New York Celebrates Dewey with Grand Naval Parade
New York decks itself in red white and blue for Admiral Dewey and the Manila Bay heroes. Governors Merritt Miles and Roosevelt arrive. Olympia and a fleet parade up the Hudson set the stage for two days of ceremonies with naval reception, salutes, and national pageantry.
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Nelson A. Miles
Washington
National Capital
Merritt
Governor's Island
Admiral Dewey
Roosevelt
New York
Francis V. Greene
Thousands of logs lost in St. Maurice floods
Heavy rains pushed the St. Maurice River to new heights at Three Rivers Quebec causing major damage. The boom at St. Maurice Lumber mill broke sending away a floating sawmill and about 20000 logs. Elsewhere 200000 logs from Lauréntide Pulp Co sunk, and Three Rivers government boom failed adding 50000 logs to the loss. Damage also hit contractor works at Shawnigan Falls.
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Three Rivers
Quebec
St. Maurice
St. Lawrence
Shawnigan Falls
Water and Power Company
Americans Not Dominating Cuban Customs Positions
In Havana Col Tas ker H Bliss reports to Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn that as of July 1 there were 595 employees in Cuban customs, 545 natives and 50 Americans. At five of sixteen ports no Americans are employed aside from the army officer acting as Collector.
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Washington
Tasker H. Bliss
Commissary Department
Havana
Meiklejohn
Army
End of Militarism in France Targets Military Tyrants
France moves to strike militarist powers as Deroulede and conspiracy plots face government action. Army forces pursue convictions, signaling a decisive halt to vaunted military influence and a push toward civilian rule.
France faces trial of Deroulede amid Exposition buildup
Paris dispatch describes a High Court case against Deroulede and allies, with parliamentarians seeking a conviction to crush militarism. It notes the Parquet, judges, and defense lawyers, amid a tense political climate, and warns of potential army support for the accused as Exposition preparations proceed in Paris with Russia and Holland exhibits.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Deroulede
Havert
Guerin
High Court
Boulanger
France
Loubet
Seine
Assizes
Fabre
Greffiers
MM. Paquier
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Franc
Elysee Palace
Patriotic League
Blanc
d’Orleans
Ft. Chabrol
Comtesse de Paris
Natural gas explosion kills two in Greentown Indiana
Five men were severely burned at the Greentown station of the Chicago Pipe Line Company while repairing a leak. William Johnson and Ulysses Brannan died from injuries. Harvey Petty John Davis and Ira Chism, all residents of Greentown, were seriously injured as the blast shook homes a mile away.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Greentown
Chicago Pipe Line Company
William Johnson
Ulysses Brannan
Harvey Petty
John Davis
Ira Chism
Sixty-Second Ohio Regiment backs McKinley policy
At Roseville reunion the Sixty-second Ohio Regiment veterans unanimously indorsed the President's Cuba policy and Philippine duties. They pledge support for McKinley, affirm devotion to Old Glory, praise army and navy valor in the Spanish–American War, and oppose lowering the flag anywhere it is planted.
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Ohio Regiment
Commercial Tribune
Zanesville
Sixty-second Ohio Regiment
Roseville
Ohio Regiment of Infantry
McKinley
Cuba
Spain
Census Questions for 70 Million Prepared
Washington dispatch reports ex governor Merriam directing White House meetings on census questions for the 70 million residents next June. The aim is simpler wording and fewer questions, aligning with Congress committees views, with viral controversy over disease inquiries dropped.
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Washington
Merriam
White House
Houses of
Congress
Warner Says No The Apostle of Silver Declines To Speak
The Apostle of Silver refuses to address McLean as outcomes show no engagement from Warner. Ex Governor Campbell and several others also refrain from appearing at Hamilton, with no scheduled remarks or appearances reported.
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Apostle of Silver
McLean
David B. Henderson Coming to Ohio Campaign Tour
General Henderson, Iowa Republican choice for Speaker, will tour Ohio mid month with Dayton stop October 18 and Cincinnati speeches by Bryan October 19 to 21. McLean campaigns face health issues and absent speakers while Nash favors a large turnout and ongoing remarks.
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Iowa
Congress
Reed
Ohio
Dayton
Henderson
E. J. Lowes
William Jennings Bryan
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Bryan
McLean
Nebraskan
Judge Nash
London
Harry M. Daugherty
Marion
W. D. Davies
Union Reform State
Kinney
Girls' School in Ruins Amid Calcutta Earthquake
Miss Stahl led several children to safety as a landslide struck the Ida Villa branch of the Calcutta Girls School funded by American Methodists. Rain poured, earth shook, and night fell as the group fled toward Mall road. Will Burlee, the sole survivor of the landslide, recalls a sister kneeling in prayer before the house was swept away. losses to tea garden proprietors reach about $5,000,000. Queen Victoria telegraphed condolence to affected families.
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Ida Vila
Calcutta Girls’ School
Miss Stahl
Mall
Will Burlee
Ida Villa
Queen Victoria
Flood Toll Reported From Darjeeling Floods
Calcutta dispatch states Lieutenant Governor Sir John Woodburn informed the Council that 400 lives were lost in floods at Darjeeling, capital of the district, with additional drownings on the plains.
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Calcutta
John Woodburn
Darjeeling
Death toll reported aboard Urdaneta after engagement
Manila dispatch dated September 29 reports Naval Cadet Welborn C. Wood commanded the gunboat Urdaneta when it was captured and destroyed by insurgents in the Orani River near Manila Bay. Five of the nine crew members were killed. the remaining four and captured weapons including a one-pounder gun, a Colt machine gun, and Nordenfeldt gun were taken to Malac.
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Turdac
Welborn C. Wood
Orani River
Manila Bay
Band to Follow Dewey to San Francisco from Ft Monroe
Newport News Virginia September 28 The post band at Fort Monroe attached to the Fourth Artillery received orders to leave Washington Sunday night and prepare for a journey to San Francisco They will accompany Admiral Dewey to the western coast The bandsmen say the orders read that way though it conflicts with the Dewey program The article notes the band is considered one of the best artillery bands in the country
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Commercial Tribune
Newport News
Ft. Monroe
Fourth Artillery
Washington
Try
San Francisco
Admiral Wey
Two Regiments Fall Amid Recruitment Push in War News
Washington reports orders to stop recruiting for the 38th and 39th U S Volunteer Infantry as both regiments exceed targets. Enlistment reaches 11,482 with 1,608 still needed to meet the President's calls, while Colored Organizations rapidly fill.
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Washington
Must Repair the Roads in Greenup County
In Portsmouth Kentucky on September 28, over seventy five Springville District residents of Greenup County were arrested for refusing to work on county roads as mandated by Kentucky law. The arrests, affecting nearly the whole district, aimed to enforce road-work duties after years of noncompliance, as a newly appointed supervisor pressed to curb the long standing defiance and improve deteriorating roads.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Springville
Greenup County
Court Martial Begins for General Jaudenes in Madrid
Madrid September 28. The court martial of General Jaudenes, who followed Governor General Augustin as Spain’s chief in the Philippines, opened today after Augustin’s departure. Jaudenes surrendered Manila to Admiral Dewey and General Merritt. Testimony from Generals Noel and Tejeiro was taken.
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Spain
Philippines
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Dewey
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Tejeiro
Langtry to Publish Reminiscences This Christmas
The Daily Mail reports Mrs. Langtry wife of Hugo Gerald De Bathe is drafting reminiscences to be released around Christmas. The book aims to recount her public life and notable encounters in London society.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Actress Julia Morrison Indicted for Murder in Chattanooga
The grand jury in Chattanooga indicts actress Julia Morrison for the murder of Frank Leidenheimer of the Mr Plaster of Paris Company. Prosecutor is George J Antz of New Orleans. Hearing set for October 3. Morrison, jailed, defiant yet hopeful of acquittal as details remain undisclosed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison
Mr. Plaster of Paris Company
Grand Jury
Miss Morrison
Officials Flee Jackson as Fever Spreads
Governor McLaurin, Treasurer May and Superintendent Whitefield left Jackson due to yellow fever. Treasury business moved to a local bank. No new cases since yesterday. Mrs. Kausler, a patient, is expected to die.
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McLaurin
May
Whitefield
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Yellow Fever Fatality Raised Amid 39 New Cases in Key West
In Key West on September 28, officials reported thirty nine new yellow fever cases and one death. The tally underscores a worsening outbreak as health authorities race to contain transmission and deploy protective measures for residents and visitors. The death increases the toll leaving the community on alert and seeking guidance from medical teams.
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Key West
Fla
New Yellow Fever Cases Reported in New Orleans Area
New Orleans reports two new yellow fever cases in the last twenty four hours with no deaths this week. A fever case is recorded in Plaquemine Parish about twenty one miles below the city, indicating continued local transmission in the region.
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New Orleans
Plaquemine Parish
Millionaire Pays 1000 for Riverside Drive House Rent
A Chicago millionaire, H. O. Armour, paid $1,000 for two days rent of a single Riverside Drive house at No 161 to showcase parade views for visiting Chicago friends. The residence overlooks the river and parade route as the naval display proceeds.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Riverside Drive
H. O. Armour
Chicago
Gas supply is short in Indianapolis
Indications of a gas shortage spread as both major Indianapolis natural gas companies notify factories, business buildings, and apartment houses they will be cut off after October 1. The policy is to refuse gas to any boiler use to conserve supply for domestic consumers.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
American Young People's Temperance Union Formed in Chicago
In Chicago on September 28 the Young People's Christian Temperance Union was formed with representatives from twenty states. The title prefix American was adopted and a ban extended to prevent liquor. Sweet cider and grape juice were not included in the tabooed beverages. Officers elected include Eva M. Shantz as President and W. G. Dean as Corresponding Secretary with Adena Myers Recording Secretary F. K. Jackson Treasurer. Vice Presidents named for regions Eastern Maud Johnson Central C P Berkey Western Nellie Oswald Southern W Reenie.
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Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Canada
Eva M. Shantz
W. G. Dean
Denver
Adena Myers
Hamilton, C
F. K. Jackson
Eastern
Maud Johnson
Rochester
Central
C. P. Berkey
Minneapolis
Western
Nellie Oswald
Southern
W. K. Reenie
Kansas City
Will annulled heirs strike down Probasco estate
In Whitely Circuit Court at Wabash Indiana on September 28 the heirs of A C Probasco a wealthy resident who died months ago won a suit to break his will The testator had bequeathed most of his roughly 20000 dollar property to the Baptist National Missionary Society The court decision grants the heirs the outcome they sought nullifying the will
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Whitley
A. C. Probasco
Probasco
Baptist National Missionary Society
Roosevelt Hosts Canada's Governor General and Countess of Minto
The Governor General of Canada and the Countess of Minto will visit Governor Roosevelt from Sunday to Wednesday. Afterward they will be guests of Sir Roderick Cameron until October 9, when the Countess sails to England. The Governor General cannot attend Chicago's autumn festival.
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Canada
Countess of Minto
Roosevelt
Roderick Cameron
England
Chicago
LAWTON LETTER PRAISES AMERICAN SPIRIT IN PHILIPPINES
At a Delaware County Veterans Association meeting in Muncie Indiana a read letter from General Lawton expresses optimism about Filipinos becoming good Americans once Americans prove goodwill and avoid betraying their trust He notes centuries of bad government have formed suspicion and cites civil war comrades with warm regards and regards to old friends. He signs Major General H W Lawton United States Volunteers.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
Delaware County Veterans’ Association
Lawton
Bigath ‘Army Corps
Manila
P. I
Little, Ben
Texas
H. W. Lawton
United States Volunteers
Dewey Might Accept Nomination for President Ticket
Birmingham Sept 28 Editor Horace White of the New York Evening Post says Admiral Dewey would not refuse a presidential nomination if tendered. He believes Dewey would accept even without seeking office and, with Joe Wheeler for Vice President, a Dewey Wheeler ticket could sweep the country and win regardless of party. He stresses Dewey is a sailor not a politician but would join if offered.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Horace White
New York Evening Post
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Joe Wheeler
White
Doctor Richardson Appointed National Insane Asylum Superintendent
Dr. R. B. Richardson of Massillon State Hospital for the Insane has been named Superintendent of the National Insane Asylum in Washington. He will depart October 15 with his family to follow shortly. Salary listed at 4000 dollars. Massillon Hospital Trustees meet to accept resignation and name successor candidates include Dr. Clark and Dr. D. S. Garner.
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Rathbone
Washington County
McLean
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
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R. B. Richardson
Massillon State Hospital
National Insane Asylum
Washington
United States
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D. S. Gardner
Spanish Cabinet to resign over defense policy rift
Madrid September 28. The Spanish Cabinet will resign tomorrow due to irreconcilable differences among ministers on national defense proposals.
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Madrid
Dewey Trip Delays Highlight Carter Case
The briefing notes the Carter case in connection with delays tied to the Dewey celebration and the president's Western tour. It outlines how the events influenced scheduling and political timing, noting ongoing discussions among party officials and the press.
Indiana and national politics mix in 1900 era report
Washington dispatch notes delays in President McKinley era Carter case decision due to Dewey celebration and Griggs West trip. Indiana GOP chairman Hernly reports solid McKinley support and pro republican outlook while Payne of New York pushes hard line on Philippines rebellion. Quaker beer taxed as malt liquor after Internal Revenue ruling.
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Department of Justice
Carter
Griggs
Engineer Corps
New York
Hernly
Indiana
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Evansville
Ernly
Boston
Internal Revenue Department
A. F. Nowlin
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Monnett After It. Ohio AG Sues Toledo Railway
Attorney General Monnett files suit in Common Pleas Court to oust the Manufacturers Railway Company from Water street claiming the company forfeited its rights and franchise by using the thoroughfare for its own purposes. The action marks a major obstacle to the railway promoters in Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
Water Street
Manufacturers’ Railway
Monnett
Ohio
Sioux Chief Conquering Bear Dies in Streetcar Fall
OMAHA Nebraska September 28 Conquering Bear a leading Sioux chief from Pine Ridge Agency was killed today when he fell from a street car at the exposition grounds. He was camping on the grounds and his death is reported as almost instant.
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Bear
Pine Ridge Agency
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