French banker kills wife's lover in Cannes hotel quarrel
Edward Parker Deacon, a U.S. banking partner in Paris, burst into his wife’s room at the Hotel Splendide Cannes and shot M Abeille after catching him with his wife. Deacon arrested. The affair is described as sensational with rumors of an anonymous jealous letter prompting the tragedy.
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Edward Deacon
United States
Paris
Edward Parker Deacon
Cannes
M. Abeille
Deacon
Hotel Splendide
Mr. Deacon
Mr Deacon
Pans
Democrats Plan Slash to Silver Issue Amid Tariff Debate
Washington February 19 A new development in the silver situation emerges as the House committee contemplates setting a specific day to consider the bill. Democrats seek postponement to keep tariff plans paramount and may team with Republicans to shelve silver, while anti silver factions push to force a Senate confrontation. A caucus is proposed to rally Democrats against any move to coin silver or alter the monetary system ahead of the election.
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Washington
Committee On
Crisp Havine
Thiy Reso
House
Senate
Minneapolis
Winston
Henderson
Supreme Court
Citizens’ Committee
Spread of Epidemics and Uprising Pamphlets Across Europe
A flood of pamphlets in Lithuania and Russian Poland urges peasants to rebel against the government and landowners. Typhus and black smallpox epidemics spread from Austro Hungary into Galicia, affecting the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craco
Lithuania
Russian Poland
Niter
Austro-Hungary
Galicia
Reasons Why People Should Elect United States Senators
Senator Palmer argued in the senate for a constitutional amendment to elect U S Senators by direct popular vote. He challenged the view that the constitution is perfect and that amendments are unnecessary, saying the framers did not intend to end changes. He urged a shift to a popular senate to better protect commerce manufactures railways forests and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Senate
United States
House Proceedings in 19th Century Session
The house adjournment plan to meet Tuesday after a Friday session. The speaker relinquished the gavel to Mr Richardson Tennessee after the prayer. The president's message on Choctaw and Chickasaw claims was read and ordered printed. A Postponement board report against the free coinage bill was presented by Mr O Neill Pennsylvania. The treasury secretary's absent authority for the 44 percent loan was queried. The session then moved to the Indian appropriation bill in committee.
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Wasuindos
Crisp
Hhouse
Richardson
Tennessee
Holman
Indiana
O'Neill
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Newberry
Chicago
Massive California timber sale undercuts rail link plans
A record timber sale in California moved 28 000 acres in Shasta and Siskiyou counties to Miller Brewster of Green Bay Wisconsin and Bowen of San Francisco. The land fronts the Southern Pacific route with a planned branch line to access more timber at an average price of 15 dollars per acre.
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California
Sisinya
Shasta
Miller & Brewster
Green Bar
Wis
Bowen
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Baera
Diligent Habit Shapes Character in Everyday Things
A thoughtful reflection notes that cultivating a candid habit of mind in small matters builds character and shapes opinions, presenting high moments through steady, disciplined thinking.
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement proclaims that dyspepsia in all its forms is not only relieved but cured by Simmons Liver Regulator, presenting the remedy as a comprehensive digestive aid.
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Simmons
Advert for Swamp Root Kidney Remedy in 1920s Ad
An advertisement emphasizes kidney disease myths and painless progression. It claims Swamp Root by Kilmer treats Brights disease urinary troubles and kidney difficulties, sold by J Zimmerman & Co.
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Pad
Kilmer
Cornering Wheat By Millionaire Clique In Modern Times
Report alleges a massive wheat corner led by John D. Rockefeller, John W. Mackay, and Colonel James T. North with financiers in New York, Chicago, and Liverpool backing buys. It claims Russia cannot compete next year, predicting a potential market crash as bears are squeezed and the manipulators push prices.
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Hicauo
John D. Rockefeller
Standard
Chicago
St. Loui
Toledo
New York
Liverpool
P. Djj
H. O
Chizo
Reserve Forces Center
Miet
Lower Broadway
Newark
Reading railroad consolidation under Attorney General review
In Haparissika February 19, Attorney General Hensel says he will not act until the Reading railroad consolidation threatens the public interest. He notes the office does not aid private interests or use extraordinary remedies without a solid basis. The usual process of addressing complaints will apply, with due notice to all parties, and constitutional and public policy questions will be addressed when properly presented.
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Haparissika
Reading Railroad
Hensel
Combine
Three Men Terribly Burned at Edgar Thomson Works
At Braddock Pennsylvania on February 19 a casting pit accident at the Edgar Thomson steel works toppled a vessel of molten steel. Three workers Charles Fischer John McCaffrey and John Ward were severely burned and will not recover. a fourth was seriously hurt. Other men suffered burns but were not seriously injured. The victims resided in Braddock and were on a new elevated stand when the spill occurred. Steam enveloped the area delaying rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradpool
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Charles Fischer
John McCaffrey
John Ward
Braddock
Tongueless Man Gambler Mystery Solved in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on February 19 detectives reveal the tongueless man, George Wilson, a supposed Catholic thief and professional gambler, hid a tongue cut from his mouth in a drain pipe after a bloody episode in a room near Fort and Broadway. His father’s estate of 150000 dollars, with 5000 left to him, complicates the case as investigators seek his return from New York.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Forth and
Broadway
George Wilson
George
New York
Re Ora
Beauty and Cough Syrup Ad Promises for Readers
A brief item touts a woman's beauty and her use of Dr Hill's Cough Syrup priced at twenty five cents as a best liniment from Salvation Army dealers notes in a short, period advertisement style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr. Hill
Salvation
Dr Pierces Discovery Promises Value If No Benefit
An advertisement claims Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is the cheapest blood purifier sold by druggists. It guarantees refunds if it fails to benefit or cure, suggesting you only pay for the food you get. It contrasts with other medicines and touts Simmins Liver Regulator as superior to ease constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott's Chemical CO
Crevecann, O
Laubach & Boyd
Local settler Henry Armstron revealed as woman Myra Lawrence
In Caatatancoca on February 19, Henry Armstron a 60 year old old settler of Junto died recently and is identified as a woman. A diary shows she, alias Myra Lawrence, lived as a man to be near a former lover who joined the Confederate army. He died from a bullet wound while in her arms.
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Caatatancoca
Henry Armstron
Junto
Biangbee
Myra Lawrence
Middle Man to Go as Brewers Plan Uniform Beer Price
Indianapolis reports a proposed beer industry consolidation by consolidated breweries aiming to abolish middlemen and set a uniform price of seven dollars per barrel for the World’s Fair. Albert Lieber says the move seeks saloon parity and maintained quality, with profits suppressed by war and cut rates.
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Indianapolis
Missouri
Bence
Cincinnati
St. Lou
Schlitz Brewerie
Chicago
Albert Lieber
Lieber
Combine
Two Thieves Impersonate Fight to Rob Panhandle Brakeman
In Steulenville Feb 18 John Shanley a glass blower received a two year sentence for a highway robbery scheme with Peter Weems and victim Jack Lytell a Panhandle brakeman. They pretended to fight as referees then assaulted Lytell and robbed him while onlookers watched. Shanley jailed, Weems at large.
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Lytell Tesco
Panhandle
Lytetll
Shanley
Weerae
Litse
New Yak Feh iN The Wandering Cake Walk Event
A chaotic old fragment detailing a cake walk in Madison Square Garden with 12 participants, listing prize winners from New York and local areas. The piece also notes the death of Attorney J.W. Gilson, aged 43, in this city from diabetes, after moving from Westmoreland county, Pa. It mentions the twenty fifth session of the Grand Knights of Pythians in Trenton with finances and membership figures and a separate Alabama city election where a Prohibition issue led to the killing of O. B. Williamson by George Kaley.
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New “Fyrkound
Pest
Midison Sqade Gauden
Inckburn
Martha James
Ey City
Walia Paxtor
Maud Clifford
New York
Jack Amd Bass Heey
Aftate
Trenton
Knights of Pythane
Ulnch
Phinfield
Birainaua
Ala
Warrior
Als
O. B. Williamson
George Kaley
Kaley
Williamson
Cave In at Luzerne Mines Destroys Homes
An extensive cave in at W. C. Payne & Co. coal mines in Luzerne borough wrecks several dwellings and forces residents to relocate. Surface settlement continues and mine operations may be disrupted. Separately, six St Paul City Railway conductors face defamation suits totaling 30,000 after dismissals over alleged wrongful transfers and cash fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinaston
W. C. Payne & Co
Luzerne Borough
St. Pau
St. Paul
Victim of Hydrophobia in Pennsylvania
Frank Hinpensta Hippenstat aged 48 of Central Valley dies after hydrophobia infection following a bite from a dog. The victim, once bitten, showed intermittent symptoms and ultimately could not recover, with dire warnings issued by local authorities.
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Frank Hinpensta
Pennsylvania Republicans Form Anti Quay Association
Philadelphia reports the creation of the Pennsylvania Republican Association to oppose M L Quay and his U S Senate re election. The group claims broad county reach with permanent officers and aims to nominate anti Quay candidates in all state senatorial and legislative districts next fall. An address to voters is issued signed by leading state Republicans.
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Philadelphia
United States
Senate
Pennsylvania
M.L. Quay
United States Senate
Director Whitman Resting Amid Space Applications
Harrisburg Feb 18. The false report of Director Whitman resigning from the World's fair board is debunked. Whitman says all suggestions have been adopted and operations proceed satisfactorily. Two hundred space applications for the Columbian exposition have been filed by Pennsylvania firms and building specs are at state headquarters for bids.
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Harrissera
Whitman
World's Fair Board
Pattison
Itman
Pennsylvania
State Building
Packer Will Ends Giver to Lehigh and Local Institutions
In rounds, Asa Paker leaves Lehigh University library and St Luke's hospital endowments of 1.5 million, 400 thousand, and 300 thousand dollars. The Reading railroad deal boosts guaranteed incomes by 40 percent, lifting Lehigh University income by 30 thousand to 105 thousand. Next year total income for Lehigh Valley institutions rises to 154 thousand, with dividend conditions tying to a 10 percent fall limit.
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Bethulsuem
Asa Paker
Lehigh University, Library
St Luke's Hospital
Reading Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Packer South Bethlehem
Reading
Kidnapped Boy Near Etronton Shrouded in Tramp Suspicions
In Etrontown New Jersey on February 19 a seven year old Walcott boy from a well to do family was abducted by tramps while skating with his sister. The child was taken into nearby woods as a search by parents and local farmers began at dusk.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bil
M. de Freycinet
Catholica
Leon Say
M de Freycinet
Etrontown
N. J
Walcott
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Bardware
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Zimmerman’s Building
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Ohio
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Ostar
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Souhwest
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Empor Um Block
East Liberty Street
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M'Clellan Bry
Beak Store
Woosts
Lyman R, Critchfield
Joan
Adair Critchfield & Adair
Wayne County Nations Bank
Wooster Ohio
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Catarre
Omice
Market St
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J. E. Barrest
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Koller & Wilson's Ag
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Episcopal Church
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Harpedn N Y . Bye and Ear Institute
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Stoll & Ryall
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Mnodur
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Alliance
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J.& BR
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Forest City Medical
Euclid Avenue
Ortm House
Cleveland
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Weave
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AMD
Family Supplies
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East End
Euclid and Wilson Aves
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Green County
Ill
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Avilla
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Aut
Ed Ree Ayne
Ind
Koenic Med. CO
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Agin En Een
Vermont
Cooley Grea
Vermont Dairymen's Association
Cooley
Farm Machine CO
Bellows Falls
Vite
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Munn & CO
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Tamers
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Zim Street
Cinelanatt
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Ake Taruh
Boeau
A Ent 'Barnest
R. ‘Aylesworth
the State of Ohio
Wayne County
Court of Common Pleas
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Steague
Hague
Earnest Lesworth
Aylesworth
R. Aylesis
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Huber BP
Huber Mfg. CO
Marton
M Abeille
Auet
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Freycinet
Buffalo
Libau
Russia
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Hood
E Clique
England
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Flemingsburg
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Greasy Lick
Perton
Simmins Livér Regulator
Waren Beer Circles
Max
brownbeuser-Busch
Pabst
Milwaukee
Ynis
JW Gilsoar
Pythias
Coune
Fon Bing
Luzerne
Paister
Quay
Taylor
Younstown
Peb
Judge Taylor
Garficld
Tlic Life
McClelland's
Harrisburg
William J Brennan
Allegheny
Rutledge
Greenland
Clanon
Sloan
Harriset
Florida
Asa Packer
Springfield
J. P Hackett
North Hampton
Racine, Wis
Sheriff's Office
Ayer
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