Germanic crisis and Jameson raid fears rise in press
A Times and Johannesburg dispatches describe German indignation over Transvaal tensions, naval mobilization, and British actions surrounding Dr. Jameson’s raid. Reports cite Colonel Rhodes and reformists preparing to defend Johannesburg, while Capetown and Portsmouth signal a flying squadron to deter any invasion, amid wider imperial posturing and press reaction.
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the Times
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Germany
Marmer
Lorenzo Marques
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Gornein
Rnson
Eemperor
Pretoria
Hercules
Rovinson
Rand
Unclear text fragment from historical document
Incoherent OCR excerpt describes a British workhouse scene with references to charity, governors, and a foreign consulate. The readable bits mention charity, an estate, and names like Governor Stone and ex-Governor Lowe, but the passage remains largely unreadable and fragmentary with broken sentences and missing context.
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Sie Sas
Ceowin
Tate
Jue Larner
Screener
Prin Governor Stone
Guvernor Lowe
Mmis
Alsstpl
St. Gorges
United States
Und States
Crowd on strike fears and union leadership change
Philadelphia streetcar workers face possible strike as union leaders accuse Traction officials of dividing the AMALGAMATED Association. Central committee meetings choose Terence Clark as new executive chair while plans to press General Manager Bestem for adjustment proceed. Indignation meetings erupt on lines, as 100 to 200 workers reportedly take jobs.
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Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
New Central
Amalgamated Association
Nes
Hetare
Bestem
Central Committee
Executive Committee
Hiram W. Lutz
Terence Clark
Local Chester burglaries and councilman Ripple tied to unrest
Fragmented report details multiple break-ins in Chester including a neighbor’s rent dispute and a watch theft. Mentions Colonel Ripple and a belated councilman. Also covers Spokane homicide where Frank Lenson killed his wife after an enraged confrontation. North versus South curling match at Conservatory Lake with Dalrymple trophy. Ex-marshal Frit Scott death by hanging and a 13 year old skater drowning after breaking through ice.
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Conservatory Lake
Central Park
Curiets
Soutland
Dalrymple Metal
Evis
Insurgent Actions Near Havana and Cuban Conflicts
Reports from Havana and surrounding provinces describe ongoing insurgent clashes led by Pancho Carillo near Santa Clara, with Cuban troops suffering losses and a strategic push by Campos to solidify lines toward Pinar del Rio. Civil unrest and village burnings spread through Calabazar, Hoya Color, Puerto la Guira, and Marrero as refugees flood toward water sources near Havana.
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Zayas
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Bern
Uel Rie
Savars
Santa Clara
Pancho Carillo
Matanzas
Havana
Campos
Pnd
Batabano
Gomez
Collazo
Piner del Rio
Police Corruption Testimony and Trials Highlight City Case
Reports from a city committee inquiry describe police involvement in local elections and alleged intimidation of witnesses. Testimony cites officers pressuring witnesses on Green Street and during shadow campaigns to influence support for administration. One officer’s son faces scrutiny over misconduct while on duty as the inquiry unfolds.
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Wasmixetos
Supreme Court of the United States
General Schofield
Arms
Supreme Court
Poe
Green Street
Rey Weneeman
James W. Naylor
Molly Blanchant
Sorryane Richards
Welliam Francis
Thynor
Mala
Pettit
Julia Crow
Pettion
John Davis
Davis
Duvis
Stock and Produce Markets Amidst Broad Market Activity
Market notes show steady to firm conditions across grains, meats, and dairy with elevated activity from financial interests. Prices listed include winter wheat firm at 2.02 and 2.83 for futures and extras, corn and oats firmer, hay at 16 for choice timothy, beef steady, lard at 58.50, and cheese and eggs showing steady or varied quotes in New York and Philadelphia exchanges.
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Philiadelphia
New Jersey
N.Y. Central
Wwe
Penns
Reading
Paul
West Shore
Leniga Nave
Pennsylvania
SiGea
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Ize
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Southern
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Senate Debates and Land Grants Split the Session
The Senate clashed with the administration over appointments and policy as debates touched on the adhesion of the Chr de Chiswack tract and Pacific Railroads land grants. Secretary Smith reported totals on Central Pacific and Union Pacific grants, noting patent and unpatented acres, while urging suspension to preserve congressional discretion. Detroit Mayor Pingree’s veto of a franchise extension for Citizens' Street Railway passed, eight to leave tickets and transfers. Ottawa, London, and Washington reports covered cabinet resignations antics and school funding debates, plus local trolley collision injuries and a snowbound family in Washington state.
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Smith
Mugree
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Jan
Pingree
Citizens’ Streek Railway Company
Dorral
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