Delagoa Bay Harbor and Transvaal Tension
A late 19th century report describes Delagoa Bay as the finest harbor in South Africa, with European powers watching each other’s moves as warships head toward the port. It notes Transvaal trade routes, Portuguese control, and historical disputes over Lorenzo Marques, highlighting imperial rivalry and potential annexation pressures amid Jameson raid fallout. The piece also mentions German and British naval activity and regional political uncertainty surrounding Pretoria and British South Africa.
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Ce Police
Raper
Britain
Terul Pr Sauson
Expalson
Traustaad
Russia
Transvaal
Tho
Great Britain
The
Times
Chartered
South Africa Company
Dr. Jameson
Cecil Rhodes
Berlin
Germany
Pretoria
Portugal
Lisbon
Jameson
Portage
Johannesburg
British South Africa
Delagaa Bay
South Africa
Africa
England
Syn Giente
Delagoa
Delagon Bay
Lorenzo Marques
Throsh
Detagoa Bay
Farques
Cuarés
Lorenzo Manguex
Dears Bar
Baila
Bar
Mapuia
Ersiza
Milwankee Press Club Elects Kaiser William Honorary Member
The Milwaukee Press Club adopts a resolution electing Kaiser Wilhelm II an honorary member. The note recalls his stance against British expansion in Africa and praises his leadership while inviting him to fellowship with American press peers.
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Emperor William
Milwatree
Milwankee Press Club
Kaiser Wilhelm 6
Sovervipws
Weber
Milwaukee Press Club
Bin
Tariff in Senate discussed with free coinage focus
In Washington the Republican senatorial caucus backed reporting the House tariff bill as is with minor verbal changes. The debate centered on free coinage and a potential silver substitute, with many senators predicting the bill would not become law regardless of amendments.
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Senate
Baltimore Brew on Fire at Figenbro Brewing Company
A blaze swept the brewhouse of the Figenbro Brewing Company in Baltimore last night causing extensive damage to the building and machinery. Fire officials say the origin is near the malt area and credit the rapid response of the city fire department. In Abyssinia, Ras Makonnen’s vanguard clashed with Italian patrols in a skirmish that left several Abyssinians killed and Italians dead.
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Baltimore
Fan
Figenbro: Brewing Company
No. Teiue
Macheore Weill
Carin
Wer
Abyssinia
Rowe
Ras Makonnen
Roince
Whilkesrarfe
Simpein & Watkins
Mount Lookout
Augusta
Coroder
Bath
3. C
Garvin Allen
Rourder
Wilts J . Thompson
Jesse Thompson
Young Thompson
Oaile
Luther
Geena
Cuban insurgent actions and Spanish response reported worldwide
Detail from Havana and surrounding fronts describes General Navarra and Spanish forces clashing with insurgents in Ceiba de Angas and nearby areas. Reports claim 26 insurgent deaths, multiple wounded on both sides, and Spanish advances against retreating rebels. President Palma predicts future moves and Cuba’s bid for recognition as belligerents grows. Additional items note Oklahoma statehood convention collapse, Venezuela frontier tensions, a Boston diamonds theft confession, Fayette bank robbery, and a Wilkes-Barre coal breaker fire with heavy losses.
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Hvana
Iuanasae
Navarra
Otten Gutnajar
Gelb
Zaras
Gere
Tina Woogie
Hemington
Ceiba de Angus
Navarre Abe Colar
Suarez Waldez
Nunez Brothers
Teaders
Stdxno
Mendoz
Lere
Palina Sers Cans
Watumatos
Thomas Estrada Paulina
New York
Spain
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Cuba
Harans
Maryland Senatorial Balloting Amid Turmoil and Inaugural Events
A garbled late 19th century-voice report covers Maryland senatorial balloting and inaugural day scenes. It mentions the governor, a parade of visiting dignitaries, and a tense political procession with debates on constitutional actions. The piece also references Manitoba and Tennessee incidents, including a public execution and a mob violence report.
Veterans and officials linked in scattered war notes
Four U S army veterans remain from the War of ISI2. Frederick D Killogra Wil eyed as New York state banks superintendent candidate. Joseph W Frite a 32 year old Francis Wilson electrician, died by suicide in Philadelphia. Reports note harsh convicts treatment in major cities. Navy Secretary Horbery spoke in New York, Secretary Eoke Smith in Philadelphia. Vienna dispatch wrongly claimed D B Mazon’s death. Otto Maas, ex US rice consul at Kinosa, died there yesterday.
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United States Army
Arrests and court notes fill chaotic Philadelphia page
A garbled report details Miss Meeperats and others facing arrest with a court sequence. It mentions a District Attorney Gretna, a 22 year term, and a chaotic series of witness accounts, plus a separate note on Paul Verlaine and a crime in Augusta Georgia. The fragmentary text also notes a Wisconsin reapportionment plan and a Virginia or Georgia crime scene.
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Panis Dan
Senate
Tesvina
Ceecsetel
Anther
Ebaneer
Gretna’ S of
Marta Meees
Kent
Aliarpa
Luce
Timmy Bornstelo
Jamie
Ayers
Grahain
Beitior
Moss
Cers
Miss Little
Tate
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS SUMMARY
Stock and produce markets report mixed results with wheat and corn firm, oats higher, beef steady, pork and lard up, butter steady, and dairy prices showing modest gains. Cattle and sheep trends vary by grade, with prices ranging across common to prime levels. Jabez Balfour, infamous British swindler, faces new legal actions as he prepares to contend with fresh charges.
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Oais
Western Siam
Buller Saeads
Western Do
Elcreamery
New York Dairy
Pennsylvania
Western Creamery
Choice
Larte Tiguite
Sail
Egex
New York
Ami Penunrivrania
MS Sc
Ice House
Coutvern
Ter Supercar
East Laserre
Will Proshely Retire and Eraze Premier Fate
A garbled report discusses Will Proshely contemplating retirement as Canada's premier. It mentions possible cabinet implications and party leadership uncertainty with references to Mackenzie and ongoing political maneuvering, suggesting an unlikely, distant outcome for a change in leadership.
Crowding the Workers and Public Sympathy Calls
Oversized collective action returns to disrupt Philadelphia streetcar service as management threatens replacements and a central committee appeal prompts public sympathy. Alleged New York post office thieves tied to historic gang operations are captured and named, with prior crimes listed.
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Philadelphia
Mauser
Ant
Gite
Beaten
Fox
New York
Killoran
Allen
Russall
Ludlow Street
George Carson
Haywood
John Simsen
Sidney Vernico
Patchogue
Yennie
Russ Miner
Hornie
Hogan
Petersburg
Carson
Miner
Middle
Tra
Conn
Venezuelan reactions to U S border policy in 1839 news
The steamer Venez Stele arrives from La Guayra reporting great excitement across Venezuela over U S government actions on the boundary. Demonstrations were held in major cities, troops marched, and the U S flag appeared in parades amid widespread enthusiasm. Rumors spoke of a large U S aid offer to Venezuelans if war with Britain occurred.
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JodMant
New York
Venez
Serviete Srum
United States
Great Britain
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Frederick Queniy National Bank
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Blix
DRS, P.D. Fahrney & Son
Hatrance
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Ernnest
Helfenstein
C. L. Harteack
Chas. & Macgile
North Market Stree
H. Heust’s Dry Gooda
Frederickr
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Cougat
Frederick, A
Dorsey Etchison
Frederick, Md
Aes Towle
Tlov and Perry’s
Sue
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
Delagoa Bal
Beth Kriss
Gereaser
Tos
Francis W. Bates
Inissio
American Board
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Haytone
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Uiteiers
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Goevernor Morton
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CHIC
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Seston
Poutmacher
Pre County
Tourse
Harrison
Cleveland
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Brearly
Thoms Estrada Palma
Cubsns Resolutionary Party
Fallere
Gxelaanoma City
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Hensley
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Venezuela
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Guay
Guiana
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Rose May Abbott
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Ohio
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Bank of Fayette
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State Court of Bpp
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Au-gust
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Ellsis
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Thames Whde
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Taron
Iuka
Inka
Sing
Ingersoll
Lars Rors
Robert & Ingersoll
Bandar
Philadelphia Police
Parr
Paul Vertain
Paul Verlaine
Metz
Parnassians
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France
M_ Verlaine
Wisconsin
Wanton
Ian
Goervernor Upham
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DS. V. Tepid
Penrashania Head
Jabez Balfour
Will
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Orrawa
Ate
Mackey Sud
Bunevor
Keown
Lanlowe
Mackenzie
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Eniteauer
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Kenate
Unt
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Savant
Tie
Cube
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Jabez Phillips
National Guard
Rowassee
Wis
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Here
Frankfort
Nevada
Francisco
John E. Jones
Ais City
Warceer
LoLewsta
Asai
Chalfin Fenton
Fenton
Gingerich
Hastings
Hoi Srpeixes
Pennarivaria
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