Innocent? George Bouverie Faces Trial in Bank Robbery Case
In Portraven, George Bouverie prepares for trial on a bank robbery charge after a series of accusations and dramatic courtroom hints. His mother Mrs Bouverie and Dr Carter endure a mounting sense of tragedy as evidence consolidates against him, while Saville and Grey’s testimonies shape a grim path to likely conviction.
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George
Saville
Mrs. Bouverie
George Bouverie
Portraven
Mr. Bouverie
Grey
Bouverie
David
Dale
Tasmania
Barbara
Sebastian
Dr. Carter
Jarvis
Mr. Grey
Edward Grey
Mr. Dale
Mr. Jarvis
Sebastian Saville
George Bouverier
Anagrams of Noted Names and Phrases in 19th Century Wit
The article surveys playful name anagrams and phrases from public figures and events, noting how rearranged forms reflect perceptions of the people. It cites Gladstone, Disraeli, Florence Nightingale, Nelson, Charles James Stuart, Pilate, Livingstone, and others, illustrating witty transpositions.
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Gladstone
Glenda
Moth
Disraeli
Florence Nightingale
Horatio Nelson
Charles James ‘Stuart
Arthur
Ae ‘Pilate
David Livingstone
D. V
Nile
Marquess of
Ripon
RI. P
Charles ‘Prince of Wales
France
Roger
Charles Doughty
Tichborne
Baronet
Orton
Telegraph
England
Gly. Ware
Chambers’ Journal
Horsee Breaking Method in South Africa Described
A writer details a South African horse breaking method. A novice is tethered head to a steady horse by a cord, then mounted by the schoolmaster and another rider. The tied arrangement prevents bucking and builds confidence as the cord is gradually loosened.
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South Africa
Funny Man's Wife Clock Fix Claim
A brief comic exchange quotes the funny man's wife directing a clockmaker to retrieve a clock in the sitting room. The lazy response questions if the clock is up yet before the realization it had run down. Philadelphia Press.
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Upetaira
Philadelphia Press
American ship subsidy debate defended by New York figure
Alexander R. Smith of New York writes to Gen. Grosvenor defending the Ship Subsidy Bill. He argues foreign shipping interests back by free traders threaten the American line serving Europe, detailing trade shares and the line’s financial struggle against foreign rivals.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Alexander R. Smith
New York
New York Commerce Commission
Congress
Smith
Mr. Smith
Peabody
International Steamship Company
Europe
Standard Oil
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jine
United States
Biovt
Spain
Fewer Porto Rican Taxes Under American Administration
The article notes gradual abolition of old Spanish taxes in Porto Rico under U.S. governance. It states consumption, landing and transportation charges are removed on a range of goods including petroleum, charcoal, meats, eggs, produce, bread, sugar, and other staples, signaling tax relief for residents.
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Porto Rico
Cuban Tariff Changes Boost Cuban Imports From U S
The War Department revised the Cuban tariff to take effect June 15. The changes aim to raise imports from the United States, with sugar reductions like flour to one dollar a barrel and salt cod to one dollar per hundredweight. Railroads receive a special 12 month 10 percent ad valorem concession for construction materials. Crude petroleum returns to duty at $1.40 per 100 pounds, while refined oils are set at $2.80 per 1000 pounds.
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War Department
United States
Cuba
Bank clearings rise across regions signals continued prosperity
Bradstreet's returns show bank clearings from January to April higher than the same period in 1899 across Western Northwest Southwest Southern and Far West sections. The report notes four months of strong business nationwide with no signs of a slowdown and declares prosperity is still with us.
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Bradstreet
Canc
PTE Ek Y
Farm Prices Show Rise From May First 1900 Compared With 1899
Prices for farm products increased as of May 1 1900 versus May 1 1899. Read across staples such as corn sheep hogs beef pork bacon hams lard butter coffee beans lemons raisins hides cotton wool hemp jute flax tobacco hay and cottonseed in today’s market report.
Cowboys Endorse McKinley in Texas Says Hendricks
Geo B Hendricks of San Angelo Texas reports cattlemen in his area are nearly united in favor of re electing President McKinley They are satisfied with current prosperity and do not want a change in leadership during the election cycle
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McKinley
Geo. B. Hendricks
San Angelo
Texas
Mana
Kansas City Ticket Discussed as Vice Presidential Possibility
An editor speculates that David B. Hill could strengthen the Kansas City ticket as a vice presidential candidate. The article discusses a subtraction approach to forming the ticket, criticizing current Democratic leaders for tearing down rather than building up.
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Party of Destruction
David B. Hill
Kansas City
Packed and Pledged Independence Declaration 1900
The text suggests political commentary on the Democratic party likely not signing a Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July 1900 due to a packed convention and commitments to past issues. It frames the party as lacking courage to take a bold stand.
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Democratic Party
Manila Receipts Beat Previous March Under American Rule
Receipts at Manila customs reached 515,575 dollars, compared with 243,468 in March 1899. Under Spanish rule the March peak was 299,442 dollars in 1897, so the current month’s record exceeds that by about 216,000 dollars since American administration began.
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Manila
Sioux Falls Convention Hands Stalking Horse VP Handoff
The Sioux Falls convention likely panned a stalking horse for the vice presidency. The Kansas City ticket shows second place going to a Democrat, ensuring partisan representation.
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Sioux Falls
Kansas City
Which Was Which Popocratic Pile Post Operation Joke
A quip on the Popocratic party likens its internal confusion to distinguishing appendix from corpus delicti after an appendectomy. The speaker mocks party identity and suggests a skilled anatomist would be needed to tell apart the parts.
Fragmented political note on Democratic prospects
Analyzed fragment notes the opponents of the United States hoping for a Democratic success in November. Mentions the Democratic party as unforgiving and away from home in its stance, but the text is garbled and lacks clear context or specifics.
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United States
Colorado Sheep and Prohibition of Free Trade Gains
Senator Weilcott discusses Colorado sheep data and wool prices to argue protection benefits. He cites annual sheep counts, values, and per pound wool prices from 1891 to 1900, noting declines under free trade and large gains after McKinley’s election, highlighting a net yearly benefit of about 8.86 million dollars to Colorado farmers.
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Colorado
McKinley
Tom Ze
Harrison
Cleveland
Sheepaek
Jerry Simpson Tied to Sioux Falls Platform Draft
The text suggests Jerry Simpson may be linked to authorship of the Sioux Falls platform. It notes his newspaper background and argues that if he authored it he would have included a "Going Backward" headline and implies his lack of editing could aid in proving an alibi.
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Jerry Simpson
Sioux Falls
Jerry
Jones Firmly Faces Ohio Democrat Vote Challenge
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Democrats cannot secure votes of men who backed Hon. Sam Jones for governor last year. The Quarry owner recalls Jones’s tainted reputation and his impact on the race.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio Democrats
Sam Jones
Aquirer
Jones
A Side Show Size Across Sioux Falls And Cincinnati
An editorial note questions the Democratic party's spectacle this year after reviewing proceedings from Sioux Falls and Cincinnati. The piece casts doubt on the scale and seriousness of the party's display, suggesting it resembles a side show rather than a substantive campaign effort.
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Democratic Party
Sioux Falls
Cincinnati
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Senator Weilcott
Washington
Ward O. Welcott
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