Memorial Arch for Nationality Proposed in Congress
Representative Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio introduced a bill to erect an Arch of Nationality at Chattanooga near Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park. The project, funded at 700000 dollars, would honor American soldiers from all armies in the Spanish War with bronze tablets and rosters.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
Washington
Senate
House of Repuiem
Chattanooga
Chictamarra
Chattanooga National Park Commission
Charles B. Grosvexor
Spain
Paris
Houses of Congress
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission
Pack Commission
Sbi
Chickamauzi and
Chattzsooga National Park
Snow Cloud ice yacht unveiled by Buckhout at Poughkeepsie
George Buckhout of Poughkeepsie completes the Snow Cloud, an improved 36 ft 6 in ice yacht built for H. Folger of Kingston. The 20 ft runner plank to ladder craft features hollow spars, steel wire rigging, polished brass rollers, a 394 sq ft sail plan, and a piano finish. Folger will race on the Hudson for a national championship.
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Poughkeeepsie
George
Buckhout
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
H. &. Folger
Kingstom
Canafs
New York
Bockhout
Penpaoc
Hie Co
Jacob Buckhout
John A. Roosevelt
Hudson
Foger
Berlin to imitate Philadelphia Commercial Museum plans
Berlin aims to found a commercial museum modeled after Philadelphia. The private bureau for commercial treaties plans a plan for government funding, detailing three divisions management collections and information. Officials cite American achievements and urge German effort to compete in world trade.
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Berlin
Philadelphia
Bureau For
Herr Volbersrexow
Philadelphia Museum
Industrial League
Herr Voshergreow
Society of Berlin Merchants and Manufacturers
Philadelphia Congress and Museum
America
Information Bureau
Likeness to His Credit by Methuen Praised
A contemporary reviews Methuen's writing as “an American volunteer” and says he will not blush if he keeps up the fighting end, praising his determined portrayal and vigor.
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Methuen
St Paul Pioneer Press
Farewells to the Mule in Wartime Reverie
A fragmented wartime ode celebrates a mule as a steadfast symbol amid Transvaal conflict. It personifies endurance against death and disaster while invoking distant battles and local loyalties in a poetic plea for resilience and calm.
Famine in India Shrinks Cattle and Casts Many Into Hunger
A Salvation Army officer reports a severe drought in western and central India with the monsoon failing for the first time in a century. Thousands starve as cotton mills halt, grain shops struggle, and cattle die, while 19,000 Salvationists seek aid and plan more grain shops to ease the crisis.
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Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
India
America
European
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Salvationists
Rou
Almere
Lafayette Dollar Coin Plan Aims for Paris Statue
The United States mint in Philadelphia prepares 50 000 Lafayette silver dollars to honor General Lafayette. The coin features Lafayette on horseback with Washington reliefs on the reverse and Paris 1900 on the obverse. Sold by subscription at three dollars, proceeds fund a Lafayette statue in Paris.
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Boyer
United States Mint
Philadelphia
New York
Lafayette Memorial Commission
Aickinley
France
General Lafayette
United States
Paris
Lafayette
Washington
United States of America
Congress
Battle of Elandslaagte details from London Chronicle
A London Chronicle correspondent recounts the Elandslaagte clash with the Boers. He describes a grim field of dead and dying, including Johannesburgers, a wounded father of Judge Rock, and a quiet boy seeking a kerchief as darkness and rain hinder rescue efforts. Many wounds were fatal by daylight.
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London Chronicle
Elandslaagte
Johannesburg
Eock
Judge Rock
Young Man Wins Suit to Attend Hobart College
Henry Reuters case grants him permission to enter Hobart College after a court challenge to his guardian's refusal. He sought funds and access to Hobart, defeating the guardian and executor in a legal contest. Partridge of Ontario County had earlier urged the same path, and the ruling allows Reuters enrollment alongside Partridge.
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Hobart Court
Henry
New York Times
Hobart College
Tellier
Webhart
Bear
Norwalk
Conn
SS. Partridge
Phelps
Ontario County
N.Y
Partridge
Hobart
Reuter
Vifce
Cornell
Yale
Harvard
Hebart
Liebart
Reuters
Automatic stampless postal device tested in England
English postal authorities test a street corner machine that stamps and mails letters. A penny activates a slot to feed the letter, print the stamp with date and time, and drop it into the box. The device cancels the stamp and supports denominations, aiming to replace traditional postage stamps.
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Philadelphia Record
Letters From the Philippines by Chicago Soldier
Ned Dougherty of Company C, Thirtieth infantry, sends vivid impressions from Pasay and Manila during the early phase of the Philippine campaign. He notes barracks built of bamboo and palm leaves, rookies in trenches, stray gunfire, search patrols for provisions, strong health in the regiment, and a rare deathless record since leaving Chicago. He also observes native customs and humor, and mentions officers Albert McMillan and Harry Chadwick detached to the Macabebe scouts.
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Leaghberty
Philippines
Ned Dougherty
Golden Gate
Manila
Pasig Barracks
Chicago
Pasay
Brse
Robert Moseley
Company
Aguinaldo
Americas
Angela
Albert C. AicMillen
Harry R. Chadwick
North Fring
Style in Women's Hair at 1900 Exhibition in London
The 1900 hair fashion favors styles dressed above the crown with light frizz and height at the front. An exhibition at St James' Hall showcased transforming techniques by 33 hairdressers under Mr. Hayward's direction, with English artists winning most prizes, illustrating the shift from earlier Grecian curls to modern English styles.
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St. James’ Hall
London
Hayward
Dr Kug's New Life Pills Promised Cure
An old advert touts Dr Kug's New Life Pills claiming to cure headaches and nervous ailments. It promises pure blood, strong health, and easy dosing. Sold by C. E. Anderson, Druggist, No. 2 Fortes Biocs, with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Fashionable Evening Attire Described in Bow Cove Notes
The piece describes women wearing varied hair colors and stylish gowns for a gala. One guest named Roses wore a coiffured rose dress for a fancy dress ball while others favored beamer hats and picture hats.
Twin Romanca and Lowndes Brothers Roiled by Forged Identity
A tale from Maryiaul follows twin sons of Governor Lowndes, Richard and Lloyd. Richard travels through Obie and is mistaken for Lloyd after a stranger offers hospitality at Chillicothe. He meets Mim May Quinn, who later learns Lloyd marries her, amid confusion over who is truly Lloyd. The story ends with Richard proving the other Lloyd was the imposter, and the marriage proceeds under strain.
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Romanca
Lloyd Lowndes
Richard Leweden
Lowndes
Maryiaul
Ricard
Obie
Hela
Idoyd
Chillicothe
Richard
Mim May Quinn
Heg
Lioyd
Hie Fizveee
Troth
Postman In Three Decades Serves Kirriemuir Area
A postman in Kirriemuir Scotland served 37 years with 25 years covering daily 26 miles and 12 miles for the remaining 12 years. He never missed a day due to sickness or holidays and, nearing eighty, resigned due to failing health. His youngest daughter succeeded him.
Robbed The Grave By Mr Jobi Oliver Of Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man recounts a harrowing illness described as yellow skin and intense pain. After three physicians failed, a friend recommended bitters and the first bottle began recovery, leading to thanks for saving his life and keeping him from the grave. Available at B Andreon’s Books in Forbea Block.
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Capitol
Washington Post
Richardson
Tennessee
Mitchell Mas
Brooklyn
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
New York State
May
Frank Wachter
Baltimore
Washington
Jobi. Oliver
Philadelphia
B. Andreon
Grain-O Café Drink Replaces Coffee in Stores
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims children can drink it without distress and notes a price of 4 cents and 25 cents per age, sold by all grocers.
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Separaite
Dalal Staten
Fine upland Coshocton farm for peach culture
One of the finest upland farms in Coshocton County Tionree township east of Spring Mountain offers abundant timber springs and a large peach orchard of igoe varieties. The ridge yields crops three of four years for twenty years and is advertised for private sale with cash or easy terms or trade for a smaller farm. Call C. B. McCoy Coshocton Ohio for particulars.
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Coshoctear County
Tionree Township
Spring Mountain
C. B. micCoy
Coshocton
Ohio
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