Foul Murder on La Bourgogne Bloodied Passengers Disaster
Eyewitnessed horror aboard the French steamer La Bourgogne after a collision with Cromartyshire. Passengers and crew fought for life boats as women and children were crushed or pushed aside. The ship sank within minutes, leaving hundreds in the sea and sparking reports of brutal conduct by survivors and crew amid frantic rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fialitex
la Bourgogne
Cromartyshire
Grecian
Tour- Bonne
Sabie
New Marly
Bourgegne
New York
Havre
Cromarty Shire
Glasgow
Bourgogne
Henderson
Mrut
Notts End Ae
Stew
Soree
la Cemee
LaCaxsi
Notable Passengers Recount Turbulent Route to Turkey
A fragmentary report notes a passenger named Cemman among travelers known to the profile mechanic Wheeler and actress Hed Tent nun. It mentions her husband living in Lebanon and references a person named Yous Yusuf described as "the terrible purI." The text is garbled but suggests a disrupted journey linked to the Sultan household and shifts toward Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemman
Menica Wheeler
Breing
Lebanon
Axeend
Turkey
Gultan
Ren
Kansas Boy At San Juan Narratives From Lincoln Gunner
Frank Deeds of Lincoln serves aboard the Ketticable Town under Captain Evans during the San Juan engagement. He describes May 11 action with the Spanish fleet, shore silence, and naval bombardment. He notes belts, guns, and the bounty system tied to prize money for those aboard enemy ships.
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Frank Deeds of
Lincoln
Ketticable
Bob Evans
San Juan
St Johns
Sampson
Castle Moren
Indiana
United States
Cervers
Has Rich Mines Exposes Exactions of Spanish Officials
Duluth reporters describe Cuba mining activity under Spanish authority. Denton Dickinson Morcom, leaders of Juragua and Sigua Iron and related railway projects, recounts mine construction and operations, noting Cuba’s mountainous terrain and rich ore deposits. Observations cover copper, iron content near 68 percent, and widespread mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
D. T. Denton
C.D. Dickinson
E. Morcom
Tower
Juragua Spanish-American and Sigua Iron Companies
Santiago
Baiguic
Mr. Denton
Capt. Morcom
Capt. Dickinson
Denton Salis
Cuba
Colire
Santuimo
Cevera Waa
Engilah
Hundred Girls Strike at Handkerchief Firm in New York
About one hundred girls at Schollman Cohn Fas sel handkerchief makers halted work for two days over wire reductions. The strikers, not union members, formed pickets to prevent others from joining production. Pickets chased workers inside the factory as some slips passed by, while the protesters argued the job needs special training and the new workers may fail at the Omaha Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Fine ‘Ora
Shia Hever
Ian
Ant
Fred Nitter
MeRegwry
Taslenmut
New York
Schollman, Cohn & Fassel
Humber
Rich iron ore deposits near Juragua Cuba spark speculation
Report describes a vast high grade iron ore deposit in Cuba with millions of tons in place near Juragua and Sigua. ore rises from the bed of the Batquito river, with plans for mining as rail access improves. Spanish and Swedish ores are cited as competitors, costs estimated near 40 cents a ton at Cuban ports. Local corruption and shortages noted, including taxes, duties, and government manipulation of supplies.
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Minnesota Tram Company
Batquiti
Juragua
Sigua
F& m
Uut
Juracua Company
Atlantic
United States
Jingland
Spain
Sweden
Barcelona
Filbas
Buntiego
Isoittle Plaza
Convic
Rsland
Santiago
Dinner Over Powder and Politics in Old Cuba
A vivid account recalls officials negotiating rail widening from the river to Santiago long ago. A costly dinner costing $400 placated the governor general, enabling decisions before Weyler’s era. A powder ship was seized at Havana Bay, yielding stored powder and a $100 fine.
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Santiago
Ferrara
Havana
Weyler
Haurand
Stsf
Mies
Cuba
Ely
Bay of Santings
The Bicycle Heart Controversy in Medical Journal
The British Medical Journal notes that several prominent cyclists may be declared unfit for military service due to heart hypertrophy and related diseases. It highlights palpitations and abnormal heart dilation from overexertion, citing a case of a woman cycling 60 miles daily after influenza and still experiencing a rapid pulse at minimal effort nine months later.
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London
Died After Fast Bicycle Ride In Bellmore New York
Warren D Thompson 48 ex police officer of Bellmore New York died of heart failure after a four mile bicycle ride. He lived with his wife and three children and had recently been active in real estate. He started to seek a doctor for a household illness and collapsed at the doctor's office. Dr William Rhame declared him dead from heart exhaustion caused by exertion.
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Monitors
Cme
Castle Morro
New York
Montgomery
Detroit
Min
Sheila
Marine
Towa
Warren D. Thompson
Bellmore
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
William Rhame
Lipton Receives Silk Flag From Sons of the Revolution
Sir Thomas J Lipton sails home aboard the Tucania after New York harbor ceremonies where the Empire State Society of the Sons of the Revolution presented a handsome silk flag. Edward A Sumner delivers a letter signed by Chauncey Depew and others urging Lipton to display the flag as a memorial of liberty and support for the United States.
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New York
Thomas J. Lapton
Campants
Tucania
Empire State Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Edward A. Sumner
Mr. Lipton
Climord W. Hartridge
Str
Sumner
Chauncey M. Depew
Walter BH. Brown
C W. Haskin
Peter Flint
William W. Bilvee
Cmford
W. T Hartridee
W. H. Wresworth
Horace C. Duval
Sir ‘Thomas
Engle
Sir Thomas
Hritian
Jock
London
Chitago
Flo
United States
Havana
Philippines
Belief in Six Hours Great South American Kidney Cure
Distrusting illness relief claims, the ad touts a new Great South American Kidney Cure that supposedly relieves distress in six hours. It claims prompt relief of bladder and kidney pain, urinary issues, and passes in both men and women, with quick results and low prices. The advertisement lists Geo W Stansfield and Steam Laundry contact details.
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Mick
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Piles Cure Ads Mention Buckeye Ointment
Fragmented ad text touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for instant relief and inflammation reduction. It lists locations W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy at Sixth and Topeka avenues, plus toll cures and drug claims. Ballard's Snow Liniment also advertised for lame back and strains with General W. Stansfield and Mulders Pharmacy mentioned.
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Gee
W. Stansfield
Ken Fae Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor Aer
Topeka Avenue
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Iowa
Tia Sallore
Cromartyehire
Irs
Guutavy Crimieux
Borry
Cromartynhire
Washington
Sampaon
Cervera
Bet
Christopher Druniglean
Sailor Pelongins
Ber
Bill Hime
Das Menger
Arca
Cco
Dassen
PST
Spre
Nes
Tip Kalliers
Reine
Mehlini Sevondi
Kinea
America
Cima
Tanger
Ward
Iis Knits
Kansas
Omaha Exposition
Santa Fe
Topeka
Omaha
Coon Bee
Garvey
Agoot
Thia
the Bicycle Heart
Lipton
Peeriess
Eea
Lali
Ostetters
the Bitters
Klauer
Mulari
Bwitt & Holidays
Toll Te
Drage Rafusi Mueay
Ancie Matthews
Plaza
Charite County
Mis
Eliza Rove
W. Wash.d
Gaby
Vinner
Mr. W. Love
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