Raleigh burial dispute across three churches headlines a historic case
Fragmentary OCR recounts a 1638 Westminster execution posthumous burial dispute of Sir Walter Raleigh. It notes three churches claiming head and body, a mourning wife’s actions, and later royal and family commentary including references to Lady Raleigh and the Dukes of York and Worcester.
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Raleigh
Walter Raleigh
England
Toutstroahs
Westminster
St.Margaret’s
Bart
WesttHors
Leypu
Celyor
Modern urban club house promise and mixed advertisements
Fragmentary text describes a wife planning a club house in Manhattan near Cannon Street and Rivington with rooms for kindergarten and industrial work, named after her son Howard Clark. The rest lists products, ads, and scattered slogans for starch, syrups, dyes, and housekeeping goods with miscellaneous dates and prices.
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Bishan Petter
Cannon Street
Manhattan
Tneikhbote Hood
Cannon and Rivington Streets
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Mentioned
Advertisement urges using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy and dismisses substitutions in bold claim of cure. The line conveys medical cure assurance and product recommendation with personal endorsement tone.
Gentleman of Leisure Excels in Peaceful Fog
A cryptic verse fragment highlights a gentleman of leisure excelling in fog and tranquility with quiet persistence. The lines imply a solitary, undisturbed demeanor and a calm, unhurried approach to a misty setting.
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Lafe SC
Board Forum Seeks Higher Pay for Arbitators
A Senate panel weighs the board's compensation amid calls for better pay. The discussion centers on raising allowances to attract qualified arbitrators and ensure independent decisions.
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Nia
Ats Ent Senate
Senate Labor and Statehood Debate Delayed by Obstruction
The Senate debates a statehood measure amid obstruction rumors. Amendments fix commission expenses and salaries while a Taft era amendment seeks to bar officials from serving on commissions. Political maneuvering and protests mark the stalled omnibus bill as leaders push for a vote.
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Washington
Senate
Géverel
Lai Taft
Mi Dan
Alg.quayland
Bate
Bevdriake
Simdot
Lodge
Hale
Ane iQuay
Frye
Panlel
United States
Alison Aid
Hoar
Dene
Pi Ithabaw
Daniel
Suens St
Railway and political notes in fragmented dispatches
Disjointed items report Swift & Company buying river land and terminal assets from Bates, potential new stockyards. Ottawa conversation hints at Grand Trunk Pacific support terms. Madrid dispatch claims imperial troops trap rebels near Fez, with loyalist forces tightening.
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Swift Baye Railways
Kansas
Indiana
Ilinolg
Ta Railway
Theodore
Bates
Boston
Union Depot
Bridge’& Terminal
Railt- Aass Company
Missouri “River
Swift & Company
Tribute in Congress for ex Speaker Reed
Washington notes a remarkably solemn tribute to former Speaker Thomas B. Reed. The House adopted a memorial resolution detailing his thirty years of service, leadership, and statesmanship, and then adjourned in his honor. The speech by Mr Sherman praised Reed as a distinguished statesman, patriot, and master debater.
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Douse
Kajourine
Washington
The
Palda
Femarkabje
Exrspagker
Thomas B. Reed
Aga
Chaniely
Banton
Bidine
Alexander Stephens
London
Sherman
New'-York
House of Representatives
Thomas Brackett’Reed
Congress
Hag
Speaker
Reed
Maine
Pibblig
Corn Crop Breaks Record Worldwide Government Crop Report
The report states corn production reached an all time high with total yield at 115,040,000 bushels and value around $21,000,000. State totals show 14,217,000 as the most remunerative year while quality averages 91 percent. December 1 winter wheat condition remains two points above average.
Justice Shiras May Retire and Taft May Succeed
Reported prospect of Justice Shiras stepping down from the Supreme Court could open the way for William H Taft to be promoted to the bench. The idea aligns with the general understanding of Taft taking a leading role in reorganizing the Philippine Commission and its leadership.
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Taft
Philippines
Washington
Shiras
Dourt
Dgong Kelly
Supreme
Willsliam H
Phil‘ippine
Genernog Taft
Sme Rint
M.ts Ward
Philippine Commission
Island setting hailed as bold move for maritime project
A fragment from a 20th century page references an island setting for an American maritime project. The note hints at a bold plan and possible missteps in execution, with limited context about involved groups or dates.
Lee Praises Sikigee in Pivotal Cuba War War Era Speech
General Fitzhugh Lee addresses the Patria Club in New York about the United States and Cuba. He recalls warning President Cleveland on Cuban rebellions and brutalities, compares Cuba to a vital economic asset, and recounts dangers faced as a U.S. official in Cuba during the war.
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New York
Fitzhugh Lee
Patria Club Ffjy
United States
Cua
Spain
Cuba
Cleveland
Canton
Aumanity
Havana
Shesharbor
United ‘States
Aly
Pansas
Frederick
House Public Lands Committee Drops Desert Land Act Reform
Washington report notes the House Committee on Public Lands and Railroads took no formal action this session on repealing the desert land act and related homestead provisions. Discussion favored maintaining present laws with minor tweaks and exploring water-right and land resurvey proposals involving Wyoming Big Horn county townships and surplus Indian lands distributions.
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Washington
Ared
Shafra Land yNpaideli
Celora Ovand
Anes
Lacey
Jacey
Pine
Seidler
Sigs
Ees
Mondell
Thessenate
Senator Warren
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Hinshaw
Jones
Indian Bureau
Frigid New Haven Morning Hits Subzero Record
The New Haven area awoke to a bitter cold Tuesday with temperatures around 17 below zero in Totenland and nearby northern towns. The early low stood at 8 o clock in the morning, marking one of the season's coldest reads.
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New, Haven
Conn
Mit
Totenland
Io Mercury
Child Abused with Rod Cited by AO Mer 49 Sopre
A report states that AO Mer 49 Sopre overused a rod on a child causing harm. Officials note ongoing investigations and calls for safeguarding measures. The incident highlights mistreatment concerns within the institution.
Urgent Funds Sought to Combat Foot and Mouth Disease
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson testified before the Senate Sericulture Committee on the emergency need for a federal appropriation to stamp out foot and mouth disease in New England. He said infected cattle must be slaughtered and estimated a $700,000 cost to eradicate the outbreak. He urged passage of legislation to allow interstate movement with limited state inspections.
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Washington
Wilson
Houses
New England
Ashe
Fred Stor Ik
Gto Triveta Derfielite
Tone
Venezuelan Fleet Destroyed By Allied Forces
British cutters seized the Venezuelan fleet at Guayra with no shots fired. German Panther<|>cruiser entered the harbor and two vessels undergoing repairs were sunk or damaged. A protest by a French owner was noted. In Toledo Ohio fire at Kelper Bros furniture factory killed one firefighter and injured several others with damages around $35,000.
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Hia
Guayra
Venezuela
England
Panther
Wrengi
Har
Erie Freight - Switchmen Strike Claims And Freight Cuts
Erie freight workers and switchmen face a dispute as local rail services report tie shortages and reduced shipments. Cleveland dispatch notes traffic cuts and wage gaps between 11 and 15 percent in the period observed.
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Erie
Cleveland, O
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