Germany seeks Cebu coal in Philippine question plan
A Washington dispatch reports Germany, seeking to extend influence over the Philippines, has the Asiatic station chief and a German engineer evaluating Cebu's coal beds. Berlin aims to use Cebu as a strategic coaling station, reducing reliance on Kiao-Chou. Officials caution against Germany’s moves while Dewey is reinforced. Oregon and Iowa poised for Manila departure next Saturday or Sunday after repairs, with crews on leave only briefly.
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Washington
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Berlin
Asiatic
Islands
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Cebu
Visayas
Serlin
Kiao-Chou
Merlin
Manila Bay
Manila
Philippine
Dewey
Oregon
Iowa
Cape Worn
Honolulu
Sunaay
Inwoods Wilds Endanger a Fire Engine Story
Inwood section of Manhattan witnesses a New York City fire engine get tangled in thick underbrush while responding to a blaze near West 206th Street. Firemen abandon the engine, fight the fire on foot, and later find the engine and horses missing, carried away by curious local boys who try to wheel it back to the engine house.
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New York
Inwood
Manhattan
Hudson River
Spuyton Duyvil
Metropolitan Fire Department
Madson River
Tallest Man in Chicago Buried in Unusually Large Coffin
The tallest Chicago man, Joseph Bladzewski of 681 West Seventeenth Street, died at 41 after bronchial illness. Standing seven feet eight inches and weighing 123 pounds, he worked as a laborer until illness. His body was buried at St. Stanislaus cemetery after controversy over a prior sale to a medical college for $10.
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Chicago
St. Stanislaus
Joseph Bladszewski
West Seventeenth Street
Tle
Poland
America
Programme clocks replace bell ringing for school bells
The article explains a new system of programme clocks used in schools to ring bells electrically. A gong mounted outside, connected by wire to a clock, can sound multiple bells in various rooms or locations at specified times, using a battery and mechanical components contained in the clock case.
Salute Misunderstanding Sparks War Prerecorded Incident
An 18th century tale recalls the Ladrone lands annexation marked by a farcical event. The Charleston fired seven guns at the forts in the harbor of Jllahan. The governor, believing it a salute, claimed he could not return it due to no powder. He protested when told he was a prisoner of war, insisting he did not know war had started. An American resident was appointed provost.
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Charleston
Jllahan
Quarterly Review Lesson on The Various Rulers
The inter national Sunday School lesson for September 25 traces the Northern Kingdom and Judah, noting 19 kings across nine dynasties, reforms by Elijah and Elisha, prophetic voices from Jonah to Hosea, warnings from God, and the national and personal applications of Israel’s rise and fall as a mirror for modern readers. It emphasizes sin, repentance, prosperity with restraint, and the need to reform to fulfill God’s purposes.
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Judah
David
Solomon
Elijah
Elisha
Jehu
Ahab
Baal
Jonah
Amos
Hosea
Israel
Town Equal Suffrage Convention in Council Bluffs
Twenty seventh annual meeting of the Town Equal Suffrage association will be in Council Bluffs from October 1 to 23, 1898. Delegates are allotted by paid membership. district and county officers are ex officio delegates. Fraternal societies are invited. cheap rates and free breakfasts for debiles. Attendees urged to visit Omaha exposition and the National Council of Women after the convention. Adelaide Ballad, Pres. Ka Timning M, Prince, Recording Secretary.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
National Council of Women
Iowa
Adelaide Ballad
Ka Timning M
Prince
Through Cars to California
Persons contemplating a trip to California should be particular to see that their tickets read via The Northwestern Line, and thus avoid unnecessary changes of cars and delays en route. Personally conducted excursions to California leave every Thursday. For lowest rates, sleeping car reservations,ips, printed matter and detailed information, inquire of agents Chicago & North-Western Ray.
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California
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Omaha Exposition 1898 Hears Centennial Exposition
The piece notes the 1898 Omaha Exposition comparing it to Philadelphia's 1876 centennial and the Chicago World’s Fair. It urges a regional tour of the exhibition in Omaha from June to salitas inclusive, highlighting broad national interest in the event.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Omaha
Salitas
Farm Pursuits Copy Offered by North Western Trome Seeker
Advertisement urges readers to pay less by owning a farm. Offers a free copy of the North Western Trome-Seeker from W B Kuiskern at 22 Fifth Avenue Elid for insights into agriculture dairy and cattle raising. Solicits correspondence from intending setters.
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W. B. Kuiskern
Fifth Avenue
Elid
Reduced Excursion Fares For Trans Miss Exposition
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers reduced excursion tickets for Ouida arrivals on June 1 at a single fare round trip with return coupons valid until June 6. From June 1 to November 1 tickets are one and one third fare for the round trip, with return coupons limited from sale date.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Ry
Ouida
Pleasant Arrangement Provides Endeavor Hotel at Exposition
The Omaha Christian Endeavor Union with 380 societies runs a booth at the exposition grounds and has secured the Henryton hotel at 27th and Lake for a dedicated Endeavor headquarter. Rooms run from 50c to 3l per day, the hotel newly furnished and connected by streetcars to all city parts. The union, seeking unity without uniformity, promotes information and comfort for visiting Endeavorers and friends. Also notes quote on conscience, a Rothschild butterfly purchase, and ancient bronze and iron keys found in Greece and Italy dating to the seventh century BCE.
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Omaha Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor Societies
Exposition Grounds
Henryton
27Th and
Lake Sts
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Union
Greece
Italy
Christ
Iowa Central Rail Schedules and Passenger Loads Notice
Schedule excerpt shows arrivals and departures for trains No 1 through No 13 and No 65 No 94 freight services with freight and passenger movements. It lists times including 3 20 pm 8 30 pm and 10 10 pm for eastbound and southbound services with Mason City reference and a St Louis Kansas City Mall route.
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Kansas City Mall
Pearls Exress
Feorda Myee
Logghe
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