Diverse 19th century news items span science, war heroes, and crime
The clipping gathers scattered notes on naval figures, polar exploration plans by Dr Nansen, an American railroad syndicate project in China, and early 20th century science mentions. It mentions Ensign Angley and Lieut Jewan, the Schley family in Maryland, a forthcoming expedition, an long railway line, argon gas, and bird trapping debates.
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Ensign Angley
North Carolina
Lieut
Jewan
Kersak
Cain Dewey
Vermont
Mebeor
Alabama
Simin
Waters seizes San Miguel island to flag US claim
Capt Waters of Los Angeles owner of San Miguel island reveals the isle was never ceded to Mexico by Spain. After learning the omission he hoists the American flag and asserts possession in the name of the United States amid war news and concerns over Klondike fever and national sacrifice. The piece also recalls historic naval ranks and figures referencing Farragut Porter and Paul Jones in a reflective tone.
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Capt
Waters
Los Angeles
Cal
San Miguel Islnocd
Mexico
Spain
Rae
United States
Harrison Ones
United States Navy
Farragut
Porter
Rownn
Congress
Paul Jones
Washington
Alomoog
Americ
Gore
Treasury ‘Offisary
Chrelor
Beerach Bite
Leen Cottey
Simon's Chapel
Peroity
Ehilvehes
New York City
National
D’ Association of
Simemon
Deston
Henry IP. Miles
Baston
Jolie de Mort
Cuba
Rean
Caras F. Carbonell
Jehu Puente
Greenville
American University of Washington
Jacob F. Smith
St. Lois
Burghra
James Needham
Medyadiat
Surrey County
Syse
Argonaut
Chesapeake Bay
Norfols
Way
Simon Take
Clarendon
Ark
Ricks
Monroe
Outraer
Andereon
Anderson
Cleveland
Bt Louis
Trans-Mississippi Exposition Opens in Omaha
The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition demonstrates American energy and culture in Omaha. After five years of preparation, about 31,000,000 pounds sterling were spent to build the 200 acre grounds. Ten large halls and 15 state buildings house industry and art exhibits under a grand display.
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Omaha
Tate
Secretary of War
Congress
New York
Mare Jalan
Franwchend
Chisago
Denver
Prairies
Rocky Mountain
Chicago
New Jersey
George Lemonte
Bound Brook
Pasernie
House of
Waukon & Goss Lunder Ward
Griggling
Mich
Algers
War Department
Paeasgeelon
Pritchard
United
Newlands
Hawaii
A Weeks History In All Parts Of The Union
Summary of diverse national and international dispatches with focus on U S Senate actions, labor and agriculture legislation, Pacific theater updates, and economic measures. Notes military movements toward Cuba, Spanish American War context, and domestic events including speeches, pensions, and stock market activity.
Minor News Notes from an Obscure Era
Fragmented notes from a late 19th century newspaper recounts national and international happenings. Items include political appointments, military funding, shipping and freight records, a jewelers’ burglary in St. Louis, a Spanish prisoner release, university leadership shifts, and Congress debates on war pensions and Hawaiian annexation. The era’s tone blends brief clerical notices with assorted community and national interest snippets.
Congress Approves Conference Report on War Revenue Measures
The two houses agree to the conference report detailing war revenue provisions. The draft includes taxes on beer wine spirits and tobacco, estate and income taxes, bonds and stamp duties, and a broad set of excise and license levies. The plan aims to fund wartime expenditures while outlining enforcement and collection mechanisms.
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Wrahington
Thea House
Ikenre
Cormurmpliea CP Roy
Evary Darvel
Burra
Jostora
Evry
Yang
Sndda
Ipsea
Barker
Broser
Prweybesins
Aouen
Raat Nie
Moeoumen
Tagan
Coruees
Vine Mae Arcthor
Yinto
Dewlig
Ini
Meokoages
Contac Re & Ounce
Pune
Arroksig toyeLco
Nreming Fraternel Benenelary
Gnojeten Arcoldora
Farmers’ Party
Iocal Cooperative Compay'es
Tripioves Reef aKsoo
A- Mors
Lodme Kyieterm
Bod
A Hered
Exeux Se Beneft
Pot
Frog
Ape
Mahine Inland
Pori
Teachers Gather In Omatiay New Conclave
A large educational convention draws delegates from across Louisiana and Mississippi. The meeting outlines future teacher training needs, with focus on school facilities, enrollments, and property values across states. Specific figures on student numbers and school assets are discussed amid broader reforms.
Appeals For Cuban Aid From Missouri River Region
A fragment from a Missouri River city notice urges funds for Cuban independence as U S hostilities with Spain intensify. It calls for patriotic support, urging readers to donate proportionally to their means to aid Cuban patriots and sustain their struggle abroad. A surrounding item notes a Missouri River gauge reading: Saturday's level rose to 21.4 feet, four feet above the danger line.
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York
Tomius Estridas Paylin
United States
Spain
Zu Brewnyon
Qurvey
Sewutifu
Women in Business Claims Pink Pills Boost Nervous System
A Detroit Free Press note quotes a prominent Detroit businesswoman who credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Women with rebuilding her health after a health scare and aiding other women in her employ. The letter argues women face bias about dependability in business and praises the pills as a potent, restorative remedy.
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Free Press
Detroit
Mich
Busines
Mac
CG. W. Manufield
Farrar St
Dr. Williama
Ae Anary
Benens
Medina Times
Willems
Lesantoton
Ollie
Household Patriotism and a Soldier’s Return
A fragmented reminiscence features a mother and daughter discussing soldiers going off to war. The dialogue reveals concern for loved ones, gender roles, and the emotional toll of wartime separation as households contemplate sacrifice and duty. The passage captures everyday patriotism and anxieties amid conflict.
Battle at Bowton Ends In Rout By American Forces
A desolate siege unfolds as Spanish infantry approach a gloomy building on cicle avenue Bowton. A brave officer orders resistance, windows erupt with faces of young American girls, then with heavy gunfire the building is blasted. The attack collapses. seventy dead, brave acts noted amid the smoke and biscuit shortages.
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Cicle Avenue
Bowton
Ghal” Abe
Mann
Aland
Lydia E Pickham Vegetable Compound Promises Cure
Letter from Mrs Mia Roma Gare of Los Angeles praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing an ovarian tumor without surgery after three bottles. The note touts the remedy as a modern safeguard for women's health and invites others to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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Lydia E. Pickham
Mia
Roma Gare
Wail Gt
Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia E. Plakham
Ar. Pinkham
Lynn
Muss
Weather Notes From Chicago On Crops And Harvests
Weather reports from Chicago summarize conditions nationwide with scattered showers aiding crops. Winter wheat looks fair with good color, potatoes and beets focus on harvests. Indiana reports warm, wet conditions with heavy rain. wheat harvests begin in some areas. Grain heads are large. tobacco plants show stress in overly wet counties. Continuous cloud cover and signs of improving harvest activity through the period.
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Chicago
Indiana
Ura
Grain deal and Letter influence on Armour Co assets
Fragmented report notes June 14 proceedings on a grain deal involving Armour & Co and Leiter. It references futures activity, profit implications, and potential asset impacts, with estimates suggesting Leiter holdings could exceed one million dollars.
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Chienga
Joan
Armourt Co
Armour& Co
Arthur
Leiter
Emily
Howeser
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Women IN Business
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Lou Maney
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Bed
Niger
Neeve
Mamma Eod
Lion Burensyyams
Alan
Vien Ysterioua
Boxton
Rosa Gaum
Dvor
Far Lunde
Bears
Leotter
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