Cleopatra Mines Rediscovered in Egypt Expedition
A London expedition led by Edwin Streeter seeks the legendary Cleopatra mines said to lie in central Egypt near the Red Sea corridor. Streeter, given 140 square miles of land on government terms, aims to extract precious emeralds while sharing control with the state over five years.
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London
Emeralds
Egypt
Cleopatra
Lonon
Edwin Streeter
Walt Ning
Teatter
Nubat Pasha
Streeter
Urem
Red Sea
Batu
Nile
Mpassadors
Street
Btreetem
Burmah
Het
Death of Major Logan in Philippines Raises Suspicions
Reports from officers and crew of the US transport Sheridan suggest Major John A. Logan may have been killed by a member of his own Thirty third Infantry rather than by Filipino forces. Tension rose after an incident involving the regimental mascot a prized dog named San Antone Sam.
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San Francisco
Col
New York
United States
Sheridan
John A. Logan
Philippines
Thirty-third Infantry
Logan
Honolulu
Manila
Company A
Logath
Streeter claims buried Egyptian mines near Nile site
Bond Street London resident Mr Streeter asserts a fortune from ancient Egyptian emerald and beryl mines near the Nile, supported by the Reyotian government, while rival explorer Mr. Streeter faces skepticism from commercial London and old Roman barracks near the site. The tale entwines Cleopatra’s wealth, upcoming expeditions, and a dramatic shipboard dispute involving Major Logan and a mascot dog.
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Ehaut
Bond Street
London
Streeter
Lendoy
Jeanite
Jebel Zebara
Cleopatra
Egypt
Nile
Amabtian
Eurie
Zebara
Rhins
Columbia
Favorite
Sentry Orders Punishment For Disobedience Of Dog Incident
First Assistant Engineer John Dilly corroborates that a sentry kicked a dog overboard after questioning a penalty for disobeying orders. Crew members expressed anger toward Logan and threatened retaliation in the Philippines. Some claimed the dog story was a fabrication, while others defended Logan as an excellent officer.
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Philippines
John Dilly
Oroud
Logany
Logan
Oman
Uctry
Town and Country Mobility Drives City Growth
A discussion of U.S. population shift from farms to cities. The article argues machinery, improved rural roads, and better communication spur migration, noting appealing city life contrasts with country monotony and the perception of easier fortunes in towns. It cites preserving country values and the advantages country youths bring to urban commerce, while acknowledging emigration from rural areas continues.
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United States
Ams
Rowling
Generali
Ney Orlans Pivayune
First Past the Post Racket in Poolrooms Revealed
An aide described a long running betting scam in early poolrooms where operators signaled mass bets via ink bottle signals at the window. Five horses were numbered with a trick to pick the winner, allowing conspirators to place bets as results were relayed by messenger and telegraph.
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Uhuse Diye
Enormous iron mine found near fort Maud and the Judge
An article fragment reports a vast iron deposit of 20 000 000 tons near Newfoundland. A comical scene unfolds with Maud Muller riding a wheel and colliding with a judge who yells for her to stop, then she speeds away as the exchange continues.
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Newfoundland
Sof
Maui Muller
Notice of Mining Patent Application in Silver Bow County
United States land office Helena Montana October 2 1899 notices Ellen Peterson of Butte Montana has filed for patent for 1800 linear feet of easterly Lode Mining Claim in Independence Mining District Silver Bow County Montana designated Survey No 6730 Township 8 North Range 8 West containing 16 67 acres and located with corner markers and field notes on file in this office First publication October
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United States Land Once
Helena
Montana
Ellen Petergon
Butte
Spendence
Silver Bow County
Recorder of
Silver Bow
Ofsing
James C. Ant
George D. Greene
Register
Railway Time Tables Anaconda to Twin Bridges and Beyond
Rail timetable notice lists trains from Anaconda to Twin Bridges and Posy Norris Portland St Louis and coast points with departure times from Butte and Union Station. Mentions standard Pullman first class and tourist sleeping cars to Portland Omaha St Joseph St Louis and connections via Great Northern Northern Pacific and Oregon Short Line lines. Includes ticket and steamship arrangements through multiple railways.
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Pullman
Portland
Butte
Union
Aconda
Great Northern
Anaconda
Great Falta
Helena
Northern Pacific Railway
Pelnta
Europe
Beattie
Lincoln
St. Joseph
Kansasity
Omaha
Cage
Seattle
Kansas City
Phil Daniels
East Broadway
Mont. Louis
Ogden
Denver
Chicago
St. Louis
Galveston
Texas
City of Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
California
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Sam
Mage Logan
Quartermaster Comerick
Noeody
Pearshall
Engiush
Town and Country
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Mixet Hall
Twin Bridges
Norris
W. BH. Merriman
G. A. Butte
Mont. Chas
Fee, G. P
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St. Paul, Minn
Cab and Transfer Co
Telephone
Salt Lake
Boston
Tigret Office
H. 0. Wilson
Mont
D. E. Burley
Gd. T
P. A
Utah
Vastibaled Trains
Pepart
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Issaul
H. C. Townsend
G. P
T.A
B. Kosser
G. F
B. A
Flinn
T. P. AL
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