War talk and political opinion fill a Looking Glass of 1899
A fragmented review of editorial tirades and public sentiment traces British victory, American politics, and figures like Dewey and McKinley. The piece weaves war coverage, party debates, and reactions to strategy, emphasizing loyalty to the empire and questions of leadership and policy. It notes the South Africa refugee relief, Red Cross support, and calls for unity amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Emsishinen
Jain
Logan
Forty Two Wives Claimed by Walter L Tarun in Chicago
Chicago October 4 a man named Walter L Tarun faces bigamy charges after claiming he has forty two wives scattered across the world. He said he married them in Europe Asia China and England while living in Chicago. He listed several wives by name and said many were across Europe and Asia as well as the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaga
Wiver Sontesrad
Chisago
Walter L Tarun Pward
Chikaga
Camumbeston
Farnsworth
Bowe
Tore
Charl Bradfad
A. J. Bittle
Sls
Tomas
Braduluw
Europe
England
Ordered to Philippines from Fort Thomas Kentucky
A dispatch from Wraabington dated October 2 reports the Kootyeighth volunteer Lathatry has been ordered to depart from Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to sail to the Philippines on November 7. The move is described as preparatory for embarkation to the Philippine islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wraabington
Fort Thomma
Kentucky
Philippines
Transvaal and Free State Territory Compared to Britain
An analysis compares the Transvaal and Free State to Great Britain in size, noting their combined area rivals Illinois and Wisconsin. It discusses potential British mobilization for a border campaign toward Pretoria and the vast distances involved, predicting a lengthy conflict with the Boers if invasions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Transvaal
Great Britain
South African Republic
New York
New England
British Isles
Yalt
Frince
Germany
Free Binte
Ilinois
Winconsin
Creligan
Betten
England
Pretoria
Feu
Tha
Nomarek
Maaites Lough
Foley
Army mobilization and officer reshuffle amid Philippine campaign
The article outlines American troop reinforcements nearing 100,000, replacements for volunteers, and General Miles' stance on command structure. It notes Otis and allied officers maintaining leadership while planning a November action against the Philippines, with transport routes via New York and the Suez Canal and a focus on preparing coastal and fortification deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrinomx
la Matha
War Department
Jhomlmant
Uyty
Mhven
New York
Suve
Raghnenta
Mersttt
Aekwal
Layaan
Atpan
Duke Bla
Geel ‘Milew
Pega le Bhi
Aiis
Miles
Fragmentary Text From an Unclear Source
Incomplete excerpt appears to reference speech issues and language hostility toward English. The fragmentary lines mention attempting to mine or extract meaning, with unclear context and no identifiable events, persons, or organizations.
Senator Beveridge Address to Indicated Public Service
Senator Beveridge, an indefatigable worker, spoke in Indiana about a public servant’s duty to mingle with voters. He urged representatives to listen, learn, and stay in touch with the people, stressing that a good bond between citizen and lawmaker strengthens governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phot
Indiana
Congress
Senptur Beyuridge
Haliannpolis
Vnet
Ewin Evry Smol
Wom
Herk
Fda
Beginning of Handsome Concordia School Building Ceremony
The opening ceremony for the Handsome Concordia Lutheran church school building at Walton avenue featured Rev. August Lange leading a 3 pm service. The two story brick structure, 60 by 20 feet, will house two large classrooms and a hall for worship, with construction by Wennenberg & Busching and design via Congregation leaders. A stone setting included a Bible and church records, with officials and governor McKinley’s name among the inscribed items. Completion targeted for next March, with early use planned for religious services and later classroom work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lange
BL Foul
Lange
St. Save
St. Paul's Church
Coricordia
Foyla
Nealer Eapier
Ranstis
Q Humber
Churcl
Am Lintaf
Membes
Prieident Mckintey
Muwatid
Schone
Alricuute
Enlings
J. M. Riedal
Wennenberg &Busching
Tunlding
Conflicted War Rhetoric and Local Notices Blend in Erratic Dispatch
A fragmented report mixes bold claims on battles in South Africa with scattered notices and dubious medical ad text. It references British forces, Boer positions, and a late collapse of a Boer advance, interleaved with unrelated advertisements and local county financial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Precinct
Brief notice lists Maz and Pidrick along with Mary Abbrevity George F Welen Ali Gartle and upmeyer H G Upmeyer in proceedings for marriage licenses. Read by local records office and filed under civil notices.
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Maz & Pidrick
Mary T
George F Welen Ali Gartle BE. Oruger, Sini
HG Upmeyer
Nui
Laniae GB
Fragmentary Names Rise in Obscure Listing Card
A jumble of personal names and scattered initials appears, listing individuals such as Albert Toyce Laura Bright Tuhu Klett and many others. The fragmented OCR reads like a dense roster with unclear affiliations, dates, or locales, offering little coherent event or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Toyce
Laura M. Bright
Tuhu G. Klett
Etante
E. Sommere
Rostetter
Sincoby A
Eintly Yg
Aenea Deville
Haruna
Diayemestey
Anna
Baweerchain
Henry Gitp
Dantel WV
Kepply
Goldiac
Tasuph E
A. Brewvienay
Coronar Willinia Investigation Sparks City Inquiry
Officials examine the death of Olio Gunitaiad, a young man linked to a velty incident earlier that week. The case involves multiple Far Wayne individuals and a cocaine related matter. Names include Tom,o My and Ms. Ferry Yor from Enfiyette and Callie Panell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willinia
Whitley Cotty
Galumbin
Olio Gunitaiad
Tom,o
Ferry Yorgens
Enfiyette and
Callie Panell Sy
Mim
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Ateckly Sentinel
Raarcell
Enginwal
Dundee
Boor
Ohio
Jones
Nrttinh Army Agente
Andre Arahel
Songoe
Tory Ae Toei
Weworld
Mepubhland Campaigar
Ola
Tonos
Valeo
Nm Tntteh
Giltydn
Repoiblien Sinie Committter
Azking
Guytyioy
Thali Ws
Dewey
Min New Yong
Lawton
Sivn S
Beary
W. Lawton
Eli Fae
Hest
Lin
Wunk
Pire
Washington
Mie
Spuke
McKinley
Beysai
Liones
Sharkey
Antas
Douglass Jerald
Gonygrevsmn
Wovert
West Point
McKinsey
Hung Sag
Tnungittern
Antylang
Tin
Atte Kinane
Mantel
Ista
Trunwlon
Muntte
Fred
Dike
Suuw
Billy
Battermi
Hingis
Utewortin Plirimied
Zunstyn
Volved
Consilerasto Base
Waters
Farnsworth AD
WITS
Bigamiet
Livk In
Chtenge
Alittle
Bepublic
Amy UE
Olio Hay Wow
Hanna
Senator Beveridge
NEW Concordia
Sornerstone
Rev. Lange
Timp Jaying
Dutheran Reboot
Waltonvente
Welock Wa Fumense
Wewly
Consordia Lutheran Ehnxelt
Wit Avery’ Luthern
Bymane
Glencoe
Steney
Moore
Lutu
Wilel
Syrians
Bly
Orhan Balu
Linva
Starke County
Wernent
Ronin
Brussels
Remn
Hall
Stair
Rurode Dry Goods Co
C.C. Schlatter & Co
Mechanics
Fort Wayne
Columbia Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Edtola Springer
Meyers
Twilus Dinekgign
Touiningatutuer
Clifford & Dovideen
Pil
Vad
Gednvville Litormey Society
Alok
Avery Uridey
Chintes Dally
Wilmams
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