Death of Prince Bismarck Shocks Europe
Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schoenhausen died just before 11 p.m. Saturday at Fried richsruhe after a long career that shaped Germany and Europe. The ex chancellor, born 1815 in Prussian Saxony, led Prussia through wars and unification, opposed papal authority, and retired in 1890 after a falling out with Kaiser Wilhelm II. His life spanned major 19th century political upheavals and the rise of the German empire.
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Bismarck
Stettin
Pomerania
University of Goetingen
Johanna von Putt- Kamer
Dorn
Runtzau
Herbert
Marie Hoyos
Vienna
Wilhelm
Europe
Bisnarckh
Prussia
Frankfort
Austria
St. Petersburg
Frederick Wilhelm IV
Wilhelm Bismarck
Schleswig-Holstein
Denmark
Koeniggradz
Sadowa
Berlin
Prague
Napoleon
Bavaria
Wurtemberg
Paris
William
Rhine
France
German Empire
Palace of Versailles
Germany
Church of Home
Vatican
Wilhelm I
Soverego
Wilhelm II
Frederick Wilhelm
Friedrichsruhe
Lauenburg
Occupying Cuba prep draws 50,000 troops
Washington signals anticipate Spain accepting peace terms and begin Cuba occupation planning. At least 50,000 U S soldiers expected to be sent in next three months to garrison cities and towns with Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee slated for Havana command. Volunteers used for garrison duty after peace camps.
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Washington
Spain
Alger
War Department
Cuba
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Chickamauga
Camp Alger
Waste of Two Millions. Bombardment Report Mixed in Harbor Tour
Reports from multiple scenes recount naval officers touring Santiago harbor batteries and noting two million rounds fired. one officer called bombardments a waste of time and money as earthworks remained largely intact. Separate items summarize US foreign trade gains, a Missouri hurricane wreck, Hawaii Japan indemnity talks, and a small murder suicide in Washington state, with stray social quips at the end.
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Santiago
Sampson
Associated Press
Santiago Harbor
Rev Bates to lead meetings at Big Fork church next week
A local notice lists Rev A A Bates conducting a series of meetings at Big Fork church next week. The piece also notes ongoing protracted meetings at various churches and local crop reports from the season. It mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve endorsements and illness in the community.
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A. A. Bates
Big Fork Church
Teachers’ Association
Cherry Hill
Jno
H. Edmon
Midway Church
M. C. McCrary
Logan County
Jackson
Texarkana
E.G. Blanks
Lewisville
Texas
DeWitt
Pipkin & Hanes
I. J. Carter
Hartley
Belle Horser
Mena
George Henson
Janssen
J. B. Shands
Camp Ground
Polk County
Luke
John C. Dunn
Wheeling
W. Va
Warning notice on homestead filings at Camden lands
The register of lands at Camden publishes a warning to occupants on government lands who have not homesteaded. A government special agent will investigate trespassers to protect government rights. The Star offers to publish such notices for 2.50 and notes a 10-acre land tract near the depot for 300. Also advertises a 16-horse boiler and engine for sale or lumber exchange by Tuan M. Carper.
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Register of
Camden
The
Star
Star Office
Tuan M. Carper
Local Trade Notes From Mena Arkansas
Valuable business points highlight fresh flea powder and fly paper at Jackson's Drug Store with an up to date soda fountain. Paints from Joplin Monarch Vane Calvert and Mena Paint and Paper Company offered in all colors. C D Nicholls markets choice meats and supplies. Geo W Knowlton buys high prices for hides and pelts and more at N M Roach's warehouse on Sherwood avenue in Mena Arkansas.
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Joplin
Monarch
Vane Calvert and
Mena Paint and Paper Company
Geo. W. Knowlton
N. M. Roach
Fright Depot
Sherwood Avenue
Mena
Ark
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Island
Shafter
Montauk Point
Fifth Army Corps
Chickamauga Park
Charles O'Brien
Stephens
Fifth
Missouri
Col. Morgan
Lieut
Howell
Army
Pary
Miles
United States
Knobooster
Sedalia
Here
Cettle Town
Hawaii
Japan
Yokohama
Roslyn, Wash
Andrew Warge
Warge
Kingston
William Loomis
Thewitt
Jewett
Egger
Lloyd Mixon
Rocky
Darvid Sherley
Dave Connally
W. P. Cummings
Jackson's
C.D. Nicholls
DeQueen Street
Angel
Boe
Mena Street
Honert Avenue
J. G Jackson
the Lloyd Hardware Store
J. W. Cary
de Queen Street
Santanella
North Mena Street
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