Weather report and editorial note from 1899 South Africa reflects on Maine
A 1899 page reports weather at WinneMucca with mean temperature 14 degrees and a 0.0 inch precipitation. It notes British South Africa news and a column discussing Ella Wheeler Wilcox and compressed air ship ideas, and critiques the Maine hospital ship branding linked to American involvement.
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U.S. Depa Tment
Winwemucca Station
Hayden
Maine
South Africa
America
Lovers Gain Pay Boost Then Hike Fails to Hold
A Chicago couple both worked at a large supply house earning 18 weekly. After engagement the man hinted for a raise and the woman hoped to keep her job. On wedding payday the man received 10 a week and the woman 8, reneging the promised increases.
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Chicago
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New York City Voting Machines Tested and Distributed
Voting machines were tested in several New York cities during the recent election. Buffalo received 108 units, Rochester 73, Utica 26, Albion 5, Canisteo 2, and West Winfield 1. Seven spare machines were kept, but only seven were used amid vandalism or lost keys. Each voter had one minute. Buffalo papers declared total success while Rochester papers noted convenience, speed, fraud prevention, and prompt tabulation. Utica reported results in 17 minutes.
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New York
Buffalo
Rochester
Utica
Albion
Canisteo
West Winfield
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Is the Rand gold hoard worth the candle The London Truth weighs the Rand
The London Truth questions the value of the South African gold deposits near Johannesburg and argues the Rand could yield £483 million in total with annual output near £20 million. It predicts exhaustion in about twenty four years and warns of a likely outflow of miners after the mines close.
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London
South Africa
Johannesburg
John Hays Hammond
Brief Wired Words From The World Around
Li Hong Chang named Acting Viceroy of Canton as imperial moves prompt possible changes. Brazil-bound officials sail from New York aboard L A quitaine. Judge Bradbury may resign to join the salt trust counsel. Melbourne forecasts wheat yields and exports. Manila receives transports with troops. no casualties. State Dept seeks facts in Honduras killings. National Political League calls for July Boston convention. Guatemala revolt ends as rebels lose Tacoma. government forces capture most insurgents.
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Li Hong Chang
Canton
Preach Dewanda
Charles Page Bryan
Brazil
New York
Havre
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Victoria
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Senator
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Manila
Department of State
United States
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Golde
San Pedro
Honduras
American Political League
Boston
Iarve
Guatemala
State Department
Hunter
Tacoma
Evita
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
W. A. Srown
Drugaist
Winnemucem
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Paradise, Nevada
Leow
Buckeye Mowers
Mallingaworth Reker
Kentucky
Parsuale
Praneietrt
Geo. Berk
Hood
Hood's Pills
Wil Foods
Palace Saloon
PR. Roberts
Etock
G. W. Summerfiel
W. J. Bell
Prop
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A. Ruckteschler
Winnemuce
Nevada
Castle Gate
N. Owen, Urner Winrennere
D. Cordano
Bridge Street
Ulaters
Chinehila
Cape Onerconte
F.C. Robins & Coq
B, Brown & CO
Kates
Remeinber
A. Kleinhans
M. Hofman
Winnnemucca, Ney
Short Bros
Pabst Milwaukee Beer
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