Record of the Old Year Traced From Deaths and Disasters
The list chronicles notable deaths across nations in 1900 including Kurt Miltocket and James Mattineau, plus figures like John Ruskin and General Joubert. It also tabulates losses from fires, drownings, and epidemics, noting famines and wars in China, South Africa, the Philippines, and other regions, with casualty totals and trends.
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Nothhie
Almong
Hames
Kurt Miltocket
Austria
Ditleit Grigorowltoh
Kovellat
Russia
James Mattineau
England
Tentary
Jobn Ruskin
Rishard D. Blackimmoke
McCorsmick
William H. Reard
United States
Leslia Eslay
Paul Jean Clays
Beletum
Edward J. Phelps
Great Britain
Platius Jacobus Joubert
South Africa
George Mivart
Hneland
Geh
Caman Pasha
Tuckey
Drederick Church
Landscapa
United State
Jean Falquiere
Prince
Heihtich Vogl
Germany
Mic
John W. Philip
U.S. Ny
Tuly
Humbert
Lng
Italy
Willian Liebknecht
Collie P. Huntingah
John TJ
Ingalia
Charles Dudley Warker
John Sherman
Statesman
Bims Reeves
Friedrich Max- Miller
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Cushman K. Davis
Michael
Mulhall
Ufa
India
China
Philippine Islands
Africa
Mexico
Colombia
Record of large financial transactions and crimes in 1996
The document catalogs crimes and embezzlement with totals across categories such as public officials, agents, and hospital staff, and notes a 1996 record for donations to educational institutions, libraries, charities, churches, and cultural venues exceeding 79 million dollars, with secondary totals for 29 and earlier years. It highlights distributions to education, charities, churches, and arts institutions, plus notes on missing or uncertain data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bram Weentea
Generoak
Hbtarten
Brutal assault endangers Nellie Morris in Morgan County
Miss Nellie Morris, 19, of Marietta, was attacked by Walter A. Weinstock, 18, as she walked home through fields. He dragged her, cut her neck and exposed the jugular vein, amid indecent advances. Morris is gravely harmed. Weinstock jailed in Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Yackney
Morgan County
Nellie Morris
Benjamin Morris
Weitstock
Maas Morris
Filipinos Surrender Report From Manila and Cavite
Dispatches from Manila report rebel leader Sandia hideout near Victoria and disorganized surrender of followers as Americans gain cooperation. Washington notes Cavite Viejo action by Fourth Infantry Marines and Navy capturing several insurgents and officers. Also reports death of former Senator James W Bradbury and a jail hanging of two Black men near Augusta.
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Manila
Funston
Sandia
Victoria
Washington
Navy Department
Ramey
Augusta
United States
James Ware Bradbury
Bowdoin College
Henry W. Longfelow
Nathniel Hawthorny
Jonathan Gilley
John 8
Abbott
George B
Cheever
Horatio
Death closes busy life of Philip D Armour financier
Chicago capital magnate Philip D Armour dies at 90 after heart failure amid recovery from pneumonia. Surrounded by family and medical staff he expressed readiness for death and had the nurses read the Lord's Prayer. A brief career summary notes his rise from farm hand to founder of Armour & Co, with major fortunes from pork packing and early U.S. business expansion.
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Chicago
Jan
Armour
Philip D. Armour, Jr
J. Ogden Armour
Lora
Madison County
Oneida
California
New York
Mil‘woukes
Frederick’ ' K, Tmiley
Milly, Malyina, Balle Ogden
Cincinnati
Mileay
Blankinton & ‘Armour, Pork Packers
Herman O- Amour
Milwaukee
Bérman
Dr Angh
Arm
Ae Lankinton & Co
Joseph B.S Armour
Houves
Armour & Co
Ee le
Philp
D. Armour
Robert’ B le
Peking
Aim
Boers Active in Cape Colony and Preparations for War
Cape Town reports increased Boer activity across the colony as authorities struggle to quell the uprising. A Boer commitee formed in Pretoriusburg to unite efforts, while Viljoen conducts mine destruction campaigns in the north. Dorie has dynamited British properties valued at 250 000 dollars. Farmers describe Boers as raiding columns across the countryside. Lord Kitchener notes Boers scattering over a wide area with a general Dutch uprising looming.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Berghers
Caps Town
Janier
Viljoen
Dorie
Carnarvon
London
Lord Kitchener
Donnelly Dies in Minneapolis at Age 70
Ignatius Donnelly prominent Minnesota politician and author died at 12 03 am after heart failure while visiting his father in law Barton Hanson. A long career in state legislature and Congress marked by strong oratory and party shifts aboard the midland reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Ignetius Donnelly
Ange
Barton Hanson
Ignatius Donnelly
the Bage of
Ninisger
Donnelly
Minnesota
Elnes
Congress
Degg
Democratic Party
Tleiket
Dowager Empress Criticizes Peace Envoys for Terms
The dowager empress rebukes Chinese peace envoys over negotiations, insisting better terms were possible and arguing foreign guards and outposts are a pretext to seize Chinese territory. She claims the government can protect foreigners, and her protest appears aimed at maintaining dignity amid the terms accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Jah
National soldiers' homes show high efficiency report
Inspector General Knox report to Congress indicates national soldiers' homes operate efficiently Spanish war veterans admitted temporarily and conditionally to make room for Civil War veterans Young Spanish War veterans discharged when fit to leave space for older veterans in Home Georgia George Reed a black man hanged on a tree after an attempted assault charge his body riddled with bullets by about 150 men in Lynched Home Georgia on January 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
Congress
Home
George Reed
J. M. Lockleer
Reed
Leonorina wreck shores near Logan amid heavy losses
An American bark Leonorina was wrecked off Logan while attempting to reach Manila. Some crew were saved. fate of the captain and several others remains unknown. Report from Boston dated January 7 notes the disaster and uncertain casualty details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yan
Lloyds
Manila
Leonora Lina
Logan
A Broad Way Incident On a Broadway Street
A pair of men pause to watch a one legged beggar seated by a crate on the curb in front of a store. A business man drops coins into the hat, then a second coin, while the beggar, calm and decorous, acknowledges each gift without obsequiousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York UN
Broadway
Washingtons Odd Street Names In The City Directory
The Washington Post notes confusing street and alley names with multiple Pleasant and Prospect entries. It highlights four Pleasant alleys, six Prospect streets and hills, and quirky alleys like Bis toot Cabbage Louse Higzag Truck Pig Cow Mighting Bood and Tincup, reflecting local naming oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prospect
Prospect Hills
Oairview
Stoughton
Washington Post
No-To-Dao Claim Ad From Sterling Remedy Co
An old advertisement touts No-To-Hao as a life enhancer promising vigor and strength for weak men. It claims druggists carry the remedy and offers a free booklet with the address listed for Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Noon on the Wires Power Down as Nation Sings Time
An article describes a daily noon ritual where Western Union halts messages three minutes before noon to create a continuous national circuit. Electric chiefs switch to maintain an unbroken nationwide pulse from Washington to the Pacific, signaling noon across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Company
America
Pearson’s Magazine
Washington
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Gotham
Golden Gate
Mineral wealth of United States rises in decade chart
A geological survey chart outlines ten year mineral production gains. Aggregate values increased by over one half, with 1899 figures totaling $976,000,000. Nonmetallics reach $447,790,862 while coal and other minerals show substantial increases, reflecting broader resource output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Burvey
United States
Corboniz
Lyapia
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Almont
Ohio
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Tara
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Philip D, Armour
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Minineapolin
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Boston
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Modern Remedy Co
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