New Leader Chosen Amid South Africa Mobilization
London reports a government measure calling out the army reserve including section D as the Seventh division mobilizes for South Africa. Baron Roberts of Kandahar is named commander in chief with Lord Kitchener as chief of staff.
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Lord Roberts
South Africa
London
War Office
Malta
Channel Islands
United Kingdom
YeomAanry
Lgaron Roberts
Kandahar
Waterford
Ireland
South Afriica
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Natal
Redvers Buller
Baron Roberts
Lord Hitchener
Nine Sailors Lost in Sault Ste. Marie Incident
Fragmentary report notes a maritime loss with nine sailors missing near Sault Ste. Marie. Names or details are unclear in the readable text.
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Sault
GIVES UP THE CHASE: Filipino pursuit and movements amid mountain operations
Maj. Peyton C. March abandons pursuit of Aguinaldo, reaching Baguen in the Grand Cordillera amid scarce provisions. Reports say Aguinaldo left Bontoc with women and guards, headed toward Nueva Vizcaya. Sickness weakens Macabebe bands. surrender actions near Pamposa and Vigan are noted. conspiracies and rumors of peace terms surface from Manila to Washington.
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Burial of Maine Dead Planned at Arlington
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen selects Arlington as the burial site for Maine victims. Remains will travel by special train from Fort Monroe to Arlington and be placed in hospital tents near General Sheridan's gate with caskets draped in American flags. The first interment is expected in the last week of December with the president, cabinet members, and many military officers in attendance.
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Allen
Maine
Santiago
Fort Monroe
Arlington
Sheridan
Army
Bradley Seeks VP Run as Republican Ticket Starter
Louisville December 15 William O Bradley recently retired governor and 1896 presidential hopeful is a candidate for vice president His supporters are actively promoting him as the party’s choice to be United States senator as a lead in the national campaign The plan envisions him as a starter for the ticket and a key brewing effort for 1896 nomination strategy
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Louisville
William O. Bradley
Guilty Verdicts in Ishpeming Murder Case
Christ Kallio was found guilty of murdering James Cashen in Ishpeming Michigan on October 9. Jacob Lassonen was found guilty of manslaughter as an accessory. Sentencing has not yet occurred.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette
Alich
Christ Kallio
James Cashen
Ishpeming
Mich
Jacob Lassonen
Family perishes in Kentucky fire after being locked in home
The Reynolds family of Samuel and Mrs Reynolds in Nicholasville Kentucky lost three young children aged six three and one when their house burned Sunday at seven after the couple left to visit a neighbor.
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Dezth
Nicholasville
Samuel Reynolds
Durable Water Gate For Farmers
Description of a low cost water gate made from common materials. It emphasizes a design that stays in place despite heavy rains to prevent stock access to fields and protect crops. An accompanying illustration is referenced.
Simple Water Gap Fence Device From Common Materials
A low cost venture describes constructing a water gap barrier using two oak poles or four by four inch timber spanned across a branch. Supporters in rock fashion sink into the bed, with planks attached to let water pass and block large stock while pigs may slip under unless edges are sealed.
Canada road reform proposed by provincial official
A.W. Campbell, Ontario provincial instructor in road making, urges tax by labor on roads and township based assessments. He calls for division into four or five districts, a road commissioner, council collaboration, fixed road widths, contract construction, and year to year work until a proper system is achieved per the Orange Judd Farmer report.
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A.W. Campbell
Ontario
United States
Campbell
Orange Judd
Garden Tricks to Preserve Vegetables Through Winter
Roots stored in boxes or barrels with sand stay better than dry cellar storage. Novelties in the garden bring pleasure even if not superior to old varieties. Radish seed can overwinter in the ground. A late fall sowing in a hidden spot will sprout by spring. Bury a barrel two thirds in the ground, cap it, and fill with cabbage for winter keeping.
British defeats mount in South Africa dispatches
War office reports Gen Buller retirement after failed Tugela crossing leaving 11 guns. Metcalfe’s men seize a Boer howitzer but suffer losses including several killed and many wounded. Methuen’s costly actions at a kopje end in a retreat after heavy casualties and reports claim Wauchope killed and Pretoria looming with rising risks for British forces.
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Fergusson
Methuen
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Pretoria
London Times
Nebraska Governor Appoints Ex-Senator Allen to Fill Vacancy
Gov. Poynter of Nebraska named ex-Senator Allen to fill the unexpired term caused by Senator Hayward's death in Omaha. Allen will receive his commission promptly and proceed to Washington to assume duties.
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Alen Wir
New York
Herald
Washington
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Hayward
Gov. Poynter
Omaha, Neb
Poynter
Republican convention set for Philadelphia June 19
The Republican National Committee decided to hold the convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday June 19 after a contest among Chicago St Louis and New York. The Arington hotel hosted the meeting led by Senator Hanna with 43 of 45 states and six territories represented.
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Philadelphia
National Republican Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Arington Hotel
Hanna
Foraker
Charles L. Kurtz
Ohio
Senator Wolcott
J. F. Saunders
Colorado
Dry Goods Showcases in New York Shops
From the Dry Goods Economist in New York a wide range of merchandise is listed including blue stationery with white borders, silk and wool crepons with chenille or velvet dotting, feather boas in gray and white, heavy silver link girdles, bright red flannel shirt waists with gilt buttons, ermine muffs and collars for children, various neckwear in crepe de chine, white satin waists with crystal buttons, biscuit-colored melton child reefers, red brown and blue school waists trimmed with white braid, damask velvets and bold floral silks, silk mufflers for men, and Bodice garnitures with white satin ribbon and gold cord.
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Dry Goods Economist
New York
How to Avoid Colds During Winter
A 1910s style health note argues winter is as healthy as any season if rules are followed. It urges ventilation, cool sleeping rooms, removing outdoor wraps indoors, and wearing rubbers in snow to prevent colds, noting wet feet cause many illnesses.
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Independent
Pamphlet on Cuba and Puerto Rico Offered Free
W. C. Rinearson G. P. A. Queen and Crescent Route Cincinnati promote a beautifully illustrated Cuba and Puerto Rico pamphlet now in press. Readers may obtain a free copy by sending their name with a 2 cent stamp for postage once received.
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W. C. Rinearson
G. P. A. Queen & Crescent Route
Cincinnati
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute That Aids Sleep
Advertises Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without disturbing sleep. Claims Grain-O looks and tastes like coffee and suits nervous people, youths, and children. Encourages purchasing from grocers with 15 and 25 cent prices.
The Ruling Passion with Him
A brief quip from the Somerville Journal where a stout caller waits for Elvira as a little brother relays directions to hurry up or down to ease the wait. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic moment.
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Elvira
Somerville Journal
The Typewriter Invention and a Statistician
A statistician claims typewriter invention created 500000 jobs but omits counts of stomach ailments it may cause. The ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for digestive strain from sedentary work and for those cured of stomach trouble.
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Hostetter
Veranda Rescue After Bull Tosses Merchant in Ponce
A Porto Rican merchant was chased by a bull through Ponce streets and tossed onto a hotel veranda where he escaped with few injuries. He remarked that being thrown onto the veranda was worse than being rolled into a ditch, a remark that amused bystanders.
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Senor
Washington Post
Dr Blosser Catarrh Cure Sampling Offer
SAMPLES MAILED FREE. Dr. Blosser's Catarrh Cure is a pleasant vegetable compound inhaled to diseased parts and absorbed to purify the blood. It claims cure of ninety five of one hundred catarrh bronchitis asthma cases. A sample free and further treatment for $1 per month. Address Dr J W Blosser & Son 113 Broad St Atlanta Ga.
Hall's Catarrh Cure: internal remedy for blood and mucous disease
An advertisement explains catarrh as a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, describe it as a true prescription from a leading physician, and promote testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
True Connoisseurs and the Advertisement Claim
In Collier's Weekly a boy asks what connoisseurs mean when advertised as the best. The father answers that a connoisseur is an eminent authority who admits their goods are the best.
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Collier’s Weekly
Care of the Hands In Winter Tips for skin and glove use
Practical advice for winter hand care asks wearing gloves for house chores and outdoor activity. Wash with tepid water and ivory soap, dry gently, avoid excessive washing and extreme temperatures. Includes a clipped comic exchange about a divorce and a cook’s threat.
Coughing Leads to Consumption Promoted by Kemp's Balsam
This item touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick cure for coughs and consumption with free sample bottles and small bottle prices. It urges readers to visit a druggist promptly, warning delays are dangerous.
Sleeping Car Line Service St Louis to Jacksonville
Double daily train service from St Louis to Jacksonville via Louisville Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta and Macon advertised as the most attractive route. For information contact R A Campbell G P A St Louis Mo.
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St. Louis
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisville
Lexington
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Macon
R. A. Campbell
St. Leuis, Mo
Willoughby Plays Whist With Easy Grace
Detroit Free Press notes Willoughby makes himself agreeable at the whist table, offering a companionable elbow and a pleasant air even during play.
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Ae Willoughby
Detroit Free Press
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
A historic advert promises a rapid cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists refund the purchase price if the remedy fails to cure.
Lane's Family Medicine Claims Daily Bowel Action Health Benefits
An old advertisement describes Lane's Family Medicine as aiding daily bowel movements for health. It claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys and lists cures for headaches, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Acquitted Twice in London Court
A learner’s misunderstanding and a court scene are recapped from the Chicago Evening News with reference to a person acquitted twice in London. The column hints at a court appearance and public remarks surrounding the case.
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London
Chicago Evening News
Miners Strike Hits Webster County Mines in Iowa
Des Moines reports all large coal mines in Webster county tied up as about 300 miners strike at Kale Coalville Lehigh and Carbon over wage raises amid rising coal prices. The dispute may extend to Boone county neighboring Webster.
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Webster County
Kale
Coalville
Lehigh
Carbon
Boone County
Negro Lynched in Pine Bluff After Attack
In Pine Bluff Arkansas a mob hanged a Black man identified only as an unnamed suspect on Tuesday night. Authorities report the man was accused of assaulting a woman and was killed at an unknown location near Jones, Arkansas.
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Jones, Ta
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