Vast Oceanic, War and Tax Debates Roil The Nation
The article surveys multiple topics including thriving Eastern oysters near Oregon and San Francisco, a large deficit of 3.5 million dollars from extravagant state appropriations, and a New York Herald report that Washington plans a Cuba island purchase. It notes West Point officer shortages, debates on Hawaii and Cuba annexation, and public policy criticisms about taxation and government spending. The piece also touches on executions, an insanity ruling for Theodore Durit, and a curfew in Augusta Georgia.
Victoria Queen of Britain is hailed in decisive Jubilee pageant
London celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria with imperial pomp and public devotion. The article lauds her lifelong leadership, womanly virtue, and the vast reach of the empire while noting English loyalty and global attendance at ceremonies. It contrasts her with George III and praises her as Victoria the Good. The piece also shifts to US politics, hinting at tensions between Senators Hanna and Quay over patronage and appointments in Pennsylvania.
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London
Queen Victoria
Victoria
George
Tenguzh
England
Victoria the Great
Victora
Pay of Naval Officers Compared With British Rates
Observations from the New York Press compare U S Navy pay unfavorably with Britain's across most high ranks where English officers earn more. The piece notes midshipmen and lower ranks in the United States are sometimes higher, while the headline claim suggests efforts to secure pay increases for U S naval officers.
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New York
United States
Great Gritain
Vicus
England
Waeland
United States Navy
Tima
Senate Tension Bubbles Over Consul Nomination
Turmoil brews in the Republican ranks as Senator Hanna challenges Senator Quay over a Dresden consul appointment. Charles L. Cole of Pittsburgh is named by McKinley to the post, replacing Mathew Stanley who held it for Dr. Hugh Piateian of the same city. The dispute raises fears of a partisan split.
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Senate
Hanna
Tanna
Quay
Keystone
Myr
Buckeye
Maathew
McWinley
Charles L. Cole
Tltsburg
Dresden
Mathew Stanley
Hugh Pliteaiin
Mark
Mathew
Bena
Destot Links Bloveline to Forearm Paralysis Quietly
National Recorder cites Dr Destot, a French scientist, claiming bloveline can cause forearm paralysis from nerve pressure after a long ride. He describes paraesthesiae in the fourth and fifth fingers with muscle paresis and atrophy, due to ulnar nerve branches under the hand muscles. Predisposing soft hand skin noted. There is no controversy about the finding.
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National Recorder
Destot
Notes and Opinions from an Old Paper
A collection of satirical quips and brief notices discusses religion in England, Dr Nansen, Paris organ grinders, an eastern philosopher on court trials, the Japanese warship Thgie heading to San Francisco, and a London paper mislocating the plot of Secret Service. It mentions murder and execution stats, and a Sunday restriction on art exhibitions at South Kensington.
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England
Dr. Nansen
Paris
Houston
San Francisco
Hawaii
London
Secret Service
Richmond
North
South America
Philadelphia
South Ken Sington Imussum
Yanlole
Alr
Fmicon
Eur
Personal Notices from the Era on Lines and Marriages
Major Fortes reports progress on the Afghan trans continental telegraph line and Lake Nyassa communications with London within months. John Bryan plans a public sale near Yellow Springs to fund famine relief. Joseph Phippen marks his ninety first birthday in Salem Mass while connected to the National Bank for sixty five years as cashier.
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Major Fortes
Che Lake Nyassars Low
Anhe
London
Persia
John Bryan
Yellow Springs
Greene County
Joseph Phippen
Orle
Salem
Mass
Mereamithe National Bank
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Smouth
Berkley
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BRS
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Norfolen
W. York
Ralph Me
Planes Building
New York City
Oregon Coast
Pennsylvania
Washington
The
New York Herald
Super Trust
Cuba
Lut
West Point
Japan
Ase
Ce Hee Ro
Ear. Austin
California
Syho
Theodore Durit
Galveston News
Hhey
Chilren
Au- Fae Ta
Satay
Loulaville
St. Louis Republic
Sifeaven
Richmond State
Chattanooga
Potomac
Hawaiian Republic
Saiys
Baltierald
Englanys
Tors Quay
Ohio
Manna
Dr. Pitcairn
Pittsburg
Trey May Loh Sams
Hood
Childs
Sailor Suits
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