Agreement on Philippine Terms Nearing Final Break
Madrid dispatch reports Washington pressing for a strict time limit on Philippine terms while Madrid signals Spanish resistance. Paris negotiations between Spain and the United States intensify as American instructions harden on sovereignty and the protocol to govern peace talks.
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United States
Paris
Philippine
Washington
Witimatum
Philippines
Spain
Minjesty
Day
M. Cambon
Peace Commission
Camban
Madrid
Philippine Bovereignaty Fo & Commission
Spain's Claim to Philippine Sovereignty Debated
Paris reports a clash over whether Spain reserved sovereignty in the Philippines during diplomatic exchanges that led to the protocol. Duke Almodovar de Rio argues Spain retained sovereignty and sought to prevent discussion, while the U S response stresses terms of peace and future governance of the archipelago.
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Spain
Philippines
Paris
Duke Almodovar de Rio
Day
United States
Madrid
McKinley
Secretary Day
Philippine Islands
de Rio
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manila i
Manila
Gomez purges Americans from Gomez's forces in Cuba
Captain Warren reports General Maximo Gomez will expel Americans and those favoring annexation, reshuffling his staff as insurgents face possible disbandment. He urges U S control to withhold rations and crack down on cattle theft. Cuban assembly commission to Washington will depart by Plant Line steamer.
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Santiago de Cuba
Warren
Maximo Gomez
United States
Havana
Santa Cru del Sur
Washington
McKinley
Calixto Garcia
Manuel Banguily
Jose Miguel Gomez
Antonio Gonzalez Lanuza
Jose Ramon Villalon
Syndicate Eyes 25 Year Philippines Control Deal
Paris reports a rumor of a $400 million international syndicate proposing to control Philippine commercial resources for 25 years. The plan would have the dominant power pay Spain $175 million and receive $125 million for administering government while the syndicate collects customs revenues. Mr Young, linked to Brigham Young, is named as sponsor. American officials in Paris dismiss the idea of the United States farming burdens or advantages in the Philippines.
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Paris
The
Gaulois
Philippines
Spain
United States
Mr. Young
Brigham Young
French bondholders appeal to Spain and U S for Cuban debt rights
Paris on November 14 reports a funeral meeting of French holders of Cuban bonds. A resolution calls on Spain to act in good faith and on the United States to uphold equity to settle creditors rights in line with justice and law.
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Paris
Spain
United States
Denial of Virden strike settlement and related notes
Chicago officials deny any settlement of the Virden strike and state no change in conditions, while dismissing reports of Loucks visiting the scene. In St Paul the WCTU convention amends the constitution to include department superintendents on the executive committee, and organizers are excluded. Omaha reports Republicans to hold a 13 seat majority on joint ballot, with both branches to be Republican-organized.
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Chicago-Virden Coal Company
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Loucks
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Nov. M
W. A Ot
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Omaha
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Peculiar Remedy for Dyspepsia Proclaimed by Clergy
Rev. F I Bell of Weedsport New York reports in a letter that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cured ten years of dyspepsia. He says the remedy relieves after eating and aids sleep, acting by digesting food and rest in the stomach. Manufactured by F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan, the tablets cost 60 cents per package, with a free book on stomach diseases available.
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F. I. Bell
Weedsport Cayuga Co
N. Y
Ltter
Stuart
Fyte. Bell
Weedsport
Idalia
Cole
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Cure for Chronic Nasal Catarrh by Ely's Cream Balm
An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm cures chronic nasal catarrh and all forms of nasal inflammation. A small amount placed in the nostrils supposedly relieves pain, cleanses, heals, and cures a cold in the head. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Ely Brothers in New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Spain's Drydock Will Stay In Havana Harbor
A Washington Star report notes Spain cannot move a new steel floating drydock purchased in England and towed to Havana before the war. Officials in Havana may not attempt to tow the dock back to Spain as it currently cannot be moved, making relocation unlikely. Also advised is One Minute Cough Cure as a safe emergency remedy for croup.
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Spain
Havana
England
Washington Star
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. FE. Jungkunz & Co
Peace commissioners wives travel with Paris delegation
In Paris the American peace commissioners are always accompanied by their wives. Mrs Day stands out as a striking brunette while Mrs Davis, famed for her looks, has crossed from Alaska to meet her husband’s steamer. Mrs Gray from Delaware is dignified and Mrs White law Reid is well known in the capital. Mrs Frye plans a pleasant Paris visit, declining to buy clothing there.
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Paris
Day
Senator Davis
Alaska
Gray
Ticket to Heaven Spark At Gloucester Cathedral
A Gloucester festival rumor centers on a crank who berates being denied cathedral entry without a ticket. He asks if a ticket is needed to enter heaven, but a steward replies that he won’t hear Mme Albani in heaven. The man retreats in embarrassment.
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Ines
Gloucester
Kingdom of Heaven
Mme. Albani
Heaven
How to Prevent a Cold Ad Advice from Swarts and Fleck
After exposure or early symptoms, take Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad credits H. J. Moogk and Swarts and Fleck as endorsers claiming the remedy never fails.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Dreyfus Dead Report Rumors Mount at Paris
Paris reports circulated last evening that Captain Alfred Dreyfus is dead amid rumors and hoaxes. Officials deny the claim, noting no official confirmation as inquiries from Colmar reveal no death. Mme Dreyfus urged appeals for mercy and rehabilitation, but authorities withheld action and court decisions remained unresolved.
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Dreyfus
Upper
Alsace
Colmar
Colonial Office
General de Boisdeffre
Mme. Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Faure
Ancient Caligula ship found in Lake Nemi near Rome
Archaeologists report a colossal Roman floating palace in Lake Nemi, unearthed after divers confirmed a 288 foot long hull with 60 foot beam. Bronze ornaments led to Caligula as builder, disproving earlier theories of a temple vessel. the find reveals lavish revels and later shifting interpretations before linkage to Caligula’s luxury. Color Line in the British Army notes record Prince Victor Duleep Singh’s potential resignation and Eurasian recruitment scrutiny.
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Rome
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Lake Nemi
Genoa
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Prince Victor Duleep Singh
Duleep Singh
England
London Court Journal
AFFAIN AT FASHODA IS CLOSING MARCHAND EN ROUTE TO PLAY FINAL ACT
Major Marchand commander of the French expedition at Fashoda started yesterday for that point. On arrival they will retreat to Sobgt near the Sobat river and White Nile, then move overland to Jibatil in the Mesa district on the Gulf of Aden. Sir Edward Gray spoke at Ashington on Egypt's future, saying Britain must maintain obligations despite evacuation plans.
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Marchand
Fashoda
Sobgt
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White Nile
Jibatil
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Gulf of Aden
London
Edward Gray
Ashington
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Great Britain
Li Hung Chang ordered to quell Yellow River floods
Pekin reports Li Hung Chang is sent to Tsi Nan to coordinate with the viceroy of Shangtung to prevent future inundations of the Yellow River. The move follows the shelving of Prince Lit. Geronoy's Meat Inspection Bill in Berlin. The bill, seen as prejudicial to American imports, has reached the bundesrath and is expected to be presented to the reichstag soon.
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Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Tsi-Nan
Shan-tung
Shang-Tung
Yellow River
Lit
Geronoy
Berlin
Bundesrath
Reichstag
Revision of the War Revenue and Tariff Proposals
Cleveland reports Senator Hanna urging a revised war revenue plan to raise government funds via indirect taxation including duties on tea and coffee. Separate dispatch from San Francisco notes Henry Z. Oxnard briefing beet sugar and tobacco producers seeking protective Philippine trade rates. Chicago item records articles of incorporation for A Booth company with $6.0 million capital, principal stockholder William Vernon Booth, tied to a fight business combine.
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Cleveland
Hanna
San Francisco
Henry Z. Oxnard
Americay Beet Sugar Producers’ Masoolation
United States
Congress
Philippines
Chicago
A. Booth
William Vernon Booth
Simpson denies quitting politics after defeat
Medicine Lodge Kan Nov 14 Rep resentative Simpson who was defeated for reelection by Chester J Long says he has not quit politics though he may not run for Congress again. He declares I am still alive and active in politics.
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Medicine Lodge
Kan
Simpson
Chester J. Long
Congress
Rochester Post Express Hails Decline in Child Mortality
The Rochester Post Express notes a sharp fall in July child deaths under five, from 175 per 120000 in 1887 to 60 per 180000 in 1898, crediting city milk programs and physicians against tuberculosis. The piece muses on public health achievements and local pride.
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Rochester
Itaelf
The
Post-Express
Samuel Patch
Atlantic Ocean crosses monthly with 1000 ships
A maritime note states that the Atlantic Ocean is crossed monthly by about 1,000 ships. The figure emphasizes heavy transatlantic traffic and the ocean’s sustained role in global commerce.
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Atlantic Ocean
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