Sailed toward the Philippines from New York on Logan
Soldiers aboard the transport Logan describe leaving New York harbor for the Philippines, sailing via Gibraltar, reporting sea sickness, a stop at the Rock of Gibraltar, oranges bought from Spaniards, and plans to reach Malta by January 10. The letter notes a Christmas turkey dinner at sea, a hospital detachment on board, and a request for the Coshocton paper THE AGE to publish the news.
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U. &. Teaxstorr
Pennsylvania
pWe
New York City
Logan
Bay
Philippines
Malta
Raland
Atlantic
New York
Gibraltar
Spain
Africa
Tred Cross Society
Hospital Corps
United States
Coshocton
Mantia
Ris
Porter
American Forestry Show and War Poets Split
American Forestry Show aims to exhibit standard American timber from Maine to California with shingles labeled by wood type under a national advisory board. British poets debate the war with Swinburne Kipling and Austin supporting and Meredith Hardy Watson protesting.
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Paris
Ariiion
H. Bean
Directeor
Fisieries
Pacis
Tas
Ron Neneath
St. Louis Republic
Maine
Caifornia
Amalfi rock slide sinks buildings and ships
A massive rock from the Cappuccini hotel site toppled into the Gulf of Salerno near Amalfi destroying the hotel, monastery, villas, and several vessels. Monks and guests are feared lost as troops rush to the scene to aid rescue efforts.
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Rome
Amalfi
Gulf of Salerno
Cappuccini
Santa Caterine
Muskrat Delicacy And Fur Trade In Maryland Epistolary Notes
A Baltimore note explains Morriston Morison's muskrat suppers as a popular delicacy in the Eastern Shore with the pelt trade driving profits. It details muskrat hunting, trapping, skinning, and the rising value of skins from 10 12 to 25 30 cents, plus end uses like linings, caps, and muffs for wives and daughters of hunters.
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Ender
Maryland
Epicurean
J. Prank Moert Vom
Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Tidewater
Peninsula
Boston
New York
Baltimore American
South Africa Trip Reveals Mules and War Wariness
Missouri man Vaughan Smock, returning from Cape Town via Paris MO, reports Boer and British attitudes as war drags on. He sold mules for high prices, notes no trees in South Africa, and says Americans see profit in mules while Britain and United States remain wary of conflict. He mentions Cecil Rhodes and Frank White among other figures, and predicts ongoing tension between the United States and Great Britain.
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Missouri Mule Center
Vaughan Simrock
Mouree County
Paris
South Africa
Missouri
Steril Rhodes
United States
St. Louis
Smock
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Muhy
Joubert
England
Transvaal
Cape Hare
London
Great Britain
Africa
Prank White
Comte Ber
North Missouri
White
A .vi
Stichan
Snaik Sfrica
Smuck
Bumar Hans Yur
Vanderbilt Locomotive Design Wins Favor with NY Central
Five of the new locomotives ordered by the New York Central Railroad will use Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.'s patented design after thorough tests showed very satisfactory results on the company’s lines. The report notes the favorable performance as the order moves forward.
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Suarceny
Young Vanderbilt
Wabout
New York Central Railroad
Compa.y
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Letter of Thanks for Pinkham's Compound Recovery
Me a Marr Vavenx of Texas County Missouri writes of two years after childbirth fever and womb trouble. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Wash with relief enabling her to return to housework and urges other women to seek help. The letters often show discouraged women finding strength through Pinkham's advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lxtrek Towet Rimewam BO
Deas Feiexp
Thad
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mea Marr Vavenx
Teixsee, Potasxi Co
Lynn
Mass
Fanaticism and Crime Across European Sects
Analysis traces prosecutions linked to fanatical religious beliefs. Examples include Convulsionists in Paris crucifying members, Pashehbelians in Austria murdering a family and sacrificing a daughter, and various Russian sects preaching slaughter or self harm. The piece notes chilling rites and the broader fear of fanaticism in governance and society.
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Paris
Weir
Jesus
Switzerland
Abraham
Sto
Irkutsk
Russia
Perm
Vladimir
Tambof
Enesek Shanson
Cotton balls to Paris exhibit stirs Mississippi plan
Mississippians arrange sale of 490 600 cotton balls to Paris exposition with negro workers selling them as souvenirs of American cotton. Promoters claim these will be the first cotton balls shipped abroad and expect buyers among those familiar with cotton though not its raw form.
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Paris
Meridian
Wks
Mirwina T
Ted
Mississipin
Lipton on America memory of Welcomes Dewey Jubilee
A fragmentary recollection by Thomas Lipton about his visit to America. He recalls the welcome in New York, the jubilee processions, and friendships formed during the trip. He reflects on the cup, brotherhood, and the American reception while describing hopes and ambitions tied to that American voyage.
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Thomas Lipton
Cis
Sie
Shest
America
Welcoue
Wales
Christmas Gift List Reflections from a Festive Letter
A fragile handwritten note laments the rush of the season and urges simplicity. The letter urges thoughtful giving, touches on friendship, gratitude, and the spirit of sharing during December.
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Moody
Ira D. Sankey
Mfoody
Mr. Saaker
Kentucky
Frankfort
State Election Commission
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Pryor
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Goebel
State Commission of Elections
Stace Gilbers
Cincinnati
Covington Ky
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Sisni
Demerests Magazine
Robert Bonzer
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Lewis Reem
Washington
War Department
Hopkinsville
Johnson
Browder Campbell
C.E. Anderson
American Forestry Show
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Rudyard Kipling
Alfred Austis
George Meredith
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Ustin McCarthy
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Ind
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Sisters of Providence
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Louise Seeley
Wisconsin
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Cleveland
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Chanel Elliott
Cy Clerk
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Dr. von Witt
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Count Clary
Lisson, Neb
Andrew Carnegie
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Drug & Book Store
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Pakiah
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