Inherited fans and a Yale path amid 1900s talk
Ranging from a Bridgeport student who became a Yale Law entrant after inspiring classmates to read aloud to a New York tale of a jealous spouse, the column sketches diverse 19th century figures and events. It notes Sir Walter Scott and Mark Twain debts, Mary Wilkins turning 100, and a trolley chief ending in tragedy, with social and political tidbits across cities and nations.
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Bridgeport
Samuel Goldfarb
New York
Mr. Goldfarb
Mira
Mary Wilkins
Remington
Junxper County
Indiana
Wilkins
Tyrone
Ireland
Haron Nordenskjold
Spring
Walter Scott
Mark Twain
Juryman Goes Insane In Federal Postage Case
In Sioux Falls Judge Colling ordered juror C Suber confined in a hospital after he became temporarily insane during a federal trial of Joe Kirlr a wealthy Sioux Falls attorney charged with receiving stolen government postage. The jury was discharged and the case adjourned to the next term.
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Autor al Yo Mieby
Bious Falls
Tela
United States
Joe Kirlr
C. Suber
Collind
Hnepstad
United State Court
Deadwood Hold-Up Described in Frontier Style Saloon Raid
In Deadwood on October 11 two masked men attempted a saloon holdup at Strinwell and Highie’s on Main Street. Proprietor Russell fought, a customer was struck, alarms sounded, and the robbers fled with about $5 from the till while a safe held several thousand dollars. Police pursue, one bandit seen handcuffed by description, an ally injured by a broken horse mishap.
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Juck Hills
Strinwell
D& Highie
Malm Street
A. My
Russell
Flerce Strugele
Turse
Annie
John Oxywald
Attempted death by own action near Salem Wisconsin
A man near Salem Wisconsin attempted self harm with a 42 caliber revolver, suffering a bullet wound to the left throat but surviving. Despondent for months, he received medical care and the doctor holds hope for recovery. The incident occurred three miles southwest of Salem in Iron Spring Valley.
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Ui Homie
Dlohn Kiet
Itrick Finated
Iron Spring Valley
Wis
Vanderbilts and Frenchs Tied By Wealth and Will
New York society buzzes over reports of Mies Eikla French's betrothal to Alfred Vanderbilt after Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt's will prompts a fortune dispute. Friends hint at a planned engagement, while Cornelius’s arrangements demand trust funds stay tied to railroad and state bonds. Executors may adjust investments under the will.
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New York
Mias Elate Wrench
Alfred Vainterbilt
Lefora
Vanderbit
Miss French
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Tio aUvolute
Milan Kench
Newporthet
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Nic
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United States
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Tate
Heala
Roosevelt Proclaims Thanksgiving Day for Nation
Albany October 21 1900 The proclamation designates November as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Governor Roosevelt asserts gratitude for national prosperity and the nation’s progress as it faces its duties with resolve.
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Albany
N. Y
Rooervelt
Des Moines College vs Ames Second Eleven Classic at Home
The Des Moines college met the Ames second eleven in a home showdown held Saturday. Ames won 12 to 5 in a brisk game with strong team play. In Cedar Rapids on Oct 30, the state normal team fell to Corneth and the Vernod H vin lineup, 41 to 0, showcasing sharp defense and cohesive offense.
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Des Moines College
Amex
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Discovery Will Save Millions At Golden Reward Smelter
Report outlines an experimental process by Harria Branklin to recover value from slag at the Golden Reward smelter. If successful, nearly all of the valuable metals now wasted could be reclaimed, potentially saving millions and changing the plant’s output.
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Detroit and Deadwood Mining Company
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Aida
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Portland
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Colo
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Hamburg
Yorktown crew reports Spanish prisoners in Manila Bay area
A dispatch details American officers and Filipino negotiators near Manila. Spanish prisoners, about 2,700 in hospitals, are treated. some to be surrendered as part of efforts to force Spain to recognize Philippine independence. General Aguinaldo’s forces may resume fighting. commissioners travel from Manila to Angeles and back under guard.
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MacArthur
Manila
Lartne
J. C. Gileymore
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America as Mediator in South Africa Crisis
The Chicago Tribune reports Washington diplomats doubt a European intervention in South Africa. They see possible arbitration or referral to U S mediation as the likely form, noting the United States' aversion to entangling alliances while France eyes a future role.
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Cribune
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Combon
United States
Great Britain
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Europe
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Fire at Sing Sing Prison Damages Buildings
Fire swept the Sing Sing prison bake shop and hospital area at 2 30 this morning causing moderate damage and injuring no one. The new administration building was struck and total losses were put at 3050. In Hackettstown New Jersey the seminary burned early today endangering students but none were harmed. In Montreal the Weber house fire killed or burned several people with three bodies recovered including a scrub woman.
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York Neb Bequest Creates City Library Fund
A Denver death bequest of 10000 dollars to York Nebraska establishes a city library fund with 8000 for a building and 2000 for books. The donor had no prior ties to York but formed an attachment during a visit. Two sons are in the clothing business locally. The gift enhances Yorks public library plans.
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W. Woot
Denver
Disaster at Ladysmith Strikes British Logs and Regiments
Reports confirm a severe British setback at Ladysmith with two regiments captured, Royal Irish Fusiliers and Gloucestershire, alongside a mountain battery. Major casualties on both sides. White assumes blame while survivor accounts cite heavy losses and a grim public mood in London.
Ferry Collision Drowns Several In North River
A ferryboat Chicago struck the City of Augusta in the North River near New York. The impact caused the vessel to sink in minutes with 50 to 100 passengers aboard. Rescue tugs saved many from the water as a mail wagon and valuable cargo went down with the ship. The City of Augusta is blamed for the accident.
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Easy for Slosson Defeats Schaefer in Pivot Night Ping
New York reports the opening night of the 900 point cushion cue billiards match between Slosson and Schaefer. Slosson led 900 points to Schaefer after a 300 point swing, with Schaefer briefly tying the score before Slosson secured the win.
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New York
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Second Army Corps To Be Held In Readiness For Potential Call Up
London reports the war office orders the Second Army Corps to prepare for possible call out as Britain weighs options to demonstrate capacity for deploying a larger force. Officials remain unsure if action will be taken but aim to be ready, with additional units and artillery to depart within ten days from England for potential theaters.
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The Absent-Minded Beggar War Poem by Kipling
A badly garbled wartime poem reflects on soldiers left behind by war. It critiques absent mindedness and urges public support for workers and families while the nation's map is burdened by the conflict in Africa. The piece emphasizes collective duty, credit, and payment to sustain those serving.
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Ving Night Play By Slaxson And Schnefer Review
Ving resumes tonight from last night with Slaxson showing strong form and near equal averages to the best players. Schnefer faltered repeatedly as weaker opponents missed easy opportunities in a rough match with several errors and unclear scoring.
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AOL
Captain Charles French Dead From Wounds In Colombia Action
Captain Charles French of the Thirtieth Infantry dies from wounds received near Florida Blanca while fighting at Morita Wenen Washington. The death followed the shock from amputation of the leg, according to Otis.
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Washington
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Charles French
Florida Blanca
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Revolt Shakes Kuvi Chow Province in North China
North China Daily News reports a wave of unrest breaking out in the Kuvi Chow region with magistrate Ti murdered and local authorities facing a serious, dangerous situation. The revolt's scale grips attention as officials scramble to restore order amid rising violence and instability.
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Ui Wonsiden
Difficulties of Youngs Advance Toward Cabanatuan
American General Young is advancing on Cabanatuan under heavy river, ravine, and mud obstacles. Bridges are destroyed, rations short, river transport slow. Insurgents have lived off the country. Spanish report no insurgents at Cabanatuan. Aguinaldo and the Filipino congress reportedly at Yorlag with about 600 insurgents near Angeles. Two rebels at Bam ban. General Bates recalled to sail for southern islands.
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Angeles
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Tein
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San Fernando
Bring Back Heroes Bodies From the Philippines War
Washington announces War Department plan to exhume and repatriate American soldiers from the Philippines. D. T. Rhodes in Manila oversees removal. relatives may claim transportation to burial sites, including Arlington, with graves marked carefully. Returning ships will collect remains from Cuba and Puerto Rico as well, and may stop at Manila to gather bodies interred there.
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Magician fatally shot during stage trick in New York
New York performer Michael Hatal died in Bellevue Hospital from a gun misfire during a planned illusion. Frankenya Benya fired a musket meant to backfire harmlessly, allegedly with faulty bullet substitution, after Hatal directed him to aim at his heart. Benya says he acted as instructed. Police investigation continues into the fatal accident.
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Prize Fight A La Francaise Between French Champion and Jerry Deigcoll
The French champion Knogke Ont Heltial Opponarie faced former Uritiah navy champion Jerry Deigcoll in a 23 000 francs prize bout. The clash lasted six rounds with Deigcoll knocked out in the seventh after a leg blow by Kiel. The English crowd protested the decision but the French crowds cheered the result.
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No Offer to Schley Denial of a Vice Presidency
A disrupted item notes claims Colonel Nicholan M. Tell, as executive at a for vignianair service, denied by Democratic authority that Admiral Schley was offered the vice presidency. John Wanamaker is said to deny advertising in four Sundays and vows not to.
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Tonal
Nicholan M. Tell
Forvignianair
Democratic National Committee
Schley
United States
John Wanamaker
Saar
New York
Governor Leary Faces Friars as Reform Efforts Falter
A late 19th century report details Governor Leary’s struggle to implement reforms on the island as friars resist every measure. He orders several friars to relocate by sea transport while remaining one friar on the island. The dispatch to the president and other officials signals notable concern over the friars’ hold on local governance.
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Geam
Washington
Sastale Deedey
Nivel Aokernar
United States
Spale
Leary
iSluid
Fight Near Guagua Drives Back Reconnoitering Troops
Washington dispatches report a detachment of the Thirty sixth, moving toward Florida Blanca near Guagua, engaged in trenches, attacking and driving the enemy. Four officers reported killed or wounded, including Captain French and Lieutenant Ferguson both wounded but not seriously.
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Deaths in Philippines War Casualties and Wounds Report
Washington November 1 The war department released a casualty list dated Manila October 28 naming civilian deaths and multiple wounded civilian and military personnel. The list covers several units including the Thirteenth and Nineteenth Infantry, details shops of illness such as dysentery and diarrhea, and notes several deaths from October with names and companies.
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York
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Secretary Tong says no change to Schley orders
Washington November 4 Secretary Tong said no change to Admiral Schley’s orders. He noted no decision yet on dispatching ships to South Africa and asserted Schley may move freely within the South Atlantic station after taking command. He indicated no immediate need to increase ship strength beyond three on that station.
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Admin Sehley
South Auntie
Chicago
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Longe
South Atlantic
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Wilmington
Murder and Lynching in Fayette Over Craps Fight
A mob hanged Tom Tadeo, a Black man, near Fayette after a fatal craps dispute during a festival. He allegedly killed Andrew Woods following a slap exchange, then was seized while being transported to Fayette. The incident involved twelve Black and six White participants, with ongoing arrests and unrest surrounding the case.
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College Kundent Dick
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