Statistical exhibit shows losses of volunteer forces in Spain war
A new adjutant general pamphlet details strength of volunteers called into service during the Spanish American War and losses from all causes. It lists officers and enlisted men totals, deaths by action disease homicide and desertion by state, with New York, Illinois and Massachusetts among leading death tallies and New York high in overall enlisted deaths. Desertions show New York with 514, Tennessee and others with smaller counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's Office
Spain
Kansas
South Dakota
Nebraska
New York
Minois
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Nevada
Alabama
North Carolina
Florida
Kentucky
Virginia
United States
Tennessee
North Dakota
Columbia
Utah
Chicago university begins human anatomy study in campus lab
The University of Chicago launches human dissection in its classroom program open to men and women. Seventeen students are enrolled with Dr H H Donaldson supervising and Dr H W Lewis directing lab work. Rush medical college supports the initiative as a prep course for medical colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
University
H. H. Donaldson
H. W. Lewis
Cook County Hospital
Dr. Donaldson
Rush Medical College
Wanted Interpreter for Croatian and Lithuanian at New York Port
The United States seeks an interpreter fluent in Croatian and Lithuanian for the New York port. Dr. Alexander Schaap notes the difficulty of finding a Croato Lithuanian expert and jokes about language challenges while a February 6 examination is planned. An Indiana man is charged with insanity after burning $3000 in currency, mocked by a Chicago paper as hard luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Alexander Schaap
Croatia
Lithuania
Indiana
Chicago Times- Herald
U S mineral production 1899 led by coal surpassing Great Britain
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1899 US mineral output valued at 891 million dollars after adjustments, up 151 million from 1898. Coal tops at 244.6 million tons, making the US the leading coal producer, ahead of Britain. Other gains include pig iron 13.65 million tons, copper 592 million pounds, lead and zinc rises, and large oil cement salt and other mineral outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Engineering and Mining Journal
United States
Great Britain
Experimental Farm Proposed at Arlington National Cemetery Site
A model experimental farm may be established on National cemetery land at Arlington three miles west of Washington. The house committee endorses a broad farm project covering agriculture animal industry and horticulture with farming science demonstrated. It would be directed by the secretary of agriculture and backed by the secretary of war who would supply the land. The Arlington tract is an abandoned estate with gullies and erosion to be transformed into a beauty spot and practical agricultural benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
Arlington
Washington
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Arlington Grounds
Potomac
Divorce An Abomination From Bishop Leonard Speech
Bishop Leonard of the Ohio Episcopal diocese told the Cleveland city ministers union that divorce is an abomination and that marriage after divorce equates to polygamy in the sight of God. He also condemned billboard displays and secularized religious life, urging an end to Sunday driving through parks and stronger church standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Episcopal Diocese of
Ohio
Waterproof Clothing Trials For Marines At Washington Trials
Marine Corps trials at headquarters in Washington test waterproof outerwear for marines. Officers with Philippines service say khaki coats fail in tropical rain and favor lightweight Japanese oiled silk. Recommendations to equip khaki colored gear and accessories like belts canteens packs and haversacks are urged.
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Marine Corps
Washington
Corps
Philippines
Tropics
Women in Medicine Across Nations Grow Steadily
The piece notes a rise in women doctors in England and especially the United States from 500 to 4500 in twenty five years. It cites Elizabeth Blackwell as the first American woman physician in 1849 and mentions notable figures like Marie Zakrzewska and Hu King Eng. Earnings vary widely with some earning thousands yearly.
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England
United States
States
Elizbbeth Blackwell
America
Marie E. Zakrzewska
Berlin
Far East
Hu King Eng
Li Nung Chang
Eng
Foo Chow
West End
London
Annie Romberger
Philadelphia
Japanese Army to be reorganized into 13 divisions
The Ostasiatische Lloyd reports end of year plans for a Japanese army with three chief commands east middle and west plus guards under the mikado. The 13 divisions total 26 infantry regiments 13 cavalry regiments 13 field artillery regiments and 13 pioneers battalions with reserves and auxiliary units noted.
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Ostasiatische Lloyd
Guards
Mikado
Landwehr
Landsturm
Costly Fruit in England and a Romantic Career
An English farmer argues ten acres of glass under crops yield far more than ten thousand acres of regular farm land. A German gardener reportedly sold early cucumbers and melons to miners in Colorado for 3000 to 4000 dollars annually. Giacomo Naretti, born poor, rose from carpenter to builder of a throne for Emperor John of Abyuainia and a palace for Menelek before marrying an Englishwoman and becoming wealthy. A Cumberland County deed reveals 48 signatures among 84 grantors and witnesses.
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Devonshire
England
Leadville
Aspen
Col
Callifornia
Italy
Giacomo Naretti
Naretti
Africa
John of
Abyuainia
Soloman
Peror Menelek
Cumberland County
Me.) Regiatry
Bensinnsey
Heroes Sail Fifty Miles In Leaky Boat To Save 25
Gustav Olson and Fred Hector braved a fierce Lake Superior gale in a leaking rudderless boat to save 25 lives aboard the steam ship Hiram R. Dixon. They reached Two Harbors after eight hours forty-five minutes of peril, ice coated clothing and freezing spray, then obtained supplies and resumed the rescue effort. Congress will be urged to recognize their bravery and humanity.
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Gustav Olson
Fred Hector
Lake Superior
Hiram R. Dixon
Dixon Ja
Duluth
Olson
Hector
Park Bay
Beaver Bay
Edna GQ
Dixon
Burlington Point
Congress
Oaen
Commissioner Rules Tide Lands Not Public Alaska Mining Lands
Commissioner Hermann of the General Land Office holds tide lands off Cape Nome Alaska are not public lands and cannot be disposed to individuals under existing U S land laws. The Interior Department lacks authority to grant mining concessions on these shoreline areas despite reports of rich gold deposits.
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Hermann
General Land Office
Rehringsen
Alaska
Cape Nome
Interior Department
District of
United States
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Army OF Volunteers
Country
Earth
Agricultural Department
Billboard
Ibed
Women IN Medicine
Costly Fruit
Umasa
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Chicago
Ill
Connersville
A. M. Andrews
Central Avenue
D. W. Rigrish
Opera Drug Store
Tide Lande
Courier
Cain Broses
Frazee
Central
DRS
Physicians and Surgeons
First National Bank
G. F. van Pelt
M. D
Connersville, Mnd
Tus Western Avenue
Tai
West 5Th Street
Manus Deans
York
Addrees
Baltimore
Morris
Grip
Miles’ Nesvias
A. Kehl
East Firth
Lam Ross & Baker
Crescent Leaig
M. Hassett
6Th St
Connersville, Salli
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