Navy plans and debates on armor funding and leadership in 1880s
Secretary Lucy reports progress in naval construction while noting armor shortages due to limited appropriations. He praises frigate Constitution and urges training cadets, as critics argue for broader funding. Maine politics and Boutelle's status at a Washington banquet reveal factional tensions and lobby conflicts shaping naval policy.
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Unclear fragment summarizes a Cuban meeting crowd
A fragment from a newspaper item praises a young girl’s beauty and sympathy, noting she speaks little but has a pleasant face. The text hints at a medical prison context and Cuban meetings, aiming to inspire enthusiasm among attendees.
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Detroit Electric Rail Crash Kills Three In icy collision
An electric railway collision near Trowbridge grade between Detroit Birmingham and Pontiac killed three and seriously injured several. Victims include John Savage, Charles M White, and Mrs John Doty. Ice coated rails, steep grade, and a switch error cited as causes. physicians aid arrived. one car sent to Desit hospital.
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Sabahan Electric Railway
Trowbridge
John Savage
Charles M. Whitehead
John Doty
Pontian
Thom Maddox
Pontiy
Frank McCue
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Desit
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Dew
Tom Maddox
Victory for Cubans in costly Cuban battle reported
A Cuban insurgent victory is claimed amid heavy losses on both sides in Cuba. The Spanish forces under Velasco clash with insurgents near Romero Madama and Los Palades, with reports of 200-plus Spanish casualties and multiple officers killed or wounded.
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Japanese envoy carries Hawaiian treaty instructions to Washington
Foreign. San Francisco, Dec. 6. Toru Hoshi, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from Japan to the United States, was a passenger from the Orient on the steamship City of Pekin. He left tonight for Washington with important instructions regarding the Hawaiian annexation treaty to be considered by the U.S. Senate. He had hastily departed Washington for Japan several months earlier.
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United States Senate
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Japanese stance on Hawaii annexation and immigrant treaty issues
The document discusses U S Secretary Sherman’s correspondence with Japan over the Hawaii annexation, noting Japan’s opposition and warning of potential conflict if annexation proceeds without mutual respect for treaty rights. It cites Hawaii’s immigration treaty with Japan and current retaliatory duties on imports as violations, and mentions related state insurance regulation actions and a sheep theft incident in Saginaw County.
Kidney Pills Cure Claim Advertised by Kalamazoo Proprietor
A testimonial from Mr Davids Oaks of 220 East Main Street Kalamazoo describes chronic kidney pain and backache relieved by Down's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with marked improvement after starting treatment, noting initial relief and ongoing benefit. Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents for 40 cents.
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