Fragments Reported From Western Towns And Mines
A jumble of notes describes strikes, accidents, and civic events across Spokane, Butte, Colorado, and Idaho. Reports mention a bor strike, mine explosions near Boulder and Cripple Creek, Arbor Day plans in Springs, and a fatal rock fall in a mining area.
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City Ecounell
Organie Consletti
Dominic
Irinidad
Cole
Plana
Springs
Bros
Smith
EB. Sprule
Leadville
Week in Congress: Cuban reciprocity and Chinese exclusion dominate
The April sessions feature sharp debates on the Cuban reciprocity bill and Chinese exclusion. Senators from Wisconsin and Michigan voice strong opposition, while supporters press passage. House action covers a pension bill for President McKinley’s widow and post office appropriations.
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Willim M. Smith
Michigan
Spooner
Quarles
Wisconsin
Dulliver
Low
Bentesigar
Sir. Morris
Minnesota
Tin Day
Dail
Der
Texna
Str
Spurieman
Mondell
Wyoming
House
Hitlof Hiltnol
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mate
Wndmarke
Hitt
Sulzer
Secretary of State
Louisiana
Louisisaa
South Africa
Senate
Depew
Congress
A. Long
Kansas
Shafroth
Colorado
Messrs. Loud, Smith
Iilinole
Swanson
Virginia
Gonate
Harbor
Frye
United States
J. C. Parker
Arkansas
Moar
Houke
Mckinlay
China
Mutebet
Oregon
Taller
Foraker
Gbb
Massachusetts
Chinowe
Mason
Messrs. McCall
Serae
Eranties
Georgie
Stobertson
Stor
Fae
Serarie
Hipmonte Ahmonyehius
Houstocs Foraker
McLaurin
Pensions Committee Backs Higher Grants for Disabled Vets
The senate committee on pensions ordered a favorable report on a bill to raise monthly pensions for disabled veterans. The plan would increase benefits from eight to ten dollars monthly and adjust the annual pension appropriation to nine hundred dollars. The committee, including Roy Lathes Littlefield Maine, Thomas Jarwen, and Clayton Alabama, voted to send the measure to the full chamber without a recommendation, and also changed the inauguration date from March 4 to March 15.
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Sepate
Alea
Chika
Enmuittes
Roy
Chinese Curios enrich American Museum collections in New York
The American Museum of Natural History in New York unveils a new Chinese curios and art collection, first installment from Dr. Berthold Laufer who went to China last June to study and acquire pieces. The shipment includes a carved state bedstead, paintings, ivory games, embroidered garments, fans, hats, and stage masks, plus domestic tools. A Corean exhibit nearby features a farmhouse model, agricultural items, and dress, weapons, and hunting gear. The Chinese department, though incomplete, is a notable feature and will aid Chinese history and literature studies.
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American Museum of Natural Foes
New York
China
Berthold Laufer
Far East
DAREDEVIL RIDER LOOPS THE LOOP AT CONEY ISLAND
A group of circus men and reporters witnessed Robert Vandervoort, an electrician, loop the loop on a specially built bicycle at Coney Island. He descended a 38 foot incline into a 21 foot loop, reaching 24 feet, with a 65 pound bike on no brakes or pedals. The ride lasted about 2.5 seconds and ended safely with him dismounting away from the loop.
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Coney Island
Robert B. van Hervoort
Coney Telang
Sea Beach Palace
Vandervoort
Prescott
French Statesman in Trouble Attacked by Guard
M Calliaux, French minister of finance, mistook for a burglar while scaling a garden railing near the Louvre. A sentry threatened him with a bayonet until the minister of marine arrived to rescue him, while Calliaux claimed to be the minister of justice.
18 Great Grandmother at 45
Minnie Davis of Omaha holds a world record for longevity in motherhood and descent. Married at 12 and a mother by 14 she became a grandmother at 28 and a great grandmother at 45. A Boston native, she has lived in Nebraska since 1868 and has a lineage of daughters and grandchildren across several states.
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Mire
Minnie Davis
Omaha
Davis
Boston
Nebraska
Ellis
Council Bluffs
Rigby
New Dead Sea Found by Dr Sven Hedin in Tibet
A Tibetan discovery by Dr Sven Hedin reveals a vast but shallow salt sea. Navigation requires wading and dragging the boat half a mile to float with a load. The salt content is extraordinary, the boat and oars white as chalk, and river spray leaves candle-like globules on dry surfaces.
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Sven Hedin
Tibet
Caricature of Gen Bobrikoff Stirs Finnish Hatred
The Finnish people decry Gen Bobrikoff, czar’s governor to Finland, with anti Russian propaganda. Posters showing the general with horns circulate, while authorities arrest suspected photographers and face punishments for possessing the images. The unrest follows reports of assassination attempts and rising anti governor sentiment.
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Bobrikof
Finland
Bobrikot
Royal birth announced for heir of the Mikado line
An eight month old heir to the Mikado’s lineage in Tu pan is highlighted as the new royal personage. The note names family lines including Bure Engilah Freweh and mentions the heir’s infancy and world prominence.
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Minerva Morrison
Tacoma
Jhel Clark
A Clark
Erie
Colo
The
File Royal Bighves
Perino Mioht
Mikado
Tupan
Ty Hie
Youngeed Belt
Hrane
Bas & Dite Bure
Engilah
Freweh Guyernvewne
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Anderson
Liz~ Rein
Sisuka Bay
Cripple Creek
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der Mountain District
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Coast Fork
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Nevada
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Boulder
Mont
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Miles City
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William Coates
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Butte
Minnie
Cartind
Mocky Park
Wbi Lodge
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Univers
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Wrk
Pune
Chicago
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Harrell
Fn Mining Company
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Kilie
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Daredevil
Seattle
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