Unusual Global Facts From Far Flung Times
A survey of diverse notes reports 100 farmers and 23 lawyers in Connecticut's legislature, more American lake ships than ocean vessels, and heavy rat concerns near Umatilla Oregon. Kansas corn hits historic lows at eight and a half cents per bushel as a Waldo Maine farmer netted ten cents per barrel for apples. Americas, trade, and science mix with quirky items from mushrooms to electrically heated London plates. Reports on Armenians, orange crops, Shakespeare editions, and a Nelson era church restoration appear alongside peculiar local tales from Texas to Georgia.
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Connecticut
Great Lakes
Umatilla Reservation
Kansas
Waldo
Boston
Joan W. Hinton
Milwaukee
Mexico
Farmers’ Institute
ErFors
Florida
Thk Us
Atlanta
Ved
el Azhar
Cairo
Illinois Central Railroad,Co
Chicago
Illinois
Lloyd G. Wheeler
England
Foon
London
Russia
Kerrville
Tex
Burnham Thorpe
Nelson
Prince of Wales
Jacos
Houns
Perrymans
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Idaho
John Holmes
Salineville
Mary Ragland
Port Gibson
Miss
L. H. Lyman
Lumpkin
E. P. Fearson
H. B. Everett
Brookville execution ends Laughlin double murder case
Brookville Kentucky January 11 The execution of Robert Laughlin for a double murder took place at 9 29 am with the crowd disturbing the enclosure as the trap sprang Laughlin died instantly Doctors later pronounced the body ready for burial He handed a 50 cent piece to Fred Maurer saying it should reach Walling and Jackson and wished them luck The last scene saw Laughlin buried in an unmarked grave amid a large crowd with relatives making efforts to manage the proceedings The report also notes political debate about roads and mortgage terms in Pacific and related bill discussions
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Brookville
Augusta
Kentucky
Robert Laughlin
Laughlin
Gainie
Jule Plummer
Maurer
Jackson
Walling
Fred
Aveusta
Bob Laughlin
Wasureton
Senate
Peffer
Pop
Kas
Secretary of the Interior
House
Kansas
Kansas Pacific Railroad Co
Topeka Daud
SOE Bees
Government of
Great Britain
Florence Maybrick
McCall
Secretary of State
Julio Sanquilly
Sanquilly
Mr. A
Jay Nelemne
Grosvenor
Teveral
Washington
Mills
Dem
Tex
Congress
Cuba
Mor
Executive Department
Petral
Pacific
Powers Ep
Grow
Rep. Pa
Messrs
Hubbard
Rep
Bell
Dem. Tex
Harrison
Dem. Ala
Alaska
House of Representatives
Johnson
Cal
W.R. Hearst
San Francisco Examiner
New York Journal
Cooper
Wis
Messrs. Patterson
Tenn
Hepburn
Ala
Boatner
Swanson
Mass
Messrs. Wheeler
Shyfroth and
Col
Mr. Turner
Dem. Ga
Department of Justice
Chicago
Allison
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Alien
Pep
Proctor
J. Mills
Republic of
Republic
Pacific Railroad
Committee
Spain Faces Growing Public Outcry Over Cuba War
Madrid reports mounting popular unrest as thousands of Spanish youths die in Cuba and the Philippines. Citizens blame Capt. Gen Weyler for delays, while distrust spreads across conservative and liberal ranks amid rumors of ministry changes.
Dauntless Trip Described as Mercy Mission Over Filibuster Claim
Jacksonville Fla Jan 11 The official report of Capt John W Myers on the Dauntless last voyage records a mercy mission rather than filibuster activity The crew rescued men left on No Name Key by Three Friends then transferred them to another steamer The report suggests clearance may be sought for Neuvitas Cuba where owner W A Bisbee has a cargo arms contract
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Jacksonville
Fla
John W. Myers
Collector of Customs
Secretary of the Treasury
Myers
No Name Key
W. A. Bisbee
Neuvitas
Cuba
Twitchell Charged After Courthouse Shooting
At the port county courthouse Twitchell, a farmer, shot Davis after a confrontation with two deputies. The incident left Davis with a bullet wound in the abdomen. Davis was to be tried Monday for a crime committed last June. the girl is expected to become a mother.
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Waljran
Port County
Twitchell
Avis
Davis
Alterations in Gunboat No 12 at Portsmouth Navy Yard
Orders were received to convert gunboat No 12 into a practice vessel at Bath Maine. Government work at the navy yard will carry out the alterations, costing about ten thousand dollars.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Bath
Americans Back Move to Congratulate Queen on Jubilee
A group of leading Americans in London aims to persuade Washington to dispatch a special embassy to London for the queen's sixtieth jubilee celebration next June. The Manchester Guardian reports this outreach as a gesture of cross Atlantic goodwill toward the monarch.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Washington
Kit led His Wife and Son, Then Suicided
JANESVILLE WIS JAN 11 Herman Stimm shot and killed his wife and son and then committed death by his own action Family troubles and a divorce suit was the ranca ni tha oat
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Kit
Janesville
Wis
Herman Stimm
Gov Altgeld Speech Leads to Stage Confrontation
A tense scene erupted as Gov Altgeld delivered a 6000 word speech leaving the platform amid a shouted exchange with an unnamed colleague. Conservatives condemned the incident as unprecedented in political affairs and Republicans faced public censure as the crowd reacted with widespread dismay.
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Curtis
Indiana Electors Meet in Indianapolis for McKinley Vote
Fourteen Indiana electors met in Indianapolis on January 12 and cast the state's vote for McKinley and Hobart. An absent elector caused a delay while the legality of proceeding without him was checked. Henry G. Thayer of Ply was chosen to carry the returns to Washington.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
McKinley
Hobart
Henry G. Thayer
Ply
Washington
Arkansas Legislature Opens Thirty-First Session
Little Rock January 12. The Arkansas Legislature convened Monday The Senate elected W L Moos of Mor C Tappen of FG Ludwig ofarksville secretary General Jas elena speaker O Conway chief clerk
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Senate
W. L. Moos
Mor C. Tappen
F G. Ludwig
Rksville
Gen. Jaselena
O. of
Conway
Four electors meet to vote for Bryan Sewall ticket
The UAE electors gathered Monday and cast ballots for William Jennings Bryan for president and Arthur Sewall for vice president. Elector Jennings was among the participants.
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Uae
W. J. Bryan
Arthur Sewall
United States
Jennings
Edict Orders Cultivation Zones Around Havana Towns
Capt. Gen. Weyler issues a further decree creating cultivation zones surrounding towns in the province of Havana and extending to nearby Pinar del Rio, detailing enforcement around recently proclaimed areas.
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Havana
Weyler
Pinar del Ris
Senate and House Debates on Pacific Railroad and Cuba Policy
Radical party and factional clashes color a week of Senate and House activity. Debates focus on the Pacific railroad refunding bill, Cuba independence resolution, and related appropriations, with votes and postponements shaping the agenda as lawmakers press for action and accountability.
A Bell Boy’s Valuable Fund Found and Returned
In St Louis on January 12 George Moore a bellboy at the Lindell hotel found a lady’s silk shopping bag on a second floor hall and gave it to a clerk. Minutes later a distraught Mrs A T Hammond of Canon City Colorado reported a loss of around forty thousand dollars in cash bonds and mining stocks from the bag. The bellboy was generously rewarded.
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St. Louis
George Moore
Lindell Hotel
A. T. Hammond
Canon City
Col
Arbitration Treaty Signed Between United States and Britain
The Anglo American general arbitration treaty was signed by Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote and sent to the Senate. It establishes a three three high court of arbitration with judges from the US Supreme Court and Britain's high court of appeals and remains operative for five years. The court handles disputes except Behring sea and Venezuelan issues, and may also serve as a claims commission.
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Great Britain
Futu
England
Lord Salisbury
High Court of Arbitration
Supreme Court of the
United States
High Court of Appeals of
Court of Arbitration
Arbitration
Alaska
Cleims.commission
Senate
Venezuela
Washington
Dingley
House
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Cleveland
Manhony City Tragedy Shocks Family In Jealous Rampage
Tiny Valendietz, recently moved from William Penn, fled after a brutal assault that left his wife and her brother dying. He allegedly attacked the infant, hurling the child against a wall before escaping into the hills as a posse formed. A warrant is out for his arrest.
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MaHanoy City
Tiney Valendietz
William Penn
Valendietz
Indiana's New Governor Inauguration Receives Big Crowd
In Indianapolis on January 12, James A. Mount and Thomas Haggard were inaugurated governor and lieutenant governor. The ceremony occurred on a platform in the main corridor of the capitol building and drew a large crowd of observers.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
James A. Mount
Thomas Haggard
Illinois Electors Meet in Springfield for McKinley Victory
The 24 Illinois electors gathered in Springfield on January 12 to cast all 24 votes for William McKinley for president and Garrett Hobart for vice president. The meeting occurred after noon, with formal confirmation of the ticket.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ilinois
Wm. McKinley
Ohio State News Railroad Connection Update
A fragmented Ohio State News item references a railroad matter with unnamed accomplices. It notes someone received a chance to act and mentions recovery or reimbursement of a sum, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Miners eye wage strike as convention nears
A fragment from Columbus Ohio reports that miners, united in a mass vote, will work at a lower rate while awaiting the national convention next week. If higher wages are demanded, a strike of uncertain duration could follow. Local officials have been informed of the stance.
James Harvey Indicted in Drowning Case After Investigation
Late Friday a grand jury returned an indictment against James Harvey for the wilful act related to a drowning incident. The charges include sandbagging or related actions that led to the death.
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James “Harvey
Cob Hgienson Stes
James Harvey
Unclear fragment prompts brief crime item in Columbus
Fragmentary OCR from Columbus describes an arrest with unclear charges and monetary amounts including 22 and two for 10 cents. The readable text is insufficient to identify names, dates, or events.
Family Faces Health Crisis Amid Ongoing Malady
A headline sketch notes a father and his family confronting a spreading illness. The article suggests medical concern and community impact while detailing attempts to prevent further spread and seek care.
Coal surplus storage plans spark nationwide debate
Fragmentary report notes Columbus Ohio and the Hocking Valley scene with mention of 12,000 cars planned for loading and storage. Indications point to a national convention agenda on mining prices and a potential strike, with expectations of a decision Tuesday that could affect coal costs and labor actions.
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Columbus
Jana Op
Hocking Valley
Detroit Chicago doctor linked to alley infirmary body theft
Jan. Dr. of Detroit and Chicago, reputed medical agent, was charged with procuring and shipping the body of E. K. Dr. Hunt from the infirmary after an alley robbery two weeks ago. Bail set at $500.
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Toleno
Clevtroit
Chicago
E. K
Hunt
Vague Ordinance Notice On Street Meeting Time
An unclear record mentions the board considering an ordinance, with a time listed as 8 pm. It references streets and a specified age under fourteen, with fragmented phrases about seasons and location. The readable elements imply a municipal notice requiring attendance or action.
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Winte
Condition of crops in stinihy aloe wheat crop review
The report notes January 7 conditions show the wheat crop severely damaged by freezing with no snow cover for protection. Overall crop health stands at 88 percent versus a full average, highlighting poor early season prospects for the region.
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Coruaus
Ex Representative Stryke Found Dead in Cincinnati
Jan 8 amid unclear cause, Peter Btryker, long time Cincinnati figure linked to Price Hill and a Toledo Pioneer, was found dead. Burial planned at a local cemetery. Brigham, a pioneer citizen, formerly prominent in the era, remembered as a public figure.
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Stryke
Cincinnati
Peter Btryker
Hen Avenue
Price
Hill
Sf Cametery
Toledo
Brigham
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