King Edward Proclaims Gratitude for Recovery and Coronation Delays
London august 8 1902 king edward writes to his people expressing gratitude for prayers during illness and noting his recovery. the proclamation was conceived and written by the king himself and reflects Victorian tradition of royal personal messages to the nation. he greeted crowds from buckingham palace and preparations for the coronation continued with rehearsals and inspections at westminster abbey. a royal bulletin reported his health improving and a final update planned for sunday.
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London
Edward
India
Edward R. and
Buckingham Palace
Mjesty
C. T. Ritchie
Queen Victoria
Westminster Abbey
Lord Knollys
Buckingham
Flower's at Kruger's Feet at Pro-Boer Exhibition
At The Hague Aus. &-Tormee President Kruger visited the pro-Boer exhibition this morning. He sat opposite portraits of Dutch and French war dead as young girls strewn flowers at his feet. He praised brave men who sacrificed their lives for justice and thanked artists for their aid to the exhibit.
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Hague
Aus
Tormee
Kruger
Transvaal
Roosevelt Pardon Interview Sparks Endorsements
A garbled interview summary hints at President Roosevelt discussing a pardon and references to policy and potential actions. The text mentions a spokesperson and associations, with unclear details about the outcome or timeframe.
Cuba to Increase Duties as Senate OKs Higher Tariffs
Washington dispatch reports Cuban senate authorized the executive to raise import duties across a wide range of goods. Notable rates include 50 percent on beer and wine, 100 percent on olive oil, 160 percent on common soap, 333 percent on corn, with elevated charges on shoes, coal, lumber, beef products, coffee, and other staples.
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Washington
State Department
Squiers
Senate
Famine Strife in Eastern Galicia Weighs on Laborers
A Viennese report details dire conditions in eastern Galicia after a strike, noting average famine mortality in recent years and wages of laborers from 8 to 16 cents daily with women earning lesser. Peasants subsist mainly on soup made of water and herbs as bread is scarce.
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Vienna
Aug
Galica
Neue Fraie Presse
Neue Freie Presse
Miners Die in Gas Explosion at Union Coat and Coke Mine
Sixteen men are dead and several others missing after a gas explosion at the Union Coat and Coke mine near Bowen, six miles from Trinidad Colorado. Rescue operations began immediately with four bodies recovered by 10 o'clock. The mine employs about sixty workers, all Americans and likely Irish. Names were not available.
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Trinidad
Colo
Union Coat & Coke Company
Bowen
Trish
Mar
Union Pacific Places Large German Rail Order
New York reports Union Pacific has placed a large steel rail order with a German firm. Part of the shipment is for Southern Pacific with delivery to Omaha and other western points. The 1000 ton order commands premiums for early delivery and reflects domestic mills’ inability to meet near term demand.
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New York
Union Pacific
Germany
Southern Pacific
Omaha
Jong
Groesbeck Replies On San Francisco Interview
Groesbeck of the judge advocate general’s department sent a reply to Adjutant General Corbin explaining an interview published on his San Francisco arrival about court-martials in the Philippines. Corbin will return to Washington in a few days.
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Groesbeck
Washington, D. C
Judge Advocate General's Department
Adjutant General
San Francisco
Philippines
Corbin
Washington
Becomes a Chicago Lawyer
Chicago visit sees Ang. &-President velt receive honorary degree of LL from the University of Chicago during his stay.
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Chicago
Hl. Ang
Velt
University of Chicago
Gystee Men in a Combine
In Mobile during August a vast combine forms around Lyster canalry and snacking amid Alabama, Louisiana, and nearby locales. The merger involves two firms expanding operations and consolidating assets, with headquarters shifting and ongoing negotiations shaping the future of regional business.
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Mobile
Utian
Louisiana
Sata
Pines
Trubundy
Great Northern and Missouri Pacific Harvest Excursion Tickets Offer
Arduous wishes spark excuses as railroads announce harvest excursion tickets from July 26 to August 20. Great Northern lists 33.00 per person for five or more from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and West Superior and 3.00 from Chicago to Minnesota North and South Dakota points with similar rules for other routes. Missouri Pacific offers a one fare plus 33.0 to specified western to southern routes via Saint Louis and Lincoln with dates in late September. Agent details provided for purchase and inquiries.
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Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Chicago
Minesota
North and
South Dakota
Stinnesota
Siuk Centre
Benson
North Dakota
Minot
Yankton
Sioux
T. A
Local iffy advert notes and travel lure in one patch
A mixed OCR fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and various druggists, then pivots to a Lake Okoboji rail trip listing Milwaukee Railway services from Omaha. It mentions a reward claim and a promotional blurb about leisure travel with amenities and prices, plus a Milwaukee Railway office contact.
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Ture
Hall's
Curney &Co
Toledo, CO
J. C
Tod Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
Onio
Hall
Pugilist vows rematch and water cure note
After a ten count the defeated fighter revived and said he would never fight again yet warned he would knock out the rival in a future bout. The piece notes the winner’s skill and a dramatic chance blow that deceived him. Also promotes summer travel to Okoboji and nearby Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa resort areas with rail fares and contact details.
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Toledo Bee
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