International chess match favors America six to four
The English and American teams faced off in an international chess match with the United States securing a six to four victory.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
7
Ex-Congressman John Davis Loses Sight
Former populist founder John Davis is now totally blind after serving in Kansas Fifth district. The note contrasts asceticism with self abandonment and hints at a wider historical discussion.
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John Davis
Kansas
Anglo American League reports growing friendship between nations
Jonathan and John Bell present the Anglo American League's first year report noting indications in the United States of growing friendly feelings toward Britain and a belief that true interests of both nations are identical. The report observes similar sentiments widely held in Britain and ties cordiality to political and commercial welfare.
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Jonathan
John Bell
Anglo-American League
United States
Britain
Poor Man’s Start in Western Canada Life in Alameda Tale
W H Kinkade writes from Alameda Canada detailing two years of emigrant life south of the frontier. He recounts arriving with 3.55 funds, gaining homestead on twelve acres, earnings of 478.10 in wages, a 70.10 crop share, and total receipts 548.10 against 109.00 net homestead costs. He advises fellow poor men to seek land and self sufficiency rather than high rents or low wages.
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Alameda
N. W.T
Canada
B Davies
St. Paul
Minn
Western Canada
Traverse Country
Minnesota
W. H. Kinkade
The Desolate Veldt of South Africa and Its Drought
A vivid account of the South African veldt describing its harsh climate and dust storms. It notes extreme heat, scarce water, and the dangers faced by travelers, with details on temperatures in Durban Pietermaritzburg and Swellendam. It mentions insect life, native species, and the arid landscape shaping life and death on the plain.
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Transvaal
Hooge
Drakenberg Range
Mauch
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
Swellendam
Africa
Arabia
Gambling wealth compare Morrissey and London house
The article states John Morrissey earned about 700000 from his New York gambling house in seven years, and cites a London house from 1788 reputedly clearing over 750000 in a season. It notes that in a single night a million pounds reportedly changed hands at that establishment.
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John Morrissey
New York
London
War Office Tragedy Leaks Personal Toll on Reporter
A London wartime incident reveals the Boer War's reach into every class. A veteran reporter, nightly at the war office, learns his own son is listed among the killed after requesting the latest casualty tally.
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London
Murderers All Fiag Checkers
Roland B. Molineux, the convicted poisoner, is one of eight candidates for the electric chair at Sing Sing prison. All are checker players and each has a board in his cell. Molineux is the best player, and moves are relayed by shouts between opponents.
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Roland B. Molineux
Sing Sing
Molineux
Chartran Painting to Hang in Capitol or Be Presented to McKinley
Theobald Chartran returns from Paris with a large historical painting ordered by Henry C. Frick. The work depicts the signing of the Spanish-American peace protocol in Washington and includes President McKinley and other officials. France paid $20,000 for the painting to be exhibited in Paris.
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Theobald Chartran
Paris
Washington
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
Messrs. Moore
Adlee
Cridler
State Department
McKinley
France
M. Chartran
Worcester Professor Offered $15000 Salary in Philippine Mining
Professor Dean C. Worcester has resigned from the University of Michigan and received a $15,000 yearly offer to manage mining interests in the Philippine islands with potential acceptance after his commission duties end.
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Dean C. Wocester
University of Michigan
Philippine Islands
Sailor Statesmen in Congress from California
Two sitting lawmakers began life as sailors and later settled in California. One is Senator Perkins and the other Representative E. F. Loud. Both were born in New England and ran away to sea in youth.
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Congress
Bath
California
Perkins
E. F. Loud
Governor Mount Proclaims 100th Anniversary Celebrations
Governor Mount issues a proclamation urging Indiana residents to observe the 100th anniversary of territorial government by holding county celebrations on July 4 across the state.
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Mount
Indiana
Alabastine Durables Walls Not Kalsomine Alternatives
Alabastine markets a rock base cement wall coating that comes ready to use in white or fourteen tints with cold water. It adheres to brick wood or canvas and can be re coated without washing off old layers. Widely used in hospitals and public buildings for its disinfectant qualities, it contrasts with cheap kalsomines that rely on animal glue.
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Alabastine Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Beware of substitutes in wall coatings warnings
A caution against sellers who claim to offer a product just as good as Alabastine. The notice warns of infringement risks for both sellers and consumers when using cheap substitutes and emphasizes Alabastine’s exclusive rights to water mixable wall coatings.
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Catern Risk & Ault
Alabastine Co
Surprised Cat Battles Sparrows For Prey
The Philadelphia Times reports a cat chased and captured a sparrow in front of an engine house. The flock attacked the cat from roofs and trees, delivering about thirty seconds of furious strikes before the cat escaped inside with its meal.
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Philadelphia Times
A Mother's Story of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A Georgia mother reports her nineteen year old daughter's improving health after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine helped with weakness and regular, painless menses and plans to keep it in her house. A second letter from Matilda A. Gaul attests rapid improvement and gratitude, noting permission to publish.
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DeEs
Matilda A. Gaur
Manchester Mill
Mavon, Ga
Magnetic Starch Claims Clothes Won’t Crack
Ad copy promotes Magnetic Starch as a remedy to fabric cracking, stating that clothes will not crack when using the product. The message frames it as a simple solution for garment care.
Faded hair regains color with Parxens Hain Basan cure
VinpERcoRNS touted as the best guard for cornealids. Judge Taft prepared for a voyage to the Philippines and received a farewell dinner in Cincinnati.
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Taft
Philippines
Cincinnati
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