Anticosti Island War Sparks International Tug of Power
A Quebec dispatch to the Herald outlines a brewing dispute over Anticosti Island involving the French chocolatier Menier. It describes settlers clashing with his authority, calls for British action to expose the affair, and notes plans to fund a campaign to oust them. Menier is transforming the island with mills, harbors, and farms, promising a vast fish and game preserve as the island grows into a sporting paradise.
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New York
Herald
Quebec
Anticosti
Menthr
England
Jotul Chamberlain
Flr Gasv
My Sturbo
Hilde Society
Queber
Engjon
Monier
Cie Island
Cana- Vlas
Th Lendon
Newfoundland
Antipost
Menier
Ans Min
Menler
Anticasttia
Will study the Coral Islands on South American reefs
Stanford University and Harvard scientist Prof. Mexander Agassiz arrange a South American coral reef expedition from Cave to Rio Janeiro. The team will map lone reefs, relate them to continental geology, collect specimens for zoology studies, and publish results after a June departure from New York.
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Cal
Mexander Agassiz
Harvard Haa
Bramar
Geology Department
South America
Serenow
Cave
Rio Janeiro
Miugrum of Comparative Zoology
Tarvard University
Agassiz
Museum of
Cambridge
New York
Monon Road Sold to New York Syndicate
Chicago April 21 The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville line known as the Monon has been sold to a New York syndicate led by Vanderbilt prominence. Samuel Thomas, president and controlling stockholder, sold his stock to the syndicate which will take control in days. Details of the price were not disclosed. Plans also call for moving the trans continental freight bureau from Chicago to San Francisco.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Chicago, Indianapolis
Louisville
Monon
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
New York
Vanderbilts
Samuel Thomas
Road
Trans-Continental Freight Bureau
San Francisco
York
Herald
Washington
United States Cavalry
Santiago
Cuba
Texas
Manzanillo
Scott's Emulsion promoted for coughs and growth
Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites is praised as pure and palatable. It is advertised for coughs colds consumption blood deficiency emaciation and for children's health stronger bones and teeth and growth. Sold at $1.00 by druggists. Scott Bowne Chemists New York.
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Scott
Scott Bowne
New York
Trans continental lines face meeting in New York next Tuesday
The matter will be brought before a trans continental lines meeting in New York next Tuesday with a likely protest from bureau members. The association includes 21 roads, mostly west of the Missouri river. All bureau officers are in Chicago. It remains doubtful if the railroads backing the transfer can win support.
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New York
Bureau
Association
Missouri River
Chicago
Irish Cup Challenger Heads to Sea Gate for Trials
New York April 21 Sir Thomas Lipton accepts Atlantic Yacht Club invitation to base at Sea Gate before America's Cup finals. He will sail on the Shamrock during daily trials off Sandy Hook with guests expected aboard. Plymouth will tow Shamrock between Beagate and Sandy Hook as tender and bunking ship for the racing crew.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Atlantic Yacht Club
Seagate
Ocean
Sir Thomas
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Russell
Gravesend
Plymouth
Beagate
Triple screws proposed for armored cruisers
New York April 41 A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Melville will submit a plan to add triple screws to the proposed armored cruisers and the idea is expected to be adopted soon Plans for other machinery follow those used on the Minneapolis and Columbia The move has drawn criticism abroad from English and German builders but American experts favor the triple screw pattern based on the Minneapolis and Columbia designs
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New York
Herald
Washington
Melville
Minneapolis
Columbia
Wireless Test of Marconi System in Chicago
On April 21 Chicago will host a supreme test of the Marconi wireless system at the Tribune’s request. Signals are to be transmitted from the top of the Masonic Temple to the Auditorium, a third of a mile away, to evaluate performance over tall buildings. If successful, tests will extend to a lake water crib.
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Chicago
Marconi
Tribune
Lange
Miss Warbler Snares Evening Post Antics With Illness
In this Chicago Evening Post item, a stage manager feigns Miss Warbler’s illness to boost publicity. The maid reports she is indisposed, then the manager fabricates a prostrate excuse after hearing the plan to advertise. The maid relays Miss Warbler’s compliment, claiming she feels better and will not disappoint tonight’s audience.
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Chicago Evening Post
Spaniards Leave Philippines Amid Evacuation Turmoil
Manila reports Spain to complete evacuation with garrisons pulled from Zamboanga and Mindanao Sulu islands. American forces may relocate to cover Mindanao, risking troop reductions. Spanish troops face mutinous risk and garrison cops plan disbandment as locals in Zamboanga grow wary after gunboat armament seizures. A tri partite prisoner exchange could follow Paris treaty terms if negotiations succeed. Minnesota regiment scouts near Malolos report successful defense and reinforcement. In Pueblo a man shoots wife and himself amid divorce suit.
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Manila
Spain
Philippine Islands
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Sulu Islands
United States
Ladrone Islands
Caroline Islands
Francisco Reyes
Aguinaldo
Enoc
Minnesota
Malolos
Rigaa
Price
Pasig
Railroad Strike Ties Up Midland Terminal Line
Rail employees in the train and yard departments in Cripple Creek Colorado strike for shorter hours. About 200 workers affected as the road remains tied up. Dr Rinehart dentist Hennessy block notice given dissolution of Anderson Johnson Free Silver Stable by death of Mr Johnson on October 22 1898. No credit extended executrix Helen J Johnson April 11 1899. Rutte Miners Union to meet April 25 1899. Recording Secretary William Tnagerty notes urgent business.
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Colo
Midland Terminal Company
Anderson & Johnson
South Malin Street
Rutte
Johnson
Helen J Johnson
Rutte Miners’ Union
William Tnagerty
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