Mixed world notes from The Weekly Wall column
A compact clipping surveys global quirks and stats. It playfully notes Cuba potentially buying freedom from Spain, Pennsylvania arbor day plans to plant 50 000 trees, and Mississippi pride spreading across a continent quarter. It cites The London Lancet on animal memory and Philadelphia paper sales after a prize fight. It tallies Kaiser Wilhelm’s seven and a half years on the throne with 25 372 game killed.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Athenians vow defiance as Xerxes invasion nears
In an ancient voice the Athenians affirm unwavering resistance to Persian invasion. They claim the sun’s course proves they will not yield to Xerxes, declaring the gods and heroes support Athens and the old fire of Greek resolve remains.
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Xerxes
France votes to sustain tyranny in contrast with past
The article denounces France for voting to uphold Turkish tyranny and force a people to submit to rule, arguing this repudiates the principle that government rests on the consent of the governed and marks a disgrace to republican France.
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France
Tobacco use slows growth in New England college students
A medical journal reports careful investigations among New England colleges show nonusers of tobacco gain 10 to 24 percent more weight height and chest girth than those who chew or smoke. Lung development may be especially retarded by tobacco use.
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Colleges
New England
Modern Greeks as newspaper readers in Athens light
The text notes ten dailies published in Athens with prices of a penny and one at two cents. Across Greece a total of 154 newspapers circulate about 175000 copies, with politics dominating more than half the titles. It adds that a reader familiar with classical Greek can decode their contents with practice.
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Athens
Greece
Bismarck Kept From Cenennial Festivities Recall
The article notes Bismarck’s deliberate exclusion from Wil liam I’s birth centenary celebrations while many others honor the old prince and emphasize his role in uniting Germany.
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Bismarck
William I
Kaiser
Germany
Gladstone Attacks the Concert of Europe
Mr. Gladstone denounces the Concert of Europe as a flawed tool arguing it is not an accord but a concealment of dissents and a lapse into generalities. He says negotiation replaces action and the public is shut out from adjustments, with military displays serving to mislead and mute opinion.
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Europe
Mr. Gladstone
Pantasote: An artificial rum for upholstering gains note
A new word pantasote appears explaining an artificial rubber like material produced by heating and pressing certain substances in a still. It is embossed on cotton or linen to resemble leather and used for upholstery including railway cars carriages ship cabins and curtains. It reportedly endures tropical tests while being water and germ proof.
Senor Castelar Endorses Republic Yet Cautions Cuba Fight
Senor Castelar, once president of the Spanish Republic, states he remains a firm supporter of republican ideals and hopes they spread in Spain. He warns, however, that his republicanism is not strong enough to risk trouble in monarchies where he resides, while criticizing the Cuban struggle for freedom.
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Cuba
Spain
Sam
Senor Castelar
Omereshou
Special Session Recap of Open Senate and House Debates
The senate opened with nearly 200 bills introduced and key measures like the free homestead and immigration bills revised. Major appropriation bills were referred to committees, and a president correspondence resolution was adopted. In the house, tariff debate continued with Mr. Dingley and Mr. Wheeler speaking, followed by a recess and resumed discussion.
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Ruiz
House
Dingley
Wheeler
Allen
Committee On Civil Service
Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of War
Judiciary Committee
Hoar
Committee On Privileges and Elections
John A. Henderson
Florida
Nelson
Rep
Minn
Civil Service Commission
Gallinger
Union Pacific Railway
Cuba
Pope Attends Audience For Americans Returning From Jerusalem
The pope held an audience for Americans on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and praised U S Catholics, distributing souvenir medals after Mass. Wu Ting Fang, newly appointed Chinese minister to the United States, left for San Francisco on March 18 and will arrive about April 1. President and Mrs McKinley attended an indoor cavalry drill at Fort Myer with Col. and Myron T. Herrick, and Secretary Porter and Mrs Porter joined. At the Bessem er Iron Association meeting in Cleveland, Rockefeller representative opposed wage cuts, but adjourned without agreement. miners’ wages would not be reduced.
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Jerusalem
United States
State Department
Wu Ting Fang
San Francisco
McKinley
Fort Myer
Col
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
White House
Porter
Bessemer Iron Association
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Brutal Explosion and Fire Report From Across Several States
A Rock Glycerine Co magazine near Wellsville New York exploded blowing away a man named Shooter Youngs his team and wagon. Dorr Clark and Thomas Meyer were severely injured nearby. Andrews Indiana saw fires at multiple buildings likely arson losses about 20000 Fred Reeves and David Olive burned with Olive fatally. Watervliet Michigan machinist M A Pelton torn apart by machinery. British steamer Editor wrecked near Holyhead all crew saved. Chicago politician Michael J O’Brien sentenced to life for wife killing two years ago.
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the Rock Glycerine Co
Wellsville
N. Y
Shooter Youngs
Dorr Clark
Thomas Meyer
Andrews
Ind
Fred Reeves
David Olive
M. A. Pelton
Watervliet
Mich
Editor
Pernambuco
Liverpool
South Stack Light
Holyhead
Wales
Michael J.o’brien
Chicago
West Side
the. Penitentiary
Dilatory tactics slow House tariff work in Congress
Telegram summaries report slow progress in the House committee of the whole on the Dingley tariff bill, with Rep. Johnson of Indiana protesting delays. Minor changes were made to the chemical and earths schedules. Other items include charity farming in Lebanon Indiana, Avon dale mine threatened by flooding, biologist Dr. Purinton's death by prussic acid, and a Perjury arrest in Brooklyn related to the Tilton Beecher case. A steamer collision in Ferrol harbor sank a large boat with 21 dead. Manila reports higher rebel casualties, Montreal quakes, a Harriet Beecher Stowe bust unveiling in New York, and the death of William T. Adams in Boston.
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Rep
Ind
Dingley
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Lebanon
Pingree
Tur
Avondale
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co
Susquehanna
George D. Purinton
St. Louis
United States
Lindell Hotel
Josep Loader
Brooklyn
Manila
Ymas
Montreal
Can
Harriet ‘Beecher ‘Stowe
University Building
Washington Place
New York City
Wirriam T.- Adams
Oliver
Boston
Department Store Bill Fights in Illinois Senate
Springfield hosts a large Springfield area delegation pressing to breakup Chicago department stores amid a rent of grievances. Gov. Tanner signals careful consideration if constitutional bills pass. vast gallery crowds witness the push and counter push as the senate weighs the measure.
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Chicago
Cook County Business Men's Association
Renal Estate
Springfield Business Men's Association
Minors Watch Factory
Leland Hotel
Statehouse
Executive Grounds
Gov. Tanner
Salomon
Senate
Supreme Court
Illinois Legislature Senate and House Evolve Daily Bills
Springfield reports detail Senate and House actions from March 24 to March 27. Bills advance on day schools for the deaf, Sunday sports bans, department stores regulation, medical and architect licensing, rail crossing controls, and horseshoer licensing. The Senate debates garnishment limits, pauper maintenance, and anti trust measures. The House discusses threshing machine liens and a bicycle carrier bill amid a rising wheelmen lobby and railroad opposition.
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Hovsa
House
Murray
Sangamon
Schwab
Kilcourse
Board of Medical Examiners
Hovusz—Boya
State Grocers’ Association
Alschuler
Avery and Selby
McLaughlin
Salmons
Torrence and Blood
Johnson
Whiteside
Springfield
Senate
Reading
Borgardus
Compton
Miller
Cook
Chicago
Iron Trade Review signals new Lake Superior ore group formation
Cleveland reports the Iron Trade Review noting the dissolution of the old Lake Superior ore association and a plan by former range companies to form a new organization. The market for Bessemer pig iron may stay quiet as ore questions resolve, with high output expected at low prices and producers shifting pricing dynamics away from mining links.
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Clevaland
Iron Trade Review Today
Association of Lake Superior
Bessemer Iron
Lake Superior
Rumors of New Expedition to Cuba Weigh on Key West
March 27 Key West reports buzzing with rumors of a fresh Cuba expedition. A large tug was seen near Bahia Honda two miles from the city, the cutter Winona has departed, and reports say men and arms are ready on the keys north of town for shipment.
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Cuba
Key West
Fla
Bahia Honda
Winona
Keys
To Pay: Members Beawin March 27 Progress on Third Reading
The item notes progress of estimates toward the third reading in the house. It mentions a proposed amendment providing for payment of open balances and references a specific vote or record number. The fragment suggests formal parliamentary procedure and financial allocations under discussion.
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Beawin
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