France Blame for Strained Britain France Ties
Britains cabinet was not summoned over news of Frances new cabinet but strained relations with France persist from six months of Franco British friction. The Madagascar dispute grows as France seeks protectorate while Britain warns of English interests. officials note China and India tensions, with Admiral Freemantle aiding residents and forces in Asia.
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Foreign Office
Great Britain
France
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Paria
Caina
Ireland
Lord Dufferin
London
Lord Rosebery
Comarmnier
India
de Uty
Gree World
England
Madagascar
Africa
Mozambique Channel
Hrntiab
Hovas
Anc
China
Japan
M. Ls Myre de Villers
Madagescar
Corbett's Blood Is Up Over Fight Money Transfer
Corbett manager William Brady telegraphed to move $1000 held for Fitzsimmons fight into Corbett's name and add $9000 more to reach $10000. The Olympic Club in New Orleans declared the championship forfeited to Fitzsimmons and sent a curt reply urging cheerfulness. James J Corbett asserts he holds the American championship despite press and club disputes forcing continual bouts.
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Bet Pitecimmons Bostos
William Brady
Corbett
New York
Steve O' Dounce
Fitzsimmons
David W. Blanchard
Uoekets
Bia
Brady
Olympice Club
Newes
W. A. Scholl
Olympic Athletic Club
New Orleans
la Bowrox
James J. Coubett
America
Olympic Club
Action for Divorces Dismissed in New York Court
Actress Marie Wainwright’s action for absolute divorce from Louis James was dismissed on her default by Justices Ingraham after revelations that James married Miss Hendricks in 1905 and that there was no ceremonial marriage with Wainwright. The cyclone near Hot Springs damaged farm property and crops with no reported deaths.
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New York
Marie Wainwright
Louis James
Ingraham
Supreme Court
Miss Hendricks
Waikewright Testi
James
Miss Wainwright
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Denver Ed Smith Beats Farrell on Foul in Five Round Bout
About 250 men rode a special Denver Texas and Gulf train to watch Denver Ed Smith fight Lawrence Farrell for 5000 purse. Gallagher ruled in Smith’s favor after repeated fouls by Farrell. Smith weighed around 205 pounds, opposition claimed 171, and the crowd witnessed a foul filled decision.
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Perrott
Delves
Denver
Texas
Gulf Road
Ed Smith
Lawrence Farrell
Byrd
Smith
Farrell
Seeries Seaith Jedd
Jake Smith
God Smith
Warrell
Gallagher
Parrel
Roddy Gallagher
Thisroithe
Bill Keogh
SPECIAL LAND AGENT NUMBERS SHRINK IN FIELD
Oct 1 report notes only twenty special agents active with twelve to be dismissed in November. Funding cut from $200,000-$300,000 in the past to $60,000 for maintenance. The General Land Office cites ongoing need to protect public lands, despite reforms to curb abuses by agents.
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Wasamotoy
Seand
General Tend Office
Cleveland
Congress
Lamoreaux
Tornado Toll and Aftermath across Arkansas
A Little Rock disaster report cites six killed and others missing after a tornado. Damage totals near 1 million dollars include state asylum losses of 20 dollars and a penitentiary hit at 10,000. A convict named James killed. Georgie Berry and others die in separate incidents. A shooting at Schwab mines leaves Carrie Goodin charged.
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Jackson Beard
Georgie Berry
Carrie Goodin
Schwab Mines
Berry
Indians Quiet After Year of Education Reform
Commissioner Brown ing reports the year ending June 30 featured no outbreaks or disturbances among Indians. Enrollment rose to 22,451 with 17,086 average attendance. more government boarding schools and Navajo educational awakening noted. Water and sewage defects common in schools. contracts adjusted to preserve access. Policy favors moving Indian children into public schools, with funding to local authorities to aid compliance. Land allotments and irrigation projects progress. total appropriations $10.76 million. Depredation claims debate unresolved. calls for U S sole payment responsibility.
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Eiauta
United States
Wichita
Oklahuma
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Quapaw
Indian Territory
Klamath
Oregon
Methodist Episcopal
Yakima
Washington
Maquis
Arizona
Mennonite Mission Society
Crow
Montana
Port
Browning
United States Supreme Court
Prof David Swing dies after illness and trial
Professor David Swing, famed Chicago divine, died ten minutes after midnight from blood poisoning linked to jaundice. Born in Cincinnati on August 25, 1850, he studied at Miami University and led Westminster church before the 1871 fire. His heresy trial before the Chicago Presbytery spurred his resignation and the formation of Central church where he preached in a theater and later at Central Music Hall.
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Chicago
North Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Francis L. Patton
Princeton College
Professor Swing
Central Church
McVicker’s
Central Music
Armed factions in Tishomingo threaten street clash
The Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court convened with two judges and the attorney general. an adjournment was taken due to clerk absence. Mosely and Byrd factions roam armed with Winchesters after a tense session and an unsettled adjournment, with fears of bloodshed if liquor worsens tensions.
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Byrd
Anpswone
I T
Supreme Court of the
Havsey Deel
Tishomingo
McKinley’s Kansas Tour Draws Enormous Crowds
Ohio Governor and protections advocate McKinley toured Kansas on a day of perfect October weather. He was greeted by large Republican crowds at every station along the Santa Fe line from Kansas City to Hutchinson, described as acres of admirers. The event recalled his Ohio campaign as supporters flocked to hear him.
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Kan
McKinley
Kansas
Protections Champion
Sunflower Commonwealth
Ison
Sants Be
Kansas City
Hutchinson
McKinney
Morton Accepts Nomination for Governor
Ex vice president Morton formally notified as Republican nominee for governor with Senator Saxon and Judge Haight present. General Collis delivered the notification address. Morton, Saxon and Haight gave brief acceptance remarks. A group photo followed on the mansion porch. Separately, Connecticut returns show Republicans leading in local races with 106 towns Republican, 29 Democratic, 27 divided. Entries missing Sterling and New Fairfield. A fatal farmhouse fire near Gurnam, Oklahoma claims a prominent farmer’s life.
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Berrecurr
Morton
Saxon
Albert Haight
General Collis
Hight
Connecticut
Sterling
Windham County
New Fairfield
Fairfield County
Over a hot bridge memory of a Civil War retreat
Colonel Rufus King recounts a night march of an eight gun U S light battery during the retreat of the Army of the Potomac to White Oak Swamp. Fire and pursuit forced a perilous bridge crossing while cooling blankets shielded powder as Confederates closed in.
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United States
Specialieen
Army of the Potomac
Harrison Landing
White Oak Swamp
Munkenother
Richardson
Poterman
Delmonica's
Sonas Wae al
Eafety
Esissons
Richard Fon
Beenete
Gray
Rufus King
New York
Telegrom
Offensive conduct in Buffalo crowd ends in street brawl
A small Buffalo crowd gathered at a shop window as a man smoked a cigar, provoking women nearby. A fresh youth challenged him and was struck when he refused to stop. The assailant pressed the youth’s throat with his palm, knocking the cigar out and sending the crowd into confusion.
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Coulis
The Power of Children and a Mother-in-Law Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence on family roles and affection. A man recalls his mother-in-law and how her care shaped his view of parenting. The tale evokes gratitude as children grow and remember the parental figure who supported them.
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Ealing
Napoleon in Paris Alumni Cabal Incident at Drama Night
In Paris, students formed a cabal during a First Empire drama night. Napoleons fury flared as the dramatist Lemercer was mocked. a disturbance erupted, but silence returned when the king ordered the scene halted. The audience mixed anger and applause as the show ended abruptly.
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Paris
Lemercer
Napoleos
Napoleon Buret
Selhirk’s Isle Unclear Text From Pacific Island Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a Pacific isle linked to Selhirk and Crusoe lore. It mentions an island name Selhirk’s T and references watch duties, a location west of Chili, and various poorly legible names and terms. The text is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or dates.
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Selhirk
Isle of
Juan Pernamex
Pacific Ocean
Chili
Alexander Sel Largo Baccanesi
Crusoe
Enormous evaporation and global water cycle estimates
The text estimates an average global rainfall of five feet annually, with condensation and an evaporation force requiring about 223 million pounds of water per minute. It suggests vast oceanic moisture cycles and a 74 mile thick atmospheric layer returning water to Earth over daily and yearly cycles.
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