Fragmented note on cemetery stone and varied 19th century items
A Babel of miscellany from a dusty page describes a Hungarian tombstone with inscriptions for a Moritz family, anti Semitic theater plans in Vienna, horse racing bets on Tod Sloan, world population figures, library appointments, and social tidbits about notable figures such as Henry Probasco, the German emperor’s naval dress rules, Andree relics, and several European and American personalities.
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Putnam
Congressional Library
Senate
Hoston
Henry Probasco
Cincinnati
Mallionaire
Carnegie Rayage
Corbin Denies War News Withheld In Washington
In Washington July 19 the war correspondents indictment of General Otis’s management of the Philippines campaign caused a sensation. Secretary May said advices from the Philippines showed improved conditions and brighter prospects while Corbin defended press censorship as misapprehended. He stated no information was kept from the press and pledged continued release of all non harmful facts.
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Washington
Otix
Philippine
May
Civil Tokell
Philippines
Otis
Iaa
Corbin
Otte
Aguinaldo
Bo Farax
Aemy
General Otis
Supprepach
Manila
Hong Kong
Atfrcot
Preas
United States
United
Tong
Otis Rually
Greene
Wif
Dil
Charaeter
Lone Navigator Captured After Atlantic Rescue
The British steamer Helberg picked up Captain William Andrews, known as the lone navigator, who left Atlantic City on June 18 1910 in a lifeboat from The Doree. He was found about 700 miles from the coast, near Bish Vast, and brought aboard in a rescue effort.
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Bish
Wwe
Nurift
NEW PEACE OVERTURES REPORTED IN PHILIPPINE CONFLICT
Chicago July 12 A peace overture reportedly came from Aguinaldo with direct proposals to General Otis. State and War departments hold dispatches from the Philippine commission, but the president waits for conclusive evidence before public disclosure. If promises hold, volunteers may not be needed.
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United States
McCutcheon
Harry Armstrong
Chicays Record
Oscar K. Davis
H.C. McDonnell
New ‘York
Robert M. Collin
John H. Dunning
L. Jones
Baas
Wil Dinwiddie
New York
Ea S
Keene
Scrippa-McRae
Richard Little
Chicago Tribune
Aguinaldo
Chicago
Washington
Tim Nay
State Department
Philippine Commission
Wir
General Otis
Otis
Sheriff Killed as Train Robbers flee into hills
A posse clashed with three train robbers near Cimarron New Mexico. Sheriff Ed Barr of Walxenburg and U.S. Marshal Foraker led the pursuit. two posse members were wounded, and the outlaws escaped to the canyons. Sheriff Farr was reported killed. Mindon Strell arrived with details.
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Posen
Tea Vegas
N. M
Cimarron
Volum
Organ- Seed
Mindon Strell
Livesstock
Chmarron
Thin Morstiys
Smith
Foraker
Farr
Yale Harvard Trials At London Queen's Club
American athletes from Yale and Harvard trained at Queen's Club London with Murrington Yale and Quinlay Harvard among those competing in sprints long jump and three miles. Final selections announced for 100 yards dash with Quinlay Yale and Dupee Yale listed among qualifiers. Pensions granted notices and list of name changes and increases from Washington and South Dakota filings follow.
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London
Yate Au
Harvard
Queen’s Club
J. ‘J. Murrington
Yale
F. 2
C.K. Palmer
H. W. Foote
iHarvard
H. P. Clarke
J. F. Quinlay
Garrard
C. Dupee
F. A. Bluite
J. Roche
Quine Jan
Dipee
JT Visher
D. Roardman
Tei
Mourdrin
J. W. Tablowell
WM. Fincke
Yule
Wallowell
Rox
American Losses in the Philippines Decline In Human Toll
The 1898 casualty report details killed and wounded from the Philippines campaign. It lists regiments with the Fourteenth Infantry leading in deaths, Nebraska and Minnesota suffering high losses, and totals for killed, wounded, and disease. Includes breakdowns by regiment and volunteers versus regulars, with state-by-state wounded tallies and notable death counts.
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Washington
Philippines
Teath
Minnesott
Nebraska
Nebraska Regiment
Watson
Fourteenth Infantry
Fie
Kunean
South Dakota
Third Artillery
Oregon
Petinavivaula
Fighteenth Infantry
Stontana
Minnesota
Peninsylva
Nia
Twenty Second Infantry
California
Ycllow
Pive
Tennessee
Cugitt
Regalita
Soluinterra
Theauter
Twenty Thing
Wtxemwe
Twenty-third Infantry
Eigheteenth
Montana
Juwho
Kunansyts Venpeylyanin
Nelwaeka
Havin
Karaie
Lowick
Klites Lid Fegiments Troi Hiseats
Mila
Twelfth Infantry
Eighth Infantry
Sixth Artillery
Fnty-First Infantry
Ninth
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Idaho
Towa
Utah
North Dakota
Astor Battery
Wyoming
Negulary
Pennsyvania
Tota
Yale and Harvard Teams Open Queen's Club Meet
The Yale and Harvard squads debuted at the Queen's club with several events and notable performances. Yale athletes paced by Woll, Blount, and Morse showcased strong form while Cambridge and Oxford entrants drew the crowd, as Yale-Harvard officials reported improved condition and enthusiasm ahead of July events. The report notes the mixing of American and British squads, crowd reaction, and planning for the next round of contests in midsummer.
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Abirehan
London
Dily
Yale
Haevard
Queen's
Tris
Yurda
Due Pee
Budrdman al Yale
Quinlin
Margard
Bounv
Quentin Woll
Dippe
Quintin
Mr. Hineke
J. W. Hillawell
Wirward
Hullawell
Muryard
Hullowell
Morse
Dally
Ripsurd
Mareington
Huryard
UML
Clark
Harvard
Foot
Harvart
Balmer
Yule
Caimbridge
Paniinon
Gravade
Chapman Wendall
Yale-Harvard
Queen's Club
Wenrlall
Vlis Munite
SLAIN BY SOLDIER SWEETHEART IN_TRAGEDY AT LINCOLN
Roy Sutton, 90, and Lena Elmer, 18, were involved in a fatal shooting in Lincoln. Sutton wounded himself and threw his revolver into a cemetery after claiming he killed Elmer. she lay dead with two bullet wounds. Authorities note parental opposition to the romance may have sparked the tragedy.
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Mindle
Lincoln
Roy Sutton
Lena Elmer
Suton
Mason City
Mian Elmer
Thi
Dewey Prize Money Claim Filed in Court of Claims
George Dewey has filed a naval bounty claim in the Court of Claims tied to the Battle of Manila Bay on May 4, 1898. The action marks the first in a class likely numbering thousands, with many originally filed under section 4696 of the Revised Statutes. Several cases involve legal questions that could set precedents for future Navy Department adjustments.
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Washington
George Dewey Han
Manila Bay
Navy Department
Spain
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Claims
Filipino Junta Moves From Hong Kong to Libun Island
Philippine junta officials to relocate from Hong Kong to Libun Island on the northeast Ber Nico coast as U S authorities report insurgent arms supply cuts. Transport issues hinder unloads in Negros as weather and typhoons disrupt voided operations. Sixth Infantry and Colorado regiment prepare to depart. Professor Schurman to sail to San Francisco aboard the China. General City cables weather hampering transport movements.
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Transporta
Negros
California
Warren
Teuisport Grant
Tonka's execution carried out in Indian Territory
Reports from Muscogee and Antlers detail the firing squad execution of Walla Tonka also known as William Goings of the Choctaw Nation. Witnesses describe a brief religious service before the shot and Tonka's death after a half hour. Authorities faced delays and disputed writs as they carried out the sentence.
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Kansas City
Spelal
Wiliam
Walla Tonka
Bolens Gorpla
Thomas
Afernoon
Muscogow
Daly
G. We Clay
Mikohi
Weloth
Fumes Tnnis
Anarahal
Thonmie Watson
United States
Cing Guid
Arimner
Tudgedames
Jude
Irong
Geluge
Pontes Grecta
Gohugs
Asi
William Goings
Walla Tonks
Walla
Walle Tanka
Enterprise
Blow to Beaurepaire in Rennes court-martial case
Paris July 1 cabinet meeting as War Minister Gullitet told the president that Beaurepaire former president of the civil section of the court of accusation may appear only as witness and that the court-martial referred to no new charges would be permitted against him.
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Paris
Gullitet
Rennes
Beaurepaire
Court of Muasation
Iowa Out Of Dry Dock And Other Naval Notices
Washington reports the Iowa has emerged from Puget Sound dry dock with suspected furnace damage and potential boiler issues requiring further repairs. Also noted are a city blast with several explosions causing minor damage, and the death of Major A. T. Bowler aboard a steamer en route from Cuba, aged 52. Dewey expected to arrive Trieste by July 19.
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Washington
Navy Department
foWa
Puget
Engines for the World and Global Rail Plans
Fragmented OCR details a global discussion on engines and rail projects, naming Philadelphia and Din Tani, with mentions of Baldwin locomotives, May schedules, ship deliveries, and international railway ambitions. Key entities include Baldwin, China, Aegean, West year, New York, Fyggland, and Uplaids.
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Joan MG
Philadelphia
Ike Abies taRipy
Furiyenigines
Chines
Busioon
Dhe
Geiypine
Bondewaxs
Fyggland Wall
New York
Ure Mart
Ateamelly
Marcow
Mill Firemen Strike Paralyzes Wisconsin City
Workers at the American Print Works demand wage increases and staged a walkout. Forty cotton parts engage in the stoppage, threatening further action through the evening shift as notes of support travel among crews.
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Gin Lowe
Wis
Ainwrean
Leo
Tolay
Priices
Rebel Leaders In Prison Amid Guatemala Crisis
A dubious cipher dispatch from Guatemala reports rebel leaders imprisoned after an attempted revolution. The message suggests northern Guatemalan roots, flight to Mexico, and heightened unrest amid claimed government upheaval and bankruptcy. Local authorities deny details as instability and persecution accusations spread.
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Baurenulay
Stopy
Cobrepi
Guptemann
Jis
Thik
Uys
Kelis Aguilar
Shixty
Jnth
Guatemaly
Mexico
Felipe Galielé
Conabl
Guatemala
Mattiey
Ovenson
How the Czarowitch Died in a Mopar Morn
Detailing the czarowitsch death in St. Petersburg on a July morning a peasant reports a driven coach stopping the horse and the prince dying peacefully after the driver washed his temples and mouth then departed. The scene describes a somber, ritual exit with the body prepared and the death implied as natural.
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Mopar
St. Petersburg
Rioting in Cherbourg During July Festivities
In Cherbourg in July 47 a disturbance arose near the police station as rioters clashed with forces. The station windows were broken and soldiers withdrew as infantry faced insults from the crowd amid a national fete. Police arrested several for disorderly conduct in the disturbance.
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Cherbourg
Myre Aefesta
Iseling
Mysterious Message From Antwerp Describes Sea Voyage
A fragmentary report cites a July Antwerp message mentioning Duten, Nib from New York, and a voyage to dig and reprise. It notes Captain Willem Andrews bailed from Atlantic City with 18 Laeros aboard the Altantiga Mur style toward the Azores, amid garbled phrases and unclear dates.
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Antwerp
Duten
Eteniner
Hremerbayen
New York
Vurey
Willem Andrews
Atlantic City
Laeros
Azores
Fragmented OCR Nod to an Age of Esyerts and Warnings
An unclear historical fragment references an era of expecta tion and a man striving to succeed. It mentions focus, balance, and directional hints, with imprecise terms like “Waste” and “whitisies” implying a distorted text.
South Dakota Soldiers Sick As War Strain Grows
Letters from Major Warner to Adjutant General Corbin reveal a regimental strain in the First South Dakota. He cites 400 able men, over 400 sick, and hospitals filled as Nebraka and South Dakota units bear the hardest duties. He urges homeward orders and criticizes Colonel Frost for delaying furloughs, while noting poor medical access and warm weather conditions in Manila.
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Sioux Falls, & C
Senator Pettigrew
Er. C. Warner
South Dakota
Corbin Wotting
United States
Mijor Warner
Nebraka Regiment
Manila
Cox i
Corrégidor Hospital
Wick
Thompson
Mrost
Paduy
Selich
Anterfont
Kibwit
Anne
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U Literary Society
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Sloane
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Pacific Islands
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North Pole
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Pierre Lorillard
Mw Hay
Annapolis Naval Academy
Will Mwin McEntee
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Iglunintan
Ameer
Corzon
William I
Enaterh
Yong Elephanta
Potadam
Perent Paraden
Neleon
J. the Corblan
St. Louia
Puget Sound
Germain
The
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Auen
Tom
Teracker
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Kautz
Samoa
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Dewey
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Aim
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Porrence
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Klatler
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Invfantey
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Tegal
Metre
Tudge Guffey
Roddie
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Than
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Miller
Manly
Oto Hi
John
Rockuntel Chelaou
John Clark
Bedatrd
James Wy Donovan
Dew Moines
John Free
Dakota City
John Newsome
Wood Warn
William E. Furntin
Mondamih
William Merry
James P. Bruch
Eldora
George W. Randol
Maxwell
Benjamin Hy Hear Odeholt
Alexander Milleorth Engiian
William HH. Foster
Bilver City
Rebee
James Ashmead
Umonville
Philip Blicher
MoIbank
Philips
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Edward Moxerip
Mark Durg
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Cy Center
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Charles_B. Fox
Linesin
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Elva ‘T Methshall
Falls City
Joseph FR Stafford
Omaha
Arcadia
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Aebel
Red Clouds
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Our
Hocker
Tonka
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Sherine
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Ark
Marista
Hert Brown
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William Goinps
Isherill
Walt County
Chariny Strict
South McAiaier
Walt Tatar
Alikohi
Tedleval Court
Claytona
Iowa
Barcely Hoyenlona
Issunkaiwu
Trieste
Fowler
New, York
A. T. Bowler
Tenth Cavalry
Guetrilly
Czarowitch
Mne Doree
Warner
Burgeon
Colonel Frost
Contemptibie
Cor Warner Be- Ajoyde
Hstipiios
Mijon Tasell
Milos Gussell
Rejley
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Tnussell
Mercia
Dison
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Dalais
Ape
Jomey
Mike Jones
Randall Amd
Metus
Lineal
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Madison
Wesleyan Quartet
Mas. Mit
Sioux City
Webster
Fake Renton Elyba
Ganid
Denilwoo
Deadwood
Giddings
Ed Shannon
Central
Manuel
Fond Piremen
Monte
Toad
Woodville Grove
Pierre
Aireline
Wehool Yrty College
Park
Hatch
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