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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
3
Mixed national and international briefs cover naval milestones in Manila and Washington, weathered crises, disasters, and legal battles. Notable items include Admiral Dewey's reception in New York, a fire destroying multiple cities, rail and boiler explosions, deaths from bee stings, and political nominations.
Partial readable text describes a maritime disaster on the south coast of Famnien with multiple fatalities. It notes a public shooting at Lolgrache and a series of military movements, joining mentions of a Cernepart Lovane home and Americans, with vast loss of life among thousands.
Dispatches report American troop movements in Poray and Caracas, marches toward Mexico, and rising tensions in South Africa and Venezuela. A Manila cable states Mocurhur entered Porto while Dewey’s parade draws millions. Fires and wrecks cause losses, with fires in Cincinnati and a Scotia liner tragedy offshore Change Island. September marks record business volume.
A montage of brief notes notes include a bronze bust of ex Speaker Reed for Maine, haunted house counts in London, tuition free at Missouri university, Rev John Naille aged 99 in Trappe, Pa, Thiam Cronk aged 99 as sole surviving pensioned War of 1812 veteran, Circle City Alaska postmistress Gertie Smith as territory’s only woman in her role, and other small items. Also mentions Spanish queen regent presenting a Chinese casing, and various local curiosities and historical notes.
A Liverpool bound ship the Scotsman wrecked on the Straits of Belle Isle. Women and children perished and survivors faced hunger and exposure for days. Looters aboard ransacked cabins while Captain Skrimshire and crew failed to control the mob. Rescue arrived after four days, with Montfort and Greeian aiding the survivors.
Dun and Company notes Septembers mark 12th straight month of higher business activity in New York and nationwide with 80 0 00 0 000 in 12 months ending September. Demand expanded, wages rose, and population growth fuels recovery. A warehouse fire devastates Big Morr district causing over 1 000 000 in losses and shipping disruptions. A humorous anecdote about Willie and a mother ends with a quip on longevity and temperament.
The snippet combines humorous lines and old advertisements. It references a health product for foot care Allen's Loot Ease and a joke exchange about an amateur fisherman. The tone mirrors early 20th century newspaper humor and vendor pitches with stray dialogue and droll quips.
Fragmented item lists multiple odd phrases and ad style lines. Mentions worm treatment and a line about kissing a girl in a humor column. Includes stray prices and product names with broken punctuation. No clear incident or event emerges.
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