Weather Indications and Political Commentary
Weather outlook warns light snow in the eastern portion tonight with colder temperatures, then colder conditions Wednesday as northerly winds persist. Political notes recount Mr. Troutman announcing candidacy for governor, Broderick’s Senate bid, and debates over silver coinage, party fusions, and governance.
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Marely
Hurosra
Troutman
Bia
Morrill
Broderick
Irrigation breakthrough at Garden City frontier
A Kansas irrigation experiment near Garden City on the Arkansas River transformed a ruined wheat crop into thriving harvests. The irrigation surge expanded arid region farming, inspiring state legislatures and local groups, and reshaping industry and life across Kansas and surrounding states. A pioneer farmer, inspired by prior drought, proved irrigation could revive soil and economy, turning the failed millrace site into a symbol of progress and regional growth.
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Finney County
Arkansas River
Garfes City
Great Plains
Arkentes
Castercia
Colorado
Deouth
America
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoms
Tesacs
Congress
Astor seeks Lady Randolph Churchill as social ally in England
New York Journal reports William Waldorf Astor may announce his engagement to Lady Randolph Churchill, widow of Lord Randolph Churchill. Details describe her influence, wit, and social stature, and note Astor's wealth and mixed reception among British peers amid social and political tensions.
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Randolph Churchill
Jennie Jerome
Lennard Jerome
New York
Wilam Waldorf Astor
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Io Real Estate
England
Lady Randolph Churchill
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Randalph
Lord Randolph
London
Countess of Cork
Lady Covelitry
Lady Cork
Dack
Buccleugh
Portland
Westminster
Countess Cowpar
House of Commons
Randolph
Sven
New York Journal
Silenced by a Joke: Crain’s House Silence After Mockery
The life of Congressman William H. Crain of Toras ended after a career marked by brilliance and magnetism. A joke by newspaper correspondents in the Fifty-first Congress ruined his speaking presence, and from that day he delivered no major speech in the House.
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House
William H. Crain
Toras
South
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Goring
Mr. Crain
Himealf
Fashion and business clash over social life claims
A Chicago Post item reflects on whether society and business should mix, with a husband arguing fashion should stay out of business and women should not compete with men. He recounts standing behind two women in sleeves at a lunch counter as a vivid example of his reflections. A San Francisco pulpit sermon by Miss Sarah Dennis highlights social uplift work in Los Angeles. The note ends with The Colonial Dames hinting at a societal revolt as Washington notes trade concerns.
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Leland Giseford
Supreme Court
Iteall
Washington
Goulds
Vanderblits
Herrisom
Stenford
Chicago Post
Sarah Dennis
First Methodist Church
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Exercise bicycle may power electricity
A French electrician proposes using a bicycle dynamo to charge accumulators while indoor riding. Examples cited include Nansen's Fram capstan system and prisons turning treadmills into electricity to light buildings and train convicts.
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Aton
Jed
Nansen
Fram
Champion Herbert Evans Claims American Figure Skating Crown
Herbert S. Evans of Boston topped the national amateur figure skating championship in New York, defeating former champion G. D. Phillips and other contenders. The Boston real estate man, famed for his innovative, self-taught style, rose from early English-style writings on ice to win by seven points.
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Herbert S. Evans
Boston
America
New York
Une
G. D. Phillips
Evans
Evans Hias
Massachusetts
Mr. Evans
New England
Mr.vans
Ottawa
Phillips
Cycling Notes and Industry News from 1897 Meeti
Baltimore backs the 1897 meet while Sterling Elliott’s election as L A W president pleases wheelmen. New York show giveaways total 18000 in souvenirs. Edward J Hold, 15, wins a ten mile road race at Long Branch New Jersey. A E McCrea clocks 1 49 95 for a standing start mile in California aided by two quads. New York division officers aim to push bicycle baggage tests to state court. Chicago show clears 20000 with half to board of trade and half to Cycle Exhibition company. New York net after expenses about 60000 with half to the board of trade.
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Sterling Elliott
New York
Edward J. Hold
Long Branch
N. J
A.E. McCrea
California
Chicago
Board of Trade
Cycle Exhibition Company
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