Emperors Confer On Peace Ties In Petersburg Visit
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary and Tsar Nicholas II meet in St. Petersburg. They exchange compliments and toast to peace in French. The visit features decorations, honors, and a state reception with diplomats and nobles amid lavish ceremony.
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Petersburg
Francis Joseph
Austro-Hungary
Emiliter Francis Doreph
Goluchoweki
Chit Muraviet
M. de Witte
Winter Palace
Francis Fopenhale
Campuior Yrancis
Joseph
Count Gotuchowbke
Nicholas
Ayimatin
Progrisa
Golichoweki
Baron Bek
Francis Jowon
Bia
Blaine in Marble Beautiful Bust of Plumed Knight
In Blaine the Mijas proud display of Trentanove’s bust of the Plumed Knight, carved from Ve Ouest quarry in Italy. Washington reports the sculpture as the finest yet, praised for its lifelike likeness, expressive features, and mastery of shading.
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Trentanove
Washington
Reiends
Fates
Blaine
Mijas
Trentawidve
Italy
Trentanovo
Firenor
Mills in Difficulty New Betta Offer
April 2 reports another shock as mills face financial distress. Three mills face cash cries and several workers faced pay disputes. Stockholders may bear 35 to 40 cent losses. holders of Howlin Hotoh and Net Bedford notes are named in the list of unsettled debts. The Whittier Cottage improvement in Amesbury is noted, with the estate’s executors in town. A Milwaukee address shift and public address by Skinner are briefly mentioned.
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Ely
Tru
Cartrul
Helder
Willis
Bedford
Goldfinches in New York a bird introduction succeeds
David Lovat t, attempting to establish English goldfinches in Central Park, reports success. About six pairs now inhabit the park area near Fighty 14th and Ninety-fourth streets, with birds returning after migration from Florida to nests and feeding sites. The males display crimson yellow black and white plumage, while females show black crimson and white. The birds attracted attention for brighter colors and song, and observers note they thrive in the park’s trees and conservatories.
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Mr. Fraser
New York
David Lovatt
Central Park
Me. Freser
Surrey
Kent
Fighty
Milsrat
Enytan
Spain
Fraser
Florida
Dar
Patent Leather Trust Forms in Newark Consolidation
News from New York reports a near completion merger of 38 patent and finished leather firms in Newark into a single company to control U S trade. Walter W Gustwick leads the effort as chief mover with several dealers already united and Newark value estimated between 1 908 000 and 3 001 000 dollars. The plan calls for Standard Painted and Busweled Leather Co under New Jersey law with capitalization up to five times absorbed plants value.
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New York
Newark
United States
Walter W. Gustwick
New Yorker
Tostwith
New Jersey
1400 Hotels Will Close If Raines Law Enforc ed
New York reports that of 2082 hotels in the city about 1465 would close if the Raines Law Amendments are strictly enforced. Police Chief says to certify, instruct department to implement the new provisions, forcing many houses to stop serving alcohol on Sundays.
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New York
New York City
Raines
Pole Canlin
French Olive Oil Producers Push Tariff Increase
French olive oil producers seeking tariff rise from 1 cent to 7 or 8 cents per gallon to curb cheaper American imports. Paris reports the agitation follows America’s exports to Marseilles last year, though most deliveries were withheld.
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Paris
Olle
America
Armerica
Marseillen
Dog Buried in Satin Lined Coffin
Lebe Beaneh April 2 Shepherd Predderick Morris, a pet belonging to ex-Suiiye Charles Morris, was buried this afternoon in a satin lined coffin near Mr Morris home. A crowd witnessed the interment with Fred Morrin named the chief mourner and the dog Wan.
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Lebe Beaneh
Shepperd Prederick Morris
Charles Morris
Mr. Morris
Fred Morrin
Mineral Water advertisement and services
Advertisement offering Mineral Water touted as the finest in the west. Promotes J. W. Phillips at 12 W Rightn Ave with free mending and button sewing. Also notes Pestices Steam Laundry services.
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J. W. Phillips
Hood's Sarsaparilla Provides Health Boost For Family
The Warre family of Park Quarters Freedom Pa praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for headaches fatigue and poor sleep. After three doses the husband resumes quarry work and feels well. Their youngest child improved appetite sleep and energy showing a dramatic benefit.
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Hood
Thomas Warre
Park Quarties
Freedom
N.B
Cleveland speech analyzed by critics in 1896 era opinion
The remarks from Beaator Morgan and William Jennings Bryan critics express how Cleveland's address is viewed as a direct bid for nomination. They say his stance alienates him from the Democratic party and may affect future party unity and strategy in the 1896 convention.
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Beaator Morgan
Bryan
New York
Cleveland
Morgan
Alabama
William 3
Illgan
Reform Club
Democrate Party
Neve
Indianapolis
Bird
Eithier
Lees
Repair of the Levees Aims Before June Rise
Washington reports Congressmen Catchings and Patrick Henry of Vicksburg visited Col Gillespie of the Mississippi River commission to urge levee repairs. They cited 1300 miles of levees from Cairo to the coast with heights around 10 to 12 feet, needing at least 14 feet to protect crops and population. Estimated cost ranges from 10 to 12 million dollars, with potential completion within a year if funded promptly. An anti levee sentiment is growing ahead of winter congressional consideration.
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Washington
Congressman Catchings
Patrick Henry
Vicksburg
Miss
New York
Col. Gillespie
Mississtpy River Commission
Mississippi
Cyr. Gillespie
Cetro
Vickstrg
Theey
Vicksburo
Cairo
Congress
Wichita Police Fight Ends as Peace Restored
April 28 report says Lewelling and administration quarrel over police commissioners drawn to a close. Cone Lewelling ally previously pressed policy control but clashes ended. Antagonists warned of statewide railroad commission motions, but Populist authorities declare peace restored.
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Wichita
Lewelling
Board of Police Commissioners
Hufe Cone
Police Commission
Cone
Solneph
Tie
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Letvellne
Brush
A Hero in Stripes at Wyoming Penitentiary Lecture
Laramie April 2 Capt Var narrates at the Wyoming penitentiary lecture on The Custer Massacre. He recalls fighting near the river, trenches, and two days of exposure to Indian fire, with volunteers sent to the stream amid heavy casualties. One inmate asked to speak. Varnum recalled him as a water carrier from the captain's company.
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Wyoming
Laramie
Varnum
Etinteiversity
Wyoming Penitentians
Crafer
Rene
Custer
Shes
Cant Varaur
Reduced Rates to St Louis for the National Turnfest
Gymnastic Rally to be held at St Louis in May 1897. The Union Pacific will sell tickets at one fare for round trip with sales starting May 4 and from Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. The Union Pacific offers fastest time and best connections. For information apply to a. a. Lewis, Agent.
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St. Louis
Caton Pacific
Bolsta
Kansas
Nebraska
Cajon
Union Pacific
Connections
A. Lewis
Motors Man Dies in Tampa Rail Crash Killers
In Tampa on April 2, elrers man John Fore-Peters and two Spaniards Andresene Circax and Joaquin Sierra were killed when a cost mail train derailed onto a suburban electric streetcar. The car was smashed to splinters and several passengers were thrown clear. The motorman fled the scene into the woods and has not been seen since.
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Tampa
Fla
John Fore- Peters
Elrers
Andresene Circax
Joaquin Sierra
Orman
Ala
Florida Central
Meturman
Fishermen Eaten by Shipwreck Survivors Near St Johns
The French fishing vessel Valliant from St Malo bound for Miquelon struck breakers near Grand Hawks on the 16th Inst and foundered. Seventy three fishermen were aboard. seven survived the initial exposure. Cannibalism occurred after first boats were lost. survivors on the Eugene were rescued at St Pierre today in severe frostbite requiring possible amputations.
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St Johns
Fshing
Valliant
St. Malo
Miquelon
Strpedeain Leebers
Grand Hawks
Eugene
St. Pierre
West Ath
River Flood Threatens Warsaw Area and Missouri Valley
A rush of water near Warsaw Illinois covers seven by fourteen miles as residents flee to high ground. The Mississippi at Gregory Missouri runs 14 miles wide with river conditions worsening. levees breached near Hunt drainage district, flooding thousands of acres, destroying crops and stranding livestock. Rescue efforts, sandbagging, and warnings spread as the crevasse widens rapidly and the Mississppi and Missouri rivers rise.
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St. Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
Timels
Mississinai
Weather Bureau
Republic
Gregory
Hunt
Hunt Drainage
Uinols
Warsaw
Fum Hess
John Watershade
George Schaffer
T Keokuk
Trade Mission To United States Attracts Mexican Leaders
April 2 City of Mexico annonce a planned excursion of Mexican capitalists and prominent business figures to the United States organized by the National Association of Manufacturers of the United States and the Philadelphia museum. The trip aims to foster closer ties and improve business intercourse between the two nations. Invitations list Fernando Ferrari Perez Luis Lavie Everado Hegenlech Jose Alsgura and officials from Guadalajara San Luis Vera Cruz and other major cities along with several state governments.
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City of
Mexico
National Association of Manufacturers of the
United States
Philadelphia Museum
Ustave Niederrein
Philadelphia
Fernando Ferrari Perez
Fadro Gorozba
Luis Lavie
Everado Hegenlech
Everado Hegenlech, Representing the Marpufactor
Lie Jose Alsgura
Mexico City
Ravenna Sheriff Sells Dithridge Glass Works
Ravenna Ohio April 23 Sheriff Loris sold the Dithridge glass works, originally costing Kent $50,000, at public sale for 7950. Purchaser was Mervin Kent. The sale satisfied creditors after the Kent council refused to fund bond interest.
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Ravenna, O
Dithridge Ciined Works
Kent
Ravenna Totley
Sher-iff Loris
Mervin Kent
Ocreditcra
Kent Council
Faith cure a good thing in dyspepsia ad page
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as digestive aids that improve appetite and nerve strength. It claims tablets digest food even with faith optional, noting they stimulate digestion and blood quality. Price is 60 cents. mail order from Stuart Co. Marshall Mich. Also mentions Ringling Brothers opening tournament with grand pageantry, elephants, chariots, and tableaux.
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Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Ringling Brothers
Atry
Little one’s portrait tale from the Atlanta Constitution
A cluttered assemblage recalls a Georgia baby’s misadventures amid a family album tale. The narrator shares a sentimental scene where the child’s portrait is hindered by a chaotic ride and a meddling observer, ending with the realization the photo was never taken. Includes scattered quotes from the New York Press and Washington Star as street remark.
British tourist mocks crowd over park anthem incident
A British tourist chastises locals describing a park scene where the band played God Save the Queen and youths burst into a chorus misnaming the United States, calling them ignorant in a tongue in cheek remark reported by Detzate News.
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Sweet Land of
Ibarty
Detzate News
Leading Up to It News Teases Tragic Letter to Jim’s Family
An African trader speaks to Ala aboard ship saying he has placed Jim in a dangerous task and requests news of Jim’s fate be sent home gently to his widow. The line is reported by the New York Press as part of a telegram-like message.
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Galean
Ute Biel
Chase
USA
Tin
Brien
New York Press
Jim
Untitled Humorous Fragments From Diverse Papers
A collage of comic exchanges and stray lines from various periodicals. Dialogues touch on marriage, propriety, and social habits with quips about pianos, bonnets, and domestic life. The snippets offer a window into light gossip and humor across multiple newspapers.
Cancer Can Be Cured and the Warning Noted
An old letter advocates that cancer is curable using S. S. S. the Swift Specific Company remedy. It recounts a Georgia woman Laura E. Mims whose cancer appeared as a strawberry colored pimple and progressed before remedy healed it, claiming hereditary cancer also cured. The notice urges readers to request a free treatise on cancer and blood diseases from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jong
Laura E. Mims
Smithville
Georgia
Swift
Atlanta
Democratic Tactics Delay Tariff Bill in Senate Fight
Republican and Democratic committee members debate delaying the tariff bill. Democrats push for a thorough examination and extended debate, aiming to stall passage until after midyear. Republicans fear a prolonged fight may reach the Senate and affect August plans.
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Democrativ
TM &Urast
Washington
Senate
Annie Tnrwnen
St. Kael
Henate
Ly Committee
Mrs McKinley Swoons at Dinner Honor Honor by Sister in Law
In New York on April 4 a dinner honoring Mrs McKinley wife of the president was held at the Witaire hotel. Mrs Strong wife of the mayor spoke with Mrs McKinley when she suddenly swooned and collapsed. A doctor diagnosed the episode as a severe indigestion attack.
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New York
McKinley
Une
Asher McKinley
Witaleer Hotel
Covara
Strong
McKinter
Bock Island Boats Offer St Louis Return Fare
Premature baldness claim and hair growth remedy promoted with Hall's Vegetable Sicila Hall Renewer. Advertisement includes contact phone 42a and mentions sailing route to St Louis via Bock Island boats.
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Bock Island
St. Louis
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