Telegrams Chronicle War and Politics Across Nations
Spotted fever claims many victims in New York while U S consul Col M J Burke dies of pneumonia in St Thomas Ont. Missouri debates US senator selection as Dominican treaty looms. Berlin hosts talks on a Japanese government loan via German banks. Governor Peabody wins in Colorado after agreeing to resign. Meyer Guggenheim dies of pneumonia at 78 in Palm Beach Fla. Benjamin F Stevens of Boston tied to New England Life for 58 years and pres ident for 50. William F Milton wills over 1 million to Harvard on widow's death. Max Fleischmann plans 1906 North Pole dash from Cincinnati. Two inspectors head to Nebraska to probe government land fencing. Wisconsin assembly passes compulsory mutualization of insurers. Russian Manchuria loss to Japanese marked by evacuation of Tie Pass. Open trap shooting world record of 307 by W H Heer. Philadelphia to Trenton engineer William Best born 1811. Cortelyou denies resignation as GOP chair. Portland breweries optioned by Cleveland syndicate, Portland denies tale. Bomb near M Pchedonostseff residence causes no injuries. Senator Hawley dies in Washington after long stupor. Uintah Ute delegation seeks reservation terms. Colorado abolishes pillory. whip law lingers. Gold reserves total 448m in St Petersburg and 226.5m abroad. Japan denies Philippines claim postwar. Warsaw Lodz mobilization nerves rise as horses requisitioned. Japanese take prisoners Tie Pass. Russians burn stores. Caracas dispatch says nulling of French Cable concession expected March 20. Lieutenant Boone escapes Vancouver barracks but wounded by sentries.
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New York
M. J. Burke
U. S
St. Thomas
Ont
Missouri
Senate
Berlin
Peabody
Colorado
Palm Beach
Fla
Meyer Guggenheim
Benjamin F. Stevens
Boston
New England Life Insurance Company
William F. Milton
Harvard University
Max Fleischmann
Cincinnati
North Pole
Geneal Land Office
Nebraska
Wisconsin Assembly
Hie
Tie Pass
Manchuria
W. H Heer
Concordia
Kan
William Best
Stanberry
Philadelphia
Trenton
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Cleveland,.c
Portland
Ore
St. Petersburg
M. Pchedonostseff
The
Holy Synod
Joseph R. Hawley
United States
Connecticut
Washington
Uintah
Utah
Colorado House
Takahira
Philippines
Russia
Washington Post
Warsaw
Lodz
Brun
Caracas
Long Time Needed to Roast Bullock in Sunderland
A bullock roasted for twelve hours over coke fires in Sunderland was served to 500 poor people but found still uncooked. The tradition of feeding the needy continued despite the failure to cook the meat fully.
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Sunderland
England
Prague trial pause as prisoner falls ill and confesses
During a murder trial in Prague the defendant grew faint then admitted attempting self harm by swallowing three large needles and twenty boot buttons. Authorities report the actions as a dramatic confession amid the court proceeding.
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Prague
First Bomb Outrage Targeted Napoleon on Christmas Eve
The first bomb outrage occurred on Christmas Eve 1800 when Saint-Na jant attempted to kill Napoleon. The explosion injured more than 1380 people.
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Saint-Najant
Napoleon
Father of All Devils Described by Fiji Islanders
Journal notes recount the Fiji islanders reacting to the first motor car intrusion into their primitive home calling it the father of all devils. The finding highlights early resistance to modern transport and cultural shock.
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Fiji
Hides Yield Leather From Cattle and Horse
A cow hide yields about thirty five pounds of leather while a horse hide yields around eighteen pounds, noting the differing tanned outputs from common livestock.
More Boys Than Girls Birth Rate Across Europe
The article notes Europe’s birth pattern shows more boys born than girls with about 105 boys per 100 girls on average. It discusses demographic implications and regional variations.
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Europe
Ex Sheriff Praises Dodd’s Kidney Pills in Scott City
Ex-Sheriff James Scott of Scott County endorses Dodd’s Kidney Pills after using eight boxes. He testifies the remedy treats kidney disease and helps prevent Bright’s disease and other kidney related ailments, noting others have tried many medicines without success.
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Scott City
Kan
Dodd
Bright
Sherif James Scott
Scott County
Child Demonstrates How Plate Shatters
A mother asks why her four year old broke a china plate and the daughter demonstrates by dropping another piece onto the floor, showing it shatters into many pieces.
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Mary
Child's Appeal to Satan in Aunt Jane Letter
In Dean Pigou's new anecdotal book a little girl writes to Satan asking him to take away her fretful maiden aunt Jane. She explains Aunt Jane worries her and signs the note with affection from Alice.
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Dean Pigou
Satan
Jane
Alice
High Court Reverses Fine Imposed on Deceased Defendant
In Singapore a man jailed for killing a deceased suspect was tried posthumously and fined by a magistrate who then ordered the decedent’s nephews to pay. The High Court overturned the judgment, ruling the punishment could not be imposed on a dead man.
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Sinapore
Bengal
High Court
The Ideal Maid Poem Snippet
A humorous verse describes a would be ideal girl with squinty eyes, contrasted with a father who has money. The speaker weighs charms against a practical asset and hints at affection for a love interest despite imperfect looks. The tone remains playful and light.
The Simple Life and Grape Nuts Endorsement
A wise woman extols simple living and credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health and strength. From a six month trial she rose from 108 to 126 pounds, regained vigor, and rejects meats and white bread. Postum Co. Battle Creek endorses The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Slavs in Flight Toward Harbin in Great Retreat
The article describes Russian forces retreating toward Harbin as Japanese forces pursue from Tie Pass to Shakbe and Hun rivers. It notes reinforcements to Kouropatkin, but limited odds of escape, with Harbin and Kirin as northern rail hubs and a vast Sungari valley as a strategic plain. The Russians have stockpiled crops and livestock along the railway, with Cossacks guarding assets.
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Tokio
Tie Pass
Imperial Army
Keneapathin
Shakbe
Hun
Mukden
Vass
Liao Yang
Kouropatkin
Tuling
Othr
Besia
Muhden
Fenghuatsien
Sungari
Siberia
Mongolia
Kirin
Harbin
Vladivostok
Northwest Territories
Canada
Kaiyan
Fenshnatsien
Whaigan
Peace odds rise as Japan may accept terms after Port Arthur
Washington reports indicate Japan could accept peace on reasonable terms if assurances are given that proposals will be seriously considered. Terms reportedly include retention of Port Arthur and a Korean protectorate with indemnity. Russia touted as insisting on victory before peace, with Moscow demanding unwavering government assurances.
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Washington
War Council
Europe
Japan
Port Arthur
Korea
Associated Press
Russia
Kouropatkin
Oxyamas
Cassivi
Eurats
Japap Mishr
Tie Pass
Harbin
Reiss
St Petersburg
Tokio
Takahira
Mukden
Forcing the Issue in Venezuelan Crisis Draws French Attention
France formally informs the United States of Venezuela's action against the French Cable Company. Paris deems it high handed and unwarranted and seeks a diplomatic solution. President Castro's moves threaten French patience, prompting France to press Washington on its probable response and the route toward easing tensions in Caracas.
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Washington
France
United States
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Europe
Dr Harper Heads to Lakewood for X Ray Treatment
President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago arrived from Chicago and departed New York for Lakewood New Jersey where he is to receive X ray treatment.
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New York
William R. Harper
University of Chicago
Chicago
Lakewood
N. J
Indictment of New Mexico Adjutant General
General W H Whiteman was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of obtaining public funds under false pretenses. He had served as a justice of the New Mexico supreme court and seven years as adjutant general before being removed by Governor Otero, whom he accused of misappropriating US military equipment.
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Santa FE
N. M
W. H Whiteman
New Mexico Supreme Court
Territory
Otern
United States
French Bankers Strike Back in Peace Sendoff Talks
London papers call the French bankers revolt the day’s hopeful signal for ending the Russia Japan war. The proposed loan is postponed rather than refused and seen as pressuring Russia’s war faction. The death of Germain at Credit Lyonnais weakens Russia’s French financial support, leaving Germany as the next likely option or else peace.
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London
Russia
Japan
Kouropatkin
Mukden
M. Germain
Credit Lyonnais
France
Germany
Land Frauds Found in Utah Case Believed Wide
Special federal agents long investigated Utah land frauds. The Salt Lake Herald says hundreds of thousands of acres of coal lands were acquired by corporations through questionable methods. Lands were filed as agricultural or grazing land and later transferred to coal companies. Some lands were settled as coal lands under rules allowing adults to acquire sixty acres at ten dollars per acre outside railroad areas.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Lake Herald
Twenty four miners killed in West Virginia mine disaster
In the Rush Run and Red Ash mines near Thurmond a Sunday morning rescue attempt ended in tragedy as a second explosion and afterdamp claimed fourteen more lives. Ten men died in Saturday night’s blast, bringing the total to twenty four.
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Charleston
W Va
Rush Run
Red Ash
Thurmond
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
An advertisement argues health as key to beauty and offers Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses. It claims long tested efficacy, no alcohol or narcotics, and includes a testimonial from Mrs Mary Enxnaminger praising relief from nervous symptoms and improved daily function. It also notes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and free medical adviser offer.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Chance of
Lfe
Dr Pierce
Mary Enxnaminger
B. E. Ankeny St
Wortland
Oregon
480 Acre Farm Yields 25 Percent Profit in a Year
Letter extracts describe a Mercer County Ohio farmer who bought 480 acres for 12000 and, from 200 acres of wheat oats and barley, produced about 3000 dollars at threshing with land value gains pushing overall profit past 25 percent. Other farmers bought 260 acres each and farmed half, earning 20 to 25 dollar per acre potential, with many similar opportunities cited.
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P H Rynhard
Starbuck
Manitoba
Canada
United States
S. L. Short
Carrot River
Saskatchewan
Argentina in the United States of South America
The text describes a fictional federation named United States of South America with fourteen states nine territories and a population around five million. It presents a speculative political concept rather than an actual historical state.
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United States of South America
Argentina
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Magic Remedy
A vintage ad touts a one day cure for a cold using laxative Broino Quaine Tableu. It claims refund if not cured and bears the signature of E. W. Grove on a bank receipt note.
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E. W. Grove
Bux
First Newspaper Illustration Depicts 1607 Monmouthshire Flood
The piece notes the early attempt to restrict news in 1607 showing a flood in Monmouthshire, England. This illustration marks a historical moment in press history and the clash over information.
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Monmouthshire
England
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An aged advertisement for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething pain in children. It describes soothing effects on gums inflammation and windcolic with a gentle formula and reassuring language typical of 19th century patent medicines.
Pontoon Bridge at Calcutta Ranked World’s Largest
The article notes the largest pontoon bridge in the world is at Calcutta as a permanent structure and mentions a proverb about a woman who rarely receives full value for her compliments.
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Calcutta
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Advertisement claims Nurse Mother Gray used in the Children’s Home in New York to cure constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and to move regulate bowels and destroy worms. Over 30 000 testimonials. Sold at all druggists 25c sample free address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Men dress wholly to suit their own notions.
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Mother Gray
New York
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises 16 Oz Pack
An Omaha advertisement for Defiance Cold Water Starch claims each 16 ounce package saves time by not sticking to the iron. It criticizes 12 ounce packs as inferior and urges buyers to demand Defiance, noting chemical free formula and same price as smaller packs.
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Defiance
Demand for Banana Skins in England Hotels
Demand for banana skins rises in England with hotels using them for boot cleaning. Defiance Starch advertised as for sale everywhere with claim of unmatched quality and quantity.
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England
Fast Growing Plant and Household Goods Notes
An 19th or early 20th century style notice discusses kudzu as a rapid growing plant. It touts Defiance Starch as superior to all others, claiming customers cannot switch away. It also mentions Lewis Single Binder cigars and storekeeper impressions on product quality.
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Francis Boone
Vancouver Barracks
Dr. Harper
Mercer County
Ohio
Mra
Winslow
el Eyaem
W. N. U. Omaha
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
David Kennedy
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