Munyons Cold Cure and Egypt Lecture Highlight Local News
Fragmented OCR outlines Munyon’s Cold Cure claims amid odd garbled text and an item on MR. LITTLE ON EGYPT. A large First Christian church audience heard C Lotve discuss Nile and Niger, England and Egypt policy, and American missionaries in a largely critical tone.
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Messiah Rendition Delights Lindsborg Audience
Lindsborg reports the twenty-second rendition of the Messiah drawn a large crowd. The chorus reached 243 words and the Hallelujah and Worthy is the Tomb with the Amen outdid the Bethany performance. Prof. Thorstenbere led the event and all involved earned praise. An afternoon concert followed in the college chapel.
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German Lloyd steamer Karlsrate detained at quarantine
The North German Lloyd steamer Karlsrate from Bremen, with 850 passengers, arrived in New York and is held at quarantine after a smallpox case aboard. All steerage passengers will be quarantined, and officers report prompt isolation and medical checks for the voyage crew and travelers.
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Schooner Goes Ashore Near Cape Henry
April 7 reports the schooner Wherryen Hall from Genoa bound for Baltimore stranded off Ocracoke Inlet, a few miles south at Battiras during a northerly gale. The crew were all saved by Capt. Ter Fell of the Portsmouth station. The vessel and cargo are total losses.
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No Gas for Ft Scott as Syndicate Declines
In Port Scott on April T-Ch J H T Mich ards chair of the gas committee reports a letter from James Surdock president and GM of the District Natural Gas Syndicate at India declining to submit a proposition to pipe gas from LaXarpe. He says the total gas quantity is insufficient to justify the venture and the committee should consider other methods.
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Ringing McKinley Message Promises Vigorous Action
The Washington Post reports President McKinley will seek congressional authority for immediate intervention in Cuba. General Fitzhugh Lee advises wartime risk if events worsen in Havana while Spain is urged to withdraw troops and Spain’s flag fallen. The administration pledges Cuba’s freedom and rejects peacemaking that leaves Cuban independence unmet.
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Testing Her Guns Off Fort Monroe
The Brooklyn flagship of the flying squadron tested its eight inch guns off Fort Monroe on April 5. Commodore Sehley and Captain Cook supervised the elevating apparatus trial to assess range and recoil. The ship cleared for action, all gear removed, and a 2000 foot per second shell traveled two and three quarters miles to strike the water. Second shot used pounds of powder and achieved about 1000 feet per second with noticeable jar but no damage reported.
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Unclear Dispatch on Cuban U.S. Talks
A brief wartime style note reports no expected changes after a conference with the president. Representative Grosvenor says there will be no significant shifts in policy, despite messages submitted yesterday.
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Will Be a Big War Gen Lew Wallace Says It Will Be Long
General Lew Wallace predicts a prolonged and hot war far beyond current expectations. He argues the conflict is natural and inevitable and urges mediation while praising McKinley’s leadership as wise and patriotic. He contends the country was unprepared ten days ago and Congress was weakening under pressure. Key West squadron officers report intense activity as tensions rise.
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No Trouble About Money McCall Says Government May Have All It Wants
Washington April 7. A lone conference with John A McCall of New York convinced the president the government would face no money problems to wage war. McCall hinted he could raise 200 million among New York banks within 48 hours and 500 million via a popular subscription if needed. He stressed the public would support a just contest though he did not wish for war.
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Wreck Incident Report From Havana Dispatch
A Havana dispatch states Encken Powelson of the Fern was ordered off the wreck of the Maine by the Spanish sunboat Le Gascippe’s commander after U S flags were hauled down following Lt Commander Wainwright’s departure. Powelson initially resisted but left the wreck and returned to the Fern.
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Weyler letter and Lee family dispatches in April notes
An April 7 Washington report details an informal senate committee session on Weyler’s Havana harbor letter via Honore Laine. In Richmond Fitzhugh Lee Jr cancels his trip after a fatherly cable urging stay, while Mrs. Lee receives reassurances. Davenport dispatches say Rock Island arsenal doubles force and speeds gun carriage and caisson work as a night shift starts Monday.
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Madrid tale of sensational alleged gift and mob riot
The Pais reported startling claims including an alleged gift by Haro Rothechild a mob breaking into Washington an attack on the Spanish representative escapes through a window and Spain being torn down all described as startling information aired last night
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England seeks assurance ships not to be searched
New York April 7 President McKinley’s message awaited with interest as London discusses peace aims. British officials reportedly press that peace be maintained and that neutrality rights include no arbitrary search of ships, amid diplomatic exchanges with Ambassador Hay.
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Spain signals no exercise of right in unsettled matter
An understanding from Spain suggests she would not exercise the right and has urged the United States to follow Spain's example. The issue remains unsettled and no final determination has been made.
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Foraker's point on US liability for Cuban bonds
Washington April 7 Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Foraker warned that the United States might bear interest or principal payments on Cuban revenue bonds guaranteed by Spain if intervention occurs without Cuban independence recognition. He cited about 400 million dollars in bonds and suggested a potential international law suit.
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Colorado troops ordered to mobilize on Washington call
Col. J. J. Van Horn of the Colorado department received a cipher from Washington ordering readiness to move south. If an order is issued, all troops in the department would begin moving within one hour, with transportation arrangements already made.
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Mallory Line steamer Comal arrives with war supplies
The Mallory line steamer Comal reached Key West from New York this morning carrying government provisions and ammunition in force quantities for national defense.
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Senate panel holds no session amid Cuban concerns
Washington April 7 The senate committee on foreign relations did not meet today marking the first day since the presidents message on Cuba yet to be considered by any session or sub committee. Dense fog shrouds the Irish coast as ships pass unseen with Germanic and Waesland reported near Queenstown and Point Royces.
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Two Trains Wrecked After Track Incidents Near Fernwood
An overnight collision near Fernwood in Steubenville County involved an eastbound Pennsylvanians passenger train striking a man on the track, then colliding with a freight train, derailing eight cars and injuring several passengers and crew including Christine Segner Nations and Rev Lowry Pirsburgh. The injured were brought to a local hospital, and the conductor of the freight also sustained injuries.
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Wichita's Messiah to be staged next Tuesday night
Wichita reports a spell binding Messiah performance next Tuesday drawing attendees from El Dorado public schools are adjourned to allow teachers to attend and visit. A car load travels from Conway Springs and another from Hutchinson to join the crowd.
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Easter Lilies Scarce In United States This Year
New York reports Easter lilies will be scarce due to a deadly disease in Bermuda bulbs and war ravages in Cuba. Despite scarcity, New York Brooklyn florists will spend about $700,000 on flowers for the two days before Easter, with 250 shops and several dealers each moving large sums. Rhode Island election yields Republican victory as Governor Dyer’s associates forego active campaigning.
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Santa Fe train schedules to Topeka in 19th century times
The note describes daily Santa Fe schedules for Topeka travelers with departure options from Kansas City at 4 PM or 7 PM and arrival times around 6:39 PM or 8:30 PM. It mentions warmer east winds and travel details for Topeka residents.
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Cattle Cremated as Train Fire Ruptures Freight Cars
Albuquerque April 7 about 40 head of cattle were cremated when a spark from an east bound Santa Fe Pacific train ignited hay in a car at Alameda siding twelve miles above the city. Two cars were destroyed and the cattle were driven from the cars to avert total loss. Union Pacific ends a fifteen year contract with the Pullman Company for the use of sleepers.
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Auditors Move to Aid Auditorium Construction
City council plans an amendatory ordinance to extend cash deposits from 12 to 15 months and completion time from 15 to 21 months for the auditorium project. City Attorney Bird will draft the amendment as bids for the building are prepared, while the auditorium association raises funds and converts notes to cash to secure the contract. Subscriptions from Mrsers. Gleed, Ware & Gleed, and the Turner Society total $300.
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Pike's Peak Tunnel Road attachment in New York
Deputy Sheriff Rinn served an attachment against Pike's Peak Tunnel Mining allway from Cardozo Bros. in favor of John Toner on an assigned claim of John Robert Pilling of Condon for money loaned to the company. Pilling had won two judgments against the company and Procter in London on February 2, basis of the attachment, claim grounded on its Arizona corporation status.
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Largest Western Locomotive Arrives for Northern Pacific
Tacoma April 7. The largest western locomotive, among America’s big engines, has arrived on the Cascade division of the Northern Pacific and entered passenger service between Tacoma and Ellensburg. Built at Schenectady for NP, this 150000 pound, ten wheel compound engine pushes speed with 20 pounds steam and five foot eight inch drivers. The article also notes personnel moves and shop activity across several lines. In Chicago, the Union Pacific ends a fifteen year contract with the Pullman Palace Car company for sleepers, signaling possible use of Wagner cars on the through overland service to San Francisco while other business uses Pullman cars.
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Large Tokio Fire Kills and Displaces Many
From Vancouver reports a major Tokio blaze destroyed tenement blocks and a hospital. The fire started at the Hardkiche theater, blamed on a defective water system and suspected arson. Around 15 streets were cleared, and about sixteen people were left homeless. Six of thirty six hospital patients perished amid the flames.
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Santa Fe Stage Line To Grand Canyon Resumes Service
The Flagstaff to Grand Canyon stage line will resume April 25 for Santa Fe tourists with weekly round trips on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and return trips on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. The round trip cost is $15. Plans for a Flagstaff Grand Canyon electrical line are completed and construction may begin this summer, making the Grand Canyon a principal Santa Fe tourist post.
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Rothschild Gift: Baron Claimed To Buy Cruiser For Spain
Madrid April 7 The Paris correspondent telegraphs that he did not interview Baron Rothschild yesterday who is alleged to have said he was purchasing a cruiser to present to Spain with warmest love and sympathy.
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Consumption Cured Miracle for Local Patient
Last November Joseph Tass Novem painter of 25 WY Pearl St Indi es Ind was treated for consumption. His lungs showed ulceration and death seemed near. A bottle of Brazilian Balm given to ease his cough produced rapid improvement. He abandoned the doctor and recovered completely by February his lungs and weight surpassed prior levels.
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Brazilian Balm and Opium Cure Promises Health
An old advertisement warns against opium use in consumption and touts Brazilian Balm as a nerve stimulant that destroys the bacillus and restores diseased lungs, claiming it cures where other remedies fail. Sold by A. J. Arnold & Son, wholesale agents in Topete, Kansas.
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League of Bird Clubs Ohio Valley Convention Opens at Tomlinson Hall
In Indianapolis on April 7 delegates were expected from each BW Ca. Congestion reduced attendance as several congressmen could not attend. The meeting continues tomorrow with Light W. J. among prominent speakers from Massachusetts.
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Utes Protest Settlement Near Willow Creek
In Salt Lake City Utah on April 7 the Tribune from Fort Duchess reports tensions as settlers move toward Willow Creek and White River lands. Indian Agent Cornish notified local Indians that lands are open for settlement and squatters may gather. The Ute presence appears unsettled with potential for trouble.
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Corps of Electricians forms volunteer corps in New York
Captain Griffis leads a project to arm a Volunteer corps of expert electricians and machinists. The plan attracts support from General Wilson and the Army engineers as enrolment expands and more volunteers sign on.
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Through Life to Astoria: Astoria April 7
The piece advertises travel routes from eastern ports to Astoria via the Astoria & Columbia River line and Union Pacific connections. It touts quick relief products like Dr Davis’ Antihardarte Drogeiea and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and promotes local merchants and agents in Elkton Kentucky.
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