Various Topics From The Day Include War Notes And Social Items
A compilation of brief items covers Gen White's strategic aims in the war, a debt summary placing Britain third among debtors, casualty figures for a campaign, and cautionary medical quotes. It also notes the drying up of Great Salt Lake due to irrigation, a sliding admission fee plan for a world expo, temperance reform ambitions, and income tax data. Additional bits touch on San Quentin hangman Amos Lunt, Cornell misdeeds, Alfred Vanderbilt’s coming of age, matching heiress with a wealthy trust, and social commentary on women and marriage trends.
War Dispatches From Cape Town and Ladysmith
London reports describe Boer fire at Ladysmith and British countermeasures as Gen White seeks to withdraw noncombatants. Dispatches note intensified artillery bombardment, rising supplies, and a planned siege train from Musenberg, with UK forces suffering casualties amid nightly engagements near the town.
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British War Office
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Transvaal
New York
Escourt
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Toer
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Pridtay
Sunrday
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Joubert
Ladysmith
Cormeder
Butler
Gen. Huber
Tien
Hiragh
Orange Free State
Cemurdave
Badyemith
Mreterin
Heer
Steve. Hamer
Amsterdam
Fiends Cause Fatal Train Crash Near Vienna Michigan
At a point near a short trestle on the line between Albion and Vienna Michigan, a deliberate act loosened rails and fish plates. Three killed, ten seriously hurt, many others injured as two freight trains collided after the sabotage. Engineer William Hamilton was among the injured, drawn from the wreckage after warning others and before an explosion could occur. Suspects unknown. Large wrenches found beside track suggest deliberate interference.
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Toledo
Alesis
Vienna
Mich
William Hamilton
Carnegie Back From Europe in New York Voyage
Article reports Andrew Carnegie returning from Europe aboard the White Star steamship Geeanie arriving from Liverpool. Carnegie discusses British war and global tensions, and comments on patriotism and loyalty amid the conflict.
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New York
Nev
Carnegie
Geeanie
Liverpool
Great Britain
Treanare Bey
Alsa
England
Monument Unveiling Honors Davis and Winnie at Hollywood Cemetery
In Richmond Virginia yesterday the United Daughters of the Confederacy unveiled memorials to Jefferson Davis and Minnie Winnie at Hollywood Cemetery. A grand procession accompanied by Confederate troops escorted the Daughters as Gen. Robert E. Lee rode at the rear. Jefferson Davis Mayer drew the veil, revealing a bronze statue of Davis and a marble figure of the Angel of Gallantry, wreath in hand.
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Richmond
Via
Hollywood
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Mike Winnie Havin
Hullywoml
Pitehagh Lee
Jefferson Davis Mayer
Escaped gallows and murder verdict shake Kansas City
A Kansas City report details Levi Moore's murder conviction with a 69 year sentence. Jurors split, some voting first degree murder while others balanced mercy in a volatile case tied to Campbells and other deaths.
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Kansas City, Mo
New 10
Levi Moore
Jennie Campbell
Post Office Appointments and Finances Year in Review
The report details yearly changes in the post office system including 1,080 fourth-class and 1,080 presidential appointments, 2,029 offices established and 145 discontinued, and postmaster salaries totaling 190 million dollars. It notes reduced postmaster churn due to past political removals, improved handling and vigilance, high recovery of lost registered mail, extensive money order inspections, and legal outcomes for officers and paraprofessionals.
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Bonita
Auditor of the Treasury
Post Offer Department
Informati Hes
Selinqueneton
Ateletass
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LIV Wit
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United States
Gutchnen
United States Courte
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Murder at El Reno shocks Oklahoma City area
A man named Arthur Bird was shot near the Episcopal church in El Reno around 7 20 pm Saturday returning from a supper. Investigators say two men hid in the churchyard and fled as Bird moved closer. a loaded pistol fired at close range, hitting Bird and causing fatal injuries. Witnesses include two girls who heard the shot, and Lewis Van Ness who saw suspects flee. Frank Mennell was later arrested on suspicion. The case prompts weather and agricultural updates and a separate note on a missing wife, Abbie Wilkins, from a nearby town.
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Wichita Eagle
el Reno
Arthur Bird
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Episcopal Church
Thierers
Hird
Frank Mennell
Iing & Few Tiles
Busvicion
Denwell
Anid
Bird
Iewel
Penwell
J. K. Stone
Lewis van Noss
Capital
van Ness
Police
Undertaker
Arkadle Woman Dead and Robbery at Home
A Arkadle woman dead in the city died at the asylum. Her friend Henry Clay is named in relation to Kentucky politics. Robbers wrecked a building, stealing cash notes and clocks totaling several thousand dollars. In Chicago a new through-day sleeper service will operate between Kansas City and the City of Mexico over 8,000 miles with no changes.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
Springfield
New Carlisle
Kansas City Times
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Tenosteer CJ
Ora Ceres
Texas
Missouri
Kaonas
Arizona
Interstate I Sanitary Association
Department of Agricultves
Mies Meltinna
Thie City
Wiaglal
Inc Ame
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Henry Clay
Edaratara
Kentucky
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Chay
Moowh
Speer
Milas Mon
Hobie
Kansas
Atoda
Katens City
Mexico
Louisiana Governor Orders Return of Albert Blow in Shootings Case
The governor of Louisiana accepts Blow’s extradition after his arrest four weeks ago for complicity in the shooting of a white man during a winter race at Manetlelt. Blow’s attorneys contested the return but the governor overruled, while a companion in the shooting had already been convicted. Also noted is a coroner’s inquest finding Thomas Barber’s Syrian death due to stomach congestion from overeating watermelons.
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Louisiana
Albert Blow
Manetlelt
Blow
Enarchy
Tynebea
Lousiana
Arera
Thomas Barber
Wouts County
Smallpox case prompts Yukon vaccination order
A cane of smallpox has developed at Yukon traced to a coal miner from South McAlester. Huston, territorial health superintendent, notes the case and orders all Yukon residents over one year old not yet vaccinated to be vaccinated and travelers to show health certificates. The patient, a miner, arrived after working at a farm and was left on a street before care. Local families and neighbors exposed to the man face quarantine risk while measures aim to prevent spread.
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Yukon
South
McAlester
de. Huston
Territorial
Yuekon
Nuxton
Pointed Paragraphs on Politics and Language
A fragment discusses two sides of politics and language use. It references a spinster and a servant relationship, suggesting Anne's judgment could become warped by frequent contact with Gleam. The text appears reflective and incomplete with unclear context or sourcing.
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Anne
Local figures linked to an afternoon gathering
A terse report notes Dougherty Lesa and Grant Carter among several others at an afternoon event in Jownsville Onsland near Red Mouiley. Details remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR.
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Jownsville
Grant Carter
Telephone and Telegraph Exposition Rates in Preece Cutarie
A fragment notes 112 towns in Preece cutarie of Parte receive telephone service. It mentions installation and service charges during an expansion period and references automatic cab-controlled phones. The text reflects a period discussion on telephony and rate considerations.
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Preece Cutarie
Parte
Fragmented Philadelphia Record Item Teases The Dastiogwife Case
Fragments suggest coverage of a legal or social matter connected to Philadelphia Record. Readable bits reference a cautionary note on a delicate case and potential public interest. Details are incomplete but indicate ongoing reporting.
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