Year 1899 in Review War and Disaster Across Nations
A retrospective outline the year 1899 saw Spain relinquish remaining western hemisphere sovereignty, war persist in the Philippines, and tensions rise in South Africa while riots fires floods and notable deaths shaped a year of global upheaval. Chronology lists battles, treaties, disasters, and political shifts with many prominent figures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Western Hemisphere
Magland
South Africa
United States
Philippines
Samoan Islands
Alfred Dreyfus
France
Felix Fauve
Garret A. Hobart
Robert G. Ingersoll
Cleveland
Pana
Carterville
Reform Influence Shapes Capitol Social Ranks
The Roberts case is credited with tightening social boundaries around Congress in Washington. Women with unknown affiliations once sought access through the reception room, prompting lawmakers to guard seating and company. The public now learns where Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Miles stand in military circles, affecting attendance at army and navy events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Capitol
Congress
Battles of Magersfontein map notes British losses at Magersfontein
The map shows Methuen's two engagements with the Boers at Magersfontein where reports claim about 1000 British casualties occurred including a major general and many other officers of high rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuen
Magersfontein
Washington Etiquette and National Convention Plans
The piece discusses Washington etiquette for public life, the Republicans planning to hold a distant East convention, and prior convention locations. It notes government moves to boost depository banks to ease New York’s monetary strain, with up to 40 million in relief timing. Speaker Henderson uses a sturdy gavel as desk wear increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Internal Revenue
Gilmore Is Safe Yorktown Lieutenant Rescued From Insurgents
A report from General Young at Wigan Illinois sent by boat to San Fabian and Manila via telegraph to Manila says Col Howze's column has recovered all American prisoners, including Lieut Gilmore of the Yorktown captured near Baler. Gilmore, once a star prisoner of Aguinaldo, was seized during a relief mission near Baler on April 15. The incident and rescue details accompany a list of House committee chairmen announced by Speaker Henderson.
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Yorktown
Young
Wigan
P. IL
San Fabian
Manila
Col. Howze
Lieut
Gilmore
Baler
Aguinaldo
Tuzon
J. CC. Gilmore
Ilmointure
Ta Creek
Henderson
Moon's Eclipse Observed Under Cloudy Skies
A near total lunar eclipse was visible in clear patches but obscured in many localities by clouds. The diagram illustrates the moon's relation to the earth's shadow, showing the large dark silhouette and the moon seen with the naked eye was more satisfying than through a telescope.
Moon Eclipse Timeline Between Shadow and Moon
Diagram text describes the shadow and the moon as spheres with lines A B and C D indicating respective courses. Moon overtakes shadow at 45 p m. Moon reaches greatest eclipse at 7 26 p m. Moon passes out of the shadow at 9 07 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnel
Jilted National W T A Meet Eyed In 1900 Washington
Names and fragments hint at a chaotic wire service roundup. Mentions include a National W CG T A meeting in Washington on November 21, 1900, a whisky tax relief demand, a Chicago fundraiser by Hollanders for Boer wounded, and multiple deaths from self harm or alcohol.
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Wetober
Chicago
South Africa
Boe
America
Shamrock
Africa
Dettats
Rhey
New York
Colgan Wire Company
Ukegan
Til
Birns
Charleston
Luzern
Ardlmitral Dewey
Mildred Hazen
Mafordouhu
App
Whisky Trust
Ltuck
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Tawney
Tremont
Neb
National W. CG. T. A
Washington
Mary Sehlindwein
St. Louis
Hollanders
Walther Nfauser
Switzerland
Mattie Bustard
Philadelphia
Gibraltar
George 1
Cincinnati
Brains Meet Skill and U S Shipbuilding Prowess
A historical article extols American manufactories and shipbuilders led by the Oregon's around the world voyage. It cites German rail expansion, Russian railway spending, and Chinese reforms, plus a science note on plant perception and tendril movement toward supports.
Boers Ranked As Giants Of The World In Height Study
A cited description claims the boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State average at least 6 feet 2 inches in full grown men. It extols their endurance, physique, and diet of biltong, noting their stout build from outdoor life and their ability to endure hardship with minimal food.
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Transvaal
Orange Free State
Canine Intelligence in a Household Rituals of Door Scratching
A rector from Honiton, England, reports a ten month old bull-pup and a four year old bulldog showing high reasoning. When the wife fell ill, the older dog used one gentle scratch to gain entry for both, while the puppy scratched violently. After observing, the puppy mimicked the old dog’s single scratch, making it impossible to tell which dog was at the door. The observer suggests the puppy may have learned admission by asking the elder dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honiton
England
The
Spectator
Reporter Rides 10744 Miles on One Fare in New York
A reporter tested the city street railway transfer system by traveling 10 744 miles with eighty seven transfers on a single five cent fare. The all day ride covered a full 24 hours and used only part of Manhattan Island, suggesting the journey could continue.
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Wailiceewe
New York
S.J. Field
Yellowstone River
Glendive
Louth
Vana
Iiauis
Spain
Maria
Vrlpoll
Tachilus
Rishon
J. P. Newman
Robert Bonner
Philippines
George W. Julian
Taguan
Lindell Uotel
Lincoln
Nel
Burns I
Brook A. Alger
Rireer Dtg Angeers
Cincin
Binsto Feleda
Ohio
Ulysses
A Domingo
A. L. Luetgert
Joliet
Tupper Lake
N. Y
Elihu Root
Bridgeport
Conn
Bar Jarber
Dreyfus
Nennes
France
Iv—M. Laberi
Drus
Rennes
Paris
Victor
Colo
Chicago
Connellsville
Alfred Dreyfus
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Carterville
Chas
A. PrIsbury
Minneapolis
Capt
Admiral Dewey
Dewey Naval Palace
U—S
Manhattan Island
Whistling Trees and Insect Voices in Africa
Whistling trees in the Shillocks country are described by an African traveler as acacia groves whose insect tunnels swell into ivory shoots. When released, the hollow shoots act as wind instruments, earning the nickname whistling tree by local Soudanese. The piece also notes Horace Greeley handwriting, rabbits hair pottery in Russia, and U.S. coin mintage in the Sandwich Islands.
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Schweinfurth
Soudan
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Philippine
Stans
Samoa
Cuba
Marcum
Senate
Dinellen
Shy
California
S. Menkin
Sin Chisley
Addelina
Tacoma
John Russell Young
Cong
Apia
Sureme Court Building
Consus
Arthur
Balabae
Philip
Johmstown
Adelina On
Cederstrum
Bredone Paws Cou
A. A. Garland
Court Mar Cal
Gen. Chas
PL Dagan
West
Rogers Inns
Louisville
Botkin
Count von Caprigi
United States Senate
S—Manitoba
Winnipeg
Prairie du Chien
Prout Street
Herington
Kaburn
Baxter Stove Works
Mansfield
Kelly
Fuss
Poronte
Amera
Caloocan
Raups
Miller
Lloilo
Maula
Pines
Silvertume
McClur
Yankton
S. de
Beard
New York City
Albany
N.Y
Why
Shibest
Brookly Navy Yard
Laurene
M. Fells Paure
Jinile Louber
Foss
Dort Vashon
Lord Lee
Madrid
Deweyside
McKinley
America River
Uly
Culwub Assembly
Joseph Medill
Lake
Queen Igent
Windsor Hotel
York
Little River County
Buiny Tesroes
Xe—Mulietou
Palmetro
Port Arthur
Texas
Armour
Chiccago
Lame
Rowena Lee
Mississippi
Caruthersville
Stell
English Channel
San Francisco
Kirksville
Newtown
Soldier River Valley
Iowa
Illnois
Indiana
Kentucky
Wardner
Idaho
South Dakota
Ute Reservation
Colorado
Chickasaw Nation
O. T
W. C. Whitney
Wade
Russell & Co
Thresher
Missillon
Extroy
New
Railie
Exete
Francisque Sarcey
Reneh
Princeton
Tuwnee Bill
Michigan
San Ysidro
Cornwall
Wath
Don Mintho Castehir
St. Soha
Rosa Bonde
South Daven
Waterloo
Lowa
Nodo
Kota
Davy
Nelras
Cerie
Grandylew
Jeffries
Pitasimmons
Coney Island
New Richwond
Wis
Dupuyinistry
Herman
Stettin
Germany
le Bay
Col
iMant
Margaret Olwill
Lake Erie
Prance
Flamestead
Pex
Nebraska
Dick Coleman
Negro Mourderer
Maysville
Sturmberg
Wish
Buller Tadiy
Tusela River
W-Peath
M. Brunby
Tag Hewtenanto
U.S
WLU
Wall Street
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Missus Mulvaney
Beyeur
Missus
Detroit Prep Press
Cape
Miles
Dewey
Grant
Isso
Isss
House
Reed
Winfield Scott Schley
Admiral Sampson
Messinley
Schley
Sampson
Lilinokalanui
15Th Street
Mel Linley
Robert W. Taylor
Walter L. Weaver
William S. Mesick
Ways and Means
Serena E. Payne
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
George W. St
Amuarriott Siroslus
Pennsylvania
James H. Southard
William P. Hepburn
Theo. E. Burton
C. H. Grosvenor
J. W. Wadsworth
D. H. Mercer
Pacific Railroads
H. H. Powers
Vermont
R. Bartholdt
Missouri
Sylvania
W.herr
C. A. Sulloway
New Hampshire
Oregon
Union Iron Works
Santiago
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
Tris
Dewly
Russia
M. de Witte
Russian
Poland
Michael Hilboff
St. Petersburg
Russian Empire
China
Japan
Seat
Horace Greeley
Norace Greeley
Ile
AML
Sandwich Islands
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