Naval Battle Fought in Panama Harbor Ends Governor’s Death
Fight between Colombian government ships Lautero Chicuita and Bovaen and rebel steamers Padilla Darien and Gaitan began at six in Panama harbor aiming to land at Lacuna. Gunfire from shore batteries and intrenchments as US cruiser Philadelphia stood nearby. Governor Alban killed in action. reports note rising excitement as authorities await fuller details.
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Ponsa
Colombia
Panama
Lautero
Cubienifn
Palilla
Darien
Gaitan
la- Dana
Washington
Panama Bay
Gudger
Mead
Philadelphia
Colon
Padilla
Lacuna
Lautare
Pacific Steam Navigation Cols
Chicuita
Tinama Canal Co
Bovaen
Chicuite
Las Dbovedas
United States
State de Partment
Pangma
Dr. Silva
State
Navy Department
Ful Jer
Legation
Reret
Alban
Liverpool bank frauds linked to bookmaker Laur ie Marks death
London reports inquests and testimonies in the Liverpool bank fraud case identify Laurie Marks the American bookmaker as linked to the scheme. Tospeetor Forest of Scotland Yard says Marks left for England and committed suicide by jumping from a vessel. Condy and other bookmakers are ordered for trial, per the inquiry updates. Missing warship Condor prompts alarm as communications fail to confirm her status near Hawaii and Esquimalt.
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London
Liverpool
Tospeetor Forest
Scotland Yard
Tonleene-Sur-Mer
France
Laurie Marks
England
Thomas Peterson Condy
Dick Buree
Stiles
FL .T. Kelly
Condor
Seattle
Wash
Times
Victoria
B. C
San Francisco
Honolulu
Esquimalt
Moors Cut Down Patrol on Terkastad Road
Cradock Cape Colony January 214 Wessels commanded Moors who attacked a five man patrol from the local town guard on the Terkastad road Saturday. A few stragglers have returned and the remainder are missing.
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Cradock
Cape Colony
Wessels
Terkastad
Fire damages Globe Yarn Mills in Fall River
Fall River Mass Jan 21 Fire at the Globe Yarn Mills of the New England Cotton Yarn Co damaged the plant to an estimated six hundred thousand dollars. No details on injuries or cause are provided in the fragment.
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Fall River
Mass
Globe Warn Mills
The
New England Cotton Yarn Co
New York
Jan
Michelle Sense
Chicago
Paberk Peter
Kansas City
Pere Bee
Orl
Howe
Sendee
Louisville
Reciprocity debate warns against duty cuts harming American markets
The article argues against broad duty reductions in reciprocity treaties. It cites glass as an example where U S production already overserves home demand and reduced duties would invite foreign competition without boosting exports. It warns that indiscriminate cuts resemble free trade, not the president's intended reciprocity, and would not reliably open global markets.
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United States
Trust
France
Belgium
Indianapolis Journal
Senate
Growth of One Industry and Fiscal Debate
A historical note on protecting tariffs spurring U S watchmaking growth from Switzerland imports to home manufacture and cheaper watches. It links tariff policy to American industry gains and notes government surpluses and tax effects, with mentions of Fleming, Indiana Democrats, and Minnesota clemency bids for Cole and Jim Younger.
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Cole
Jim Younger
Minnesota Board of Pardons
Mulder
Cuba Trade Figures Highlight Shifts In 1900s Flows
Cuba's trade in the fiscal year ending June 30 1900 shows imports of 371605157 and exports of 45225546. In 1901 imports reached 65050141 and exports 65115521 while the United States supplied 280,039,702 of imports and Cuba sent 45417462 to the U.S. The piece notes declining U.S. purchases from Cuba and rising purchases from other nations, with commentary from the Troy Times on economic fairness and tariff policy. A separate column, Reflections of a Spinster, offers quips on love and marriage.
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Free Trade
United States
Cuba
New York
United Kingdom
France
Spain
Germany
Troy Times
Tired of Democracy Democrat Declares for Republicans
Attorney W. W. Ramsey of Gala tia denounces democracy after eight years of close observation. He cites prosperity under Republicans, cites Grover Cleveland and McKinley Roosevelts eras, and says his father supported the Democratic ticket yet he will align with the Republicans. He claims the party now serves the people better.
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W. W. Ramsey
Galatia
lMarrsboro
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
United States
Democratic Party
Lhrge
Texas
Republican Party
Ryan
Grover Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Democratic harmony and political satire across papers
The clippings reflect mixed views on Democratic unity and figures. The Indianapolis News mocks harmony while the Albany Journal and Chicago Tribune discuss Bryanism and Adlai E Stevenson, with Root defending a Philippines standing army as civil government support.
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Indianapolis News
Ind
Ohio
Albany Journal
Bryan
Chicago Tribune
Tirvan
Iowa State Register
Root
Philippines
Tren
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic Party
Adiai
William Jennings Uryan
Troy Times
Foreign Capital in Russia
English consular reports in London highlight large Belgian French and German investments in Russian industry over the past three years. Belgian funds amount to forty million dollars in iron works in Poland yielding about 40 percent. English and American capitalists hesitate to invest despite Russia's early stage of industrial growth and need for foreign help ahead.
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Russia
London
Poland
N. Y. Sun
River bed slopes and legal trial trends across regions
A compilation notes river gradients into the Mississippi from east and west with inches per mile figures for several tributaries and regions. It also reports a drop in jury trials in English and American courts, citing 1,186 jury trials from 603,197 actions in a year. A fable about wheelmen seeking buttermilk mocks misplaced charity.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Des Moines
Ohio
Gulf
Ohio State Journal
Cincinnati Enquirer
Not Compulsory Education in Ireland Prompts Debate
A collage of quips and snippets from the era includes jokes about marriage, money, and etiquette. A note on Ireland states education is not compulsory though strong state aided national schools exist, revealing public attitude toward schooling and governance.
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Ireland
Chicago Chronicle
Settlers in Saskatchewan Valley Praise Harvest Prospects
A letter from South Dakota settlers in Saskatchewan Township 43 Range 6 dated July 1900 to Frank Pedley Esq Superintendent of Immigration describes strong crops for 1900. They migrated from Springfield Bonhomme County South Dakota in 1599 and report wheat about twenty bushels per acre oats barley potatoes and root crops all good. They call the country fine and say a poor man can start here quicker than in Dakota. Signatories include John H Schultz H A Coshen and others.
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Roshern
Frank Pedley
Saskatchewan
Springfield
Bonhomme County
S. Dakota
Dakota
John H. Schultz
H. A. Coshen
5. Cors
B. H. Dirks
C. D. Unry
P. Unry
A. Tratzlief
South Dakota, U.S. A
Ends of Things Across Nations and Fields
The agricultural department seeks a larger appropriation than all but the treasury. Russian census shows 640,000 idolators in 125,665,000 people, with 100 women per 120 men. Porto Rico uses cheesecloth tents to raise tobacco. Chinese quack doctors near foreign hospitals display foreign flags and claim cures by foreign plans. Japan has one orphanage and strong care for fatherless children. Every family tends to the sick and poor nearby amid a belief that childless homes are cursed. A new oil spray treatment suffocates tree scale insects in California, then is washed into soap with caustic alkali.
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Treasury
Porto Rico
Connecticut
Japan
California
Local Man Details Kidney Disease Relief
Marshfield Missouri resident J F King declares twenty years of lame back and kidney pain alleviated after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He reports immediate improvement with seven months of sustained comfort and urges others with kidney disease to try the remedy.
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Marshfield
J. F. King
Dodd
Timely remark on strikes during vacation season
In a Baltimore American boarding house discussion, a speaker comments that men can have their strikes in the hot months when they would be seeking vacations, framing the labor topic as timely and practical.
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Baltimore American
Mrs Latto Histories and Backtalk Refused Gossip
In the Brookyn Eagle a column recalls Mrs Latto and Mrs Bilkins in a lighthearted note on gossip. Mrs Barkey describes an experiment to abstain from talking about others behind their backs as a test of character and restraint.
Egg Nest Tale in Punch Cartoon Quip
A Punch joke centers on a cruel boy removing eggs from a nest prompting a remark about the mother bird. The reply bluntly reveals the mother bird is dead, sparking irony over perception and appearance. The line plays on the hat as a telltale sign.
Sawmill show promises a tremendous hit
A clipped exchange from the Smart Set Chronicle Telegraph notes a manager bragging about an upcoming show billed as a tremendous hit while a friend praises the talent and actors. The dialogue references brisk progress and generates a sense of anticipation for a big event.
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Real
Fainstorm
Real Sawmill
Supre
Itsbarg Chronicle Tielegraph
Where the Difference Lies in Photography and Courtship
A humorous quip from the Chicago Post contrasts photography with courtship. The man notes the negative is developed in the dark room, while in courtship the affirmative is developed there. She blushes. they proceed with the decision to develop an affirmative.
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Chicago Post
Bachelor for 42 Years More
A comic note from Baltimore American quotes Mr Sourdropp declaring his resolution to remain a bachelor for 42 more years, prompting Miss Oldgirle’s surprised reaction as the couple plays with wit and romance.
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Mr. Sourdropp
Miss Oldgirle
Baltimore American
Quotable Lines About Mrs Swift and Self Praise
A Chicago Daily News quip notes that Mrs Swift makes every man she meets wish to be her husband except the one she loves who is unhappy. A Ram's Horn proverb adds that blaming others is how some praise themselves.
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Mrs. Swift
Chicago Daily News
Ram
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Doctor
A physician lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles after twenty years in homes. The letter, signed Marguerite St. Omer Brices, offers $5000 if genuine and urges sick women to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn, Massachusetts address provided.
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Marguerite St. Omer Briggs
Mount Calm Street
Detroit
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Marguerite St. Omer Brices
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted In 1902 Notice
A vintage testimonial and editorial notice tout Swamp Root as the leading kidney liver and bladder remedy. It urges readers to mail for a free sample and a booklet while citing a dramatic patient story of recovery after doctors failed. Generated in Vista during July 1th 1902, the text names Dr Kilmer & Co and emphasizes hospital use and physician recommendation.
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Vista
Swamp Root
Swamp-Root
Gertrude Warner Scott
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
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