Barbara and George Bouverie The Innocent Man Cleared
Barbara Saville seeks to free George Bouverie after he is accused of robbing a bank and drugging a cashier. A confession unravels a scam by Sebastian Saville and Mrs. Saville, revealing the real culprit and a happy reunion for Barbara and George as plans for Tasmania begin.
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Barbara
Bouverie
Hebastian
Sebastian
Éhange
Abe’ Wen
Tasmania
George
Etralghe
Atory
Ani
Lou. Verie
Bowverie
Dublin
Ami
Ami Then—Oh, Surely Tomorrow “They” Will ‘Set Him Free?’ Neither, Mrs. Bouverie
Doctor Carter
George Bouverie
Grange
Mr. Jarvis
Portraven
Theresa
Sebastian Saville
Mr. Grey
Mr. Bouverie
George Bouverte
Grote
Great Cavalry Leader Gen Forrest Story
The piece profiles Nathan Bedford Forrest as a self taught yet decisive cavalry commander. It notes Forrest rose from humble origins, became a lieutenant quickly, and led raids that kept Union forces guessing for years. His later rise to lieutenant general and command of cavalry west of the Mississippi is mentioned, along with his defeat at Selma and the war’s end.
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Tasmania
White Grant
Oldwood
Sherman
Memphis
Nsb
Forrest
J. Av Wyeth
South
Stili
Pource
Céldnhel
Federal
Richmond
A. Nene
Hood
Nashvillé
Georgia
James H. Wilson
Selma
Ward
Evening Post
Elderly man presses war office for news from South Africa
An aged gentleman, upset at officials for withholding information about a relative in South Africa, accuses them of evading tidings. A telegram arrives and, after debate, the official grants a private view. The message reads more nose baggage wanted at the front.
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Ica
Hing
London, Express
Heating Stoves Limited in Uruguay Homes
Few Uruguayan houses have heating stoves and no chimneys or fireplaces. A typical new residence costs about $14 000 with a single stovepipe from the kitchen and a year round cattle grate. Damp winters raise concerns of pulmonary issues. Only one Montevideo dealer offers heating stoves, American made, with coal priced from $10 to $140 per ton.
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Eruguss
Uruguay
Montevideo
Song Service Confusion At Church Event
In a church service a mother with her five year old daughter attended a song session. A child misheard the line I Love to Steal Awhile Away and whispered to her mother during prayer asking what "while aways" are and why good people steal them.
Suspicious Visitors Photographed at Bank of France
The Bank of France operatives use a hidden photographic studio behind the cashier desk. At a signal from staff, a suspected customer is photographed without their knowledge. The camera also helps detect frauds by capturing visible and hidden erasures on checks.
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Bank of France
German vote fears fade as sound money, armed force debated
The piece discusses Democrats’ tactics on the German vote, praising Republicans, arguing against imperialism and a large military buildup. It compares U.S. and German military forces, warns about dependence on foreign ships for exports, and urges domestic shipbuilding and capital at home to ensure national security.
A Great National Danger Warns of European War Effects
The article warns that a European war risks massive disruption to foreign trade. Nine tenths of U S foreign commerce relies on foreign ships, so a withdrawal for war use could deprive the nation of export channels, raise freight rates, flood markets with surplus goods, and depress prices and wages.
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Europe
Morocco
National finances show May debt decline amid bond redemption
The monthly statement for the public debt shows at May end a total debt of 455.22 million after cash in the Treasury of 286 million bonds exchanged for new 2 percent bonds of 1930. About 64.56 million from individuals and institutions aided the shift while 510.5 thousand was spent redeeming old 2 percent bonds. Fatal cash balance appears as 1.204 billion.
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National
Treasury
Wool Trade Debate On Free Tariff Harms American Farmers
Text argues that large imports of foreign wool into the United States reduce domestic sales by 164 million pounds in one year, blaming Democratic tariff policy for harming American wool growers and farmers. It cites figures of 473 pounds and 716,736,209 pounds as imports, contrasting with domestic production and market share.
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United States
Labor Combination Growth and AFL Membership Rise
The American Federation of Labor has grown rapidly from 1,004,000 members on January 1, 1900 to 1,308,000 after adding 304,000 members. This year also saw 1,500 local charters issued as the labor movement consolidates its interests.
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United States
Organization of Trusts
American Federation of Labor
Butter and Cheese Prices in 1896 Market Report
The record notes butter at 14 cents per pound and cheese at 7 cents in New York Market in 1896. It contrasts with the previous year July 1 when butter was 17 cents and cheese 8 cents. It reflects tighter spending as factories ran and people had less money.
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New York
Bryan or bust slogan anchors spring politics
A fragment suggests a political slogan battle as Bryan or bust gains traction with Demo-pop delegation activity this spring and on bulletin boards for next November voters may see Bryan and bust as a counterpoint.
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Bryan Or
Bust
Nebraska Republican predicts Nebraska voting for McKinley over Bryan
Congressman David H. Mercer of Nebraska argues that the state will likely record an electoral vote for McKinley this year. He cites prosperity, gold standard benefits, higher farm prices, rising wages, and increased bank deposits as evidence that silver agitation failed to help farmers or the broader economy.
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Bryes
Washington
Nebraska
McKinley
Bryan
David H. Mercer
Congress
Cor
WBS
Grover Cleveland
Price of Wire Nails in United States Last Year
The average price of wire nails rose to 2.57 per keg of 100 pounds in the United States last year from 2.50 in 1896. The increase was 7 cents per keg despite higher raw material costs.
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United States
Maryland Democrats Debate Policy Number at Kan sagity Convention
Gold Democratic leaders in Maryland question policy number 16-2-1 as the Kan sagity convention stirs internal debate. The remark highlights strains within the party over the agenda and leadership.
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Maryland
Soot Hazard Covers London 1000 Tons Annually
A report notes London's 110 square miles collect about 1000 tons of soot each year. The figure highlights air pollution levels and the burden on urban health.
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London
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Austria- -Hungary
Russia
Turkey
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