Republican Ticket Chosen in New York Convention
At Saratoga and Syracuse the Republican and Democratic state conventions adopted platforms praising war service, defending U S policy, and pledging support for leaders. The New York GOP named Theodore Roosevelt and others for top posts, while New Jersey Democrats nominated a governor candidate and assailed Republican misrule.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Timothy L. Woodruff
Kings
Dyer
William J. Morgan
Zice
John T. McDonough
Albany
Ian B. Jaeckel
Cayuga
Edward A. Bond
Jefferson
John C. Davies
Ida
Evacuation of Cuba Delays and Peace Commission Notes
New York dispatch reports Dr Jose Congosto en route to Paris to join the Spanish peace commission and Capt Fred Sharp aboard the City of Washington from Havana. They discuss Cuba evacuation delays due to thousands of sick, and a note from the American commission about removing gun munitions without consent, prompting further Spanish replies.
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New York
Havana
Paris
Evacuaion
Cuba
Toral
City of Washington
Jose Congosto
Fred Sharp
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company
Congosto
Havre
Sharp
Guantanamo
Santiago Harbor
Hart
Lieut
Hampton
Trotcha
Maj
Benitz
Santiago
Torai
Washington
Democratic State Convention in Syracuse Without Clear Ticket
Leaders of the Democratic party meet in Syracuse to formalize a state programme but fail to agree on candidates. Notable figures including Croker Hill Murphy and McCarren confer under Hugh McLaughlin, with Tammany's 2000 supporters present. The gathering draws the largest convention crowd to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Democratice Party
Richard Croker
David B. Hill
Murphy
McCarren
Hugh McLaughlin
Tammany
Wilbur F. R
Gover
Mr. Croker
Condall
Venezuelan Officials Face Duty on Consular Supplies
Washington reports that Venezuela will not admit official supplies free of duty for U S consuls. In retaliation, the secretary of state orders customs officers to assess duties on all Venezuelan government supplies for its consular officers in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
Troops Withdraw from Camp Wikoff to Dakota Posts
Troops continue leaving Camp Wikoff New York with only three regiments remaining. The First Cavalry departed Wednesday and will be distributed among forts in the Dakota department as part of the consolidation from a once 25 000 man camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Wikoff
New York
Department of Dakota
Leiter Hospital to Close at Camp Thomas
Leiter hospital the largest general hospital at Camp Thomas will be closed within a week or ten days as the number of sick men at the park has greatly decreased. Sternberg hospital now suffices for all needs.
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Leiter Hospital
Chattanooga
Tenn
Admiral Sampson Launched at Cramps Yard
The steam ship Admiral Sampson, under construction for the American Mail Steamship company, was launched at Cramps shipyard in Philadelphia. Miss Nannie Sampson, daughter of Admiral Sampson, witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sampson
Philadelphia
American Mail Steamship Company
Cramps
Nannie Sampson
Premier Brynes of Queensland Dies in Brisbane
Brisbane announces the death of Thomas Joseph Brynes premier of Queensland. Born in 1860 in Brisbane he previously served as attorney general and solicitor general. The report notes his long service and leadership in the state government.
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Queensland
Brisbane
Thomas Joseph Brynes
Views of Paris Paper on Peace Commissions
Paris dispatch reports that the United States peace commission began at 11 am with a high source outlining positions for both commissions. It notes greater specificity for the American side and a diverse view on the Philippines with Senator Gray opposing annexation while others favor a larger archipelago stake.
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United States
Spain
Paris
United States Peace Commission
Philippines
Gray
Cavite
Davis
Disaster at St Louis Feeds Fatal Injuries to Firemen and Workers
A powder explosion at 410 North Fourth Street in St Louis destroyed the McClain tackle shop and caused a blaze. Several injured include Pauline Bender and Florence Higbee fatally, with other victims named from fire crews and nearby businesses. A second blast and flying debris worsened the disaster as firefighters battled the flames.
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St. Louis
North Fourth Street
C. & W. McClain
Pauline Bender
Florence Higbee
McClain Company
Kate Weldon
Kate Gaull
Joe Detter
Joe Detter, Engine Company No
Flying Glass
Fred Rohly
Engine Company
Goldy
Engine Company No
Gus Jansen
Prufrock
Stone
A. Pagalio
Fourth Street
McClain
Maggie Dickel
Kate Gault
New Cuba monitor plan amid emigration and fever dangers
The article discusses a government plan to build four new monitors in Cuba focusing on social prosperity rather than politics. It mentions emigration, fever risks, and the uncertain fate of reconcentrados. It also covers Spain’s naval hopes, Santiago’s fall, and general war-weary sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Merritt
Madrid
Spain
Philippine Islands
American Commission Protest Sparked by Gun Parade
Havana dispatch reports members of the American commission astonished as a heavy rapid-fire gun and carriage are hauled by a road engine past a hotel toward a city battery behind the Hotel Trotcha. The incident prompted a terse protest from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Renrick Mystery Cleared as Confession Fails to Hold
In Renrick Noble county residents reopen an old well after a claimed confession by Joseph McCall that he disposed of his brother's body four decades ago. No evidence supported the confession and the sensational claim proved unfounded.
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Zanesville
Renrick
Noble County
Joseph McCall
Wool exchange in New York fails to open due to lack of interest
The wool exchange in New York, founded two years ago with capital of 1 million dollars, did not open on Wednesday. The corporation is solvent and its buildings have been a solid real estate investment.
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New York
The
Wool Exchange
Exchange
Jockey Ted Sloan Wins Newmarket October Welter Handicap
At Newmarket on day two of the October meeting American rider Ted Sloan guides Lorillard Beresford stable's Elfin a three year old bay colt to victory in the 500 sovereigns Newmarket October welter handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ted Sloan
Newmarket
Lorillard-Beresford Stables
Elfin
Absorption of Thingvalla Line Confirmed by United Steamship
New York report confirms Thingvalla line will be absorbed by United Steamship Co of Copenhagen. The deal is to close on October 1.
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New York
Thingvalla Line
United Steamship Company
Copenhagen
the Tribune
Bayard Critical But Living After Illness in Dedham
Dedham Massachusetts September 28 Hall of Fame statesman Thomas F Bayard remains alive but gravely weakened with each breath as doctors struggle.
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Dedham
Mass
Thomas F. Bayard
Fire Destroys Cluster of Buildings in Claremont Village
A Claremont Minnesota dispatch reports the village wiped out by fire with 22 buildings destroyed leaving residents homeless and the cause under investigation.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Claremont
English Syndicate Buys Little Jessie Mine Near Prescott
Negotiations close for the purchase of the Little Jessie mine at Chaparral fourteen miles from Prescott. J. B. Jones, owner, transfers the property to an English syndicate for a purchase price of 650000 dollars.
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Prescott, Ariz
Little Jessie
Chaparral
Prescott
J. 8. Jones
Thirteenth Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention Opens in Baltimore
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew holds its thirteenth annual convention in Baltimore starting September 28 with about 1,200 delegates expected to attend and remain in session through Sunday night.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Baltimore
The
Shot by an Old Soldier at Santa Monica Home
Gov. Smith of the soldiers' home was shot twice by an inmate. He is badly injured but not believed to be fatal.
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Spain
McKinley
Euloa
Philippines
Santa Monica
Cal
Gov. Smith
Afro American Protective League Concludes Two Day Session
Springfield reports the Afro American Protective League completed a two day session on September 28. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Federation of Labor in session at Decatur Illinois
The State Federation of Labor meets in Decatur Illinois as part of the current labor movement. The item notes protests and discussions among labor leaders while broader national issues trend in coverage. The report mentions political and social developments impacting labor and politics across multiple states.
Destructive Forest Fires Spread Across Colorado Ranges
Dispatches reveal vast timber fires from Hablin's Peak to Pegasa Springs across Routt and San Juan regions. Losses quoted in the millions with mining camps and ranches endangered. Glenwood Springs reports fires below timber line threatening several valleys and Four Mile creek area.
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Denver
Col
Hablin’s Peak
Pegasa Springs
Routt County
Egeria Park
Roaring Fork River
San Juan
Glenwood Springs
Four Mile Creek
Cardiff
Revenue rules tighten for stamp posting failures
Washington Sept. 28 collectors of internal revenue instructed by the commissioner to report neglect or failure to post conspicuous stamps denoting the special tax. Prompt reports go to the internal revenue bureau and to the United States district attorney for action, citing widespread noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
United States District Attorney
Train Collision Kills Five Near Stellerton
A special excursion train en route to the Halifax exhibition from Pictou collided with a working train near Stellerton. Killed were engineers James Sproull and Michael O'Brien, firemen W. G. Henderson and John R. McKenzie, and passenger William Cameron of Scotch Hill Pictou County. Passenger John McMillan of Pictou injured.
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Halifax
N. S
Pictou
Stellerton
James Sproull
Michael O’brien
W. G. Henderson
John R. McKenzie
William Cameron
Scotch Hill
Pictou County
John McMillan
Minors Knights of Honor Raise Per Capita Tax
Springfield Illinois Sept 28 The grand lodge raised the per capita tax from seventy cents to one dollar and amended the constitution so representatives to the grand lodge receive no per diem unless in attendance J A Livingston of Chicago was elected grand dictator
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Springfield
Merritt and party pass Port Said en route to Paris
Maj. Gen. Merritt of the U S A Maj. Strother Aide-de-Camp Hall and Capt. Mott Howell general secretary travel aboard the Arcadia passing Port Said Egypt on their way to Marseilles and Paris as of Sept 28.
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Port Said
Egypt
Merritt
Maj
Strother
Hall
Capt. Mott Howell
Arcadia
Marseilles
Paris
Steamship Alpha Brings 110 Passengers to Victoria BC
The Alpha arrived in Victoria on September 28 with 110 passengers from Dawson Circle Minook and other river points. Passengers report the vessel brought little gold from the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Alpha
Dawson
Circle
Minook
Soldiers Die of Fever at Camp Poland
Privates Charles E. Ausmond of Company M and Joe Goodfrie of Company C Second Ohio died in the division hospital at Camp Poland after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Charles E. Ausmond
Joe Goodfrie
Second Ohio
Camp Poland
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Paterson
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Torala Coward
New Hampshire
McClain & Co
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Cube
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Decatur
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