Peace Commission Plans and Luzon Proposition
Paris and New York dispatches report preliminary peace talks with no fixed order of consideration. The United States favors asserting sovereignty over Luzon, challenging Spain's position on Philippine debt and island independence while General Merritt urges retention of the islands as the best solution.
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Luzon
Paris
Peace Commissions
To Lay
New York
Herald
United States
McKinley calls for Puerto Rico evacuation by Oct 18
President McKinley cabled the Porto Rico evacuation commission ordering Spanish forces to leave the island on or before October 18. If evacuation fails, U S commissioners shall assume government functions and arrange transport or temporary quarters for troops. A more vigorous Cuba evacuation policy was also announced for Havana with a December 1 deadline.
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McKinley
Porto Rico
Washington
United States Military Commission
United States
Spain
Atm
Cuba
Havana
Guggenheim Withdraws From Colorado Governor Race
Denver reports Simon Guggenheim has pulled out of the gubernatorial contest. A Broad convention vacancy committee at Colorado Springs is set to meet tomorrow at 10. The letter states he supports unity behind a standard bearer who will unite Silver Republican forces and win. He refuses to hinder the fusion nominee’s bid.
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Denver
Simon Guggenheim
Colorado Springs
N. W. Dixon
Pueblo
Richard Broad
Jr. Jefferson
J. W. Lock- In
J. C. Twombly
Arapahoe
W. Ro. Freeman
James Cowie
Boulder
T. W
Feld
Rays Troops Near a Fight at Manzanillo
A near clash occurred in Manzanillo as Americans under Colonel Ray and Spanish garrison led by Colonel Parron confronted each other after Ray’s battalion arrived from Santiago to seize the city. Guards saluted, colors flew, and a stormy interview with an interpreter granted the Spaniards delay.
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Manzanillo
Parron
United States
Ray
Immines
Santiago
Parton
Mrs McKinley’s Brother Shot in Althouse Row
Mrs Anna C George is arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting Saxton near the Althouse home. Five shots were fired, three hitting Saxton who died instantly. George, divorced wife of Sample George, faced prior suits and a pending federal indictment for improper use of mail.
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Anna C. Geo
Saxton
Althouse
M.C. Barber
Mr. George
Sample C. George
Dakota
State Supreme Court
George
Federal Grand Jury
Cleveland
Wheeling
Lucy Graham
Alliance
Omaba Exposition Officials canvass for visitor lodging
The Official Information Bureau conducts a citywide house to house survey of private rooms for rent for the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaba. It records location size and character of each room to aid visitors with accommodation. An emergency list will include homes willing to host visitors temporarily. No charges will be made for bureau services.
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Omaba
Omaha
Ita
Ak-Sur-Ben
McKiney
United States
Official Information Bureau
Office of the
Bureau
Delagoa Bay talks delayed to 1899 under US-Portugal terms
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Lisbon reports Delagoa bay negotiations pushed to 1899. The delay stems from the United States demand that Portugal strictly observe the agreement barring alienation of the railroad harbor and public lands at Lorenzo Marques until the Berne award is finished.
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United States
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Lisbon
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
Lorenzo Marquez Oe
Blanco's troubles delay Cuban evacuation amid island unrest
wartime issues top ailing Spanish authority as General Blanco faces strikes and pay arrears while seeking cash. Spanish leaders cite vessel shortages and winter seas for delaying evacuation of the island, with Cuban independence groups gearing up after elections. Washington presses for prompt action amid distrust of U.S. policy.
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Spain
Washington
Blanco
Madrid
Navy Yard
Gener! Blanco Jaened
Rance
Fret
Havana
United States
Cuba
General Garcia Accepts Post With American Administration
A Santiago dispatch says General Calixto Garcia has joined the American administration as a commissioner to negotiate with the Cuban army toward its disbanding, earning 500 dollars monthly with expenses. He will travel with his son Colonel Carlos Garcia and several officers, returning in three to four weeks. Serious unrest near Manzanillo triggers Lawton to dispatch troops and extend authority to Colonel Ray to enforce order with strict measures, including death penalties for theft or attempted violence.
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New York
Herald
Santiago de Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Carlos Garcia
General Garcia
Castillo
United States
Manzanillo
Lawton
Reina de Los Angeles
Ray
Wood
Dr Hill's Suitability for Assistant Secretary of State
Dr Hill, former president of Rochester University, is described as well qualified for the role of first assistant secretary of state. A Republican with limited political activity, he aided the national committee during the hospital election and spent six weeks studying, later traveling to Europe with his family after McKinley's inauguration. He is described as wealthy and his wife a social leader.
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Hay
Davil J. Hill
Dr. Hill
Rochester University
Lehigh
Tal
National Committee
Studso
McKinley
Europe
Hell
The Longest European Telephone Line Entertains Bertin and Paris
A planned European long distance telephone line between Bertin and Paris will be the longest in Europe. The system features double lines and bronze fixtures with an estimated distance of about two miles.
Patent Medicine Claim for Health Cure
The text touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure to free the stomach, liver and bowels from disease, claiming a few dollars investment will accomplish the task and referencing costly war costs if a commission decides otherwise.
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United States
Argonaut Anecdote From A Fragment
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a name and a pot reference in a cursive note. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events, dates, or concrete entities beyond a generic historical tag.
Fragmented 19th Century Remedies and Local Folklore
A garbled lament mixes patent medicines and odd cures with community chatter. Mentions Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup, laxatives, and various elixirs, alongside disjointed names, dates, and a curfew remark. The piece evokes a chaotic local scene and distrust of kindergarten instruction.
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Gregus
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Lad
Hutto
Walter Baker &Co
Geowine
Dorchester
Mass
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Hood
America
Hood's
Exauis
Ats
Ice & Learn
Axfono Hotel
Inter-Ocean Hotel
Brown Palace Hotel
A.M. Beam & CO
Fidelity Savings
G.F
Bel
Montelius
Ian
Tay A
Pontal
Ite J
Barbie Serzisal
Det Lee
Artis
Wat the Great
Saas Nih
E. EB. Burlingane
Chemical Laboratory
Colorado
Maller Tzpress
Lawrence
Colo
W. N. Y.denver
Sapolio
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