McKinley Visits Santiago Heroes at Camp Wikoff
President McKinley spent five hours at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point visiting the sick and inspecting hospitals. He praised the hospital caretakers, addressed infantrymen, reviewed cavalry, and spoke of the war effort with reporters. The presidential party included Vice President Hobart and Secretary of War Alger among other officials. The visit ended with a speech on the train home expressing pleasure at meeting the Santiago heroes and seeing their spirit.
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McKinley
Santiago
Camp Wikoff
Montante Point
Ile
Aississippié
Hobert
Gen. Young
Beeral
Carrie
Griggs
Hdlias Wheeler Hay
Prade
Stobart
Gordon Triumphs in Sudan Campaign Report
Fragmentary report notes General Gordon’s forces routing Mahdist troops in Sudan. It mentions heavy losses on the Mahdist side and broader campaign context around Khartoum, with sparse details on casualties and leadership.
Minnesota Cashier Short in St. Cloud Mutual Funds Case
An official of the St. Cloud Mutual Benefit Association faces embezzlement accusations after a report by expert Goetz uncovers a total fund shortage exceeding 50 000 dollars. Investigators indicate secretary Troutman diverted nearly 18 000 dollars and manipulated books to show premature earnings.
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St. Clan Doan Association
Ollowers
G.J. Vrouman
St. Clout (Minn) Mutual
Wnd Lown Association
Goetz
Troutman
Troutman Haa
New York Ontario and Western Derailment Near Fulton
A New York bound NYO&W passenger train derailed near Fulton New York on Thursday morning. Cars were burned and many aboard were injured. The accident was blamed on a stalled lock that had been maliciously broken.
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New York, Ontario and Western
New York
Ontario and Western
Fulton
N. Y
Sotelock
Ares
B.C. Dowd
Willie Halt
A.L. Osburne
He Express
Dr Kennedy Not Charged in Dolly Reynolds Slaying Case
A coroner’s jury in New York found Dolly Reynolds died from blows inflicted by an unknown assailant. Dr Kennedy was not charged. The verdict cited the death as caused by unknown persons and noted his faint smile at the ruling.
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Milas Reynold
Kooner
Dolly Reynold
Grand Slater
New Yori
Annexation News and Dispatches from Montauk Point and Beyond
Fragmentary notes report a transport Mexico landing at Montauk Point with Gen Wheeler aboard and troops escorting him inland. Other items discuss annexation opposition, a vapor bath explosion fatality, ex Governor Matthews funeral, express tax ruling, Welsh miners terms, McKinley cotton fund auction, and Japan annexation rumors.
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Montauk’ Point
Tl. W. Wiggins
Chicago
Predicts complete reorganization of regular army for war
Chairman Hull of the House Military Committee forecasts a total overhaul of the regular army, potentially 100000 strong, organized for war not peace. He cites radical defects in the current system and urges a ready emergency force, avoiding a peace basis structure.
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House
Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Iitts
Ila
Ofiléa
Depa
Predicts a Big Strike by Company Manager Young
A terse report quotes manager Young predicting a major labor strike and expresses cautious optimism that the organization will mobilize in time. No further details on participants or dates are provided in the fragment.
Victims GF Disease and War Losses Reported
A Chicago paper prints figures on soldiers killed or dying of disease in the Spanish American War. Between 1,200 and 2,000 volunteers and regulars were stricken in camps. Names of 1,284 dead in camp, transports, or at home are secured, with many more likely unrecorded. Also notes Haymarket casualty Nicholas J. Shannon and plans for Pacific Cable connections.
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Regalira
Chicago
Spain
Anttla
Neithar
Haymarket
Nicholas J. Shannon
Philippine Cable Connections
Pacific Cable Company
J.P. Morgan &Co
New York
Philippines
Asiatic
Japan
Australia
Hawaii
Sitka
Aleutian Islands
James A. Scrysmer
Vancouver
Serious Illinois Strike Guarded Mines Amid Mob Action
Six hundred striking miners in Poona Illinois seized two mine officials J Overholtz and a superintendent from a buggy in front of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern depot. They were dragged toward the mines to force surrender of non union black miners brought from Alabama. Released later that evening after strike leaders appealed. City officials ordered saloons closed and Gov Tanner was briefed on the situation.
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Ewo
Poona
Overholtz
Springdale
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Overholte
Alabama
Sirilars
Saldona
Il O'Clocit
Conwell
John A. Kitchell
Pana
Gov. Tanner-Thiraday
Tanner
Ettebell
Artob
Taina
Kitchell
Mavelt
Nine Hour Day Referendum Leads Union Vote
An executive committee from the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union has been called to Chicago to determine the details of implementing a nine hour work day. The referendum shows a strong majority in favor with 85 percent supporting the demand.
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Inter
Chicago
Market Quotations From Across Major Cities
A dense report lists commodity prices by city including hogs, sheep, cattle, wheat, corn, oats, rye, butter, eggs, potatoes, and pork meal. Notable entries include Indianapolis hogs 3.00 to 4.25, St. Louis cattle 8.00 to 5.60, New York wheat No 2 red around 0.78 to 0.74, butter creamer y 16 to 18 cents, and eggs Western 1 to 17 cents, among others.
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Indianapolis
St. Louia
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Iowa Republicans Endorse Gold Standard at State Convention
The Iowa Republican State Convention in Dubuque opened with music and procedures, electing officers and electing officials by acclamation. Committees reported, delegates backed Secretary of State and other posts, and the platform praised McKinley era policies, gold standard, reciprocity, prophrasing naval strength, and support for Gov. Shaw's administration.
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Dubuque
Dilaigue
McMillan
Tohir St. Lacey
Major‘Laeif
Dales Ares
Offtete
Obalyman
TB. Allison
A. M. Snonfler
Sac County
Yeading
Col. Tames Rowey
Polk Cougar
George L.dobson
John Henriott
Brind
Rank
Merriantot
Delaware
Goukly
J. Hartaborn Deemer
Loystig
Washington County Arena
B. L. Salinger
Coloma the Highth
J. M.sammis
Sammia
Parkin
Tita
Summis
Coleman
David J
Palmeri
Washington’ County
Short Tern
Steven
Republienda
McKinley
Spain
Repulican
Repul- Henan
Niearagua
Republican Party
United States
Republic
Bualnens
Guv. Shaw
Iowa Polaierey
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Orleans
St. Philip
Juarey
Mississippi River
Gapt
Starr
Ehitp
Join, Nawman
Ralph ‘Rogers
Tlyer
Gordon
Nitokener
Mahdhe 'Brldah
Soudan
Khartoum
Gordon-anithe
Minnesota
DR. Kennedy
Samuel Constantin D. Burimalea
Barbadices
West Indies
British Guiana
Cardiff
Wales
McKhiley
Boards of Trade
Wes
Kansas
Iapan
Mall Say
Ohars
St. Martus
Young
Vigtims
Basin City
Wyo
Chas. Coffman
Coffman
Montana
Havana
State Departméntat
Davie
Wrayilly Ga
Illinois
Tottorney
Menoraing
Iowa
Duuque
Noamlundon
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