Rush to Japan as Pacific steamers rush stocks
A Tacoma dispatch notes a surge of American goods heading to Japan before the new tariff. Steamers from Vancouver, San Francisco, and Portland carry flour sacks, cigarettes, alcohol, tobacco, and other staples bound for Yokohama and Kobe. The Northern Pacific line plans the Glenoyte with 6,000 tons of freight. Longshoremen load cargo with urgency as duties loom. The Olympia, Glen Sane, and other ships carry hundreds of barrels of alcohol and tobacco destined for Japanese ports.
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Pacific Coast
Japan
Taroma
Northern Pacific Ine
China
Vancouver
San Francisco
Portland
Transpacife
Pacific Ocean
Northern Pacific Line
Glenoyte
Yokobuma
Kobe
Atip
McCabe & Harmillton
Steyvederes
Ichro Pacific
M. Guiled
Skpan
Olympia
Gimogic
Glens Ne
Everett
Columm- Vik
Tobe Sodaran
America
Forces to Manila via Suez Route Readied for New York Embarkation
A Washington dispatch reports the most regiments to sail for Manila will embark from New York by late month, heading through the Suez Canal. The plan involves three regiments of regular infantry, volunteer units, and support ships, with haste driven by diplomatic and military considerations as the United States increases garrisons in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War.
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Paar
Manila
New York
Tribune
Washington
Sinita
Suez Canal
Sonelet
Corbin
State
Navy Department
War Department
Spain
Atlantic
Rezaiire
Mediterranean
Pacific
Hewaii
Oll4
Watley Engineer Battalion
Atx Batterdee
Avird
Astorit
Eaethle
Dewey
Calis
Badison Barracks
Una Furteenth
Ferns Porter
Columbus
Niagara
Plattsburg Barracks
Roevar
Rocky Mountains
State Department
Camara
Gibraltar
Helena
Singapore
Seld
Aden
Colombo
Sipzapore
Cou
United States
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Suez
Honolulu
Cape of Good Hope
Straits of Mageilea
Samoa
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Throat Ailments
A fragmented ad style note touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for throat trouble and related ailments. It urges readers to seek the product and claims it can help prevent serious throat issues, mentioning Bee and hive imagery and local endorsements.
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Pierce
First Sergeant Starck Reports Manila Conditions On Furlough
First Sergeant John Starck of Company E Eighteenth U S Infantry returns to Texas on furlough and describes Manila as very warm and unhealthy. He notes unsanitary conditions, heavy rainfall, and damp ground, with houses raised on stilts and barracks ventilated, while American effort improves cleanliness and safety.
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Sao ‘Antonio
Tex
John Starck
U. S. Infantry
Manila
Starck
Philippines
Mtfitt
Highteeth Infantry
Railroad and editors clash over California senate race
San Francisco reports a bitter dispute among editors and railroad interests over who should be California’s next senator. W F Herrin, counsel for Southern Pacific, figures in negotiations with J D Spreckels and H De Young. The plan to name Colonel Das Burns as a candidate is discussed amid resistance and political maneuvering.
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San Francisco
Are
Gepublican
Stephan ML. White
Ae H. de Young
Ae Chronice
Jone
J. D. Spreckels
de Wenator
W. F. Herrin
Southern Pacis Railroad Company
California
Merrih
Dasa Burns
Ee Hertin
George Croker
de Young
NEL
Das Burn
No Cooking Allowed for Teachers in Chicago Schools
The Chicago Public Schools move to ban cooking duties by household arts teachers in schools. A department inauguration led to claims of teachers using time for lunch duties, prompting a directive from Superintendent Andrews denying any cooking service by teachers during school hours.
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Chicago
Chiago
Elin F. Young
Andrews
Wilkesparre Alderman Delivers Public Beating Lesson
In Wilkesparre Washington, Alderman John Donohue confronted wife beater Frand Oldfield by staging a public brawl in the jail yard. Oldfield, 170 pounds, was brutalized as spectators watched. Donohue then ordered him to go home and behave. Another wife beater, David Rowlands, was discharged after the display.
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Oldfield
Oldfeld
Olateld
Thinchue
Donobus
David Rowlands
Rowlands
Greased Pig in Church Delights Chester Faithful
In Chester Pa a church fete featured a greased pig race for charity. The sport drew a crowd as the pig dodged tackles, slipping from players and spectators alike. Janhua Johnson suffered a rear-ward nipping but the event concluded with Buck declared the winner amid cheers.
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Chester
Julene
Gresaud
Benadth
Lee
Charles Burk
Burk Ching Tor
Ute
Eae
Buck
London police court figure Jane Cakebread dies
Jane Cakebread long known in London police court circles is reported dead. The article notes her frequent appearances before the London magistrates on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Details of the death are sparse in the surviving text.
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Jane Cakebread
London
Dec
Lomdion
Aetor Snes
Arunkennens
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Lasting Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills as the sole remedy for piles, claiming immediate inflammation relief and permanent cure. It cites testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and Major Dean of Columbus, praising long-standing relief after using two boxes, and notes the product is sold by Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall, Michigan.
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Mra
M. C. Hinkly
Missionipp
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall
Mick
Miracle Watchman Hero Emerges In Sudden Trial
Local report details a remarkable rescue during a crisis as Berea witnesses a watchful figure step forward. The event unfolds amid confusion, with eyewitnesses confirming calm leadership and decisive action that saved lives.
Croker's 1900 Promise to Tammany Back Democratic Platform
Indianapolis reports Leon Bailey, defeated Free Silver candidate, denies Croker met Western Indiana Democrats to block Bryan and Free Silver. He recalls a casual Chicago meeting with Croker at the Auditorium. Croker asserts Tammany will back the 1900 Democratic platform and that New York regulars will participate in the convention.
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Tammany
Indianapolis
Leon Bailey
Richard Croker
New York
West Baden Springs
Bryan
Tree Sliver
Batley
Croker
Chicago
Tammany Society
Ow York
Crowds in Albany Seek to See Helen Gould
Curiosity surrounds heiress Helen Gould as crowds gather at her Albany hotel after her testimony against Mrs. Cody. Reports note admirers and callers handled by a courier while a patriotic song about her circulates, highlighting public interest in her wealth and charity image.
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Albany
Helen Gould
Margaret EB. Cody
Albany County
Miss Gould
Ellen Gould
Rheumatism Cure Sold by Local Drug Firms
A promotional notice offers a Rheumatism Remedy claiming cure in 20 days or money back. Sold for a shilling per bottle by Swift and Hollinex Drug Co and others. The ad also touts relief for colds, coughs, croup, bronchitis and pneumonia with no clear medical backing.
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Swift & Hollinex Drug Co
W. H Lison
Arnold Drug Co
Fragmentary Medical Claim Note From Notary Public
A garbled note references pills for pale poop and pale people, mentioning Dr Williams and a notary public. The text shows misspellings and incomplete names, with a closing signoff claiming the statement was true and witnessed in Wayne County Michigan.
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Whese
Dr. Williams
Williares
Jaume Re Befere
Crocket
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