The Guiding Spirit of the Cuban Revolution
Feature on Tomas Estrada Palma, famed Cuban leader and diplomat, detailing his life from Bayamo birth to presidency and exile, his steadfast independence stance, and his ongoing role as minister plenipotentiary abroad while leading Cuban revolutionary clubs in the United States.
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Times-Herald
Tomas Estrada Palma
Palma
Mnttile
Tomes Mstrada Palins
Cuba
Island
Mr. Palma
University of Seville
Ketrada
Ravame
Cala
Spain
Cespedes
Aguilera
Pal
Bayamo
Pala
Spoturno
Repub
Western Hemisphere
Palma i
United States
New York
Chicago
Central
South America
West Indiae
Mexico
Associated Clubs
Clube
Jose Marth
Astor House
Central Valley
Tomes Estrada Palma
Republic of Cuba
State Department
Wechter
On the Ruins of Spain Population and area table
A table compares population and area of republics formed from Spain's empire per CONEUS data. It notes losses in territory and population, and mentions U S territories once claimed by Spain. The piece argues former Spanish lands in the United States surpass the Iberian Peninsula in area value and potential.
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Regio
Hamluran
Republic of Ghuytamala
Ripublic
Costa Mic
Aid
Republic of Saivagol
United States of Venezuela
Republic of Cholombia
Republic of Chill
Acre
Republic of Paragu
Republic of Peru
Meade
Bates
Brazil
Republic of Ecuador
Europe
Spain
United States
Texas
California
Louisiana
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Florida
Alabama
Mobile
Iberian Peninsula
Ancient Timepieces and the Hour Glass in Early Pulpits
A London Standard overview recounts how post reform Scottish preachers timed sermons with hour glasses. It notes Saxon methods and Alfred the Great’s ties to taper and rushlight timing, highlighting the shift from costly tapers to cheaper rushlights as common practice.
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Scotland
Chiaremigne
Alfred the Great
Alfred
Faye
A CAUTION TO CYCLISTS ON EXHAUSTION LIMITS
An article warns cyclists and workers about health issues from overuse of the health-giving wheel and related overindulgence. It notes nervous exhaustion and heart risk from pushing beyond endurance and mentions scorching as a risky practice.
Outlaws in Alaska Spur Military Action Reports
Chicago Tribune details a harsh Klondike era narrative from Dawson City survivors lamenting banditry and murder by ghouls in the Alaska Yukon trail. Key figures George F. Barry and others describe attacks, missing miners, and a rushed federal troop response amid scarce supplies and growing danger.
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Alaska
Overland
Miderado
Chicago
George F. Barry
FE. i. Keating
Dawson City
Sturmine
Lomstaw
Klondike
Spectacular Drapery Sale Opens In Scranton Main Aisle
A large consignment from top manufacturers arrives at 8 AM offering Silkolines, Golden Draperies, French Fish Nets, Art Denims, Curtain Scrim, Swiss Curtain fabrics and more. Everything lines the entire main aisle from Lackawanna Avenue to the store interior with bargain prices and strong quality highlighted.
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Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Simpson
Cfpc Rohr Pee Eee
News of Sumter Fire Spreads in Western Town
A veteran recalls Civil War rumors and a horseman delivering the news of Fort Sumter. Town life, local reactions, and early war sentiments are described with details of a miller’s son spreading the message, newspaper extras, and local divisions over Lincoln and Breckinridge.
Yellow Tom Linked to Theft in Dawson Region Death Case
Report describes a suspect calling himself Yellow Tom, labeled an all round bad man. Two days before reaching Dawson he carried a large bar of dust believed stolen for the men he murdered. A sled owned by a Dead Mule Valley party was found with recovered goods, including guns and blankets, traced to Yellow Tom by the proprietor.
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Syles
Rappeire
Palma
Thomas Etrada Palme
Lunny Watts
Havana
Spain
Morri Castle
Pridon
Pleyyas
George PF. Barry
Chicago
Klondike
Jo O
Dead Mule Valley
Dawson
Soonce Dawson
Geome
Pte Farrell
Bauer
Wis
Marrell
Myself
Fartell
Vernon
Yellow Tom
Mule Valley
Bruner Reports Massive Locust Sweep in Argentina
A letter from Prof Lawrence Bruner, now in the Argentine Republic, details the Merchants' Committee request to extend his study period. Extracts from the Buenos Aires Herald cite his preliminary report noting government destruction of winged locusts, with estimates of 12 million insects and coverage of about 400 square miles.
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Bruner
Nebraska Fiate Journal
Lawrence Bruner
Argentine Republic
Merchants’ Committee
Buenos Ayres
Merchants’ Commis
The Kiss Back in Old Town Gossip
In a Buffalo News clipping dated Buffalo era humor, a speaker recalls a cheek kiss and the phrase kissed her back as a playful talk of courtship. The poem reflects on youthful flirtation, propriety, and the lingering joke of the line.
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Chicago Tribune
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