Cuban Captivity Ends With Bride's Courageous Rescue
Richard T. Sumner, back from Cuba with a native wife, credits her courage for saving his life after he was captured by Spanish guerrillas. He joined filibusters, faced execution, and escaped with help from a Cuban sympathizer and her father’s daughter. They now plan to live on a ranch near Havana after six weeks apart and a forthcoming wedding.
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Richard T. Sumner
Cuba
Sumner
Aidianes
Cua
Tampa
United States
Spain
Roque Boaz
Danila Roque
Gomes
Toral
Fatlua
Havand
Dong
Havana
Sanvingo
Sam
Fauiher
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Excursion by Nickel Plate Road
Announcement of a Shrine excursion from Chicago to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road with options June 2 and 18 and a ground trip fare. Tickets on sale in Buffalo by June 17. three daily first class trains from Chicago to Buffalo New York and Boston. reservations via General Agent Til Adams Street Chicago. Also ad copy for horse liniment and digestive remedy with promotional claims.
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Nobles of the
Chicago
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
Buiftato
New York
Boston
Til Adams
Relief in Six Hours from Kidney and Bladder Distress
A historic ad claims relief in six hours for kidney and bladder discomfort by a mysterious remedy sold by L. A. Sheets in Algona Iowa. The copy promises rapid pain relief and almost immediate urinary retention relief for both men and women, urging readers to try the product.
First of the Season Excursion to Buffalo by Nickel Plate
Tickets go on sale June 1 12 15 with return until July 2 1699 deposit due by June 17 at Buffalo joint agent. Visit Buffalo and Niagara Falls at low cost from City Ticket Office 111 Adams Street Depot Van Buren Street passenger station Chicago. Also ad for De Whtts Witgh Hazel Salve for piles.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Adams Str
van Buren Str
Chicago
Travel tips and real estate notices from Algona
Travelers urged to buy tickets via The Northwestern Line for California trips with planned Thursday departures and sleeping car options. Real estate ad promotes Algona residence lots, mostly 5 and 10 rod sizes, with sidewalk shade fruit trees and easy terms from EL. Sracy, offering 4x8 rod alternatives and favorable prices for buyers ready to act.
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Algona
EL. Sracy
Mrs Baldwin Quillivery Offers Low Prices and Bargains
An advertisement urges shoppers to visit Mrs R Baldwin for the lowest prices and best bargains in quillivery, located south of Court Home.
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R. Baldwin
Court Home
Extradition clash over Canadian murder case shocks Ottawa
A Black man known as Peg Leg was accused of murdering police officer Toohey in London Ontario. He fled to the United States where Canadian and US authorities swapped laws and a riot of political blame followed. Ottawa apologized as Brown was returned to an American prison via proper channels. Ontario politics heat up over the affair as lawmakers debate justice versus extradition.
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London
Toohey
United States
Peg Lee
Brown
New York State
Peg Leg
Suspension Bridge
Ottawa
New Ontario
Washington Post
Tolstoi Pressured by Czar in Armament Talk
An Odessa dispatch reports Emperor Mehoias inviting Count Leo Tolstoi to weigh in on armament plans during a visit to Tavolu. Tolstoi accepts and meets the czar, who asks for his opinion on uniting great powers. Tolstoi urges action by example and readiness to cooperate on a formal conference plan. He notes he is already writing a work on the issue.
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London Daily Mail
Odessa
Lividia
Mehoias
Hincheon
Tavolu
Russia
Leo Tolstoi
Tolstoi
Cvar
Nicholas
Meera
Czar
Iis Giast
Count Tolstoi
Plans of a squadron for evolution near Havana
The plan outlines a squadron of evolution under Admiral Sampson with wide discretion. Ships including New York as flagship Brooklyn Texas Machias and Marcellus will assemble at Havana by February 1 for a two month West Indian operation. Additional vessels depart from New York and Portsmouth as preparations proceed.
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Sampson
Havana
West Indian
New York
Brooklyn
Tudiana
Texas
Iachias
Marcellus
Lebanon
Wacana
Allen
Machins
Wortsmouth Navy Yard
Wayana
New York Yard
Government-Made Powder at Indian Head Plant
The government plans to manufacture smokeless powder for targeting practice at Indian Head on the Potomac. The nearing plant would produce a standard powder for army use and pressure manufacturers to supply powder at fair prices. If prices stay high, Congress may be shown that the army can produce powder itself and seek additional plants.
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Potomac
Indian Ead
Indian Head
Congress
Irish National Dances and Paraguay Coffee Notes
Irish national dances today include the jig reel bornpipe and boptime with many figure dances based on jig or reel movements. Paraguay now produces coffee sufficient for its population and markets a Yungas coffee believed to rival leading varieties in the Americas and Europe.
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Paraguay
New Gift to Field Museum of Pueblo Life Collection
A major Field Museum gift from Stanley S. McCormick funds a $3000 acquisition of Moqui Pueblo life artifacts gathered by a missionary. The collection spans current and ancient Pueblo usages, documenting domestic, political, and religious life and intended for display in the Moquiruan with final disposition to be decided.
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Field Columbian Museum
Chicago
Franmea Missionary
Stanley S. McCormick
Remarkably Healthy Month for London in November
London saw a remarkably healthy month as November death rate stood just over 10 per 1000. The report notes mortality unexpectedly low given conditions, highlighting public health gains and ongoing urban health initiatives.
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London
Precious metals output exceeds previous records in 1898
John J. Valentine reports gold silver copper and lead production across western territories and Canada reached record highs in 1898. The total gross value neared 1 772 060 dollars with gold alone at 78 401 202 dollars, while world gold output neared 250 million. Exports of silver to Japan China and straits totaled 32 622 032 dollars, up from 48 412 000 the previous year.
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John J. Valentine
Wells-Pargo Express Campany
Missouri River
British Columbia
Northwest Territory
Tes
Compmany
California
Nevada
Oregon
Montana
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Coly
Van
Washington
Alaska
Idaho
OT Sal
Dakot
Yaming
United States of America
Columbia
South Africa
Northwest
Japan
China
Straits Settlements
London
San Francisco
Remarkable Expansion in Exports of Breadstuffs and Provisions
The monthly export statement shows 1898 total exports of breadstuffs provisions cattle hogs cotton and mineral oils at 789,667,294 up from 693,010,747 in 1897, the latter the highest since 1892. December 1898 exports for these commodities reach 93,273,506 against 85,630,606 in December 1897.
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Bureau of Statistics
Cane used to strike the queen sold amid withdrawal note
The cane with which Robert Pate attacked Queen Victoria in 1850 was to be sold at auction but the owner withdrew it after an official communication from Osborne. Pate, sentenced to seven years transportation, died in 1895.
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Robert Pate
Osborne
Pate
A Land for the Tramp
A derisive note on Colom bia natives and cheap import duties mocking toilet soup and agnone production. The text laments port charges per pound and suggests living without soap as cheaper.
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Republic of Colombia
Resurrection Teachings From An Easter Exposition
A historic church exposition outlines the Resurrection of Jesus, detailing three days from the Jewish reckoning, the dawn of Easter morning miracles, appearances to Mary Magdalene and the disciples, and the forty day period before the Ascension. It notes lessons affirming Jesus as the Son of God, the promise of immortality, and Christ’s ongoing spiritual authority.
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Pelouhet
Goldin
Christ
Jesus
Calvary
Emmaua
Gal- Mew
Mount of Olives
Bethany
Saclay
Buster Mearning
Mary Magdalene
Peter
Galilee
John
Mary
Simon Peter
Jerusalem
Enminaus
Nazareth
Tie
Clives
God
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Tsou
BEA
Morcan & Wright Tire
Ot Bee
Roebiuck
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Con
N. S. Thompson
Marne
Burt
Iowa
Suldhy J. A. Sheets
Alwona
Tedigal
Arose Etlers & Co
Ellers & Co
W.U. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
North Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Heiskell
Jomneton
Holloway
Phillie
Timothy
Miller
John Hohn
Wilson Building
Dodge St
Cass CE “Plowleg
Field Museum
Steeley RB
McCormiclk
New Guinea
Wells, Fargo
Hubert Pate
Menelik
Abyssinia
Vienna
Franz Josef
Christ Risen
Dolat Ant
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