Emperor Francis Joseph Buys Frohsdorf Estate
CAE Tur reports in Indiana June 19 1898 that Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria bought the Frohsdorf château in lower Austria to house his daughter Archduchess Valerie and her children near Vienna. The note then explains how to test Persian carpets by burning a small coal spot to judge quality and cleanability.
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Tur
Francis Joseph
Austria
Vienna
Valerie
Frohsdorf Chateau
Lower Austria
Comte de Chambord
Child Errand Boy in Brookline Earns One Cent
A seven year old in Brookline started by working for nothing but soon accepted a weekly stipend. He now receives 1 cent per week for running errands such as going to the grocery store, yet feels adequately paid for the task.
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Brookline
War lesson: ships failed against land batteries at Santiago
The piece argues that naval power proved ineffective against coastal forts during the siege. It cites about $2,000,000 wasted as the American fleet bombarded Santiago’s Morro castle without breaching the defenses. It questions the fate if Morro housed stronger guns and better gunners.
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Santiago
Morro Castle
Strength of Chinese Forces Reported in 19th Century
The regular Chinese army is said to number 323,000 men. An emperor’s national force adds about 650,000 soldiers paid roughly one dollar monthly. Cavalry receive about three dollars a month, feed their own horses, and must replace any lost or killed mounts from pay.
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China
Lifespan Gap for Nurses Revealed in Study
A healthy 17 year old girl who nurses in a hospital dies about 21 years earlier than peers in the general population. At 25 a nurse has the same life expectancy as a 58 year old in ordinary society.
Klondike Output Falls Short of Early Forecasts
Competent authorities project output this season around 10.9 to 15.0 million dollars, far below earlier estimates of 29 to 50 million. Canada imposes a 10 percent tax on mined gold, with revenue up to June 1 totaling 639,000 dollars. Sailors aboard the Brooklyn, envious of New York’s music monopoly, press Sousa to appoint a capable musician to organize a band for their ship.
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Canada
Brooklyn
New York
Adm
Short sight commoner in towns than countryside folk
Short sight is more common in towns due to less need to exercise distant sight and occupations not favoring its development. It is not proof of physical degeneracy, as shown by Germans described as notoriously short-sighted.
Malmsey Wine Bathage Becomes French Brandy Process
A historic note explains that Malmsey wine used for bathing in France is reused through 100 baths, with the wine then distilled into a delicious brandy. George of Clarence reportedly chose Malmsey for his final immersion, highlighting its lasting role in European tradition.
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George of Clarence
France
London Daily Telegraph
Postage rules for letters to service members abroad
The post office circular explains that letters to soldiers or sailors in Cuba Porto Rico or the Philippines use domestic postage rates. Mail to others not employed by the government must pay the regular international rate set by the International Postal Union.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Post Office Department
Philippines
International Postal Union
Shark claims sleeve from Maine victim found in Ha vana
The Amphitrite crew captured a huge shark off Havana. In its stomach they found the sleeve of a US sailor’s jacket bearing seven service stripes. Sailors believe the sleeve belonged to a victim of the battleship Maine, whose arm was blown off when the ship exploded on February 15 and swallowed by the shark.
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Havana
United States
Maine
General Shafter Said to Be Wealthy for His Rank
An army friend estimates General Shafter’s wealth at about 1 million dollars, noting his money came from mining and lumber ventures. The report says he plans to retire after the war and live a life of luxury, unusual for officers who typically avoid business interests.
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Shafter
Sree
Proclamation Ends War as Peace Protocol Signed
Washington Aug 15 details of the peace protocol with Spain are announced. President McKinley signs the protocol while diplomats Cambon and Day oversee its execution. Military and naval commands are ordered to cease hostilities and prepare for further steps in Manila Havana and Puerto Rico.
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William R. Day
United States
Jules Cambon
Republic of France
Washington
Spain
William McKinley
William R Day
Washincron
M. Cambon
Day
Cridler
M. Thiebaut
White House
State Department
Allen
Navy
Alger
Adjt
Corbin
France
McKinley
Dewey
Philippines
Sampson
Guantanamo
Navy Yards
Hong Kong
Merritt
Secretary Day
Michaél
Manila
Miles
Porto Rico
San Juan
Cuba
Shafter
Navy Department
War Department
Cambon
Peace Commission
Im . Parle Sodaecond
West Indies
Havana
Manila City
Five Youthful Bandits Rob Burlington Flyer Near St Joseph
A gang of young train robbers aged 16 to 20 is arrested after the Burlington flyer hold up two miles north of St Joseph Missouri on Wednesday night. Leader James Hathaway 17 and associates Charley Cook Alonzo Otterburn William Hathaway and Herbert Doniphan are sons of respectable families. They attacked a Western Union messenger and rolled the strong box from the express car into a wagon.
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St. Josern
Burlington
James Hathaway
Western Union
Charley Cook
Alonzo Otterburn
William Hathaway
James
Herbert Doniphan
Adm Cervera Criticizes Blanco Over Telegram Reports
Annapolis Md Aug 13 Admiral Cervera denounces telegram reports sent to Madrid by General Blanco before his defeat. He accuses Blanco of incapacity and says he will avoid dealings with such a man. A council upon his return to Spain will settle the matter and he fears no judgment.
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Cervera
Blanco
Annapolis
Madrid
Spain
Veteran Civil War Vet Completes 65 Mile Walk In Peru
E W Harlen an 85 year old Civil War veteran began a journey from Waxsasu Indiana to Delphi on a wager. He aimed to cover about sixty five miles in 72 hours and reached Peru at noon two hours early. He walks for exercise and carries money.
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Waxsasu
Ind
E. W. Harlen
Delphi
Peru
Terrible railroad accident near Mc Clure Illinois claims three lives
Three Italians were killed and six others injured when a rail car toppled during unloading on the Chicago and Texas line near Mc Clure Illinois on Thursday. Washington expects Spain to retreat on certain concessions and a peace terms agreement may be reached.
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Ricuview
McClure
Ill
Chicago & Texas Railroad
Washington
Spain
Armies and Navies Halt as Armistice Proclaimed
After Friday night orders ending hostilities, the war and navy departments shift to peacetime work. Four battleships and two armored cruisers head to New York for overhauling while smaller ships seek safe harbors in the West Indies. Manila occupation expected soon under Admiral Dewey and General Merritt.
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Navy Department
West Indian
New York
Navy Yard
Cuban
Porto Rico
Key West
Watson
Manila
Adm
Dewey
Gen
Merritt
Davey
War
Navy Departments
Italy Extends Peace Congratulations to United States
Italy expresses cordial satisfaction at the prompt signing of peace preliminaries with Spain. Baron Fava the Italian ambassador conveyed the message to the U S state department, noting Italy wishes the United States enjoys postwar benefits and peace after the war.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Italy
Baron Fava
State Department
Court martialed and shot in Porto Rico incident
Milwaukee dispatch reports that Private La Duke of the 2d Wisconsin regiment, who killed Private Stafford of the regular army in a Ponce saloon quarrel, was court martialed August 3 and shot August 4 in Porto Rico.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Ponce
Porto Rico
la Duke
Wisconsin Regiment
Stafford
Transports With Troops Reach Montauk Point New York
Four transports named St Louis Vigilancia Matteawan and Miami arrived off Camp Wikoff Montauk Point Long Island carrying troops ordered home from Santiago de Cuba.
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Montauk Point
New York
St Louis
Vigilancia
Matteawan
Miami
Santiago de Cubs
Camp Wikoff
Long Island
Horse and Buggy Stolen in Waldo
William Keyser drove to Waldo and reported his horse and buggy valued at $250 stolen while he was there. The incident occurred on August 15 in CarpineTox Ohio.
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CarpineTox, O
William Keyser
Waldo
Country Boy Saves Runaway Team in New York
A country boy visiting New York halted a frantic runaway team about to dash onto a crowded sidewalk, saving hundreds of women and children before losing his own life. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters bills itself as saving lives daily and restoring health to those with stomach, liver, bowels, and blood disorders.
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New York
Hostetter
Treason claim about Cervera questioned in meal debate
In a fragment from the Philadelphia North American Blanco asks if Tf Cervera is guilty of treason for taking square meals in America, while a minion responds. The dialogue suggests a satirical or political angle on loyalty and meals.
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Blanco
Tf Cervera
America
Philadelphia
Salzer Seed Co Offers Wheat Profit Guide and Catalog
A historical seed catalog notice from John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promotes high profit wheat cultivation at 40 cents and claims samples of Salzer's Cross yielding 80 bushels per acre. The ad lists winter oats clovers and other farm seeds with a four cent postage rate for catalogs.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
Baby name dispute sparks neighborly quarrel
A brief item from the Indianapolis Journal notes a domestic quarrel involving a couple arguing over naming their baby Dewey versus naming a wheel. The exchange reflects a humorous domestic disagreement and the neighborly setting.
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Dewey
Indianapolis Journal
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Quick Relief
An 1894 advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for colds with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy cites a famous playwright reference and notes other products like Piso's Cure for Consumption as an asthma remedy. Includes an odd exchange about a baby and milkman.
Hall's Catarrah Cute Taken Internally
Bulletin notes odd ad style line about a product price 75c and lines about circuses that have come and gone being in past tents attributed to L A W.
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Hall
L. A. W. Bulletin
Testimony to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs W E Paxton of Youngtown North Dakota recounts severe postnatal illness after her daughter birth including leucorrhea bearing down pain heavy menses and headaches. After two thirds of one bottle she improved and after three bottles felt strong again praising the remedy and recommending it to others. Mrs Pax ton notes maternity guidance available from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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W. E. Paxton
Youngtown
North Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
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United States of America
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W. R. Williams
Antioch, Ill
Flossie
Hood
Hood’s
SMS
Atlanta
Mrs. Pinkham
Winchester
Hew Haven
Down
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Kalsco
THE
Muralo Company
New Brighton
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