Importation and defense plans amid Mediterranean turmoil
A muddled report describes US China matting imports and a vast cubic yard figure. It mentions an Italian regiment near Naples facing malaria and orders for troops to wear veils and gloves. An educational campaign shows early gains. A New York ferry incident ends with embarrassment as a man is stopped by twenty witnesses. Public disapproval is noted as effective.
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Naples
Mandra
New York
Ancient Spanish coin chest unearthed near Sterling Illinois
An iron chest containing 4000 in Spanish coins was found during excavation in the Henepin canal about twenty miles south of Sterling Illinois. The box lay ten feet deep. Coins dated 1668 and earlier were visible, some stamped with a crown or a head, but no name was deciphered.
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Henepin Canal
Sterling
Ill
Facts on India rubber and gutta percha by Mr Berkout
Former forester Mr Berkout reveals less known details about India rubber and gutta percha. He notes elasticity as the key distinction and that gutta percha comes from one plant while India rubber from over sixty plants. He cites production shares: gutta percha mainly from Sumatra and Borneo. India rubber from the Amazone valley Central Africa and Asia. overall gutta percha far less than India rubber.
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Amazorey Valley
Central Africa
Asia
India
Aquarium Care Advised by Local Fish Dealer
A Philadelphia fish dealer warns that aquarium owners often misuse water changes and feeding. He says fish derive nourishment from their water and plants, which release compounds the fish need. proper plant balance creates a self-sustaining aquarium without frequent water changes.
Reversing De Minimus: Tiny Movements and Ocean Docks
The Royal Society noted minute ground movements of a twenty pound stone sunk since 25 years. Frost thaw causes rapid shifts. meanwhile Sparrows Point nears completion of the Maryland steel dry dock for the United States, towed to Algiers with tugs, capable of lifting battleships up to 15,000 tons.
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Royal Society
Horace ‘Darwin
Sparrows’ Point
Baltimore
Maryfind Steel Company
United ‘States
Algiers
Mourning for McKinley as Nation Reels in Grief
A solemn tribute laments President McKinley's death, praising his dignity, faith, and leadership. The writer contrasts his public honor with the fragility of earthly greatness, urging prayer, humility, and steadfast trust in God.
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Lincoln
Washington
McKinley
Humbert
Lfe
Jesus
Am‘erican
William’ McKinley
Dieth
Little Classics LeC Page Fragment Stumbles Through Text
A fragmented OCR read shows sparse readable words from a page section likely about music or classes. Limited named entities or concrete details are visible, leaving the main item vague yet notes a small classification or listing context.
Court of Inquiry reconvenes after interjections at sea inquiry
The court, presided by Admiral Dewey, reconvened to hear witnesses including Rear Admiral Higginson former Massachusetts commander, Capt Cochester of the Cincinnati, Maj Thomas N Wood of the Marines, and Commander Giles B Harber of the Texas. The session adjourned at 4 pm with a small public attendance and questions challenged as hearsay.
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Hiey
Thef Wines
Rai
Bear
Ares
Dewey
Higgison
Massachusetts
Cochester
Cincinnati
Thomas N. Wood
Marine Corps
Giles B. Harber
Texas
Negro Attacks Woman in Edgar Nebr Residence Incident
Mrs Dr Halle was attacked by a colored man on her way home in Edgar Nebraska. She screamed as the assailant tried to choke her and seize her tongue. Henry Holden, living nearby, came to her aid and the negro fled. A large crowd searches for the suspect. the doctor was not seriously hurt.
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Frank Camper
Fatal Boiler Explosion on Nebraska Farm
Six and a half miles north of Analey Nebraska on C A Gates farm a threshing machine boiler exploded killing one man instantly and injuring three others. William Brown the boy trapped near the tender was killed instantly, his face and breast covered in blood. Elmer McCargar was seriously injured and in the act of opening the throttle. his leg may need amputation.
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Analey
Neb
C. A. Gates
Elmer. McCargar
Wiliam ‘Brown
Elmer McCargar
Hair Catches in Shafting at Nebraska City Factory
The twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Bird suffered severe injuries at a canning factory in Nebraska City when her long hair became entangled in a rapidly revolving hatting shaft. She was pulled into the machinery and swung about, tearing her left ear from its fastening and tearing much of the scalp. Medical staff stopped the engine after the accident.
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J.T. Bird
Canning
Nebraska City
Malta Shipwreck and Kindness at the Island Fire
A sermon reflection on Paul and the Malta shipwreck, praising Maltese hospitality after a brutal voyage. The text extols the islanders for kindness shown to shipwrecked sailors and urges living out mercy as a royal virtue. It contrasts pessimism and optimism, urging humane conduct and universal charity.
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Rome
France
England
Mediterranean
Aetna
Glori
Malta
Ves- Bel
Paul
St. Paul's Bay
East Hampton
Long’ Island
Publius
Silnesa
Gurgelves
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Ron EE
Élstern
Israel
C. E. Manchester
Penman
Jonathan
Aife
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Wien
Christ
Chriatiat
Ehall
Emall
Paterpel
Little, Classics
Egdar
Nebr
Custer
Braska “City
Amity
UNOS
B. Fleseimist
Kansas
Missouri
Newfoundland
Key _ West
The
Matehless
Rel
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