Natives Call General Wood Most Acceptable Governor
Havana reports praise for General Wood as governor general with a grand welcome. Harbors, launches, bands, and a 17 gun salute mark his transfer from General Brooke. Local papers hail his aim to calm Cuba with deeds over words and broad Cuban support.
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General Wood
Brooke
Cuba
Havana
Texas
Mexico
Col. Rathbone
Gen. Wilson
Gen
Matanzas
Chaffee
Gen. Wood
General Brooke
Lucha
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Health by Dr Jerce
A testimonial promotes Dr Jerce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as a cure for numerous ailments. The letter from Geo Minter of Philadelphia claims weight gain and restored vigor after five bottles, describing improved heart symptoms, sleep, digestion, energy, nerves, and mood with no alcohol in the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerce
Geo. Minter
Thompson Street
Philadelphia
Havana Customs Staff Seized in Large Swindle
Havana authorities arrested nine chief appraisers from the customs staff on charges of colluding with Havana merchants to defraud the government. The fraud, possibly ongoing for weeks, involved classifying items to push valuable goods into cheaper categories, with thousands of dollars said to be diverted. Col. Bliss had evidence to pursue convictions, and many merchants may face arrest soon as the investigation expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Custom House
Col. Bliss
Cuban Hospital Burned at Santiago de Cuba
The yellow fever hospital on an island across the bay burned today, likely incendiary. Earlier used by Spaniards as a pest house, it treated fever victims and soldiers. the adjacent building with sealed coffins was saved by firemen. A new hospital will be erected on the same site.
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Santiago de Cuba
United States
Fearful Death in Columbus Elephant Tragedy
In Columbus Ohio on December 20 M J Meagher known as Patsy Forepaugh elephant trainer was killed by the elephant Sid. Sid had been tame for twenty years but turned violent during training when Meagher jabbed it and was crushed by the animal. Sid gored Meagher with a tusk bearing a brass ball six inches wide.
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Columbus
Ohio
M. J. Meagher
Patsy Forepaugh
Sellsville
Sid
Meagher
Dr Purves Called To Fifth Avenue Church Pastor
New York Dec 20 By unanimous vote the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church extended a call to Rev Geo T Purves D D LL D professor at Princeton to be pastor and successor of the late Rev Dr John T Hall The salary is 12000 a year with parsonage use He may accept and will preach within Presbyterian bounds the meeting was one of unanimity and joy
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New York
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Geo. T. Purves
D. D
Princeton College
John T. Hall
Purves
Pillsbury Best Flour Ad Sells On Quality Claim
The quality makes it so. The best flour slogan says Pillsbury's Best leads world sales and wins consumer trust. T. J. McDonald, wholesale agent, Lowell, notes retailers rely on its promise of the best for lasting trade.
Soldiers Save in War Times with 4 Percent Paymaster Deposits
A Washington letter describes soldiers depositing savings at 4 percent interest through paymasters, with regulars mainly using the facility in Manila and beyond. Deposits rise as more soldiers enlist. abandonments forbidden until discharge, and substantial sums such as 13,000 and 23,000 deposits noted. Observers speculate on sources of heavy deposits while hints of disciplinary forfeiture for desertion are noted.
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United States
Manila
Philippines
Ninth Infantry
Philippine
West Point
Washington
New York Sun
The White Plague and a Russian Ballroom Ghost Story
A Bulletin of curious tales from Russia notes two grim threads. Dr Bryanzeff warns Siberia hospitals, crime and drink fuel brain disease, while leprosy lurks in the east. At a 1898 St Petersburg ball a countess hides skin eruptions as a physician hints at cure.
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Russia
Bryanzeff
Siberia
Tomsk
Krysnoyarsk
East
St. Petersburg
The Life and Fame of Washington in The Century
The Century review traces Washington from birth to mythic fame, noting Daniel French’s Washington statue and evolving public perception. It contrasts his noble, unselfish career with other conquerors, highlighting his self control, love of country life, and enduring farewell advice as guiding principles.
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Washington
Daniel French
Paris Monument
Behholders
Trenton
New York
Odd Forms of Fear in Dr Fere’s Study
Pall Mall Gazette reviews Dr Fere’s chapter on fear noting a wide range of phobias from fear of space and open spaces to crowds dark rooms and noise. The piece highlights cases where physiological and social factors trigger fear and even links jealousy to self harm or arson.
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Fere
Dr Fere
John Hunter
Pall Mall Gazette
Fashion Notes Describe Winter Bodice and Accessory Trends
Fashion notes describe heavy embroidery and passementerie on winter bodices with tight silhouettes and blouse-like effects fading. Scarves belts in mousseline de soie or crepe de chine, varied buttons in gold, pearl, painted and steel, and rings on all fingers signal opulent style.
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Jupie Chollet
Traveling costumes for elegant travel gowns and trims
The article outlines travel costume style emphasizing fit and suitability over mere embellishment. It describes cheviots in iron gray or dark blue, a ground skirt length, a jacket or bolero over a vest or shirt waist, and practical wraps such as a cape. It notes a white draped tulle toque with jet bead embroidery and black trimming, mentions black costumes with white accents, and details a beige amazon cloth tailor made gown with nile green silk accents and a nile green velvet hat.
New Flaven Hartford R R Timetable Change 1898
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad announces October 22 1898 timetable changes. Lowell to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Martha’s Vineyard routes depart 7 16 a m and 11 20 a m 52 p m with connections at South Station Albany R R Worcester and StonINGTON lines. Sunday trains link to southern lines via Providence Pawtucket and Go Junction. Peter Clark and A C Kendall sign as general superintendent and general passenger agent.
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Lowell
Middlesex
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Martham
Pou
South
Salling East
Posten
Albany R. R
Worcester
Syrt Albany
Kitchburg
Woburn
Ayer Junction
Amherst, Milgora
Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Bessington
Ees
Keene
Hillsboro
Nashua
Manchester
Gancora
Frankin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Franklin
Warner
Bradford
Sunapee
N. H
Claremont
Claremont Junction
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Wien River
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burlington
St. Albans
St. Johns
Montreal
Central Vermont
Quebec
Boston
Quebec Express
Plymouth
Sherbrooke
Bedford
Orly
wVia
zVia
Wilmington Junction
Apee Bee
Taft
Boston and Maine timetable update to October 20 98
Lowell and Boston routes list numerous daily and Sunday departures from Merrimack street depot and Middlesex Street Station. The schedule covers trains to Boston, Lawrence, Salem, Haverhill, Newburyport, Exeter, Dover, Rochester, Portland, and many intermediate points with varied times, notes, and symbols indicating special days and lines. Taft, General Agent, Lowell.
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Merrimack Street Depot
Lewell
Boston
Middlesex Street Station
Lowell
A. Ma
Lawrence
A. m
Will
Salem
Mass
Haverhill
Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Chl
Orchard
Portland
Skowhegan
Bangor
Belfast
Rockland
St. John’s
N. B
Halifax
N. J
Montreal
Quebec
Eastport
St. John
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiesport
Frank Jones
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Boston & Maine Railroad
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