American flag raised over San Juan as evacuation completes
In San Juan Porto Rico on October 19 the American flag was hoisted at noon by Major Dean and Lieutenant Castle. Admiral Schley General Gordon and evacuation commissioners witnessed as Fort Morro and other batteries fired a 21 gun salute. The ceremony proceeded with quiet dignity as townspeople observed the peaceful turnover and reports were prepared for Washington.
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San Juan
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General Gordon
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Castle
Fort San Cristobal
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United States Evacuation Commission
Washington
Evacuation date dispute between Spanish and American commissions in Cuba
Havana reports show Spanish and American commissions far apart on Cuba evacuation timing. Spain claims January 15 delay possible. Americans plan informal talks between Generals Butler and Parrado with interpreters to ease issues. Officials dismiss Paris reports of Sagasta blocking Blanco. Spanish troops evacuate as ships permit while defense plans are in Americans’ hands.
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Cuba
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Washington
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Butler
Parrado
Paris
Sagasta
Blanco
Mohegan Wreck Near Lizard Sinks with Heavy Loss
The British steamer Mohegan wrecked near the Lizard between the Manacles with about 147 dead and 47 survivors. Survivors tell of heroic crew actions and boats launched as tugs failed to reach the vessel in severe weather.
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New York
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London
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Cornwall
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Moore
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Eng
Blengfell
Pilot
Dover
Americans Refuse Cuban Debt Assumption
Paris reports that the United States will not assume Cuba’s debt nor accept sovereignty cession. The stance aligns with the intervention resolution which asserts Cuba’s right to freedom and independence and the goal of leaving Cuba to its people and obligations. The commissioners link debt refusal to the pledge of non annexation and non sovereignty over Cuba.
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Paris
Spain
United States
Cuba
Terrific Weather In England Reported Across London
Terrific weather continues to prevail across England with reports from London noting persistent severe conditions. The article highlights widespread impact on travel and daily life as residents experience unseasonably intense winds and rain.
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England
London
Britain's Warship Buildup Amid Sudan Dispute
London reports Britain readies ships and arms orders to deter conflict with France over Sudan. France boosts Toulon cruisers and Brest batteries as Major Marchand's report to Paris looms. analysts see a widening rift and possible Anglo Russian accord while disarmament talks advance.
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Toulon
Brest
Major Marchand
French Foreign Department
England
Russia
Freezing weather follows storm across the plains
Kansas City reports a deep freeze after rain and snow across Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska with wires damaged and roads iced. Communication to Topeka Wichita Guthrie and Denver remains irregular while prairies report suffering and cattle losses from the cold and isolation.
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Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Topeka
Wichita
Guthrie
Denver
Omaha
Victoria Would Abdi cate
London reports Queen Victoria weighs abdication after summoning the Prince of Wales. He allegedly argues against stepping down while the Fashoda crisis and eastern tensions persist, stressing stability to avoid war in her final years.
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London
Victoria
Prince of Wales
England
Great Britain
Certificates Obtained For Possible Governor Tanner Injunction
In Springfield Illinois on October 19 a secretary of state received certificates of Governor Tanner's election and inauguration via a Chicago Viren Coal Company representative. They are expected to be used in injunction proceedings against the governor.
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Sprrnavinn
Ill
Tanner
Associated Press
Virden
Illinois
Ilinois
Chicago-Virden Company
Alabama
Springfield
Chicago- Viren Coal Company
All But One Will Surrender After Bear Camp Council
Indian Commissioner dispatch says four Walker Minnesota chiefs hold final council at Bear camp. All but one will surrender Wednesday and assist marshal in capturing the renegade. They plan to attend court in Duluth with prisoners and expect to be away about a week.
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Clones
Walker
Minn
Bear Camp
Duluth
Lifelong Ashley Mayor Credits Pink Pills for Pale People
Elder A. Shoemaker, a 66 year old former Baptist minister and three term mayor of Ashley Ohio, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with ending his twenty five year struggle with rheumatism after trying many remedies. He notes relief began after three nights of use and continued after five boxes, attributing his improved blood condition and healing ability to the pills.
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Ashley
Ohio
Elias Bishop
Dr. Williams
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