Fragmented 19th century notes mix art theft and public notices
A bizarre collage cites a discovered Madonna attributed to Bellini in Trieste, land purchase sums under parliamentary acts, a Russian officer breaking parole, Britain’s Egypt plan, London horse ambulances, desert aquifer depth, and a whale attack on a Spanish vessel. Humorous quips close the page with light jests about barbering and hoaxes.
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Giovanoi Bellini
Trieste
Austria
Trish
Saigon
Army
Iz 24
Etrong
Smeeta
London
All Done Out Veteran Heller Shares Relief Story
A fragmentary veteran narrative from Urlans Illinois describes relief after taking Dean's Midney Pills. He reports prior severe pain across the back and shoulders and notes he told readers the medication eased his heavy trouble during a period in the interval referenced in the text.
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Joshua Heller
South Walnut Steel
Urlans
Dean
Mississippi Industry Carnival Display Honors Gulf and Ship Island
Mississippi's 1900 carnival exhibit showcases piney woods crops, sugar cane syrup, fruits, vegetables, and naval stores. Gulf and Ship Island Railway promotes regional industry while Captain Jones funds the effort and Beauvoir is slated for veterans' home use.
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Mississippi
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Piney-Woods
Gulf and
Ship Island
Gulf and Ship Island
Capt. Jones
Kuropatkin criticised as morale sours in Manchuria
News from Tokyo reports Russian commanders at Mukden under strain after Kutopkin’s retreat and bickering at Manchurian headquarters. Discontent grows among troops after Telisu and Liao Yang defeats, with siege guns headed for Port Arthur to shell deep into Russian lines.
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Tokio
Katkin
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Shakhe
Telisu
Vafangon
Liao Yang
Shakhe River
Manohara
Port Arthur
Russian Fleet Sighting Near Port Said Reports
At Port Said Egypt January 10 Russian warships under Rear Admiral Botrovsky from Suda Bay Crete were sighted en route. Seven ships including cruisers Oleg Izamund Dnieper and Rion plus destroyers Groz ani Gromeki Rezity arrived. A torpedo boat destroyer entering the harbor struck and sank a coal lighter.
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Port Said
Egypt
Botrovsky
Suda Bay
Island of
Crete
Botovsky
Oleg
Izamund
Dnieper
Rion
Grozani
Gromeki
Rezity
Imperial Family to Stay in St Petersburg All Winter
St Petersburg date reports the imperial family will remain at Tsarskoe despite winter, with official gaieties curtailed due to war. Balls and state functions are canceled as the emperor contemplates absence from the winter palace. Also Berlin notes gifts to Nogl and Stoessel for Port Arthur bravery and a Far East report of Col Bogdonoff and three comrades killed on a Mongolia mission.
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Aberdeen
Mississippi
Prince Mirsky
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Nicholas
Prince Sviatopolk- Mirksy
Ministry of the Interior
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirksy
M. Witte
Bismarck
Russia
Sviatopulk Mirksy
Me Witte
St Petersburg
Tsarskee
Winter Palace
Nogi and
Stoessel
Berlin
William
Port Arthur
Nogl
Marseilles
Far East
Col. Bogdonoff
Alexieff
Mongolia
International Commission Sets Protocol for North Sea Inquiry
Paris Jan 10 The International Commission appointed to inquire into the North Sea incident has prepared a protocol of more than twenty articles governing procedure The question of whether hearings will be verbal or written is undecided Provisions grant equal press access during public hearings After adoption of the protocol tomorrow the case hearings will start
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Tional Commission
Paris
International Commission
North Sea
Third Pacific Squadron to Leave Siberia in January
The Ruse confirms plans for the Third Pacific Squadron to depart Libali at the end of January. The division will include warships under admirals Sunjavin Apfaxtos and Ouehuker aboard the cruiser Viadivile, with several vessels listed in the dispatch. A premature explosion near the joint exercise injured Contractor Sparke and several wagtoes, with Palen Haus among the severely hurt.
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Fiset
Siberia
Bt. Petersburg
Jum
Parle Temps
Arst
Pacife Sqadrom
Libali
Ob Ino
Sunjavin
Ap Faxtos
Admiril Ouehuker
Cruiger Viadivile
Torgetelo
Upala
Hirmingiaio
Palen
Emere
Comical Menu Debate Sparks Dining Room Laughs
A diner laments misnamed dessert as a waiter defends the menu. The woman insists ice cream should match the dish’s name, joking about ice cream pudding and cottage gridding. The exchange draws laughter and quieted further complaints.
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Dot
Jen
Climate charms and Irish wit in San Francisco scene
A Philadelphia Magazine piece recalls an Irish visitor in San Francisco marveling at the climate, greenery, and local hills with humorous remarks about the city’s complexion and landscape. The anecdotes mix travel wit with reminders that climate shapes impressions and humor.
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San Francisco
Philadelphia Press
San Hennessee
Begorra
Cuticura Ointment Promoted As Skin Cure
A garbled advert style excerpt extols Cuticura Ointment as the best remedy for skin and scalp disfigurements. It mentions a hot bath usage and includes stray references to other products in a jumbled manner. The text remains unclear but centers on promoting dermatological cures.
Piso's Cure for Consumption Infant Remedy Note
Short note records an infant patient narrative about Piso's Cure for Consumption believed to aid congestion and colds. Mention of N W Sees Ben Graves Nd and date February 17 with ambiguous location or dosage details.
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Piso
Ben Graves
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