Victims in mine disaster and other late 19th century notes
Burden of reports from Brownsville Pennsylvania and nearby cities recount another victim found in the Prevocil mine explosion. The body was severely burned and labored removal drew crowds from the building as officials investigated. Andrew Zigisky was suspected by locals but not confirmed. In Philadelphia a cabinet member discussions on presidential nomination surfaced while Fort White town threats rose over a killing. Also notes on Major General Lawton remains transport, coffee export tax abolition in Mexico, and other brief items from December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Andrew Zigisky
California
Conner
Zuuipheang
Boes
Weath
Sacksonville
Fin
Fort White
Negra
Tom White
Washington
Dor
Luilington
Miler
Quartermaster’s Department
Manila
Lawton
John A. Logan, Jr
Armstrong
Thomas
San Francisco
Truth in medicine and the limits of cures
The piece critiques grandiose healer claims comparing Glendower and con artists who promise cures by gender. It argues disease treatment hinges on trained physicians, not gender, noting no renowned woman physician ties to proprietary firms. Dr. R. V. Pierce is cited as a legitimate specialist with extensive female patient experience and confidential letter consultations.
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Grenpowrer
Horstyr
Sihakhsprark
Hatapur
Glendower
Geer
Welchman
Totspur
R. V. Pierce
Rick
Dr. Pierce
Churchill's Chieveley Camp Report Faces Boer Threat
The dispatches from Chieveley describe Sir Redvers Buller's cautious posture as Boer defenses at Modder River and Tugela are bolstered. Churchill notes lingering uncertainty, Dutch disaffection rising, and British efforts to strengthen trenches while a broader push awaits decisive action.
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Winston Church
Chieveley
Torday
Buller
Modder River
Tugelta
Churchill Cvtlea Ua
Eha Roera
Koniatipoort
Churchill
Rodvers Biller
Trent
Wid
Ladyamith
Cheveley Bean
Sheila Dye
Eeloch
Colonna
Captaian Greenfelt
Kirkwood
South African
Light Horse
Daily Chronicle
Alterkstoom
Cape Colony
Modder
Cape Town
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Tike
Marlborough
Horr
Vitjoen
Sereama
Finances discussed by Countess in Springfield address
The Comptralter of the Currency, Chisato, travels from Chicago to Springfield to address the Republican governors about national finance. He criticizes county and bond conditions, notes a January through summer pattern of credit fluctuations, and warns of a disturbed money market affecting industry and commerce amid hopes for stable gold supply and Government credit.
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Chisato
Conreney Laaeden
Chicago
State
Republicana
Bt Bond
Plochk
plochk @achanges
Alen
Carameren
Perons
Robert Heater
Joly White
Depew
N. Y
Herbert Towheon
Federal Grand Jury
Woes of Molineux Jurors in Shadow Suspect System
New York Dec 28 jurors protested Recorder Golf policy of "Shadowlag" adopted by the district attorney. They alleged defective tinting and overzealous surveillance by detectives, citing Christmas tree observations and intrusive moves while remolding orders. Assistant District Attorney McIntyre defended precautions as just and for public good.
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New York
Raland 1
Molineux
Recorder
Voreman Marth
Cine
Gott
Ansistant
Piatriet
McIntyre
Our Path to the Philippines by Jacob Gould Schurman
The article compiles Schurman’s views on American policy in the Philippines, urging careful missionary strategy, noting diverse native languages and religions from Mindanao to Luzon, praising Catholic influence, and warning against mixed Protestant missions that could confuse locals. It critiques saloon culture and calls for honest civil governance while acknowledging entrenched prejudices and the need for patient American outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacoah G. Schurmian
Cornell University
United States
Philippines
Taron
Mindwnae
Luzon
Jacon Gould Eciturman
Mindanao
Jazon
Manila
Halle
Felanda
Tron Dadeur
Raninaldoth
Conservative miners win at the Altoona convention drive
The article outlines a conservative miners movement in Altoona with large meetings, sentiment in favor of limited wage disputes, and planned actions through April 1. It notes operators, miners, and political figures engaging in meetings to shape labor policy and speeches at various locales.
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Minera
Altoona
Die
Nelda
Chaueteldl
Pyar
Lintat
Axe
Magn
Atta
Tel Ming
Conmiervie Tye
Conservatlhyer
Mmceliis
Parne
Inga
Podtern Apatite Convet Ion Teat Minth Pty
Congressman's Health Rumors Stir Up Local Concern
A Fortin informant reports Congressman Vontelone Toutelle is ill with a fever and delirium, possibly from poison. Officials have kept condition secret while nearby incidents and mine strike actions unfold. The string of unrelated items includes deaths, a marriage inquiry, and regional labor tensions from Cumberland to Washington.
Americans Repel Attack At Mission San Mateo
After heavy fighting near San Mateo, General Lawrie and Colonel Lockett led a mixed force against entrenched insurgents in the mountains. American casualties occurred as the assault failed to dislodge the defense, with heavy artillery and cavalry support engaging in the trenches. The insurgent Independencia press report notes the action and a later change in publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan Matea
Lawier Aieu
Benth
Lockett
Arti Jory
Mountune
Vottathan
San Mateo
Monesedt
Lawten
Caverta
Hong
Perty
Porry-alsth Volunteer Infantry
Mount Alo
Apriaan
Bablay
Tursday
War clouds loom as tensions rise over Japan and Tula
Reported across several lines: a looming war between Russia and Japan with spring hostilities anticipated. Japan reportedly building rice reserves and planning transport moves in Korea. Russian naval activity hinted near the Far East, while global reactions stack in a tense prewar backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Spears
Vitoria
Woc
London
Newaaf
Tula
Ier
Hostilutes
Korea
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Rod McTit
Pera
Rand Deni
Mail Pointe Lo
Mpeedty
Bert Meuf
Trent Pac Hanes Laake
Ebert & Sons
T & Co
Rving
S. Biser
Iperty
Irving S. Biser
Chareh
Weeserteh
Davidson, & Co, Orth Liberty Stress
Baltimore
Ges Heeting
Steves
Roetiet
N. Clary
Idsworte
Patriek
Cateteh
Martet
Briek Dwreiliow
G. Thoms & Fon
Gomera
Patrick Bitont Frederick
Keeley
Pears of
A. Carte
Viet
Tar
Patrick St, Frederick, Md
Miles
Agraviture
Wilson
Doylestonia
National Arm
Vce
Consir An Iden
Nien
Mezien Aboliades Coffre Lapuert
City of
Mexico
Matuy Desaorreeo
Mall
Johnson Laboratories, Inc
Mulh
Feliz LE Orur
Ie Vearen
Riche Maine
Wreterien
Aovartiar
BORA
Aprecanse
Winston Chur
Guneral Buller
Yepharn
Hepburn
Iowa
Nicaragua Canal
Warner Miller
Chieaga Torny
Congrena
Reuta
Boaad
Fleuth Dekwta
Bronx Falls
Hewator R. B. Petti
Nermania Hall
Renator Pettigrew
McKinley
Lina
James Poorman
Sean Kirt
Hat Poorman
Ming
Nen
Poorman
Wales
Vawes
Waring Sarrenstern
John K. Waring
Second Infantry
Cuba
Governor's Island
Merritt
Dloes Kuard
Waring
Matansua
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
South
North
North Carolina
Lst
St. Louis
Thin City
Continental National Bank
Maryland Trust Company
Southern Electric and National Railway
George W. van Bichen Trenanene
Mont Transvaal
Mr. van Sielen
Oer
Feate Tukamas
Ottawe
Tec
NERDS
Seburmin
Vedeemar Seburmnan
Wen
Arn Nvershramy
Negraes
Conservative
Uwouteloe
Tanger
Vontelin
Bia
Bern
Vibe
Christos
Ind
Farlum
Dromtaedt
Waaen
Cumberland
Gearey'n Creak Ming Oparalora
Mineca
Fierraes
Wagce
George's Creek
MOL
Steyersdale
Lohaconing
Any
Der
Otts
Deere
Root
Wletakr
Trenton
Dee
Auta
Tag
Couneliman
Philadelphia
Mintake
Mino Han
San Franciac
Iho
Ban Vain
Denhalte Verice
Willington
McVey
Mary Saunders
Glaagow
Rane
Karman Wan
Henwsh
Lawtan Pyna
Cothin Han
Lawton Heoine Fund
Han
Aldney A. Paget
England
Lord Cheshire
Aris
Thoman O'Callaghan
Jérany
Bngsard Waa
Rlon- Ake
Ciirtadt
Rutherford
Hebert
Knorepille
Tenn
Eifesion
Victory Dt
Onpomhile
Part TV C
Penneyla Ania Coal
Portugal
Nenedict
Cox
Portuan
Lisbon
Patta- Khexo
Bettiah
Anguata
W. C. May
Chet
Policy Hood
Western Maryland Railroad Company
France
Rily An
Taomay
Lediann
Indianapolis
Vinard of
General Rawton
Tiwan
Fmidiana
Immadinia
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