Peace Talks Advance Despite Cuban Debt Standoff
Washington reports say Paris negotiations progress with Spain accepting US terms on Cuban debt and Philippines disposition. The sole sticking point is US occupancy of Manila Bay until a peace commission settles Philippines rights. Spanish insistence on debt led to resignations, but Queen Regent urged continuation and US cabinet approval kept talks afloat.
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United States
Manrnita
Subig Bay
Spain
Philippines
Senor Montero Rios
McRiner
Philadelphia
Warships To Cuba Evacuate Havana Harbor
An evacuation plan approved by Admiral Sampson and others proposes moving US warships to Havana harbor to safeguard nationals. The convoy will survey and block Havana while torpedo threat fears prompt stealth mining and defensive measures.
Steamer Doty Lost in Lake Michigan Hurricane
The Steamer Doty and her crew of about eighteen perished in a Tuesday hurricane off Milwaukee after the Olive Jeanette, previously identified as the Doty’s cargo, was brought to Chicago by the Prodigy. The wreck’s location and fate remain unclear, with a grim struggle described as an “unwritten page” in lake history.
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Bho
Hitire
Lake Michihwan
L. A
Nee Broight
Chicago
Tng
Wag Fally
Olive Deannette
Milwaukee
Lake Dressters
Tiven
Natives May Enlist in U S Army From Cuba
In his annual report Secretary Atsot recommends enlisting Cubans and Spaniards who are now in Cuba to perform garrison duty for the United States Army. About 150 Spanish residents are expected to remain and many may seek enlistment, with an estimated 9,090 Cuban insurgents also willing to join.
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Tan
United States Army
Atsot
Cuba
Fragmentary News Clip From Battle Creek
Readable portions describe a sensational-sounding case involving a servant named Maurie Robertaon and alleged danger to a person at a local Battle Creek site. The text is garbled but hints at a crime or peril and mentions a victim and suspects in a chaotic narrative.
Starvation Incident In Connecticut College Student
A student at Desthofa Trinity Calieses Man caused starvation after neglecting food and duties during a workshop. Authorities report a week of severe malnutrition while another student kept watch during the period.
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Trinity Calieses
Tour
Pfartford
Serum Trial Turns Tide Against Hog Cholera Says Dept of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture reports a serum treatment for hog cholera showing dramatic savings. Dr. D G Salmon states 90 percent recovery in treated droves versus about 28 percent loss in untreated groups, with losses dropping to 10 percent this year in extensive trials across multiple droves.
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Department of ‘Agriculturslis
Department of Agricuitute
Salmon
Dri Salison
United Stes
President McKinley Proclaims Thanksgiving in 1898
The president issues a Thanksgiving proclamation praising national unity after war and calling all citizens to observe November 24 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. He thanks Almighty for blessings and reiterates hopes for peace and continued prosperity.
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McWinley
Aingdap
Barvasts
Fheip
Warahip
Gafety
Homer
Cdme
William Mota
Delia Flay
Hiate
Mdich
Spain may resume warfare and other bold notes in press
A mixed clipping cites various notes from papers in Paris and Texas about Spain resuming conflict, Dewey as admiral, and American policy on the Philippines. It mentions Kaiser in Palestine, Tillian Russell, and rumors Spain might sell the Philippines for high sums.
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Paris
Spain
Texas
Congress
Dewey
Jie Kaiser
Palestine
Colombas
Washington Post
Tillian Russell
Iribe
Don Carlos
Clenge Diels Sam
Aguinalide
United States
Philippines
Anfania
Maria Ter
France in ferment as Brisson ministry falls
The Brisson ministry in France collapses after a brief tenure amid army pressure and public unrest. The resignation of Gen Chandine as minister of war is blamed on army officials amid anti Semitic street hostility, with implications for the Dreyfus controversy and government military influence.
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Bris Gon
Chanoine
Relio
Aps
Teuceesaor
Gerd
Zarlinden
Brisson
Fingland
Pashoda
Chandine
Arho
Paris
Africa
Dreyfus
Justce
Storm on the Lakes The Terrific Tuesday Night Gale
The Great Lakes endured a fierce Tuesday night storm with a cyclone center between Chicago and Grand Haven. Damages around Chicago reach 530,000 as waves threaten Northwestern University and the lakefront. the steamer H A Tuttle sank near Michigan City with all crew saved.
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Great Lakes
Chicago
Grand Ha‘ver
Mich
Lake Michigan
Lake Shore
Lincoln ‘Park
Park Commissioners
Northwestern University
H. A. Tuttle
Michigan City
Lite Savers
Coming Elections Officers to Be Chosen in States
The article outlines upcoming state elections on Tuesday select officers and Congress members. It notes Maine Vermont and Oregon already elected representatives and highlights key races including New York Governor and Legislature and successor picks for Senators Murphy Quar Faulkner.
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Congress
Maine
Vermont
Oregon
United States
New York
Murphy
Pennsylvania
Quar
West Virginia
Faulkner
New Jersey
Smith
Nebraska
Allen
Missouri
Cack
Illinois
Senate
Cullom
Massachusetts
Eucecrzar
Tadge
Michigan
Burrows
Minnesota
Davis
Wisconsin
Mitchell
Washington
Tennessee
Utah
Wyoming
Delaware
Connecticut
Texas
North Dakota
Nevada
Sir Horatio Kitchener Abridged Life of a Sudan Hero
Sir Horatio Herbert Kitchener rises as a celebrated military figure born in Ireland. By 1888 he became a colonel and spent eight years surveying in the Holy Land gaining Arabic insight. His Palestine wanderings and vast campaigns shaped his Sudan career, echoing Scottian romance.
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Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Ireland
Holy Land
Sirdar
Scott
Palestine
Soudan
Erzeroum
Africa
Turbulent French chamber turmoil and war fears amid resignations
A late 19th century dispatch describes upheaval in the French Chamber of Deputies after Gen Chanoine resigns and Premier Brisson urges civil power supremacy. The tumult spills into Paris streets with kiosks burned and clashes with police as royalists clash with republicans. Upcoming US state elections are listed with senatorial stakes in multiple states. The report also notes a zeal for military schemes and hints at espionage amid broader global unrest.
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Zuelinden
Dreyfus
Brisson
Chamber
A. Brisson
Chanoines
Place de la Comorde
Brissen
Lareo
Anie
Spain Abandons Fight for Cuba Concessions
A Paris joint peace commission session saw Spanish representatives drop hardline aims on Cuba and Porto Rico and seek relief from Cuban debt to avert national ruin. The cable reached Washington during President Woodrow Wilson era Philadelphia jubilee cover, with Hay dispatching details by special train.
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Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Paris
Madrid
Washington
Philadelphia
Hay
Sickness Diminishes Among Cuban Troops and Local Hardship
Sickness among Cuban forces at Sagua de Tánamo and Tacajín Cuba shows improvement while troops live off the land. Captain Shelly is dispatched to the interior to assess conditions among poor residents. The New York World lists trusts, with total capital around 240 million, amid a Supreme Court decision affecting the Joint Traffic Association.
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Sagna de Anamo
Tacacan
Cuba
Con. Wood
Shelly
Lieut. Brooks
New York World
Ain Nione
Alba
Repreme
Trafic Association
Salutes at Sea How Navy Bells Out Honor on Board Ships
The article explains naval courtesy with ship salutes, gun counts, and the order of ceremonies. It covers when salutes occur between sunrise and sunset, who salutes, and the roles of officers, cadets, and sailors aboard ships of war and visiting vessels. Charleston era naval etiquette details include flag handling, addressing officers, and boat salutes with oars and cots.
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Gfriiain
Welch
Hank
Plaz
Union
National Aira
St Nicholas
Electricity increases use of gas and new lights in Brussels
The story notes a rise in gas use alongside electricity and mentions electric lighting installed in the king's Brussels palace. It also refers to broader city lighting and related improvements, though the text is garbled and some details are unclear.
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Belgium
King's Palace
Brus Inky
A Nation of Dyspeptics and the Cure Claim
An article extols Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments. It cites a North Dakota man near Walhalla named Earneat Snider who followed the pills for five months, taking six boxes and reports a full recovery after four boxes.
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Cfainmaineer
Waihalu
Dakota
Peri Nine
North Dakota
Walletta
Earneat
Che Sector
A . Wiliams
Royal Hair Auction Seeds Curiosity in London
A London auction houses offers a rare collection of royal hair attracting curiosity. The listing recalls strands once belonging to Edward VII and other historic figures, with previously sold locks from Napoleon and Princess Charlotte among items linked to the vault sale.
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Hunstar
London
Edward TV
Napoleon
Princess Chartotten
Wales
Eorce
King William TV
Ai Lever
Fragmentary medical note with garbled patient names
A damaged OCR fragment references a long standing cage, Mrs Filarthrap and a patient care context. Mentions a rest cure and medical terms but lacks clear names, dates, or actions.
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Filarthrap
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Daya
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the Lakes
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