Sir Isaac Pitman Dead Inventor of Phonography
London said to be dead Sir Isaac Pitman the inventor of the phonetic shorthand system known as Phonography Born January 4 1818 at Trowbridge Wiltshire He trained as a clerk and later led phonetic education movements publishing shorthand writings and directing schools His global influence was marked by international shorthand congresses and recognitions including medals from American and British phonographers
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Isaac Pitman
Sir Isaac Pitman
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Wilts
Normal College
Britis
Foreign School Society
Barton-on-Humbar
Wetton
Bath
Phonetic Society
Phonographic Reporters Companion
Pitman
Phonetic Journal
International
Congress
Ondos
United States
Great Britain
Colonies
Coast defense convention backs Lamont Bill and усил
In Tampa on January 23 the coast and harbor defense convention adopted its resolutions, endorsing the Lamont Bill and urging early congressional action. It calls for higher militia funding, better naval reserves, more ships and torpedo boats, and immediate sea board protection. A national defense organization is proposed with officers led by Horace Porter and J B Gordon.
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Coast and Harbor Defense and Improvement Convention
Committee On Resolutions
United States
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Permanent Association
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New York
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Massachusetts
J. B Gordon
Georgia
Lew Wallace
Indiana
A. K. McClure
Pennsylvania
R. A. Alger
Michigan
M. H. de Young
California
Gen
Wm. Miller
Florida
John C. Papes
Alabama
A. A. Wyley
J. E O'Brien
Senate to debate arbitration treaty and canal bill next week
Washington on January 25 reports the Senate will reopen discussion on the arbitration treaty, the Nicaragua canal, and Cuba's insurrection with Senator Turpie framing a Cuban independence speech. Morgan fights to keep the canal bill alive while the immigration bill is readied for House action.
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Nidaragua Canal
Cuba
Senate
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Congress
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Nicaragua
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Rodriguez
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Walcott
House
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Board of Commissioners
Weyler Advances Across Cuba as Fires Spread
Reports describe General Weyler marching with about 14 000 troops and 22 field pieces through key Cuban districts. Fires rage on estates in Pinar del Rio and Matanzas as widespread destruction continues, with Americans as direct casualties due to expropriation and loaned property losses. Rumors speak of expeditions landing near Manzanillo and Pinar del Rio amid ongoing conflict and scorched earth tactics.
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Willis Remains Arrive in Louisville for Funeral
The remains of Hon. Albert S. Willis, minister to Hawaii, died in Honolulu January 2, arrived in Louisville Sunday night with Mrs. Willis and her son. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 10 30 from First Christian church, burial in Cave Hill. Editor McCullagh successor named at Globe Printing Co. Capt. Henry King to be editor of Globe-Democrat. he says policy changes are not contemplated.
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Louisville
Albert S. Willis
Hawaii
Honolulu
McCullagh
St. Louis
Globe Printing Co
Henry King
Globe-democrat
Joseph B. McCullagh
Capt. King
Quincy
Ill
Lopeka
The
Commonwealth
Globe- Democrat
Ohio
United Associate Presses
Congressional Ledger Notes January Debates and Votes
The report summarizes bids, votes and debates from the Fifty-Fourth Congress in January. Key items include appropriations for a New York custom house, Nicaragua canal questions, postmaster term debates, pension bills, and the Tucker seat case from Virginia. Also covered are House and Senate actions on bridges, telegraphers, and naval claims, with remarks on presidential access and warnings about Cuba.
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Delaware
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
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Committee On Elections
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Virginia
Yost
Military Academy
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Judiciary Committee
Turpie
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Georgia
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Johnson
Queen Liliuokalani Visits President Cleveland
Exiled Hawaiian monarch Liliuokalani paid a formal yet informal call on President Cleveland at the White House. The interview covered mutual respect and the ex-queen thanked Cleveland for withdrawal of a senate matter while noting no restoration talk occurred. Also reported are Senator George’s illness status and a Supreme Court ruling upholding a shipping law provision on sailor contracts.
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Ohio State News Focuses on Hanna Senate Bid
In Ohio politics note Marcus Hanna meets amid health remarks as Gov Bushnell, Lt Gov Jones, and ex Gov Foster engage in talks. The gathering hints Hanna's possible senate bid, with Kurtz and other officials delaying plans and Kingpins like Day and Bride linked to efforts. Multiple speakers including A W Jones and F Snett attend the banquet. no definite decision announced.
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Fosters
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M. A. Hanna
H. A. Axline
Levi Goodale
Shryock
C. H. Bosler
Alder
F. Snett
Harbaugh
J. J. Sullivan
Pdyke
J. EB. Blackburn
Fire destroys Charles J. Barnes residence and library
The residence at 2238 Calumet Avenue owned by Charles J. Barnes burned at 2 AM Monday, wiping out a private library valued as one of the nation's finest and bric-a-brac. total loss estimated at $200,000. Mrs. Barnes' maid Kitty fainted from smoke, A. H. Cohen's adjoining building suffered $15,000 damage, Abraham Cohen Jr. was moved to a friend's home, and officials cited crossed basement wires as the cause.
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United States
Deadly Cold Grips Chicago With Winter Toll
Chicago battled a record setting cold on Sunday with 76 people overcome by the freeze and rescued in a partially frozen state. Two deaths were reported and several others face possible fatalities from frostbite and exposure as many victims were homeless workers and wanderers.
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Weather Bureau
Arctic Cold Grips Malone Area With Record Low
Malone New York residents faced a brutal start to the week as thermometers plunged to 30 to 32 degrees below zero in parts of the village and Saranac Lake. A stiff gale and drifting snow halted outdoor activities and heightened the wintry conditions.
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N. Y
Saranac Lake
Light and Power House Destroyed by Fire in Joliet
Joliet Economy Light and Power Co. building burned at 1 30 PM causing an estimated 150000 loss with 50000 insured. Fire started from an overheated stove in the office. Several factories relying on the company for motive power may close down.
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Jett, AL
Joliet
Deadlock in Idaho Senate Ballot as Debates Continue
Boise Idaho January 26 The senatorial ballot shows Walton 29 votes Dubois 26 Nel 13 with 2 scattering. Dubois supporters say Democrats will tire of cooperation with the populists and shift to Dubois to secure the 36 votes needed for election.
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Consumption Contagious Contagion Reported
St Louis health board classifies consumption as contagious and orders all cases reported to public authorities effective immediately.
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St. Louis
Board of Health
President-Elect McKinley to Call Extra Session March 15
Philadelphia January 26 Unless he changes his mind President-elect McKinley will call an extra session of Congress for Monday March 15. Congressman-elect J Sturdevant of the 5th district said Maj McKinley told him in Canton that the tariff question should be settled early.
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McKinley
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Canton
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Maj. McKinley
Stewart L. Woodford Seen as Likely Navy Secretary
New York dated January 26 reports Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, age 62, a friend of Maj. McKinley, as a probable secretary of the navy candidate. Woodford, born in New York, graduated from Columbia in 1854, then became a lawyer and politician. He served as district attorney, then lieutenant colonel and brigadier general in the Civil War, later held the New York governorship and U.S. House seat, and was a Grant ally and 1876 national convention delegate.
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New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Maj. McKinley
Cornelius N. Bliss
Woodford
Columbia College
127Th Regiment of Volunteers
Gen
Grant
Acts
House of Representatives
Hayes
United States District Attorney
George Bliss
Great Damage to Live Stock in Southwest Region
The coldest weather of the winter has persisted for 24 hours in the southwest section. Reports indicate great damage to livestock across the area. Temperatures average four degrees below zero in Kansas with no immediate relief in sight. The cold also extended to the territories.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Professor Van Hise Declines Smithsonian Offer
Madison Wis Jan 26 Professor Chas R Van Hise head of the geological department at the state university announced he could not accept the Smithsonian Institution offer at Washington D C for a salary of 5000 dollars per year.
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Madison, Wis
Chas. R van Hise
Geological Department
the State University
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Trusts Investigation Bill Passes Assembly
Albany January 26. The Lexow Bill to investigate trusts, which the senate passed last week, was approved by the assembly by 99 to 34. It creates a commission to investigate trusts and report a remedy.
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Hees
Albany
Senate
Assembly
Bakers under inspection in Cleveland and Cincinnati
An official probe into sanitary practices in Cleveland and Cincinnati bakeries has found some shops operating in basements with poor conditions. Inspectors report most bakeries are compliant, but several require relocation and enhanced hygiene. The department discusses storefront signs and the need to update premises to meet law.
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Columbus
Cleveland
Cinnati
Child Paupers Considered by the State Association in Convention
In Columbus Ohio on a Wednesday session of the state infirmary directors association, nominations were reviewed for the coming year. Officers include Presic Crofts Lucas vice presic McIntyre Wayne Harrison and Rees Jones. Barr Richland as corresponding secretary. The group resolved to make infirmary director a salaried role and to strictly enforce laws against admitting other children to infirmaries along with repeal sections governing the insane and epileptics.
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State Association
Columbus
Presic Crofts
Lucas
Presic McIntyre
Wayne
Mr. & Harrison
Rees Jones
Richland
Delaware
Burgissrs at Manchester West Union Gather Goods
A fragment notes activity at Manchester and West Union with tapping of a fill and a lot of goods, reflecting commerce or trade activity in the area. The text mentions Jam as a possible person or date marker and references Manchester amid local goods movement.
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Manchester
West Union
Fatally Assaulted Bis Conway O Jan a Expiratic Man
A fragmentary report notes a fatal assault involving an individual named Bis Conway O after returning home from an unspecified activity. The text also mentions a person named Isaac fleeing, with garbled leftover phrasing indicating a possible suspect or witness.
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