Toledo Elevator Disaster Kills Dozens and Destroys Grain
A Toledo grain elevator fire caused by spontaneous dust combustion killed or fatally burned many workers. Superintendent Parks and nine others died or were fatally injured, with about 20 employees present. The blaze wrecked half a million bushels of grain and the building, as rescue efforts battled extreme heat and debris. Several children and workers were among the injured, with extensive property loss reported and a long recovery ahead.
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Texipo
Temmon
Ax More
Samuel Alexander
Fred Garot
Bers Wainwright
Harold Parks
John Smith
Grace
Parks
Ven Hovsep
John Carr
William Parks
William 3
Abethy
Thosas
Arczs
Phos
Union Elevator
Wismes
Waliam Parks
Alma
David Kemp
Charles Keifer
Thor Pisces
Falhog
William Farris
Deak
Bryan to resign command in U S Army
A Jacksonville dispatch reports Colonel William Jennings Bryan of the Third Nebraska volunteers plans to resign his command soon. He refused to comment on public issues but noted opposition to expanding U S territory and hinted at seeking a regular army commission after leaving camp life. In Cincinnati, crowds greeted the Sixth Regular Infantry with emotional scenes as the first train arrived, likened to Civil War fervor.
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Kavnas City
Btar
Jacksonville
Fls
William Jennings Bryan
Third
Nebraska Volunteers
United States Army
Bryan
Policon
United States
Himih
Cincinnati
Praise for Minnesotans Fourteenth Regiment in Service
The Fourteenth Minnesota departs Knoxville for St Paul to be paid off and furloughed thirty days before mustering out. A home reception is planned upon arrival, with officials and veterans noting the unit as among the best in the service for drill, discipline, bearing, and military etiquette during its Chickamauga encampment and inspections by the War Department.
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Knoxviatz
Tenn
Minnesota
St Paul
Chickamapgs
War Department
Disposition of Troops Reported by General Miles
A Washington dispatch to The Herald quotes General Miles on expected garrison totals. He cites about 12,000 regulars with the volunteers in Cuba, 1,000 in Honolulu, 9,000 in the Philippines, and 4,000 in Porto Rico. He foresees Cuba with 60,000 troops, the Philippines 25,000, Porto Rico 34,000, and Honolulu 4,000. Montauk fogs imply most regulars, except the Twenty-fourth, will move to Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Miles
New York
Washington
Cabs
Honolulu
Philippines
Porto Rio
Gavarel Miles
Coda
Porto Rica
Fogolara
Montauk
Oabs
Porto’ Hico
Changed Flags and Naval Movements Reported
A garbled dispatch notes naval transfers and battles involving Spanish and British ships, with references to steamers, voyages, and actions near Cobn and Hoilo. General Graham is cited as favoring troop redesignation at Camp Mi, amid weak support for the regiments in New York.
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Vasebi
Boston
Ratland
Manila
Cobn
Hoilo
Future of Mawailu Islands Could Have Territorial Government
Hawaii likely to remain under territorial governance initially with a local legislature and federal officers overseeing only customs and postal services. Senator Morgan supports eventual statehood but thinks immediate development hinges on annexation driven growth and a quicker Nicaragua canal opening to boost population and business.
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Morgan
McKinley
United States
Hawaii
Nicaragas
Conmmunmpion
Talanda
Australis Arrives with General Merriam and Troops
The Australis reached San Francisco from Honolulu carrying General Merriam, commander of the Department of California, and five sick soldiers. Among the troops were Lieutenants Wallace and Tevey of the First New York Volunteers, plus three privates from Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana regiments. Honolulu was calm and jubilant over annexation as the ship sailed. The Arizona and Scandia were expected to depart with troops for Manila, with dates noted for the voyages.
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Australis
Merriam
San Francisco
Australia
Hawai
Department of California
Honolulu
United States
Arizona
Mauila
Scandia
Leavn
Ick
Lieutenanta Wallace and
Tevey
Fitet New York
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Woodbury Accepts War Investigation Commission Role
Governor Urban A. Woodbury has accepted a chair on the war investigation commission and will travel to Washington Friday to attend the commission meeting Saturday. He served in the Union army during the Civil War. The Japanese government has replied to Count Moravieff’s disarmament proposal, supporting the czar. A coal miners’ strike in the third pool area will resume with arbitration to settle differences at the pit.
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Urban A. Woodbury
Washington
YoroHaMa
Spain's Peace Commission Members Named by Madrid
Washington Sept 22 The Spanish peace commission members have been officially conveyed to the French ambassador and then to the state department. The list includes Benor Montero Rios as chairman, Senor Abaracrus a senate member and former Paris ambassador, General Cerrero noted for colonial expertise, Senor Verati minister at Brussels, and Senor Garanca counsellor of the supreme court. Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds State Election Law. Madison Sept 22 The court upholds the election law's constitutionality in a Milwaukee case where a clerk refused to print a name twice on the ballot. The ruling forbids repeated listing of a single name on the official ballot.
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Tate Department
Ite
Waanwaton
Peace Commission
Madrid
Cambon
State Department
Benor Montero Rios
Iather
Uquate
Senor Abaracsus
Paris
Spain
General Cerrero
Senor Verati
Brussels
Senor Garanca
Wiecopeta Waptams Court
Mavison
Wis
Milwaukee
Hoye
Circuit
Supreme Court
Quebec Joint Commission Faces Tariff Clash
Quebec event notes tension as international and American commissioners meet to debate lumber duties. Ontario leaders Hardy and Ross arrive to press Canadian stance while reformist Clark Wallace argues for retaining tariffs on textiles iron goods and other manufactured items to shield Canadian industry from free U.S. imports.
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Quebec
Yu. m
Messrs. Babcock
New York
Fallon
Ohio
United States
A. S Hardy
Ontario
George W. Ross
Clark Wallace
Guntams
Canadian “Manufacturing ‘Association
Canada
Promises Reforms as Queen Wilhelmina Speaks
Queen Wilhelmina, at noon with the queen mother, opened the states general in the Netherlands. She praised patriotic support since her accession and promised a series of social measures in her throne speech.
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Wilhelmins
Faye
Wilhelming
Netherlands
Lawton Suggests Using Cuban Troops for U.S. Works
General Lawton recommends to the War Department that Cuban troops who renounce Cuban army ties be employed on various public works at Santiago. He specifies they should not police Santiago city or province, but undertake supportive construction tasks for United States interests there.
Old Glory Runs Up at Havana Evacuation HQ
In Havana on Sept 22 at 10 am the first American flag was raised atop the Tropha hotel, headquarters of the American evacuation commission. Marines guarded the entrance while Colonel Claus and Captain Payne staged on the roof. The crowd cheered as the Resolute flag was raised, and guards kept the area clear. The commission denied any protest over evacuation delays and remained reserved. Evacuation of Puerto Rico progresses with Spanish positions abandoned at Aguadilla San Sebastian and Laragua, and American troops moving into San Juan by railroad from Areibo. Vieques island evacuation is planned with American troops landing. Spanish forces retreat toward Humacao and Areiibo, leaving less than one third of the island under their control.
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Bavaxa
Havana
Tropha
American Evacuation Commission
Claus
Payne
Atesmer Resolute
Stara
Btripes
Guarde Civile
Spanish Commission
Yerto Rico
Yrogree San Juan
Porto Rico
Aguidillo
San Sebastian
Laraga
Chretson
Eveuth
Areiibo
San Tuan
Viequez
Grant
Vieques
Hemacso
Humacao
Aobonite
American Troops in Santiago Face Widespread Sickness
From Washington the General Lawton report shows 1,187 sick and 679 fever cases among the Santiago garrison. Eighty eight new fever cases are added, with 489 returning to duty. 7 died. Meanwhile Havana reports the Spanish steamer Alfonso XIII sailed to Spain with 1,900 passengers and 1,000 sick soldiers aboard.
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Havana
Wieamer Alfonen XIII
Spain
President McKinley Visits Fort Meyer Hospital
President McKinley accompanied by Adjutant General Corbin visits Fort Meyer Va hospital. He tours wards greets about 400 patients and chats informally with convalescents as Major Davis escorts him through the institution. Separately Chicago Great Western rumors say a prominent bank offers to purchase control in Hartimers and Ohio.
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Taapoots
Suises
Great Western
Chicago
Baseball pennant odds loom over league standings
President Ban Johnson releases a table of end of season standings for the Western Base Ball league. The Detroit and Kansas City game from June 10 is included, and even with a directors’ decision, Kansas City could win the pennant by a slight margin. Results show varied scores across St Paul, Kansas City, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Brooklyn, New York, Boston and other clubs with several games called due to darkness.
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Pulail Afarzie
Omeago
Ban Johnson
Kansas City
St. Paul
Detroit
Tualenapolis
National League
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinniti
Baltimore
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Pittsbury
New York
St. Louia
Boston
Louisville
President progresses on war commission plans
President reports progress in forming a nine member inquiry panel to investigate war department conduct. He invited eight of nine names to a White House conference next Saturday to begin work the following week. Seven have accepted. two remaining invitees needed to complete the panel.
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Rnly Investigation Commission
Abhington
War Department
Nina
Telegraphic Briefs From A Groaning Era
The Telegraphic Briefs report scattered notes from Washington and New York. Highlights include a William Platbash inquiry, a treasury letter from Topeka signed A Citizen, and plans for a banquet in honor of General Milas. Bayard’s persistent health theme is also noted amid fluctuating events.
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William Platbax
Secretary of the Treasury
Topeka
Kan
Twelve Fiems Give In in Brockton Sep 22
In Brockton Massa on September 22, twelve firms yielded under pressure as strikes reportedly ease. Officials claim some shops reopened after disputes, with settlements reached in several cases. Cabinet named Genera Zarlinden as military governor of Paria, succeeding the resigned minister of war Caveignaa.
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Brockton
Masa
Szst
Uaida
Zavitudem Pasus
Genera
Zarlinden
Paria
Caveignaa
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