Death at Sea Weasel Caught in a Typhoon and Manila Return
An army transport named Mane nense arrived in Manila after a 33 day voyage from San Francisco. Engines failed during a brutal typhoon, forcing soldiers and sailors to bail for days. The crew, under Webb Hayes, faced near mutiny as water and provisions ran low. Officers blamed inexperienced crew and green troops for delays, while survivors endured darkness and exhaustion before docking at Manila Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mananense
Manila
San Francisco
Manavense
Webb Hayes
Thirty-first Infantry
Muangnense
Manila Bay
Dink
Dontorvy
Webb Tayes
Bim
Jien
San
Maudha
Warde
Lee
Royal figures and titles fill fragmentary note from era
The text mentions the Prince of Wales inspecting guards before South Africa deployment and the Duke of Tremond frequenting daily visits. It also notes Victoria and Denmark’s princess cycling, a will gifting the badge of the Order of St John, and a Bombay governor being made a baronet to preserve a family name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armitina
Torn
Perit
Faethe
Wisab
Telphos
Duke of Tremond
Gordon
Prince of Wales
Boots Guards
South Africa
Duc d'Arteans
England
Lord Lister Conks
William Turter
Princess Victoria of Wales
Princess Charles
Denmaark
Edward Victor Lewis Woulton
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Bombay
Stafford Northcote
Battle at Gras Pan ten miles from Belmont
Gen Lord Methuen clashes with Boer forces ten miles north of Belmont near Gras Pan while advancing to relieve Kimberley. British casualties rise as the naval brigade and infantry struggle against Boer artillery and mounted troops. Reports say Boers suffered heavy losses though exact numbers are unclear.
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Motlimens
Kas
Yorkshire Hecht Infantry
North Lancenshire
Pramevcal
Pier Sorte
Pramevaal
Delieraye
Clayshell
Tossessien
Con
Janbert
Death of George R. Davis and notable wartime figures
Obituary notes George R. Davis of Palmer Massachusetts a former director general of the Worlds Fair and a captain in the Massachusetts infantry. The report also mentions Baron Paul Vietinghoff of Russia purchasing horses for the Russian army and telegraph experiments in Chicago with speeds up to 155000 words per hour. General Wilson reports Cuba quiet and troop withdrawal advised. W. J. Murphy named general manager of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Povensal Paniinen
Batead Taoa
Laurie
Gil Wets
Chicago
Tle
Air
Russia
Paul Vietinghoff
Keauucdy
Virginia
Cleveland
Buffalo
Cuba
Gen. Wilson
Tropps
Ars Mitio
TSU
Keay Hee
Petyweer
Macarthur Roots Rebels Charge In Philippines Advance
Manila reports Gen MacArthur’s forces have occupied Mangatarem west of Bayambang in the Agno river valley. Seven Americans captured fled with rebels. three others escaped after being taken at Mangatarem. Deserters in rebel lines, U.S. officials say, reflect ongoing hostility and strategic tensions as Washington weighs options. The broader conflict cues include attacks around Bacal and San Carlos with civilian reprisals and punitive actions by insurgents toward perceived collaborators.
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Moootaing
Manila
MacArturs
Manning
MacArtin
United States
Atone
Tess Watt
Groene
Bacal
Kander
Marhkisiqui
Antonio Mejia
Vist
Daoid
San Carlos
Geo. Maerthir
Franklin Syndicate Meant Collapse in Telegraph Swindle
A garbled report describes the Franklin syndicate fraud, a telegraphers malady scheme promising 70 percent weekly profits in stock speculation. Depositors lost sums as the scheme collapsed, with police guarding the empty shell and former operators facing demands for repayments.
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New York
STAU
Tne
Elvis
Tie Price
Bwt
Police
Distr
Heaven
Prisoner Says She Is Misidentified In Bijou Case
A fragmented report details a jail inmate identified as Bilis ileny in a complex case. Witnesses describe disguises, alleged forgery, and a private detective pursuit across states. Clarence Dukes and father offer aid as the Bentley Springs postmaster resigns and dumps office records into a mail car bound for Baltimore.
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Hadleshore
Bilbert Gilonn
Ler
Heerber
Sid
TrWksboro
St News
Pte
Clue Saya
Lim
Paduewh
Miss Dukes
Bilis Ileny
Elisbore
Glenn
Miss Toukes
Miss Glenn
Bentley Springs
Baltmore
Diplomatic Wedding At Washington Embass y
Miss auillian Taimeeforte daughter of Sir Julian Paoneefore British Ambassador to Washington will wed Robert Bromey honorary secretary of the British Embassy on February 22 Washington's birthday The ceremony and details were noted at the embassy amid other official chatter and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auillian Taimeeforte
Julian Paoneefore
Washington
Robert Bromey
Miss Parmerfore
Amer
Value of Hobart Estate and scattered world events
Fragmented report lists the value of a Hobart estate at 500000 dollars and mentions a death, a will, and guardianship. It references a New York crime note, a murder rumor, and various international items including Cuba land deals, Mexican border tensions, and a Paris trial delay.
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Laredo
Pexus
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Zola
Paris
Jennie Culeman
New York
Lucky” Baldwin
California
Mexico
Nuevitas
Cuba
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Weasel
S&s
Neotaares
Maxim
Natal
Cibetivoe
Gras Pan
George R. Davis
Pais Dox
Gerrrass
Wort Pires
Chicoke
Davis
W.J. Murphy
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Ghokud Mt. Davis
Franklin Syndicate
Sumer
Aiaiehepa
Ani
Erapleye
Mheaney
Miller
Daves Picea
Hidig
Bert Atnet
Diocette
Rin
Prvnetin Synte Cmd
Tillebore
Wien
Speers
Lilian Payaceroch
Sli
Tiscadipeh
Owl
Attr diGhomuenue Corp
Mall
Attetuk Une Evry Evetny
Utes
Eton
Porter
Gabon
Morton
Roberta
Iisky
Stupa
Merchant Post Minster
Voles
Moe Navy Department
Peter Karl
Bedloe's Island
Mia
Karl
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American Public Health Association
Alow
Mauseat
Seth Salty
Nur Meadiest
Sahib
Richard Coeur de Jon
Dsand Music
U BP
Aii
Wisconsin
Reimiius Thera
Balfoon
Hobart
Vudy
Setar Steble
Pittsborg
Che Caslroad
William Prarham
Werner Company
Pubishers and Banufsetarsra
Axton
Ohio
Warker Comphny Ui Tharen Thabte
Graulee Davis
Far Tree
Met
Adress
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Inc
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Freleht
Sutlect
Relent Deposania
Hane
Sears, Roebuck
Entnr
Renee Denervns
Dewertate
Ratalhates
Orstases Wits
Teese
Elise Withiaw
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Express
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Avotnache Draid
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