War funding and army expansion plans dominate upcoming Congress
The article outlines a proposed flat appropriation bill to extend war expenditures through June next year and bolster regular army strength to 100 000, with cadet increases at West Point to 500 or 700, plus a federal investigation into South Carolina race troubles and a surge in American corn demand in South Africa.
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Congress
Spain
Cannon
Please
Committee On Appropriations
Secretary of War
Military Academy
West Point
South Carolina
Department of Justice
Untitled Chicago HUT Season Debate and Payments
Fragmented text reports on Chicago league issues, player pay and penalties, salary talks, and a push to abolish a stem in the national league. The article mentions Donet and Wheelie, with references to penalties and a controversial season dynamic.
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Newais
Thirteen Men Killed in Pennsylvania Train Spotting
Thirteen laborers, including Italians and Welsh, were killed or wounded when the Millstone local train struck workers repairing tracks near Tuckensack Meadows west of Jersey City. Engineer Jobe Van Nostrand faced a foggy, smoke-filled scene as bodies lay along 200 feet of track. Wreckage and casualties were moved to Jersey City.
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Pennsylvania
Ganz
Tuckensack
Jersey City
Millstone
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jobe van Nostrand
Oremin Wilnm
Cork
van Nostrand
Prize of War Lost Off Gatesland in Shipwreck
A damaged report describes the wreck of a warship near Gatesland with heavy casualties and destroyed masts. It notes gun crews firing from wrecked vessels and the vessel lying on a reef as rescuers attempt to reach the crew.
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Waris Tercea
Nesene
Gare
Marin Popeen
Cura
Gatesland
Tadeal
Sf Aruach
Riot and unrest flare after spring strike in Pan a
Report outlines renewed clashes between white and Black workers amid a spring strike. Police and cavalry are deployed as authorities seek to quell violence after arrests and property damage. Citizens urge Governor to retain troops or send more forces to restore order.
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Vana
Tanner
United States to Take Possession of Cuba on New Year
War Department confirms rapid progress toward occupation of Cuba. Transport vessels assemble at Cuban ports to shuttle troops and equipment as the United States prepares to assume control after the new year. Philadelphia facilities advance readiness for swift deployment and safe transport of personnel.
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War Department
Gaba
Vansport
Veytia
Revengeld
Warrison
Ishui
Philadelpbhia
Seemon
Leper Run at Large Sparks International Alarm
Reports reveal lepers roaming in Manila and scattered cases across the Philippines and New York journals. Authorities fear contagion as unidentified individuals disappear and the case prompts actions to arrest and quarantine affected Spaniards and others amid a global health crisis.
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Mianitas
New York
Manila
Larzen
Lafayette Fund Growth Through School Children Donations
The Lafayette monument fund rises as school children contribute large sums from Pennsylvania and New York. Officials note totals around a few thousand dollars with state gifts and a projected unveiling around a specified date.
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Emmy
Lafayette
Peninsylvania
Cteh
New York
Teck
G O P Victory Amid Turmoil in Economic Debates
A stance favored by Republicans predicts a dominant electoral college ahead of the next election, citing past midterm patterns and party unity. The piece argues Democratic weakness stems from anti expansion and old policies, urging new leadership and modern policy shifts.
Congress Backing McKinley Promises Republican Victory
The Chicago Times Herald argues Congress will reflect the nation's support for President McKinley. Republicans gain control of both chambers, endorsing sound money, war conduct, currency reform, and expansion. The report predicts a friendly Congress to advance the president's program.
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Congress
McKinley
House
Senate
Friends
MacWinley
Chicago Times-Herald
American shipbuilding need and protective law
The New York Commercial argues for a law to make American built ships as profitable as foreign builds, by creating a preference for American ships to employ US citizens at fair wages and living standards, ensuring native or naturalized crews and proper feeding, with two distinct wage standards between nations.
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United States
Great Britain
Suficient
New York Commercial
Question of Policy Advocates Steamship Growth
A collection of opinions argues steamships are essential and must be built rapidly. Proposals urge the United States to adopt protective mail contracts, enhance merchant marine, and expand naval defenses to compete with British shipping and boost exports.
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United States Mnust
Amerij
Lobsterers' Life and Profits Off Maine Coast
A Chicago Record article describes the lobster industry along Maine shores. Lobsterers trap crustaceans using hickory crates and baited pots, face harsh seas, and transport catches to floats or tanks for market, with distant haulers delivering to Boston or New York. The work is solitary and risky, with laws enforcing size limits and fines for undersized lobsters.
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Maine
Boston
New York
Chicago
Regent Inventions and Innovations Highlighted
A survey of diverse inventions includes ventilated hook down caps with eyelets and front holes, a metal ring adjuster, a baby carriage rocking device with a rubber band hook, a florist tool for picking single flowers, bag mouth opening aids, Merry-go-round hurdles in England on a circular track, a life saving vest with inflatable pockets and a mouthpiece tube system.
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Florista
Uae
England
Royal Arms of England Adorn Old New York Pulpit
In old St Bauts Church New York, the canopy pulpit features three ostrich feathers and the crown, symbols of the Prince of Wales. Revolutionary times erased royal signs, but some, including elements in St Paul’s Church, survived to this day as remnants of royal heraldry.
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John Bails
Lee
Ids
Auilin
Old St Bauts Church
New York
England
Britain
New York City
Lortong
Giant telescope progress for Paris expo by Gautier
The New Paris column notes optician M. Gautier advances on a giant telescope for the Paris exhibition. Early descriptions indicate a large aperture and ambitious build aimed at demonstrating precision optics and scientific prowess.
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Paris
M. Gautier
Cook
Paria
Prn
Ambitious Equatorial Telescope Project At 1 4 Million Francs
A plan describes a gigantic equatorial telescope with a 60 meter length and a 2 meter diameter movable mirror. The instrument would be fixed horizontally on masonry supports and use a plane mirror to direct light, with a projected magnifying power up to 10 000. The design notes a 1 400 000 franc cost and extensive grinding of the first disk over seven months.
Popular English Authors Featured in Folland and New Publications
The article notes Ian Maclaren as the favored English author in Folland. It mentions Finnish scholar A Thesleff planning a work on Gypsies in Northern Sweden and Norway, Constable & Co publishing Smollett in twelve volumes with an introduction by W. B. Henley, and various literary topics including Mrs. Craigie’s plays and new works. It also cites misread names and a note on sixpenny editions and Haggard's King Solomon's Mines selling 110,009 copies with Cassell announcing Quiller-Couch's Dead Man's Rock.
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Folland
Ian Maclaren
A. Thesleff
Sweden
Norway
Constable & Co
Smollett
Fielding
W. B. Henley
Craigie
Jobim Oliver Hobbes
School For Salors
Gwenadolene
Locrine
Womryssfield
Rochester
Jane Byte
Charlotte Hronte
Tien Nussey
West Riding
Tags Jaya
Charlotte
Heldadits
Widerlizaduim Tate Racheser
Lynn Lintos
Yana Atiaten
Hamphiré
Brontes
Eaworth
Olive Schreiner
Nui Aires
Humphry Ward
Mme Patsys Castle Alarm System in Wales
A guest at Mme Patsys castle in Wales triggered bells by opening his window at night and faced roaming guard dogs. The property has faced London gang attempts since a prior break in. A large dog sits in a patent kennel and the chain releases to guard against burglars, a dangerous but ingenious system.
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Mme
Patti
Patty
Wales
Mme. Pattis
London
Mme. Rati
Unknown Phrase On Loud Actions And Sneaking Incident
Fragmentary text shows a speaker doubting authorship of a saying about actions and words. Also mentions a trainer and a claimed incident involving someone sneaking upstairs at night, with garbled timestamps and names.
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Bukius
Fragmentary verse echoes with affection and rage
Incoherent lines hint at romantic tension and family anger. The speaker imagines a kiss provoking a loud parental reaction, while a whispered refrain notes a somber mood and a distant, eerie tone.
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