Urdaneta Gunboat Captured Near Manila by Insurgents
Reports from Manila and Washington recount the insurgents capturing the Urdaneta, a small 40-ton gunboat, with nine crew missing and the ship burned near Orani on the Orani river. Despatches note garrisons, surrender promises, and ongoing searches while praising junior officers' service in the Philippines.
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Transvaal Situation Marking Time in London News
London reports the Transvaal situation marking time as no news arrives on the Pretoria dispatch. Anticipation builds for the Orange Free State secret deliberations expected to conclude tomorrow, shaping the next big news.
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Transport Chidhana Sails for South Africa Amid War Talk
A telegram from Calcutta announces the departure of the transport Chidhana for South Africa while the last transport for the Cape leaves India tomorrow. The Trafalgar Square demonstration failed to settle the issue, showing only that a mob is easily labeled as Jingo by both sides.
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Finances In London Amid War and Market Stagnation
London financial columnist warns of a severe market downturn as political strife with the Boers unsettles investors. He notes scarce new joint stock issues, rising discount rates, and potential strain on Bank of England gold reserves, with the risk of liquidity pressure and lowered prices across securities.
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Chinese In Philippines Dispatch to State Department
Washington September reports that a cablegram from General Otis to Root discusses Chinese in the Philippine Islands. Otis says a ship load of seven hundred can be loaded without interfering with military operations and the dispatch was referred to the State Department for conference between Acting Secretary Hill and the Chinese minister.
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Prisoners Sentenced In Serbia King Milan Attempt Case
Belgrade Sept 2 The court ruled in the long trial over the July 6 attempt on former King Milan. Knezevic and Pasitch leaders of the conspiracy were sentenced to death. Ten others received prison terms, one 9 years, seven five years. Six were acquitted.
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Woman Dies by Own Action Two Miles East of Dorchester
Dorchester Neb. reported by a Times-Herald special as Mrs Steinheider ended her life at home two miles east of town. Ill health cited as cause. A neighbor found her body with hands gripping the ends of the boughs used in the act.
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Veterans march through San Francisco to Presidio camp
Out of the Whole Regiment the Democratic Press found few kickers as crowds cheered the First Montana volunteers arriving aboard the Valencia from Manila. Companies A B U1 1 and L disembarked and marched to the Presidio where they were decorated and welcomed. They will remain in camp for several weeks before muster out.
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No Complaints Made Special to Inter Mountain
Montana volunteers settle into camp at Presidio after arrival aboard the Valencia. Six companies debarked at Folsom Street to a welcome by light battery and troops while Governor Smith and staff observe. Soldiers report fatigue from voyage and march yet are greeted by cheers and flags as they settle into quarters. Five months pay plus travel pay expected on muster out in three weeks. Some officers report complaints about Otis and overwork. most praise leadership and foresee an early war end with reinforcements. Senator Carter departs for Missouri.
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Relief Expedition Sent to Mockengie River Districts
A mounted police expedition was dispatched to the Mockengie river area to aid communities in distress. Reports indicate weeks without supplies and ongoing hardship, with the party returning recently from a prior patrol.
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Milwaukee visit eyed as McKinley plans trip next month
A Milwaukee dispatch reports preparations for President McKinley’s anticipated visit to the city. Officials expect his arrival and outline plans for entertainment and ceremonial duties during the trip.
Milwaukee Plans for McKinley Visit Highlight City Events
At about noon on October 11 McKinley will be taken to the Pfister for luncheon then a reception in the afternoon. A banquet will close the day hosted by the merchants and manufacturers' association. If he travels on, a special train would allow stops in La Crosse Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Milwaukee area towns.
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la Crosse
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St. Pawl
Kearsarge Starts Official Speed Trials Off Cape Ann
Boston Sept 25 The new battleship Kearsarge left Boston Light for the Cape Ann trial course for a speed test. Naval trial board members and builders from Newport News shipyard joined before she weighed anchor. She crossed the line at 10 40 and shows 16.44 knots toward the second mark, with a possible 17.08 knots on the third leg before fading from view in haze near Rockport.
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Second Ceremony at Saint's Chapel in Newport
The Episcopal partiage service supplementing the Russian Orthodox ceremony observed yesterday united Prince Cantacusane and Count Speranski of Russia with Julia Dent Grant, daughter of Brig. Gen. Frederick Grant. The noon ceremony at Saint's Chapel drew notable social and military guests, with Bishop New York officiating alongside Dr. Nevins and Dr. Porter. A reception followed before the couple left for New York and St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Convicted Preacher Brutally Punished In Ohio Penitentiary
A former minister from Horton was returned to the Ohio peniten tiary last night and subjected to punishment in the prison’s discipline room. He was bent over and struck with a wooden paddle, causing a wild outcry. Afterward he stood, must eat standing for days, and his ministerial look was replaced by an ugly check hat. He is slated for work in a shop, following a Sunday sermon that drew warnings from newspapers about guards’ actions.
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Japanese steamship Idsumi Maru arrives with sick passengers
Port Townsend Washington September 25 The Japanese steamship Idsumi Maru arrived today from Victoria with 24 passengers two of whom are sick with dysentery. Quarantine officers hold the ship pending Washington instructions on disposition of the passengers. She brought Ta passengers to Victoria all of whom were landed and detained at the quarantine section at Utat place.
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Victoria
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Utat Place
Small Revolution Shocks Catamarca as Seven Die
Thuenos Ayres reports a revolution in Catamarca against the provincial government. The insurgents seized control briefly, seven killed and twelve wounded before order was restored. The senate approved the government’s conversion scheme.
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Refugees arrive as relief aids aid Capetown scene
Johannesburg refugees pour into Capetown daily as the relief committee directs aid to those in need. The briefing notes ongoing effort to provide sustenance and shelter to arriving displaced residents.
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