Vast mix of travel, tech, and society notes across regions
A ragged collection covers passenger rail speeds, engine fatigue on long runs, a Crestline trip delay blamed on an overworked locomotive, and curious cultural vignettes from a church lamb sacrifice to fashion. Also notes on the Elbe and Trave canal opening, beekeeping in Vonaville, Washington heat in government buildings, and New York police confiscations.
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Penn- Wylrapia
Chiengov
Alwaux
Eriging
Crestline
Praengork
Chicago
Hills Guard Mining District Report Says rich mineral finds and union strike emerge
In Lincoln County miners strike and a unified miners union threaten work stoppages as pay rises to about 5000 dollars yearly. Reports claim new mining booms open daily with demand for copper silver lead nickel clays and marble. Also a Pioneer body found near Canton raises questions about death with no foul play detected.
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Cubier
G. D
Hilintins Gubter
Warzen
Lelie
Milyer
Canton
Gunder Evenson
Gunder
Lincoln Bounty
Henni
Deadwood sewer plan faces river tie in South Dakota
Aug 8 news notes a $5,600 sewer project to divert Lead water into Deadwood Creek two miles above the city. A compromise may extend Deadwood sewer to the creek to connect with a main line. Citizens form a committee at Clear Lake to study dam and reservoir on Wood Creek for surplus water storage, seeking federal help.
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Guidlun Creel
Fust
Nidck
Deadwood
Clear Lake
Loucks
GM. Sheppard
Willi Kraner
F. M. Staley
Phin Tor
Wood Creek
Cleay Lake
Stone River
Missouri
Conmitten
Washngton
South Dakota
Heroic Sioux Falls Soldier Improves After Cannons Across Bridge
Reports from Sioux Falls S D Aug 8 note Captain Van Houten Lette the son Dakota Hernie recovering since arrival at the South Dakota guardian home. He carried a 240 pound cannon over a siege bridge in the Philippines aiding a victory for American troops. Weight gain since admission and continued recovery feared due to heart artery strain. Other injuries may be permanent but rest is expected to help.
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Dakota Hernie
Slous Falla
Captain Cow
van Houteny
South Dakota Gardiera
Slot Springs
Yan Thouron
Scot Dakols Volnteers
Philippine
Wensogents
Souiree
Sue
Philippines to form new legislative commission in 1898
Government plan outlines a commission led by Judy Taft to draft a Philippine governing body with power to levy taxes, establish education systems, and manage finances until a civil governor is appointed. General MacArthur named executive head to enforce laws and guide interim administration.
Ambushed by insurgents on Luzon road
Washington reports General MacArthur announced an ambush by insurgents near Sanmiguel de Mayme to Bam Bidero in Luzon. An armed band about 800 attacked. One officer was killed, several wounded, and multiple captives taken. Wounded include Charles M Newman and Walter Brewer. Prisoners were sent to San Juan with assurances they would be treated well.
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Washington
Sage Frank
MacArthur
Manila
Alexmeter
Corpn
Sanmiguel de Mayme
Bam Bidero
Luzon
Richard Diehler
Charles M. Newman
Se Rion
Walter Brewer
Battalion of Engineers
Wird Tong
Alstaeler
Engineeen
Henry Z. Cronebian
Cavarrs
Arthur Mates
Clinele It
Fuelsinger
Edward ‘J. Cromer
George Kanub
Will Gerrity
John Coughlin
Robert N. Taylor
Breach of Promise Suit Against Major George Armes
A breach of promise suit seeks $50,000 against Major George Armes, veteran US Army officer, filed in the district supreme court by Armen Suedton? of this city. The complaint alleges deception, attempted marriage, and assault, claiming Armes misled the plaintiff into a marriage agreement and later refused to fulfill it amid prior public improprieties. The case cites alleged manipulation of relations with General Leaver and War Department officials, with details drawn from a weekly bank statement context accompanying the filing.
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Armen
Arge 7
Minsella AL Platt
Uis
District “Supreme Court
George
Armes
United States Army
Leaver
Peniaylvayim
War Department oMciads
Surplin
Tie Danks
Old Fae
Excoay
BP Legal Cequires Mnty
Mushrooms Tied to Family Poisoning Case At Harvey
An inquest into the Nor ris family deaths at Harvey found possible mushroom poisoning. A mushroom expert testified that a new bug in tops of mushrooms may cause toxins. Doctors and coroners debated this poison theory as the family reportedly ate wild mushrooms before dying.
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Ono Wwashy
Chiewxo
Ave
Norris
Harvey
Jong- Houle
Shawn
Ally
Mover Murti
Norla
Allies Crush Chinese in Six Hour Pei-Tsang Action
New York Aug 7 reports say Allied forces pressed the battle from dawn to dusk at Peitsang forcing Chinese trenches. About 19,000 internationals, including Ninth and Fourteenth Infantry, Reilly's battery and Marines, attacked Chinese positions and drove them from the lines amid heavy casualties on both sides.
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New York
Neralis
Txiu
Galile
Peitsang
Reilly
Ion ‘Tah Anya
Washington
Navy Department
Toda
Peltanng
Almed
Chefou
Yorktown
Chefoo
China
Wannstale
Celief
Welther
Hans
Chafee
Scmll
War Department
Meltsong
Te Ho
Tain
Mbla
Amall Toutn
Teking
Tien
Neason
Tait
Campaign to Be Played Nightly at War Connel
Washington dispatch reports no single commander in chief for Allied forces in Peking era plans. Major General Chatter bin’s dispatch indicates independent forces with a common goal. American, German, and British troops will operate with coordinated flanks as they move toward Tian Ta. Leaders met to assign corps and positions for the approaching advance.
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Fenerve
Colum
Corbin
Rook
Washington
Senat Druyer
Tien
Chattee
War Department
China
War Connel
Kansans City
Peking
Chatter T bin
War Departmentaturday
Americas
Tien Tala
Tile
Gorman Denies Will Manage Cathpaten Campaign
Ex Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland denies reports he will direct the Democratic campaign in the East. He says plans are not yet matured and he may speak occasionally in Maryland and perhaps outside the state. He praises Senator Jones and notes he may help near election day if his role is asked by campaign leaders.
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Gorman
Cathpaten
New York
Ang
Madchester-by
Manchester
Maryland
Theenimpaign
Sennrop Jones
Democratic Committee
Hon
Campala
AG. Hryan
Marytuni
Bryan party off for Indianapolis scene of formal notification
The Bryan party departed Lincoln last evening for Indianapolis to witness the formal notification ceremony. The journey aimed to observe the event closely, with attendees representing local civic groups and supporters traveling together.
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Bryan
Indianapolis
Lincoln
Discredit Ls Statement On Chinese Ministers
A London dated report quotes Viceroy Chitina officials denying Karl Li's claim. The dispatch states the ministers have not left Peking and that the convoy with General Yung Li remains in place.
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Chitina
London
Aig
Shanghai
LE Wyog Chang
Peking
Atuguata
Yung Li
Karl Li
Mlotier
Lonlom
Anti Foreigners In Control Charted In Shanghai Dispatch
A garbled dispatch from Shanghai describes anti foreigner sentiment gaining in power as Tiang Chang’s supporters push toward change. Reports mention a possible move toward the throne and tensions with viceroy Shang Tung. Warnings of a larger potential clash near Peking surface amid foreign-friendly factions and military opinion.
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Tondon
Nevin
Feling
Shanghai
Tiang Chang
UL Ping Tg
Becaise
Shang Tung
Cal Avery
Lea
Peking
Rand
Suni Tien
Lonvon
Tie "Thine
Aggressive Chinese Forces Faced By Russian Counterattack
A dispatch from General Grodokott dated August 4 reports a hard clash near Teche where Russian troops repelled Chinese defenders, yielding 1,000 Chinese casualties and eight Russian wounded. Algan fights continued with six killed and 25 wounded on the Chinese side, while Alga burned after the clash. Reports also mention Kugalan and Yangtze troubles, with French and English officials reacting as mail service halted.
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Marcinus Dossat Iveco
St. Petersburg
Wir
Grodokott
Khabasovak
Teche
Russia
Algan
Nea
Alga
Port
Death of Con Collins in Dubuque Estate Leader
The longtime Dubuque resident known as Con Collins died at over 90 years of age. He held extensive property on Fifth Street and was a prominent figure in the county for more than five decades.
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Collins
Dubuque
Fifth Street
Jund Willingt It A Electoral Vote For Mc Kinley
A flawed political forecast piece argues McKinley’s supporters may overestimate chances in New York and elsewhere. In a separate case Mike Hastings is jailed in Colorado Springs for a confidence game allegedly swindling about $10,000 from victims including Denver broker Pulsifer Young and Uncle Sam Mining president John Bateman. Hastings, active in Christian benevolent circles, allegedly used loans to exploit several women, with a complaint filed by Mew OT McDowelly Tron.
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McKinley
New York
Mike Cora Hastings
Colorado Springs
Inverny Ng Hullee
Tate
Jenvir Shyina
Pulsifer & Young
Denver
John Bateman
Tateman
Uncle Sam Mining and Milling
Haindley
Miky Hastings
Turkey
Bryan And Stevenson Nomination Meeting Planned In Indianapolis
Lincoln reporters describe preparations and arrivals for the Democratic nominating event to be held at Military Park Indianapolis. Speakers include Bryan Stevenson and Governor Thomas with a large crowd expected, rail lines arranged, and overflow plans for a monument meeting in Tomlin Hall.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William
Bry A
Adlal . Stevenson
Theie
Democratic Party
Military Park
Tales Pinge
Brett Elatrs
Multork
Wixty
Tw Park
Tichardson
Tienearce
Thomas
Colasnado
Noth Flention
Hrynn
Stevenson
Lutthia
Tafayette
Union Station
All Party
Iebtata
Cincininth Chlewee
Toureville
St. Louis
Tomlin Hall
Carter Harrison
Checongo
Weal, Dryan
Eollowiig
Hisan
Webster Davis
Wpenkerd
Yomlsmon
Tnt
Mr. Heyn
Webster Davin
Iowans in New York tailors of Nacho voyage note
Iowans in New York list names and associated hotels and rooms in various cities including Astorhouse Cleavield Pigminer Davenport Parke Avenue Hawarden Sioux City St. Cloud and Washington entries. The fragmentary notes name individuals plus hotel venues such as Continental Albert Grand Union and Central Hotel.
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Mawkeye Vint
de Nacho
New York
Boune
J. A. McCone
Astorhouse
Cleavield— Pigminer
Davenport
Mrg
G. W. Cae Viemp Mas J
Cable
Parke Avenue
Hawarden
van Dyke
Morton House
Sioux City
Mrw
N. Nellix
St. Cloud
Washington
F. W. Roberts
St. Tenin
Connell Jihuifs
Mes. &. Davis
Connental
Dubigne
K. M. Emador
A. Staneaveil
Hotel Albert
Greenwald H. Wilcox
St. Denia
Meg
Grand Union Hotel
Montezuma Central Hotel
Muscatine
Central
Clark
Tragedy on the Deutschland military officer stunned by crash
An officer aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland was killed when the ship sank near Hoboken after the vessel hit a pier. The line's fourth officer Thiel died during the disaster as others scrambled to abandon ship, with reports detailing the chaotic moments and the immediate death toll. The dockside investigation began as rescuers searched the vessel and nearby waters for survivors.
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New York
Thiel
Dartschl
Van
Ie Alwanor
Hoboken
Guy
Politicians to Unite Aboard Steamship Virginia
A Chicago reception on August 1 gathers leaders from both major parties and county groups to meet candidates from governor to local offices. Over 2,000 prominent figures are invited for speeches, entertainment, and friendly exchanges on the steamship Virginia, with candidates Richard Yates and Samuel Alscholer among the headliners.
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Guents
Chicago
Adind Tate
Ingle Wi
Atgiay
Mresa
Chute
Ita
Ateamaship
Virginia
Woodrlah
Fides
Richard Water
Ilinois
Sammie Alscholer
Derry
Heath
Mie
Republican National
Republican National Committeeumn
Graeme Steuart
Wemports
UL. Gahaiy
Ulindia
Babcock
Wisconsin
Repub
Nean
Manning Fons
Llindis
Carter
Morrison
Att Tity Oilleiia
John P. Hopkins
George Switey
Samuel Alkchaler
Assassination talk and mixed market notes amid August reports
Fragmentary dispatches from Geneva and Chicago discuss the assassination of an empress and remarks by a European duke. Patchy market data for cattle, hogs, and grains appear beside uncertain dates and locations, including Chicago and Des Moines area snippets.
Ambassador White on China War Speech Misread
Ambassab White addressed questions about China affairs in New York, stating the Kaiser era in dispute and urging no quarter to Chinese forces. He argued the conflict would not end in China’s partition and noted German support with Russia for a shared policy amid tensions.
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Duchenal
Europe
Geneva
Switzerhind
Klae Humbert
Luchenat
Austria
Joong
Koverelgna
Italy
Duchenni
Snower
Cleweted de
White
China
Mie
Germany
Refugees Arrive From The Orient In Transit
A stream of refugees reaches the city via the Pacific and northern routes after a long journey. Officials list arrival numbers and destinations as aerial transport lines report orderly reception and housing arrangements for the newcomers.
Refugees From China Transport Logan Describe Voyage
Refugees aboard the United States transport Logan from Japan tell of crowded cabins and danger while fleeing a threatened Chinese city. Among aboard are Dr. Dittindurfer and G. MeTitokh with many children, some leaving Shanghai for Europe or America. The voyage included three deaths and a pivotal skirmish near Dien-Tsin on July 17, influencing subsequent bombardment.
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Ban Wranciaco
Ang
Ninth Infantry
United States
Login
Kit Vin
Japan
Win
Hind
Ainge
Dittindurfernd G. MeTitokh
Anil
Ten Taln
Lines
Manter Ralph Ragadate
Mink Ecile Tinredile
Tensin
Nho
Shanghaai
Europe
America
J. M Mnanen
Shanghai
Mera
Ween
Tenny
Lowry
Chiffean
Hay- Hor
Minken
Lelew
Ciliford
Edward Wine
Yokohaiya
Dindorfer
Poo
Tong
Wis
Tien Tri
Bailey
Teritivh Kit Jelando
Tien Tsin
McCalla
Seymour
Wioke
Tintley
Midehipinun
Ali Hatear
Ure Valley
Tange
Dillendorfer
Pekinie
Surrounded by British forces General DeWet and Steyn
Ambiguous wartime dispatch from London dated August 8 reports British troops tightening around General DeWet and Steyn. The brief note claims a Belgian or Bretorin maneuver saved a retreat, with lines narrowing the enemy and wire-work between Ne flank positions.
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Kifchedee
Moers
London
Bretorin “le Sater
Hitcher Hig
DeWet
Steyn
Proposals to stamp out leprosy in the Philippine Islands
A provisional board convened by Major Tenia 3 and Captains George J Ninth and WE Dorton recommended selecting an inland site in the Philippine archipelago for a leper colony. They would draft plans and estimates for building and salaries and fix the ration unit to support the colony. The action targets the rising number of leprosy cases seen as a public health menace.
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Pluie
Eisease
Washington
Alu
Cesiepal Mace Artinie Tae
Nfanes Ing
Tenia
Iunr Beon
George J .Ninth
Infaniey
WE. Dorton
Philippine Archipelago
Philip
Hay Not Seriously Ill Sentinel Dispatch From Secretary Hay
Washington report says Hay not seriously ill after illness in Sumtering. Secretary Hay reached Washington Saturday and was said to be resting with a slight fever. The article notes family concern and mentions other names including G Sra and Jit, with a possible reference to local officials.
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Biato
Washington
Alig
Hay
Sunes
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Ratinay, Publisher
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Mosea
Prince of Wales
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Hies
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Sawyer
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White House
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Fadinna
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Ginninnath Enquirer
Smithville
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Promeme Sewerage
LO Dam
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Hnying Tromble
Jim Corps
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Mikt Emerson
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Mehigan
Stone Ball
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W Davenport
Bronx Falls
Seine
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State Board of
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Rosal Telegraph
Tue Fron Alliance
Neb
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Mystic
Government OF Philippines
Mudge Toth
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Witespreadt
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Engineer Corps
Ambuxt
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Latiia
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Santa Cruz
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Twenty-fourth Infantry
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Schmidt
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Minong
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Sigage
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Wilkins
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Bini City
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Alvin
Dmiuhn
Goomeini Yeaterday
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Tanons
Gat Whases
Geralyn and Provisions
Speltus
Timothy Reed
Ilies Creamery
Uae
Dyellow
Kaiser
Orient
Mianicnarier
Tranaport
Francisco
Nicasaki
Yoko
Ghina
Tien Tsin, Taku
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San Francisco
Didindoeres
Dina Dt dDnyck Wiseune
Wenterty
Be Tang
G— Sra. Ch
Ke Wul
Glurke
Pama. Wer
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