Trains Collide at Sharon Station in Fatal Express-Local Crash
A rear-end collision at Sharon station on the New Haven line killed seven and injured 26 as an express train struck a standing local. The crash occurred about 7 30 p m on Sunday. survivors were taken to Boston for care.
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Sharon
Mass
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
Franklin M. Waters
Somerville
William J. Fitzpatrick
Mary Fitzpatrick
Watson
Westerly
R. I
C. H. Briscoe
Revere
Mansfield
Canton Junction
Express
Getchell
Holmes
The
C. B. Frye
Nimbus Sunk Near Aldenburg After Collision
The Norwegian bark Nimbus captained by Niel son was sunk off Aldenburg Sunday after a collision with an unknown steamer while en route to Sunsval Sweden. No lives were lost. The Nimbus had arrived in London on July 25 from Tadousee Quebec.
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Aldenburg
Eng
Nimbus
Nielson
Sunsval
Sweden
London
Tadousee
Que
Death of Mrs Judge Sage in Leganon Ohio
Mrs Eva Corwin Sage 67 wife of United States Judge Sage died in Leganon Ohio at 11 40 Saturday morning. She was a daughter of the late Tom Corwin.
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Leganon
Eva Corwin Sage
United States
Sage
Tom Corwin
Sagasta claims Spain seeks indemnity for government property in Cuba
Washington reports Premier Sagasta asserts Spain will demand indemnity for all government property including buildings fortifications and barracks in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Officials regard the claim as unlikely under international law since public property usually passes to the conqueror, and Cuba and Puerto Rico were acquired by mutual agreement rather than full conquest.
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Washington
Sagasta
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Premier Sagasta
Manila Quiet as Rebels Retreat After American Orders
Aug 22 Manila reports control Restored as Major Merritt orders rebels ten miles from city within three days Aguinaldo supporters seek employment under U S government Rebels threaten attack if obeyed U S forces deploy 10000 troops Health of troops excellent Iloilo 4000 Spanish troops Sergt Burnsen and privates Pratt Dickson Paden died from wounds and typhoid respectively All wounded progressing well
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Paris
Maj
Merritt
Manila
Aguinaldo
Manilla
Custom House
the Treasury
Iloilo
Sergt. Burnsen
Minnesota
Pratt
Dickson
Paden
Promotions in the Navy Advance Ranks for Heroism
The president promoted Commodore John A. Howell to rear admiral replacing vice retired Charles B. Norton. Lieut. Cameron M. Wins on and Lieut. Erwin A. Anderson move up five ranks for extraordinary heroism. Chief Engineer George Cowie advances three numbers for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle.
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Commodore Howell
Lieuts
Winslow and Anderson
Washington
John A. Howell
Charles 8. Norton
Cameron M. Winson
Erwin A. Anderson
George Cowie
Mutiny Against Roster Growth Stirs Presidio Camps
In San Francisco on August 22, volunteers in most Presidio regiments circulate petitions asking to be mustered out. Few officers back the measure, and authorities move to suppress the effort.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Balloon explorer Andree heard from with missing details
A Victoria dispatch reports that Prof. Andree and his balloon have been heard from but no condition is given regarding his life. It also notes that Dr. Nordenskjolde is returning from the search.
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Toronto
Victoria
B. C
Andree
Nordenskjolde
Fire destroys two Hot Springs hotels with six lives lost
News from Hot Springs reports two frame hotels the Wind sor and the National burned at 2 a.m. six people died and several injured. Loss estimated at $75,000. Victims include W. M. Hughes of Tulsa and Lt. B. T. Wells of Marked Tree Arkansas.
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Little Rock
Ark
Hot Springs
Windsor
National
W. M. Hughes
Tusla
B. T. Wells
Marked Tree
Naval Pageant Delights New York Harbor Crowd
Citizens and coastal villas cheered as a naval pageant marked by formal ceremonies and sea shouts. The event showcased victorious fleets amid shore and waterborne hosannas reflecting patriotic praise.
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New York
Ste
Escape of General Agu tin and Manila Defense Details
Reports from Manila recount that Spanish resistance to the American advance was symbolic and staged for show. An August dispatch notes 46 killed on the attackers side, about 100 killed or wounded among the defenders, with 200 Spaniards dead and 400 wounded. casualties among Americans were limited. Insurgents were shot during clashes in Tondo and Escolta. Merritt issues a proclamation preserving provisional and local offices with no major changes planned.
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Kone
China
Manila
Spain
Ov. Cien
Adm
Man
Ture
Owe
tTondo
Escolta
Ae Spaniard
Merritt
Provisionalist
Atlantic Fleet Returns Parade US Navy Valor and Public Cheers
The article recalls a grand homecoming parade with Adm. Sampson leading ships New York Indiana Iowa and others through New York amid gun salutes and patriotic fervor. Veterans praise naval leadership noting the fleet’s success and hint at future dockings for maintenance. A journalist criticizes government handling and voices insurgent tensions in the islands.
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New York
Setts
Oregon
Iowa
Texas
Gover
Guantamatago
Ami
Grant
Sampson
Spe
Indiana
New
Tory
United States
Diana
Paper maker drowns in Elkhart River
In Elkhart Indiana on August 22 a paper maker, father of two, drowned after going beyond his depth while in the Elkhart river. His son from Bluffton is mentioned as living with him.
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Elkhart Elkhanrt
Ind
Elkhart River
Bluffton
President congratulates Dewey and Merritt on Manila capture
The President congratulates Adm. Dewey and Gen. Merritt for the capture of Manila. Officials praised their leadership in the operation and the anticipated impact on the war effort.
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Dewey
Merritt
Wasninetos
McKinley
Manila
Military occupation proclaimed in Manila as armistice arrives
London dispatch reports Gen Merritt proclaims a government of military occupation in Manila after the armistice on the 16th. Foreign opinion praises excluding armed rebels and saving Manila from pillage, while fears of a renewed era of tyranny under foreign supervision arise.
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London
Manila
Daily Telegraph
Merritt
Philippines
Spain
Fort Monroe to hosts vast U S warship gathering
Announcement from Washington reports 57 ships already ordered to Fort Monroe with plans to reach nearly 70 as the fleet moves northward after hostilities end. Navy aims to repair vessels bring crews into regular service and staff shore patrols along key Caribbean points. A floating dock will be towed to Pensacola for ship docking and workshops.
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Fort Monroe
Navy Department
Havana
San Juan
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
West Indies
New York
Pensacola
Fla
Will Consider Claim For Property Damage In San Francisco
Zero L. Thomas filed a $5,000 claim with Brig. Gen. Miller for damage to his home near the Presidio and injuries to his wife and children after soldiers attempted to seize his son to lynch him in a barroom fight. Miller will review the complaint. Precautions Against Yellow Fever In Washington Reported. The War Department says troops are watched at risk points. three cases at Key West are the only southern cases, with no new cases. Montauk Point shows suspicious cases but likely mild if yellow fever.
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Zero L. Thomas
San Francisco
Presidio
Miller
Gen. Miller
Washington
War Department
United States
Key West
South
Montauk Point
Baltimore Garment Workers Protest Low Uniform Prices
In Baltimore on August 20 local garment workers rallied with over a thousand members to protest contractor rates for army uniforms. They say 85 cents per overcoat and cape is far below fair pay while claiming daily wages should be about $2 rather than the $1.25 offered, prompting a refusal to produce coats at the current price.
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Baltimore
Senator Cannon to Return Home as No Extra Senate Session Expected
Senator Cannon of Utah, in Washington since adjournment, will leave for home in a day or two after receiving assurance there will be no extra Senate session this fall. He expects an extra session only after the March 4 adjournment.
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Washington
Senator Cannon
Utah
Senate
Cannon
Manila Capitulation Not to Control Peace Talks
Maprio August 20. The government insists that Manila capitulation after the protocol signing shall not affect peace negotiations unfavorably to Spain. The capitulation, signed by the town commander, does not imply surrender of the entire Philippines.
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Maprio
Manila
Spain
Philippines
52d Iowa to Be Mustered Out
The secretary of war ordered the 52d Iowa regiment now at Chickamauga to move to Des Moines where they will be mustered out.
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Iowa
Chickamauga
Des Moines
Liverpool Ships Resume Regular Cuban and Porto Rico Runs
Liverpool authorities report all local shipping firms under the Spanish flag will resume regular trips to Cuban and Porto Rican ports within weeks. The move signals renewed trade activity after a pause.
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LiverPool
Retrenchment Presses Across Army Bureaus After War
Washington reports broad cuts in ordnance quartermaster and engineer bureaus as peace ends hostilities. Rock Island arsenal faces the largest reduction from about 2400 to a two thirds cut in workforce. Contracts are cancelled or preserved to avoid waste, transports are retired, and coastal defenses and harbor patrol labor is released where no longer needed.
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Washington
Ordnance
Quartermaster
Engineer
Ordnance Bureau
Rock Island
Quartermaster’s Department
Engineer’s Department
Ambirr Island Lavas Shake Natives After Lopevi Eruption
The Mildura reports Ambirr natives panicked by Lopevi volcano activity in the New Hebrides. A hurricane preceded the seismic event, toppling houses and wrecking beach lighters. Ashes blanketed the island for about ten hours, with cracks and fearful sounds reported. Lopevi had been dormant for centuries.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sydney
S. W
Ambirr
New Hebrides
Lopevi
McKinley regrets missing G A R encampment invitation
President McKinley sent regrets to the Cincinnati committee inviting him to attend the G A R encampment. He declined the naval demonstration in New York but said he may journey to Ohio for a brief one day visit about three weeks hence if not overly pressed by duties.
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Washington
McKinley
Cincinnati
New York
Ohio
Generals Wade and Butler Relieved of Present Duties
Washington August 20 Maj Gen James F Wade formerly in command of the 8th army corps at Chickamauga and Maj Gen M C Butler in command of a division of the 2nd army corps at Falls Church were Friday relieved from present duties to enter upon discharge of their duties as members of the commission tasked with executing the peace protocol on the evacuation of Cuba by Spanish troops.
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Washington
James F. Wade
Chickamauga
M. C. Butler
2D Army Corps
Falls Church
Cuba
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Hillssoro
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Crawfordsville
Rounsevelle Wildman
Hong Kong
New Hebrides Islands
Wade
Butler
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