The Boy in the Sailor Suit and the Lion Lookout
A mysterious boy watches the bronze lion atop a Board of Trade Building as a man traverses a narrow rooftop bridge. The crowd gasps when the worker discovers the boy has rescued a girl from peril, delivering her safely to the janitor’s wife above the city amid perilous height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Prince Albert
Amonoent
Ainge 10
de Wit
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Fresh trade notes on graphite in Japan and iron bedsteads
Fresh trade developments note graphite deposits in Japanese villages with Osaka market potential though extent is unclear. American observers urge sending agents to Germany for trolley road networks and enlarging American trade. India US commerce grows with Calcutta imports around 100 million dollars yearly, mostly cotton goods, plus sugar and salt. Cottonwood supply wanes as gum wood rises for veneered doors and packing. Iron bedsteads eyed as a profitable Orient market, with mosquito net ready posts and elevated bodies to suit humid climates. European prices range 20 to 25 dollars.
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United States
Calcutta
India
England
America
Bengal
Orient
Formosa
Nawab Rampore Celebrates Daughter Arrival With No Pay Deductions
The Advocate of India reports a curious rejoicing in Rampore as the Nawab's state marks the birth of a daughter. In festive observance, no weekly pay was deducted from any state official to honor the occasion.
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Advocate of
India
Rampore
Tales of Pluce and Adventure in Philippine War Tales
Major General Lawton recounts a frontline episode with scout Young who led 25 Montana and Dakota volunteers, saved a bridge under fire while Harrington died, and Young later perished in Manila hospital. Also reports a Bengal tiger mauling at a Wallace circus and two other vivid incidents including a physician stopping a driven mad driver near Parma Corners and a slave-turned-returnee in Amazonia.
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Grant
Utah Artillery
Lawton
Manila
Teasid
Young
Montana
Dakotas
Uttle
Redskins
North Dakota Regiment
San Ysidro
Harrington
Broken English and refuge in language quirks headlined
A collage of humorous vignettes on language gaps and folly from New York Sun and Tit Bits. A woman buys apples from an Italian vendor who answers yes to every question, highlighting language refuge. Other items note school board certifents, a whale ages joke, British youth romance wishes, and telegram statistics.
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New York Sun
Red Haired Girl of Bil Henderson in Puck poem
A striking ballad by Joe Lincoln in Puck portrays a barefoot tomboy named Bil Henderson’s red headed girl. As she matures into a beauty envied by townsfolk, the poem contrasts mothers disapproving, frogs nickname and a growing, conflicted admiration from the community with a lingering personal pledge to the narrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Bil Henderson
Soma
Bill Henderson
Oll
Esae
Gaurtja
Diu Henderson
Comic Headlines and Loony Exchanges Across Papers
A collage of quips and witticisms from Indianapolis Journal Philadelphia Bulletin Tit-Bits Detroit Journal and others. Jokes about milliners bicycle riding and bank notes mix with playful wordplay and misheard phrases. The notes showcase humor and puns from early 1900s newspaper culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Grampy
Indianapolis Journal
Detroit
Bromslyn
Philadelphia Inquirer
Parker
Zollina
Yonkers Statesman
Lustige Blaetter
Ireland
Belfast
Dublin
Cork
Banana breadstuff value and slang acclaim
An 19th century note praises the banana as a nutritious bread substitute far surpassing potatoes and white bread. It describes West Indian drying methods, colonial trade interest, and Banana’s potential for Congo and Belgium working classes. A street arab mock-heroic anecdote concludes with a cheer of Dowey Dil.
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Banang Na Ag
India
West Indies
Freench
United States
Central America
Congo
Belgium
Africa
London Telegraph
British Disaster in South Africa Triggers National Shock
Reports from London describe a crushing defeat as two regiments and a battery were captured near Ladysmith. General White acknowledges the untenable position and blames his plan while praising the troops. Boers under General Joubert orchestrated a trap, inflicting heavy losses and capturing 29 officers, a chaplain, a journalist, and about 2000 men, shifting British morale and strategy.
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White
Royal Irish Fusal
Mountolo
Cloucestershire R Regiment
Iirst Fuaillery
Aieier Dye
Ceutenant
Hyde
Minjubo
Coneral Joubert
George White
Tintwainyons
Joubert
Ladysmith
Eighteenth Hussars
Glencoy
South Africa
Tragic Sorghum Vat Accident Near Porton Indiana Territory
While James M McCullough and family made sorghum near Porton Indiana Territory two young children fell into a panee molasses vat and were scalded to death.
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James M. McCullough W
Porton
Indiana Territory
Lynchod a Negro in Kansas Murder and jailbreak report
A white bartender Gua McArdle was shot and killed in Kansas. George Wells, a Black man from Kvammoen, was killed after being taken from Wele City jail. Wally admitted involvement but denied shooting. War Department notifies abandonment of the Young estate farm camp near Middletown, Pennsylvania.
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Gua McArdle
Muntorer
George Wells
Kvammoen
Wele City
Kao
Hijeck Wally
McArdie
Camp Moade
Young
Middletown
Penn
War Department
Washington
Fire at Webster House Kills Three Guests in Montreal
A fire at the Webster House in Montreal Quebec killed three guests Joseph E Wilson Mul Sherbrooke Quebec John Bonbow Ottawa and Jane McCoon hotel employee. About forty guests were in the hotel as flames spread with several sustaining injuries and others escaping in their night clothes. A second death reported is Mrs Phoote Willimma aged 102 in New Bedford Massachusetts with her father living to age 102.
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Webster
Montreal
Quebec
Orsons
Joseph TE. Wilson
MUL
Sherbrooke
John Bonbow
Ottawa
Jane McCoon
Dion
Phoote Willimma
New Bedford
Masy
Enthusiastic Departure of Canadian South Africa Contingent
A 1000-strong Canadian force for South Africa leaves amid scenes of fervent support. Governor-General and Premier Laurie address the crowd at the review ground. Lord Mtoto and Sir Wilfrid Laurier stress duty, justice, and Canada’s obligation to the Empire as the Maple Leaf is urged to stay to the front.
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South Africa
Quebec
Premier Laurie
Lord Mtoto
Canada
Wilfold Laurier
General Buller Arrives at Cape Town to Enthusiastic Welcome
General Buller reached Cape Town to an unfeigned reception. General Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker met him at Government House, and the pair rode in a carriage guarded by mounted police as crowds cheered along the route. Avenge Majuba echoed among the throngs.
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Crowle
Lonpox
General Buller
Cape Town
Frederick Forestier- Walker
Government House
Majubat
Buller
War Office to Mobilize Troops for Cape War
The War Office wires General Buller that three extra battalions and one mountain battery, with reserve men, will depart for the Cape in a few days. First-class reserve men from Suffolk Essex and Derbyshire regiments and the Sherwood Foresters to be called up for permanent service. First battalion of these commands to mobilize immediately for South Africa. Citizens Accept Beer Annexation, Milner dispatch reports Cape Colony north of the Vaal River approves annexation by the Boers as a fact.
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British War Office
Loynow
Cable
War Ofice
Buller
Cape
War Office
Suffolk
Essex
Derbyshire
Sherwood Foresters
South Africa
Colonial Office
Ias
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
President Attends Launch of Torpedo Boat Shubrick
President McKinley attended the christening and launch of the torpedo boat Shubrick in Virginia with Mrs Carrie Shubrick as sponsor. A heavy rainstorm dampened some ceremonies while Gov Tyler and Secretary Long joined local officials and a large crowd in a formal address on national unity and prosperity.
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Shubrick
Shumoxp
MeKlniey
Tyler
Virginia
Miter
Union of States
Elba
West End
Jefferson Hotel
Taylor
Wong
Boer British War Notes and South Africa Updates
War report notes Boer forces capture 1500 mutes and rail disruption at Krokodilepoort. British garrison observers use a war balloon at Ladysmith while the gurnna corps is restored to 69 men. Durban hospital for wounded, German officers courted for service, and Kimberley mines continue with one month provisions. Colonel Yule promoted to major general amid transfer of command. Lansdowne approves Loyds request to seek details on Boer losses in Pretoria.
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Ladysmith
Gloucestershire
Ireland
London
Frnande
White
Omtco
Bimona
Penelope
Powerful
Durban
Simons Town
Murdoch
Roya Dragoons
Emperor Williams
South Africa
England
Dundee
Lord Rosebery
Symons
Omoo
Bain
Krokodilepoort
Thord
Toe Legislative
Natal
Maamburg
Metz
Kimber Jey
South Ateten
Yule
Bymons
Gleucos
Marquis of Lansdowne
de Loyds
Traupvaal
Bovr
Ferryboat Chicago Sunk in Hudson River Collision
The Chicago ferryboat of the Pennsylvania Railroad sank in midstream after colliding with the City of Augusta of the Savannah Line near Cortlandt Street. About one hundred aboard, several passengers and horses were saved by tugs and boats. engineer John Enfield and Captain Durham were noted for bravery and quick actions during the rescue.
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New Yeur City
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
North River
Augusta
Savannah
Chauncey M. Capen
Acen
Moen
John Enfield
Durham
E. Damon
Jorney Central
Asaya
Pennsylvania Nailroad Inc
Wheeler
Belgian Tanganyika Congo conflict report reaches Congo Free State
A Congo advance report says Captain Molun, ex US naval officer at Zanzibar, leads the Belgian Tanganyika Congo telegraph expedition into the Congo Free State. July battles near Sgoguli involved ten Europeans and local forces, with Baron Dhamia sending three Belgian companies. The attacker, a force of about 1500, reportedly lost 800 killed and 600 wounded. Belgian casualties were nine killed and 47 wounded. The enemy retreated toward Tanganyika.
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Loxnon
Mall
Congo
Molun
United States
Conan
Zanzibar
Congo Free State
Sgoguli
Moan
Dhamia
Mohun
Canotbaly
Fnally
Roptat Mohun
Tanganyika
Germans in Michigan Threaten to Hang One of Their Number
Germs in Michigan threaten to hang a German farmer accused of witchcraft and manipulating cattle. Judge Pagelson warns the mob as local tensions rise amid rumors of black art. Also reports severe fighting at Ladyamien where British forces shell the camp, a lynching near Reagan's, Georgia, and an accidental shooting in Connecticut.
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Michigan
Gnaxp Haven
Mich
Ladyamien
Ladyamith
Natal
General White
Labor and strikes ripple across cities in brief notices
Presamen unions form at Columbia 8 C. London shops employ about 60 000 girls. Minera and brickmakers unionize in Kansas City. Eight hour day starts at the French postage stamp factory. Boilermakers and iron and stout workers gain wage boosts in Birmingham. California upholds joint monthly wage law for corporations. Knights of Labor cigarmakers in Pittsburgh adopt a label. Louisville printers adopt a resolution against patrons of five cent barber shops. Cabmen on two Matauzne bridges win a tolls dispute and return to work. Crater and dam shell pirates supply gas works with pursers. Two new fruit jar factories at Fairmount use blowing machines. Five men at two tomes now do the work of ten with bound blowers.
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Columbia
8. C
London
Minera and Brickmakers
Kansas City
France
Iron and Stout
Birmingham
Ala
California
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg
Penn
Louisville
Inc
Matauzne
Cuba
New York City
Fairmount
Ind
Washington Items Describe Bent People and Battles
Washington items note the death of George Bartle the oldest clerk in the State Department at Arlington General Guy Henry buried with the President and Cabinet present. It reports naval and Philippine affairs including Otis and Macabibes, and domestic incidents from robberies to mine accidents and a decapitated body found near Oakland.
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Washington
George Bartle
State Department
Great Sea
Guy
Henry
Arlington
Cabriet
Bureau of Naval Intelligence
Spaniab Court
Santiaro
Shafter
War Department
Mno
San Francisco
Worcester
Philippine Commission
Miniatur Bridgman
la Paz
Pando
Bolivia
Charion
Stanbes
Taxi
Ofice of Naval Intelligents
Sewell Loa
Deepartment
Cooper
Hawaii
Forty-eighth Volunteer Infantry
Fort Thomas
Philipping Islands
Fanston
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At the Lions Free
Welton Coolhy
Japan
Osaka
Chemnitz
Germany
Hous
TALES
Pluce
Charles Siegert
Wallace Circus
William P. Carr
Siegert
Jie
Tolleston
Bryan
Ohio
Washington Post
W. W. Williams
Wilton
N. C
Williams
New Parma
Tia
Hiram Barrett
Barrett
Parma Corners
Pr. Williams
William Wilkinson
Hoe
Dr. Williams
Indianapolis
G. T. McKim
Thornton
Steve Fell
Amazon
South America
Mesars
Edwards
Boynton
Fell
Rio Janeiro
New York
Eli Bates
Fourth Battalion
New York Fire Department
Montgomery Street
Bates
Benjamin A. Gicquel
Grequel
John Martinek
la Crosse
Wis
Mississippi River
Martinek
Tady
Harper's Bazar
New Zealand
Bern
Europe
Acenba
Jawdganil Waalth
Godbine
Stara
Bil Nenderson
Joe Lincoln
Puck
Advartigar
Hal
Tenth Mountain Battery
Gloucestershire Regiment
Baker
Salle
Genedal Bir Geongs White, V. D
Thomas Sheppard
New Brunswick
N.J
Bridget Durgan
Carnell
New Market
Kansas
N’kinley
Richmond
Hudson River
Foge
Georgia
John Goosby
Reagan's III
Macon Ga
Iwlgas County
Goosby
John Robinson
Robinson
W. H. Greer
Norbert Gray
Frank Smith
Wheaton’s Station
Conn
the Labor World
Otta
Insurgenta
Davis
Porto Rico
Rome
Philippines
Malabon
Otis
Bianco
Amoidico-legal Department
Senor Jose Padilla
R. B. Jenntoge
Broadway Cable Hno
St. Louis
Frank P. Parker
Nevada
Providents
William H. Walls
Edward Patterson
Edward McCloughry
Boston
Philippine Islands
Dumbor
Cavite
Baffio
EN Hall
Graetey Colony
Groeley
Col
Plaina
Wolace Greeley
Erie County
Charles Nelson
Richard Brono
Alvin Forsteinson
Iron Mountain
Morcoul
New
Marabal Pox
Alx
Sbootera
el Reno
Oklahoma
Fox
Hopkins
Bango
Sheep Island
Oakland
Cal
Paris
Quan-Cyan-Wan
China
Losure
Bantandor
Exchange Telegraph Company
Allahabad Neylog
Yonagnola
Hernandez
Castro
Great Britain
Omduroan
Khakdie
Loving
Tabale R
Dridgea Onj
Cartagena and Magdalena Railroad
Colombia
Glancoo
House of Commons
Kleifontein
Brussels
Dylgium
Loyia
Transvaal
Boora
MM. Montsourt
Paracral
Girard
MM. Baiset
Guerin
Doroulede
Count-Lebrau-Pontevos
Zurleb
Norway
Anved
Steyn
Oraowe Frea Atato
Bechuanaland
Griqualand
Frao Stite
Baltimore & Ohio
Cumberland
Baltimore
Whlengo
Qatarior
Enyglaea
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