Water from Pekin Sparked Pipe Conquest Idea
Mixed clippings describe Pekin spring water famed for clearness, a foreign investor plan to pipe it to the capital, potential profits cited by Shanghai Mercury, plus assorted notes on amber timbers, a crossing horse thief, medical stats for Britain and Ireland, St Jacobs Oil marketing, and apricot cultivation in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Tag
Pekip
Khnabitanta
Jttle
Shanghai Mercury
Kidney troubles claim relief with Lydia E Pinkham claim
Mrs Louise M Gibson endorses Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure for kidney troubles. The ad recounts a discouraged woman who suffered for years and tried many medicines before finding hope in the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Gibson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Louise 2
Langley_ Ave
Chicago
Ill
Gscoo
Adoca Tostimsnfel
Clippings From A Turbulent Era And Odd Finds
A hodgepodge of notes on frankness and fault finding, a Royal Astronomical Society paper about Himalayan deflections of the plumb line, a curious coin found inside a clam marked Victoria Regina 1853 with Keep Your Temper, wireless telegraph hopes, and lighthouse horn experiments. Also mentions Dowager Countess of Wicklow gifts and Cochin ruler paper records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W.woodward
New York City
Woodward
West Haven
FNS
Queen Victoria
Victoria Regina
Danish Treaty Ratified to Acquire Caribbean Isles
The Senate approved a Denmark treaty by voice vote after brief debate, granting the United States $3,000,000 for the cession of St Thomas St John and St Croix in the Danish West Indies. Senators discussed civil rights provisions and strategic gains, with supporters stressing harbor control and canal access, while a proposed amendment was rejected. The islands would come into U S possession promptly upon ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Sendte
Denmark
United States
St. Thomas
St. John
la Croix
Porta Rica
Bacon
Cullom
Porto Reo
Mnaular
St. Thomas Tlanda
West Indies
Cuba
Paris
Snowstorm Disrupts Coast to New England Travel
A severe snowstorm swept from the Carolinas to New England causing heavy snowfall, high winds and city-wide disruption. New York City saw limited snowfall but drifting snow blocked traffic and trains, with several stores closed. Rail and freight service faced delays as coast roads became impassable. western Pennsylvania reported lighter effects. Nearby, reports note calmer weather in the West while other stories flag retirements, elections, and violent crime in Kentucky and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Garon
Sewigi Sorboon
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
War Revenue Bill Passage Shocks House Leaders
A sharp parliamentary clash over adopting a special rule for the War Revenue Bill led to its passage without debate or dissent. Rep Richardson's motion for unanimous consent triggered a chaotic scene as Republicans crowded Speaker Henderson's desk while Democrats applauded, and the measure, trimming about 875 million dollars in revenue, was approved and the House adjourned amid stunned galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dal Wl
Rep
Spain
Pitenn
Nichardson
Dew
Tenn
Calvel
Michardson
Rome
Henderson
Richardson
Messrs
Payne
Grosvenor
Cannon
Dalzell
Tepahiean
Jeaders
Wehardson
Levepy
Ina Volvo
Sisters of Congress
Euvie More
Earthquakes Wipe Shamaka District, Thousands Dead
Reports from Shamaka in Trans-Caucasia describe near total destruction of the town. A volcanic eruption near Maraky sent lava fissures, with thousands feared dead and tens of thousands homeless. Survivors camp in ruins as guards and Red Cross teams aid rescue efforts across the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Trans-Caucasia
Heachuman
Shamaka
Ife
Maraky
Moysters
Eheer
Red Cross
Killing Mosquitoes Fails To End Yellow Fever Fear
A 19th century report claims yellow fever was purged after killing infected mosquitoes, noting few deaths since March. It also cites a child burned to death and a West Chester murder trial ending in a guilty verdict, with crime rates rising per 100,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uataus
Hevnn-Gola
Aden
Threefold Tragedies Reported In Early War Background
A jumble of headlines recount a child killed by an automobile in New York City while a baby dies in a clothing fire. Reports mention a schooner launched at Mystic and fear of broader conflict with thousands of soldiers reported for South Africa. Army camp sites are announced for Northern New York California Fort Leavenworth Kansas and Chicago. The government plans to buy seven thousand acres in Northern New York near Dann and Mortbury to support war logistics.
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Risa
Palngin
Suny
Graulne
Cheesebrough Manufacturing
Cote State Streets
New York
Hoy
Henry Tilers
Stunk
United States Army
Nunta
New
Paterson Fire Losses Spark Urban Recovery Plan
Reports from Paterson New Jersey show insurance companies tallying losses from a major fire at around six million dollars with seventy percent of total costs covered by insurers. City officials restrict rebuilding to brick or stone structures and emphasize rapid reconstruction by local builders while relief committees aid displaced workers and small business owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Tdjust
Edwin Quackenbush
Unnerwriters’ Association of Pit- Creot
Board of Aldermen
Iulus
Melitvettk
WD. S. Wamlkou
St. Paul's
Parks House
Wich
Steht Mney
Amy Small Stare
WITTE
Dr Hilton
Adamaney
Poostotree Appropeienion Unit Completes Largest Recon
In a historic completion the Poostotree Appropeienion Unit finishes its biggest reconnaissance, with the crowd and officials marking the milestone. A second proposal to merge AOA Plithe rlersoon contrifed follows the event, amid ongoing budget discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bine
Milk and dairy prices across markets and crops
The pasted market sheet lists standard quality milk at 2 percent per quart and includes extensive pricing for dairy products and items from creamery and flour to fruits and vegetables. It notes supply lines from Arkwrook and Mi Kine, with steel and wool market comments, Indian wheat crop prospects, and general business activity patterns.
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Buiall
Rao
State
Pena
Howe
Ben Davis
Cape Cad
Tasca Peteenee UK
Jersey
Vhila
Mopar
Stnink
Onossuin Oy
Fatateca
Maine
N.Y
Connecticut
Duloth
Perth
The Shoe Tracts Outlook and Market Prices
The report notes that some contracts for booty and pliovs closed at two to five cents advance, while most Jobbers have begun buying for the come toys seieot. Spring orders keep workers employed and weekly shipments remain large, with Ottawa Linobey Cut activity cited and a season estimate around several million dollars in value.
Unclear text on labor fronts in New England
The readable fragments suggest labor unrest and unsettled industrial conditions in New England. Mentions of shortages and thieves in the context of adult labor turmoil, with references to لوب and public figures. Details are garbled and names unclear, but the piece points to broader labor supply and theft concerns affecting industry locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Vast Siberia Promises Vast Resources and Trans Siberian Railway
Fragmented prose outlines Siberian population potential at 8 0 million with vast resource claims, coal deposits, wheat output, and export prospects linked to the Trans Siberian Railway. Notes coronation dates and royal anniversaries, then shifts to business ads and testimonials for catarrh cures and medicines. Includes a list of royal coronation dates and precious stones in a Maltese cross, plus patent medicine endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biberia
Siberia
Russia
Europe
Siberian
Ti Lg
Trans-Siberian
Rathway
Edward II
Victoria
George IV
Cromwell
Tord Tyo
England
Horshy
Coronatoris
Stephen
John
Willan
Mary
Anne
George TV
Willim IV
Castile
Henry Va
Agincourt
British America Size Compared to United States
A historical note states British America spans about 300,009 square miles more than the United States, highlighting a vast territorial comparison in the era.
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British America
United States
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Dover
Australia
National Harbor Works
Chicago Tribune
Great Britain and Ireland
St. Jacobs
Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil
Baltimore, Md
California
Benlot
Colonia
Benom
Marato
Ocauty
East 42d
Magso
Ania
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Elrele
Josh Eqiidam
Tris Guard
Christian Mastrittor
Major Burrow
Royal Astronomical Society
India
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Tibetan
Ganges
Indus
Great
Gangotle Plain
Marcon
Edness Tea Bo Ie
Wight
Loc-Rayleigh
Wicklow
Nght Ugatn
Gladys Simiton
Raju
Cochin
Che Ofhelal Gazette
Madras Mail
Age Ekers
Permere
West Indian Islands
Senate
Lincoln
The
Carolne
Wobagn
Roosevelt
Unite States Senate
Richmond
Wobson
Callinger
Mr. Nobson
Costa Mira
Apcuntion Nequivel
Costa
Shreeanen
Bell Dootey
Reeston Land
Fulton Ky
Lbn
Ead
Reo
Wea
Hus
Aumore
Qem
Port Heut
Luissa Chadwick
Wilmington
Del
Yaeht
Totperi
Gert Mirjesiy
Wendy Goon
Prince Nfeury
Tod Wits
House
Shamala District
Trans-Caurcanis
Teri
Bela Hat Chats
Shinnaka
Shamska
Shellow Fee R A
Maile
Dellis
Sturder
Willian A. Pray
West Chester
Mimudbring Ble Wite
Piate
Sui
Nou Erlnes
Win Bister
Joh Nowak
Tamara
Dni
Deuile
Mystic
Cunn
RG Ito
Cox
Ate Authrie
Okla
Len
Thanos
Glya
Thomas Fab Crougtiun
Tawls
Wallin Cage
Dersey Chy
Egentlemen
Wielthy
New Jersey
Acmemorial
Doh
Philippines
Congress
Seecretary Hout
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DafTecin
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Sy Stone
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Venices
Tati
Crean
Kedleston
Tadhe
Nig Vostomien Wi
Arwrtiook
Garden
Government of India
Business Conplotica Lutlefactory
Aunteallan
Crorps
AtSthalan Citaim Avenue
the Shoe Tracts Outlook
Ottawa
Athena Nacstuce Borce
General Bubluvny
Hall
Catarrh Corp
BJ. Crexry & Co
Props
Toledo
J. Cheoney
Kei & Tavax
Wholegale Drugglats
Ohio
Vanorse
Kinnand& Mauyix
Kista
Hatter
Mother Gray
Childrat
Allen K. Olmstead
LeRay
N. W. Bkinsrnn
Ocean Grove
N.J
Hrothers
Jay
Golran
Durey
Brooklyn
Garteld Feo Co
Firthey
Garfeld
Garfeld Lea
Kiine
Geo. B. Healy
Nantatt &T
Stara
Yale Han
Redway
Padway's
Trugglars
Radway & CO
Elmt
Tadway Ordaco
America
Ayer
Quinn
Marseilles
Addrecs
J.C, Ayer CO
Lowell, Maas
Denler
Alloniya foriGe.Ingtampa, Whistolay
OHN A. Salzer Seed CO
la Crosse, Wis. E
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Jolin W
Mobrair
Brena Reg Ana Secures Cipims
Nalon
Melcianet Ans
Buffalo
McIlhenny
Tabasco
California Tig Syrup Co
Ion Covene
Lts
Woolson Spich Co
Orilo
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