University Opens Doors to Women Amid War News
The University of Pennsylvania opens its doors to women, signaling progress though still behind Kansas. Reports discuss broader wartime plans, including Spain and the Philippines, and a looming tax bill doubling duties on liquors with per capita beer consumption cited at 14 gallons. The navy strengthens Atlantic patrols as Spain’s fleet concentrates at Cadiz. An envisioned mid ocean clash looms, far from American shores, as fleets mobilize and signals spread along the coast.
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University of Pennsylvania
Kansas University
Spain
North Atlantic
Havana
Cadiz
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Manila Bay War Action Described In Turbulent Dispatch
Report recalls Commodore Dewey and the battle near Manila Bay with vivid yet restrained detail. It notes the Spanish Civil War atmosphere, uprisings, and the Associated Press network providing rapid coverage from Hong Kong to Manila during the Cuban theater crisis.
International Geneva talks spark patent medicine buzz at emerge
At the Geneva Conference advocates urge nonmilitary dispute settlement while public notices tout Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Mustetter’s Stomach Bitters and Beggs Hair Renewer amid railway electrification discussions and local Barber Bros ads. The mix shows diplomacy plus consumer remedies and Santa Fe rail signals.
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Chicago heiress pals with soldiers as St Augustine retreat
Mrs Celia Wallace, one of Chicago’s wealthiest women, offers her St Augustine Florida winter home and grounds to Illinois militia for use as a hospital and retreat during the war with Spain. A committee will coordinate fundraising and repairs while Gov. Tanner notes the royal gift and soldiers’ comfort. The property fronts the bay with sea frontage and federal barracks nearby, valued around fifty thousand dollars.
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Chicago
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St. Augustine
Fla
Gos. Tanner
Great Northern Hotel
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Gov. Tanner
Florida
George M. Moulton
Gen
Lorin C. Collins
Chicago Woman's Lab
Wallace
FOUNDED ON WATER TANK IN NEW YORK HISTORY
The public views an old water tank on Center street in New York, erected a hundred years ago by the Manhattan water company tied to Aaron Burr politics, as the aqueduct era began. The article also notes a new steamship line to South Africa boosting British exports, and various assorted notices about taxes, health remedies, and railway improvements.
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Center Street
New York
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Reade Streets
Elm Street
Sham Water Company
Aaron Burr
Bank of the Manhattan Company
South Africa
Australia
South African
Fars
Enya
Magnanimous act at Santa Cruz on Cuban raid calm
A gunboat Wilmington detains Spanish infantry aboard a schooner bound for Mae WTizHs and lands them at Santa Cruz, 24 miles from Whivena. The Algonquin, flagship New York nearby, watches the scene as Rear Admiral Sampson’s forces secure the area and the letter mission succeeds with no incident.
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del Pano
Wilmington
Mae
Santa Crag
Whivena
United States
Howe Algonquin
Flag over crib shows Chicago patriotism in Lake Michigan
Workmen hoist a large American flag from a 40 foot pole atop the crib as a symbol of wartime spirit. Superintendent Melsane leads a ceremony with cheers for Gen. Fitzsimons and the First brigade. Nearby, notes mention a new London underground line, zinc shipments to Colontz, and a rheumatism cure anecdote with Chamberlain's products. The piece also advertises the Union Pacific overland flyer from Lawrence to Kansas City with timing details.
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Lake Michigan
Fred Melsane
Fliz Simons
Lawrence
Kansas City
Eldridge House Corner
Dr Miles Remedies Sold by Alchemists Under Guarantor
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Dr Miles medical remedies are sold by alchemists with a promise of guarantees. Mentions First Settle benefits funded and Berges free. Contents are garbled and unclear but reference to medical products and a guarantor persists.
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Tebaeus
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Relief Expedition Report From Arctic Ice 1598
Lieut. D H Jarvis reports to the secretary of the treasury from Norom Sound Alaska on January 3 1598 regarding the whaling fleet's plight. Vessels Oren Ward, Belvider e, Newport, Fearless, Wanderer and Navarch face ice risk with crews aboard at Point Barrow and Marrow. Provisions are limited but will last to July with the reindeer. Transportation may be needed for about 60 men when the ice breaks.
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Mary D. Hume
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Wandarer
May Buy Holland Submarine Boat Report Submitted for Decision
The Holland submarine boat, inspected by Lieut Nathan Hargeant, awaits a decisive Washington review. Sperry will test the craft and plastic concerns remain including steering, heat behavior, and the need for deeper open-water trial before purchase and deployment.
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Washington
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Litut
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Royal Draft Horse and Royal Farm Scenes Highlight Prince of Wales
Royal Horse interests dominate a report on Prince Albert Edward's work as a breeder and dealer of Shire horses. The article notes auctions at Samboghans estate drawing high prices due to royal lineage, and describes farm details, barn ventilation, and a mule story from Cabin Point. It also includes a mock historical note about Old Beck a famed Kentucky mule and a carded business notice about Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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Beck
Kentucky
Keeping Cairy Farmers Ask Dairy Questions in Survey
A long survey prompts dairy farmers to reveal methods for milking butter production, calf rearing, feed plans, and barn ventilation. Respondents discuss contracts, prices, milk quotes, cull stock, silo use, summer drying, and barn design while sharing practical tips on milk handling and dry yards.
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