Repeal Talk on Porto Rican Tariff Grows
A late dispatch from Washington notes serious discussion of abrogating the Porto Rican tariff under the Porto Rican act. The Puerto Rican legislature is to meet soon and could terminate the tariff by excising taxation to fund island governance and public works. In Berlin officials report continued Chinese typhoid and climate-related deaths, while German losses in China rise and volunteers for China service grow. The Galveston port tariff and general war news occupy the day’s headlines with mounting casualty reports and strategic shifts.
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Washington
Berlin
China
Expensive Boer War Costs Headline Shoots Up
London reports Parliament convening December 3 must vote 30 million pounds to fund the South African war until January 1 and then 90 million more to end the conflict. The cost per Boer is implied as high, reflecting the war’s record expense in history.
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London
Higiary
Logan Statue Nearing Completion for Big City Shipment
Washington December 1 reports the General John A. Logan statue to be completed in a few days and shipped to a major city with a pedestal to wait in Iowa. Unveiling may occur before year end though no money or date has been set by Congress. Topeka December 1 notes the Grimes suit against State Treasurer involving deposits and interest will be dismissed by prosecution attorneys.
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Washington
John A. Logan
Big City
Iowa
Pirola
Statia
Congress
Topeka
Frank Grimes
Riats Tresaurer
Caine
Obice
Oscar Wilde Reported Dead in Paris Latin Quarter
Dispatch from Paris to the Dublin Mail states Oscar Wilde died of meningitis in an obscure Latin Quarter house. He expired before reaching an Catholic church on his deathbed, according to the brief report.
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Dublin
Paris
Saya Qauar Wilde
To Rebuild Galveston Convention in Fort Worth
Three thousand delegates and visitors attended the meeting in Fort Worth Texas on December 1 the onoting version of the convention. The gathering aims to rehabilitate Galveston and seek National and State aid for the city’s recovery.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Galveston
Frank J. Chaney Promises Oath in Toledo Firm Bond
Frank J. Chaney swears he is the Canary partner of FB 3 Chenovy & Co in Toledo Ohio and that Ura will pay one hundred dollars for each Ostarrl cage not cured by Hall Guturrh Gare. Notary W.G. Alleason records the oath on December day in ALD. Blood medicine and pills advertised by Send px Co Toledo sold by druggists for 76c.
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Brave
Onto
Orry
Torsuo
Lucas Counry
Frank J. Chaney
FB. 3
Chenovy & Co
Deley Bueintes
Toledo
Seid Ura
Hall
Guturrh Gare
Frank
Uneway
W.G Alleason
Notary Babi
Gattarris Gare
Anta
Px & Co
Instruments Filed In County Deeds and Mortgages Listed
The county recorder records numerous deeds and mortgages including redemption of tax sale notices. Entries show Mary G. Grieve tied to a 10.88 note dated Nov 17 1900, Alvinza Hayward purchase through various properties, and several transfers in Modesto and nearby areas. Also noted are abstracts of judgment, agreements for land, and a divorce filing.
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State of Callfortia
Mary G. Grieve
A.dirleye
Muxo
Modesto
Clarity Reed
Frank Reedy
Mary H. Reedy
Alvinza Hayward
Summit
Quicksilver
184
Red Mountain
Ming
Stantalaus
Sal Kents
Clare Countian
William McGum
William R. Gray
Newton Fh. Gray
Okelala
Gillm
M. Qomfort
Htte Gomfort
Uwig
F. J. Bither
Vu Armistead
I. M. Woleton
Ogden
B. Ogdunnd
R.W. Ogden
Modyaty
Kirat Partiog
David HM. Fonner
Robert Elder
Black
Maxe
Modesta
Della Fischer
Phil
John J. Fisher
Enit
M. M. G. Mandley
Castro
A. G. Devingent
Coete
Justice Court
San Francisco
Agreeman
Chae
W. van Benschoten
T. Elfers
Neila Vansen
Yusyu Bertain Weed
Ly Fuck Brothers
Boulty
Myrea
O. N. Whitmore
Antonio R. Vieira
East Aide
Fine Sieele Investment Company
Mra
Sophia Johncoo
Holiday Linens and Damask Linen Sets Ad
A vintage ad-like passage discusses household linens and damask tableware. It highlights the value of silver service and a framed oil painting as decor, noting a shift toward embroidered linens and urging purchases. Prices cited range from six to sixteen dollars per set for linen and matching items.
Nightgowns and Skirts Sale at Flannelake Store
A handwritten sale notice announces a limited one week sale on flannel night gowns and underskirts. Prices reduced to half regulars with discounts on larger items. Includes references to Ladies’ Flannetette underskirts and varied values and sizes.
Underwear Hosiery Of Mixed Prices In Silly Advertisement
An OCR fragment lists various clothing items with unclear descriptions and prices. Mentions boys items, wool cushions, and children’s garments with prices around 190 and 506 hp xarment, suggesting a catalog or ad page for undergarments and hosiery with erratic spellings.
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San Francisro
Stockton
Thompson
Turner
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Theo, Turner, Prop
Warnese
J. H. Stagg
Ugrdan
ST. Sass
Cara Ngati ( Bile Oe Tor Pitre
Binsie Jordan
Jon Preilonop IY
J Siakled Pele
Markel St
the Mint
Salgon
W. J. Young
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Hinth
Best Line Tv
Orient
Porto
Rico
Chik Avery Cromminge
Dieastur
Pauitix
Krant
General Knox
Britain
Dewet
Porto Rico
Logan
Oscar Wilde
Hood
Meyers News Store
Mlodesta
Cel
Beara
Schafer
Aldeum
Utia
Brainerd & Armstrong
Celebrateil Waeli Einbroidery
Uys Sinene
Battenberg
Point
Theae
Svor
Mondeo
Schaper's
Tielsom
Masager
Modesto Lumber Co
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the News Office
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