Frigid Wave Threatens Death From Cold in States
A severe winter hits multiple regions with record lows and heavy snow. Nebraska reports twelve to sixteen degrees below zero with forecasts of more chilling temperatures. Western areas face widespread freight disruption, stalled trains, drifting snow, and peril for desolate farmers amid escalating cold.
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Comstock Accused In Lexow Bribe Case
The Lexow committee heard evidence that Anthony Comstock of the Society for the Prevention of Vice took a $1,000 bribe from a grocer to drop a case. Testimony detailed payments and promises, while other witnesses described a broader raid on vice districts. The indictment against Comstock was at one point be dismissed for legal reasons.
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Cowsock Eaters
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Spain weighs Cuba budget plan amid tariff tense standoff
Spain considers giving Cuba advisory power over its revenue budget including tariffs with the United States to avoid loss of sovereignty. Madrid negotiations proceed while Washington pursues retaliatory tariffs, fearing a damaged U.S. Cuba trade and harm to barrels of flour, corn, lard, hams, and bacon as reciprocity lapses.
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Austro-Hungary Likely to Follow Germany in Retaliation
The State Department faces continuing trouble after the McKinter repeal with expected retaliation. Spain has used a stringent tariff, Germany bans beef and imports, and France resists Sugar Act changes. Austro-Hungary may imitate Germany if concessions fail. Ambassador Kunyon reports Heilbronn authorities lifted a prohibition on American canned beef sales.
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Austro- Hungary
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Bland Lectures Set to Boost Campaigns in Missouri Race
Bland plans to tour as soon as Congress adjourns in March to aid his and other Democrats midterm efforts. He has drawn southern and western support, while Zeigler joins Velcon team with a $20 monthly salary. April debut expected with Moon and Seam East to follow.
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Seam East
Breckinridge Lectures At Pike’s Opera House
In Crterxxatt Ohio on December 28 Colonel W G P Breckinridge spoke on Eras of American Developments and Their Great Men at Pike's Opera House. The stormy night drew under 300 attendees including many women, and the two hour lecture held the audience's attention. The program included Miss Pollard's deposition sketch and Hilary Clay’s measure, while box receipts of $60 came from a contested attorney fee. A boycott against Breckinridge was urged by Meuruta Tennessee's Woman's Council and the Nineteenth Century Club ahead of his next local appearance.
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Breckinridge
Meuruta
Tenn
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Nineteenth Century Club
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Outing System Extended to Indian Schools Nationwide
The government plans to extend the Outing System from Cartiale Pa to all government Indian schools both sectarian and nonsectarian. The program aims to promote self-support among Indians by placing adults in nearby farming homes for practical training in daily duties. The Interior Department has approved 40 agents and senior Superintendents to locate host families and worthy Indians for hands‑on home employment opportunities.
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Secretary of the Interior
Pension Thief Sent Up In Detroit Perjury Case
John M. Taylor, white headed and over 40, sentenced by Judge Parker to five years in the Detroit house of correction for perjury and presenting false government pension claims. He had long drawn $72 monthly for total blindness from a war wound, and another man fraudulently obtained $218,000 as pensioner. He pleaded guilty, blaming pension attorneys for the scheme.
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Slicing Nebraskas Drought StrainsPrompt Aid Tales From East
News digest reports drought hardships in Nebraska spurring letters from residents seeking help. Officials vow Nebraska will meet inland needs while other items cover Dawes Commission calls for investigation, a pastor’s arrest, a fatal hunting accident, treasury balances, storm fatalities, and mining and port development plans.
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Westward Row and Wandering Wits in Old Papers
A collage of short quips and vignettes from early 20th century papers. A tram brawl on a street yields a wry remark from a passenger. A gas office dispute ends with a man feeling robbed after months of overcharges. Social banter and shopfront humor cover courtship, household bills, and indifferent manners.
Jubjub to the Snark Reveals Hoo-Hoo Honor and Folkloric Lord
A playful piece details Thomas Hemmenway Cat alias Jubjub to the Snark as chief honored guest of the Convat enated Order of Hoo-Hoo. It recounts initiation rituals, fees, and lore, with references to historical figures and a fictional founder.
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Ireland's Poet Laureate Timothy D Sullivan Lecture Subject
Timothy D Sullivan poet laureate of Ireland and author of God Save Ireland visits America to lecture on Scents and Incidents In Irish Political Life. He is a veteran journalist and former proprietor of The Nation and Young Ireland, once a member of Parliament, and a longtime advocate in the land agitation. He was born in Bantry and has spent years in Irish political and literary circles.
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