Vast, scattered items from a late 19th century issue
A miscellany of notes mentions miners in Alabama, a Paris leather invention, Malay origin materials, and a French rifle. It notes the Connecticut guard, Turkish sultan threats, and Pope Paderewski. Other items cover a Walnut burl in Missouri, lawn bleaching, New York female doctors, jail in Nebraska, and Paderewski’s family. Diverse curiosities include stamps, diamonds, and a French government set of designs amid war costs and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Springfield
Paris
Connecticut National Guard
Turkey
M. Delin
Germany
Urban
Paderewski
Theodore Child
Grundy County
Keeley
C. Davis English
Berwyn
Missouri
Episoy
New York
Tupper Lake
N. Y
Franklin County
Nebraska
Berlin
Burmah
King’s Palace
Connecticut
War Department
Young Mens’ Cristian Association
Troy
William Howard Hart
Gen. Weaver
Iowa
Col. Streetes
Illinois
Arizona
Fiorina
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Leslie, Wich
Denmark
Kansas
Herbert L. Kelsey
New Orleans Picayune
She's a Mason. Mrs. Lease claims female lodge membership
Mary E. Lease claims to be a Mason and plans to form lodges of Masonry for women across the country. She wears a Knight Templar charm and says she knows the signs and passwords of blue lodge, chapter, and commandery. Masons doubt her claim and warn she may have obtained secrets by improper means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toreka
Kan
Mary E. Lease
Blue Lodge
Lease
Long Session Predicted for This Slow-Going Congress
Washington observers say the current congress will stretch well into late summer or autumn with few major bills enacted besides the tariff and repeal efforts. Analysts expect adjournment perhaps in August or September, noting campaign season pressures and needed party repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Mary
Hawaii Senate Report Expected Favorable to Harrison Policy
Washington reports the Senate subcommittee on foreign affairs has completed testimony on the Hawaiian matter and is ready to present a favorable full committee report. It endorses the Harrison administration actions and Ex-Minister Stevens, with Senators Gray and Daniel unlikely to sign. Senator Morgan reportedly opposes this stance on one point, deviation, amid broader political tension. The session included a court moment where the judge ordered the room cleared after a dramatic remark about a six year sentence at Sing Sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Senate
Gresham
Washington
Gray
Daniel
Cleveland
Morgan
White Caps Bury a Man Alive in Trench Near Leesburg
In Leesburg on Salt River, Black Bot tom was seized by the so called white caps and buried alive beneath a foot and a half of earth. They left only a hole for air and covered the trench with brush to hinder discovery. He survived about thirty hours before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Mercer
Washington
Leesburg
Salt River
Black Bottom
Dynamite blast wounds two women in Kansas farmhouse
In Eperrtos Kansas on February 19 a man drilling a farm well placed dynamite in a kitchen oven to thaw it. Mrs Smith and her daughter-in-law, unaware of the danger, were wounded when the dynamite exploded, blowing the stove apart and damaging part of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eperrtos
Kan
Enin
Jacob Smith
Statue of Napoleon in Borricone Blown Down
A Napoleon statue erected in 1854 by Englishmen in Borricone was blown down and shattered. No further details on damages or casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borricone
Napoleon
Bomb scare during Mass at Church of San Sebastian
In Maprio on February 19 during a Sunday mass at the Church of San Sebastian a report of a fall from the roof caused panic. The congregation believed a bomb had been thrown and surged toward the exit. several people were trampled but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
Church of San Sebastian
Early improves enough to ride city streetcars
In Lyncapres Virginia on February 19 General Early’s coalition grew stronger Sunday allowing him to leave his room and take a ride about the city on the streetcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyncapres
Early
McKane Sentenced Six Years In Sing Sing Prison
Brooklyn Feb 20 John Y McKane was sentenced to six years in the state prison. He declared he had never done wrong to anyone and denied guilt while lamenting the severity of the crime. Judge Bartlett noted mercy recommendations but affirmed the seriousness of the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Y. McKane
MecKane
Bartlett
Kilgore Demands Quorum For Friday Night Pension Bills
Congressmen pursuing private pension measures face a uphill fight as Kilgore of Texas vows to press for a quorum on Friday nights. Last Friday only about 50 members attended, blocking all private pension legislation. Kilgore states he will continue to demand a quorum despite slim attendance and limited backing for such bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasaHincTon
Kilgore
Texas
Governor Hogg Faces Deer Killing Charge
Gov. J. S. Hogg of Texas and companions killed a deer during a closed hunting season in Nacogdoches County. An information has been filed. county attorney will prosecute. Sheriff sends warrant to Austin for arrest with instructions for a gilt-edged bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gov. Hogg
Vatican seeks explanation on pending estate with France
Rome reports the Vatican asked France for clarification on a suspected estate issue with the Quirinal. The French ambassador assured Cardinal Rampolla the issue will stay quiet until the triple alliance expires and expressed France’s wish for full concord with the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
France
Quirinal
Ardinal Rampolli
Cardinal Rampolli
Senate Amendments to Wilson bill and tariff debates
The report outlines proposed amendments to the Wilson bill setting duties on grapes plums lead ore and related items along with Senate debate notes on the Bland seigniorage bill and other tariff measures. It covers speeches by Senators Culberson Frye Pugh Lindsay Harris and actions on Peckham nomination and House proceedings on the seigniorage bill.
Sam Small Daily Office Closed by Injunction
Guturnir Oklahoma Territory February 20 The office of Reverend Sam Small's new daily at Oklahoma City was temporarily closed Monday night by an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guturnir
O. T
Sam Small
New Daily
Oklahoma City
Weather observers shift duties at Indian Spots
Weather observers C Papgerssore and W Dent, longtime at Chargersc. Papgerssore, West Virginia, were slated to report for duty at Indianspots, with observer Richardson from Columbus, Ohio replacing Dent. Dent’s tenure brought significant changes to the service here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papgerssore
W. Va
W. Dent
Richardson
Columbus
Dent
Outlaw Evans Captured in Visaula California
Evans and his companion Morrell surrendered at noon Monday after a surrounding posse closed in on Evans house. Authorities reported Evans known as an outlaw and Morrell cooperated with officers in the capture in Visaula California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Visaula
Cal
Morrell
Evans House
Honduran capital siege tightens as hostages held
From Tegucigalpa President Vasquez, besieged by allied Nicaraguan and insurgent forces, holds families of prominent revolutionists to deter attack. The siege continues while most provinces back the provisional government led by Gen Policarpe Bonilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Linsatad
Salvador
Vasquez
Honduras
Nicaragua
Tegucigalpi
Policarpe Bonilla
Senator White Nominated for Supreme Court Seat
President Cleveland sent the senate the nomination of Senator Edward Douglass White of Louisiana to be associate justice. White, a Confederate veteran with northern education, was quickly confirmed in executive session. The move shifts opposition to the tariff bill away from New York senators and places White as a key ally for fiscal reform. He and colleague Caffery have threatened to vote against the tariff unless a five cent per pound sugar duty is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Shoup
Culberson
Rock Island Railroad Co
Enid
Round Pond
Indian Territory
Berry
Arkansas
Frye
United States
Hovusk
Bland
Peckham
House
Hoar
Masa
Willis
Dole
Wheeler H. Peckham
Supreme Court
Boutelle
Secretary of the Navy
Honolulu
Committee On Naval Affairs
Martin
Louisiana
Wasumetos
Cleveland
Edward Douglass White
White
New York
Justice Blachford
Supreme Bench
Confederacy
Taney
Maryland
Caffery
Radical calls Lords reform after queen's speech
A well-known radical argues that if the queen's speech does not pledge Lords reform, he will move an amendment to the address in reply. He seeks to abolish or curb the hereditary and Episcopal Lords, and favors a second chamber elected by popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords
House of Commons
Labouchere
House of Lords
Legal decision defines status of natural child in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo Feb 20 Wm Taylor aged 16 illegitimate son of Nannie Marshall died in Wabash railroad accident. Mother sued for 5000 damages claiming legation. Supreme court held that since the father ignored the child and the mother bore the burden, the case could be prosecuted by the mother alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Wm. Taylor
Nannie Marshall
Wabash
State Supreme Court
Mrs Chaska Deserted by Sioux Husband Elopes with Squaw
Mrs Chaska nee Cora Fellows who married Santee Sioux Indian Chaska eloped after two months on the reservation. She left with her mixed race children and vows never to live with Chaska again. Chaska returned to the agency with his companion and is content, wanting no further involvement with his white wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaska
Knights of Pythias Anniversary Observed Citywide Ball
Observance marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Knights of Pythias with lodge gatherings nationwide. In this city a grand entertainment and ball at the Auditorium featured Chief address by Grand Chancellor Burgoyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Order of Knights of Pythias
Burgoyne
Emperor William Bismarck meeting in Berlin visit
Emperor William greeted by Prince Bismarck upon their return from Berlin. The imperial train halted, William in naval uniform sprang from the platform. Bismarck took his hand, kissed it, and escorted him to Princess Bismarck at the residence where a warm greeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor
Kiemarkenix
Emperor William
Berlin
Bismarck
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Efarrison, O
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Peter Ebertz
Joseph Bernhard
de Long
Philadelphia
Filinets Central and Key
Kentucky
J. M
Mane
Merryshester
I. Gure
Vis
C. Se Tetaei Es
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Warrison, Ohio
Sonable
John Knepfle
Market St
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Dearborn
Citizens’ Bank
General Banking
Cincinnati
Frank Bowles
Alabama
Mra Stower
Southern Pacific
Mississippi
New Orleans
Phenixville
Fa) Bridge Co
Joan Rives
Dutchtown
Joan Brown
Harper's Ferry
Mason
Mrs. Lease
Ft. Scott Lodge
Fed
Wests
Senate Committee On Finance
Vance
Carlisle
Hovasse
Leley
Pennsylvania
Sherman
R. D
Hale
R.me
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Perkins
R. Cal
Treasury
Des Moines Rapid Power Co
Mississippiiver
Hancock County
Dearmond Idem
Committee On Rules
Sam Smail
Senator White
Knights of Pythias
Cer. Market and Sycamore Lig
Anthony Kocher
Moerlein
Duncan & Duncan
Market and Vine
Harrison
Ohio
Jott
the National Bakery
Market Street
Henry Schott
Prop
Central Cycle Mfg. CO
Indianapolis, Inc
Makers OF
Pheumatic Tire
Kendall
Muse
Ici
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