Diverse 1900s Telegraphic Tidbits Spark Odd Discourse
A choppy telegramic roundup reports Count Popol arrested in Pittsburg after a 50 payoff rumor, a Chicago motor cab line’s impact on sausage markets, and opera box office wisdom. It quotes a missive on a man hanged in Fanols, plus Colorado’s Martha Shute proposing a cavalry for war, and John Sullivan’s Cuba pursuit. It notes mob violence in Lake City, a royal society’s pageantry spend, Harlequin’s kingship, shifting word fashions, and a banks versus safes caution tale from Illinois farmers with burned treasure and treasury redemption hopes.
Fundamental principles teach success in exams and life
The passage recounts a young applicant rejected for lacking in arithmetic and spelling, cites Prof. William James recalling an anatomy exam before Dr. Holmes, and quotes Susan B. Anthony on women’s grievances and a call to halt endless reforms. It ends urging strong opposition to a new King George and internal conflicts.
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Wave Academy
William James
Barnard
Boston Herald
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mr. James
Doctor Holmes
General News Roundup on Barrison Daly and World Events
United States envoy secretary in Berlin handles Miss Louw Barrison expulsion case as “notoriously obnoxious person.” Boxing notes cover Daly vs Walcott bets, upcoming fights, retirements, and referee changes. British China policy shifts, Chile dispute signals, and European affairs include Han Shan Si land deals and Belgium mine tragedy. Obituaries note Wright, Way Name, Allen, Walcott.
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John B. Jackson
United States
Berlin
Foregn
Louw Barrison
Barrison Sisters
Germany
Foreign Office
Professor Sumicharst Receives Academic Honor at Harvand University
Prof. F. de Sumicharst, chairman of the Prenek department at Harvand University, is honored with a rare token from the Academic Vanchise. The award thanks him for translating Wa Etne's Athalle and for his work advancing Preneh studies.
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F. ©. de Sumicharst
Prenek
Harvand
Wniversity
Vanchise
Butte arrests and Brooklyn fraud indictments reported
Sensational arrests for perjury occur in Butte Montana involving Louis J Koehler of Kochter Sand Co and Noah Leres, both buried in a sand pit. Nine Brooklyn defendants arraigned before Judge Aspinwall, all pled not guilty and had cases continued. In London Old Bailey, Karazewvali, the alleged lover of Martha Wysocka, received ten years for murder connected to Marta Wysocka and Clement Kluey.
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Butte, Mont
Louis J. Koehler
Kochter Sand Company
Noah Leres
Louis
Cty
Brooklyn
Aspinwall
Kings’ County
Wae
Karazewvali
Marta Wrysocka
Clement Mkueynilrowleh
Whitechapel
London
Old Bailey
Martha Wysocka
Chicago
Accidental Happenings From the Storm Toll
A steamer’s storm leaves forty eight crew dead and fifty to sixty frostbitten. James W Buchanan a grandson of ex President Buchanan is killed in a two train collision at Abtoona Town. Fire caused by water at Dayton C floods Craig Reypolda shops with ten feet of water amid carbide packs. Ithaca residents resist note collection against defunct Bankers Alliance Life and Accident Insurance Co of Los Angeles Cal on grounds of improper receipts.
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James W. Buchanan
Buchanan
Abtoona
Dayton
Craig-Reypolda
Ithaca
Bankers' Alliance Life and Accident Ansurance Company
Los Angeles
Cal
United States navy recruiting opens in Portland Oregon
A batch of brief items notes government recruiting for the navy starts in Portland. Other items report Edwin Kendrick’s death in San Diego, Russian demands via Corina, a Springfield Mass dealer failure, aid for Connecticut ministers, a stockton saloon burglary, court adjournment due to a judge’s illness, a Barrington business district fire with losses, and various federal, corporate, and legal notices across multiple states.
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Diberwine
United States
Portland
Navy
Edwin D. Kendrick
Kendrick
Northern Pacific Railroad
San Diego
Cal
Tsung
Corina
Niles & Son
Springfield
Mass
Connecticut
Charles Lepinsk
Stockton Station
Eircuit Court
Hudson
Helew Dather
Salem
Barringtom
Lake Bennet
William Sehneider
Christian Fir
Schneider
Consolidated Traction Company
Jersey City
Ines
Northern Steam Railroad Company
New York
Chicago
A. Monae Lesser
Bettina
Red Cross Society
Cuba
Clara Barton
Fardo, McCormick and Swaynu
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Texas
W. F. Wells
Union
Ind
Wells
Union, Indian Agency
Indiana
Fraying Wit Sparks Brief Exchange
A quirky public debate surfaces as a quoted line mocks brevity while a speaker quips that being short on time affects mood, illustrating a playful exchange over communication style and wit.
Delay in President Message Sparks Cuban War Anxiety
Washington April reports describe a tense Capitol as lawmakers await a presidential message on Cuba. Indications from Gen Lee and Madrid suggest Spain may open concessions to avert war, with an armistice by the queen regent and possible steps toward Cuban independence amid European pressure.
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Washington
Cnnnen
Congress
United States
Ike
Gen. Lee
Hayatta
Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Europe
Ble
Julian Pauncefote
Bpalu
Iba
Cuba
Navy
State Department
Bas Vina
NO LACK OF MONEY In Case of War the President Can Have ALL the Money He Wants
Washington reports that a long conference with John A. McCall of New York convinced the president no money shortage would hinder war efforts. McCall claimed New York financial institutions could supply $800 million within forty eight hours and a public subscription could raise $500 million in days. McCall would not discuss the interview but affirmed public support for a just war.
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Washington
John A. McCall
New York
McCall
MeOrtl
President's Cuba message calms Republican members
In Washington, Republicans and some Democrats express relief after frank talks with the president. Consul General Lee's statement that war is a real risk if Spain does not back down shapes expectations. Plans for immediate legislative action are paused while the message is transmitted and assessed.
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Washington
House
Lee
Cuba
Spain
Foreign Comment on War Prospects From London Editorials
London editorials reveal split views on possible U S Spain Cuba peace. The Daily News forecasts brighter prospects while The Standard doubts a war can be avoided and urges caution to Spain. The Daily Chronicle warns against dangerous rapidity of Washington events as Europe weighs a soft settlement. A Madrid telegram cites European hopes for a peaceful compromise if time allows reflection. War materials aboard the Marengo are detailed, including guns and shells. Mrs Woodford and companions depart Madrid by train to Biarritz, stirring surprise amid expectations of settlement.
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Tne
White House
Legatone
Legation
Taran
Senate
House
Lee
Davis
Lonian Vapern
London
Moralitg
Daily News
Btandard
United States
Spain
Cuba
Daily Chronicle
Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Washington
Havana in grave peril as war fears rise amid mob action
The New York Times reports Havana faces grave peril as unrest grows after Spain’s colonial tensions. Americans ashore praised Havana’s restraint while fears mount over possible hostilities and evacuation measures. Consul General Lee coordinates protections as quaratine rules spark debate, and ships Bache and Mangrove bolster foreign presence in harbor.
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New York Tlernid
Plancey
Haynie
Hvana
Marvre
Smith
Havana
Stars and Stripes
Spain
Lee
Gen. Lee
Gollan
Key West
Tae
Tavana
Parque Central
Prado
Florida
State Department
Panic in Havana spurs rush as white squadron expected
From Havana reports say panic rules the city while Spaniards scan the horizon for the white squadron. Americans flee and banks halt operations as Lawton and Obilds withdraw. In Winona Minnesota volunteers pledge service while Paris notes the U.S. buys ammunition and rifles in France.
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St. Paul
New York Herald
Pioneer Press
Havanyw
Havana
Morra
Onbad
Lamton & Childs
Mascotte
Ollivette
Gen. Lee
Hayana
Messenge
Lawton & Obilds
Julia
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Elgin Echo
Lester Alnaworth
Iowa
Weyler
St.Petersburg
Count Popol
Tack the Hugger
Pittsburg
Tiie
Grand Opera Impressarios
John J. Ingalla
Fanols
Martha Shute
Colorado
Shute
John B. Sullivan
Lake City
South Carolina
Harlequin
Thomas
Reds
Stevenson
Illinois
Comnemian
Treasury Department
Susan B. Anthony
King George
George
Soule
Irith
Globe
Bolicil Bown
Peanle
Fom O'Rourke
Joe Walcott
Jack Daly
Juck Daly
Amaster & Liar's
Fred Loughead
Sarnia
Dr. McDowell
Syracuse
Tommy White
Salt City
Little Black
George Kerwin
Hd Dally
East St. Louis
Mm Buret
Kerwin
George Green
Matt Matthews
Charles McKeever
Cleveland
J. J. McCulloch
Winnipeg
America
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Unigique
Daly
Lavigne
Fitzpatrick
England
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Oxford
Cambridge
Admiral von Tirpitz
Great Britain
China
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London Times
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Chile
London Daily Chronicle
Shan Si
Board of Agriculture
San Francisco
Emile Zoln
Dmund Gerson
Gerson
Zoln
Legislative Council
Calcutta
James West- Hand
Counsil
Prince Bismarck
von Schwaldnyz
Priedrichsruhe
Charles B. Wright
Northern Pacific Railway
Northwest
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Way Name
Ken Lome
West New Brighton
Stater Island
N. C
W. ¥. Allen
Dubiques Jr
Dubuque
Ffty
Mason
James 1
Walcott
Delaware
Hia
Dover
Wab Sox
Billings
Inianupolis Journal
Masagm
Yayana
Synin
Qreen
Marengo
Bingham
Newcastle
Woodford
Pern
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Hivang
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Minn
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