Train Hold-Up Kills Fireman and Wounds Engineer
Fort Worth Texas July 22 A daring train robbery attempt on the Santa Fe southbound passenger train near the stockyards resulted in the death of Fireman Whittaker and the engineer being wounded and jumping from the train. A fusillade from robbers prompted officers to pursue and the attackers retreated as the train finally stopped and resumed its southbound journey.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Santa Fe
Whittaker
Saginaw
Pen
Pendell
Frank Williams
Williams
Wilion
Sev
Gunnells
Butler
Carter
Lis
Faith in the Oregon and the Bulldog of the Navy
Lieutenant W. H. Harrison of the battleship Oregon is in a Brooklyn naval hospital with his hearing damaged after a heavy concussion from an 8 inch shell fired over his head during the bombardment of Santiago. He calls the Oregon the bulldog of the American navy and recalls the Horn voyage where the ship surged from the tail to near the front, achieving 14 knots in a running battle with the Spanish fleet.
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New York
W. H. Harrison
Washington
Oregon
Naval Hospital
Brooklyn
Santiago
Harrison
Manhattan
The
Horn
Cervera
Colon
Porto Rico annexation favored by junta member
Senor Castro of the Porto Rican junta in New York says the group, initially seeking independence, now unconditionally backs annexation after the war began. He cites broad support among Porto Ricans in the United States and rejects any idea of armed resistance to annexation.
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New York
Senor Castro
Spain
America
United States
Revolutionary Party of
Porto Rico
Relief for families under 1861 allotment law revived
Major John Byrne of New York, head of the Soldiers and Sailors' Families Protective Association, pushed revival of the 1861 allotment rule allowing soldiers' and volunteers' pay to go to their families. He met with President, Secretary Alger, Adjutant General Corbin and Attorney General Griggs, and the matter was referred to the War Department for action.
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Washington
John Byrne
New York
Soldiers and Sailors’ Families Protective Association
Army
Alger
Corbin
Griggs
Byrne
Secretary of War
Attorney General’s Department
Four Spanish Prisoners Escape at Fort McPherson
Report from Atlanta states four Spanish prisoners at Fort McPherson escaped during hostilities. Officers would not confirm, but multiple soldiers from the post corroborate the escape.
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Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Spain
Why Elephants Fear Mice and Other Oddities From the Jungle
A disparate set of anecdotes from distant lands covers why elephants fear small animals, a shipment of giant Kansas jackrabbits for Forest Park, a Calcutta hotel burglary with a hidden Koran, bacteriology of cards, and theater prospects for Edna Whitney. The piece blends curiosities of wildlife, crime, science, fashion, and entertainment in a bustling news digest.
Deacon's Bermon on Rich Man and Lazarus in Dialect
A rural preacher recites a Christmas tale with dialect humor about a rich man and Lazarus. The story ends with the rich man suffering in hell and Lazarus feasting in heaven, warning listeners to give alms.
A Little Problem From Life and Other Vignettes
An eclectic collage of dialogue and vignettes featuring wearied Hawkins, a determined suitor, a crusty father, and a bold Kaiser William figure. The pieces blend humor and tension through conversational scenes, misread signals, and escalating threats in a vintage voice.
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Honolulu
Philip
Cwante
Sears
Texas
Anhonor
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Idplette West
Tyler
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Holinillo
Garcia
Ades
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Sampson
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Consoli
Bull Dog
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Relief For
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Cullom and Morgan
Hitt
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Chicago
Congress
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Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Hines
Newport News
Dewey
Manila
Cyrus
Nyanza
Jackson County
Louisville
State Board of Health
Kansas
Badger State
Poultry and Game Company
North Third Street
Forest Park
St. Louis
Charles Payne
Wichita, Kan
Queen
St. Louis Republic
Calcutta
Gordon Highlanders
Rappin
Nantes
Edna Whitney
Kansas City
Bermon
Chris
Kunnel Latherus
Latherus
Abraham
Brer Williams
Weary Hawkins
Father
Tommy
Dad
Ferry
Johnson
Wallace
William
Cam William
Kaiser William
God
Fleischman’s
R. M. Wilson
Kandy
Lee
Axilor
Lowney
of Brazos
Madison
Grimes
Robertson
Burleson
Amy
Frank W. McConnico
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
Pacific Mutual Life
Am. Union Life
Fidelity and Casualty of
Bryan
D. Miccooonnnico
A.P. Franklin & Son
Academy of Music and Next
John Mike’s
Tyler Haswell
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