Europe mortality rise hints at climate driven troop moves
In Vienna and other European posts, new climate related disruptions are linked to higher mortality as troops shift across continents. A London Times correspondent notes an English woman in San Francisco exposed Russian financier Alexie, aiding Britain to thwart his plan to oust McLeavy Brown, revealing a covert route via New York and Yokohama.
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Alexie
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McLeavy Brown
China’s fate seen as carving up by world powers
A writer warns that China is breaking apart as Europe and other nations press to carve up its territory. The piece laments China’s ancient government and superstitions, notes Japan’s earlier victory, and predicts China’s disappearance unless brought under foreign influence.
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Europe
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Japan
England
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Dead letters and new laws fade into obscurity
The piece discusses dead letters in law and a Connecticut example. It notes statutes long enacted under vanished conditions become innocuous, while a modern bill may be passed in form but ignored in practice. Governor Wolcott suggests a uniform wheel width for heavy loads to cut highway costs, deemed reasonable by the Hartford Times, yet Americans smile at Connecticut’s ignored 1895 wide law with no prosecutions.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Hartford Times
Connecticut
Advertise to Keep Readers Informed on Prices and Goods
Local notice urges advertisers to promote goods with clear pricing and quality details so readers stay informed. It stresses the value of accurate figures and consistent messaging to reach potential buyers and maintain trust.
Life Aboard a United States Navy Man of War
An American shipboard portrait shows sailors as lively, humorous figures beyond routine duty. The writing likens sailors to Kipling’s tramps, detailing boxing, music, dancing, and the ship’s comic characters, from the violin maestro to the yarn-spinning raconteur, all shaping life at sea.
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United States
The
Washington Star
Rudyard Kipling
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Pole
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Taly
Minaster
Flood
Field
Bowery
Borneo
Spain and Cuba Independence Note Crisis Aimed at Spain
President McKinley told a committee of senators that Spain has sixty hours to reply to his note demanding Cuban independence. Spain certified intent to respond within the deadline, allowing interception of the Spanish fleet if the reply is unfriendly. Spain asked if other terms to end hostilities could be offered, but McKinley rejected no independence. Republicans in Congress await Spain’s reply and plan to act within a day as the issue approaches focus.
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Spain
McKinley
Congress
House
Three More Warships Depart From Spain
Washington officials reported United States Minister Woodford's dispatch about a Spanish fleet of three vessels leaving Carthagena bound toward Havana. The move drew criticism of Spain amid peace protests and was seen as a formidable, potentially hostile, maneuver likely to reach the Canaries first.
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United States
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Spain
Carthagena
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Navy Department
Havana
Canaries
Spain seeks European mediation over New World dispute
Washington reports that Spain has sent a note to major European powers outlining the serious European-American controversy and hinting that European influence should act. While no mediation action has yet occurred, France may step in if the United States signals openness to such a move.
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Europe
United States
France
Senator Earle Eulogized by Senate Colleagues
Tributes to the late Senator Earle were unusually warm and poetic in the Senate. Senator McLauren opened the memorial, followed by Senator Chandler of New Hampshire whose eulogy was one of the most beautiful in recent years. Tillman, Spooner, Kenney, McEnery, and Senator Clay of Georgia offered remarks, with Clay delivering a half hour tribute.
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Chandler
Earle
Senate
New Hampshire
Tillman
Spooner
Utah
Kenney
Delaware
McEnery
Louisiana
Clay
Georgina
Threat of War Sparks Murder Rumor on Havana Arrival
The Ward steamer Vigilancia reached New York from Havana with no forthright news except a rumor that if the United States declares war on Spain a wholesale murder of Americans in Havana would occur, with Consul General Lee named as the first target.
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Ward
Vigilancia
New York
Hayang
Spain
United States
Lee
Car Lines Consolidated in Knoxville Traction Deal
Knoxville consolidates street railways and electric light systems into a single Knox ville Traction Company. C. O. Howell will continue as manager. The Baltimore based syndicate led by Hamilton & Sons, Baltimore Trust Company, and Kauntze Bros. of New York purchased the assets for 881450 dollars. The sale occurred in Baltimore on Tuesday.
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C. O. Howell
Knoxville Street Railway Company
Knoxville Traction Company
Baltimore
Hamilton & Sons
Baltimore Trust Company
Kauntze Bros
New York
Ancient Keys and Sceptre Riches Unearthed
The report notes keys of iron and bronze from Greece and Italy dating to at least the seventh century B C. It mentions the Russian State sceptre of solid gold three feet long containing 268 dig mounds, 360 rubies, and 16 emeralds.
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Greece
Italy
Alice Mitchell Dies in Tennessee Asylum
Alice Mitchell, once involved in the sensational Memphis murder of Freda Ward, died Thursday morning at Bolivar State Asylum, where she had been confined since her trial judged her insane. The cause of death is not known.
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Tennessee
Aslyum
Alice Mitchell
Memphis
Tenn
Bolivar
Tennn
Clifton
Georgia
Baker and
Mitchell
B. F. Johnson
Secretary of State
Flint
Plint River
Faker
Georgia State News Highlights and Developments
Georgia reports announce the Barnesville Chantauqua will organize soon with a July event. Atlanta’s courthouse deal is unconstitutional and the city county trade project is canceled. Georgia builds the Oraha exposition Georgia building with staff, Greek architecture, and Georgia pine interiors to showcase state products.
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Supreme Court
Georgia
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