Soldier Would Sell Philippine Islands Tale From China Letter
First Sergeant Charles Fame of the Fourteenth Infantry writes from Tekin China to Captain Tow Myers of the Dallas Fire Department dated October 1. He argues the Philippines should be sold and white people should leave the area, claiming the island chain will be fought over for years. He notes the United States could face future battles there and mentions his company lost forty men to disease or death after reaching China. An advertisement for White's Cream Vermifuge closes the piece.
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Dallas
Tex
Charles Fame
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
Tow Myers
China
Faunel c
Philippine Islands
Manila
United States
Dld
Pinel
Rent driven revival of Kansas flax tow factory at Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas November 2 The increase in tux rent and crop prices has prompted eastern owners to resume operations at the region’s only tax tow factory in Fort Scott built by W H Payne and associates of Ohio. After a four year shutdown due to straw shortages the plant will reopen in about two weeks to process flax straw from southeast Kansas and boost flax profits.
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Fort Scott
Kiam
Kansas
W. H. Payne
Payne
Ohio
Oho
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement promises a swift cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a money back guarantee if the remedy fails, noting Grove’s signature and a product likely sold by druggists.
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Grove
Bosch Ar
Yosemite Sinks in Typhoon Off Guam
New York reports a Manila cable stating the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite was sunk by a typhoon near Guam on November 15. Five of the crew are missing. Commissioned April 191? she served as station ship at Guam since the Spanish American War era. The vessel measured about 6,179 tons with a main battery of ten rapid fire guns and a six 6-pounder secondary battery. She carried 58 officers and 267 men.
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New York
Manila
Guam
Vete of Kentucky Election Result Noted in Local Notice
A fragmentary local notice from Lewisville Kentucky reports Bevan’s plurality and a forthcoming event at Prenktare on Peo 3. The text is garbled but indicates a political result and a planned festival or meeting nearby.
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Lewisville
Seolfedal Certains
Frontiers County
Kentucky
Sonpued
Bevan
Prenktare
Roof Collapse Kills Nine at Glass Works
In San Francisco on November 20 a factory roof failed at the San Francisco and Pacific Glass Works on Fifteenth and Bryant streets. About fifty workers were injured with nine dead and others burned near furnaces as rescuers rushed to the scene. Messages to hospitals and ambulances sped to the spot.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Francisco and Pacific Glass Works
Fifteenth
Bryant Streets
Stanford
University of California
Widow of a Day Weds Another This Will Be Upon His Tomb
A fragmented verse item cites a widow’s remarriage on a tombside moment with oblique references to a fool praying and a woman labeled as not caring. The poem voice notes the relation between lovers and fate in a somber tone.
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Princeton
Crue Merrick
Honor Ainlbobey
Moore
Tnd
Frank Merrick
James Moore
Merrick
Kentucky
Ilinois
Missouri
Ft. V. Kevil & Sons
Mrs. Merrick
Mrs. Moore
Kipling
the Vampire
Husband’s Revenge Ends in Fatal Duel in Kentucky
Louisia Kentucky, November 20. Jay Burton wrote loving lines to Mrs. Abbott and sought to win her. Abbott, a postmaster and lawyer, confronted him after discovering letters. They met in a livery stable and Abbott shot Burton in a fatal exchange of gunfire.
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Louisia
Jay Burton
John Abbott
Abbott
Burton
Bourton
Achamel
Bret
Hero Loses Life Saving Woman From Runaway Horses
John K. Wilkins assistant chief clerk in the city clerk’s office sacrificed his life near Belmont avenue and Wood street when he threw himself at a team of runaway horses to shield a woman. He diverted the horses but was crushed and died at the hospital from chest injuries.
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Chicago
Navy
John K. Wilkins
Wilkins
Belmont Avenue
Wood Street
Herbine enhances breath eyes and complexion health
Herbine sweetens the breath brightens the eyes and clears the complexion without ill effects, and ensures the natural bloom of health. Price 30 cents. For sale by HWL Tucker.
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HW. L. Tucker
Ballard
H. L. Tucker
Safe opened by convict in plan at Columbus
A convict in the state penitentiary aided Mrs. Pickard to open Colonel Pickard’s strong box to seize his papers, then was driven away in a closed carriage and returned before daylight. The plan arose after months of searching for a safe opener.
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Columbus
J. Pickard
Col. Pickard
Tor Copnens Chiesenhes
Plot to assassinate Lord Roberts uncovered abroad
A special Evening Standard edition reports a plot to kill Lord Roberts. Five travelers including four Greeks and one Frenchman were arrested November 16 and await trial. They allegedly planned to explode a mine during morning services at St Mary’s church at 11 o’clock on November 15.
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London
Evening Standard
Lord Roberts
War Office
Johar Tres Bare
Throw Nitroglycerine Into the Fire
In Leaserville near Wheeling West Virginia a driftwood tire on the river bank exploded after a boy tossed a can of nitroglycerine into it. Three boys were killed and fourteen wounded, three of whom may die. An infant child of Mrs Durig died moments later.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Leaserville
Ohio River
Durig
World wine report from Passaic club and Alfred Peer
Two girls in a cultural column discuss Krapee furspeer wine and World wine trends. The American Institute Farmer's Club reports on Alfred peer wines. Passaic, New Jersey figures and a local critic describe grape categories and the global wine scene.
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Speer
American Institute Farmer’s Club
Alfred
Rich gold ledge found near Ring of Arizona mine
In Yuma County Arizona a rich gold ledge was reported near the Ring of Arizona mine. Six Yaqui Mexican locators bonded their claims for 50,000 with no development. The option is held by Asa I Stith representing Frank M. Murphy of Prescott and Los Angeles backers. The site lies in a dry area about 25 miles east of the Colorado River with sparse surface water nearby.
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Yuma. Ariz
Arizona
Ertral
Yuma County
Asa 1 Stith
Territorial Penitentiary
Frank M. Murphy
Prescott
Los Angeles
Colorado River
Assault suspect named in Burlington case
Identified his assailant in a Burlington incident. Mrs Littter at Codut Elipids, whose husband was killed and who was recently shot by a footpad, remains alive. George Anderson, arrested at Waterton, Ta., early this morning, is alleged to have assaulted her husband.
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Burlington
Littter
Codut Elipids
Podhiy Alieier Omniz
George Anderson
Watterson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Card
Readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, claimed to destroy the disease's foundations and strengthen the patient. A $100 reward is offered for any untaught case, with testimonials available from F. J. Crever & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Tor
F. J. Crever & Co
Toledo
Beese Death Toll Attributed To Hazing At West Point
Bristol Pennsylvania, November 20. Ianer L Beese, 21, lies at death at his tar street home. About a year ago he was appointed by Congressman Warner to West Point Military Academy, and his parents say the hazing then was atrocious and may have caused his condition.
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Bristol
Iaenr L. Beese
Tar Street
Beese
Warner
West Point Military Academy
Hydrophobia Alarm Near Hannibal in Marion County
Mount Zion north of Hannibal reports hydrophobia after a shepard dog owned by Mrs. Kate V. Whaley becomes violently ill. The diseased dog bit several dogs and some cows. two cows died and others show symptoms. Mrs. Whaley's daughter was bitten but has shown no signs yet. Charles M. Smarr, overseer on the Whaley farm, described the scare and measures taken.
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New London
Mount Zion
Hannibal
Marion County
Charles M. Smarr
Kate V. Whaley
Invitation to Turkish Sultan to visit American fleet
In Washington on November 29 under orders from Secretary Long Captain Chester of the Kentucky will formally invite the Sultan of Turkey to visit the American battleship fleet. Acceptance would offer the Sultan a view of the formidable character of the later warships of the US Navy.
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Washington
Long
Chester
Kentucky
Turkey
Attorneys in a Duel at Pauls Valley
Attorneys J V Arduore and Ward quarreled over a business deal in a restaurant at Pauls Valley. Ward was shot and fatally wounded by his former partner Fleming, with both men reported injured as the case went to court.
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Arduore
J.V
Daiies Ward
Hataliy
Ineusiness
Dati
Fleming
Paul's Valley
Weakeemes
Hiei
Del
Kroger Plans Paris Cologne Berlin Trip After Sympathy Vote
Paris dispatch notes Mr. Kroger will depart Saturday for Cologne with stops in Magdeburg and Berlin to meet Tuesday morning. Deputies in the chamber voiced condolences, with delegations visiting the hotel Scribe, where Kroger showed visible distress as he received the sympathy.
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Paris
Cologne
Cohen
Magdebourg
Berlin
Gee
Karabep
UDA
Io Chamber
Kroger
Free Blood Cure Provokes Faith in Dteers and Cancers
A dubious patent remedy ad promotes Blood Balm as a universal cure for skin eruptions eczema pimples boils boils and other skin and blood conditions. It claims a long tested record with thousands cured and offers a free bottle to prove faith, with purchase options and address for Blood Balm Co Atlanta GA.
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