Pythian Order Elects New Supreme Leader and Court
In Kansas City on August 26 George B. Shaw retires as supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. William W. Blackwell of Kentucky is elected to succeed him as supreme chancellor. The supreme lodge elected officers by ballot with several acclamations and a noted ritual exemplification followed by a grand drill contest at the snow ball park. The First Indiana division won the battalion prize by default.
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Chinese Will Fight Exclusion Act Test in Supreme Court
Sam May of Chicago claims a Chinese government minister arrived here to oppose the residency certificate requirement. The China is said to have sent its envoy to Washington to hire top legal talent to challenge the act in the Supreme Court, with a Detroit arrest as the test case. Until a ruling is issued, Chicago Chinamen will not apply for certificates.
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Harrison's Letter Likely To Be Given Monday
Aug 24 report states President Harrison has not finalized his renomination letter but expects to deliver it to the public Monday morning. The White House will copy and prepare it for nationwide distribution. Private Secretary Halford will release the letter to the press on Sunday for Monday publication.
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Mammoth Bone Unearthed by Kaw Reservation Workers
On the Kaw Indian reservation workmen uncovered mammoth bones including a tusk five feet long and a femur over five feet. The hip bone measured twenty five inches in circumference and a jawbone exceeded four feet. Researchers expect the gate bone to be shown at the World's Fair.
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Kaw Indian Reservation
Springer Tariff Talk Highlights Homestead Strike Toll
Congressman William F Springer spoke at the International Fair arguing tariffs drive prosperity yet worsen debt and strikes. He cited mortgage growth, worker poverty, and a Homestead lockout with militia, urging national support for organized labor and Democratic law enforcement in November elections.
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Telegraphers approve wage rise for Vandalia line workers
Terre Haute Aug 25 D Q msay grand chef of the Order of Ilway Telegraphers and a committee of Vandalia road operators conferred with General Manager Williams and reached a salary scale increase of over 10 percent affecting more than 800 operators and train dispatchers. Williams voiced support for organized labor during the talks.
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Riverside man uses electric shock on horse buggy
A Riverside resident fixed a battery in a buggy to shock his lazy horse instead of using a whip. He planned to press a foot button and let the electric current move the horse, but the horse kicked the carriage so violently that parts of the buggy remain undistinguished.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Hydraulic testing plant planned near San thia Italy
A New York Telegram report describes a proposed hydraulic testing facility near San thia Italy to study water flow through large sluices. The site lies between the Cigliano and Cavour canals with the Cigliano elevated about 88 percent above the Cavour. The plan includes large and small sluices basins and weirs to test various hydraulic apparatus.
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Summer Diet Advice From The St Louis Globe-Democrat
A historical note suggests lighter meals in hot weather. It warns against heavy breakfasts like hot coffee, beefsteak fried in grease, boiled eggs, and multiple waffles. It advocates simple fare and cautions meat-heavy meals during intense heat.
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Traveler's Pipe Offers Free Hands While Smoking
A novel pipe attaches a hook to the bowl and fastens in a vest or coat buttonhole. A flexible tube links to the mouthpiece so the user can smoke with both hands free and engaged in other tasks.
Empress of Anstria Plans Planting 50 Thousand Trees
A fragment reports the empress intends to plant around fifty thousand rare trees. The plan involves placing a statue of Heine near Pobell on her property at Corta.
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Read ing Read ing coal case grants injunction against lease and tripartite deal
Chancellor McGill rules in favor of New Jersey AG, upholding that the leasing of Central to Port Reading and the tripartite agreement violate law and threaten public welfare. He preserves the injunction until final hearing, detailing how the Read ing and Central may not control coal lands or roads and must resume their franchises. The decision marks a sweeping state win against corporate monopoly in the coal industry.
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Opening Speech Sets Democratic Stand in Illinois Campaign
Bloomington residents greet Adlai E Stevenson as Democratic vice presidential candidate. He defends popular rule, criticizes McKinley tariff, argues tariff reduction benefits farmers and workers, and attacks Republican policy as enriching the few while raising costs for laborers. The speech emphasizes the need for honest discussion and changes in national policy.
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Tariffs and policies spark 19th century economic debate
A political essay criticizes high tariffs for lowering purchasing power and questions wage growth under protectionist policies. It praises Democratic measures to reduce duties on tin plate wool and binding twine while warning of Republican Senate resistance and urging tariff reform and repeal of compulsory school laws.
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Shocking Testimony at the Borden Hearing
The Borden hearing resumed with Miss Lizzie Borden’s defense and Dr Dolatt as chief witness. The testimony described a brutal murder scene with blood spatter, hidden contents in a handkerchief, skulls removed for reasons tied to the attorney general, and timing placing Mrs Borden's death within hours of Mr Borden. Bank officials corroborated Mr Borden’s presence and distress on the murder day, noting his unwell appearance.
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New Frucepetecs Contents and Corporate Filings
The Gillowing Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state. Zions Evangelinal Laterarchurch Dehanee Fraternal Band of America Patriota Cleveland to that Baptist church of Cleveland to Lage and Johnston company. Toles capital stock 12000. Dakson chancer company Akron capital stock 40. Tagan cb Lodge No 162 Benevotr do Patriotic Order of Elks of the United States of America.
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Columbus Face Design for Fall Exposition Coins
Philadelphia reports mint officials struggle to secure a representative Columbus portrait for the Columbian exposition coins. An etching from a painting tied to Dr. De Orchi of Como is to be used, with attribution now settled on Bartholomew Suardo as the authentic artist, a claim supported by both French and American writers.
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Passes Away of Janiire Aung 25 Man With Brazilian Lineage
Obituary notes the death of Manoel Deodora Da Fonseca, a Brazilian-born military figure from Alagoas. Born 144, his career spanned artillery service in the civil wars, siege of Montevideo, Paraguayan campaigns, and rapid promotions to brigadier general and field marshal. He led the Rio Grande do Sul military department and briefly headed a revolutionary government before resigning during the 1891 crisis.
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Cholera Epidemic Strikes Hamburg City
In Hamburg on August 25 up to last evening 210 undisputed Asiatic cholera cases with seventy deaths were reported along with about 200 suspected cholerae cases believed to be tentine Asiatic type. Hospitals and morgues are filled as many patients are poor and untreated. Elbe water pollution worsens spread. Public warnings urge boiling water but citizens doubt safety of drinkable supplies.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed as Reliable Family Remedy
An advertisement asserts every testimonial for Hood's Sarsaparilla is true and trustworthy and urges its use as a general family cathartic. The copy claims the medicine is as reliable as a respected neighbor and should be in every home medicine chest.
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Seasonable Efficiency Gains Highlighted
A concise editorial note argues that performing tasks in their proper seasons yields better results and lower costs, emphasizing timely action and resource alignment.
Simmons Liver Regulator Shown Superior for Dyspepsia
Nothing like it for dyspepsia and digestion. Simmons Liver Regulator is presented as a safe sure cure in advertisements, claiming reliable relief from stomach issues and related digestive discomfort.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Farmers encampment echoes with political divide
Aug 28 Mt Gurtya Pennsylvania crowds attend a farmers encampment labeled Democrat day yet promised speakers did not appear. State Senator Brown of York County and John A Bundy of Union County urged unity and rights. Republican day looms with General Daniel H Hastings listed as possible attendee.
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Sulphur Bittera Promoted As True Friend Of Patients
An editor's note urges replacing costly doctors with Sulphur Bittera, claiming it can shorten sickness and save money by avoiding long medical bills and visits. The piece questions doctors’ motives and promotes the product as trustworthy.
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Kansas barber miscalls “next” after finishing
A Kansas barber, while preparing a corpse, forgot the procedure and, thinking he was done, exclaimed “next” to call the next client, highlighting a slip in a morbid misstep.
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All miserable sufferers with dyspepsia are cured by Simmons Liver Regulator
An old advertisement proclaims a tonic, Simmons Liver Regulator, as a universal cure for dyspepsia and related stomach complaints, promising relief to all sufferers.
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National Mail Carriers Convention Opens in Indianapolis
The National Mail Carriers convention is in session in Indianapolis. Several hundred members attend the first session. A key topic is the advisability of inserting insurance features, with emphasis on expanding civil service rules to all post offices operating a free carrier system.
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Aunt Fanny's Health Restorer Promises Free Trial Pack
A Victorian era notice touts Aunt Fannys Health Restorer as a remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints rheumatism constipation nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and other stomach liver and kidney derangements. Lausaon Borg offers free sample packs to readers.
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