German View on Santiago Battle Reveals Spanish Fatalism
Navy intelligence completes Commander Jacobsen’s analysis of the Santiago engagement. He argues Spanish morale collapsed from perceived impotence and strategic impotence, while American blockade forces remained poised and decisive leading to a decisive American victory.
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Naval Intelligence
Navy Department
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Getz
Santiago
Cervera
Cuban
Sampson
Rhode Island Re-elects Governor Elisha Ayer
Rhode Island returns show Governor Elisha Ayer, Republican, re-elected to a third term. Dispatches note outbreaks in major Russian manufacturing towns with property destruction and troops deployed to quell riots. Secret Socialists and revolutionary proclamations are spreading, signaling a serious outlook.
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Providence
Elisha Ayer
London
Russia
Drunkenness in France and Its Surprising Lead
A historical note discusses a French statistician ranking France highest in European alcohol consumption. It describes French astonishment then panic and anger toward the revelation, noting a national shift in perception of drinking habits and the reactions of the French public.
French abstinence drive targets absinthe in working class
The Paris Messenger reports a campaign against alcohol in France focusing on absinthe among workers. Clergy and doctors push warnings as barracks are placarded and a crusade begins. Critics fear deputies may block anti drink measures due to influential wine merchants.
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France
England
Germany
Laborde
Academy of Medicine
Marchands de Vine
Paris
Aguinaldo in hiding amid uncertain whereabouts
Manila April 6 doctor reports no news of Aguinaldo's position in the Philippines can be obtained. It is believed that he has gone into hiding.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Gold Teeth Not All Gold
A business man describes a woman with multiple gold teeth and notes a trend toward inexpensive gold tooth shells that mimic real gold. He recalls how actors popularized gold teeth and how plated shells spread, arguing the deception may fool many while the real teeth remain a question.
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Klondike
Beginnings of Sarah Bernhardt as a Bold Eighteenth Century Actress
Octave Feuillet recollects Sarah Bernhardt's early career a vivid portrait of a genuine actress and comedienne. He notes her theatrical prep full dress velvet attire and distinctive stage manner including playful ballet poses and chocolate indulges with peers Croizette and Rabege amid rehearsal and after.
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Octave Feuillet
Mme
Sarah Bernhadt
Sarah
Rachael
Croizette
Chiboust
Hungarian Tragedy Shelters Grim Family Memorial
A Debracain cemetery stone records a chain of family killings ending with a suicide and prison death. The inscription notes Josef Morits and his wife, daughter Elizabeth Morita, and son Josef Morita Jr, with the lordly plea for mercy on their souls. Erected without a literary society, the monument reflects a costly family tragedy.
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Debracain
Hungary
Josef Morits
Hin Oixty
Frau
Elizabeth Morita
Josef Morita, Jr
Sleeping Car Rates From St Paul May Drop to Ten Dollars
Reported reductions set to begin April 10 on St Paul to coast routes with fares planned down from 14.80 or 13.60 to 10 dollars. Rail officials acknowledge talk of cuts and expect other lines to follow, though no final schedule is announced.
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St. Paul
Seattle
East
Lkely
Star
Unea
Postmaster Meem to Hold Seattle Role Through Year End
Postmaster Meem will remain as postmaster at Seattle until year end. The statement on Stewart stepping in when the current term expires sparked discussion. Meem, appointed April 5, 18%, was not Senate confirmed until December of that year. Meem's commission is dated December 0.
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Washington
Meem
Seattle
Stewart
Senate
Lockhart to Resign as Medical Lake Superintendent
Tacoma April 6 report that Superintendent Lockheart of the Medical Lake asylum will tender his resignation. State board of audit and control will drop the investigation into his conduct.
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Tacoma
Lock‘heart
Medical Lake Asylum
Hie
State Board of Audit and Control
Republicans Sweep State Ticket in Rhode Island
Pawtucket April reports a complete GOP victory statewide with gains for Democrats in many localities. The article notes the Republicans appear to have won the top to bottom state ticket, while Dems improved in several local races.
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Pawtucket
Railway Personalities Enter on Inspection Trips
A. B. Calder traveling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific leaves on the morning Seattle & International train for a tour of inspection. E. J. Coyle district passenger for Vancouver leaves this morning. F. M. Koluck district passenger agent of the Pennsylvania line departs on a morning trip over the Great Northern coast line.
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A. B. Calder
Canadian Pacific
Seattle & International
E. J. Coyle
Vancouver
F. M. Koluck
Pennsylvania Line
Great Northern
Wisconsin Election Yields Light Vote in April
Milwaukee reports a tame statewide vote on April 6 with Cassidy and Dodge elected to the Supreme bench without opposition. City results show Democrats and Republicans contesting local venues while Republicans carry most towns.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Cassidy
Dodge
Supreme Bench
Dorothy Drew and Victoria in the Queen's Presence
Dorothy Drew recounts her Windsor impressions in the March Young Woman sketch. She describes approaching Windsor Castle by train, the royal arrivals, and a mistaken moment with Princess Beatrice. The narrative covers rooms, meals, and a glimpse of the Queen.
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Dorothy Drew
Mr. Gladstone
Windsor Castle
Beatrice
Dorothy
Five Cards Tell a Fatal Poker Room Story in Kansas City
A gray haired man recalls a gunman who killed himself after opening a Jackpot during five four handed poker games in a Kansas City room. The young player, recently wealthy, faced possible expulsion and chose suicide from behind the ear. The gamblers described his desperate gamble and fatal act.
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Kansas City
Kaneas
Nerya
Chilkat Disaster Wreck Breaks Up Off Eureka Cal
The steamer Chilkat wrecked near Eureka California and is breaking up rapidly. None of the bodies recovered yet and strong ebb tide is driving remains further from shore with little chance of reaching land.
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Eureka
Cal
Local insurance manager Walter Huntley missing after note of self harm
In Haverhill Massachusetts Walter Huntley acting manager at a local fire insurance firm disappeared after noon on Wasex street. A letter to his wife said he planned to end his life due to financial troubles and urged her not to seek his body. His son in Lawrence confirms receiving a similar letter. Police and friends doubt suicide and think he left town. Insurance agents reviewed his accounts and offered no statement.
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Dorale
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Hawarden
Haverhill
Mass
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Wasex Street
Huntley
Merrimac
Hila Son
Lawrence
Truntley
Agenta
Insurance Company
Humboldt Arrives With Passengers From Alaska
Steamer Humboldt reached port from Skagway with seventy passengers including twelve from Dawson. While passing the City of Topeka ashore at Point Alexander, water was being pumped from the damaged side of the Topeka. Humboldt carried 4 1/2 tons of ore from Treadwell and 122 boxes of halibut.
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Dawson
Skagway
City of Topeka
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Purser Ballantine
Topeka
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Junea
Treadwell
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A. Kyle
O. H. Baum
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A. Alm
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L. D. Petit
G.L. Bikina
J. Meavitz
Geo. L. Agners
J. M. Caseler
August Deane
D. A. Olxen
John Holgarth
A. Honan
Stove trust to fix prices in Cleveland
Leading stove manufacturers from across the United States converge in Cleveland to agree on a price scale. They aim to adjust prices in response to rising costs of raw materials and secure a uniform rate nationwide.
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Stove Trust
Cleveland
United States
Alliance debate and naval yard plans headline WIRE TAPS
The column notes a proposed U S Britain alliance for common interests and reports on various items including Harvard's negative, Rev Ian MacLaren visiting Seattle, the Imperieuse reaching Monterey, a near fatal powder blast in Hamilton, troops moving to San Franco, Mare Island dry dock plans costing 825000, bicycle restrictions in Ellensburg, railway right of way work at Port Angeles, and a Philadelphia League dinner honoring Capt Charles Clarke.
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Admiral Endicott
Naval Bureau of Yards and Docks
Secretary of War
Mare Island
Port Angeles Eastern Railway
Port Angeles
Putman Takes Oath as Librarian of Congress
Washington report notes Herbert Putman sworn in as Librarian of Congress, assuming duties after the ceremony held yesterday in the capital.
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Librarian of Congress
Washington
Herbert Putman
Chickens Frozen and Feathers Plucked by Old Woman
A. L. Dix of Troup reports a story from the Savanna News about a poor old woman who, after losing her flock to a cold snap, began plucking feathers from a rooster for pillow stuffing. Upon returning to the hearth she found the bird naked and alive, flapping as if a Christmas miracle.
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A. L. Dix
Darky
Chicago Markets Report Sketches Prices Across Cattle and Sheep
Chicago markets list cattle and sheep values with various grades and prices including Reeves cattle at 4.10 to 5.70, Texans and western stockers around 3 to 4, plow at 93, mixed Hoge Light Selower at 3.66, lambs 4.10 to 5.80, and roughs steady. A quoted exchange hints at a social comment about money and an Easter hat.
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