Washington talks edge Philippine peace terms
Senator Davis, chair of the foreign relations committee and chosen for the peace commission, met with President and Secretary Day in Washington to map preliminary approaches to Philippine settlement. Speculation swirled about a U S plan to retain Luzon and ease church state ties, while Davis avoided discussing war outcomes with reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Davis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
White House
Philippines
State Department
Day
Peace Commission
United States
Luzon
Manila
Porto Rico
Cuba
Minnesota
War Department
Bjornstad
Relief of Cubans Aid Expanded by Central Committee
Washington reports that beyond the $50,000 congress allocated and ex Consul General Lee distributed, the central Cuban relief committee appointed by the president provided foods medicines and general supplies to the poor Cubans with a cash value of $821,619. In Corunna Spain the queen regent welcomed troops returning from Cuba aboard the Alicante congratulating their conduct and promising to be first to greet them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Lee
Cuba
Central Cuban Relief Committee
Christina
Corunna
Spain
Alicante
Garcia Is Out of the War at Gibara
Rebel leader Calixto Garcia resigns again and is accepted, now based in Gibara. Indiana private Herbert Bond dies of dysentery at Camp Witkoff, Montauk. Units move from Chickamauga to Chicago Knoxville and Middletown as divisions depart for duty. Corral arrests and resignations ripple through Seventh Illinois. Alger to meet Wheeler over the president’s Camp Wikoff visit. Fort Myer treats about 400 sick. Camp Alger to be abandoned. troops reassigned to Camp Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garcia
Havana
Calixto Garcis
Shafter
Santiago
Gibara
Indiana
Montauk
New York
Camp Witkoff
Herbert Bond
Chickamauga
Chicago
Knoxville
Tenn
Michigan
Thoroughfare Gap
Middletown
Quinn
Illinois
Ryan
Alger
Wheeler
Camp Wikoff
Fort Myer
Camp Meade
Miners Arrivals at Pana Spark Labor Tension
Governor Tanner was informed that 150 imported African American miners arrived at Pana to work in the mines and that serious trouble was expected. State officials sent the mine inspector to verify two years of required experience before employment, while union miners persuaded Alabama workers to leave the Springside camp. Many workers reported being misled by operators Overholt and Pohl and feared staying in Pana once the full facts are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Tanner
Ira Coburn
Pana
Ills
David Ross
State Board of Labor
Nelson Rutledge
Fmufth
Alton
Ross
Springside
Overholt
Pohl
Relations With the Cubans Strive for Amicable Ties
Washington dispatch reports Cuban representatives in the United States pressing for disbandment of Cuban forces and acceptance of U S policy in Cuba. They argue Cubans should cooperate with U S authorities to secure their interests, with Madrid instructed to avoid armed incidents and remove mines in Havana harbor before the naval commission arrives.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Havana
State Department
Madrid
Correa
Blanco
Philippines
Hanna on the Philippines and Cuba discussed in St. Paul interview
Senator M. A. Hanna of Ohio arrived in St. Paul after visiting Yellow Stone park and spoke to the St. Paul Globe. He said the Philippines pose a problem not solvable quickly, favoring a coaling station but likely only Manila and its harbor. He added Cuba is another issue and he has no firm policy to propose yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
M. A. Hanna
Ohio
Cauirerstaa Fie Syrup Co
Catrronyian Fie Syrup Co
Cattforma Fie Syrup Co
Richland Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Chicago
George Wagner, alias George Whitney, ex convict and expert safe blower, is under arrest in Chicago for the August 5 Bank of Richland Michigan robbery. He was caught at 2125 Wabash avenue after officers tailed him into a house and fought to subdue him. The $52,500 in cash and notes was taken with dynamite used to blast the safe, and the robbers escaped on a hand car.
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Chicago
George Wagner
George Whitney
Bank of
Richland
Mich
Wagner
Wabash Avenue
Michigan
Baseball records from yesterday's League games
Chicago Aug 25 records show St Louis 14 Washington 6 Louisville 16 Philadelphia 11 Pittsburg 8 and 1, Cleveland 4 New York 1 Chicago 2 Boston 1 Cincinnati Balin. Western League results include Indianapolis 5 St Joseph 2 and 7, Dayrpit Minneapolis 2 Detroit 1, Milwaukee 6 Kansas City 1, Columbus Rain.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Louis
Louisville
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Balin
Indianapolis
St. Joseph
Indianapols
Dayrpit
Minneapolis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Columbus
Madrid sees American pressure on Luzon cession
London Aug 26 dispatch from Madrid via France reports Madrid fears US plans to force Luzon cession and commercial equality in the Philippines. Spaniards warn such moves would damage Spain’s prestige and invite conflict with European powers while complicating church state relations and risking Vatican ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Standard
Madrid
France
McKinley
Luzon
Philippines
Spain
United States
Archipelagoes
Vatican
Church
Don Carlos
Spanish Archipelagoes
Continental
Far East
America
Cuba
The Excellence of Syrup of Figs Ad
The advertisement promotes syrup of figs from California Fig Syrup Company with distribution in Louisville and New York, highlighting a national reach and the product’s perceived purity and health benefits.
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California Fig Syrup CO
SAN Francis&co
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.Y
Uses of Nasturtiums and a Ga. minister’s recovery
A vintage note extols nasturtiums as ornamental and edible with practical uses. Leaves and blossoms suit sandwiches and salads. seeds, picked green, substitute for capers in dishes. Also included is a Southern church notice: Rev. W B Costley of Stockbridge reports cholera morbus illness but credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with immediate relief. sale by Emmert & Burrell.
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Alway
W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Notice to Contractors for Freeport City Hall Work
Sealed bids due 2 p.m. September 5 1898 at Freeport city clerk for basement construction demolishing old buildings and site clearance. Plans at city clerk and architect D S Schureman Rockford Royer Bldg 215 S Church St. Bid bonds 2 percent. plan deposit 25 dollars. bids may be rejected.
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Freeport
Ill
Schureman
Rockford
Royer
S. Church St
Secret Anglo Spanish alliance fears in Madrid
Times Madrid correspondent reports articles in The Times urging annexation of the Philippines by the United States fueling talk of a secret London Washington agreement. Analysts fear a European clash over spheres of influence, with Spain paying the price in any grand conflict. In Wisconsin, state treasurer audits show advances to capital employes repaid and accounts balanced. A Vienna dispatch notes 800 miners drowned in the Kasimir coal mine flood near Nience, Silesia.
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Washington
London
Times
Madrid
Philippines
United States
Far East
Spain
Liberal
England
Russia
France
Mediterranean
Ceuta
Balearic Islands
Gibraltar
Spai
Madison, Wis
Gongonor Scofield
Vienna
The
Daily News
Kasimir
Nience
Schnowlz
Silesia
For Rent: Modern residence on Upper Stephenson street
To rent at once the nearly new home of T. N. Johnson on Upper Stephenson street. Modern improvements, good condition, lease offered at a reasonable price. Knorr & Hinvprern, Post Office Block. 8-24d1w
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T. N. Johnson
Stephenson Street
Knorr & Hinvprern
Knorr and Hildreth Real Estate Bargains in City
Knorr and Hildreth advertise insurance loans and real estate deals with many city residence bargains from seven hundred dollars. A stone house on upper Stephenson street offers eight rooms gas electric furnace heat and a large lot 60 by 185 feet at a low price. A building lot on North Galena Avenue four blocks from the courthouse is also offered at a favorable price along with several rental properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Stephenson Street
Galena Ave
Court Court House
Money to Loan on Real Estate Security
A brief notice offering loans secured by solid real estate equity. Emphasizes favorable terms for reliable properties and borrowers seeking financing backed by tangible assets. Details such as rate, repayment schedule, and eligibility are to be provided upon inquiry.
Very Low Rates to the Booming South
The Southern Railway announces low rate homeseekers and settlers tickets on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to eight southeastern states. Includes Asheville and other resorts along the line. For details and a copy of “The Land of the Sky” map, contact Wa. H. Tarrog, Asst. Gex. Pass. Agt, Louisville. Also reduced rates for the Trans Mississippi Exposition at Omaha from June 1 to November 1, 1898, with round trip fares and special offers for bands and military companies.
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Southern Railway
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Southland
Asheville
N. C
Omaha
Neb
Navy Cuba and Hawaii Picture Portfolio Released
A Chicago publisher issues a ten part portfolio of sixteen half tone images featuring the American navy Cuba and Hawaii. Illinois Central Railroad offers a special edition for patrons with specimen copies at the ticket office. Single parts cost ten cents each full set with 160 pictures costs one dollar subscriptions available via agents. National Dental Meetings Omaha August 25 September 3 1898. Northwestern Line agents offer reduced fare tickets to Omaha August 23 24 details from agents.
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Cuba
Hawaii
Chicago
Ilinois Central Railroad
I. C
National Dental Meetings
Omaha
Northwestern Line
Special Tax Notice for Street Improvements
Special tax notice from Osborne city collector states tax books for street improvements returned. Taxes bear 6 percent interest. prompt payment minimizes interest. Office in Fry's block room 3, hours 10 am to 3 pm.
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Osborne
Fry’s Block
Bohemian Turners National Convention and Lake Geneva Excursions
Notices announce the Bohemian Turners National Convention in Omaha August 28 to 30 and special excursion tickets offered by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway for trips to Omaha from all stations. Also details last Lake Geneva excursion from Freeport August 23 at 7 25 a m arriving 10 30 a m Williams Bay 10 45 a m return 5 40 p m Lake Geneva 5 50 p m round trip 1 00. Additional reduced fare excursion tickets to Woodstock County Fair August 22 to 26 and Dubuque race meeting August 22 to 27 with Illinois Central R R one fare round trip.
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Omaha
Chicago & North Western Ba Y
North-Western
Lake Geneva
Freeport
Northwestern
Williams Bay
Nutwood Driving Club
Dubuque
Ilinois Central R. R
W. Rowzey
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Bettlenant
Three Gentlemen
Inalde
Joaquin D. Castillo
General Shafter
Montauk Point
Castillo
Calixto Garcia
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Scofield
Corbin
Wisconsin Volunteers
Jacksonville
Fla
Camp Douglas
Hanna
Ton
Dons
Cosatidar
Burdett Organ Company
Burdett
Freeport Daily Journal
Daily Journal
John Bull Alliance
John Hea
Galena St
Freeport, Ill
Stephenson County
Woodstock
Chicago & Northwestern v. Wo
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