The Moonlit View of Mars and Planetary Close Approaches
An old article discusses Mars nearing Earth in historical alignments, noting observations by astronomers, such as Linea and Schiaparelli, and maps from Milan. It highlights past and future close approaches, northern pole tilt, and long-range plans to observe from Evanston and other sites.
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Planoy
St- Moholus
Mie University
Evanston
Tony
Mara Luis
Bath
Mara
Hia
Niles
Sehinparelli
Milan
Earth
Mars
North Pole
Counterfeiters and courtroom tricks in a 19th century column
A garbled excerpt mixes courtroom banter about a conviction and sentence with humorous asides from period cartoons and ads. It references a judge, a defense, a plan to leave a message in court, a counterfeiters roundup, tonic cures, and household tips, all echoing early newspaper miscellany.
Dewey Arrival Plans Falter Amid Mixed Signals
Washington reports Admiral Dewey’s arrival date in New York slated for September 29 as committees and messages conflict over itineraries. Letters from Admiral Dewey outline stops at Leghorn Genoa Villefranche and Naples, contradicting claims of a London visit and a quick return to the United States.
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Leghorn
Dewey
Butterfield
Togetcher
Gibraltay
Beto
Maitter- Held
Olympia
Gulf Stream
New York
Kerenta
Olympia's
Cally
Nice
France
Annolwerd
Atyten Eriber Shyanpia
Lemtorn
Villefranche
Plab Ind Keope
Latterfield
Auinal Doway
Willington
Admira
Hondon
United States
Officers of New Regiments Formed Amid Recruitment
Washington August 2 Ten new regiments were formed yesterday with colonels and lieutenant colonels announced. Notable positions include George B Anderson and J. A. Thimian among others. The reorganization expands General Otis’s command to a field force of about sixty four thousand and aligns regular and volunteer units across officers and regiments. A separate note from Columbus Ohio reports a merger of window plan interests with a planned capital stock of 25 million dollars.
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Altgeld Sees Democrats Upholding Chicago Platform
Senator Altgeld lauds the Iowa and Chicago platforms, saying the Democrats did well and remain loyal to party principles. He notes satisfaction with the current platform and questions future mentions of certain issues while praising the thoroughness of the party's course.
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Uebel
Anet
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Fowa
Altgeld
Chicago
Pugilist Franey Dies After Beating
San Francisco reports autopsy on pugilist Franey shows vital organs worn. Franey died after being knocked down by Frank McConnell on Wednesday. McConnell and related connections not detailed.
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Buddy Aftecrou
San Francisen
Dim Franey
Franke McConnell
McConnell
Major Warne Arrested in Sioux Falls Cable Message
A cablegram from Nagasaki, Japan, dated from Dr H C Warne, major and rue goon of the South Dakota volunteers, informs of Warne's arrest by Frost for a published letter. The note cites charges of selfishness against Colonel Alfred S Prost and leaves undecided whether Prost and Warne will proceed to San Francisco or return home.
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Warne
Alfred S. Prost
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Prost
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San Franchcn
Mira
Report From Otis Army Dispatches Fatal Wounds and Disease
Washington reports state Genreal Otis details casualties from August 21 during the war, naming several officers and soldiers of the Twenty Fourth and Ninth Infantry units, with referenced illnesses and a counterattack at Tibusa Negrov Mountain. Wounded and dead entries include Lieutenant Alfred W. Drew and others, noting actions near Al gelea and Panny To.
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War Department
Pean
Fred A. Comroy
Wand
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Joseph TB. Morac
John Mith
William Harrison
Thirteenth Infantry
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Wourth
Uver
Adolil Mi Citar
Reneral
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Lintenant Cole
Tibusa
Negrov Mountain
Nix
Alfred W. Drew
Wallace
Algelea
Twelfth Infante
Eneany
Virat
Texan
Hilary Academy
Minevand
Neutenane
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American Officer Killed in Manila Reconnoiter
Aug 22 Manila report says a lieutenant of the Twelfth Infantry was killed and another seriously wounded during a reconnoiter north of Angeles. Americans pressed a large entrenched force of insurgents, driving them from positions amid heavy fighting. Nineteen dead and several rifles plus ammunition were reported as captured. details on location and unit names are fragmentary.
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Tefritry
Manila
Twelfth Infantry
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Ingurgenta
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Tagua de Tay
Ca Jmiha
Maine Wreck Forgotten No Move Toward Raising Wreck
Aug 22. It is over a year since the protocol gave the United States control over Cuba and the Maine wreck remains untouched. Officials say the harbor and Mayaguez area are under War Department authority, and no action will occur without Congress. Navy affairs insist it is a military matter, not a naval one, and no inquiry will proceed unless legislation compels it.
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Denise Washington
United States
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Maine
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
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Cola
War Department
Wa Department
Navy
Congress
Murder of Mrs Kronman by a suspect at police headquarters
Willam Nwutelae, arrested on suspicion of murdering Mrs Annis C Kronman, was identified by a witness at Captain Mechisky's office. Jewelry recovered. captains state no doubt of his guilt as the case proceeds to trial.
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New York
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Aire
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Iniea
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McLivdy
Thunderstorm lightning strikes near Met Hotel
A violent thunderstorm in Youktow yesterday morning saw a ball of lightning hit a telephone line near the Pierce hotel, travel through the building and down the elevator shaft into the office. No structural damage occurred but guests and staff were shaken. Miss Lou Smith, head waiter, was knocked unconscious but recovered after brief aid. Also noted was the death of William Fahrenwold, a 77 year old Yankton county settler, at his Walsh Town home after a short illness. he had lived in Yankton county for over thirty years and was born in Germany.
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Youktow, &. D
Pierce Hotel
Lou Smith
William Fahrepword
Yankton County
Walshtown
Fahrenwold
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Yankton
Sarcastic Spin on Georgia Politics in Old Atlanta Burlesque
A garbled Georgia gossip item from the Atlanta Constitution mocks a durkie and his ally as they joke about making a living while pretending to work. The fragment hints at white voters, election schemes, and Chicago finance with a clipped, ironic tone.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Lange Rouh
Chicago
Valerie and Max Beauregard vow amid engagements and gossip
Valerie confesses truth about Aston Lawford and her love for Max Beauregard. Aunt Constance and Mrs Langley clash over marriage plans as Beauregard exposes worldly schemes, Valerie’s secret romance moves toward a London wedding with high society scrutiny and family friction.
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Fragmented Tale of Dark Terrors and Forbidden Love
A distorted scene unfolds with a noble youth and his fairy queen amid peril and passion. The couple faces mounting threats as a carriage ride ends in danger and a whispered vow to redeem each other. The address of fate weighs heavy as loyalties are tested and sly rivals close in.
Napoleon and the Sections in the October Battle
A historical account describes Napoleon’s forces clashing with the sections in a morning to afternoon engagement near the capital. French troops and the National Guard suffered heavy musket and cannon fire as the Convention Hall defenses held, Buonaparte repeatedly appearing on horseback. The Parisian force eventually retreated, marking a dramatic but tactical Convention triumph as the young general demonstrated his evolving command.
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Playful Pipe Smoking Baby Raising Questions of Adoption
The article describes Paul McCabe, a two month old adopted child from Vienna, who shows a surprising fondness for smoke and tobacco tastes. His parents Mrs McCabe and Mr McCabe of Vienna recount his early development, including curiosity about smells, preference for warmth, and the unusual habit of smoking once he began teething. Observers compare his behavior with other children and note the broader context of child behavior and advertising influence.
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New York Journal
California
Telliye
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Papa
Mes. McCabe
Vianna
Tox Angeles
Wien
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Meg. McCabe
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Mra. McCabe
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Names and Events
Fragmentary text mentions naval matters and medicine, with scattered proper nouns like Merly Green Fhaf and Connors. It references trade or legal stakes and a division among 100 persons, but the garbled OCR makes specifics uncertain.
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J. Ly
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Ont
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Connor Tiunay
What a Little Faith Did for Mrs Rockwell
A Newark reader reports two years of illness including womb trouble falling and kidney and bladder pain. After trying multiple doctors without relief, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound brought improved health and renewed strength, with bowel improvements noted and gratitude expressed.
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Udylund
Lydia
Tinkham
Feom
Grater Newark
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Untold romance rumors swirl around Wickwire family
fragmentary lines reveal confusion over a marriage announcement and a woman connected to the Wickwires. The dialog hints at criticism and possible scandal amid unclear references to individuals and dates.
Fragmented Civil War Era Visit Recalls Virginia Inn Scene
A distorted excerpt describes a postwar visitor in Virginia provoking excitement at a shabby inn. The mistress laments her husband’s aloofness as the guest remains unseen, while a bantering exchange hints at social tensions and miscommunication in a faded setting.
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