Night at the Catubig convent siege and heroism
A dramatic account of thirty one American soldiers in a week long siege at Catubig convent Samar repelled by a thousand Filipino fighters. The narrative describes heavy casualties several named sergeants and corporals and the later evacuation to Luzon. The piece notes the 1899 Vermont based forty third infantry unit and General Otis reporting the event.
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Samar
Washington
Otis
Felipe Quardez
P.S
Gen. McArthur
Luzon
Catubig
Dustin L. George
Willam J. Hall
Herbert H. Howards
John F. J. Hamilton
Cook Burton. Hess
Burton R.wagner
Tresfie Penslow
Otto B. Loose
Stephen Apertl
Joseph Noell
John E. Kuhn
Ralph H. Zim
Edward Braman
Chester A. Conklin
W. E. Collins
J. J. Kerrns
Henry Dumas
Philip Saling
George A. Slack
Forty-third Infantry
Ths
Ethan Allen
Vermont
Meade
Manila
Henry T. Allen
Allen
Uncle Sam
Luton
Sweeney
Secrets and funds for secret service across Europe
A discussion on secret service spending across European states reveals Britain’s funds, oath requirements for state secretaries, and the vast sums other nations invest. Estimates show Russia, France, Germany, and Italy annually spending hundreds of thousands to millions on intelligence, with lingering taxpayer concern.
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Great Britain
Russia
Germany
France
Italy
Austria
Belgium
Halland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
England
Lord Saliabury
Transvaal
Bulsia
Africa
America
TOD ‘Aparet
London Mail
Cricks of hoрe traders and cruel fair tricks
There are many tricks in horse dealing. Bishoping hides old horses as young by altering teeth edges and firing them to imitate youth. Gingering and banning are other brutal fakes seen at fairs to feign soundness, while the cruel practices cause pain to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convent
England
Deceitful Horse Dealers Exposed In Abusive Practices
The article condemns deceptive practices by horse dealers including masking lameness with a new shoe and hidden holes in eyes, repeatedly pricking to hide damage, and faking “broken wind” by dispensing shot to weigh down the stomach. These cruel methods cause inflammation and death as horses work.
Strawberry culture in Michigan fields and pricing dynamics
A regional piece describes strawberry planting in April, field work by two-person crews, and the grueling harvest routine in Michigan during June. It notes crate costs and shipping to Chicago, with farmers facing 7 to 9 cents per case costs plus 20 cents for pickers, shaping earnings when prices reach 45 to 60 cents per case.
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Michigan
The
Chicago News
Famous Clock at Parks on View After Purchase
The famous clock "Les Louis Graces" is on view at the Parla ex position after being bought by Count de Ca monde in 1881 for $20,000. He has been offered $250,000 for it but declines to sell, as he has arranged in his will to bequeath it to the Louvre Museum.
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Parks
Count de Ca
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Kon
Catablg
Ma Jckers
London
China
Tien Tein
Hongkong
Scamp
Elde
Jimmy
Treasury
Home Secretary
M. P
Metschnikof
Pasteur Institute
Academy of Medicine
Morning Post
Paris
Metéchnikoff
Metabolicos
Aquila
Ankirchen
Cricks
Strawberry Cult
Chicago
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