Oddball Clippings on Japan Arts to New York Tales
A varied 19th century column offers snippets on Japanese education in California, Japanese beer trends, a penny concert in Chester Pennsylvania, Li Hung Chang’s wealth and beauty regime, a French military description, and light society anecdotes. Mentions of Paul Jones in battle, Mongolian theft schemes, and playful gibes about weather gossip pepper the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
California
San Francisco
Berkeley
Palo Alto
Pacific Coast
Paul Janea
Hichard
E Gould
Chester
Li Hung Chang
China
Bcotland
Pat
Ma Ming
Lavrence
New York
Chinatown
Edi«som
Numan
Robskins
Georgia
Cape Colony
Natal
South Africa
Ladysmith
Boers Capture More British as Burghers Halt Advance
In a clash described as a burgher action, Boer forces report capturing additional British troops while a party of Brabayit's horse reportedly fell into the Hanis of the Burghers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brabayit
Magaliesberg Disaster and Boer War Tactics
Amid reports from Pretoria and London the Magaliesberg clash unfolds with General Clement and the Northumberland regiment pinned by Boer forces. Kitchener’s dispatches note two Boer detatchments, retreating to secure positions as Lord Methuen presses on. Casualties mount. the war office signals manpower shifts and Sunday openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfeatertas
Amin Hefener
Lond Kitchwasr
War Office
de Wet
Coron
Thabunchy
Vryheid
Ziatron
Magullesberg Dinwaker
Luey
Roberte
Hare
Colonial Office
Britain
Ansen
Powell
Magaliesberg
South
Afdea
Lorenzo Marques
Kruger
Hague
William
Stead
Europe
Matheim
Seventeenth Lancers
Ballin Collig
South Africa
Carome
Native Question Dominates British South Africa Policy
London reports quote Miz Atlin Warilke and Cape Colony officials urging strong imperial control over native affairs in South Africa. They warn division among tribes threatens British supremacy south of the Zambezi and advocate Milner receiving supreme authority to manage the Basutoland and other native populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz Atlin Warilke
South Africs
London
Letwman
Cape
Cape Colony
Chamberliin
South Africa
Zambeal
Mysteria
Phyaluie
Jender
Basutoland
Nvoa
Fontierses
Raiven
Tien
Soralie
Chamberlain
Bitter Closing Debate Profoundly Crashes Parliament
London December 48 Parliament prorogued until February as Queen's Speech read. In the Commons the war debate resumed amid sharp attacks on government handling of South Africa operations and support for Kitchener. Broderick and Bryn-Roberts assailed policy while calls to end fighting and protect civilians dominated tense exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's
London
Paciment van
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Frederick
Kitchener
Atingine
John Bryn-Roberts
South Africa
St. Paul's
Roberta White
Inga
Broderick
Robert
South Afria
John Cudahy Company charter filed in Wichita
A charter incorporating the John Cudahy Company with capital stock of 5000000 was filed in Recorder Simon's office. The firm will conduct a general manufacturing and mercantile business and erect a new packing plant at Wichita. John Cudahy is the principal stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhveaga
Simon's
John Cudany
Wichita
Ian
John Cudahy
London County Council bids for city water monopolies
London December report says the London county council introduced in parliament a plan to purchase the water monopolies of London at 115 million pounds. A separate scheme rumored for 1992 involves paying 260 million to the water monopolists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London County Council
Londan
Koverhinacht
Reaping the Windfall of Boom Bust Warning
London December 18 The hoard of trade statistics show that 100000000 has already been lost by over capitalization since the boom was alerted five years ago Hooley. The trade remains on the down grade amid reckless over capitalization and market fragility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle
Yoxine Millona Mitte Ssegelo Waslans
London
H Vyce Vomballas
Hooley
Elkes and M'Farland Win World Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
In a dramatic 262.8 mile event at Madison Square Garden before about 20,000 fans, Elkes of Glone and M'Farland of Sar Jose claimed first with a distance near 2628 miles and 7 laps behind the record. Pierce and McEachern took second, with McEncheen and Cavasr third. Prizes totaled 4600 dollars with various placers awarded cash and recognition for the accident withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madina Square Garden
Harry Elka
Glone
Walla N
Monte Carlo
Uy Peench Tenn
Mway
AWO
Stinson
Boston
C. V. Babcovic
Laula Ghiim
Pittsburg
Acore
Babcock
Gimm
Bikes
McFarland
Pierce
McEachern
Sumar
Gougolts
Kner
Byear
Fisher
Bredericke
Wailer
Stingon
Aronson
Will. Bs
Fire destroys Elk Point buildings. one firefighter seriously hurt
A morning fire at Elk Point devastated multiple structures along the main street, including a restaurant lodging house, tailor shop, jewelry store, barber, and a pool hall. One fireman was seriously injured, and several residents escaped with few belongings as the blaze damaged or destroyed numerous two story and brick buildings. The fire was controlled at 3:15 after sweeping through the east and west sections, with many businesses and homes heavily damaged or ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Speckman
Alore Wis
AC Keeter
Reatiurant
Air Campbell
Dillard Dal
Browning
le Street
Kone Worth
Freeman Tires
Ators
Walter
atdWate
Oilgens Bank
John Beacon
Grieg
Vermilion Banquet Turmoil and Council Debates
Vermilion University of South Dakota society banquet ends in chaos as chairs topple and a conflict over a women’s group triggers police attention. Local council finances face scrutiny amid bridge project funding debates and potential Nebraskan trade impact. Two men die in a mining accident near Miller, South Dakota, when a rope failure drops workers to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tpidentia Society
The
University of South Dakota
Hastbull
South Dakota
Cedan County
Yankton
John Mueller
Cotur County
Counel
Ashasifai Ha
Acounell
Oity
Yankton Fridge and Morey Company
Trangbnie
Watt
Citisens
Nebraski
Cellar
Ceday
Michigan Senate Adjourns Amid Tax Debate Over Blanket Tax
In Lansing a heated session saw the senate postpone consideration of the blanket tax measure, as the house had passed a tax on railroads and corporations. Governor Pingree planned a public band concert, while the senate debated adjournment and the chamber’s use for the event. The vote split 12 to 19 against continuing action, and a concurrent resolution urged adjournment with no immediate action on the tax plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Senate
House
Pingree
Muorgine Court
Beelon
Indiana mob lynches three time worn suspect in Booneville
A violent mob in Booneville Indiana storms the jail and hangs John Teal the third a Black man accused in the Molite Sinione murder. Sheriff and local authorities fail to stop the lynching as a crowd of about 100 men drags the prisoner from his cell and executes him with a rope in the jail yard. Governor Mount orders militia after reports of mobilization from Rockport and Booneville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimona Marten
Salie
Rolls
Bherri Anderson
Rockport
Benjamin Hydson
Kiuty
Raymond Cherry
Hvansyive
Penuty Cherry
Tola
Evury
Sta Uen
Ife
Boonesile
Wan
Warwick
Electic
Boone Wile
Wwagona
Luger
Horan
Nile
Uiree
Jbeon
Mia Poota
Indianapolis
Mee
Mount Wax
Spencer County
Booneville
Tad
John Jolla
Molite Sinione
Mount
Warl Tensions Rise Around Calabuena After Fire
Dispatches from Panay island report rebels burning a large portion of Calabuena village as Assistant Surgeon Fredrick A. Washburn Jr. directs Twenty sixth volunteer infantry in firefighting with no American casualties. Later reports state U S detachments captured insurgent stores and several natives as skirmishes continued near Mantin and San Pedro Macoti while a new political party forms promising broad native autonomy under American oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calabuena
Noilo
Panay
Calabueda
Fredtrick A. Washburn, Jr
Sixth Volunteer Infantry
Tloilo
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Quintinalua
Iollo
San Pedro Macoti
Mantin
United States
Tahtry
Mantle Police
Captain Gains
Emul Poate
Fest
Ita
Alan Taver
Fatal exposure after steamer wreck near Montague
A steamer voyage ended in disaster when passengers stranded in a yawl were rescued badly frozen. William McCuilley Eduan Asian and Mary Davis drowned. Lucien Morden of Montague aided in the rescue. The survivors were treated at Holy Family hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Wiliam Mccuilley
Taland
Mathland
Lucien Morden
Montague
Winisu
Holy Family Hospital
Earthquake Shakes Santiago Cuba Causes Panic and Damage
A December Cuban quake struck Santiago de Cuba near midnight, triggering a brief panic. A club room filled with people became chaotic as aftershocks followed, but overall damage was limited to some lightly damaged buildings and leaking dishes, with no major injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiagoo
Santiago del Cuba
Seti
Mont Revere
Muvern
BeVern
Fire destroys major plant in Cleveland
Fire at the Grown Hoisting and Conveying Machine Co plant in Cleveland wipes out seven buildings, with losses estimated around $500,000. About 1,100 workers lose jobs as flames start in the warining room of a related firm occupying Brown company buildings, forcing some to flee through windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tome
Warine
Elwell Parker Pigett Combpany
Brown
Two Negroes Lynched After Brutal Hoosier State Murder
Rockport Maryland December 18 two Black men Henderson and Rowlands accused of murdering and robbing white barber Holllle Simons were hanged by a mob of about 1000 in the jail yard. Sheriff Clemens attempted to protect them but the mob overpowered officers and executed both suspects. The case involved a brutal assault and a theft of over $40 from the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Henderson
Bid Rowlands
Jeanunia Sherif Clemens
Union County
Kentucky
Anderson
Rowlands
Wan Hou
Jim Menderson
Hengerson
Aegio
Debruler
Hine
Hrnter
Simons
Telr
Blessings of Christmas in the Day of All Days
A prose reminiscence on Christmas birth and the virgin Mary, angels singing, shepherds and wise men, and the first Christmas as a divine gift. The narrative blends biblical elements with reflections on joy, home, and the heart’s gifts, urging daily kindness and the light of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesla
Dimssha
Salem
Lethle~hem
Jerusalem
Angele
Mar
Mary
Mim
Jesus
Nigel
Alte Worth Fortiem
Christine
Ann
Ares
Mike
William Rosser Conn
The Greatest of All and Christmas Memories
Fragmentary historical newspaper text presents a collage of long poetic lines referencing shepherds, faith, and triumphs, interwoven with holiday imagery and a montage of names and phrases. The garbled OCR hints at a Christmas themed piece mixing biblical allusions with domestic scenes and poetic reflections.
Case of Linas Skinner Death Claim Questioned
Washington records deny a death sentence for Connecticut volunteer Linas Skinner after a prior court martial for drunkenness on duty and imprisonment, noting no American soldier has been sentenced to death for sleeping on post during the Spanish War. The piece adds a separate Paris note on Delbler, the retired executioner, near death in Mentone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jAur Department
Washington
War Department
Linas Skinner
Connecticut
Voluneer
Skinner Wan
Teaving Bia Poat
Fle
Skinner
Department
Demwler
Request for Receiver in Anglo American Savings and Loan Case
Seven stockholders of the Anglo-American Savings and Loan Association asked the United States circuit court to appoint a receiver. They argued the case falls under federal jurisdiction, opposing state court handling. The stockholders claim improper transactions in real estate and seek court intervention, noting significant money involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo-American Having and Loan Association
New York
Anglo-American Savings and Loan
United States Circuit Court
United States Courte
Aanking
Prohibition Era Scribbles Pour From Fractured Text
Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled news page with mixed phrases about holidays, money on demand, wartime references, and distant places. It mentions Washington Evening, Darbibyrth Africa, and a potential railway stunt, interspersed with disjointed quotes and names, producing a chaotic mosaic of 20th century press style garble.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kimball
Boston Harbor
Chicago
Nighin
Ted
Relat Ves
Oklahoma
Jennike
Providence
Tych
Prince
Tom
Samurli Johninen
Woneh
Altwal
Wilnly
Roy Reurulis
Zastron
Orange
Lorin
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Mthgulieburg
Brabant
Zastronalatrict
Bomfield
Vryhold
Vryheld
Wirkus Fron
Sandy
Maguliesberg
Rustenberg
Magallesbere
Magallenberg
Wfilh
Riettentein
Érmagement
Horveshoe
Clements
James Chip
Delarey
Clement
Boyers
Jexge
Khukl
Lekse
Arllery
Layrge
Clementa
Barr
Peaka
Fetfonretz
Lord Methuen
Tord Kitchener
Moer Inager
Litchtenburs Trung
Vanl
Larce mi
Dei
Lord Sallebury
Hin Collenpuss
Halurday
Roberta
John Cudahy Company
FO Municipal Waterworks
Elkes and
M’farland
Elk Point
Solo Toneom
Anjar
Aurea Hut
Hirsi
Banos Nerm
Anylal
Yankton Hola
Hope Wrenkr
Worknen
Miller
Bec
Wighilam Wis
Wil Haberling
Gothmingle
Ana
Haan
T Gillew Lserley
Preea
Gig
Lorerl
Ben
Tip
Indiana
Cuba
Hoosier State
Nelda
Fanta Cinis
Inter Oceany
Judge Hall Liege
Huth Gare
Galilee
Josp
Guillou
Anou
Tie
Pablo
Brandpo
Dolly
Charles Eugene Banks
Tunizh
Tommy
Banta Claus
Eis Thelp Praneui
Tymlere
Saw York
Danke
DAI
Dogfedeo
Gecyos
Norco Sea
Deulutfary Uicedane
Anon Waltepgere
Ancrewsy
Terley
Darbibyrth Africa
England
Duthinn
John
Canali
Howaton
Tex
Lina
Frank
Othera
AiLogarr
Puck
Danley Wera
Lars Gichur
Condo
Ford
Levi Cafly
Spensten
Chmler
Lala Ralinee
Pers
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