Henderson Poised To Win As Towa Delegation Shifts
A scrambled political report notes Col Henderson gaining momentum as the Towa delegation shifts allegiance from Topkins. The withdrawal of Topkins boosts Henderson's expected support across key western states, with commitments from Missouri and California and scattered backing elsewhere.
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Henderson
David Be
Thenderson
Towan
Ives
Alleghtiny
Gree
Coperessaivn da
Gilvest Oe Sant
Col
Tenderson
Timpkins
Col Weiderson
Wisconsin
Uuike
Cal
Dlender- Bos Wiunius
Keutimeky
Missouri Odesiai
Ehnesse
Texas i Washit
California
South Dyker
Nori Trys Colorindo
Hold Up Fast Mail Train by Robbers near Wilcox Bridge
Robbers blew open an express safe on the Union Pacific westbound mail train near Wilcox Bridge Wyoming. A robber struck engineer Jones, who later sent alarm from Medicine Bow telegraph station. A posse of twenty men pursued them. reward of 1000 dollars offered. The amount stolen remains unknown.
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Union Pacific
Inindus
Wilcox Bridge
Jones
Medicine Row
Tharris
Laramie
Eco
Union V Pacific
Spain Surrenders Islands to Germany in Peace Accord
The Spanish Cortes opens with Queen Regent speech noting misfortunes and restraint. The Carolines, Marianas, and Palauos are ceded to Germany under terms of the peace, with Spain receiving three coaling stations and Germany defending these territories per an enduring pact. A payment of 10,000 pesetas is mentioned, with Spain to retain certain strategic advantages.
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Germany
Alchonghy
Carolines
Marianas
Dpalaos
Renin
Spain
Perpetuty
Philippines
Manila
Montana
Dewey
Asiatic
Malolos
Morgan City
Otis
Hawaii
Mornieius
Ivan Rie
Nena Anil
Volunteers to Decide Muster Outfor US Volunteers
Orders from Secretary Alger direct Maj. Gen. Oris to determine by vote which Philippine volunteers shall be mustered out overseas or at home. Travel pay and route details are outlined for those mustered out, with regional destinations and sums listed. Telegraphic beat notes report drownings and crimes including a Greenwich Postmaster homicide.
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Alger
Oris
Varios
Philippines
Soobranelsea
United States
Ciutielo
Lilalig
Nelwaska
Ila
San Newis Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Vita
Minnesota
Washinton
Tornadoes sweep Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota
A string of six tornados struck Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota Friday night causing severe farm and property damage across Mills County Iowa the Kingsley area and northeastern Nebraska. One girl died at Mineola Iowa and several were injured as barns houses and crops were wrecked across multiple farms.
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Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Stoux City
Kingsley
Jefferson
S. D
Missouri River
Mills County
Towa
John Rohrburg
Mineola
Willian Adare
W.oal Stevens
Johnson
Gain
Nehras
Ponea
Newccastle
Joli Wilber
Charles Murfin
Samuel Green
Jacob Dennis
James Cone
George Walbarn
Auseeyn
Martinsburg
Plainview
Dixon
Neb
Seo
Nicaragua Canal Estimates Reported by State Department
The State Department released an abstract of the Nicaragua canal commission report led by Admiral Walker. It outlines two routes from Brito to Greytown, estimates a single dam at the summit level, and proposes a construction cost not exceeding 11 million 113 thousand 780 dollars.
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State Department
Commission
Niru Canal Commission
Admiral Walker
Congress
Brito
Lake Nicaragua
Childs
Greytown
Lake Silico
Chicago Draty Cam
Natives Seek Vengeance After Army Withdrawn from Philippines
Reports from Manila and surrounding towns describe a reign of terror after United States troops left the Philippines. Insurgents reoccupy cities and punish locals seen as friendly to Americans. Refugees claim former oppressions worsen under insurgent control as natives abandon houses and belongings.
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Otis
United States
Manila
San Isidro
San Miguel
Porto Rico and Cuba and Philippine notes in 1900s
The report surveys Porto Rico and Cuba with notes on wages, housing, polygamy, and postwar governance. It cites shackles removed by Gen. Terry, passport issues, burial customs, and port openness. Also covered are Havana employment, disease, and pawnshops. Philippine occupation details, Manila consular activity, and Alaska conditions.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Trenry
Europe
Washington
Congress
Belle Boyd and Toombs in Civil War Era Vignettes
The piece recounts Belle Boyd, famed Confederate spy, her escape to Canada, and marriage alliances. it then narrates a tale of Toombs challenging General Scott, and a veteran anecdote on army washing and self reliance during the Civil War. The narrative blends battlefield espionage with humor and memory, anchored by named figures and historic settings.
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Belle Boyd
Shenandoah Valley
Sweet
Martinsburg
Mount Washington
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Washington
Capitol
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Virginia
Tincoln
Jackson
Johnson
Patterson
Cadwalader
Martins
Belle
Stewart
Front Royal
Richmond
Stonewall Jackson
Knox Ville
Montgomery
Mobile
Connecticut
Boston
Tremont Hotel
Canada
United States
Hardings
Greyhound
Pind
Enghand
Quebec
Dalascus
London
Tyler Dover
Thardinge
St. James
Picadilly
Prince of Wales Ss
Grace Hardinie
Toombs
Chicago Times-Torard
Robert O Toombs
Georgia
Iis Twentes
Tie
General Scott
Florida
James White
Captain Toombs
Scott
White
Soamain
Chicago
Learning Thrown Away in Nova Scotia Lesson
A hunter’s tale from Nova Scotia shows a 16 year old boy driving 15 year old horse at night. The hunter teaches astronomy. the boy later boasts of grand claims, prompting locals to nickname the hunter the slickest liar. The incident exposes mischief around reputations and public credulity.
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Nova Scotia
Earth
Mars
Jim
Reed as a Reader of Human Nature and Literature
The piece profiles Reed as a voracious reader with a lifelong love of Balzac and Dickens, praising readers like Charles Reade and Thackeray. It notes his passion for poetry by Tennyson and Browning, and his interest in cartoons about him. It ends with a joke about Bobby in church and a birding fact about herons.
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Charl Reade
Tonnysen
Browning
Tolmes
Whittier
Onis Khayyam
Shoreham
Ainslee
Aluminium widens violin design in France
Aluminium is used to build violins and larger string instruments in France, claimed to produce a richer tone especially in the higher register. Paris actresses wear paper lace that looks as delicate as real lace by night, and costs only a trifling amount.
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France
Paris
Jace
In a Quicksilver Mine at Peru Deep Shaft and Chambers
A peculiar Peru quicksilver mine is described as 170 fathoms in circumference and 480 feet deep with streets squares and a chapel for worship deep within. The narrator notes that insight into the truth is rare and finds solace in a grunt when ill, reflecting odd humor and curiosity.
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Peru
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Iressman
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Jaikson Close
Greenwich
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Wheeling
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Diamondsburg
Edward Cooper
Findlay
Obie
WEST
Nicaragua
Alaska
Norton Sound
Yukon River
Otlic
Danville
Wisconsin Central Company
Milwaukee
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Pittsburg
WA Wen
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Porto Principe
Havana
Manacas
Hineta
Unive
Han
Santiago
China
Antilles
Cuba
A. Furman Leiden
Philippine Monthly
Luzon
SGC
McCook
Pawson
Dawson
Dowsot
Lieut
Castner
McChirty
Dauwson
Win
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Excaun
Tally Concerts
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Reed AS A Reade
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