Theosophy Controversy and Occult References
A fragmented clipping discusses theosophy and Madame Blavatsky, noting alleged miracles and occult studies linked to a mysterious brotherhood. It references Isis Unveiled, séances in India, and critiques of spiritual fear, with tangential mentions of boomerangs, birds, and unrelated ads amid the stray text.
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Theos Ophjets
Isis
India
Egypt
Mme. Blavatsky
Cal. Ol‘eotti
Psychical 1 Research Society of England
Therslore
Spirithallam
Lfe
Trial testimony opens in Collins murder case
Testimony for the defendant in the John Henry Collins murder trial began in Topeka. Isabel Cochran testified of John's affection for his father and family, noting the close bond and describing Jon’s remorse on his father’s death. Other witnesses described Collins's harsh business manner, insurance in safe, and threatening letters. The report also covers unrelated items from Missouri, New Brunswick, and New York.
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Toreka
Defotan
John Henry Collins
John
Isabel Cochran
W. W. Phillips
Topeka
Collins
Cochran
Mr. Colling
Balnjz
Mr .Colling
Colling
Mary Wyatt
J. 4
Miss Wyatt
Miles Pushes Army Growth and Fixed Standards in House Hearing
General Miles testified before the House committee on military affairs urging a broad army expansion. He proposed a fixed standard of one soldier per 3000 population at home with five native troops per 1000 residents, citing needs at home and abroad including coast defenses. He noted the SpanishAmerican War revealed manpower gaps and warned against frontier depletion.
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Sral Miles
House -Committee
Miles
Senate
Hawlsy
Charman Hull
Spain
Manila
Cuba
Porto Itiae
Garriyon
Chicago Aroused Over Streetcar Franchises and Municipal Ownership
A Chicago mass meeting at Central Music Hall debated extending streetcar franchises to fifty years and endorsed municipal ownership if current grants lapse in 1902. Mayor Harrison ex-Governor Altgeld and others urged public control, with strong audience backing and calls to curb graft.
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Corcano
Der
Central Music Hall
Chicago
Frank E. Head
Harrison
John F F. Altgeld
George E. Cole
John Maynard
Death shocks Garcia family in tremulous moment
Trom4svil Le Ga Dec 13. News of General Garcia’s death arrives while the family celebrated with flowers and a hotel stay after a noon train arrival. Captain Justo Garcia in Washington had earlier reported improvement, but the telegram announced the death during a rose and violet decorated dinner. General Rivera, recently released from Cueta, learned of Garcia’s death but had not met him in eighteen years. The day’s other items include ashes of Columbus to be moved from Havana cathedral to Conde de Venado with ceremonial sailings. news of a sunken Spanish gun boat near Bost or Bartado.
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Garcia
Mercidas
Mario
Garcies
Waycross
Kiern
Pulte
Masury
Justo Garcie
Washington
Rosea
Ferna
New York
Russo Rivera
Cueta
Waa
Havre
Rivers
Rivera
Havana
Columbus
Conde de Venado
Cadiz
Bavasxa
Colambus
Conde_dg
Venadito
America
Sengi Govin
Machina
Vna
Tyusar
Conde de Venadito
Alfonso XT
Isabel
Destruction in Luzon as insurgents seize north island
Manila cable reports rebel control in northern Luzon and capture of 124 friars and many Spanish soldiers with arms and valuables. Spanish sources recount atrocities on friars in Gagaywn and Ajiri. bishops humiliated, friars punished, and natives denied aid while others secretly fed them in the burning sun. American Bible Society notes abuses under Spanish rule and quotes Admiral Dewey and General Otis on potential mission work in the Philippines.
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Dew
Manila
Hong Kong
Luzon
Gener
Leybe
Agiinaldo
Loyhe
American Bible Society
John.r. Hykes
Shanghai
Philippine
Dewey
Hykes
United States
England
Mykes
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Secretary Bliss to resign from interior post
Secretary Bliss is likely to tender his resignation to the President soon to devote more time to his business interests. The move, not due to any dispute with the President, may precede his retirement at an opportune moment.
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Wasorneros
Bliss
Wiss
McKinley
Birds
New York
Thomas Ryan
Kansas
Mexico
Expreca Companies Asked to Face Supreme Court Suit
Expreca and Wells Fargo Express companies petition to be brought before the Supreme Court to compel payment of war taxes, contesting stamp duties and arguing cases should await a related New York federal case decision. Includes notices of allied legal contentions and unidentified names.
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Expreca
Jurrensos Crre
Der
Atherican
Wells Fargo Express
Supreme Court
Cass
Federal Court of
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
General Greely details prewar planning and Cuba operations
General A W Greely chief of the signal service testifies to the war investigating commission. He says plans were laid in advance and launched promptly when funds arrived. An auxiliary force was mustered in thirty days. lines of communication were obeyed. materials were stocked at supply points with no complaints. He notes Carvera’s location in Santiago was relayed by Colonel Allen and Marans, with news reaching the President by midnight via confidential agents in China and private methods of communication.
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Wasnixeror
A. W. Greely
Tha Signal Service
Compa
McOvel
Santiago
Allen
Worps
Greely
Marans
Havana
Cuba
Freuls Dent
Filipinos at White House press plea for annexation speak
Maximo and Angel Cortes, two Filipino brothers, urged the President to consider annexation during their visit. They spoke of Aguinaldo’s actions and the desire of some Filipinos to gain U S citizenship by union with the islands. The President reportedly stressed the government’s aim for the good of the Philippine people.
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Pecanopt
Wasimnetox
Maximo
Angel Cortes
United States
Spain
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Manila
Cartes Brothers
Philippine Islands
General Ludlow Named Havana Military Governor
Washington December 14 Secretary Alger designates General Ludlow to wed as first military governor of Havana city with full power to address key issues. He will depart soon. General Greene remains until relieved by General Tandlow, then returns home. In Havana residents suffer from a recent fire that killed 3,000. several smaller fires blamed on invendiariam. Five Chinese were reportedly burned alive after being caught in arson nets. Scovel apologizes. secretary of war revokes exclusion order from army posts. Senator Cushman K. Davis supports a triple alliance US Britain Japan amid peace talks. Charles A. Corliss, prominent collar maker, commits suicide. House considers colonial forces funding.
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Havana
Washleton
Han Kow
Shanghai Daily Press
Clay recalls old juror in crowd at Clinton event
A lively Clinton crowd recalls Senator Clay as he pauses near Jackson MI for a moment. An aged man pressures forward claiming to know him from Kentucky. Clay tests the man, confirming he once served as juror in a Frankfort case and recognizing the elder as Hardwicke, to laughter.
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Jackson
Miag
Clinton
Ciay
Mr. Clay
Kentucky
Clay
Bros
Frankfort
United States
Tints
Innie
Elri
Hardwicke
Lunacy rates rise in England and Wales in 1897
A New York Sun report notes England and Wales had 99,266 lunatics on January 1, 1897, up 2,919 from the previous year, a trend ignored by months May July. It maps heredity and causes, showing higher female madness linked to heredity and drink, with religion and love also factors. married men show greater madness than bachelors.
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England
Commissioners of Lunacy
Wales
New ‘York- Sun
Immigration prospects in Western Canada lands offer
A Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta focus outlines that immigration under Canadian policy provides 160 acres free of charge to settlers. The report notes housing and land access issues for farmers and renters, with claims of Canada inviting settlers via government notices and German press coverage. Contact Ottawa Interior, W W Bennett in Omaha, or J S Crawford in Kansas City for details.
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Western Canada
Wester’ Adie
Germania
Miltaukes
United States
Manitoba
Agsiniboia
Alice
Saskatchewan
Cal
Canada
Department Interior
Ottawa
W. W. Bennett
New York
Omaha
Neb
Ford
West Ninth St
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Ticket Sale Announced for 200 Mile Radius
December dates outline Missouri Pacific fare policy with a 50 cent surcharge for round trips within 200 miles. Tickets valid through January 4 1699. agent offices listed for details. Historic notices reflect early transportation advertising and miscellaneous clipped content.
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Missouri Pacific
F.D. Cornell
T. A
Hy'o
Townsend
G. P
A. St. Louis
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