Resignations and incidents across nations and regions
First Assistant Postmaster General Jenson lis resigned and went to Pittsburgh. Paint strike settled by compromise. Spanish queen regent appealed to Sagasta to reconstruct ministry. Powder mill explosion near Columbus Kansas killed one, several injured. A windstorm damaged Houston area, twenty houses wrecked. South African Coal Abodes noted for death. Revolutions and battles in various theaters. multiple casualties reported. Fire, theft, and political tensions ripple through districts in Iowa to Peru. US and foreign diplomats negotiating treaties and adjusting missions. Portuguese troops rout slave traders near Pemba bay, freeing slaves.
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Spain
Senor Sagasta
Columbus
Kwn
Buron speech on river and harbor bill sparks debate
The House debated the river and harbor bill with Mr Burton of Chloe delivering an extended speech and presenting facts about the measure. Other members spoke briefly on the matter while Sen. Bellwmis protested treatment of his state and critics urged Congress to show sympathy for shift in policy.
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Burton
Chloe
Manny
Bellwmis
Pocter
Tiinois
Me Cuchi
Fuline
Congress
Lina Regan Yies
Senate
Corrado
Sprinirs Volovs
Central
Arimuun
Colinvin
Leitore pHa Dolied
Debates On River and Harbor Bill Roil House Session
The House debate centers on river and harbor appropriation with Mr Hepburn of Iowa leading. Speakers include Messrs Tall of Texas Law thade of Massachusetts and others. Reports mention Kentucky and others discussing improvements to districts while revolutionary activity grows with claims of government clashes near Carpinpace and Gueria. Train crews involved in Missoula strike resume work as trains run normally.
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Mr Hepburn
Iowa
Ron
Texas
Lawthade
Massachusetts
Wihilbeit
Thilipretl
Burnett
Alita
Maha
N.V
Lyon
Tours de
Pireddinse
Peeeliiotof
Ashlee Gulili
Minh Lee Gable
CarpiNpace
Gueria
Wb Pilar
Missoula
Mont
Lincoln and Naval Heroes Echo in Civil War Reverie
A Boston Transcript editorial laments modern polemics on Lincoln and the Civil War while praising Farragut and Worden. It contrasts naval feats with earlier victories, urging study of naval history and noting Lincoln's soldiers and the flag in a mood of national remembrance.
No Son of a Gun: General Nelson’s Expletive Wakeup Call
An elderly veteran recalls early Civil War duty with Nelson in West Virginia and Kentucky. After Nelson orders full accoutrement, officers resist. a chaotic dawn scene erupts as Nelson storms tents calling a lazy officer a “son of a gun.” The exchange ends with the officer denying the insult, then the general rebukes him for disobedience.
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Nelson
Perentry
West Virginia
Kenticky
Down
Ceneral
Tiell
National Guard Reorganization Aims at Efficiency Boost
In Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Michigan and Indiana offiers back a congressional bill to improve militia efficiency by shifting command toward the federal government while keeping a reserve force ready for emergencies. Since the Spanish American War the Guard has reorganized toward regular army standards, yielding improvements but noting state limitations.
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National Guard
Transnays
Ilinolis
Wisethsin
Iowa
Michipas
Congress
Qoah
First Man Injured in War Marshall Bird Rough Rider
Delegate Marcus A. Smith of Arizona cites Marshall Bird of the Rough Riders as the first war casualty. Bird was hurt during First Volunteer Cavalry drill in San Antonio when a horse ran into a tree uprooting his skull, and he survived with brain injury. He stayed in Oakland hospital, never fully recovered, and now draws a partial pension of 75 dollars monthly.
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Marcus A. Smith
Arizona
Arlington
Marshall Bird
First
San Antonio
Trowch
Bird
Oakland
Washington Post
Congress considers militia reorganization bill and naval honors
A war department led militia reform bill is introduced in both houses aiming to extend federal influence over militia under 1792 law. Comdr W J Barnett of the Saratoga is praised in Philadelphia where officers present him with a silver loving cup honoring his three years in command.
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Abraham Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Walt Whitman
Sobley
Philadelphia
Times
Farragut
Winslow
Worden
Farmiout
Trartford
Mississippi
Jackson
St Philips
Molle
Ail Sperd
Penisee
Alain
Witter
Farrarat
North Carolina
Boston Transcript
War Department
Congress
W. J. Barnett
Saratoga
Fteken
Gemma
sCommander Barnette
Distinguished Soldier Timnad. McArthur Graduated West Point 1849
Timnad Mul Joseph Hunter McArthur, recently in Chicago, graduated West Point in 1849 and joined the infantry. He led Fifth U S Cavalry as a captain during the Civil War, later serving as lieutenant colonel of Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, promoted major of the Third U S Cavalry in 1883, and retired November 1863 for disability suffered in the line of duty.
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Mul
Jnseph
Hhunter McArthur
Chicago
West Point
Infantry
Fifth
United States Cavalry
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Unclear Military Dispatches Mention Manila Provost Role
fragmented OCR notes describe General Robert FP and General Hughes in August with Manila provost marshal appointment amid insurrection. references to Aguinaldo, city stance shifting by January, and uneasy communications between insurrectos and Americans. mentions Manila conditions and Moh outbreak context.
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Potee
Robert FP
Dueches
Hughes
Beer
Manila
Inter
Aguinaldo
Unique Playing Cards Story Cards for Players
A description of unique playing cards with one side bearing a brief story about two families and persons, while the reverse shows a series of questions. Players win or lose cards by answering the questions, with only card faces listing the individuals’ names.
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Tia
Seventy Card Pack Game Touts Interest and Instruction
A description notes a seventy card pack in a game claimed to be highly interesting and instructive. The text emphasizes concealment of false cards when held and highlights the educational value of the play.
To Paint the Queen Miss Shaw Eyes Queen Alexandra Portrait
Miss Ann West Shaw of St. Louis a 20 year old miniature artist has, it is said, reserved an invitation to paint Queen Alexandra. The young artist trained by Benjamin Weat gained international notice after abroad visits and a link through the Duke of Westminster, a miniature enthusiast.
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Ann West Shaw
St. Louis
Queen Alexandra
England
Miss Shaw
Benjamin Weat
Duke of Westminster
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Othe Capital Labor Union
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Shen
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Marshal
Lafayette
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Maret
Tochuni
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