Foreign trade, population, and society notes from 19th century sources
The report covers trade totals over the prior year, population figures in INOS, and red shins STE WTO tis with declines in the country’s total. It notes Weyler payroll fraud in Cuba, a Bremerhaven bid about Theodore Kunze, and German Imperial Gazette facts. It mentions New York officials, Boston sparrow extermination, American art sales in New York, and Floyd White, a blind Cornell student in a law program with a memory for books and neatly typewritten papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Department
Floyd Edward Whiten
Cornell Wniversity
Tthvea
N.Y
Elu Dent
Memorial Portrait and Public Figures Highlight 19th Century Obituaries
The piece recalls Edmund Parker Cocke a longtime guard at Washington's tomb and born enslaved in 1827 who served Civil War kitchens and earned the tomb guard honor. It lists Chauncey Depew political links and praise for George Dewey's promotion to full admiral amid broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocke
Edmund Parker
Wallington’s
John Augustine Washington
Washington Tomb
Congressman James K Young Represents Vivania District
A profile of Congressman James K. Young of Vivania describes his district as the most populous in the nation. It notes Philadelphia growth, references the late William Kelley known as Pigiron Kelley, and cites population figures from recent censuses, indicating about 450,000 American citizens now reside within Young's district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Young
Vivania
United States
Philadelphia
William Kelley
Pigiron Kelley
Mr. Young
Mate Clatty
Dames R. Young
Sweden's railways win orders for American engine makers
An odd mix of notes describes Swedish railway firms winning contracts from American manufacturers after English firms declined. The piece also mentions Cebu in the Philippines as a commercial hub 269 miles south of Manila with a hemp trade valued around $1.5 million and a bustling exports sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Rleasie
Cebu
Manila
Opa
United Science Gerber
Somari
Eawesl
Seosular Antaiain Iby Town
Doings of a Week A Weeks News Condensed
A compact review of the past seven days in this and foreign lands surveys major events. It notes political developments legal actions and cultural happenings with a focus on notable figures and locations from the period. The roundup presents a brisk panorama of headlines and outcomes shaping the week.
Washington Posts Push for Sunday Liquor Ban in District
A Madison era summary notes a bill was readied to prohibit Sunday liquor sales in the District of Columbia. Reports mention appointments in the War Department, troop movements, postal stamp plans for Cuba, resignations, and a wave of diverse local incidents including a fatal collision, fires, bankruptcies, and political developments across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colnurtia
Jobo
Scofield
Cabital
War Department
Congress
McKinley
Cuba
United States weighs stance on Chinese port at San Mun
An Italian proposal for a Chinese port at San Mun prompts diplomatic exchanges with the United States. Secretary Hay and the President fear neutrality will be tested as the Taslen, British, and German powers press for concessions. Reports say Italy seeks American backing, while Tokyo and London note growing Japanese support for resisting coercive demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Aad Sol
Edwards
Partheni
Smith
Willie
Watouen
Emporia
Kundoko Gilbert
Epvise
Mary Holmes
W Point
Miss
India
Walls
South McMester
United States
Sur
Duval Counties
Tex
San Jose
Cal Dotge Lawson
Chicago
Oklahome
Montana
Tuiga
Alaska
Illinois
Denver
Col
Austin Bidwell
Famore Ax
Bank of England
Butte
Monnt
Michigan Democrats
Kalamazoo
Thomas E. Burkworth
Jackson
Supreme Court
Erwant F. Legendre
Calumet
Stanley Parkhill
Owosso
Hog Island
Norsfolk
James Bowen
Missouri City
Nebraska
M. J. Hayward
William V. Allen
Kentucky Democrats
Louisville
Beef Inquiry Board
Miles
Ludiow
Havana
Lima
American National Bank
Fred Limp
Dee Patterny
Petersburg
Sampton
Havapa
Porto Iileo
Washkington
Ak Pano
Srebingiog
China
Sam Munday
Hay
Italy
Rome
Daily
Mal
Wovernment
Taly
San Mnn
Che-Kiuup
San Mun Bay
London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Japan
Harlan
Sun Mit
Chicago War Board Probes Army Beef Ration Facts
The war board completed its investigation in Chicago and will present witnesses and findings. It found canned roast beef condemned as army rations, while packers involved were largely exonerated. officials suggested the roast beef supply suffered from wartime climate and processing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Mare
War Injiry Board
Boon
Pulloan
Coart
Saptingo
Porto Juco
Chicago
Talmage Resigns from The Bier Presbyterian Church
The session announced the resignation of Dr. DeWitt Talmage as pastor of The Bier Presbyterian Church in Washington. He plans to reside there, devoting most of his time to public work. Dr. Byron Sunderiat and Dr. DeWitt will lead the church as successors. Sunderiat previously served forty-five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Cuba
Mier
DeWitt Talmage
First Presbyterian Church of
Washington
de Witt
Bier Presbyterian Church
de Talmage
Marek Jieelter
Byron Sunderiat
Piri Presbyterian Shucelt Tarteceed Res
DeWitttin
Sandertaod
Hie
Talmage
Omeritie
Gulf & Ships
Atel
Faye Fran Lane
Tuoh
C.K. Mitchell
Mitchell
Pontotoc County
Ise
Ist
State Senate
Isa
Ile
Mississippi
South
Columbus
Mra Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Oe Macaig Phil- Lire
Ladoga
Ind
Dean
Pinkuam
Lydia E'Pauans
Campaign to Subdue Philippines Wins Trumpet of War
Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis urges firm policy against diplomacy as Aguinaldo and other leaders resist. Lawton arrives in Manila to direct field operations while losses mount for the United States as Col Smith and others are shipped home with honors. Dewey's future command and Manila station plans surface amid ongoing military actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Journal
Washington
White House
Ter Otis
Philippine Sons
Otin
Aguinaldo
Orie
Vane Paige
Luzon
United States
Gen. Lawton
Anson Resenes Mautle
Manila
Mare
W, BE
Smith
David
Ellien
Otis
Seventeenth Infantry
Fien
Asiatic
San Francisco
Dewey
Department
Setire
Bay
Miller
Hlolln
Meares Miller
Milley
Thomas Mc Anderson
Lincoln, Hayward Win US Senate Seat in Tight Vote
Lipcoln and Murphy with- in joint ticket. M. J. Hayward elected United States senator. William V. Mien receives 74 votes as Republican whip, Allen 0S for fusion strength. Story recounts civil war era ancestry and later political career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipcoln
Nety, Murphy
Wes Sim
M. J. Hayward Wee
United States
William V. Mien
Solid Republicsu
Allen
Munroe Leland Hayward
Willem V. Alem
Dorn
Whitehan
Fasen
Strain Telling on Dewey in Mantle War Warnings
Vancouver report quotes Moreh C Jague Fraser of London describing a tense scene from Manila and Dewey related to the Allied war effort. The text references potential immediate actions, high stakes for American strategy, and warnings about delays or failures impacting U S naval and land forces amid mounting pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Moreh
Jague Fraser
London
Manita
Dewey
Praser
Mantle
Enon
Manila Warkin Atmanth
Andomiilde
Delia Onilver
Alba
After World War II era turmoil and church intrigue
A garbled report blends religious and political intrigue with references to bishops, cardinal figures, and a claimed papal approval. It then shifts to Princess Kaulani near death in Washington with doctors predicting passing within 24 hours, and President McKinley planning a rest trip to Georgia. Local calamities include Kentucky river logging losses and labor unions planning wage fights. Madrid appoints Gen. Jiminez Castellanos captain general of Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Metal Polishers, Patora, and Brass Workers Union
Madrid
Jiminez Cestellanos
Cubs
Mississippi Supreme Court to Hear Rail Tax Case
Mississippi Supreme Court prepares to send a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court over a railroad tax case. The case involves Mississippi Valley Railroad and a property tax dispute tied to 1565 land grants and liquidation claims. The court action recalls a recent Levee Board decision and touches on whisky tax petitions and prohibitionist challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Tmice Woods
Arti Ube
Wade
Washington
Hevket
Sippi Valley Railroad
MLK
Psat
Lee
Mississippi Levee Board Serkes
Peschenwieun Rif Wert
Darren
Wag K
Mississippi Valley
The
Lambs
Clais
Tyrwitlel
Elaluis
Vui
Hulivar
Slurehey
Louguena
Supreme Court
Muehanan
Vervisen
Monroe Bali
Frebisley
Faupervisnes
Comstock Lode Wood and Mine Tales Recounted
The article blends anecdotes from the Comstock Lode era, detailing a mining broker’s reveal about a peculiar wood plate misidentified as a mineral, altered by high heat and underground pressure. It cites Virgili a City geology, Mount Davideau, and rapid mining concerns, plus quirks about local life and era sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock Lode
Ogee
Sierra
Virgila City
Davideau
Monkamder
Out of Out of Nine Harsh Winds of Spring Remedy
A fragmented testimonial ad extols Hood s Sarsaparilla for relief from winter ills and spring ailments. It claims to restore health, appetite, and strength, citing several names and places as patients who benefited from the remedy. The passage includes multiple garbled names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Raventox
Main Street
Auburn
Sapariii
Owent
Fourth St
Pall River
Protecting Her Interests and Rights in a Community Dispute
A fragmented historical dialogue describes a resident asking about legal rights in a local dispute over hydrant access and rent notices. The speaker questions documents, government authority, and legality of actions while comparing distant cultural references and values. The piece reflects confusion over legal processes and personal rights in a community setting.
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Hoyeails
Inos
Non, Weyler
Brevemuelen
Germany
Theodore Kuntze
Kuntee
Traer
Imperial Gazette of
Berlin
Nelius N. Bliss
Interior
William M.arts
Johnson
Hayes
Gen. James
Garfield
Gen
Feakrclild
Mr. Carlisle
Mr. Lamont
Carl Schurz
Boston
America
Mexas
Thoratr J
Clarke
Sivgih
Liverge Laces
New York World
Chauncey Depew
Vanderbilt Lines Ami
New York Central
Jake Shore
Michigan Central
Nickel Mate
Big Four
Chicago & Northwestern
Vanderbilt
Equisable Life
Mercantile Trust Company
Union Trust Company
Western Naional Bank
Western Union
George Dewey
United States Navy
Ashidi
Sself
Lake Shore
Weetfield
Ned
Waterbury & Marshall
Cordage Trust
AM Franklin
John J. Clews
Sarah Jennings
Henry M. Burt
Mount Washington
Wing Held
Mies
Catherine Hackman
Leb
Tee Whnoat
New York City
William Noble
William 8
Lintle
Abraham Licoln
Springfield
Lord Herschell
Walbot
Mahoning City
Nell Burgess
Sts
Stork Yard
Fira Presbyterian Church
Admiralty
George Gosche
England
Med
Mich
Marel Thomas F. Barkworth
Slickson
Mr. Barkworth
Allan WU. Morse
Vredicta Dreyton
Daily News
Ferdinand Wattsin Esterha
de Boies
Gen. Bogut
Col. Henry
Dreyfus
Lombay
Shalif
Yemen
Arabia
Congress of Representatives of the Powers
Czar
Mexico
Augusti
Philippines
Cervera
Albany, N
Gregory
Cody
Jay Gould
Lawton
Ker
Mira Jones
Frankfort
Toame Ney
Murely Li
Roadway Department
Chicago, Hock Island & Pacific, Railroad
Vicw
Parker
Cams
Vecine
Marvel
Auditorium Hotel
Winnie Davie
Richmond
Hollywood
Winnie Davis
Zina R. Carter
Tenth Ward
Graeme Stewart
Special Treasury
Thoreder
Joe L. Harward
Ays Ifill Cavalry
New York Infantry
Sna
Mort Edwards College
Leeam
Whecateli
Whitewater
Bnd
Vsne
Nebraska Chi
Tata
Majoriss
Isien
Sass
Iretund
Arete
Deviant
TNS
Mandibal Cumilly
Boch
Camlen
Gihors
Architshop
Amerivent
Irviund
Kantani
Vonotult
Morel 1
Ivinevss Kaulani
Kaulani
Thomasville
Hanna
Sone
Lexington
Mareh
Kentucky
Heattyville
Valley View
Lexington & Eastern Railway
Clay City
Wesson
Lincoln
Revenue Agent
Gull & Ship Estates
Chance Court
Harrison County
Drenthoot
Willian Morne
William Purnell
Vicksburg
Peadmenscoutty
Issaquena Lovige
Knights of Tythis
United Confederate Veterans
Kate Redmond
Redmond
Copiah County
Test
Locas
Refige
George K. Moe
State Board of Pharpney
Daekaon
State Board of Dental Examiners
Starperville Hioters
Scott County
Harperville
Meridian
Ply
Delta
Oxford
Saerippe
Mr. Fly
Mary Holmes College
West Point
Manavers
Confederacy
Ben la Brow
Uniwd Daughters of the Confederacy
Chienge Evening Port
U.S
Vermont
Tie
Tor Nyen
Tye
Biv Datich
Hostetter
John
Jonan
Atlanta
Uae
Ensible
Bewani
Mabesilor Era
Tree
Alarasting CO
Grant Rapide
Mick
Mad Teex
Christian
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