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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
3
The plan proposes fortifications across Nicaragua totaling five million dollars. The aim is to shield against both sea and land assaults, ensuring thorough protection along the entire length of the country.
Experts from the war and navy departments outline a full canal defense from end to end. Western and eastern entrances would receive fortified batteries, turrets with 16 inch guns, torpedoes and mortars. Full protection could require about 6000 soldiers and at least 9 million dollars, with careful coordination and patrols along the entire waterway.
A Memphis Scimitar report describes a hotel guest who drinks a Manhattan cocktail every few minutes to cope with a head injury. He explains the craving stems from a 19th century skull trauma that affects his cerebellum, making medical relief risky. The hotel staff note his steady bar visits and peculiar tolerance.
A controversial India plague coverage details inoculation attempts led by Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon amid fierce outbreaks in Bombay Poona and surrounding regions. It notes widespread fear among natives, high death tolls, government incentives, and the risks of vaccination amid colonial tensions.
Fragmented account contrasts a meeting of white men with locals in a benighted land, where villagers observe and tease the encamped Europeans. It then shifts to opinions on European marriage customs, noting contrasts with French practice and the social consequences for men and women within traditional expectations.
A historical note describes the digestive powers of ostriches and their tendency to swallow indigestible items. It recounts behavior near enclosures, including pecking at objects like umbrellas, canes, jewelry, and buttons. The text links indigestion to mortality and mentions attempts to relieve distress.
A fragmented report cites ongoing famine in India and dire native conditions. It notes inoculation as potential relief but villagers resist the procedure, fearing it as a harmful act rather than healing.
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