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Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1899

Page

2

NEW ARMY DIVISION TO BE CREATED IN PHILIPPINES

Washington reports a war department plan to form an army division in the Philippines organized into four departments modeled on the Cuban system. Major generals would command three sections, with a fourth for southern islands. Chief aim is protection of peaceable tribes and to integrate MacArthur and Lawton commands under Lingayen Dagupan areas.

Washington War Department Army Division Philippines Cuba Department of the Pacific MacArthur Manila Lawton Lingayen Dagupan Coilo Cebu

Insurgents Ditch Train. Two Americans Killed, Five Wounded

In Manila on September 23 a party of insurgents derailed a railroad train near Angeles and opened fire from a bamboo thicket, killing two Americans and wounding five. Lieutenant Lome and six scouts defended the train, forcing the attackers to flee. Six rebels were later found dead in the thicket. General Wheaton moved with six companies toward the scene.

Manila Angeles Lome Wheaton Calulet

Goolie Slavery in Hawaii and Federal Probes

Honolulu attorney George D Gear charges Hawaii rulers sustain a system of slavery in the islands violating the U.S. constitution and seeks AG guidance. Other dispatches note Henderson to push a new financial bill by caucus, U.S. troops occupying churches in the Philippines, Lt. Jennings named Clark Postmaster, and Otis to explain Chinese exclusion actions.

Honolulu Washington Washinaton George D. Gear State Department Hawaiian Islands United States Jennings George G. Jennings Clark S.C Cleveland Philippines

Welcome Planned for King Ak Sar-Ben in Omaha Parade

City officials prepare a royal welcome for King Ak Sar Ben V of Quivera arriving Sept 27. Mayor Moores and court will speak from the platform, a golden key presentation follows, then a civic parade features labor groups, horse clubs, Bohemian gymnastic society and many secret orders. Electric lights, trumpets, and regalia mark the procession toward North Twentieth Street castle with a grand ball to close the visit Sept 28.

Omaha Akesar Ben V. Omara Ak Sar-Ben V Quivera Farnam Street Moores North Twentieth Street Equestrian Clubs of South Omubsy Bohemian Gymnastic Association Red Men Daughters of Pocahortas Maccabbees, Woodmen Knights of Labor Fraternal Union Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Elks Knights of Khora

Zealandia Arrives with First Montana Volunteers

San Francisco reports the transport Zealandia sighted off the Golden Gate carrying a portion of the First Montana volunteers. The Valencia, carrying the remainder and discharged men, is due soon. Officials and Governor Smith of Montana greet the crew. Montanans bring 1000 bottles beer and equal sandwiches plus a ton of fresh fruit for fellow sailors. One death occurred en route, James Ashton.

San Francisco Zealandia Golden Gate Valencia California Au Brass Band Smith Montana United States Carter James Ashton

Electric Car Tops Track in Carthage Crash

An electric car at Prince's curve near Carthage overturns after leaving the track. Twenty people injured including Watson of Lebanon with a broken collarbone and Mr Laker of Chicago badly bruised. Mrs Licker and WL Crawford also injured. L. B. Hutton and Grace Phillips suffer arm and collarbone injuries. Billings is among those with a broken arm.

Twitty Carthagh Prince’s Curve Carthage Watson Lebanon Mr. Laker Chicago Licker Arin WL. Crawford C.H. Landrum Miss Grace Phillips L. B. Hutton William Meekly Billings

Salem Flour Mill Fire and Auction Notices

Telegrams terse itemizes a mill and warehouse fire at Salem Flouring Mill with $150,000 loss, a Dublin auction date for Muckross estate, ailing ex Senator White in San Francisco, a cavalry private killed by a horse at Fort Duchesne, Captain Coghlan headed east for Dewey reception, and grave San Domingo tensions amid government handling criticism.

Salem Dublin Muckross Lakes Killammey Benator White California Palace Hotel San Francisco Holland Ninth Cavalry Fort Duchesne Inns

Crisis in Transvaal Crisis Drags On Plus Diplomatic Moves

London reports a prolonged crisis with no army deployment to South Africa, while General Buller prepares for potential action. Kruger predicts serious but peaceful settlement. Cabinet cheered as ministers left the foreign office. German and British leaders discuss Delagoa Bay and Transvaal affairs amid tense exchanges.

London Alfred Milner Conyngham Greene South Africa Redvers Buller Kruger Johannesburg Morning Post Pretoria Cape Colony Transvaal Cape Town Foreign Office Marquis of Lansdowne Admiralty George J. Goschen War Office Pall Mall Gazette Orange Free State Count von Hatzfeld-Wildenburg Lord Salisbury William of Germany Delagoa Bay Allahabad Great Britain

Simpson Hooted at G A R Reunion Platform

At a Wichita Kansas G A R reunion Jerry Simpson faced a hostile crowd as boos and hisses rose when he praised Aguinaldo and opposed General Otis. An elderly veteran shouted disagreement and urged his removal while the audience shouted for him to leave the platform. The interruption escalated as the band played and Simpson was forced to retreat.

Aguinaldo General Otis Simpson Mr. Simpson

Tragedy on Stage Ends in Fatal Shooting

In Tenn city, stage manager Helden shot by leading actress Morrison during a late performance. Three bullet wounds to Leiden’s head ended his life. Morrison was arrested. Coroner’s inquest reveals prior quarrel and alleged insult over acting.

Carterville Manton George Walker O. A. Glidwell Robert Winning Fowler Helden Lailing Lacy Ova Trancoca Tenn Tulin Morrison Plaster of Paris” Fives Comedy Company Teak Heiden Imi City Opera House Leiden Miss Morrison

Diaz to Meet McKinley in Chicago and Washington Visit

President Diaz of Mexico expected to meet President McKinley in Chicago with Diaz as guest of the nation and later invite him to Washington. Ambassador Diaz’s schedule depends on receipt of official notification, then travel to Chicago via Manchester by the Sea to deliver it. Diaz’s northward route may include San Antonio and St. Louis. Hamilton defeats Gardner in pro boxing at Broadway Athletic Club. Gardner, favored to win, misses openings as Hamilton dominates by second round.

Mexico McKinley Chicluzo Wastonetox Diaz Chicago Washington Manchester-by the-Sea San Antonio St. Louis Hamilton Gardner New York Oscar Garner Jack Hamilton Broadway Athletic Club Hinamilton

Wreck on Omaha Line Near Windom Kills Four

A rear end collision on a Des Moines river bridge near Windom, at 11:30 p m, killed four aboard including engineers Rasmussen Tew and Yeomans and firemen Roberts Stratton and a traveling man John Roberts. Two others injured, conductor Williams fled after the crash amid conflicting stories.

Des Moines Windom Rasmussen Roberts Stratton John Roberts St. James Tew Yeomans Merritt Williams Caboose Roberta

Four Lives Lost in Fire Destroys Norfolk Hospital

Norfolk VA Sept 22 Four lives perish in fire that leveled St. Vincent de Paul s hospital. Bodies recovered from the rubble include Mrs Margaret McHwen aged 70 Mrs Sharel White an elderly woman Carrie Boswklt aged 8 and Miss Pippin Two firemen and two nurses were badly injured Sister Bernard in charge estimates the loss at 600000 with only 33000 insured.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Hospital Norfolk St. Vincent de Paul's Hospital Margaret McHwfen Sbarel White Carrie BoswkLt Pippin Bernard

Four Killed in Albia Crossing Train Crash

At Albia Iowa four were killed when a Burlington passenger train struck a car carrying Jasper Beebe his son daughter and two grandchildren. Victims: Jasper Beebe 57 Mrs Ernie Johnson 84 George Beebe 7 Certie Johnson 2 fatally injured. A second note reports stake in Southern Pacific shares with Crocker estate and Huntington linked to control.

Accid Albis Albia Jasper Beebe Burlington Railroad Jasper Brent Ernie Jonxson George Beebe Certie Johnson Southern Pacific New Yor Wall Street Southern Pacific Railway Company Crocker C. P. Huntington

Thursday's Baseball Games In Raion Ar Cincinnati

Unclear OCR yields mention of baseball games on Thursday with teams including Cincinnati and Cleveland. No clear scores dates or official team names. Unable to extract distinct entities or concrete outcome from fragments.

Raion Ar Hee Cincinnati Cleveland Balgnor

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