Record of 1898 Drownings Lead and Lightning Last
A 1898 statistical survey notes drownings and lightning deaths dominate disasters. It cites rail accidents rising from 2784 in 1897 to 3500 in 1898, with 24,245 seriously injured, and outlines suicides by cause and region, including rail, famine, and urban factors, along with mortality from fires and other events across states.
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Chicago
Jan
the Tribune
Railraad
United States
Spain
Hogs Fed on Nails in Indiana Penning Incident
A stray report from Lagro describes hogs fed on nails at a blacksmith shop, leading to deaths and injuries. Authorities investigated a gruesome scene as a hog swallowed nails and other refuse, with veterinary care noted. Physical damage to the animals and the scene was described in detail by witnesses.
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Indiana
Wabash
Lagro
Neoman
Doctor with Candy Tragedy Shapes Local Epidemics
A story reports poisonings and deaths from ingested candy used as medicine by children in Toleta and nearby towns. Several young lives are claimed or endangered, with physicians noting salacious toxic exposure and fear for remaining victims amid ongoing outbreaks. It also cites unrelated local incidents including a fatal burn, a manslaughter acquittal, and rapid sheep industry growth boosting regional wool revenue.
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Toleta
S.J. Kate
Aiuclid Avenue
Uas
Uttle
Mieir
Frank Masters
Bopea Frery
Linin Tenn
Sebastian Ehman
Wak Se
County contract for public work bids far under law
The county awarded a public works contract at about 87 percent of the legal bid, with bids asked for the year and a binding concession set at 31 to secure the deal. Pershing will pay no less than 3000 for the project, and the fluctuation in costs has persisted for several years.
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Pershing
Black Hills Sheep Drive Sparks Rivalry in Rapid City
Rapid City editors report growing tension between sheepmen and cattle men in the Black Hills. Since the first flocks entered Pennington County about five years ago, clashes have escalated, culminating last September in a killing that intensified the feud.
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Rapid City
Black Hills
Heart as the body's great engine kept strong with tonic use
A medical note extols the heart as the chief engine, arguing heart failure often marks long disease. It praises Pabst Malt Extract as a sustaining tonic to preserve heart energy and warns even the strongest lifter relies on steady circulation for ripe old age. Doctor Thos ShrinER, M.D. signs.
Bernhardt’s fiery Mount Vesuvius ascent interview
London dispatch relays Mme Bernhardt describing her night climb of Mount Vesuvius with Attendants and a guide. She reports heat, ash showers, and fumes scorching her eyebrows as lava glowed below and the party pressed on despite danger.
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London
Pail Mill
Gunette
Mme. Bernhardt
Mount Vesuvius
Mme
Bernhardt Sare
Luly
On His Hands How Will He Disposs of Is
This open question frames the United States role in the Philippines as a major issue. The Harper’s Weekly cartoon by W. A. Rogers is cited as a clear visual summary of the situation, contrasting with crowded newspaper debates of 1898 and noting its merit for concise history.
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Harper's Weekly
W. A. Roczus
Harper & Brothers
United States
Philippines
W. A. Rogers
County Printing Bid Awarded for ACW Contract
Anderson Ind June report notes Tipton closed a long and novel county printing contract for county printing stationery and advertising for the coming year. The ACW firm won the contract in a formal bid process.
Mormon Move Threatens Local Colomy Exodus Likely
A Pleasant Mil colony of about 150 Mormons faces pressure and fear after threats from unknown assailants. Elders Hawk and Pubble report warnings to workers and Utah missionaries. Some locals have allied with the group, and the exodus to Salt Lake City is being prepared by leaders Parker and Blue. Nearby ads for Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam and horticultural notices appear amid the text.
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Vancebars
Colmmy
Ecolony
Salt Lake
N. Parker
Eider Blue
West Eighth Street
Silver Leaf
St. Otto Kuehne & CO
Polygamy Question Sparks Calls to Cleanse Congress Members
Balt Lake Utah January 2 Huldah T Gunn defends 8 H Roberts amid uproar over polygamy. She asserts no law broken and urges fairness, arguing many congressmen have brought other women to Washington while their wives stay home. She labels the issue notorious and presses for action against polygamy in politics.
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Balt Lake
Utah
Huldah T. Gunn
New York
H. Roberts
Congress
Roberts
Washington
Stucky
Uncle Sam
B. H. Roberts
Henry J. Grant
Church
Eldridge
Rebots
Agricultural College
Logan
Hiigham Young Academy
Louisa Smith Roberts
Celia Dibble Roberts
Margaret C. Roberts
Center
Margaret C Shipp
Mra Shipp
Roberta
Svnden
Oollab
Plarat
Sim Shy
Martre
Dibble Roberts
Centreyite
Robfoe
Strange Atlanta tale of multiple widows and heirs
Cordele Ga Jan 2 an odd saga ends with Colonel Joseph Bivins a banker mayor and husband figure inheriting a vast Atlanta property chain once tied to five widows over decades a Nebraska doctor and a later claimant surfaced in a curious succession that kept county records busy and left Bivins worth about 200000 beyond his other lands
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Joseph &. Bivian
Vernor
At~lanta
Marvin
Nebraska
Hier
First National Bank
Dildiess
New Orleans
Joseph —. Bivins
Rosehill Cemetery
Macon
Mrs. Bivins
Slztt
Atlanta
Bivins
Hals
Biring
Willard's hotel must go Caleb Willard finally gets the lot
Washington Jan 2 a real estate deal closes to transfer a narrow ground on F street adjoining the Ebbit House from Joe B Willard to his uncle Caleb Willard for 360000 The famous Willard hotel at Fourteenth and Pennsylvan ia avenues has long seen family quarrels over the plot Joe Willard’s son Joseph FE Willard inherits the millions and is described as progressive as his father was
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Caleb Willard
Washington
Richardson
New York
Joe BR. Willard
F Street
Ebbite House
Willard Brothers
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Willard
Joe
Caleb
Calsh
Uttle
Joe Willard
Atestate
Joseph FE
Josephy
Hired Girls Union Pushes New Labor Rules in New York
The Hired Girls Union outlines proposed reforms including later start times, one day off every other Sunday, improved ventilation and housing, and shorter workdays. They pledge to organize once leaders Christina Wesson and Ida Muller arrive, aiming to end 5 a.m. wakeups and late suppers, with one afternoon off weekly.
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New York
Tia ‘Christoge Wenson
Ida Muller
Hare
Nervous Women Warned About Monthly Sickness Signs
Public health notice asks if women feel irritable or blue before and during menses and suggests seeking help when answering yes. The piece urges readers to address troubling symptoms and consider medical advice.
Bradfield's Female Regulator Advertisement Patch
An old medical advert describes Bradfield's Female Regulator, claiming it treats irregular menses uterine issues and related symptoms. The ad emphasizes its effects for women and promotes the product as a remedy through doctored endorsements and medical language.
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Bradfield Regulator OO
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