Oldest plant food asparagus and other miscellany
A wide run of brief items notes asparagus as an ancient edible plant, transit fare cuts, tobacco users rarely suffering chelera, postal banks urged by Minneapolis trades and labor council, bridge jump, New Orleans sinking, US unemployment figures, census notes, and varied curiosities from politics to science. The jumble mentions Gov Turney, Mid dleburg ky postmaster's nine year old son, and several antiquated or odd facts.
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Hungary
Cuban General Denounces False Peace Overtures
Gen Gomez and the Cuban government reject any negotiated settlement short of full independence. The junta in New York reports he is indignant at false United States rumors of potential Madrid Washington reforms and vows continued war until Cuba is freed from the Spanish yoke. An official statement, signed by Gomez and the government, will be published nationwide in America.
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United States
America
Arbitration debate delays ratification in Washington week
In Washington the executive committee of the International Peace conference met, with discussions on the arbitration treaty delaying ratification. Officials including Secretary Olney and Senator Sherman weighed prospects as factions argued over approval and next steps.
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Unel
Washington
New York
J . Wedego
Inter
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Correspondenes
Senate
Judge McKenna Visits Canton in Cabinet Prospects
Canton Ohio January 18 Judge Joseph McKenna of California arrived in Canton and visited Maj McKinley at his home fueling speculation he will be offered a cabinet post. Senators Quay and Penrose also called on McKinley and discussion included the possible appointment of Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia.
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McKinley
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Penrose
Canton
Joseph McKenna
United Presses
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Maj. McKinley
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
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New Fort at Galveston
Galveston Jn 18 Maj Mil ler chief engineer in charge of government improvements has authority to purchase a site for another fort at Bolivar Point. Location not decided yet so cost and armament are not stated. Government spending at the point this year is expected to reach about 750000 dollars.
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Cox
Maj. Miller
Bolivar Point
Sherman Denies Cuban Policy Statement Misquote
Washington senator Sherman says he made no statement indicating the incoming administration's Cuban policy and that press dispatches quoting him are erroneous. He spoke Sunday night denying any such insinuations or commitments in the interviews circulated.
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Sherman
Washington
Queen's Speech foresees routine foreign policy notes
London reports detail the Queen's Speech opening Parliament with no remarkable items. Forecasts say the address will stress Britain’s peaceful relations and the Anglo American treaty, mention Turkey India plague famine, and refer to the Anglo Egyptian campaign in the Soudan and Matabele revolt suppression in South Africa.
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Ion
London
Lord Salisbury
Arlington Street
Great Britain
Turkey
India
Soudan
South Africa
National Association of Manufacturers Meeting in Philadelphia
Postal card returns indicate a very large proportion of the association’s members will attend the second annual convention to be held in Philadelphia on January 26 27 and 28.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Tillman Abandons the Contest for Governor
Nashville Tenn Jan 18 Hon G N Tillman the late republican candidate for governor has abandoned his contest for Taylor s election. He published a card in which he states this course was necessitated by the legislature s requirement that he give bond for 25 000 before proceeding with the contest.
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Nashville
Tenn
G. N. Tillman
Taylor
Farmers Aid India Relief Drive Plumbs Jacksonville
A Monday meeting of Methodist ministers backed a plan led by Rev. R G Hobbs to ship corn to India starvation victims. Hobbs, Jacksonville Centenary Church pastor and Illinois Conference secretary, urged local farmers to donate corn and volunteers quickly loaded cars.
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R. G. Hobbs
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Jacksonville
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Three Children Asphyxiated In Gas Leak Tragedy
Boston residents report that seven year old Mary N Reynolds four year old Margaret H Reynolds and Annie Connolly aged fourteen were asphyxiated by gas at 107 Licath street. Authorities investigate cause and circumstances of the fatal incident.
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Boston
Mary N. Reynolds
Margaret H. Reynolds
Annie Connolly
Licath Street
The Nevada Senatorship
Carson Nev Jan 19 Senator J P Jones was chosen by the republican caucus to succeed himself in the United States senate. There were 38 silver republicans present Jones received 35 votes and George Nixon three. The joint ballot will be taken Tuesday.
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Committee On Census
Long
Washington
Bostom
New England
Massachusetts
Navy
Supreme Court of the United States
South Carolina
David RB. Francis
Senate
David R. Francis
Interior
Nevada
Carson
Nev
J. P. Jones
United States Senate
Jones
George Nixon
Buckner's Orphans' Home Disaster Reported Casualties
In Dallas five people were initially reported missing but later believed out of the Buckner's Orphans' Home ruins. Nine others were injured in the incident amid chaotic rescue efforts and ongoing investigations.
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Dallas
Tex
Buckner’s Orphans
New York Chamber Sees Treaty Boost Between Nations
The New York Chamber of Commerce received a dispatch from London dated January 15, 1897. It states the London chamber believes the recently signed treaty will foster friendly relations between the two English speaking nations and promote wider commercial and material ties.
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London
Chamber of Commerce of
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Convvention
Prof. Swift Awarded Jackson Gold Medal
Rochester, January 16. Professor Lewis Swift, formerly at Warner's and Lick observatories, received word from London that the Royal Astronomical Society awarded him the Jackson gold medal for his work in discovering comets nebulae and other wanderers in space. He now holds four gold medals one silver from France with 500 francs, and four bronze medals.
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Rochester
N. Y
Lewis Swift
Warner’s Observatory
Lick Observatory
London
Royal Astronomical Society of England
Jackson
German National Bank Closed in Louisville
Louisville keyboard typing may be errant, but this item notes the German National Bank in Louisville was closed by the controller of the currency. Examiner Escott in charge. assets and liabilities likely under 100000 dollars. Bad management blamed. Directors plan to organize Southern National Bank to take over and requested 60000 dollars in subscriptions.
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German National Bank
Examiner Escott
Southern National Bank
Bank in Newport Closes for Lack of Ready Money
The First National Bank of Newport at Fifth and York streets failed to open on Monday causing a crowd of anxious depositors outside. Officials stated the bank was solvent but shut due to cash shortage, assuring depositors that no losses would occur.
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First National Bank
Fifth and
York Streets
Funeral of Minister Willis Held in Honolulu Crowd Attends
Funeral services for Minister Willis were held with the body laid in state in the rear throne hall. The Central Union church was crowded and a procession of 500 soldiers led the march. President Dole and government officials attended as citizens queued for the viewing.
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Albert S. Willis
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Senate and House proceedings mix on homesteads and pensions
Washington reports outline Senate action on free homesteads for Oklahoma and Indian lands, plus amendments to canal and tax bills. House sessions cover routine pensions, oleomargarine laws, and a string of internal bills, with eulogies for ex speaker Crisp and a focus on district and territorial measures.
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Panic over Indian plague fears reach Naples and Sicily
From Rome dispatches reported in the Topily News that a panic grips Naples and Sicily as residents demand banning steamers from Indian ports. An Austrian vessel named Kaiser Franz from Bombay reportedly landed two sick at Massowah and later died, allegedly from the plague.
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Sicily
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Addicks Nominated by Republican Assembly in Dover
In Dover Delaware on January 19 the Republican general assembly nominated J Edward Addicks for United States Senate. Delegates indicated the Democratic camp held a late night session after midnight and did not reach a conclusive result.
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J. Edward Addicks
Dover
Del
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Addicks
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