Fragmented 1899 notes touch crime witch hunt and empire
An OCR fragment reports on a string of events from August 1899 including murders linked to witch beliefs in Ancram, remarks on a Mount Auburn memorial for Mrs Parton, and a mix of notes about forestry work at Cornell, licenses, and distant references to Polish names and a storm at sea.
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Mount Auburn
Toston
Parton
Rober Tanna
Cornell College
Cau For Forestry
Gifford
Ithaca
Adirondacks
Cornell
Doings of a Week Review of Global Happenings
A complete weekly survey from Washington dispatches recounts disbursements, military actions in the Philippines, Cuba, and Europe, plus domestic weather losses, ship movements, and public notices. Reports note insurgent captures in a Phillipine theater, Cuban politics, and U S military planning as a broad panorama of international and domestic events.
Dreyfus murder case stalled by unclear evidence
Reported uncertainties in the Dreyfus trial next to no decisive witness testimony amid a stalled verdict. Notes mention West Indian hurricane activity and plague fears in Hong Kong as additional context while a series of military and political figures are listed in connection with the case.
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Dreyfus
Athousch
Casamin Poriety
Zatti
Honeay
Meter
West Indies
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Leghorn
Italy
Hong Kong
Cass
Yokhohina
Honoluhu
Wheeler
Day City
Midh
Niners
Conple
PSO
Aley
Hill el Bey
New York
Iupatha
Nebieda
Pbs
Damaged Battlefield Dispatch Reads As Unclear Memoir
Fragmentary OCR blends wartime details with court martial drama, noting attempts to adjourn sessions, injured commanders, and benefits of speedy recovery. The text references Rennes, a train incident, and pockets rifled during a violent episode, leaving a partial record of proceedings and casualties.
Flag and President Met in Pittsburgh Marches of Unity
President Metin ky spoke at a school grounds ceremony in Pittsburgh praising national unity under the flag. He urged patriotism across homes, churches, schools, and factories while crowds cheered and a reception followed at the hotel with leaders from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Plattsbur
Mikilos
Sens Rotary Cortebredhott
Chavangel
Oclork
Alditorim
Ahohe Summer School
Vinciica
Lamphal
Eutermnes
Dros
Jaselin
Dence
Worshly
Mcthinles
Tather Tavcile
Hayward Stricken Senator in Brownville Speech Alumnus
Senator Hayward collapsed during an address in Brownville Nebraska at the Moduin Woodman pacino. He swayed and fell to the platform as two doctors and bystanders aided him. He remained unconscious for hours but later regained consciousness and was taken home for rest.
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Notonh
Ins
Mercaut
Ile
Advocates
MoTthor
Tibor
Torbor
Hechefoid
Ug 16
Hayward
Brownville
Moduin
Pacino
Siacen
End the War Now Movement Urges Immediate Action
The group calls for ending the war through U S presidential leadership, rejects compromise, and seeks immediate self government for Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico, arguing anti imperialists nationwide align to pursue decisive policy and military withdrawal with a pledge of lasting U S principles.
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Toston
Ats
George & Houtwell
United States
United Stites
McKinley
Hiin
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Taco
Turbulent Civil Strife and Loans Distract Government Plans
Fragmentary report describes severe losses on both sides and a claimed massacre. It mentions insurgents, coalition forces, devalued paper money, and a plan to withdraw currency. references New York, Washington, and New Orleans as sources of commentary on the Sinte Domingo conflict and coastal security measures.
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Guat Eacos Davin
Geondwat
Vinita
New York
Washapetom
Ous
New Orleans
Tobanc
Washington
Jonta
Sinte Domingo
Grave situation in Negros and Cebu amid insurgent strength
The report describes rising insurgent power in Negros and Cebu with local leaders defecting to the rebellion and plans by residents to form local courts to oppose the insurgents. American gunboat movements, bombardment damage, and looting are noted, with reports of dissension among officials and forces near Tuninide Bay as U S authorities respond.
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Negros
Cebu
Praf Schurm
Toted States Advisory Commission
Cuba
Otrs
Prete
Tuninide Bay
Trent Copp
Lake
United States
Japan
Butler Recalled. Walker Appointed to Lead British in South Africa
London reports that General Sir William Tranes Butler has been recalled as commander of British troops in South Africa after alleged Boer sympathies. Sir Frederick Walker is named to replace him as commander in chief, a move seen as indicating a shift in the war’s leadership. Washington eyes the change amid a tense post dispatch climate.
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London
William Tranes Butler
Cape Town
South Africa
Frederick Walker
Gun Walker
Butler
Indiate
Washington
Generous Offer Aids Puerto Rico Relief via Steamship
Washington officials report support for free transport of relief supplies to Puerto Rico by the Old Dominion Steamship line. The plan, urged by leaders including prominent Atlantic Coast figures, would use a free system to aid victims. The aid drive continues as officials order 390,000 pounds of codfish for storm victims in need of food.
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Washington
Boot
Gaillinden
New York
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Porto Rico
Washinston
Fitemani
Atlanntic
Murderer Surrenders After Shootout and Arson Allegations
Fragmented report describes a killer surrendering after a night of violence including a fatal shooting, arson attempts, and subsequent police actions. The text mentions victims, suspects, and officials, with references to local authorities and arbitration meetings as part of a chaotic incident narrative.
Quarantine Declared Amid Suspected Plague Ports
A quarantine measures were announced affecting gunmetal Portu guese ports due to a suspected plague outbreak. All communication with the Avares hinds and Porbingid has been interdicted. No vessels or merchandise from Portecol will be admitted to any parts of these islands.
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Oporto
Ponta Delgads
Portecol
Porto Rico as Seen by a Traveler in 19th Century prose
A garbled travel sketch describes Porto Rico with notes on coffee price, timber scarcity, and lacking industry. It contrasts hotels and stores as poor, mentions absence of venomous reptiles, and likens the island to a smaller version of New York with limited manufacturing and trade potential. It ends with a line about a prince’s necklace wedding anniversary gift.
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New Zeeland
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Gaye
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Verh
Piv
Taler
Dreyfus
Itas
Jon Young
Samba
Ameai
Mto
Con Hossee
United Stas
Vorto Rio
New York
Fragmented rant from LAW Bulletin on social mores and trust
The piece offers a garbled critique of behavior and gossip, mentioning dealers, wheels, money, and a host, with biting lines about a henpecked husband and a sociopolitical tone. It references a careless consumer culture and a skewed view of trust, ending with a rough legalistic vibe.
A Great American Enterprise and(stage) jokes across cities
A collage of comic anecdotes recalls a self styled American enterprise sparked by a fortune seeker who pitches a joke venture in a 125,000 population city and aims to seed a stable of opportunists. Other items recount Mark Twain and Rev Joseph Al Twitchell biking Hartford to Boston for demonstration and a golf club exchange about profane silence between a judge and a doctor.
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Joseph al Twitchell
Hartford
Conn
Boston
Clemens
Stirtford
Mark
Detroit
Sterret
Justice Harlin
United States
Washington
Justice Harlan
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Aftaein Citizens Ball
George
Georgie Wachington
Ohio State Journal A
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Letter
The letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the only remedy found to cure and relieve various female pains. The writer reports feeling like a new woman after two bottles, praises Pinkham for understanding women’s health, and advises others to seek her free advice.
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Pydia Pratt
Revears
Ivy
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