Miscellaneous 19th century notes and curiosities
A collage of short items from a 19th century paper notes several diverse facts. Topics include the value of the America's Cup, a tungsten reference, Princeton considering a medical school, population trends in London, and seasonal death patterns. Also mentions culinary experiments, early grants for education, a drug store in Sauk Rapids, Bible names, a Hannibal family crime note, a pear exhibit in Atlanta, a patentee velocipede, Vermont bishop, bicycle controversy, a breach of promise suit in Oregon, U.S. population projections, theft of clerical garb, school attendance shifts in New York, a postal card society, a chapel car church, American vs European tools, European throne pretenders, a long corn stalk record, a polyp embryo note, a Virginia boarding school, a paper clock, teeth anatomy, ant queen labor, a 6,000 partridge shooting party, streetcar relief tickets, christening of the Oregon, Annie Loftus death, James R. Randall appointment, Liverpool cookery schools, vinegar odor, a famous New York lecture, and other varied snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton College
London
United States
Vermont
Arthur Sall
Oxford
Binghamton
N. Y
Oregon
New York
West
Holy Roomin
London News
Europe
Gus Lerrwicu
Miami
Thendian
Virginia
Tommy Wild Cat
Thomas W. Catt
France
Baron Hirsch
Boston
San Francisco
Daisy Ainsworth
California
Annie Loftus
James R. Randall
Georgia
Maryland
Senate
Liverpool
Apa M. Bittenbender
Supreme Judge of
Nebraska
Bradford County
Massachusetts
Scranton
Wales
Buffalo Kitt
North Platt
Neb
Henry Dorie
Pittsburgh
New Bedford
Lee
Auckland
New Zealand
North Woods
Bragilian Fleet Bombards Rio as Government Forces Suffer Losses
Advices say the Bragilian armored cruiser Sete de Setembro ran ashore near Praia Grande and crews were captured by Peixoto's forces after landing. The Rio bombardment caused heavy building damage and civilian deaths while government troops, about 2,000 strong with weak land batteries, fought back. The insurgents also shelled Nichteroy, Domingos, Scaraby and Santa Rosa suburbs, with sharp engagements near Ponta da Caja amid coal raids. London and American interests prompted a British inquiry by Capt. Long. Capt. Boyton boasted of a $10,000 payoff for the Aquidaban mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MontEv VispEo
Sete de Setembro
Rio
Mello
Praia Grandé
Peixoto
Aquidaban
Armaco
Trajado
Rio News
American Bible Society
Nichteroy
Domingos
Scaraby
Santa Rosa
Ponta da Caja
Wyndham
Long
Boyton
Woman With Pendulum Head Nods In Stride Of Heartbeat
Miss Emma Hernéame is a noted Huntsville musician who for eight weeks has been bedridden with her head strapped to pillows as it nods violently with each heartbeat. A snapping pain at the neck followed by heart and brain pain preceded the affliction which doctors cannot explain. She remains in generally good health aside from the uncontrollable head movements.
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Hwunttinnngepon
Emma Hernéame
Hernecame
Narrowly Escaped Lynching in Tennessee
G W McKie, Mississippi legislator from Marshall county, surrendered to the sheriff at Holly Springs to escape a mob of colored men after he shot and fatally wounded John Dean, a colored plantation employee, in a Saturday conflict. The mob raged, attempting to hang him, but he escaped and is jailed in Holly Springs.
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Meempahis
Tenn
G. W. McKie
Mississippi
Marshall County
Holly Springs
McKie
John Dean
Minnesota Congressman Proposes Constitutional Cloture Plan
Representative Hall of Minnesota drafts a constitutional amendment to create cloture for both houses. He believes voters would support amending the constitution to allow a vote after a reasonable time in either house.
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Washington
Representative Hall
Minnesota
House
Senate
A Husband's Terrible Crime
Springfield Mass Oct 6 Haven F Winn visited his wife’s home Sunday while she was away and cut the throat of his infant son. He then killed himself with the same weapon as the child screamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Haven F. Winn
Ravenswood Public Schools Closes Over Diphtheria Epidemic
Ravenswood public schools have shut down due to a diphtheria outbreak in the town and nearby areas. Several deaths have been reported as health officials work to contain the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ravenswood
McCreary bill passes House extending Chinaman registration
The McCreary bill, granting Chinamen in the United States six more months to register under the Geary act, passed the House 178 to 1 with Mr. Loud of California dissenting. Northeastern and western lawmakers supported the measure after adding Geary’s photograph clause to the registration certificate.
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Washington
McCreary
House
Loud
California
Congressman Geary
Rayner
Dem. Md
Ito
United States
China
Geary
Caminetti
The Congressional Library to Have the Finest Dome
Washington October 17 gilding of the dome on the new congressional library building nears completion making it one of Washingtons most conspicuous features The dome is larger than Paris Hotel Des Invalides and Boston and Hartford statehouses with two thirds their size The library will take four years to finish and will hold books for a century leaving seven eighths of space unused says Librarian Spofford
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Washington
Congressional Library
Capitol
Hotel Des Invalides
Paris
Connecticut
Hartford
Massachusetts
Boston
Statehouse
30Ston
Spofford
Murdered Over a Game in Old House
Charleston dispatch reports John Griffith a young husband killed James Coleman age 22 during a card game at Deepwater. Griffith, enraged, shot Coleman through the heart and killed him instantly.
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Charleston
W. Va
John Griffith
James Coleman
Deepwater
Griffith
Coleman
Russian Finance Minister Issues 50 Million Credit Rouble Degree
St. Petersburg reports Privy Councillor Witte has issued a degree for a temporary credit of 50 million roubles, guaranteed by the gold reserve. The measure aims to stabilize finances amid unsettled markets.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Senate Debates Drag Through Repeal Bill Static Session
The special session in Washington reports no change in the repeal bill's balance. A plan to upset Senate precedents failed, leaving the chamber to endure long debates and roll calls. House action shows passage of Tucker’s federal elections law repeal by 101 to 20, while Senate senators press continuous session amid silver purchase repeal discussions.
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House
Tucker
Senate
Washington
Det
Dubois
Silverites
Voorhees
Indiana
Harris
British Fleet Expected in Taranto Amid Quiet Preparations
Taranto Italy October 17 The British fleet due for an official visit to this port as a counter to the Russian fleet at Toulon was slated to arrive Monday afternoon. Local preparations were subdued with few flags or signs of excitement.
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Taranto
Italy
Toulon
Duke of Vergara Returns to Madrid Amid Hope for American Aid
Maprio reports on October 17 that the duke of Veragua has arrived in Madrid and speaks warmly of the American people. He says they can restore the fortunes of his house and praises their prospects.
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Maprio
Veragua
Madrid
Children Week Opens at Columbian Exposition in White City
Chicago officials plan a ten cent admission for all children ages 6 to 18 during the first Columbian Exposition children’s week. Thousands of pupils ride ferris wheel and gondolas as schools close for the week. Philanthropic citizens and firms provide trains, wagons, and tickets, while educators compare progress with faraway schools.
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Jackson Park
A. H. Revell
Lant
Plaisance
Lute Gordon
Atlanta
Pestalozzi
Switzerland
Hendricks and
Maynard
New York
White City
Froebel
Horace Mann
American Common School System
May Adjourn Friday as Senate Debates Sherman Act
In Washington on October 17, Senate debate remains unchanged with repeal supporters insisting on unconditional repeal of the Sherman Act and silverites pledging to block it. Compromise talks fade, and if repeal fails, administration leaders may seek to adjourn by Friday or Saturday, with silver factions open to an adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senator Jones
Nevada
Jones
America
Europe
Mr. Voorhees
One of the Starrs on Trial in Arkansas
Henry Starr, a famed train and bank robber, stands trial for his life in Arkansas on charges related to the December killing of U S Deputy Marshal Floyd Wilson in the Indian Territory. Starr, a 28 year old half blood Cherokee, faces a capital case.
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Starrs
Sirs
Ark
Henry Starr
West
United States
Floyd Wilson
Indian Territory
Starr
Lodge Proposals Shake Senate Rules Debate
Washington October seventeenth reports morning senate discussion over Lodge of Massachusetts amendments to rules. Proposals require speeches to be spoken not read from manuscripts and allow a majority petition to close debate to be referred to the rules committee for a final vote date.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
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Eu.s. Gov’t
Snagsby
Philadelphia Rec
N. Y. Journal
Carson
Scotland
Wheelman
Surglar
Cincinnati
Crienlar
Prudence Nsighbors
Rani
Dr. Pierce
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Pre
C. H. Tussell
Comas
Wing Tobacco
Ettle
W. Baker
Aker & CO
Dorchester
Tony Graph
Ae al
Cules
Srominens Finsss
Barrison, OI
Harrison, O
Peter Ebertz
Joseph Bernhard
State Street
Cass
Dalland Ace Mec
Sonable
John Knepfle
Market St
Harrison, U
Proprietors OF the
Dearborn
Nee Elis
Harrison
General Banking
Frank Bowles
Aperiax
Orne
Cleveland
Bureau of Corporate Supervial
Chicago
Anti-Trust Association
Central Music Hall
Palmer House
Ate Nelson
EdWoseWater
Thurber
Newt
Graem Stewart
M. Easley Illlinois
C. A. Ray
New
Blair
New Hamp
Ranx
Newsota
B. White
Indianas
Rew York
Illinois
York
Henryshire
J. A. Tawney PLC
Michigan
J. W. Ady
Kan
Eyhereas
Congress
Congress of the
Congressional
Stevenson
Tennessee
Peffer
Senator Voorhees
Loud (Co
Collector of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Allen
Dem
Stewart
Hovuss
Riley
Union Pacific Commission
South Dakota
United States Judicial District
McGuire
Aldrich
Hill
England
Cor. Market and Sycamore Sta
Harrison, Ohi
Anthony Koqcher
Cloud Stable
Moerlein
Weiner
Beer
Duncan & Duncan
Market and Vine
Harrison, Ohio
Bor
the National Bakery
Market Street
Henry Schott
Prop
City Hall
Central Cycle
Indianapolis, Inc
Makers OF
Ben-Hur
Pheumatis Tire
Kendalls
Kendall
B. J. Rexparr
Geo. C. Chiney
Proprie
Mre
Enosburga Falls
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