Hospital Arrival Deepens Refuge and Resolve
A narrator cared for Minima in a fever ward set up by Monsieur Laurentie in a rural home turned hospital. The kindly host offers safety, work, and a sense of purpose for the speaker who pleads to stay, while the sick girl receives attention and comfort from the improvised care team.
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Pia
Mademoiselle
Monsieur
Madame
Lusdon
Pou
Seth
Noireau
Monsieur Emile Perrier
Momplane
Texas
Minima
Granville
Villeenbole
Notreau
Paris
Shospital
Mogeleur
Monsieur Laurentie
Monsieur Laerentie
Moneieur
Monsieer Laurentic
Desolate mill and pariahs in Villebois tale
A narrator recalls guiding Pierre past a plague-ruined cotton mill and a cursed cottage where villagers say wicked residents live under the cure’s ban. The scene shifts from warning, to the cure’s impending voyage to England, to a quiet moment in the arch as hints of danger press close. A London Telegraph note then describes Ottoman Turkish ladies’ fastidious customs, contrasted with men’s norms.
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Pierre
Inne
Ville-+a-bois
Monsieur le Cure
Ramcour
Eng
Bess
Minitea
Richard Feseter
Mademolesile
Mini
Improved Anesthetic Methods Used in Surgery in Boston
In Boston a physician Dr W B Hidden perfected an appliance to deliver ether and chloroform efficiently during operation. The invention ensures the patient breathes a consistent amount of anesthetic with each breath, maintains oxidation, and leaves the patient in optimal condition for reaction and recovery.
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Boston
W. B. Hidden
Shaw Accepts Iowa Governor to Head Treasury
Washington reports Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Town Iowa has accepted appointment as secretary of the treasury to succeed Ly man J. Gage. Secretary Wilson will retain the agriculture portfolio. Gage plans to stay until Shaw can assume duties, likely in January, with Iowa supporters confident in his finance expertise.
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Washington
Bec
Leslie M. Shaw
Town
Shaw
Gage
Iowa
Wilson
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Hot fight with Boers in colonial battles reported
Lord Kitchener reports sharp fighting across the Orange River and Transvaal with heavy British losses. Detailing actions near Boginderyn Langberg and Lake Banagher, the report notes 160 known casualties in Orange River and Transvaal, 200 mounted infantry attacked by 300 Boers and 40 natives, and advances by Damant and McKenzie with multiple killed and wounded on both sides.
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Lord Kitchener
Tch
Johannesburg
Rand
Transvaal
Pointes
Orange River
Boginderyn
Britz
Dewet
Dartnell
Campbell
Langberg
M. Botha
Damant
Tafe Kop
Orange River Colony
Kopje
Keyter
Perkilaaiat
McKenzie
Smith
Lake Banagher
Eeland Sprut
Kriz
Mahon
Factory Fire Destroys Graham Machine Plant in Recheater
Recheater New York December 27 The large factory of G H H Graham Machine Company was totally destroyed by fire early today. Three firemen were injured none fatally. Loss estimated at $100 000
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N. Y
G. HH. Graham Machine Company
Lees
Prize money issued to Rear Admiral Schley for Santiago victory
The Treasury Department drew a warrant for 3334 dollars in favor of Rear Admiral Schley. This payment represents his share of the prize money earned from the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago on July 3, 1898.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Schley
Santiago
Hidden Bermuda Prisoner of War Food Caper
A cryptic Bermuda despatch reports a secreted prisoner of war incident. Details mention a hidden cache tied to a catering effort and a mild disruption, with the Ha jeland coverage noting unusual movement around Hamilton.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Maclay fights dismissal claiming civil service protection
Edgar Stanton Maclay asked for trial by naval proceedings after President Roosevelt demanded his resignation over the Schley case. He asserts civil service protection and says charges must be formally filed, while continuing duties at the Brooklyn navy yard. Rear Admiral Barker forwarded his letter to Washington.
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New York
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Schley
Roosevelt
Barker
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Maclay
Congress
Civil Service
Russia
Washington
Little Fear of Tariff War With United States
Washington dispatch reports Consul Harris in Ejbenstock believes Germany will avoid a tariff war with the United States. The key issue is how the 1903 tariff bill may renew commercial negotiations and lead to treaties with other nations. Harris notes broad German desire to reach first a U S agreement as a basis for further accords.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Harris
Ejbenstock
State Department
Navy court martial halted as Philippines held US territory
The judge advocate general rules that the Philippines are US territory for statute of limitations in a desertion case. A sailor who deserted over two years ago and enlisted in the army while with a Philippine regiment could not be prosecuted due to the time limit and territorial status. Secretary Long approved the discontinuation of proceedings.
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Washington
Philippines
United States
Navy
Judge Advocate General
Long
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Nelly
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Nell
Lavrentie
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Comaiesson
Kior
Une
London Telegraph
Constantinople
Owan Wil
Secretary of Treasury
Kitchener
Colonies
Fils
Morris
The
Manchuria
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