Miles on Cuban campaign and soldier’s safety stance
The report, attributed to Gen. Miles aboard the Obdam near Porto Rico, quotes him criticizing rushed invasion plans for Havana. He defends not sacrificing soldiers, urges health and discipline, and explains opposition to a premature assault against Cuba during a sickly season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Miles
United States
Cuba
Havana
Mainntain
Congress
Matanzas
Santiago
Future of the Philippines to be decided by mass meeting
Manila reports a Filipino mass meeting near Maloesces to decide the islands future, with Aguinaldo urging insurgents to hold and strengthen positions as Americans may withdraw. A Troilo dispatch notes Gen. Rios grants American ships access to Spanish ports around Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Maloesces
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Manfix
Troilo
Rios
Philippine
Doherty Nominated by Seventh District Democrats
Named by the Democrata of La Crosse Wisconsin on September C John F Doherty of La Crosse was chosen at the Seventh district Democratic congressional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrata
la Crosse
Wis
Sept. C
John F. Doherty
Boy Shot While Duck Hunting Near Carver Lake
Charles Curl Ben, a boy of keventesn, went to a lake three miles out of town after ducks. His body was found in the beat on the lake. He had been shot through the head, probably accidentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver, Minn
Charles Curl
Ben
Keventesn
Governor Hissted Hats G A B Camp Fire Event
In Cincinnati on September 9 during a G A B camp fire at Music Hall Governor Hissted criticized Spanish-American War management. Progreso of Michigan was hissed and booed as he left the stage amid the uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Pingree
Cincinnati
Music
Progree
Michigan
Revolt and Shell Fire Hit Candia Amid Unrest
In Candia, Crete, Sept, Mussulman forces clash with authorities after a revolt. Fighting damages shops and homes, fires spread, and the British contingent responds. Four English are reported killed or wounded. six Mussulmans slain as warships proceed to Candia. Troops maintain precautions as violence subsides but unrest endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cand
Candia
Crete
Elty
Ian Hee
Pritlab
Oficiald
Ap. Il
A! Tof Boldicen Itaide
Anen
Plunged into Eternity at Bridge Collapse in Hogansburg
Sept. 8 near St. Regis Indian village a section of the New York & Ottawa railroad bridge over the St. Lawrence river collapsed, throwing about sixty workers into the river. Over thirty rescued to Cornwell hospital with twenty seven missing. eighteen later died, death toll expected to rise toward thirty. Most workers hailed from Pennsylvania with a few St Regis Indians among the missing. The failure traced to a pier washout on the failed span, despite winter and summer work. Eighteen of the rescued died later. payroll listed eighty-seven men, of whom twenty-two reported for work and only thirty-eight accounted for from the first shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogansburg
N. Y
New York & Ottawa Railroad
St. Lawrence River
St. Regis
Cornwell Hospital
St. Regins
Cornwell
Eigty
Dervish Loss Report From Omdurman
London dispatch reports after the capture of Omdurman that bombardment of the khalifa’s house was necessary as General Kitchener and his staff stood nearby. The correspondent estimates more than 25,000 enemy dead in the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Telegraph
Omdurman
Kitchener
Return of General Schwann and Haines from Porto Rico
From Porto Rico the transport Chester returning to New York sighted off the Highlands. Gen. Schtyan and Maj. Gen. Haines with staff and the Fourth Pennsylvania volunteer infantry were aboard. Estimated loss stood at 41 officers and 1,151 men.
Women's Strange Choice at Glidden Adultery Case
Theodore Riles brought up from Glidden on adultery charge after being found living with Mrs. Peters as a couple four miles from Glidden. Peters says Riles ran away with Mrs Peters over four years ago, she left a fine Manitoba home, found impoverished near Glidden. Severe weather struck Ashland area with heavy rain and lightning, a barn burned near Ny. Aldrich, killing horses and damaging hay and machinery, followed by damaging wind and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Theodore Riles
Glidden
St. Pefers
Manitoba
Riles
Peters
Petera
Kiles
Neary Loan
Williams
Iowa
Aldrich
Winona Pioneer Andrew Hamilton Dies in Minn City
Andrew Hamilton, a prominent pioneer resident of Winona, died in Winona, Minn., last evening. In another incident Patrick Dooney was thrown from a bicycle while turning a corner at high speed and suffered a skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winogea
Minn
Andrew Hamilton
Winona
Patrick Dooney
Fire Toll Grows Near Madgalon After Tragic Accident
Reported catastrophe at a large fre near Cacertu leaves seven men two women and two children dead. Fire investigators rush to the scene as rescue teams search wreckage for survivors and determine cause. Local authorities promise full inquiry and aid for affected families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madgalon
Cacertu
Enthronement Day for Queen Wilhelmina in Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports a day of ceremonies marking the enthronement of Queen Wilhelmina who came of age on Aug. 31. A 101-gun salute, church chorales, royal processions, and a grand church ceremony accompanied by nobles, generals, and diplomats preceded the sovereign’s formal enthronement and oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Moriday
Yeaterday
Wilhelmior
Amsateram
Saxe-Weimar
Wold
Wilhelmina
Angus
Rhen
The
Hague
Three Men Fatally Struck by Westbound Express at Parker's Switch
Three men were killed when a westbound express train struck a two horse wagon at Parker's Switch seven miles east of Princeton Indiana. In the wagon were Clarence Ewing Parker's Switch William Dean Oakland City and John Bride Oakland City. all jumped clear as the train approached, with others escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Parker’s Switch
Loviaville
St. Lovie & Evansville
Clarence Ewing
Parker's Switch
William Dean
Oakland City
John Bride
Lhe Otera
Philippine prisoners ransom talks amid Madrid cabinet decision
The Spanish cabinet authorized the foreign minister to negotiate to ransom Spanish prisoners in the Philippines. Money will be sent to Manila to aid the ransoms and to provide food for Spanish troops. The ministers will request Gen Jaudenes to transmit the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Manila
Jaudenes
Philppine Islands
Dewny Did Hin Work Well At Manila Bay Report
A Sept 8 report from Constructor Cappy at Manila states that aside from small gunboats raised for Admiral Dewey’s use, none of the Spanish ships at Manila Bay are likely to be valued. Cappy was sent to the Asiatic squadron to aid in state class condition for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewny
Washington
Cappy
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Mr. Capps
Cape Molly
Bayard Recovery Probable After Comfortable Day
Dedham Mass Sept 4 Mr Bayard had a comfortable day taking nourishment and remaining perfectly at ease. doctors consider recovery probable though not yet assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayerd
Dedham
Mass
Bayard
Fourth Regiment Reunion in St Paul Court House
The sixteenth annual reunion of the Society of the Fourth Regiment Minnesota Infantry Volunteers will be held today at 1 o'clock in court room No. 3 at the court house in St. Paul. A. L. Brown is the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Regiment
Browntown
Mion
Society of the Fourth Regiment of Minnesota Infantry Volunteers
Court House
St. Paul
Minn
A. L. Brown
Ohickena Plentiful Chickens Reported After Strict Law
Sporting men in Block River Falls Wisconsin note a bountiful chicken season with hunting at its best in years. They credit the strong enforcement of the game law for the abundance of fowl observed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block River Falls
Wis
Sept
Grain and livestock price quotes across Minneapolis Chicago and Sioux City
Market notices from St Paul Milwaukee Chicago and Sioux City dated Sept 10 show grain quotes for wheat corn and rye across grades No 1 No 2 and No 4 with cash and futures figures. Live hog cattle and sheep prices listed for futures and steady to higher grain markets. regional quotes include Minneapolis Duluth Decatur and Sioux City with specific bid offers and closing ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Doeeewer
Milwaukee
Wis
Ohaga
Chicago
Texas
South St. Paul
Sioux City
Iowa
Annexation or Independence in Hayang and Key West
Reports from Hayang and Key West describe a polarized mood as the question of annexation versus independence dominates. Censorship tightening and hunger strain public nerves while radicals push a platform pairing aut independents with insurgent leaders to challenge the American commission and demand full independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayang
Key West
Pla
Haana
American Commission
Spaniards Delay Porto Rico Commission Meeting
Spanish evacuation commissioners show intent to delay the first joint meeting, awaiting instructions expected aboard the Alfonso XIII. They propose time to study them, while American commissioners require the initial session by September 12 under the protocol as the Cincinnati and Rear Admiral Schley observe the flag? The city celebrates a holiday with Spanish pageantry and a military mass attended by Brig. Gen. Gordon, Rear Admiral Schley, and American officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Husinean
San Juan de Porto Rico
United States
Cincinanti
Chester
St. ‘Thomas
Schley
Ng A Holliday
Minsk
Gordon
Seley
Illness Spreads Among U S Troops at Ponce Porto Rico
War time dispatch reports rising illness among U S troops at Ponce and nearby. over 25 percent unfit for duty, 1,600 soldiers in hospitals, typhoid fever common. Medical supplies arrived from Chester, surgeons manage patients, many convalescents weakened by climate and fever. Urges transport north for convalescents and hospital ships to ease dire conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woarne
Warne
Ponce
Younee
Porto Rico
United States
Hospitala
Chexter
Esterhazy Death Rumor Denied by Paris Officials
Paris reports deny claims Maj. Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy killed himself amid scrutiny of his alleged role in the Dreyfus case. Authorities say there is no foundation to the circulating U S report of self destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterhasy
Paris
Maj
Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy
Ban
Quarantine Order Issued by Mississippi Board of Health
Jackson reports the state board of health has issued an order lifting quarantine against New Orleans. Eight new cases of fever reported at Taylor and two at Orwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Atate Board of Health
New Orleans
Taylor
Orwood
Veterans Parade Highlights Grand Army Reunion in Cincinnati
The great annual Grand Army parade drew veterans and spectators, uniting former Union and Confederate members after decades apart. Old comrades found each other in the crowd, while Morgan Raiders and Kirby Smith’s men were noted nearby as the city anticipated closing festivities and business sessions through Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Macy
Morgan
Ohio River
Cincinvatl
Ohio
Kirby Smith
Kentucky Hills
Cuy
West
Santiago
Cincinnati
Emperor William Hanan Signals Draconian Labor Bill
Berlin reports Emperor William of Germany urged a labor law aimed at halting strikes. The plan would imprison anyone who blocks willing workers and punish those who incite strikes, with the aim to protect national labor and support from Westphalia’s prosperous industry and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William Hanan
Berlin
Emperor William
Germany
Coynhausen
Westphalia
French Cabinet Unanimously Approves Dreyfus Revision
The cabinet directed Justice to pursue the Dreyfus case revision. General staff officers implicated in new facts are noted. General Armand Dumaine or similar war officials are referenced as the War Minister urged reform of the intelligence service and a project to separate duties between the general staff and intelligence department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Wignvo
Counc
General Star
Intelligence Department
Alsace Lorraine Seen as Key Peace Congress Topic
The Novosty dispatch reports the upcoming peace congress will focus on Alsace Lorraine. It suggests neutralization or independence as outcomes, claiming both Germany and France could accept self sacrifice for a durable peace and to relieve armed tension worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Novost
Digniimiment Congress
Alsace-Torraine
Algace-Lorraine
Germany
France
Kiondike Experience Reaches Sleepy Eye After Alaska Trip
C J Siegel returns to Sleepy Eye Minnesota from the Copper River country with large nuggets of experience but no gold. Nearby Two Rivers Wisconsin reports spreading forest fires threatening consequences as conditions remain tinder dry and rain is needed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiondike
Sleepy Eye
Minn
Sept. C
J. A. Siegel
Copper River Country
Lhat
Leroy Murfin
St. Peter
Wis
Appalling Troy Streetcar Disaster Kills Many
A Troy city railway trolley crash near the Eden river bridge killed thirty two passengers and injured at least ten others. The collision with a Delaware and Hudson night train shattered the car into splinters and scattered mangled bodies across the tracks in a horrific scene. The front section bore the worst fate as all inside perished, with wreckage scattered feet from the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colous
N.Y
Glenater
Tits City
Vroy City
Delaware & Hudson
Eidson ‘River
Landgingburg
Lansingburg
Renssaeler Park
Troy
Troy City
Encampment of the G A R Opens with Large Attendance
Cincinnati on September 7 reports the thirty second annual G A R encampment opening with record attendance and bright city decorations. Notables arrive with Gobin and Kelley leaders, Mrs. J Martin and others, as campfire gatherings and receptions fill fixtures across Muscat Holland Camp Sherman and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterana Flask
Cluctoniti
Cincinnati
Gobin
Kelley
Staf
J. Martin
W. 0. A. Afvs
Plora N. Davey
G. A. R. Mra
Jennie Laird
Ladies
Musleholland Camp Sherman
Buell
Ctvil
Cuban Distress Reported By Gen Nunez In Washington
Gen. Nunez of the Cuban army returns to Washington after supplying Cubans during an expedition. He notes severe distress among Cubans worsened by Spaniards forcing forced provisioning and foraging raids to provoke clashes with Americans and undermine Cuban efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaninard
Thor Fo Ratac
Washington
Nunez
Yariana
New Yorkers Face Prolonged Heatwave As Temp Remains High
New York reports no relief from four days of heat. Forecasters warn temperatures will stay near current levels for 24 hours. The official tally records thirteen heat related deaths amid the heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelset
New York
Chrrioen Dig Wad and Money Return in Wichita
A Wichita report describes C G Schaor of the Ponta agency arriving at Manhattan hotel with a $100,000 carney roll and giving a receipt for the funds. Also noted is Emperor William’s tribute to Holland’s new queen. In Kansas City a seventeen year old girl Bello Melle hany is shot by Frank Tinderman after arriving from St. Louis. He is mortally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrrioen
Wichita
Kan
C. G. Schaor
Ponta Agency
Wilhelmina
Berlin
Sept. T
William
Kansas City
Bello Melle
Hany
St. Louis
Frank Tinderman
The Crew Was Saved In Lake St Clair Barge Sinking
Detroit dispatch reports the barge Montgomery sank in twenty one feet of water in Lake St Clair. The crew was saved as rescuers reached the scene near Detroit on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Bam
Montgomery
Lake
Clair
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Targely
Utfe
the Tink States
Star
Miley
Obdam
Wisconsin Volunteers
Philify
Ines
Anantey
Cuno
Henrie of
Hex
Abjests
Cora
Polley
the Veterans ON Parade
Farnde Oobarrad
Wien
Dreyfus
Alsace-Lorraine
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