Dewey accepts Georgia invitation to present sword
Admiral Dewey accepts an Atlanta invitation to attend the presentation of Georgia’s sword to Lieutenant Brumby. He meets with Mayor Woodward and Rep Lon Livingston at the McLean residence, pledging to be present in Atlanta for the ceremony if schedule allows.
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Washington
Dewey
Atlanta
Bromby
Manila
Lon Livingston
McLean
Brumby
Woodward
Oeorgia
Georgia
Lieutenant Brumby
Broomby
Bramby
Spain
United States
Chicago
Philadelphia
Philippine Commission
Admiral Dewey
Prospects of Pracp. Boers may yield in Transvaal clash
London dispatch reports that South African republicans may yield as Boers abandon invasion plans and return to their homes. Farmers arriving from Buffalo River say forces withdraw to frontier lines, with commanders staying on the Free State border.
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London
Transvaal
South African Republic
Nata
Natal
Buffalo River
Mining Pioneer George E Fitzgerald in Venezuela Land Bid
George E Fitzgerald of El Paso Texas, a noted mining man, received an offer from an English syndicate of £150,000 for a large land tract owned by him and two brothers within Venezuela's present boundary. The land, inherited from their father seventeen years ago, lies in a territory claimed by Great Britain and was found rich in minerals.
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George E. Fitzgerald
el Pas
Texas
Venezuela
Greg Britain
Johnston Addresses Alabama Voters On Stewardship And Senate Prospects
Governor Johnston speaks to Alabamians outlining his stewardship and stance on major issues while signaling his possible candidacy for General Morgan’s Senate seat. The address appears noteworthy to readers in Alabama for its unusual tone and context.
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Johnston
Alabama
G. Im
Morgan
Senate
Orders issued as Gulf department discontinues
Washington severs the Gulf department and transfers headquarters to Governor's Island in a move directed by the president. Atlanta observers expect no relief for local interests as War Department and Army officials confirm the change. Senator Jones travels abroad and predicts Bryan will secure the Democratic nomination for president.
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Gulf
John Simpson
Washington
War Department
Department of the Gulf
Governor's Isla
Pata
United States
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic Natives Committee
Ife
Cunard
New York
England
Ireand
Scoland
Switzerland
Jones
William J. Bryan
Bryan
War Vessels for Manila Ordered by President
The president directed immediate dispatch to the Philippines of the cruiser Brooklyn and gun boats Marietta and Machias. Admiral Dewey urged reinforcement to the Asiatic squadron, aiming to expedite hostilities and support Manila operations. Brooklyn, Marietta, and Machias will be assigned to the Asiatic station as readiness permits.
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Wagington
Philippines
Brooklyn
Marietta
Machias
Dewey
Philippine
Army
Navy
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
North Atlantic
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Asiatic Squadron
Essint
Bedley
New South Atlantic
Theodore F. Jewell
Department
Manila
Asiatic
Reed Arrives in Washington to Retrieve Personal Belongings
Exa Speaker Thomas B Reed arrived in Washington on Sunday and declined to discuss politics saying he is here to collect some private belongings.
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Thomas B. Reed
Washigton
Richmond physician to give lecture at Stovewall Jackson
Dr Hunter Metinuire from Richmond Virginia accepts invitation from Pickett Buchanes camp Confederate Veterans of Norfolk to deliver his famous lecture at Stovewall Jackson on November 1st.
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Hunter Metinuire
Richmond
Pickett-Buchanes Camp
Confederate Veterans of Norfolk
Poe Bust Unveiled at University of Virginia
At the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday the Zolny bust of Edgar Poe was unveiled at noon in the large auditorium of the academic building. Dr. Jes W. Kent, president of the Pet rial Association, was present.
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Zolny
Edgar Poe
Jes W. Kent
The
Petrial Association
Britain on edge as mobilization sparks full government activity
A London special dispatch notes that amid Britain's South African republic controversy every department of government was active on Sunday. The electric fire of mobilizing army reserves and summoning parliament set every wheel of the government machinery in motion.
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London
Great Britain
South African Republic
Bryan Stricken with Illness Near Webster Farm
A Sunday Webster Indiana dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan is very ill and staying at a farm owned by Fred E. White near Webster. Friends fear he may temporarily abandon his campaign duties as Iowa's gubernatorial candidate is mentioned in connection with the visit.
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Webster
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Fred E. White
Iowa
Bryan
Ohio
McKinley Visits Quincy Soldiers Home Parade
President McKinley arrives at the Illinois Soldiers' Home in Quincy to applause from 1500 veterans as Cabinet members tour the grounds. He and Secretary Root address crowds, with 6000 local schoolchildren waving flags and a 21-gun salute marking the event.
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Dixie
McKinley
Groune Illinois
Quinc
Naval
Eighth Illinois Infantry
Quincy
Pe Poe
Dewey
Manila Bay
United States
Root
Remedy for bedwetting advertised in Aiken notice
An old advertisement offers a cure for bed wetting from incontinence during sleep. It targets both young and old and claims immediate relief. The product is sold by W. J. Pratt, a local druggist in Aiken South Carolina.
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W. J. Pratt
Aiken
Drnagiat, Aiken, & CO
Woolford
W. J. Platt
President McKinley Arrives in Chicago by Special Train
President McKinley and party arrive at Rock Island depot Chicago amid cheers. Cavalry, police and guards escort them to the Auditorium annex as streets fill with crowds. The president spends Sunday active with religious services from breakfast onward, attending three services in the afternoon and evening.
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McKinley
Rock Island Depot
Chicago
Auditorium
Dobthit calls for fair review after removal dispute
A Columbia dispatch reports Commissioner Dobthit requests the public suspend judgment while he prepares his case after a swift removal. He says fifteen minutes were allotted to refute statements and charges from the examining committee.
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Columbia
8. C
Dispensary Board of Control
Dobthit
National Farmers Congress Elects Officers for Next Year
Delegates welcomed by Governor Walcott at the Massachusetts statehouse in Boston resume business. H. C. Adams of Wisconsin spoke on pure food legislation as officers were elected: President H P Heard Brook Atkinson Wisconsin. First VP P G F Candle Brookline Mass. Second VP Colonel John S Cunningham NC. Secretary John M Brabl Chicago. Treasurer L Van Morison Pennsylvania. Executive Committee B F Clayton Iowa T C Slaughter Texas E L Furness Indiana D G Whittemore Nebraska E F Wheletein Kentucky.
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Farmers’ National Congress
Roger Walcott
Statehouse
Boston
Congress
Committee On
H. C. Adams
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Wisconsin
H. P. Heard
Fort Atkinson
P. G. F. Candage
Brookline
Mass
John S. Cunningham
North Carolina
John M. Brabl
Chicago
L. van Morison
Pennsylvania
B. F. Clayton
Iowa
T. C. Slaughter
Texas
E. L. Furness
Indiana
D. G. Whittemore
Nebraska
E. F. Wheletein
Kentucky
Schooner John H. Tingue Lost Off Cumberland Island
Captain Taylor and crew report the schooner John H. Tingue bound from Philadelphia to Jacksonville with coal. The vessel foundered on Cumberland Island and will be a total loss. no lives were lost. The crew arrived safely at Fernandina, Florida, Friday morning.
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John H. Tingue
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Fernandina
Fla
Dungeness
Cumberland Island
Loss of Horses and Mules on the Siam Transport
A cablegram from General Otis reports the Manila message about the steamer Siam, which sailed from San Francisco August 19 carrying 45 horses and 330 mules, struck a typhoon near Northern Luzon on October 1, with most animals lost. Sixteen mules survived and no passenger casualties are noted.
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Otis
War Department
Siam
Manila
San Francisco
Luzon
Partsengers
Oris
Chattanooga Southern to extend 125 miles to Montgomery
The Chattanooga Southern line from Chattanooga Tennessee to Gadsden Alabama under C P Huntington and Russell Sage will extend to Montgomery Alabama. A branch will be built from the main line 45 miles south of Gadsden at a cost over 1 500 000 dollars. General Manager M F Benz announced the plan in an interview.
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Chattanooga Southern
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gadsden
Ala
C. P. Huntington and
Russell Sage
New York
Montgomery
Ble
Ues
Gadeden
M. F. Benz
Mai
Report Signals Delay in Armies Plans
Dispatches from South Africa to London indicate a continued stalemate as both sides refrain from attacking. Movements of patrols and dust clouds are interpreted as potential advances, but negotiators delay to allow further talks.
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South Africa
London
Commander Rodgers Sets Sail Toward Manila Route
Commander Rodgers of the Nashville responds to navy orders and sails for San Juan Puerto Rico to replenish coal before continuing to Manila via Suez. The voyage is expected to take about seven weeks to two months.
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Rodgers
Nashville
Navy Department
Manila
San Domingo
San Juan
Porto Rico
Suez
Warships to Mansa Notification Sent to Manila Leaders
Notification dispatched to General Otis and Watson at Manila. Navy department plans re enforcements in the Philippines, with ships to be dispatched at the earliest feasible moment to the island fortress.
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Otis
Watson
Manila
Navy Department
Philippines
Brooklyn
Havana Mayor Bans Spanish Flag Citywide Except at Consulate
The mayor of Havanese Senor Per fecto Lacoste orders no Spanish flag be displayed in Havana except at the Spanish consulate. The move is expected to provoke significant hostility and resentment among locals.
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Havanese
Senor Perfecto Lacoste
Havana
University trustees confer law degree on Admiral Dewey
The University of Vermont trustees in Burling ton voted to confer the degree of Master of Laws on Admiral Dewey.
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Te University of Vermont At
Burlingen
Admiral Dewey
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