Heavy Lumber Sale Syndicate Sells 250 Million Feet
The Weyerhaeuser syndicate disposes of 250 million feet of standing pine timber in the Ashland district near Chequamegon Bay. Major buyers include The Lumber Company and Hed Cit Lumber of Duluth, which together take 100 million feet. The deal, first for the area, plans logging on Chequamegon Bay and shipment to the Red Cliff Indian reservation.
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Ashland
Wik
Chequamagon Bay
Purehaenr Tynes Lumber Company
Red Clif
Weyerhaeuser Syndicate
Lodge Loses Wallet at Grand Central in New York
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts was relieved of his wallet at Grand Central station in New York while waiting for a Boston-bound train. He reported the loss to station officers and left for home after paying the fare. A constituent to whom he owed ten dollars was left without the money. Lodge had been in Patchogue with Theodore Hnose reviewing politics.
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Senator Lodge
Grand Central Station
New York
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Boston
Benster Lodge
Hls
Bristow to Campaign in Kansas For Postmasters Support
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow travels to Kansas to rally Republican postmasters in the state and drive support for the Republican state and congressional tickets ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Washington, D.C
Bristow
Kansa
Kansas
Illiteracy in Cuba and Spanish Colonies Highlight Education Gaps
Washington reports reveal less than three percent of Cubans receive instruction and that Spain's colonies lack educational advantages. The United States weighs future policy as Commissioner Harrie time reviews conditions and extensive data on public education in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. The Havana area shows stark contrasts with white and colored literacy gaps, while the report notes systemic barriers and the need for long term, collaborative educational reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Cuba
Spain
Washington
Porto Rico
Philippines
Bublic McHaals
Taiestoner Harris
Havana
Clara Provines
Gay
Sabo
Gee Owl
Aniiuga
Mavankie
Wapils
Pupika
Kenti
Lange
University of Havany
Ted
Universty
University of
Hasvara
Soleries
South
Tega
Government Moves To Annul Unneeded War Contracts
Washington orders reduction of war goods contracts including ammunition clothing provisions and medical supplies not required under the peace protocol. Secretary Alger directs effort to void agreements despite contractors resisting and potential legal action, with broader implications for government supply needs and wartime policy.
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Washington
Sinte
Einemae
War Department
Expandea
Alger
Orme
Harsh Goticy
Cortijo’s Bitter Prisoner Tale From Atlanta to Fort McPherson
Col Cortijo, Spanish-American War prisoner and Werter’s brother-in-law, recounts harsh treatment in the United States. He describes iron cages, crowded meals, separation by race, dirty rations, and indignities at Atlanta and Fort McPherson. He notes attempts to starve himself, fears of confiscation, and a lawyer’s offer to sue the U.S. government for damages.
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Feyler
U. & Prison
Ft McPherson
Washington
D. C
Col. Cortijo
Gen. Werter
Port
Herson
Imparcial
Madrid
United States
Col Cortejo
Atlanta
Fort McPhersox
Coty
SeasDre
Col. Cortise
Tula
M. Roushah
Government of the
Cambridge congress on man descent confirms evolution verdict
London reports the Cambridge congress of zoology will feature Prof. Haeckel's paper arguing that science now proves the descent of man from lower life through a vast evolutionary span. He cites monophyletic origin of mammals and fossil discoveries in Java, Madagascar, and Australia to support the theory.
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New York
London
Cambridge Congress of Zoology
Haeckel
Lamarck
Darwin
Java
Madagascar
Australia
Malla
Congress
Lord Kelvin
Negro National Democratic League Urges Democratic Loyalty
Edward E. Lee, president of the Negro National Democratic League, issues an address to Black voters urging independence from GOP influence. He condemns Republican tactics, promotes Democratic alignment as a path for Black progress, and claims the party represents the masses while Republicans favor millionaires and monopolists. The address follows a convention held August 10.
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New York
Edward E. Lee
Negro National Democratic League
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Saath
Ratcliffe Time Up for Ratcliffe After Blackwell Sentence
New York August 11 Ratcliffe ends a six months term at Blackwell's Island Penitentiary on Wednesday. An actor notes New Yorkers may welcome his return or recall his past crimes wife beating bigamy and conviction. Ratcliffe a clever player may work to regain popularity but matinee girls recall his scandalous marriage to De Lacy’s daughter while still with another wife.
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New York
Noward J. Ratcliffe
Well
Reland
Ratcliff
Ratcliffe
Peter de Lacy
England
Senator Mills Rich From Corsicana Oil Fields
Austin reports Lieutenant Governor George T. Jester predicts Corsicana oil fields will rival Pennsylvania and Indiana in production. Daily output around 2,000 barrels with rising wells, each costing about 1,000 dollars. Mills profits from land lease and oil sale estimated near 25,000 dollars.
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Austin
Tex
George T. Jester
Culberson
Corsicana
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Standard Ol
Sithough
United States
Roger Q. Mills
Senator Mills
Mills
Texas
Mulla
Senate
Senator Mills Becomes Oil Magnate Amid Texas Ties
The text notes Mills’ rising income from wells on Senator Bilis’ land, predicting it may reach 200 daily before his US Senate term ends. It claims he now conducts direct business with Standard Oil, a major monopoly, causing local Democrats to confront him as money reshapes alliances.
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Bilis
United States
Texas
Senator Mills
Standard Oil Company
Governor Scofield demands war department dispatch on Wisconsin troops
Governor Scofield of Wisconsin protests lack of information from the War Department about the date of muster out for the First Wisconsin regiment and the transport arrangements for sick soldiers from Jacksonville. He notes growing illness and anxious families, urging prompt action and answers from Secretary Alger.
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Scofield
ALGER
Wisconsin
Florida
Madison, Wie
War Department
Jacksonville
Washington, D. C
Army
Wisconsin Volunteers
Edward Scofield
Kaiser Gene’s Peace Note Roils European Press
London reports heavy press focus on the German emperor’s peace note. Paris and Madrid react with irritation, fearing a rift in Franco Russian ties and signaling possible diplomacy in Copenhagen. Spain cautions against a broader conflict, urging careful attention to avoid widening war from the Mediterranean to the China Sea.
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London
Cear
Hitturine
Copenhagen
Paris
Grint’ Hamburger
Putsichis & Telegram
St. Petersburg
Willum
Anny
Cgar
Madrid
Faure
Mperce William
Commoiisiin
Mediterranean
China Sea
Weyler Policy Debate Sparks Independent Stance
A special dispatch from Madrid reports Weyler's proposed policy to be independent of both government and opposition. The aim is to preserve the country and reorganize the army while claims arise about Cartier influence and financial pressures. The Republican side reportedly seeks no personal animosity toward the queen, focusing instead on vehiety and ambition as consequences of measures.
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Mader Pra
Bere
Cartiers
Alleres
Jongland
Secret bicycle elopement ends wedded life
Miss Alberta Richardson elopes with W. H. McDonald after meeting while delivering groceries. The couple marry at a minister’s home after a confrontation with Miss Richardson’s mother. McDonald loses his job at W. D. Cooper’s grocery, plans to find work, and the newlyweds face poverty and family opposition.
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Chicago
Alberta Richardean
Washington Boulevard
Goores
BR. McDensilt
W. D. Cooper
Basteen
Mc~ Donald
Younes McDonald
Miss Richardson
Fla
McDonald
Wip
Brige
Richardson
Mr. McDonald
West
Madison Street
Cooper
Hichardson
Richard
Fuchardson
Wasre
Miwa
Titchardson
M. A. Richardson & Co
John Conners
Gorfeld Park
Mentey
William Craven
Park Avenue Methodist Church
McDonald’s
Airs
Browsstone
Des Elares
Mrr
Veteran with fortune seeks discharge from Soldiers Home
Milwaukee audience details veteran William Gessie an Ohio soldier who inherited about fifty thousand dollars after his father’s death in Indiana traveled to Milwaukee to secure discharge from the Soldiers Home and retain pension rights. He formerly served in an Indian regiment, drifted west afterward, worked as an ax grinder, and later as a jack-of-all-trades in California before ending at the Soldiers Home.
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Milwaukee
William Geasie
Geasie
Ind
Hone
Gessies
Gessie
Indianaregiment
Thien Pacific Railroad
California
Fnally
Fetter
Newport
Geswe
Mitorneye
Alo
Grand Excursion by G A 5 to Cincinnati 1895
The G A 5 will meet in Cincinnati September 5 1895 and travel by special train via Santa Fe. Fare details listed include 900 and pardina lars with Santa Fe agent handling arrangements. The event mentions domestic scenes and notable attendees, though the fragmented text obscures exact names and schedule.
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St. Josspbh
Santa Fe
Knights and
Jedles
King Topeka
Tetolling
St Joseph
Btormont
Cincinnatii
Skata Pe Routell
G. A. Ht
Cincinner
Santa Pe
Peareas Steam Laundry
Cincinnati
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BH. P. McAllister
Harrods
Swift
S.S
Atienta. Ga
H. L. Larsh & CO
Kans
TRE Bradfield Recuvlator CO
Alanis, Ca
Cortijo
Nantucket Nail
Boont
Wfebeater
Senator Mills Rich
Oll Wella
William
Weyler
Criver
Issuurieu Ana Uves
Wondartin
Bys Railway
Euler
Ue Coliver
Seip
Seoie Mhealth Resorts
New Mexico
Arizona
Vegas
Titornia
Kuliigetravons
W. Black
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation Co’s
Mackinac
Boca Wits
W. Water St
The
Kansas Tent and Awning Co
F. A. Anton
Michigan Military Academy
Spo
Topeka
Hardin College & Eens
Uap
John W. Mileson
Frm
Aberin
Colorado
Banta Pe
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