Crisis on Cuba Weyler Threatened With a Rapid End
Washington reports indicate Spain demands aggressive action from Gen Weyler against Cuban insurgents. If a decisive victory near Pinar del Rio fails, Weyler faces removal or rebuke as Congress nears. President Cleveland hesitates to write Cuba policy before Dec 7. Civil war news from Havana and Madrid shows heavy fighting and capital inflows to support Spain as markets oversubscribe loans.
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Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Spain
Congress
Cuba
Cleveland
Jacksonville
Fla
Havang
Maceo
Woyler
Oleaye
Syria
Madrid
Bank of Spain
Lyoniards
Murderers Campbell and Barrett Sentenced for Life in Wendie
In Wendie North Dakota on November 18 Judge Lauder presided over the trial of William Campbell and Frank Barrett for the murder of John A. Brown of Oakes. The jury deliberated thirty hours before convicting Campbell and Barrett of first degree murder. both defendants are 17 and 18 years old. A sixty day stay of proceedings was granted to seek a motion for a new trial or appeal to the Supreme Court. Campbell arrived from Waseer Minnesota and Barrett from Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
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Willan Campbell
Peonk Barretti
Wendie
N. D
District Court
Lauder
King Leen
Campbell
Waseer
Minn
Barrett
Pittsburg
Supreme ¢Vourt
Fire destroys packages at Grand Central depot
Fire broke out in the package room of Grand Central depot New York early today. All packages were searched or soaked, ruined by flames or water. With hundreds of bundles and bags affected, the total value cannot yet be estimated until claimants come forward.
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New York
Grand Central Depot
Double Murder in Liberty Missouri Shocks Town
Police report an atrocity in Liberty MO where Mrs Foley and her daughter were found slain in their home early Nov 20. The killer and motive appear to be robbery, with only fifty dollars recovered from the bedfoot. Will Foley, son of the deceased, initially discovered the bodies and faces strong public scrutiny amid family estate tensions.
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Minnoucl
Kanena City
Kansas City
Liberty
Willam Foley
Manitoba School Question Settled in Ottawa
Ottawa reports a settlement on the Manitoba school dispute accepted by the Manitoba government. Schools will be national under provincial control with uniform texts and qualified teachers. Sacred instruction allowed by local option and bilingual readers to foster English learning.
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Manitoba
Ottawa
Ont
Staandards. Tx
Sue
Anchoria Reaches Port After Engine Shaft Breakage
Anchoria arriving from Glasgow and Moville with 102 cabin and 2 steerage passengers. Captain Wilson reports the engine shaft broke 124 miles east of Sandy Hook last Sunday. a duplicate shaft was fitted and the ship is in good condition with no further repairs needed.
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Anchoria
Port
New York
Wilson
P Lay
Glasgow
Moville
Sandy Hook
Edward W Gurry Dies After Elks Initiation
Edward W. Gurry, chairman of the Democratic state committee, died in Des Moines at the Savery house on November 20 from blood poisoning. He reportedly suffered severe burns while being initiated into the Elks lodge, but the event was kept quiet until this morning. The family said he had hemorroids.
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Elks
Des Moines
Iowa
Edward W. Gurry
the Savery House
Elks'’ Lodge
Fire damages Hanover Square church in London
A fire at St George's Church in Hanover Square, London, destroyed the church tower and caused extensive damage to the building. St George's is noted as a fashionable wedding venue in the capital.
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Pire Inc
London
St. George'’a
Hanover Square
St. George's
Norwegian law firm makes general assignment in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa on November 20 the Norwegian law company filed a general assignment to George B Bureh. The assets are said to total 140000 in liabilities 250000, with the cause of the assignment not disclosed.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Norwegian Law Company
George B. Bureh
Miners Strike At Wa bash Coal Shaft in Athens
Springfield Nov 20 Two hundred miners at the Wa bash Coal Mining company shaft in Athens have struck for a wage rise from 21 2 to 35 cents per ton gross weight as a demand shaping labor action at the site.
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Springfield
Wabash Coal Mining Company
Athens
Tommy's Thanksgiving Boots Lost and Found in Snow
A boy named Tommy cherishes his new Thanksgiving boots and sneaks out at night to search the farm for them after misplacing them in the barn. He endures cold and worry, but with the help of his dog Trotters and a midnight dog-watcher, he finds the boots and stays warm sleeping in the cow-house. The tale closes with a reflection on Thanksgiving history and observance.
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Tibbs
Tony
Ommy
Lommy
Grandma's
Imather
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Mather
Tominy
Boots
Aii
Trotters
Samsell
Thanksgiving Boots Bring Town Together in Snowbound Reunion
The next morning Tommy vanishes in the cold but is found with family members and neighbors in a joyful rescue. They gather at the cow-house and share a warm moment as Tommy explains the boots were to thank his father for Thanksgiving. The scene ends with Connny Trotters and many others joining in a communal Thanksgiving.
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Hewis
Shalms
Mather
Mother
Tibbs
Peter
Wat Holt
Doltthine
Megota
Quaker Oil cure and odd colonial ads in 1809
The fragment lists Quaker Oil touted as a universal cure with testimonials from Magnolia Minnesota and references to trials in 1806 1809. It mentions Quaker Medical Association St Paul Minnesota and an appeal for agents, plus notes on wage contrasts and an insurance offer.
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Minn
Victor Anerson
Magnolia
Quaker Medical Ass
Paul
The Imporianes of Thanksgiving Glory in God Above All
The text extols Thanksgiving as a national day honoring Almighty God, not praise for presidents or victories. It frames the holiday as America's declaration of dependence on the God of Jesus Christ, guiding the republic through vicissitudes toward righteousness.
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America
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Elas
Lord Jesus Christ
Churehmi
A Beautiful Curatum Thanksgiving Custom
A fragment from Mrs M. L Sungater extols the annual Thanksgiving custom as a national and religious thread. It lauds home gatherings bearded travelers and grandchildren around the old table, stressing gratitude, social unity, and comforting others despite private griefs.
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Mre. M
Sungater
Tama Muy Lat in the Gubun War Quip
A cartoon caption features a child named Tommy asking Uncle Ned about his future while he rows up. Uncle Ned asks the boy what he will become. Tommy replies he will be a soldier in the Gubun war, in a playful exchange.
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Ned
Tommy
Puck
No-To-Bac Ad Claims Tobacco Cure
A vivid early 20th century advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a miracle cure to quit tobacco. It promises restored vigor and health, claims millions cured, and directs readers to buy from druggists with a guarantee of cure. Postal offer mentioned for a free sample.
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Chicago
New York
Amateurs Discuss Cough Friction In Cold Season
In a witty exchange the speakers note that the chill itself causes little trouble but the well meaning chorus of cure suggestions from listeners adds annoyance. The dialogue satirizes social reactions to illness in a bustling urban setting.
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Tobson
Dobson
Hobson
New York Advertiser
Companion's Art Calendar Gift With New Subscriptions
The Youth's Companion offers a free 1807 calendar titled Yard of Roses with new subscriptions in 1897 and free weekly four page colonial folding lithographed in twelve colors until January 1807, extending to January 1808 for $1.75. Address 208 Columbus Avenue Boston Mass.
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Companion
Thos
Itv
Twinatratadt Prospectus
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
After Dinner Conversation on Mia Borer Talk
A brief exchange recalls Mia Borer lecturing on pure food last night. The speaker says she was deeply engaged with her subject, noted for its relevance to Washington firms and local interests.
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Mia
Borer
Washington
Panita and Follice Mentioned as Ridiculous Promises
The text ridicules various promoters of laxatives and cathartics as impractical. It claims Hontetter's Stomach Bitters offer a painless, beneficial alternative for constipation and notes the dangers of drastic remedies. A fragment references fish salesmen at Billingagate market.
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Hontetter
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