Grant's Birthday Observed as Army Claim Sparks Debate
Washington observers note Grant's birthday marked by veterans pushing to muster Gen Frederick D Grant into the army as a Civil War soldier. A congressionally backed bill defends the plan amid criticism. Separately Armenian Relief Committee warns twelve thousand Cilicia residents face famine without aid and appeals for ten tons of relief.
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Grant
National Capital
Frederick Dent Grant
U. S. Grant
United States Army
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Gulf
Harmon W. Brown
U.S. Grant
Fred
Mr. Brown
Fred Grant
Vicksburg
Memphis
Armenian Relief Committee
Constantinople
Marash
Zeitoun
Cilicia
Adana
Aleppo
Turkey
International Committee
Colonial Dames Insurgents Challenge Constitution
Washington reports a clash within the National Society of Colonial Dames as insurgent members press to change rules restricting voting on constitutional questions to Colonial States and DC. The struggle mirrors Republican tactics and may trigger a legislative showdown.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society of Colonial Dames
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
States
Thousands of Armenians Face Starvation in New York Aid Crisis
New York reports thousands of Armenians near starvation with many deaths and widespread suffering amid an urgent relief push. Government and charity groups scramble to provide food and medical aid to affected populations.
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New York
Candy varnish probe shocks Washington hearing
A group of candy manufacturers were summoned to Washington for a hearing on federal pure food law enforcement. Officials allege cheap candies are varnished with shellac to attract children, while government chemists say the varnish matches that used on polished pianos organs and furniture.
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Washington
Don’t Fool With The Grip Grip Aftermath Warns Of Serious Aftereffects
A health notice from Prof R E R Hicks of Maplewood Alabama states grip can leave weakness and coughs. He credits Vinci for restoring strength and curing a persistent cough after other doctors and syrups failed. Cook and Sherman.
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R. E. R. Hicks
Maplewood
Ala
Vinci
Cook & Sherman
Benn Seeks Nomination For County Auditor In Washington
Gleodimo Howard Benn announces his candidacy for the office of county auditor of Washington county. He seeks the Republican voters support at the June primaries. The statement frames a formal bid and pledges to respect the will of voters.
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Washington County
Public Auction of Household Goods at Mrs Turnipseed’s Home
Public sale of the late Mrs Eva Turnipseed’s household items will be held in front of her former residence at 1 30 p m on Saturday April 30. James F Marsh and Chas Brown act as auctioneers. administrator is apr 2025 27 28.
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Eva
Theresa Happ
Branded by Tartars Tattoo Case in Vienna
A Greek man named George Constantine was tattooed head to toe with indigo and red designs after being captured with a band of robbers in Chinese Tartary. The process took three months, and the markings included animals and a note labeling him "the greatest rascal and thief in the world." He later reported weather sensitivity.
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Hebra
Vienna
George Constantine
Chinese Tartary
Westminster Gazette
Hard to Bear
A short reflective line on the discouraging feeling of unrewarded energy and effort. The text conveys frustration with effort without payoff and the weary tone of a personal monologue.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Backache Relief
A promotional appeal urges women with backache from female diseases to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites testimonials from Emma Imse of Milwaukee and Mrs G Leiser of Pittsburgh claiming relief after taking the remedy and asserts the product has cured thousands of cases with factual testimonials.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia FB. Pinkham
Emma Imse
First St
Pittsburg
Mrs. G. Leiser
Kinkaid Sr
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Pinkham
A Delicate Hint to a Ship Captain From Girard
A Girard College founder story recounts a ship captain who loved whittling with a jackknife and stole rail during a voyage. On returning to Philadelphia, Girard learns of it, but no reprimand occurs until a dray delivers shingles with a note that they are for the captain to whittle, per Girard.
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Girard
Fea
Stephen Girard
Girard College
Philadelphia
Pretty Sunsets in Cities
Modern artists claim city sunsets reveal the prettiest color hues due to urban dust. Yet open country skies offer the broadest sweep of color and light.
A Pheasant's Blind Flight Incident
Bailey's Magazine recounts a October 1896 event where a hen pheasant flushed in turnips flew into wet rotten leaf that enveloped its head and blindfolded it. The bird continued windward until exhausted and sank. It also notes pheasants often crash into windows, misled by reflected landscapes on glass.
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Bailey’s Magazine
Kills Woman Blames Liquor In Boarder Shooting
Mrs. Peter Palen, 64, was shot and killed in her home by George Parker, a Palen boarder. Parker says liquor influenced the act. Also mentions a school note about a parent urging harsh discipline for a pupil.
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Wammone, Inc
Peter Palen
George Parker
Palen Place
Parker
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