Tin plate trade in south Wales worsens despite US demand
The Williams era reports that south Wales tin plate exports have deteriorated for months amid tariff fears. Despite sharp declines, the United States remains the leading buyer, consuming more than half of Britain’s tin plate exports, with overall exports dropping and hopes pinned on higher rates.
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South Wales
United States
Howells
Atlantic
Wales
Great Britain
Rumors of German Navy Increase Shake Cabinet Tensions
London reports of possible German ministry changes over plans to expand the navy do not impress observers. The Berlin Post denies any navy buildup or resignations by Prince Hohenlohe and other ministers. The United Press notes Berlin claims leaders of parties, except socialists, were united against a large navy loan, and the matter was dropped.
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London
Berlin
Prince Hohenlohe
United Press
Relshstag
Foul murder unearthed near Patoka Illinois
Evidence of a foul murder is found near Patoka fourteen miles south of Vandalia as charred bones, believed to be a man maimed, are recovered. The missing Smith nephew of Thomas Smith left home on a horse pack two months ago and has not been heard from. A horse tied to a tree and a starving, exposed fate are noted. Detectives are at work on the case near the site of a deserted camp and supposed tramps seen nearby.
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Vandalia
Ill
Patoka
Here
Unrest in Johannesburg with possible new arrests
A Central News dispatch from Johannesburg dated January 28 reports continued unsettled conditions and no signs of business resumption. Rumors say the government plans another coup with further arrests of leading figures. General Joubert, chief of Transvaal forces, rode through the city January 22, led by a mounted herald bearing the republic’s day.
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London
Central News
Johannesburg
Joubert
Transvaal
Noldéey
South African Republic
Bank cashier Barnard dies by suicide at Fort Stanwix National Bank
Hon George Barnard cashier of the Fort Stanwix National Bank committed death by own action on the banks third floor. He tied a cord to a door knob and braced his foot against the door then strangled himself. He had been missing since Wednesday. A bank meeting was called and Bank Examiner Van Vranken is here. It is believed Barnard may have become insane.
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Rowe
George Barnard
Fort Stanwix National Bank
Barnard A
Prosecution Planned in West Virginia Mob Case
A committee of Black leaders conferred with authorities over the mob fatality involving Alexander Jones in W V a. Officials decided to prosecute and make arrests. The Railroad Co will pursue charges of mistreatment in the incident. The case centers on a February 1 event and ongoing inquiries.
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Rivership
W. Va
Alexander Jones
Mitern’ Railroad’ Co
Dun's Commercial Review: Three Weeks of January Review
Dun's weekly trade review notes 12.8 million liabilities from January three weeks with 404 US failures and 80 in Canada, modest signs of improvement with easer money markets and better rail and iron steel demand. It cites contracts for rails plates and pipes, weaker pig iron, reduced coke output, and hopes for a stronger spring trade despite flat overall production.
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New Yoas
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Pacific
East Jersey
Alabama Works
Committee On Mills
Atlantic
Cora
Neill
Maintenance of Schools of Mines Bill Advances
A House committee report favored a bill authorizing payment to public land states equal to 24 percent of land sale receipts for supporting schools of mines. The measure requires state appropriations alike, and similar legislation has passed the Senate.
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Wasuineron
House Committee On
Salisbury Defends Monroe Doctrine in Armenian Debate
Prime Minister Salisbury argued that Monroe Doctrine is policy guiding Britain but not international law, endorsing it as Monroe intended. He blamed Armenian massacres on race and creed passions, denied British obligation to wage war, and urged patience to allow reforms from the Ottoman sultan while noting limited power to occupy Turkish provinces.
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England
Armenia
Lennon
Salisbury
John Morely
Arbroath
Morley
Lord Salisbury
Olney
Monroe
Great Britain
Turkey
Europe
Anatolia
Tornado Devastates Northern Brisbane Colony
Widespread destruction in Queensland as a tornado and floods rake the northern colony. Unknown deaths but many drownings reported, property damage estimated at 2.5 million dollars. Several coastal vessels missing with all aboard presumed lost. Townsville hit hardest with most buildings ruined. Advices from Tonga islands note a recent hurricane. two ships wrecked at Tongatitoo island and coconut plantations uprooted.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Tonga Islands
Townsville
Ceveland Bay
Tongatitoo Island
Cuban sugar planter denied ground to grind in Las Villas
Senor Mora representing sugar planters from Las Villas appealed in Philadelphia to the local junta for permission to grind sugar there. Col. Emile Nunez refused the request, noting the junta will not interfere with war measures. Mora then abandoned plans to visit Senor Palma in Washington and proposed sailing to Cuba to urge Gen. Gomez.
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Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph
Senor Mora
Las ‘Villas
New York
Senor. Mora
United States
Col
Emile Nunez
Col. Nunez
Senor Palma
Washington
Cuba
Gen. Gomez
Slaughter Of the Patriots in Cuba About to Begin
Havana reports Gen Sabas Marin acting captain-general and commander in chief of Spain in Cuba left Havana on a special train and arrived at Rincon. Marines and civilians welcomed him with hearty reception. A Rincon colonel told Marin rebels are in the town and the country, and Marin replied with a sharp retort about confronting rebels.
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Cuba
Havana
Sabas Marin
San Antonio
Rincon i
Marin
Rincon
Seed catalogue offer and social satire excerpt
An old humorous notice cites a seed company promotion for coffeeberry seeds with a mail order offer and a satirical dialogue from Puck about a poor woman married into wealth. The fragment references Salter Seed Co LaCrosse Wis and an 18-cent stamp request for a free 148 page catalogue.
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Cobfer
Indical Aid Sociéty
Rio
Salzer
John A. Salter Seed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment that cures Catarrh in all stages. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers one hundred dollars for any failure, and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. County & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
F. J. County & Co
Toledo
Hood
Gi. I. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
There is nothing new under the sun origin joke
A witty exchange from Household Words ponders who first uttered the line There is nothing new under the sun. Wile comments that perhaps a bonneted woman shared the sentiment with her husband, prompting the proverb.
Excursion Tickets North to South on L N Railway
A promotional travel notice announces January 14 and 25 February 11 and March 10 excursion tickets from northern cities to all points on the Louisville and Nashville line in Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky. Round trip fare single and return within thirty days with southbound stopovers. Contact local agents or write C P Atmore Jackson Smith J K Ridgely Geo B Horner for sales details.
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Louisville & Nashville
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Kentucky
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Jackson Smith
Cincinnati
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Ill
Geo. B. Horner
St. Louis
Quote from The Professor and Burglar on awakening
A fragment captures a brief exchange where The Professor asks if anyone is present and The Burglar responds no. The Professor then jokes about someone being there and falls asleep again, reflecting a moment of quiet irony amid life.
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Richardson & de Long Bros
Woolley
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