Awari's Record Tome and Foreign Happenings Abroad
A long chronicle reviews 1898 era events including a pension appropriation, revenue and tariff debates, and Philippine concerns. It notes Senator Thomas H. H. Tard taking the oath, a printing duties bill, Cuba relief provisions, and possible Pacific cable links. It recalls a fatality list from crimes, accidents, and a deadly house fire, plus industrial commission findings on trusts and shipping, with multiple regional incidents across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porto Rico
Thomas HH. Tard
California
Arerouse
Frederick Luustiss
Philippines
Falal
Parlo Rico
Harmer
Konute
Willita Bal Ral
GA. Robbins
Mauril
Alabams
Conflicting 19th Century Naval and Domestic News Digest
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn informs Congress of Philippine military commitments and costs from 1593 to 1599, while Cleveland visits New Jersey for leisure. Admiral Remey to lead Asiatic Fleet after Watson, amid illness. Philadelphia fire causes heavy losses in retail district. Bubonic cases found aboard a Chinese vessel at Port Townsend. Reports from San Francisco on Hood-related damages in Oregon and Illinois note extensive financial bill impacts and bank relocations. Chicago fire devastates Second Presbyterian Church. labor disputes injure workers. Zeigler brothers drown after accident near Champaign. Port Rico ration shipments ordered as poverty rises in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiklejohn
Congress
Philippines
Cleveland
Kineeton
N.S
Plesida
Remey Wil
Admiral Watson
Philadelphia
Port Townsend
San Francico
Ollie
Gould
New York University
James Chicago Packers
Oma ‘Eth
Frank Steele
A. B. Nelson
New Haven
Conn
Pauline Iegurald
Frank J Callawas
St. Louis
Second Presbyterian
Chicago
Chicagi
Businesd
Lead City
Hulies
National Baseball League
Auagon
Cironit
Jacob Zeigler
Champaign
Portolico
Global War News and Miscellaneous Citizens Reports
A wide collage of 1899 era items notes railway wage changes in Canada, British modernization near Modder River battles and Cape Colony evacuations, and Queen Victoria’s London procession. It cites international politics including US Nicaragua canal debates, Debs’ presidential bid, and Kruer’s peace appeal. Also reports disasters, crimes, deaths, and labor strikes with terse, dated language typical of era telegram summaries.
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Grand
London
Bloemfontein
Abraham's Kraal
Free State
Cape Colony
National and regional political conventions and wartime notes
Reports from the era list state conventions selecting delegates to national meetings for McKinley, with details for Louisiana New Jersey Indiana and Iowa. It notes renominations for congressional seats, a death in Philadelphia, and military actions in the Philippines and Africa as well as prices from a major horse auction in London.
British Naval Estimates and Global Tidbits
A garbled Britain article notes naval estimates around £30,000,000 and mentions Mormon emigration plans to Utah and Idaho. It references the steamer Prairie with American exhibits for Paris, Indian education proposals, Cuban railways, New Zealand work schemes, and imperial royal palace costs in Germany. It also alludes to various political and colonial items with uncertain details.
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Britain
Emrat Politica
Utah
Idaho
Bufalo Gill
Salt Lake
Wye Gaming
Steamer Prairie
America
Davee
Superintendent of Indian Education
Muddy Equipulsory
Willia van Horne
Bank of Montrea
Ilainoml
Kimberley
England
Epihi
Veneatela
Lyons
Hird
Dun
W. Poe
Eoreskiy
Creking
Vadve A. Valerian
Aguile Yalda
Roberts Forces Repel Boer Attack at Poplar Grove
Lord Roberts reports a successful day at Poplar Grove with a decisive rout of Boer forces in retreat, cavalry and horse artillery driving the center and right to collapse. Casualties run about fifty. Lieut Keswick and Lieut Bailey were wounded or killed, while De Crespigny and others were hit. Osfontein notes follow-up pursuit as Boers evacuate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londons
Mareh
Lord Ruberts
Osfontein
Poplar Grove
Lord Roberts
Daily Mail
Daily News Mer
Tord Roberts
Guards
Lord Methven
Cape Colony
Cronje
St. Helena
Tondon
Pooplar Grove
Lieut Ke
Harmer of Pennsylvania Dies After Long Service
Philadelphia report notes Alfred Harmer, father of the house, died at his Germantown home aged 84. He began service in 1874 in the Thirty-Second Congress and served continuously except 1876-77. Ill health and Wright’s disease contributed to his passing. he relinquished office just before Christmas recess and did not return to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Iman Alfred
Lis
Germantown
Hoe
Washington
Paunefote to Remain Distinct in Diplomatic Efforts
Ongoing cables confirm that Lord Paunefote will continue as ambassador for the present amid Senate treaty deliberations and other major issues. The Wa y Paoncefote treaty and related matters require his seasoned handling, with Woodworkers Mert in Grand Rapids reporting on union activity and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lord Paunwefote
Tard Salisbury
United States
Senate
Belly
French consider fortifying Ushant and Molene islands
The French government has long discussed fortifying Ushant off Brest and the nearby Molene islands. Gen Jamont and naval authorities favor modern batteries and quick firing guns, with Molene as a resupply outpost for destroyers. British naval expansion is cited as motivation by English service papers, per the N Y Sun.
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Les
Ushant
France
Brest
Damext
Moline
Samall Ishand
Jno Paul
Nmi
Molene
M. Lockvoy
Chia
Jamont
Superior Council of War
N. Y. Sun
Will the gentleman from Ethiopia pass the butter
A Cincinnati traveling salesman sits with state legislators at a hotel table and, after ten minutes, asks the waiter to pass the butter in formal strokes. The scene mocks ceremonial address and prejudice in a humorous anecdote from a Youth's Companion piece about dueling and training with a pistol.
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Cincinnati
Ethiopia
Muaster
Martin
Tom
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Cures
A collection of testimonial blurbs extoll Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring blood purifier. Users claim eruptions vanish, catarrh relief, and improved health within weeks, citing various American towns and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Smaou
Catarrh
Aia Hamilton
Moone
Mount Hope
Wis
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and testimonials scam ad
A dubious advertising page offers Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for cure success and features testimonials. It cites F J Cheney and Co Toledo druggists and promotes drops and pills with mispelled claims. The piece also includes a Mrs Archie Young testimonial and a Rochester style address for the Swan non Rheumatic Cure Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FB. J. Cheney & Go. Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Salter Seed Co Sees Monster Day For Orders In Wis
The John A Salter Seed Co La Casas Wis reports 6484 letters a day and 6434 orders totaling a monster day with expectations to double by mid March. The firm markets potatoes spelts Bromus Inermis Rape Big four Oats Three Eared Corn and early vegetables including onions cabbage peas and beans seed. Early Bird Ladish and Lightning Cable are highlighted as leading products in this broad sale. The company is a large advertiser and uses weekly newspapers to spread the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Casas
Wis
Fir i
The Crowning Silent In Atchison Man Life Claims
A clipped Atchison Globe note pokes fun at a man enduring life under his wife and five daughters. It mentions homeopathic pills, church attendance, vaccination by a woman doctor, and a humorous contrast with his preferred options. The ad content promotes Allen's Foot-Ease and other patent remedies amid a noisy, mixed-page mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Episcopal Church
Atchigan Globe
Lover's Lies in a Light Verse Exchange
A witty dialogue contrasts romantic exaggeration with everyday skepticism. The thoughtful man claims courtship relies on falsehood while the prosaic man recalls classic lines like she was the only girl and cannot live without her, highlighting human vanity in love.
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Ivoman
Thicé
Chivage Post
Mrs Pinkham Offers Free Advice For Working Women
Women are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham for confidential advice about heart health and menstrual pains. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as a trusted remedy, with assurances of widespread recognition and support for women in distress.
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Tome
Gsstonal
James Vowers
Pulley
Brewersville
Tod Neal Chappell
King Soward
Luke Taylor
National Bank
Industrial Commission
Evelin
Shoul Bey
Windtale
Edward Mond
Bert Wixson
Ulingis
Gaaie Brasilind
al Clyde
N.C
George Matlilte
Waynesville
S.C
Central America
Costa Riga
Amd
Nicaragua
Lothe
Tiventy
Biel i
Hroadview
Twouny
Andrew Dusenl
Santir Tinga
Gal
Wondsfield
Tyes Tone Sharkey
Tawi
Toneaver
Gaohet
Ire Creek
Eeden Thors
Pratt
New Orleans
National Kaitaril Association
Darrent
Wirloa
Lindsay
Yepborn
Allen McDonald Guava
Tetroit
Mich
Social Democratic Party
Eugene ¥. Debs
Indiana
Jobarehuan
Anthony Hopkins
Beaumont
Lex
Kruerr
Tord Salighwry
Bessages
T. J. Burton
Frank Sprague
Guy T. Gale
Cacoma
Wash
Trent
Gilmore
San Francisco
Manila
Edward J. Phelps
Law Department
Yale University
Con
Lugon
New Caceres
Calabanga
Bates’rapps
Daet
Miinbuino
McKinley
New Jersey Republlcan
Crear
Lrenton
Robert R. Hitt
Moors
A. T. Brick
Alfred C. Marmer
the Tonge
Pennsylvania
Ciermantown
George W. Stavle
Springfiehl
John Friedévigh
Sonodur Aul Pobligher
Swiss Gazette
New York
Iantdinmah Shaw
Gov Shaw
Iuwa
Wormton
Boldiers
Ninth
Lyon
Boerk
Yoberts
Tilgaria
Aksaine
Vielapin
Tor Meresin
Pet
Tee
Pps
Pric
Cem, Robertsé
Euexett Abumduy
Congressann Uarmer
Kamysay
Pawneefote
Grand Rapids
Marel
Wootworkers
Charlotta
Marek F
Coorg
Dali
Gyghid Wrers
Freeport
Maryan
Elwet
Courramest
Cahant Avalnat
Hoville Deacent
Gilrad
Archie Young
Oaks
West Superior
Manny
Swannon Rheumatic Cure Co
Lake Sty Chicagy
Allen
Olmsted
Leroy
X.Y
T. M. Roberts Supply House
Minneapolis
Mion
Élea
Howe
Urals
Joe Ferrin
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