Alger Welcomed Home with Ovation in Detroit
Detroit crowd greets ex secretary of war General Russell A. Alger with an immense, jubilant reception on his return from service. Thousands line routes, banners proclaim support, and Governor Pingree condemns press sensationalism while Alger declares he comes home without a grievance. In nearby Jefferson City, W R Hale is nominated to fill the Bland vacancy in Congress.
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Detroit
Russell A. Alger
Toledo
Alger
General Alger
Michigan Central
Fairbanks Post
Thorn
Maybury
Pingree
War Department
Michigan
City Hall
Bland
St. Louis
Eighth Congressional District
Jefferson City
W. R. Hale
Phelps County
Richard P. Bland
Twenty Days at Frisco The Nebraska Regiment Auster Out
San Francisco August 3 The Nebraska regiment reports good health with fine weather at the Presidio and no serious hospital cases. General Shafter praises payroll accuracy. Corporal Frank H Johnson of company M receives a telegram offering sheriff nomination from Plattsmouth. Lieutenant Phil W Russell of Manila staff receives commission to return to Manila. Muster out date set for August 23. Regiment meets Tenth Pennsylvania and hosts dinner for the Keystone contingent.
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Nebraska
San Francisco
Presidio
General Shafter
Frank H. Johnson
Compiung M
Plattamouth
H. N. Dovey
Johnson
Jornson
Phil W. Russell
Otis
Manila
Pennsylvania
Mulford Would Go Again to Philippine War
Washington Aug 8. Colonel Mulford of the First Nebraska asserts he can raise a regiment for service in the Philippines and wishes to return to Luzon. He declined a lieutenant colonelcy in Bell's regiment and likely will reject a captaincy in the Thirty second infantry to honor Nebraska, with war department decisions pending.
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Witting
Washington
Nebraska
Mulford
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Bell
Otis
Luzon
Otie
Hale
McArthur
Various World and National Briefs Touch on Politics and Events
Governor Bradley of Kentucky comments on Clay county, anti Goebel Democrats seek emblem at state convention, Cuban committee to shape island government, Alps storm sinks bridges and crops, California high court murder ruling may grant Botkin a new trial, Carabelle wind nearly destroys town, Washington League defeats Torontos in Toronto, Yellow fever cases rise in Santiago, Pall Mall Gazette notes Britain may cede San Chun to China, Waldorf Astor under press scrutiny, lumber exports set record highs, Admiralty Court awards 6205 pounds for towing, Dreyfus witnesses include Lebrun-Renaud, German officials aim to limit U.S. food imports.
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Bradley
Kentucky
Clay County
Havana
Bassos Alps
California Supreme Court
Botkin
Carabelle
Gulf of Mexico
Toronto
Torontos
Santiago
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
China
San-Chun
William Waldorf Astor
Inga
Admiral Aube
Dreyfus
Lebrun-Renault
Agricultural Department
Germany
Plague under check at Hampton home denies new deaths
Advices from Hampton report four new suspected yellow fever cases added to existing ones but no deaths since Tuesday night. Governor Woodfin pledges to detain furloughed home members for a suitable period and transmits the list to Surgeon General Wyman for wider press dissemination. Dr Wasdin plans large scale inmate canvassing and rookeries disinfection.
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Washington
Wy2nan
Hampton
P. T. Woodfin
White
Woodfin
Wyman
Health Commission of
Baltimore
Board of Health of
Richmond
Phoebus
Fort Monroe
Cape Charles
Dr. Wasdin
Hansen's Long Ride Ends At Midnight
A. A. Hansen began the final 20 miles of a 1000 mile ride at 1:09 this morning. Riding time projected around 73 hours at about 15 mph. Edge of England holds the distance record at 105 hours 19 minutes. Also: shooting in Keokuk left M. J. Real dead. Alderman Hickey may face self defense claim. Sioux City carnival slated for Aug 14 and 18 with $1000 purses. Yankton line grading set to start Sept 1 with bridge work to follow.
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Laura
A. A. Hansen
T. A. Edge
England
Keokuk
Kroxox
M. J. Real
Zim” Hickey
Hickey
Yankton
Omana
Filipino migrants arrive at Pilipino village exposition
Nineteen men from Luzon arrived after eighty five days voyage to join the exposition amusements. Several deserted Aguinaldo's army to come to America and immediately bathed in a small lake.
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Omaha
Omatta
Luzon
Aguinaldo
America
Waits for the Assembly Subpoenas Municipal Council
In New York on August 8, the Muzet investigative committee issued subpoenas to every municipal council member to explain why the city legislative body should not be abolished. Counsel Moss sent letters with each subpoena promising fair treatment and a Thursday 11 a.m. appearance to present their side.
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Gothan
Muzet
New York
My. Moxa
Moss
Vengeance for Heureau and Santo Domingo Crisis
Aug 3 Santo Domingo reports General Figueroa sworn in as president with full powers. Two accomplices in Herréaux assassination arrested and shot at Mo ca. A priest among two detained at Santiago later executed amid anti tyrant placards. Machias gunboat commander officially welcomed by Figueroa. next moves undisclosed.
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San Domingo
France
Santo Domingo
Figueroo
Herreaux
Moca
Santiago
Saxto Dominao
Machias
Seawanhaka Cup Hinges On One Race In Canada
Dorvan Quebec August 8 The Glencairn won Seawanhaka cup race number four, beating Constance by five minutes and 89 seconds as Canadian hopes rise for the trophy to stay another year. Weather may favor lighter winds today.
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Dorvan
Que
Glencairnn
Yellow fever cases rise near Hampton and Phoebus
New fever cases spread from the Soldiers' Home in Hampton to Phoebus with six cases and two deaths reported in the adjoining village. Officials reinforce quarantine efforts on the peninsula as inspectors and doctors intensify disinfection and detainment measures. Grant Island may be used as a detention camp if needed.
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Washsaron
Taupton
Wyman
Wasdin
White
Wynton
Phoebus
Old Point Comfort
Kolb
Norfolk
Hampton
Washington
Peninsula
Johnson
Grant Island
Portsmouth
Canadian yacht Glencairn wins third race for Scawanhaka Cup
Donvay Que August 2 Duggan skipper of the Canadian defender Glencairn wins her first race and the third in the series, finishing three minutes and six seconds ahead of challenger Constance after gaining steadily from start to finish and blanketing the American boat.
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America
Chalsenger
Donvay
Que
Duggan
Glencairn
Constance
Cuba's Army of Orphans Describes Destitute Children
New York Aug 2 Claura Barton reports Cuba shelters 50 000 destitute reconcentrado orphans scattered through towns Many are from well to do families Without Cuban rations provided by the army their plight would be dire Each large town forms a young women's club sending two volunteers daily to aid and teach the children.
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Chicaguitus
Lincoln
Farmers and Merchants’ Insurance Company of
D. BE. Thompson
Chicago
Joseph J. Callender
Montgomery and Funkhouser
Kansas
Nebraska
Illinois
New Yeak
Claura Barton
Cuba
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Colonel Hawkins
Senator
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John F. Zerlinger
William J. Watson
Adna, G. Clark
Collin H. Ball
Oliver Clapp
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Iowa
Kangag
North Dakota
UN. HK. Barnard
State Historical Society
Capitol
Cornell
O. H. Barnard
Falls City
Royal Oaks
Royal Oaks Insurance Company of
Bryant
Hansen
Sinlx City
Sioux City
Billy O'Donnell
Tommy Whits
Sioux City Athletic Club
Patsy Wagner
Billy’ Murphy
Wrigwl Athletic Organization
Oglen
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Voldrege
The
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Eno
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Fort Gollins Agricultural College
Lawrence Brunuuer
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Italy
Olina
Or. Wallace
Garrard County
George J. Gould
Daugh
Budapest
Rogal Army
Nery Wnion
Hand Trom
Bilimore
Washington, D. C
Wilinn Jones
Nellie Borger
Howe
United States
Wayti
Ahuebus
Des Moines
Des Muoines
Jane
Admiral Deway
North Aid
Aulfree
Furan
Tmmigmapion
SN. Bartholomew
Bog Piten Ste Dos Moines, Fuwas
Traore Manka
Ocsicns i Goporichts &c. Apyote
Paul Ken
Mann & i
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Scientific American
UMN & Co
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John Sebastian
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