Various world notes and local curiosities from the era
Reports on astronomical observations at Lick Observatory noting a planet’s diameter of 2960 miles. Peru imposes feast-day limits and port restrictions. A Birmingham ward may close its school due to a single child in nine years. World’s fair preparations progress with 29 nations committing 2695000 for representation. German capital seeks US investments while a Berlin syndicate buys a New Mexican mine for 1,000,000. Sealing crews in Hebring gee take a vacation amid hard work. A hunter of fugitives plans large-scale hangings in Texas next year. German American teachers and journalists clash over German script in schools. A widow near Cam-tdsho shows ossification, a rare disease. Col. Wasson, first American officer in Japanese army, noted. Pension statistics reveal many widows among Revolutionary War veterans. US travel outflow to Europe estimated at large sums. census shows 75,045 almshouse paupers in 1890, up from 1880.
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Rees Menase
Cam
Orient
Col
Wasson
Max
Hesbands
Hardy Pioneers
Waship
Mies
Power of Wealth and Independence Calls
The People's Party national executive committee forwards a lengthy document to Secretary Schilling citing abuses to be corrected and reforms needed. It warns that concentrated wealth, foreign capitalists, and railroad power threaten political and industrial independence, urging a declaration of independence from wealth.
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Schilling
Mrwamner
People's Party
England
United States
Heroic Deed of a Mother Saves Her Two Children
Mrs. Jonsthan Curnow living on a ranch near Bakens Creep California July 25 attempted to start a fire with kerosene when an explosion occurred and she was burned from head to foot. She fled toward water but stripped of clothes she found the house on fire and her two sleeping children inside. With bleeding hands she pumped water and extinguished the flames saving the children, then fainted. Doctors give small hopes of her recovery.
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Bakens Creep
Cal
Jonsthan Curnow
Hill Farm
Dansas
Czar Temporarily Relaxes Russian Jewish Expulsions
Cablegrams report the czar has suspended anti Jewish expulsion orders as a courtesy to the United States and after diplomatic effort led by Jesse Seligman and Oscar Straus. The move is described as a temporary respite to consult advisers with a prospect of lasting change. Minister Smith conveyed President Harrison's favorable message, reflecting U S influence in easing Russian oppression of Jews.
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Wasuixetos
State Department
United States
Czarin
Jesse Seligman
New York
Oscar Straus
Turkey
Smith
Harrison
Empire
Five Sailors Die in Arica Harbor Explosion
The Pensacola steam launch was blown up in Arica harbor by a Chilean torpedo boat mistaking it for an insurgent craft. All five aboard died. bodies unrecovered amidst bitter camaraderie.
Minor News Items For The Week Ending July 25
Widows and orphans home dedicated at Laurel Station Pennsylvania. Police report 130000 depend on charity in Naples. Ozborn hanged in Atlanta for 1890 murder. Lewis jailed Rondont for eight wives. Wheat loss from Davis at Marion NL fire. Monongahela City prize fighter death. Bes sie Willitt killed by lumber board at Colfax. France census shows 35005150 people up 208584. Prohibition party anniversary in Indianapolis. Lampert dies at Canandaigua age 75. Hydrophobia ends Henry Burkhardt's dog bite suffering. Edwardsville landslide ruins houses. U S revenue total 146035276 up 3440680. U S copper production 1380 226061063 pounds. Holland MI markets first wheat at 85c per bushel. Wyandotte dies at Detroit races. Madden refused 10000 for horse. Ottawa M P McGreevy linked to contracts. Grand Rapids inmate inherits fortune in old country. Center Point IA Churchill Mining robbed. Hainesville NJ cattle disease alarm. Wisconsin rail earnings 26451564.81 expenses 16737745.21 four killed. S Gerber Omaha banished to Siberia. Daughters of the Revolution visit Washington. West Indies cable possible, Gisborne recommends new line. Denver accident four killed. Chicago oil company failed with $1 million capital. Campbell & Elliott mill destroyed, loss 2600 750000. Natural paint beds found in Dusugur IA. New paint bed supply unlimited. Knoxville miners agree convicts return. Sam Paul remarried Jennie Paul. Two men struck by lightning. Several collieries flooded causing 25000 damage.
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Laurel Station
Naples
Charles M. Ozborn
Atlanta
John M. Bradley
Augustus Lewis
Rondont
N. Y
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Marion
Monongahela City
Harry Boyd
John Mylford
Colfax
Ill
Bessie Willitt
France
Prohibition Party
Indiana
Indianapolis
William H. Lampert
Canandaigua
Henry Burkhardt
Abilene
Kan
Edwardsville
United States
Ita
Holland
Mich
Wyandotte
John E. Maddie
Lexington
Detroit
Madden
Robert McGreevy
Ottawa
McGreevy
M. P
John Zimmerman
Soldiers
Grand Rapide
Old Country
Churchill Mining Company
Center Point
Hainesville
Sussex County
N. J
Peterson
Wisconsin
S. Gerber
Omaha
Siberia
Mysayuca
Russia
America
National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
W. D.cabell
George H. Shields
West Indies
Wasaketon
F. M. Gisborne
Government of
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The Storm King Dampens Western States Floods
A July report from multiple states details severe weather across Nebraska Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Indiana Ohio and Kansas. Floods hail and wind damaged crops homes and infrastructure with towns like Westport and Des Moines reporting extensive impact and power outages.
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Nebraska
Lews
Minnesota
Kansas
South Dakota
Ohio
Indiana
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