincoln
Neb
Vthornes
Smith
Bota Sunt
Colfax
Union Piotie Ag
Thayer
Nebraska
Moun
Johnson Way
Finance and Trade
Hans Net
Phans
Contersnes
Elaurac Oy Maret
Ae Frank
Himberllaim
Gers Professionals
the Herald
Columbine
Yale
Manhattan
Vitobb
Ayee Frou Ching
Gentty
Shaeftuar
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