Quotable Odds and Ends Across Public Life
A collection of aphorisms and observations touches on marriage, politics, invention, and education. It notes Senator Quay’s reputation, Captain Sigsbee’s Maine reference, and criticizes vanity and public scrutiny. The item also reports on seedweed contamination tests in Washington and a plan to supply lactea fluid to U S troops in Cuba with Cuban/Missouri dairy cow shipments to Chicago and the South.
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Cuba
Missouri
Chicago
Notable Global and Local Disasters From The Era
A fire destroyed a structure housing Miss Hedlset and her five children. In Genoa 5000 bales of cotton on the wharf burned after unloading from the Barbar from Galveston. A unknown man likely a tonist was found dead in Shoshone Springs after heat exposure. The steam ferry Oakland collided with the Willian D near Goat Island. the Willian D sank, Engineer Waddles drowned, and passenger Orr died from injuries.
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Caren Tle GM
Howe
Alin
Miss
Arthur Hedlset
Skye
Iedson
Genoa
Galveston
Texas
Far Springs
Wyoming
Oakland
San Francisco
Goat Island
Waddles
William D
Orr
Notable U.S. and U.K. Crime and Disappearance Rumors
Reports outline Wesley Lyons of Somerset Ohio wounding rival Thomas Roberts and fatally wounding himself over Mary Davis. Andrew Moore, a Choctaw Nation desperado, killed three men at Whitefield. Moore fled as marshals pursue. Port’s London bank notes amounting to £60,601 vanish. speculation of theft. John Deithloff shot his wife after a quarrel and killed himself, later dying in hospital. Dettilofoft, with many aliases, accused of coercing funds from spouse. Beresford Foyle, of Davenport, arrested on a Des Moines bench warrant for alleged polygamy with seven wives.
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Wesley Lyons
Somerset
Ohio
Thomas Roberts
Mary Davis
Agd
Andrew Moore
Whitefield
I. I
Chicago
Dettilofe
Detticloft
George Beresford Foyle
Peoria
Davenport
Iowan
Des Moines
Canada
Priday
Mr. Foyle
British Naval Moves and World Affairs Report
The Cor Stir cruiser heads to Samoa after Taurauta departure. Spain resists Caroline cession to the US Britain or Japan. Venezuelan arbitration will run months. Russia invited pope to send a representative to the armament talks. Earl Beauchamp named New South Wales governor. Italian cruisers Elbe and Titia bound for China. Chinese port plans uncertain. Devonshire predicts a monarch Relations with foreign powers remain friendly.
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Cor- Stir
Samoa
Taurauta
Madrid
London Standard
Spain
Carolines
United States
Great Britain
Tapan
London Times
Thussia
Rome
London
Earl Beauchamp
New South Wales
Viscount Hampden
Rome Tribuna
Elbe
China
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Duke of Devonshire
Council of Ministers
Various Obituaries and Appointments across Cities
A series of notices report deaths and honors from Philadelphia Boston and New York. Figures include Justice Henry W. Williams, electric-rail developer Washington T. Bennett, parliament member John G. Hothurn, and bishop William Wall Alarlund. Also noted is a proposed succession dispute and the election of Rev Dr Nathan Wood as Brown University president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peraonal
Henry W. Williame
Supreme Couch of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Entiae
Michael Annenholt
Massachusetts
Boston
J. D. Jong
Washington T. Bennett
John G. Hothurn
Tiberat
Northwest
Lankarshire
William Henry
Polett
London
Earl
William Wall Alarlund
Sacrmmento
St. Tuko's Church
San Francisco
New York
Brown University
Nathan Wood
First Baptist Church
Wood
Centennial Baptist
Nation highlights and political appointments in 1899 week
Washington notes include Senator Mason proposing a training school for army cooks and nominations confirmed for Peter S. Grosseup as U S district judge for the Seventh district. Cullom bills pension for ex Senator Patmnes. Interior Commission on Loyal Leage losses places total at 218010 dollars. several labor and corporate stories follow from atlant a Ga to Denver and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mason
Senate
Peter S.grosseup
Uwinois
United States
Cullom
Joh M. Patmnes
Griggs King
Congress
Atlanta
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Sennte
Gomez Becomes Active Ally In Cuba Reconstruction
Gen Gomez has declared himself an active ally of the United States for Cuba's reconstruction. A conference with Robert Porter yielded a $5,000,000 to aid Cuban soldiers' return home. Officers from each province will coordinate fund distribution and settle payments, ensuring disbandment of the army.
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Renieltes
Sata Clara
Tavatat
Pel
Gaiiew
da E
Guhan
United States
Cuba
Robert I Porter
Melinsey
Gomez
Brooke
Tavaun
Ma. Porter
Comer
Porter
Gomes
Liss
Americin
New Military Order Formed by Spanish American War Vets
Veterans of the Spanish American War organize in New York at the Army and Navy, with 105 initial members and 50 joining at the meeting. Brig. Gen. S. W. Claus chaired. Col. Theodore Jongevelt elected commander to lead the group and advance fellowship, records, and welfare of soldiers and sailors.
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New York
Army
Spain
United States
Col
Theodore Jongevelt
Snow Storm Rages in Colorado Blocking Rail Lines
Denver February 3 The Colorado blizzard continued with heavy snow and strong winds. Snow piled up near mountain passes and rail traffic was nearly halted as slides buried a miner near Leadville. Towns remain cut off with dwindling supplies and rescue parties on snow shoes.
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Denver
Colorado
Leadville
William
BEI MING ALARMING Strike of Colon Laborers Expands
In Colon Colombia February 3 a strike by doechimen and railway workers grows alarming as mates station crews join. Greeks and other laborers aid the line. Colon sees slow progress while Pasuina rests with over a thousand tons of freight idle. In Panama the strikers hire clever lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Matehin
Diplomatic Talk on Philippines Policy by Consul Andre
Relsian Coupsel in Manila reports Consul Andre warns that a US-Philippines clash could bring heavy casualties from disease rather than combat. He argues Filipinos misunderstand Americans and that once Washington avoids rash promises, the Philippines will welcome protection and maintain respect for graves of the fallen.
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Relsian
Manila
Andre
Teletum Do Malla
Washington
Cnvid
Ely
Pippines
Tillpings
Gen. Bagan case to president for final review in court martial
Washington Pel. the court martial case of Gen. Bagan is with the president for final review. Worthington, Magan's attorney, filed supplementary piv with the Judge Advocate General and obtained permission to lodge further authorities. The note details that Gen. Eagan’s conduct, though admitted, may not fit the charge of cowardice for an officer and a gentleman.
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Washington
Gen. Bagan
Teleas
Worthington
Gen
Magan
Sherman Departs for Manila in Full Naval Parade
The US transport Sherman left its New York dock at dawn with bunting and a white painted hull. Soldiers of the Third Infantry bound for the Philippines filled the decks as delays in loading equipment pushed departure to this morning. After clearing the pier, the ship anchored off Liberty Island.
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Hegiment Staria
Ita Long Voylage
New York
United States
Sherman
Philippines
At & O'Vlock
Yesternay
Manila
Third Infantry
Liberty Island
Troubles in Samoa Chief Justice’s Report From Samoa
Chief Justice Chambers of Samoa has filed a long report on the uprising at Ania. Copies sent to Germany and Great Britain have arrived, while the one to the State Department is en route. The document states full oil reports of recent events will not reach Europe by the first of the month and the United States a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna Sik
II Sanuary
Like Carriers’ Association
Netrak
Micha
TI. J. Irith
American In Pile Company
Ohio Steel Company
Youngstown
American Matting Company
Mastern
W. IL Mam
York
Thehyien
John Maxwell
Chicago
Cuba
United States
Ward Colorado Mining Company
Cullerton
Gen. Boyer
Colorado
Sons of the Revolution
Whitcomb
New York
Denver
Chicago Mines-Herald
Washington
Meinley
New Chicago Post Office
London Daily Mill
St. Henry Irving
Stephen
Calais
North American
Philadelphia
R. Y O. A. Dorr
New
Mounett
Brunsmade
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Ohio Supreme Court
corpAany
Chambers
State Department
Samoa
Ania
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
Out of Commission All Navy Ships in Reserve
The Navy Department orders all ships held in reserve to be put out of commission immediately. This move will save money and free sailors for active native ships. The Minneapolis reserve cost about $30,000 per year with around 100 men affected. The system’s advantages were shown during the war.
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Washington
Navy Department
Buffalo reaches Manila with relief awaits Dewey forces
The Buffalo arrived in Manila from New York in fifty four days with about 700 sailors aboard to relieve men in Dewey's fleet whose terms have expired. It will serve as regular transport for men and naval stores between Manila and San Francisco every three months.
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Dewey
Washington
Buffalo
Manila
New York
Sanrineleco
Buck-Ingham theater fire gutts Louisville damage caused by live wire
Louisville, Feb 3 The Buck Ingham theater formerly the Grand opera house was destroyed by fire in the early hours. Officials say the blaze was caused by a live wire in the scene room and quick action prevented broader damage.
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Louisville
Buck- Ingham Theater
Grand Opera House
San Francisco labor union suit ends with $1200 verdict
Fred Ness of San Francisco sued the local typographical union seeking 154,000 damages claiming denial of employment as a non union man. A superior court jury awarded him 1200 dollars after trial.
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San Francisco
Fred Ness Jy
San Franciseo Pypographical Union
Wisow
Senate panel backs Turtle Mountain pay plan
The Senate committee on Indian affairs favors reporting the ratification of the Turtle Mountain agreement. The deal provides for a total payment of 2 million dollars to the tribe, distributed in annual installments of 50 thousand dollars over 40 years.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Turtle Mountain
Complications Over Samien Loom Late
Complications heighten as Gol forces near a mid confrontation with Laired Buttes. Samien tensions push plans closer to a tentative meeting, with both sides signaling readiness to compromise and stage a mid path toward peace.
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Golmany
Laired Buttes
Sloan's Forty The Midget Jockey Cleared Rumor
A New York telegram reports that Sloan has cleared up 250000 dollars from speculation on Wall Street. Earlier he had traveled west with Leon Bell to invest money amid distractions, but details of how the funds were used were not provided.
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Ban Ivancisco
Phe
New York
Hart
Walk Street
Leon Bell
Wall Street
Indians on the warpath in Alaska violence escalates
A Vancouver report says Alaska native tribes clash with American forces after a disputed killing. A deputy dies, self defense cited, and a vigilante group detains suspects. A night attack wounds several, with casualties and fear of a broader war.
Firing at Pana sparks demand to withdraw troops
Reports from Springdale mining district describe repeated diving by imported negro miners quartered there. A supposed battle between white miners and the newcomers stirred great excitement. Sheriff Downey urged Governor Lanstone to withdraw the troops, while the governor signaled willingness to comply with reasonable requests.
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Gor
Bana
Springdale
Sheriff Downey
Gov
Lanskter
Che Vovurner
Onivers
Peacemeasure Drive Draws Signatures for Nordic Talks
The Stockholm cable reports Prince Gustav received a petition with 10 000 signatures urging Sweden and Norway to join the conference seeking to curb armaments. The prince regent said the kingdom was interested in sending delegates to the peace talks.
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Sweden
Norway
Chicago
Stockholm
Gustaf
Terent
Statue of Willard Memorial Proposed in Springfield
A movement to erect a bronze statue of Frances E Wilard in Washington’s Capitol is advancing in Illinois. A bill seeks 10006 dollars to cover expenses for the tribute and memorial construction.
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Minn Willred
Springfield
Frances E. Wilard
Capitol
Washington
Miss Wilard
Archbishop Ireland's Honor Dinner in Rome
The United States Ambassador General W F Draper hosted a dinner in honor of Archbishop Tre ln in Rome. Attending were Archbishop Keane Rev Dr William O Connell and others including Messrs Abbott Peck Storey and Stoner. In Detroit and New York grocers discuss a possible wholesale grocers' trust for the Midwest with a Chicago meeting planned for February 8.
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Ireland
Rome
United States
Amnbassidor
W. F. Draper
Treln
Keane
Catholic University At
Washington
ME Stoner
William O'Connell
Itzan Storey
Abbott and Peck
Wholesale Grocerate Nec
Messrs. Brace, Lennon and Sanger
Michigan Wholesale Grocers’ Association
New York
Middle West
Pep
Chicago
Monitor Wyandotte Sold to City Resident
The old single turreted monitor Wyandotte, auctioned by the government three months ago, sold to Charles G. Doyle of this city for 1280.52. It was the second highest priced monitor of the April 12, 1862 series, with original cost of the hull and machinery below.
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Monitor Wyandotte
Phiadelpha
Peb.t
Wyandotte
Charles G. Doyle
Workmen on a Strike in Wisconsin Tobacco Sheds
Workmen in Viroqua Wisconsin have struck for higher wages, about 800 workers in the tobacco sheds walk off the job for a ten cent increase per hundred pounds while the women workers remain at their tasks.
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Wis
Tobaccco
Viroqua
Prominent Iowa Drugist Faces Breach of Promise Suit
The jury in Namie Olmstent of Waterloo versus A W Loy, a prominent druggist in Marshalltown, Iowa, awarded damages of 3004 dollars for breach of promise after a long delay in verdict. The case highlights a notable civil action against a local chemist.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Namie Olmstent
Waterloo
A. W. Loy
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Elgin Echo
Weater
Alnsworth
Walter
Hlgin
Quay
Solomon
California
Philadelphia Times
Hanna
Sigsbee
Maine
Commissioner Peck
America
Paris
Charles Eliot Norton
Norton
Russia
N. B. Hansen
Department
Washington City
Pith
Ram
Foreign
Naten
EB. Lougnecker
League Island Navy Yard
New Reang
W. M. Folned
Jin- Yana
Laihow
Tits United
Solere 2
Police
Cubay
Ea Triot
Cabana
Pleir
Havin
Ming
Tubater Norned
Sloan
Alaska
Plouses
Muar
Out
Te Tribune
Vancouver
S. C
Catel
All India
United
Vigtauer Committee
Norvarelytl Ne
Pana
Peach Conference
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