Fire Claims Six Children at St Agnes Convent
A devastating blaze at St Agnes Convent kills six children and injures two others as flames trap inmates inside the burning building. Sisters rush to aid, and dozens of neighbors rush to assist, while doctors treat survivors at nearby facilities. The tragedy moves authorities to investigate the cause and assess the structure’s safety.
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St. Agnes
Ube Sisters
Fair Sisters
TF Hospital
Athe
Drorutus Institution
New York
Relia St. Acues
Bloody Tenth Homecoming Parade With President Address
Troops of the Bloody Tenth were welcomed home amid crowds at a park parade. President McKinley and Major Morvitt spoke as the regiment, cheered by thousands, passed in review. The event marked the return from the recent campaign in the Philippines with somber losses and triumphal reception.
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Philippines
Aguinalda
Dannevirirhidus
Chileno
Iain
Lot
Barnett
Ories
Paravivannia Vie Regiment
Allegheny
McWinlesys
Majott
Morvitt
Grove
Steotie
Fortuna
Selon Park
Nine soldiers drowned as raft splits on river voyage
A report from Manila notes a raft breaking apart on the Ma gen river during a reconnaissance near Manila. Nineteen Infantry and two battalions aboard the transport Tartar, with General Joseph Wheeler, have arrived from San Francisco.
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Crape
Magen
Soanem
Suses
Tartar
San Francis
Joseph Wheeler
Nineteenth Infantry
Manila
Business Confidence Rises as Markets Strengthen in London
Ohieass Correspondence notes improving business situation with steadier money markets and expectations for crop movement this fall. Investors see strong stock markets amid attempts by bears to depress railroad shares, while investment properties advance despite speculative shakeouts. London markets remain heavy amid global conditions.
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West
Standard Railroad
London
Treachery Not Surprising in Filipino Loyalty
A Philippine report notes natives trusted by Americans have shown treachery, with officials doubting loyalty. Secretary Root questions native mayor experiments, urging stronger assurances before peace. The San Pedro Merenti INGgor incident is cited as an example of misuse of office.
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Root
San Pedro
Market prospects and grain estimates for the year
Indications point to steady demand in grain markets as imports and domestic needs align. Wheat supply forecasts show a smaller crop than last year with sufficient imports, while corn prospects brighten with favorable weather ahead. Prices hover near week-closer levels as market activity remains active.
Multiple tragedies and a cattle market note in telegram style
Telegraphic brief reports death of John Insho aged 107 in Caney Kansas after fire at WWartee bicycle factory. Veter Gandler eight in Waterbury Connecticut dies from kissing bug bite. A big cattle syndicate is said to hold options on 800000 head in Texas. Lizzie Macnichol opera singer dies in Chocorua New Hampshire after heroic hotel fire rescue.
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John Insho
Caney
Kan
Wwartee
South Itenova
Veter Gandler
Waterbury
Secretary Root Seeks Stronger Troop Policy in Philippines
Reports of further clashes prompt belief that fresh ware troops are needed in the Philippines. The stance is seen as evidence that American policy may grow less lenient in response to ongoing incidents.
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Cuiard
Root
Philippines
American Rule Accepted in Jola Archipelago
Gen Bates returns to Manila from the Sulu with a treaty signed by the Sultan. The Sultan recognizes absolute US sovereignty, rejects Spanish terms, and will receive an annual stipend for maintaining order. Several chiefs are salaried. Bates says loyalty of major chiefs could have toppled a rebellion.
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United States
Jola Archipelazo
Gen
Bates
Manila
Sulu
Spain
Pittsburg Man in Trouble After Violent Hug Breaks Ribs
David Campbell a Pittsburg carpenter faced a bail hearing after Miss Alice Dile of East End alleged he hugged her so hard two ribs were broken. The complaint says the incident occurred when Campbell visited Dile and caused injuries during the embrace.
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Pittsburg
David Campbell
Fittsburg
Alice Dile
East End
Campbell
Sculptors Die For Dewey Memorial Arch Work
Two sculptors perish from overwork while preparing sections of the Dewey triumphal arch. Turina collapsed at home while modeling a statue of Paul Jones, and Caspar Duberi died while shaping a medallion of Captain James Lawrence.
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Turina
Caspar Duberi
Urina
Paul Jones
Buberi
James Lawrence
Democratic optimism on platform and candidate paths
The piece notes strong early interest in the Democratic platform and 1900 presidential candidate, with state conferences seen as signs of party strength. It warns Republicans against McKinleyism and imperial expansion while urging stand for Filipino justice and American institutions. It cites unity behind the convention nominee and calls current open debate a boost to victory.
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Gudance
Democratic Party
McKinley
Mark Vanna
Vncubus
Theandidate
New York News
Expansion versus imperialism in American policy debate
The piece contrasts legitimate expansion with imperialism, arguing expansion added territory under Jefferson to Pierce and supported millions, while imperialism risks war and subjugation. It cites Senator Burrows defending expansion and distinguishing it from imperialism, urging preservation of republican principles.
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Jefferson
Monroe
Polk
Pierce
Union
Boutwell
Burrows
Manila
United States
Pension claims rise as Spain war's cost grows
The article notes that the Spanish war has already generated 17,000 pension claims, signaling heavy costs ahead. It adds that Henry Clay Evans, the Commissioner of Pensions, reports a drop of about 2,000 pensioners on the national list from the previous year, amid disciplinary actions that saw sixty three pension attorneys disbarred or suspended and two dropped.
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Chicago Democrat
Spain
Henry Clay Evans
Party tactics fear McKinley era reshuffle in 1900 ticket
A commentary argues the Republican line may drop Vice President Hobart and reassess the 1900 platform. It claims McKinley allies with trusts, and warns anti trust rhetoric at the convention will prove hollow before the electorate.
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Jonaha
McKinley
White House
Eagan
Alger
Hobart
New Jersey
Trusts
Republcan Party
Cobart
MacWinley
Tanna
Elkins
MclKinley
McKinley Cabinet Undergoes Frequent Changes
The Columbus Press Post notes that in McKinley’s two year old administration only three original cabinet members remain Gage at Treasury Long at Navy and Wilson at Agriculture. Sherman Day and Hay have successively held a cabinet post amid ongoing struggles with appointing fit aides.
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McKinley
Gage
Treasury
Long
Navy
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Sherman
W. M. Day
Day
Ambassador Hay
Ohio
Wanna
Columbus Press-Post
Strikes and Anarchy Comment From Nashville American
The Nashville American argues that strikes provoke violence and public opposition to both violence and lawlessness. It notes a dynamited streetcar after militia left Cleveland and failed violence attempts in Brooklyn, concluding force breeds more force and law must prevail.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brooklyn
Nashville
Tewey Keeps Mum on Dever Visit Rumors
A satirical local note mocks sensational claims as Admiral Dever nears home waters. The Hawkeye mocks a bogus reporter and says the old seaslog ignores buzzing clamor while focusing on calmer truths.
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Tewey
Admiral Dever
Hars
Rockies
Surlington
Aborigines Disappearing Prompt Reservations Plan
Report notes rapid decline of Australia’s Aboriginal population and a proposal to create reserves. Remnants would be instructed in agricultural labor and cared for under the plan.
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Australia
Insult Customs Cited From China Salute Custom
An old note explains that removing a hat in China is a deliberate insult and adds a cultural tip that tooth brushes should be washed in strong salt and water for hygiene.
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China
Greenwich Observatory Receives Thompson Equatorial Instrument
At Greenwich Observatory England the latest Thompson equatorial telescope completes installation. A sensitive photographic plate records star images while a clock controlled system matches Earth’s rotation for accurate tracking. The map of the heavens expanded by 1027 observations last year.
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Greenwich Observatory
England
She Kfenry Thompson
Thompson
Head Rest In Barber Shops Patent Idea
A German inventor Herman E Windrath patents a sanitary head rest for barbershops. The cushion uses stacked paper sheets and tears away the top sheet after each customer to present a fresh layer for the next patron.
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Herman E. Windrath
Aix-la- Chapelle
Germany
Searchlight Ranked Top Pace Horse of the Year
The leading authorities deem Searchlight the most remarkable pacing horse seen to date with a 2:03%4 record and recent 2:04 pace wins at Cleveland and Columbus. A match with John R. Gentry is billed as a grand duel. talks mention Star Pointer and other named horses in contrast.
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Searchlight
Ord
Cleveland
Columbus
John R. Gentry
Star Pointer
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