Massacre in Samoa Sparks Washington Alarm
Reports from Samoa describe a brutal ambush by Mataafa factions on British and American sailors, with numerous fatalities and severed heads. The incident heightens tensions with Germany, prompting officials in Washington to fear international repercussions and complicate the Samoan crisis.
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Vra
Auckland
Amer N. 4
AL ED
Ireetiing
Tanzania
Mon Aghan
Lansdale Dud O
Ayia
Mataafa
Samoa
Washington
Ues
Tlay
Senator Davis
White House
Bartlett Tripp
State Department
Germany
Rations and beef on the hoof debated in Washington hearing
Testimony at a Washington commission hearing described the impracticability of beef on the hoof for campaign use. Captain Edward H. Plummer and Major Gren. Saffvater testified to packing delays, ship crowding, and the lack of three days’ rations. Witnesses cited Camp Cuba Libre meat issues and strategic provisioning failures in the Cuban campaign.
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Shafter
Edward H. Plummer
Shuter
Try
Washington
Nentas
S. Ochsenshiger
Cuba Libre
Maj
Gren. Saafvter
Charset
Santiago
Gen. Eagan
Juin
MM Roosevelt
Cai
Lawton Narrow Escape in Santa Cruz Clash
General Lawton survived a rebel sniper shot as he pressed toward Santa Cruz with his forces. Filipino fighters retreated after resisting briefly, while American troops reported 150 rebels killed or wounded in the Santa Cruz fight. Turn and shelling at Santa Maria forced the enemy to abandon the town amid fires and retreat toward the mountains. Separate notes quote Norway residents discussing the sun’s possible extinction and related calculations.
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Lawton
Santa Cruz
Éaen Lawton
Wheaton
Pennsylvania
Siew
Oregon
Meteoric Projectile Falls Near Andover Maine
A meteor sighting near Andover Maine last August produced a cloud morning explosion heard by many. It left a black smoke trail, tore through trees, nearly hit a passerby, struck a stone wall, and buried itself. Henry Y. Vuor unearthed the seven pound stone, mostly stone with some iron.
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Andover
Henry Y. Vuor
Manual of Railroads
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Centers on Digestive Ailments
An anonymous promotional note asserts American firmness in Manila Bay and claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures indigestion constipation biliousness liver and kidney troubles by striking at the root of all diseases.
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America
Germany
Manila Bay
Forgetful exchange in Yonkers Statesman cartoon
A humorous dialogue shows Mrs. Crimsonbeak and Mr. Crimsonbeak debating last night with a remark about shoes on the mantel and a mislaid silk hat. The pair acknowledge memory loss while the Yonkers Statesman frames the scene with light satire.
Grain-O: A Grain Beverage as Coffee Substitute
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and costs about one quarter of the price. Available at grocers for 15 and 25 cents.
World agriculture scale and value noted
A report notes that world agriculture employs about 280 million people, represents a capital of 4.8 billion pounds, and has an annual product exceeding 4 billion pounds.
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Armecs
Allen's Foot-Ease: Comfort for Aching Feet and Shoes
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease softens tight footwear and relieves painful swollen feet. It stops sweating and callouses, quickens comfort for bunions and hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with trial offers and mail options.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Hoy
N.Y
One Spanish Victory at Lepanto 1571
Brief note recalls Spain's sole naval victory in history at Lepanto in 1571 aided by Venetians and Genoese, destroying the Turkish fleet. Also includes an 19th century ad for Kemp's Balsam claiming instant cough relief with free sample, plus a quip about Mars communication needing a huge flag and a 500 mile pole.
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Lepanto
Salzer Seed Corn Ad and Odd Claims
An old newspaper clipped ad promotes Salzer Seed Co seed corn claiming northern grown early varieties for high yields with prices and samples offered from La Crosse Wisconsin. The text also includes unrelated lines about partnerships, a cold remedy advertisement, and garbled science notes.
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Salzer’s
Salger’s
Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
U.a
Will Get Down to It
An advertisement asserts St Jacobs Oil penetrates deeply to cure sciatic nerve pain and proves its powerful healing effect through its penetrating and efficacious curative powers.
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St. Jacobs Oil
What Tommy Atkins Gets to Eat
The British soldier is described as the best fed in his class in Europe. His daily rations include 16 ounces of bread 12 ounces of meat 2 ounces of rice 8 ounces of dried vegetables 16 ounces of potatoes. Once a week he receives 2 ounces of salt 4 ounces of coffee and 9 ounces of sugar.
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Tommy Atkins
Europe
Dewey Releases Ships Laden With Manila Fibre
Admiral Dewey allowed the release of six ships carrying Manila fibre destined for the DEERING HARVESTER Co. in Chicago. The cargo reached Deering Twine Works and will be used to bind this season's harvest worldwide.
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Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Manilla
Deering Harvester Co
Chicago
Navy Department
Deering Twine
Queer about Clara's wedding with that plumber
The Detroit Free Press quotes a remark about a wedding date and time as a humorous indicator of expectations. The joke hinges on a plumber arriving to marry at the exact day and hour promised, highlighting quirks in social rituals.
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Clara
Detroit Free Press
Chicago
Tolano
Wabash
St. Louis
Kansas City
BP. EK
T. A
Toledo
Ohio
R.G. Thospson
Fort Wayne
Ind
G. Kercer
Detroit
Mich
Tho’s Foncen
Lafayette
Gro
D. Maxrieun
D.P
Indianapolis
Crank
Hall's Catarrh Cure Aimed at Blood and Mucous Surfaces
Doctor endorsed internal remedy for catarrh stating local applications fail to reach the disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to purify blood and affect mucous linings, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Ir. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Peruna praised by nurse from Frances Willard hospital
Miss Georgiana Dean, a former Liberia missionary and Frances Willard nurse, writes from Chicago praising Peruna for treating obstinate stomach catarrh. She notes cure stories, lists symptoms of catarrhal dyspepsia, and invites readers to request Dr Hartman’s free Health and Beauty book from Columbus Ohio.
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Georgiana Dean
Liberia
M. E. Church
Chicago
Frances BE. Willard
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Swell Thieves in Paris Throng Arrests Reach Four Thousand
A Paris roundup last year nabbed about 4000 thieves including a princess countess duchess and the daughter of a reigning prince among both professional and amateur culprits. Also notes on St Jacobs Oil remedies for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sciatica sprains bruises stiffness backache muscular aches and lemon baths popular in the West Indies with lemons soaked in water before bathing.
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Paris
St. Jacobs
Jacoba
St. Jacobs Oil
S¢ Sciatica
West Indies
Salzer Seed and Coffee Packages Advertised for Licenses
Salzer sells German Coffee Berry and Java Coffee packages at 15¢ each and promotes Salzer's New American Chicory. Customers are urged to cut out the notice and send for license or request the cabinet Sov. and receive a free catalogue from JOULIN A. SALZER SELD CO. La Crosse Wisconsin. Also mentions eye health claim about one in fifteen having perfect eyes and notes defective vision among fair-haired people.
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Salzer
Lie
Grain-O beverage advertised as coffee substitute
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from grains with the rich color of Mocha and Java. It claims approval for children and adults, promises easy stomach tolerance, and lists a price per package sold by grocers.
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Java
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Buckingham’s
Wesc
Cer
R.P
CaliFornia Fig Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Farcote Bar
Popham
Phila
Aibush
Mr. Barkdale
Norway
Mr. Mohn
Mars
Ireland
United States
Frances Willard Hospital
Chicago, Ill
Sician
Ill
Beltz
Denver
Col
Iss
Asia
Africa
South America
Lydia E. Pinkham
Iearth
Beauty
Deering
Deering Harvester Company
Sapolio
Miss Simmons
Sam
Per Simmons
Lane
Britain
Ripans Chemical Co
NEW York Chemical Co
Milwaukee
O' Farrell
Carter
Garter’s
Free
NE CO
Boston
Mass
Onice
K.C. Mead Cycle Company
Chicago, Ils
Western Points
Adams St
John W.morris
Pension Bureau Syrain
Atty Sinca
FW. N. U
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