Vast and Wandering News From A Bustling Era
A garbled late 19th century bulletin notes John D Rockefeller's donation to a medical college fund, war department dispatches, and U.S. cavalry units. It cites population figures for Hawaii and Minnesota, a remarkable 400 pound baby in Wisconsin, and reports on gambling crackdowns, cattle exports, and scrip sales. Also mentioned are Chinese expedition credits, a pension paper in Fremont, flax from Minnesota, and stock exchange records.
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John JD. Rockefeller
Collega of Physicitis
Claveland
Chaffee
United States Cavalls
L .K
M. George
North ‘Platte
Scharlach
Lord Douglas
Deutsche Colonial Zritung
South Cameroons Company
China
Count von Waldersee
Thomas Dillon
Fremont
Neb
Sullivan & Griffin
Sions City
Dillon
Minnesota
Europe
Seattle
Kansas
AE Aistihee
Philipp’nes
Nomi
November Corn Market Sees Phillips Corner Drive Prices
In Chicago trading on a November corn contract the price rose to 50 cents briefly, closing at 49 cents as Phillips, dubbed the corn king, buys aggressively to prevent others from cornering. Traders note the market’s volatility with shorts pressing prices and Phillips’ decisive moves shaping the day.
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Chicago
Fiow
Mr.Phillips
Shorts
Bull
Phillips
Afei
Tt Bus
Pela
Envyy
Httle
IOWA TOWN SCANDALIZED Dr Hamilton Shot
Marysville Iowa Nov 27 prominent physician Dr TI Hamilton was shot and killed after leaving his room to walk to his garden. Alfred Alia, 43, accused by the doctor’s spouse of causing the separation, is under arrest on a murder charge. No witness to the shot. sheriff patrols searched grove and town for the slayer.
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Hamilton
Marysville
TI. A. Hamilton
Alfred Alia
Alia
Ron County
Elew
Hho
Alin
Commissioner Wilson Sisters Washington Health Update
The report states that Commissioner Wilson of the Internal Revenue area showed a slight improvement in condition after an announced health update. The notice notes the ongoing care and pending further evaluations by medical staff.
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Wilson Sisters
Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue
British government to buy 50000 horses for Kitchener forces
Baylie reports in New York that 50,000 horses will be purchased in the next six months by agents of the British government for Lord Kitchener's forces in the Transvaal and Orange Free State. John Bratton of St Louis supplies cavalry horses. a manager will select saddle horses at his stock yards in New Orleans for immediate shipment.
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Ragiardi
Sweden
Tralian
Tidlian
Brescia
Humbert
Prunstd
Line
Royal Opera Chorus
Wagner
Carsifal
Handel
United States
Knight
Cape Town
Department
Marine Hospital
Servieé
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Ofio
O. Laylin
McFadden
Laylin
William
Paris
Germany
Odessa
London Times
Minnesota
Solomod
Kas
Thys
Congo Railways
Belgium
New York
Hankow-Canton
Chile
Xeov Srgn
Ec “Boptelle
Maine
Copeyceg
Dete
Hawaii
Baylie
Lord Kitchener
Trasagaal
Oranges Free State
John
Bratton
St Louis
Maxwell on Irrigation Pushes National Scope
George H. Maxwell, chairman of the ex-sent trar committee, hailed irrigation as uniting the nation. He argued the policy would colonize the West, spur manufacturing, create jobs, aid mining and flood control, and supply materials for rural homes, with broad support from merchants nationwide.
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Chicago
United St
Ngw
Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
Los Angeles
St. Paul
Omaha
The
National Irrigation
United States
California
Maine
Minnesota
Texas
Wee
Stephiti
Havana Mayor Challenges Editor to Duel Over Libel Claim
Havana reports General Roderiguez, mayor, has challenged Senor Miguel, editor of la Lucha, to a duel after an alleged libelous article. La Lucha says it did not intend to attack the mayor’s integrity and denies further action. rivals call the denial a police distraction.
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Havana
Roderiguaz
Senor Miguel
la Lucha
Roderigue
Senor
Alonan
Secnd
Ba ‘Lucha
Roth
Pushing for Good Roads at Washington Congress
Mr W H Moore and fifteen committee members urge Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department to seek a 150000 appropriation for road construction sample roads experiments and diffusion of information on road making and related matters.
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Washington
W. H. Moore
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Man Found Dead in Hot Spring at Pagosa Junction
Pagosa Springs residents are shocked by the discovery of a man’s body in a spring. The water temperature reportedly exceeded 160 degrees, and authorities identified the stranger only by the name Smith, with no clues to his true identity.
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Pagosa Junction
Calc
Pagosa Springs
Smith
General Fitzhugh Lee To Take Missouri Command
Washington Nov 27 General Fitzhugh Lee recently relieved as commander of the Havana and Sants lava division is ordered to command the department of the Missouri. He received final instruction at the Ward department and will proceed to Omaha in a few days to assume duties. General Meriam will remain as commander of the department of Colorado.
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Washington
Fitzhugh’ Dee
Havana
Sants Lava
Department of the Missouri
Meriiam
Ward ‘Partment
Department of the
China Peace Talks Show Signs of Progress Amid Tense Diplomacy
The Paris and Washington bureaus report hopeful notes from the powers' ministers over China matters. Secretary Hay's fresh note to Ministers Conger seeks a middle path, while reports from Pekin note potential shifts toward understanding and a possible easing of the deadlock.
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Pekin
Taku
Eixteen
Sian Fu
Washington
State Department
Hay
United States
China
Congér
Congar
Dondom
Legation
Gata
Imperial
Wartar
Sata
Sonia
Morning Post
Wang Wen Chao
Robert Hitt
Maveang Su
Standard
Washington arrival and Senate Nicaraguan canal plans
Henderson arrives in Washington from Iowa to prepare for the December opening of Congress. He predicts fixed sittings in both houses and notes the Senate will consider the Nicaraguan canal bill in December. Wisconsin canvass shows Bryan leading for president and Taft sweeping the state. Kanawha sails north with officials. Wood and family plan to leave for Havana.
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Sypebker
Hendgérnon
Washington
Iowa
Congress
Dewember
Bn Ft Hp
Seagion
Milsconaint
Milwaukee
Madison
Wig
Saya
Wisconsin
Bryan
Woolley
Mckinley
Tolletts
Rep
Tuttle
I. L
Coal Deposits Reported Near Tacoma Washington
Nov. 26 Grant notes outcrops traced seventeen miles along bay and eight miles inland. Vast deposits are fired by miners. Manager describes lignite and bituminous coal seams four to nine feet thick. In spring plans aim to determine depth and continuity of the beds.
Bankruptcy: Law Abuse and National Petition Totals
The report notes widespread abuse of bankruptcy law and details 1900 petition figures across states ledgers. It cites totals of 20,123 petitions for the period, with assets totaling 33,098,771 and liabilities 364,979,152 in voluntary filings, plus breakdowns by debt ranges and asset presence.
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Imingis
New York
Towa
Ohis
Aidahayigolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
United States
Louisiana
Alaska
Georgia
New Jersey
North Carolina
Tennegate
Virginia
Manila battle report on October 30 clash at Bugason Panay
Dispatches from Manila report a fight on October 30 at Bugason in Panay Island where about 200 bolomen and riflemen attacked American forces. Three Americans were killed Lieutenant H Koontz Sergeant Kitchen and Corporal Burns. Corporal Burns was killed by a blood loss while reconnoitering. Fifty of the rebels were reported killed and 108 insurgents mortally wounded. further details are unclear.
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Manila
Blailo
Bugason
Island of
Panay
Tty
Mrs Koontz
Kitchen
Burns
Albot
Fourth Infantry
Koonts
Citchep
Speaaks Wills
Parri Ort
Jatien
Kba Wetaie Pu
Lieatenggit
Albert
Ba McCabe
Sibemeetipenea
Death of Czar Reported in Brussels Quiet News
Reports from Brussels claim the Czar is dead but no confirmation or reliable source supports the claim. Berlin and Paris have received no official bulletin since yesterday, leaving the rumor unverified and disputed by authorities abroad.
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Brussels
Fel Eevam
Ales
Berlin
Paris
Yeaterday
Phursday
Casualty report from War Department lists several names
Washington November 26 The following casualty report from General Chaffee received at the War Department lists updates to the November 3 Tien Tsin contingent including Clifford R Bedford Company F Fourteenth Infantry typhoid fever Pekin November 14 and Edward J Jennings civilian teamster chronic leprosy
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Chantee
Oakuatty
Washington
D. C
Chafflee
Ae “Taku
Amea
Tien Tsin
Clifford R
Bedford
Pekin
Edward Jes Jennings
Rave Lag Trounio Threatens Tsar Nicholas II
In Petersburg on November 26, reports state the emperor Nicholas II faces serious lung illness complications. The public mood notes a possible threat to the tsar as officials confirm the illness may worsen his health and recovery prospects remain uncertain amid typhoid fever concerns.
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Petersburg
Peror Nicholag
Dimlatgh
Russia
Thys
Diplomatic Editor Valtryea Quiet Influence Explained
The article notes Nav Parib a foreign editor aged 36 in the diplomatic service. It highlights his behind the scenes access and authority drawn from long familiarity with diplomacy. The piece mentions his articles as signed Whint and his influence in appointing minister plenipotentiary roles.
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Deag
Parib
Nav
Partimon
Senator Agnew drafts anti trust will at session
PAPORTE Ind Nov 29 Senator Nathan Th Agnew drafts an anti trust will to be presented at the forthcoming session of the state legislature. The statement says the bill will reflect the governor Mount's views and is a drastic measure.
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Paporte
Ind
Nathan Th. Agnew
Agnew
Mount
Henry and the Parnell Commission Mention
A fragmentary historical exchange shows Henry responding to a remark about a speech before the Parnell commission. The dialogue touches on honor and perception, with a brief reference to admonition and public speaking during a court or formal hearing.
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Parnell Commission
Prominent Lady Praises Peruna For Catarrh Cure
A letter from Mrs. M. A. Theatre of Minneapolis extols Peruna as a remedy for chronic catarrh lasting over six years. She credits daily use before meals and now claims better health for over twenty years, asserting catarrh is permanently cured and that Peruna strengthens nerves by addressing the disease's root cause.
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Im. A. Theatre
Re Heves Lodge
Woman's Relief Corps
Bireet
Minneapolis
Minn
Ars
M. A. Theatr
Ming, Pergnai
Medlele—Co
Columbus
Peruna
Ohio
Weiter
Industrious man and a cabbage headline odd tale
A peculiar report notes an industrious man and a cabbage involved in a curious incident. The account hints at a strange sequence of events and a surprising outcome, framed in a period newspaper voice.
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Saale
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