Fragmented 19th Century News Fragments and Oddities
A garbled compilation of late 19th century items touches on curious incidents, crime, proselytizing activity, road projects, and city population figures. It mentions a Chicago boxing or eating championship, a safe burglary method, tax line disputes, bachelorhood costs, and Mormon proselyting gains. The piece references New York and London populations, Kansas orchard ambitions, and civic topics like road building and dog muzzling diplomacy. The overall read feels like a patchwork of brief notices and quotable fragments rather than a single tied story.
Doings of a Week A Full Review of Happenings
A broad weekly survey recounts sessions in the United States Senate and House, detailing debates on arbitration, Maine disaster responses, and a thrust toward financial measures. It notes presidential orders, naval investigations, and varied incidents from coast to coast, including storms, accidents, and procedural actions affecting public life.
Multiple World Events and Local Turmoil Across Nations
A chaotic mixed report describes varied incidents: a Topeka sale of a project for 303000 to a reorganizing committee. a 75 year old woman in Chicago harmed by an arson attempt on her 16 year old daughter who escaped. mobs in Lonele County destroy colored schools. Robberies in Tennessee, a ship explosion near Wayini, loss of life aboard a steamer and the Maine’s destruction in Havana harbor. Conflicts include European battles, Chinese coast storms, a Baltic coast explosion injuring several officers, and a Macedonian village murder and torture reports. The United States contends with the Maine disaster aftermath and official responses flagged by the State Department, while global unrest continues.
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Topeka
Innon
Wayini
Siebo
Anagaan
Canis
Tiachat
Colon
United States
Maine
Wavani Harbor
Kontmme
Hammerk
Prussia
Gulf of Linland
Constantinople
Bulent
Maedonian
Vallages
State Department
Rusme
Pisset Seniter
Mason
Wolcott
Jodie
Jim
The
Miss
Rusin
Christopher Columbus
Poris
Littsleigh
Stevens
Diard Colles
Tuige Tacelsior
Sey Saat Nething
Hasan
Wisconsin
Yar Harbor
Tseheath
Winston Ar
Senor de Tome
Das Rome
Joana
Ob Cits
Sahigon
Feria Roy
Dhadae Duty Y Ristindt
Nortan
Mos Pianos Po
Willi Po
Dbe Worlds
Wenrasy
Petape Rao
Mart
Sterester
Media Bey
Vast wartime turmoil roils Senate and House debates
The report summarizes a chaotic week in Congress with clashes over a bankrupts bill and war measures. It notes Senate actions, a dispute over Cuban war resolutions, and a Paris trial, plus violent incidents and casualties abroad. Major figures referenced include Senator Mason and others.
Milwaukee Snowbound Streets Halt City Transit
Blocked by snow Milwuakee endures deep snowfall with 7 feet drift reports and wind driven conditions. Streetcar and train service crippled. plows and sweepers struggle. suburban routes closed. seas of snow halt traffic across the Milwaukee area and surrounding states as weather continues.
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Milwitthea
Malwaukee
Wiather Bureau
Sant
Milwaukee
Mily Tukee
Viaroe
Wisdine
Coasi
Mom
Stetter
Wisconsin Onen
Raver
Suimby
Lfithiway Company
Ibites
Churagoe Tech
Himas
Wisconsin Michigan
Mississippi
Atlantice
Mississippi Valley
Michigan
Wisconsin
Peniauln
Miss Willards Estate Left to Inlaws and Venture
The estate of Miss Willard is divided among sister in law Mrs May Willud of Torri Germim and Vassana Gordon with a portion allocated to the Lempl. fund. The will recalls a fiftieth birthday gift and notes the funeral details including a Wednesday viewing and Thursday morning service at the Pranston Methodist Church where WWCI figures and floral tributes will be present.
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Willid
Inlaw
Willud
Torri Germim
Vassana Gordon
Priue
Cedd
New York
Werdstod National
Chris Rin
Ted Pricean
Nates Mihese
Heem Gould
Anthony Wet Sani
Mob Demonstration Erupts Over Trials in Panthéon
A noisy mob cheered Machefort to Panthéon as 210,000 people jammed in and around Paris. Police dispersed the crowd after shouting for justice for Dreyfus. Deputies and editors were escorted from the building as waves of cheers turned to chants demanding action and punishment.
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St Palapye
Adoucing Journalinds
Mehefort
Citronsecinfon
Hibernapg
Joseph Rommeh
Dine
Cdhiter
Thorpin
Fied Dreyfus
Roche
Paris
Inthansigeant Oecom
Pcarmietrook
Pantheon
Zoli
Wiese
Thagid
Hoele Fort
History of a Strike Report by State Labor Commissioners
The report details the 1897 miners strike in Illinois, noting 37 mines and 29 166 miners involved, with the northern state region seeing the greatest wage gains and several mines keeping operations with little to no advance. It records that the recent suspension did not leave markets destitute and highlights a roughly 20 percent wage increase for miners at Springfield Damside and Sheilor, while other states saw limited impact.
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Duvyoets
Sponfield Wilah
Libor
R Cal
Iuids
Bist Veir
West Virginia
Kentucky
Jock Island
Pees
Springli
Sheilor
Baseball Antifenal Tengie £.1 sn to Begin April
The annual spring meeting of the baseball magnates will be held in this city on Monday February 28. Business will cover transaction problems and the year’s program. The season opener is set for April 1, with about 20 more games expected this year. Philadelphia and Boston are the only clubs planning to play Sundays. the double umpire system will be tested. A key item is John Brush’s blind listing proposal for players on the field, likely to pass in a modified form.
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St Tors
Transictron Probibls
Yeas
Vera
Philadelphia
Boston
Tohn T
New Orleans
Pedinburgh
Hinwi
Leopold
Tongsnyilet
Nyasyd van Gevtral Virion
British Museum
Ayant Touterse
Hulunga
Tinard
St Enestol
Cmincal
Mme
Cmd
Interesting Personal Notes From A Noted Society Column
The column lists birthdays and marriages of notable figures including Prince Tasminck and Sir John Gilbert, with dates given for celebrations and alliances. It references earnings at a lecture in Khan and a Parisian elite writer under a pseudonym, plus military language and language-learning duties for officers in Tadrian.
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Prince Tasminck
Maceh
Nintieth
Prussan
John Cilbert
Key
Water Colter
Sonal Estate
SET
Lerten
Reid Gm
Sea Por Mallry SN
Armiteie
Valine cd
Glynne
Mer Ogrlome
Wes Mary Glynn
Wichta Khan
Marsourth
Mide
Trencisque Sireey
Miancers
Jean Common
May touches 109 of letters Hens Ship Causes Hapld Advance
A scrambled report describes a stock and grain title event where a man claimed large wheat quantities and price movements. It mentions bids around 10 dollars and a profit expectation from the price difference, with witnesses and a ministerial confirmation.
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Leiter
Sioe
Mir Certer
St Wall
Notables and civic figures in a scattered town notes
An assortment of local figures is mentioned including Lucy Curtis as mayor of Cimar ron Morristht, Mrs Tit Breen of San Tinnensea receiving funds for a project, and Dr Jenny of Hartford noted as founder of Connecticut postal systems. Other items touch on clergy, engineers, and a memorial in Brooklyn Cann.
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Lucy Curtis
Cimarron
Claron
Russell Mhaver
Englind
Cop Wortin
Caroling
Iernlon Danielsan
Putnam Equestrian Monument
Brool'yn Cann
Frances Willard Dead in New York City Hall
Frances Willard longtime leader of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union dies in New York City after a life of reform work. She educated, led, and advocated temperance ballot access and women’s protections, influencing legislation and organizing efforts worldwide.
War notes and trials dominate midweek court session
Fragmented testimony in a war themed hearing dominates the stand as officials discuss evidence from experts who have not seen the crime. Protests erupt when a judge refuses to cut a witness from the record and a formal protest is lodged. Outside, a mob challenges security at the palace as police shield the crowd. Separate disaster reports cover the French steamer Dlachut wreck near Marseille with casualties and New York city flags lowered in mourning for those lost in the line of duty.
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Poilieax
He Zoli
Hainst
Col Tacequirt
Col Pregquart
Jude
Howrne
Zola
Turon
Tam
Wola Bori
Con Pulleus
Tibor
Iit
Tle
Juru
Pater Ain
Ser Teneriit
Camas Istrds
Dlachut
Marseille
Colau Wis
Earring customs from ancient civilizations and Luxuries
The article surveys historical ear piercing practices among Athenians, Tyvotran women, and other ancient groups. It notes earrings as status symbols, servitude badges, and signs of conquest, detailing variations like multiple rings, piercings, and cultural meanings across regions.
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Tee
Fragmented 19th Century Notes on War, Industry and Culture
A dense snippet of a historical newspaper page covers varied topics from militia and war economies to art, opera, and royal mentions. It notes industrial plans, coal and steel production, and an elevated railway project amid references to museums, a queen’s throne, and European affairs.
Fragmented reminiscence and travel ads amid chaotic chatter
A jumbled page mixes piecemeal dialogue about health and love with scattered notes on railway routes, sleeper trains, and tourism in the South. It lists trains Nashville to Jacksonville, connections via Atlanta and Chicago, itineraries for winter resorts, and promotional tersely urging inquiries to travel agents.
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Florida
Ashville
Jacksonville
St Lows
Countis
Nashville
St Toms Raiway
Chamber of Commerce
Enn
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van Wied
Coluny
Pert Dallat
Tess
Chicago
York
China
Greece
Pay
New Jersey
Gor Vernill
Kansas
Ofhee
Klondike
Health Department
London
New Lork
Pans St .17S
Ching
Canton
Snow
Amith
Moses RP Handy
Hinelf
South
North Carolina
Piper
Alrehane
Fiat
Rover
Fooworth
Bose
Artersi
Weber
Msi
Cassandins and
AW Foreign
Senate
Coast
Miny
Mortill
Rentie
United States Senate
Wis T
Washington
Tintary
New Dork
Wirhould
Tiavana
Immedite Inqmry
Havinia
Vmone
Pla el
Era
Ivana
Perding
Ipenter Steel Company
Univ
Woirehouse
Philadelphia & Reuwing Tocbowaxy Company
Woods Run
Chicago Express
Jacusm
Frances
Wallot
T Morlds
Woomins
Christimn
Tate
Tateiphia
Tohn
Tamida
Tames Wood
Tisere Tohnson
Minion
Athoof
Willum HS
Loch Waserum
Lerding Lee
Riwlet Npn
Miss Willards
Tadran
Terr Stocker
Perth
Frances — Willard
Pananes
New Lople City
Bt Ices Willard
Womans Christian Temperance
Diday
Miss Willard
Baldwin
WoStevens
Woc
Annea Mo Gordon
Wallins
Walla
Ben Ul
Willard
Genesee
Portudi
Northwestern University
Womans
Col
Inet
Miles Willer Fle
Isid
Hearst
Womns
Christian Femerance
Unig
Home Protection Movement
International Council of Women
Wolds Christian Temperance Unios
Inc
Minzires
Gan
Anilos
Hag Toon
Chaike
Worll
Cal Eth
Charles
Vanta
Ins Family
Aten Saaver
Liams
Duke of Gallicra
Itas
Hitsu
Neh
Villey
Christ
Albin
Jersey
Oscar
Oreste
William Ts
Holland
Mood
Mary
Red Wing
Atlan
Hood
Ford& Mood
Mr Stark
Tim
Laeclons Sindy
Lommy
Sith
Émmy— Wise
Tourville & Nashville
Howie Scelers
Firsh
Lucidis
Dievids Chiutinqua
DeCunialk Springs
Berms
Mobile
C PO
Loisie
Ess
J K Ridgely
Lest
Anest
Lea
Weifiard
Old Colony Building
Crescent Hotel
Lurcks Springs
Ark
Heart of Ovirk
Beantituble
Medi Inal
Young
Ltseo Bane
Wan Qyee Crescent
New South
Young Womanhood
Mother Ares
Womin
Puss
Mls
Beedal
Mead
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