Tests of Spanish statesmanship and trade notes
An article notes the test of Spanish statesmanship in reconciling people to bad news, cites 1898 Canada trade gains, and mentions a government decision to quit lilac powder. It also discusses war poetry phrases, U.S. soldier bravery, and a sarcastic Washington Star take on Russia France England and universal peace. Additional items describe green gutta percha from caoutchouc leaves, its durability, cost, and industrial potential.
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Washington Star
Russia
France
Ahe
Alsace-Lorraine
England
United States
Boston Transcript
Tudge
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Washington
Mea
Chicago
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Bertie
London
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Mr. Spokes
Adams Freeman
Don Carlos
Chicago Post
Indianapolis Journal
Detroit Journal
Park lights blamed for tree blight. electricians dispute claim
Baltimore park commissioners worry that electric lights and wires injure trees by causing electrolysis and sap loss, noting young trees show more damage. Electricians counter that heat from the sun is missing and electricity alone cannot account for growth harm.
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Baltimore
Aoon
Brains in Kanaan in Threshing Machine Acci dent
The Solomon Sentinel reports a man who lost three ounces of brains in a threshing machine accident yet remains sharp. He can lose half his gray matter and still pass teachers’ exams and win a second grade. At Mainz Corniny, cooking instruction becomes validatory for girls in public schools.
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Kanaan
Solomon Sentinel
Kansas City Journal
Mainz
Corniny
Contrasting Vision of Souls in Quiet Verse
A pair of lines contrasts two men: one finds beauty in crimson clouds and nature, the other bears a bowed head and doubt. One cherishes trees flowers and birds, while a dull soul sees no stir in leaves or rain. The first sees good in others and hopes, the second questions and questions the master's plan.
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Sadocsa
Meredyth's Caper into Cap Making and Life
A reflective piece follows Meredyth Paulsen as she moves from aspiring writer facing editor rejections to founding a cap making business in New York. The narrator recalls Meredyth’s struggle, her mentor’s push toward sewing and hats, and her eventual success blending craft with storytelling for a cultured clientele.
Bugler Schroder Sparks San Juan Hill Charge Legend
An Indiana soldier, W. G. Thurman of the Sixteenth Infantry, recalls that bugler Schroder ordered the San Juan Hill charge. After a brief rush, the bugle note to advance rang out and Schroder led a fearless ascent, aiding a fierce ascent against Spanish forces. General Hawkins sought to credit the bugler.
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W. G. Thurman
Evaneville
San Juan Hill
Hawkins
Schroder
Sixth Infantry
Elnes
Dreyfus Gash Reopened and Cabinet Moves Revision
Paris report says the cabinet, with all ministers, approved reopening the Dreyfus case seeking revision of the trial. A document will be sent to the Court of Cassation while crowds outside the Interior Ministry cheered Brisson and Rovillon, with calls of Vive Brisson and Vive la Révision.
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S. Brisson
Misa Cabineot
Dreyfus
Paris
Droytur
Cansation
M.sarrien
Court of Cassation
Mme. Dreyfan
Devil's Island
Huband
Lozal
Heory
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Justin
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M. Sarrion
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Empresa
Li Hung Chang
Jose R. Puente
Peru
Panama Canal
Manila
Canada
Colombia
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Boegoth
Disastrous lighter foundering in St Mary's River
Five men drowned when the lighter Monster sank in the St Marys River near Baultstone. Names include Joseph Prior and William Cor, among others, with warnings of dangerous river conditions for mariners.
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Baultste
Marine
St. Mary's River
Joseph Prior
William Cor
Wrecked Spanish cruisers raised by Hobson squad
Santiago Cuba reports the wrecking company under Lieutenant Hobson successfully floated the Infanta Maria Teresa after blasting loose from rocks. The cruiser was towed toward Guantanamo Bay by Potomac with Newark Scorpion and Alvarello guiding, while plans to salvage Cristobal Colon via air bags are set. Commodore Watson commends Hobson’s efforts amid disputes over other sunken ships.
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Cuba
Hobson P
Truiner
Potomac
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Valcao
Grantanamo
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company
New York
Hobson
Cristoval Colon
Colon
Santligo
Admirante Oquendo
Vizcaya
Tornado Devastates City and Surrounding Area
A Monday evening tornado swept Grand Island and toward the shore damaging telegraph and trolley lines. It demolished 100 homes and uprooted trees, leaving a 200 yard wide path over ten miles. Heavy losses reported in lumber yards and orchards as debris filled the river.
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Grand Island
Niagara
Synagogue Crowd Reacts to Cabinet Vote on Dreyfus Case
In Boston a synagogue buzzed with disruption during a Day of Atonement service as Rabbi Raphael Laaker announced the French Cabinet’s vote in favor of revising the Dreyfus case. Men shouted and clapped while several women fainted amid the uproar.
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Dreyfus News
Boston
Raphael Laaker
Dreyfus
Memorial to Winnie Davis Proposed by Harris County Camp
A movement to erect a memorial for Miss Winnie Davis has begun with the Harris County Veterans' Camp of Hamilton. The planned monument would bear the inscription In memory of Winnie Davis, daughter of the Confederacy.
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Winnie Davis
Thea Fden
Harris County Veterans
Hamilton
Ceremony at Havana Cathedral Attended by Authorities
Civic and military officials gathered at Havana Cathedral for a formal ceremony. Details highlight the participation of local leaders and remarks honoring the event’s significance to the community.
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Havana Cathedral
Strangled by Straps in Punching-Bag Room Mystery
In Somerville Massachusetts Arthur Hinrodder nineteen was found dead Monday morning strapped to a punching bag upright. A tight strap looped around his neck and fastened to the frame caused fatal injuries. Authorities deem the death accidental as he studied athletic experiments. A separate note mentions Private Benjamin Derloumer of the Tenth Ohio killed during a heavy cannon storm at Camp Meade, with home listed as Cincinnati.
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Laathia
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Crumpa
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Rockwood Pottery
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Edison Park
Chicago
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Albert Danish
Danish
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Akron
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Marshall
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New York City
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Lima City
Government to Seek Arbitration Over Cerrutti Charm
Reports from Cartagena indicate Colombia plans to pay the Cerrutti charm and request Italy for further arbitration. If the decision is upheld Colombia may detain Italy’s claims and pursue a detainment list.
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Lo Mate
Deginine
Italy
Aaetinat Cowmbda
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Ohya
Four Farmers Storing Grain at Local Railway Elevators
Bradstreet reports four farmers store grain at nearby railway elevators and expect to operate there soon, signaling forthcoming activity in regional grain trade and transport.
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Carmen
Bradstreet
Baseball tragedy halts game at Goubisborough Station
A prep stand in Penn ended when Charest Long of Sterling fell after being struck and died on the field. The War Department reported no shortage of food for troops in Porto Rico, but 2590 men were on the alert.
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Ware Department
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Alckoat
Roosevelt Nominated For Governor At New York Convention
The Republican State Convention in Banarona N Y nominated Colonel Theodore Roosevelt for Governor. Roosevelt led with 753 votes to Black’s 218. Other nominations followed for lieutenant governor, comptroller, secretary of state, state treasurer, state engineer, and attorney general. The platform praised the war effort and territorial expansion, opposing return of annexed islands to colonial powers. A cyclone swept through Tonawanda and Ontario, causing six deaths and many injuries, with extensive property damage and homelessness reported.
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Fifteen Year Old Peter Crance Kills Himself Over Smoking
Peter Crance a fifteen year old of Liberty Bullivan County killed himself in a grove after asking friends if he should shoot them or himself. Cronoco son Thomacy Cronoco reported he had long struggled with cigarette smoking and repeatedly tried to quit before the fatal act.
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New Jersey Republicans Nominate Voorhees for Governor
The New Jersey State Convention nominated Foster M Voorhees by acclamation as Governor. Voorhees, a Union County senator, has served as acting governor since John W Griggs became attorney general. The convention approved a platform defending sound money and opposing currency debasement, endorsing McKinley administration policy.
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McKinley Forms Seven to Inquire War Dept Inquiry
President McKinley selects seven men to form the committee to investigate the War Department. The appointees include General Granville M. Dodge Colonel James A. Sexton Edward P. Howell ex Governor Woodbury of Vermont General John M. Wilson Chief of Engineers Charles Danby and Thomas Livermore of Boston. Professor Gliman resigns from consideration. General Wilson joins after Gliman’s withdrawal.
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