Triple Alliance Move Against Britain Rumors Grow
London reports an evolving crisis as rumors say Igeresenyews and Prenece align with Germany against Britain over Transvaal suzerainty and Delagoa Bay control. Berlin dispatches claim German protection of residents, while Pretoria cites Boer demands including royalties, Rhodes and Jamison expulsion, and heavy fines on the British South Africa Company.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
William
Transvaal
Berlin
Times
Pretoria
Delagoare
Portugal
Preuri
Delagoa Bay
British South Af Company
Don
Africa
Rhodes
der. Jameson
Mam
Johannesburg
Keeping Watch of England and Venezeela Invasions
An 19th century congressional dispatch discusses a House resolution urging the president to determine if Great Britain is advancing posts on the Venezuelan frontier. The text cites prior British activity and possible occupation or reinforcement of outposts recently noted by observers.
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Livingston
Routelle
Republican
Maine
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Howe
Gaines
Washington
Vene- Rel
Democrat
Georgia
House of Repentatives
Senate
United States
Great Britain
British Sa
Republic of Venezuela
Talmage Controversy Splits Washington Church
The First Presbyterian church feud over Rev. T. De Witt Talmage’s preaching schedule heads to a Monday session meeting. Trustee president R. W. Tyler is accused of inciting discord after offering Rev. Allen $1000 to relinquish his contract, a move the session rejects as a breach of faith and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First Presbyterian Church
T. de Witt Talmage
R. W. Tyler
Board of Trustees
Allen
Talmage
Senator Wolcott Sees Unified Aim of Bimetallists Abroad
Washington reports Senator Wolcott says he held frequent talks with bimetallists from England France and Belgium during his European tour. He notes the Paris conference resolution to propose a similar plan for international action in France Germany and England. He doubts a bright outlook for swift international action and warns against waiting for the United States.
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Washington, D. C
Wolcott
England
France
Belgium
Europe
Paris
Germany
Teller pressure to oppose free colpage split in tariff vote
Washington dispatch says efforts mount to align Senator Teller with silver leaders against a free colpage amendment to the tariff bill. Silver men fear Teller's vote, while wool duty proponents hope Cleveland’s stance yields passage. Slack margins in Senate may delay until Utah senators arrive. pressure mounts on wavering silver men from gold supporters.
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Denver
Washington
Teller
Cleveland
Senate
Jones
Utah
Salt Lake
United States
Nine old monitors deemed usable at League Island yard
The nine ancient monitors at League Island navy yard have been examined and are said to remain useful for service. This assessment follows checks on their hulls engines and armament readiness despite age.
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League Island Navy Yard
White Fox at Dead River Excites Maine Hunters
A white fox near Flagstaff on the Dead River in Maine has drawn many expert marksmen. The rare animal, said to be a splendid specimen, has been shot at by the best shots in the region yet remains unharmed. Some hunters fear there may be something uncanny about the beast.
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Flagstaff
Dead River
Maine
Labor of Love Story in English Paper
A man on a country road sees a girl carrying a younger boy who seems heavy for her. He asks about the load and she replies in astonishment that the boy is her brother, not a baby.
Cruelty of Seal Hunters in Antarctic Waters
Excerpt from C. Deb Borebgrevink criticizes seal hunting in Antarctic waters as brutal and unnecessary. Authors describe seals dying slowly, being skinned while still alive, and call the activity barbarous, calling attention to the bloodthirstiness of hunters and the ignorant response of seals.
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Antarctic
Geneva
Betta
Boscaey
C. DE. Borebgrevink
Ghosts and Tallow Faced Spooks Mentioned in Interview
A Denver man recalls dubious claims about Interviewed spirits and a tonic never clearly defined. The account mocks mythical specters and suggests Hostetter's remedy fixes malaria rheumatic pain and constipation while offering peculiar anecdotes of nightmares and vague bodily effects.
Purchaser questions purchase with dog inhand barter
Itinerant Don Fender refuses to include pet grease but offers a chain and collar with the dog. The buyer asks if the dog comes with accessories. Fender says no grease is available and declines additional items.
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Don Fender
Colonel Kirchhoff Quits Tobacco After No To Bac
Col William A Kirchhoff Western general manager of American Tobacco Co quits smoking after using No To Bac the medical remedy said to cure tobacco addiction. He had smoked twenty cigars daily and found relief improving his health and energy. The piece cites large claims of cures and industry losses.
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Tobacco Trust
St. Louis, Mo
Wm. A. Kirchhoff
American Tobacco Co
Col. Kirchhoff
Horse for Sale Rumor Mentioned in Roadside Swap
Doctor Glade asks about a horse for sale and a driver recalls Hank Bitters recently sold a horse to him. The brief dialogue suggests a local exchange of horses and names a specific seller in the community.
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Doctor Glade
Hank Bitters
History of Cripple Creek Book Offer Ad
An illustrated weekly paper from Denver invites readers to receive a free copy of the book History of Cripple Creek by sending 2 cents postage for a 3 month trial. The ad promises mining news and mentions a Mi-colama weekly family paper.
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Cripple Creek
Adress
Hlustrated
Denver
Cole
Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve Sold With Refund Promise
An old advertisement touts Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve with a care guaranteed or money refunded. It urges readers to ask a roggiet for the product at 15 cents. A separate note mocks Smith’s claimed chicken feed that supposedly boosts laying.
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Hanson
Seed Prize Offers Big Oats Barley and Corn Awards
Last year the best oats prize paid 230 dollars for the largest yield of 209 bushels from Silver Mine Oats. This year prizes add 200 dollars on oats 190 on Silver King Barley 116 bushels per acre in 1895 and 100 on Golden Triumph Yellow Dent Corn. Send 10 postage for a free catalogue and 10 grasses and grains samples from John A Salter Seed Co La Crosse Wisconsin.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Does position affect sleep in night watchmen
A medical writer asks if posture influences sleep quality, noting a night watchman’s position can affect rest. The ad copy promotes health remedies and a free treatise, while a proverb reflects on social mobility and public virtue.
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Igeresenyews
Prenece
Senator Teller
C Creek
New York Times
Nan
Piso Co
Warren, Pa
Kitne
Gresterve Kesturer
Fareelousceres
ST. Jacobs Oil
Southwick Hay Hay Press
Hay Press
Sandwich Mfz. Co
Council Bluffs
N Or
O.W. Rotth
Listrib
E. E. Burlingame
Lawrence Street
Colorado
Denver, Colo. Lon
Curtis
Das. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
Bosanko's
Ile
Cote Dg
Prica Druggists
Sae ‘di Bosankyo
Phila
Yoen Bros
Omaha
Neb
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