Diverse Curiosities From Far Corners And Labs
A survey of scattered notes covers global topics from Labuan in Borneo and grain exports to Canadian timber shifts and new breeding tricks for canaries. It also mentions a Paris stage dog in Robinson Crusoe, quick-lunch satire on modern dining, German steam engine tests using sulfuric acid vapor, and a Colorado discovery of an ancient goat-antelope tying old and new worlds together.
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Robinson Crusoe
Paris
Robinson
Toby
Friday
Geological Society of America
Glen Eyrie
Pike's Peak
America
Almalayan
British Occupy Klerksdorp Amid Transvaal Warfare
London dispatch reports the British capture Klerksdorp, cutting a railway terminus near the Kroonstad Vierfontein line. Cronje, a son of the late General Cronje, is held prisoner at St Helens after the siege. The Times correspondent notes openings for Pretoria telegraph, Boer forces regrouping to counterattack, and Kruger pressing for peace talks while Steyn blocks negotiations without mutual consent.
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London
Klerksdorp
Lown
Johannenborg
Kroonstad-Vierfosteln
Cronje
St. Helens
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Methuen
Lourenco Marques
The
Times
Sten
Kroger
Tude J
Pique
Transvaal
Kruger
Stevo
Free State
Noleas
Doctor sues Lehigh Valley Railroad for damages
Philadelphia doctor Frederick W. Messerve sues for 10000 after claiming a Lehigh conductor forced him off a Beffalo bound car and humiliated him. he had bought a 24 year round trip Philadelphia to Denver ticket in 1899, used it outward Sept 11, but was ejected and later paid 8.10 cash fare which the conductor refunded. alleges physical injury and seeks due process of law.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Road
Frederick Wo Messerve
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh
Beffal
Denver
Colo
Hie A S
Night Tactical Movements Across Orange River Region
Dispatches describe raids near Lindley and Roodeval with over 1000 prisoners captured. Methuen restores Pretoria communications while Botha withdraws east of Pretoria. Gen Eighler clears Laings Nek as forces maneuver to block Boer advances and Rundle skirmishes continue amid speculation on future moves against Steyn and his thousands of followers.
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Gen. Rundle
Steyn
End of War Hints Grow As British Forces Withdraw
June 18 report says Lord Roberts may near victory in South Africa with Natal troops sent home from Seenhard Service and a full regular division to be withdrawn from Ballers army for embarkation at Durban. Steyn counters by proclaiming Free State independence and rejection of British authority.
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Charlestown
Laing
Nek
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Sir Ited
Buller
London
Ballers
Durban
Iandis
Stevn
Free State
Great Britain
Yokohama
Lésation
Pekin
Japan
Taku
McLean Sends 2500 Checks to Bryan for Europe Trip
New York report says John R. McLean, en route to Europe, sent two personal checks of 2500 each to William Jennings Bryan. The paper notes the funds aim to show goodwill and counter any misconstrued view of his overseas trip. Information comes second hand via a local source.
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MicLean
Evan
New York
John R. McLean
Europe
W. J. Bryan
McLean
Perilous Balloon Trip at Coney Island
Andrew Malchofaky, 16, dangled 1800 feet above Coney Island as a rapidly rising balloon lifted him by a rope. The aeronaut climbed out and knotted the rope around the boy, securing him as the balloon descended, amid prayers from spectators.
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Coney Island
New York
Andrew Malchofaky
Malchofski
Costa Rica Proposes Use of Foreign Currencies
News from New Orleans reports President Igbelas of Costa Rica sent a decree to Congress legalizing circulation of United States money and foreign gold coins. The move boosts Costa Rican money here with a discount narrowing from 30 to 22.0. The Costa Rican Congress debates a new national banking system aligned with the change.
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Costa Rica
New Orleans
Igbelas
Congress
United States
England
France
Germany
German Minister Slain and China Turmoil Deepens
June reports from Hong Kong and Tientsin detail the destruction of Pekin legations, the murder of German Minister Baron Von Kettaler, and widespread panic among Chinese. Troop movements under Gen Nich and Gen Tung Fuh Siang rise tensions as foreign fleets and troops remain near Shanghai and Pekin amid race for Shanghai safety.
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Hong Kong
Pekin
Baron von Kettaler
Tientsin
Tien-Tun
Gen Nich
Lou-Tai
Chun-Liang-Cheo
Tung Fuh Siang
Shanghai
Feng-Tai
Tung Fob
Siang
Taipade Ee Guan
Weir
Booker T Washington Urges Industrial Training for Negroes
At Michigan Agricultural College commencement Booker T. Washington urged industrial and agricultural education as a foundation for Black advancement. President Snyder presented Washington with an honorary degree and praised his advocacy for practical training to support community life and honest, productive work. He argued that higher education should build a material base and teach the present generation to contribute to the community.
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Mich
Booker T. Washington
Michigan Agricultural College
F. L. Snyder
Washington
Tuckegee
Ala
United States to Send Marines from Philippines to China
President McKinley and his cabinet discussed the possibility of deploying troops from the Philippines to China. It was virtually decided to send the Brooklyn and the New Orleans from Manila to Tianjin with 0 marines, and if needed the army will be called in. Meanwhile Americans in Pekin are isolated and in peril as the International Telegraph line advances toward the Chinese capital.
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Washington
United States
Philippines
China
McKinley
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Manila
Conger
Pekin
International Telier
Tien- Tsin
Proposition Rejected in St Louis Transit Strike
In St Louis on June 16 President Whitaker refused arbitration on reinstating former enrollees, ending settlement talks sparked by striker demands. Grievance chair Th Edwards says labor will launch a citywide fight against capital immediately, while noting cars operated citywide except earlier limits. The Hamilton Avenue line resumed full service, with streetcars running to Suburban crossing previously.
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St. Louis
Whitaker
Letter from Sheriff Pohlman on posse withdrawal in St Legis era
A dated letter to Harry K. Hawes, police board president, argues radical shifts in city conditions after a violent clash season. It urges reconsideration of posse retirement or discharge and emphasizes testing public self control within the law to restore peace without excessive force.
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St Legis
Fane 3i
Surut Pohloan Yesterdss
Harry K. Hawes
Police Board
Posse
Respectfell-Rwears
HNH
Pohlman
Filipino Leader Surrenders and Routs Insurgents Near Papaya
Manila reports Gen Macilibus surrendered to Col Liscum at Tarlac with eight officers and 124 men armed. Sepor Pe fico Haterno freed temporarily and in talks with Buencamino over the late peace platform. Funston's force pursued Gen Lacuna near Papaya, charging under fire. 22 insurgents killed, one American dead, one wounded.
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Elcbt
Manila
Macilibus
Pastsansin
Emerson H. Liscum
Tarlac
Sepor Pefico Haterno
Seror Felipe Buencamino
Agriculture
Soames
Hancock
Lewis
Wheeler
Lacunz
Papeya
Neuva Ecija
Funston
Koehler
Colany
Papaya
Lacuna
Riot at Beatrice Asylum Ends in Injuries
Rioters clash during a dispute between Gov Pointer and Dr Lang at the Beatrice institution for the feeble minded. Guards were stationed at entrances and instructed to shoot intruders. Female staff were injured, including Miss Bradburn with a broken finger and Mrs Lang with a strained back.
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Sinte Assinm
Beatrice
Neb
Pointer
Lang
Miss Bradburn
Wheat and market notes via July and August prices
Wheat prices climbed with July trades at 7 cents and later 75 cents, August futures rising to around 76 cents. Weather impacts noted across the northwest as traders react to changing conditions. OCR text contains garbled phrases and unclear segments.
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Northwest
France
Debates Loom Over Republican Platform Conflicts
Philadelphia June 18 Plans for a national Republican platform grow crowded with debates and competing planks. Senator Fairbanks and Senator Foraker propose contrasting constitutional amendments on antitrust issues. The Kansas City and Tennessee factions show evident struggles as the committee faces Delaware tangle and the tax day deadline looms. Presidential booms for Scott and Lorg hint at broader prestige jockeying.
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Philadelphia
Fairbanks
Washington
Foraker
Nso
Brownlow
Evans
Tennessee
National Committee
Hart
Delaware
Aes O
Joy Scott
Lorg
Colliter
From Pulpit to Sing Sing Swindler Faces Sentence
Roberti of Weehawken, educated for the priesthood, faces sentencing in Port Ill. General Sessions next week after a long career of swindling his countrymen. A baker, Giro Spina, exposed forged service by Civil Justice Roesch. detectives linked Ruberti to multiple thefts. Canvassing board results show Kenanedy winning printers’ home votes, Morrison and O’Rourke elected to AFL. Paris exposition reports a grand scene with four-ticket entry and luminous fountains.
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Roberti
Privatheod
New York
Allissandro Rieberti
James Street
Weehawken
Port Ill
Ing
Tuszan
Giro Spina
East One Hundred and Ninth Street
Roesch
Second Avenue
Third Street
Spina
Roberts
Ruberti
Petroscina
Robert
Phil Milone
Joseph Ira
Orsing Rexi
Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
William Kenanedy
Chicago
J. A. Onyan
Pearis
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Eugene F. O'Rourke
Boston
J. G. Cain
New York Photo-Engravers’ Union
Allied Crafts
Missouri Prohibition Nominates Full Ticket at Mexico
The Missouri prohibition convention in Mexico on June 18 nominated a full ticket led by C. E. Stokes of Mexico for governor. Resolutions condemned both state and national administrations. Ioan d G. Woolley of Chicago spoke at the convention at night.
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Mexico
C. E. Stokes
Ioan d G. Woolley
Chicago
Croker Salle for ton Liverpool June 18
A fragment notes an event at Liverpool on June 18 involving a steamer named Lucapla returning from a pertition Arepoe and lists the name Richard Croker among the names connected to the item.
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Croker Salle
Ton- Liverpool
Lucapla
Arepoe Ag
Rihard Croker
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Illinois
Qos
Borneo
Labuan
Otas
South Dakota
Gexil
Ontario
Michigan
Canada
Tencher
Royal Technical School
Charlottenburg
Fraf
Jesse
Young Kronje
Felegreph
Fredigvet Steys
Keager
Buffalo
Wedesday
Pruit
Kronstadt
Redvers Duller
Charestown
Han
Natal
Irabant
Ficksburg
Oliver
de Villiers
Kooikranté
Transvall
Laurento Marquez
Stern
Bloemfontein
Orange River
Alfred Milner
West Indies
Sierra Leone
Ceylon
Grange River
de Wet
Volksrast
Hamilton, O
Maurice Tiehm
Hay
Geveresent
Ths
Albert
Danmruckirseh
Alzsee
Bis Linhplace Wita
Fyttays
Iretoria
Heilbron
Lindley
Senekat
Ficksburr
Eghler
Lyttleton
Wakerstrom
Heer Arn
Botha
Lons Roberts
Ineiogs
Witter
Japaness Press
Bosker
Kingston
Venezuela
Trinidad
Santander
Uribe
Ecuidor
Alfaro
British Guiana
Cayunl
Paria
Chateau d'Eau
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