Widows and Electors in 19th Century Notes
Topics of the Day survey notes the Bible translated into 250 languages and now accessible to nine tenths of the global population. It mentions Mrs. B. K. Bruce as head of Tuskegee Institute's women’s department, poet John G Whittier as a presidential elector for Lincoln, and Mark Twain’s remark on South Australia’s religious sects.
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B. K. Bruce
Senate
Woman's
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
John G. Whittier
Massachusetts
Abraham Lincoln
Robert P. King
Pennsylvania
Mark Twain
South Australia
Never Forgets Her Importance In Kaiser's Words Daughter
The German Kaiser speaks of his eight year old daughter Victoria noting she often forgets he is emperor when talking with him but never forgets she is his daughter.
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Victoria
Projections and People Highlight Early 1900s Progress
A look at hopes for the century’s end and new developments. Porto Rico’s schooling expansion follows U S acquisition with 16 new schoolhouses in various districts. Mrs Mary Palmer Banks, widow of Gen N P Banks, had a 15 year cotton factory stint starting at age 12 and danced with the prince of Wales in 1861. A canal future foresees electric traction aiding boats from Brussels to Charleroi, with overhead lines powering nearby villages.
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Mary Palmer Banks
Gen. N. P. Banks
Gen. Banks
Massachusetts
Prince of Wales
Congress
Banks
Waterways
Brussels
Charleroi
Days of Dime Novels Col Ingraham Still Lives in New York
Col Prentiss Ingraham, famed as the most prolific dime novelist, remains in New York City. He wrote over 500 novels during his heyday, averaging about 60,000 words each, and even singlehandedly produced a 75,000 word novel in five days before the typewriter era.
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Col. Prentiss Ingraham
New York City
Col. Ingraham
St Louis Jefferson Monument Planned by Local Club
The Jefferson club of St Louis initiates a project to erect a monument to Thomas Jefferson in a public park and unveil it on the opening day of the 1903 World’s Fair. Subscriptions will be sought from St Louis and nearby citizens with expectations of broad support.
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St. Louis
Jefferson
Jefferson Club
Thomas Jefferson
Young Men for Judges Debate in McKinley Era
The article argues President McKinley favors federal judges under age 50 and even under 40 when suitable candidates exist, seeking strong physical and mental fitness for long service. It links age to suitability for the office and outlines the president’s view on appointment timing. It also notes the Australian federation’s progress with Hopetoun sworn in as governor general, predicting Australia’s rise as a world power by 1901.
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McKinley
Earl of Hopetoun
United States of Australia
Congress Works Through Pension and Army Bills
The Senate and House moved through pension, travel pay, and army measures with debates on the Philippines policies and anti desertion issues. McLaurin and Morgan sparred on the ship subsidy while Tillman pressed for veteran justice. The naval and diplomatic appropriations went forward, with a heated clash over war revenue and a sharpened focus on hazing reforms at West Point.
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Senate
Ith
McLaurin
S. C
Morgan
Ala
United States
Philippines
Indian Territory
Arkansas
House
Colorado
Tennessee
Pritchard
Mississippi River Commission
Tlevy M. YO
Spain
Cuba
Stacy H. Cogswell
Tillman
South Carolina
House Invalid Pension Committee
Senator Tillman
Brown
Congress
Philippine Islands
Ciffery Tha
Payne
Sulzer
N. Y
Mahon
Tfe
Department of Agriculture
Department
Slayden
Tex
West Point Military Academy
Conference of the Two Houses of Congress
Extra Session Seems Almost Certain
Washington reports that many senators cabinet members and likely the president believe an extra session of Congress is necessary due to Cuba conditions. No material change in the situation Cuban constitution action is not likely soon and the president seeks congressional input before deciding on leaving or staying in Cuba.
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Washington
Cuba
Congress
Illinois Man Arrested in Wife's Death
Robert Schwab, an employee of a Springfield brewery, was arrested on a warrant for killing his wife. The warrant, sworn by the deceased's sister, alleges death by choking and beating. Mrs Schwab died September 4. the physician cited heart disease. Schwab declares innocence and will not discuss the case.
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Robert Schwab
Springfield
Death of Gen J M Rugeles Veteran Politician in Illinois
Gen J M Rugeles longtime settler and Civil War veteran died at Havang at Hopping Sanitarium. He drafted the first platform of the Republican Party of Illinois and was elected to the state senate in 1892 during the Lincoln Trumbull contest. While ill he was carried to the senate chamber to cast his Lincoln vote.
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J. M. Rugeles
Havang
Hopping
Rugeles
Republican Party
Ilinois
State Senate
United States
Senate
Lincoln
Roy McGowan Charged With Saloon Owner Murder
Roy McGowan facing preliminary trial for the murder of Mrs. Richards, owner of a Carterville saloon. McGowan, a bartender, was jailed after the fatal shooting at the defendant’s brother’s home where Mrs. Richards was an invited guest for dinner ten days prior. The death was initially reported as self inflicted.
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Roy McGowan
Rushville Woman Drowns Self in Well
Mrs D Beatty, residing one mile from Rushville, committed suicide by drowning in a well. Her absence went unnoticed until after noon. Her skirt was found on the well curb, and her son descended the shaft with a rope to recover the body.
Death by Self at Uncle’s Home in Bloomington
William Haven a roofing contractor from Attica died by suicide in his uncle Emanuel Callahan’s Bloomington home. He shot himself in bed after years of insomnia. He was 44 years old and left a four year old daughter.
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William Haven
Emanuel Callahan
Bloomington
Attica
Lad
Carnegie offers 40000 for Jacksonville library site
Andrew Carnegie proposes to fund a public library in Jacksonville with 40000 dollars for the building and 4000 dollars annually for support, contingent on the city furnishing a proper site. The offer follows an urgent appeal by local citizens. Conditions will be met.
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Andrew Carnegie
Jacksonville
Mr. Carnegie
Death of Editor Swallows Mother in Indian Territory
Editor Jacob Swallow of the Pana Palladium is grieved by the death of his aged mother in the Indian Territory. He had just returned home from attending the burial of his son-in-law in Chicago.
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Jacob Swallow
The
Pana Palladium
Indian Territory
Mer. Swallow
Chicago
Peoria Bishop Names New Vicar General
Bishop Spalding of Peoria informs Rev. Packer M. Weldon pastor of Holy Trinity Bloomington that he has been appointed vicar general of the Peoria diocese.
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Spalding
Peoria
Packer M. Weldon
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Bloomington
Decatur Accepts Carnegie Library Offer with Ground and Grant
The mayor reports an offer from Andrew Carnegie of 60000 dollars for a free public library contingent on the town furnishing the ground and paying 6000 dollars annually. The offer has been accepted.
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Decatur
Andrew Carnegie
Death of Lieut Samuel Brunn in Mounty City Barber Shop
Lieut Samuel Brunn died suddenly in a Mounty City barber shop from heart trouble. He was a Civil War veteran and 76 years old.
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Samuel Brunn
Mounty City
Coal shaft sinking company organized by three principals
A company formed by Joseph Leiter of Chicago Alexander Bros of Murphysboro and A Perrine of Herrin to undertake sinking a coal shaft.
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Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Alexander Bros
Murphysboro
A. Perrine
Herrin
Chicago saloonkeepers arrested over Sunday racing rum
Rum running crackdown nets 240 Chicago saloonkeepers in a Sunday sweep. The action targets illegal spirits trade and signals tougher enforcement to come, with authorities pledging continued pressure on illicit crossings and tavern operations.
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Chicago
Veteran Peter Lamb Dies After Fall on Icy Street
Peter Lamb aged 60 a Civil War veteran died at Casey from injuries after slipping on an icy pavement.
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Peter Lamb
Casey
Mary Luther Dies at 103 at Daughter's Home Near Springfield
Mrs. Mary Luther died at the home of her daughter Mrs. James Hawks near Springfield. She was 103 years old.
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Mary Luther
James Hawks
Springfield
Fire destroys Sharpe and Roberts dry goods store in Murphysboro
A blaze gutted the Sharpe and Roberts dry goods store in Murphysboro causing an estimated loss of 5000 dollars. The fire was partly insured and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Sharpe & Roberts
Murphysboro
Smallpox Case Reported in Nortonville Quarantined
A smallpox case was reported in Nortonville with the patient placed under quarantine to prevent spread and ensure monitoring by health authorities.
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Nortonville
State Legislature Reports and Debates in Springfield
The Illinois legislature reports on judiciary bills, municipal disconnection measures, and a concurrent resolution for loaning regimental flags to Grant Memorial. House actions include a dismissal of Schneller vs McClenathan and debates on anti-pess legislation and convict labor. Senate discusses Cook County representation and a constitutional amendment, with a ceremony featuring Rev Brengle.
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Springfield
Committee On Judiciary
House
Rinaker
Macoupin County
Grant Memorial Association
New York
Grant
Election Committee
Schneller
McClenathan
Nolte
Chicago
Committee On Railroads
General Assembly
Partridge
Samuel. Martin
White County
Senate
Stringer
Wheeler
John R. Tanner
Jones
Cook
Committee On Public Charities
Ane
Illinois Industria Home For the Blind
Chiccago
McKenzie
Cook County
Maloney
Bradford
Samuel Logan Brengle
New York City
Salvation Army
Grant Monument Association
Reciproc ity Treaties Facing Setback in Senate
Washington reports indicate little chance for passage of pending reciprocity treaties this session. Administrators tested West Indian treaties to unlock European ones, but the plan failed and senatorial mood favors delaying until the extra session next month. London rumor notes a Vickers Maxim Cramp deal nearly settled, with director Leone in the United States confirming progress.
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Washington
Senate
London
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Leone
Vielkers- Maxim Company
United States
England bars Irish dogs to halt rabies spread
The board of agriculture in England issues an order forbidding the landing of dogs from Ireland into Great Britain with a £20 penalty. The move aims to prevent rabies, which is reported as common in Ireland at present.
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Ian
Board of Agriculture of England
Ireland
Great Britain
Albany Argus
What Did He Mean Mrs Van Piper Major Remarks
A brief Town Topics exchange shows Mrs Van Piper remarking on a man’s age and appearance. The Major replies he does not feel it and notes her daughters make him feel ten years younger.
Choate Declines Comment on Attorney General Rumor
London February 18 United States ambassador Joseph H Choate refuses to confirm or deny reports that President McKinley offered him the post of attorney general in succession to Mr Griggs.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
McKinley
The
Griggs
His Opposite
A dialogue from the Sydney Journal records Mr Duffer declaring he will not marry until he meets a woman who is his direct opposite. He is met with encouragement that many bright, intelligent girls live nearby.
Like Its Namesake Tenderloin Beef Exchange
Dialog sample from Chicago Tribune featuring a landlady and Mr Highball debating the quality of meat described as tenderloin beef and remarking on its toughness in a witty exchange. The exchange reflects humorous banter about dining and perception of food quality.
Songwriter Says Melodies Are Hard to Hide
A dialogue quotes an admirer asking about finding melodies for songs and a songwriter replying that the hardest part is disguising melodies he finds. The exchange reflects creative struggle in lyric writing and musical composition.
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N. Y
No Cabinet Meeting Records
At cabinet meetings in Britain no official record of proceedings is kept, according to the New York Sun.
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Wn. Y. Sun
Mrs Good Why Will You Drink In Grief Over Dewey
A humorous dialogue featuring Patrick Murphy and a good lady, with Murphy admitting sorrow from a long navy career and the Manila Bay battle, while sipping to drown his grief. The sketch captures nautical pride and domestic contrast in a spirited exchange.
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Mrs. Good
Admiral Dewey
Patrick Murphy
A. N
Navy
Manila
Puck
Honduras President Sees Growth While Population Stalls
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports Honduras has had only one peaceful transfer of power. The president is visiting America and asserts Honduras could support 10 million people, though unstable governance currently limits the population to under 500,000.
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Honduras
America
Ionduras
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Bookkeeper Kisses Typewriter. Office Boy Reports Incident
An office rumor spreads after the boy claims the bookkeeper kissed the typewriter and pressed his hand. The boss orders a print of a copy, shouting Letter press. The scene unfolds as a vivid office gossip moment in Chicago.
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Mgr. Bond
Chicago Evening News
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the State Legislature
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Mean
Government of Honduras
U.S
U.S Patent Office
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Wonarch
Broiler
Champion Mfg. Co
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Munn & Co
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Mankind
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