MILLION PRIZE MONEY FOR AMERICAN SAILORS IN SPAIN WAR
The Hull Index reports on expected prize money from the Spanish war. Admiral Sampson and Admiral Dewey stand to receive substantial shares, with estimates around 40000 for Sampson and 9375 for Dewey, plus further sums from prize distributions. A total of about 1,000,000 is projected for American sailors.
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Sampson
Admiral Dewey
Spain
Congress
Dewey
North Atlantic
Santiago
Cuban
Gervern
Lieave
Cervara
Annapolis
Tulate
Rome
Shocking Railway Wreck In Cohoes NY Kills Eighteen
A night trolley collision in Cohoes New York between a Troy City Railway trolley and a Delaware and Hudson freight train near the Wadson Silver bridge killed eighteen of thirty five passengers and left at least ten more fatally hurt. The scene involved a Labor Day picnic party returning from Tremont Park and the wreck occurred as the trolley car No 192 crossed into the city past the bridge.
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New York
Cohoes
N. Y
Troy City Railroat Company
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Wadson Silver Bridge
Cabots
Lansingburg
Pitman
Trenssalaer Park
Pleasurs
Troy
G A A Encampment Attendance Surpasses Expectations
The third annual G A A encampment in Ogiiask is praised for record attendance and progress in the program. Labor Day parades escorting arrivals drew large crowds as the city showcased decorations from depot to hotel amid a bustling day. Railroad reports estimate attendance around 26 080.
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Ogiiask
Cihclahau
Atenta
Gladstone's Will Probated in London Estate Valued at $370000
Gladstone's will probated in London declares a personal estate around $370,000 and names his senior executor. He directs Flawarden's successor to aid family members by need and merit, requests a simple private funeral, burial beside his wife if possible, and calls for a laudatory inscription above his tomb.
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Glanstone
London
Flawarden
Mustering Out Begins and Other Regional Notices
Iowa musters out two light artillery batteries from Burlington and Cedar Rapids in Des Moines. National Editorial Association holds its Denver convention with editors touring the city and a public reception. James Stephenson, of Jamestown Ohio, collapses in a Springfield church during a sermon. In the Philippines, Philippine insurrectos threaten ships and authorities crack down, while a German torpedo boat is sunk in a Baltic storm and several torpedo boats reach harbor.
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Iowa
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Denver
al Farts
Ace
Danvyver
Atfandanes
National Editorial Association
James Stephenson
Jamestown
Ohio
Figh Street Methodist Church
Springfield
Anglo German Alliance Report From London Moves Through News
A London report claims an Anglo German alliance was completed Saturday mirroring Chamberlain's speech. Gossip ties the German ambassador’s Foreign Office visits to a shared policy on Russia and China. Balfour declines comment while stock talk suggests Delagoa Bay purchase with German assent and Portuguese securities fluctuating.
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London
Rapert
Great Britain
Germany
Chamberlain
Foreign Office
Russia
China
Balfour
The
Stock Exchange
Delagoa Bay
Deaths from disease among Spanish War volunteers
A Chicago paper lists 1281 to 1284 soldiers who died of disease in camps during the war with Spain, with 59 killed in battle or died of wounds. The article notes many more deaths likely exist but records are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Spain
Shortage scandal hits St Cloud Building and Loan secretary
A report to St Cloud Building and Loan Association directors by Expert Accountant Goetz reveals a total funds shortage exceeding 20000 dollars. It contends secretary L. T. Troutman embezzled nearly 18000 dollars, with the remainder charged to book falsification that advanced stock earnings. Troutman had been highly regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud Goan
Agso- Clatlan Gora
L. T. Troutman
St. Cloud
Minn
Blutual Building and Loan Association
Goetz
Troutman
Trontianting
Charged with Forgery Warrants Issued for Chas Goffman
Reportedly, warrants have been issued at Basin Gufy Wra for the arrest of Chas Goffman on charges of obtaining money with worthless checks. The piece also notes various unrelated items about military and financial matters and a double murder near Charleston.
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Basin Gufy
Wra
Chas. Goffman
Coffman
Montana
McKinney Tours Santiago Hospitals and Camp Wilcox Visit
President McKinley spent five hours at Camp Wiltof Montauk Point visiting sick soldiers and inspecting cantonments. He praised the hospital staff, met with officers, and urged care for a severely ill Lieutenant Prade. The trip included a train to Hobart's home after touring the camp.
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McKinney
Santiago
McKinley
Wiltof
Montauk Point
Hoa
Ree
Mississippi
Presiden Hobart
Alger
Griggs
Proctor
Eagan
Luddington
Henry Becher
Porter and
Catelyou
Wheeler
Shafter
Young
General Hospital
Hiss Wheeler
Kitchener Avenges Gordon in Omdurman Victory
General Kitchener's Army seized Omdurman the Mahdi forces suffered heavy losses with British fatalities near 20 as dervishes were killed or wounded. The episode follows the fall of Khartoum and Gordon's death marking a turning point in Sudan incident. Also notes drowning rescue in Chicago and a Havana mine removal order affecting navigation in the Spanish sphere.
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Kitchener
Mahdiata
Herbert Kitchener
Omdurman
Mahidharm
Mabelism
Khartoum
Gordon
Wicks
Egypt
Walidi
Pnto
Baitish
Hull Sees Large Army Reorganized for War Readiness
Chairman Hull of the house military affairs committee predicts a complete reorganization of the regular army. He envisions a war ready establishment, far larger than today, with about 100 059 personnel and a structure that avoids emergency confusion seen after past wars. The current peace strength and 61 000 men are viewed as insufficient for rapid expansion.
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Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Gull
War Department
War Office
Predicts a big strike by Ohio coal firm manager
Manager Young of the M A Danna Coal Company Cleveland predicts a major national coal strike early next year lasting months. He says miners will resist wage cuts, while West Virginia mines run cheaper, and union efforts to organize others have failed. The article also notes various riots, poisonings, and arrests.
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Ohio Coal Company
Young
M.A. Danna Coal Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
West Virginia
Market Report From Midwest Hogs to Wheat Prices
Chicago and Indianapolis market notes show hogs at 2.00 to 4.22 with choice light bids, wheat No. 2 red around 65 cents to 80, corn No. 2 mixed, oats and rye varied, butter creamery price listed, and cattle values from $3.00 to $5.75 in Buffalo and Detroit markets. Minnesota and Milwaukee prices follow similar ranges with regional grains and livestock fluctuations.
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Chicago
Atile
Detroit-Catule
Milwaukee
Harley
Moe
SGM
New York
Catuie
Beth Ste
Bridge accident near Fort Dodge claims life and injures
An accident near Fort Dodge last week killed John Clarke Mively and injured his mother Mrs. A Ti Hively. A wagon fell when a bridge collapsed as horses backed away. Mrs. Newsom and several children were involved. The families reside in Evanston, a town southeast of Fort Dodge.
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Port Dodge
Fort Dodge
John Clarke Mively
Hively
J. G. Newson
A. J. Hively
John’c. Hively
Willie
BI Iriver
Newsom
Evanston
Tragic double death at Greeley man kills guardian then self
A boy named John Cooksley shot and killed his guardian Glover in Greeley and then killed himself after neighbors surrounded the house. The incident follows a surge of local violence with other crime notes and civic talks in the region.
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Greeley
Greely
John “G. Cooksley
Glover
Cooksley
Soldier Boys Return From War in Des Moines
Fifty second Iowa regiment arrives August 30 by train of thirty six sleepers. About 850 strong under Colonel Iumphlrey, with one hundred sick including thirty five seriously ill, sent to Cottage Hospital and Camp McKinley hospitals. Regiment traveled three days and nights. crowds greet them but limited due to sickness. Muster out expected within months. city board of health quarantines the camp.
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Iumphlrey
Des Moines
Cottage Hospital
Camp McKinley
City’ Board of Health
Iowa Notes From Sioux City To Des Moines Headlines
Iowa items report high temperatures up to 110 on business streets Sioux City. J J E F Spinney to succeed Charles Robinson as pension agent in Des Moines. Le Mars grants telephone franchise by 196 vote. Several indictments and deaths noted including Dr Garfield of Kossuth County and L F Christopher of Parkersburg. Freight and storm incidents, arrests, and local incidents fill the roundup.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Sioux City
J . J E. F. Spinney
Knoxville
Charles Robinson
District of Town
Nebraska
Storm Lake
John W. Leuter
Lincoln Township
Lafflin & Rand Powder Company
Recostia
Wit
Isis
Towa
Fay Sabedar
Askalgorn
L. FP
Christopher
Parkersburg
Havalog
Moresdon
Hernan Draakner
BbSai
Besh
John Regan
Oehweli Ig
Sonac
Catherine Abulata
A. Z. Calkins
StInace Manatt
James Alamati
Brooklyn
Honey Shroeder
Crawford County
Shroeder
Hie
Great Western
Ting Maines
Mearning
Chicago Great Western Road
Fredericksburg
K. N. Afedheryy
Websterily
Coe Ieee
Tris
Eas
Drayman Fred
Gettings
Sibley
Pearl
Haliar
Webster City
Reat Western
Western Weighing
Bayes
Des Moines
Western Freight Association
Goser
Waktiwerking
Cea Western
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Sioux County
Gladstone
Ueile
Philippines
Lias
Gecrmenoee
Visayas
Manila
Baltic Sea
Minnesota
Philippine
Pacific Cable Company
J.P. Morgan & Co
Plu
Atlatic Coast
Japan
Australia
Tawau
Strvera
Boston
Sarah Shankenberger
Frankfort
Ind
Id Shankenberger
Tia
Shankenbearger
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
Higgins
Mr. Higgins
Jack Chinn
William Morgan
Gal
Blue Grass
Thaaldamen Canee Ly
Janis Moleby
Tharredsburg
Morgan
Brooke
Palma
Hivouchi
Guayama
Porto Rico
Traea
Macias
Rio Pindras
San Juan
Mattila Mullins
Isaac Mailius
Pakersford Creek
Charleston
S. C
Mkinney
Wikope
Wighly Picasca
New Orleans
Grenner
John Z. Mearge
Ht. Philip
Juavey
Mississippi River
Starr
Join Newman
Ralph Trogers
Shoter Thentis
Chew
Meigs
Hie Daughiter
JF. Brown
All- Inga Talace Car Company
Beach Utah
Lynn
Mass
Charles Edward Trown
Brown
Bendal Ot Galt
Charles F. Bice
Dliis
Tedward Love
Central
Savinaw
Mie
United States
Ane Posloties
Fie
Tiies
Kim Carbel
Kid? McCoey
Buffalo
Corbeth
Ashbury Park
MeCcy
Saratoga
Havana
Ating
State Department
Tavana
Haymarket
Morae Till
Sear Hiafora
Paris
Pinsion Dureag
George F. Anderson
Anderson
Maryland
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Barkley West
Cape
Hurnn A
Baku
Makaet
Frieste
Dobugque
Henneasy
Hallidoware
Fresidiens
Raven
Farlar
Cedar Haplda
Ely Gn Fieir
George Sectran
Eianty
Cesar Rapida
Charles Jaeger
Murray
Ee Delawyer
Fort “Dodge
Anamosa Penitentiary
William Wiemer
Grenn County
Parmer
Sanfont Griswold
Chaves City
Simmoal
Jacksonville
Des Madues
Quister
Wateriac
Danighters of the
Saraly McMillan
Marshalltown
Tewa
Dail
Michael Barns
Delaware County
Lamont
Seiday
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