Save the American bison preserve in New Mexico proposal
Special Washington Letter reports Buffalo Jones backed by Congressman Lacey aims to set aside a 40 mile square buffalo preserve near southeast New Mexico. Jones argues buffalo domestication is feasible with 20 year generational progress and preservation for posterity.
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Washington
Auffalo Jones
Lacey
Iowa
Committee On Public Lands
Buffalo Jones
House of Representatives
Territory
New Mexico
Col. Jones
Preservation of the buffalo and the Jones land bill debate
Col. Jones defends buffalo preservation citing the species’ decline from millions to under 400 and describes fence trials and his plan to lease land for 20 years to breed 100 full blooded American bison under strict safeguards. The Lacey bill outlines lease terms and penalties to prevent misuse while ensuring conservation.
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Zoological Garden
Lacey
Secretary of the Interior
Charles J. Jones
Topeka
Kan
Charles J Jones
Jones
Tomnd
Col. Jones
Earth
Smith D. Fry
A Golfer in the War
A wounded correspondent writes from Wannberg hospital December 1 about Magersfontein fighting. He describes a shattered night march, heavy rifle fire, and close-quarters assault that left seven officers dead, 11 wounded, and many more injured, including himself with a thigh wound. He recalls Lt. Gen. Wauchope and others killed, the plucky spirit of comrades, and his transfer to a distant hospital.
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Russia
Kramtsky
Poitinkosh
St. Petersburg
Edinburish
Ma—Pait
Magersfontein
Wannberg Hospital
Sam
Biverne
Highland Brigade
Nanth
Twelfth Luncers
Guards Brigade
Gordon Highlanders
Seaforth
Wauchope
Righting a Wrong in a Witty Exchange
A Chicago Record snippet captures Smith and Jones arguing over a misstatement about Smith's face stopping an automobile. Jones insists he never claimed such a claim while Smith concedes possible misinformation in a sharp, humorous exchange.
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Smith
Jones
Chicago
Becker faces personal troubles amid social scene
In Brooklyn Life, Robert Becker is described as a regular consumer of imported wine. The tabloid hints at his attempts to cope with domestic troubles, portraying him as a troubled figure in a bustling social circle.
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Robert Becker
Hallan
Brooklyn
A Popular Fallacy in a Chicago Record Opinion
A snide remark targets a lover perceived as self indulgent and naive. The Chicago Record mocks the lover as a foolish sycophant while criticizing the crowd for overidealizing romance and worldly regard.
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Io Snows
Chicago
Ex-President Harrison Victim of Paris Sharper and Forger
News reports claim former President Harrison was defrauded in Paris last summer by his trusted valet. The scheme allegedly involved misappropriated funds from his pocketbook and forged drafts intended for Mrs. Harrison. Total counterfeit payments in Greater New York this year reach 41.96 million dollars, up from 34.74 million last year.
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Harrison
Paris
Pars
New York
Unhappy Ambition Ties Three Women to French Empire
The Minneapolis Tribune reports the deaths and fates of three famed women linked to the French empire. Mme Bazaine, loyal wife in Mexico, Carlotta widow of Maximilian, and Eugenie widow of Napoleon III, all suffered tragedy and isolation the article notes.
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Bazaine
Mexico
France
Carlotta
Maximilian
Eugenie
Napoleon III
Mme Bazaine
Baaaine
Metz
Mme
Tivenge
Brussels
Leopold
Belgium
Masxiniliaa
Austria
Napoleon
Bin
Mastin
South Africa
Minneapolis Tripune
British Indian Army and Its Native Regiments
A historical overview of Britain's Indian forces describing the size and structure of the army, the roles of sepoys, and the mix of British and native troops. It notes regimental composition, pay and pensions, recruitment incentives, and claims Goorkhas as the finest soldiers, with Sikhs and Pathans following.
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England
Uritish Tachi
India
Peshawar
Great Britain
Bengal
Bombay
Madras
Ecommander-In Chief of
Risnidar
Subudar
Gourklin
Nepaul
Katanga
Kaloo
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cowshed Woodshed Bloodshed Chickens Joke
A friend tours a new suburban home and asks about structures. The owner answers with a sequence identifying the cowshed woodshed and finally the bloodshed where chickens are killed, a morbid urban humor quip from a Chicago Evening News item.
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Smythe
Chicago Evening News
Africa Opens to Modern Civilization Says Sun Editorial
A New York Sun editorial claims Africa lies at Europe’s door and holds the oldest civilization known as it opens up to modern civilization. The piece emphasizes Africa as a gateway to continental development and cultural heritage.
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Africa
Euocope
N. Y. Sun
Foreign Gossip and World Notes on Health and Policy
The piece surveys global health, climate impact on health, and sanitary conditions in Europe. It mentions Italy’s parliament unsafe for occupancy, damp northern climates being healthier, and dry southern regions less healthy, plus Chilean agricultural growth near Valparaiso and Concepcion. It notes cremation laws in Solway and Chinese immigration limits in Australian colonies based on vessel tonnage.
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Malaga
Europe
Chili
Valparaiso
Tabachuang
Concepcion
Solway
Heath
Central Asia
London
Chinamex
Yellow fever scare among foreign attaches aboard Tampa campaign
The article recalls foreign attaches aboard ships near Fort Tampa who feared yellow fever amid preflight delays. A startled officer fainted into a fellow officer’s arms, later revealed to be heat exhaustion rather than illness, while a doctor checked his pulse.
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Santuro
Tampa
Gulf of Mexico
Fort Tampa
United States
Sumemoney
N. Y. Herald
Visiting Trained Nurses Bring Hourly Care To New York
The practice of hiring trained nurses by the hour grows in popularity in New York after trials elsewhere. Miss Kimber, an English graduate, advocated hourly visits at 50 cents for the first hour and 25 cents for each additional hour or fraction. Registries now list hourly options, aiding patients and physicians with brief needs and emergencies.
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Livermore
St John's Episcopal Church
Boston
Nashotah
Wis
Edward Julian
New York
Kimber
Mellevue Trainings
England
Hospital
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Plains
Prairies
World OF Science
New York Harbor
Frederick RK. Simms
A. B. Liveremore
Delhi
N.Y
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
Ile
Mr. Livermore
Frederick Freeman
Moston
Cutalo
Artillery Automobile
Talt
Ammateur
General
Avi
Camp Tampa
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