Clean up Havana Sanitation Effort Requires Time and Funds
The reform of Havana's civil government continues under Gen Ludlow with Surgeon General Sternberg reporting progress in the sanitation drive. The aim is to remove daily garbage, cleanse cess pools, replace vaults with sewers, and relocate carcasses off the streets, though the project will demand energy, time, and money to reach a summer condition permitting unacclimated residents.
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Havana
Sternberg
Gen. Ludlow
Hieen
Ludlow
Nicaragua Canal Plan Passes Senate Amid Debate
The Senate approved a Nicaragua canal bill on Saturday after final amendment by Mr Spooner allowing direct talks with Nicaragua Costa Rica or other Central American nations if the President does not carry out canal instructions. The measure funds a $100 million capital stock with $92.5 million from the U S Government, and would require Clayton Bulwer treaty modification to allow US control via a seven member board. Opponents argue for treaty modification before building the canal directly.
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Nicaragua Ditch
Senate
Spooner
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Morgan
House
Brorgan
United States
Canal Company
President furnishes advices to Philippine commissioners
The President issued written instructions to the Philippine commissioners. The commission is tasked with a careful investigation of the social and economic conditions of the islands and their prospective value to the United States as acquired territory. The commissioners are urged to examine the situation in depth.
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Philppine
United States
Havana health reforms push to cleanse city system
Surgeon General Sternberg notes good health among American troops near Havana while officials push strict inspections of vaults and sewers to remove poisonous leaks. He warns of approaching unhealthy season and plans for 2000 bed Alphonse XIII hospital plus officers and infectious disease facilities. Spans concerns over Cuban resistance to reforms and future self government inquiries.
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Havana
Ludlow
Sternberg
Cuba
Alphonse XIII
Velado
Rockefeller Appeal on Tax Assessed at One Million
John D. Rockefeller sought to save the assessment on his country seat in North Tarrytown New York which the court denied. Assessors valued the property at 1 million dollars and levied a tax. Rockefeller challenged the sum as unlawful after numerous hearings and costs.
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Rockeller
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
North Tarrytown
N. Y
Rockefeller
Must Hold the Philippines Says Bigelow in London Dispatch
A London dispatch quotes Poultney Bigelow, traveler and writer, who has just returned from the Philippines. He urges the United States to hold the islands and demonstrate mastery to the Filipinos, while criticizing American officers for lacking business talent needed to manage the colonial issue.
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Poultney Bigelow
Kaet
London
New York
Sterald
Philippines
Islanda
Bigelow
Judge Advocate to preside court martial over Eagan case
The court martial convenes with the Judge Advocate General's office handling proceedings against Commissary General Eagan. The hearing will determine charges and potential penalties, with proceedings expected to address military procurement and supply chain allegations.
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Eagan
Hart Proposes Kansas Bill Repealing Prohibition
Senator Hart a Populist in the Kansas Senate introduces a measure to repeal the current prohibition law and establish a State dispensary system. The bill creates a State liquor commissioner who would buy and dispense all liquor sold in the state.
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Hart
Kansas Senate
Beveridge Elected U S Senator by Indiana Legislature
Albert J. Beveridge, Republican nominee, won the Indiana Senate seat to replace Democrat David Turpie whose term ends March 4. The joint convention met after separate chamber votes, Beveridge receiving broad support amid crowd attendance and speeches.
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Albert J. Beveridge
United States
David Turpie
Senate
David Turple
Alonso G. Burkhart
House
Beveridge
Turple
Mull
Manifold
Gov. Mount
General Assembly
Barlow
Mount
Neal
Health in the Philippines and its colonial impact
The climate severely affects white women and children, posing a long term obstacle to European and American settlement. Despite malaria and digestive issues, overall health is fair with low epidemic danger. Smallpox is common in childhood, cholera is rare but deadly when it arrives, leprosy exists but uncommon, and bubonic plague never took hold.
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Philippines
Balabac
Mindoro
American Books and the Cost of Foreign Novels
Readers favor cheaper reprints of foreign works over costly American editions. Limited means prevent widespread access to novels by top domestic writers, while foreign titles offer similar literature at less than half the price. Authors must publish affordable editions to reach a larger audience.
Geography lesson sparks class joke about world islands
A night school correspondent notes a humorous exchange where Williams mistakes continents for islands. The instructor corrects him, noting Asia and Africa are continents. Williams quips that the Sneeze Canal merged them, reflecting the joke that Asia and Europe form one landmass.
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Williams
Asia
Africa
Europe
Porto Rico State Question Sparks Public Debate
Public leaders weigh the status of Porto Rico in a historic decision. The article notes no prior precedent and highlights calls for action, while an ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and nervousness, promising strength to resist future attacks.
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Porto Rico
Aec
Hostetter
An Era of Anagrams and Prophecy in Charles I’s England
In Charles I era England it was fashionable to craft anagrams from names of courtiers. Randle Holmes authored a heraldry book with a name based anagram “So, Men’s Herald.” A Lady called Dame Eleanor Davies claimed prophetic gifts and formed an identity from her own name claiming prophetic inspiration from Daniel.
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Charles I
England
Randle Holmes
Eleanor Davies
Daniel
Largest furniture house in the world serves Chicago
The John M Smyth Company at 150 to 166 West Madison Street Chicago claims to be the largest furniture house globally. Its seven and one half acres of floor space have furnished nearly three quarters of a million homes in thirty plus years, with a return policy and money back guarantee. A free illustrated catalogue is available upon request.
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Chicago
John M. Smyth Company
West
Madison Street
No Punishment Too Severe Berlin Editor Prisoned
A Berlin editor has been imprisoned for three months for printing a joke about Emperor William. The New York Weekly notes the punishment as outrageous and discusses whether it was a pun or offense.
A Sudden Turn Twist and St Jacobs Oil
A light item noting a sudden twist may cause lumbago but a prompt application of St Jacobs Oil helps the muscle loosen and straighten. The note emphasizes quick action to relieve back pain.
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St. Jacobs
Bismarck in duels suffers single wound
Bismarck fought twenty eight duels and received only one wound. The injury occurred when his opponent's sword broke accidentally.
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Bismarck
Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinines Ad
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if unused. The genuine tablets bear L B Q on each pill and claim credibility by antiquated library reference. Also mentions Queen and Crescent Route from Cincinnati.
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Advert
The text promotes a new grain based drink Grain-O as a nourishing substitute for tea or coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains and affordable, encouraging widespread use for healthier children. Capt Peary notes voices could be heard at a mile during intense Arctic cold.
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Cro
Peary
Arctic
Sisters of St Francis Endorse Peruna for Grippe
Dr Hartman received a letter from St Vincent's Orphan Asylum in Columbus describing la grippe as widespread and stating Peruna as their preferred remedy. The report notes Peruna helps colds bronchitis and catarrh and guides readers to Dr Hartman's Winter Catarrh.
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Sisters of St. Francis
BT. Francis
Hartman
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
B. Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
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