Wandering items and world news from a late era
A collage of brief items ranges from price shifts in brooms and cultural notes on languages to royal legacies and military life. It mentions a legal payout to a murdered man’s family, new Manila journals, and a cat gifted to a battleship crew. The piece notes Dewey’s fame, a mistaken death report, and evolving U S military plans in the Philippines amid broad Atlantic news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christobal Colon
Lloyd Clark
Oregon
Clark
Cristobal Colon
Cervera
Chicago
McKinley
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
Canned Beef Controversy Prompts Army Inquiry
Washington December reports from Gen Miles and Maj Daly document the inferior quality and spoilage of canned beef issued to troops in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Tests show large quantities were unfit for use, prompting orders to destroy unsafe meat and rely on fresh supplies where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Ineestigation Commission
Miles
Cuanto
Cuba
Cen
John D. Black
Maj
Dinker
Taeut
Col
Minor
Fry
Hivephrey
Amith
Hattal Son
Titonriy
Dinean
Third Cavalry
Jacksons
Omeer
Oliver
Thompsa
Uwe
Cleveland
George A. Garretson
Vertoep
Cen. Garretson
Dad Ae Ie
Conquisaory
Red Cross in Cuba inquires on suffering children
A distorted report from New York to the Central Committee requests urgent aid as the Red Cross assesses the dire conditions in Cuba under disembodiment. Hyatt cites a hospital and orphan home where children aged five to twelve are described as starving and in need of food, shelter, and relief supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paw
OW. Hyatt Clent
Miata
Central
Vaehwal
Ahiet Shale
Merdydtt
Mir
Hyatt
Euster
Weber
Telegraphic Notes on Global Events and Local Incidents
A scrambled telegraphic digest reports various incidents including worker deaths from cave-ins at San Francisco iron works and a sewer trench collapse in Texas. It notes political tensions with Sumnese actions, a French party visit to Bombay, and the Curzon arrival. Mentioned are missing Welle press messenger Charles Deiler, Lord and Lady Curzon, and a bid to move the Mississippi river commission office from St. Louis to Memphis. Also cited are beef refrigeration concerns and a preliminary hearing in Missouri related to a killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevil
London
Hen Hopking
St. Chir
Batteshly Obie Bay
Cae Ution Iron Works
San Francisco
John Uiley
Jot Nealon
Lebors
Pexas
F Mu
la Pana
Chia
Alger
Varin Devenat Des Delars
Povernment
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Rev
A. Epps
Col
W. Z. Bryan
Nebraska ‘Traveling Men’s Firgan Club
Lineoln
Neb
Tennesare
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
Memphis
Daly
Richards
John McCrillis
William Gilfillan
G Mo
Death of Don Mation Romero A Mexican diplomat
Don Mation Romero a Mexican diplomat who served as minister to the United States died at the embassy in Washington at 4 10 a m after an appendectomy and complications. His career included service as secretary of the Treasury and ambassadorial posts, with noted contributions to strengthening ties between Mexico and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Soler
Ferdinand VII
Washington
Dee i
Don Mation Romero
United States
Garcia
Homero
Mexico
Romero
Amerikanes
Rane
Sembis
Great Britain
Brance
Hawa
Merinda
Aml
Fopedet
Eotfigey
Wien
Jharet
Abies
Msec Orvertinent
Tamas
IMS
Trenaury
Bogan
Mareh
le Enine
Senor Roemer
United Budies
Coustrien
Viot
Remora
Bureau
All Lonal Union of American Republics
Mrs Botkin Guilty Of Poisoned Candy Murder
In Dover Delaware Mrs Cornelia Hollingshead Botkin is found guilty of first degree murder for lacing a box of poisoned candy given to Mrs Job P. Danning at a temporary home. Jury imposes life imprisonment, verdict reached after rapid deliberation amid expectations of an acquittal. The decision reportedly came as a compromise. In Washington the Canadian government and United States agree to a two cent domestic letter rate reciprocal with Canada starting January 1, affecting postage across the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen Franciven
Corntefia Hollincie
Ivet Hight
Jobo P. Danning
Dover
Del
Mra Botkin
Ign
Washington
Dee
Mulock
Jonern Emory Smith
United States
Canada
Emory Smith
Troops Sail for Havana and Havana—Nebraska Regiment En Route
Transports Ghiart Romaatan and Meh swan carry the Third Nebraska battalion to embark for Havana. Troops march to the port amid cheers and a Dixie sung by a band. Nurses and surgeons accompany the soldiers for hospital care as other battalions prepare to sail. Turkish officials plan to bar American travelers to Syria or Palestine to curb Zionist settlement, impacting Jewish migration and the Palestine question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Dee
Ghiart
Mawnan Yeeter
Fevan
Engport
Gholam
Anvonie
Romaatan
Meh Swan
Newaska Regiment
Ilinois
Missour
Washington
Dec
Department of State
United States
Ottoman Empire
Malestine
Mustering Out Third Illinois Volunteers Across Towns
Arrangements completed for mustering out the Third Illinois volunteers now stationed after Porto Rico service. Co A from Streator January 20. B Joliet January 4. C Ottawa January 2. D Aurora January 18. E none. F Pontiac January 21. G Woodstock January 14. H and K Rockford January 16. L Kankakee January 28. M Rochelle January 17. Co J and D Aurora January 18. Co M Rochelle January 17. Co B Joliet January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dees
Nett Sk Regiment
Porto Hico
Elgin
Havana Calm Amid Cuban Celebrations Delay
Gen Ludlow cautions postponement of a Havana six day festivity while Cuban leaders and American authorities push for peaceful observance. A patriotic committee and Cuban military chiefs vow restraint as U S troops patrol Havana to prevent unrest amid urging independence.
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Haina
Dee
Chaban
Dam
Brooke
Ger
Lallow
Bax
Havane
Marana Sind
Patriotic
Gen. Ludlow
Mestre
Mura
Nunex
Mavane
Havana
Mat-Cen
Bronke
Alvision
Cuba
Uealtor
Ceonston
Hirvana
United States
Prederien Mora
Curzon Arrives in India Amid Welcoming Pageantry
Baron Curzon of Sedleston arrives in Bombay with Lady Curzon and children, greeted by city officials and military leaders. Flags adorn the port, and a silver casket presents a welcome address from the corporation. Curzon expresses gratitude and hopes for a happy life in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hombay
Baron Curzon
Sedleston
Viewroy
India
England
Curzon
Corporation of
Lord Curzon
Gentle Clergyman Observes Odd Whitewashing Tale
A village clergyman recalls watching Jones whitewash a cottage while hinting at why he cleans the hedge line. The tale weaves humor with superstition about twins and infection, mentioning past tenants and larger families. The fragment hints at moralizing about cleanliness and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Jones
Cornhill Magazine
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Tej
Tale —T Onla
Thie
Japan
Marstaud
Manila
Freedom
War Department
France
Hat Dewey
Hardware Club
Postal Telegraph Building
Vermont
Admiral
Admiral Dewey
Leonard Wood
Massachusetts Volunteers
Passing
N. J
Massachusetts
Toro Iico
Flor
Cole
Mara
Cornelius Hiles
John W. Griggs
McKenna
Pennsyvenia
Sherman
Penniglo
Cage
Treasury
Long
Wileop
Agriculture
Nleemnyras Canal Commission
Hruce
Register
Robette
Wakefinuil
TNE
Imare
Paris
St Lowis
Burlington
Shepard & Morse Lumber Company
Boston
Christina Hood
Inderptila
Dewitt Geary
Philipsburg
John Po Coch
Delaware
Midietown
Pittchurch
Alexandria
Charles
Jeabel Mallon
Bab
Ruth Ashmore
Harry F. Hailey
Colebrook
Hamilton Ward
Supreme Court
Welleville
N.Y
Kate J. Adams
Harry Cornish
Herman Grunders
Oakfield
Wis
Willis
Babe
Strychnine
Ottumwa
Lows
Deach
Ithomar Cyclone
Janeseile
Congress
Harmony Grove
American National Bank
Lima
Belleville
News Democrat
Covington
Joseph Poe
James Anderson
William Farmer
Creenfield
Hillsboro
Tex
Isabel
Ossie Malone
Ala
Milan
Walter M. Clark
Sullivan County
Woodbine
Kan
Litchfield
Ln Baltimore
Henry Wessell
Minnie Wiliams
Wileiam Day
Prestonburg
Cripple Creek
Milford
George Denison
Wheeler, Cartier & Con
Mercedes Garcia
Thomasvile
Jeudows Wine
Doleite
Alan Alice
Bruce Milks
TE Army Gee Sgands
Dev
War Investigation Commission
Eeef
W. H. Daly
Vhlet Sure Geen
Army
Tape
Bern
Te Burifal
Ponce
Amcient
Impor
Muri
Dackson Ville
Staten Yalrteer
Chikammen
Mila
Xywrttl
Ivor
Cenditione
Atully
Wo Daly
Benecut
the Red Cross
Myatt
Society
Telegraphic Notes
Hornard
Calamet
Mich
Dawson City
Alauk
Houghton, Mich
Minerry Ly
Big St. Bernard
Harney
Sigo
Rawson City
Barney
Murphy
Calumet
Alassa
Frank Wehr
Cinelagatiy Gncinnatt
Krank Wehr
Pine Street
Wehr
Hite
Frank
Ernest Tera Hooley Willabow
Ernest Terah Hooley
Hooley
Durham Fo
Samdee
Mrs. Botkin
Pampes
Ram Francisce Endedeid
Mominion
Nebraska
Byria
Silingle
Tim
St Johns
N. F
Herevert
Murray
Newsfoundland
Ican
Newfoundland
Henrique
Naval Hydrographic Office
Te-lay
Roberts
Marry Church
Columbus
Bee
Harry Church
Allan Wilkau
Milweather
McManus
Fulee
the Patriotic Committee
Gen. Brooke
Ledlow
Leriva
Bombay
Liha
Ombays
Pretoria
Kroger
Jamieson
Hodore Philip
Ile New Toute Waycross
JW. Philip
Batttleship
Lexus
Waycross
Brooklyn
N. Y
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hong Kong
Glen Avon
Pithie
Frenst Victoria
B.C. Victoria
B. C
Government Street
New Wiesbow
Dee Bees
Poulin
Phitores Islands
Chelsea
Jim
American Historical Association
New Traven
Conn
Seston
Amerian Historical Association
Washington Courthouse
Der
Cary Roby
Frank Brown
Sven
Albert Brown
Win
Roby
Brown
Barayart
Deroud
Jane
Hall
FJ. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
Druger Hall
Ayer
Ayers
Drager
Tres
Kannine
Congress St
Losis
Ering
Eampann
Cvinarm
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