Diverse 19th century curiosities and feats in brief
A collage of oddities and highlights from Davidson County to Germany, England, and beyond. Notes include polecat farming in Tennessee, Arthur Sullivan earnings, Roentgen honors, Mossy Creek zinc, Etelka Gerster Berlin study, and bizarre statistics from press and public life.
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Davidson County
Tenn
Arthur Sullivan
England
Roentgen
Germany
Pittsburgh
America
Mossy Creek
Mag. Etelka Gerster
Berlin
Montana
St. Louis
Jane” McFarane
Philadelphia
Mark Twain
Missouri
New South Wales
New Zealand
Spain
Neig Bry
Cuba
Abyssinia
Menelik
Abram Ditz
Center
Township
Perry County
E. C. Benedict
Henry C. Havemeyer
Greenwich
Roppes
Congress Eyes Cuban Resolution Vote And House Agenda
Washington March 23 The senate plans to press Senator Morgan's Cuban resolution to a vote while the Dupont case and conference report remain unfinished business. The legislative and judicial appropriation bill will be taken up at the first opportunity and the Arkansas settlement awaits action. The House lacks a firm program beyond Monday when District of Columbia business is discussed. The naval appropriation bill faces delays over battleship and dry dock funding.
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Washington
Senate
Dupont
Morgan
Cullom
United States
Arkansas
Berry
Progress of bill hangs on full committee report
Last week attention focused on the bill's progress as members think the full committee can agree on a report that day. If achieved, the bill will likely be taken up in a few days and face a vigorous fight in the house with a long debate expected when it comes up.
Horrific Bones Found Near Sulphur Creek in Texas
In Paris Texas on March 28 a grim discovery near the Lewis Merthena place yielded three human skeletons a man a woman and a ten year old boy with a dog nearby. Dr. Skidmore examines the remains suggesting a burned log heap concealed the bodies years ago, implying a long unsolved crime.
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Paris
Tex
Sulphur Creek
Lewis Merthena
Skidmore
Mob Hangs Suspected Killer in Huntsville Jail Break
Wm Murphy, jailed for the murder of miner Bill Nowlin in Pioneer Campell County, is taken from Huntsville jail by about thirty masked mountaineers who string him up on a honey locust tree. The quiet lynching occurs just after midnight, discovered Sunday morning. Murphy awaited trial for the Nowlin killing. Ex-President Harrison has painter John Colin Forbes at his Indianapolis residence for daily sittings.
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Wm. Murphy
Chattanooga
Tenn
Huntsville
Murphy
Bill Nowlin
Pioneer
Campbell County
Scott
Indianapolis
John Colin Forbes
Harrison
Forbes
New York
Gen. Harrison
Sehaus’ Art Gallery
Officials deny Syracuse tobacco deal as false claim
New York officials deny a Syracuse report that the American Tobacco Co. bought the rights of the National Cigarette Co. for 5 million dollars, calling the tale unqualifiedly false and circulated for stock manipulation.
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New York
Syracuse
Americanobacco Co
National Cigarette Co
Seven Thousand Sedouins Join Souan Expedition
Cairo reports seven thousand sedouins and three British battalions have been organized to join the Souan expedition, creating a force totaling approximately ten thousand three hundred men.
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Cairo
Fragmentary note hints at archival mutilation description
The readable fragment references a mutilation matter and mentions shafts and gas exposure. The text is incomplete, limiting precise meaning. it suggests a historical incident or report but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify the event or parties involved.
Silver Question Debate at State Convention
Fragmented note discusses silver policy and national economic prospects. Mentions a state convention awaiting foreign input and a monetary approach as a path to restore national prosperity. Unclear names or dates due to OCR issues.
Kingsland and D Louis Agricul Manufacturers Receiver
Kingsland and Douglas Ferguson manufacturer of agri products faced a shock as creditors moved to place the firm’s assets in combined hands with Chas attorney. The creditors list includes a bank claim of 64500 and other claims totaling 41 persons. The firm raised stock to 250000 while Ferguson withdrew as president, with shipments and world coverage noted.
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Kingsland & D Louis Agriculanufacturers
Announce& Douglas
Forrguson
Chas
Beate
Ty Ars
Guson
Theseithdrew
Local party delegates convene amid unclear voting plan
Fragmentary OCR notes reference voters of past affiliations to aid a principal party event. Mentions a national figure and a gubernatorial candidate with delegates invited to Patterson for a committee meeting. Ambiguity limits precise names or dates.
Will of the Curiao veteran filed Monday
The will of the Curiao veteran was filed on Monday. The $500,000 estate related party was given to Mrs. McVicker.
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Curiaco
McVicker Ace
Confederate Cabinet’s Last Survivor Lying Sick at Home
Reports from Austin Texas say Judge John H. Reagan, last surviving Confederate cabinet member, is near death at his home after a period of illness. His son has received daily updates amid the spreading rumor.
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Austin
Tex
John H. Reag
Lancaster County returns show Reed leading with 500 votes
Complete returns from Lancaster County indicate Reed with about 500 votes and other candidates roughly 509 or more. The tally lists Favor and several unnamed contenders with varying totals, reflecting a fragmented race across the county.
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Lancaster
Quay
Reed
Senate and House actions amid Cuban debate and tariff bill
The Senate debated the Cuban question with Mitchell and Morgan pushing Cuban resolutions while Sherman urged quick disposal. The House passed the administrative tariff act of 1890 with strengthened undervaluation penalties. Committees also discussed God in the constitution and other bills.
Pension bills and river bridge project in 19th century term
In a Washington session dated March 24, measures authorize pensions including widow of Col Clendening, and payments to Rr Adm John H Russell. Also bills gate lands at Fort Klamath Oregon and Choc taw Point Alabama land exchange, plus Yukon survey funding. Bayard censured by House for criticisms. Senate debates Cuban resolutions. House focuses on federal crimes law life sentence. several private bills passed.
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Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Ore
Dupont
Sherman
Pugh
Alabama
England
Morgan
House
Judiciary Committee
Morse
God
Mills
Dem
Tex
James Miller
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Secretary of War
Cynthiana
Greenville Puckett
Forty-fifth
Kentucky Infantry
Senate Committee On Commerice
Turpie
Lower Lake
Mich
Wabash River
Tennessee River
Knoxville
Tenn
Court of Claims
George S. Simon
Darke County
Lydia W. Holliday
Wheeling
Army Horse
Sanford Ross
Jackson County
John T. Burges
Samuel McClure
Rockcastle County
Ambassador Bayard
Will Wei
Arizona
Fort Klamath Reservation
Oregon
Choctaw Point
Ala
Baltimore
Wm Smallwood
Maryland Line
Yukon River
Alaska
Hovuse
Thomas F. Bayard
Republican Party
Barton
Edinburgh
Scotland
Lodge
District of Columbia
Messrs. Grosvenor
Henderson
Millikin
Bowers
Cal
Ray
Mass
Barkentine Robt. S. Patterson Believed Lost En Route
Baltimore reports the barkentine Robt. S. Patterson, sailing from Punta Gorda Florida January 28 for Baltimore with phosphate rock, 55 days at sea, crew of 15 under Capt. Tunnell of Philadelphia. The vessel, owned by Capt. Tunnell, is thought lost in recent fierce Atlantic gales. crew possibly saved by a passing ship.
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Robert S. Patterson
Baltimore
Robt. S. Patterson
Punta Gordo
Fla
Tunnell
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Burglary Arrests After Windfall Stores Entered
In Windfall Indiana burglars entered the jewelry and notion shop of James Cole and the grocery and notion store of A H Zehner. A small amount of goods was stolen from each. Riley and Andrew Degolyer were placed under arrest Sunday evening. Search warrants are out.
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Ind
Notion
James Cole
A. H. Zehner
Riley
Andrew Degolyer
Lodge to Deliver Greenhalge Memorial Address in Boston
Boston March 23 Senator Lodge will deliver the memorial address at Gov Greenhalge memorial services to be held in Mechanics Hall on April . The event honors Gov Greenhalge and will feature remarks in his memory by the senator with city officials and residents attending.
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Boston
Senator Lodge
Turmoil in Spain as Cuba elections spark crisis
Havana dispatch reports Spain faces a growing crisis with Cuba unable to hold elections while Canovas dissolves parliament and Sagasta clashes with reformers. Weyler’s assurances raise questions about Cuba voting, reformist and autonomist factions boycott, Republicans gain ground amid political chaos and a potential shift against the monarchy.
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Tiston
Havana
Tampa
Fla
Spain
United States
Sagasta
Cortes
Gen. Weyler
Cuba
Reform
Reform Party
Senate Disagrees With Cuban Resolutions Conference
In Washington on March 24 the Senate, on Mr Sherman's motion, disagreed with the conference report on Cuban resolutions and voted to insist on its disagreement and to seek a further conference with the House. If not resolved, the Cuban affair joins the tariff bill in uncertainty.
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Senate
Washington
Sherman
Otenes
Trial date set for Jackson in Pearl Bryan murder case
Newport Ky March 24 Jackson and Walling were arraigned in Judge Helm's court for Pearl Bryan murder at Fort Thomas. Both pleaded not guilty. Defense demurrer was overruled. Jackson's case set for April 7. Walling to be tried later.
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Walling
Newport
Jackson
Helm
Alonzo Walling
Supreme Court rules witnesses must testify in interstate cases
The Supreme Court decided witnesses must testify in interstate commerce cases or face contempt of court. The ruling in Brown v. Walker stems from a challenge to an amendment aimed at enforcing the ban on secret rebates by railroad officials, appealing from the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Brown
Walker
Circuit Court
Western District of Pennsylvania
Prominent G. A. R. Leader A. C. Sweeter Dies
Capt A C Sweeter former commander of the Illinois division Grand Army of the Republic died suddenly from heart failure at 57 He was a Maine native who served in the Eighth and Thirty-ninth Illinois and was elected commander in 1887 He will be buried Wednesday with full G A R honors
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G. A. BR
Broomrington
Lil
A. C. Sweeter
Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
Maine
Mills Close At Merrimac Mills In Lowell
Mills in Lowell Massachusetts shut down for a week or longer. The Merrimac mills employ about 2,600 workers and have a weekly payroll near 20 thousand dollars. The Lowell Manufacturing Co mill will suspend its Brussels department operations this week and then run it on alternate weeks.
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Lowell
Mass
Merrimac Mills
Lowell Manufacturing ‘Co
Brussels
Man in Burlington Fires On Family After Purchase
Burlington Iowa March 24 A blacksmith C A Eckstrom bought a revolver and set out to kill his brother in law s entire family and his wife in the same house He failed to hit anyone before being shot five times by a man from his own house Eckstrom was wounded in a gunfire incident with no clear fatalities reported and the motive remains unclear
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Burlington
C. A. Eckstrom
Eckstrom
Inka
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