Hugo Centenary Remembered At Pantheon Tribute
Paris marked Victor Hugo’s birth centenary with a Pantheon ceremony under government auspices. President Loubet and cabinet members attended as Comedie Fraincaise artists recited Hugo verses and the crowd watched a dramatic display of blue velvet drapery, laurel wreaths, and a 100-strong performing roster supporting a national observance of Hugo’s life and works.
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Loubet
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Thepremier
Senate
Chamber of Duties
Rep- Pemrta
Hugo
United States
Horace Porter
Victoria
David D’augeers
Comedie Frontalae
France
Vhs
A.an
M. Leygges
Band of the Republicin Suarde
Oretxin
New Cold Storage Plant Planned by Wolf Packing Co
The Wolf Packing Co. will convert about 29 000 square feet of floor space in new cold storage buildings to store and preserve fruits and perishables. Separate rooms will allow temperatures tailored to each class of goods. New refrigeration machinery aims to attract growers and dealers with cost effective handling and year round service.
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Chux. Wolf Packing Co
Utiiliue
Colt
Will of Charles L. Tiffany Filed for Probate in New York
The will of the late Charles L. Tiffany has been filed for probate. The estate, valued at more than $2,000,000, is to be divided between the widow and children with minor legacies to relatives. No schedule was filed.
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le Tatnny
Sion
Bremen
Neckar
Sandy Hook
Cuba and the Cubans A Gazetteer overview by Gannett
United States Geological Survey Bulletin No. 152 surveys Cuba’s geography climate and resources. It notes Cuba’s size coastal gateways mountains rivers and the Sierra Maestra. mentions Hatomisa Matanzas Santa Clara and Puerto Principe provinces. historic points like Columbus landing Nuevitas Barracoa Santiago Habana and key dates. discusses population changes from early estimates to 1899 census and the impact of colonization and slavery.
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West Indian Islands
Ihax
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Cape Bon Antonio
Habana
Ashe of Pines
Cape Mulsi
Cape Crum Ie
Cape Croan
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Chenfuceos
Zapata
Hatmisa
Matanzox
Banta Clara
Porto Principe
Teen Custer
Monta Clara
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Isl
Falkrond
Sierre Madre
Banting
Bans Te Clara
Pinar del Rio
Matanzan
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Columbus
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Velasques
Barracoa
Telnitads
Beens
Matinexas
Spain
United States
United States War Department
Pimar
del Rio
Habens
Matanzas
Amtland
Cuba Population and Economy in 1899 Gazetteer Summary
A 1899 Cuba gazetteer notes 60 percent native whites and 9 percent foreign born, mostly from Spain, with Habana as largest city. It covers literacy, marriage, occupation, farm size, cultivation, sugar and tobacco production, and distribution of crops across Matanzas, Habana, Pinar del Rio, Santiago, and Santa Clara. Havana’s water comes from Venta springs via aqueduct.
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Habana
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Toral
Porto Rico
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Santiago
Pinar del Rio
Santa Clara
Cuba
Venta
Indemnity Payment Dispute Shocks Banks and China
Shanghai reports a split between foreign bankers and Chinese officials over future indemnity payments. Bankers push for fixed monthly installments while Chinese authorities favor longer intervals. The protocol sets June and December interest payments. troop reductions at Tianjin and garrisoning shifts are noted. A separate Havana note mentions a longshoremen strike in Cuba with price disputes and military authority.
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Victoria
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Tien ‘Tin
Paotingtu
Tien Tsin
Wine of Cardui touted as cure for female troubles
An advertisement extols Wine of Cardui as a worldwide remedy for disordered menstruation and related female complaints. It features Mrs. C. Blau’s testimonial of relief after ten years of weakness, headaches, and bearing-down pains, praising the medicine’s home-based, private treatment and urging readers to consult their druggist for a bottle.
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Toe Chattanooga Medicine Co
Partment
Kine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Thia
Jessie James Rendit Hero at Crawford Show
A dramatic stage piece titled Jessie James Rendit Hero provoked strong reactions at Crawford last night. The performance featured improvised weaponry and a chaotic finale that mocked the James brothers and drew sharp criticism from observers and theatrical watchers.
Will Vote Bonds For Emporia Plant
Emporia Kansas February 4 the business men committee appointed to study a new plant for the city met with the mayor city council and city attorney with FH Dodge electric expert from Kansas City presenting cost plans for a new plant the committee decided Emporia should have a new plant and will issue a call for an election to vote bonds of 20000 House Passes Consular Bill with annual supply measures to the Senate no major amendments adopted
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Euperia
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Sunate
Prominent woven wire firms form new capital venture
Arrangements reported by the Journal of Commerce for a new corporation of woven wire product specialists. The enterprise plans a 3 million dollar capital with headquarters in New York City. Meanwhile a general strike of about 1500 workers disrupts building trades in New York over union friction.
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Journal of Commerce
Beet
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
James 3
Viscount Deerhurst
London
Journal and
American
Ambassador Chouts
Dr. Metternich
They killed the bear in north voyage tragedy
Vancouver reports arrival of steamer Trew haw with two men killed and one wounded after a bear attack. The bear charged, the men fled, and rescue efforts failed as the animal pursued them before dying. Separate item notes Judge WW C Ine’s back operation in Yokohama and secretary Paul S. Carter’s accompanying stay. Tickets to Utah Montana Washington Oregon California and Puget Sound offered at various prices.
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Carter
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