Unclear 19th Century Commentary Excerpts and Notes
A garbled mix of late 19th century prose discusses religion and social issues. It cites Rev Dr Rylance of St Mark's New York opposing blue laws and contrasts European Sunday norms. It then surveys Indian frontier tribes, labor economics, the aging process, and rising suicides via carbolic acid. Various anecdotes touch on gambling in Kansas, militia politics, and odd news items.
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Rylance
St. Mark's Church
New York
Kogland
France
Spanish General Bids Farewell to Cuba Amid Sovereignty Push
In a Nov 1 address before departure from Mavana the captain general stated his duty and patriotism, promising to serve the party maintaining Spanish sovereignty in Cuba. He warned rebels cannot imperil Spain, cited restored order, and noted sugar estates and railroads ready for travel and trade while offering pardons in the name of generous Spain.
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Mavana
Werler. Ivest
Spain
Owen
Cuba
Havana
Pidar del Rio
Matangao
Santa Clara
Jucaro Trocha
Blanco assumes command in Cuba as new captain general
In Havana on November 1 General Blanco formally took over the command from Weyler after a private conference with the Marquis dl Ahumadu. He arrived with his staff and was greeted by military naval and volunteer forces. Crowds cheered as he headed to the palace and issued a manifesto to Cuban troops and firemen. Weyler left Spain after directing staff to the Monserrat and Palmerola then sailed. a Segueranca voyage to New York followed.
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Cuba
Havana
Marquis dl Ahumadu
Blanco
Weyler
Texas
Vieneral Blanes
Spain
Monserrat
Monserrat An l Palmerola
Ward Line
New York
World and Domestic News Roundup in November Dispatches
Reports from Washington and abroad detail a Spanish government note to the United States discussed by the cabinet with no immediate reply considered. Also noted are British opposition leader Topper condemning Hawaiian seizures, sealing disputes, and Canada’s push to block pelagic sealing. Other items include a 100 mile road record set by Arthur Chase, Major Handy departing Paris, Berlin testing an electric typewriter, and Quebec mayor dismissing McCoy Creedon fight plans.
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McKinney
Cab
Spain
Washington
Woodford
United States
Weyler
Cuba
Victoria
Charles Topper
Great Britain
Canada
Major Handy
Paris
Moses P. Handy
Berlin
Death of Henry George Sparks Citywide Mourning in New York
News recounts vast public sorrow in New York as Henry George lies in state and his funeral processions pass through Brooklyn. Thousands view the casket at Grand Central Palace. Altgeld calls George one of the era’s greatest men shaping economic thought.
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Henry George
New York
Merry George
America
Ais le Nan
Henry
Mery Tearm
New Vertes
Bronklyn Bridge
Bronklyns Streets
Brooklyn City Hall
Beily
Fort Hamilton
Greenwood
Grand Central Palace
Philospher
George
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
Gav
John P. Altgeld
Magnemud
Democratic Party
Utes Threaten Pillage As Indians Clash In Colorado
A courier brings a message from Game Warden Wilcox to Sheriff requesting aid as Utes burn a Cross Mountain ranch and kill a messenger. Five Indians die, a chief mortally wounds, and state troops may be called as 100 men head to Vaughn’s ranch to aid the sheriff amid threats of pillage and murder.
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Theonseasion
Vaughn
Indiana
Drought Break Reported Across Missouri and DL Regions
Dispatches indicate a long drought over Missouri and neighboring districts has ended with rain falling Sunday and Monday. Water shortages eased as livestock and households gain supplies though some wheat sown earlier perished or stood at risk. Pastures may revive and stored water funds improve while already planted wheat stands any future freeze.
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Missouri
Relief expedition for Andree heads from Tromsoe
The Norwegian government orders a six month supply steamer for a relief mission to Andree the aeronaut, who disappeared after departing Spitzenbergen. The vessel leaves Tromsoe today and sails to Spitzenbergen under state auspices.
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Tromere Island
Christiana
Troukoe
Mos
Norway
Andree
Spitzenbergen
North Cape
Tromsoe
Tromsor Island
Henry George Dies After Campaign Fatigue at Union Square
The Jeffersonian Democrat candidate for mayor of Greater New York, Henry George, died at the Union Square hotel after a long night of campaign work in Queens and Brooklyn. He grew incoherent and died in the early morning with his wife and son nearby. Born in Philadelphia in 1859, he pursued journalism and politics across the West Coast and New York, authoring reform works and leading the single tax movement.
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New York, Co
Henry Genner
Jefersonian Demorreey Fur
Greater New York
Union Square
George
Queens
Brooklyn
Mr. George
Mrs. George
Committee of the United Wemocracy
Fort Hamilton
New York
Anre
Henry George Baa
Georges
Labor Party
Abrams. Hewitt
Theodore Roosevelt
R. J. Roskoph
Cone
Henry George
Union Square Hotel
Mr. Low
Seth Low
N Democracy
Thomas Jefferson Democracy
San Francisco
England
Truth
Tate
James Redpath
North American Review
Croker and Sheehan Send Condolence Letters
In New York on October 30 Richard Croker and John C Sheehan sent condolence letters to Mrs Henry George expressing sympathy for her bereavement. The messages were delivered by special messenger.
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New York
Richard Croker
John
Sheehan
Henry George
John C. Sheehan
Utes on the warpath a Color ado uprising and a game wardens clash
Reports from Routt county detail Indian uprisings with letters from Deputy Warden Wilcox and Chief McLean noting battles on the le Rnake and Rear that elderly Ind ians were killed. Telegrams warn of gathering settlers along the Colorado Blue Mountains as fears rise over the White River area.
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Colorado
Denver
Blue Mountains
White River
Testing of retail trade hindered by weather and fever
Dan & Co. notes retail trade progress is slowed by mild weather and southern fever but reports large urgent orders prompting quick delivery. Wholesale activity lags yet remains strong for the season with payments 29 percent above last year. Wheat receipts and cotton prices fall while wool markets quiet and iron and steel producers stay active. 219 U.S. failures vs 276 last year, 25 in Canada vs 46.
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New York
Dan & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
All Pointe
Boston
United States
Canada
Fortune Is Hers as Martha Clybourn Gains Gregory Estate
After forty years Martha Clybourn is ordered by the court to take the name Mrs Allen Gregory and receive a large fortune. The Gregory estate, valued around $1,000,000, mostly personal property, will go to the widow if no appeal overturns the ruling. About $250,000 in real estate in Indiana also passes to the widow under intestate laws.
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Claybourn
Alley Gregory
Chicago
Martha Clybourn
Priday
Alien Gregory
Circuse
Koblsaat
Gregory
Vaat
Allen Gregory
Indiana
Baltimore to sail for Honolulu amid crew desertions and Japanese substitutions
The cruiser Baltimore plans to sail to Honolulu with supplies loaded. Several crew members who deserted were returned and put on bread and water. Replacements from the navy yard joined, then were sent to the Oregon. An order from Washington discharged twenty Japanese cooks and servants, replaced by Chinese workers as a precaution against possible trouble with Japanese in Hawaii. Admiral Miller will make Baltimore Pacific flagship on arrival.
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Baltimore
San Francisco
Honolulu
Navy Yard
Oregon
Washington
Hawaii
Miller
Yorktown
Wheeling
Thanksgiving Proclamation from President McKinley designates Thanksgiving
President McKinley issues his first Thanksgiving proclamation designating Thursday November ith for national thanksgiving and prayer. He urges observance in worship and gratitude for prosperity, peace, and free government, praising divine blessings and urging charity and goodwill.
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McKintes
Washington
McKinley
Inter
William McKinley
United States
WM. McKinley
Rev Brown Vindicated in San Francisco Church Trial
Chicago reports the Congregational council declared Rev C C Brown guiltless of the San Francisco charges and censured the Bay Conference for irregularities. The suspension is lifted and Brown may continue ministry without further opposition. Also notes potential name change for the National Paper Money party and other brief items.
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Jonal
Dr. Brown
Brown
Bay Conference
Chicago
National
Paper-Money Party
Independent People's Party
Damage Estimated From Canal Breach Near Montreal
Damage estimated at $600,000 after a breach along the Soulenges canal near Comal Montreal exposed 1308 feet of banks to collapse and carried away large debris as floodwaters eroded a 70 foot depth area.
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Comal Montrea
Soulenges Canal
Parrots and Deafness Lore Mixed in Fragments
Quoted snippets describe parrots mimicking speech and debates about their vocal abilities alongside excerpts about deafness remedies from Henry and Co. ads to medical notices. The text blends multiple unrelated clippings with stray dialogue and product pitches.
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