Porto Rico Peace Commission Arrives with Honors
United States transport Seneca arrived off the harbor with Rear Admiral Schley and Brigadier General Gordon, while the cruiser New Orleans saluted thirteen guns. Schley was greeted aboard and received cheers as the Porto Rico military commission landed, amid enthusiastic reception and a tiger cry.
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Juan de Porto Rico
United States
Seneca
W.S. Schley
W. W. Gordon
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Admiral Schley
Miles Advance Guard Returns From Porto Rico Aboard Chester
The Chester carried General Miles staff and 1120 passengers including 60 officers and civilians, Fourth Pennsylvania volunteers, and parts of the Third Wisconsin. Some typhoid cases landed at Pier 3 Hast River. Troops praised for behavior under fire though little fighting occurred. Shafter learned four transports with troops would disembark at Montauk Point on arrival from Porto Rico, including the Obdam and Mississippi, with Miles’s party aboard the Obdam.
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New York
Miles
Porto Rico
Chester
Ponce
Obdam
Wisconsin Volunteers
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Schwan
Haines
Jersey City
General Meigs
Pier 3
Hast River
Appel
Edward Gloninger
E. 5
General Shafter
Montauk Point
Mississippi
Few Brevet Promotions For Spanish War Service
Washington reports that there will be few brevet promotions due to the Spanish war. After the Civil War brevet ranks were abundant and lost merit, leading the president to announce he will not entertain recommendations for brevet rank except for services rendered in battle, a policy to govern all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Return of Fifth Tulinois Arrives With 22 Sick
Springfield Illinois dispatch reports the second section of the Fifth Tulinois arriving at 2 16 in the afternoon and the third section at 4 30 carrying twenty two sick. A total of 7158 returned with 150 left at Chickamauga Fortress Monroe Lexington and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
His
Chickamauga
Fortress Monroe
Lexington
Illinois Naval Reserves Coming Home Report
Major William Gleason Willard surgeon of the First Tlinoijs volunteers lies seriously ill at Mrs. C L Carpenter residence in Brooklyn after malaria contracted at Santiago de Cuba. He is expected to recover. Commander Hawley plans Illinois naval militia’s Chicago arrival about 12:30 pm next Friday with about 450 Illinois men from New York by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Gleason Willard
Tlinoijs Volunteer Infantry
C. L. Carpenter
Brooklyn
Santiago de Cuba
Winois
Washington
Hawley
Chicago
Deaths of Western Soldiers Reported
Washington September 7 Among the deaths of western soldiers reported yesterday were these Al Wikoff John C Quinn company L and Albert Chapple company B First Illinois from Santiago Ernest W Baltzer company G First Illinois
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Washington
al Wikoff
John C. Quinn
Albert Chapple
Illinois
Santiago
Ernest W. Baltzer
Ilinois
Seventh Illinois Regiment Leaves Middletown for Chicago
Baltimore Sept 7 The Seventh Illinois regiment will depart Middletown Pennsylvania this afternoon for Chicago via Cherry Run. The move signals the start of a transit by rail to join ongoing operations, with soldiers prepared for long service ahead and marches planned upon arrival.
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Baltimore
Middletown
Chicago
Cherry Run
Indiana Men From Camp Meade Head Home
Indiana soldiers from Camp Meade in Middletown Pennsylvania plan to start for home today after duty. The One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana unit is listed for departure in the latest military movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Camp Meade
Middletown
Bridge collapse on St Lawrence left many dead or missing
At Hogansburg New York two spans of the New York and Ottawa railroad bridge fell during construction over the St Lawrence river. About sixty men were on the works and many were swept into sixty feet of water. Thirty-eight of the payroll were accounted for. dead include W J Cubby and J D Craig among others. Wounded range from leg injuries to internal trauma.
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Hogansburg
N. Y
New York and
Ottawa Railroad
St. Lawrence River
St. Regis
Cornwall Hospital
W. J. Cubby
Paterson
N. J
W. J. Jackson
Columbus
Louis Baumer
Johnstown
R. L. Dysart
Tyrone
J. D. Craig
Detroit
Pat Murphy
Toronto
Thomas Birmingham
Dan Hughes
Cleveland
Frank Leigne
Ogdensburg
W. Sherman
Cornwall
Ont
W. Saunders
Baltimore
John Clause
Caughnawega
H. Davis
Pittsburg
Cyril Campbell
Peter O'Keefe
Louis White
Mitchell Reeves
Andrew Smith
Rochester
John Bero
Indian
P. Delevant
Elkhart
Wis
D. Barton
Buffalo
Baseball League Scores From Chicago September 8
Chicago reports yesterday's league results across the majors and Western League. In the majors Boston beat Boston 9 to 5 in a Boston Washington game, Cincinnati topped Chicago 9 to 8, Louisville defeated Cleveland 6 to 3, Philadelphia won 7 to 1 over Baltimore with Baltimore five to Philadelphia after eight innings, New York defeated Brooklyn 17 to 10, and in the Western League Kansas City split with St Joseph 4 to 1 and 6 to 2, Detroit beat Columbus 4 to 2 then 6 to 2, Minneapolis routed St Paul 16 to 6, Indianapolis edged Milwaukee 4 to 3.
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Chicago
Boston
Washington
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Brooklyn
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Detroit
Columbus
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Indianapols
Italian Government Replies to Emperor on Peace Conference
Rome reports that the Italian government will respond to the Emperor Nicholas circular concerning a conference to discuss international peace measures. The offer to second his proposal will be pursued in every feasible way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Popolo Romano
Nicholas
Sherman letter on governorship nomination disputed
Dispatch from Columbus reports ex Secretary John Sherman said he would accept if nominated for governor and told a reporter he had written no such letter to Private Dalzell of Ohio. The Columbus dispatch notes Sherman’s apparent contradiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbus
John Sherman
Dalzell
Ohio
Sherman
Kehoe sues master plumbers union for 15000
Deg Moines Iowa September 7 Joseph Kehoe brings suit against the Association of Master Plumbers and Steam Fitters for fifteen thousand dollars alleging attempts to ruin him and drive him from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Moines
Joseph Kehoe
Association of Master Plumbers and Steamfitters
Bayard Shows Improvement in Recovery Efforts
Dedham Mass Sept 7 Mr Bayard passed a comfortable day fully conscious and taking nourishment though recovery is not yet assured, considered probable.
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Bayard
Dedham
Mass
Referendum Dominant In Reorganized People's Party Caucus
The reorganized People's party met in Cincinnati and nominated its national ticket well ahead of elections. The convention adopted the referendum as the party rule and passed a long platform over 7,000 words. Tensions rose as factions clashed over nominations and future procedures.
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Cincinnati
People’s Party
Butler Faction Fails in Nominating Battle at Lyceum
A tight fight at a Lyceum hall erupted as Palmer tried to refer nominations to the national committee. After clashes with Dr. Fay and others, Hazbett asked the crowd to leave. The Butler faction departed. Barker led with 1264 votes to Donnelly 991, then Donnelly backed Barker for president. Donnelly named vice president amid a fierce party platform denouncing Senator Butler and pledging party reorganization led by Milton Park of Dallas. A Kentucky group then drafted an address defending the busters.
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Wharton
Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
Reorganized Party
Reorganized
Frank Burkett
Mississippi
People’s Party
People's Party
St. Louis
New People’s Party
People of
United States
Butler
Joseph Palmer
Illinois
Walker
National Committee
Palmer
Dr. Fay
Hazbett
Lyceum
Wharton Barker
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Donnelly
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Milton Park
Dallas
Tex
Jo A. Parker
Kentucky
James EB. McBride
Michigan
James H. Ferris
Ilinois
Horace Merritt
Tennessee
Indiana
Towne Urges Silver Republicans to Back Teller in Denver
In Denver Charles A Towne chairman of the Silver Republican national committee arrives to urge unity with Senator Teller against Wolcott s fusion strategy He later replaces Silver Republican state chairman Richard Broad and secretary W R Freeman with James H Brood and W H Griffith. Webb M Ruggles nominated for Congress in Ashland Wisconsin by Democrats. Philip Sheridan named for Green Bay district. J R Matthews nominated in Chippewa Falls. Governor Tanner hints Illinois battleship launch at Newport News Oct 4 with Daisy Leiter chosen to christen the ship.
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Denver
Charles A. Towne
Silver Republican National Committee
Teller
Senator Wolcott
Towne
Richard Broad
Silver Republican State Central Committee
W. R. Freeman
Silver Republican Party
James H. Brood
W. H. Griffith
Ashland
Wis
Webb M. Ruggles
Ninth
Ruggles
Appleton
Iwighth
Philip Sheridan
Green Bay
Congress
Chicago
Chippewa Falls
J. R. Matthews
Menominee
Springfield
Ills
Tanner
Illinois
Newport News
Daisy Leiter
Levi Z. Leiter
Washington
Filipinos Favor Annexation Meeting in Manila
In Manila on September 7 a gathering of twenty Filipino leaders debated policy for the Islands. Eighteen supported outright annexation to the United States and two favored establishing a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Sutro Will Contest Filed by Heir Edgar Sutro
In San Francisco on September 7 the expected contest of Adolph Sutro's will was filed. Edgar E. Sutro, one of six children, represents the family seeking to set aside the will.
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San Francisco
Adolph Sutro
Edgar E. Sutro
Heat death toll rises in New York state and abroad
Abbreviated telegraphs report 38 people died from heat in New York on Monday. President and Mrs. McKinley arrive in Washington from a tour. Regular army regiments at Montauk ordered to posts. Fire in Caserta area Italy claims seven men two women and two children. Sergeant Harry Potter reported dead in Porto Rico. European war death estimates reach 20 million this century. East of Chicago injured from a sixty foot fall. Berlin to Wantoma electric railroad scheme proposed. Ninth annual plumbers and steamfitters convention opens in Cleveland. Swenson resigns to Wisconsin. Colonel Andy Sheehan, Tweed ally and Bowery organizer, dies in New York.
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New York
Mckinley
Washington
Montauk
Saginaw
Mich
Madaloni
Casert
Italy
Harry Potter
Company H
Third Sinots
Rockford
Porto Rico
Edward M. East
Chicago
Berlin
Wantoma
Wis
Aurora
Pine River
Mount Morris
United Association of Journeymen
Cleveland
B. V. Swenson
Electrical Engineering
University of Tinos
University of Wisconsin
Andy’ Sheehan
Boss” Tweed
Bowery Boys’ Company
Ellsworth
Zouaves
Square
Broadway
Fresh Air in Sleeping Rooms Warns and Guides
The article explains how fresh air benefits sleep and health while noting that individual tolerance varies. It advises gradual window openings or transoms, caution about cold, and emphasizes warmth with air flow. It also suggests consulting household care guides and mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation and headaches.
Hidden Earth Shadow Seen At Sunset Sky
A pink rosy arc appears on the horizon opposite the sun on clear summer evenings. As the sun sinks the arc rises toward the zenith and beyond, revealing the shadow of the earth visible in rare cloudless skies.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Sold Worldwide Amid Counterfeit Risk
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims the largest salve sale globally and warns buyers to beware of counterfeit imitators. The notice names H. J. Moogh Emmert & Burrell Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co. as sources or distributors.
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DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
Still Sharp Wit in Vanity Fair Quip on Love
A humorous exchange from Vanity Fair features Old Gotrocks and Young Hardup debating love for a daughter. The quip blends social satire with exaggerated speech, capturing period wit and character dynamics.
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Old Gotrocks
Hardup
Vanity Fair
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Local Firms
For broken surfaces sores insect bites burns skin diseases and especially piles there is one reliable remedy DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. When you call for DeWitts don't accept counterfeits or frauds. You will not be disappointed with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. H. J. Mooghen & Burrell, Wm. F Jungkunz.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
H. J. Mooghen & Burrell
Wm. F
Jungkunz
Poem Panels and Curbside Ad Notes in Harlem Life
A fragment from Harlem Life quotes a brief exchange about a poem printed for a child’s welfare and includes an editor’s remark. The snippet also lists endorsements for Foley's Colic Cure attributed to various names and firms, hinting at ads or notices within the issue.
Germans in Spain Hold Key Roles in Electric Business
About 500 Germans reside in Spain and many occupy prominent business posts. The electric industry is expanding rapidly and is almost entirely controlled by Germans. Germans in Madrid maintain their own club.
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Spain
Madrid
Ice quarry at Alpine Glacier du Gasset profits Paris bound ice
A report notes regular work on the Alpine Glacier du Gasset near Briancon becoming an ice quarry with a 100 foot wide and 25 foot thick vein shipped by rail to Paris. The piece also promotes Foley's Colic Cure and DeWitt's Little Liver Pills as remedies, with brief mentions of local businesses and a hair work service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briancon
du Gasset
Paris
Excursion Tickets to Belvidere County Fair Reduced Rates
Excursion tickets to the Belvidere County Fair via the North Western Line go on sale September 5 through 9, with a limit of September 10. Apply to Agents Chicago & North Western Ry. The Black Hills of South Dakota claim medicinal properties for rheumatism and neuralgia. First class rates and baths. Tourists' tickets on sale daily. Full information at C N W ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western Ba Y
Black Hills
South Dakota
Labor Day Rail Fare Sale to Rockford Ill Headlines
The North Western Line announces a Labor Day promotion offering one and one third fare round trip from all Illinois stations within 76 miles to Rockford. Tickets sold September 4 and 5 are valid until September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
Rockford
Ilinois
Northwestern Line to Omaha for National Encampment
Agents sell round trip tickets to Omaha at reduced rates for September 10 and 11, 1898, valid through September 21. See agents for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Sons of Veterans
Omaha
Northwestern Line
Reduced Trans Miss Exposition Fares To Omaha 1898
Omaha and return fare 13.35 with sale on Tuesdays and Fridays, final return within 15 days. Freeport round trip 18.85. May 31 sale to Omaha one fare round trip with June 6 limit, then fare and one third during the Exposition with 30 day limit. Bands in uniform priced at one cent per mile with ten day limit. J B Sweart, Agent. H W Rowrey, Ticket Agent.
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Omaha
Neb
Illinois Central R. A
Freeport
H.W. Rowrey
J.B. Sweart
National Encampment G A R Cincinnati Trip Tickets
The Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates to Cincinnati for the National Encampment G A R in Cincinnati Ohio Sept 5 to 10 1898. Tickets available for trains arriving Cincinnati Sept 6. Apply to agents for particulars. 8 25dwid
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago & Northwestern R
Chica
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Tlinois
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Thomas Watson
Colonel Bryan
Benatar Butler
Vermont
Wits River Junction
Fleverper
Edward C
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Henry C. Tyta
Cere Talinsbury
J. J. Liane ‘Ford
F. A. Bross Taped
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G. M. Barber
Arlington
H. Henry Powers
Morristown
William M. Grout
Kirby
Thomas W. Moloney
Rutland
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Wyman
Woodbury
TIE Butler
Walcott
Christener
Sutro’s
H. J. Moogk
Heupert & Burrell
Wim. F. Jungkunza
Harlem
Bonfield
Foley
W. L. Yeats
Swarts & Fleck
Wmn
F. Dungkunz & Co
A. C. Thomas
Galena
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Ocentaur Company
Pioneer Line
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Milton Junction
Kish
Koning
Jefferson Junction
Waukesha
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Rockford, Ill
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D. Speho
Cedar Rapids
OORT
Sita
C. M. & P. Railway
Nojern
Wisconsin
J. B. Sweaty
Agat
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