Spaniards in Cuba autonomy debate described
The column notes a mixed response to autonomy plans in Cuba with insurgent dynamics described as explosive. It questions why public understanding of stage emotions lacks clarity and calls for a better explanation of villain archetypes while highlighting Alaska’s territorial governance and gold prospects as national wealth potential. It also reports Winston of Texas State University on crime among colored populations, citing an 8334 percent rise from 1880 to 1890 and linking education to moral behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Texas State University
Chinese origins of civilization shock Egyptology claim
The famed Egyptologist Prof. J. de Morgan asserts underworld digs reveal Chinese as the first civilized race, suggesting Garden of Eden was in China and Adam and Eve were Chinese. The claim positions China at the cradle of global civilization and challenges traditional histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. de Morgan
Egypt
China
No Refreshments At Washington Cabinet Receptions
A new rule bans refreshments at Washington cabinet receptions after crowds caused a public scandal. Attendees have used the events for food and drink rather than the functions, drawing large numbers with little interest in the purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kaiser's Colonization Craze Reaches Sandwich Islands
A historic plan to send war vessels to Hawaii and fly the German flag is discussed as part of a broader colonization craze. The piece notes a reprimand for Captain Lovering over brutality, which was read at Fort Sheridan after the secretary of war ordered it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
William Jr
Islands
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Billy
Lovering
Hammond
Fort Sheridan
Secretary of War
Andree Expedition News Sparks Siberian Search Effort
The scientific world awaits word on the Andree expedition as Russia asks Siberian officials to use all means to locate and assist the explorers. Authorities promise a large reward for first authentic tidings and urge immediate telegraph reports of any information from remote stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andree
Siberian
Russia
American wastefulness in the sunny south critique
A Tennessee paper laments regional waste, arguing the South squanders resources while outsourcing basic needs. It decries rot in timber, buying fencing and soup, replacing ashes and grease, feeding dogs and hogs, growing weeds, and funding costly guns for hunting ten-cent birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Face in New York Bicycle Winner Draws Meager Fame
A fragmented 19th century style notice notes the bicycle competition winner in New York earned little monetary reward and scant lasting fame. The passage suggests harsh satire on sport and the value placed on athletes who finish behind him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Earth
Ee Saielat Hae
Congressional Proceedings Log From December Days
Senate adjourned out of respect for President McKinley’s bereavement in Canton while House debated and then adjourned. Klondike relief bills moved. pelagic sealing banned. census director debated. several pensions and appropriations discussed. Holman memorial noted. miners relief and Yukon bills sent to conference. fires in Port Huron and a fatal vitriol attack on Lucie Hagerland reported.
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Senate
McKinley
Canton
House
Secretary of War
Klondike
Yukon
Holman
Indiana
Upper
Senate committee on public lands to draft Alaska land laws
Notice of a Senate committee on public lands with Senators Carter McBride and Mcknery appointed to draft Alaska land legislation. Also reports probating the will of Charles Pieischwann of Cincinnati and charitable bequests totaling 9,900 with residue of estate valued near two million dollars divided among widow and four children. Includes brief notes on various 1807 events and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Carter, McBride
Mcknery
Alaska
Charles Pieischwann
Cincinnati
Associated Charities and Mebrew Relief Union
Jewish ‘Home
Catholic Orphan Asylum
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Jewish Hospital
Warnick
Port Townsend
Wash
Dyenion
William Lockhart
Khyber Pass
Jamrud
Ali Masjid
Buuzar
Bryan Gilbert
W. D. Gilbert
Atchison, Kus
Supreme Court of Kansas
Lewis George Clarl
George Harris
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Tou
Gyxington
Kinyus City
Lars Anderson
San Francisco
Orient
Boston
Anderson
Tur
National Civil Service Reform League
Carl’ Schurz
Wm. W. Thomas, Jr
Maine
United States
Sweden
Norway
Miscellany and early 20th century notes from London and Rome
The report cites a suspected clothing showroom fire at Walter & Brown in Cripplegate, a Rome press note denying Italian ironclad aid to Hayti, a December treasury balance of 228181.51 cash and 150,578,692 gold, Manila dispatches about Aguilaldo’s insurgents seeking to flee, weekly U.S. and Canadian business failures, a French ten hour work day for railroad workers set, and a New York Central railway accident inquiry into possible derailment or embankment collapse.
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Cripplegate
London
Walter & Brown
Rome
Hayti
Italy
Madrid Gazette
Manila
Philippine Islands
Aguilaldo
Siong Kong
Duxing
United States
R.G. Dun & Co
Canada
French Chamber of Deputies
M. Turrel
New York Central Railroad
Garrison
Senate and House Action in Condensed Telegrams
In the senate on the 18th a joint resolution for extra expenditures on government buildings and displays at the Transmississippi Exposition at Omaha Neb was passed. The house considered emergency relief for Die Klondike country and passed a bill confirming cash lands sales while speeches of regret and eulogies followed. A denial was issued regarding a charge about land office records affecting 5 million acres for the Northern Pacific. Banking reports and G A R exposition plans for 1890 were noted, with various consignments and a fire destroying the Mermod Juccard jewelry firm in St Louis marshalling the day’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Omuhba
Neb
Klondie
M. Groxes
General Land Office
Thomas Reddington
Senate Pacific Railroad
Luni Office
Northern Pacific
Reddingrton
Department
United States
Goodnow
Shanghai
Wen
China
Mads
America
New York City
Associated Banks
Deaths and civic notices from Illinois 1800s era population data
A dense listing of county population figures and party affiliations for Illinois districts, followed by notable obituaries and local incidents. The piece notes deaths in Knox, Decatur, Dixon, and other towns, then reports on a successful Shorthorn cattle sale at Springfield and multiple train accidents and a police promotion.
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Milton B James
Williamsville
State Fair- Grounds
Springfield
Volumuin IL
C. C. Bigler
Hartwick, Ill
Red Maid
N. H. Gentry
Sedalia
Springfield Senate Debates Tax and Police Probes
Springfield reports show a Chicago police investigation proposal advancing slowly. Senate debates cover inheritance tax, roll calls, gas and electric taxes, and a postal savings bank resolution. House proceedings were brief with limited business and a long revenue code discussion pending.
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Springfield
Senate
Lundin
Police Départment of
Chicago
Tanner
Housze
Shelby
Novak
Revell
Lamont
Nohe
Board of Equalization
Board of Tax Commissioners
Sullivan
United States
Postal Savings Bank
Northcott
House
Committee On Appropriations
Compton
Lurge
McEntry
Treasury
Sherman
Senator Berry
Richard Prince Stabs Actor Terriss in London Theater
Richard Arthur Prince known as Mad Archer, arraigned at Bow Street charged with stabbing actor William Terriss outside the Adelphi Theatre as he prepared to enter for a performance of Secret Service. A surveyor Graves and constable Bragg testified to the motive of revenge. Prince allegedly remarked he stabbed Terriss to bar him from acting for years.
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Wm. Perris
Adelphi Theater
London
William Gillette
Secret Service
Tuxoport
Durgant
Bluoche Lamont
Baltimore
Ohio Southwestern
St.Louis
Lulea
Ardmore
Alug
K. A Kemble
Richard Arthur Prince
Richard
Arthur Prince
Archer
Terrigs
Adelphi ‘Theater
Bow Street
Graves
Terriss
Poeliceman Bragg
Prisger
Thoto
Ccvio
Gadh
Doc
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Troy
Illinois
Cuba
Brass
Hurg
Port ‘Huron
Mich
Lucie Hagerland
Juiduicelli
J.’H. Martindale
Scranton
Kas
Carbondale
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Angoulag
Cincianitti
Mermod ‘& Juccard
Republi
Diviesk
Ise
Reepee
Rouois
Poe
Ford
Putnam
Marwan Tnrle
Kinox+Po
Tazewell
Spearin
Will Dupage
Warren
Mebonaus
Fuilon
The
Bureau
Tod
Ason
Menard
Cass
Séhuyier
Brown
Henry
Morgan
Jike
Logan
DeWitt
Pike
PeNiacort Foo
Greene
Calhoun
Jersey
Adams
Tivatson
Bond
Lal Eom
Douglas
Cales
Clark
Christian
Montgomery
Ayettes Ei Moghuim
Marion
Clinton
Hamilton
Perry
Stahilin
Wiliamson
Monroe
Randolph
Duck On
St Cintes
Alonzo C. Clay
Knox County
Clay
Qalesburg
California
Death's Valley
American
John B. Colton
Kansas City
Decatur
Cynthia M. Walston
R. L. Walston
George E. Woolington
Hotel-Skeeper
Kk. B. Baker
Dixon
A. R. Whitney
Franklin Grove
Illingis
Samuel Carson
Henry County
Oscar V. Parker
Shelton Weakley
McLean County
Lexington
Joseph Brockschmid
Quincy
Budden
Joseph Creamer
Louisville
Jd. M. ‘Bince
Belmont
Carmi
Margaret. Ericson
Galva
James O’brien
Central
Freeport
W.G
Lamphear
U. S
John Hoffman
Joliet
Cook County
Hovee
Laalen
United, States
Uch An
Yeas
Raya
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