Fragmented musings mix morals folly and science notes
A long Atlantic style column debates vanity and wisdom with aphorisms about appearance and character. It traces electricity history from Volta to volt meters, then critiques British commerce, Texas droughts, and water scarcity across the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad region with cattle dying and a bleak December forecast.
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Raporta
Austin
Texa
Texas
Panhandle
Gulf
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Indian Territory
Bastrop
Paris steamer passengers thank crew for discipline and aid
Passengers on the strand ed steamer Paris rose to thank officers and crew for discipline and courage after separation. Baron Oppetheim urged silent acknowledgment to the common Protector, noting the diverse group and recalling an ancient shipwreck tale of shared gratitude.
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Paris
Baron Oppetheim
Europe
Meyer
Paul
Seaa
Census language shapes household counts in population data
The text explains how census figures count family units and household members. It notes that domestic servants are counted with their household and discusses the impact of large institutions on family totals. The passage argues averages balance out when large families in towns with institutions are considered.
Boers Defeated and Natal Battles Reported Across South Africa
Reports from Belmont and Natal describe British forces under Gen Forrestar-Walker and Gen White achieving victories, capturing Boer positions, guns, and horses while suffering casualties. Dispatches note advancing columns clashing with Boer forces near Ladysmith and Estcourt, with ongoing Dutch resistance and strategic debates over settlement terms modeled on Canada.
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London
Natal
Belmont
Vlansiaagte
White
Natn
Hstcourt
Ladysmith
Willow Grange
Wildyard
Taiter
Larysmith
Estcourt
Moor River Station
Tsokiter
Iieteymaritgbiargy
Cen
Jonbert
Pieter Miauivrburs
Alfred Milner
Ciamberkiin
Natal Times
Miners' Strike Near Settlement in Southern Indiana
In Younsyville Indiana on November 4 the coal miners strike in Southern Indiana nears resolution as Jol Ingle Coal Company in this city announces 175 new workers. Both sides report inside concessions and a practical settlement.
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Minke
Younsyville
Ind
Indiana
Chicago
Jol Ingle Coal Company
American Syndicate Wins at Nankow-Canton Route Talks
Reports from Shanghai dated November 24 state negotiations by the American syndicate over the Nankow Canton railway have reached a far advanced conclusion. Details remain scant but the agreement is described as a successful culmination of the talks.
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Shanghai
Newtetn
Notable Mexico City demonstration for re election party
A vast procession gathered near the national palace as President Dink faced a Liberal Party nomination bid amid a multinational turnout. He delivered a cautious reply, urging the people’s will be shown later, while the crowd and foreign observers were treated cordially.
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Cuny
Mexico
National Palace
Dink
Liberal Party
Ding
Toni Yonra
Elitveader
Wis Net
Dervish Lord Wingate Attacks Fedili Force Near Nefissa
General Wingate with Egyptian troops moved from Takoli toward Nefissa to engage Ahmed Fedil's force. Fedil's camp at Abriaadtl was cleared after dervishes, numbering around 2,500 with 400 dead, retreated under Mahon and Gorringe, as Wingate’s infantry arrived to support and secure the action.
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Wingate
Takkoli
Ahmed Fedil
Nefissa
Drofisan
Nellssa
Abriaadtl
Fedll
Mahon
Gorringe
Winvate Calimates Edll
Admiral Dewey Invited to Visit Wheeling on Nov 29
A Wheeling West Virginia delegation called on Admiral Dewey in Washington and invited him to visit their city on November 29. The admiral accepted and was given a Sevres jardiniert. Crawford released a statement noting he has received hundreds of heartfelt letters and telegrams from across the country expressing support and sympathy amid recent attacks.
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Dewey Almont
Teitera
Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
Adrill Dewey
Sevres Jardiniert
Trent
Crawford
Dewey
Maine
Texas
Thelefender
Charleston Wreck Report Ends Hope Of Saving
A cable from Cavite reports the Charleston wrecked on November 2 and submerged from stern to smokestack on November 18. Three failed attempts to reach her followed by heavy typhoon delays. The Culzon supply ship arrived with wreckers and divers, and navy officials deem the Charleston unsalvageable. Officers and crew are reported safe.
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Charleston
Washtington
Navy Department
United States
Mivn
Cavite
Culzon
Leutz
Tstongkeng
Lentz
Will Hold His Seat Roberts Saya Fusheay Cannot Expel
Washington Nov 24 Brigham Noh certs representative elect from Utah expects to take his seat in the house. He says protests against his eligibility base on misrepresentation and falsehoods. He asserts the house has no authority to declare a seat vacant and denies advocating polygamy.
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Roberts Saya Fusheay
Washington
Brigham Nohcerts
Utah
Hoe
Roberta
Estate of Late President Veureuix Halted Rent Sale
Nevada 24. The attorney general stops the sale of the late President Veureuix’s estate rent on government grounds. German citizens protest against ministerial actions.
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Veureuix
Justice
Geran Consi
jJuatlee
Death of Garret A. Hobart Vice President
New York declares Garret A Hobart died at his Paterson home after a prolonged illness. The loss drew condolences from President McKinley and officials. funerals planned at the Church of the Redeemer with Cedar Lawn interment and a city hall lying in state suggestion. Bipartisan mourning follows as Washington prepares formal notices and national tributes.
Emperor William and party tour Windsor preserves
Their Majesties of Germany visited Windsor on November 23 with the prince of Wales and royal dukes. They enjoyed a walk in Windsor Great Park and visited Cranborne Tower before returning to the castle for breakfast. The empress and accompanying royal family members toured St. George's and Albert chapels.
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Germany
Windsor
Eng
Emperor Wiliam of
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Qconnaught
Prince Christian of
Sehleswig-dolstein
Windsor Great Park
Cranborne Tower
Henry of
Battenberg
St. George's and
Albert
Swift Retribution Ends in North Carolina Shooting
Raleigh North Carolina November 24 Sheriff Pritchard and Jacob Blaylock of Mitchell county tried to arrest murder suspect Huaneycut Vinneycut. Vinneycut shot and killed Blaylock and Pritchard, who was United States Senator Pritchard's brother.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. G
Sherrif Pritchard
Jacob Blaylock
Mitchell County
Huaneycut
Vinnneycut
Blaylock
Prttchard Eit Munneycut
Pritchard
United States
Pritehard
Ambiguous Amrovin Advertitions Reported By The Vese
A terse Vese report states that Amorivin advertis tions remain between the United States and Germany regarding Samion. It notes a highly precise territorial demarcation reducing chances of dispute, suggesting stable borders and clear lines.
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Vese
United States
Germany
Found Dead Farmer Near Lake Ida in Alexandria
A farmer named Brek Mriekeson was found dead on the road near his home on Lake Ida. Officials say he probably fell and died. an inquest will be held to determine the cause of death.
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Alexandria
Mina
Brek Mriekeson
Lake Ida
Fray Dla Wadon
Field
Navy to Bring Bodies of Maine Victims to Washington
The Navy plans to repatriate the 140 Maine sailors buried in Colon cemetery Lovana. Between December and February next a warship will transport the bodies to Washington for interment in Arlington National Cemetery with honors.
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Navy
Washington
Maine
Colon Cemetery
Lovana
Arlington National Cemetery
GUN JOUBARTS PLAN TO DEFEAT BRITISH RELIEVING COLUMN
London reports indicate Joubart plans a bold move to defeat the British relief column from Durban while pressing toward Ladysmith. Boer forces threaten Pietermaritzburg as reports vary on garrison strength and supplies amid ongoing advances and skirmishes near Mooi River and Mafeking.
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London
Natal
Durban
War Office
Mooi River
Maj
Barton
Mool River
Qne
Howlek
Pistermitritzburg
Pietermaritsburg
Joubert
Ladysmith
Modiver
Weston
Netcourt
Moo
Mafeoking
Pretoria
Snyman
Mafeking
Funeral Arrangements for Vice President Hobart
New York November 24 arrangements for the burial of Vice President Garret A Hobart are announced with a private morning service for family and cabinet at the residence and staff, a public service at the Church of the Redeemer in Paterson at 2 20 PM, and a three hour viewing at his library on Friday afternoon.
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New York
Garret A. Hobart
United States
Satutony
Hobart
McNinley
Cabinet
Ci Y
Governor's Guard to Escort McKinley Ceremony
Four troops of the Governor's Guard will participate in the ceremony and likely serve as escorts from the house to the church and cemetery. The troops will also act as a body guard to President McKinley.
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McKinley
Desecrating Churches Claims Stir Manila Clergy Defend Officers
In Manila a Catholic priest defends Gen Manston and Col Metcalf against desecration charges, saying Philippine churches were looted by insurgents. he denies Lt Gen Funston’s accusation of cold blooded prisoner shooting. News from San Francisco reports Brig Gen Funston sailing to the Philippines with Indiana and Ohio units aboard the transport Indiana. Shipping disasters off St Johns record several vessels ashore and ice losses during a recent grip storm.
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Inmgents
Chiness
San Kranesco
Father. McKinnon
United States
Groy
Gen
Manston
Col. Metcalf
Philippines
St. Johns
N. F
Tragedy Near Montgomery County Farm Believed Peddler Motive
In Mont gomery County a widow and her three stepchildren were found dead on a small farm. Investigators say two children were hidden under a straw stack while the mother and third child lay in the sleeping room. A peddler named Hummell, recently married to the farmer's widow, is a person of interest. he was in Montgomery yesterday but whereabouts are unknown. The killings appeared brutal with a club used, and authorities rushed to the scene at midnight to pursue leads.
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Montgomery
Etoile Meager
Mama Hummell
Hunmell
Borilos
Bend
Awimmaport
End of Train Collision in Cumberland Maryland Heroic Engineer
Nov 24 191? a rear end crash of Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No. 9 near South Cumberland caused severe injuries to Engineer LR Kindle of Baltimore who remained at his post to prevent telescoping. His fireman died from burns in hospital. other passengers escaped serious harm as the rear sleeper car burned.
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Gumberland
Baltimore & Ole
South Cumberland
LR. Kindle
Baltimore
Passelfe
Windsor Visit by Imperial Guests Shaped by Tragedy
Emperor William and the prince of Wales along with the duke of Connaught and Prince Chrletinna of Schleswig Holstum toured the Great Park near Cumberland Lodge Windsor. They later visited Parliament in London and attended a private family dinner at Windsor Castle without the queen due to the death of the Princess of Meluingen. The antiiettney band was cancelled for the castle visit.
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Emperor William Manting
Great Park
Windsor
Eng
Emperor William
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Prince Chrletinna
Schleswig-Holstum
Cumberland Lodge
Houses of Parliament
London
Princess of Meluingen
Rane Rettsom
Wilhelm Congratulated On the Conclusion of the Bam
London Nov 24 The Berlin correspondent of the Standard says all the German sovereigns have congratulated Emperor William and Count von Buelow on the conclusion of the Bam affair. The government of the islands had not yet been set upon but will be governed independent of the German naval interests. The governor will be a high civil officer and the force will consist of police without soldiers. The North German Lloyd will establish steamship links to Samoa.
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London
Daly Chironicla
South Africa
Hi Fx
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
War Office
Forrester-Walker
Cape Town
Gatenere
Potter's Kraat
Sane Cap
Breken Nall
Molten
Craddock
Cape Colony
Broken Nah
Orange River
Witteputs
Collowlag
Otige Rhyer
Wi Oathwat
Berlin
Standard Sigs
William
Count Vom Buelow
Pollak Viragg Telegraph Demonstrations Across Circuits
Demonstrations of the Pollak Viragg rapid automatic telegraph invention were recorded as meeting expectations. Messages were sent from the Tribune office to St Paul and on to Cleveland and Buffalo back to the Tribune, with the speed reaching 155000 words and travel distance 1080 miles at times.
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Chicago
Tribune
St. Paul
Cleveland
Huffalo
Caldwell Honored by Manila Veterans in Quincy Banquet
Lieut Harry Caldwell, Admiral Dewey's flag secretary, was banquetted by about 200 Quincy residents. He received a large silver and gold centerpiece, eight to ten inches tall, as a gift. Caldwell once served as a carrier on the Quincy.
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Caldwell
Quincy
Lient
Harry Caldwell
Dewey
Alto
Manila
Quincy Ifevald
Looks Like a Murder Report From Toledo Suburbs
Nov 24 report from Toledo describes a local college student found dead near an oil well head in a suburb. The body showed wet clothing and bruises, with collusions on the head and face suggesting foul play. Investigators search for clues and motive in the dimly lit area.
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Toledo
Ohio
T Homas
Bradford
Jocal College
Iony Mie
Prominent Man Missing In Michigan Valley Mystery
Chicago November 24 Cary Dumad manager of the Southern Michigum Fruit Growers Western division is missing after a fall from a wagon on November 18. His family and friends fear a serious mishap. He was last seen at Lawten, Michigan.
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Chicago
Cary Dumad
Michigum Fruit
Wesceln
Tite
Fe Ling
Lawten
Mich
Disjointed Items Report Maritime Loss and Labor Assembly
A fragmentary report from November 34 mentions a British ship Pantene dismasted near Chile and believed to have foundered with crew survivors landing at Sandy Point. Another note from Keston hints at a Labor assembly in Birmingham in May 1000 after eleven days of deliberation.
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Tandon
Keston
General Assembly
Birmngham
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