La Porte Texas Emerges as Promising Gulf Harbor
The article praises La Porte at Galveston Bay as a growing port with a natural harbor, docks, wharfs, and terminals under construction. It notes plans to deepen Galveston Bay for a 26 foot channel into the fresh water harbor, comparing it to Newport News and Duluth in its regional potential.
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la Porte
Galveston Bay
Gulf Coast
Texas
Galveston ‘Bay
Bay of San Jacinto
Newport News
Duluth
Superior
Galves
Ton Bey
Gulf of Mexico
U. S
Houston
Glimpses Across the Sea Book News and Exposition Link
Mr Sam T Clover, noted author and editor, sees his Glimpses Across the Sea gain popularity as readers eye the Paris Exposition. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway has bought an edition for distribution and asks readers to send six cents for postage. Geo H Heatford, General Passenger Agent of the Old Colony Building Chicago.
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Sea
Sam T. Clover
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo. H. Heatford
Old Colony
Chicago
Cure Promises For Catarrh By Hall’s Cure
Readers are told Hall’s Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and claimed to heal by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, destroying the disease’s foundation and strengthening the patient. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure and advertise testimonials. Sold by F J Cheney & Co Toledo and druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Naturelé
Bny Case
F. J. Cheney &, CO
Toledo
Whos Hall
Women Divers of Shima Harvest Ocean Treasures
More than 100 women in Shima Japan work as divers harvesting seaweed sea cucumbers and agar agar. They form a skilled coastal industry with women at the heart of daily harvests and marine trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Shima
Grain-O: A New Grain-Based Coffee Substitute
A public notice extols Grain-O as a grain based drink replacing coffee in stores. It claims broad suitability for delicate stomachs and children, boasting lower cost and health benefits. Packages are sold at 15 and 25 cents.
Siege Train for Pretoria Attack Assembles with 16 Howitzers
A siege train is being specially constructed to aid troops in their assault on Pretoria. It will be armed with sixteen six inch howitzers able to fire fifty pound lyddite shells. First impressions are emphasized to be as good as possible.
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Pretoria
Testimonial Endorsement by Ayers Hale on Vigor Restore
There is no getting around such a testimonial as this. You can't read it over without being convinced. These persons do not misrepresent for their testimonials are unsolicited Ayers Hale vouching for Vigor Restore.
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Ayers Hale
Vigor
Doubled Lands and Stock in Northern Alberta Farm Move
A Canadian letter from Wetaskiwin Alberta recounts a family relocating from Farmington Washington in May building a log house and stables, noting neighbors also doubled cultivated land and stock. The writer praises improved prospects, reduced debt, and a bountiful crop outlook, with strong remarks on farm labor and twine usage.
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John Cummings
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Canada
Washington
United States
Cummings
Dominion
Farmington
Wash
Florida
Klondike
Acre
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Journal
A journal endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It notes the remedy contains no mercury, works on blood and mucous surfaces, and declares their endorsement is unsolicited and for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Southern Review of Commerce
Insignificant wounds and wartime travel routes noted
The article warns that small wounds can cause permanent disability in 60 percent and discusses Health and Pleasure Resorts of the U S and Mexico. It highlights Southern Pacific Sunset Route travel from New Orleans to San Francisco with Sunset Limited service and luxury features. It also mentions Italian organ grinders and Boer War foresight.
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Aia Te Ran
Texas
Mexico
Arizona
California
Southern Pacific Company
New Orleans
San Francisco
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Los Angeles
Potata
North
West
Neimyer
Clark ,St
Chicago
W.H. Connor
Chamber Commerce
Cincinnati
Berg
Tray
Hillcott* Baquare
Buffalo
Roberts Plans Move to Break Kimberley Siege in Free State
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts assembling 35,000 troops to strike near Jacobsdal and reach the Free State to lift Cronje's siege of Kimberley. Colville appointed to command the Ninth Division, Pole-Carew to succeed him. Censorship rules tighten with only telegrams allowed. news may trickle for days.
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London
Lord Roberts
Magersfontein
Jacobsdal
Free State
Cronje
Kimberley
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Henry Colville
Guards Brigade
Colville
Reynald Pole-Carew
Governor Taylor Rejects Louisville Agreement
Governor Taylor issued a proclamation declaring he would not sign the Louisville agreement. He defended the rights of the people, blamed judges, praised conference participants, and noted troops were ready to depart while a peace guard remained. The crisis mirrors the post Goebel period with two rival legislatures and governors claiming lawmaking power.
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Taylor
Kentucky
Collier
London
Frankfort
Aston
Goebel
McKinley Expected to Lead Last Civil War Veterans Parade
President McKinley is hoped to lead the final grand parade of Civil War veterans at the Grand Army national encampment in Chicago next summer. Albert J. Shaw appoints him as an aide-de-camp on the G A R staff and the president, a Chicago guest, will attend the encampment week with several state governors also present.
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Mc Kinley
Albert J. Shaw
Grand Army
Chicago
Molineux Found Guilty in First Degree Murder
New York dispatch reports Roland B. Molineux found guilty of murder in the first degree for poisoning Mrs. Katharine J. Adams on December 28, 1898. After a seven and a half hour jury deliberation, the court adjourned to February 13 for motions and sentencing.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Bartow
Goff
Molineux
Hach
Ga. Contracting Firm Members Held on Probable Cause
United States commissioner Shields ruled probable cause exists to hold John F Edward and William Gaynor Benjamin D Greene of Atlantic Contracting on conspiracy charges related to Savannah river Cumberland Sound work. Indicted in Savannah for defrauding the government of 575000. Bail set. they will be re arrested and brought before Judge Brown in New York for removal to Georgia district.
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United States
Shields
John F
Edward
William Gaynor
Benjamin D. Greene
Atlantic Contracting Company
Oberlin M. Carter
Savannah River
Cumberland Sound
Savannah
Brown
New York
Georgia
Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans Chicago house canvass
A house to house canvass in Chicago aims to raise funds to purchase and memorialize the Willard temple. Mrs. Matilda B. Carse leads the effort with friends, under the supervision of Mrs. Mary H. Rossiter of New York who arrived in Chicago last week.
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Ww. C
T. U
Temple
Chicago
Matilda B. Carse
Francis E. Willard
Mary H. Rossiter
New York
Bank cashier arrested in $600 misappropriation case
Robert E. Spencer, cashier of the firm of R. D. and Robert E. Spencer, now in bankruptcy proceedings in Hartford, Connecticut, faces a criminal charge alleging misappropriation of funds. The complaint cites $600 as the alleged misappropriated amount. Spencer was released on $1,000 bond.
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Robert E. Spencer
R. D
United States
Hartford
Conn
Spencer
Riots Probe Urged as Subpoenas Issued by House Committee
The house committee on military affairs issues twenty five subpoenas to pursue the Idaho mining riots inquiry led by General Merriam. The start is set for February 26 with labor leaders including Mr Sovereign of the Knights of Labor among those summoned.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Idaho
Merriam
Sovereign
The
Knights, of
Labor
Closing in Upon Bogota From Kingston Reports
Persistent reports from Kingston Jamaica indicate Colombian insurgents are closing in on Bogota to force a crisis. The government is anxious to avoid civil and military disaffection as the end is thought to be very near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Kingston
Jamaica
Bank Robbery at Las Cruces N M by Two Guns
Two men robbed the Bank of Henry D Bowman in Las Cruces New Mexico. They forced the cashier to open the safe and stole about 3000 dollars, then fled on horses toward the Oregon mountains. Sheriff Garrett and five others pursued the robbers and expect to apprehend them soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Bowman
Las Cruces
N. M
Oregon Mountains
Garrett
Slate Quarry Accident Kills Young Worker in Slatington Pa
Eli Seabolt aged twenty one was instantly killed and Abraham Weh seriously injured in a slate quarry at Slatington Pennsylvania when a heavy stone was hoisted and the chain broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Seabolt
Abraham Weh
Slatington
Rockefeller to Donate 1.5 Million to Chicago University
At a dinner at the Hotel Manhattan the expected speaker John D. Rockefeller will announce a further gift of 1,500,000 to the Chicago university, raising his total contribution to 8,500,000 to that institution.
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Manhattan
John D. Rockefeller
Will Anhoutcé
Chicago ‘University
Edward F C Young Receives Discharge in Cordage Case
Edward F C Young, receiver for the National Cordage Co of New Jersey, has wound up the affairs of the corporation and was granted discharge by Judge Lacombe. January exports totaled 64,320,530 dollars, down from 74,738,763 dollars in January 1899.
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Ita
Edward F. C. Young
National Cordage Company of New Jersey
Bureau of Statistics
Tremont Declares Need for Library Amid Carneg ie Efforts
A fragmentary notice shows Tremont pressing for a library with support hinted from Carnegie initiatives. The message urges clear language and plain phraseology in public appeals.
Pinkham Remedy Voiced for Nervous Women in News Note
The notice touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a rapid relief for nervous women suffering monthly and claims letters from cured users support its efficacy. It also recommends following Mrs. Pinkham's advice, noting her Lynn Massachusetts address is provided at no cost.
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