Ritchie the Radical on his rise to Chancellor of the Exchequer
The London Graphic lauds Mr. Ritchie as a capable chancellor with will and power to defend the treasury. It notes his career from local government board to board of trade and home secretary, praising the 1888 local government act and the temperance licensing act. It cites his firmness against shipowners and cooperators while highlighting his practical, businesslike approach and potential for future leadership. The piece closes with a brief, odd aside on human height recommendations.
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Brtish
Local Government Board
Board of Trade
Home Secretary
England
Wales
Ritchie
Home Office
House of Commons
London Graphic
Chamberlain
Joe Bailey Start The Texas Senator Began In a Speech
A Texas man recalls how Joe Bailey rose from a struggling young lawyer to secure a Congress nomination. At a convention a farmer urged Bailey to speak, praising his talent. His fiery speech carried Bailey to the nomination and he became Senator Bailey of Texas.
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Wall Street
Bailey
Texas
Congress
Diggin
Joe Bailey
Dig
Senator Bailey
J. W. Bailey
British Monroe Doctrine Threat From Lord Lansdowne
The British foreign office issues a warning to deter any power from basing naval facilities or fortifying Persian Gulf shores. Lord Lansdowne, long prominent in politics and war service, declares Britain will resist such moves with full military strength. Dwarf elephants discovered on Malta reveal specimens under three feet tall and under 60 pounds. Sudden death risks in men exceed those in women eightfold.
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Trine
Persian Gulf
Lord Lansdown
Canada
England
Malta
Wireless Telegraphic Plant At Santa Catalina Island
A historical note describes the Santa Catalina island telegraphic setup by the Pacific Wireless Telegraph company after prior pigeon messages. Since its opening near Avalon, about 30 miles from San Pedro, the system handled roughly 6,000 messages with no errors, surviving a March storm and outperforming London Times experiments with marconigraphs. It also mentions The Wireless newspaper servicing Avalon with local and world news.
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Island
Santa Catalina
Los Angeles County
California
Avalon
Lmited
Banning Company
Los Angeles
A. L. New
Pacific Wireless Telegraph Company
Avalon Bay
Sugar Loaf
Oveun Avenue
Swenson
Scientific American
San Pedro
London Times
the Wireless
Avalon Wireless
Generals Vincennes home linked to Indiana’s early history
The old Vincennes, Indiana house where William Henry Harrison lived is praised by the Indianapolis News as a well preserved relic. After Fort Sackville’s destruction a permanent fort was planned to serve as the governor’s home. The erection date remains uncertain, with claims it was built by Harrison during his 1801 to 1813 governorship or earlier. The house sits about 150 feet from the Wabash River.
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Vincennes
Ind
William Henry Harrison
Indiana
Indianapolis
Fort Sackville
Territory
Wabash
Historic Fort House Reveals Underground Water Tunnel
Descriptive account details a brick lined tunnel connecting the basement to the river, a powder magazine with a heavy door, and a prison cell for minor offenders and runaways. The dwelling features thick walls, hand moulded brick, oak floors, and forged hardware, all well preserved with few signs of deterioration. The tunnel reportedly extended toward the Wabash river and could supply water during a siege.
Queer Hollow Tree on Long Island Defies Decay
A 60 foot tall Long Island tree stands nearly straight with a 1.5 foot hollow at base extending up to 20 feet and a fist sized opening 17 to 18 feet higher. Bark ends are rough with white interior. Locals say lightning struck the cavity though the tree remains alive with few, crooked limbs above the hollow.
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Long Island
Child telegrapher Glenn Peck at Watonga Oklahoma
A Watonga Oklahoma father describes four year old Glenn B Peck as the world’s youngest telegrapher. Glenn began learning telegraphy at age two and can read train orders, identify offices, copy messages, and test wire lines without formal teaching. He communicates across multiple offices and even calls Wichita operators daily, impressing seasoned telegraphers with his early mastery.
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Watonga
Okia
Glenn B. Peck
Glenn
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Tom
Rock Island Company
Central Office
Herington
Wichita
Geary Station
Wichita Western Union
Art
Golden Rule Jones of Toledo Repeats as Mayor for Fourth Term
Samuel 2 Jones, recently elected mayor of Toledo for a fourth term, was born in 1840 in Welta. He rose from wage earner to inventor and manufacturer of an oil well appliance, earning the nickname Golden Rule Jones for insisting on humane treatment in business and public affairs. His views favor public ownership of monopolies and opposition to political machines, often alienating supporters but noted for sincerity and kindness.
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Samuel 2. Jones
Toledo
Bay Heem
Omini Q
Welta
Ofl Felds
Pennsylvania
Jones
Carola of Saxony travels incognito in Riviera mourning
Queen Carola of Saxony, widow of the king, travels in mourning on the Riviera avoiding society. Born of the Swedish Wasa line, she would have been queen of Sweden had fate and Napoleon interactions differed. Her ties include Stephania Beauharzais and a Napoleon III connection. she married the Saxon crown prince in 1873. Minn Emma Kellogg of Colorado seeks a game warden role after claiming skills from bear handling and hunting experience.
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Riviera
Rusela
Carolina
Laulee
Saxony
Carola
Wasa
Gustavus Adolphus
Bernadotte
Napoleon
Sweden
Stephania Beauharzais
Napoleon I
Minn Emma Kellogg
Colorsda
Ami
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Monroe
Marquis OF Lansdowne
Santa Catalina Island
Ewigrons
Leipzig
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Santa Cataline
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Harrison
Uing
Boy Wonder
Oklahoma
Yun
Golder
Mayer le
Ger Cowelly
Samuel M. Jones
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House of
Satan
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