Question of policy fuels Cuban intervention debate
The opinion states the United States may have ulterior motives as it plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Cuba. Cuban leaders respond by showing resistance to Spanish withdrawal and growing military integration with civilians. Gomez yields, Garcia visits Santiago, and Lawton is hosting, all amid a tense stance on American aims.
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Cuis
Senor Queseda
Gomez
Garcia
Lawton
Santiago
Jeans
President sets Oct 20 for Cuba occupation start
President orders the first wave of the army to Cuba for occupation leaving Oct 20. General Miles says about 3000 troops will depart, with more to follow to reach 50,000 for the island garrison. The move follows a Spanish ultimatum and a Feb 28 evacuation deadline.
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Cuba
Miles
French Wheat Crop Reaches New Peak
France reports a wheat harvest of 123 million hectoliters, the largest since 1874 when 136 million were produced. The rise marks a record for the modern era and reflects favorable growing conditions across major grain regions.
Will Establish Shipbuilding Yard At New York
A large scale shipbuilding plant is to be established in New York with Andrew Carnegie as its active head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Cuban Army Faces Starvation After Two Weeks Without Meat
The Cuban army has not secured meat for over two weeks and faces severe shortages as vegetables dwindle and feed animals are killed to aid the sick. Gen. Gomez appeals for aid as troops and civilians suffer rising deaths.
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Gomez
Foreign powers maneuver as China unrest grows
Reported moves show Russia offering 10,000 troops from Port Arthur to assist in Pekin if needed. The British fleet in Chinese waters reportedly splits between Ta Kw and Shanghai to block any Russian landings amid the unsettled capital.
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Russia
Port Arthur
Pekin
Ta Kt
Shanghai Porte
Plans for Two Divisions to Cuba Ready for Departure
Plans completed to send two divisions of troops to Cuba. The first division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Wade, will leave in October. The second division, led by Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, will depart in November.
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Cua
Cuba
Wade
Fitzhugh Lee
Miners Die in Brownsville Coal Mine Explosion
A massive blast at the Umpire mine of Snowden Simpson & Co. near Brownsville Pennsylvania on September 22 kills eight men and leaves mangled remains. Dozens more workers were entombed but escaped through an old passage two miles away, with many others rescued alive after severe injuries.
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Monongahela
Umpire
Snowden, Simpson & Co
Brownsville
Indiana Bank Robbed at Flora in Explosive Burglary
On September 27 burglars dynamited the Farmers' bank of Flora Indiana destroying the interior and the safe. They secured about 4000 in gold 7000 in paper and 1000 in silver. Bank owner William Lenon fired back and was seriously wounded. One man was arrested in connection with the crime.
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Farmers’ Bank of
Cyclone Hits Merritton Ont Killing Five
A cyclone struck Merritton near St. Catharines Ontario on September 26 killing five people and injuring many. A public school building collapsed trapping forty pupils beneath debris with several badly hurt.
Expenditure Planned to Refit Spanish Flagship Maria Teresa
It will require 800000 dollars to return the Spanish flagship Maria Teresa to serviceable condition. The project involves extensive repairs and updates to restore operational status.
Sentiment Favors Spain as Paris Peace Atmosphere Remains Cool
The Paris reception for the United States peace commission is positive yet the overall diplomatic mood in Paris shows coolness toward America. The general atmosphere in the city is not fully aligned with U S interests despite the favorable official welcome.
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Phere
Paris
United States Peace Commission
America
Five Men Drowned in St Mary's River Near Sault Ste Marie
Five men perished when the lighter Monitor sank in the St Marys River near Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Names listed include Joseph Prior William Corbier John Robare Emanuel Roboare and John Foley.
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St. Mary's River
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Monitor
Joseph Prior
William Corbier
John Robare
Emanuel Robare
John Foley
Doctor Guilford Arrested in England for Conn murders
Dr. Nancy Guilford wanted for the murder of Emma Gill in Bridgeport Connecticut is now in custody in Liverpool England authorities say she was located and detained following an international manhunt.
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Nancy Guilford
Emma Gill
Bridgeport, Conn
Liverpool
England
Picquart Held in Secret Confinement Amid Espionage Trial
Colonel Picquart， friend of Dreyfus， first doubted the bordereau and helped convict the captain. Now in guarded isolation, he is on trial for espionage for revealing case documents. He warned he might be murdered in prison and claimed others were killed by authorities, suggesting a broader crisis for the republic.
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Picquart
Dreyfus
Blanco
Col
Henry
Picard
France
Piegnart
Torpedo Boat Fa Ragut Reaches Thirty Knots
The torpedo boat destroyer Fa Ragut has demonstrated the government required speed of thirty knots per hour, proving its speed and efficiency.
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Faragut
Presbyterian drives to add half a million scholars
The church launches the twentieth century movement to bring half a million new scholars into Sunday schools of the denomination by the start of the new century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Troops in the Philippines Reported in Good Condition
War department received a dispatch from Major General Otis at Manila stating the troops in the Philippines are in good condition. The message reflects continued stable posturing and readiness amid ongoing conflict.
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War Department
Otis
Manila
Philippines
Mine Explosion Claims Twenty Missing And Six Probed
Seventy men worked the shaft when a blast tore through an unused chamber. Twenty miners remain missing believed entombed. The dead include Robert Davidson who leaves a widow and one son, John Bennett Jr who is unmarried, John Heistings who leaves a widow and two children, Silas Heistings unmarried, John W. Cartwright married, William Pritchard unmarried, and Harry Hager unmarried. The blast was blamed on a miner lighting a lamp in an unused chamber.
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Robert Davidson
John Bennett, JR
John Heistings
Silas Heistings
John W. Cartwright
William Pritchard
Harry Hager
North and South Handshaking Day at Omaha Exposition
Peace jubilee week will feature a friendly Blue and the Gray meeting at the Omaha exposition with events on October 11 and 13. Federal and Confederate veterans are urged to attend as prominent speakers from the Grand Army of the Republic and Daughters of the Confederacy accept invitations for campfire addresses.
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Omaha
Women’s Relief Corps
Daughters of the Confederacy
Army and Navy
Grand Army of the Republic
Infanta Maria Teresa Floated After Rescue Pledge
Lieut Hobson fulfilled his promise to save the Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa as officers previously insisted the vessel could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Hobson
Troop Movement to Cuba Delayed to November
Secretary Meiklejohn said the transfer of troops to Cuba likely will not start before November 1 and may be deferred to mid November unless unexpected developments occur. The statement reflects cautious planning amid ongoing military considerations.
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Meiklejohn
Cuba
San Francisco Association backs retention of Philippine islands
The board of directors of the San Francisco Manufacturers and Producers' association passed resolutions favoring the retention of the Philippine islands as a part of the United States.
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Philippines
San Francisco
Flour Mills to Consolidate Across Major Cities
A consolidation of flour mills across Minneapolis New York Duluth Superior West Superior and Milwaukee is being formed with a reported capitalization of 150000000 dollars.
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Minneapolis
New York
Duluth
Superior
West Superior
Milwaukee
Kansas Wheat Hold Back Effort Impacts Mills
Farmers in Kansas allegedly withhold wheat to push prices, causing flour mills statewide to close as they cannot wet grind grain. The report notes possible farmer combine activity but lacks confirmation.
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Kansas
French Cabinet Supports Dreyfus Trial Revision
The French cabinet backs a revision of Captain Dreyfus's trial and decides that the case documents will be sent to the court of cassation for review.
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Capt. Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Woodford Resignation Accepted as Spain Minister
General Stewart L. Woodford’s resignation as minister to Spain has been formally accepted by Acting Secretary of State Atlee. The action confirms the end of Woodford’s post and clears the way for a successor to be named.
General Miller to Lead Manila Reinforcements
Gen Miller, now in command at San Francisco, will command the reinforcements ordered to Manila. This marks a deployment shift as U S forces reinforce the theater amid ongoing operations in the Philippines.
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Miller
San Francisco
Manila
North Western Railway Aids Returning Soldiers On Trips
The Chicago and North Western issues orders to all agents and conductors to aid soldiers en route home. Discharge or furlough papers grant hospitalities. provide food and medical care at company expense if needed. Sanborn lauds the gesture as a humane, patriotic duty likely to inspire other roads.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
Whitman
North- Western
North-Western
Sanborn
The
Chicago Chronicle
American Troops to Take Pinar del Rio Province
The army of occupation plans to take possession of the western Cuban province of Pinar del Rio, the island’s westernmost area adjacent to Havana’s province. The text notes Havana’s capital city lies nearby.
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Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Russia Plans Coup to Control North China Capital Move
Reports claim Russia aims a swift coup to seize power in China, establish a protectorate over northern regions, and force the Chinese government to relocate its capital to the south. This bold strategy signals a major shift in regional influence.
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Russia
North
China
South
New England Loan and Trust Placed Under Receiver
The New England Loan and Trust company, once a major lender on western mortgages, has been placed in the hands of a receiver amid financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Loan and Trust Company
Spanish Cabinet Approves 40 Million Pesetas for Cuban Troop Withdrawals
The Spanish cabinet has authorized Capt Gen Blanco to draw on the treasury for 40 000 000 pesetas to cover the cost of withdrawing troops from Cuba.
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Gen. Blanco
Cuba
France a Possible Enemy in Asian Affairs
A Hong Kong report to the London Globe cites a Filipino source claiming France has promised to recognize the Filipina republic. The claim suggests shifting alliances in the Pacific as European powers reassess colonial commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London Globe
Hong Kong
Evacuation Planned for Havana Within Fifteen Days
Semi official Havana advices say evacuation of the island should start within fifteen days and finish by the new year. The notices frame the move as orderly and time bound ahead of year end.
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Havana
Evacuation of Manzanillo to Begin in October
Official notice confirms the American evacuation commission will begin evacuating Manzanillo in October. The move follows wartime emergency planning as authorities coordinate orderly removal of residents and sensitive personnel from the port city.
Dervish Stronghold Captured in Sudan Campaign
General Parsons leads Kassaia governorate forces to Gedaref, taking the last Dervish stronghold in the Sudan amid ongoing campaign operations and mounting Allied gains in the region.
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Col. Parsons
Kassaia
Gedaref
Soudan
Strikers Hold Up a Train in Illinois District
A train near Pana Illinois was halted by about 150 masked strikers armed with rifles shotguns and revolvers. Troops were stationed in Pana and nearby towns to disarm citizens and patrol the area as a potential general strike looms. Thirty six negro passengers were forced off the train and returned toward Tower Hill while authorities tighten control.
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Pana
Ill
Tower Hill
Washington
Ind
Shelby
Christian County
Indiana
Baltimore and Ohio
Craig
Springfield
W. E. Hayward
North Poplar Street
Elgin
Aurora
Coburn
No General Strike Declared by Mine Workers Leader
Indianapolis Oct 3 M D Ratchford president of the Mine Workers union says reports of a general miners strike are untrue There will be no general strike during the Chicago contract lasting to next May He warns of local strikes if operators violate the agreement and says no broad action is foreseen at this time
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Indianapolis
Ind
M. D. Ratchford
Mine- Workers’ Union
Mr. Ratchford
Chicago
Miners Return to Work After Greenville Standoff
Sheriff Mc Allister reached Serento Thursday night to find 300 400 armed miners awaiting imported workers. He deployed 60 deputies, an agreement with Mine Manager Williams set the wage scale, and workers would resume immediately. The governor promised 200 rifles and ammunition for deputies.
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Greenville
McAllister
Serento
Wright
Williams
Terrific Floods in Japan Reported by Gaelic
The Gaelic brings news of a terrific storm that hit Japan on September 6. The wind damaged ships and rivers flooded extensive areas. Reported deaths reach 250 with massive property loss including 164 houses swept away and 11,460 inundated.
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Japan
San Francisco
Cal
Industrial conditions improve in Michigan reports Labor Commissioner
Detroit October 3 Labor Commissioner Cox reports improved industrial conditions in Michigan based on trustworthy advices. More men employed and wages raised with a short age of hands in several communities. A canvass of eighty two counties shows thousands of farm mortgages canceled.
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Detroit
Mich
Cox
Michigan
Ex-Japanese Minister Hoshi views alliance and Philippines
London Oct 3 Ex-Japanese Minister Hoshi says there will be no Anglo American alliance and neither America nor Britain will move on the Philippines without Japan. He warns that any such move would trigger Japan to act.
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Japan
London
United States
Hoshi
America
Great Britain
Philippines
Baseball Report Relays Rain Delays and Scores
Rain disrupted the Chicago Louisville series with a postponed game moved to Chicago. Washington tied 5 with Joyce's squad. Baltimore and Brooklyn played to a 0 tie in darkness. Baltimore 6 Brooklyn 3 in the first game. Boston 7 Philadelphia 3.
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Kentucky City
Chicago
Washington
Joyce
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Orioles
Trolley Dodgers
Boston
Philadelphia
Beeres
New York
Baltimore- Baltimore
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Pittsburg
Will Hold Philippines Future In Question Says Hanna
Cleveland dispatch quotes Senator Hanna predicting Spain must relinquish sovereignty over Luzon and the Philippines after the war. He says Spain cannot retain any part of the archipelago and notes the next issue is the form of government for the islands. The interview reflects McKinley administration views.
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Cleveland
Washington
Hanna
McKinley
Paris
Spain
Luzon Island
Philippine
Philippines
McKinley plans army and navy enlargements
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley will push for legislation to enlarge the army and navy when Congress meets in December. The war with Spain illustrated the need for bigger forces, with Gen. Miles recommending a regular army of 100,000 men and the president likely to back this proposal before the session ends.
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New York
Washington
McKinley
Congress
Spain
Miles
McKinley Likely Names McMillan Ambassador to England
Washington reports President McKinley has decided on a candidate for ambassador to England. Senator James McMillan of Michigan is said to be the choice, with the name submitted to Secretary Hay for approval and likely to be announced after the election.
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McMillan
England
Washington
McKinley
Hay
James McMillan
Michigan
Aguinaldo Endorses Monroe Doctrine for Philippines
Aguinaldo, announcing the declaration of Philippine independence, urged Filipinos to defend liberty and oppose any foreign control, stating support for a Monroe doctrine style approach. He spoke in the native dialect and did not mention America or protectorate subjects.
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Aguinaldoa
Manila
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Philippines
America
Elizabeth Stephenson to christen the Wisconsin battleship
The Wisconsin battleship commission chose Miss Elizabeth Stephenson daughter of ex Congresssman Isaac M Stephenson of Marinette to christen the ship at the San Francisco launch on November 26. It was also decided to use wine at the ceremony.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Battleship Commission
Elizabeth Stephenson
Isaac M. Stephenson
Marinette
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Warships to Be Kept Ready
Secretary Long orders all U S warships kept in commission to be ready to sail to the Spanish coast if peace talks fail to reach an agreement. The move aims to maintain a formidable squadron for potential action abroad.
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Washington
Secretary Long
United States
Government watches Jen Rios on Visayas as seven battalions prepare
Madrid reports the government awaits more details from Governor Jen Rios on the Visayas uprising progress. In the meantime seven battalions in Andalusia are ordered ready to ship to the Philippines within twenty four hours.
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Madrid
Jen. Rios
Visayas Islands
Andalusia
Philippines
Executive committee endorses Justice Van Wyck for governor
The New York Gold Democratic party executive committee announced that Justice Augustus C. Van Wyck is acceptable as a candidate for governor. The endorsement solidifies support for Van Wyck as the party's gubernatorial choice.
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New York
The
Gold Democratic Party
Augustus C. van Wyck
Fourth Illinois Infantry Mustered Out at Once
The Fourth Illinois infantry, stationed at Jacksonville Florida, will be ordered to Springfield for immediate muster out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Fourth Illinois Infantry
Jacksonville
Fla
Various Historical Tidbits and Notable Figures
A collection of short notes on diverse topics including Shaker leader Eldress Dorothy Durgin of Concord New Hampshire her death noted after fifty years at the settlement. Mention of Sir Herbert Kitchener born in County Kerry and famed Irish commanders aiding England. Observations on horse flesh consumption in Paris, a rare Persian fur shawl owned by the Duchess of Northumberland. Funeral Reform Association formed in London. Language with no rhymes around 5 000 words. Longest courtship in Ireland lasting fifty years ending in 1872 at age 108. Exposition at Omaha to celebrate North and South on October 11 13 with veterans groups invited to speak.
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Herbert Kitchener
London
England
County
Kerry
Paris
Duchess of Northumberland
Charles
France
Robert Taylor
Searva
Ireland
Large book on motherhood mailed free to readers
Announcement of a large book titled Chats With Mothers offering valuable information and free mailing to any mother. Contact Muco-Solvent Co. in Chicago for delivery details.
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Muco-Solvent Co
Chicago
United States Exports Value of Machinery Last Year
Last year the United States exported 366 locomotives valued at about 8 000 000 sewing machines worth 2 500 000 and typewriters at 1 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
If You Want Appreciation Pay Your Debts
A concise urge to settle debts to gain respect and goodwill. The message stresses financial responsibility as a path to social appreciation and trust. A clear link is drawn between repaying what is owed and earning credibility.
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Ing
Pennsylvania
Doned
Canada
Hobson Arch
Wheeler Arch
Miles Arch
Sampson Arch
Dr. Guilford
Col. Picquart
Switzerland
National Federal Council of Switzerland
Charlies A. Schaffer
Charles A. Schaeffer
the of Iowa
Pivar del Rio
Manzanillo
American Evacuation Commission
Pana ~Katchford Center
Ratchford
Baseball Report
Mark Hanna Thiseussen
Future of
Indorses
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Hood
Eldress
Dorothy” Durgin
Concord
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C. C
Nteer
Union
Hayner
Sten
Wei
Aayrer Cayton
Awe
USA
Wationsl Sauk
Eay Business House
Daytona
Hayner Distilling CO
West Fifth St
Dayton
Ohio
Aviz
Colo. Cal
Idaho
Mont
Nev
N. Mex
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Utah
Wash
Wyo
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