News of the World Aids War Updates and Dispatches
A long list of wartime notes reports Admiral Schley placed in command at San Juan and Puerto Rico, Dewey’s role clarified, Cuban relief ships sailing with 500,000 rations, and insurgent movements around Manila. Military officers change commands, naval enlistments becoming American by birth, and Paris deadlock on Cuban debt. A broad array of dispatches covers operations in Cuba and the Philippines, with precautionary measures and troop movements noted.
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Paco
Manila
Brie
Ge. I. Wodawhon
Milientary Department
Cuba
New Yorke
Nunili Bay
Dewey
James II Wilson
First Army Corps
Lexington
Jacksonville
Wood
Department of Santiago
America
Lyman Wo
Kenyon
Fifth Infantry
Olin Compasses I
Wisconsin Volunteers
United States Service
Milwaukee
Jugpe
Annter
San Juan
Peace Commission
Paris
Bavana
Marcus Kavanaugh
Cavite
Philippine Islads
Otis
Philippine Islands
Mckinley
Tate
Island
Crh
Battie
Minis
Ims
Peter
Io Sanduan
Brooklyn
Schley
Navy Department
Huerto Rico
vourLlmartig
Naval Verdee
Melnyre
Oregon
Rémund C. Matthews
Navy
Satisfaction
Galea
North Sea
Wesley Merritt
United States
London
Mise
Lauran Williams
Chiesa
David Wesson
Dallas
Tex
Toint Train Association
Wigassaippi River
Atlantic Coast
United States Supreme Cour
Turbulent Year in 1900s United States News Snippet
Fragmented OCR notes recount a flood of scattered events across cities and states. Reports mention hangings, fires, drownings, political shifts, accidents, and killings, with names, places, and dates blurred. The text blends crime, disasters, and public notices into a chaotic snapshot.
miscellaneous early 20th century items from world events
Reports from Japan show typhoons sandstorms and floods easing losses. In China rebel leaders were beheaded at Wa Chow and deposed emperor restored per Japanese sources. Britain would enforce demands. A Brooklyn pier fire caused over 500 000 dollars in damage while Comdr Schley said Puerto Rico evacuation was complete.
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Hourign
Zola
Cominy
Japazese
Great Griteia
Muerte
Failire
Great Britain
Wa Chow
China
Japan
Toronto
Ont
Eliza Burrit
Unscrutinized Minor News Items From Distant Papers
A garbled mix of names, places, and events references Dartmouth students, 19 abolish, and various individuals like Tames A. Dali and Tolin Ways. It mentions birthdays in Cleveland, horse sales in Morvis Park, and deaths in Philadelphia and Massachusetts. The text blends scattered notices, local items, and antiquated place names with unclear events.
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Dartmouth College
Tames A. Dali
Dorcheater County
Mel
Tolin Ways
Take Superioy
Cleveland
Atan
Morvis Park
Nyi
Medder
William €. Whitney
Firig
Joveph Roberts
Philadeshia
West Mount Military Academy
Uh Bratt
AtUebure
Mass
Missachusetts
Rhorle Island
Gooneetiont
Bayt Francisca
Hlondiky
George Wilson Philips
Aed
Springfell
Fork Worl
Adana
Lawitilate
Greder
Ebyean
Cinminnetl
Statte Barlios Farvin Sas
Csprtes
Wastin
Couplyteters
Vatunarnion
Maite Sercos
Seth Listean
Australasia
Jean Aoe
Ieroher
Lanisville
Prince Foven
France is Warlike Threat Fears and Naval Preparations
Paris reports altered French war plans with tests at Toular and torpedo boats ordered to attempt a harbor entry. Forts and garrisons readied for instant action while reserves around Broisi were put on alert. London papers adopt a cautious tone on the Fashoda dispute seeking to avert conflict.
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Paris
France
Pressat
Toular
Armis
Barrera
Great Britain
London
Two Workmen Fall From Roof in Boston Fatal Quarrel
In Boston on October 19 two roof workers Patrick Rosch aged 48 and John Hee aged 30 fought on a four story building on Ludion Street. They toppled over the edge into the street and died hours later at the Emergency Hospital. The dispute over the work is believed to have sparked the quarrel.
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Boston
Qet
Patrick Rosch
Joh G. Hee
Ludion Street
President McKinley Leaves for Washington in Driving Ohio Indiana Tour
President McKinley and party depart Chicago for Washington on the Pennsylvania line. Crowds greet him with continuous ovations in Indiana and Ohio as he speaks to large audiences in Indianapolis Kokomo Cincinnati Columbus and other towns amid wind and rain.
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Chicago
McKinley
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
Indiana
Ohio
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Cincinnati
Columbus
Jealous Husbands Kill Wives and Themselves in Jersey City
In York Oct 24 two jealous husbands killed their wives and then themselves across Jersey City. Henry Innes shot his wife on Van Morve Street and then killed a butler before dying. Garrett French shot his wife on Montgomery Street, wounded himself, and died shortly after. Their son tried to intervene as chaos unfolded. Separately, Amalia Neb saw a lovers feud end in suicide after a photographer scene in Chicago as John Mulchert killed Lillian Morris and then himself.
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Chicago
Jes Nugad
Bren
Walker
Andy Dapant
Soathnah
Neb
United States
Minn
Willkin FE
Brooks
Smith Observatory
Geneva
N.Y
Cinehnati le Es Jry
Davis
Astoria
Ore
Mouisiana
Mississippi
North Dakota
Charles Meath
New York City
Jos
Sampson Jas Lon
United States Mina Institute
Anapolis
Cishville
Cal
Henry Schert
John Steventon
Michael Vail
Duluth
William Moyer
Middletown
Annie Rowe
Norih Sound
Alaska
Sand Lake
Tonnewile
Mich
John
Charles Keating
Frank Evans
Temiwater
MacKinley
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
McKintey
Washington
Hock Tsland
Indian Territory
Iudson Powder Works
San Francisco
Peter Anderson
John Roach
Pivers
J. A. Childs
First National Bank
Tisbon, C
Harpereville
Migs
John Melchart
Lillian Kr. Morris
Omaha
Jexlousy
Minnesota
Oklahoma Territory
Henry Jones
Garrett French
Jersey City
Ned Areh Bar7
Annie Marvison
Tonpkinaville
Anime
EL Remo
C. T
Fort Sil
John Anderson
Charley Tatures
York
Oet
Henry Innes
van Morve Street
Montgomery Street
St. Wridget's
Garrett
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chirence
Dones
Garrett Freneh
Lip" Srenyh
Freneh
French
Amalia
John Mulchert
Lillian Morris
Melchert
West
Madison Street
War readiness and diplomacy across Europe in October
London reports a cabinet meeting to discuss the Fashoda issue and seek a swift formal statement from France. The British admiralty orders full crew complements for all warships and urges readiness to commission reserve ships. Cherbourg notes mass troop preparations and barracks readiness. Paris downplays alarmist rumors of Franco British tensions and claims no drastic naval measures underway.
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London
Cherbourg
France
Paris
Great Britain
Indians trial ends with guilty verdicts in Minnesota case
The Neat Island Indians who surrendered at Leet Lake agency in Minnesota were convicted by a six o clock jury after a trial for resisting a United States court. Each defendant faced fines and jail terms, with sentences set at 60 days plus terms. The verdicts followed a high profile proceeding during state and federal oversight.
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Dulwth
Minn
Leet Lake
United States
Stomach Hitters Ad Urges Quick Action for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement urges farmers and readers to try Fei's Stomach Hitters for stomach issues including dyspepsia constipation and general indigestion. It warns conditions may worsen without treatment and emphasizes prompt use. The text is a damaged OCR with scattered phrases about health remedies and timing.
Slanderous statements whispered in court prompt hush
In a Cincinnati Enquirer report the plaintiff’s counsel questions a witness about supposed slander by the defendant. The witness replies the statements are unfit for any respectable person to hear and is asked to repeat them to the judge, highlighting the courtroom tension.
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Conxiuly
Cincinnati Enquirer
Beware of Oiniments for Catarrh with Mercury Hazard
Warning against mercury based catarrh remedies and urging use only by prescription from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Cure by B J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and warns of dangers from unnamed products. Mentions internal use, blood effects, and price 75 cents per bottle. Also touts Tall's Botanical Pills as best.
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B.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
WJ. Cheney & Co
Tall
Then She Sat Down in a Satirical Exchange
In Hawaii the man occupying the greater part of two goats says women have houses for pets. In the United States the woman on the strap claims women often marry helps. Then three men rise and pretend they prefer to stand, in a humorous Chicago Post snippet.
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Hawaii
United States
Chicago Post
Lands for sale in Northwest Florida near railroad lines
Kree Homes in Western Florida advertises about 1 000 000 acres of government lands in Northwest Florida plus half as much railroad lands for sale at very low rates. Lands lie near the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. General Land Commissioner Mr Ko Weiuggs, Pensacola, invites inquiries. Excursions offered by the railroad on the first and third Tuesday each month at one fare round trip. Write Me G2 Atmore, Louisville, Ky., for details.
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Kree
Florida
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Ko Weiuggs
General Land
Sioner
Penscola
Atmore
Louisville
A Striking Resemblance In a Distant Adage
A short fragment recounts a flirtatious exchange where a young man, after paying a sum to a sister following a first call, is teased about his striking resemblance to the sister. The tale ends with a playful remark on shared hair forehead eye and nose features.
Excursions and ads push Virginia land and cheap travel
A collage of promotional notices offers home-seekers guided excursions to Virginia and other regions via the High Route and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, with dates in November through December, low excursion rates, and ticket information. It includes brief quips and testimonials, plus miscellaneous ads and jokes from Chicago publications.
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Eden
Chesapeake and Ohio
Virginia
Wale
E. J. C. Tucker
Clark St
Chicago
Ill
Home Beckers
North-Western
Seelee
Chicago & North-Western
Morlday
W. Sparks
Olari
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Ligue
JIE News
Thury Goldbach
Croelia Goldbach
Trenton
Agsaeiagion
Chiraga
Cuhas
Ile Philippines
Tolan
E. Blee
Hansen
Puerto
Diag Alga
Thehting & Mallway
Morerill
Wis
McClevghry
Toliet
Muelle
Osmond
Ppeson AG
Jon l
Maggie G
Charme
Tshelden
South Vakety
Republican College League
Lediynapolis
England
Wrade Dastle
Pwonaeton Laoterers
Bath
Hliga Durnik
Ethel
Staney
Harold
Philippines
Otisia
Peary
Seattle
Wash
Adelaposney
New York
St. Michayls
Inez
Roanoke
North Sound
Fiiodi
Qel
Frederic
Woking
Bas
Cheistian Seifghsis
Coty
Cioirville
Money Town
Cala
Uritian
Fillnger Indians
Wilt
A. Damon
Kat
Manitoba
Wisconsin
Misa Biddleton
Chicago Evening News
Neal
Atebiaon Globe
Chicape Daily Mews
Galary
Puck
Sone
Chicago Daily
Jacaly
St. Re
Mesmer
Chicago Daily News
Strick
St. Jacobs Oil
Atchison
Daeuka Oy
Ball
Serafula
Soro
Serofula
Hond
Drnaney
Waller
Hood
Talek
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