Ships split on naval program directions in Washington
A federal naval board debates building three battleships and twelve 1000 ton gunboats to rival Germany while aiming for a US fleet equal to Russia and Germany. Other items note injunctions against mileage tariffs, West Point health and drill, and political shifts in Berlin and Chicago school policy.
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Washington
Germany
Maval Board
Long
Congress
William. Is
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
West Indies
Philippines
China
Conger carries Chinese negotiation proposals to State Department
Washington dispatch reports Minister Conger transmitting the substance of propositions by Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang as a basis for Chinese peace talks. France's Delcasse note has won preliminary acceptances from Russia Austria Germany and Great Britain. In Pekin the Boxer camp continues to shrink as 14 heads are shown and seven imperial troops killed while Field Marshal Count von Waldersee arrives with international troops.
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Ching
Washington
Conger
State Department
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Paris
Russia
Austria
Germany
Great Britain
M. Delcasse
Pekin
M. Pichon
Shanghai
Chi Chow Ya
Chou Chon
Count von Walderses
Stolen Registered Mail Pouch From New York Station
Five bags of registered mail were stolen from Station H after leaving the train. The heavy pouch, checked and locked with a numbered key, was taken before reaching the delivery wagon. Washington reports Major Matt Peterson of the U S volunteers died of yellow fever in Havana, and his wife killed herself an hour later.
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New York
Post Office
Nathan
Globe
Washington
War Department
Havana
Matt Peterson
United States Volunteers
Los Animas
Tragic Comic Figure Quoted Quips on Stage and Money
A fragmented line echoes classic wit about shared laughter and solitary sorrow. The passage hints at tragedians in need and comedians with wealth, suggesting a humorous or satirical reflection on performers and fortune.
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Night
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Tures
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Frchange Hotel
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Maryland College OF Pharmacy
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