Immigrant Flows and Trade Facts Across Nations
Immense shifts in 1896 immigration shown by Treasury data with Italy leading and German migration collapsing. Russian Jews total 22 750, Austria Hungary down, England and Ireland fall, and overall 7 432 016 arrivals since federal supervision began in 1882. Separate items note duties on American cattle hides abroad and international chatter on politics, industry, and local civic matters.
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Abyssinia
Wasumatos
Treasury
United States
Italy
Austria-Hungary
England
Sweden
Norway
Ireland
Spanish Army Routed in Matanzas Battle Report
A Havana dispatch reports a decisive battle in Matanzas with royal troops routed and heavy losses, sparking sensational reaction in Havana as Weyler’s forces are believed defeated. Observers note insurgent tactics in the Philippines mirror Cuban methods, aiding their gains with minimal loss of life.
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Matanzas
New York
Herald
Havana
Weyler
Philippines
San Francisco
Japan
India Earthquake Death Toll Rises Across Regions
News from San Francisco reports that the June India earthquake caused heavy loss of life and crops. Cherra hills mortality estimated 4000 to 6000, Goalpara flood and 40 deaths, widespread mud and subsidence along the Brahmaputra, with extensive crop damage. Similar reports arrive from multiple locales.
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San Francisco
All India
Bengal
Assam
Cachar
Cherra
Goalpara
Brahmaputra
So assistis Nature in the change taking place
The excerpt extols natural childbirth and urges expectant mothers to rely on natural processes for safety and ease. It claims confinement strengthens the mother and child, promising fewer fears and no gloom, and warns against using other methods or influences. The tone resembles a midwifery guidance piece.
Trade Rises on Strong Exports and Broad Demand
Bradstreet reports a widespread revival in demand for merchandis e and staples with interior merchants buying dry goods clothing shoes groceries and fancy articles at levels not seen in years. Wheat soy beans and wool gain while sugar coffee lard and petroleum hold steady exports of wheat flour rise over last week and 1896 figures. Numerous business failures noted across the United States and Canada as goldbrick case spark arrests in New York and New Orleans.
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New York
Bradstreat
Trade Review
Baltimore
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Montreal
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Calleo
Peru
Surabaha
Java
Europe
China
United States
Dominion of Canada
Mother’s Friend testimonial from Carmi Illinois
A customer claims Mother’s Friend eased labor compared with previous births and used four bottles in prior deliveries. The ad promotes a book of testimonials and information for mothers, offered by The Bradford Regulator Co. of Atlanta Georgia, priced at one dollar plus express shipping.
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Henpysson
Carmi
Illinois
Bradfeld Regulator Co
Atlanta
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Tide OF Immigration
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Howell
McKinley
Washington
United
Taylor
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State Department
Kerman
Parkers
Fort Scott
Kan
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St. Paul
Southampton
Telegraph News
Srief
Peter Adams
Buckland
Conn
William of
Germany
Nicholas Nicholatevitch
Madgeburg Hussars
Kansas L
James W. Abert
Newport
Engineers
Army of the Potomac
India
France
Anarchista
Paris
Tarrida Marmol
Theater de la Republique
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Marmol
Mont Jnich
Barce- Jons
Prince Henri
Marseilles
Prince Henri d’ Orleans Haa
Abyssinis
M. Leontieff
M. Raoul Mourichon
Paria
Albertone
Lonpoy
the Times
Toronto
Ont
A. H. Chews
Kosiusko
Benne
Konciusko
Castle Rappenwyl
Lake Zurion
Falmn
Hoxa Kone
Fim
Rype
Isle of Wight
Emperor William
Meteor
Nicholas
St. Peterspura
William
Nicholas Nicholaevitch
Magdeburg Hussars
Provident Aure
Faure
the Elysee
Havr
Vacht Martin Mining
Milwaukee
Martin of
Holland
Mich
Algany
N. Y
Black
Louisiana
Juan Antonio Magan
Juan Martinez
New Orleans
Cass Co. Agricultural Society
Atlantic
Iowa
R. Hunt
Pres
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