Terrible accident at Fort Rouge and aftermath
Des Moines reports a fatal accident in Fort Dodge where Oscar Tsaatson, 21, fell into a 60 foot well during blasting. A rescue attempt failed as gas and cave-ins hampered efforts. body recovered after the shaft began to cave. The report also notes political maneuvering for board of control appointments and crime reports from Hawarden and Tipton involving burglaries and arrests.
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Fort Dodge
Oscar Tsaatson
Fort Dede
Isaacson
Scar Isaacson
Manson
Merritt Plans Southern Coastal Inspections From New York
General Merritt, head of the department of the east, announces a two to three week inspection tour of seaboard fortifications starting from New York. He will visit St Augustine, Key West, and coastal defenses in Georgia and the Carolinas, skipping Washington and nearby forts for later in the spring. He says Congress has approved a larger artillery regiment to bolster seaboard garrisons.
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Merritts
Key West
New York
Merritt
Department of the East
Atlantic
New Orleans
St. Augustine
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Washington and
Martmore
Port Monroe
Spain
Congress
Seaboard
Spain and United States Face Risk of War Over Misperceptions
A Madrid semi official note says Spain has no complaint against Fitz Hugh Lee and that his conduct has been exemplary. The piece explains the souring between Spain and the United States as a double game, with each side fearing the other seeks war while pressing for hostilities.
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Madrid
Spain
Fitz Tlugh Lee
Bianco Asirays
Lee
Shernmn
United States
Doube Game
QO Discussion in Committee Debates Big Defense Bill
The appropriations committee unanimously agreed to report favorably a bill authorizing 50 million dollars for national defense. Little discussion occurred as the debate was set to begin immediately. Sayers of Texas urged time for Democrats to define their position and proposed a general debate for three hours plus an hour under the five minute rule. Chairman Cannon conferred with Speaker Reed after adjournment and the plan was approved.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
House
Sayers
Texas
Cannon
Reed
Bayars
Live stock counts and value rise despite regional shifts
The Agriculture Department reports January live stock on U.S. farms totals 13,960,911 horses 15,840,886 milch cows 29,264,197 oxen and cattle 37,656,906 sheep and 39,759,993 swine. Overall value climbs $236,162,559, up 14.27 percent, with regional increases and declines noted across states.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
United States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Georgia
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Queen Victoria Windsor Trip Postponed on Disposition
The departure of Queen Victoria for Nice tomorrow has been postponed because of her majesty's illness. Her private secretary telegraphed at noon that the disposition of her majesty was not favorable.
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Queen Victoria
Windsor
Nice
Thapenchett Yokohama March Overs Cabinet Insight
A cautious note from Yokohama in March suggests the cabinet plans independent steps over Corea's use of Deer Island. The item implies broader foreign policy concerns affecting regional tensions and supply avenues.
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Thapenchett
Yokohama
Corea
Deer Island
Impressive Cemetery Ceremonies for Maine Dead at Colon
Bodies recovered from the Maine rest at Colon cemetery where graves of 160 sailors and marines were decorated with wreaths. American officials and citizens attended. Chaplain Chidwick offered prayers as flowers and a shrine are proposed for future Havana remembrance.
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Viscaya
Proctar
General Lee
Sigsbee
Maine
Tatabano
Cuba
Yavana
Castillian
Colon Cemetery
Ile Maine
Lee
Chidwicck
Chidwick
George C. Ages
Chicago
Hotel Inglaterra
Havana
America
Foraker Contends Spain Blew Up Maine Amid War Talk
In Columbus Senator Foraker asserts there is no doubt the Maine was blown up by Spaniards. Rev Dr Gladden counters, while Foraker warns that war may come if naval inquiry confirms blame. Others in the party align with Foraker as they discuss protecting the flag and references to war and cost.
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Wavana
Maine
Nobane
Sharp
Merritt & Chapman
Est
Associated Press
United States
Mangrove
Naval Court of Inquiry
Columbus
Foraker
Great Southern Hotel
Washington Gladden
Columbus Divine
Senator Foraker
Naval Board of Inquiry
Southern War Claims bill set for House action next Friday
Washington March 7 The House will set aside next Friday for consideration of a bill making appropriations for certain southern war claims approved by the Court of Claims. The bill carries over 15 dollars?
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Tag Gil
Washington
House
Hug
Court of Claims
Fragmented Poem Excerpt From Pall Mall Gazette Rites
The fragment presents archaic religious reflections on judgment and the soul’s ascent, contrasting naked humility before God with fiery visions of divine scrutiny. It recalls a night in the Valley of Death where the speaker claims to have vanquished Apollyon, as quoted from Pall Mall Gazette.
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Apollyon
Pall Mall Gazette
Unclear excerpt on accidents with animals and cures
Fragmentary report mentions a bus near a bridge, a goat, injuries, and a discussion of cures. It references St. Jacobs Oil and a claim about spider silk thread production. The text is garbled and contains dubious dialogue and invented notions.
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St. Jacobs OH
Allen's Neotase powder for foot ailments
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Neotase, a powder to shake into shoes to cure corns and bunions, chilblains, swollen and nervous feet, dampness, sweating, smarting and hot or calloused feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for two pence. Sample offered by Allen S. listed of LeRoy, New York.
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Allen
ASI
Allen S& Olisted
LeRoy
N.Y
Membre
Drogel=s
Otscat
Br Express
Stomach Bitters touted for malaria and catarrh cure
A Baltimore style newspaper blurb promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a constitutional remedy against malaria liver trouble and rheumatism. It contrasts universal church attendance on an island with fines and cites catarrh as common. Claims of a hundred dollar reward for cure failures and includes a testimonial appeal. Also mentions a French banquet joke about toothpicks and appetite.
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Hostetter
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