Vermont Maple Sugar Crop Convalesces Cheers Across Regions
The Indicator notes rejoicing from Green Mountains to Manila Bay over the Vermont maple sugar crop's convalescence. It mentions a German invention of a beer tablet for improvised beer in water, with prohibitionists discarding it. The American Bell Telephone Company earned $4.4 million above expenses last year. its ground wires must reach the gold fields of Alaska.
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Green Mountains
Manila Bay
American Bell Telephone Company
Alaska
Judge Bars Testimony on Mother's Character
Pittsburgh judge Judge White refused to let a girl testify about her mother's character stating it would violate the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother.
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White
Pittsburgh
Pen and sword paradox in modern fabrication
A statistics report notes a shift in materials use with more steel employed in pen production than in sword making, highlighting a curious trend in recent manufacturing.
War durations by nations in the present era
The text lists Turkey with 235 years of war in the present century, Spain at 1 year, France 27, Russia 24, Italy 28, England 21, Austria 17, Holland 14, Germany 13, Sweden 10, Portugal and Denmark 9.
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Turkey
Spain
France
Russia
Italy
England
Austria
Holland
Germany
Sweden
Farmer William Weatherby Counts Large Susquehanna Family
The Ves tal farmer William Weatherby near Susquehanna Pennsylvania is 7 years old and father of 2 children. A prior census of his family showed the living members total up to a date with descendants including children grandchildren great and great great grandchildren.
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William Weatherby
Vestal
Susquehanna
Intemperance Deaths Reported in 1 90 Figures
In a Liverpool lecture William Carter notes deaths directly attributed to intemperance in the era show OL per 1 004 among males and 52 per 1 000 000 among females, with rates rising and female deaths increasing much faster than male deaths.
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Liverpooll Dye
William Carter
Right handedness linked to speech development in children
A professor studying children claims most people are right handed because infants use both hands until beginning to speak. The motor speech function controls the right side of the body and initial right handed motions are expressive, aiding speech as it develops.
Annual U.S. Farm Animal Numbers and Value Shift
The department of agriculture reports a drop of 205 004 horses in the United States for the year, while average value per head rises from 84 to 100. Farm animal total value is estimated at 17 billion, up about 5 percent, reflecting a year of mixed changes in stock and worth.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Stroubd Miarried Women Ask for Support in Elections
A fragmented notice reports that a group of married women seeks professional guidance on funding a political campaign. A referenced survey from a local advocate indicates support for a husband and six children, aiming to influence the running of the house and related issues.
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Professionis Phisdsaaq
Sarah Temun
Dingi
At Wenuuis
Arul
Aluminium's Rise as a Major Industrial Metal
Aluminium is now produced on a large scale for many industries and is one of the world’s five or six key commercial metals. It is cheaper than copper by weight, resists tarnish, suits all cooking vessels, and is widely used in shipbuilding. Even small aluminum additions improve steel and brass properties.
Queensland Enters Banana Dried Goods Trade
Queensland launches a new departure in dessert trade by selling dried bananas to Britain. Early testers found dried bananas substitute well for raisins in puddings, and merchants aim to open a market in Westminster with a consignment sent to the area general sales. The public’s favorable test could spark strong demand.
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Queensland
Tds
Westminster
Maehind
Pits
Mitsui family bank in To hie Japan faces unlimited liability
In To hie Japan a bank with four capital and a reserve fund advertises a board of directors all bearing the Mitsui surname. The father Daron Ii Mitsui leads sons Gennosuke Mitsui Genge mon Mitsui Takayasu Mitsui Hachiro jiro Mitsui Sabarosuke Mitsui Fukutaro Mitsui Morinosuke Mitsui Tak enosuke Mitsui Yonosuke Mitsui Tokuyemon Mitsui. The entire stock is held by the family and they announce unlimited liability for all bank liabilities.
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Tohie
Japan
Ogg Ied
Daron Ii
Yonosuke Mitsui
Tokuyemon Mitsui
Spaniards’ reception of Emma Nevada seen as expected
The article argues that Emma Nevada faced slights in Spain after the recent American defeat, and that Americans should not expect ovations there. It states Spaniards’ cautious sentiment mirrors any country in similar circumstances and that such reactions are reasonable.
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Emma Nevada
Spain
United States
Moody Preaches Hope to Albany Prison Inmates
In Albany New York a Sunday gathering in the penitentiary chapel drew 100 hard looking inmates to listen as evangelist Dwight Moody spoke to 500 prisoners. Moody urged the men to seek a right heart and happiness regardless of location.
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Albany
N. Y
Dwight Moody
Mr. Moody
Four Weeks History Across the United States News Briefs
A concise digest of four weeks of national events from Washington and regions nationwide. Highlights include political developments, economic updates, and notable happenings across the East, West, and South.
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Washington
East
Dying congressman and political figures in Washington
Samuel Greeley T Wilborn a California Republican congressman dies in Washington at 65. Samuel T. Baird a Louisiana congressman dies in Washington at age 8. The Army recruitment reaches 65 000 regulars with 25 000 volunteers as last resort. Internal revenue receipts rise to 201 522 141 in nine months. Parcel post treaty with Venezuela is agreed. Extradition treaty ratifications exchanged between the Orange Free State and the United States. Supreme Court to adjourn on May 22.
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Samuel Greeley T Wilborn
Fifty-second Congress
California
Washington
Venezuela
United States Post Office
Orange Free State
United States
United States Supreme Court
Samuel T. Baird
Congress
Fifth
Louisiana
Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Harrisburg State Convention
The Pennsylvania Democrats schedule a state convention in Harrisburg on June 14 as the legislature adjourns sine die. Other notes include price hikes at American Glass in Pittsburgh and a major shipping trust formed in New York with 30 million pounds capital.
Denver, Calif Man Kills Wife Then Himself in Divorce Fallout
A Denver California man Frank Smith killed his wife and then committed suicide amid a divorce suit. Other items note Kentucky vagrancy laws struck as unconstitutional and various regional incidents including killings, riots, floods, and rail wage changes.
Funeral for Elizabeth Carrolton in New Lisbon Indiana
Mrs Elizabeth Carrolton aged 11 died, funeral held at New Lisbon Indiana. Miss May Millstead and Mrs Mary Davie found murdered in the home of Mrs Davie at 3 furphyrsboro Illinois.
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New Lisbon
Ind
Anderson
Elizabeth Carrolton
May Millstead
Mary Davie
Davie
Furphyrsboro
Global Disaster and War Reports Cross Atlantic Fronts
A hurricane on the Queensland coast claims 400 lives and wrecks six vessels. The Baroness De Hirsch estate totals 125,600,000 with 160,000,000 earmarked for charity. Gen Otis signals nearing terms with insurgents in the Philippines as American and Filipino officials report progress. German cruiser Gefion to Apia. Bolivia revolution ends. In the Philippines 500 rebels hold Bocave. battles at Quengua result in heavy losses for both sides. Otis notes good troop health. San Vicente earthquake causes no deaths. Nebraska forces suffer losses at Quengua. 13 Filipinos killed or wounded.
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Australia
Baroness de Hirsch
Vienna
War Department
Otis
Gefion
Apia
Samoa
Bolivia
Manila
Bocave
San Vicente
West Indies
Quengua
First Nebraska Regiment
Stotsenberg
Lieut
Sisson
Fourth Cavalry
Manila fortification near Calumpit faces decisive action
Reports say Calumpit, a Filipino stronghold under Acuinaldo’s government, is nearly surrounded by American forces, signaling an impending decisive engagement after an attack on the native garrison.
Minor News Items of Curious Details in 1900s Era
United States census work to require 454400 men next year. A plant in Louisville begins aging whisky in 24 hours. National Federation of Musical Clubs to hold its first biennial meeting in St Louis May 3 6. British budget rises to 46465600e0 over last year. Fifty acres to be recovered from Lake Erie for Ohio centennial exposition in Toledo in 102. Addison G Foster new senator from Washington, a self made millionaire. A US company receives 43 engine orders in 6 days for 19 countries. Vienna reports a 15 barreled quick firing rifle firing 15 cartridges at 45 per minute. Chicago capitalists syndicate gains control of Maine sardine industry as Continental Packing company. Mrs Mary McKee appointed a Paris exposition commissioner for New York. Andrew Carnegie pledges 1 750 600 for Carnegie library additions in Pittsburgh. Lincoln birthplace farm near Hodgenville sold to David Grear of New York with park conversion likely. Captain J Masson of Munson line Vimera falls overboard near Bahamas and is swallowed by a shark. John Louis Lay dies in New York at 68, inventor of the Lay torpedo used in 1864.
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Continental Packing Company
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Library
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Abraham Lincoln
T Hodgenville
David Grear
New York City
J. Masson
Philadelphia
Munson Line
Vimera
Bahama Islands
John Louis Lay
United States Navy
William B. Cushing
Albermarle
Brave Heroes Fall in Filipino Encounter Near Malolos
Manila reports reveal seven Americans killed and 49 wounded after a reconnaissance assault near Quin gua four miles northeast of Malolos. Col. John M. Stotsenburg led the charge and was killed. Lieut. Sisson and several privates also died. The fight ended with Filipino retreat after a dayslong clash and heavy heat exhaustion among troops.
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Quingua
Malolos
John M. Stotsenburg
First
Nebraska Regiment
Sixth Cavalry
Sisson
Fourth Cavalry
Nebraska
Col. Stotsenburg
Lieut
Dewey
Washington
Secretary Long
Gilmore
Yorktown
Baler
Lange
Noted Mississippi Prisoner Dr Lipscomb Dies in Prison
Dr W F Lipscomb a Kemper county inmate serving life for poisoning Charles Stewart to collect life insurance died early Sunday from paralysis at the state penitentiary in Jackson. The sensational case drew wide attention two years ago in Kemper county.
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Jackson
Miss
W. F. Lipscomb
Kemper County
Lipscomb
Charles T. Stewart
Mills Fire Destroys Cumberland Plant in Nashville
Fire swept Mill A at the Cumberland flour mills in Nashville on April 24 destroying the mill. The estimated loss stands at 150000 dollars and was fully insured.
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Nashville, Tenn
Cumberland Flour Mills
Fire destroys Shelbourne school for boys. pupil dies
In San Rafael, the Shelbourne school for boys an Episcopal institution 11% miles from this place was burned on Sunday. A seven year old pupil Felix Armstrong perished in the flames. Owner William Babcock suffered $20,000 in losses, fully insured.
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San Rafael
Shelbourne School For
Felix Armstrong
William Babcock
First Maine Battleship Payment Authorized
Washington April 24 The navy department has authorized the first payment on the battleship Maine now building Cramp's the amount being 96166.
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Maine
Washington
Navy Department
Cramp's
German Protest Over Coghlan Language At New York Banquet
The German government formally protests to Secretary Hay over Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh for remarks at a New York Union League Club banquet. Hay says the remarks were private, not official, and naval discipline may address the matter. The German ambassador will relay the U S view to Berlin as officials fear a broader diplomatic dispute.
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Coghlan
Raleigh
Union League Club
New York
Hay
Herr von Holleben
State Department
Navy Department
Capt. Coghlan
United States
Department
Army and Navy Club
Jie
Foreign Office
Berlin
Mazet committee hears police society probes
New York April 25, Monday session of the Mazet investigating committee focused on benevolent and other societies funded by police. John Proctor Clarke suggested levies supported the single-headed police bill, but witnesses offered no proof of corruption. Mr Croker excused to August 24. his sailing to England is planned. Chairman Mazet set May 9 for a preliminary committee report.
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New York
Mazet
John Proctor Clarke
Albany
Mr. Croker
Mrr. Croker
England
Sensation as ex US attorney and official are jailed in counterfeit plot
Philadelphia April 25 Former United States District Attorney Ellery P Ingham and Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Samuel K Downey of Lancaster were arrested by secret service officers on charges of aiding Lancaster counterfeiters to flood the country with bogus treasury notes and internal revenue stamps. Also charged are Henry K Newitt Samuel B Downer William Jacobs William F Kendig Thomas Burns Kendig s foreman Arthur Taylor and Baldwin S Bredel and Mmezcrhanic of Lancaster and Philadelphia.
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United States
Ellery TP. Ingham
Internal Revenue
Samuel K. Downey
Lancaster
Secret Service
Treasury
Ingham
Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
Ellery P. Ingham
Henry K. Newitt
Samuel B. Downer
Ninth Internal Revenue District of Pennsylvania
William Jacobs
William F. Kendig
Thomas Burns
Kendig
Arthur Taylor
New Devices Improve Locks Dough Mixing and Gloves
Engineers unveil a hinged es cutcheon plate to prevent key turning from outside. A kneading machine uses a vertical shaft and fluted rollers to mix dough in a pan. A glove stretcher with a hollow finger releases powder inside the glove. French engineers propose watertight compartments to seal shot holes in warships.
Ordinary Old Coin Causes Onboard Dispute on Streetcar
A plain quarter sparks a humorous downtown quarrel on a Chicago streetcar. A mild man passes a $3.82 dated 1832 quarter as 22 cents, while a hungry spectator and a conductor dispute ownership of the coin and its value. The episode ends with the revelation that the coin is hardly worth the hype.
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Chicago
His Philosophy and the Church Question
Mis Johnsing questions the man’s religious experience and devotion. The dialogue features Pa’son Green and Mis Johnsing debating whether the man is truly faithful and which doctrine he adheres to. The Cleveland Leader quote suggests a cynical view of religious pretension and practical matters.
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Coop
Cleveland
Insuring a Bridegroom Proves Risky in Wedding Plot
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a man plans life insurance before marriage but is warned his friends may cause trouble before he can leave town. The exchange highlights wedding timing and risk in a humorous insurance twist.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Strong Man’s Secret Diet and Town Topics Jokes
An ad touts Hostette’s Stomach Bitters as the secret of the strongest man with claims of easy digestion and cure of weak stomach biliousness and liver and kidney issues. It is praised as a blood purifier and nerve tonic and sold by druggists nationwide. The item includes a humor column about a midnight serenade request and brief quips on whisky judgment and lawyers being brave.
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Hostette
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Blood Purity
An advertisement urges purification of blood amid winter excess and spring cleansing. It cites Mrs H M Cosery of Lowell and Mrs S A Sacar of Passaic reporting tumor shrinkage and rheumatic relief after using Hood's Sarsaparilla, portraying it as a reliable tonic.
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Hood
H. M. Cosery
Mer’k St
Lowell
Mass
S. A. Sacar
Franklin Avenue
Passaic
N. J
Paul and the Samaritan Question in a Chicago Chronicle Jest
A North side man helps a drunken stranger home after a stumble and resists accepting a drink. The man asks the helper his name and finally presses a biblical question about the letters to the Ephesians, prompting a wry exchange.
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Paul
Chicago Chronicle
Tipped Off and Sardonic Tidbits From Old Papers
A collection of quips from Philadelphia North American and other papers includes a waiter tipping, a broker dialogue, a prompt to play Rapid Transit, and wry observations about sense, Boston humor, poker life, and slander with a humorous comparison.
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Philadelphia
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