Pan American conference set to meet in Mexico City
The Pan American conference in Mexico City is scheduled to begin sessions on October 22 after Chile withdrew objections and appointed delegates. The piece notes that such gatherings foster cooperation, European conferences are limited, and federation of the Western Hemisphere may progress with annual or biennial congresses.
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Chile
Hans Watved
Congress of the Confederation
Europe
United States
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
W. J. Buchanan
Town
Charles M. Pepper
Distriet of
Fowa
Washington, D.C
Minnie
Repubiics
Nicolay Lincoln Secretary and Historian Dies in Washington
John G Nicolay long time Secretary to Abraham Lincoln and co author of Life of Abraham Lincoln died in Washington aged 69 He served the Lincoln administration since 1861 and helped shape the standard biography He remained a key figure in preserving Lincoln era history despite poor health
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John G. Nicholay
Atynham Lincoln
Washington
National Capital
John G. Nicolay
John Hay
Lincoln
Senate
House
Mr. Nicolay
Hay
Nicolay
Abra
Br. Hay
Linensa
Lincoty
Lad
English Views on Anarchists in The Spectator and Review
The London Spectator and the Saturday Review publish healing editorials on President McKinley’s assassination threat. They argue against harsher laws, claim such measures bind society tighter, and doubt literary bans would curb violence. They contend nothing new can prevent an assassination not yet carried out.
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London Spectator
London Saturday Review
McKintey
the Spectator
Diver and pilot licenses awarded in Maryland waters
A Baltimore group of steamboat inspectors awarded a diver and a female pilot license. Miss Carrie B. Hunter of Snow Hill, Md., received the pilot license, linked to her father who owns a steam yacht. The award marks her as the second woman on the Atlantic coast to obtain a pilot license.
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Baltimore
Carrie B. Hunter
Snow Hill
Hunter
Pocomoke Sound
Viper
Eerbutaries
Mims Hunter
Atlantic
Navy recruits rush weighs the anchor joke story
A naval officer recounts a recruit’s blunder in basic duties as raw sailors from inland states adjust to service life. The man confesses he cannot weigh the anchor alone, highlighting inexperience and humor amid training. The tale, cited by the Detroit Free Press, illustrates the learning curve and occasional exploitation by seasoned sailors.
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Detroit Free Press
Curious House Tale of a Death and a Poet
A dialogue reveals a settler refusing a house after learning a poet died there in his chair while composing a poem about angels guiding his soul. The exchange touches on fear, superstition, and the idea that an unseen omen may accompany the home’s history.
Policemen Charged On Suburban Car Fare Policy
A man at Grand Central confronted three policemen and a conductor after pulling the bell cord to eject them from a southbound car. The conductor reminded the officer that in that system, only two officials or one of each may ride free. extra riders must pay or exit.
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Poligemen
Grand Central
Fremin
New York Post
Wordplay sparks debate on meaning of man in text
The Philadelphia Press reports a exchange where Coaklay and Joakley clash over whether the word man denotes all humanity. Conklay objects, noting it would be ridiculous to read it that way, citing a line about human desires.
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Harker. Coaklay
Conklay
Joakley
Philadelphia Press
Solitaire Conversation Between Miss Josephine and Mr Bweet
A humorous exchange unfolds as Miss Josephine questions Mr Bweet about his evening inquiry into his solitaire game. He replies he has been playing solo, prompting playful banter about who accompanied him in the card play.
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Miss Josephine
Mr. Bweet
Incident at North Broad draws large crowd
An amused observer recounts a moment when a shovel at work on North Broad attracted a large crowd of spectators, including several bystanders. The minor scene, noted for its humor, captured attention as people gathered to watch the unfolding event.
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Bot Jong
Irish laborers laugh at dirt digging plan during shovel stoppage
Two Irishmen observing a stoppage of work mock the disposal of dirt by a big shovel. They complain that the method takes bread from workers, until a bystander suggests hiring thousands with spoons to dig dirt, leading to shared humor and sympathy for a halt in the work.
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Barney
Locke Om
Solond
Philadelphia Ledger
Speaking of Bnetifel People In Our Town
Ane Smithly notes a local figure has gone a full month without speaking in public, drawing chatter about silence and secrecy in the community.
Poser in Irish Charm Ends Night in Local Jail
In a humorous regional tale a June Fat guest, known as Pat, lounges with a corked bottle and ends up lodging for the night in the city. The next morning a judge questions his long stay and trade, Pat replying with broad Irish wit about his absence from his craft.
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Thia
Pat
Ehc Irichmen
Erin
Turkeys and treasures in a questionable tale
A Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment shows a dialog about a hazardous move to Turkey. The speakers plan to relocate and discuss seeking gifts and a mirror, with coded references to a harem, a rug, and a Christian hours, implying a satirical, altered conversation.
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George
Turkey
Georen
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dealixio in Futures Announcement in Old Journal
Mr Newed discusses an option on Blank avenue property with Mrs Newed in a dialogue about buying their home. The couple debates the haunted aspect, citing Mamma’s warning, then plan to finalize the deal the next morning.
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Mr. Newed
Avenue
Mrs. Newed
Pines
Little Ladgne Net Tile Wipetaalslin
Fragmented derisive snippets from Detroit Free Press parodying paternal indiscretions and bread riot humor. Named figures like Mr Jones and Mrs Jones appear in quips about crops and household tensions amid era style slang and odd phrases.
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Borkbay
Detroit
Prieble
Parkale
Detroit Free Press
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