President Faure Dies in Paris Amid Turbulent Rumors
The Paris bulletin says President Faure died suddenly of apoplexy amid concerns over his health and policy. Reports describe his courtly habits, charity to the poor, and controversial Madagascar enterprise. The piece notes tensions in France and the unsettled fate of the republic, with details on his interactions with European royalty and officials. A separate item mentions Nevada California Oregon railroad work extending Reno to Susanville and beyond.
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Paris
Associated Press
Faure
Republic
Moliere
Louis XIV
M. Faure
Napoleon
Paria
M. Payre
M. Clemenceau
M. Panne H
M. Faurestone
Clemenceau
Faul
France
St. Petersburg
Evar
Peterholf Palace
Elysee
Urbain Gobier
Madagascar
the Elysee
Leopold
Congo
Czarina
Empresslizabeth
Austria
Victoria
Emma
Netherlands
California
Nevada, California and Oregon
Reno
Amedee
Lassen County
Susanville
Alturas
Modoe County
Three New Railroads Planned in Northeastern California
San Francisco February 17 Three railroads are planned in northeastern California for the year 1900. A narrow gauge line from Truckee to Tahoe City, about 15 miles, will cost around 1.7 million dollars and cater mainly to tourists. An extension of the Sierra Valley from Clairville to Mohawk, 15 miles, and from Plumas to Reno, 25 miles, will pass Beckwith Pass. There is talk of Beckwith Pass being purchased by a transcontinental line seeking entry.
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San Francisco
California
Truckee
Central Pacific
Tahoe City
Lake
Sierra Valley Railway
Clairville
Mohawk
Plumas
Reno
Beckwith Pass
Emulsion promises cure from cod liver oil
An eminent scientist extols cod liver oil as a remedy for wasting diseases. Scott’s Emulsion blends pure oil with hypophosphites to rebuild tissues, enrich blood, and aid recovery. Targeted to consumptives and others, it advises against substitutes and notes a price of $1.00 from Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Not Much Damage Done in Florida Cold Wave
Noting sensational broadcasts, Jacksonville reports the orange belt did little permanent harm from the cold. The tender orange growth remains unharmed and the lower belt may yield a larger crop. Vegetable districts say trackers replant and market output should match or exceed recent seasons.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Bath
the Times
Orange Belt
Reindeer Taken Into Klondike Transport Mission
Seattle reports that Hedley Redmyer and five Laplanders arrived at Dawson per Klondike Miner. Redmyer oversees $5 reindeer shipped from US government at the mouth of the Tinian river. They will haul mail and supplies to Circle City for the government.
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Seattle
Wash
Hedley
Redmmyer
Dawson
Redmyer
United States
Circle City
Steedyayor
Dalton
Arkell
Tanana
Weare
White River
Yukon
Conspired to Kill His Wife In Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington, December 17. Professor John Le Tall, former county superintendent and current high school faculty member, left Tacoma after being charged with conspiring to murder his wife. He reportedly planned two revisions with O'Brien and Mrs. Tait. O'Brien confessed to the plot. authorities say the motive involved insurance payments. The case, defended by relatives as not insane, led to the conspirator leaving the city with his wife for a trip to Russland, British Columbia. He is now in Seattle, with police saying he will not return to Tacoma.
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Wash
John le Tall
Schoola
Himuthy O'Brien Ty Kit
Tait
O'Brien
Nolice
Russland
B.C
Seattle
Steamer Line Formed To Hawaii From Puget Sound
James Ward of Saunders & Ward announces a new steamship line connecting the Puget Sound port to the Hawaiian Islands. The British steamer Manauense will be the first out, sailing next week, with plans for further lines toward Manila China and Japan. Backers include Clyde Pank Engineering and Shipbuilding, reported to supply several steamers for the trade.
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Vacoma
Wash
James Ward
Saunders & Ward
England
Ao Steamer Line
Thi Port
Hawaiian Islands
Ward
Tan
the Sound
Manila
China
Japan
Clyde Pank Engineering and Shipbuilding Company
Woman's Harrowing Trek Through Tibet Ends In Tragedy
Tacoma report recounts Mrs Susan Rijnabart and her husband fleeing Tibet after their guides were killed, servants deserted them, shelters refused, robbers attacked them, and their infant died. The widow travels to Ta Chien penniless and distressed.
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Tacoma
Wash
Susan
Wijinachart
Rijnabart
Ta Chien
Death of Rev Father William H Judge Missionary
Dawson reports the death of Rev Father William H Judge a Baltimore born Catholic missionary who went to Alaska in 1890 He died January 16 on the 49th anniversary of his birth in Seattle Washington February 17 report says
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Wather Judge
Denn
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Rov
William H. Judge
Baltimore
Alisha
Miner Water Cure Helps Nurse Alice Sanders
Dear Sir I suffered with Pils for years and could not turn in bed. After ten days with Rocky Mountain Mineral Water I could perform household tasks on day four and return to nursing duties. I am thoroughly cured and recommend it. Call 264 East Porphyry Street basement.
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Rocky Mountain
East Porphyry Street
Alice Sanders
Cable Across the Pacific Feasibility Discussed by Scrymser
James A Scrymser president of the Pacific Cable company returns from the Far East with observations on trans Pacific cable prospects. He cites government or private options and a hybrid plan, notes landing rights hurdles to Asia, and warns of Eastern Telegraph Company influence and costs of a national cable. In Alaska, William Mathezon of Los Angeles narrowly survives near freezing with hands and feet amputated.
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James A. Scrymser
Pacific Cable Company of
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Scrymier
McKinley
Congress
Scrymser
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Philippines
Honolulu
China
Japan
Austria
Eastern Cable Company
Asiatic
Pacific Islands
Spain
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Eastern Telegraph Company
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Seus
Seryniser
Australia
East
Russia
Pacific Cable Company
Pacific
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