The United States New Empire and Its Costs
The article argues that the US has acquired Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii the Philippines and other islands. It discusses the vast area population climates and resources and weighs whether territorial expansion benefits or worsens American problems and race relations. It questions whether a bigger nation equals a better one.
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Senate
America
Asia
Beng Fawkes
Stisi
Cays
Vega
Porto Rico
Uae
Uber Ptoutn
Os Essen
Ieee
Ladronea
Oolccies
Cuba
New York
Ohio
Alabama
Connecticut
Hawaiian
New Jersey
Hawaii
Delaware
Philippines
New England
Luzon
Manila
Pennsylvania
New Jercome
Sulus
Carolines
Ladronis
Hughly
Terrtory
Onba
Sia
Rico
Tropica
Antilles
United States
West Indies
Shooting Star Light Promises Night War Signaling System
Willis A. Etdes D Panernment with a new night war signal uses a seven foot diameter kite to lift a two pound five candle power lantern on ground tether. When released the lantern descends along two cables allowing distance and potential use for silent night communications between army divisions.
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Willis A
William A. Eddy
Frederick M. Slater
Harold Merase
Mr. Eddy
Mgr. Foldy
Slater
Eddy
New York Herald
Diealed stone cutting saw for beadlines at exposition
A steel circular saw with six inch diameter diamonds is mounted on a shaft and driven by steam power at about 200 rpm for hard stone and three feet per minute feed for soft stone. The device promises one eighth to one tenth the cost of hand labor.
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Patis
San Praucises Chicnicie
Freedom and Cuba Cry Against Tyrants in Latimer Ode
Randolph Latimer writes in the Baltimore News urging unity for Cuban liberty. He invokes Spain's tyranny and the hope of freedom, calling on nations and people to resist oppression and support independence. The piece laments violence and praises humane reform as the path to justice.
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Spain
Freedom
Columbia
Alene
Cuba
Randolph Latimer
Balthmore News
Parker’s Sarsaparilla Promises Restore Health and Vitality
An advertorial claim promotes Parker’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for headaches sluggishness and poor appetite. It touts improved appetite, liver vigor, blood purification, and body growth, urging readers to buy through B. W. Hargrave.
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Parker
B. W. Hargrave
Brices Big Railway Plan Tied to Chinese Concession
An American syndicate led by ex Senator Brice plans a 1000 mile trunk line from Hankow to Hongkong with feeders to southern provincial capitals. The project, backed by top financiers, envisions docks and warehouses, using US timber and steel rails, and aims to connect major Chinese cities while negotiating competing concessions and Belgian and Belgian-Russian interests.
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United States
American China Development Company
Brice
Hankow
Hongkong
Yang-tei River
New York
Chiesao
Vancouver
Fech Hongkong
Cantoncort
China
Formosa
Philippine Islands
Oregon
Pennsylvania Mills
Ddr. Brici
Vanderbilt Family
Rockefellera
Standard Cil? Company
The
Goulds
Pierpont Morgan and His Associates
Sugar Trust
Great Insurance Companies
Rothschilds
Belmont
Morton, Bliss
Carnegie Steel Company
Peking
Secon
Thut
Mr. Brice
Yang-tse
Hang Kiang River
Pei Kiang
Canton
la Han
Yang Wing 7
Hartford
Imperial Caval
Nankin
Shanghai
Jardine
Pepys Will Reveals 1701 Provisions and Nephew Trusts
The unpubished Pepys will dated August 2 1701 names nephew Samuel Jackson of Brampton life interest in estates at Brampton Hunts and then to his heirs with succession. It assigns £15 annual to servant Jane Penny and £500 to the executor William Hewer, with debts and land investments to benefit heirs. A codicil in 1793 reduces allowances for Samuel Jackson and increases legacies to Mary Skynner and others. The will was proved June 25 following a codicil two weeks earlier.
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Samuel Pepys
G. A. Aitken
Atheneum
Pepys
Brampton
Samuel Jackson
Paulina
Crown
Acts of the Navy
Admiralty
Tangier
Charles
James II
William Hewer
Clapham
Hewer
Marnings
Mirs
Mary Skynner
Uie
John Jackson
Noted Patent Cure Promises Permanent Stomach Relief
A dated advertisement touts a South American Nervine Tonic claiming to cure stomach weakness and indigestion. It asserts universal efficacy, immediate relief, and safety, selling through E. F. Nadal Druggist in Wilson North Carolina.
Tutt’s Box of Dollars Declared for Estate
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Tutt related box of money or estate matter with unclear names and place. The readable items mention a Stellach Pa and a television or living items phrase but lack full context or dates.
Old Henry’s Sarsaparilla Bottles Reach Backward Times
The fragment hints at a marketing line for Old Henry sarsaparilla promoting genuineness and value in bottles with intact seals. It contrasts competitors bottles and questions whether the effort to obtain genuine product is worthwhile, suggesting a nostalgic or medicinal tone.
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Henry
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