Major Marchand Withdraws From Fashoda Mission
Paris reports Captain Baratier instructs Major Marchand to return to Fashoda and withdraw his expedition toward the Upper Ubanghi, east of the Congo frontier. Egypt to send troops with him, evacuating Bahr el Ghazal posts. post-evacuation talks with Britain to follow. In Britain, naval officers prepare for potential conflict by guarding ports and severing French cables.
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Major Marchand
Fashoda
Loxpox
Daily Graphic
Paris
Baratier
Fushoda
Ubanghi
Congo
Bahr el Ghazal
Baron de Courcel
Great Britain
Every Bride Should Know About Safe Childbirth Preparation
A half century old external preparation offers relief to expectant mothers during birth, avoiding internal medicines that may harm. Free books with valuable information are available by request to any address.
Spanish claim Philippines rights dispute at peace talks
Spanish commissioners rejected the American proposal to take all Philippine territory and reimburse Spain for cessions. They contended the United States had no rights in the Philippines without Spain's consent and disputed Manila capitulation as invalid. They also demanded nearly $1,000,000 for tariff revenues seized and accused the U S of imprisoning Spanish troops at Manila after the protocol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paws
Pica
United States
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippines
Antilles
Orient
M. Cam‘bon
Madrid
M. Cambon
Senor Rios
Manila
Maria Teresa Ocean Mystery Ends Career at Sea
Charleston dispatch reveals the cruiser Maria Teresa, raised near Cuba, foundered in a furious Bahamas gale on Oct 10 as it neared New York. Merritt rescued Captain Harris and 180 crew. all lives saved. Navy officials doubt the ship sank, considering it possibly a derelict. Spain poised to sign peace terms amid wider press on Philippines.
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Maria Tereas
Charleston
Merritt
Maria Teresa
Hobson
San Salvador
Bahamas
Caimanora
Cuba
New York
Cape Maysi
Renta
Harris
American-Cuban protocol debate echoes in Philippines talks
States blocked Spain from quelling the insurrection and pressured honoring a protocol on the Philippines. American officials argue the protocol envisions Paris conference decisions on sovereignty, while Spain insists no such guarantee existed. Meanwhile, Cuban evacuation may occur earlier than planned with troops set for Puerto Principe, and Carrington volunteers receive financial support.
Death Toll Rises From Detroit Wonderland Collapse
Three more victims were recovered from the Wonderland building ruins in Detroit, raising the death toll to 11. Most injured patients are improving. a mass meeting raised over 1000 for families of the deceased as property losses reach about 1,000.
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Detroit
Keven
Wonderland
Serted
Nearly Starved at Siboney Amid Logistics Failures in War Probe
Colonel Turner of the First Illinois testified about Santiago and Tampa scenes, detailing disembarkation chaos at Siboney on July 9, scarce supplies, and three volunteers carrying food to keep troops alive. He noted telephonic orders, hospital discharges, and a harsh Shafter rebuke for not reporting the situation. The hearing described dire conditions and supply shortages affecting troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Brita Lonpos
Devonport
Great Britain
Daily Chronicle
War Office
Buppeaia Secu
Soo Extension
Minneapois
Wishek Ia
Chick- Emauge
Chcaco
Turner
Chickamauga
Tampa
Sibonoy
Reynolds
Porto Rico
Santiago
Siboney
Shafter
Montank
War Commission Hearings Fault Chickamauga Hospitals
Dr. Milo B. Ward testifies that medicines were scarce at Chickamauga and relief came only from the Red Cross. He faults hospital location, filthy sinks, and typhoid fever spread. Dr. Louis Schooler adds Camp Thomas faults including lax discipline, poor supplies, inadequate beds, and bad water.
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Red Cross
Camp Thomas
Ward
General Boynton
Louis Schooler
Des Moines
Conner
Schooler
Bryan in St Louis on way home as army talks fade
Colonel William J Bryan and Third Nebraska volunteers move through St. Louis from Savannah as he declines interview on political matters. He cites military lockjaw to avoid discussing army conditions. Admiral Schley reports Captain Snow arrives at San Juan aboard the Solace and relieves the naval station command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
St. Louis
William Jg. Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
Savannah
Tchley Bellered
Wasminaton
Nov
Schley
Navy Department
Snow
San Juan
Alliance Rumors Tie Germany to Turkey Amid Orient Visit
Frankfort Zei tung, citing unnamed sources, says Emperor William's Constantinople trip led to a German pledge to back the Sultan's integrity and grant trade privileges. Rumors claim ties amount to an armed alliance with possible Syria, Palestine, Rhodes, and Tripoli concessions to Germany to counter French encroachments and satisfy Russian interests. The report lists grain and rail notes and market quotes.
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Kakor
Tave
Frankfort Zeitung
Arna
William
Turkey
Germany
Per
Constantinople
Holy Land
Orient
Syria
Hafia
Palestine
Rhodes
Tripoli
Tripoli-Tunis
Asia Minor
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices in Major Markets
Market reports from Sioux City and Chicago Union Stock Yards show cattle, hogs, and sheep ranges with steady to higher tones. Prices cover cows, stockers, heifers, steerage, calves, yearlings, and western stockers, with receipts in the thousands and varied per market. Also listed are hogs, bacon, and poultry quotes, plus closing grain and butter prices.
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St. Paus Union
South St. Paul
Strong
Aective
Chicago Union
Westerna
Lamba
Hoya
Bing
Hue
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Tee
Devils Lake Mercantile Co
Thee & Co's
Thug & CO
C. W. Kelley
Fourth Street
John McMillan
Steves
Mattings
Kelly Avenue
Devils Lake
City Hack
Monroe
Bay View
Mivery
Fred
Sixth Street
N. D
J.J. Bell
Ses Caan Fierravr Co
Cathonyra Fia Syrup Co
Caut- Fornta Fia Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
BAN Prancisco
Cnl
Wibville
St. Johnx
St. Jones
N. F
Colonial Ministry
Sydney
Cordelia
Pelican
St. Pierre
St. Johns
Brest
France
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
America
United
Navy
Maria ‘Fereen
Chicago
Washington
Maria Terean
Eip
London
Daily Mail
Berlin
Times
Komische Zeitung
Ramsey County
Sam
Cabalot
Wasuinatox
Puerto Principe
Chester
Eighth Cavalry
Third
Georgia
Carrington
Captain Eddy
Company H
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Land
M. Travieux
Justice
M. de Pressino
Temps
Khalifa
Cairo
Khalife Abdullah
Ixorantan
Khartoum
Ali Sheref
Caxea
Crete
Retima
Noel
Colonel Turner
Boynton
Rowan
Late Market Report
Dutum
Northern
Hart
Norther
Fio
Neapots
Minneapolis
Noy
Witea
Wr EL
Live Brook
Sioux City
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