Automobiles and weather notes across regions and times
The column links international affairs with light local data. It cites Du Paty de Clam and De Smet de Nayer facing trouble, records Manila rainfall of 7.39 inches and July 20 inches over 15 days, remarks dust in the Philippines, and notes Germans refer to the horseless carriage as an automobile taxameter drosch ken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Paty de Clam
France
de Smet de Nayer
Belgium
Manila
Philippines
Germany
The 1894 silver dollar tops coin value guides
Coin experts rank the 1894 perfect silver dollar as the most valuable American coin. Auctions have reached $1,000 for a single piece and a private sale record shows 31,200 paid for one.
Sulu Sultan Compares Americans To Fireworks
The sultan of Sulu praises his own oratory with vivid similes. He says Americans resemble a box of matches with a few struck sparks that blaze. He adds they could be likened to a bundle of fire crackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulu
Tourist Transatlantic Travel Surges In Early Summer
In the first week of May to the first week of July, over 40,000 tourists sailed abroad amid the summer European service, spending nearly 315 million dollars of American money on foreign travel and related expenses.
Five congress members-elect die in year
Five members elect of the Fifty fifth congress have died this year. Nelson Dingley of the Second Maine district died January 13 William E Greene of the Sixth Nebraska died March 11 Samuel K E Baird of the Fifth Louisiana died April 29 Richard I Sand of the Eighth Missouri died June 15 and Lorenzo Danford of the Sixteenth Ohio died June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Dingley
Maine
William E. Greene
Nebraska
Samuel KE. Baird
Louisiana
Richard I. Sand
Missouri
Lorenzo Danford
Ohio
Shipbuilder briefs largest trans Atlantic liner order
The Cramps announce a plan to construct a 700 foot trans Atlantic liner, intended to be the biggest afloat. The vessel aims to surpass the Great Eastern, once deemed too large for use, reflecting lessons learned since that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramps
Glidden offers $1,060,000 for telephony patents
President Charles J. Glidden of the Erie system offers cash for a patented telephone repeater and quadruplex device. The instruments, used on telephone circuits, would perform like the telegraph repeater and quadruplex in telegraph circuits. The offer warns that passing up this chance could deprive one of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Glidden
Erie System of Telephone Companies
Empress Leads Reform Shift in China
The empress embraces reformist ideas after studying Kung-Yu-Wei. Her influence could push China toward change, urging subjects to abandon old practices or face imperial enforcement. The tone suggests a hopeful turn under strong leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
Kung-Yu-Wei
China
Indianapolis Father Punishes Son With Cane
A father named Monroe Hedges, once respected as a kind parent, struck his son Wiram with a cane after the boy returned home under the influence of drink and heat. The incident, occurring in Indianapolis, drew condemnation given Wiram’s youth and inexperience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Monroe Hedges
Wiram
Kate Sprague Chase Natural Politician and Leader
The obituary notes Kate Sprague Chase as a brilliant woman with natural and acquired gifts. She led her father's household from girlhood, was renowned for her manner and captivating qualities, and was a natural politician with strong ambition. Her greatest disappointment was her father not reaching the presidency after a distinguished career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sprague Chase
Ivanstatey
the Treasury
Naming the Horseless Carriage A World Old Question
The article ponders what to call the new horseless carriage and whether the term carriage will fall out of use as buses trucks drays and the Victoria become the common names for the general vehicle. It notes language adapts to dominant propulsion methods and how terminology follows practice.
Peace conference ends with no concrete results
The conference closed after considering disarmament and arbitration with no formal endorsement or approval. Drafts for arbitration were discussed but not adopted, though influential governments favor arbitration before war.
Interurban Line Between St Paul and Minneapolis Progresses
The St Paul to Minneapolis interurban line advances as a premier system. Cars rival railroad coaches, double tracked and high speed. They feature air brakes a compressed air whistle and onboard telephones with 50 feet of wire. Teleport plugs every quarter mile enable rapid connections to headquarters. Street railroading is presented as a science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Washington's Latest News Across Regions
A four week digest reports key developments from Washington and across the East West and South. It highlights political actions, policy moves, and notable events shaping national affairs and regional responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
Treasury to issue gold certificates and McKinley cottage purchase
The treasury department plans to issue gold certificates again. The president has bought the McKinley cottage in Canton Ohio, cherished as the couple’s first home and starting point of their housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
McKinley
Canton
Week in Markets and Calamities Across the United States
The week ended the 4th saw exchanges at leading clearing houses total 1.596 billion dollars, down from 1.682 billion prior week. Eighty two business failures occurred nationwide, with notable tragedies in New York and Pennsylvania as deaths and injuries mounted from accidents.
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United States
Longe Acre Square
New York
William Waldorf Astorstro
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Washigeton
Cleveland
Bridgeport
Conn
Mount Desert Ferry
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
World Tides of Death and Disasters Across US and Abroad
A sweeping storm damaged Westmoreland Stratford and King George counties with ruined crops trees and unroofed homes and livestock losses. Preston Minnesota saw mills bridges and buildings demolished while Chicago residents witnessed a paced mile bicycle record. Dawson Alaska reports thousands idle. Clergy leader Milburn collapsed in Nebraska. Manila troops disembarked in San Francisco to warm reception. Cleveland streetcar violence and militia recalls. Kansas City markets goats. Kansas corn yield projected at 460 000 660 bushels. Chattanooga monuments to Illinois soldiers set for November 22. Serial killings and hangings reported in Louisiana Arkansas Washington DC and Indiana. Notable deaths include ex-congressman W A Piper and Brooklyn resident Catherine Medars. Automobiles and travel feats noted from Kokomo to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Statford
King George
Preston
Minn
Chicago
Taylor
Dawson
Alaska
WL EL Milburn
National Congress
Ipworth
Lincoln
Neb
Pennsylvania
Manila
San Francisco
Cleveland
Kansas City
Texas
Kansas
Illinois
Chattanooga
Tenn
Frank Naska
St. John
Chicago & Northwestern
Dakotah City
Centerville
Ada
Alexander Hill
Rufus Hubbard
Otto FL Schreuber
Sam Bailey
James Phelps
Charleston
D. C
Uaipten
Hicksville
Kentucky
Middle Creek
Deedhburg
James Maxey
van Buren
Ark
Missouri
J. W. Vashall
Congress
Andrew Deems
William J. Lyman
James Walsh
Edward Garry
Hoover
Petapsco River
Baltimore
W. A. Piper
Catherine Medars
Brooklyn
Ind
Cortland
John Williams
Otway Davis
William Brooks
Knoxville
George W. Pepper
D. D
United States
Milan
Harrison
E. Sic Apperson
Elwood Haynes
New York
Kokomo
Desperate Mother Slays Daughter Then Takes Own Life in O hio
In Greentown Ohio Mrs Catherine Wise killed her 16 year old daughter Ruth by cutting her throat in sleep and then took her own life. In Henderson Texas Jim Nite the last surviving Dalton gang member was sentenced to life for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greentown
Ruth
Catherine Wise
Henderson
Tex
Jim Nite
Dalton Gang of Outlaws
Assassins of Heureaux Captured and Shot
In San Domingo two assassins of President Heureaux have been captured and shot. Dispatches report the Manila insurgents captured and burned the steamer Saturnus. The New Orleans arrived at Santo Domingo City to protect American interests. A collision near Juvisy, France killed 17 and injured 37. Wanamaker robbed of jewels worth 40000 at the Elysee Palace hotel in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Heureaux
Sonora
Russia
Hague
Qussia
Dewey
Naples
Manila
San Fernando
United States
New Orleans
Santo Domingo
Dreyfus
Rennes
France
Orleans
Juvisy
Madrid
Supreme Council of War
Santiago
Elysee Palace
Paris
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Philippines regiments focus on target practice in new instruction
Gen Mites orders target practice as the chief feature of instruction for new regiments to be sent to the Philippines. Multiple war and crime items follow, including Dreyfus trial, insurrection tensions, and transport movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mites
Philippines
Rennes
France
Dreyfus
United States
McPherson
New York
Santo Domingo
Juan Isidro Jiminez
War Department
Manila
Bridgeport
Conn
Colorado Springs
Col
William Borden
Mabel McKenna
Mount Desert Ferry
Lake Shore
Ohio
Poe Cotton Mills
Greenville
S.C
Salvador Praizers
Oil City
Robert O'Shea
Mount Clemens
Mich
Niagara Falls
N. Y
A. D and M. Third Cavalry
Fort Myer
Seattle
Cleveland
Minor News Items From National Reports 1898
The period lists various items: Kansas mineral production exceeds 37 million. Idaho public lands exceed 4 million acres. John Jacob Astor organizing a New York service company. a statue for Zebulon Vance to be placed at Raleigh Capitol Square entrance. Edinburgh printing presses criticized for speed. Navy yard limit eight hours workday. Ferdinand W. Peck urged to aid Christian Endeavor building. New York policeman O'Brien jailed for theft from a dead body. Pennsylvania Railroad creating pension fund. Oregon Gov Geer to mint bronze medals from captured Philippines cannons. Hotel Eisenbeis Port Townsend leased as Philippines hospital. eight-year rise in U S secondary school enrollment by 6 percent. Navy judge advocate finds no law requiring warships to employ a pik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astog
New York
Philippines
United States
Zebulon B. Vance
Capitol Square
Raleigh
N.C
Edinburgh
Navy Department
Washington Navy Yard
Ferdinand W. Peck
Christian Endeavor Society
Thomas F. O. O’brien
Sing Sing
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gov. Geer
Oregon
Eisenbeis
Port Townsend
Judge Advocate
Trolley Car Disaster Kills Dozens in Connecticut
Bridgeport reports a Stratford extension trolley plunging from a trestle into Peck's Millpond near Oronoque. About 36 to 40 dead with as many as 43 passengers aboard. 2 escaped. Conductor John Carroll among the dead. motorman Hamilton survived. Trestle 440 feet with no guard rails. Bodies moved to Bridgeport morgue amid a huge crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Stratford
Shelton Street Railway Company
Peck
Oronoque
Shelton
John Carroll
Hamilton
Stratford Town Hall
Admiral Dewey Praised for Friendly European Regard
Naples and New York dispatches report Admiral Dewey praising European reception as flattering and noting no intent to discuss the Philippines. New York plans a grand welcome with river pageant, lights, parade, banquet, and a Trieste dated letter confirms reception arrangements and Olympia’s arrival timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Naples
Daily Mail
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
New York
Hell Gate
Grant
United States
Trieste
Austria
van Wyck
Gibraltar
George Dewey
Murderer Snell Slays Girl in Washington House
A special pension office examiner Benjamin H. Snell killed Liza Weissenberger, 13, in her Washington home. He drew a razor, slashed her throat, cut her cheek, and wounded the mother who tried to intervene. Snell, a Vermont native with a bank job past in Montgomery, Alabama, is jailed at the Ninth Precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benjamin H. Snell
Pension Office
Liza Weissenberger
Snell
Ninth Precinct
Vermont
Montgomery
Ala
Laurier Denounces Misrepresentation Over Chicago Visit
Ottawa, Aug 7 Sir Wilfrid Laurier voiced frustration over United States press misrepresentation of his stance on a Chicago invitation. He declined to discuss a formal reply now, promising to answer definitively when a formal invitation is extended. He stressed cordial U.S. Canadian relations and warned against insults from either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
United States
Chicago
Canada
THROWN INTO THE WATER
A ferry gang plank collapse at Mount Desert Ferry in Bar Harbor Maine on August 7 killed at least seventeen people and left many others drowning or injured as crowds surged onto the boat. A search by diver found seventeen bodies by noon and more may be lost to the tide. Separately a drowning near Far Rockaway showed a swimming instructor Davis Dalton perishing from apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Ferry
Maine Central Railroad
Maine
Bangor
New York
Davis Dalton
Far Rockaway
Hog Island
Rockaway
McKinley Buys His East Canton Cottage for 14500
President McKinley has purchased the historic McKinley cottage at North Market street and Louis avenue in Canton for 14500. The home, not on the market, was the couple’s first residence and a symbol of memories from campaigns and sorrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley
Hartes
Gold Certificates and Wariness on Small Denominations
Treasury orders printing of ten million dollars in two dollar gold certificates while holding ample larger denominations. Treasury aims to be ready to issue gold certificates in exchange for gold coin if demand rises. Concerns remain if small denomination needs can be met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury
Crime of a Mother in Greentown Tragedy
Ruth Swartz aged 16 was killed by her mother Mrs. Catherine Wise in Greentown Ohio. After the deed the mother fled and leaped into a quarry pool where her body was later recovered. An investigation found the girl had suffered an unhappy romance and the mother vowed to save her.
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Greentown
Ruth Swartz
Catherine Wise
Berne
Oberland
M. Arherse
Paris
Zeymatt
Baumann
Zurich
Captain Pollock Dies From Wounds In Milwaukee
Captain Thomas L. Pollock of the Sixty sixth Ohio infantry died from gunshot wounds sustained when he was shot by David Anderson at the soldiers home. Anderson is jailed on a murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thomas L. Pollock
David Anderson
Anderson
Pollock
Sixty-sixth
Ohio Infantry
Killed His Captor In Leslie County Kentucky
News from Leslie county reports Jim Beltzer killing his captor Howard of Harlan county after leaving him outside a house. Beltzer was shot dead by Howard who escaped, in an incident along Middle Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leslie County
Jim Beltzer
Middle Fork
Howard
Harlan County
Beltzer
Fatal Shock While Repairing Home Wire
Aug. 7. Patrick Drury, a well known Springfield citizen, died instantly after touching a live trolley wire while supervising house repairs. The incident occurred in Springfield, Illinois. Investigators are reviewing how the wire came to be exposed during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Patrick Drury
Humble Schoolyard Jokes Across Several Papers
A collage of quotable classroom lines and student quips from contemporary papers. Jimmie questions why percentages matter in baseball standings while a neighbor notes a boy's improving health after school ends. A zebra joke and fraction riddles follow with playful student answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Tommy
N. Y
Mr. Bilkins
Krymsas City
London
Willie
Philadelphia Record
Johnnie
Hash
N. O. Times-Democrat
Bachelor Talks of Woman
A wry New York Press observation on gender and reputation using playful quips about women, scandal, and social expectations. It compares a wife's attire and behavior to a man’s standing, noting how society judges couples and the aging of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tove
Methuselah
Eve
N. Y
Notes of Travel and Tourism Trends
The article notes more tourists visiting Ireland and a rise in travel to Europe this summer. It criticizes cheap rail trips at Brighton and a planned electric trolley from London, suggesting it would lower social tone. An Orleans railroad accident in France left a 25 year old woman with a broken leg. she sued and received 8000 dollars for diminished matrimonial value. Passport applications in Washington rise, with about 2000 more issued than last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Brighton
London
Coney Island
Orleans
France
Europe
Washington
Delinquent Pay Upside Down Photos On Moscow Studios
Russian photographers punish nonpaying clients by hanging their portraits upside down at studio entrances. A San Jose California mortgage of twenty million dollars on a tiny town lot is noted as bearing an immense encumbrance within the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Letter praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound success
Mrs Gertrude M Johnson of Jonesboro Texas writes that after childbirth she suffered spinal spells and monthly decline. Doctors failed to help but after five bottles of the Vegetable Compound neighbors noticed a change and she praises the medicine as a cure for female weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gertrude M. Johnson
Jonesboro
Texas
Lydia
E. .Pinkham
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Laurier
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Austin
T. S. Smith
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Sloan
Palmer
Israel Zanewill
Campania
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Dr. Pepper
Italy
Azores
Ponta Delgado
Azores Islands
Toledo
Jones
Hood
Mrs. Johnson
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