Senate and House Debates Dominate Week of Legislation
The Senate passed several resolutions seeking data on defense spending and Philippine policy, amid debates over Admiral Dewey and Gen Otis. The House tackled post office probes into polygamy charges, mining riots, and treasury bank relations, with tributes to late officials and urgent notices on public works and oleomargarine disclosures. Several local fires and incidents were noted, with broader mentions of economic and political tensions shaping the period.
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Boer Onslaught Sinks British and Burghers in South Africa
Reports detail heavy losses after a Boer assault on Ladysmith and Gen White. British casualties range up to 12 killed and 30 wounded with 500 fit for duty. Boer losses estimated between 2,000 and 3,000. Ladysmith and surrounding forts hold under siege as Buller plans renewed action with about 85,000 troops.
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Is Mars inhabited and can we ever contact aliens
The article discusses Prof Ernst Haeckel's view that many fixed stars host planets with life possibly similar to Earth and that Mars and Venus may harbor higher life forms. It notes low chances of direct communication due to vast interplanetary distances and atmospheric barriers, while suggesting intelligent beings on other worlds could surpass humans in intellect. It also contains scattered clipped text about stage show salaries and production details from Ainslee's Magazine, which appears unrelated.
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M. Camille Flammarion
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Haeckel
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Venus
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Ilis
Uncle Tom's Cabin runs since 1852 despite critics
A dramatic appraisal praises Uncle Tom's Cabin for extraordinary longevity and nationwide tours from Kentucky to Canada. It estimates audience reach, box office success in various towns, and broad presence with two companies and rival troupes, noting the production’s sustained popularity and large yearly attendance.
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Canada
Minneapolis
St. Johns
Halifax
Lar Harbor
Springfivid
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United States
Lion Trainer Humbled by Virago Wife in Caravan
The lion tamer Hingstermeier returns home in a giddy mood and chooses not to sleep with his family. His wife confronts him asking where he slept. He replies that he slept in the cage with the lions, provoking her ire and a sharp rebuke.
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Mrs. Hingstermeier
Humorous Snippets and Wit Span Late 19th Century Echoes
A collection of light anecdotes from various sources and eras features cartoons of language mishaps by a festival musician in Littleton New Hampshire, quips about poets and public figures, and humorous street scenes. It includes mispronunciations, cultural misunderstandings, and sharp one liners from critics, travelers, and officials.
Geordie and Albert Maneuver Over a Baby Crisis
A Chicago Times-ill ald column recalls a chaotic scene around a dying infant as family and neighbors debate care. The narrator notes fuss about medical help, nurses, and implications for the household, ending with a comic, if dark, close about a mouse and stray commotion.
Danger of Insignificant Wounds and Tomato Cure
A Berlin physician warns insignificance of minor wounds can cause lasting disability in some cases. He praises tomato juice as a health preservative and tonic, citing experiments. Dynamite imports in Transvaal mining total over 1.1 million dollars. The text notes the first step to any plan is often too costly to take.
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