Graphic! Kimball shows housekeeper empire service
A Ta correlate of notes outlines a Chicago based figure named Witmerding and a large service operation in Fifth Avenue. The piece details her army of housemaids cooks waiters and repair staff who manage rooms apartments and furnishings for clients leaving for the city. It also mentions coordinating shopping and fittings and describes the scale of her enterprise across multiple towns and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witmerding
Ohi
New York
Fifth Avenue
Garret
Naval policy debates and shipbuilding plans under scrutiny
The article reviews Secretary Long's push for naval reform, including higher engineer and naval officer staffing, favored by Captain Crowninshield’s recommendations. It notes ongoing naval policy debates, wartime ship construction at Newport News and Cramp, armor orders for the Wisconsin, and projected completion and delivery dates for Kearsarge, Kentucky, and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olassea
Long
Herlen
Melville
Bureau of Ordnance
Cary Fee Company
Wisconsin
Newport News
Kentucky
JHE
Newport News Company
Alabama
de Kearsarge
Congress
Epring
Allain
Richard von Clover
Bancroft
Cuba
Office of Naval Intelligence
J. R. Bartlett
F. M. Barber
Berlin
Vienna
Fortifications of Havana Described by War Department
Washington reports a detailed description of Havana fortifications. New guns, mainly Hontoria and Ordonez, total forty three with Krippe also present. Spanish garrison estimated at about 100,000, volunteers and regulars roughly equal. Armament across Cuba’s army depots includes Mauser and Remington rifles totaling 262,989 with 5,000,000 cartridges. Sunken batteries and coral rock trenches reveal covert defensive works around Havana.
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Washington
Ha Yana
Mavana
Havana
Ha- Yas
Island of Cuba
Iuerrilan
Battersen
Havans
Supreme Court Terms Short, Several Appeals Affirmed
In Des Moines on Oct 19, the Iowa Supreme Court handed down decisions affirming several appeals. Opinions include Owen v Christianveu in Audubon district, Robertson v Maine Milburn Stoddard Co. in Cherokee district, Dozer & Ryan v Pence in Polk district, Benjamin v Futten in Marshall district, Turks v Anchor Mall Hire In trance Co. in Union district, and Gree Bay Lumber Co. v Thomas in Jackson district. Slater Iowa v Willian Fields in Buchanan district reserved. Additionally, Indiana reports note Charles Later’s company purchasing land along Bear Creek Browne county in hopes of gold mining, with drift gold indicated by state geologists in Mat county.
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Dex Moines
Neasion
Supreme Court
Owen
Christianveu
Appellant
Audubon Diatrict
Robertson
Meline
Milburn Stoddard Company
Cherokee Interct
Dozer & Ryan
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles
AFL Convention Calls for Early Delegation
City October 17 The American Federation of Labor president Gompers urged the call for the eighteenth convention by December 12 with two weeks prior to the meeting. Delegates must forward their names to the secretary at once and are not entitled to attend the convention unless listed.
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I Gompers
Americam Fiterations of
Federati Cembyir
Spain Plebains Poverty Claim About Troop Return
Spain pleads poverty and expects the United States to send troops back to Spain. The report notes her plea and anticipated U S action amid ongoing international discussions and military posture.
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United States
Spain
Dismissal in Crosses War Relief Letter Debate
A damaged wartime letter from the surgeon general replies to Red Cross relief concerns. The missive defends government support for sick soldiers, cites wartime emergencies, and praises Red Cross agents. It argues the 60 cents daily hospital allowance is both liberal and costly for nutrition and care.
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Arup Teabie
The
Sry
A. EB Orn
Red Cross Relief Committee
Interven
Hed Cross Relief Committee
Nesocia Sons
Red Croan
Spain and US tensions over Cuba and annexation debates
Havana reports describe Spain pressing for patience before removing troops and acknowledging limits on transport due to cash. Parrudo argues Spain may seek aid or securities, while American officials assess possible arrangements and Cuban politics. Admiral Sampson improves but remains vulnerable. Gomez and Maso influence shapes Cuba’s future.
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Cuba
Wade
Sampson
Butler
Washington
Maine
Havana
Ak Haw
Masno
Masso Haw
Jomner
Massa
Gomez
Musno
Santiago
Gatram
Carola
Mipro
Havena
Iack" Tracy
Secret Service
Ihinatorium of Adventure
Disguinen
Gritish ship Blengfel burned off coast in morning
The British ship Blengfel, from New York, was burned off this place early this morning. Eleven crew members abandoned ship. the captain is said to have perished. Reports mention French and Abymanian engagements and troop movements linked to Camp Meade and other theatres.
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Kieren
Rim Muzgut
Eng
Ork
New York
Thia
Recruits Start For Manila Siene Mundred Mor Boil Prom 6)
Troops from Camp Merriam marching to duty total about 400 as the Twenty third Infantry units and California batteries head to the Pacific street dock. They board a steamer scheduled to sail at 1 pm, with the Bealandia and Pennsylvania adding transport capacity. The Presidio troop departure likely occurs soon, enabling further mobilization next week.
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Francia Thia
San Francisco
Cal
Merriam
Manila
Twenty-third Infantry
Oregon
California Heavy Artillery
Pacific Street
United States
Bealandia
Pennsylvania
Presidio
Market totals and grain stock reports for Oct 17 and Kansas City
Market summaries from Chicago and nearby exchanges show cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts varying with weakness in some sectors. Grain markets record mixed futures, with wheat and corn prices subdued and imports for the week noted from Atlantic and Pacific ports.
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Chicago
Ontario
Bouth Omaha
Omiclal
Time City
Kantan City
Ateady
Wonkolde
Vox
Alendy
Kaiser Wilhelm II Dardanelles Visit Aboard Imperial Yacht
Imperial yacht with the emperor and empress of Germany arrived in the Dardanelles yesterday. Also noted are legal and financial items including a Toledo coroner’s hint on the Union Stevutor case and railways losses over eighty thousand dollars. A separate report from Monaco describes the death of a Baltimore man, Hamid Brand, found near Monte Carlo after a roulette related act.
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Arsiveil
Vesternlius
Constantinople
Germany
Dardanelles
Toledo
Hodge & Co
Twonaw Sulin
Kima” Northern
Monte Carlo
Wreck of the Mohegan Claims Many Victims and Save Few
Reports from Falmouth update the Mohegan wreck with thirty eight identified bodies and ten saved passengers. The Atlantic Transport Company notes differing counts as salvage and identification continue. Names of victims include W King Edam King and Dr Kallow among others. rescue efforts persevere amid rough seas and unclear course details.
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Lonnon
Atlantic ‘Tranaport Company
Thal
Ateamen Mohegan
Lizard
Nave Leey
Waa
Loywes
W. King
Edam King
Master King
Taney Blygkey
Mins
I. M. Cowen
Dr. Kallow
B.franklin Filler
Mer
LM. Luke
George Seymour
Min L. H. Warrener
Falmouth
Warlore
Obert Marrow
Dluty
Griffiths
W. T. King
Weanapaper
Nantucket
Mass
Lost at Sea List From Wrecked Steamer
Oscar style report lists survivors and missing after the Mo Regan wreck off The Lizard. Port Mountork lifeboat crew members saved. five more bodies recovered and fifteen crew members found aboard. Names include Mr and Mrs Pemberton, Katherine Noble, Compton Swift, Neale, and Monell among others.
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Falmouth
Eng
Mo Regan
Lizard
Port Mountork
George Monte
New York
Ree Wek
Journal Printa
Mew
Pemberton
Bemberton
Ani Nde
Katharine Noble
Compton Swift
Mix Rondebol
J. Neale
Ne Metehine
Jawien C Smite
M.D. Monell
Starved in a Horse Skull Case Shocks Local Police
Fragmentary report describes a gruesome discovery involving a skull used in a macabre act and a rabbit death. An investigation traced the skull to a retreat site, while authorities detail troop movements unrelated to the incident. The piece mentions Manila bound units and California batteries in vague connection.
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Pia
Charley Conroy
Javughrey
Akull
Chat Hey Mbg
Manila
Wreck survivors recount Mohegan disaster survivors list
Passengers and crew saved from the Mohegan wreck include Miss Noble of Baltimore and Mrs Piggett among thirty sailors. Accounts detail harrowing swims to rocks and life boat rescues. several men pulled from surf, one farmer clinging on a raft, and a foreman and smoke stack visible above the sea as the vessel broke apart.
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Victor Ra Prevenieeg
Wowfoare’ Hlinan
A. Gi i Sndth
George Muile
Ft Wateoa
Siehi
Sullivan
Thowiad Moorey Pilowe
M.C. Purlone
Thomes Nichols
Walter Whitebrad
Fran. Huntey
Jo Wiginton
Falmouth Ug
Mived
Miss Noble
Baltimore
Mil A. G
Ji Tynlop
New York Yacht Club
Ns Mauc
Hibries
Boone
Whlani Moore
Himiya
Aterin
Hilson
Rift
Moor
Mison
Hilkon
A. Grosmith
United States
Punt
Mohegan Wreck Taints Avante Transport Surge
London reports describe the Mohegan wreck linked to Avante Transport as the crew and families react amid chaotic inquiries. Reports claim the ship was refitted and inadequately maintained, with boiler leaks and faulty engines causing repeated breakdowns during a perilous voyage, while repairs on Tak continued.
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London
Avante Transport Company
Uftice
Anxione
Yestel
Bruten
Chie
Ayter Ehigines
Shoe
New York
Kent
Tr Iy
Jowa Supreme Court Decisions Adored Today
The Iowa Supreme Court delivered opinions at today’s session. Appeals from various districts were decided, with several affirmations and reversals noted.
Fitzhugh Lee Gravely Ill as Command Passes
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee critically ill, forcing General Greens to assume command of the Seventh Corps. In other items, a Martin execution note and a septuagenarian patient’s death are mentioned amid scattered war-time anecdotes and political commentary.
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Lon
Bush
Bayse
Genet Geern
Washington
Fitzhugh Jee
Greens
Greenk
Seventh Corps
Gratne
Doubtful Spanish Demand Over Cuba Governance
In Madrid the Spanish commission pressed the issue of who will govern Cuba, asking if sovereignty goes to the United States or a Cuban republic. The American side refused to discuss beyond protocol terms, citing the end of sovereignty transfer and urging adherence to the agreed plan. The session adjourned as Spain faced a troubling political climate and fears of financial collapse, with Madrid seeking a way to influence the Paris peace conference.
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Havana
Cuba
America
Spain
United States
McKinley
Parrudo
Thoraday
Parnide
Agente
Farin
Mattire
Sugarta
Promincy
Montoya Dios
Day
Puerto Rico
Atom
Unitel Sieh
Pugeto Rico
Puerto Rco
Madrid
Paris
Sogasta
Sapantw
Saganta
M. Callibon
Washington
Gray
Veproes Taken To City For Detention
About 18 Seventy negroes men women and children were brought here last night by Trou Virden and are being detained by the city temporarily. They wish to return to Alabama but have no means. Mayor Helgentelm says he will demand the group that brought them here take them away.
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Towle
Oel
Alabarma
Helgentelm
Madrid speech denies any friction with General Blanco
In New York on October 15, Serald reports Senor Sagaxtin denied there was any difficulty with General Blanco regarding letters demanding money. He emphasized the truth of the report that General Blanco received and paid on the 7th and remained loyal to the government.
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Wen Pal
Great Ningaifi
Jini
Niles
Great Britain
New York
Madrid
Senor Sagaxtin
Generil Blanco
Baker Borton and the Clyde Globe Tale in Wartime Lore
A long fragmented reminiscence follows Baker Borton of Clyde chasing a globe, testing stove pipe tricks to map the Philippines and Washington while locals discuss figures like Tuige Lorton and Raker Lortony. The piece drifts through poems, travels, and odd civic details with notices of deaths, settlements, and a mix of political hints from late 19th or early 20th century hues.
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Grotes
Covany
Geogeiphy
Borneo
Tay
Gly County
Kansas
Clyde
Tuige Horton
Colorado
Kanene
Tuige Lorton
Baker Borton
Waelington
New York
Alyee
Borton
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William Owens
White Thiver
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National Academy of Sciences
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Lnte
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Arthur Aywers
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Notway Public
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Nough
Newark
Tio Mab Company
Warren
Vas
Piso
Roesieudid
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