Cabinet to act as Boer tensions rise in Natal crisis
London reports urged action as South Africa tension mounts over Natal. Cabinet council planned an ultimatum or possible hostilities with the Boers while Chamberlain weighs replies to Transvaal terms. Simla orders cavalry infantry and field artillery to mobilize for South Africa.
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Rally on Pension Report Sows Debate at Grand Army Encampment
Philadelphia delegates clashed over the Pension Commissioner Evans inquiry with a call to remove him and a recommit vote. The report traces pension history as secrecy surrounds recommendations while President McKinley’s name looms.
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Transvaal artilllery mobilizes as peace hopes fade
Bloemfontein reports all Transvaal artillery called out and burghers told to ready. The British peace talks are described as collapsing, signaling the end of hope for a negotiated settlement. In Chicago two cent fares begin with twelve tickets for 25 cents on branch lines. Bastrop reports a smallpox death and another patient very ill, with county physician Dr Cunningham in the area.
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Boy Dies In Pony Race Accident Near Perkins Oklahoma
William Lincoln a 16 year old Iowa Indian boy was killed instantly when his pony swerved and struck a tree south of Perkins Oklahoma. The accident crushed his skull as he rode at full speed.
Admiral Dewey to Return Home with Washington Welcomes
Washington on October 2 will host Admiral Dewey's real homecoming. On October 3 4 p.m. President McKinley will present the sword voted by Congress. A Villefranche France letter says he arrives that date. General Miles to be parade grand marshal.
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Thirtieth Regiment Leaves Fort Sheridan for San Francisco
Chicago dispatch reports the Thirtieth regiment after weeks of recruitment at Fort Sheridan departed in seven sections bound for San Francisco.
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Filipinos Demonstrate Around Imus as U S Forces Hold
Reports from Manila describe nightly Filipino demonstrations around Imus with volleys on American outposts. Aguinaldo presses charges against a Cavite general for not attacking Imus. Captain Butler’s detachment near San Rafael scatters rebels, seizes seven prisoners, rifles, ammunition, and destroys seven rice warehouses.
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Persecuted Irish Priest Ordered Out of Montana
Father John Crushing of Denver, once among the exiled Irish Catholic priests, says Bishop Brandel ordered him to leave Montana after visiting Butte and Helena. Crushing alleges a systematic campaign against Irish clergy in America and plans to appeal to the pope in Rome.
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American Apples Demand Boosted By European Market
European demand for American apples is unprecedented this season and will total about 1,217,757 barrels more than last year. The crop remains smaller than a full year, boosting prices later. California shipments to Europe fill early gaps, with California farmers paid 25 to 45 cents per 50 pound box and 1 cent 4 pound freight to New York. In New York, bonds under the Central Pacific reorganization are likely ready for distribution late this month, total 181,000 bonds worth 161 million dollars.
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Commission
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Spanish trade bodies to send delegates to Philadelphia congress
Six leading Spanish commercial organisations from Bilbao Burgos San Sebastian Seville Valencia and Palma accept invitations to the International Commercial Congress in Philadelphia on October 10. Each body assigns a member to its advisory board for the commercial museum, with Don Carlos Jensen named to head the delegation.
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San Sebastian
Seville
Valencia
Palma
Commercial Museum
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Admiral Dewey to Receive Indefinite Leave Upon Return
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey will be formally detached from sea duty after Olympia returns next month and granted indefinite leave. He would be reassigned only on his own application, and if he retires as believed, will enter the retired list on December 26 at age 62 with no change to his pay.
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Washington
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London Endures Record Heat as Thunderstorm Fails to Cool
London reports the hottest summer on record with temperatures around 90 degrees in the shade and high humidity. A severe thunderstorm Wednesday night did not significantly lower the heat, according to meteorological records spanning 27 years.
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