Oddities and Musings From An 1899 Iowa Chronicle
A mosaic of quotations and reflections on law, health, and science spans topics from the value of a wise law to the ethics of witnessing staged fights. It notes moving pictures in hospitals, debates on women’s rights, property disputes over inches of space, and Thackeray’s irony. It also anticipates future climate shifts, a liquid air ocean, and linguistic diversity along the Pacific Coast, highlighting Calaveras skull as a relic.
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Sir John Murray
Professor Dewar
Royal Institution
Earth
Globe
Iife
Fusell and Northcote Clash Over Art and Propsed Hits
An anecdotal sketch recalls Fusell’s sharp wit toward friends as he and Northcore discuss works like Solomon and Hercules. The dialogue turns to ambition, imitation, and the fate of great minds, ending with a meditation on lasting influence beyond living leaders.
Lengthy 1901 News Digest From Global Events
Mixed dispatches report deaths of British naval figure Captain Charles Chae and Admiral Slr Henry Patevax in Naples, patent office shifts, Guam abolition of slavery, postal reform bills, and land grants in Minnesota. Notices cover Russia tour failure, reciprocity treaties, Baltic politics, and several U.S. incidents including fires, accidents, crimes, and a pollution of the stock market.
Notable Deaths and Elections Highlight Global News
A mixed bag of obituaries and political notes from diverse regions cites deaths including Sir William Lockehart and Judge Muller's papers in Europe, while political events such as the People’s Party and Republican convention selections unfold. Other items mention advances in industry, transportation, and colonial affairs with scattered dates and locations.
Unfortunate Occurrence Halts South Africa Campaign Progress
London March 27 Lord Roberts reports no new features in the campaign aside from a fatal clash that killed Lieut Lygan and wounded and captured Col Crabbe Lieut Col Cadengton and Capt Trotter. Five Boers were cornered on a kopje and all were killed. The relief of Mafeking stalls with little progress. A Kimberley telegraph notes a relief column forming. General Forestier Walker and Prince Alexander of Teck depart Cape Town for Bloemfontein. Von Reenen's pass bristling with guns. Cronje's escape sparks plan changes as Kitchener is sent forward to intercept, and at Paardeberg British losses mount.
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Lord Roberts
Lygan
Treut
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Trotter
Kopje
Mafeking
Leutenant
Kimberley
Forestier Walker
Prince Alexander
Teck
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Guna
Gen. Cronje
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Magerafontein
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Ion
Paardeberg
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Ladybrand
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Coclean
French
Beulah
Transvant
Daily ‘Telegraph
Transvaal
Christiana
Hendon
Blogmfontein
The
Daily Telegraph
Mareh
Norval
Pont
Clements
Philippatia
Free State
Bloeufontein
Tfe
Whder
Hogg shoots Clara Gurley in Vienna. arrest made
In Vienna Illinois on March 27 Mrs Vesta Hogg shot and killed Mrs Clara Gurley. She was arrested and placed in jail. Prairie Little Momeyrard in Rouen France reports the US auxiliary cruiser Prairie sailed for the United States. An immense crowd cheered along the quays bidding farewell.
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Jentoney
Vienna
Vesta Hogg
Clara Gurley
Prairie Little Momeyrard
Rouen
France
Prairie
United States
Revolution Rumors Reported Pressing Government Forces
Report from Kingston dated March 27 notes revolutionists pressing government forces and a large number of political prisoners released. Columbia sources yesterday describe multiple arrests and clashes, with continued turmoil affecting local authorities and detainees.
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Volition
Personers
Danisshed
Kingston
Thm
Mall
Colambia
Plot to Murder Goebel Ties Prominent Men In Kentucky
Frankfort witnesses allege a plan to bring hundreds of feudists to the Kentucky capital to kill enough Democrats to sway power. John Powers and Gov. Taylor are named in testimony, with others like Charles Finley and WW H Culton implicated. Collier later denies mines were laid around the capitol, citing a single indiscreet artily mishap.
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Motel 27
John Powers
Goebel
Hooker Smith
Dick Coombs
Wharton Golden
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Dilann
Golden
Yotsgrove
Campbell
Qolden
Powers
Charles Finley
WW. H. Culton
Gov. Taylor
Taylor
Hwever
Legislative
Kil Goebel
Collier
Prankfort
Grienal
Capitol
Murray
Arsenal
Wheeler Placed On Waiting Orders By War Department
Washington March 27 After several conferences Gen Wheeler and administration officials announced the War Department has temporarily disposed of his case by placing him on waiting orders. He remains in U S service awaiting opportunity to decide on active command special retirement or discharge. He would not be obliged to retire before next fall, keeping open a return to active service if desired.
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Washington
Gen. Wheeler
War Department
United States
Suppressed for sedition in Manila
General Otis suppressed the Spanish language newspapers La Patria and Liberal for sedition and jailed the editor. He warned extremists to moderate their conduct as authorities permit Senor Paterno to present in San Fernando, Union. Rebels in Gen Young’s district grow aggressive. American troops in Namaz Dachan face four night assaults. Reinforcements arrive as Young vows to pursue rebel bands before rainy season.
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Extremo Editora
Manilla
la Patria
Liberal
Extreme Milpine
Otis
Senor Paterno
Manila
San Fermando
Union
General Advance in Wage for Berwynd-Waile Coal Miners
In accordance with a notice posted after January 1, 1900, the Berwynd-Waile Coal Mining company announced a general average wage advance of 20 percent to all miners, effective April 1. Wages will be based on 80 cents per gross ton, with all day laborers raised accordingly, yielding the highest wages seen by nearly 7 percent. Also noted are trials of the Cunnect Steamship Taverna for the Liverpool-Boston service, which performed satisfactorily and will sail from Liverpool to New York on April 14.
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Philadelphia
Berwynd-Waile Goal Mining Company
Liverpool
Taverna
Boston
New York
Destroyed by Five at Fort Plain Institute Building
A fire yesterday destroyed the Clinton Liberal Institute building in Fort Plain, an Army college preparatory school run by Universalists. The four story structure burned with a toll of about 805,000. the armed company was saved while personal effects and most furniture were lost.
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Alfred
N.Y
Forest Avenue
Frankfort
Mich
St. Paul's N. E
Lafayette
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Ozark
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Tullawa
Fort Plain
Clinton Liberal Institute
Universalists of
Te State
Confused Reports On Mafeking Relief Expedition Progress
London Mars 28 military observers are perplexed by Allied moves in the South African war. An expedition is reportedly leaving Kimberley for Griquatown while 5,000 to 6,000 troops under Lord Methuen face Boer forces at Wimborne ton and Fourteen Streams.
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Marely
Mafeking
Lord Methuen
Wimbrenton
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Griqua Lown
Sanday
Wasehbank
Lord Roberts
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Wolnitrens
Wischer and
Wessels
Naples
Lave
New York
Antwerp
Cta
the Times
Cape Town
Bevy Josees
Incendiary Play Sparks Riot in Manila Theater
In Manila on March 28 the Tagalo theater presented For Love of Country in Tagalo. Natives, stirred by references to independence, cheered the rebel flag and then cried Vive Witt pinws and Vive Aquipalde. Police restored order and arrested the theater manager and the play's author, proprietor of the Tagalo newspaper recently warned to moderate radical utterances. American authorities had forbidden the production.
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Manila
Five Robbers Loot Whealy's Restaurant in New York
Five self described men entered Whealy's restaurant at Sixth Street and Columbia Avenue yesterday. While one spoke to the cashier another moved to the safe and took 1000 to 1100 in checks and 600 in cash. Checks mailed to the general post office were returned last night. The robbery was not found for about five minutes. The restaurant had about forty guests at breakfast.
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Whealy
Sixth Street
Columbia Avenue
General Post
Brekfast
New U S Naval Hospital at Mare Island Ready for Handover
In Vallejo California on March 28 the new United States naval hospital at Mare Island is completed and ready to be turned over to the government. The facility will rank with the best in the country for care of the sick and wounded though some institutions may exclude it. Pratt not seriously ill, says a report from New York March 28. Senator Matt is reportedly in danger of collapse and may withdraw from petition work, but Lemuel E. Quigg, his deputy, denies the claim.
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St. Petersburg
Maj
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Reneral
New York
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le Sfys
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Vallejo
United States Naval Hospital
Mare Island
Mavhi Wise Dies After Paralysis Strike in City
Rani My, Wine, a leading figure in the Reformed Jewish church, died after a severe stroke that struck him Saturday evening. Wise was celebrated for his long service and influence within the community.
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Cheiumiif
Rani
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