Reeder Recognized as Irrigation Authority in Congress
Washington Feb 18 Rep W A Reeder of Kansas is praised as a leading authority on irrigation issues in the arid West. He chairs a House subcommittee drafting a bill to reclaim arid lands with artesian wells and river-diversion plans, supporting federal funding for irrigation projects and land preservation for that purpose.
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Washington, D.C
W. A. Reeder
Kansas
Panis Pongris
West
Helms
Hitchcock
Dembwta
Ar. Reeder
Congress
Reeder
Solomon
Iaty
Representad
Persecuted Chinese and Allied Atrocities in the Flowery Kingdom
English war correspondent George Lynstea reports from Pekin on alleged Allied and German actions during the siege. He describes late arrivals, mass executions, brutal interrogations, and widespread looting by missionaries, criticizing Allied conduct as cold blooded and violent amid the campaign.
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George Lynstea
Cuba
South Africa
London
Pekin
Herald
Chinese rebellion spirit to rise again in spring
A fragmentary remark suggests the Chinese spirit of rebellion remains active and will be revived in the spring, reflecting concern about unrest. The text appears to discuss state policy and broader attitudes toward upheaval in the United States.
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Iit Ie
le Deere Jorach Ahleus
Postmaster A M Mumrock Ill at Home in Wichita
Col Murdock III Wichita February 18 reports A M Mumrock postmaster and editor of the Wichita Hagie is very ill at his home. Physicians say he is better this morning after ten days of grip and complications raise misgivings about the outcome.
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Wichita
Kae
Col.a. Mmumrock
Wichita Hagie
Reverend Humphreys Landmark Speech at George Washington Service
Rev. F. L. Humphreys spoke at the George Washington service in St Pauls Chapel, New York, stating that the chief danger facing the nation is the increasing accumulation of threats to liberty and national unity. The address urged vigilance and unity to meet evolving challenges.
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F. L. Humphreys
Times
New York
George Washington
Sons of the Revolution
St Paul's Chapel
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion and Health
The advertisement asserts that no miracle purifies blood or regenerates tissues. only proper digestion works. It claims Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets supply digestive principles weak stomachs lack, curing indigestion, sour stomach, and bloating by enabling digestion of meat and other foods. It argues pills and cathartics lack digestive power and overstate their effects.
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Stuart
Thoughtful speakers urge simple living to curb wealth excess
A preacher laments wealth accumulation and luxury as wasteful and urges a group of distinguished men to adopt simple dress and habits. He calls for unselfish service and rejects the idea that others should suffer misery for the comfortable few.
A Larger Army Proposed by McKinley
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley seeks a standing army of 150000 with authorization to raise 10000 more. If Philippine conditions stay steady he aims to ask Congress next December for 66000 additional troops, arguing two-year service limits there endanger health and that reinforcements are needed to keep forces in the islands at full strength.
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New York
Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Congress
Capel Ane Reguiar Sion
Train wreck on double track near North East Maine
The southbound express of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore line struck a derailed freight car near North East, Massachusetts, at 1:45 this morning. Engineer Edward Mead of Wilmington was killed instantly. Fireman George W. Byers of Hilley Park, Pa, suffered severe injuries. No passengers were hurt, but one freight car and three passenger coaches left the rails and traffic was delayed for hours.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Palimore
Edward Mead
Wimington
George W. Byers
Hilley Park
Uhe
Axte
Russia Rejects Tariff War Over Sugar Embargo
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, tells Washington that Russia does not seek a tariff war with the United States. He says the maximum rates on American iron, steel, machinery, and tools were not a vendetta for sugar duties but a protective policy driven by commercial interests. He stresses friendly relations and a desire to expand U S Russia trade.
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New York
Count Cassini
Washington
The
Herald
Russia
United States
Americas
60 Years an Editor Dies After Long NH Career
William P. Hill born 1819 in Concord New Hampshire rose to editor roles across New England. He served as governor and US senator during Andrew Jackson era and later led newspapers in Montpelier and Manchester before retiring. He married Clara West of Concord and had five children James Lyford and Mrs R Williams among survivors.
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Denver
Col
William P. Hill
New England
New Hampshire
Vermont
Montpelier
Hill
Minn Clare West
Concord
Han
Sire James Lyford
Mra. R. Wikiams
Oldest Preacher Dead in Trappe Area
Philadelphia reports the death of Rev. Nalte of Trappe Pennsylvania at age about one hundred, marking a century since his ordination with limited local biographical details and a note on the small nearby village community.
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Philadelphia
Femi
Rev
Nalte
Trappe
robal idest_ Gergvin
Ords
Barge News Amid Third Week Lazers Causes Local Confusion
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear details about a barge incident and laser event with references to a first of its kind item and local avenues. Names and places are unreadable, preventing precise entities or a full event timeline.
Tragic Car Engine Death Reported in Emporia Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a fatal accident in Emporia involving a car engine. The report mentions a person named Terrel and a death tied to locomotive or vehicle machinery. Details are unclear due to damaged text. Further verification needed for full facts.
Straight Jacket Abandoned In New York Hospital
A partial readable fragment describes a straight jacket abandoned at a New York hospital facility. The note mentions wards and pavilions and references state institutions, with unclear names and dates, reflecting a damaged OCR item from a historic hospital context.
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New York
Ateop Holic
Insens
Eta
Estat
Mienhattan State Hospital
Eloomiomiate
Mattewan
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