United States Opens Philippine Annexation Prospects
Paris reports say U S commissioners back annexing the Philippines with a payment to Spain equal to its pacific expenditures in the archipelago not debt. President leans to popular demand and may press for a treaty while Spain weighs the terms amid Madrid considerations. Cuban relations remain cordial with emphasis on unity and repayment for those in arms.
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Paris
United States
Philippines
Manila Bay
Luzon
Aquina@ijo
Dewey
Paria
Spain
Pacific
Cavite
Dons
Madrid
Cubans Seek U S Hand in Future Cuba Policy
Senor Bartolome Maso, head of the Cuban provisional council, addresses delegates at Santa Cruz del Sur noting Cubans asked for United States aid against Spain and welcomed a clear United States aims. He recalls Congress declarations and the goal of prompt Cuban self rule, signaling willingness to accept U S guidance in administration and policy.
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Santiago de Cuba
Senor Bartolome Maso
Cuban Provisional Administrative Council
Santa Cruz del Sur
United States
America
Spain
United States Congress
Cuba
Rumors of a county ticket stir North Carolina politics
In Wilmington tensions rise as rumors spread that African American voters may push a county ticket despite Governor Russell. Governor’s arrival sparks hope he will suppress moves while Democrats accuse Republicans of pressuring the ticket. A negro paper editorial signals ongoing debate.
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Wilmington
N. C
Russell
the Record
Collier Opposes Second Operation in Own Case
Chicago lawyer Dr. Frank Howard Collier, hospitalized after surgery, overrules Dr. T A. Davis and insists no second operation is needed. He argues the brain pulse was misread, recounting a two hour operation with his head lower than his body and contending the blood was venous, not arterial.
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Chicago
Frank Howard Collier
T. A. Davis
Collier
Davis
Milwaukee Soldiers Welcomed Home
Milwaukee welcomes Third regiment Wisconsin volunteers home with a large crowd and decorations. Company I arrives at 4 40 pm, a Spooner stop provides a meal, and a banquet is planned with social groups assisting.
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Milwaukee
West Superior
Wis
Wisconsin Volunteers
Spooner
Indies’ Society
Sending Civilization to Japan
Peoria Illinois November 1 The Standard Distilling company sent a solid train of twenty three cars of spirits to Japan sold to the imperial government for use in the manufacture of smoke less powder in government works. The shipment totaled nearly one million gallons.
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Japan
Peoria, Ills
Standard Distilling Company
Democratic group calls for sound money to back Indianapolis platform
Chicago November 1 a sub committee of the state central committee of the National Democratic party issues an address urging sound money men to stand by the Indianapolis platform and vote against any free silver candidate for congress or the state senate.
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Chicago
State Central Committee
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Congress
State Senate
Third Wisconsin Regiment Returns on Furlough
LaCrosse Wisconsin November 1 members of the Third Wisconsin regiment arrive home from Porto Rico on a sixty day furlough receiving a grand ovation from LaCrosse companies on their return.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Third Wisconsin Regiment
Porto Rico
The Kind of Bird
A man of letters presses for his poem and asks what kind of bird it is. The magazine conductor points to a pigeon hole above his desk, signaling the answer without words. The scene unfolds amid a starving family and a literary mood in a Detroit Journal piece.
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Detroit Journal
Grain'0 coffee substitute praised for sleep and nourishment
Grain'0 marketed as non stimulant grain drink claiming to nourish and cheer without coffee-like effects. It is recommended for nervous people youths and children as a daily beverage made from pure grains. Includes price 15 and 25 cents and grocery availability. Also includes an old advertisement block for Hall's Catarrh Cure with notarized affidavit from 1886 and testimonials.
Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Promises Refund
An 19th century classified style ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe remedy for kidney trouble. It claims guaranteed results or money refunded and cites H. J. Moogk, Swarts & Fleck as sellers, reflecting period medical marketing rhetoric.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
One of the Evils of Slang
A short dialogue from Jewelers Weekly features Little Ruth and Mr. Smith in a quip about slang and a diamond ring. Ruth questions Smith about who killed for the ring, and Smith retorts with a pun reflecting slang’s misuse.
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Ruth
How to Prevent Croup By Chamberlain Remedy
A Kentucky family recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent croup attacks in two children. The distributor notes high local demand and calls it a household necessity in Nickleville. For sale by Emmert & Burrell.
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D. M. Nicks
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
Emmert & Burrell
Three Persons Burned to Death in Corsicana Fire
Sherman Texas October 29 in a Corsicana blaze William Johnson and two children were burned to death yesterday.
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Sherman
Tex
Corsicana
William Johnson
Kidney Cure Claim Attracts Physicians Endorsement
Desperate kidney disease cases once deemed incurable are reported cured by Foleys Kidney Cure. The advertisement notes wide physician usage and cites H. J. Moogh as a witness to its effectiveness.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
British War Preparations Grow As Tension Flares
London reports show a grim mood on the stock exchange as Britain readies for war. Devonport gathers seven battleships and a cruiser while crews are recalled. A Russian spy arrest near Harwich sparks caution and volunteers prepare for mobilization amid Paris, Cairo, and Washington dispatches.
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London
Stock Exchange
Paris
Devonport
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Harwich
Pall Mall Gazette
England
France
Europe
Egypt
Great Britain
Daily Mail
War Office
Admiralty
Toulon
Dover
Woolwich
Washoda
Baratier
Major Marchand
Muravieff
Marchand
Bahr-El-Gazes
Cairo
Fashoda
State Tariff Protection Forcing Foreign Firms Taxed In New York
The United States supreme court sustained New Yorks tax on foreign corporations doing business in the state based on capital employed. The decision allows states to require license or capital related taxes for foreign firms, rejecting a blanket ban on such charges. Justice Harlan and Justice Brown dissented, arguing against favoring domestic entities.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
New York
James A. Roberts
New York City
Supreme Court
Shiras
Justice Harlan
Justice Brown
Burrows Pack race signals possible caucus deadlock
In Michigan Senator Burrows and rival Albert Pack lead after 132 nominations with Burrows holding 98 to Pack 34. Pack projects a split legislature that could force an open-session vote if caucus rules are not followed. Across the country more obituaries and resignations touch politics and military service.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Burrows
Albert Pack
Pack
Pack Claim Bureau
Senate House
Telegraph Snippets From Across The Nation
Abbreviated telegrams report Lt Andrew Be Paulson of Second Illinois died in Jacksonville Florida. Sugar refineries Havemeyer to be moved from Brooklyn to Berkeley Virginia. Rowland Leigh of London wed daughter of General Gordon in Savannah. Oshkosh police renew war on slot machines and test ordinances. Governor Tanner appoints Robert Atchison to succeed J R Smith as state deaf and dumb institution trustee. Grant Robinson brakeman killed away from moving freight. home Trempealeau Wisconsin. Wisconsin hunting licenses slow. about 250 applied at Ashland. Secretary Wilson asks fire salvage seed needs for Barron county Wisconsin. Benefit event for sick colored soldiers of Eighth Illinois in Cuba at Chicago armory. President Zelaya supports canal project by Chicago syndicate Cragin. Governor Tanner honors Indiana governor’s requisition for Debaum and Hagegin for grand larceny. Delegates from Puerto Rico cities urge territorial rights and civil government. H B Hardt of Omaha exposition under arrest for altering award judgments.
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Andrew BE. Paulson
Illinois
Jacksonville
Mia
Havemeyer
Brooklyn
Berkley
Rowland Leigh
London
General Gordon
Savannah
Oshkosh
Wis
Tanner
Robert Atchison
Carthage
Illinois Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
J. R. Smith
Grant Robinson
Chicago and Northwestern
Trempealeau
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Ashland
Wilson
Washington
Barron County
Eighth Illinois
Cuba
First Regiment
Chicago
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Congress
Managua
Cragin
Indiana
George Debaum
John Hagegin
Vigo County
Porto Rico
San Juan
H. B. Hardt
Omaha Exposition
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U. W. Athletic Association
M. G. Clark
C. J. Rogers
University of Chicago
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Clark
National Civil Service Reform League
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Mirae
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Forma Fira Luxur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
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Toledo
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Puerto Rico
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George Henry Bonebrake
California
Preble
Oberlin College
Winchester
Ind
Thomas M. Browne
Bonebrake
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Gen. Barkley
Springfield
Ills
James H. Barkley
Illinois National Guard
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Fifer
Fifth Illinois Infantry
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