Weekly News subscription rates and misc notes
The notice outlines subscription terms for the Weekly News at $3.00 per year or $ per month, with carrier delivery in the city or by mail in the United States for $1.00 per year. It mentions office connections with the Tele-Exchange and advertising services, plus scattered commentary on various topics including Moon phases and political gossip. An article discusses Captain Carter, a former U.S. Army officer, convicted of stealing public funds and punished by ostracism within military circles.
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United States
Public Buildings Whistle Post Sought and State Plans Move On
A fragmentary contemporary note outlines interest in a whistle post for public buildings. It mentions a Baltimore American context and Hagerstown Mail style quotes about pessimists, and reports on a state committee process with General Assembly implications and possible changes before lawmakers.
Legislature Delay Criticized for Lengthy Sessions
The piece denounces the practice of delaying the first session from the fret day to elect committees, arguing that delays are unnecessary and that newly elected members should go to Annapolis early with committee lists. It urges prompt work on key measures before a flood of corporate and local bills fill files.
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Anpapolia
Baltimore
San
Minutes of Merriness and Local Quips
Excerpts from humorous chatter and social banter recounting nightly antics and theater plans. The snippets reference Mrs Bony, a massage for neck muscles, a new bookkeeper's missteps, and a humorous bet about bones in a closet, with city papers cited in passing.
Annexation talk and Cuban statehood debate
A collection of antiquated editorials discusses Cuban annexation, statehood implications for the island, and party stances. It highlights opposition to annexation, praises Senator Platt and Senator Lodge for clear stances, and notes the broader fear of imperial overreach affecting U.S. governance.
Goosebone prophecy sparks winter plans and controversy
The Inquirer promotes a goosebone prophecy as eighty eight years burden ordinary women and stirs national concern. Farmers, lumbermen, and the public await its weather hints for winter, sowing and timber cuts while critics call the forecast unwarranted and flawed.
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Angur
Republic
Hartz
Inquirer
Moments With The Muse and The Cavalier's Song
A collage of verses on summer memory and warlike valor unfolds across poems from the Boston Transcript and Philadelphia Ledger. The pieces praise nature and affection while celebrating chivalric combat and noble sacrifice, departing with a farewell note from James E. Stooks.
Literary Societies Pelles Lettres Belles Lattron Meeting
The Belles Lattron Literary Society held its Friday afternoon session with Vice President R. Summ presiding. Members debated a topic on Rome versus Greece and adjourned until the next Friday, December 4, after reports and program readings.
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F. Rraatz
F. B. Sappington, Jr
Rome
Greece
W. Cramer
R. Anglebarger
Pegative
W. Michael
W. Delaplaine
BH. Michael
W. Reich
Care a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinkine
An old advertisement claims one day relief for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinkine tablets. Mentions EB. W. Groves signature on each box and 25 cents price. Also notes popular harp and favorite whiskey as part of the ad copy.
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W. Grove
Shortest Living Grand Army of the Republic member identified
John Brown of Lake City Iowa is declared the shortest living G A R member after a San Francisco Chronicle interview and a Sioux City Tribune reprint sparked verification. Brown measured four feet eleven and five ninths inches, beating rival Meirstelo by about two and a half inches, per affidavit from Dr. Richard Batsford confirming the figures.
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John Brown
Lake City
Iowa
Grand Army
T.0 Republic
San Pranasco Chronicle
Thomas Meirstelo
Bronx City
Sioux Oisy Tribune
Brown
Meiatein
Dave Diwecik
Bia
Early Life and Civil War Service Sketch of Mr Brown
A readable sketch traces Mr Brown born in Glasgow to his voyage aboard a ship sunk near the Bahamas, survival at Nassau, and eventual arrival in New Orleans. It details his 9th Illinois volunteers service from Bloomington to Prairie Grove, Vicksburg, Morganza, and Spanish Fort, with muster in Galveston in 1865. He recalls a height remark during Wilson’s Creek march and notes long-time membership in Lander Post.
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New Orleans
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Pathip
Nassau
New Providence
New Oftleana
Peoria
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United States
St. Louis
Wilson Creek
Prairie Grove
Ark
van Buren
Vicksburg
Gazoo City
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Texas
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Als
Pascagoula
Miss
Spanish Fort
Ala
Galveston
Scosland
America
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New York
Boomington
Calhoun County
Lander Post
Child Burns from Stovetop Relief with Pain Balm
Mrs Geo Benson’s child burned by a hot stove during a Saturday bath routine. After applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, the child calmed within hours and slept, and by about two weeks later he had fully recovered. Mrs Seneoa of Soller, Ya, is noted as a well known resident.
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Geo. Z. Benson
Chamberlain
Seneoa
Soller
Thanksgiving market braves cold as prices seen in ad
Morning market notes the chill and light crowds for Thanksgiving shopping. Turkeys and eggs scarce yet many shoppers haul baskets with poultry and produce, prices listed for poultry meats fruit and vegetables along with fish and dairy items. The piece reflects local banter and holiday hustle as December approaches.
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Tate Anuil
Green Bay
Scientific Mingle of Lights and Stones
Scientific miscellany notes a new efficient mercury discharge lighting via partial vacuum tested by W C Geer, with about 50 percent energy to light. Geissler tube, arc lamp, acetylene, incandescent lamp, and Argand burner efficiencies listed. Ireland paving stones study by Prof Joly highlights rock grain and quartz content affecting wear. Ammonal explosive praised for safety and moisture resistance. Life limit tests show bacteria surviving extreme cold and heat. Hungary observing mountainous bands forming storms earlier in day. Fredonia Council smoker event with snacks and cigars for about 50 members.
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W. C. Geer
Geissler
Ireland
Joly
A. Mcfadyan
London
Hungary
Shaw
M. Hegyfoky
Summers Estate Proceedings Come to Terms
Summers, executor of Isaac Summers, by attorneys Coblests and Waters, seeks to settle matters from the will. The contested probate action aims to confirm distribution and close the estate under court guidance.
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Willem
Summers
Isaac Summers
Coblests & Waters
Bes
Pat & Comeirac
Pou Wil
Captain Carter Released From Imprisonment After Court Martial
Leavenworth Kan Nov 28 The doors of Leavenworth prison opened at 10 00 am for Carter a former army captain convicted by a court martial of conspiracy to defraud the government He serves a five year term with ten months credit for good behavior He plans to go to Chicago to meet his attorney Horace G Stone as he pursues civil action to gain vindication The case involves bonds and real estate allegedly secured illegally and testimony from Westcott and others to prove Carter obtained bonds from contractors The government seeks to recover assets and clarify the matter with bonds and property in question
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Panishmen
Oberlin
M. Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Savannah
Bea
Carter
United States. Army
Thas
Undeas
Leavenworth
Kan
Ae Cas M. Carter
Ap 2
United . States
Chicago
Horace G. Stone
United States
Kohisaat
Stone
Robert Ceased
New York
Wastcott
Europe
Green and Gaynor
Canal Treaty Without Opposition Nearing Signing
Panama reports almost no opposition to ratifying the canal treaty as the signing plan progresses toward Washington. Bogotá notes continued excitement, possible unrest, and no troops yet deployed amid rumors of a government upheaval. Meanwhile in Pittsburgh smallpox statistics dominate health board talks, detailing 3010 Allegheny cases and 392 deaths, with Philadelphia and Cambria counties also listed.
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Republic
United States
Washington
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
State Board of ‘Health
Benjamin Lee
Allegheny County
Allegheny Mountains
Philadelphia County
Cambria County
Maine's Engines Damaged in Naval Crisis
Washington reports the battleship Maine suffered engine damage during a voyage to Colon. Four large engine supports were broken, limiting speed to 12 knots though 18 knots max. Navy officials say the ship is not in danger if kept under 12 knots, with repairs required before higher speed. In Duluth a fire at the Grand Central Hotel in Tower killed or injured several. Thomas Green cremated. Frank Thomas fatally burned. three others missing amid possible incendiary origin and murder cover story.
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Washington
Colon
Navy Department
Duluth
Minn
Thomas Green
Frank Thomas
Central
Tower
Vital steel tax record fragment in undivided period
Fragmentary OCR notes show figures like 226,544 93 tied to taxes and undivided steelonomic entries. Names, dates, and clear action are missing, leaving a sparse civic detail. The readable bits imply a financial line item or assessment without full context.
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Ga Vital Steel
Mariner County Grand Jury Recommends Whipping Post
News of the State reports the Henry McShai Company case in Baltimore County. The grand jury recommends establishing a whipping post in the county for certain persons. Margaret Hale died at Brantmar Sanitarium from injuries said to be inflicted by unknown persons. Dr Oblendorf, superintendent, will appear at the City Opera House tonight. The traveling company is described as elegantly costumed with wine plush and gold trim and a vivid electric light display. The group is noted for trained vocalists delivering ballads and selections.
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Pennsylvania Coal District
Pennsylvania
Sta
Tha
Decembe
Remedy for throat irritation and inflammation sale
A historic notice advertises a remedy for throat irritation and inflammation, offered for sale by Aske Pearre. The item is presented as a patent or common cure accessible to readers of the period.
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Aske Pearre
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