Elgin Iowa Notes on Inventions and Trade Letters
A compilation of reflective quips and observations from Elgin Iowa with remarks on oculists, stage work, and life. It includes skeptical takes on Tesla style cures and musings on ignorance and motherhood, followed by excerpts from communications about cotton shipping, fertilizer trade, and international trade commentary. The piece references England, India, and Ireland, plus a report from the Philadelphia museum and consular letters from Dublin and Osaska. The overall tone blends humor, editorial witticisms, and economic concern.
Woman Struck by Stone in New York Crowd
A poor woman was struck by a stone in a New York crowd, breaking her arm. The missile was random and no individual gangs member could be blamed. Her long struggle to pay 25 cents weekly for burial insurance ends as she faces eviction but is saved by neighbors.
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New York
Tell
Capavia
Hats bought by many men cost no more than fitting ones
A compact note observes that numerous men purchase hats in quantity yet limit spending to prices comparable with hats that fit well, suggesting cost awareness or value discernment among buyers.
President Faure Dead After Stroke In Paris
Paris, Feb. 17. President Felix Faure of France died at 10 o clock last night after a sudden illness. Earlier in the afternoon a telegram announced his heart weakness and a medical bulletin said his condition worsened at 6:30 pm. The death ends Faure s presidency and follows reports of illness and a sudden decline in health.
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Paris
Felix Faure
Republic of Prance
Plumier
Mo Dupuy
WL M. Dupuy
Francois Felix Fanre
Legion of Honor
President Faure Dies After Stroke at the Elysee
Immediate efforts failed as President Faure died at 10 PM after a fatal stroke in the Elysee Palace. Officials including Gen. Zurlinden and cabinet members hastened to the scene as word spread through Paris and a crowd gathered near the palace. The announcement to prefects and subprefects urged rapid public notification and a vigil began as the nation absorbed the loss.
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Elysee
Zurlinden
Paris
Legion of Honor
Sestre
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Issee
M. Faure
M. le Gall
Buillloud
M. Wendel
Hawnibert
Humbert
Lanne-Longue
Shourlet
M. Dupuy
Bergeroy
M. Mauve
Sefa
PACH M Wepay Suld to have the tewt thanes
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M. Wepay
Paure
Dep Es
Couress
Political Struggle Marks French Presidency Contenders
The senate elects Emile Loubet as president of the congress amid a keen race for the presidency. Premier Dupry is favored, with Wend Brisgou and Loubet as main rivals. French papers discuss the impact of the upcoming decision on national stability and future leadership.
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Emile Loubet
Senate
Congress
M. Dupry
M. Wend Brisgou
M. Loubet
Attorney General rules railroads cannot regulate baggage charges
In San Francisco on February 17 Attorney General Ford filed an opinion with the railroad commissioners stating they have no authority over the Putuan Palace Car company. He contends the firm only rents and furnishes cars to railroads and the board lacks power to regulate baggage express or coach charges.
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Catiforuin Railroad
Chel
Charlies
San Francisco
Gener Ford
Ford
Bonra
Cuban General Safo Re in Serious Condition Near Havana
Cuban General Safo Re is reported in a serious condition at Gienfuegos while Cuban officials say the illness is a passing indisposition and that the general will resume his journey toward Havana in a few days.
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Safo Re
Gomes
Gienfuegos
Havana
Red Cross to Maintain Manila Hospital Longer
San Francisco Feb 17 Acting on Manila cables the California Red Cross society has decided to continue the hospital in that station as long as California volunteers are needed in the Orient keeping aid available for the troops and civilians there.
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Manila
San Francisco
California, Red Cross Society
California Volunteere
Orient
Rio Resigns Amid Spanish Peace Commission Controversy
Madrid reports Senor Montero Rios has resigned as president of the Spanish peace commission after a popular outcry over his defense of the commission. The reversal follows intense criticism from political observers and the public alike.
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Madrid
Med
Senor Montero Rios
Commission
Generals Discharged After Honorable Service
Washington reports Major Generals Butler and Stinner and Brigadier Generals Kline Mece Wiley Lincoln and Combs of the volunteer army have been honorably discharged following their service in the war deployment.
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Washington, Et
Butler
Stinner
Kline
Mece
Wiley
Lincoln
Combs
Victor J. Scofield Dies of Smallpox in Mala
Deadwood dispatch reports Victor J. Scofield of Company L died of smallpox in Mala. A well known local youth, he enlisted from Custer. his parents live there. He was twenty one, and his last letter said he was going on duty after a long hospital stay.
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Deadwood
Reb
Washington Dispatch
Victor J. Scofield
Mala
Custer
Lave
Haxpital
Freight Week Derailed Train Near Fertile Causes Nine Cars Off Track
A southbound freight train derailed about two miles north of Fertile due to a broken rail, nine cars left the track but no injuries or major damage reported. Hig Lumber Company in La Crosse, Wisconsin filed Articles of Incorporation for the C. J. Coman Lumber Company with capital of 1,000,000, the incorporators listed as C. Ceahman and his three sons, with all stock held in the company.
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Fertile
Minth
Pe Ole
Fatal Runway Incident in Jackson Pitch
Erle Wilkson a butcher from Alpha was fatally injured when his team bolted a runaway wagon near Jackson on February 1. He had come to Jackson for a load of flour, and the frightened animals became unmanageable.
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Jackson
Miin
Erle Wilekson
Alpha
Coal shortage forces closures in Clarement area
No Conk. Clarement, Mlun, Feb. 17. The supply of coal here has been exhausted. Some churches cannot operate due to fuel shortages, and public schools may be forced to close.
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Mlun
Byntley
Fire destroys Mounts Building at Latimer camp
A fire at the Mounts Building in Latimer campuy, Latimer, Akron area, caused destruction to the plant and office structures. Estimated property loss runs to 310040 or more, with most valuables burned or heavily damaged.
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Ateran
Akron
Oly
Faimense
Mounts
Latmiber Campuy
Potatoy Crest shipment reported in Harris Minnesota
A fragmented notice describes a potato shipment from Harris Minnesota. It mentions 430 loads of potatoes totaling about 8000 bushels, roughly thirty carloads, with uncertain names and details in the OCR.
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Harris
Minn
Branner Named Vice President at Stanford University
President Jiordan announced the appointment of Dr. John Caspar Branner, head of the geology department, as vice president of Stanford University. The move places Branner in a senior administrative role within the university system.
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Stanford
Cab
Jiordan
John Caspar Branner
University
Thawed cattle bitten by stray dog in Tyurophobia area
Five head of thaw stock in Tyurophobia reportedly bitten by a stray dog at large near Clatches Ferry North Dakota. Authorities investigate the animal's whereabouts and advise owners to monitor stock closely.
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Mad Dow
Clatches Ferry
N. D
Pert
Nheve Tuy
Cotwinted of Murder, Cunt lae, VD, Mel
Melmer Horton, charged with the inmurder of deta Millbredk, faced the Keeoil degree jury. The jury deliberated five hours before returning a verdict.
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Melmer Horton
Deta
Millbredk
Capture of Iloilo Report From Manila February 16
Dispatch details Gen. Miller's force capturing Iloilo on February 11 after shelling the town from the gunboat Petrel and cruiser Boston. Marines seized the fort, raised the U S flag, and evacuated consulates as fires destroyed Chinese and native sections with light damage to foreign property and no American injuries.
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Manila
Leite
United States
Miller
Ilallo
Ferrel
Boston
Wariday
Petrel
Moflo
Yollo
F Patrel
Halle
Mhe
Sixth
United States Artillery Regiment
Tennessee Volunteers
Eighteenth Infantry
No Amprigan Casualties Reported In Trollo Capture
Washington reports confirm the capture of Trollo with no American casualties and fewer enemy losses than initial estimates. War Department notes strong entrenchments and possible dangers from foreign power interference but expresses satisfaction over outcome and administration relief.
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Washington
Trollo
War Department
Muler
Department
Manila
Dewey
Holleaire
Heavy stock losses reported across Chadron area
Reports from Chadron Nebraska on February 16 describe severe stock losses due to recent cold and snow. Statewide range-area totals are expected to be enormous with two racks of sheep already wiped out and further heavy losses reported.
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Rosse
Chadron
Neb
Alraidy
Fire Damages Lumber Yard in Wisconsin Blaze
A fire at Lomver Yard Baron in Fend du Tae Wisconsin on February 16 broke out from loose lumber piles at Moore and Calloway. It damaged property valued around 5000 dollars, with coverage by insurance. At one point the blaze threatened to engulf structures worth up to 200000 dollars before the flames were contained.
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Lomver
Fend du Tae
Wis
Moore & Calloway
Soumul
Disappointed in Love in Obaros City
A fragmented report from Obaros City on February 13 describes a person named Totti attempting self harm after a heartbreak, with neighbors noting her distress. Police and emergency services were called but details are incomplete due to OCR errors.
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Obaros City
Town
Anniversary of the Maine wreck honored in Havana
The anniversary observance in Havana marked the 1898 Maine sinking with a morning ceremony aboard the sunken battleship aided by Captain Eaton and ten sailors. A high mass followed at Merced church attended by U S and Cuban officials, with wreaths and grave decorations at Colon cemetery in the afternoon.
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Havana
United States
Maine
Havana Harbor
Halfimast
Eaton
Resolute
Estes Rathbone
Dugley
First
Maine Heavy Artillery
Savate
Merced
Sadlow
R. Ernst
Brooke
B. J. Gromwell
Cuban Assembly
Elgs
Havane Fire Brigade
Colon Cemetery
Drowned Officer Harting Among Manila Landing Casualties
War department dispatch from Manila on February 10 reports Lieutenant Edwin A. Harting of the First South Dakota drowned last night while attempting to land using a Hotchkiss gun at Pasig. Other notes list minor and severe wounds among troops including Ira Keithley of the Twentieth Kansas and Privates Allen Grant Albert Igger Ray Hursh William Walsh and sergeant William Dunne.
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Blient
Edwin A. Harting
Washington
War Department
Manila
Kansas
Ira Keithley
California
Allen Grant
Albert Igger
Ray Hursh
William C. Walsh
William I. Dunne
Henry Ritter
Slight
South Dakota
Pasig
Otls
Freeze in Florida damages reported by AP
The Atlantic cold snap damaged Florida fruit grows with snow reaching Tampa and St. Augustine. Protective measures spared some groves, but many orange trees in bloom suffered heavy losses and the next fall crop prospects are destroyed in large parts of the orange belt.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Florida
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Augustine
Sword and Bible Presented to Commodore Philip in Galveston
In Galveston Texas on February 17 a sword and Bible bought by Texas Sunday school children were presented to Commodore John W Philip who led the battleship Texas during the Spanish American War. The Dewey sword copy cost 3500 dollars and the gift honored Philip’s public statements after the Santiago engagement acknowledging Almighty God. The Texas 13, under Captain Sigsbee, with all officers and men present at the ceremony.
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Commodore Philly
Galveston
Tex
Texas
John W. Philip
Spain
Commodore Philip
Santiago
God
Sigsbee
Marblehead Tussled by Gale in Rough Atlantic Run
The United States cruiser Marblehead, arriving from Boston, endured a fierce gale. A boat was carried away, another smashed, davits ripped, and a wave flooded the engine room driving firemen and oilers on deck. Seaman John Conners suffered a leg fracture. The ship heads to the navy yard for repairs.
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New York
United States
Marblehead
Boston
Johm Conners
Navy Yard
Sherman on way to Manulay with Third Infantry
The Transport with the Third Infantry in at Gibraltar reports the Sherman on the move toward Maulay with the Third United States and four companies of the Seventeenth Infantry aboard. Washington dispatches confirm the unit’s deployment via Gibraltar and sea passage.
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Gibraltar
Washington
Ibraltar
Sherman
Gener
Mauilay
Third United States
Tuntyy
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Ninth Regiment Ordered to Ready for Manila
Secretary Alger ordered the Ninth regiment of regular infantry now at Madison barracks New York to proceed to San Francisco and be held in readiness to sail for Manila.
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Washington
Alger
Madison Barracks
New York
San Franasco
Manila
Wanted In Illinois Texas Wisconsin Forgery Requisition
A requisition was granted upon the governor of Wisconsin for the return of James Stander, sought in Chicago for alleged forgery and under forest in Milwaukee. The action involves Illinois and Wisconsin authorities and the Springfield edition notes the pursuit.
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Illinois
Springfield
Northcott
Wisconsin
James Stander
Chicago
Milwaukee
Unclear Text Fragment At Alin Place
Fragmentary report mentions a location with names Wargliry Alla Jewn Mel and a damaged door. References possible events with Excelarigod and S278 le Morey, but details are garbled and no clear outcome or actions are determinable.
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Wargliry
Alin
Mel
le Morey
Scouts Engage Rebels as King Holds Line near Manila
A large enemy force reconnoitered near Sin Pedro Muercatia as Gen King’s brigade hairlines the Manila line. American troops repel volleys, rebels retreat into jungle. Paranaque skirmishes, Ruffalo shells rebels, Brutus Romula arrive with little news. Rumors of internal Filipino quarrels surface as communications fail.
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Manila
Hrig
King
Sin Pedro
Muecatia
Manily
Koo and
Fourth Cavalry
Paranaque
Troper Wiitwerk
Ruffato
D Paranaque
Brutus
Romula
Loilo
GO Inter
Rebels Seek Refuge for Families in American Territory
Manila February 17 Ex Consul Williams received a petition from a member of the insurgent congress at Malolos asking for a pass through American lines for a family of twelve seeking refuge in No bila This move signals that intelligent rebels want safety for their families within American territory Only light firing reported near Caloocan and health of troops improves since hostilities began
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Manila
United States
OFP
Williams
Congress
Malolos
Maes
Nobila
Caloocan
WOUNDED AND MISSING BULLETIN FROM MANILA
War department reports from Manila dated Feb 16 17 indicate several U S troops injured or missing. Harvey Worrell of Twentieth Kansas and Irish Wrote are reported alive though severely wounded. John Sorenson of First Montana is alive but grievously injured. William J Hayes of First Washington is wounded seriously though later misreported. Oval Gibson of Company E First Washington is missing with sprained ankle. further notes say Corporal Hayes of First Montana is missing but with his unit.
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Mace
Washington
War Department
Manila
Harvey WH. Worris
Kansas
John Sorensor
Montant
William J. Hayes
Gibson
Hayes
Montana
Visayas Ready to Welcome American Rule, Journal Reports
A Manila dated Journal dispatch says Aguinaldo controls Samar Leyte Negros and Cebu. The Visayas are surprised and disarmed but confident they would welcome American troops arriving soon to assert control over the capital cities and restore order.
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New York
Manila
Aguinallo
Samar
Leyte
Negros
Cebu
Visayas
Stormy Weather Harms Kingston Area As Norther Sweeps Coast
A fierce norther with heavy rain disrupted Kingston and surrounding districts from Monday through Wednesday. The storm battered the northern Jamaica coast from Ape Note Bay to Montego Bay, damaging ships, wharves, rail lines, and crops with no fatalities reported.
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Kingston
Apenote Bay
Montego Bay
Surviving Spanish Warships To Face Court Martial
Madrid reports surviving elements of Spanish warships destroyed in naval battles off Cuba and Manila Bay will face court martial. The episodes follow American naval actions that crippled the fleet, with officials preparing formal proceedings against implicated officers and crews.
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Sinaninh
Codri
Thele
Madrid
Sandave de Cuba
Manila Bay
Court-Marusseus
Vernon county ex-treasurer jailed for embezzlement charge
Highbezslement Ch in Vernon county reports ex-county treasurer Prank Park er was arrested on embezzlement charges. Dowd was fined $20,000, a penalty not yet paid.
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Highbezslement Ch ' Revna
Parker
Vernon County
Foo I Dowd
Explosion damages highrise and surrounding area in Philadelphia
A recent blast on Market Street Philadelphia damaged multiple six story structures and adjacent buildings. Investigators report financial losses estimated near 100000 dollars while no injuries are confirmed.
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Philadelphia
Phiidelphia
Market Street
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