Weather and crime notes from Sept 1899 era report
Washington reports a weekly crop condition summary noting heat and drought easing in parts of the south and midwest, with continued drought in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Cotton opening, corn mature, and tobacco harvest underway in northern states. Separate items mention Rev. H. Lindsey’s deposition in Illinois, factory talks in Indianapolis, a fatal trial courtroom death in Henrietta, and other local incidents across Texas and surrounding states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Ohio
South Atlantic
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Dakotas
Minnesota
South Carolina
Georgia
Tartar Detained By Harbor Authorities In Passenger Limit Fight
US transport Tartar was halted by harbor authorities under the British merchant shipping act capping passengers at 750 though licensed for 1340. Consul Wildman pressed officials asserting the ship is an American troop carrier flying the British flag. About 450 soldiers may remain ashore when sailing to San Francisco. Several sailors complained of unsanitary conditions triggering the detention.
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New York
Hong Kong
United States
Wildman
San Francisco
Boad
Washington
Tartar
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Reed argues against keeping troops in the Philippines
In Portland Maine Sept 18 Thomas B. Reed discussed the Philippine war with two locals. He argued Filipinos would pursue retreating troops 7000 miles and warned against continuing 50 million dollars yearly to conquer them, saying freedom is their aim too.
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Tom Reed
United States
Philippine Islands
Portand
Thomas B. Reed
Portland
Philippines
Refused Autonomy: Filipino Congress Rejects US Autonomy Offer
Manila dispatch reports the Filipino congress replying to an American autonomy proposal. The document reiterates antiwar arguments and accuses the US of aggression and race prejudice, stating sovereignty would be unsafe under continued US behavior.
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Manila
Associated Press
Britain Denies Ultimatum in Transvaal Crisis
London reports that the British message to The Transvaal asks for an immediate reply but is not a hard ultimatum. It seeks to relieve tension while reiterating refusal to discuss sovereignty. Reports say Irish volunteers may help Kruger and Orange Free State burghers split on war.
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Orange Free State
London
Associated Press
Transvaal
Kruger
Pretoria
Volksraad
Pall Mall
Cape Town
Cape Times
Italy
Rand
New York
Chamberlain
Trust Conference Opens With 200 Delegates In Chicago
The trust conference in Chicago draws about 200 delegates from nearly every state to Central Music hall. Chairman Frank H. Head opens the meeting while Dr. Howard S. Taylor and E. Akin welcome the delegates for Chicago and Illinois. Papers by J. W. Jenks and Henry Carter Adams address problems before the conference. John G. Brooks discusses the social danger of new combinations. Delegates arrive gradually as the session adjourns for a 7 hour break.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Frank H. Head
Head
Howard 5. Taylor
Harrison
E. ©. Akin
Tanner
Illinois
J. W. Jenks
Henry Carter Adams
John G. Brooks
Cambridge
Mass
New York
W. Bourk Cochran
Return of the Texas Rangers flag prompts political clash
Col James B Dodge of Elkhart attacks Governor Mount over the flag return. Mount defends the move as initiated by the Grand Army of Texas and backed by the Texas legislature. In Bisbee reports say Mexican guards patrol the Naco line amid cowboys’ arrivals and ongoing detentions. A Bermuda cyclone damages homes and roofs on the island.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Texas Rangers
James 8. Dodge
Elkhart
Mount
Grand Army of Texas
Texas
Bisbee
A. T
Naco
San Pedro
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Fort Worth
Los Angeles
EL P. Hughes
Trav
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Prouth
Mount Vernon
Ills
H. & Lindsey
Jefferson County
First Baptist Church
Lindsey
Robert Verling
W.S. Simpson
Henrietta
Tex
J. E. Ball
Smithville
C. P. Gritzburg
Austin
Lake McDonald
Oxford
Rock Island
Here
Calhoun
W. J. Calhoun
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kiel
Wacht
Chambers
Samoa
Denver
Thos. McVeigh
First
Wyoming Volunteer Infantry
Imus
P. L
San Antonio
Thirtythird
Jockey Club Grounds
George Siler
Permently
Coney Island Atletic Club
Pope
Rome
Filipino Congress
England
THE
Trust Conference
Island of
Bermuda
ErEvoc
Ernie OR
Levy Bros
Geo. W. Higgs
Main Street
W. J. Wallace
W. P. Trant
James
Allen
Janess McDoual
Grice & Zimmerman's
M. F. Heenan
E. Griesser
Wel
Bb Bros
W. C. Fountian
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