At Sea Navy Fun and Discipline in 1898 Parade
Aboard a U S fleet during the Manila voyage sailors staged a mock baptism and line of discipline games on deck, including chalk love letters and a mock trial by Neptune. The events mixed humor and rough physical feats, drawing crowds and emphasizing shipboard morale amid wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxanun Nethiruc
United
Jnv
Bantten
Afanita
United States
Neptune
Wyon
Taewlens
Arene Feng
Old Glory at the Top Stare and Stripes on Oahu Peak
Vancouver report notes a flag raising over the highest peak in Oahu Hawaii. The Aug 15 dispatch mentions the steamer Acranibas arriving from Sydnor and Wellington while Vancouvers Austere news notes August 3 events and a passenger voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oahu
Hawaii
Vancouver
B.C
Sydnor
Wellington
New Zealand
Vie Omivhd
Acrang
Mothers Friend praised for safer pregnancies and easier births
An old fragment describes Mothers Friend as a godsend for mothers, claiming it prevents dread and distress in childbirth. It mentions sale in drugstores for $1 and by The Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta, Ga, noting external use and supposed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elena Okie
Mathers
Deug
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlants
eighteenth doctors listed in Mr Winn bankruptcy case
The document describes Horatio Winn facing bankruptcy and notes involvement of eighteen doctors in the case. It mentions household goods, two chattel mortgages, and sickness within Winn's family as factors cited in the petition. The text lists doctors connected to Winn and references medical treatment and financial obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
Horatio Winn
Willmore Street
Avera
Hogernile
Thele Ems
Winnmiter
Lara Wba
Wikre Mabaso
Sae
Ana
Pardon Board May Go If W. E. Stanley Elected
The article reports W E Stanley proposing abolition of the state board of pardons if elected governor of Kansas. He opposes promiscuous pardons and says innocent people are sent to the penitentiary rarely, urging reform and stressing caution in granting clemency. Supporters imply he would abolish the board, though not stated in exact terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Stanley
Lane
Kansas
State Board of Pardons
Bearles
Cape
Mr. Stanley
Board of Pardons
Elopement and aftermath reported in Lebanon Kansas
Fragmentary text notes an elopement in Lebanon Kansas dating from August. It references Mary A. wort as a designer, a minister, and Gren Arms among those involved. Mentions a two year time span and a husband’s death linked to an earthquake in Seattle Beattie Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Kan
Mary A. Wort
Sears Poys Tolan
Ebatardey
Mma
Croua
Wong
Finoui
Insistance
Out of the Wilderness and War News From Cuba
Washington dispatches report General Shafter's troops leaving Santiago for the United States by Wednesday or Thursday as transports arrive. Health conditions show typhoid and malarial fevers but overall progress toward departure and customs receipts of 55,445.54 dollars are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
General Shafter
Santiago
United States
Cubs
H. GC
Corbin
Uss
Cavalry
Kent
Lawton
Bates
Eighth Ohio Infantry
Mont Artilery
Ome
Second Cavalry
Tle
Ail de Mitta
Lie Trmport
Shafter
Bantago Frorville
Santingm de Chba
Santingo de Cuba
Vieses
Willian 2
Sinders
Trop
Pirate United Suites Volunteer Cavalry
Henry J Jennings
Massachusetts
John EL Watsow
Soin Mallory
Michigan
Irvine Leuteenthelver
Ohio
Baward Myatt
B. L. Sherrett
New York
Transathentie Company
Spiein
Logan
Shatter
Santiago da Cuba
Ave
H. Corbin
United Siates Army
Vancnuyer and inmates escape amid hotel disturbance
An incident at the Criterion hotel in Ne GP involved Th. Cu Vancnuyer and inmates fleeing amid threat and chaos. Aashaen Assysian figure and accomplices were named in the turmoil before authorities intervened, with injuries and confusion reported during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancnuyer
Sasialfass Wavices
Criterion
Wemnunia
Ldrn
Howe
Sar
Liehols
Assysian Fawker
Fia
Ijuwe Fmaten
Dohnson
Peter Ba
H. Lewell
New South Wales
Would-Be Bride Sues Over Locked Wedding Dress
A South Australian case reports 15-year-old Sarah Browner suing her father in a justice court claiming he locked away her wedding dress and clothes to block her marriage to Lele Resentlum. The suit argues the garments are needed for the ceremony and her living arrangements.
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Louis
Aus
Sarah Browner
Lele Resentlum
Allenges
Lcense
Democrats Name the Day at Syracuse Convention
The Democratic state committee set the date for the state convention at Syracuse on Wednesday, September 28. The report notes the plan and emphasizes the party schedule and venue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Democratic State Committee
Syracuan
Germans Reject Ham Shipment to Germany
Baltimore August 15 The Anglo American Trading Company of Chicago faces government friction over twenty six crates of ham worth 0 000 pounds shipped to Germany The Collector of the Port Stone refused entry unless inspection was allowed Two experts including a government agricultural bureau member found taint The other expert blamed brine The collector proposed entry with removal of the lien and submission to health commissioners The company agreed The bacteriologist was to examine as the case stands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Anglo-American Ching Company of
Chicago
Germany
Topany
Government Agricultural Bureau
Collecor Stone
Steamship Company
Ball
United States of Central America Formed as Confederacy
Correspondence from Managua Nicaragua reports delegates at a convention to draft a constitution for Salvador Honduras and Nicaragua. Key points include a confederacy rather than a central union, a federal district around Chinendega Choluteca and La Union, Amalpa as tentative capital, and a single executive likely to be chosen from Honduras or Nicaragua.
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Associated Press
Managoa
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Confederaion
United States
Central America
Chinendega
Choluteca
la. Union
Fonseca
Amalpa
Tiger Island
Amnalpa
Chinandera
Bonilla
Zelaya
Secret marriage ends in arrest over alleged assault
Mrs May Harvey 18 told Desplaines street police a brief engagement with Herbert Harvey led to a secret marriage in West Harrison Street and a plan to keep it from her parents. She sought a divorce as authorities pursued a warrant for Harvey on assault and disorderly conduct.
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Chicago
Angia
Wider
Desplainek Street
May Harvey
Herbert Harvay
Harvey Wase
West Harrison Street
Naval Reserves Armory Plan Discussed by Chicago Board
Captain T Shatner of the naval militia sought permission from Commissioner Dennersberger of the South Park board to erect a naval armory for the reserves on the lake front park. Senators Mason and Cullom secured a navy secretary promise to place a revenue cutter at the reserves after wartime needs. Donnersberger assured Captain Rhoffner that once the park area along the tracks is in the board’s possession the application would be acted on with no objections.
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Chicago
T. Shatner
Naval Militia
Dennersberger
South Park Board
Lake Front Park
Shander
Naval Reserves
Hicags Command
Mason and
Cullom
Secretary of the Navy
Donnersberger
Rhoffner
Forebodings Rise Over Peace After Spanish War
London dispatch reports Europe fearing the peace may break down amid China crisis. England faces possible return to war as Russia France and Germany press to curb British gains. The United States emerges as a major power with expanding influence in Asia and global markets.
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Chicago
London
Europe
Christendom
England
Far East
Washington
China
Mngland
United States
America
Paris
Peace Commission
Russia
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Lord Salisbury
Jung
France
Germany
Miey WU
Pall Mall Gazette
Ngok
Great Eiistein
Gazette
The
Globe
Spain
New World
War-worn tramp poses as returning hero in Wichita
A grizzly tramp at a North Topeka door in Wichita yesterday claimed to be a Santiago wounded veteran with an arm wrapped in bandages. The tale fooled a kind lady briefly but failed to fool locals who know soldiers do not beg, exposing the ruse.
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Wichita
Santiago
North Topeka Avenue
Cuba
United States Army
Death of Eben Brewer First U S Postmaster in Cuba
The report recounts Eben Brewer’s service as Cuba’s first U S postmaster, detailing his mail deliveries during siege days, his journeys to front lines, and his role amid battles. It notes the relocation of a post office to the front, vast mail volume, and stamps and money collected for soldiers, highlighting Brewer’s dedication and the wartime postal effort.
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Eben Brewer
U. 5
Cuba
Sant
Ipon Rt Balguiel
Weber Brewer
Kraus
Tampa
Galguirk
Dr. Brewer
Lewis Katapner
Brewer Aml
Siboney
Canentry
Balling
Paniah Pomtornen
Kempner
United States
Diarsioutier Hage
Wailion
California Bay Conference Liquidates. Preacher Brown Case Ends
The Bay Conference of Congregational churches in San Francisco dissolves, replaced by the Bay Association of Congregational Ministers. The case of Rev. C. O. Brown, formerly of Dubuque and now in Chicago, is resolved with an apology letter from the Dubuque conference read and accepted. The seven-member Brown committee is discharged with thanks.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
Bay Conference of Congregational Churches
Bay Association of
C. O. Brown
Chicago
Dubuque
Brown
Hatch
Hutch
Canal to the Sea Survey Progress Reported
Alfred Noble, Chicago member of the deep waterways commission, returned to Chicago after weeks away on the inquiry into a canal from the Great Lakes to the ocean. Surveys are under way for two depth projects of twenty one thirty feet, funded by two appropriations of 250000 in 1897 and 225000 in 1895, detailing general and specific depth investigations.
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Chicago
Alfrad Noble
Deep Waterways Commission
Great Lakes
Neral
JUDGESHIP FOR DAY IN FEDERAL BENCH
Head of the State Department for the Federal Bench Chattanooga will be appointed a United States Judge for the sixth circuit upon resigning from the cabinet at the close of the war. This report cites trusted authority here today. Several months ago Judge Teft of Ohio was the leading candidate.
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State Department
Ths
Federal
Chattanooga
Secretary of State
Day
United States
Sixth Circuit
Teft
Ohio
President McKinley Asked to Appoint Day to Circuit Judge Post
A conference with the Sixth Circuit judge led to a personal request for a single appointment to fill a judge position. The circuit covers four states Ontario Kentucky and Tennessee, and the judge argued only one vacancy could be filled due to workload. The president replied that he intended appoint Judge Day to the post alone of the war.
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McKinley
Nnde
Shoul
Kentucky
Tennessee
Inrye
Wnre
Swallows a bogus bond in Chicago case
In Chicago city news, Jomm Rogers swindled a farmer, B A Crowl from Galva, by using a $500 bond to hide a confidence game. They met near Hartington, Crowl advancing $16, Rogers prompting $85 more, then a railroad agent appeared at the union depot. Rogers was jailed after justice Master ordered grand jury action.
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Chicago
Aux
Rogers
B.A. Crowl
Galva
Crowl
Klay
Union Depot
Mr. Murtha
Chicago, Burlington
Justice Master
Walt
Honda
America's Great Resort aspirant list from New York Central guide
A fragmented ad describes numerous resorts along the New York Central and Hudson River lines. It touts destinations such as Lake George and Champlain, Berkshire and Catskills areas, Niagara Falls, and the Thousand Islands, promoting a brochure “America's Great Resorts” with a request for a stamp and address for delivery.
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America
Ines
New York Central
Hudson River
Allirondock Mountains
Seratom
Lake George
Luke Champlain
Berkshire
el Milla
Catskill Mountaon
Niagara Pall
Thouvatd Islands
Lake
New York
M Neal
Seer Dunlle
Central Station
New Yurk
Morrows Kidneards Cure Promoted By Local Ad
An advertisement from Swift Holidays Drugstore promotes Morrows Kidneards as a cure for bladder and kidney ailments. It claims relief after a few doses with two boxes purchased, and lists John Morrow & Co. as the manufacturers in Springfield union.
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Morrow
Sayn C. MN. Ela
Quiniey Street
Routh
Tam
Happy Man
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Erentas Economae
K. Fairbank Company
Bosna
Philedphia
Teck Tar
Seve
Ramirai Miller
Kas Ja
Flasall
Judee Wo. Prat
Garrett Wilder
Walter Dillingtuien
Madlee
Jamey Lavin
Guy D. Boruten
Minnesota
Queen's Hospital
King
Prather
Honolulu
Puvile
Mintia
Puebla
Honolahy
Manila
Pardon Board
Seattle
Beattie
Wash
Bart Wast
Out OF the
Wilderness
Santa Fae
Chicago Packing Company
United States of
Naval Reserves Armory
Shaffner
Huth Berkely
Salina
Kns
S.S.S
Swift
Ecific Co
Atlanta
Moville
John Rogers
Frankfort
Kin
Mckinsey Ara
Bilt
Topeka
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