Fragments From 1898 War Era In Senate Items
Readable scraps note 1997 Cuban deaths among Spanish soldiers and malaria. It cites Turkish indemnity stance on Armenian missionaries, Mexican bridal trousseau costs, lightning damage in Vermont, and Army losses in wars. Also mentions N rays, Paris civil service, and Anita McGee’s army nurse appointment with lieutenant rank. Includes Johnny Burns visit to Juan Fernandez and Columbus remains dispute in Spain. Ends with fireproof wood for ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anita McGee
Army Medical
Secretary of War
War Department
Eld
Doings of a Week A Review of Global Happenings
A week in review covers Shafter and Merritt in Cuba and Manila moves for peace. Reports note New York and San Juan logistics, Puerto Rico evacuation, and battleship command shifts. US pension, debt, and bank data are summarized alongside local accidents, races, and the Army of the Potomac’s Niagara Falls reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wate
Madrid
Santiago
Shafter
Manila
Lord Salisbury
Philippines
Gomering
Garcia
Cuba
Merritt
Paris
Gen
Otis
New York
Mag
J. Wy Philip
Texas
Francisco Dominguez Y Roldan H
Havana
New Orleans
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Annapolis
Cervera
Spain
William W. Gordon
W. &. Sedley
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
Seventh Army Corps
Puyhugh Lee
Fernandina
Olivette
Roanoke Arrives with Gold Dust and Other National News
In Chicago Albert Dukut a reclusive Bohemian over 11 years old hanged himself. The steamer Roanoke reached Seattle with 459 passengers and $1,500,000 in gold dust from 61 Michel's Alaska. Bragg reelected president of the Lion brigade reunion in Milwaukee. A Nashville hardware firm lost $500,000 to fire. Annie Dilmar 18 and Mulver Floren 22 drowned at Diamond Lake Grove City Minnesota. Walter Burrows killed his wife then himself in Powell's Valley Tennessee. Judge Levin Joinson of Jackson county Kentucky court murdered his wife then committed suicide. Wisconsin Democrats nominated Hiram A. Sawyer for governor. Oldest twins John and Richard McGriff turn 94 in Portland Indiana. Tamahe robbers stole $6,000 from a Pacific Express wagon. South Dakota ruling declares some traveling salesmen invalid. Claude Matthews funeral in Clinton Indiana. Savannah territory cyclone causes great damage near Savannah Georgia. Michael Schien dies Pontiac Michigan at age 89. Nancy Slayton dies at Liveoak Illinois aged 103.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Dukut
Roanoke
Seattle
Wash
Michel
Annie Dilmar
Mulver Floren
Diamond Lake
Grove City
Mint
Powell's Valley
Tenn
Walter Burrows
Annville
Levin Joinson
Jackson County
Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee
Hiram A. Sawyer
Waukesha
John
Richard McGriff
United States
Portland
Ind
Tamahe
Pacific Express Company
State Supreme Court of
South Dakota
Claude Matthews
Clinton
Savannah
Michael Schien
Pontiac
Mich
Nancy Slayton
Liveolo
The Southern Storm Hits Savannah and Coastal Areas
A devastating storm sweeps the southern coast causing widespread damage from the sea islands to inland areas. Communications are cut, many houses unroofed, and crops along the Savannah River severely damaged or ruined. Losses run into hundreds of thousands, with cotton and crops in adjoining counties devastated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Carolina Sea
Tybee
Dluffton
Hosses
Favannah
Fuaeoe
Anguata
Thanksgiving services mark Queen Wilhelmina’s majority
Solemn Thanksgiving was held across Amsterdam and Holland as Queen Wilhelmina attained her majority. 4,000 dignitaries attended the Great Church event with royal and diplomatic presence. The queen issued a proclamation thanking the people, expressing gratitude for support through difficult times and noting the nation’s unity as she reaches her majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland
Wilhetreina
Wilhelmine
Wether
Wervier
Grand Duke of Bane
Mgr
Taranassi
Wilhelmina Helen Mwuline
Maria
Netherlands
Riches of the Klondike Arrive in Washington State
The Roanoke brought 459 passengers from St Michael Alaska with gold dust valued by a conservative estimate at four hundred thousand. Most gold belonged to the Canadian Bank of Commerce and North American Trading Transportive Co. Passengers with fortunes include George Carmack and others, with several carrying over $100 each. The Yukon discovery by George Washington is noted and the piece mentions the Allmay cruiser awaiting delivery to the United States after the end of a prior clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentile
Wash
Strom
Roanoke
St. Michael
Alaska
Fiuvusnd
Candifue Bank of Commerce
North American Trading & Transportative Company
Cinedian Tuk of Commerce
Dayenn
Fepitinin
Thewlere Atsare
George Carmack
Tagien Charley
Bow de Buwera
M. Doane
Washington
United States
Sewall
Department
Dole
Act of the United States Congress
Brazil
Allen
Arden
Norton
Alice
Newcastle-on- Tyne
England
Albany
Atlantic
Merritt
Manila
Philippine Islands
China
Paris
Otis
Gena
Greene
Babcock
Lave
Ieoulver
New York
Justice Cohen
Supreme Court
Louis T. Golding
Godey Company
Godey's Magazine
Martin Cantine Company
W Dee
Cooperstown
Yentick White
Mississippi Valley
Missixatgo
New Orleans
Tragic Wreck Near Lae Gall Crossing
A train on the New York Ontario and Western railroad wrecked four miles south of the village at five in the morning. Engineer Dowd died within minutes, Fireman Hall died hours later, and Brake man Osborn was torn in two. Tramps are blamed for opening the switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Rigby
Portland
Boston
Eddie McCuttie
New Hampshire
Democrats
Charles F. Stone
Concord
Thiisale
New York Central
Syracuse
N.Y
BC. Dowd
William Hall
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad
Laegalls’ Crossing
Dowd
Hall
Osborn
PARSIAN SENSATION Dreyfus case shocks France and Britain
Paris and London report a dramatic Dreyfus affair turn as Lieut. Col. Henry confesses forging a key letter, sparking calls for a new trial and fears of wider military scandal. Ministers consider revision, battles over war blame rise, and European tension grows while US gold reserves hit a new peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comtees Iie
Dreyfus
Germany
Henry
Leeuinuns
Col
Meath
Mont Valerien
Liberte
Strom anti-Dreyfus
Dreyfox
de Buisdettre
Col. Henry
M. Cavnignne
de Moisdeffre
de Hoisdeffre
M. Cavaignac
Renouard
Military College
Tdeas
Paris
Sieut
Ministry of War
London
France
Great Britain
Russia
Europe
Ucn
Pellieux
Zurlinden
Death of Wilfred Woodrull and other 1900 era notes
East Lake City reports the death of Wilfred Woodrull from kidney illness after a month in San Francisco seeking health relief. The item also covers regional trade insights from Mr Street's and a series of brief notices from Washington and London about Spain, Egypt, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lake City
Utah
George Q Cannon
San Francisco
The
Merimen Church
Wilfred Woodru
Woodrull
War and home promises amid war weary times in Marinette County
War is over in spirit and thoughts seek peace at home. The piece urges immediate action to secure affordable farming land in Marinette County Wisconsin near the Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul Railway with C F Rollins as immigration agent. It also references a hospital reading, a Brooklyn spectator, and regional scenery in Western North Carolina the land of the sky, praising Asheville and the Blue Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Boston
Juan Fernandez
Robinson Crusoe
Robiinson Crusoe
Friday
Marinette County
Wisconsin
Chicago, Milwaukee & 51 Paul
C.F. Rollins
la Salle Street
Chicago
North Carolina
Blue Ridge
Lion Asheville
America
Brush
Wriste
Archeville
Southern Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mississipel
Turkey
Armenia
Dewey Trimmings
Mexico
Vermont
Navy
Bank of France
Credit Foncier
Harrie K. Stafford
Cottage City
Mass
Paul Jones
Col. Como
Macias
Ells
Christother Columbus
Marans
Columbus
Seville
San Domingo
Phom Washington
Treasury
Commissioner of Pensions
Herald
Fulton
Klondike
Altoona
George 4 Franks
New York Regiment
Chattanooga
Franks
Public de
Berlin
Bristol
Trades Union Congress
American Federation of Labor
One National Review
John Hay
Col. Hay
Wiko
Young
None OF
Wilhelmina
Boxton
Floston
Massachusetts
Calites
Fred
Commodore Mawison
Navy Yard
Gov. Wolcott
Quincey
Faneuil Nat
de Heprescotea
Ang
Timesays
Wesley Merritts
Paris Grad Commission
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Filipe Agoneido
Kentucky
Versailles
Sept
Andrew Stele
Merritt d. Hughes
Main Street
Dubuque
Republics
Charles I. Hancock
E. D. McCooky
Baltimore
Henry W. King & Co
Henry W. King
Post Office
Joseph Gillis
Sept. L
Lecond
North Carolina Regiment
Weyler
Pottoy
Geo. Weyler
the Tribune
Jackson
Miss
Orwood
Suici de
Dreyfue
United States Treasury
Viethea
Indianapolis
Galveston
Tex
Mallory
Pver
Kimball
Miles
Ponce
Manitoba
Mississippi
Conebs
Alamo
Chester
Obdam
Omaha
Neb
Femde
Beek
Fort McPherson
Thiebaut
State Department
Mr Chamberlain
Conn. von Hatafeldt- Weidenburg
Britih
Egypt
Yvia
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Detroit
Erie
Presque Isle Bay
Mary
Della
Kila Parine
William Pardine
Jessie Moore
John H. Moore
Erie & Fitteburgh Railroad
Mentinenecora
Readville
Star Pointer
Deanpafter
Gen. Shafter
Montauk Point
Aercherath
Vienna
Vancouver
B. C
Formoss
Tsipeli
Joe
App Wikoff
Moutauke Polot
L. 1
Wheeler
War Deeran
Alkand
Eve
Adam
Brooklyn
Scott
Napop
Mix
Jobn
J. M. DeLacy
Dr. Moffet
Mr. Gotroe
Hardupy
Mr. Gotrox
Mre
Allie Douglas
LeRoy
Howe
Mitive
Chicago Tribus
Brooklyn Life
Atchison
Democrat
Buckie
Manvravavann
Dearborn ST
Variara
AL Toller
Eric
Rerambee
Unis
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Ave
New Haven
Amer-Naeasal
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