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A jumble of early 20th century notes covers reflections on religious sects, war-era rhetoric, a New York police expert described, and a Swiss lake-dweller reference. It mentions Archbishop Keane urging modern warfare prosecutions, a bell sent from Philadelphia to York, and lighthearted bits about bachelors and gifts in England and France. It also notes a Chicago teaching-physical exam trend and health-conscious shifts in teacher training.
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Chicago
Tasf survivor of Waterloo dies near hundred
German press reports the death of a survivor of the Waterloo battle near one hundred years old. The veteran, a Wortherours peasant and favorite of Queen Victoria, served with the British Grenadiers and recalled a message from the Duke of Wellington to Blacher. He bore an English paneer, professed the Iron Duke’s approval, and left 182 descendants from Canton, China. A public stir followed rumors of dynamite fears and arrests as officials discuss military exams and abolition policies.
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Tasf
Waterloo
Veterar
Wortherours
Lnte
Qreen Victoria
Grenadiers
Duke of Wellington
Blacher
Chas. Richards
Church Cair
Canton
China
Sympathy With Buller and Boer War Controversy Rages
A heated editorial climate surrounds General Buller’s recall and the war’s conduct. Reports claim political figures like Chamberlain tie the issue to dissolution, while the ministry faces public alarm over concentration camp deaths and refugee suffering. Opposition papers attack ministers as UK tensions rise ahead of further measures.
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Fetvral
Lugland
Si Uscnrs
Tish Amssel
Gen Baller
First Army Corps
Ig Rogland
Tren
Roberts
Brodrick
Realiz
Geo Bullr Lo i
Fintatin
Natal Record
Parhemert
En Hubler
Yarcals Todas
England
Mr Chamberlain
Edinburgh
Lord Kulhenes
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Jones of Nevada Flops Back Aligns With the Republic
United States Senator John P. Jones of Nevada reaffirms his return to the Republican party saying his past convictions on bimetallism remain, though he notes the silver issue is dead and favors the Republicans as best aligned with economic progress. He expresses desire for a strong Republican successor for reelection.
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Reno
United States
John P. Jones
Nevada
Tom
Republican Party
Republica P
Feerr
Jones
Military observers urge continued military rule in the Philippines
Washington reports sixty thousand troops may be needed to preserve order as observers dispute Secretary Root’s plan for 42,000. General Chaffee says the Filipino people wage war against the United States and loyalty dwindles without American salaries. Insurgent bands in civilian dress exploit restraints, killing allies of the U.S. and deceiving authorities.
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Washington
Philippines
Roots
Chaffee
United States
Alice
Fernando de Re Union
Luzon
Francisco Peralta
Peralta
Chafee
Attack on Sabong Police and Scouts Reported
Lieutenant Louis Von reports an attack by rats on the municipal police and scouts at Sabong. One scout was killed and two police wounded. Insurgents seized two rifles, a few shotguns, and 200 rounds of ammunition. Van Sehalk ordered to occupy the Berio suburbs of Sabang.
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Manila
Louis 3. von
Sabong
van Sehalk
Berrio
Insurrection Crackdown in Samar Tensions Rise
Dispatches state General Smith orders surrender of all arms and implicated persons in the Balangiga massacre by November 6 or presidents and headmen will be sent to Guam. Marines and ten gunboats guard Samar coast as southern towns face destruction and property seizure.
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Manila
Catbalogen
Sams
Smith
Balangiga
Guam
Father Seeks Cleveland Burial for Assassin’s Body
The father of the assassin has from the start wished to bring Wilsons body to Cleveland for burial. Weldek Crotgas and Thomas Bardowsid traveled to arrange ceremonies. He stated last night that if the body can be brought here, it will be buried in Cleveland.
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Goss
Endy
Cleveland
Bsx
Wilson
Weldek Crotgas
Thomas Bardowsid
Crean
Cemeris
Peices Sofma
Assaccio
Fights Erupt Over Washington Dinner Dispute
Memphis battleground over the Hoogevelt Washington dinner sparks three fights. A Dyersburg tribute to John H Crain for slapping a critic sparked a gold headed cane gift. A fourth clash on a Louisville and Nashville train ended before bloodshed as bystanders intervened. A third altercation occurred near Main and Madison streets.
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Reeseg
Washington
John H. Crain
Dyersburg
Mr. Crain
Louisville
Nashville
Main and
Madison Streets
Empire mine guard chief shot in ambush at Hopkinsville
Robert Coffey, chief of Empire coal mine guards in Hopkins County Kentucky, was ambushed near the mines as union and nonunion miners began work. Six suspects, all strikers, were arrested after Coffey was found dead, his body in a pool of blood. Coffey, ex-police and former L and N special agent, led guards for about a year and left a family behind.
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Geard
Neer Hopkisaerie
Kentucky
Hopkinsville
Robert Coffey
Empire Coal Mines
Coffey
Charles Barnes
William Gottworthy
Barnes
Coffer
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
St. Louis
Empire Guards
Milner Seeks Narrow Path to South Africa Peace
Lord Alfred Milner told Natal's corporate address he hopes his visit may start tentative steps toward a peaceful prosperous South Africa under the British flag but warned not to expect a quick settlement. Elsewhere in brief items, a fatal knife confrontation in Guthrie follows a dispute over a $5 commission, and assorted misread or garbled notes cover medical knowledge and domestic questions.
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Lord Milner
Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Lord Alfred Milner
South Africa
Corporation
Describing the Battle of Santiago by Sea Hero
The article recounts Admiral Schley’s naval inquiry testimony on the battle of Santiago. It includes first hand observations from a Brooklyn crew member detailing ship movements, close-quarters action with Spanish ships, and the chaotic combat atmosphere as fires and smoke enveloped the fleet.
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Washington
Santiago
Schley
Naval Inquiry
Mole St. Nicholas
Cuba
Brooklyn
Cabanas
Texas
Oregon
Iowa
Indiana
New York
Cook
Lieut. Hodgson
Nurfing
Thein
Viscaya
Hodgson
Clark
Tuuil
Capt. Cook
Elliz
Fragmentary crime report hints at burial and funeral rites
The readable fragments describe a man who fell and received a proper burial despite chaotic events. Officers restrained others and declared the body to be honored, with funeral rites conducted days afterward.
Filipinos Burned a Town During Samar Clash
On Samar Island troops faced intense sentiment and punitive actions as insurgents fled into daylight after dawn battles. Reports describe Filipino violence against American soldiers, arrests of civil officials, and a cavalry raid driving insurgents from a town in Batangas region.
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Cavalrraco
Manila
Island
Samar
Mies
Francisco de Jesus
Lukas
Cebu
Island of
Lerte
Biliran
Morte Yagents
Samaripev
San Jose
Batangateh
Patrick A. Connely
Will Call on the President and Boer War Notes
Washington reports Gen Saweel Pearson seeks audience with President Roosevelt to discuss South Africa and to press efforts to curb mule shipments. Gen Bothacre arrives to assess Boer situation as mortality rises. Kruger may visit the U.S. in the future.
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Saweel Pearson
Washington
Artel. Peerson
Bothacre
Washingtos
Wali
Perrson
Thie
Roosevelt
South Africa
Gen. Pearson
Kruger
United States
Jundge
Cats Lemler
Rayner
Admiral Sampsor
Schier
Sampson Youl
Sam
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