Leader of Coal Miners Strike and Royal Navy Visit
Fred Dilcher of Nelsonville leads Ohio district actions for the United Mine Workers during the coal miners strike spanning eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania oil regions. The dowager empress tightens security on her homeward Russian visit as detectives shield her route. The U S cruiser Baltimore returns from Manila under Admiral Watson, undergoing quarantine scrutiny after a Glasgow outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dilcher
Nelsonville
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Milcher
the Baby
Russia
Cear
Elant Rusalan
Manila
United States
Baltimore
Admiral Watson
Mediterranean
Greenock
Scotland
Baltmore
Watson
Glasgow
Doty
New York
Taltimore
Fishing an Art in China From Waterways to Ponds
The article extols China's advanced fishing craft across rivers creeks pools and seas. It notes methods such as spearing hooks dredges nets and even trained birds diving for fish. Eels are raised in tubs and Java before reaching consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Great Ocean
Neta
Java
Idol of the Miners Queen Mary Jones of the Mines
Mary Jones aged about 56, called the idol of the miners in the anthracite regions, a charitable and loving figure to coal workers. Her eloquence and philanthropy earned wide sympathy among laborers, with visits from notable figures like Lord Rowlin in Wilkes-Barre. Rumors say he may delay Beaconsfield memorabilia after her death.
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Mary Jones
Ney Cupleé
Mra Jones
Wilkesbarre
Lord Rowlin
Earl of Beacons
Neld
Naa
Beaconafield
Rich Newport heiress Wed to Englishman Throws Newsboys Party
Miss Harriet Ives Gammell of Newport Rhode Island, among the world's wealthiest young women, wed Thomas Shaw Safe last week. To honor her fortune of about 20 million dollars, she invited 200 newsboys and messengers to an Island Park outing, their average earnings far below her riches.
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Harriet Ives Gammell
Newport
R. L
Harriet
Brokers Expelled by Exchange for Accusation
The Chicago Stock Exchange suspended two brokers after a New York case where a broker called a fellow dealer a liar. One was suspended for the remark itself and the other for provoking the accusation. The incident involved a time‑bound qualification about outside hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Stock Exchange
New York
Haliar
Argyle’s Daughter and Marital Titles in Regency Era
Among the late Duke of Argyle’s daughters only one married a titled man. Lady Edith became Duchess of Northumberland, another wed a plain country gentleman, one married the Bishop of Peterborough, and Victoria remains unmarried.
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Argyle
Duke of Argyle
Edith
Duchess of
Northumberland
Wishop of
Peterborough
Victorias
American steel on the Clyde spurs British shipbuilders
The London Times reports American makers pricing steel plates for ships at £0 15s per ton, undercutting British firms and triggering orders for 40,000 tons. Clyde workers seek a fifty-three hour week, while British supply risks boosting American exports. James M. Sherwin of Grafton Vermont faces a long political future with his 18th presidential vote if alive until November.
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Clyde
Great Britain
London
Fingnelai Times
London Financial Times
James M. Sherwin
Grafton
Omar Khayyam praised as cheap culture shibboleth hero
The Weekly Panorama discusses Andrew Lang as England's premier critic and philologist who popularized Omar Khayyam's poetry, once untranslated, now linked with Browning club enthusiasts. It notes Lang's academic roles at St Andrews and Balliol, and his early Ballads in Blue China. The piece also mentions Javanese women’s deadly nail poison and its mythic use in the region.
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Andrew Lang
Lterary Critica
England
Omar Khayyan
Mr. Lang
Fitzgerald
Omar
Mr. Ling
Hiewlae
Pote
Gifford Lecurer
St. Andrew's University
Balliol College
China
Java
Philippines
Far East
Parental claim on France’s future stirs debate
A Paris mother aged 22, described as a grand dame, vows France shall not be depopulated. The Viscomtee De Rochemaille, twenty-two, married five years, mother of eleven boys, with the eldest under four, reportedly presented her husband with four sets of twins and recently had triplets. All children described as sound and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Viscomtee de Rochemaille
Dyaeemae
Astor Daughter Prefers American Identity Over English
Miss Astor,William Waldorf Astor's only daughter, about 20, is highly popular in London though her father is unpopular. When asked if she would choose between American or English, she said she would rather be American, noting her father’s English background influences her view.
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Miss Astor
William Waldorf Astor
London
In League with Britain King Carlos I Plans South African Move
The Portuguese king Carlos I, 37, moves 1000 troops toward South Africa amid rumors of a Britain Portugal secret alliance over Delagoa Bay. The arrangement, if true, would back Boer annexation and deny Boer refuge in Portuguese Africa.
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Britain
Dom Carlos I
Portugal
South Africa
Spanish
Carlos
Delagoa Bay
Foreign Office
London
England
Krugur
Portuga Africa
Great Britain
Amelie
Inte Comte de
Paris
Bryan campaign invoked by ancient wisdom and past patriots
The editorial argues Bryan benefits from history and religious moral appeal. It cites the Ten Commandments, Sermon on the Mount, Declaration of Independence, and quotes from Lincoln, Seward, Sumner, McKinley, and past patriots. It states Providence favors Bryan while imperialism harms opponents.
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Bryan
United States
Patrick Henry
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
William H. Seward
Charles Sumner
McKinley
William Wallace
Paul Kroger
God
Nepconfornist
Spanish War Pensions Debate Highlights Union of Pensions and War Costs
The article cites wartime pension figures up to July showing far more applicants than actual service, with 926 invalids and 883 widows approved that year, totaling 814 in two years. It voices mixed views on broad pension expansion, warning against wars to swell pension volumes while backing modest old age support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philadelphia Times
Philippines
McKinley
New Zealand
Republican defection cited by White in Prohibition bid
Former Kentucky congressman White leaves the Republican Party and attacks McKinley era allies while accepting Prohibition nomination for governor. He labels the party as a bulwark of transformation and condemns the canteen and government policy, warning of widespread desertions and corporate ties amid looming elections.
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White
Kentucky
Prohibition
Xts
McKinley
Yerkes
Hoe
Republicans Claim Victory Despite Alliances and Rift
The text notes Irish opposition to McKinley due to his England alliance and Scandinavian flight from general Republican leadership. It asserts Republicans still aim to win, claiming faith can move mountains but not elections.
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McKinley
England
War in Transvaal Flares as Boers Rally Under Unknown General
Report from British sources says 8000 Boers under an unnamed general gather at Machadorp with artillery while Louis Schalkburger leads 8000 locals. Proclamations urge continued defense of homes and native land as sporadic skirmishes occur. English casualties rise from disease and wartime costs strain Britain.
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Transvaal
Paul Hay
Ala Botha
Heman
Tld
Johnny Dull
Hanna in New Jersey Speech Promotes Party Principles
Mr Hanna delivered a campaign talk in New Jersey praising his party’s principles in a sharp sentence. He urged trust magnates and others to contribute to sustain the administration, claiming his rhetoric outshone McKinley and Roosevelt. The piece notes Hanna as a rising Republican voice with potential influence.
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Hanna
New Jersey
McKinley
Roosevelt
Handa Haa Maie
Roosevelt speech boosts Bryan faction fears in party
Report notes Teddy Roosevelt's failed speech hurting Bryan supporters, provoking apologies to appease John M. Palmer who feared a bolt from McKinley nomination. Palmer seeks to keep unity as Roosevelt's remarks threaten internal splits within the Democrats.
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Ted
Roosevelt
Bryan
Minneapolis
Moashack Democrats
Tendy
John M. Palmer
McKinley
Palmer
Teddy
Who is the McKinley Bryan Defends at Wao Meeting
Mr Bryan answered a shout for McKinley by distinguishing which McKinley the crowd supported. He said he did not object to cheering for McKinley but urged the audience to specify which McKinley they favored. The exchange occurred during a great meeting reported from the Bee and drew applause.
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Hie
Fair Land
Ostend
Victoria
Mr. Bryan
Wao
Bee
McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
No clear hidden alliance harming the United States
The Philadelphia Ledger criticizes Webster Doyle for claiming a secret understanding between the United States and Great Britain regarding Boer envoys. It argues no evident alliance exists that would harm the country and accuses Doyle of sensationalism.
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Webster Doyle
Great Britain
Philadelphia Ledger
Changed Minds Spread Among Republicans Support for Bryan
The piece notes President McKinley changing his stance as a precedent and claims numerous Republicans have followed suit. It lists figures such as Ex-Governor Hantwell, Carl Shurz, Webster Davis, Senator Wellington, Congressman Johnson, Judge Wallett, Gamallal Bradford, Edgar H. Hancroft and Patrick Brown among those switching to Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
Hantwell
Carl Shurz
Webster Davia
Wellington
Johnson
Judge Wallett
Gamallal Hradford
Edgar H. Hancroft
Patrick Bown
Northern Mexico to be irrigated by federal and state canals
Arid regions in northern Mexico will receive irrigation through canals funded jointly by the federal government and the state governments, aimed at boosting agricultural output and water management.
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Mexico
Canalx
Federals
Debs backers urged to vote for Bryan by Darrow
Clarence Darrow, closely tied to Socialists and who defended Debs after the 1894 railroad strike trials, argues Debs’ strength would largely go to the Democratic ticket. He predicts most voters will rally to Bryan as the key to liberty and the overthrow of the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Darrow
Debs
Debd
Republican Party
Sherry
Bryan
America
England
Germany
Dutch Republica
Philippines
McKintey
Broom
Amertca
Uberty
Stevenson
Social Labor
Spain and the United States Trade Recovers Postwar
The article notes 1897 exports to Spain at 10,012,745 dollars rising to 12,899,080. US imports from Spain grow to 5,950,047, up from 4,681,972. It remarks on continued commerce between the nations and contrasts the war’s costs with Spain’s perceived gains, while criticizing American burdens and outcomes of the conflict.
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Spain
United States
Minneapolis
Sulu
Amer
Fca
Senator Stewart Returns to GOP Fold in Silver Debate
The Indianapolis Journal notes Senator Stewart of Nevada rejoining the Republican camp with a concise appeal to defeat Bryan and his party. It jokes at the sudden shift, mocking Republican papers for once calling Stewart windy while accusing others of cursing the party over silver.
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Stewart
Nevada
Teddy a fire bug sparks political flames in prairies
A fragmented editorial ridicules Roosevelt as a fire starter, blaming his faction for fueling destructive rumors across the Nebraska prairies and Minneapolis. The piece mocks Republican rivals and urges lessons from Chicago's failed blaze, warning the Teddy faction could burn itself out.
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Roosevelt
Nebraska
Owe
Omaha
Teddy
Minneapolis
Chicago
Local Pottsown man adopts single meal daily routine
A Potts town resident aged seventy recounts forty years on one daily meal with occasional supper. He credits a spice form for indigestion relief and notes his health remains robust, though a recent trolley ride shows his sturdy condition. He has a daughter active in missionary work in China.
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Braye Roy
John J. Bhorle
Pottstown
Hie
Waa Ag
Potte Town
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