War colors and booming hopes in busy world notes
The page blends varied items from late 19th century life. It cites British French tensions colored by mischief and commerce, Cuba railroad prospects, a rich officer's fortunes, and a cheerful view of Britain and America celebrating veterans. It highlights World’s Fair premiums, hog cholera serum success, thrift via penny banks in Chicago, and broad wartime enthusiasm.
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Gentry County
Missouri
United States
Omaha
Chicago
Kingston Volunteers and a Soldier's Return
A World War era tale centers on a Kingston company recruitment notice, a moral clash at the meeting, and Jack Hastley signing the roll with a shared $50 gift. The narrator recalls Hastley’s brave deeds at San Juan and El Caney, Hastley’s fatal wound, and a visit from the wounded man seeking a favor from Will, while the narrator questions his missing wife Kate.
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Kingston
Kate
Troutman
Iman
Jack Hastley
Hastley
Santiago
San Juan
el Caney Heights
Jack
Will
Kite
Soldier's final wish to bring home fallen comrade's body
Will recalls a dying request from Jack Hastley to recover his body after Santiago. Hastley asks his friend to locate him, bring him north, and lay him near his beloved, with a photograph and a tear-worn arm. Will promises to fulfill the wish, and Kate blesses the plan, revealing Hastley's love.
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Grace
Will
Kate
Jack Hastley
Santiago
Hastley
Wire nails go global in late 19th century trade surge
An industrial promotional piece outlines the worldwide reach of wire nails from the United States, noting major export markets including Europe and Asia and highlighting the rise of machine-made nails since 1882. It tracks production totals from 1882 to 1898, the growth of exports from 1.5 million pounds in 1888 to over 22 million in 1898, and price declines from 10 cents to 2 cents per pound.
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Globe
Germany
France
Belgium
Great Britain
United States
Italy
Turkey
Holland
Europe
Russia
Chicago
New York Telegram
Sunken Spanish Treasure Sought Near Havana Harbor 1767
The hunt for millions in doubloons from the Soberano rests on divers hired by a relative of the Peral inventor. Movements around Havana Harbor during 1767 sparked public intrigue as crews tried to recover the buried wealth from a warship sunk in 1762. The plan aimed to pay troops and fund Spain's costs, aided by old charts in Havana archives. A London tale warns against amateur cooks as job seekers recalibrate expectations in colonial news.
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Havana
Blanco
Spain
Tale of Pluce and Advent ure and the Miners Rescue Tale
A damaged clipping recounts a British mine disaster where twenty miners trap and later survive a massive coal collapse. Rescue teams face delays, and the trapped men entertain themselves with games as hope wanes, while other colliery incidents showcase courage under danger and peculiar feats.
Dangerous Pige and Awater in St. Louis Republic Fragment
An obscure column mocks the ferocity of wild hogs in Mexico, praising no fear and noting their curious intelligence. The text blends odd phrases about pursuit and danger, describing animals with unusual, nearly poetic language and fragmentary observations about how they would attack a person.
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St. Lou Republic
Mexico
Vanianes
Berlin Experimental Electrical Omnibus In Service
An experimental electrical omnibus has entered service in Berlin with capacity for twenty six passengers. It measures twenty three feet long and sixty four feet wide, weighs 665 metric tons with battery. The battery holds 120 cells in twenty four boxes, weighs about one and three quarter tons and powers sixty kilometers at six to twelve kilometers per hour. The motor is geared to the front axle.
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Berlin
Germany
New York
Fragmented verse and quotes from a bygone era
A collage of humorous, fragmented lines and anecdotes from various periodicals and writings. The piece weaves samples of verse, jokes, quoted remarks, and brief dramatic vignettes, presenting a mosaic of social humor and literary curiosities from different sources.
Open Door peace terms and Philippine cession offer
United States and Spain held a joint session over Manila terms with the US offering 20 million for a treaty cession and an open door policy for Philippine commerce. Spain rejected arbitration and insisted on broader control while the US pressed for full archipelago possession within a week response window.
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Pana
France
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Philippine Islands
United States Commission
Spanish Commission
Caroline Islands
Caraboo Islands
Poacs
Senor Montero Rios
Theo
Judge Day
Eotira Philppine
Ata
Philippines
Quays and Haywood Face Grand Jury Indictments
The Grand Jury returned five true bills charging M. S. Quay Richard R. Quay and Benjamin J. Haywood with conspiracy to misuse public funds and bank money. Hopkins, the People's Bank cashier, is named in multiple counts for unlawful stock dealings and fund transfers. The cases span purchases, sales, and alleged improper deposits with the bank.
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People's Bank
Hopkins
Grand Jury
Friat
M. 8
Quay
John 8. Hopking
People’s Bank
M. B. Uay
M. B. Quay
Jobn
People’s Book
Benjamin J. Haywood
Richard R. Quay
M. 8. Quay
John 8. Hopkins
William Livsey
William B. Hart
Henry K. Boyer
John W. Mocrison
Samuel M. Jackson
Charles H. Melive
Commonwealth
Messrs
Livney
Wart
Boyer
Morrison
Jackson
Haywood
Benjamin 9
Richard K. Quay
We In Headed by General Garcia Who Forfeited His American Bail
A New York special reports General Ca Uxto Garcia arrives from Havana aboard the Seguranca. He is not a fugitive from American justice but leads the Cuban Commission to confer with the American Government, appointed by a military assembly at Santa Cruz de Sur.
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Garcia
New York City
Ca- Uxto Garcia
Santa Cruz de Sur
Havanese
Seguranca
He Barnett al Ib Tgsion
Jose Antonio Gonzalez Lunuza
Jose Miguel Gomez
Maximo Gomez
Fourth
Cienfuegos
Cosme Torriente
Carlos Martha Y Povy
Burighe Villuendas
Alcardo Koby
Washington
McKinley
Jogele Godley
Milwaukee
Wis
Bpatu
Michael Egan
Hoboken
N. J
Aed
Mary Egan
Pollos
Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf Railroad
Reorganization Committee
Big Four
Alton
Ill
Lima
Ohio
David Little
Walter Shirtleff
Edward Quick
Frank Smith
Annie Dolar
Callifornia
Topuka
Sind
Philadelphia
Key West
Havana
Bcorpion
American Evacuation Commission
A. W. Rogers
Camden
H. G. Ray
Rabway
N.J
Chicago
Antonio Sabbatelli
Antonio Amedeo
Vincenzo Borrone
Kischan
Babbotelli
Giovanni Guisto
Ay Boeckh
Vincent Tortorell
Charles 8. Cross
First National Bank of
Empora
Kan
F. H. Conant
United States Navy
Navy Academy
Annapolis
Dreselt
Cbapol
E. Shorland
Nashville
Tenn
Red Monk
Shurland
Rocky
Welsh
Bac
Irby
West Hantsville
Alan
R. H Wynn
Cleveland
Edith Bory Baines
Yirs
Magowan
Ex-Tax Collector Keogh Charged With Embezzling City Funds
Hansoxe Massachusetts special report: former tax collector James C. Keogh arrested on embezzlement charges totaling 115,000 dollars. Prosecution cites book examinations by accountant Estes showing misappropriations from 1895 1800 and 1897 50 000 with dozens of taxpayers uncredited. Bondsmen face civil action for 115,000 and wealthier Holyoke property is bound by attachments.
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Hansoxe
Mass
James C. Keogh
Keogh Rde
Estes
Keogh
Holyoke
International Tariff Talks and Navy Adjustments Amid War Efforts
Ida notes probable tariff reciprocity between Canada and the United States as a Joint Commission option. Secretary Alger receives a cable from Major-General Wade on Cuban evacuation, while General Garpenter arrives at Nasvitas with the first expedition to Porto Principa. Navy signs torpedo boat destroyer contracts, Sternberg reports on the Medical Corps, and ships undergo minor repairs. Ex tradition demanded for James Temple in Mexico. Cuban Assembly confirms Benor Quesada as Washington representative. War Department orders ten Regular regiments for overseas service. extra army and navy funds planned for December. Captain Foraker discharged from Ohio origin.
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Ida
Canada
United States
Joint Commission
Algor
Wade
Garpenter
Porto Principa
Nasvitas
Navy Department
W. R. Trigg Company
Richmond
Sternberg
Alger
Ponce
Paris
State Department
James Temple
Mexico
Benor Quesada
Cuban Assembly
Washington
War Department
Army
Navy
Congress
Joseph £. Foraker
Ohio
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Cuba
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Eitchener
Mur
Department of Agriture
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Tilton
Chicago News
Epam
Erac
Herbert Kitchener
War Office
V. C
London
Minon
Boston
Epoan
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Pluce
Madland
Dco
George Thoer
A Apartaman
New York Sun
Machias River
Maine
Whitneyville
Grouse
Am Tree
Hoscon
Pemberton
Pamerton
New Yor
Eagle
Frank Pemberton
Andrew Rosette
Butte
Montana
Rosette
D. Hancock
Hancock
Grunewald
Potsdam
Raver Havel
Kipling
Heanne
Kapling
Dobson
Josh Mooper
Green
Jim
Bay, T
Almos
Walt
Chris
Myrtilly
Russell
Daniel
Philadelphis Bulletin
Healdo
Phiadelphia
Philadelphia Bulletin
Philadelpha Bulletin
Indianapolis Journal
Chiea
Tubune
Sagasta
Jlo
George
Irene
Cush
Bat
Vagee
Arcbishop
Ben
Butler
Camina
Berg
Gettin
Maseneluseis
Hank
Chicige Tribune
DONS
Agonelilo Wae
Agunnilo
Agonellto
Ansa
Dewey
Moxrestian, Vi
Xpeca
Brown
Norwich University
Portamouth
Portsmouth
Bughand
Panos
Taner
oMeerta
Pergona
Acs
de Fusor
Endive
Foory
Gust
Robert Be
Pescy
Peo DF
Waterville
Peirs
Chey Deer
Dey Tan Han USA Che Nea
Pia
Petey
Devil
Brest Gavan
Tia Ierope
Willian
Farrbeare
Chavatep
Daeres
Phiindelphte
Gheorge Tindemayer
Clements
Wothington
Senator Quay
Calisto Garcia
Pontsmouth
Georges W. Ferguson
Ferguson
Perguson
Iva
Cynthia
Musa
Marquis of Lansdowne
Wei-Hai-Wei
Siao-tung Promontory
Honolulu
Marlvorn
Misy
State Federation of Labor of Colorido
Preston
Sao Nessen
Aweentee Federation of Labor
Wausis City
Window Ylies Facteries
Pittsburg
Veno
Tove
Typograpthtcal Lorton Sa Gf
Baw Ores Ab Port Stark
Neo
Teenie Annan
Tabor
Halls
Enon Otter
Snk
Bomenth
Moretcas A Apy
Leipsic
Beoul
Thomas J. Lipton
Bia
Isla de Caba
Islando Luzon
Manila
Cavite
Brazil
Senhor Martinho
Benhor Mallet
Senhor Camagalhaca
Senhor de Silveiio
Curzon
Kedleston
Senor del Valle
Dreyfus
Siberlai
Kobe
Japan
Pyrenees
Sovers Ytorma
Kwei
Mussina
Rome
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