Canal bill would grant US control over Nicaragua route
Washington report from February 17 notes Chairman Hepburn's committee backing a Nicaragua canal bill. It argues the project would give the United States ownership and defense of a waterway linking oceans, with Nicaragua and Costa Rica expected to consent, and outlines projected costs and potential naval and merchant advantages.
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Washington
Hepburn
House Committee On Inter- State and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Otra
Italy
Jts
Petorte
Ukmoeha
Welintinng
Petomt
Vty Maritime Canal Company
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Cogre
Dhurumeltia Muomnl
Mtnqutlay
Merehyl Aring
Great
Great, Hiitary To Mone Moweering
Sijee
New York
Hong Kong
Sanas
Covanm
M McKinley delays action on canal treaty
Washington reports that the Nicaragua canal treaty with Great Britain faces delay unless a fortification clause is added. Republican senators hint at stalling to push other measures, risking defeat or table. No vote is expected this session. action may wait until next winter.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Washington
Great Britain
United States Senate
Vfaliure
Seston
Congress
Friends
United States
War news and political notes from today’s reports
The summary covers British actions, South African theater, and political events. It notes occupation developments at Durban and Kimberley relief, Kruger and French movements, Senator Clark’s testimony, and canal debates. It mentions Texas events, a guard incident near El Paso, rice planting plans, and local fiscal votes. It highlights numismatic losses and a volume of agricultural and transport matters.
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Vay Zulia
Jacobydul
Hoperta
Durban
Saiad
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Legislative muddle in Senate and House debate
Fragmentary note shows a dispute over a civil appropriation in a bill. Mentions The House and The Senate with unclear references to names Sister and Grosvenor and a civil error in processing. The text reflects a stalled progress and cross chamber confusion.
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House
Grosvenor
Senate
War notes and colonial tensions in German East Africa
The report highlights distress in German East Africa with famine and unrest, notes government defensiveness on the naval issue, and comments on war developments. It mentions Russia's movements toward the Afghan frontier and describes Haglood as becoming overrun by Montotilel labor amid growing tensions.
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Devlin
German East Africa
Nawal
Haglood
McKinley Policy Debate Allegedly Leaks to World
A fragmented report claims the World published what it says is President McKinley’s color policy. The item references Colonel Bryan’s Morida reception and a New York storm as surrounding context.
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Bryan
Morida
White Hota
Reine
New York
Impediox
The
McKinley
Gulf Air Line names new route manager appointment
Superintendent Th B H. Cushing of the Gulf Air Line has awarded a module for inert navigation. The Day Shore Ling is known as My Sunset Route between Houston and Cialventen Tratte.
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H. Cushing
The
Gulf
Air Line Bom
Beter Houston
Cialventen Tratte
Wansbrosiah
Market Report Shows Dull Grain and Provisions
A fragmented market update notes grain and provisions trading dull and lower while monetary attention shifts. The report references broader trends in commodity markets and the presence of supportive but uneven demand across sectors.
Fragmentary report on republican routity convention proceedings
Garbled OCR notes describe a republican routity convention with references to delegates and protests. Specific names, places, or clear outcomes are unreadable due to corrupted text. The fragment hints at counts or measures and mentions thermometer readings and protesters without coherent context.
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Danase
Tire
Fragmentary Dialogue on International Law Across Time
A garbled historical text discusses past and present views on international law, treaties, and power balance. It references the Clayton Bulwer treaty, Nicaragua, Great Britain, the United States, and military fortifications, arguing shifts in perception of coercive treaties and state interests. The prose blends quotes and paraphrase about how nations’ prerogatives affect welfare and security.
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Great Britain
United States
Staten Ad
Nicaragia
Nicerasut
Briain
Nicaragua
Brifald
Lise A
International Wall Railway Plan Proposed in Kanern City
Sydney A. Witherbee debuts a $27,000,000 railroad scheme linking Kansas City to Chihuahua via Topeka Wichita and Texas, with Mexican concessions and a unified system aim. The project envisions a transnational line from Kansas City toward the Gulf of California, crossing multiple states and Mexico.
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Kenyan City
Arthur
Sulwell
Promiser
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Aipan
Wo Hiew Intersooanio Oputem
Keri
Arretol Linge
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London
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Wichita
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Rens
Oklahoma
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Ris Grande
Pano
Chilinabus
Mexico
Chihuahua
Topolobampa
Gulf of California
Withisrhee
Detroit
Stilwell
Pittsburg
Gulf
Killing at Orange Ends in Shootout on Fourth Street
In Orange Texas two masked attackers ambushed G W Tate a drugstore clerk on Fourth Street as he walked home from the Hewson shop. Tate fired four shots wounding one assailant while a pursuing posse and sheriff's dogs tracked the pair to a church area. A negro resident, Jake Day, was killed by Brown's shotgun fire during a confrontation with officers at a bayou house. Tate had recently received threats and armed himself. the town reels from the violent attack and police search for suspects.
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F. Hewson
Fourth Street
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Frank Natin
Teto
Tegto
Sam Keiloge
Tarbor
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Asby
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Askes
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Dr. W. Brown
Dr. Crown
Mr. Bland
Negro
Jake Day
Bitrn
Bilao
Che Negro
Tate
Giddings
Mr. Hewnan
Dr. Brown
Hey Wold
Tittin
Trusts and civil service bill dominate Congressional spat
In Washington on February 17 the House passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill after three days of debate. A heated exchange featured Mr. Sulzer and Mr. Grosvenor re trusts and the Chicago anti trust conference. Sulzer accused the administration of fostering monopolies, while Grosvenor mocked his rhetoric and noted political implications.
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Reyp
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Monett
Mark Manus
Titanseed Ol
United States
William Jonthe Bryan
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Pitti
Silker
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Bud Ha
Everal Way
Devin
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Akio Hangsoeard
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Abby
Wall
Permlaston
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Noniniba
Winter Storm Paralyzes New York Harbor Area
A severe winter storm rips across New York and coastal regions bringing heavy snow and high winds. Winds threaten power and transport as ships and lighthouses brace for deteriorating conditions and the city contemplates relief efforts for affected areas.
Dr Hallock Wonderful Electric Pills Promises Quick Nervous Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Hallock Wonderful Electric Pills as a remedy for nervous debility headaches back pain and eye disturbances. It claims they cure nervous exhaustion and restore memory with appeals to all ages and sexes and offers purchase from local vendors or direct from the lab in Boston.
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Pia
I AB
Wiesling
Main Street
Hodeston
Texas
Dress Hallock Drug CO
Boston
Mass
Enduring Couple Remembered After Tragic Loss
The obituary recalls a devoted couple who shared life together at No.15 Pennsylvania Avenue. The husband’s untimely death struck the wife with lasting grief, and she faded steadily until passing today, remembered fondly by friends as a longtime pair.
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Kentucky Legislature Meets in Franksfort Amid Fallout
Reports from Frankfort and Louisville on February 17 describe Democratic lawmakers returning to the Capitol after tensions with Republican factions. The House adopted resolutions of thanks to Governor Goebel and Indiana allies while delaying the Goebel case. A grand jury declined to indict Staley and Harrell over alleged bribe schemes connected to the case.
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Louisville
Louisvillé
London
James Andrew Scott
Goebel
Republiet
Pithotte
Aian
Indiana Teague
Republicl HN
Covernor Taylor
House
Senate
Louleille
Beckham
Court of
Stalley
Illusive Cure Described for Grippe in Old Text
Fragmentary 19th century note describes seventy seven pellets called pestores to treat La Grippe by stimulating blood flow and breaking up a stubborn chill. The language suggests an early medical remedy with a vague mechanism and no modern validation.
Limited Vir Mumphreys Manual Offer
An edition notice gives a brief sale cue for Vir Mumphreys Manual. The fragment mentions a free offer and a chapter on Maidenk Aine Leuare with a focus on a meet or event. Details and full context are unclear but the piece signals a limited, complimentary distribution.
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