Anglo German tensions loom before war in Spain
Reading through diplomatic dispatches and press notes from Washington, two figures Lord Pauncefote and Herr Von Holleben dominate the era’s crisis talk. The exchange centers on Pauncefote’s notes and Germany’s responses as England pressed for U S action versus Spain, and Germany denied any intent to threaten the Monroe doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Lord Ennerfote
Washington
America
Spain
Germany
England
Great Britain
Princesa Ubratter
Hefmah
Poves Payne
Austria
London
Contae
Britehporta
Tts
Berlin University
Faunce Cote
Cuba
Afvordtlag
Lord Paugerrote
Ambassitor von Holleben
Pauncefotte
Battle at Quarter House Leaves Kentucky Lawmen, Mountaineers Dead
A sheriff's posse and twenty two mountaineers clashed three miles from Ron, Kentucky, near the Quarter House saloon. Deputy Cecil died, and others were wounded as volleys and heavy gunfire erupted. Lee Turner and allies reportedly sought to resist arrest after prior debt seizures. Turner reportedly summoned friends to avenge slain companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lee Turners
Ron Ky
Logmonth Turner
Virginia
Eoase
Wi Thompson
Arevent
Garrender
Turger
Cecil
Ie's
Lee Turner
Atty
Ain
Fragmented OCR: near deaths among passengers in wreck
An unclear OCR fragment describes near deaths among passengers in a wreck or accident. The text mentions Domi and Wea among others with a marrow encape dente in a train. details are unreadable.
Ohio adopts new state flag with admiral’s pennant design
Ohio has adopted a new state flag to be seen on public buildings in the future. The design follows an admiral’s pennant shape with stars in the original concept carried through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sdmiral
ABE S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED STATEWIDE REMEMBERANCE
Commemorations across Illinois mark Lincoln’s birthday with church services, public office closings, and banquets. Speaker Sherman presided at Grand Army exercises while Marquette Club hosted tributes by notable figures from Philadelphia and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Linculo
Chicago
Board of Trade, Stock Exchange
Aod
L. ¥. Sherman
Allinvis Huaue of Representatives
Senate opens tariff fights and Denmark pact debate
The Senate debated Philippine tariff reductions and a government cable to Manila while approving several bills. A Danish West Indies cession treaty was ratified for five million dollars, and discussions on census staffing, clerical costs, and bank charters continued. The chamber also heard sharp exchanges over Prince Henry reception and Wheeler’s remarks, with several lawmakers defending or disavowing his language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colornita
United States
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Aldo
Bagange
Lee
Johnson
Spanish Claims Commission
Nee
Corliss
San Francisco
Manila
Broalus
Pennsylvania
Wheeler
Kentucky
Prince Henry Seed
Ann, Grosveoor
Ohio
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. Juha
Alison
Department of Agriculture
Depuy
Theo
Mr. Wheeler
Lord Paice
Prince Menry
Gillet
Massachusetts
Latempermore
Sr. Wheeler
Hebinsa
Tnadinuu
Thayer
Wellington
Maryland
Stewart
Nevada
Leggt
Dungress
Philippines
Washington Notes on Legislation and Budget Proposals
Washington notes report Congress introducing a bill for Brutehood for Cuba, import duties discussions with Porto Riesh, a $70 million structure planned for the State Department and Justice, and Admiral Seley receiving a $1,000 hang. The House will resist reciprocity treaty views while pausing a bill for travel damages. A Chicago draft mentions new epilae affairs and galas seciett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newhindy
Cuba
Porto Riesh
Tyree H
State Department
Department of Justice
Admiral Seley
Sue de
House of Representatives
Beuute
Hous
Ashot
Chicago
Rtuot
Eld Galas Seciett
Battle of Kitchener and De Wet presents a major engagement
Reports describe a carefully planned operation aimed at surrounding General De Wet and his army. The British used armor trains and continuous searchlights while the Boer force fought hard to break through a fifty mile front, with De Wet and many followers eventually escaping the surrounding circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Dewet
Natuhenor
Ream
Britan Japan pact reshapes empire power balance
The article discusses a powerful alliance between Great Britain and Japan, highlighting the British Japanese treaty and its implications for Asia. It notes potential impacts on Russia and Mongolia cores, with warnings about Musssia and corea resulting in substantial diplomatic shifts and possible military entanglements. It also mentions unrelated incidents and a violent event in New Rochelle.
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Great Britaaia
Empire of Japan
Lord Bouconsuivld
Werlin
Turkey
Cyprus
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Muschuria
Corea
Munchuria
Mussia
Russia
Japan
China
Ciiga
Britain i Ghina
Bank failures and trade trends in the year end shift
The report notes widespread banking distress in the city linked to personal dishonesty and collateral failures, with rail earnings down and trade volumes fluctuating. It highlights a mixed economic landscape, copper and steel markets unsettled, production declines in freight and mining, and cautious imports and exports as the year closes.
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New York
Kovinge Bank
Tie Trevit
Nana
HEL Oka
Dara
Eupgen
Cnmpacisen
Imperians Bank
Germany
Bae Tend
Phere
Crernuny
Midwestern Market Prices Across Regions Reported
The report lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee and Buffalo with ranges for prime and common grades. It notes a Western and Southern market order for 4 780 cars placed with Southern car shops in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Chicago
Tory
Tim Pithy
Yeakin
Bbc
Msu
St. Louis
Alescara
Cincinnati
Toledo
New York-Atlatile
N. & W. Rawrosd
Suntheen Car Shops
Kiuusvile
Peau
Repeal War Tax Debate Drives House Action
Debates in Congress over repealing a wartime revenue measure dominated Monday's session as Democrats pressed for immediate action. Speakers argued for consent and rapid passage while noting that the bill would reduce revenues by about 40 million dollars, with economic goals tied to broader national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miekardeon
Fenton
Betty
Odeek
Peer Begga
Llanes
National Guard Bill Sees Reform to Elevate Citizen-Soldiers
National Guard officers urge Congress to recognize the Guard as a second line after the regular army, enabling state units to receive modern rifle equipment and regular army instruction. They argue reform will fill equipment gaps and raise the Guard to a formal, useful citizen-soldier force, aligning with post Spanish-American War needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulinais
Wisconnsin
National Guard
Anna
Storys
Nathinal Goan
Cerk
Congress
Middle West
Nacional Guard
Refuge among snakes in Baker tale sparks wild voyage
A garbled recount describes Judge Baker and colleagues, including Roosevelt and Haber, linked to a dubious Supreme bench appointment and a subterranean cave near Muddan. They supposedly fled underground, faced a perilous chamber, and inspired a tale of danger and escape amid a chaotic, fire scarred town with wrecked blocks and a boy crushed by walls.
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Baker
Roosevelt
Jidge Haber
Supreme Bench
New Mester
Bad
Muddan
Abe
Willy
Iitilea
Chaiber
Suthes
Mme Paderewski Seen With Toy Purchase In Public Sketch
A fragment describes Mme Paderewski traveling with her husband Mr Paderewski. The text notes her height, hair, eyes, lips, and teeth in a detailed, possibly portrait-like description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Paderewski
Doliah Plantut
Waderewski
Roosevelt Denounces Schley Findings in Naval Inquiry
The article reports President Roosevelt's rejection of the naval court of inquiry's conclusions in the Schley-Sampson controversy. It states Sampson planned the battle at Santiago as the credit goes to Admiral Sampson and others, while Schley’s role is minimized to the Brooklyn command with noted errors in May operational reports and order handling. The piece emphasizes Roosevelt's endorsement of Nampean's strategy and assigns wider responsibility to the American fleet officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Chicago
Eni
Mirsi
Roosevelt
Admmniral
Admiral Nampeen
Schley
Sampson
Sehley
Brooklyn
Butler Named Permanent President of Columbia University
Seth Low's successor Richelan Murray Butler becomes Columbia University president after trustees chose him as permanent head. At 30 he has spent twenty four years at Columbia as student, assistant professor, and professor. Born in New Jersey, educated at Patterson, Butler rose in literary circles and club life with President Roosevelt as a close friend.
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Richelan Murray Butler
Columbia University
Seth Low
New York
Trnatees
Nicholas Murray Butler
Low
Butler
Columbia
Tessor, Heoix
New Jersey
Pateraon
Hoches
Roosevelt
Shamaka Disaster Grows Two Thousand Perished
Reports from NSheamaka indicate about 2000 people mostly women and children died in the earthquake and 4000 houses were destroyed. Fourteen villages near Shamaka suffered. Ma rusy east of Shawake erupts with fumes and lava. Geonchalka river altered, dammed by quake debris. guards, tents, and Red Cross teams deployed for rescue and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Nsheamaka
Nhumaka Alga
Marusy
Shawake
Java
Geonchalka
Gonser
Ulaturbad
Shasmuka Lo
Ket Cross Society
Clergy Appointments and Jubilee Observances Across Midwest Churches
A garbled but readable notice lists clergy changes and church events across Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota and South Dakota. It notes Laur y J Pur die of Menominee Mich preparing for duties at Beloit Wis and Bishop Cameron Mann taking charge in North Dakota. It mentions Jubilee services at Washington Avenue Baptist and a new rectorship at St Mark's Cleveland area churches and plans for a large Bible club in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Laury J. Purdie
Menomissee
Mich
Episcopal
Beloit
Wise
Wishop Cameron Mann
Episcopal Diocese of
North Dakota
Qlor
Ite
Waahington Aven Baptist
Ghys Srooklyn
Nee
P.M. Alleyne Ban
Menumwaaelie Lirel
Alesagdriy, Miouw
Atu
St. Alark’s Church
Clals
Bargest Bible Club
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Admiral Dewey
Diedritha
Brazil
Venezuela
Panama
Santiago
Edward VII
Danish West Indies
Prince Henry
Gota
Kather
Ine
ONIO
Morris
Corsiai Eee Sisahony
Christian
John Bull and the
Seuimdal
Mala Haljia
Idge Rogers
Kansas City
Genew
B. B. Date
Marleys
HOUSE
Gought
Dark Junction
Mey
Three Star
General Merchandise
Lois
Mark Ruos
S Javed
James Braddock
Baton
K. Tadrerewske
Gechley
Pri
Shamaka
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