A Chinaman's Gratitude and a Morpheine Tale on a Navy Ship
A Washington Star recounts a marine story from the Pacific in which Private Tom Kingsley, addicted to morphine, battles withdrawal with aid from a Chinese steward Wang Woo. Kingsley saves a fellow sailor from a deadly accident, but later dies after forced overdose. the tale closes with the refrain that a Chinaman is grateful.
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Washington
United States Navy
Pacific Station
Tom Kingsley
Philadelphia
Kingsley
Marine Corps
Pothecary
Honolulu
Wang Woo
Wang
Woo
Waikiki
Washington Star
Diablo's Death Ends Abduction Ordeal Near Dolores Mine
A covert group rescues Lola Garcia after a chaotic siege at a cave near the Dolores mine. Diablo Blanco is killed during the final confrontation when Juan Garcia and Gonzales attempt to reclaim the captive. The siege ends with a joyful return as the rescuers stand over the dead abductor.
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Lola Garcia
Dolores
Durango
Mexico
San Francisco
Plaza Diaz
Pedro Sanchez
Lola
Pedro
Gongales
Blanco
Diablo
Plaza
Sanchez
Gonzales
Bueno
Juan Garcia
Garcia
Diablo Blanco
Juan
Dolores Mine
Insects and Birds Nests: Their Afterlife in Trees
Hundreds of thousands of nests are built yearly in trees and hedges. After the birds leave, nests are lined with wool and feathers. Beetles and moths eat these materials, loosening nests so wind and rain scatter them, preventing trees from being clogged and aiding leaf growth.
How to Restore Polish on Brass Bedstead
To restore brass on beds rub bars with rot ten stone and oil or brass polish. Clean them and burnish with a flannel cloth until hot. Then varnish or shellac. Most brass beds have varnish finishes and should be treated gently. If soiled, wipe with oil and dry cloth.
Sells Divorce Case Rested and Defense Inning Given
In Columbus Ohio on December 8 the Sells divorce suit neared a turning point as Miss Florence Sells testified, supporting servants and neighbors about visits to the mansion. The defense opened with a deposition attacking Peter Sells while Mrs Sells sought to shield her daughter from further cross examination. The proceedings have featured sensational incidents and dramatic moments.
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Columbus, CO
Florence Sells
Miss Sells
Sells
Peter Sells
Attorneys claim will contest offer tied to bequests
Logan Demond and Harley for Albert T. Patrick allege a party interested in the first William M. Rice will offered heirs named in Patrick’s second will full bequest value to drop contest. The second item notes Berlin’s Zeitung on Kruger and Dr Leyds blaming a failed plan to present Kruger at The Hague.
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New York
Dr. Leyds
Berlin
President Kruger
The
Zeitung
Kruger
Hague
Navy orders rush ships to South America
Admiral Kautz received urgent orders to sail at once for South America and preparations are under way for the Iowa and Philadelphia to depart San Diego. The reason for the hurried move is not disclosed, and the order surprised the admiral and naval officers.
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Sandiego
Cal
Kautz
South America
Iowa
Philadelphia
Guam Officials Report Prosperity After Ice Plant Opening
A Guam governor’s October 19 1900 letter notes island affairs prospering. Citizens across classes attend social ceremonies for the naval ice plant opening with friendly acts toward the flag and supporters. Financial condition shows improvement.
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Guam
Washington
Boots and Shoes At Unbeatable Prices From A Local Store
A local seller advertises a wide range of footwear with deep discounts. Duck Boots at 3.50, rubber and kid boots from 3.00 to 3.50, womens shoes 2.00 to 2.75, plus felt boots and ball brand rubbers. Quality guaranteed, leather soles and counters emphasized.
Riches for Anarchy Project of De Lion
Riches for Anarchy details George de Lion a wealthy Dawson magnate planning a southern California colony. He seeks 1 000 families on 100 acre plots, each with house tools and seed, to form a stateless, voluntary cooperative based on Proudhon and anti property notions. He aims to buy 100 000 acres and locate congenial families with phrenology screening.
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California
George de Lion
Dawson
Chicago Tribone
Martony
Aurora Block
Mining Exchange
Marjorie
Yukon
Villa de Lion
Stuart River
Los Angeles
de Lion
Bakounin
Jurassian Federation
Switzerland
Proudhbon
Proudhon
Skull Borer Believed to Cause Insanity among Batchua Indians
Two American researchers studying mound builders in Central America report a tiny insect dubbed the skull borer as the source of madness among Batchua criminals. Branded on the shoulder, these victims are left on mountain plateaus with prickly pear bushes surrounding them to deter wildlife.
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Central America
Ehua
Minor Philippines engagements reported this week
Several small clashes occurred in the Philippines during the week as military units engaged local forces at multiple sites. Details remain fragmented with limited confirmations of casualties or precise locations.
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Philippines
Duke and Duchess of Manchester arrive in Cincinnati
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester arrive in Cincinnati with Duke Eugene Zimmerman and Melville Ellis. The party will be entertained during their stay and remain until after Christmas.
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Cincinnati
Duke
Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Melville Ellis
Size of German Towns in Population Returns
Berlin reports population totals for major towns: Leipsic 455,089 Nuremburg 260,743 Charlottenburg 189,300 Manheim 137,000 Lubeck 81,517 and Halle 15,663. The figures reflect recent census counts across German urban centers.
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Berlin
Leipsic
Nuremburg
Charlottenburg
Manheim
Lubeck
Halle
Idols Defaced In Invasion Uplifts Jade Vishnu Image
The creed of Mohammadan sects seeks to smash idols during invasions in India. A green jade Vishnu figure was buried in the Ganges bed and later preserved in a Benares temple. Its sanctity keeps priests in Allahabad from accepting the offered gold weight and two ruby eyes of Buddha.
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India
Vishnu
Ganges
Benares
Allahabad
Buddha
Too Generous With Advice And Free Agency
A view on advice and free will notes that excessive guidance stifles independence. Elders may police questions and insist on their solutions, assuming certainty from experience. The passage reflects on the balance between reticence and sharing wisdom as minds mature.
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Dies” Home Journal
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Nebala
Orion
Professor Keeler
Lick Observatory
D. McIntyre Henderson
Harper's Magazine
Dodd
McKinley
London
Saturday Review
Congress
Frederick H. R. Sawyer
Mindanao
Son
Busi
Luddes
Sooks
Kennedy
Lynde
Jaye
Anarchist DE Lion
J. G. Leever
M. D
Ideal Pharmacy
Clinton and
Ird Streets
Sax
Avery
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