Banquet Brawl Over Women Sparks Manila Turmoil
An account from the Sheridan voyage to Manila describes Captain George Curry, governor of Samar, slugging Herrera, president of Manila’s municipal board, at a Taft visit banquet. Curry interrupted a toast with punching and a fight, then dragged Herrera from a carriage and beat him. Herrera apologized to Wright, was given leave, and Taft reportedly protested an invitation to Miss Roosevelt.
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San Francisco
Taft
Philippines
Sheridan
Manila
George Curry
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Samar
Cruze Herrera
Herrera
Hil
Vinitora
Mias
Alice Roosevelt
America
Fie
Togo
Wright
Misa Froosvelt
INVEST IN SAN DOMINGO BY JAMES TURNER
James Turner, a major barley grower from Dayton, recently returned from Porto Rico, San Domingo, and Cuba with the aim of investing. He took an option on 7000 hectares of land suited for sugar cane and coffee, near a river forks offering transport to New York. Turner has an option on the tract for 25,000 dollars and may join partners to form a farming company.
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James Turner
Dayton
Walla Wall
Sage the Statesman
Turner
Porto Ricco
San Domingo
Cuba
New York
Cause of Sudden Deaths Warns of Kidney Disease Cure
An advertise claim details mysterious kidney trouble causing heart, pneumonia, and bladder issues with Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer offered as quick cure. It touts kidney liver bladder remedy, sample bottle offer, and free brochure, urging readers to mention the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dent Freely Mmil
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Minghamton
N. Y
Binghauston
English Servants in London Resist Rights Demands
A London anecdote on English domestic staff showing disdain for American immigrant wives. Servants demand dignity, set strict hierarchies, and refuse duties like delivering a dumb waiter. The piece notes cooks and butlers balk at new tasks, risking food handling by hand and endangering employer relations.
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London
Randy Tilt
Sa Ape
Skowwr
Almslee's
Tainted Atmospheres In Burton-on-Trent Brewing Hubs
The article discusses fumes from Burton on Trent breweries drifting into the town and purportedly intoxicating visitors and residents. It notes the vapors affecting sobriety, health, and vegetation, with claims of widespread cases seen by locals and visitors visiting the brewing centers. It also mentions observers enjoying the industry while noting adverse effects.
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Burton-on-Trent
Rea
New York
Fragmentary interview in a workhouse scene
A young man speaks to a stern patient at a workhouse COP centre, noting his salary covers necessities and some luxuries. The stern patient replies that life in society values luxuries beyond mere necessities, and urges awareness of this perspective.
The View of Idleness and Misused Help Wanted Ads
A Portland Oregonian note warns idleness as a vice for youth affecting character and strength, while a Philadelphia Press quip mocks misleading help wanted advertisements. The piece contrasts moral framing with humorous media satire on employment notices.
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Portland Oregonian
Identifying the Speakers at a Woman’s Convention
The presiding officer declares the purple clad lady is out of order while the gray foulard holder has the floor. The Pittsburg Post notes the remark on women as parliamen tarians. Concurrently British Columbia business interests push to remove the tariff on American coal and a companion effort to eliminate the American tariff on Canadian lumber is anticipated.
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Foulard
Pittsburg
Columbui Buninex
Alba News Notes Sun Presies Nights Are Doing Great Tringe
Alba notes rough weather with four inches of snow last week and bright daytime sun. Reports say settlers’ potato crops are dug and threatened by winter, while federal land inspectors order fences down and lands reverted to public domain. John Day travel shows declining trade toward Pendleton as Johny Day trade pulls away.
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John Day
Alba
Poole
Ukiah Hie
Buny
John Tuy
Lew
Pendleton
South End
Costly breakfast tale from California eggs gold myth
In early San Francisco two Tennessee visitors order a breakfast costing five dollars but only have eighty five cents. A colonel helps, tipping with a fifty dollar gold slug and teaching that eggs trade at golden value in California.
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San Peeapelsco
Espa
Thomas BE
Parish
San Francisco
Tennessee
Ulirich's
Caliiornia
Belone
Colonie Gift
California
The Game of Golf Through Royal History
A brief look at golf’s long history from James I to Mary Queen of Scots, noting royal examples and curbs. It cites James VI and I, Charles VII, Mary Queen of Scots playing near Seaton, and bans on golf imports and unprofitable games in England. Historic anecdotes trace the sport’s romance and regulation.
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James
Charles
Swottind
Treland
Holyrood House
Newcastle
Mary
Seaton
St Andrew's
William IV
Holland
Scotland
England
Pearson's Weekly
New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Boost
Brace for riches by using Dr. King’s New Life Pills to unclog energies and cure headaches. Sold at Tallman & Co and Brock & McComas’ drug stores for $250 guaranteed. A bellboy and a waiter are accused of stealing $10,000 in jewelry from Mrs. George W. Hoadley at the Buckingham hotel in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
George W. Hoadley
Buckingham Hotel
New York
California Fig Syrup Co
Trvine's Buchy Wafers Claim Quick Relief and Cure
An advertisement touts Trvine's Buchy Wafers as a rapid aid for kidney troubles improving with early use and offering a lasting cure by unifying the blood. Sold at 60c per box by Tallman & Co at 623 Main Street, Pendleton, Oregon.
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Trvine
Tallman & Co
Main Street
Pendleton
Uplift Movement Opens 19th Encampment in Wilmington
Nearly 500 delegates from Independent Order of JKR Giddings and Juslifee Union across the United States gather at Exton M. K. church for four days of meetings. Rev J B A Johns welcomes attendees as J Laws outlines charities focus and women led effort to uplift colored race.
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Wilmington
Del
Ort
Independent Order of J. KR
Giddings and
Juslifee Union
United States
Bosential Nations
Order
Exton M. K
Sesson
J. B. A. Johns
J. Laws
Board of Trustees
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Alba News
Golf
Vfornia
Tkaay
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Tlinois State
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