The Transvaal War and Dewey Nears New York World Items
A cluttered roundup notes the Transvaal war, admiration for Dewey, and political talk. It mentions Dr Burper of Chicago, Knights of the Soil, Vermont Republicans and Admiral Dewey, Dewey as a Democrat in Paducah, and general political commentary. It also cites Chronicle about autos, bicycle makers, and historic dates linked to American-Spanish events.
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Vermont
Kinley
Admiral Dewey
Paducah
Dewey
Fragmented report on global intoxicant use and per capita intake
A distorted parliamentary notice discusses worldwide consumption of intoxicants, comparing Britain, France, and the United States. It notes per capita totals and hints at leading and lagging nations, with unclear figures and garbled phrasing, reflecting a partial archival OCR.
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Ari
United States
England
Trance
Per Capita Alcohol Consumption by Nation in 19th Century
The article reports per capita alcohol intake across nations, noting Wartemberg and Haverin with high gal quantities, while the United States shows low consumption. It cites 1806-979 as source years, places Denmark and Germany leading in certain measures, and observes a broader shift toward lighter wines and beers in the US and elsewhere.
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Wartemberg
United States
Germany
England
Waited States
Globe Lighted Tales From the Globe
A fragmentary collection of social vignettes and reflections on behavior. The text references audience culture, hotel receptions, fashion, politeness, and moral judgments, with vivid but unclear anecdotes about public propriety and personal conduct. It hints at critiques of conformity and expectations within society and media glare.
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Atenieon Globe
Worosa
Quotations and Quips from a Bygone Column of Parody
A fragmentary Chicago News paragraph poses witticisms on boasting, happiness, ships, dogs, love, editors, and courtship. It mixes mock proverbs and side remarks about fate, rhetoric, and social foibles in a breezy, antiquated newspaper voice.
Quaker Reflections from the Philadelphia Record
Witty quips and social observations on men and women draw from a Philadelphia Record collection. Humorous lines touch on pride, marriage, money, dentistry, theatre, and matchmaking, packaged as playful reflections and banter.
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Philadelphia Record
Tommy
Chip Ecaeie
Fellow
Republican Platform Draft Outlined for Philadelphia Con vention
A Washington dispatch reports administration leaders have agreed on the Republican creed to be incorporated into the national platform for ratification at the Philadelphia convention. The rough draft outlines key issues and articles of Republican faith to guide the party.
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China
the Post
Washington
Philadelphia
When Spring Brings Strength, We Feel Fatigued and Languid
The season's call to vigor clashes with fatigue and dull appetite as people seek renewed energy and ambition. Experts note springtime changes in mood and drive, impacting motivation and appetite in daily life.
Bedtime Woes In Poor Sleep Leave Family Exhausted
A report notes persistent fatigue as evenings fail to bring rest with meals unappealing and sleep offering little refreshment. The family faces ongoing tiredness despite routine nightly efforts.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Blood Purifier Aid
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier blood enricher and vitalizer claiming it meets body needs for vigor and strength. The copy urges readers to choose Hood's as it is peculiar to itself.
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Hood
Republican platform notes and 1900 campaign aims outlined
A fragment discusses Republican leaders endorsing McKinley and detailing a 1900 platform. It covers gold standard renewal, protection, a strong merchant marine, pensions, Monroe Doctrine, Nicaragua canal, Cuba, civil service, free homesteads, immigration limits, temperance, and woman suffrage with emphasis on naval expansion and Philippines policy to be decided by future Congress.
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Senate
Repubil Mational
McKinley
Philippines
Sandeine Creater
Nho
Congress
Cuba
Eee TD Atally
Améne
McCoy’s Saloon Bouncer Incident Stuns Patronry
New York April reports a bouncer at McCoy’s saloon used a fierce right hook and grabbed a patron by the collar during a scuffle. Eyewitnesses describe a long arm and aggressive stance as the patron was struck and dragged toward the bar area. Details of injuries or charges remain unclear.
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New York
McCoy
Not What He Wanted A Noisy Baby Jumper Debate
A fragmented dialogue shows Mr Poply debating a novel invention named The Noiseless Baby Jumper and Colliding Amiinemen. The unnamed speakers discuss safety, reactions, and whether the device calms a crying child or signals broader concerns about depra chery and cholera fears.
Attorney General Seeks Interest Payment from Franklin County Districts
The attorney general plans to press in Ottawa court that Franklin county school districts must pay interest on bonds bought by the Populist administration. The case centers on a county division of a district, a schoolhouse, and subsequent tax implications, with a ruling that the districts should not owe interest. Death notices follow for a child in Wichita and other local items include sales, events, and cures.
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Franklin
Asnlalant
BH. Tracy
Ottawa
Franklin County
Soteol Fund
Pranklin County
A. Echoul
Ane Sult
Regal
Abe
Honda
The Jefferson of the club and a far cry from empire
A derailed reminiscence voice rails against imperialism, recalling the Philippines and Porto Rico as examples of U S excesses. The speaker condemns greed, calls for freedom, and urges a Democratic stance against imperialism, militarism, and monopolies, urging anti-imperial, anti-military, anti-monopoly action.
Resolutions Adopted by Transmississippi Congress at Houston
The Transmississippi congress met in Houston on April 14 and considered multiple resolutions. Speakers included George Q. Cannon on beet sugar and William Springer delivering an address. Committees backed reforms for customs, statehood admissions, food adulteration bans, mines and minerals, commerce and industry, harbor improvements at Galveston and the Branon river, jetties at the Mississippi delta, deep water at Houston, and programs for a Pacific cable, a school of mines, St Louis exposition funding, and Indian Territory schools and asylums. All sections were adopted. Mr. Tichenor spoke to the congress.
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Transmississippi Congress
Houston
Tyx
Trene-Mississippi Congress
Georse Q. Cannon
Sah
William Springer
Consular Service
Department of Mines and Minerals
Department of Commerce and Industry
Galveston Harbor
Branon River
Missionippi
Ennal Assistunor
Indian Territory
Tichenor
Congress
Death of Important Witness Ties Swetlick Case to Revolver
The Swetlick insurance case reports a revolver tied to the killing, traced from Louis Stech to J F Nevlor then sheriff Naylor, later found in Edman’s Indiana trunk. Witnesses Lewis Stach and Edman identified it. Dr S R Sheldon, key witness, died suddenly this morning, hindering testimony.
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Swetlick
Louis Stech
J. F. Nevlor
Jackson County
Sheri Naylor
Wil
J.B. Edman
Vaiperaiso
Naylor
Montgomery
Edmon
Indiana
Dmon
Topeka
Lewis Stach
Edman
R. Sheldan
de. Bbsidon
Lenfesty Promoted to Traveling Passenger Agent
Mr. John Fi Lenresty longtime city passenger agent of the Ricco road in Chicago for two years has been named traveling passenger agent with headquarters in San Antonio Tex. He was with the Santa Fe Disso neer department in this city and in Chicago. He is a thoroughly men Pachinger man and Rica Chity is steadily winning promotion.
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Jobn Fi Lenresty
Topelan
Ricco Road
Chicago
San Antonio
Tex
Senfestr
Santa Fe Disso Neer
Chiesgs
Rica Chity
White Pass Yukon Route to extend service to Daw
General Manager Hawkins announced in May that with navigation opening around June 1 the White Pass Yukon route will extend its operating system to Daw Attestion AO UT. J B Crider, G M W, will be with 24 on Friday evening April 20 and will speak on The Good of the Grader.
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Seattle
Wash
Hawkins
White Pass
Yukon
Attestion AO
J. B. Crider
EH Shomway
Forgery Trial Involving Julius Schroeter Ties Virginia Bond Scheme
Julius Schroeter of Hin, New Jersey faced trial for forging bonds and defrauding the state. Prosecutors allege a scheme to obtain 852 and 100,010 in funds tied to Virginia sinking fund bonds. The package was sent to a warehouse and later sold with power after several years.
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New York
Rotterycher
Julius Schroeter
Paanufacturer
Hin
N. J
Duda
Schroeter
Che James
Tamber Schroeter
Oftee Seatrone & Diable
Tw National
Bani
Anti Nichols faction fails to confront meeting panel
The anti Nichols group arrived in small numbers and failed to force a consolidated protest at the Republican county central committee session. Proxies for Nichols opponents were blocked as invalid. a brief debate followed before limits on debate and representation were set, and Nichols supporters were given time to present grievances.
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Republican County Central Committee
Tvo
A. D. Hauer
Chaiman
Nichols
Thant Scania
George W. Mindlay
Tor
W. Wright
Fred
Joe Wile
van Ocetaie
Henry Perkins
A. A. Raub
Nelson
Petro
Monroe
A. Sanderson
AB. Qui
Chas PF. Spencer
State oil inspector expenditures and appropriations report
Collected sums show 15,000 from an appropriation of 1,200 for expenses for a year. In nine months 5. O. Spencer, state oil inspector, expended 360. For deputies a 4,000 annual appropriation was made, and Spencer has expended 27,814. The oil inspector’s funds were collected and returned to the treasury since July 1, 1898, totaling 16,116.75. After subtracting these expenditures, the net for the new law shows a total of 50aNe. the appropriations would have been none if nothing had been collected.
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O. Spencer
Spencer
Treasury
Boys Arrested In Drexress Ball Game Incident
Police intervened Wednesday evening on Harrison between Sixth to quell a disorderly gathering tied to a street game. Names and ages listed on the docket include Gules 13 M Wilson 15 C Hine 17 M Harris 23 Dale Miller 14 G Johnson 5.
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Harrison
Clent
Big Jewelry Bill: Claimant Kealer Accused of Million Real Estate Fraud
Chicago reports Mrs Clara B Keeler, who asserted ownership of western real estate worth several million, was arrested on a capias by Judge Dunn based on claims she owed $20,942 to jewelers. Jewelers’ affidavits alleged her ownership in Iowa and Minnesota properties, later found untrue.
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Chicago
Clara B Kealer
Sherif Sheridan
peeSecon Beast
Dunnhie
Hyman
Heater
Mra Keater
Towa
Minnesota
Double Track Electric Railway Aims Seattle Tacoma
Seattle April 18 W P Trice and Prete El Sander announce they secured full rights to a double track electric railway linking Seattle and Tacoma. They claim $109,000 secured to pay for the construction and expect to commence as soon as surveys are completed. Death reported of Alls Mow bray Elevenaun, the artist, in London.
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Seattle
Tacoma
W. P. ‘Trice
Prete EL Sander
Rue
Undle Way
Ste
Che Ts
Mexico Street Rail Plan For Suburban City Lines
The Roa of Mexico reports a plan to acquire two machines and electrical traction equipment for an extensive street railroad system in Canada City area. The project will first serve suburban lines before the principal city lines. Electric cars now run to Tacubuya and to Guadaloupe near the shrine of Mexican Catholics in the region.
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Roa
Mexico
Ain Erick
Bane
Unitedty
Tacubuya
Guadaloupe
Ali Purrough Bey Opened Secretary Hit Day in Washington
Ali Purrough Bey, the Turkish minister to Washington, was involved in a diplomatic day that highlighted Turkish American relations. The event featured remarks from officials and a ceremonial tone.
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Ali Purrough Bey
Washington
Hes
Valley Lumbermen Aim At Arable Season Amid Short Supplies
The Valley Lumbermen's Association directors announce plans for the arable season as lumber stockpiles run low and production cannot reach last year's record levels.
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Aloea
Valley Lumbermen's Association
War Tax Repeal Favors Advance Memo From Central City
Brief telegraph notes from Central City Ky report a board member stating progress on repeal efforts of the war revenue act. Indictments in a Greenville case and presidential appointment mentions appear alongside shifting political commentary and salary talk in Washington.
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Todias Iné
G. Mationale
Central City
York
Blood Meal and Feed Prices Advertisement
Blood Meal. Quantity details show one month supply for a hen with meat at prices per hundredweight. Oysters net price listed and various feed items with mixed figures. Peter Heil & Son at 210 West Sixth Ave advertise the offerings.
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Peter Heil & Son
West Sixth Ave
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