Bert and the Modern Visit to Uncle Joshua Farm
Bert, an invalid city man, travels to stay with his uncle Joshua at a small farm. He battles homesickness and fatigue while adapting to rustic life, helps with chores, and befriends Aunt Abby and a wary preacher visitor as he restores a spring, battery system, and household fixes, gaining rest and purpose.
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Bord
Joshua
Bort
Jordun
Bert
Abby
Uncle Joshua
Newview
Mr. Jones
Joshus
Bart
Abby van
Rye
Bert and Uncle Joshua chase a henhouse thief
Bert helps Uncle Joshua with a missing heifer and a clever thief, using a battery powered flashlight to trap the culprit. Bert fashions a plan, nab the thief at the station, and returns with the reward money. The youths celebrate with a potato bug cheer and discuss spending the rewards on a gas range and electrical gear.
Wise Words From Philosophers And Poets
A compendium of maxims from Flato La Bruyere Epictetus Carlyle Emerson Disraeli Longfellow and others on virtue friendship happiness love and truth. The quotes urge self knowledge temperance belief in oneself and the pursuit of goodness through quiet effort and humane action.
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Flato
Onida
Disraeli
Longfellow
The Queer Locomotive
Veteran engineers note locomotives have personalities and moods that affect performance. Some engines run poorly for certain engineers yet work well for others, reflecting a perceived temperamental bond between machine and operator.
Tales of Pluce and Adventure and Other Daring Feats
A collage of sensational vignettes with brave acts and near misses. A snake-charmer surviving a cobra stare down by staying still in a magical circle and a Montana bound rider using a rope to cross a cliff. A Caney battlefield scene shows a dying soldier and his brother’s heartache. A dam worker escapes an ice surge by rolling with the ice and a famed Paris janitress earns accolades for bravery. An update on hourly nursing visits outlines a per hour fee structure in New York and Chicago.
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Wide World Magazine
Chicago
New York Sun
Anglo-Saxon unity urged in Newark lecture
Rev Dwight Galloupe spoke at Newark High School on Anglo-Saxon unity calling Britannia and Columbia united against the world. He recalled an unpublished San Juan incident where an English attache led American troops after a captain fell, then urged secrecy to avoid violating neutrality.
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Dwight Galloupe
Newark
Ninth Cavalry
Britannia
Columbia
San Juan
Peanut Industry Trusts Eye Global Control
The article details a proposed peanut combine across major Virginia cities and the South, with 17 firms uniting to raise prices. Smithfield's Ciwartney & Bunkley handles about a quarter of US peanuts. Foreigners naturalized in France last year 5252, a low since 1881 law. Paris glove production, Washington statue gift in Paris.
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Tgo Peanut Combine
Norfolk
Richmond
Petersburg
Danville
Virginia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ciwartney & Bunkley
Smithield
United States
France
Europe fears America in finance and commerce
A summary of European concern over US economic dominance in the 1890s. British observers and journalists note American prosperity, with James Bryce arguing US exports and rail production outpace Britain. European markets are enlivened by American steel, street railways, electrical gear, and machinery. American capitalists are urged by some press to push further, while Old World financiers admit US competition.
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Lownox
Cade
James Bryce
Leicester Chamber of Commerce
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Bryce
China
Europe
The
Daily Chronicle
Four Members of Hagerman Family Drowned in Ice Collapse
A Wells Island incident on the St Lawrence River left Charles Hagerman's four children dead after they fell through a break in the ice while playing on the floe. Mother Mrs Hagerman leaped through the ice to save them but perished attempting a rescue. Names given include Josephine Hagerman eleven? and children Marsh Addly Belle Bert. ages 34, 13, 10, 7. In New Jersey at Port Colden a canal ice accident killed Gerry Geary and his two sisters, all children of Dewitt Geary, in the Morris Canal district near the frozen water. Gerry died trying to rescue them. the bodies were recovered nearby.
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Uncle Joshua
Bert
Joshua
Bort
Joshus
Martin Wilson
Housatonic Water Company
Housatonic River
Ansonia
Conn
Wilson
Charles Hagerman
Wells Island
Lawrence
Gel
Mra
Hageeman
Soo
Josephine Hagerman
Marsh Hagerman
Addly Belle Hagermay
Bert Hagerman
Pricurssuna
N. J
Craver Genry
Amolver
Dewitt Geary
Port Colden
Gerry
James Mulholland
George Knowles
Harry Wilko
Paterson
N.J
James van Ness
Mtk
W.F. Bechel
Pacula Express Company
Omaha
Neb
Hig Teint
John Hedfors
John P. Rydberg
Worcester, Main
Hedfors
Fort Constitution
New Castle
War Department
Portsmouth Harbor
New Custie
Jim Baird
Andy Hicks
North Jellico
Barbourville
Baird
Hicks
David
Wicks
Brooklyn
John Quertharman
John Ehrhardt
Wilkesbarre
Fenn
Eix
Peter Stirk
Flagmo
David Shea
St. Louis
Ton Puthatia
Whea
Shea
Frederick von Hartmann
Seaven
Baron von Hartmann
Cologne
Germany
Buck
Kalamazoo County
Indiana
Br. J.C. Campbell
Elmer, N.J
Blayor Hetchner
Bridgeton
Theory
Himack
Andrew J.smith
Banta Moolea
Cal
Thomas Jones
Greer
W. Va
Jonogy
Harry Davis
George Davis
Three Bridges
David Dilliplane
Irwin C Dilliplane
East Township
Pennsylvania
Senator Morrill of Vermont Dies at 88 in Washington
Justin Morrill, famed as the Father of the Morrill Act, died in Washington early Tuesday at age eighty eight after a weeklong illness. Born April 14, 1810 in Stafford Vermont, he served in the House before becoming U S senator from Vermont in 1867, elected again through 1890, with nearly thirty two years in the Senate and forty three years in Congress combined.
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Wasmington
D.C
Morrill
Vermont
Justin Amith Morrill
Stafford
United States
Luke P. Poland
Aupiral Dowsy Named Comman ding Officer of the Navy
Rear-Admiral Francis M. Buneo retires after forty seven years of service at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was appointed to the New York yard in 1897 and became rear admiral in February. Admiral Buneo’s retirement elevates Admiral Dawey to senior status in the navy. The report also notes unrest in Basque Spain with over 100,000 rifles smuggled into France and shipped toward the frontier.
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Aupiral Dowsy
Wasatxatos
D. C
Francis M. Buneo
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bunee
New York Yard
Adanal Bunch
Banco
Dawey
Basqua
Spain
W Oy Buchanan
Hues
Argentina
Cutlo
Dewey Tas
Vandla
Guam
San Luie Apra
United States
Prince of Wiles
Ingbel
Marlborough House
London
Great Britain
Dominior
Klondikers Coming Home From Seattle By Jove Care
Klondike returns set for November 21 as 2500 miners head home from diggings with 60 at the foot of the chain of lakes. Philadelphia figures show equity from a municipal loan of 611,200,000 to fund city improvements including water supply. Canal cost projection estimated at 135,000,000 for the Nicaragua project.
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Klondike Mall
Seattle
Wash
Jove Care
Chain of Lakes
Nicacagua
Congress adjourned over Philippine constitution delays
The so called Congress of the Revolution in the Philippines, aimed at naming Clear Valleys Island, has been unexpectedly adjourned due to difficulty formulating a constitution. President Agudualdonppointed noted issues with the proclamation base in the diary.
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Vales Los
Philippine
Court martial notes and political shifts in late 19th century
The report covers Captain Oberlin M Carter's court martial referred to the Attorney General for final revision and review of private papers. It notes Brigadier General Andrews relieved to join the Twelfth Infantry, new military stations in Cuba, Hawaii government bill progress, a Marshal's jury declaring Joseph W Pearson insane, and various criminal and public notices across the United States and overseas. It includes accidents, executions, pardons, and military movements, reflecting a broad sweep of wartime and domestic actions.
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Washington
Oberlin M. Carter
United States
John N. Andrews
First Army Corps
Twelfth Infantry
Cubs
Pinar del Rio
Guapajay
Marios
Trinidad
Laos
Tunas
Sancti Spiritus
Cardanas
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaii
Joseph W. Pearson
Pearson
Bailey
Mambera
Wheeler
Dom
Amn
Colsom
Rep
Robbing
Penn
Campbell
Peace Commissioners Return With Treaty of Paris
Five United States Peace Commissioners arrive in Washington aboard the St Louis after a two month abroad. They bring the Treaty of Paris and refuse to comment until presented to the President. Senator Frye and others debate Spanish concessions on Manila Luzon and Cuban debt, asserting US gains from negotiations.
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United States
Yarle
Washington
Brye
Ponce
Ateamship
St. Louis
William Ki. Day
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
William P. Feye
Maine
George Gray
Delaware
Whitelaw Keld
Frys
Madrid
Frye
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
Spnofardy
Senate
Day Presents Treaty to President at White House
American Peace Commissioners arrived in Washington from New York and were received by President McKinley in the Blue Parlor. The group included William C. Day Cushman Davis William P. Frye George Gray and Whitelaw Reid. The treaty was delivered by John Bassett Moore and Michael. McKinley congratulated the commissioners on the Paris mission and praised their negotiation efforts.
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Wanttsatos
D. C
Washington
New York
White House
McKinley
William C. Day
Cushman K. Davis
William P. Frye
George Gray
Whitelaw Reid
John Bassett Moore
Michael
State Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Paris
First Lynching in Scott County Shocks Indiana Town
Scorrsnuss Indiana special report describes Marlon Tyler held in jail after an attempt to kill his wife. A masked mob demanded jail keys at the Sheriff residence, forced guards, abducted Tyler, and banged him in the fall. He had shot his wife on November 3 and made a failed outside attempt. The event marks the first lynching in Scott County history.
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Scorrsnuss
Ind
Marlon Tyler
Jall
Tyler
Scott County
West Point to Graduate First Class in February
Washington dispatch reports an army order directing the first class at West Point be graduated in February instead of June. Major-General Miles recommended the change, now approved by Secretary Alger, to supply the pressing need for young officers. The Third Cavalry has few on duty, and new second lieutenants will relieve staffing shortages and reduce civilian appointees influenced by politics.
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West
Third Cavalry
Gunboat Wilmington to Exhibit Old Glory to South America
Special from Newroot News Virginia reports the Hitle gunboat Wilmington has sailed from Hampton Roads on a mission to show the American flag to natives along inland rivers of South America. The voyage aims to strengthen friendly ties and boost commerce with South American republics through direct flag displays and diplomacy.
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Wilmington
Newroot News
Hampton Roads
South Amera
South America
Murder Suspect Kills Former Sweetheart Then Self
Crank Nulty a 19 year old New York City clerk’s assistant shot and killed his former sweetheart Mainlo Kongley aged 17 after she refused marriage. He then shot himself twice, but survived. The incident occurred yesterday in unspecified circumstances. In a separate note, the Navy directs transfer of an auxiliary gunboat to Massachusetts for naval militia use, a former yacht.
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Crank Nulty
New York City
Mainlo Kongley
Hye
Bay State
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Massachhusetts
Fuea
Hobson Sails for Philippines to Prepare SpAN Ships
San Francisco special reports Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson sailed for the Philippines aboard the Gaelic. He will report to Admiral Davey and undertake raising and preparing Montijo’s ships for U S service. A huge crowd cheered at the dock as Hobson’s carriage struggled through.
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San Francisco
Cal
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Philippines
Admiral Davey
United States
Admiral Montijo
Manila Bay
Hobson
Hob- Ron
Golden Gate
General Otis and Dewey Move to Preserve Order in Panay
Special dispatches from Washington report General Otis and Admiral Dewey coordinating actions in Tolo Panay within the Philippines. Two regiments and artillery were sent by land while the cruiser Baltimore sails from Manila as a precautionary measure. Officials say the moves are precautionary and rely on discretionary actions by the command.
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General Otis
Aumatral Dewey
Dewey
Navy Department
Baltimore
Manila
Leprosy Cases Found in New Lexington Ohio
Secretary of the State Board of Health confirms two fully developed leprosy cases in New Lexington Perry County. Hattie Garry twenty two and her sister Hanon twelve will be housed in a county leper settlement cabin outside town, mother to care for them with county aid. Father contracted disease in the Civil War South.
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Comuuies
Ohio
Charles O. Probst
State Board of Hlenith
New Lexington
Perry County
Hattie Garry
Hanon
Mia
Garry
Trinally
Mmite
Ohblo
Hattilo
Bank Robbery Strikes Lima Faurot’s Opera House
The American National Bank in Faurot's Opera House on Lima's main street was robbed Sunday night of 25000 dollars. No explosives or bayonet were used and little evidence remained. Time locks opened at 12 o'clock Monday, and the theft may have been detected only because an outer door tape was left open.
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Lima
Ohio
American National Bank
Faurot
Opera House
Central Police
Drownings After Ice Break At Leverett Pond Park
Christmas day tragedy as Leverett Pond ice gives way in a Boston park. Thirty children fall into icy water. police and onlookers save many but three youngsters die. Victims include James W. Clattenburg Jr ten, Arthur Collins twelve, Emma Miller fourteen. Families from Brookline and Boston.
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Bostos
Leverett Pond
James W. Clattenburg, Jr
Arthur Collins
Emma Miller
Brookline
Bird save trains in Texas mystery wreck
Austix Texas special reports a north bound passenger train escaped a serious wreck forty miles below Austix when a bird blinded by a handlight landed on a tied rail across the track. The train slowed and struck the obstruction causing minor damage but no injuries.
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Austix
Texas
International and Great Northern Railroad
Locomotives Collide in Kentucky Area Tragedy
A Louisville and Nashville yard locomotive and a Chesapeake and Ohio locomotive plus an extra freight train collided near Lexington a few days ago. Nine men were badly hurt, two likely to die, and both locomotives were demolished.
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Nashville Yard
Chesapeake
Popper's Distillery
Lexington
Employees Testify to Burning Company Books in Ohio Case
Testimony at a special examination led by Attorney General Monett centers on Standard Oil Company workers in Cleveland as they describe moving boxes to furnaces in the car building area. John McNierney says he burned ledgers and papers on November 19 and again the next day in the pump house, with colleagues Gagelin Moran and Bohnefale present.
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Cievetano
Ohio
Gandral Monett
Bratford of Trust
Standard of Company
John McNlerney
Standard’ OM Works
Gunoy
Thia Occason
Xas
Moran
Thors Ha
Gagelin
Bohnefale
Hull Measure to Increase the Army Reported by House Committee
The House Committee on Military Affairs ordered a favorable report on the Hull bill to raise the regular army to 100,000 men. The 8 to 5 vote split along party lines with Republicans for and Democrats against. A minority report was filed proposing a substitute that would limit the standing army to prewar levels and authorize a large temporary force, likely 60,000, for outlying territories.
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Houses
Hull
Wasminaros
D. OC
House Committee On Military Affairs
Yeog—Mosare
Marsh
Grifin
Ketcham
Fenton
Belknap
McDonald
Brownlow
Noys
Messia
Sulzer
Ministers Form Committee to Fight Highway Robbery
In St Louis Missouri church leaders meet to address empty pews blamed on footpads. A three member panel led by Rev Dr M Durnay will consult authorities on suppressing highway robbery and restore evening service attendance.
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St. Lovia
Congressional Ministers
St. Louis
M. Durnay
Pilgrim Church
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