President McKinley Addresses Philippine Question During Anniversary Banquet
In a ceremonial address, President McKinley reflects on the Spanish American War and the Philippines. He argues that the United States must confront new problems with conscience and purpose, guiding and uplifting Filipino people without imperial domination. He underscores Congress as the ultimate decision maker while pledging peaceful governance and freedom for the islands.
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McKinler
Monor
Tonelimias
Isda
Ket Chai
Congress
Manila
Santiago
Guam
Porto Rico
Rotticch
Americas
Upheidine
Philippines
Spain
Philippine
United States
Defoe
Mumia
Manthey Bay
Mutiva
Szey
Philippine Islands
Toilay
Ena
Alvasa
Ibsil
American Republic
arTer Chow Dim
Civ
Surgery on Snakes in Captivity Described in Detail
An Australian diamond snake in Bombay was blind and refused food. A European sympathizer urged a snakes keeper to help. A surgeon clipped the eye's membrane, with J A Phipson of the Bombay Natural History Society overseeing. The procedure involved multiple steps and a scalpel. A separate eyewitness account described a scene at Tadigea Avenue with two women and onlookers reacting to a remark about the male role.
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Bombay
J. A. Phipsoen
Bombay Natural History Society
Q Lars Meryl
Kbs
Loudyn
Hood
Medici Saparilla
Sainoth
Wrores
Farmington
Del
Hoods
Sarsaparilla
Bank fraud tale reveals staged child verification scheme
A bank teller recalls a perplexing fraud involving a wealthy depositor who forged a trust by using a young girl to verify identity. The scheme faltered after the woman claimed the money, cashing a large check and leaving with 330 dollars in bills, while the mastermind’s life and true names remained uncertain amid a California-to-East travel arc.
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Vie Bank
Chicago
Ida
Ed Mas
California
Bink
Maddern Conversations at a Wedding Reception
Dialog snippets reveal guests remarking on the bride and attire. They discuss guests, cost of the event, gifts, and refreshments while noting items like a plated etching and a book gift. The tone captures casual post–wedding chatter among attendees.
Thirty Thousand Indians Wared At Election
The article notes at least 30,000 American Indians across the Union faced barriers to voting, with about 21,000 eligible in western states, 2,600 in Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma, and 7,000 in eastern states and regions. It adds a curious aside about Emperor William’s breakfast menu describing a salted white bread loaf.
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Union
Siyipi River
Avizomi
New Mexico
Oklhous
Duluguctes
Congress
Debate and votes mark a tense House session during war debates
A sharp House debate interrupted by a cabinet of questions as the body votes on the Philippines policy and sundry civil bill amendments. Speaker pro tem named amid outbursts, with passage of a naval cadet act and pension measures for Spanish War veterans. The canal and postoffice items face strong opposition and procedural contests.
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Spain
Saburday
Ragipe Blizgard
Prac
McDowell
Onder
Grosvanor
Payne
New York
Avret
Compittee
House
Senate
MeTnery
Dem
Philippines
Resa
Wea Cael
Hepburn of
Laws
Hopin
Hepburs
Congress
Helen Milter Gould
Naval Academy
Oscar W. Deiguun
Cullom
Siwell
Teller
Secretary of the Navy
Mer. Hale
Gallnger
N. H
Washington
Atica
New Orleans
Kansas City Co
Newton
Nicarazgua
BN Cvidor
Lae
Fiepbrrn
Iowa
Nienwin DL
Orslur
Hepburn Appeal
Demy appropriation debates and tax proposals spark county notes
Fragmented notes report discussions on appropriation levels this year and tax changes across several regions. Mentions include Gen Bowton at taxes in City and Treasury expansions, a crackdown on sailors at discharge points, and local incidents in Dickinson County and Mildresturiuch. Also notes a new Aurion Beer Company with 35 million preferred stock and 15 million common stock, planning west of the Missouri.
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Peter Hole
Dickinson County
Venn
Sb Sheteni
Curie
Aurion Beer
Sr Company
Wiven
Missouri River
Navy Yard 1s Sweep Fire and Construction Details
Navy yard work and warship parts were damaged in a blaze. Patterns for engines and boiler box plans were stored and damaged. Investigators will study the fire in court to determine responsibility and cause.
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Chicago
Maine
Court of Ing
Canal Bill Vote Falls Short in House Overriding Chair
The House failed to override the chair’s ruling on the Kiesragua canal bill amid a spirited debate. Votes split roughly along party lines with 127 in favor and 165 against the override as lawmakers weighed the procedural rule against advancing the measure.
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National House
Ar. Hepburn
Arfier
Sughent
Dirce
Civ 2
Ivica
Foreign trade in January across decades and months
The report details January trade comparisons with 1898 and 1895, noting exports of 749 472.65 and varying import figures, with a focus on monthly to seven month periods and a broad reference to developments in Montana and New York. It also mentions political commentary and election context with local figures.
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Department
SIS
Untitled fragmented notice from a distant page
Fragmentary OCR text mentions wages, regulations, and a Scottish season context with unclear names. It references a public action, a union, and a cadence of figures, but the readable content is too garbled to identify concrete events, dates, or entities.
Advice from a valedictorian on honesty and resolve
The fragment cites a valedictorian urging students to speak truth, decline idle temptations, and honor promises. It contrasts practical prudence with rash bravado, noting character is proven by reliability and ability to keep commitments.
Evil Dispositions Are Early Shown
A brief note hints at early discovery of character traits labeled as evil dispositions. The fragment notes warn that such traits appear early and may influence later judgments or actions. No additional names or events are readable.
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