War news and literary notes in Warner weekly sun
Five times as much imported champagne as customs records show is consumed nationwide. Maxwell grant settlers, numbering thousands, confirmed by the supreme court to a Dutch and American syndicate, prepare to defend their land by force of arms. Ignatius Connelly’s Shakespeare Bacon book promised for October, with photolitho of the 1620 edition and Baconian cipher.
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Custom House
Maxwell Grant
Supreme Court
Ignatius Connelly
Washington completes 17000 feet of underground telegraph cable
Washington finishes laying 17,000 feet of underground telegraph cable for the District Fire Alarm and Telegraph Service, ending the visual clutter of wires on city poles.
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Washington
Court of Appeals imposes liability for adulterated goods
The New York court of appeals holds that a dealer in fraudulent or adulterated goods may be liable for damages from adulteration even when acting in good faith and believing the goods to be pure. The ruling aims to deter food adulteration by making sellers responsible for what they sell.
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New York Court of Appeals
Monument Planned for Zanarius A McGahan Perry County Journalist
The Central Ohio Press Association to erect a monument honoring Zanarius A McGahan a Perry County journalist who served as a foreign correspondent and earned the title liberator after his death in Bulgaria a state appropriation will cover the expense local readers learn from the notice.
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Central Ohio Press Association
Zanarius A. McGahan
Perry County
Bulgaria
Treasury forecasts large pension aid and bond redemption
The treasury department plans to disburse twelve million dollars for pensions this month and an equal amount in the western region. It also expects to redeem nineteen million dollars of 3 percent bonds maturing on July 4, directing these funds into circulation.
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Treasury
Water spring erupts on Henry Watson farm near Alfred Center
A well driller on Watson’s farm at Alfred Center New York struck a spring at seventy feet that overflows the garden and yard. The immense flow carves a large outlet, with no sign of diminishing volume, resembling Iowa’s Belle Pisine well.
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Henry Watson
Alfred Center
N. Y
Iowa
Consul Describes Travel Risks in Europe for Americans
Mason the U S consul at Marseilles reports to the State Department about extortion by hotel keepers and physicians. He warns Americans that the idea of cheap travel lets families abandon homes and expect to see everything worthwhile in Europe for little cost.
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United States
Mason
Marseilles
France
State Department
Ireland population and land use sparking crowding concerns
The article notes Ireland’s 1887 population of 4,852,014 and cites The New York Star claiming 20,000,000 acres exist with only 3,000,000 under cultivation. It argues one person per cultivated acre and suggests reducing the 117,000,000 acres uncultivated to ease surplus labor, while musing on value of a large number of idle souls.
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Ireland
New York Btar
Beaulieu Jury Awards Damages and Press Rights on White Earth
In a United States District Court in St Paul Gus H Beaulieu won 250 dollars damages in the suit against Indian Agent T J Sheehan of White Earth reservation and secured right to publish his paper within the reservation Though residing on the reservation remains subject to government control and possible eviction by the agent The decision marks a notable ruling affirming Beaulieu's jurisdiction as a US citizen despite Indian parentage
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United States District Court
St. Paul
Gus H. Lieaulieu
T. J. Sheehan
White Earth
Mr. Beaulieu
Nelson
United States
White Earth Reservation
Beaulieu
Department
Washington
President’s centennial address in Clinton stresses duty and vigilance
At Clinton New York on the 18th a large crowd heard a centennial address praising the presidency as representing 60 million people and divine guidance. The speaker urged careful selection, public vigilance, and avoidance of partisan excess while stressing the office’s sacred duty and the citizen’s role in safeguarding free institutions. A yacht race anecdote follows mentioning a speed record set by Now Then built by the shofts and Newport arrival.
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Clinton
New York
Cleveland
United States
American Yacht Club
Shofts
Henrietta
Newport
Murder of Washington Citizen at Riggs Bank Corner
A prominent Washington real estate agent Joseph C. J. Kennedy was fatally stabbed near the Riggs Bank on Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth Street as he posted a letter. John Daly assaulted him with a case knife, fled, was captured, later claimed insanity, and gave a rambling statement about a money dispute. Dr Ruth declared the wound fatal.
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H.S. Briggs
Custom House
Boston
H. Thitfield
Wilkesbarre
Gen. Washington
Newport
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Riggs Bank
Joseph C. J. Kennedy
John Daly
Ruth
Navy
Jam
Kennedy
Daly
Charg
Hia
Eet Pepe Oy
Important Land Decision In Railroad Grants
Secretary Lamar rules land held within railroad grant limits remains valid against the road. In the Northern Pacific vs Burns case, a map filed in 1872 and withdrawal notices reached locals later, Burns occupied land and mined ore, leading to 1882 proof. The decision upholds 1876 land laws and rights.
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Washington
Lamar
Northern Pacific Railroad
G. Burna
R. Woodworth
Boze
Wonea- Wore
Burns
Odtanate
Norman Munro Bets on New Pathe Steam Yacht
Norman Munro expresses strong confidence in his new Pathe steam yacht for the Fora Steam Yacht Race from New York. He claims the vessel is a superior design and ready for competition on the Atlantic side.
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New York
Norman’. Munro
Atlantic
Hiaboat
Minnesota Editors and Publishers Meet in Anoka
The twentieth annual meeting of Minnesota Editors and Publishers convened in Anoka on the 14th with gracious hospitality. Officers elected for the coming year include President Heatwale Northfield and Vice President Fisher St. Paul. Delegates to the Denver editorial convention were chosen along with alternates from across the state.
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Minnesota
Ation
Anoka
Inviti i
Heatwale
Northfield
Lewis E. Fisher
St. Paul
Charles L. Is
Red Wing
Col
See Daly
Maj. T. Moon
G. Pease
David. Nale
Alvah Eastman
William Hinds
G. Benedict
H. G. Day
Capt. Moffett
Dare
H. O. Bassford
J.P. Heatwole
H. Mitchell
D. P. R. Strong
J. GC. Wise
L. Osborne
Thourne
C. H. Linealn
Frank Sim Irving Todd
A. P. Miller
Max H
Paswell
J. G. Hamlin
J.T. Murp
E. W. Randall
L. 8
Frost
D. R. C. Mitchell
E. H. Dearth
Miss Winnaretta Singer to Wed Prince de Scey Montbellard
A report notes Miss Winnaretta Singer, daughter of Isaac Singer, owning 1.5 million dollars, is set to marry Prince de Scey Montbellard. The item blends other mixed notices about society and public affairs from the era.
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Prince de Scey-Montbellard
Isaac Singer
Youngstown
MacVeagh
England
John Pope Henesasey
Mauritus
Hamburg
Herr Miga
Bismarck
Montreal
McDougal, Logie & Co
Lamar
Rang
Fourth Principal Meridian
Hayes
Wabash Railway
Chicago
Obber
Pig O
Joseph G. Mad
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