Judge Dorsey Married in Snowstorm and Buried in Blizzard
The late Judge Reuben Merriweather Dorsey of Howard County Maryland was born in a snowstorm, traveled 20 miles through heavy snowdrifts to wed, and was buried during the recent blizzard. Paris City Council to grant yearly prizes to best houses with half betterment exemptions. fifty two plan sets submitted for first competition for houses built last year.
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Reuben Merriweather Dorsey
Howard County
Maryland
Paris
Michigan bill limits life policy forfeiture after one prepaid premium
A proposed Michigan act would non forfeit life insurance policies after a single paid premium and hold life insurance companies accountable for all agent representations. The company cannot evade responsibility even if the policy contract states otherwise.
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Michigan
South Carolina House Cuts College Aid Request
The fight over state aid for higher education continues in the South Carolina legislature. Opponents attempted to reduce the recommended college appropriation from 27500 dollars to 20000, but achieved only a cut to 25000 dollars. The appropriation has ranged between 25000 and 30000 dollars for the past nine years.
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South Carolina
South Carolina College
Arkansas moves to set up state cotton factory under penitentiary
Bills in the Arkansas senate and house propose establishing and maintaining a state cotton factory under the state board of penitentiary commissioners. The plant would be located near the penitentiary with a key provision allowing juvenile offenders to be confined in the building when not employed.
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Arkansas Senate
House
State Board of Penitentiary Commissioners
Why Ships Avoid Lightning Strikes
The article explains lightning avoidance on ships. It states that wire rope rigging and iron or steel hulls create an excellent continuous conductor, guiding electricity into the ocean and preventing damage.
Fashionable rings move to the index finger trend
The latest fashion favors large rings on the index finger with ruby and diamond setups, emeralds in the same style, and antique rings that cover three fingers. Mrs Mackey and her $27 000 ring are cited as high priced examples.
Growth Forces Move Heavy Objects Across World
The US Department of Agriculture finds that a growing pumpkin can lift two and a half tons if unobstructed. In London a 500 pound paving stone was lifted by a mushroom. A giant rum tree in Cinecrias Honduras moved church walls three feet in 17 years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
London
Cinecrias
Honduras
Gouer Named Possible Colonel of New Jersey Guard
George Gouer is urged to accept the colonelcy of the 7th regiment, succeeding Col. Charles Y. Bamford who resigns to Adjt. Gen. Stryker. Bamford likely retires as brigadier general. Maj. Gen. Plume’s resignation will trigger a New Jersey National Guard reorganization with Gen. Steward promoted to general command.
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George Gouer
New Jersey National Guard
Charles Y. Bamford
Adjt
Stryker
Col. Bamford
Plume
Steward
Delaware Leads as States Weigh Corporate Law Changes
Four states prepare to compete with New Jersey in attracting corporations and trusts as agents from New York Pennsylvania and Maine study New Jersey laws for adoption. Delaware already enacted a more attractive corporate law to lure businesses.
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New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Maine
Delaware
Matches Declared Safe for Children by French Government
French authorities report a substitute mix of phosphorus sesqui sulphide and potash chloride replaces poisonous yellow phosphorus in matches. The change aims to prevent children from ingesting matches, noting that about 6 000 ends would be needed to cause death, a feat unlikely for a busy child.
Private German Emperor’s train described as luxurious
The German emperor travels in a nine carriage private train on the railways. Each carriage costs between 10000 and 15000 dollars. Painted blue cream and gold, the train includes a saloon for the emperor and empress, kitchen dining and luggage cars, a suite saloon, servants carriage, and a tools and workmen car for on route repairs.
Kansas to Study Prison Twine Plant Project
A bill in the Kansas legislature proposes establishing a twine plant inside the state penitentiary. Advocates call it an experiment to solve convicts labor issues, noting no private twine production exists in the state and the prison plant would not compete with free labor. The plan would begin with a pilot plant.
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Kansas
Free Labor of
A Week's History in All Parts of the Union
A compact roundup of notable happenings across Washington and the East West and South highlighting political moves economic developments and social moments shaping national affairs during the week.
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Washington
East
North Dakota Senate OKs Compulsory Medical Exam for Marriage License
A bill passed the North Dakota senate requiring all applicants for a marriage license to undergo a physical examination before the license is issued. The measure mandates health screening as a condition of license approval, outlining requirements and scope of the exam.
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North Dakota
Senate
Dewey rejects nomination and seeks no office
Rear Admiral Dewey said in an interview he would not accept a presidential nomination and desired no political office. Dispatches from China warn 2,000,000 peasants face starvation due to Yellow River floods and insurgents near Manila are reported involvement in battles with American forces.
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Dewey
China
Scandia
Manila
Otis
Kuang Tung
Kingsi
Cervera
Antilles
Philippines
Rios
Nicholas
Michael
Russia
Gen
Cebu
United States
Senate tackles river and harbor bill in fifty pages
Foreign dispatches report nearly the entire Senate session on the 23d spent on the river and harbor bill with 69 pages disposed of. The House passes naval appropriation with an admiral at the helm and Dewey named for the post, while the canal, army reorganization, and standing army plans move forward. Eulogies for Senator Walthall and Representative Love mark the adjournment.
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United States Senate
Dewey
United States
Senate
House
E. C. Walthall
Representaive W. F. Love
Mississippi
Senate approves army cuts and anti polygamy move
The senate passed the compromise army reorganization bill with an amendment limiting permanent army growth to July 1 1901. House action included army appropriations fortifications and coast defenses and a report favoring a constitutional ban on polygamists in Congress. Notable items include Mrs Betsey Hasbrouck 100th birthday and ongoing rail disruptions in Wyoming.
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United States Senate
House
Betsey Hasbrouck
Oshkosh
Wis
Wyoming
Moravia
Falmouth
England
Madrid
Martinez de Campos
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Denis M. Hurley
Brooklyn
New York
Hot Springs
Philippines
Roland B. Molineux
H. S. Cornish
Katherine J. Adams
Joseph J. Reynolds
Washington
Louisville
St. Johns
Newfoundland
United States
Nicaragua
Malolos
Manila
Aguinaldo
Otis
January revenue receipts rise in 1899 reports
Internal revenue totals for January reached 20 812 212 dollars, a gain of 476 285 dollars versus January 1898. General Eagan testified beef imports were sound and General Weston noted few factual complaints. Levi P Marsh former congressman from Pennsylvania died in Washington at 62. Plans for rapid Cuban evacuation by U S troops proceed. William R Day nominated for circuit judge in Sixth Circuit.
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Gen. Eagan
Beef Inquiry Commission
Washington
Weston
Levi P. Marsh
Pennsylvania
Cuba
United States
Wiliam R. Day
Canton
United States Circuit
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
New York Governor Signs Flag Protection Bill
The New York governor signed a bill to curb improper use of the national flag on Washingtons Birthday. Ex President Cleveland may reenter politics and seek the Democratic nomination in 1900. Benjamin J Haywood dies at his Sharon Pennsylvania home.
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New York
Washington
Jersey City
N. J
William Reid
Andrew Henry
Hoboken
Cleveland
Benjamin J. Haywood
Sharon
United States
St.7
Bulgaria
Pon Delgada
Azores
West and South Crisscross Through Notable Local Trials and Calamities
In Canton Mrs. Anna E. George pleaded not guilty to the murder of George Sexton with trial set for April 4. Mulvania Kansas widow Mary Stewart marked her 101st birthday with a dance. Minneapolis suffered over 200000 dollars in fire losses destroying the Tribune building and nearby businesses. Ripley Ohio saw eight business houses burned including Reinert hotel. California Legislature banned cartoons in newspapers. Cuban commander Gomez entered Havana greeted by Ludlow and staff. Lottie M. Hughes was found not guilty of poisoning her husband in Mason City Iowa. Chauncey Depew urged holding Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines in Chicago. Indiana Walton saw Daniel Ecktor’s residence blown up injuring seven, three fatally. Col A L Conger died in Des Moines. Arlington Hats victims Marty, his wife and baby were found in building ruins in Chicago. Paddy Shea sentenced to 20 years in Topeka for murder. Evansville hurricane unroofed houses and caused damage. Mary Miller of Baker Indiana died at 106. Cold spell killed millions of bees in Kentucky harming honey production.
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Canton
Anna E. George
George D. Sexton
Mary Stewart
Mulvania
Kan
Minneapolis
Tribune
Ripley, O
Reinert
California
Philippines
Walton
Ind
Daniel Ecktor
Col
A. L. Conger
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Des Moines
Chicago
Arlington
Marty
Tn Topeka
Paddy Shea
Ed Dawson
Evansville
Baker
Mary Miller
Kentucky
Minor News Items From The Spanish American War Era
Lord Charles Beresford predicts China bankruptcy in four years. Sacramento youths plan a Guam farming colony. Commodore Philip at Brooklyn navy yard earns 4000 dollars yearly. Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Logan are top pensioners at 2500 and 2000 dollars. Lady Curzon receives Imperial Order of the Crown of India. Tomas Iron Company raises wages ten percent. Thirty Americans under Col Ausburn serve with Reyes in Nicaragua. Railroad work from Skaguay to White Pass completed. Proclamations set aside forest reserves in Teambuco Canyon California Fish Lake Utah Gallatin Montana. Canadian and New England capitalists monopolize pine timber lands in Virginia Tennessee North Carolina valued at 35000000 dollars. Delaware Lackawanna Western railroad reelects old board after 35th Sloan presidency. Judge John W Barr resigns from Kentucky US court for ill health and age. retirement with full pay 5600 dollars. Judge Advocate Lieber reports all capital cases disposed of. Spanish American War.
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Charles Beresford
Washington
China
Sacramemio
Cal
Guam
Commodore Philip
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sheridan
Logan
Lady Curzon
India
L. Z. Leiter
Chicago
Nicaragua
Skaguay
White Pass
Teabuco Canyon
Fish Lake
Utah
Gallatin
Mont
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
New England
Delaware, Lackaswania & Western Railroad
New York
Samuel Sloan
John W. Barr
Kentucky
United States Court
McKinley
Lieber
Aguinaldo Open to Peace Talks Amid Parley at Malolos
Manila reports two Spanish commissioners who met Aguinaldo say he and Sandino are inclined toward pacific overtures. Although not ready to release all Spanish prisoners, the rebels would free two Americans for $30. Parley amid flags of truce sees hundreds of insurgents ready to surrender. civilians observed in trenches.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Rosario
Abogado
Malolos
Coloocan
Sanduiko
Sinforoso de la Cruz
New York Journal
Otis
Cebu
Visayas Islands
Luzon
Washington
War Department
Gen. Otis
Adams murder verdict in infamous New York poison case
The jury found Katharine J. Adams died December 28, 1898 at 61 West Eighty sixth Street from mercuric cyanide poison sent in a bottle of bromo seltzer. Roland B. Molineux is charged. handwriting experts tie the poison package to him. Molineux, implicated with Harry Cornish and H C Barnet, is held without bail at the Tombs as the hearing is set for Wednesday.
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New York
Adams
Katherine J. Adams
West Eightysixth Street
Harrys. Cornish
Roland B. Molineux
Molineux
Bartow S. Weeks
Osborne
H. C. Barnet
Harry Cornish
H.C. Barnet
Gardiner
New York Athletic Club
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Leslie Molineux
Brooklyn
Kate J. Adams
Newark
WN. J
Koch
H. Cornish
Nicholas Heckman
West Forty-second Street
von Mohl & Co
Cincinnati
Heckman
von Mohl
Barnet
Mrs. Adams
Roland Burnham Molineux
Cornish
Illinois Senator Withdraws Objection to Kohlsaat Judge
Senator Mason of Illinois says he will withdraw his objection to the confirmation of C C Kohlsaat as United States district judge for the northern district of Illinois. Heacts after representations by state leaders that continuing the fight would disrupt party organization and harm party interests.
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Washington
Mason
Illinois
C. C. Kohlsaat
United States
Kohlsaar
Louisville Dispatch Receiver Sought By Stockholders Led By Hedden
Stockholders headed by J. W. Hedden petitioned for the appointment of a receiver for the Louisville Dispatch. They allege the paper has lost about 1300 dollars monthly for a long period and now carries liabilities around 40000 dollars.
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Louisville, Ky
J. W. Hedden
Louisville Dispatch
Comforting Words to Women and Health Ads
A condensed column presents a testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice, highlighting backache, headaches, menstrual pain, and gains in health. It includes an anecdote from Mrs. O E Lapp of Galveston Texas praising the remedy and notes on women's health and hospital avoidance. The piece also features a short humor column, The Sage of Lawhan, with rural quips and proverbs.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Miners Rush for Diamonds in Nullagine Australia
News reports a wild rush of excited miners at Nullagine Western Australia after large diamond finds. The scramble raises fears of deaths and widespread illness as men break down in health. the ad claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures nervousness sleeplessness loss of flesh appetite and debility.
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Nullagine
Western Australia
Hostetter
Beatrice Weeps Over Husband’s Style Dilemma
A Chicago Evening News quip notes Beatrice cried not for her husband’s appendicitis but because he did not obtain it and it was out of style. The line reflects a humorous take on medical and fashion priorities.
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Beatrice
Chicago
Allen's Foot-Ease Free Sample Offer
Advertisement offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot care including chilblains sweating damp swelling and corns with purchase details and addresses in Le Roy New York and Chicago. It also mentions shoe comfort and retail availability in druggists and shoestores.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Kemp's Balsam Ad
An old advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam stops coughing instantly and offers free samples from druggists. It promotes large bottles at 25 and 50 cents with urgent warning against delays and includes a quoted jab from the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Patent Medicine Slogans and Humorous Sayings
A collage of old trade ads touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back if not curing a cold. It promotes St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism neuralgia backache sprains and bruises. A quip links a playwright to wrong plays and a phrenologist to brains in farewells.
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Westville
Indiana
Foreign Intelligence
Correa
Hloilo
von Weise
Diederichs
Caloocan
San Pedro Macat
Idaho
Wyoming Regiment
Montana
Tenth
Pennsylvania Regimnt
Colorado
Nebraska
South Dakota
Utah Artillery
Ees
Twenty-third Infantry
Minnesota
Oregon
Esatsees
Medical Department
Ilotlo
Wheeling
W. Va
Fritz
Henry Pape
North Fork
Short Creek
West Liberty
Fritz Pape
Chinn
Goodnow
Shanghai
Monster
Wichita,Kan
Monster Smokehouse
Lawhan
Chicago Democrat
Chicago Daily Record
Florida
Tampa Bay Hotel
Belleview
Seminole
Fort Myers
L. A. Well
Clark Street
Tommy
Mr. Figg
Indianapolis
Ournal
Buletin
Chicago Dailyens
St. Jacobs Oil
Chicago Daily News
L. A. W. Bulletin
St. Jacobs
Radford
Radford Review
Radford Review CO
Homes Dept
Woman’s Temple
Spalding
Ayu
Ha A
Spalding & Bros
Denver
John A
Ter
Salzer
M . Salzer Seed € CO
la Crosse
U. S
S. Maine
Havana
Dewey and Waltham Works
Shor
Asany
Admiral Dewey
Apeigabee
W. F. Doll Mfg, CO
Malden Lane
Society
Wyomen
Jacob Weaver
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