Admiral Mello Proclaims Brazil’s Emperor Heir
A telegram from Madrid reports Admiral Mello proclaims Count d Eu's eldest son as Emperor of Brazil. The heir, born October 15 1875 at Petropolis, is named Louis Philippe. The move is linked to royalist funding claims and opposition to the Brazilian government.
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Adwinsl Mello
Renor Bford
Afairs
Madrid
Brazil
Admiral Mello
Count d'Eu
Thacon
Fierro d'Alcantara
Louis Philippe
Petropolis
Rilo Jansiro
Fetho
Will
Isabellnol Braganza
Dom Pedro
Public library growth and distribution 1885 to 1891
The Bureau of Education lists libraries in the United States with over 1000 volumes. It compares 1885 and 1891 statistics, noting 2887 to 3804 libraries, average sizes from 6381 to 8104 volumes, and library-to-population ratios improving from 1 to 18,822 in 1835 to 1 to 16,462 in 1691, with 34 to 50 books per 100 people in those years. New York leads with 511 libraries, followed by Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, California, Missouri, and New Jersey.
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Bureau of Education
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Connecticut
California
Missouri
New Jersey
California Midwinter Exposition Builds in San Francisco Park
Five main buildings for the California Midwinter International Exposition are under construction in Garden Gate Park San Francisco grouped around a parallelogram central greeting tower 270 feet high and ornate fountains. The largest is the manufactures and mechanical arts structure designed by A Pagy Brown Moorish in style with expansive dimensions.
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Garden Gate Park
San Francisco
A. Pagy Brown
Nankin
Vienna
Therow
Theraan Rancert
Mooriah Dralgn Alxty
Edward Th. Brain
Mayer Towers
Byanion
Samuel Newsom
California
Michael Angelo
Labor World and Global Unions Report
The article cites diverse labor movements from New York to Holland, noting large unions, wage increases, strikes, arbitration pushes, and urban employment programs. It mentions 142 strikes, 60,000 idle workers in Holland, wage gains in Boston, and organized efforts to furnish work and train the unemployed.
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Torrecan
Gragrane
New Yon
Guseva
Switzerland
Meresa
Montays
Sat Eee Hovw
Unitet Typothetas
Amstrapas
Holland
Tax International Boat Sad
Crncimxate
Brostcurtens Inventule
Washington, D. C
Blount Papers Detail Hawaii Annexation Era Conflicts
A condensed report reviews congressional papers on Blounts 1893 Hawaiis annexation period. It cites Stevens with the Provisional Government, the American flag over the government building, and the Boston troops landing sequence. It notes Queen Liliuokalani, Mounts testimony, and concerns about US knowledge and consent in the transition.
Frightful Death in Valley Steeani Express Collision
Anilemsy Carman of Valley Steeani was killed in a collision with the Sgarbore N Y express near Took Salle Centre at 5 20 pm. Carman, who was riding toward Vallew Stream, and three others were struck as the train collided with a wagon. The horse Bolted and splatters filled the scene.
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Anilemsy Carman
Valley Steeani
Anilite Sistern
Carman
Hive
Guatemalan Serfs Freed and Labor Tensions Rise
Fragmented report notes freed serfs in Guatemala amid upheaval over forced labor and property seizures. Mentions government agents, rival planter raids, and a consul general’s observations. Includes unrelated mention of a Columbia River fishing catch and weights.
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Henry C. Stewart
Cilatennat
Arrival of Australia brings no change in Hawaii policy
News from Honolulu reports that the steamship Australia arrived at Ban Erapciaco, Cal. Minister Will presented credentials to President Dole in the Government Building’s gold room. He stated the US has no instruction to halt the restoration of Queen Liliuokalani, while conveying renewed goodwill and future cooperation between the United States and Hawaii.
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Australia
Honolulu
Jinwallan Foreign Omen
Dole
Stilts
Wills
Asho
Daclivarad
Mercory
Blount
Into
United States
Louisg
Hia Totter al
Habal
United Sates
America
Mintstogs
Trecefsa
United
Anarica
Bavaiian Tylands
Mawahan Islands
States of America Ag
Mindy
United Slatesfa
Oon
Willis
Provisiona
West Point Colonel Questions Football Risks in Cadet Injuries
Colonel Ernst, superintendent of West Point, questions the value of football for cadets noting injuries occur with significant risk. He cites figures suggesting dangers may outweigh benefits and calls for careful consideration of the sport within the academy.
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Ernst
West Point Military Academy
Agricultural Market Fragments Outline 1893 Prices and Goods
Readable segments show varied 1893 market items from butter and creamery products to Western eggs, fruit, and produce. Lists include weights, brands, and prices for butter tubs, creamery items, eggs, poultry, and fruits with scattered regional references to Cal, Tama, Lawrence, and Concord.
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Cal
Daicys
H. F
Tates Id Falls
Ocu
Wwe
Western Im
Razau
Asm Lawrence
Concord
Niagara
Prims
Lilly Old
Jersay
State
Poon
Gorse
bin Ducha
Jersey
Rei
Tultard
Bob
Colery
Virginit
Oman
Bre
Yasse
Bemik
Clower
Oro Tunuthy
Beeves
VELY
Detssoliyvisseyeevtesereene
Beastly Atlantic Storm Wrecks Coastlines and Claims Many
A violent three day storm battered Britain and Ireland with wreckage strewn along the Yorkshire and Cornwall coasts. Dozens of vessels foundered or were driven ashore, with the steamer Hampshire sinking near Cornwall and many crew lost. Widespread damage to piers, harbors, and wharves. cattle drowned overboard. considerable property damage and numerous rescues reported.
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Britain
Orkney Islands
Acotland
Walla
Felda
Vern
Bryan
Windermere
Lancaster
Winterton
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Gurnard’s Head
Cornwall
Bonita
Filey
Yorkshire
Reny
Calth- Does
Tony
Funserland
Bilbao
Flamborough
Scarborough
Morkshire
Malin Head
County Donegal
Ireland
Mayo
Dublin
Liverpool
Havre
Catala
Foam
Onlais Harbor
Gravelines
Cains
Cainty
Ughthouge
Caunty
Calan
Tonemouth
St. Ives
Cintra
Bt. Ives
Bork
A. C. Bean
Iron Newcastle
New Brunswick
Bowllay
Totay
Donegal
Wer
Darlington
Furt
York
Sprengel Steel Works
England
Betysick-on-Tierd
North
Oriah Stathway
Massive Rail Strike Shuts Lehigh Valley Line Nationwide
A Philadelphia driven Grievance Committee ordered a general strike on the Lehigh Valley routes affecting 3000 workers and several unions. Trains stalled or diverted, several yards abandoned, and communications disrupted as crews refused duties. The action began at 10 PM following weeks of committee deliberation.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Road Way
Faston
Nenn
Perulinbhs Fevighe
Locomada
Jilaphla
oMees
Perie
Pittston Junction
Corton Yacits
Hollston
Hollston Without Any Means of Notifying Them of Their Danger. A Hite
Tlw
Otelock
Sen
Myer Aiesa
Wilkesborne
Turmoil in New York and worldwide events headline
A chaotic collection of events from the Eastern and Middle States and beyond includes a fatal poisoning in Pittsburgh, a gunfire incident near Delmonico's in New York City, ship sale and Brazilian president links, deaths from disease, and a mix of political unrest and urban incidents. The report mentions a suicide in Yarmouth, a fire at a Catholic establishment, and various international tensions from Brazil to Europe.
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Middle States
Winrar Ft, Lignes
New York Iun Insurance Company
New York City
Hea
Thomantett
Wleveral
Delmonleo
Turtoamuhip
Yarmouth
Tostononl Yarmouth Steamship Co
Flint & Co
New York
Peixoto
Brazil
Simpalit
Washington
Paketedd
D.M Kilpathes
Louelana
Frasurer
United States
New Orleans
Andrew Hero, Jr
John D. Stovkar
Georgi
Atlanti
Tur
Fire Destroys Hotel at Merci Station Near Beaver
A hotel at Merci Station near Beaver burned several nights ago. Twenty sleeping rooms were occupied. many tenants jumped from windows to escape. Victims include Imad Hughes of Charleroi Penn aged 33 John Kelly of Woods Run Penn aged 40 Robert Stanley of New Brighton Penn aged 32 Birney Wilkes of Allegheny Penn aged 24 Tit Wrenn of Pittsburgh stonemason aged 24 Jerry Wrenn of Palethurs boss stone man. Cause suspected incendiary. Night watchman Garlek aided evacuations as fire raced through the building. Fire destroyed the entire four stories. escape by stairway cut off.
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Merci
Beaver
Peon
Sfang
Cavere
Imad Hughes
Charlier
Penn
Angel
John Kelly
Woods Run
Jerry Wrene
Iason Dian
Stathin
Garlek
McGamlek
Anita Elianee
Frank 2. Uratley
Robert Keeney
Dittsbury
Hac
Life Saving Service Annual Report Highlights Losses and Rewards
Superintendent Kruaball reports on the lifeboat service operations for the year ending June 30. Disasters numbered 427 with many saved and substantial cargo and vessel values, including $641,075 in ship equipment and £8,095,075 in property saved or lost. The fleet faced storms along the Atlantic coast in May, with notable rescues and a hotel keeper awarded for courage. additional incidents on wharves saved lives but incurred costs.
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Kruaball
Dig
Une
Tiebe
Persod
Plord
Pbs
Tia
Atlantic Coast
Dari
Exports and Imports of Gold and Silver for Oct 1899
Treasury Bureau of Statistics notes October 1899 foreign and domestic merchandise exports totaling 87.7 million dollars, with imports around 51.6 million. Exports excess over imports 15.9 million. Ten month totals show shifts: 1899 exports 690.9 million vs 753.2 million in 1892, with gold and silver movements narrowing gaps between years.
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United States
Treasury Department
Bureau of Statistics
Btatiatics
Auyer
Big thirteen inch gun completed for Navy ships
Washington gun factory completes another big thirteen inch gun fifth of its kind for naval use. Twelve total to be mounted on battleships Marse, Tadisne, toxa and Orryon. Prices, weights, and costs of projectiles, powder, carriages, and total system are detailed in the observable text.
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Washington
D. C
Marsechyusetts
Tadisne
Toxa
Orryon
Rand
Indian Head
Potomac
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Hele
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Frank J. Cazyxer
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Taleda
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Anid Tren
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A. D
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Notary Pudite
Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Ile
Alee
Harrison
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Court of Honor
Morristown
Board of Lady Managers
Sarah J Cox
Tiother
Express
Bradfield Azgulaton CO
Allanta
Buteuane Rae Reese
Gur
Losbeley
Phinda Hension
Arose Onsume
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