When Cuba Was For Sale In French Colonization Talk
London Sketch notes that Cuba nearly became a French colony under Louis Philippe as Spain balked at terms. Secret talks with Cam purano and others proposed Spain selling Cuba for 6 million francs, while dispute over Porto Rico and Philippines halted the deal. France would have paid 1.4 million, Spain held out for 2 million. The piece suggests Spain’s miscalculation avoided war with Britain, but regrets the missed opportunity for future savings.
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Cuba
Louis Philippe
Spain
Christina
Tierios Betre
Senor Campurano
Acaido
Prince de ‘Talleyrand
Santa Philippe
France
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Jondon
After Many Trials Johnny Faces Evils of Violence
A fragmentary tale shows Johnny told by his father about resisting violence to right a wrong. Johnny recalls attempts to obtain what he believed was his, saying he tried once, twice, thrice and still failed to secure the ball. The dialogue hints at conflict and the temptation to use force.
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Johnny
Johnnie
Men Are Often Capable of Greater Things
A contemplative quote by Waljoie noting that people bring latent abilities into the world yet rarely realize their full potential due to ills of credit and self-doubt. The remark underscores untapped talent and the gap between promise and action.
Cureura Remedies Healed My Severely Ulcerated Foot
Robert Schoenhauer of Newbury New York recounts a near fatal blood poisoning from a leg wound. After hospital care left him with a severely disfigured foot, Culieura Remedies and associated products were said to rapidly heal the injury within two weeks. He notes dramatic improvement and urges others to try the treatment.
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Robert Schoenhauer
Newbure
N. Y
Ancient belief links name to fate in nam ing myth
A fragment discusses an old idea that a name shapes a person’s nature with examples like Rumpelstiltskin and suggests that modern naming practices in Parliament resemble ancient Norse survivals brought to England. The note blends folklore with political reference and hints at cultural memory.
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Rumpelstiltstin
House of Commons
England
St James
Northwest Notes Recap of Deaths Drownings and Disasters
In King county Washington five deaths and property losses totaling 1,000,100 follow recent storms and elections. A drowning near Seavifle after a gasoline tank explosion on the launch Polywog left six men helpless. Russian newcomers Louis and Harry Sorokom vanished near Seattle suspected of foul play. A Montana blizzard threatens grazing stock in Judith basin. Seattle murder case moved to Tacoma. Armed robbers hit the Carson limited. a police chase ensued. Seattle man Adams pleads guilty to resisting federal officers, gets ten years. The penitentiary plot to blow guards quarters foiled. convicts marched to a mill. An 83-year-old man dies in Dover. Mrs Cheffield linked to the Joshua Cheffield murder case. Multiple other thefts and violent incidents reported across the Northwest.
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Harry Sorokom
Seattle
Tudith
Montana
Ft Te
Chester Thompson
G. Meade Emory
Tacoma
Pierce County
Prater
Thompson
William Penna
Susie Bryant
Butte
Judes Donlan Penna
Carlin
Nevada
Spark
Adams
United States
Peientiary
McNeil's Island
Pr Cla
Washington State Penitentiary
Priven
Michael Storms
Phil Adaing
Tate
Dover
Denver
Colorado Pioneers’ Association
Bankers Plot Currency Reform Plan
Washington reports a plan jointly drafted by American Bankers Association and New York Chamber of Commerce committees after four days of work. It calls for government supervised credit bank notes by national banks at 40 percent of their capital, with a 2 percent annual tax, automatic note increases, a 12 percent additional issue at 5 percent tax, a redemption guarantee fund, repeal of $3 million monthly bond limits, and the deposit of public funds in national banks with a 2 percent charge.
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Washington
American Bankers' Assocation
New York Chamber of Commerce
Thorsday
Whont
Congress
Indians Claim Their Rights in Senate Indian Land Bill
In Muskogee the senate Indian committee heard vigorous arguments to lift restrictions on Indian land sales. Colonel Robert L. Owen, Cherokee by blood and candidate for the U.S. Senate, declared he is a free man who will not bow to the Interior Department and has never sought removal of his own restrictions. He warned government missteps threaten the Indian Territory and warned against paternalISM.
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Muskogee
Senate Indian Committee
Robert L. Owen
United States Senate
Senate
Interior Department
Intian
Uniformity of divorce laws debated at national congress
Philadelphia delegates from 27 states and the District of Columbia joined Protestant representatives and Bishop Shanley at a national conference on uniform divorce laws. The session, presided by Governor Pennypacker, adopted about nine tenths of the proposed bill, including seven annulment grounds and six for absolute divorce. In Oregon, Orlando Murry shot Linegin Whitney in Hubbard and surrendered to Sheriff Stevens.
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Philadelphia
National Congress On
Washington
District of Columbia
Shanley
North Dakota
Pennypacker
Portland
Ore
Orlando
Murry
East Vide
Linegin © Whitney
Hubbard
Porter
East Third
East Harrison
Stevens
Murray Wuld
Whitney Aune
Murray
Death Rate in Army Report Warns of High Mortality
A 1405 Army Surgeon General report critiques soldiers’ health, noting the Great White Plague as a leading killer with death rates per 1000 men and comparing Allied and American forces. It also mentions a fatal quarry explosion east of Teagan, with several powder blasts under control in the city.
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Washington
Moroal Department
Remy O'Reilly
Wdollesson
Alck
Dusen
Atuvritan
Beltish
Americas
Procelan
Piemonte
Dog essay on crossing the Channel mirrors human effort
A fragmented piece argues that a dog achieving a Channel swim shows value for mankind, suggesting the dog’s feat mirrors human endeavor and could benefit the world just as much as a man’s. The tone implies public interest and moral reflection.
Net of reed trimpets at Needles lighthouse improve signal
An improvement at Fog At the Needles lighthouse in Wight places a reed trimpets net that blasts ten miles farther than the old bell signal. The excerpt from The Balance of Power reflects on small, human moments of kindness that steadies life’s journey.
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Needles Lehthouse
Wight
The Bible’s Heaven as Paradise and City of God
The Sunday Magazine notes describe heaven as an Eden like paradise with a sin free city of God. It portrays a temple filled with divine presence, an everlasting Kingdom, rest for God’s people, and a dwelling place with streets of gold and walls of jasper.
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Heaven
God
Jasper Walla
The
Sunday Magazine
Reduced Rail Fares From Utah and Idaho to East
Newspaper ad lists Santa Fe routes from Ogden and Salt Lake City to Missouri and St. Louis with a 932.00 one way rate and a 39.50 return rate. States dates of sale November 20 and December 18, 1906 with return omitted. Literature request by agent C. F Warren of A. T. & 3. F. 401 Body Bik Salt Lake City Utah.
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Utah
Idaho
Santa Fe
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Missouri
St. Louie
Hb Jaye
C. F Warren
A. T
Men Tall and Short in Different Nations
Multhall the statistician quotes world wide figures on average stature using age 20 as a base. Americans 68.1 inches, English 67.9, Scottish 67.4, German 66.2, Russian 65.4, Indian 65, Chinese 42, Bushmen 62, Laplander 64. Temperature greatly affects groundwater flow. 50 to 60 degrees raises flow by 16 percent and 60 to 75 degrees nearly doubles movement.
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Multhall
Seoteh
Gertjan
Ruslan
Hindoo
Bushmen
Laplander
Dire 1907 Predictions From a Lhassa Jama
A Jama living in Lhassa issues a prophecy for 1907 calling Saturn king of the year. The forecast warns meritorious people suffer while thieves prosper. Disorder will prevail and the rich will feast at the expense of the poor as the earth quakes.
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Jama
Lhassa
Mark of Man's Superiority in Speech
Philosophical remark attributed to Qulatiliian extols speech as the defining feature setting humans apart from animals. The excerpt argues nature and God endowed humans with the power of speech, a marker of humanity and intellect.
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God
Montenegro Kodaks Under Written Permission Rule
Forelaners carrying kodaks in Montenegro without written permission will be prosecuted, even if they only take snapshots of the scenery.
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Montenegro
First Prayer in Congress and Shipwreck of Loyalty
A misread fragment notes a 1777 event where Rev. Jarn Huon, rector of Christ Church, delivered the first prayer in Congress. The text then claims Huon shifted to support for the Independence cause, described as a betrayal amid broader wartime tensions.
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Congress
Thas
Jarn Huon
Christ Church
Anid Yan
Cotton Production in the Ionian Territory in 1905-4
The report notes cotton and corn yields for 1905-06 in the Ionian territory, exporting to Africa. It describes an area nearly as large as the United States cotton belt and implies substantial agricultural output balanced by regional export activity.
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Wales
Ionian
Africa
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