Independent recombine advances window glass prices on all panes
The independent recombine plans to raise prices on window glass by a per cent starting January 1. John D Rockefeller of Standard Oil subscribes 250000 for a New York learning institution for poor boys and girls. A push for recognition of Naval Constructor Richmond Hobson for sinking the Merrimac faces possible congressional action.
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Standard Ofl Company
New York
Aew
Congress
Naval
Richmond
Hobson
Merrimac
Santiago
House of Reprecentativee
View
Boers Check Progress Amid South Africa War Proclamations
London dispatches report Kitchener holding Boer forces in check while warnings of vengeance linger over surrender. Home party favors conciliatory terms as Queen Victoria may approve a new knightly order for officers. Westward Boer movements and Roberts’ return frame a continuing, organized war dynamic.
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England
London
South Africa
Kitchener
Cape Colony
Dewet
Veyborg
Hoere
Damaraland
Warthenwelves
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
German West Africa
Local News Briefs From La Grande and Idaho Mystery
William Horton receives three months in county jail for disturbing a religious meeting and related matters. Oregon Short Line reports a lower gross for the second December week, with Idaho traffic decline. Oregon penitentiary adds a new wing and steam facilities will be installed. Idaho senatorial race features Colonel W. H. Dewey and candidate Frederick Koff, a Walin Wallin resident declared insane and to be taken to Mediew Take state hospital. Jonhan Lavery’s three children died in Olympia fire when parents left them locked inside. Hazel four, Dewey ten, and Robert six months were victims.
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Trafic
Idaho
Oregon State Penitentiary
W. H. Dewey
Dewey
Frederick Koff
Walin Wallin
Mediew
Moon
Jonhan Lavery
Olympia
Pectin Javed
Iatehew
Fire God
Hazel
Robert
Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promoted In Ad
An old advertisement claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures female weakness and related ailments. It touts restored strength for weak women and references testimonials, noting five years of poor health improved by the remedy. It also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure.
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Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Whaleam
Halden
Johann Um
Adler
Bon coming to America and Gould kin to depart France
Paris notes that the French son in law of Jay Gould plans to move to New York with Count de Castellane and family. Financial troubles and tarnished social standing are noted as the couple shifts lifestyle and network, with new nicknames reflecting renewed scrutiny.
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Jay Gould
France
Paris
Count de Castellane
Amrica
New York
Patn Lal
Kon
Heroic skin graft save for burns in Newcastle
Mine Bertha Well endured severe burns in Newcastle. Her brother Mary Well donated a skin graft from neck to elbow without chloroform, enabling a transplant to the injured girl. She shows improvement as the operation aids recovery.
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Newcastle
Bertha Well
Thin City
Marry
Minn Well
Young Well
Philippine Commission spends millions on public works
The Philippine Commission, led by Judge Tambo, reports a deficit risk but says it can stay balanced if expenditure stays on budget. It appropriated over five million Mexican dollars during September and October for public improvements and setting up the new island government. About two million Mexican dollars were allotted for highway and bridge construction and repair. Island revenues are rising, but wartime expenses will be reviewed by the commission for economy.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Tambo
The Booz Investigation and West Point Cadet Testimony
The report details ex cadet John Doyle’s testimony at West Point about alcohol use during the investigation. He described drinking wine and other beverages, consuming preserved peaches with quinine, and taking many “eagles” with no serious after effects. The account notes the witness’s credibility and references broader speculation about a government board.
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John Doyle
West Poim
Hoon
West Point
Bryan plans first issue of The Commoner for January
Lincoln residents report William Jennings Bryan leaving for Florida to attend his cousin's inauguration as governor of that state. Subscriptions to The Commoner are rising at about one thousand per week with orders from many states and territories. Rumors about faculty hires at Stanford and Nebraska stir discussion, with unconfirmed talk that W. Abbott might edit.
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Lincoln
Neb, Dee
W. J. Bryan
Florida
Sincohie
Mrof. Ror
Telant
Stanford University
California
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
William, Abbott
Hemp trust in Philippines blamed on U. S. official
Washington reports charge that Liegt Colonel H C Heathland former adjutant general of the US Army and Major Hawkes formerly of the Tenth U S Volunteer Infantry sought a hemp deal to control the Philippine hemp trade. Hawkes is in China with General Chaffee and was discharged from the customs service at Manila when the scheme was exposed.
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Washington
Liegt
H. C. Heathland
United States Army
Ohio
Form & Treat
Philippine
Hawkes
Tenth
United States Volunteer Infantry
China
Chaffee
Hawkew
War Department
Manila
Bark Pegasus Foundered Off Cardiff After British Gale
London dispatch reports a severe gale along the British coast with many minor wrecks and loss of life. The bark Pegasus, en route from San Francisco, foundered near Cardiff with 43 missing from a crew of 44 as a storm rages offshore. In Ireland a southwest gale causes blocked routes and widespread damage across Cork and surrounding areas.
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London
Pegasus
San Francisco
Cardiff
Ireland
Cork
See
Debts Paid and Land Restated for Duke of Manchester
In Cincinnati Dee reports that the Duke of Manchester has settled debts in his native land with three castles and 27 000 acres of unproductive land released from encumbrance. Eugene Zimmerman, the duke's father-in-law, confirms assets totaling 130 thousand dollars deposited in London to liquidate the duke's indebtedness.
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Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Dee
Duke of
Manchester
O. C
Eugene Zimmerman
London
Hiece
Wallingtion ageda awards Moran Bron ship contract
The naval board of construction decided Moran Bron of Seattle will receive a reduced bid contract for a battleship. The award may boost a local plant in Seattle.
To Bar the Prize Fights in St Louis Tonight
St Louis police chief warned against any attempt to hold advertised prize fights tonight and said a raid would be carried out if such an event occurred.
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St. Louia
Anl
Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Hidden Message or Error
An unclear readable fragment mentions runs maltimons and measles with garbled words. No definitive people places or events are established from the legible text. Further context is needed to identify a coherent report or notice.
Local Census Says Dwellings Rise Amid Casualties
Fragmentary OCR describes housing and population figures with mention of deaths and casualties. It notes dozens of homes and a stray phrase suggesting a loss count around sixty. Names, places, and exact dates are unclear in the readable text.
Disguised as a Woman Crowe Seen in Chicago
Pat Crowe, alleged kidnapper, was spotted in Chicago wearing a woman's attire. The sighting fuels ongoing pursuit as authorities seek confirmation of his whereabouts.
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Pat Crowe
Chicago
Woman Lillie Divine Linked to Crowe Diamond Robbery
Denver 1690 report asserts Lillie Divine, wife of Charles Allen, aided Pat Crowe in a famed diamond heist. Chicago detectives probe Crowe in disguises as a widow while Carrie Nation faces jail after destroying city saloons.
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Crowe
Denver
Oniwhea
Pat Crowe
Lillie Devine
Amour
Mat Crowe
Chicago
Oral Kaltie Cudahy
Argent Jame Kieren
Chicago Polia
Anid Crower
Kinglewood
Wiehiw
Kone
Carrie Nation
Thie City
American Troops Gain Ground in Philippine Campaign
Mindanao commander Tee Advione reports active campaigning in Manila and northern areas. Forces seize Imines and Langarin and capture multiple insurgent strongholds. Several insurgent bands routed in swift operations.
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Philippines
Manila
Tee, Y
Advione
Mindanao
Imines
Langarin
Bown
Skating Disaster Reported at What Cheer Liwa
Fragmented dispatch from Chicago notes a skating disaster at What Cheer Liwa with deaths and alleged murders. Reports quote railroad officials denying the watery tragedy and mention multiple violent incidents including a wife shot and self-inflicted suicide and a Nevada cavalry officer killed by a gunshot amid gambling debts.
McDonald Rapid Recovery Aids Morrie Auditor
Washington Lee reports Sam Mc Donald, the slayer of Auditor Morrie, making rapid progress toward recovery. Friends plan to gather funds to support his curb to recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
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Washington, Lee
Sam McDonald
Morriett
Victoria Imetto The Bark Mer maid Arrival at Mound Port
Victoria Imetto the bark Mer maid faces libel concerns upon arrival at Mound Port as she refuses to lay or wave, claimed by Choe Aliwicm Commercial Company.
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Victoria
Imetto
Mermaid
Walden
Mound Port
Choe Aliwicm
Comemercial Company
Portland woman killed by street car at Irvington
Frances, daughter of Withton Woodard, was run over and killed by a street car on Irvington street in Portland. The accident occurred near the street car line, with witnesses reporting the vehicle struck the pedestrian after a momentary signal.
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Portland
Frances
Withton
Woodard
Irvington
Joke by Trainmen Reported Drowning at What Cheer
The What Cheer incident concerns a reported drowning of four children, described in fragmented text, with local authorities and trainmen noted in the brief report. The exact details remain unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a tragic water accident in the town.
Boiler Explosion Kills Eight in Calcutta Area
A boiler explosion in Calcutta Calutta Lee today killed eight people and injured many others officials say the blast caused extensive damage to nearby structures and emergency crews work to rescue victims and secure the site
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Calcutta
Calutta
Lee
To Guard a Cold in One Day with Quinine Brand
In Paterson New Jersey on December 2 a local police report notes a claim about a cold remedy and a banned practice. The brief mentions a refund for a mower and a box of medicine amid city talk.
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