Trial of Panitza and conspirators at Sofia opens
Vienna reports the Sofia trial of Maj Panitza and Capt Kolobkoff with nine Bulgarian officers and four civilians for conspiring to overthrow the government. Russia presses for releases, but the case proceeds amid high city tension and garrison under arms.
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Vienna
Panitza
Kolobkoff
Sofia
Lanitza
Servis
Heaven and Earth
Russia
Austria
Prince Ferdinand
Floods Hit New York and Surrounding Areas
Heavy rains caused widespread flooding across Canisteo Hornellsville Utica and Susquehanna with overwhelmed streets, washed-out roads, submerged basements, and suspended railroad traffic. Damage in Mohawk valley and Richmonds shoe factory noted. losses expected to be large.
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Canisteo
N. Y
Utica
Mohawk Valley
Nen
Frankfort Mayers Creek
Susquehanna
Richmond
Presbyterian assembly notes progress and debates in session
In Saratoga the Presbyterian board of missions reports two Sun day schools per day and church work every second day at an average cost of 450 dollars per minister. New Mexico and Texas see growing Catholic conversions to Presbyterianism. The women’s executive committee raised 286627 dollars, surpassing the 246580 raised by all churches. Afternoon sessions discussed charges against the board of publication, with debate ongoing as revision work continues and constitutional changes move toward a second report.
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Second Ward
Union Township
van Wert County
Ohio
Scott
Hoaglin To
van Wert Co
Church
van Wert
Heaglin Township
Washington Township
Paulding County
Oak Grove
Ouse
Bart Street
Long & Wappner, van Wert
Saratoga
N. Y
Presbyterian Assembly
Board of Missions
New Mexico
Texas
Presbyterian Church
Prohibition Victory at Methodist Episcopal Conference
Reports from St Louis note the Methodist Episcopal general conference endorsed prohibition with a unanimous vote. The temperance committee urged complete suppression of liquor traffic, opposing all licenses and signaling a strong church stance against alcohol. Paragraphs also cover a fatal Ga dispute, a New York murder confession, and a Kansas City treasurer vacancy.
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St. Louis
Methodist- Episcopal General Conference
Committee On Temperance
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Episcopal Church
Committee On
East Branch B&O railroad landslide halts line near Confluence
A massive landslide on the east branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Confluence Pennsylvania collapsed track and buried the road bed for about a quarter mile last night. No injuries reported. Crews began clearing the line as authorities assessed damage.
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Confluence
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Borax Water for Delicate Fabrics Revisited
Household guidance from Good Housekeeping advises using borax water to sponge silk and wool items not heavily soiled. For cashmere and wool, add borax to wash water, avoid rubbing, and hang to dry without wringing. Press on the wrong side to restore a near new appearance.
Baptist Anniversary Opens National Meeting in Immanuel Church
The National Baptist anniversary began at Immanuel church with full seating as the American Baptist Publication Society held its annual exercises. Reports show assets of 575 262.72 and net assets of 547 458.53. Speakers from Connecticut Wisconsin and Illinois addressed distinctive work of the society and catechetical instruction.
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South and Presbyterian Assembly
Curiaco
National Baptist
Immanuel Church
American Baptist Publican Society
Thomas Armitage
New York
Benj. Griffith
Philip A. Nordell
Connecticut
J. D. Herr
Wisconsin
George C. Larimer
Chicago
Wellsville Flushed by Genesee Flood Fears
The Genesee River nears last June’s flood level and Wellsville and Brooklyn across the river are submerged. Gas mains broken cut heat and drying from Brooklyn. Broad Street and east end streets flood, and tracks and oil tanks risk damage. Bridges vanish over a fifteen mile stretch. Andover dam failure causes losses. No deaths reported yet.
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Wellsville
New York
N. Y
Genesee
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Lake Erie
Standard Oil Company
Genesee River
Andover
Here
Unfortunate Accident at Lisbon North Dakota
Mrs Stevens wife of a leading legislator was shot dead near Lisbon North Dakota after a drive while using a shotgun with wrong shells. The shooting was ruled accidental and followed by speculation and grief. Local news also notes invitations to ex President Cleveland to visit the Texas state fair and other brief items from New York and Chicago.
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Mr. Stevens
Cleveland
South
New York
Ross
A. H. Bell
John Martin
J. S. Armstrong
Texas
Dallas
Southwest
Ex-Congressman J A Baker Stricken with Liver Ailment
J A Baker former congressman of the eighteenth district lies dangerously ill at his Belleville home. A liver ailment worsened after a prior brief recovery. physicians attend him constantly as a relapse deepens concerns for his life.
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Belleville, Tl
J. A. Baker
Curious shorthand Bible unique to Dr. Williams of London
The St. Louis Republic notes a singular Bible in shorthand, complete in all parts, likely written by an apprentice wary of James II's anti Protestant moves. It is said there are many copies across Europe and America, but none match this London volume.
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Europe
America
R. T. Williams
London
James II
St. Louis Republic
New Incorporations Listed Across Ohio and Ohio Leaders
Articles of incorporation filed include The Hans Hope Lodge No 182 Odd Fellows Martinsville University School Cleveland Ross Bricklayers and Brickmakers Dayton Kenton Lock Manufacturing Company Kenton Fish & Crist Stone Company Springfield Irish American Club Cleveland Columbus May 21. William E Bodine Kenyon College president to resign amid proposed changes to give the president control of the institution. Cincinnati Dry Dock deed of assignment filed with assets and liabilities estimated at 20000. Republican state convention set for July 16 in Cleveland with ex Governor Foraker temporary chair. Grand Lodge of Ohio LO OF met in Dayton with welcome to 1300 members and tours. George Francis Train arrives in Chicago signals trip to Tacoma.
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Secretary of State
Hans’ Hope Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Martinsville University School
Cleveland
Ross Bricklayers and Brickmakers Company
Dayton
Capital Stock
Cincinnati Club
Cincinnati
Kenton Lock Manufacturing Company
Kenton
Fish & Crist Stone Company
Springfield
Irish-American Club
William E. Bodine
Kenyon College
Boyd Vincent
Bodine
Cincinnatis
Cincinnati Dry Dock Company
Eastern Avenue
Paris E. Brown
CoLtumbus
Republican State Central Committees
Foraker
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
McKinney
Picua
Grand Lodge
McMcKinney
Goose‑headed man from 1872 Gingerbread Fair linked to Dijon
A 1872 St Louis Republic story recounts Jean Rondier, a man with a goose-like head who first appeared publicly at Liverpool's Gingerbread Fair aged 20. Noted for round eyes and a long flat beak like a goose, his neck is thrice normal length and he later left shows to study photography, now residing in Dijon, France.
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Liverpool
Jean Rondier
Dijon
France
St. Louis Republic
Doctor Questioned For Delayed Call At Savage Club
A doctor arrives to attend a sick woman at the Savage club to find her dead. The husband quips that they deemed it cheaper to let her die naturally and recalls a past pill he never took. The other tale recalls the doctor arriving too late and the husband explaining.
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Savage Club
Doctor
Husband
Eugene Field
Chicago News
Dexter Maine Woolen Mill History Highlights
The Dexter Eastern State notes Maine woolen industry links with early mills in New England. It recalls the second U S woolen mill at North Andover Massachusetts and the Abbott brothers finding a site in Dexter Maine in 1820, establishing the first cloth mill in Maine and the first to ship goods to Boston.
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Dexter
Maine
United States
North Andover
Mass
Andover
Jerry
Amos Abbott
Boston
Lewiston Journal
Barnstormer Folly Recalled in Latin Egg Joke
In the Pittsburg Bulletin a jesting exchange recalls a public ovation with a pun on the Latin word ovum meaning egg. The dialogue features Barnstormer and a friend, reflecting a light side of theater or performance culture.
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Pittsburg Bulletin
National League and Players League results mixed across cities
National League games in New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati and Cleveland with varied scores while Players League matchups show New York Chicago and Philadelphia victories. American Association games feature Syracuse Rochester Philadelphia Athletics and Brooklyn-Louisville results. Weather: cloudy with showers warmer southerly winds.
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Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Syracuse
Columbus
Rochester
St. Louis
Philadelphia—Athletics
Poledo
Louisville
Review of May 21 Stock Money and Cattle Markets
Markets show heavy activity with 274000 shares traded to noon. Sugar Trusts, Atchison and Richmond and West Point led gains while Missouri Pacific and Atchison caused early declines. Prices fell late with most quotes 0.34 to 0.60 percent below last night, and equities showed mixed movement through the session.
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Atchison
Richmond
West Point
Missouri Pacific
Storks’ Ring Plot Turns Deadly in Rhine Meadow
Across the Rhine near Ogersheim a meadow hosts autumn gatherings of storks. In a macabre ritual a struck bird is singled out, clapped at by others, then attacked and killed by the ring, before the flock travels south, motive unknown.
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Ogersheim
New York Mail and Express
Faithful Dog Dies After Guarding Flock
A shepherd forgets his dog and flock and returns after three days to find the dog had waited at his master’s feet. The dog died soon after expressing joy. This tale from the New York Mail and Express highlights loyalty.
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New York Mail and Express
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