Alive and Nearly Well Captains Reported Dead Are Found Alive
News from Manila indicates two captains Njornsind Sechach and Bjornstad nearly well after being reported dead. Gov Clough cites updated telegrams noting several wounded and ill men from the Thirteenth Auxiliary, with others improving but Little still improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sechach
Lieut
Manila
Bjornstad
St. Paul
Oscar Seebach
Red Wing
Merritt
Murray M. Carleton
Henry B. Willams
Frank M. Crowl
Bay City
Wis
David Little
Minneapolis
Little
Clarence G. Bunker
Lawrence
Lehmann
Charles Lehmann
Stiwater
Charles Lawrence
Manila port dispatches from Sept 1 report generals sailing for World Peace talks
United States transport China sailed from Manila carrying Maj. Gen. Merritt and staff to Paris for the Spanish American peace conference. Otis acts as governor of Manila. Generals Greene, Babcock, and staffs head to Washington. Insurgents Opacible and Aguinaldo supporters move to Hongkong and Washington. Aguinaldo remains at Baker. Dewey blocks coastwise steamers pending Philippine settlement. Visayas governor Rios proclaims self as governor general and calls for Spanish loyalists to Iloilo. Hundreds of unarmed insurgents visit Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Greene
Babcock
Manila
United States
China
Paris
Otis
Washington
Opacible
Hongkong
Aguinaldo
Agouillo
Baker
Dewey
Rios
Visciyas Islands
Skmpelf
Philippine Islands
Spain
al Iloilo
Rebellion Threatens Hongkong City as Rebels Rally
Sept 1 report says the Kwang $1 rebellion, quiet earlier, shows signs of renewed activity with rebels gathering in force fifty miles northwest of Cyntoy and preparing to attack the city. Also two drownings near Diamond Lake. Hulver Loren and Annie Dilnar perish, Morris Elofson and Jennie Nelson survive after a boat overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Cyntoy
Grove City
Hulver Loren
Annie Dilnar
Diamond Lake
Morris Elofson
Jennie Nelson
British View on Hay as Best Ambassador for Ango American Ties
The National Review discusses Col. John Hay’s recall as ambassador to Britain and notes he is the best ambassador in recent years. It praises his measured speaking and restraint, avoiding flattery or post-prandial glee, while promoting friendly Anglo American relations and serving at the right psychological moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Ho
London
The
National Review
Unite States
John Flay
Col
Hay
Guatemalan Army Abuses Reported Against Mexicans
Aug 31 Tapachulo Mex Many outrages attributed to Guatemalan officers targeting Mexicans. The worst case involves Sidway a farmer who tried to trade horses for Gen Barilins. his horses were seized and he beaten. Indignation rises as more incidents are investigated amid alleged native hatred and insults toward Mexicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapachulo
Mex
Sidway
Barilins
Ausgleich Renewal Talks Reach Agreement in Vienna
Austrian and Hungarian ministers Count von Thun and Baron Banffy have concluded negotiations for renewing the Austro Hungarian ausgleich. The accord fixes how shared administration costs are split, to be set by proportional agreement with imperial approval, and sent to the relehsrath for prompt consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Count von Thun
Baron Banffy
Reichsrath
Reichstag
End of the Regency Proclamation By Queen Wilhelmina
The Hague Sept 1 queen Wilhelmina’s proclamation marks the end of her regency and her coming of age. She thanks God for the nation’s loyal support and invites blessings for the young sovereign as she pledges the country’s greatness in every respect a small nation can attain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Holland
the Hague
Wihelmina
Fire destroys half a million in Nashville buildings
A blaze on September 1 swept the Phillips-Buthoit manufactory on College Street and spread to adjoining structures. Buildings housing A. J. Warren furniture, Phillips Stevenson stoves and ware, and the Doyle Printing company were damaged. The American National Bank premises suffered water and fire damage. Loss estimated at 500,000 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menavreas
Lena
Nashville
Phillips-Butthoit Manufactory
College Street
A. J. Warren
Phillips & Stevenson
Doyle Printing Company
American National Baok
Superior Sunk Off Belle Island In Four Fathoms
Cleveland Ohio Sept 1 M A Bradley owner of the Breamer Superior has received a telegram from the captain stating the vessel sank on the west side of Belle island in four fathoms of water. The crew are not safe and are at Charlevoix. The steamer is a total wreck. The Superior was loaded with iron ore and was bound for To ja.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
M. A. Bradley
Breamer Superior
Superior
Belle Island
Charlevoix
Toja
French Officer Arrested in Zola Trial Fallout
Paris September first Lieut. Col. Henry a witness in the Emil Zola trial was arrested by order of the minister of war and taken to Fort Valeres. The arrest followed the discovery that Henry authored a letter connected to the Dreyfus case and his duel with Col Plequart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Zola
Paris
Col. Henry
Emil Zula
Col. Plequart
Fort Valeres
Dreyfus
Queen Victoria Allegedly Inspired Peace Note in London
London reports an alleged link between Queen Victoria and a peace note said to restrain Emperor William. The monarch’s influence with the czarina is cited as a factor in securing the czar’s support to prevent renewed war, per contemporaneous accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria
Jian Jong
William
Miles Must Explain It and Face Inquiry
Washington dispatch reports mounting pressure for Gen Miles to explain recent interviews and dispatches published by the War Department. Debate centers on whether a military court or private interview with the President will follow. Officials fear the controversy will erode army tone and hinder pending measures to expand forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milea
War Department
Gen. Miles
Miles
Alger
Kansas City Star
Congress
President McKinley to order war department inquiry
President McKinley will order an investigation into all charges against the war department concerning the conduct of the war and the care of soldiers. The cabinet discussed the advisability and reaffirmed it as the proper course amid broad criticism.
New Awarding Merit Naval Board Appointed
The acting secretary of the navy named a high ranking board to review meritorious Spanish American War service not yet recognized by promotion. Rear Admirals Sicard Matthews and Norton chair the panel at the Navy Department with Norton retired and Shird and Matthews nearing retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Board
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Spain
Montgomery Sicard
Naval War Or Strategic Board
Edward O. Matthews
Naval Examining and Retiring Board
Charles §. Norton
Washington Navy Yard
Norton
Shird
Matthews
New Orleans Arrives at Ponce as Flagship for Admiral Schley
Capt Folger reported to the navy department the New Orleans has arrived at Ponce Porto Rico and will serve as flagship of Admiral Schley while he is on duty with the Porto Rican military commission. Vessels placed out of commission yesterday included Nantucket Chickasaw Cheyenne at Port Royal and Maple at Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Orlenana
Ponce
Washington
Folger
Navy Department
New Orleans
Porto Iico
Admiral Schley
Porto Rican Military Commission
Port Royal
Maple
Norfolk
Thresher Burned Near Park Rapids Minn
Park Rapids Minnesota September 1 threshing outfit of John Oleon burned when a spark from the engine set the machine afire. The blaze started while the threshing was in progress a few miles east of town and destroyed the machine and engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Rapids
Minn
John Oleon
Here
Minnesotans Report Better Health and Provisions
The Minnesota regiments report improving general health and claim they now receive the best bread and subsistence since entering service, reflecting improved provisioning for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Knoxville
Jena
Minnesota
Nile torpedoes laid near Omdurman battlefront
Sept 1 report describes the khalifa placing torpedoes in the Nile below Omdurman as a large dervish force moves from Kerre to confront the Anglo Egyptian advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Ogalo
Nile
Omdursman
Kerre
Third Yellow Fever Case Reported in Franklin Texas
More Yellow Jack Austin Texas Sept 1 Assistant State Health Officer Daniely reports a third yellow fever case at Franklin. The victim had waited on Hobson, the first fatal case this season. the pursy also died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Daniely
Franklin
Hobson
Emperor William to Attend Conference Invited by Russia
Berlin reports the imperial newspaper notes Emperor William and Germany ready to accept the invitation to a conference proposed by the Russian emperor. The Morgen Zeitung, possibly influenced by Prince Hohenlohe, indicates willingness to join the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Willa
Berlin
Ocelal Zeitung
Assistance for Spanish Officers in the Philippines
In Madrid on September 1 Senor Sagasta held a prolonged conference with Lieutenant General Gotrea on measures to aid Spanish officers in the Philippines amid growing precarious conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Ger
Gotrea
Philippines
Wheat Prices and Markets Across Cities Report
Latent quotations from grain centers show wheat and corn prices by grade across Minneapolis St Paul Chicago and Sioux City. Cash and futures levels for No 1 Northern No 2 Northern No 1 red and other standards are reported with on track and or delivery terms. Livestock prices for hogs cattle and sheep vary by market with regional ranges and typical values listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Dulith
Minn
Minneapolis
KO Ife
L&e
Northern
Shiengo
Dée
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Sioux City
Towa
South St. Paul
Garcia Relieved. Rodrigues to Succeed Him in Cuba
Santiago de Cuba September 2 Gen Garcia is relieved of command by Gen Gomez acting for the provisional government. The move aims to censure his action in the Shatter Incident and alleged grafts to the American government. Gen Rodriguez, in the east under Gomez, will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En. Rodrigues Wil
Santiago de Cuba
Gen
Garcia
Gomez
Garein
Shafterta
Gen. Rodriguez
Insurgents Hold Memorial as Aguinaldo Faces Strain
In Mantle on September 2, insurgents attended a requiem in Passig church for the souls of insurgents and Americans who died fighting Spaniards. Spanish reports note strong provincial opposition to Aguinaldo as insurgents’ hopes falter, funds and supplies run low, and Aguinaldo fears meeting insurgent demands and delaying a Bulacan visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passig
Aguinaldo
Bulacan
Silvela refuses Min party to join peace commission
Madrid Sept. 2 Senor Silvela now leads a large Conservative faction and after a conference with Senor Sagasta refused any Conservative members joining the Spanish peace commission. He said the party must be free to avoid discredit if Liberals lose power and peace is pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Madrid
Senor Silvela
Senor Sagasta
Steamship Mascotte to Resume Havana Service Next Week
The Mascotte will restart service from Port Tampa to Havana next week, becoming the first boat since the war began to make the trip. Weekly sailings follow every Monday and Thursday with tickets subject to quarantine and government rules. A separate dispatch from London notes British residents in Peking view Emperor Nicholas I’s disarmament proposal as a diplomat’s response to Britain’s stance on Chinese concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regwyne Teips
Savannah
Havana
Mascotte
Port Tampa
Uritiah
London
Peking
Nicholas I
Great Britain
Roosevelt Rough Riders to be relieved from service
Adjutant General Corbin announced that Roosevelt's Rough Riders will be released immediately. A sixty day furlough will be granted, after which they will be mustered out of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Washington
Corbin
Roosevelt
United States Consul Reports Chinese Barred at Manila
London dispatch notes United States Consul Wildman relayed by Gen Greene that Chinese are not permitted to land at Manila, reflecting strict immigration measures amid ongoing regional tensions. The report cites the Hongkong correspondent of the Daily Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinene
London
Hongkong
The
Daily Mall
United States
Wildman
Gen. Greene
Manila
Patriot Talk on Navy Expansion and Western Coast Defense
New York Aug 91 United States Senator Davis warns that the nation must prepare a large regular army and strong navy to meet any emergency. He stresses holding recent territorial gains, safeguarding western coasts, and maintaining cordial relations with Britain while supporting Cuban self rule.
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New York
United States
Davis
New York World
St. Paul
Paris
Spain
Congress
China
Dewey
Mantin
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Berlngstrait
San Diego
Great Britain
Provisioning Fleet Headed to Port Antonio Jamaica
Fort Antonio Jamaica August 31 reports the converted yacht list arrived from Guantanamo to Port Antonio to serve as the provisioning hub for the fleet. A warship reaches Port Antonio weekly for supplies, establishing the town as the provisioning headquarters for Guantanamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guantanamo
Port Antonio
Jam
Admiral Dewey Reports Abundant Supplies For Squadron
Washington Aug 31 Admiral Dewey informs the navy department that his squadron is well supplied with provisions. He dispatches word of an Australian refrigerator ship delivering fresh meats and other necessities to the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Department
Grand Gala Banquet After Alexander II Monument Unveiling
Emperor Nicholas hosted a grand gala at the Kremlin after the unveiling of the Alexander II monument. The czar reviewed troops before the imperial family and distinguished guests. Later, the imperial party attended the foundation ceremony for the Alexander II fine arts museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Alexander II
Nicholas
the Kretelin
Alexander LI
Fine Arts
Nations Seek Unified Policy Against Russia in China
A Berlin correspondent reports Germany and England are attempting to form a common policy to counteract Russia in China as of August 31 in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Berlin
Germany
England
China
Leave of Absence for Captain Clark in Washington
Captain Charles E. Clark former commander of the battleship Oregon will receive three months leave. Fred W. Peck, commissioner general for the United States to the Paris exposition, signed appointing governors of the states as vice presidents of the Lafayette commission, with the posting dated August 31 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Washington
Charles E. Clark
Oregon
Peck
Chicago
Fred W. Peck
United States
Siga
Lafayette Mumorchil Commission
Hospital train from Tampa brings 85 typhoid fever cases
Newport News August 31 A hospital train of eighteen cars arrived at Fortress Monroe from Tampa. The train brought eighty five patients. Most of the men suffer from typhoid and malaria fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Newport News
Fortress Monroe
Ampa
Pink Pills for Pale People Aid Civil War Veteran’s Health
A Civil War veteran at the Michigan Soldiers Home recounts severe stomach trouble and rheumatic infirmities relieved by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He cites others at the home also benefiting and notes the pills restore blood vigor and nerves, with medical endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes Serorant
Democrat
Michigan
Rapids
Horzeant Bighird Pena
Dunn
Ricwaap Dunn
Hansy Gmeon
Borgeant Dune
Case
Oxford woman recalls earthquake while in California
An elderly Oxford resident Mick and her husband spent winter in California. When asked if she heard an earthquake there she replied with humor that she did hear one and enjoyed it because it was the first time since their marriage that her husband, Toth, did not think she was to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Mick
Bass
California
Toth
San Francisco
Fragmented Excerpt Highlights Odd Ingestibles and Mock Ads
An eclectic paragraph parodies patent medicines and social dialogue with hints of mock product names and promised cures. The piece weaves garbled lines about Constipation cures, candy cathartics, and a humorous exchange about serving cities, ending with a colorful non sequitur about a cosmetic product.
Melting Out a Cane in Odd Dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue quotes Blanco and a minion debating treason and meals in America. The text mentions Gervera, an army mule steak, and a puzzled Excellency, with unclear context or location. The piece reads as a satirical or miscopied historical snippet with no clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Gervera
America
Modern Society Quip on Verbal Prolixity
A witty remark contrasts a professor and a madam debating verbose oratory. The exchange highlights how elaborate phrasing can obscure simple meaning, reflecting social critiques of modern speech.
Eccentric Neighbor Described as Plain Crank
A Washington Star snippet records a village exchange about a new neighbor. A prominent resident dismisses the idea of eccentricity, saying the man is not rich enough to merit that label and simply a plain crank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
No Woman Is Exempt From Regularity And Pain
An advertisement urges women to seek help for painful menstruation and leucorrhea citing Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Lunative Wash. It quotes testimonials praising relief and encourages letters to Mrs. Pinkham at Lyon Moss for health guidance, claiming extensive experience treating women by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldred
Dean
Proenam
Lydia H. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hes
Siling
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Daang
Clough
Reeve
Thirteenth Auxiliary Association
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Altoona
George B. Franks
Twelfth
New York Regiment
Chattanooga
Franks
Ned
Thrasiing
Sthamder
Tan
Bilvela
Trakiic
Coast Line
Fort Antonio
Deway
Toiko Casesrots
Druggiata
Paps
Philadelphia Inquirer
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