Cuba Livre real ity marks new centry era in local record
The weekly record notes Cuba Livre is now a glorious reality as the town anticipates the twentieth century starting Jan 1 1901. It mentions the Guhans forced by Gen Ludlow to skip festivities tied to Spaniards evacuation and to celebrate February 4 the fourth anniversary of their final rebellion. Irregularity and fraud allegedly surround county bridge contracts in Shelby County prompting a tax pledge to oppose them. The piece praises reform of county and township spending.
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Ludlow
Takfo
Shelby County
County Board of Commissioners
Indiana Legislature Hopes Swift Senator Choice
The Indiana Legislature met in Indianapolis yesterday and aims to settle the senatorial question quickly to avoid delaying needed state legislation. The public urges harmony and a speedy decision for the good of the state and the elected candidate.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
The New Year's Outlook for the Derisce Party Edits
Editorial from Henry Watterson in the Louisville Courier Journal surveys 1898 disasters fatality totals and political prospects for 1900. It argues Democrats should nominate leaders who embody a platform, possibly Dewey and Lee, while Republicans push unification and expansion.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
der Cerite
Sauls
Cleveland
George Dewey
Vermont
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Stars and Stripes
William McKinley
Joseph Wheeler
Scottsburg Lynching Discussed in Journal Editorial
John W. Martin of Scottsburg argues our editorial on the murder of Marion Tyler by a mob. He asserts no Indiana lyncher has been punished and that the community’s conservative element never endorsed such acts. The piece challenges the sheriff’s defense and notes funeral branch sentiment.
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Indianapolis Journal
John W . Martin
Scattaburg
Scott County
Marion Tyler
Indiana
Juneral
Courageous officers face the Scott County lynching fallout
The piece condemns sheriff and county leaders over a lynching in Scott County urging stern justice for the killers. It attacks Martin and Judge Lynch’s influence, calls for press silence, and warns against letting public opinion drag Indiana further down. A reader’s anonymous threat is noted.
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Fair
Indiana
Martin
Tyler
Scott County
Stand Up For Your Town and Local Merchants
An exhortation urges residents to support local businesses over outsider sellers. It cautions against opportunistic traders and door to door grocery canvassers, arguing that true community value comes from character and fair prices at home.
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Mars
Jupiter
Skinem & Co
Carthage
Don't. Advice and warnings from the Atlanta Constitution
A collection of dated adages caution against overoptimism and risk in daily life. The Atlantic Constitution passage warns about seeking lasting happiness from laughterless partners, unreliable financial schemes, and overreaching plans, using humorous proverbs about appetite targets, home made shirts, and bread cast on waters.
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Atlanta Constitution
How To Prevent Pneumonia With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
An old advertisement states pneumonia follows a cold or la grippe, but with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the risk is countered. It claims the remedy prevents pneumonia after grippe and promotes cures for bad colds. Sold by O. S. Coffin & Co.
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O. S. Coffin & Co
Not a Coward After All
An army surgeon recalls an officer before Santiago who breaks down claiming cowardice. The man fears death, recalls running and stubbing a toe, then insists he was not scared when a Manser bullet hits him. The twist: he discovers the wound proves his bravery. Washington Post report.
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Santiago
Washington Post
Fort Rent on Main Street Offered by Allen W Newsom
Four good rooms available on Main Street offered by Allen W Newsom. Property details and terms not specified in the notice.
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Main Street
Allen W Newsom
Strange native drum rite ends with rice and grain split
An emaciated drummer and a brilliantly dressed performer perform a ritual turning a bamboo supra tray with rice and grain. The two figures manipulate the mixture, producing two separate heaps at each end of the tray. The scene is witnessed by astonished bystanders.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Four Doctors Recommend Miles Heart Cure Then Cure Follows
Mrs. J. L. Taylor of Owensboro Kentucky describes years of severe heart trouble. After four doctors and years of suffering she tried Miles New Heart Cure on strong recommendation and received prompt relief and a permanent cure.
Famous Dog Actors Through the Ages on Stage
The article recalls Dragon the dog of Captain Montdidier who killed Lt Ma caire and its bite ended Landry. It notes Lamb Emmett and their trained dog Carlo in a Waterloo era play at Marylebone Water. Also mentions Poor Dog Tray and a legend about The Caravan Driver and His Dog.
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Dragon
Montdidier
Bondy
Macaire
Landry
Waterloo
Lamb
Emmett
Carlo
Marylebone Water
London
Joe Cave
Tray
John
New York Times
A Disputed Hero In a Detroit Tale of Courage
A De troiter recalls a dramatic fire incident where Whittem saved a paper by his vest, amid vivid bravado. The tale ends with the punch line that the so-called important document was the pedigree of Whittem's trotting horse, never beating 2:28.
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Whittem
Detroit Free Press
Contemplative man faces rest before new storm of marriage
A reflective, long-untethered man enjoys a comfortable, salaried life and calm home, yet a friend warns that this peace may be only a lull before a second, deeper disturbance as he contemplates marriage. The exchange puzzles whether solitude remains preferable.
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Haven
New York Commercial Advertiser
What a whip likes says London Truth on politics and dogs
A London Truth quote contrasts a whip’s demand for silence with a voter’s conscience about Liberal policies. A Boston Transcript note tells of Brown and Gray trading a barking dog for $3 after an offer of $5 to remove it.
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Mr. Labouchere
London
Brown
Gray
Green
Boston Transcript
Exchange During Trial Asks for Witness Age
A courtroom exchange has the attorney pressing the witness for age with a flippant reply about being born before the war. The attorney then asks if she is Spanish or civil, cited by the Philadelphia North American.
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Philadelphia
Quotations and notes mix memory and stage lore
A collage of aphorisms from Saadi on contentment and manners, then reminiscences about early stage cabs and anecdotes about aristocracy and dolls, followed by brief lines from Chicago Record and a note on navigation by sand storms and live fowl markets in Malta.
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Neve
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Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
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Gome
Sa’di
Sa'di
Clement Scott
Andrew Halliday
Drury Lane
Olympic
George Wild
Laman Blanchard
Dolidom
Somner
Chicago Record
Svea Canal
Malta
Society Directory
Friends’ Church
Elwoop Scott
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. L. R’y
Big Fou
J. E. Campbell
Big 4
E. O. McCormick
Warren J. Lneh
Hass. Trayfid
Mur. Ass. Gen. PaSs
Tkt. Agr
Ohio
Illinois
Ghigago
Milwaukee
Graham & Morton Line
City OF
Chicago
City Croasausville and
J. F
Harbor
Big Four Ry
M.bh &U. Ry
St. Joseph
Chicago & West
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Vandalia
Benton Harbor
Docks
cntcaGo
Wabash Ave
River St
Fe, Water St
St. Joseva
F A. Graham
North Water
J. H. Graham, Pres’t
Benton Harbor, Mich
Isaac N. Harris
Newsom
EF Owinkle
Newby & Vestal Block
Knightstown
OWEN
Hill Notary Public
Carthage, Ind
Dr. Caldwell
Cottin’s
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