Japan Now Makes Its Own Electrical Machinery
A rapid survey of global curiosities notes Japan starting domestic production of electrical machinery, Spain aiming to preserve Columbus’s memory, and various quirky facts from 1897. It tallies fires in Philadelphia from gas stoves, Bedouin tent colors, and a range of oddities from frogs to oysters and olives.
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Japan
Spain
Columbus
Philadelphia
Russia
England
United States
Tasmania
Morocco
Emma Eames
Massachusetts
Gro. Jones
Wylie County
India
Paris
Florida
Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Greenland
Chandler Harris
Atlanta, Ga
Clementine Hay
Children’s League of ‘Pity
Portland
Ore
Mitchell, Dolph & Simon
United States Senate
Mitchell
Dolph
Simon
Fifteen New War Vessels Planned by House Navy Panel
Washington December 10 The naval committee is near inking a bill to build 15 new ships and raise enlisted forces to 20 000 men. Planned ships include three 13 500 ton battleships with long range three 12 000 ton armored cruisers three 6 000 ton armored cruisers and six 2 500 ton protected cruisers for duty around U S insular possessions. The plan follows Secretary Long's recommendations and parallels the military committee.
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Washineton
Naval Committee of the House
Long
Naval Committee
House
Bureau of Construction
Public Property Missing From Camp Hamilton Hospital
Lexington Kentucky December reports a car load of government property missing from the Camp Hamilton hospital quartermaster department. Paper receipts allegedly taken while supplies were issued. Blankets guns buckets and clothing found in a farmhouse under a roof. Loss valued over $5 000.
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Lexington
Camp Hamilton
General Davis to govern Pinar del Rio region in evacuation
Gen Davis will exercise functions as military governor of Pinar del Rio after evacuation. Oath of allegiance to town mayors and civic officials will be administered. Existing authorities remain with modifications. Davis met Gen Wade who outlined Washington instructions.
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Gen. Davis
Havana
Davis
Pinar del Rio
Davia
Wade
Washington
Troops Set for Cuba Sail From Savannah
Two battalions of the 2d Illinois regiment of Lee's corps were on the transport Michigan Friday night and sailed Saturday for Marianao. The Mobile arrived Friday from Philadelphia and will sail Sunday with the 161st Indiana regiment and the 3d battalion of the 2d Illinois. The Panama with Gen. Lee and the 7th corps headquarters will sail Sunday. Gen. J Warren Keifer now commands the corps.
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Savannah
2D Illinois
Lee
Michigan
Marianao
Mobile
Philadelphia
161St
Indiana Regiment
Illinois
Panama
7Th Corps
J. Warren Keifer
Prince of forgers sent to San Quentin seven years
In San Francisco on December 10 Karl Becker, infamous to police as the prince of forgers, was sentenced to seven years at San Quentin for defrauding the Nevada bank of over 20000 with a raised check presented by him and three accomplices. In Norfolk on December 10 John Anderson, the Swede aboard the Boston schooner Olive Pecker, was hanged at 3 10 p m for murdering the captain and mate off the coast of Brazil on August 6, 1897. He died easily.
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San Francisco
Karl Becker
Prince of Forgers
San Quentin
Nevada Bank
Norfolk
John Andersen
Olive Pecker
Boston
Brazil
Soo line cuts eastern passenger rates from Twin Cities
Excitement in railroad circles as the Canadian Pacific Soo line announces a steep rate reduction from St. Paul and Minneapolis to eastern points, boosting eastbound travel prospects. The move targets improved competitiveness and broader service reach for the Soo line.
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CuIcaneo
Canadian Pacific
Soo Line
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Quay conspiracy case witnesses subpoenaed in defense
Philadelphia December report states Senator Quay's counsel subpoenaed ex Judge James Gay Gordon and ex Postmaster General John Wanamaker as defense witnesses for the upcoming trial next week. In Ohio an injunction suit to halt statehouse addition construction will be dropped after complainants decide not to proceed. Also noted: Captain Alf Day, prominent steamboatman and pilot, died at his Cheshire home Thursday night.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Common Pleas
James Gay Gordon
John Wanamaker
All
PomEnory
Alf Day
Cheshire
Spaniards Refuse Coaling Station in Caroline Islands
Paris reports the treaty talks close with Spain declining to cede a Caroline Islands coaling station. Judge Day said the agreement is essentially finished and will be engrossed and signed in a few days. Commissioners noted open points for diplomatic negotiation and withheld details of discussions.
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United States
Caroling, Islands
Paris
Caroline Islands
Judge Day
Washington
American Commission
Senor Montero Rios
The Demands of England on Nicaragua Canal Control
Loxpon Dec 9 England resists full U S control of the Nicaragua canal insisting on either joint or British with U S rights. A British official confirms Britain’s claim remains under Clayton Bulwer and notes talks with Secretary Hay on naval fortifications and tariffs.
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Loxpon
England
United States
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Hay
Dover Man Survives Cataleptic Death Illness
In Dover on December 9 Theodore Hopkins entered a cataleptic state leading friends to believe he was dead. They raised funds for a burial, but Hopkins sat up in bed and said he could hear everything while unable to move. He remains paralyzed from the waist down.
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Dover
Del
Theodore Hopkins
Hopkins
Royal Geographical Society backs Antarctic expedition plans
London reports the Royal Geographical Society pledges major results from a forthcoming Antarctic exploring expedition with fifty thousand dollars subscribed and expectations of more funds. The region is described as as unexplored as the Arctic and Africa once were. New York ships arrive Havana with the U S cruiser New York met by crowds but without demonstrations.
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South Pole
London
Royal Geographical Society
Australia
New Zealand
South Polar
Arctic
Africa
Porto Rico Letters Outline Health and Civil Authority Policy
General Henry issues letters to the Porto Rican council outlining public health policy and civil authority, urging accountability, education, and American standards. He invites delegates from mayoralties to discuss grievances, promises direct contact, and reserves authority to act on recommendations. A military commission is created to handle bandit, firebug, and murder cases due to slow civil courts.
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Juan
Porto Rico
Guy V. Henry
Council
United States Congress
Henry
Occupation of Havana delayed by wagon shortage
In Havana the 202d New York regiment plans to march through the city, soldiers to arrive Sunday due to limited rolling stock. The move aims to project U S power, with Spanish troops observing. Camps to be improvised by soldiers. ration allotment set at 40 days. Meanwhile St Petersburg floods raise Neva by nine feet causing panic but no deaths.
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Havana
Castellanos
New York
Western Railway Co
United States
Havara
San Jose Wharf
St. Petersburg
Neva
Ship roller inventor Turner gains fortune with navy use
St Louis December 10 Joseph Turner a former messenger at the Merchants exchange is cited as the inventor of a ship roller now adopted by the navy and expected to make him a fortune.
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St. Louis
Joseph Turner
Merchants’ Exchange
Lookout Point Sale Reported by Chattanooga Dispatch
A Chattanooga telegram reports that the government has formally opened private sale negotiations for Lookout Point, a site sought after for months. The special notes the process was par ed at private sale, with ongoing talks and interest from multiple parties.
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Uncle Sim
Gmbaco
Chattanooga
Tenn
Vedamore rescues 22 of Londonian crew after collision
Vedamore arrives at Pier 1 Locust Point with 45 survivors from the Londonian. Twenty five crew lost with the ship, plus 23 cattlemen and 1170 cattle aboard Swift & Co. and Nelson Morris & Co. fleets. Rescue attempts and perilous life-boat actions are described, including a fatal jump at sea aboard the State of Nebraska.
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Bartmore
Johnston Line
Vedamore
Liverpool
Robert Bartlett
Pier $1
Locust Point
Patrick Ward
Boston
Swift & Co
Daniel Calnan
Somerville
Mass
Nelson Morris & Co
A Munger
John J. Neville
Waterbury
Michael Malone
Fall River
John F. Kenny
John Sloan
Frederick Wallace
Thos. Higgins
Henry Welsh
Andrew Smith
John Martin
John Bibby
George Bell
John Ward
John Potts
Malden
Henry Boucher
Peter Lamont
Lawrence
John Jones
London
H. Panpipian
Armenia
Meiklejohn
Russia
Wm. Langley, Jr
Hallowell
Daniel Coveney
Thos. McCoy
Worcester
Londonian
Bartlett
Lee
Hobbs
Capt. Bartlett
Doran
The
Life Insurance Suit Overpolicy Murder Claim
In Bellefont, a suit against Union Life Insurance Co of Cincinnati seeks $1500 on a policy held by John F. Potter's son who, Potter says, was murdered five years ago. The plaintiff alleges the insurer improperly denied his claim.
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Bellefont, Pa
Union Life Insurance Co
Cincinnati
John F. Potter
Railroad Trains to Run Slower Amid Financial Strain
A gossipy, poorly edited note claims railroads slow operations due to heavy expenses for lighting and traction. It laments business pressures on men and touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to restore strength and stamina for the tired and overworked workers.
Duke and Duchess Clash Over Bloodline Insults
A heated exchange erupts as the duke accuses the family of plebeian blood. The duchess retorts that they have bled them enough, amid a tense scene tied to a Polish journal’s branding and a mysterious mark from a father.
California Tourists Route Excursions Offer From St Louis
The itinerary named California Tourists Route offers travel from Louis to Iles and San Francisco by way of Denver Scenic Colorado Salt Lake City with 98 cent sunshine year round. Request descriptive folder from L Wakeley General Passenger Agent St Louis Mo or ask Ticket Agent for details.
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Senheeperineton
Darlington Eee
Louis
Chicago
Iles
San Francisco
Denver
Scenic Colorado
Salt Lake City
L. . Wakeley
St. Louis
Fly slang tale of Cobb and maiden in Tit Bits
A terse old Tit-Bits snippet describes an exceedingly bold Cobb who meets a maiden named ebb and sits beside her. He immediately proposes in glib fashion and wins her with ease as a spider might ensnare.
A Village Pessimist and a Band Debut
In the Indianapolis Journal a brief exchange shows a village pessimist and a neighbor discussing a new band. One says he didn’t follow the debut. the other denies carrying a gun.
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Rube
Indianapolis Journal
Spurious Testimonials and Quips From 19th Century Ads
A collage of brief endorsements and witticisms includes Piso’s Cure, Hale’s Honey of Horehound, and St Jacobs Oil promoted as cures for consumption asthma and rheumatism. Various quips claim quick fixes and warn against deceitful politicians, with scattered proverbs and miscellaneous ad blurbs.
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Hale
Pike
St. Jacobs Oil
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