Monmouth Council Mulls Advance Toward London
Micah Clarke narrates a royal council scene where Monmouth weighs strategy after marching deep into England. Lord Grey and Colonel Saxon push for a swift push toward London via Bristol, while Ferguson and Wade propose leveraging Beaufort and issuing writs to coerce nobles. A bold envoy volunteers to deliver a key papery to the Duke of Beaufort.
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Robert Ferguson
Monmouth
Argyle
Ediinburg
Tim
Lord Grey
London
Grey
James Stuart
Salisbury Plain
England
House of Commons
Danvers
Wildman
Berwick
Portland
Buyse
Saxon
Colonel Buyse
Colonel Saxon
Feversham
Churchill
Salisbury
Blue Guards
Dragoon
Doctor Ferguson
Ferguson
Bristol
Midlands
Gloucestershire
Worcestershire
Malic
Howe
Blues
Chapter Nail Mission Given for Midnight Run
A dawn summons from the Honorable Master Wade directs the narrator to carry a sealed missive. Wade, a stern soldierly magistrate, plans a route via Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel to avoid enemy horse guards near Wells.
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Wade
Nether Stowey
Bristol Channel
Wells
Inquisitor's chamber hears confession amid screams
A dramatic scene reveals the Grand Inquisitor looming over a captive who resists torture. The accused finally concedes after a new assistant, once a painless dentist, takes control. A loud scream echoes from the torture chamber as the stenographer records a full confession.
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Grand Inquisitor
Diamonds to Sand in Natal Crater Lake Discovery
An explorer in Wit zies Hoek Natal reports a sand layer containing small diamonds at a crater lake edge. It is unclear if natives washed them or if this indicates a true diamond mine. The region is not known for diamond bearing, and the volcanic crater setting may illuminate natural gem formation.
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The
Hague
Charles of
England
Lucy Walters
Beaufort
Mark
Bristol
Badminton
Tewkesbury
Covenant
Reuben
Witzies Hoek
Natal
Witzies Hock
Glass Helmets to Ward Sunstroke by X Ray Theory
A famed French scientist claims sunlight contains X rays that cause sunstroke. He proposes glass helmets or caps to provide complete immunity, likening them to ancient Greeks who wore brass helmets impervious to sun rays.
Cycle Fever and Brain Power in the Same Sentence
A column warns that cycling causes “cycle fever” and may affect the brain since it exercises the legs more than the arms. It argues hand and arm use links to intellect, suggesting cyclists should train with dumbbells and wheel turning to balance brain activity.
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Dumbells
Wherl
Fish First Laird Helps English Guest In Salmon Tale
A Pees laird hosts an English visitor who hooks a salmon and slips into the river. The keeper springs to help with a gaff but the laird orders him to persist on the rod while urging the guest to endure and stay by the rush.
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Donald
The Pope's Court Composition and Ranks
The court of Pope Leo XIII comprises 1 000 persons. It lists 20 valets 120 house prelates 170 pavy chamberlains 6 chamberlains 130 supernumerary chamberlains 300 extra honorary chamberlains 30 officers of the noble guard and 66 guardsmen 14 officers of the Swiss Guard and palace guard 7 honorary chaplains 20 private secretaries 10 stewards and masters of the horse and 60 doorkeepers.
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Leo XIII
First Call for 80 000 Volunteers As War Moves South
President to request Congress authorize 80,000 volunteers as the first call. National guardsmen likely to fill the quota. War Department proposes regular and volunteer army branches. Troops head to New Orleans Mobile Tampa and Chickamauga amid enthusiastic public sendoffs. A Fort Wayne casualty reports two soldiers wounded in a salute.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
New Orleans
Mobile
Tampa
Chickamauga
Maine
Fort Wayne
Sagasta Denounces US Spain War Charges in Senate Speech
Madrid cables report Sagasta addressing Liberal senators in the Senate chamber at 3 pm. He rejects US accusations, defends Spain’s honor and territory, calls for unity and swift chamber action to defend national interests, and praises opposition to Maine disaster insinuations.
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Madrid
Paris
Senate
Senur Sagasta
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Safasta
Maine
Estrada Palma Thanks U S for Cubans Independence
The Cuban junta in New York released a statement on the congressional Cuban resolution. It asserts recognition of a Cuban republic and independence, with Cubans pledging cooperation if the United States presses evacuation of Cuba. Estrada Palma spoke of duty to the brave Cubans.
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New York
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
United States
Spain
Estrada Palma
Cuban leader predicts swift end to Spanish rule in Cuba
A Cuban figure praises American support for independence and thanks the US press. He states Cubans will convene a constitutional assembly and elect a government once Spaniards are expelled, and suggests Spain may soon be forced to relinquish control.
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United States
Spain
Cuba
Madrid Cable Notes War Likely as Congress Debates
A note from Madrid reports Spain believes war with the United States is inevitable after Congress actions. Spain accuses the US of responsibility while Cuba Autonomy talks with insurgents continue and El Heraldo warns of imminent conflict as Parliament faces dangers ahead.
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Madrid
United States
Spain
Cuba
Washington
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
Congress
Senor Gallen
el Heraldo de Madrid
el Heraldo
Mussulman
Powers seek to localize war to Cuba in new step
Rome reports Italia notes the powers plan to ask the United States and Spain to confine hostilities to Cuba and surrounding waters if war occurs. Utter diplomatic pessimism is voiced, with the Vatican hopeful for peace as the Pope seeks arbitration while Cuba is said to have morally separated from Spain.
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Rome
London Daily Mail
Italia
Foreign Office
United States
Spain
Cuba
Vatican
Britons Seek U S Army Enlistment Officials Rebuff Requests
At the U S Embassy and Consulate in London many English applicants seek enlistment in the U S army or navy. Applications include several officers and former officers, engineers, and women nurses. Most expect government-funded travel, but officials say they have no authority to enlist.
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London
United States
Navy
Chicago in an Uproar War of Whistles Shocks City
Citizens of Chicago were startled by a staged declaration of war when a tugboat blew its whistle to open a bridge and a flour mill vented steam. Other tugs and factories joined, creating a citywide ripple until a peace treaty was signed after the throng of steam and frantic newspaper calls subsided.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Spanish diplomat says Cuba fight would continue for years
The London Daily News quotes a Spanish diplomat denying any European appeal by Swein and stating the Madrid government will persist in its Cuba campaign for years if needed. He rejects a republican outcome in Spain and claims the Carlists will support the government, while the Queen Regent remains beloved nationwide.
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London Daily News
Madrid
Swein
Europe
Cuba
Spain
Views of a Naval Officer in Key West Crisis
A high naval official in Key West says Spain cannot surrender without fighting and should be given limited time to evacuate. He urges the fleet to be sent to Havana to bombard and force Spanish troops to evacuate the island under American gunfire.
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Key West
Spain
Havana
Don Carlos Calls for War Against United States
Don Carlos the Spanish claimant issues a manifesto urging war against the United States. He advocates armed confrontation and frames the conflict as essential to his claim to the throne. The document signals a sharp escalation in tensions and potential regional repercussions.
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Don Carlos
United States
Watson Nominated by Acclamation at Brookville Convention
The Republican congressional convention for the Sixth district at Brookville nominated Hon. James B. Watson by acclamation.
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Brookville
James B. Watson
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Henry
van Branow
Stephen Timewell
Ft. Wayne
Sagasta
JUNTA
Powers
United States Army
Watson
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