Funeral Etiquette in Swiss Death Customs
A Pittsburg Bulletin note describes Swiss practice where a funeral notice calls sympathizers to assemble before the deceased’s home. A cloth covered table with a dark jar stands for mourners to deposit mourning cards. the jar’s day marks the funeral. Women are not allowed to attend.
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Pranklin Syndicate Swindle Leads to Indictments
The Franklin Syndicate of Brooklyn, a ten percent weekly game, collapses as William F. Miller, promoter, is indicted for conspiracy to defraud. Jim Miller and Cecil Luslie also face charges. Detective search ongoing. $2,5000 found hidden. Miller fled. Miller’s brother Louis arrested. $8500 located under a sofa. Victims accused papers and court officials, Miller rumored to have sent $45,000 to Germany.
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ADMIRAL DEWEY PRAISED FOR KIND LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS
In a nationwide response, Adml Dewey expresses deep gratitude for letters and telegrams from every section of the country. Lt Crawford relays that while hundreds of messages arrive, the admiral cannot personally acknowledge each one, but he sincerely appreciates the support and cordial sentiments.
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Uniesco Steel Workers to Gain Record Wages in Illinois Mills
Beginning January, steel head workers at the Illinois Steel Company will secure record wages due to higher product prices. About 100 workers, earning from £150 to £300 per month, face wage adjustments delayed until June 1, 1900, with new rents also delayed for six months after that date.
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Bemont Victory and Aftermath Across British Forces
Reporting on General Methuen's Bemont engagement, dispatches describe a British victory with heavy Boer resistance, captures of prisoners, cattle, and munitions, and praise for infantry and artillery. The piece notes censoring and dubious coherence, plus tension around Mafeking and Methuen's pursuit. It also covers Brave Bill Anthony's death by cocaine in Central Park, highlighting naval heroism and public mourning.
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Funeral Rites for Vice President Hobart at Paterson
A simple solemn service honors Garret A Hobart in Paterson with President McKinley and Cabinet in attendance. Crowds mourn as factories close and flags fly at half mast while flowers cover the house. The ceremony ends at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a sparse private interment and memorials in several city churches.
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Battle near Bucaramanga leaves heavy casualties
From Bogota comes news of a two day clash in Santander between 10 000 government troops and an equal rebel force. More than 1000 killed and at least 2000 wounded reported on both sides as rebels and government fighters exhausted ammunition. Prominent rebel generals Uribe and Juan Frappalsca Gomez wounded. Government leaders Peon Solano Pillemizar and General Hernandes also shot.
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Wreckers Find Chest of Gold on Almi Oquendo
Wreckers working near Santiago on the Almirante Oquendo recovered a chest containing 3190,000 in Spanish gold. The Cendoya Company will retain the treasure. Five months of diving yielded substantial treasure as the ship burned. The money was reportedly to pay Spanish troops and reflect fears of loss if Santiago fell.
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United States Consul in Pretoria seeks leave of absence
United States Consul Macrum at Pretoria has asked the State Department for leave to resign his post for domestic reasons. The department refused the request, and Macrum will quit without permission. Mayor S. S. Price of Macon, Georgia, is dead after a long public career in the Confederate Army and city government.
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Stayin Up Late Life Lesson From a Bedtime Tale
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt recalls a child’s plea to sit up after bedtime. A little girl eagerly waits while her parents retreat to the dim library to read, triggering her sleepy question about what adults do when kids are kept in bed. The vignette captures childhood impatience and parental quiet activity.
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Tramways in Holland Show Short Electric Lines
Holland, a country of short distances, hosts two electric tramways. One runs from Vaals near the German frontier, about half a mile long, and the other connects The Hague to Scheveningen, just over six miles. Vehicles rely on accumulators as the trolley system is forbidden.
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