Tribute to Champlain Memory in Quebec Ceremony
A grand tribute in Quebec honored Champlain, founder of Quebec, with a massive turnout and holiday shutdowns. Notable attendees included Lord Aberdeen, J G Chauveau, Premier Laurier, and Captain McCalla of the Marblehead, greeted by Admirals and a patriotic crowd amid a ceremonial monument unveiling.
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France
New France
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J. G. Chauveau
Kleckowski
Jette
Wilfred Laurier
Marchand
Routhier
Cannda
International Joint Commission
McCalla
Marblehead
Acamen
Dufferin Terrace
Old City
John Fisher
Burial of Capron at Arlington with military honors
The funeral of Captain Allyn Ospron, a Santiago figure and father of Captain Allyn Capron of the Rough Riders, was held at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. General Miles and staff, and the First United States Artillery attended. The president sent a floral tribute.
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President Delays Westward Tour Set to Omaha on 12
The president postpones his departure for the west to the second week in October, planning to reach Omaha by the 12th and visit Chicago on the 17th. He had considered other points but has fixed only Omaha on the 12th and Chicago on the 17th. General Augusti arrives in Victoria, ill and reticent about Manila events, admitting he weighed surrender before capitulation and hopes the supreme court will judge his conduct.
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Shortage Forecast After Luzon Hemp Output Drop
Sept 22 report from Gonp Manila notes the last Spanish garrison on Luzon is not yet surrendered and seven Albao seaports remain under Spanish control. Disturbances cut Albao hemp output by 250000 bales from last year, with further fighting likely and peace talks needed to avoid a doubling of the shortage. A. O. U. W. state meeting planned in Layooun for Sept 28 as delegates prepare for the Grand Lodge session on Oct 4 to discuss revision of general laws.
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Philippine Islands
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Order of United Workmen and of Honor Lodges
Grand Lodge
Great Weeks at Omaha Exposition in October
The Transmississippi Exposition in Omaha anticipates two great weeks ending Oct 8 and 15 with massive attendance on President's Day. Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben parade over 40 floats, electric street procession, and a grand ball. Live stock show with large cash prizes and 1,000 Native Americans in villages on the grounds. President McKinley’s visit and talks of Cleveland and Harrison possible. Railroads offer low round trips. exposition financially strong with near 100,000 in treasury and hopes of 4 million by close.
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Exposition
Knights of
Ak-Sar-Ben
8&0
West
Ak-Sar-Ens
United States
McKinney
Cleveland
Harrison
Frost Nomination Sealed at Saxcony Republican Convention
The Republican county gathering in Saxcony nominated Lincoln Frost for district judge after hearing M. L. Hayward read his speech. The convention adjourned following the nomination on September 22.
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Saxcony
Republican County Convention
M. L. Hayward
Lincoln Frost
Governor Holcomb to press for regimental settlement in Washington
Lincoln Sept 21 Governor Holcomb left for Washington with Colonel Stark to secure a prompt settlement of Nebraska’s claims against the general government over mobilization for the Spanish American War. He will urge returning the Third regiment for muster out as sickness rises and many enlisted men seek discharge. Reports show 127 sick in hospital and 176 in quarters as of Sept 20, with nine deaths already recorded.
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Holcomb
Washington
Stark
Nebraska
Spain
Bryan
Retail Liquor Dealers Organize in Marshalltown
The Retail Liquor Dealers association of Town was organized in Marshalltown with 200 dealers present. Officers elected include President Harry Stanford Des Moines vice president George Bowman Marshalltown secretary Louis Verver Oskaloosa treasurer John Webber Des Moines and trustees Fred Blettner Oskaloosa IF Gifford Marshalltown S 11 Des Moines W V Silvers Ottumwa M Ingwerson Clinton. Resolutions call for repeal of the additional beer tax and pledge to hold legislators accountable for laws harming members liberties.
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Harry Stanford
Des Moines
George Bowman
Louis Verver
Oskaloosa
John Webber
Fred Blettner
IF. H. Gifford
S. 11
W. V. Silver
National League Scores Parade Across Early Season
In New York the National League slate opened with Louisville overpowering 14 to 0. Pittsburgh and Brooklyn combined for an 8 to 7 score in a tight clash. Washington trimmed Cipctonati 16 to 8 as Chicago and Cleveland offered a muddled finale with close margins amid early-season play.
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Desperate Fatal Duel On Steamer Mayflower Near Creston Mo
Two men died in a knife and gun fight aboard the Diamond Jo steamer Mayflower bound for Memphis. Mate Park Davis and night watchman, Stephen Hugs, fought on deck near Hugs Landing. After a close struggle Davis shot the watchman and both men collapsed, passengers helpless as authorities arrived.
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Mayflower
Memphis
Hugs’ Landing
Creston
Stephen Hugs
Bell
Relaxing Civil Service Rates Action Rumored
Washington reports President McKinley plans to relax civil service rules to open many positions for political appointments. The order would remove private secretaries clerks firemen watchmen and laborers from classified service with broad exemptions including internal revenue department attorneys deputy marshals and postal service staff.
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McKinley
Boas
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Postal Service
Engineer Fatally Injured Near Alda Nebraska
A Union Pacific freight train collision at Alda Nebraska injures Engineer Roddy of the third section, six cars and the engine destroyed. He is hospitalized with a leg amputation anticipated and the outcome may be fatal. Also reports Shinnecock brings 269 sick soldiers to New York and Mount Vesuvius eruption ongoing with nine craters. widespread damage feared.
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Neb
Union Pacific
Alda
Roddy
Bhimmenook
New York
Shinnecock
Camp Wikoff
Jersey City
Fort Meyer
Vesuvius
Narves
Mount Vesuvius
Miss Hattie King Restored to Health by Pink Pills
A year old Ithaca girl near eighteen recovered from dizziness nausea vomiting and fainting after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Witnesses swear the cure revived her physical and mental strength and nine boxes completed the change. Noted by her stepfather and a notary. Local druggists carry the remedy in single or six box packages.
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Hattie King
Ithaca
N. Y
Breall
Earl Rhe
Charles M. Pshnett
Hattie
A Critical Time in Santiago De Cuba Haauls Heroes
A letter from P K E Butler of pack-train No 3 in Santiago Cuba on July 23 recounts how cholera and diarrhoea hit troops badly yet Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy kept the pack-train working and saved the army by enabling ammunition and rations to reach the front. The note credits the medicine with sustaining the supply line amid no usable roads. Vic Emmert & Co. and H G Weber & Co. are listed as druggists selling the remedy.
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P. KE. Butler
Santiago
Cuba
Chamberlain
Tampa
Chamberlain Medicing Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Vic Emmert & Co
H. G. Weber & Co
Dr Kay's Long Balm Ad Promises Free Advice Sample
Report from Rev J A Mitchell Scranton Iowa promotes Dr Kay's Long Balm with claims of curing coughs after two months with a half box. Includes offer of free advice and samples of Dr Kay's Lung Balm and Renovator, plus a 68 page home treatment book by Dr Kay. Address Dr B J Kay Medical Omaha Neb for details.
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