World News Snapshot From The 1887 Era Mixes War Fires and Finance
A sweeping international roundup reports diplomacy with Britain and the Philippines, naval trials at Newport News, and a surge in yellow fever cases in Florida. It notes bank failures, a major coal famine, and a record one handed weight throw in a track meet. Also recorded are shipwrecks, fires, and political shifts in multiple states.
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Bali
Gil Diel Pevsnieik Bedimadean
Ostinato
Consul Bolen
Wirstilaytan
State Department
United States Amdret Beilain Taeabot
Qiu
Taandang
Lush
Maslow
Kensarge
Newport News
Jey Weel
Fla
Atchison National Bank of
Airtel
American Bankers’ Association
Cleveland
Chi Minoo
Chico
Camere
Flascuimer
Misaouri
Neblivision Aid Mentoekse Gelat
Lohan Tek Hietienen
Fron
Everest Ab Gay
Vhsor
Marie Ieash Caph
Colby
Oebiy
Dsl
Bae Varese Sruta
Elmo de Troi
Eobiel Wansty
Vie
Vila
Ther
Te Wiig
Otis Henig
Sant Ile
Pete Clailrond
Various Minor News Items From an Early 20th Century Page
A broad, fragmentary roundup notes private fortunes and small career moves, such as Daniel Lunont’s finances and a private admission to the bar in Guthrie. It mentions naval recruiting plans in Buffalo, a decree drafting 60,000 Spanish troops, and cocoa or coffee cups measuring temperature. Other items cover Yale students financing study by printing, a Chaede & Wattleis firm name, a convention scene, and scattered international notes including Spanish possessions and early aviation-era chatter, with a closing line on a prominent figure’s age and wealth context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lunont
Garford
Guthrie
O ‘D
Navy Department
Buffalo
Spain
Fins
Alexander Henderson
Syracuse
Vo Divinity
Yale
Chaede & Wattleis
Pawer
Wok
Rewe
Dos Mates
Reba Mercndes
Poe
New York
Iis
Mdhieiva
Deaweg
Petit
Willig
Philip V
Prughioah
Ferniely
Palleig
Peres
Cabinet debate on Philippine government plans in Luzon
Washington Sept 1 The cabinet discussed future Philippine governance after independence and Luzon suited systems. Root praised knowledge of social and economic conditions while Smith noted growing money order demand in Cadiz and Puerto Rico style reform. Manila reports describe Aguinaldo’s congress at Tarlac with Mabini as president of the supreme court and Gonzaga attorney general, denial of a dictator claim, and a new foreigner registration decree. Trains carry Twenty fifth regiment toward the Philippines as Col Lopez notes Iowa volunteers head toward San Francisco around Sept 15 amid illness at Des Moines camp.
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Washinsion
Ube Jne
Root
Priday
Luzon
Atelier
Ilsmanship
Vastrayter
Smith
Cady
Porto Rivo
Manila
Tarlie
Phace
Tarlac Air
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Supreme Court
Gonzaga
Ganmig
Agrimulda Ieut
Filpinos
Filipe
Chiippine Islands
Kosten
Bent
Dewey Arch Plans and Parade Details Revealed
New York on September 9 reports the Sculptime society's plan to build the Dewey arch at Broadway and Mit avenue costing 26,300. Columns are rising, top to be in place soon, with 12 foot high statues nearly completed. A 240-voice chorus will accompany Admiral Dewey, and a land parade draws 1,500 to 2,000 New Jersey militia. Col. Hein and 50 West Point cadets expected to lead. Total visiting troops projected over 19,000. plan committee already totals over 8,000.
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New York
the Nations
Avion Mid Liederkrans
Roe
New Jersey
Col
Hein
West Point
SOC West Point
Roe le
Committee On
Murder and Death by Self Defense in St Louis Incident
William C. Pape, a parks department official, was shot and killed by Henry Fry in St Louis. The gunman was arrested after the fatal confrontation at Pape's home, with authorities reporting Fry acted during a political dispute and was later deemed mentally unstable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William CL Pape
Henry Fry
Mey
Sai
Deaves
Positon
Amd
Fragmentary Odd Assortment Described in Scrap Text
An unclear fragment discusses greasy propositions and a valuable lotion for English beauty. It mentions hair color and sulfur, claiming a measure of four ounces. It notes large jewelers in New York with mirror displays for scrutinizing customers, hinting at theft tests for counterfeit gems.
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New York
Old Veterans Meet and Parade Through City Streets
A historic gathering in Philadelphia features a large veteran parade from Broad Street to Market and Fourth to Pine, with a 3,000-child chorus at City Hall. President McKinley receives ovations as he is welcomed by Mayor Ashbridge and Gov. Stone. the encampment includes delegates, officers, and a large membership body.
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Rome
Hotel
Walton
Broad Street
Wiry Hall
Market Street
Fourth
Broad
Independines Hall
McKinley
Academy of Musty
Ashbridge
Stone
Philadephia
Chial
Chich Wet
Johneou
Thomas J. Steward
Vel al
Cal Atty
The
Republic
Wits
Eroujc
Gilpmates
Grand Army
Fao
Lax
Dex
Johnson
Elies
W. L. Stith
Daniel Ross
Wilmington
Del
Col. Johnson
Chicago
Trader recalls wild days with Indians and barter at frontier camp
A faded reminiscence recounts a trader and partner bartering beads and furs with Indigenous people, surviving a perilous encounter where death seemed likely. The narrator, known as a trusted trader, endures harsh scrutiny before being released and reflects on frontier life and neighborly chatter. The fragment ends mid scene with a cryptic remark about events five years past.
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Jin
Dixon
Ati
Queen
Krave Anon
The Young Man and the Tap at the Door
A humorous, abruptly interrupted scene unfolds as a tall man in attaligery asks to intrude and discuss music with a young man who sings loudly. The pair spar over fondness for song, with inviting plans to meet by the river and share a fare to the distant shore while the narrator notes the earnest, evolving exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Voery
X Min
Ehab
Ian
Len
Washington Star
The Grand Brace and a Dizzy Night Out
An innately clumsy Bahenian man returns home after a wild night of drinking and skating. He cannot recall how he arrived, and his wife reveals that his actions nearly killed the family when he toppled the cradle and caused a near asphyxiation by blowing out gas. The tale reads as a humorous collage of sensational clippings and worldly mischief.
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Bis
M’love
Washington Post
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Tome and Foreign Tems
Sawa
Ludsthuil Bich
Raul J
At Thymean Abroad
Tim
Aviny
Jolinsar
Col. Sexton
Fordull
Joan
Septeaie
Licey
Ajo Patelvan
Guitey
Gawlene
Philippines
Draneport Bhorlin
Minnesota
South Dakota
San Fran
Garon City
Garden City
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A. Stosqueltes Wees
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Wau Vie Thirtyabird National Eicano Wei of Lie Girl Army of the Repub: Fe Pane
Philialelphicattor
Vito
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Witertown
SX Gaammanderiayehitor
Pate
Qqu Perguis
Manuel Censon
Westen Pennnsylania Espo- Sion Society
Pittshiret
Bea
Detroit
Mioh
Bowling Crean
Walker Fil
St. Lew
Camaro
Nobert Myers
Spor Bron Fell
George Ader
Dobn Ivet
Ned Copekind
Nebraskie National Bi
Omaha
Aia
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Cen- A
QO. G. Trumani
Brooklyn
X.Y
D& Warehouse Company
Aub
English Ayndieste
Onshire
Ligive Mintig Company
Ward
Samuel M. Selton
Chisago d. Alton Road
Shelby Liver Tube Company
Shelby, O
Baestwanter Ceradic
Cape Lows
Qevader
Sabtage
Aden Deweo
Ford
Ny Domingo
Wis
Montayne White
Sob African Republic
London
Uae
Seary Dry
St. Tanti William Co
Genvrat Siperig
Liae
Ql Navier
Ottawa
St, Lawvtehen
Chevelsid AG
Washington
Sesrebing Root
Phiippines
Lamed Merrill
Des Maines
Wirw
Dedgeford & Coca
Phoenix Can- Ning Company
Lewisville
Quincy
Hurdensite
Bal Limore
Pamlion Sound
Cay
Todd
Admiral Duwey
Gibraltar
United States
Saratoga
Amiliance
Pred Hamilton
Clarence Tardesty
Elva Powers
Fairmont
We Va
Roberts
Insane
Hannibal
Mos
Chon
Himsell
Usawk
Wisconsin Winnebago
Broakway
Republican Party of
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Davenport
Mai
Baker
Philadel
Fredi Tenderson
Weid
Peter Lenderson & Co
Spring Lake
John ¥. Mekiane
Gravesend
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Lis Howe
Sheepshead Bay
N.Y
Age HS Jre Yenry Miles Eres
Arkancherville
Conventiog
Balmore
Gilani
Lali
Peet
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Egypt
Urent
Maui Geta
Hans Bon
Clive Ceabtio
Ad Bates
Vene
Lovell
Mphilippines
Dewey Day
Bowis Hueissier
Amaust Hocaw Momear
G. A
Philadelphia
He= Kinley
Eaih
Black River Falls
Thinok
Troekway
Wisconsin
Chignow
Charles M. J'eyne
Tory Muesday
Ther Bey
Tallinn
Dewey
Famerie
Maton
Mini
STORY
the Grand Brace
Manis
Boston
Dynamiters
Dapan
Pale F Kk
Pak Chung Ying
Pak Yang
Vyo
Dalti
Weralds
Treach
Dakun
Louis Trepublic
Chicago ‘Times
Thevald
Indianapolis
Iteods
Sorsaparill Sa
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