Blood drenched Cuba through centuries of armed striving
A historical overview traces Cuba from Columbus to 1898, detailing four centuries of struggle, English occupation, and renewed Cuban ambition leading to independence after the Ten Years War, subsequent uprisings, and the final war that ended Spanish rule with U.S. aid.
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UBA
Freesom
Island Republic
Columbus
Cuba
Inces
Spain
Iss
America
United States
Typical Scene In Cuba Interior Describes Spaniards’ Oppression
A historical account details the harsh Spanish rule in Cuba, noting early natives’ hospitality followed by long oppression, raids, slavery, and massive population losses. It cites wars costing Cuba and Spain vast lives and treasure, compares wealth distribution across nations, and extols American millionaire abundance as a social condition.
A Transatlantic Mail And Criminal Sentenced To Life
A transatlantic steamer carrying a full mail brings about two thousand letters and three hundred sacks of newspapers for London plus additional sacks for other places. A prisoner named Agees Criminal reacts to life sentence with a boastful remark while the judge urges him to do as much as possible.
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London
Agees
Isweetlys
Buried Treasure Tales at Ilino Near Cedar Creek
Chicago Inter Ocean reports rumors of rich treasure buried by Indians near Cedar Creek Illinois. Scouts from Alto Pass dig near twelve beech trees with hands carved on each, guarding four pots of gold. A rock bears inscriptions in seven languages and a curse warns would‑be thieves. A cave nearby allegedly echoes thunder and is linked to the legend.
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Ilino
Mllan Mac
Alto Pass
Big Muddy
Cedar Creek
S. P. Casey
Mr. Casey
Salyers
Chicago
Bit burrs used on horses in New York show care for display
In New York eight pairs of bit burrs were removed from the mouths of horses attached to private carriages before the Madison Square Garden show. Owners sought the frisky look for their mounts, using burrs to force the horses' heads high and appear more spirited.
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New York
Madison Square Garien
Description of a horse bit burr and bristle device
The report describes a heavy leather burr with a three inch diameter and a central hole for a bit. Bristles on the inner burr press against the horse’s mouth when tightened, used to correct a merest puller. Aristies is the usual studding material though tacks with dull points are alleged to have been used.
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Aristies
New York
Change of Names Declared Free by British Judge
A British judge ruled that anyone may assume any name without a royal license. He cited the Bugg case where a man renamed himself Norfolk Howard. The remark notes laziness undermining industry and public interest in stable names.
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Bugg
Norfolk Howard
Trappers' Future and the Legend of the Fur Trade
A contemplation on trappers and fur bearing animals as fashion drives demand. The piece contrasts climates from Florida to Canada, notes rising fur farm prospects, and foresees the trapper fading into history as fashion and markets shift. It weaves in anecdotes of street talk and light puzzles about motion tricks, reflecting a broad newspaper miscellany tone.
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Florida
Canada
Witl
America
Witty miscellany from early 20th century papers
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers. The snippets feature socialites, coronation talk, authors, editors, and travelers. Quick-fire lines include jokes about fashionable earrings, crafts, fashion, weather forecasts, and playful dialogues with ironic twists. The items showcase humor from Puck, Tit-Bits, Philadelphia papers, and others with light satire and cultural allusions.
Montana Items Highlight Capitol Dedication and Local Affairs
The Montana dedication of the new capitol is set for July 4. Livingston Post plans to launch a daily paper, Hester & Dougan win the Kalispell courthouse bid at 44 500 dollars. Anaconda residents will hear labor speakers as Governor Toole agrees to address the North Montana Woolgrowers' association in Great Falls July 22 23. Samuel Titus of Park county dies after injuries from a runaway accident. J E Cashman buys the Collins shearing plant to run 20 machines powered by a gasoline engine. Fred M Anderson of Fort Harrison reportedly deserts while under arrest. A Yellowstone Park four horse coach runaway injures Mrs M Griffith and Mrs Bates of Salem Ohio. others unhurt. Coroner's jury in Butte finds Fred Witherspoon death due to improper engine equipment. Rev H C Warman sues Knights of Maccabees over initiation injuries. Samuel Consantino released amid no charges. Toole invites northwestern officials to a conference in Butte with the International Wining Congress to aid St Louis Exposition display.
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Capitol
Montana
Livingston Post
Hester & Dougan of
Spokane
Kalispely
Anaconda
Fred M. Anderson
Fort Harrison
Yellowstone National Park
Samuel Consantino
Murphy
Butte
Lynch
Toole
Northwestern States
St. Louis Exposition
Cuba’s Relief Plan Aims $3.5 Million Aid to Sugar, Cattle
President Palma and cabinet in Havana propose a $3.5 million package to aid sugar planters and cattle breeders. Three million funds advance to sugar growers at 50 cents per arrebs, with cattle breeders receiving a $5 bonus per imported cow for breeding up to 10,000. Duties on many small-duty imports to rise. bonds will secure an international loan. A congressional message is expected next week.
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New York
Palma
Havana
Tribune
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Severe condition in marriage demand from Naigbob
A compact excerpt from Pearson's Weekly presents a joke where Naigbob allegedly imposes a severe condition before agreeing to marry his daughter. The punch line reveals the demand that the suitor be hanged, framed as a dark, humorous vignette from the periodical.
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Naigbob
Pearson's Weekly
Body of King Albert Arrives in Dresden with Royal Procession
The body of King Albert reached Dresden on June 22 from Cas Subtellort, escorted by King Gore and the widow of the king along with many royal personages.
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Dressen
Saxony
Albert
Cas
Gore
Roya Persomages
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