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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
2
An American firm builds 600 locomotives for overseas buyers signaling that trade will follow the engine. Aguinaldo errors in seeking bribes from the U.S. and Spain are noted amid war prompts. Hong Kong reports Filipino misgivings as U.S. allies arrive. The U.S. touts strong exports to China and rejects European remnants, arguing China offers top prospects.
A young dancer's long list of patronesses drew objections from some of them who felt the announcements overemphasized their status rather than the show. The piece notes the issue and questions relevance to the entertainment. It also reports on Marseilles becoming a major market for US cottonseed oil and a French push for duties to curb the oil. Premier Sagasta and ministers resigned amid fear the Philippine cession vote would fail, with talk of reorganizing the liberal party and Sagasta forming a new cabinet.
A country editor asserts that while the pen may be mightier than the sword, practical cuts from scissors surpass both in impact. He argues for decisive, visible edits over rhetoric and force.
John W. Bookwalter describes a dinner in Samarkand hosted by the Pristos. Wealthy locals, native musicians and dancers, and a courtlike two story residence frame an Oriental feast. Dishes include Kiabab Cavournina and Pilot amid moslem abstinence from wine.
A ship cat serving the Royal Mail steamer Aldema died in San Francisco after years aboard the vessel. The cat traveled nearly 1,000,000 miles with the chief engineer, accompanying voyages between Sydney and San Francisco. On reaching 700,000 miles he received a silver collar and became a favorite among passengers. Nature is the mother and habit is the stepmother.
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