Jubilee inaugurated amid rain and cheers in Chicago
Five thousand people packed the Auditorium for the peace jubilee opening in Chicago. President McKinley arrived with dignitaries including Ex Governor Oglesby and Archbishop Ireland as speakers praised the event. Five afternoon meetings featured educators and reform voices. a large evening ball raised funds for soldiers.
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Caivsao
Lake Michigan
McKinley
McWilliams
Chicago Hussars
Oglesby
Tinois
Lafayette Williams
Harper
Chicago University
Thomas Bryan
Chicago
MeWilliams
Danecau
George Miles
Diplomatic Corps
Gage
Harrison
Charles Truax
Jubilee Committee
George R. Peck
Peck
MicKin Jey
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Emory Speer
Georgia
Second Regiment
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
No Doubt of Attitude on Cuban Debt and Sovereignty
Paris reports Spain faces a firm U S stance on Cuba debt and sovereignty. The United States declines to assume the Cuban debt or accept sovereignty cession by treaty, affirming intervention aims only at pacification and leaving Cuba to its people. The commissioners tie this to the intervention resolution declaring Cuba’s right to freedom and independence.
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Assa Cotan
Paris
Spain
United States
Mgch
Cuba
Troops Leave Virden as Inquest Nears End
At the Virden inquest Superintendent Lukens finished testimony and Sheriff Davenport partly corroborated guards. Troops from Bat tery B and Troop C left for home. all guards released on bond. Lukens and six intruders remain heavily guarded as withdrawal is planned by October 28. Industrial Commission in Washington organized with Kyle as chairman and Phillips as first vice chairman. secretary position debated, adjournment set for mid November, Bliss Building chosen as headquarters.
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Virden
Vinvex
Lakens
Davenport
Galesburg
Chicago
Lukens
Bliss
Commission
Valencia Sails Today With Troops And Naval Units
Valencia sails from San Francisco after loading heavy freight and Colonel Wise's Washington battalion. California artillery reported readiness as the transport should depart this afternoon. Kansas contingent to Indiana brings 779 officers and men. Ohio and Newport vessels await end of week departures. Indian Commissioner Jones reports Bear Camp council ends with all but one to surrender. marshal to capture the renegade and attend Duluth court with prisoners.
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Valencia
San Francisco
Wise
Washington
California Artillery
Kansas
Indiana
Ohio
Newport
Miller
Ata
WasHincrox
Jones
Walker
Mint
Secretary of Interior
Bear Camp
Jover
Duluth
Wife seeks $15000 for alleged infatuation theft
Papers filed by the attorneys of Zenns W. Tobey, a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central in Fort Denison, Indiana, claim Dr J H Palmer alienated Tobey's wife's affections and caused the loss of her company, with Tobey seeking $15,000 in damages. Fourteenth Infantry Missing in Santiago scare.
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Fort Denes
Zenns W. Totey
Lllinsis Central Railroad
J. H. Palmer
Totey
Tobey
Iowa Soldiers News Denies Need For Ration Cuts
Des Moines dispatch reports Adjutant General Byers, back from San Francisco, states any report that Fifty first Iowa volunteers are short of clothing or rations is false. He sees no reason for mustering out, declaring the unit in good health with all camp life necessities provided.
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Des Moines
Byers
San Francisco
Fifty-first
War commission holds sessions on Fernandina site and camp supply
The Jacksonville inquiry reviewed Seventh Army Corps officers including the chief surgeon and chief commissary. Colonel Maus testified that sickness was controlled, nurses numbers rose, and rations exceeded needs. Colonel Wood defended Camp Quba Libre supplies, noting spoiled bacon and bread but good beef, with inspection rules. Separate items report jewel theft in Paris and Spanish cabinet plans.
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Jacksonville
Fla
War Investigating Commission
Seventh Army Corps
Mmen
Second South Carolina
Dodge
Wilson
Howell
Fernandina
Alger
Maus
Louis M. Maus
Mississippi
Virginia
Oliver E. Wood
Camp Quba Libre
Lee
Wood
W. J. Bryan
Freezing Weather After Storm Hits Midwest
Kansas City Oct 19 Freezing weather follows a rain and snow storm across Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska. Wires damaged and partly restored as cold snaps end wind remains strong. Reports of suffering on open prairies and cattle likely to suffer due to unprotected stock.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kans
Iowa
Nebraska
Topeka
Wichita
Guthrie
Denver
Denyer
Omaha
San Juan Occupied as US Forces Raise Flag in Puerto Rico
At noon on October 10 in San Juan Puerto Rico United States forces raised the American flag. Admiral Schley General Gordon and others arrived by carriage. troops formed in the square while townspeople watched in silence. Fort Morro and other batteries fired salutes as the flag went up and evacuation reports prepared for Washington.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Cioer Amony
Fifth Artillery
Schley
Gordon
Fort Morro
Dean
Castis
Brooke
Fort San Cristobal
United States Revenue Cutter
United States
Washington
Porto Ricans Face Citizenship Question Post Treaty
Washington Oct. 19 The sale of Porto Rico to the United States affects about 800000 residents who lose Spanish citizenship. Officials say no legal path exists to naturalize. a bodily transfer of citizenship via treaty or new law may be required. Paris banquet notes for General Porter and peace commissioners follow, then a Newport News saloon riot where five Fort Monroe regulars were shot, one killed.
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Paris
Senor Sagasta
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Peace Commission
Porto Rico
Wassington
United States
Madrid
State Department
Congress
New Mexico
Horace Porter
General Porter
W.R. Day
0. K. Davis
W. P. Frye
Whitelaw Reid
George Gray
Newport New
Phoebus
Fort Monros
P. F. Fagan
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War Commission
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George R. Parrish
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Illinois Home
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