Britain's Gall and the Pacific Boundary Clash
Lord Salisbury and Mr Chamberlain challenge US claim to 3,000,000 acres opposite Prince of Wales Island as strategic, amid calls that the Alaska boundary commission be misled. In Africa, Transvaal prisoners endure brutal abuse as Boers raid their jail route. Proclamations warn of mine unrest. Russia and Turkey reportedly privately align on Armenia, while Germany reportedly orders twelve torpedo boats from Thornycroft with 30 knot speed.
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Loxpos
Jon
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Chamberlain
British Columbia
United States
Prince of Wales Island
Pacific Coast
Bagotte
Lord Canning
Carr Town
Reform Union
Transvaal
John Hays Sammond
Western railroads grant thirty day G A R ticket extension
A Western Passenger association line, the Great Western, plans a thirty day extension for G A R tickets after appealing to the association chair. The move follows a meeting where the demands of the Grand Army were opposed.
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Great Westers
Western Passenger Association
G A. R
Great Western
UnDelivered Mail Tales From Indiana Post Office
A 600 inhabitant Georgetown Indiana post office under Miss Motweller for 25 years is found filthy with five feet of dust and 4000 undelivered letters. Inspector Fletcher seizes control, delivering long-stored mail and copper cents, while villagers adapt to the cleanup.
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Ketters
Ciscinnati
Ohio
Jan. H
United States
Postofic
W. T. Pletcher
Georgetown
Ind
Montweiler
Missis M Ontweiler
Reed M Kinley Con vention Stormy Meeting Ends In Turmoil
The Louisiana Republican Convention last night produced one of the stormiest sessions in party history as McKinley and Reed factions fought over four delegates at large to the national convention. Reed leaders led by ex Governor Kellogg captured temporary control and sought to block a State ticket, while 290 seats remained contested and a credentails committee report was awaited. Reports of bribery and corruption swirled as the battle for delegates intensified.
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New Oermans
McKinley
Reed
Heket
Mennley
Kellogg
At-Lange
A. T. Raby
Sai
Eeltine
State Central Committee
Whaberly
KR. I. Guichard
Dis Trieta
Loviniana
Tillman Speech Sparks Storm in Senate on Silver Question
In Washington January 3 a fiery Tillman address on the silver issue drew astonished praise from veterans and sharp censure of President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle. His bold oratory, dramatic gestures, and sudden pauses elicited applause and laughter while he warned of revolutionary danger and labeled many as cowards for not impeaching Brinf Seuston. In the House in late session, opposition to a pensions bill caused a quorum dispute and adjournment after a scramble for condemned cu.
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Wasminetos
Jan
Senate
Tillman
Congress
Cleveland
Carlisle
Sherman
Judas
Washington
Host
Brinf Seuston
Wasinvéroy
Dan
Invalid Pensions Committee
Unprecedented Cuba policy tug sparks Senate debate
In Wasuixerox Jan 30 reports say the Senate foreign relations committee presses the president to declare belligerent rights for Cuba, a move diplomacy insiders deem without precedent. The issue hinges on the U S proclaiming neutrality while Cuba’s conflict unfolds. Also noted are actions on a silver bill amendment and a Comanche Kiowa Apache land cession in Oklahoma with funding, and President Cleveland’s Washington return from Quantico after a hunting trip yielding thirteen geese and ducks.
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Wasuixerox
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cuba
Senate Committee
Spain
United States
Oklahoma
Wasuixeson
Cockrell
Cleveland
Washington
Washgton
Quantico
Potomac River
Appeal for Peace From Grand Lodge Masons of Tennessee
An appeal to Masons worldwide to aid in preserving peace and averting war was adopted at the Grand Lodge meeting in Nashville Tennessee. Separate notes mention Mexico City reporting no war, and a Kansas City area railroad book of South Illinois views, plus local business notices for a steam laundry seeking customers.
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St. Josees
Norman J. Brown
National Review Insurance Company
Thinsitu
Grand Lodge of Tennessee Masons
Nashville
Fenn
Grand Lodge Toonessee Masons
Mexico
Mexico City
Interior
Cozio
Chihuahua
Jarrez
Missouri
Kansan
Fort Scott
Memphis
Bailroad Cabas
South Isanuii
Southee
J. E. Lockwoop
Kansas City
Cripple Creek Deal Ties Los Angeles Investors
Carriie Carex reports from Jan 30 that a $75,000 transfer involving Los Angeles capitalists aims to place public property into Cripple Creek district holdings. The anticipated syndicate includes Mayor H. Russell and notable Los Angeles figures, with signatories pending and property transfer nearing deed finality.
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Los Angeles
Carriie Carex
Cal
Cripple Creek
Victon
H. i. Russell
Lower
California
A. N. Slyera
Prasid Street
Pooley
Mining Claims Near Pemberton Show Promise in Red Bird Area
Currie Crexs and Denver capitalists stake a group called Red Bird near Pemberton Mill. Seeds plans a 50 foot tunnel to tap the vein within about 30 days. Gold values range from 7.40 to 11.70 per ounce as prospecting updates come from August Riche, veteran Colorado miner, on the Hig Blue vein, down 20 feet with good prospects and high asking value.
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Fathom Cripple Crook
Currie Crexs
W. H. Seeds
Denver
Robert KR
Robert Dt
Pemberton
Seeds
Red Bird
Ned Bird
West Creek
August Riche
Colorado
Pittsburg
Leadville
Riche
Wages High at Cripple Creek
Report from Cripple Creek describing booming trade and high wages. Business districts crowded, hotels overwhelmed, rents from 100 to 500 dollars monthly, many buildings under construction and leased. Wages for hotel staff range from 12 to 14 dollars weekly plus tips. laborers and miners paid from 6 to 9 dollars per day.
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Cripple Creek
Hanens
Anways
Crry
Eeb Flonzhtowhen
Ita Ressurcus
Beonets Avenue
Second Street
Palace
Portland
Hatel
Nook
Gold at Cripple Creek and Santa Fe Route Ad
Cripple Creek Colorado attracts hundreds as gold fields promise vast fortunes. Santa Fe Route direct to camp via Palimas sleepers and chair cars delivers travelers to the heart of Cripple Creek. Inquire of J P Rowley, city ticket agent, AT and SF Ry Topeka Kan. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as leading medicine for spring sickness and general health. Beggs German Salvation ointment advertised as top cures. Local services: coal mining notes, labor prices, and Peerless Steam Laundry offers.
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Santa Fe
Cripple Creek
Colorado
J.P. Rowley
F. Ry
Topeka
Kan
Preacher Lawyers and a Prankish Barrister in London
A London scene shows Queen’s Counsel Harris and Samuel Waddy guiding evangelistic legal circles. Frank Lockwood once mocked Sir Charles Russell in court with a wife beating quip, forcing a dramatic exchange that highlighted courtroom wit and bravado among eminent lawyers.
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New York Mail
Express
London
Reader Harris
Queen's Counsel
Pentecostal League
Samuel Waddy
Waddy
Frank Lockwood
Lockwood
Sir Charles Russell
Lord Russel
Killowen
Sir Charles
Lord Russell
Oriental splendor and modern gravel walk tale
A St Louis coffee firm builds a $26000 gravel walk from Brazilian pebbles found in coffee sacks. Edward Collis, sentenced in London for bigamy, recalls a daring act in India. Indiana resident Joel Connors dies with nearly $10000 in gold, scattered by his widow. The Monto sects and Amida Buddha temples in Yokohama are noted as leading Buddhist groups.
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St. Louis
Edward Collis
London
Steen
India
Marwand
Horatius
Joel Connors
Parks County
Indiana
Buddhist Revival in Japanese Empire Sparks Church Awakening
A Buddhist revival grows strong in the Japanese empire as missionaries intensify influence. Recent years see Buddhist papers organized and broad coverage in the Japanese press on religious matters.
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Japanese Empire
Pin swallowed by girl ends in death after long illness
Verna Christman of Middletown Indiana swallowed a pin at age six. Four years later the pin emerged through her back but left a healing-scar that never healed. Recently she died from blood poisoning. Also notes a brief explanation of water clocks using falling water as a timing mechanism.
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Verna Christman
Middletown
Ind
Harper's Bazaar 1896 year and fashion coverage
Harper's Bazaar announces its twenty ninth year starting January 1690, showcasing Paris and New York fashion, patterns for home sewing, and guidance for professionals and amateurs. Features include Paris Letter by Mrs. Fouxer, social topics, labor and capital discussions, and department articles on music outdoor woman and fashion trends. Subscriptions, remittance, and postal details are provided.
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Harper's Baz*r
Gods i Talmin
BAZAR
Gaxvoz
Bacog
Caaturs
Paris
Harlin
New York
Furtaighuy
Karsanne
Fouxer
Gerald
Laume
Winkie
Jerome
Isbor
Morris
Pervonala
Waal
Bod
Bazam
Harper & Brothers
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Laxnos
Thornycroff, & Co
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Ottawa University
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Neadty
Hed Agsin
Fostoma
Mra
M. H. Bohreer
Mobile
P. Esselman
Woothon
Josefa, Mo
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Silas Woodson
Burke
Father Newman
Mr. Wooson
Hovstox
Texas
Thomas Dwyer
Washington County
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Mary A Quay
Senstor
Matthew Stanley Quay
Ee Ae
Louis R Devid
Weddling
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Allwrt
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Haker
Norton
William Arnold
William Starr
Belva Lockwood
Wasmisoros
Belva A. Lockwood
Woman's Rights
Penalon Bhreag
Siew” Lockwood
Pension Department
Springer
Baurmone
William M. Springer
Inian Territory
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Cowen
Cross
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Pinner
Dave
St Josefa
Florence
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Kansas
Nebraska
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Jack Stelzner
Fil
Stelzner
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Jowa
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Calmar
Pred Giesing
Wasniserox
Jan Éu
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Muesler
Herman I. Mueller
Neflite Brewin Company
Milwaukee
Fred Miller
Irving
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EK Jones
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Reed M’kinley
Wm. Pitt Kelloggs
Uloyele
Second Regiment
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Richard Brace
Hassia
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Morgan
Treasury
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St Paul
Dinezes
Likewlas
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Thor
Bauer
Wastineros
Appeal For
Denoque
Iowa
Olinger
Board of Health
Jezal
Tondera
Wasmseros
Cotec
Navy Department
Hood
Wessen
St. Hell Tal
Har. Tel
Loch Wood
Amida Buddha
Yokohama
Forest and Stream Pub. CO
P.O. Box
New York City
Harper’s Bazar
Harper's Periodicals
Alaper’s Magazine
Harpers Weeul
Baga
Harper's Round
Cutinda
Great Western Steam
Rodiger
John C. McChintock, A-M
Sungeon
Kan Ayn Fes
Tix Wilmore Ruriee
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