Sprawling notes from a distant era on science, society and travel
A collage of curios from a distant paper reports morocco envoys, giant female spiders, hospital beds for scarlet fever, and Amsterdam’s canal network. It notes Brockton style missions, Irish church politics, and a Yukon missionary heading north. It also mentions Garibaldi followers in Greece, Crater lake depth, and a new railroad steam system. The plate ends with a strange summer chair designed to hang outside a window.
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Morocco
Francis E. Craix
Christian Iindeavor Society
Boston
Metropolitan Asylum’ Board
Bondon
Amsterdam
Sheldon Jackbon
Presbyteria Assembly
Yukon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia
Pat Ee
State University
Tuebison Wreets
Ireland
Dublin
Montreal Park
Grovee
Dedkins
Rowlesburg
W. Va
Washington
Ohio
Miss“Arace O’brien
Trinity and
O’sabine
Woodville
Terapr
Xenex Gegenes
Bsiack
Sfim
Hundre
War Department
King of Siam
Clara Fismer Marperr
Massachusetts
Richard J. Oglesby
United States
Illinois
Decatur
Ill
Garibaldi
Italy
Greece
Crater Lake
Ore
Cuba War Turmoil and Weyler Policy Sparks Protests
A Havana dispatch notes harsh Cuba pro op eds criticizing Weyler’s amnesty enforcement and press suppression. The Madrid paper Blanco Negro is barred in Cuba for mocking Weyler. British Red Cross delegate Miss Wilberforce appeals for funds to aid hospitals and aid Cuban prisoners of war. Troop transports drain hospitals as fever and smallpox rise. The Moron report claims a rebel Amazon force was defeated and captains released after Weyler orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and
Havana
la Voz de Cuba
Weyler
Madrid
Blanco Negro
Cuba
Wilberforce
Red Cross
England
Spanish Red Cross Association
No Indication West Virginia Miners Will Strike Now
Charleston July 6 Chief Mine Inspector J W Paul says there is at present no indication that the miners of West Virginia will go out He notes this is WV opportunity to find new markets if neighboring states suspend coal production WV's 1895 output was one fifth of the five state region as colliers work through a general strike WV miners could hold markets and steer demand for WV coal
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Charleston
W. Va
J. W. Paul
West Virginia
Morday
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Ilinois
Tea farming prospects in Carolina and colonial library aims
A report outlines profitable tea culture in the southern United States, noting labor and machinery needs, plantation potential, and imports. Separately, John Ruskin Young, new librarian, discusses forming a capable, nonpolitical civil service team for the library’s ongoing excellence and continuity with Spofford’s legacy.
Explosion of Fireworks and Gasoline Rips Building
A blast at 5618 Jefferson Avenue on Sunday night involved fireworks and gasoline, injuring C. H. Franks, Alice Anschutz, T. W. Coombs, and fireman Harry Hardman. The three story structure caught fire, Goombs was rescued from the second floor, and the flames were brought under control with minor overall losses expected.
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Cuiiaco
Jefferson Avenue
C. H. Franks
Alice Anschutz
T. W. Coombs
Harry Hardman
Goombs
There Was No Lynching Near Villa Ridge
Ras Brown, a Negro reported lynched near Villa Ridge, is alive. Posses allegedly took him into the woods to lynch him but handed him to deputy sheriffs. Returning to town they spread a lynching tale to quell mob fear. He was hidden then moved to Union jail to await trial.
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Levis
Ras Brown
Villa Ridge
Union
Card quarrel ends in fatal stabbing in Philadelphia
Antonio Diodolo, 35, was stabbed to death by Nicola Bartioletta after a quarrel over a card game at Diodolo's home. The men had been enemies for some time. Bartioletta was arrested after pursuing Diodolo and stabbing him three times in the chest.
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Philadelphia
Antonio Diodolo
Nicola Bartiolette
Diodolo
Bartiolette
Diedolo
The Fanatics Repulsed In Canudos Fighting
London reports from Rio Janeiro that government troops attacking Antonio Conselheiro at Canudos Bahia have been thrice repulsed with over a thousand soldiers killed. Conselheiro’s forces suffer even heavier losses as fighting continues since June 27.
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London
The
Times
Rio Janeiro
Antonio Conselheiro
Canudos
Bahia
Conselheiros
Five Deaths From Heat in Louisville on Sunday
Louisville reports five heat prostrations fatal and eight additional cases. Deceased include John Soete, Warren Tolbert, Marie Ford, Michael Hinds and an unidentified man found near Fifth and the river. Temperatures reached 99 degrees at 1 30 PM and 93 at 7 PM. relief expected from upcoming thunder storms.
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Louisville
John Soete
Warren Tolbert
Marie Ford
Michael Hinds
Fifth
Wether Bureau
Five Drowned As Skiff Collides With Pleasure Steamer
Five people perish when the river excursion skiff is struck by the A. K. Riggs pleasure steamer during fireworks near the new bridge center. Drowned victims include Mary Arber 19 of Little Rock Jake Dante and Joe Dante of Pine Bluff. Miss Sanders Miss Archer and the Dante brothers were aboard the skiff. Authorities note the incident occurred after the pyro display ended and the steamer began its up river run.
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Mary Arber
Jake Dante
Pine Bluff
Joe Dante
Pine
Miss Arber
C. Arber
Miss Sanders
Miss Archer
Dante Brothers
A. K. Riggs
Death by own action at Saratoga Sanitarium
Hardin Parrish, 65, arrived from New York City last Thursday, was found dead in his sanitarium bedroom Sunday morning. He committed suicide with a revolver held to his forehead, and had been dead for several hours when discovered.
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Saratona
Hardin Parrish
New York City
Heatwave Grips St Louis With Record Temperatures
In St Louis on Sunday thermometers showed 100 degrees in the shade, with common thermometers hitting 108. Government readings from a ten story height recorded 96 degrees, confirming an unusually hot day.
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St. Louis
Zimmerman tacks 2 02 mile at hospital field day
Gloversville New York July 6 Arthur A Zimmerman led a pacing trio to an exhibition mile in 2 02 at Nathan Littauer hospital field day Monday. He also timed a half mile in 97 1 2 seconds against the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloversville
N.Y
Nathan Littaur Hospital
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Tariff battle in Senate stalls as two amid banter
In Washington the Senate debated the tariff bill with Tillman and Chandler trading barbs over immigration taxes and Cleveland era critiques. Amendments on lead duty and reciprocity moved slowly amid close votes as House adjourned awaiting final action on the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
South Carolina
Chandler
New Hampshire
United States
Mr. Cleveland
Yeas
Messrs
Butlery Quay
Turple
Indiana
Finance Committee
Tee
Pine
Teller
Baker Carter
Hansborough
Quay
Bacon
McEnery
Martin
Mantle
Sliver
Baker
Carter
Monay
No strike ordered among district miners in Weir City
Weir City Kansas July 76 reports no strike order in the local mining district. Many would refuse to strike if ordered, though most miners are union members. The main grievance is scarce work. In 1893 a long, disastrous strike occurred, but workers since then have continued on the job despite eastern disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir City
Kas
Train Accident Kills Two Men Near South Wales
A special Western New York and Pennsylvania train carrying Paul Boynton Specialty Co. workers struck a carriage at a level crossing near South Wales around noon Sunday. Robert Doster of South Wales and George Laney of Sennington, Wyoming county, were killed as parts of their bodies were scattered along the track for about a mile after the high speed impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Paul Boynton Specialty Co
Lime Lake
Rochester
Robert Doster
South Wales
George Laney
Sennington
Wyoming County
Harrowing Yellow Fever Tale on City of Para
Passengers aboard the City of Para report a harrowing voyage from Panama to San Francisco in May. Yellow fever gripped the ship, killing Captain Mortensen and spreading through first class and steerage. Officers suppressed news and some passengers were put ashore at Corinto and San Jose del Guatemala.
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City of
Para
York
Steamship Alliance
Pacific Mail
City of Para
Panama
San Francisco
Dé Seeme
Mortensen
Fnally
Gapt
Mitchell
Renz
Punts Arenas
Echeveria
Costa Rica
Corinta
San Jose del Guatemala
San Salvador
Coach crowding blamed in city to city trip mishap
An overloaded coach with 16 passengers touring the Garden faced trouble on Friday, injuring several, including a man badly cut and hips bruised. Evanston stayed behind in Massachusetts Endeavors after companions left for San Francisco. six ladies were bruised but continued. In Coveling, a volcanic eruption near Ridge caused fear and disruption as trees toppled and ground fissures opened. local officials and several city officials resigned or moved.
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Conomaie
Fred Lathe
Boss Ton
Evanston
Manitou Hotel
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Chillicothe
Missouri Operators Foresee Prolonged Strike Amid Mines
United Mine Workers have ordered a strike scheduled for July. Presidents and managers of major companies have traveled to their mines in Missouri to assess the situation. Operators expect a long strike and a rise in coal prices, though not immediately.
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Missouri Ocal
United Mine Worker
Noig
Missouri
Brigham Seefe:ion Salt Lake cornerstone laid in Utah
The cornerstone of a Seopa memorial to Brigham pioneers was laid at Main and South Temple streets in Salt Lake City with ceremonies. F D Richards gave the oration, Gov Wells and Mayor Glendenning spoke, Woodruff deposited a leaden box containing souvenirs, and Brigham Young laid the stone.
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Brigham
Tragedy in Bradford as Printer George Blakley Dies
Bradford July 3. George Blakley proprietor of a job printing office and school board secretary is dead. Miss Dillon waitsress in Williamson rock county is in precarious condition after laudanum poisoning. Blakley, collector of ward taxes, was said to be about 5100 short in his accounts and the act is described as a personal crisis tragedy.
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Bradford
Geo. Blakley
Miss. Dillon
Williamson Rock
Blakley
Battle Between Greeks and Turks Reported Near Metzovo
Constantinople July 3 reports say a battle between 400 Greek raiders and Ottoman troops near Metso vo resulted in 120 Greek deaths. Eighty Greeks were captured and taken to Janina, headquarters of the Turkish army in Epirus.
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Constantinople
Metsovo
Janina
Epirus
Steers killed by lightning in Washington County
An electric storm in Washington County killed six large steers on farmer Seabee Arthur’s farm. Each steer weighed about 1,400 pounds and was valued at $490, totaling substantial livestock loss from the July 3 incident.
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Washineton
Ind
Coumty
Father Killed Son Crushed In Cavern Bank Accident
A Vicksburg report states Caldwell was instantly killed and his son Thomas severely crushed when a cav ing bank collapsed during water main excavation Friday morning in Jackson Mississippi.
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Jackson
Miss
Vicksburg
Caldwell
Thomas
Judge Disskett Rules Damages Law Invalid in County Case
In Cleveland July, Judge Disskett of DR Smith Lynch ruled the damages provision invalid. The decision centers on damages limits for injuries and the authority of county commissioners, affecting claims against the Brown and Conveying Machine Co and similar parties. The court found the damages scheme unconstitutional and beyond county jurisdiction.
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Disskett
Smith Lynch
Cleveland
Diaskett
Erithe
W.caldwell
Brown and
Sons
Forsiman and Moran in Forsaken Rail Inquiry
Fragmentary notes describe Forsiman and Moran in a Lake Erie region incident. Mentions detectives, railroad company involvement, and heartbreak over a soldier. Faded phrases suggest foul play and a national sending of pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsiman Steubenville
Pigeons Return After Short Flight Rally
Homing pigeons completed a brief flight with a rapid 502 meter dash. The lead bird reached the home loft at 7:16, returning home in seconds. several more birds followed, arriving the next morning.
Plate Mill Employes Discharged for Refusing Concessions
Valley Steel and Coles Co. discharged plate mill employes after they refused to maintain concessions demanded under the amalgamated scale. The workers were taken by surprise by the firings.
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Plate Mill
Youwaeroms, C. Dal Be
General Manager of the Chattanooga Railway Seized
The fragmentary note mentions a general manager associated with the Chattanooga railway, indicating a disruption or seizure on a Thursday. Names, exact roles, and full details are not legible, leaving only the central reference to management and the railway.
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EL Beac
Ae Orale F.rand
Chattaooga
Colt Caner Seocking
Ecelve
Steubenville Farmer Lands Creditors Benefit Plan
Steubenville, Ohio. Cross farmer Dunlay signs to Plummer Lewis to gain benefit of creditors. His farm valued at about $4,000 as part of the arrangement.
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Steubenville, O
Dunlay
Lewis
Fourmet Foutd Dead in a Field Near Navitte
C. July 2 A der Grant 45 a farmer of a Creek was found dead in a field. It is thought he committed death by own action.
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Fourmet
S Fiel Srev BeNavitte
Ader Grant
Races Open Ohio Circuit Under Cycle Club Aegis
The Ohio racing circuit opens at Xenia Friday under the aegis of the local cycle club. The meet features local riders and likely heats across multiple classes, with organizers promising competitive displays and evolving times as the season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xeovte
I. Xenia, O
Ohio
Cycle Club
Deadly incident reported in Zanesville diary fragment
A fragment from a Zanesville report notes a widow killed in front of a C. & stantly moving object on July 2. Unclear whether death was self-inflicted or accidental as the text is incomplete and unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
McLean
Seinety
C. & Stantly
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Clael Wapas
Sen
Tober
DAILY
Walt
Harrison, Ohio
City Hall
Harrison, O
Peter Ebertz
Joseph Bernhard
Hes Een Eas
Elaass
Jeg Ey
Senable
John Knepile
Market St
Harrison, C
America
Hay
Munn & Co
Sgientieg Amery
Phark
H. Ragarae
Harrison
Citizens’ Bank
Cincinnati
Frank Bowles
Thur
Carolina
Stan Teg
Sam
South
John Rus
Conversa
Young
Spofford
Congress
Allison
Louisiana
Caffery
MacFeery
Mills
West
Pettus
Peer
White
House of Republicans
Morgan
Gray
Wellington
Spooner
Rouse
House
Yellow Jack
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