The Late Major Cartwright Death in Cuba
Mayor Cartwright died recently in Cuba of yellow fever. The Havana paper La Lucha lauds the officers and men who garrisoned Matanzas, noting the humane treatment of locals and wide public affection for the general. A vivid account describes greetings from residents, washerwomen, and children during a ten mile ride, with mutual respect and cordial salutations from all.
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Major Cartwright
Cartwright
Cuba
la Lucha
Havana
Department of Matanzas
Amules
Galutes
the Ludha
Mne
Dogs to supply ammunition for troops and artillery
The article discusses using dogs fitted with saddles to carry rifle ammunition to the firing line to relieve exhausted troops. It notes the failure of rear-guard ammunition carts and suggests dogs may help infantry supply and potentially warn of enemy approaches and aid field hospitals in locating the wounded. The piece anticipates broader future uses of dogs in combat and logistics.
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Wsa
Colenco
Certal Broreten
British Ching Squadron in Chinese waters command chain
The British fleet in Chinese waters is commanded by Vice Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour K C B aboard the flagship Centurion with second in command Rear Admiral James A T Bruce aboard Barfleur.
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Sir Edward Hobart Seymour
Centurion
Barfleur
James A. T. Bruce
Fighting Joe Wheeler’s Civil War Career and Postwar Life
General Joseph Wheeler, West Point 1859 graduate, led cavalry in the Confederate Army at Shiloh. He earned the nickname Fighting Joe after surviving three horse shots and commanding units in pivotal battles. After Lee’s surrender he started a law practice in Wheeling, Alabama, then served in Congress from 1882 until the Spanish American War.
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Oughting
Joe Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
West Point
Shiloh
General Prentian
Joe
Misalasippi
Wheeler
Lee
Wheeling
Ala
Congress
Spain
cChicago ‘Tribune
Sketch of General Gordon and Army Reorganization Plans
The sketch profiles General John B. Gordon, Georgia native, Civil War leader, two time governor and U.S. senator, now aged 68, noted for his Appomattox charge and civilian rebuilding call. It also reports two U.S. army reform proposals: Root favors 100000 men, Miles seeks 30000 with coastal defenses, with war budget estimates of 125 to 150 million dollars.
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New Gordon
John B. Gordon
Georgia
United States
Robert E. Lee
University of Georgia
Army of
Virginia
Appomattox
United States Senate
Chicago Tribunes
Congress
Root
Miles
War Department
Dentists in Medical Corps with German Army in China
Report notes dentists among medical corps that followed the German army into China. It mentions executions of criminal and political prisoners in China, with some executioners reportedly able to behead a man in eighteen seconds.
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Medical Corpa
China
White Man's a Big Sleep and Sunday Call in Westralia
Fragmentary OCR notes report discussions among aborigines in Westralia about Sunday as the white man's big sleep. Mentions an Anglican bishop as authority and a Sydney Mall reference. Also notes Iberian Prigonn Abolifier and a decree ending penal colony status tied to Siberian railroad.
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Sydney ‘Mall
Biberia Ia
Raggedy Man and Superintendent Exchange Over Cigarette
A fragment from the Indianapolis Sentinel depicts a sharp exchange between a raggedy man and a superintendent about employment. The man asserts the railroad will not hire smokers, hinting at disciplinary talk as he grips a cigarette butt and questions the officer’s authority.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Best for the Bowel Cas Carets Cathartic Ad
An old advertisement touts Cas Carets as a natural cure for any ailment from headache to cancer. It promises easy movements and relief by using a ten cent start, labeling each tablet with C C stamped on metal boxes, and warns against imitations.
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Satan
Lydia Bi
Capivs Frugality and a Caramels Note
A Chicago Record item mocks quack cures for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine. It notes the non topical treatment and claims blood action, plus testimonials and pricing, ending with Drugstore sale details.
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John
Chicago
Hall
Poledo
Prio Ball
Noisy noon meeting spurs anti Dryan vote taunt
A political orator at a noon meeting was visibly shaken by factory whistles nearby. A heckler cried Never mind and urged voters to elect Dryan promising to stop the blasted noise in the Chicago Tribune report.
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Dryan
Chicago Tribune
Inkling Tens Center's Ink Co Free Booklet Request
A fragment from a humorous exchange cites the Inkling Tens Center's Ink Co Boston Mass offering a free booklet. The conversation mentions Civic Colors Warwick and Burroughs of New York and Blacksmoke of Chicago debating whether Chicago or New York has more yellow Sunday papers, noting New York has twice the reach.
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Oniters
Cniter’s Ink Co
Boston
Mass
Warwick
Burroughs
New York
Blacksmoke
Chicago
Wickwire
Blackemoke
Puck
Putnam Faceless Dyes and Election Day Carriages
Faceless dyes resist sunlight washing and rubbing. Election Day Carriages discussed as a way to transport voters. Mrs. Nuvote notes desire for a carriage to visit after voting and hopes the party hires bang-tall chorges, per Denver News.
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Putnam
Nuvote
Cam Payne
Denver News
Mrs Winnow's Boothing Syrup Advert in Conflict Era
Fragmented OCR item presents an advertisement jumbled with mock claims for Mrs Winnow's Boothing Syrup and Jell O dessert, mentioning teething relief and a two minute prep. Includes stray quotations about education and a product list with flavors and price.
Decline of silk industry yields fishing gut from worms
In Murcia Spain a curious industry feeds mulberry grub on leaves then drowns the larvae in vinegar before cocoon formation. The resulting alkene-like thread is chemically treated dried and bundled in tens for sale along the Mediterranean.
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Aftk
Murcia
Spain
Mediterranean
Sailor Refuses to Drop Nickel at Anchor Slot Phrase
Quoted lines from the Philadelphia Record note a sailor not obliged to weigh anchor for a nickel, while a humorous remark about a pebble and rural vegetation contrasts with a proverb about a man deceiving his wit but not his father’s wife.
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Philadelphia Record
Oklahoma lands offer subscription for Kiowa Chief
An 8600000 acre land deal is promoted with The Kiowa Chief devoted to the lands. Subscriptions cost one year one dollar or ten cents for a single copy. Readers in Oklahoma may subscribe and receive Morgan's Manual with a 210 page settlers' guide upon request.
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Oklahoma
Oklahome
Morgan
Perry
Yorkshire and Scotland grouse season notes and wit
Fragmentary 19th century clipping describes moors alive with grouse shooting in Britain with casual reference to accidents, including Lord Binning being shot by his own gun. The piece interweaves pop culture quips about cures and a humorous remark from a doctor bound to a calf during a grouse wound. It also mentions panaceas and a quip about fighting odds, plus a dated ad style note about Pino’n Cure and a dramatic author anecdote sourced from an Exchange item.
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Yorkshire
Scotland
Great Britain
Handon
Deavon
Lord Binning
Nieleg
Saturday Evening Post
Patents Granted Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
An item lists patent grants including window frame crushing roll hoisting apparatus draft rigging for cars and needle for grain binders from inventors in Minnesota North Dakota and Montana. Lothrop and Johnson patent attorneys in St Paul Minnesota. A stray quote from a humorous piece about a boy becoming a poet appears at the end.
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Andy Finticke
Ogakia
Ming
Benjamin R. Holsington
Minneapolis
Mini
Edward W. McCanna
Anaconda
Mont
Edward Posson
St. Paul
Daniel Savengon
Twin Valley
Minn
John Volimera
Lake City
Joseph 8
Woebsley
Corner Atake
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer
Peul
International Live Stock Exposition excursion offer
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces on November 30 and December 1 special round trip excursion tickets to Chicago for the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Tickets are valid returning December 10 at a fare one third higher than the base fare. For details contact IP Wimner G A P DB corner Fifth and Robert streets St Paul.
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Ernational Live
Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
Wimner, G. A. P. DB
Fifth
Robert Streets
St. Paul
Detroit Free Press studio visit teased in stray lines
In fragmented text from the Detroit Free Press, a dialogue hints at a visit to a studio and counting something unspecified, suggesting a stalled or unclear plan to come around for a look. The brief OCR fragment lacks concrete names, dates, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
Fragmented reminiscence on college life and staff
A quoted exchange recalls a past college era with hints of football fame and university leadership. The speaker mentions Jinks as a halfback who kicked goals, while another figure refers to a center who carried opponents for long gains. The dialogue drifts to presidents and minor details, ending with a proverb about choosing a good servant.
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Claus
Jinks
Chicago
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