SHAFTER REPORT ON WAR DEPARTMENT DISCUSSIONS
The War Department released Maj. Gen. William R. Shafter’s report on the California and Columbia departments. He notes recruiting camps for initial instruction, medical screening to weed out unsuitable recruits, and cost-effective horse purchases. He advocates continuing recruit camps at the Presidio and three months of drill before shipment, plus a Honolulu hospital expansion for troops to and from the Philippines.
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Wanlington
War Department
William R. Shatter
Department of California
Columbia
Shatterwayn
Philippines
Shafter
Monica
Presidio
Col
Furwood
Honolulu
Surfron
First
New York Volunteer Infantry
Buena Vista Park
M. W. Wood
Signal Corps
Angel Island
Manila
Department of the Columbia
Efensen
I’nget Sound
Alaska
Certhin Companies
Cour d'Alene
Merriam
Department of Colorado
Idaho
British to buy 12,000 American horses and mules for South Africa
British agents in the United States seek large shipments of horses and mules for use in South Africa. New York dealers report plans to export about 12,000 animals, with heavy midwestern horses valued at 125 to 150 dollars and mules around 175 to 200 dollars. Missouri stock noted as favored. Export totals for 1897 rise, with 80 percent from New York and a peak near 14,000 carried by a single shipment.
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New York
South Africa
Gulf Ports
British War Office
Africa
Midde States
London
Missouri
Bear on the front and a wary sign for a furrier
The passage contemplates a bear figure used as a weathered roadside sign for a furrier, possibly a movable bear on wheels or a fixed statue on the facade. It discusses protection from rain with rubber coverings and the wear of outdoor display bears in harsh weather, noting variations in presentation and durability. It then shifts to brief items about Chamberlain's Pain Balm and other small notices.
The Iron of Remorse Ends in Frontier Duty
The tale follows Mackworth a young lieutenant who falters under fire with fear and shame. Captain Morley observes and attempts guidance as Mackworth endures months of hardship with his unit, an arena where courage is tested and personal resolve is set against duty amid a weary frontier campaign.
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Mackworth
Bey
Horatius
War Department
Chatto
Mogollons
Morley
Hingo
Ife
Mackweorth
Uyvers
Mall Pass
Desert
Gressewood
Pine
Manzanita
Keb
Mackworth Bravely Faces Chiefs a Final Stand in Canyon
A detachment led by Mackworth negotiates with a Native American chief to spare a march into a death trap. The white leader refuses compromise, asserts his will, and later faces possible capture and execution as the standoff culminates in a dramatic resistance. Morley contemplates mutiny as Mackworth chooses defiance over retreat, risking life to secure his mission and loyalty.
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Macksworth
White Mountain
bin Chet
Mun
Hom
Loweberg
Tie
Morley
Meckworth
Aaid Mackworth
Ceutenant
Captain Morley
Mackwworth
Bastilea
Coup
Mackworth
Markworth
Reveille
Leutenant
Arganacy
Ty's In onder 10,nequts fer pottery and paper delivery
Fragmented notice notes a timetable for pottery and regular paper delivery to subscribers. It mentions a six o'clock deadline and a need to ensure papers reach readers, with references to a Dr. Woof and a grip. The text is garbled but centers on delivery rules and precautions.
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Onder
Pairomn Wien
Secretary Long recounts Dewey selection for Asiatic squadron
Secretary Long described the Dewey selection for the Asiatic station, noting two vacancies and that Dewey was chosen after internal inquiry. Dowell was assigned to Europe. Proctor and Chandler letters arrived, but Long says no outside input affected the decision. He acknowledged possible war with Spain as a factor in considering the command.
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Dewey
Secretary Long
Senator Proctor
Vermont
Mr. Long
Atlatic
Howell
Asiatic
Dowell
Europe
Proctor
Chandler
Spain
Philippines
Woman in Napoleon Swallows Snakes During Illusion Case
Mrs Elizabeth Gehrken of Napoleon Ohio claims she swallowed snakes after drinking well water. Doctors removed nine snakes from her stomach during surgery, the longest two feet three inches. others measured one foot seven inches to half a pencil in width. The fish eyed, snake bodied creatures resembled snakes but lacked tapeworm traits. The case was described as extraordinary and unresolved by Dr Frank Harrison.
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Elizabeth Gehrken
Napoleon, O
Qekrken
Twas
Frank Harrison
Bodies in the Throat and Swallowing Dangers
The article warns children misusing the mouth as a pocket for objects like pins marbles and coins and notes older people may swallow during meals. It cautions that a fishbone is especially troublesome and a large piece of meat can suffocate by pressing the windpipe if one talks while eating.
Dangerous foreign body in the gullet remedies advised
The article describes how to handle cases of choking from objects like bone splinters or stones lodged in the gullet. It outlines home techniques such as inducing vomiting, milk with vinegar, pulling a yarn ball through the mouth, or using bread and water to move the object. It notes risk of injury and suggests careful methods to dislodge the item.
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Tadhe Guilet
Yuuth
Office Seekers and Census Pleas Stir Public Feelings
The Boston Globe notes letters from constituents to congressmen debating the politics of patronage and service while some request jobs, census placements, or social advancement. A mother laments wartime hardship seeking support, and a widow expresses desire for decent clothing amid civic pressure.
United States Office Expands Dairy Exports to China
The agriculture department advances efforts to boost American butter and cheese sales to the Orient. Two tons of dairy products are staged in San Francisco for shipment to six ports as pilots study transport costs packaging and climate suitability. Researchers seek cheaper packing, aim for two cent seals, and test butter hardness based on cow feed. Prices in China run high.
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Agriculture Department
Orient
China
San Francisco
Thia
Henry George Theory Sparks German Land Use Debate
Poultney Bigelow reports to the American philosophical society that Germany has adopted Henry George style land theory findings. He notes German policy selling land use to European settlers with three year revaluations and predicts government reinvestment of proceeds. inquiries suggest similar moves in German New Guinea.
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Poultney Bigelow
International Geographic
Berit
Phical Society
George
New Guinea
Record of New Jersey corporate boom year ends
The New Jersey secretary of State reports 1,944 new corporations formed in the year ending noon yesterday with authorized capital totaling 3.5 billion dollars and filing fees of 728 thousand dollars. About 200 firms exceed 2.9 million capital each, 600 above 1 million, and 15 thousand operate under state law, marking the peak in state history.
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New Jersey
Secretary of State
Narrow Escape and Health Miracle Adverts
Thankful Groton resident Mel Ada E Hart recounts recovery from a severe lung illness after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Eight bottles cured her and she thanks her Savior. Garber Bros Drug Store sells trial bottles and regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00. Also advertised is a Missouri photo book titled Baap Bhots in Bouth MimourL with mail order details from Lockwood Kanp ea City Mo.
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Mel Ada E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Dr. King
Garber Bros
Bouth
Mimourl
Lockwood
Kanpea City
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