Unclear OCR Passage on Health Remedies and Trade Notes
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Jacobs Oil for various pains and diseases and a vague note about the khedive of Egypt sending a present, with the pope replying. It shifts to Chicago meat packers allegedly selling cheaper in Havana and linen price increases affecting hotel equipment costs, including a hotel manager paying $66,000 yearly for linen and Belfast hotel room operations.
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Chicago
Havana
Belfast
New York Sun
Czolgoss Execution by Electric Chair Proposed
An article outlines the plan for executing Czolgose by a modern electric chair, detailing the chamber setup, chair apparatus, and high voltage procedure. It discusses the shift from hanging, court-ordered safeguards, and the condemned man Czolgose’s nervous state and expected demeanor before death.
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Sing Sing
Auburn
Massachusetts
Ohio
Czolgosz
Auburn Pent
Buffalo
Buffalo firm wins Pan-American gold for sewing machine
Buffalo domestic sewing machine company earns the top prize at the Pan-American Exposition for the best family sewing machine. The text also mentions a shower bath experiment for boys in a school basement, aiming to provide more frequent baths during recess, with the apparatus allowing each boy a bath every two weeks.
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Buffalo
Mestic Sewing Machine Co
Loubet's Frugal Dinners and State Hospitality Costs
The French president's earnings include a 159000 dollar salary, a 126000 dollar civil list, and a 60000 dollar travel allowance. Dinners vary from 4 to 8 dollars per plate depending on guests, with pastry shop and palace kitchens contributing. The president receives occasional extra allowances from the chamber of deputies for special events, and hosts two balls yearly costing about 15000 dollars, plus garden parties and matinees arranged to cost little or nothing.
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Tomorry
Loubet
Chamber of Deputies
Woman Sea Captain Dies on Croix Island
Marie Joanna Kersaho died on the Island of Croix in France. She was the world’s only woman sea captain, went to sea with her father at age 12, later commanded three vessels, and earned medals and rewards for heroism on the water.
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Marie Joanna Kersaho
Croix
France
Anarchy and Faith in Government at Massachusetts Rally
Senator George Farquar praised republican unity across faiths and birth within a Massachusetts state convention, asserting Americans would uphold the republic even amid losses. Baltimore plans for the Babcock Memorial Presbyterian Church total $50,000, honoring Rev. Mattie D. Babcock. Dr. John G. Davies begins as professor at Princeton Theological Seminary after Dr. Henry Green’s death.
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George Farquar
Massachusetts
North
Willam M Kinley
Republc
Lberty
Gory
Repubic
Babcock Memorial Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
Mattbie D. Babcock
D. D
John G. Davies
Princeton Theological Seminary
Henry Green
Oranges in Tramp Cars Move Toward Eastern Markets
Oranges shipped East in tramp cars show volatile prices as carloads head to uncertain destinations. Cars may be sent to Kansas City and redirected to Chicago or New York based on market signals and telegraphic updates from agents observing Eastern markets.
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Kansas City
Chicago
New York
President's First Official Act Elevates James M. Bell
General James M. Bell, who rose from Civil War volunteer to brigadier general by Theodore Roosevelt’s first official act, led the Eighth Cavalry in the Santiago campaign and was wounded at Guasimas. He later returned with his regiment to the Philippines for further service.
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Roosevelt
James M. Bell
Santiago
Eighthu Cavalry
Chaffee
Guasimas
Philippines
Walter Baker wins top Pan-American medals in Buffalo
Judges at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo award three gold medals to Walter Baker & Co. Limited for their breakfast cocoa and all cocoa and chocolate preparations and for the quality of their exhibit. This marks the 37th highest award they have received from major expositions in Europe and America.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Walter Baker & Co. (Limited
Dorchester
Mass
Europe
America
A Pet Crow’s Whimsy on Inclined Sled Ride
A pet crow enjoyed repeated sliding on a small inclined plank using a mustard can as a sled. The bird carried the sled to the plank’s top, stepped in, and coasted down again and again with evident delight.
Bishop Whipple and His Hardships
The late Bishop Whipple, famed Episcopal missionary to the Indians, possessed great stamina and often traversed the plains on long rides in his early years, sleeping outdoors and enduring months without sight of a white face.
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Bishop Whipple
Evidence of Early Humans Challenged by Petrie Theory
Chicago Chronicle reports Professor Flinders Petrie argues for a 9,000 year span of human history based on finds in Egypt and beyond. He suggests climate shifts and a submerged Sahara tied to a broader ancient empire from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean.
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Flinders Petrie
London
Egypt
France
Malta
Africa
Europe
Nile
Sahara
Saharan
Mediterranean
Petrie
Mesor
Euphrates
Persian Gulf
Chicago Chronicle
Police Station Opposite Mission In Palestine
A police station was established opposite a Baptist Missionary Society house in Palestine to watch all entering the mission. The aim is to hinder any Muslims who might seek to hear of Christianity and be drawn to the missionary's influence.
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Mission
Baptist Missionary Society
Palestine
New York Dairy Farmers Hold Big Investments in Cattle
The article notes New York state farmers invest 43.45 million dollars in cows and at least 150 million dollars in dairy farms and fixtures, aside from supplying the city milk.
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New York
New York State
Kennedy Will Disposes of Large Estate to University and Charities
The will of George N. Kennedy ex justice of the Maryland supreme court disposes of property valued over 560000. Syracuse University receives about 40000 and several local charities get 5000 each.
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George N. Kennedy
Supreme Court of Maryland
Syracuse University
The Burmese Soung Harp Described in Folk Instrument Notes
The Burmese soung is a harp with a boat shaped body and a long prow. It uses a scale from A in the bass toward F in the treble and accompanies vocal music.
Former Yukon Governor Uncovers $200 Million Gold Find
The former Yukon Territory governor identifies a vast $200 million gold deposit in the Kiondike placers, signaling a major treasure discovery with regional implications.
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Yukon Territory
Dirigible balloons under construction near Paris
More than twelve airships are being built in or near Paris. In German cities the taxameter cabs are replacing other taxis, using a fare arrange ment that updates continuously with distance.
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Paris
Wyandotte County Is Kansas' Lowest Point
Wyandotte County lies about 700 feet above sea level, the state’s lowest point. Cheyenne County borders Colorado and rises to about 4,000 feet, the state's highest elevation.
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Kansas
Wyandotte County
Cheyenne County
Colorado
New fat substitute Vegita aims to replace butter in Britain
A Marseilles consul-general introduces Vegita a new fatty substance for UK consumption. Produced from copra it is refined to be odorless and tasteless and marketed to rival marzarine as a breakfast substitute. A Liverpool firm plans to promote the product this year.
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Marseilles
United Kingdom
New Milk Adulterant Reported in Minnesota
A dairy inspector uncovered a new adulterant in Minnesota milk. The substance seems to thicken milk and enhance its appearance due to sugar and water mixing with lactic acid, but it does not harm taste or health. An itinerant musician outpace the composer with a march.
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Dairy Inspect
Minnesota
Philadelphia
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