Rays of light and the discovery of a poor schoolmaster
London reports the Paris exposition features of Sacerpanik apparatus that reproduce moving scenes. Inventor claims telegraphic transmission of pictures via a ray based system, with claims of near 1200 for exhibition rights and potential long distance electric transmission. The description notes conversion of light into an electric current and rapid screen projection of complete scenes rather than still images.
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London
Sacerpanik
Szenepanik
Namie
Mbatis
Eryotricitier
Uron
Norton
Dent
Mitruea
Evry
Chicago
New York
France admits Sokoto advance accuracy in press reports
In the House of Commons lobby on March 4 a report claimed France acknowledged the accuracy of news about an advance in Sokoto West Central Africa Watton formerly cleaned and now understood to be admitted.
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London
House of Commons
France
Sokoto
Amick Chemical Treatment Said to Save Boy from Death
A Catskill mother recounts a dramatic recovery of her son from consumption after using the Amick Chemical Treatment. She cites spring 1893 examinations by specialists declaring consumption, then notes six months later he was pronounced cured by their physician and has remained well since.
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WN. K. Chadwick
Catskill
Hoth
Morrill Heads Annual Meeting of National Silver League
Chicago reports describe a March annual meeting of the National Silver Maney league with ex Secretary J Sterling Morton presiding. Attendees included Morrill Hinatta James J Hink Taullet Sterling Marten Joseph Carey J Hawkins and others. The group elected an executive committee and officers, discussed continuing the silver movement, and urged nonpartisan, active work.
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Chicago
Natural Sound Maney League
Tra
Loundneak Dink
EN. Morrill
Hinatta
Ate
James J. Hink
St. Taullet
Sterling Marten
Nebraska City
Joseph M. Carey
Cheyenna. Wye
J. Hawkins
Denver
Col
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
EV. Smalley
George E. Leighton
St. Louis
Europe
Newark
Mutehinsen
Smalley
Kennedy Todd
New York
H. P. Robinson
John
Jacls
Kurs
J. Re Conta
Baltimore
M_ i Inenlile
Cipetn
James K. Blair
St Louls
Louis R
Etirich
Colorado Springs
V. Amulley
Feneral
Immense crowd at slave sale in Gungow Kentucky
An immense crowd gathered in front of the court house to witness a slave auction of Wade and Howard, two named Black individuals. The scene drew sharp commentary from spectators as bidders competed, with Wade bought by William T. Avary and Howard by W. F. Schwartz amid a tense, noisy atmosphere. The event stirred lingering fears of future bondage and potential escapes.
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Gungow
Wade
Howard
Taran Yard
Court House
Cher
Howe
William T. Avari
Wade van User
Jin
WW. F. Schwarta
Poor Katy Ferdinand Defeated by Fancy Goods Temptation
Katy Ferdinand a seventeen year old from Peter ton Kansas left her Topeka job to shoplift after eyeing jewelry dresses and watches seen in shop windows. She pocketed ninety five dollars but police recovered a watch chain finger ring and other items. She confessed after detectives questioned her and awaits state court on grand larceny charges.
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Katy Ferdinand
Peterton
Kan
Topeka
Katy
J. W. Tincher
Western Avenue
Kanan Avenue
Kesson
Cameron
Bhp
Rand
Pittsburg Flood Recedes as City Sees Heavy Loss
A sudden cold snap halts river flow after rising water floods Pittsburg. Water coverage reaches the Point with 600 families affected. The epee building submerged. Estimated damage at least 5 000 dollars and up to several thousand workers displaced due to mills shutting down from sewer influx and cooling water.
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Pittsburg
Epee
Town Under Water Strikes Four Miles of Tracks
Four miles of Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad tracks washed away isolating Sherrodaville. Cleveland Canton and Southern line damaged. River levels rise to unprecedented highs flood impacts with homes, families, and businesses affected across the region.
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Sherrodaville
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Communica Appinatics
Mod River
Lagunda Creek
James Kelly
Wheeling
W. Va
Whelling Island
Davenport Miss Fanny Davenport III Abandons Fedora Performance
Chicago March 24 owing to a cold Miss Fanny Davenport III could not complete the Fedora performance at the Grand Opera House ticket refunds were issued at the box office. Doctors report Davenport has only a light cold and hopes to appear again tonight while ticket buyers await refunds.
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Chicago
Panny Davermort
Grand Opera House
Sue Martin
Davenport
Melbourne
Chinese Emperor Considers War Over Ta Ling Wan Access
Pekin reports say the emperor and state officials weighed resisting Russia by force but money and Li Hung Chang persuaded restraint. The Tsungli Yamen now sees Russia’s friendship offers as valuable and discussions hint at opening Ta Ling Wan if England suggests 1117. In Shandong province locals oppose a railway project despite official proclamations.
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Pekin
Maren
Durine Cysaast
China
Russia
Li Hung Chane
Yemen
Ta Lien Wan
England
Germany
Shang Tong
Jockey Eddie Jones and Olle Johnson Ruled Off Turf
The Chronicle reports Eddie Jones the jockey and Olle Johnson a former trainer banned by the board of stewards after a five hour session. HM B mavon’s trainer ban upheld and further costs loom as Lobos faces suspected allowance abuses at Oakland. A letter from Carpenter in Ch is cited as incriminating Muk.
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San Francisco
Amren
the Chronicle
Eddie Jones
Olle Johnson
Stewant
Mive
Wession Jakt Fleht
B Mavon
Lobos
Mason
Lobot
Tagleside
Oakland
Carpenter
Agathet Musot
Convict "Rebel George" Named in Train Robbery Case
Eureka California March 24 convict George Knowlton alias Rebel George and two accomplices robbed a Southern Pacific train passenger of 250 dollars in a card game scheme. He is described as one of the nation’s smooth confidence men and was convicted of obtaining money under false pretences.
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Southern Pacific
Eureka
Cal
Notorius
George Knowlton
Rebel George
United States
Big Corn Deal In St Louis Export Sale Of 1 Million Bushels
A major St Louis deal sets 1,000,000 bushels of No 2 cash corn for export to Baltimore buyers Tate Muller Co. The May price was used on a win basis with shipment planned in the coming days. Secrecy surrounded the transaction.
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St. Louis
Consolidated
Elewator Company
Baltimore
Tate, Muller & Co
Mill Operators Lose Strike Ends At Cabot Mill
Blaine Maine workers resume operations at Cabot cotton mills after a wage cut dispute. The plant, idle since January, begins production as the strike ends and employees concede the fight.
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Blaine
Brunswick
Cabot Cotton Mills
Bank Officials Charged With Default in North Carolina
Tarbors March 4 James G. Mehasag and T 5 Latham former cashier and president of the Bank of Abberilie were arrested on charges of defaulting with 12 dollars of depositors money at Abbeville.
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Tarbors
N. C
James G. Mehasag
T 5
Latham
Bank of Abberilie
Abbeviie
Tortures in City Jail Bull Pen Described by Prisoner
John Larson writhed in the city jail bull pen begging for morphine as scars and needle marks covered his arm. Described by a jailer as a dangerous but unsettled suspect, he questioned his fate while isolation and cold cement walls surrounded him. He faces possible trial for sadism and possible commitment to an insane asylum.
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John Larson
Onit
Bie Dows
Larsen
Hin
Cone's Fight on Leedy in Sedgwick County
Populist state committee kept Rufe Cone on the committee amid Wichita turmoil. Cone works to assemble an anti Leedy delegation in Sedgwick County while factions discuss Baker as a possible governor candidate. Gov Leedy allies predict renomination. Sedgwick’s stance could decide the state ticket. Taylor Riddls and the governor met to placate Cone amid narrow election margins.
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Rufe Cone
Wichita
Cone
Sedewick
Leedy
Lincoln Sentinel
William Baker
Lincoln
Taylor Riddls
Sedgwick
War Spirit Located Says Pree Silverites Responsible
Charles Dudley Warner, visiting Alexico City on March 24, criticizes Cuban self rule and warns of war fever. He cites silver advocates pushing government money, restless urban elements seeking adventure, sensational press stirring appetite for conflict, and Senators Hawley backing larger artillery and coast defenses. He supports defense readiness but notes heightened war rumors.
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Charles Dudley Warner
Alexico City
Great Britain
Hawley
Congress
Congréss
Southall in Jail for Time Checks Scandal
Southall former chief clerk of the U S engineering department faced arrest in St Paul after public disclosures of time check dealings totaling nearly half a million dollars. He appeared before a U S commissioner, waived preliminaries, could not post bond, and was jailed awaiting Grand Jury appearance on June 23 in Saint Paul.
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St Paul
St. Paul
Minn
A. Southall
Iate
Upper Mississippi River
United States Engineering Department
United States
O'Connor
McCarty
Southall
Hampey County
United Stas Grand Jury
Chicago
Hanens
What the Doctor Says at the Slocum Laboratory
A lengthy report details Dr Stocum and his Slocum Laboratory visit where Progressive men women and students heard promises of new discoveries in medicine and chemistry. The doctor claimed to cure consumption and other diseases with a method that rebuilds blood bones lungs and nerves, offering three free bottles to readers who request information.
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Stocum
Topeka Journal
Dr. Slocum
Slocum
New York City
Topeke Journal
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