Drawing Europe and bread lines parade in markets
A fragmented report notes Europe drawing less on bread purchases while prices rise across grains and wool. It cites robust iron and steel trade, uneven textile gains, and growing U S popularity abroad. It also mentions Lazard Freres moving a million in gold to London for import to New York.
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Europe
Paul
Santa
Germany
Great Britain
Industrien
United States
Canada
New York
Lazard-Freren
London
Relief and monuments in 19th century dispatches
Reports from Key West and Bahia Honda discuss relief and duties on Cuban aid via ships, with Meiklejohn probing landing relief, and a plan to evacuate western Cuba first. Richmond Daughters of the Confederacy vote to erect Winnie Davis monument, while Postmaster General Smith plans political addresses in Columbus and Omaha ahead of October travels. Pinney’s renomination seen as certain. Atkinson rail tariff bill highlighted. Shafter attends Michigan reunion. Wheeler to lead cavalry in Huntsville.
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Key West
United States
Bahia
Honda
Meiklejohn
Quesada
Winnie Davis
Richmont
Oe Tieeting
Richmond
Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters ‘of the Confederacy
Tee Camp Hall
Veterans’associations
Eard
Smith
Wasameron
Columbus
Ohio Editorial Association
Nebraska
Omaha Exposition
Pennsylvania
Washington
West
Mre. Smith
O. E. Daweon
Tomb of Lafayette Visit Highlights Exposition Diplomacy
United States commissioner Ferdinand W. Peck and staff visited the tomb of Lafayette in Paris as a respectful gesture while seeking more space for American exhibits at the 1900 exposition. Other items note rising sickness among American troops in Puerto Rico and Barros riot clashes in Puerto Rico, plus ship arrivals at Queenstown and a health update on former Secretary Sherman.
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Lafayette
Paris
Ferdinand W. Peck
United States
Peck
Americans Claim Positions as Cuban Evacuation Follows
At Havana Trocha hotel the American flag was raised at 10 o'clock on the evacuation commission’s headquarters. Marines guard grounds while Colonel Olous and Captain Payne anchor the flagstaff on the roof. The commission confirms relief to civilians, reports no knowledge of evacuation delays, and notes Major General Allison remains aboard the Resolute with Captain Griscom. Spanish steamer Alfonso XII sails to Spain with 1,200 passengers and 1,000 sick soldiers. Marquis Cervera orders return of reconcentrados to farms with free transport, allocating funds and arranging ambulances from Mariano. Civil authorities urge mayors to cooperate.
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Havana
Rept
Trocha
Olous
Payne
Guardia Civile
Wade
Giy
Allison
Aprain
Griscom
Alfonso XII
Spain
Marquis Cervera
Mariano
Cano
Bauta
Spanish Evacuation Opens Lines as American Troops Move In
Spanish evacuation of outlying positions in Puerto Rico begins. Aguadilla San Sebastian and Lares abandoned. American General Garretaon’s brigade and Eleventh Infantry occupy and hoist the flag. Spanish troops concentrate at Arecibo to reach San Juan by rail. Vieques evacuated by Spaniards. American company lands there. Spanish control shrinks to a line Huamaco to Abonito to Arecibo.
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San Joan
Porto Rico
Aguidalla
San Sebastian
Lares
Garretaon
Eleventh Infantry
Arecibo
San Juan
Vieques
Grant
Huamaco
Abonito
Spain
Island of
Centenarian Alexander McMillan Dies in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa September 31 Alexander McMillan of this place died aged 408. Born in Maryland he moved to Montreal in youth and lived there until after the Civil War. He later settled in Dakota County Nebraska and came here five years ago. He remained active until three years ago and leaves a considerable estate.
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Sioux Crrvy
Alexander McMillan
Bis Place
Maryland
Montreal
Dakota County
Nebraska
Rebels Seizing Islands in Philippines Threaten US Aid
Mawma Sept. 22. Rebels under Aguinaldo threaten southern Philippine islands unless checked by American forces. Abbey ship carrying arms for Aguinaldo lands crew and gear, aiming to attack Spanish garrisons. Reports of Cebu woes prompt British ship Rattler and US ships Raleigh Baltimore to Cebu. Poisoning tales unconfirmed. President reviews Marines at White House. 200 men march from Guantanamo. Treasury notes 400 dollar contribution from Topeka citizen.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Ateamship
Agninaldo
Cebu
Wessel
Rattler
Dewey
Raleigh
Baltimore
Washington
White House
Marine Corps
Guantanamo
Marine Band
Governor Atkinson Illness Delays Georgia Day Visit
Governor Atkinson is ill and cannot visit the Onuwha exposition on Georgian day. He will send a representative with the party, leaving September 27.
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Atkinson
Atlanta
Emperor in Peril Amid China Crisis in Pekin Dispatch
London telegraphs report from Pekin that European residents fear the Chinese emperor faces a life threat. Dowager empress seeks to place Prince King's grandson on the throne as conspirators grow bolder. The emperor strengthens palace guards.
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Hitness
Peril
London
Pekin
China
Prince King
Sparks From The Wire Here And There
General Wheeler is expected to resign to enter Congress. Richard Malcom Johnson, noted lecturer and novelist, died in Baltimore after months of illness. The national banks face a call to report their condition by Tuesday Sept 20. Havana hospitals report 8000 patients with 483 yellow fever cases and three deaths daily. Baltic storms sink 120 fishermen near Conurland Russia. Philadelphia mill owners vote to shut down due to yarn overproduction. Grand Master Hanahan will not seek re election. Sargent poised to win. Horse show entries include saddle mares tandem teams and lightweight hunters with strong crowd interest.
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General Wheeler
Congress
Richard Malcom Johnson
Baltimore
Havana
Baltic Sea
Polangen
Labeau
Conurland
Russia
Ingrain
Philadelphia
Milla
Hanahan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Sargent
All City
Seventy Miners Entombed By Gas Explosion In Pennsylvania
Fifty four miners were entombed at the Snowden mine near Brownsville after a gas explosion. Two bodies recovered early, named James Hall and John Bennett. Fire damp fire followed the blast. Of 140 workers, 58 in entries 9 and 10, only four survived. Later reports say eight dead with nineteen still missing. Some escapees injured, others burned.
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Pennsylvania
Cpl- Haery
Brownsville
Dept
Umpire
Snowden, Gould & Co
James Hall
John Bennett
Jacoba
Davia
Whitsell
Walker
Ati P. m
Harry Hagart
John Cartwright
William Prichard
John Haistus
Hastings
Lynn Station
Redatone
Pennsylvania Railroad
Monongahela River
Robert Davis
John Baker
George
Alaska Klondike Travel and Drug Ad from Rock Island
An early 20th century styled advertisement promotes Alaska travel via the Great Rock Island route. It touts pure drugs and prescription filling, urges bringing prescriptions, and offers guided Rock Island Tourist Car Excursions to Portland Oregon with departures each Friday. It promises routes, water line details, and ticketing through Puget Sound, Copper River, and Klondike regions.
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Alatke
Great Rock Island
Pacific Coast
Copper River
Klondike
Rock Island
Portland
Oregon
Atlantic
Puget Sound
Alaska
Rey
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Promises Restful Sleep
Grain-O offers a coffee like beverage that does not stimulate sleep. It claims to nourish and cheer without spoiling rest, suitable for nervous persons, youth, and children. Promoted as a household staple available from grocers with a gentle grain base.
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Waza
Wisumatron
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Tien Trin
Ragadals
Conger
Speska
Obina
Tien Tein
Pingree
Dercerr
State Senate
Shafter
Michigan
Camue Wreck
N. Y
Wheeler
Huntsville
Belmont
Dr. Miles
Miles
Peepee — Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Mary Lewis
Ernst
Barros
Queenstown
Comminston
Senator Gray
Sherman
Wasmingtor
A. E. Hyatt
Ohio
Dairymoon
Des Moines
L. 8
Gates
Iowa
Fontanelle
Obicaza
Loulaville
Brooklyn
St.Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Boston
Pitiaburs
Porto Rioo
Bik
St. Louis
J. B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
Brown Tobacco Company
Nnne
Jacksonville
Hawkeye
Murray Hotel
Knapp
Council Bluffs
Shaw
Byera
Meyer
Jennings
Ames Agricultural College
College
Byers
Buff
Logan
Citizens of
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Bluffs
President Wattles
R. G. Cousins
General Barry
McCarthy
Exposition
General Clarkson
Wattle
Robart G. Cousins
Jonsctenes
Secretary of the Treasury
Topeka
Kan
Citigen
James Jones
Chestnut St
GA. Stillaon
Tampico
Foley
Merlia
Vic Emmert & Co
John Sherman
Til
Wassington
John W. Sherman
Dra Moines
J. M. Pierce
Homestead
Babbath League
New England Rabbath Protective League
George F. Hoar
Quincy
Milwaukee
Eggers Bros
Eggers Bros, Jewelers and Opticians
H. C. Weber
Colle
Vie Emmaert & Co
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