BILLARP'S GARDEN DIARY PRAISES HEALTHFUL DINNER AND FARMING
In a long narrative from the Atlanta Constitution, the writer details a bountiful home dinner from his own garden as proof of labor and digestion benefits. He describes sowing, watering, and deep plowing, praising a hydrant centered garden, drought resilience, and the rewards of self sufficiency. He notes neighbors, local farming practices, and critiques political corruption, ending with a pivot back to garden peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Adam
Pam
Ohoh Hill
Romio Folke
Maristta
Atlanta
Dhooy
Tielde
Marietta
Harvard Students Riot After Princeton Victory in Cambridge
A Cambridge disturbance erupted between 8 and 9 PM Wednesday after Harvard beat Princeton. About 8,000 students clashed with nearly 100 police, revolvers fired, three students arrested, one badly injured. Police saved prisoners, bail posted as mob grew volatile.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Maso
Georgeon
Princeton
Rome
Harvard Square
Secon
Clay Stone Briggs
Galyeaton
Briggs
Goldthwait
H. Dorr
Orange
N. J
Arthur I. Pilling
Washington, D. C
Pilling
Alabama Cyclone Wipes Wyeth City Off Map
A tornado-like cyclone struck Wyeth City in Marshall county Alabama near the Tennessee river at 11 Tuesday morning, destroying eighteen houses and sweeping five away. The storm lasted about five minutes and left fifteen wounded, six fatally, as rescue work began.
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Wyeth City
Marshall County
Ala
Tennessee
Gadsden
Tescuie
Eve of Battle In St Donia Amid Political Tension
On the eve of a major convention the city of St Donia brims with military and political anxiety. Delegates from Reed, Alijon, Molaley fon, and others spark talk of second ballots and coalitions while local committees prepare for a large gathering. Plans for accommodations for visiting delegates and orderly conduct under Sergeant-at-Arms Byrnes are outlined, with repairs following a cyclone ensuring the hall is ready for the event.
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St Donia
Aden Hante
Ikena
Sonia
Reed
Alijaon
Molaley Fon
Libdtannota
Ohio Man
Manley
Sudgea Long
Morida
Odd Dellows
Olive Street
High
Ninth
Colonel Buck Wins Delegates Seated at St Louis
Georgia faced a split at the state GOP convention with two sets of delegates. The Republican National Committee ruled to seat Colonel Buck’s delegation, including A B Buck and others, while rival factions lost seats. Delegates from the first, ninth and eleventh districts backed Buck in key contests.
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St. Louis
Bt. Louis
Georgia
Republican National Committee
Onurreadora
National Committee
Major Smyth
Atlanta
Colonel Buol
J. W. Lyons
Augusta
H. AL Johnson
H. A. Booker
J. H. Deveaux
Wright
Hetherington
M. J. Doyle
Morse
Buck
Wm. Jones
8. M. Scarlett
Byok
Bermuda Steamer Seized Over Unpaid Wages
The steamer Bermuda, deprived of registry by the British consul in Philadelphia for alleged filibustering, was seized Tuesday by U S Marshal Pfeffer of New Jersey under a libel by three seamen seeking unpaid wages totaling 27 75 dollars.
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Bermuda
Philadelphia
United States
Marshal Pfeffer
New Jersey
Last Cuban tobacco cargo arrives before Weyler ban
The Ward liner Seguranca arrived in New York from Havana with the last cargo of Havana tobacco from Cuba. The shipment will continue only until Captain General Weyler's order prohibiting tobacco from the island is rescinded. The cargo weighed 1,028 bales and twelve barrels.
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Cuba
Ward Liner
Seguranca
New York
Havana
General Weyler
Receivers Appointed for Eagle and Phenix Mills in Ga
Three receivers named by federal judge take charge of Eagle and Phenix Manufacturing Company in Georgia after a petition by J A Newton and others claim $1.12 million in debts and misused funds. An additional temporary panel led by Judge W B Butt also places Dismukes and Murphy in charge for a final hearing set June 20 to decide permanent receivership.
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Go- Iamba
Dudge
W. T. Newman
United Statek Court
Ora
Ara Mossie
James W. English
Atlanta
G. Gunby Dorsdan
Columbus
John 8. Bigby
Thermilla
J. A. Newton
William Clari
B. A. Corbett
Mra
W. Corbett
Hagle and Phoenix Manufacturing Company
Ashyings Bank
Eagle and Phenix Company
Savings Bank
Engle and Phenix Manufacturing Company
Newman
Eagle
Phenix
Georgia
South
Sherman
Hagle and
Phanix Mills
W. B. Butt
Mascogee
Dismukes
Murphey
Milla
Depew reports Morton will not accept vice presidency
A telegram shown by Chauncey M. Depew from Levi P. Morton states he is not a candidate for vice president and would not accept the office. Despite this Morton could be courted if the ticket were offered, and McKinley managers seek New York's electoral vote with Morton as a potential running mate to unite factions.
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Depew
Chauncey M. Depew
St. Louis
Levi P. Morton
Smass Fry
New York
Faye
Morton
McKinley
Slong
Breckenridge Confirms Run for Ashland Congress Nomination
Colonel Breckenridge acknowledged Wednesday that he may run for the Democratic nomination in the Ashland district this year. He stated he would represent the district in the next Congress, a reply that settles doubt about his intentions and signals a bitter fight has begun.
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Breckenridge
Ashland
Weyler Modifies Campaign Plan Amid War News
Advices from Havana report a council of war at the palace Friday night with Weyler and several generals. The plan of campaign is revised to active operations only in required cases. Rebels dynamited a rail near Campo Morida and a bridge near Duran, causing damage and halting traffic. American journalist Joss Antonio Ysoga, tied to New York families and Herald aide, is ordered to leave Cuba for alleged false reports.
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Havana
Weyler
Xuiny Seston
Campo
Morida
Hayans
Duran
Joss Antonio Ysoga
New York
New York Herald
Guba
U the Herald
Assassins bloody work in Harlem two citizens killed
In Harlem Columbia County two local men were beaten to death during the night. Victims were Mr Edmunds and Mr Verdrey in the Cleary farm area. Neighbors, including Mrs Phillips, rushed to aid. two suspects Lennion Butler and Edward Parks were arrested though evidence remains circumstantial. Public anger rose with threats of vengeance.
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Columbia County
Harlem
Augusta
Georgia
George Hdmunda
William Gleary
Waynesboro
T. Phillips
E Edmunds
T. Verdrey
Mr. Edmunds
Mra. Phillips
Mra
Phillips
Mr. Verdrey
Tepestedonlla
Mr. Hdmunds
Mr. Hdmund
Mr. Voerdrey
Parks
Cleary
Edmunds
Missouri Governor Denies Special Session on Tornado Rebuild
Governor Stone rejects a request by Mayor Walteridge of St. Louis for a special legislative session to appropriate funds for reconstructing municipal and state institutions damaged by the tornado. He deems the need not urgent, to wait for the regular session, while temporary city quarters are prepared.
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Stone
Waleridge
St. Louis
Schooner Edward Allen Trne Lost Off Vineyard Haven
A three masted schooner Edward Allen Trne sailing from Baltimore to Portland sank off Job's Neck on Vineyard Haven Massachusetts on Wednesday. Debris and clothing from crew and passengers were found ashore suggesting all aboard were lost. Captain McLaughlin commanded the vessel.
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Edward Allen Trne
McLaughlin
Baltimore
Portland
Job's Neck
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Meaning of Flowers in Symbolism and Sentiment
The Philadelphia Press outlines flower meanings from mint grit to pink pure affection and lotus life. It notes symbolism for peaches blossom submission honeysuckle love candytuft indifference box constancy and myrtle love, with regional twists in Spain France England and India.
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Wigland
Spain
France
India
Egypt
England
Bootland
Philadelphia Press
The Bicycle Industry Growth and Investment
The Bicycle Topics note estimates four million riders in America who have created 300 million dollars in wheels 10 million in clothing and 200 million in sundries and repairs. It cites 250 bicycle manufacturers five tire makers 600 sundries firms with 69 million dollars invested and total cycling capital of 600 million dollars. Employment projections for 1896 include one million wheels eight million tires and 756000 bicycle workers plus 8000 tire workers and 4200000 total people tied to the industry. Verily the cycle is getting there.
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Ttia
Fragmentary line hints at a poet's plea and market chaos
A garbled OCR fragment shows a speaker demanding food under threat of madness and forced confinement, with a stray reference to the Detroit Tribune. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names to identify a full event or article.
Robber Presses Western Trin Suspect to Surrender
Fragments from a crime report describe a hold up where a suspect demanded surrender and referenced travel charges. Authorities and witnesses are cited with limited identifying details. The wording notes a tense confrontation and a call for the suspect to drop his weapon.
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Reggie Langaid
Quack Medicines and Odd Claims From 1891 Ad Pages
A garbled array of patent medicine pitches touts tonic power and health promises. Several brands claim cures for malaria, rheumatism, eczema, and digestive woes, while odd notices offer free pamphlets and hospital remedies, all dated around September 1891.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Sthamer Ghamuda
Chargh
Missouri
Detroit Tribune
Worcester
Han Dono
Centreville
Alsmo
Mobile College
Eczems
Uwitot
Apros Pe Garoury
Shupphine
Savannah
Parker
Redonin
N. Ys
Sayat
Kiinr
Kling
Phila
Winslow
Pleo
Antioch
Iils
Leds
Ferful
Drugelat
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