King's Speech Opens Parliament in Grand Ceremony
London February 18 King Edward VII opened parliament in person with Queen Alexandra amid grand ceremony. The Lords scene featured diplomats, banners, and a royal procession as the king and queen took their places and the speech began. Campbell-Bannerman pressed for details on Venezuela and Macedonia, South Africa policy, and arbitration options. Premier Balfour defended government actions and pledged responsibility for South Africa policy and Venezuela negotiations.
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London
Choate
Prince of Wales
Cheeilic
Campbell Bannerman
Veneaveta
Macedonia
South Africa
Venezuela
Germany
Great Britain
Monroe
Tmenry
Chamberlain
Balfour
Coleagues
Venezuela Alaska Ireland in Royal Speech Debate
The speech reviewed empire interests including the Balkans South Africa and India. It noted the Venezuela blockade ending after arbitration and treaties on Alaska boundary and North Australia disputes. It predicted Irish land reform measures and urged adherence to the Monroe Doctrine. The House praised the reference to the Venezuelan question and debated land purchase plans.
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South Africa
India
Venezuela
Alaska
North
Austrlia
Territory of
Ireland
Commons
Lords
Duke of Roxburghe
Earl of Letrim
Earl Spencer
Hague Court
Great Britain
United States
Ike of Devonshire
Presient
Council
Jeneth
Duke
Urely
Lord Milner
Re- Ziing
Tax Protest Resounds Across Jamaica as Detainees Rise
In Kingston and across the island people are jailed for nonpayment of taxes amid broad public anger. Tax collectors push rate collection while the government secretary denies this and vows inquiry. Protests lead to some releases, but thousands remain under prosecution for taxes.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Bernnard suicide after murder suspect death
Edward J. Bernrard, suspected in the murder of 26 year old Regina Curry, who was found fatally wounded on a country road last Thursday, killed himself by jumping in front of a Pennsylvania Railroad train yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Edward J. Bernrard
Regina Curry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glowing gold cross appears at sunrise in Traverse City
A remarkable sunrise sight in Traverse City Michigan Saturday morning showed a great cross of glowing gold in the eastern sky as the sun rose behind a line of clouds. Observers attributed the effect to sun ray reflection.
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Traverse City
Mich
University of Nebraska dedicates cannon from Manila battle
Lincoln Neb Feb 18 The University of Nebraska commemorates its thirty fourth charter day by accepting and dedicating a Manila battle cannon presented by Captain Pershing once a military instructor at the university The ceremony honors the gun's historic ties to the first Manila engagement.
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Lincoln, Neb
University of Nebraska
Manila
Pershing
President Castro Sends Gratitude to United States
The Associated Press transmits a dispatch from Caracas dated February 16 in which President Castro expresses gratitude and deference to the people of the United States.
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New York
Associated Press
Castro
Caracas
United States
Wheat and corn futures steady with firm prices reported
Milwaukee market notes show wheat firm with No 1 northern at 80 cents and No 2 at 75 to 75 3/4 cents. May corn bids at 45 1/2 cents. Rye and oats steady with standard contracts in place.
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Milwaukee
Close
Northern
Bailey Aeady
Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure Ad
An advertisement explains that the medicine targets tissue waste and poisons in blood through filtration. It claims relief from rheumatism gout neuralgia headache backache and kidney ailments by expelling toxic debris. The text cites druggists with long experience and notes sales across towns like Browne Michigan.
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Fenner
Dr. Fenner
Thame Tomes
Browne
Hrent Creek
Mich
Stagecoach Perils from Portmouth to London in 1780
A Youth's Companion excerpt recalls a traveler’s brutal ride in stagecoach days from Portsmouth to London. The writer describes fear, jolting over stones, rain soaking travelers, and near fall from the seat as the coach barrels down hills. He notes later that twentieth century travel, while less romantic, has its own benefits.
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Portsmouth
Lomion
London
Poultry Pointers on Fowl Health and Disposal
Advice on chicken care notes that rapid growth can cause leg weakness and that varied feed is safer than medicine. It also covers safe disposal of dead birds, lime and nitrogen in Clover, the difficulty of curing feather pulling, and humane culling of guilty fowls.
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Aden
Beasts and Men to India Cheetah Driven by Starvation
The passage describes a cheetah bound and hooded, placed on a cot in a village setup, denied food and sleep, and subjected to mock attacks and abusive clamor by keepers and their families. The goal is to render the animal submission through hunger, wakefulness, and relentless shouting.
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India
Prairie dog notes tunnel problem in new village
A prairie dog exploring neighboring territory comments on similar tunnel issues as in other cities. He backs out of a burrow after spotting a rattlesnake, noting the shared problem among his species.
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Chicago Tribune
Streetcar Conductor Delivers Daily Rallying Cry
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quip notes a street car conductor who greets each passenger with Move up forward please in a string of a hundred platform speeches, the man joked as a great political leader.
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Smithers
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Father and suitor discuss age gap in marriage
In a terse dialogue Aurelia's suitor insists on marrying now while the father objects, noting he is twenty-one to Aurelia's twenty-seven. The father suggests waiting six years until ages align, arguing the disparity is too large for wedlock.
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Aurelia
Coal Exchange Investigation Ordered by Indianapolis Judge
Judge Alford in Marion county criminal court ordered the Marion county grand jury to investigate the Indianapolis Coal Exchange and its alleged coal operator agreements not to sell coal to certain buyers. The ruling dissected relevant laws and expected probe aims to determine if a price or supply manipulation occurred.
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Indianapolis
Alford
Marion County Grand Jury
Indianapolis Coal Exchange
Coal Exchange
Olive Sinks After Steamer Collision Near Edenton
The steamer Olive struck by a whirling current between Minaki and Edenton sank in the Chowan river. Seventeen confirmed dead, many others missing or in serious condition. Captain Withy says most were below deck. several rescued later by the river steamer Pettit.
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Isa Eyelone
Olive
Minakiii Va
Edenton
N.C
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Weetley’s Per
Mount Pleasant
Oliver’s Wharf
Gen. Li
Withy
Associated Press
Seamer
C. J. Conway
J. P. Murphy
J. N Bell
Deadly Dynamite Explosion at Buckeye Mine
At Buckeye mine nine miles south of town a dynamite blast killed William Steelawl-O'Donnell and another man, and seriously injured two others. Bara Madison Steel and O'Donnell had thawed frozen dynamite. Steel dropped dynamite into hot water, triggering a massive explosion.
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Towle
A.Y
Buck Eye
William Steel
O'Donnell
T. J. Miller
William Grawell
Bara Madison Steel
Steel
Niles
Notable Trials and Mirrored Murmurs Across States
A fragmented dispatch lists Nardenkoetter's contumacious sentence in Berlin for medical fraud, with bail forfeiture and a claim of soapy water in bottles. Bloomington reports Governor Yates headlining a three day state supervisors convention with a banquet at the Illinois Hotel and Elks reception. Springfield notes a bill to end indeterminate sentences amid attorney opposition. Ottawa notes talks on British Canadian subject status among local leaders. Milwaukee reports the death of Captain Byron B. Inman, veteran marine officer and transit leader on the Great Lakes.
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Herr Nardenkoetler
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Nostrum
Lertin
Nordenkoeller
England
Nardenkoetter
Bloomington
Ill
Yates
State Supervisors
Minois Hotel
Elks’ Lodge
Controversy Over Store Lease Sparks Local Turmoil
In Nay City Michigan a lease dispute over a Center avenue store led to a chaotic transfer of occupancy. Sempliner moved goods from Griswold block now Bison after a fire and claimed a lease through 1001. The building owner withheld acceptance and rented to Nathan Spleeberger, prompting Sempliner to relocate to the Bijou and guard the site with a watchman.
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Mich
Center Avenue
Wieder Way
Griswold
Bison
Sempliner
Tle
Carpenters
Nathan Spleeberger
Water Street
Bijou
Semplinger
Schoolgirl saves fifty pupils in fire at Cald well school
Miss Mary Martin a teacher at Cald well Thayer Missouri aided by bravery and presence of mind rescued fifty pupils from a second story window as flames trapped them. She later jumped to safety. Several children injured but none seriously. The school house recently donated by representative Caldwell. The fire caused about 10000 dollars in damage.
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Med
Mary Martin
New Caldwell
Thayer
Mis
TF. Caldwell
Lews
Caldwell
Chatham
Statehood bill stalls as senators block vote
Washington reports the statehood measure remains unfinished as Democrats unite against a two state plan. Senator Quay pushes it to the end of the session, while McComas presses for a vote. Labor groups back an eight hour bill though it faces senate opposition. Cannon recalls Capitol expansion and reflects on westward growth and national prosperity.
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