Additional regiments ordered to Porto Rico and Cuba duties
The War Department plans to move Fifth regular cavalry from Huntsville Alabama Sixth United States volunteer infantry from Chickamauga and Forty Seventh New York from Fort Adams to Porto Rico. Eighth US volunteer infantry and two Indiana colored volunteers to relieve Sixth at Chickamauga. Camp Meade troops to southern posts. many may go to Cuba, returns expected after months with furloughs and muster out. Congress to decide garrison plans.
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Pokuta
Waiuintaon
War Department
Porto Rico
Fifth Regular Cavalry
Huntsville
Ala
Sixth
United States Volunteer Infantry
Chickamauga
Forty
New York
Fort Adams
Eighth
Indiana Colored Volunteers
Fort Thomas
Sixth Volunteer Infantry
Camp Meade
South
Cuba
Georgia
South Carolina
Congress
Warships to China Move Ordered by Secretary Long
Secretary Long ordered two warships from Manila to approach the Chinese capital amid threats in China. The Baltimore and the Petrel were chosen, with Baltimore likely to reach near the Taku forts and the Petrel capable of reaching Tianjin, near Pekin, 80 miles above the mouth.
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Washington
Secretary Long
State Department
China
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Baltimore
Taku
Pang No
Tien Tin
Pekin
McEntire Ousted From Office In AOUW Chapter
St Louis October 5 Walter E McEntire chairman of the committee on finance has been removed from office by Grand Master Workman W H Miller of the Ancient Order of United Workmen due to a difference of opinion. The decision may go to the grand lodge for final adjudication.
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McEntire
St. Louis
W. H. Miller
Order of United Workmen
Walter E. McEntire
Finance
Grand Lodge
Wheat and Provisions Market Faces Yellow Fever Mood
Wheat weak as visible supply rises and October premium fades. Corn and oats firm, corn up on husking returns, oats lifted by corn. Yellow fever reports dampen sentiment and lead to lower close across prices with December wheat at 6 1 4 to 6 3 c and pork and lard higher for later contracts.
Omaha Market Report Realigns Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
South Omaha on October 4 reports cattle receipts around 8500 with steady prices for native beef steers from 4.30 to 5.90 and western and Texas steers, cows and heifers from 3.00 to 6.90. Hogs receipts about 8500 with lower tone. heavy animals 3.00 to 3.71, bulk 3.05. Sheep receipts near 6900 with active demand. native muttons 3.75 to 4.85, lambs 4.25 to 5.50.
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South Omaha
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Oct 4
Hogs receipts 24 000 slow to active best grades strong others steady light 3.55 3.07 6 heavy 8 45 3.00 rough 8 45 3.00 Cattle receipts 4 000 including 2 000 westerns steady beeves 4 005 75 cows and heifers 2 00 6 470 Texans 3 10 8 90 westerns 8 00 4 55 stockers and feeders 8 20 4 60 Sheep receipts 19 000 good steady others weak costs 2 90 4 00 westerns 2 50 4 45 Jambe 3 55 6.00
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Chicago
Cuarongo
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report
Kansas Orry on Oct 4 lists cattle receipts at 16 000 steady with native steers 3.75 to 5.50 and Texas steers 2.50 to 4.55. hog receipts 5 000 barely steady with bulk sales around 8.55 to 6.87. sheep receipts 7 200 steady with lambs 4.00 to 5.25 and muttons 3.50 to 4.25.
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Kansas City
Kansas Orry
Texas
Packera
Van Wyck Nominated for Governor by New York Democrats
In Syracuse the New York state Democratic convention nominated Augustus Van Wyck of Brooklyn for governor on the first ballot. Other ticket items included Elliott Danforth for lieutenant governor and George W Battin, Edwin S Atwater, E B Norris, Martin Schneck, and Thomas Conway in respective posts. A Bryan mention sparked the night's loud celebration as delegates cheered a platform focusing on state issues and war conduct, with no Chicago platform references.
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New York
van Wyck
Titus
McGuire
Stanchfield
Elliott Danforth
Shenango
George W Battin
Niagara
Edwin S. Atwater
Duchess
E. B. Norris
Wayne
Martin Schneck
Rensselaer
Thomas Conway
Clinton
William J. Bryan
Thomas Carmody
Chicago
Americans Demand Philippines Retention in Pacific Duel
Paris dispatch reports American commissioners demanding retention of the Philippines in a modified form. Spain asks for time to weigh the position and the next joint meeting is set for Friday. Tempus commentary notes the dispute over sovereignty and Manila's capture shaping the protocol’s interpretation.
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Paris
Pacific
Quai d'Orsay
Philippines
Merritt
Hotel Continental
Manila
Spain
Quay and Associates Charged Over Public Funds Use
Warrants issued for United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay his son Richard and others on conspiracy to divert public moneys from the People's Bank failure Hopkins killed himself. bail set at 5000 each. Haywood and McKee located in Omaha and New York as authorities pursue documents.
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Quay
Richard
Philadelphia
United States
Matthew Stanley Quay
Richard R Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
Charles H. McKee
Pittsburg
Lyon
John S. Hopkins
The
People's Bank
Hopkins
Atlantic City
Jerome
David H. Lane
Haywood
Omaha
McKee
New York
James McManes
People’s Bank
Judge McManes
Senator Quay
Mr. Quay
the Commonwealth
Davis
Senate
McManes
Garcia Takes Post With American Administration in Cuba
Dispatch from Santiago de Cuba reports General Calixto Garcia accepted a paid role with the American administration to negotiate disbandment of the Cuban army. He will travel with his son Colonel Carlos Garcia, then return to Washington for talks with officials.
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Garcia
New York
Herald
Santiago de Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Carlos Garcia
United States
Wood
Washington
War Department
Porto Rico
Brooke
Santiago
Missouri
Havana
Claus
American Evacuation Commission
Parrado
Cuban Commission
Pint
Stars and Stripes to Fly Over San Juan Within Three Weeks
American commissioners report smooth talks with Spanish counterparts in Porto Rico evacuation talks. By three weeks at most, last Spanish troops to sail home and flag to be raised over San Juan. Macias and Ortega acknowledge US task to cross mountains. Morro bombardment deemed a Spanish victory by locals.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Macias
Ortega
Cervera
Spain
United States
Morro Castle
Sampson
Brooke
Schley
Gordon
Gilbert the Best Shot at Des Moines State Shoot
A fragment reports Gilbert achieving top shooting at the Des Moines state event held this week. Mentions names Budd and Lander in unclear context while noting senior participants and overall results.
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Gilbert
Des Moine
Seni-Om
Carol Lander
C. We Budd
Deadly Gas Use in Grain Elevators Critically Safe Handling
Millers and elevator owners see bisulphide of carbon as a vital pest killer for weevils in grain stores. The chemical turns to gas that permeates the grain and kills weevils and unhatched eggs, but it hazards workers who must remain above the application to avoid fumes. Animals left in treated spaces die when opened.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Cattle Milk Delivery Rings Door To Door In Cuba
In Havana like a carnival residents watch dairymen milk cows outside houses while porteros fetch cups for the morning supply. Some milksmen hide a rubber bag to adulterate the milk with water, a trick noted by Sidward Page Guston.
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Italy
India
Sidward Page Guston
Woman’s Home Companion
Power figures sought through earth lifting thought experiment
A discussion cites J. A. Renie and his calculation that lifting the Earth one foot would require 70 billion years with a 10 000 horsepower engine. It estimates water, coal, and endless train cars, calculating vast resource needs and implausible scales to illustrate the problem with Renie’s figures.
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J. A. Renie
Never-Ending Critics in Publishing Circles
The Roslyn Michigan Daily Sentinel quotes a critic’s view of press life. Journalists face constant accusations regardless of style from jokes to original work to reprints. The piece notes the public’s shifting judgments on decorum, appearances, and social activities within newsroom life.
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Roslyn
Mich
Sentinel
Philadelphia officer pranked over illegal speak easy rumor
A Philadelphia policeman received a letter claiming a speak easy near Franklin and Spring Garden streets. He investigated but found it was a practical joke and the place turned out to be an Episcopal church for the deaf.
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Philadelphia
Franklin and
Spring Garden Streets
New York Tribune
Marshal Ney Appears Dressed for Death in Daring Elegance
An account notes Marshal Ney’s calm demeanor at execution, his scrupulous dress and curled beard, and his request for low aiming of guns to keep his face unmarked. The narrative shifts to describe the Svantians living in the inaccessible mountain range.
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Marshal Ney
Lie
Rheumatism Sufferer Credits Pink Pills for Recovery
Mrs Caleb Fenly of St Paul Indiana recounts a severe rheumatism attack with swollen purple limbs numb skin and intense pain. She attributes her full recovery to Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after trying many doctors and remedies and notes the cure in many states.
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Caleb Fenly
St. Paul
Ind
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