Indian annuity distribution and Kingman petition news
San Carlos agency handles annual annuity goods distribution to several thousand Indians. Kingman taxpayers sign a petition to incorporate the town, seeking local improvements. An Apache named Reuben Whiteman dies after an assault by two other Indians. The case edges toward preliminary hearings with suspects jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Carlos Indian Agency
Sam
Bisbee Review
Kingman
Whiteman
Joe Belman
Tanagore
Justice Rawlings
Corner
Kr. Collins
San Carlos
Notable Figures and Interests Highlight Late 19th Century Personalities
A survey of notable individuals includes Weston Trowland linked to early petroleum refiring methods in Fairhaven Massachusetts. Russell Sage reflects on youth through active life. Sir Edwin Arnold’s health declines with blindness, Howard Gould plans a Kilkenny castle style mansion at Sands Point. Helen Bennett elected county superintendent from Deadwood. Captain Charles E. Henry, ex DC marshal, now a major Ohio landowner and Hiram College trustee. Colonel Elijah De Beard inhabits a grave-side one-room house with inscription One life and death. Sophie Reuter, sister of Fritz Reuter, dies aged 87. John Weer’s blended family in Paradise Valley. Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria has a son, awaiting princely succession. Prosper d Eplinay unveils John Paul Jones plaster model at Rome studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Sir Edwin Arnold
Howard Gould
Sands Point
Long Island
Sound
America
Kilkenny
Ireland
Helen Bennett
Deadwood
Wellesley
Charles E. Henry
District of Columbia
Garfield
Hiram College
Ohio
Elijah de Beard
Gilmer County
Sophie Reuter
Fritz Reuter
Stavenhagen
Mecklenburg
Berlin
Paradise Valley
Cal
John Weer
Malarin
Prince Ruprecht
Bavaria
Luitpold
Prince of Wales
Mary IV
Great Britain
TURF TOPICS AND RACING NOTES FROM THE CIRCUIT
Prolific 1901 prospects include Sister Aliee 2 10 percent and James Golden entering a grand circuit stable. Reports say Battlesign may never race again as Charles Marvin abandons hope. Fastest mile this season remains 2 17 by Aelse Camp at Trinidad Colorado on May 23. Green mare Sarah praised after Wheaton shows promise. Holton Kansas track reshaped from kite to regulation. Dams and progeny: 9 day colt by Basil Wilkes and 2 year old filly Biddy from Irish Lady with Wilkes Boy blood. Doran Bros candy ad ends the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliee
Charles Marvin
Battlesign
James Golden
Aelse
Camp
Trinidad
Colo
Wheaton
Ils
Sarah
Jit Ramey
Holton
Kan
Renn R
FH. J. Meyers
Saginaw
Alien
Basil Wilkes
Dalesburg
Arena
Whalamazoo
Alcantara
Finais
Biddy
Reelection
Cleveland
Wilkes Boy
Datura
Mambrino Dudley
Letter From Abigail Adams on Vice President’s Role and Winter Plans
Abigail Adams writes from Parapenruta on December 6 1797 noting reluctance to use notes by others for funds and proposing a heated outbuilding to store provisions. She comments on Congress debates the vice president’s duties, winter travel limits, and the city’s yellow fever calm. She mentions a fasting prayer synod and contrasts New England and local clerical attendance. She asks to convey regards to Mrs Tufts and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parapenruta
Congress
V. P
Washington
United States
N. England
The British Tourist On American Rail Travel
A British traveler on a US train receives oranges chocolate cigars and a comic as a train boy serves freebies. He jokes about writing on American travel but notes the kindness and robberies back home with a wary smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Ile
Sam Polng
Lexchange
Two Famous Riders Aubreys Ride and Jim Moores Endurance Feats
The article recalls Aubrey riding from Santa Fe to Independence covering nearly 500 miles in five days and nineteen hours, a display of extraordinary endurance, paying with several horse losses. It also profiles Jim Moore the famed pony express rider who completed 280 miles in 22 hours, earning a gold watch and certificate from Ben Holliday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Aubrey
Plaza of
Santa Fe
N. M
Independence
Aubrey
Plains
Jim Moore
Moore
Midway Station
Fort Kearney
Cottonwood Springs
Julesburg
Midway
Ben Holliday
Times
Foot Baths and Pedal Circulation for Beauty
Ledger Monthly advises using nightly foot baths to improve facial appearance and skin by unclogging foot pores. It recommends temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees, adding washing soda for odor, rubbing to draw blood to the feet, cooling water before removal, and thorough drying to prevent corns and chilblains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger Monthly
Very Cold Day and Small Tales from a Sunday School
A collection of brief, humorous vignettes and children's exchanges. A boy in his first trousers faces satire about attire while family calls out modesty, a girl explains why little brother gets the butterscotch, and a child’s question reveals a window display price. A restaurant joke ends with playful price dialogue about an elephant on toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Susie
Mamata
Martha
Mary
Cassie
Sallie
Lizzie
Yessir
London
Novel Cure for Suffering Heads Ache and Nerves
Dr King s New Life Pills claim to banish headaches and nervous distress by purifying blood and boosting health. The ad notes 25 cents and a money back promise if not cured, with L Zeckendorf Co. wholesale and Geo Martin retail druggists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. Zeckendorf & Co
Geo. Martin
Castle Advertises Wreck-Front Coast Stay
The London Morning Post ad touts a crenelated rock fortress on a dangerous Atlantic coast stretch with Death stone views and frequent shipwrecks. It lists lavish rooms and 10 guineas weekly, then shifts to a joke about favorite dishes and a church scene ending with a mention of Ohio State Journal and Brown's stationery on 25 N. Stone Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Morning Post
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Arizona News
Reuben
Weston Trowland
Fairhaven, Mass
Prosper d’Eplinay
Rome
John Paul Jones
Doran Bros
Abigail Adama
Fe Nozeh
the British Tourist
Schilling
San Francisco
Post Office
A. Schilling & CO
Headquarters
Union Park
C. M. Stearns
Tucson
Arizona
Brown's
Stone Ave
J. W. Woodcock
Portland
Ind
M. A. Birdsall
Watkins
N. Y
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
The
Consolidated National Bank
M. P. Freeman
H. B. Tenney
W. C. Davis
E. W. Graves
Arizona National Bank
B. M. Jacons
Frev Freixman
L. M. Jacons
J. M. Ormesy
Asst. Cashier
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