Americans Feted as Wilmington Officers Entertained in Brazil
The US gunboat Wilmington arrived at Pura Brazil and was warmly received by official and social circles. Governor Paes de Coralho hosted a state banquet for Captain Todd and officers with diplomats and merchants in attendance. The visit boosted US-Brazil relations and promises future commercial and political benefits as the ship explores the Amazon and deeper interior rivers.
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Wilmington
Brazil
Associated Press
Pura
United States
Paes de Coralho
Para
Teddy
Edgion
Mmerchanta
Dom Pedro
Coart
Todd
Limington
Kennedy
West Indies
Venezuela
Dutch Guiana
Orinoco
Augustine
Ciudad Bolivar
Amagon
Manoas
Europe
Women Graduate From New York University Law School
In New York on April 1 1899 a class of 48 women completed the university law course amid commendations from faculty. The ceremony marked a milestone in women’s legal education at the institution.
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University Law School
New York
Murro
Dermatologist Loses Suit Over Freckle Eradicator Case
In Chicago on April 1 Justice Underwood awarded Mrs. L. Houghton $200 against Mrs. Gervaise Graham for damage to her cheek caused by an alleged freckle eradicating preparation. Graham claimed the treatment freed her from facial flaws but the judge ruled the product harmed Mrs. Houghton.
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Chicago
Justice Underwood
Med
Graham
Joe Bereelf
Grahams Hamliwerk
Abe
Upd
Graet
Houghton
Youth Aid
Dineer of Justice
Counterfeiters Taken in Wilkesbarre Case
Wilkesbarre officials Bacharach and Barker seized Charles Moss for counterfeiting. A large counterfeit operation valued at $4,000 was uncovered, with leader S. Czeharpilas previously jailed in Pittsburgh. Several others under surveillance, with more arrests anticipated.
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Wilkesbarre
Marshal Bacharach
Secretice
G. O. Barker
Charles Moss
Eee
S. Czeharpilas
Pittsburg
Candy for Soldiers Authorized in Half Pound Packages
Secretary Alger approves a circular allowing half pound candy packages to be stocked for sale to officers and enlisted men of the army. The measure mirrors European armies, following recent sugar value discoveries.
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New York
Alger
Washington
Bearish Times and Uncertainty in 1899 Market
R G Dun & Co reports first quarter failures near 26.69 million, far below 1898 and 1897 totals, while business hopes wobble amid rapid trust formation. Prices hold for iron, steel, and tin plate advance, but markets see hesitancy, with rail earnings up 4.2 percent and wheat trends higher as consolidation affects multiple sectors.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Way
Aittle
Sprengeed
Bessetmer
Pittsburg
Valley Association
Philadelphia
Chicago
Tin Plate Company
Barmilla
Pittsburgh
Pittsboro
London
Ohio
Wheat
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Feared clash at Kingston wharf injures many sailors
New York dispatch from Kingston Jamaica reports a violent fight between American and hostiles at the wharf. Casualties include two killed and several wounded among the American sailors. injuries spread to the Newark Supply and other vessels. Green is among the wounded, with twenty five hurt. Four aboard the Supply were injured. Whaleboat crew fled after being stoned. small native casualties also reported. The Newark arrived this morning.
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New York
Shea
Heran
Kingston
Jamaica
Indiana
Oraraay
Newark
Round House Burned at Winfield Santa Fe Shops Destroyed
The new Santa Fe across the river from Haden's mill in Winfield was destroyed by fire yesterday. Origin unknown, likely a spark from waste igniting near lamp boxes. Last engine removed in the morning. only tools were inside. Insurance coverage noted.
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New Santa Fe
Winfield
Haden
The
Santa Fe
Union Pacific invites geology experts to Wyoming fossil fields
Cheyenne Wyoming April 1 the Union Pacific railroad issues a circular inviting over 300 colleges and universities to send geologists paleontologists and assistants to Wyoming for science exploration this summer with free transportation from Chicago and San Francisco to Laramie and return for authenticated party members the aim is to boost science and expand museum collections across the United States and attract botanists entomologists and ornithologists to Wyoming’s fossil beds the circulars are in press.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Railroad
Susane
Ralan
Wyoming
United States
Chicago
San Francisco
Laramie
MRS WILLOW S LUCK IN ALASKA GOLD FIELDS
Mrs Wilklow a Mishawaka teacher and Klondike miner reports dire health in Alaska gold regions with deaths from scurvy and diabetes. She claims 60 tons of malt frozen on the Yukon below Dawson City and expects to net 40 000 to 50 000 dollars in six to eight months before leaving. She aided a Chicago native, Robert Bostwick, in Dawson and nursed him back to health. A vaudeville handbill from Dawson is enclosed showing high priced seats and boxes.
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Mishawaka
Ind
R. E. Wildow
Indiana
J. F Grimes
Alaska
Yukon River
Dawson City
Wilksow
Klondike
Dawson
Sweeney
Seattle
Wilklow
Servant Girls' Trust Formed in Brooklyn
Brooklyn servant girls organize a domestic union after two German immigrants spearhead a 100 member group. They demand a 16 dollar monthly minimum, restrict tasks to cooking and light laundry, allow only front basement space for guests, plus one day off weekly and two weeks summer vacation with pay. The result is widespread servantless homes in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn
New York
Germany
Combine
Euimmer
Wheel From Dawson Nine Days By Bicycle To Skaguay
Beattie Washington April 1 Steamer City of Seattle from Skaguay Alaska carries news of a $20000 fire at Dawson March 9 the Rosenthal building and Adcock building destroyed. William J Terry arrived at Skaguay with a bicycle claiming a Dawson trip in a little over nine days. Thomas Fawcett former Yukon gold commissioner was a passenger on the Seattle. Ottawa will receive findings on irregularity charges against Fawcett. Mr Fawcett heads to Ottawa. Dr H Scottlinger Indianapolis says Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him after two bottles. Mothers Congress may meet at Des Moines rather than Chicago per invitations from laws and Governor Shaw. Sisters of Saint Francis Good Satisfaction Given to masse of New Gypsy Queen
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Yukon
Seatte
Fawcett
Ogilvie
Ottawa
Pawcett
Des Moines
New York
National Congress of Mothers
Chicago
Laws
Shaw
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Detroit
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Herve Tome
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N.Y
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Bolorado
Pieror
Kansas City
Portland
Paese
A. Lewis
Fulton
Psone
KR. G. Dun & Co
Round House
Foren
Union Pacific
Servant Girls’ Trust
Skaguay
S¢Ttinger
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Swift & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Sisters of Saint Francis
Dr Tones
Ofice
Over Hub
Chicago Medical Institute
Kansas
O. DE Moss
Penwell Odd Fellows’ Building
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Penwell
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