Spanish War Victims and Montauk Legal Clash Lead News
The Chicago Tribune reports veterans dead in battles and camps with Spain and tallies KIA and died of wounds among volunteers. It notes Montauk Point land ownership disputes with the US government and Montauk tribal protests. Adjutant General Corbin orders muster-out of nineteen volunteer units, signaling rapid reduction and looming regular army expansion for Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
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Battie
Carty
Chicago Tribune
Alnietis
Bilve
Spain
the Tribune
Hottle
Princ
Lame Niler
Dred Taplady
Montauk iPoing
EL. T
United States
Griggs
Montauk Point
Long Island
Long
Geustin i
Young
Corbin
War Department
United States Service
Congress
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
REGULARS TO BE SENT TO EAST GARRISONS IN MILITARY REDUX
The War Department plans move regular troops from Montauk to East garrisons. Thirteenth Infantry to Port Niagara and Porter New York, Twenty-First Infantry to Brooklyn Barracks, Ninth Infantry to Port Madison, New York. Fourth Infantry may return to Sheridan near Chicago. Ensign William Van Nest Pownson wed Miss Margaret Olivia Miller in a Philadelphia hospital room. General Merritt sails for Paris with staff aboard the China. General Otis acts as Manila governor. Porto Rican Post Service expansion noted. details imply ongoing logistics amid Spanish American conflict.
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Sheridan
Mant
War Department Thes
United States
East
Montauk
Niarara An Porter
New York
Twenty-first
Britishburg Barracks
Port Madison
Toort Sheridan
Chicago
William van Nest Powntson
Maine
Spain
Philadelphia
Margaret Olivia Miller
Wyoming
Ohio
Col. Miller
A. S. AL
Shafter Arrives at Montauk After Santiago Campaign
General Shafter, hero of the Santiago campaign, returns to Montauk aboard the City of Mexico. A friendly reception awaits him as Wheeler and staff land, with cannon salutes and a boat-side greeting from General Young, marking a warm homecoming at the beachhead.
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Santiago
Montauk
Shatter
Santiago Campaigs
Cai Wikoff
Thutraday
Tranaport
Mexico
Fiat
Shaffer
Igen
Wheeler
Boner
Get
Shafter
Te Mortagh
Fuere
War Bulletins and Spanish Crisis Reported in Confused Dispatches
Disjointed war notices describe Cuban operations, forbidden visitor hoarding at Brook-isa yard, and General Wanen efforts amid American press concerns. Insurgents in Pipar del Tio welcomed peace emissaries while Spanish leaders face public disgust. Soldiers’ graves at Bantiage prepared for return to the United States as a new era unfolds.
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Brook- Isa Havy Yard
Wanen
Preas Basle
Faedi
Dent
Haaisen
Cala
Palavieja
Spain
Atoniin
Army Expenditures and War Department Outlook
Budget figures show August expenditures at 355 million dollars and September at 33 million for all Army purposes. Officials expect the August muster of 100,000 volunteers not before October and anticipate monthly reductions of about 6.01 million after muster is complete. A hospital ship near disaster recounts a coal bunker fire on the transport Catania as it carried sick soldiers from Cuba to Montauk.
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War Department
Catania
Montauk
Gatania
Santiaga
Montauk Dofni
Cuba
Landing Scene at Montauk Pier
A chaotic wartime dispatch describes Spanish prisoners cheer ing marines at Fortsmouth New Hampshire and ships arriving from various Atlantic ports. It notes General Garcia’s actions in ihara, punishment for a customs official, and a court martial threat against Admiral Cervera. Monitors and cruisers move to Newport and New York while Covadorea reaches Santander. Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point will be investigated and Kent’s staff ordered to conduct an inquiry with broad powers.
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Fortsmouth
Cuantanamo
Guba
Tla
Tesolate
Charles N. Nelson
San Francisco
Lienoluin
Hawaiian Islands
Garcia
Ihara
Cervera
Big Squadron
Terror
Puritan
Miantonomah
Ampiaurite
Montgomery
Cuba
Porto
Newport
Kebede Tsiand
Camp Wikalf
Wikoff
Montauk Point
S. 1
Wadeler
Adelbero Ames
Chick
Stati
Kent
Debate on military expansion and peacetime army size
Military leaders argue that a sixfold increase in territory necessitates a larger regular army, while opponents in Congress resist a large standing force during peacetime. The discussion reflects tensions between national defense needs and budgeted civilian oversight.
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Kgeping Theta
Aimlig
Regul Army
Congress
Cool counsel prevails in Pana coal mine clash
Miners 700 800 strong from the Coal Miners Union restrain violence at the Springside shaft in Pana Illinois. Leaders Jol Mitchell William Topham and other officials helped avert an armed demonstration. Overholt couplecaptured and later released after talks at Schuster's bank. Dr A Millard severely injured during rescue attempt.
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Pana, Til
Jol. Mitchell
William Topham
Coal Miners’ Union
Springside
Pana
David J. Overholt
Lewis J. Overholt
A. Millard
Overholts
Coburn
Sheriff Coburn
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Wiliam Wright
Carterville
Wiliam Oppham
Danville
Heaton
Schuster
Haltel
Miners’ Union
Filipino in America Leads A Notable Native Lineage Tale
Jamon Reyes Tala, a native of the Philippines, is identified as a man in the United States. Raman Jleven Lala, presently in New York, is noted as another Philippine native in the country. Lala is described as a follower of a wealthy influential family and has been a prominent figure for many years.
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Jamon Reyes Tala
United States
Raman Jleven Lala
New York
Philippines
Prezent
Mir
Lala
Manila business figure changes allegiance amid oppression
A prominent Manila entrepreneur and social figure, educated at St John’s College in London, shifted his allegiance from Spain to the United States several years ago after enduring Spanish oppression.
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Manila
St. John's College
London
United States
National Finances Auguste Debt and Cash Totals Reported
Treasury data shows August public debt excluding cash rose by 34.79 million, with interest bearing debt up 74.845 million due to new bonds. Cash in treasury and various securities figures are detailed, including gold, silver, paper and other items, with overall bank note circulation and government receipts for August totaling 41.75 million, up 22.76 million.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Sato Ih
POT Ma
National Bank Nates
North American tree trade debated amid cross border ties
In Ohio at Bellefontaine Mrs. Mary C Wolt died of blood poisoning after a finger bite weeks earlier. In Kentucky a 16 year old Willie Pettis was shot at a church festival near Fairview and died at home near Hopkinsville while the alleged shooter James Barns remains at large.
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Zoliverein
Canada
United States
Complete State Ticket Placed in Nomination in Dubuque
The Republican State convention in Dubuque opened with marching bands and a speech by temporary chair John F. Lacey. Officers named include Senator W. B. Allison as permanent chairman and A. G. Snouffer as secretary with a slate led by Auditor Frank F. Merriam and other statewide nominees.
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Frank F. Merriam
George L. Dobson
John Herriott
Gener
Milton Remley Railway
Pees Welcome Mowry
D. J Supreme Court
Ahraze
Palmer
Deemer Clerc
Supreme Court
C. . Jones
Supreme Ca
BES Alinger
Dubuque
H. C. Mecalilisa
Mrr.McMillan
Johen F. Lacey
Major Lacey
W. B. Allison
A. 3. Snouffer
Sac County
Reading
Col
James Trowen
Polk County
M. A. Rainey
Lowa County
M. Week
Guthrie County
William B. Allison
Allison
Tyg
William Mac Winley
Congress
Iowa Republican Platform Endorsed Amid Rally and Nominations
Delegates at the Iowa convention approve a binding party platform endorsing the gold standard and protective tariffs. The gathering nominates state officials including Secretary of State Dobson and Attorney General Rouley, with a lively misballoting for Railroad Commissioner before adopting the resolutions.
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George L. Dobson
Neclaminon
John Clenrott
Rank
Merriam
Kilware County
Wlbl
Allen
I. J. Tartshearn
Deemer
Saprene
Accamation Am C
PL Jones
Washington County
Salineer
Mihton Rouley
Sims
Peviayaikinie
Pemple
Welcomine Movnray
Coleman
Parkin
T. M. Sammis
Mawrey
Sammis
Bagan
Ope Tits
Mawrer
Mowrey
Sawmis
Yarkin
Caleman
David J. Palmer
Washingtos
Gunpowder Composition and Dangers Described
The text explains gunpowder as a mixture of saltpeter potash and charcoal with sulfur in specific ratios for different uses. It lists seven parts saltpeter and sulfur for blasting, plus combinations for other purposes, warning about the great danger and advising against handling by untrained households.
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Jhit Poses
Twee
Aitee
Unclear fragment hints at Denver story on war era topics
Fragmentary text appears to describe a Denver scene involving a person named Prarhysaylowies and a war company, with mentions of white and blue papers and a quick swallow. Details are sparse and uncertain.
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Leavenworth
Denver
Circular Saws in Hatchery Shops Raise Safety Concerns
Fragmentary notes describe circular saws used by hatchery workers with two frames attached to a block and extending over it to position the saw on a spring arm. The device spins rapidly via crank and gear, with weather conditions affecting work and a potential risk to workers.
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