Britain’s Pacific Gibraltar at Esquimault revealed
The shipment of heavy guns to Esquimault signals Britain’s plan to fortify a Pacific Gibraltar guarding British Columbia. The article argues Britain’s policy is to seize strategic points like Gibraltar Malta Cyprus Aden and Suez to secure sea lanes and imperial holdings, with Esquimault aiding transcontinental trade and colonial settlement.
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Canadian Pacific
Esquimault
British Columbia
Pacific
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Mediterranean
England
Malta
Cyprus
Suez Canal
Egypt
Suez
Port Said
Red Sea
Aden
Pertin
Famous Folk And The Treaties They Give Their Doctors
The pope grows more disobedient as papal physician Dr Lapponi reports the pontiff should stay in bed and receive no one. The narrative portrays a clash between religious authority and medical counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapponi
Britain Guards Global Seas With Pacific Esquimault Station
The article argues Britain acts as ocean policeman with strategic bases around the world. It highlights Esquimault near Victoria on Vancouver Island as a planned first class naval station to defend British Columbia and Vancouver, linking to Pacific railway termini and future shipyards. It notes extensive fortifications and docks planned for the next years.
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Red Seas
Gibraltar
Aden
Mediterranean
Great Britain
North American
Pacific
Esquimault
Victoria
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Embryo
All About the Peach Crop
The Atlanta Journal notes hope for another strong Georgia peach crop this year. It argues that a sparse supply would lower pleasures of life for millions across the country, urging support for growers and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Proposals Wanted for Austin Church Construction
Trustees of First Methodist Episcopal Church of Austin Illinois invite proposals for erecting a brick and stone church 91 by 108 feet on Ohio Street and Central Avenue. Plans specifications and forms of contracts available at F H Zander 111 North Park Avenue Austin and William K Millholland George D Whitcomb Co corner Ohio and Orleans Chicago. Henry E Date President of Trustee Board.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Austin
Ill
Ohio Street
Central Avenue
F. H. Zander
North Park Avenue
William K. Millholland
George D. Whitcomb Co
Ohio
Orleans Streets
Chicago
Henry 8. Date
Odd Events From Town and Country
In Plymouth Massachusetts a man died while ringing a church bell for service. Mrs Lucinda Reese of Brazil Indiana seeks divorce alimony and child custody for fourteen children. A Raleigh North Carolina man froze both feet during a cold spell and had them amputated. Miss Wilbur of San Francisco entered a trance from February 17 1898 and slept until March 12 1899. In Staunton Virginia Charles Armentrout endured seventy two hours of hiccups doctors could not relieve. A Ware County Georgia man struck his arm on a wagon tire and has since been speechless from paralysis. Adam Wyld an old enslaved man died in Augusta aged 110 refusing freedom and living with his former owner’s family. In Jasper Georgia a cow owned by J R Howell poked its tongue through a stall crack and a horse bit it off. A Colquitt County Georgia woman has given birth to seven children in four years twins twice and triplets once.
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Plymouth
Mass
Lucinda Reese
Brazil
Ind
Raleigh
N. C
Miss Wilbur
San Francisco
Cal
Staunton
Charles Armentrout
Ware County
Georgia
Adam Wyld
Augusta
Jasper
J. R. Howell
Colquitt County
Legislative Whiskers Office Bill Emerges in Kansas
A Kansas legislator proposes a bill to create the office of inspector of whiskers, indicating an unusual capital project. The measure shows no affiliation with Populist ranks and adds to quirky state legislative ideas of the era.
Spain's Greatest Need Inspires Barcelona Visitor to Seek Cure
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona, Spain, spends winters in Aiken, South Carolina. Weak nerves and back pain vanished after using Electric Bitters. He asserts the medicine would benefit his country. It purifies blood, aids liver and kidney trouble, strengthens nerves, and renews vigor. Only 60 cents a bottle, guaranteed. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller.
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R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
All
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Embalmed beef remark cited in mock Cuban war scene
A witty exchange questions a colonel about embalmed beef in Cuba. The colonel responds that his regiment never reached Cuba, noting they halted in Tampa on their march. The dialogue uses dry humor to cast doubt on wartime supply claims.
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Cuba
Tampa
Judge questions bigamist husband over two wives
In a stern courtroom, the judge asks if the man married both women. The reply is blunt and defiant as the man claims they are his “better two thirds.”
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Station Lake St. Elevated
B. Johanson
Lake Stock Park, Ill
LCE
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Polar
Marion St
Austin Av
Oak Park
Blair
Park Ave
Ilo N
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A. D. Minard
South Boulevard
Conrad Kampp
C. Kampp & Son
North 48Th Avenue
Chicago Exchange
Cicero
Rob
T. S. Ward
Lake Street
Bull
Pacific Naval Station
North Pacific
Rcquimault
Oregon
Washington
British Isles
United States
Schweninger
Bismarck
Mr. Gladstone
Andrew Clark
Statesman
Sir Andrew
Mr Gladstone
Village of Harlem
Harlem Gtz
George Schrade
Charles J. Gotsch
Henry Strunk
Henry A. Cotton
Henry C. Meier
Munnid
Pops
Arthur W. Kistenbroker
Jacob H. Gold
Henry Mundt
Fred Meyer
John Koppelmeyer
Kansas
Delaware
Missouri
Salem County
New Jersey
South Dakota
Lancaster
Philadelphia
E. Williams
Leidiz
W. S. Smith & CO
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Maywood
Dunlop Bros.’ Bank
C. Ella Taylor
N. Park Ave
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C. B. Patrick
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