World and Domestic News Briefs From the Week
A condensed weekly digest reports on Senate and House actions including Porto Rico free trade proposals, bank safety measures, army and pension bills, and diplomatic budgets. It notes a Beveridge speech supporting free trade with Porto Rico, the Port Rico bill and amendments, and the resulting votes and pending measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Ginn
Senate
United States
Porto Rica
Bendtor Aligon
House
Thearty
Foraker Ip
Porto Rico
Ue Departiat of Justice
Anthonyniy
Arington
Beveridge
Turbulent World News Highlights Many Disjointed Items
A mixed panorama of events from New York to Missouri includes a Philippine soldier payment shipment worth 1 595 459 dollars, executions, legislative bans on prize fighting, a retired admiral honored in St Augustine, a railway explosion in West Virginia, a bank robbery in Jamaica, and a mistaken medical operation in Illinois. Additional notes cover railroad records, law indictments, fires, and population estimates across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Subirea
New York
Will Edg
Gareenville
Miss
Johnson
Benjamin Y. Day
Dewey
Gi Joli M. Schofield
St. Augustine
Nobbers
Lanlantown
Chicago
Anna Dudley
Wis
Geveral
Woorkat Sivan
Tallow Dick" Combs
Heartyvilla
Fred Reynolds
Red Beach
Thomas
Grand Avenue Hotel
South
McAlester
Ind
Los Angeles
Cal
Navajo Springs
N. M
Spokane
Wasi
Bruce
Register
George Croise
Santo Tomingo
Joli Bragsill
East Providency
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Politically Confused Fragments From Historic Ledger
The item lists varied political notes including a Fountain City centenarian, Republican senators approving a Porto Rican tariff compromise, and multiple nominations in South Dakota and Ohio. It notes deaths of several figures, with several misspellings and garbled names, reflecting a chaotic OCR page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Price
Fountain City
Ind
South Dakota
Carlisle
Brookings
A. O. Markell
M. Rogers
Vangrensmien
Millivan
Tormens Sears
New York
Vitlelus Sawyer
United States
Crome Wiseanelle
Qshkoste
Cronyston
Af Deerson
Tap Gercantay CR. Holiday
Santa Fe Nubwas
Topol
Kian
Thekard
Cleary Tyke
Ter Wore
Opates Ja
Fragmentary Vague Exposition Reports and Emigration Impact
A damaged report describes a voyage or exposition with unclear details. It mentions crew casualties, emigration pressures, and various named places and figures in a muddled sequence. The text references Moldova and Macedonian figures but lacks coherent events or dates. The fragment ends with attribution to Sterlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iin
Matuamnia
AAA
Asda Mines Vivoray Curzon
Sterlin
Boer War News and Global Tensions District Bulletin
Reports from Pretoria indicate Piet Joubert died of internal trouble at 63, Kruger to assume supreme command as Boer forces bombard Mafeking. Lord Roberts moves north from Ilocuifontein while Boers concentrate west near Glen. Kruger vows to retake Bloemfontein in eight weeks. Methuen recalls to Kimberley. Global notes include Turkey pork import ban, Russo-Japanese tensions, Porto Rico bill debates, and various trials and executions in the United States and Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piet Joubert
Transvaal
Republic
Pretoria
Kruger
Mafeking
Lord Roberts
Ilocuifontein
Lomion
Ilveufontel
Glen
Lon Roberts
Bloenfontein
Lord Methuen
Barkly
Kimberley
United States
Senate
Procter
House
George Webster
Spokane
Wash
Mes
Ashland
Ober
Industrial Commission
Chicago
Joseph C.surst
Glendive
Mont
Dominick Cavanaugh
Lore Alford
Lowa House of Representatives
Waterloo
Tunes W. Owens
Newark
Mippalyte Stuhneider
Dilisburgh
Kele
Morales
Irongales
San Carlos
Philippines
John Ingstp
Kansas City
Maud Mitchell
Way Department
Archibald Forbes
London
Lord Rob- Verig
Bloemton
Tein
Townfontein
Minor News Items Scattered Across Foreign and Domestic Notes
A compilation of disparate items covers Kansas centennial plans for 1904, grave plantings in Africa, American rail design proposals, McKinney’s gift to a Washington university, McKinley’s San Francisco battleship launch, Missouri farmers moving to Mexico, and various political and economic protests. Also noted are a famine relief effort, a convicted broker, a court case in Cincinnati, ship arrivals in Philadelphia, and a party gathering in Minnesota and Iowa with global references. The text mixes names, places, and events in a broad curio of early 20th century items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
At Exposition
Africa
McKinney
American University
Washington
McKinley
San Francisco
Concho River
Mexico
Sicpfried Wagner
Chicago
Merendior
Maris
Calia i Tavis
Dispatches
Yopeka
India
Dolor i Uline
Mnessia
Congressman Muncrum testifies on British mail seizure at Pretoria
Charles E. Muncrum, American consul at Pretoria, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on alleged British censorship of his official mail. He recalled his prior statements to the press and explained his request for leave to return home, seeking to present facts to the U.S. government. He also mentioned a petition from American residents in the Transvaal urging U.S. neutrality and noted a consular dispatch signed by Gordon at Johannesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Muncrum
East Liverpool
Pretoria
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wheeler
Kentucky
Foreign Avaire Committee
Macrani
Toi Wilee Coon
Witt
Maermn
United States
Tranavaal
State Department
Gordon
Consmar
Johannesburg
New Pacific Division Created By Secretary Root
Secretary Root announces a new Division of the Pacific to govern the Philippine archipelago. Four departments named Northern Luzon Southern Luzon Visayas and Mindanao Jolo will report to Maj. Gen Otis, freeing him to focus on policy and civil administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Philippines
Pacific
Philippine Archipelago
Taw
Department of
Northern Luzon
MacArthur
Jauzon
Bates
Department of the Viscayas
Tughes
Minandano
Jolo
Kale
Otia
Miles
United States
War Department
Otis
Porto Rico duties settled in porty mivan compromise
Washington reports the Porty Mivan question resolved with a 45 percent duty on goods from the United States to Porto Rico except essentials, a 15 percent duty on items from Porto Rico to the United States, and a local government system to start immediately. The plan mirrors the presidents suggestion and grants Porto Rico an 85 percent preference over other colonies. Attorney Kenny filed for habeas corpus and certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court over the provisional military court in Porto Rico. Ramon Thacz faces hard labor for voting illegally in Gaungaina’s October election. Vaex’s case moves with 38 others awaiting appeal in Bacx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Lotter States
Porto Nico
Ramon Thacz
Gaugaina On
Vaex
Bacx
Notable Local Disappearances and a Bank Burglary Report
A Norwich report details the bodies of Miss Aimiz Lamb and Moll discovered near the Thames, with Moll's family left destitute after his disappearance. A Virginia mine incident ends with a guard’s death during a capture. Philadelphia notes a 20 percent wage advance for Bergind-White Coal Mining workers effective April 1. Cabot and Trustworth banks report burglaries and loot in separate incidents, with a Wellington bank safe blown open and valuables stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conp
Aimiz
Lamb
Pequitatiuick Covy
Thames River
Lamob
Prederigk
Moll
Avas
Miss Tam
Whit
Drawbridge
Philadelphia
Bergind-White Coal Mining Company
Truopeston
Tite
Alexander Pute
Wellington
Yate
Miners fate and political shifts mark 1890s headlines
Fragmented OCR reports describe mine accidents and workplace dangers near Che aathenedty el mine of Tuniavhvana, with references to May events, tickets, faction leaders, and Col Jack Chism announcing a future lecture on Kentucky politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgy Sa
Hoderick
Sean
Tuniavhvana
Judge Lawlor Court Dramatizes Time Test in Murder Trial
In Judge Lawlor’s courtroom a murder trial featured policeman Riley on the stand. The defense asked how long after the shooting the victim died, and Riley calmly answered two minutes. The defense pressed, the watch was held, and Riley’s precise timing drew laughter from the prosecutor. After a recess, Riley teased, saying his trick was pointing to a big redwood clock to prove the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferra
Gen. Solomon
Riley
Dilkey Riley
Motives Misunderstood Sock Man At Odd Sale
A young hosiery-obsessed man in Eldhasletville spent ten dollars on 50 cent summer socks at a hard sale, then paraded bold color combinations for hours in a hotel corridor. He hoped for newspaper notice but received odd courtesy and a quip about patenting the invention for cold feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelimand
Emporia
Creenesville County
Walter Cattus
Negro
Thrysday
Cotton
No Business Iip
Eldhasletvllie
Pike Borgh Daily News
Why Americans Win in Foreign Markets
A British exchange in a fictional contrast shows Americans thriving by applying practical, self reliant methods. The dialogue highlights a seller bargaining in English currency and contrasts a simple ladder scene to argue that American labor cost division favors cheaper prices and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alean Viullits
Engishman
America
Esco
Electrics Review
The Pacific Express to California and the Overland Route
The notice describes travel options to California via Chicago and the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific lines. It mentions the Pacific Express leaving Chicago daily at 6:30 PM with dining, sleeping cars, and accommodations, and a weekly Thursday excursion conducted with agents offering tickets via Chicago and Northwest routes. It also notes the availability of pamphlets with further information and a contact in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Parific
North Western Ling
San Francisco
Tapific Express
California
Eago
W. 8
Kiiskern
Vitliave
Chigayo
Child’s Rash Turns from Measles to Severe Tetter
A Washington DC parent recounts a boy, 16, contracting a rash mistaken for measles, then worsening into terrible sores. After trying various doctors and medicines, the family reports success using Mrs Barsaparilla and King's Voona Sarsaparilla, with the child improving and healing over months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Init
Paby
Mad
Voonl
Neri Cuase
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Sun
Srarararars
Dowmstic
Keene
Five Cent Savings Bank
Guaranty Savings Bank
SFIS
United States Naval Hospital
Amvere Island
Charles Boott
Vota
Nes
Tg, Fergueon, and Clete Belli Himself In Owosso, Mich
Rultland
Munsey
Feau
Santiago
Ie Phat
Yoo
Wan
Ie Pierson Plour Mile Dhe Company
Joebihiron
Nongeto
Wiswars
Rive
Talnyss
Eesti
Ingsdyy
Tviser
Beawest
Gidrman
Elena Wars
Sowers
Goebel
Frankfart
Turkeys
Russia
Coren
Charlee
Apyeurs Pefure Uuse
Amsire
Hoot
Marquette
Mich
Cleveland Cliffe Company
L'Anse
Evie
1. Watson Company
Joseph Stahl
Naver Veterans Relire
Trestient Meliiley
de Fs Day
Houndwink
Binvidy
D. I) Mortan & Co
Hust
Tory Hin
Mint Torenal
Atlant
Gan Match Ds
Korine
Hohesmith
Hag
Lesson Syudicats
Ty Tefersen Coolidge
Dids
Sian
Hank
Minny
Mireh
Mason Gily
Che Uiand
Hanlentown
Port Rico
Die
Wastari
Fae
Athoye
Ani
Chtren Ta
Frumhfart
Jack Chism
Gav
Gould
Detroit Panenal
Wau
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