Spaniards hail celestial visitor over Madrid and beyond
Reports from Spain describe a massive aerolite exploding over Madrid on a clear morning. The event rattled buildings, shattered windows, and left a glowing trail seen from Logrono to Barcelona, with fragments landing near Burgos and Logrono while the main body possibly fell into the Mediterranean.
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Madrid
Spain
Pyrenees
France
Biarritz
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Valencia
Logrono
Burgos
Spanish
Indian Territory
New York
Wise Women Marry Late in America Says New York Press
A New York Press analysis shows women in 1890 in roles from doctors to teachers gaining professional presence. It notes many pursue education before marriage with higher education delaying marriages and lowering divorce among late marrying women students.
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America
United States
New York Press
Transparent mirror from Germany attracts curiosity in New York firms
A New York firm imported a transparent mirror glass, now in local stores as screens. The coating reflects light from the inside while remaining transparent from the back, letting outsiders see their own reflection. It is marketed for privacy without blocking light.
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Germany
New York
Two Telegrams and a Coincidence in New York Meeting
A Boston suburb man and his partner planned a New York trip but one was delayed by a back strain from slipping on ice. A telegram to the partner promised they would meet in New York Wednesday. Moments later a reply arrived from the partner claiming the same accident and the same meeting in New York.
Idaho Rabbits Threaten Cassia County Nuisance
In three rabbit drives this season in Cassia county Idaho about 8000 rabbits have been killed. The animals are numerous and a serious nuisance. A round up hunt is to be held weekly to exterminate the pest.
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Idaho
Cassia County
Stolen by a Gorilla in East Africa Tale of a Cincinnati Man
A Cincinnati traveler recounts a harrowing East Africa episode in which a gorilla abducted him from a garden at Delagoa Bay. After a struggle he was knocked senseless, then rescued by an American, Texas Wilson, who shot the gorilla. The beast had been chained to a tree at the Central hotel area and apparently planned for transport to Manchester Zoo.
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Cincinnati
East Africa
South
Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Netherlands Railroad Company
International Hotel
the Central
Jim Carpenter
Central Hotel
Texas Wilson
Carpenter
Manchester
England) Zoological Garden
Cincinnati Enquirer
Gold Republicans and Populists Rally in St Louis Fight Over Gold Standard
The piece analyzes New York and Massachusetts GOP platforms favoring gold and resisting free silver. It notes Republican figures Morton and Reed align with wealth, while Bi metalist leanings fade. It argues the gold standard persisted for 23 years, burdening workers and exporters as prices fell and debt rose.
Music as Hair Grower Reported by English Statistician
An English statistician demonstrates music’s direct influence on hair growth. He notes 12 percent baldness among composers, piano players retain hair longer, violinists close behind, while brass players show increased baldness and prominent brows in regimental bands due to trumpet baldness.
Senator Walsh cites Alabama as coal iron and timber power
Ex Senator Patrick Walsh of Georgia argues Alabama alone possesses more coal and iron and ten times as much standing timber than Pennsylvania. He uses the statistic to illustrate potential future southern manufacturing growth.
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Alabama
South
Patrick Walsh
Georgia
Pennsylvania
In the Soup Phrase Traced in German Usage
The article notes the slang expression in the soup and its equivalents in German. It explains that the phrase marks self created misfortune and that one has made a nice soup for himself by his own actions.
Gold Standard Domination Hinted by Republican Leaders
H. F. Bartine argues that New York and Massachusetts Republicans push the gold standard to benefit money lenders and high finance. He claims silver demonetization devastated Europe and America for over two decades while the party uses ambiguity to force gold. He predicts gold standard will shape the next Republican convention and unite silver opponents.
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Europe
America
New York
Massachusetts
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Kansas
Iowa
Ohio
H. F. Bartine
We're Coming, Gen Warner. A Civil War era rally hymn
The piece features a rallying call for three hundred thousand volunteers from diverse regions to join General Warner, vowing to resist greed and defend farmers and workers. It blends marching lyrics with broader social critique and ends with a sermon-like reflection on historical eras and human equality.
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Gen. Warner
Henry T. Niles
Greenland
General Warner
Maine
California
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Rev. R. Duffy
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