Mohegan Frigate Sunk Off Lizard Straits With Losses
The steamship Mohegan, formerly Cleopatra of the Furness-Leyland line, ashore near the Lizard after a gale off Cornwall. Of about 300 aboard, only thirty-one saved. one woman died. Rescue boats and coast guard efforts reported delays and heavy seas hindered aid. The vessel, a single-screw steel steamer, served as a transport for the Atlantic Transport Company before sale to the United States government.
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Atlantic Wt Company
and Furness-Leyland Line
London
New York
Lizard
Ber
Obegan
Lizard Falmouth
Falmouth
Sies
Griffiths
Paris Plot Narratives Stiring Up Military Tensions
Reports from Paris describe a suspected plot to seize military power during a wartime absence of the war minister General Chanotne. French papers say the plan aimed to alter government control while avoiding direct confrontation with the presidency. Observers note Orleanist influence and possible Duque involvement amid labor strikes raising fears of broader unrest.
Seventh Quits Camp Wikers
A special report from Camp Wikers Montauk notes Seventh Infantry leaving this morning in two sections by the Long Boat All road under Major Collins as part of a movement.
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Wikers
Sherk
Wiker
Montauk
Collins
Forces Mobilize To Fort Mackinac Fort Brady And Fort Wayne
The commander states he has 560 men marching to Michigan forts Mackinac Brady and Wayne for garrison duty. Only the signal corps and the First battalion of volunteer engineers remain.
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Fort Mackinac
Fort Brady
Fort Wayne
Michigan
Signal Corps
President McKinley B Yet Warmly Received in St Louis
President McKinley visited St Louis traveling from Omaha by special train. He was greeted by thousands, reviewed a parade at the Southern hotel, addressed the Merchants Exchange, and met local notables. A stop at the Memorial Home featured Jack Haynes, 11, said to be the oldest U.S. soldier.
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St. Louis
McKinley
Omaha
Galesburg
Ilinois
Spanish Lake
Soeuthern Hotel
United States
Tanner and the Railroads clash over Virginia miners
Chicago dispatch reports tensions between state and federal authorities amid the Alton railroad dispute. General Solicitor Brown travels to Springfield to take charge at Virden while Alton officials vow to seek legal redress for what they call a lawless seizure, blaming Governor Tanner for interfering with a common carrier.
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Chicago
Altgehr
Tanner
Alton Railroad
Virdes
Brown
Chicago & Alton
Springfield
Virden
Alton
The
Anarchists Plot to Kill William on Hill in Egypt
Alexandria reports nine Italian anarchists arrested since last night thwarting a plot against Emperor William on his journey to the Holy Land for Jerusalem church consecration. Police found two bombs in a case keeper's home and learned a steamer steward was bribed to load a box of bombs. The plan shifted from Cairo to Palestine after William canceled a Cairo visit. The German consul expresses thanks as two Cairo suspects remain at large.
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William
Palestine
Alexandria
Egypt
Holy Land
Church of the Savior of Jerusalem
Cairo
Port Said
Syria
Palais Abidin
Madrid Center Sees Fresh Censorship Amid Debts and Cuba
From Bayonne France dated Oct 14 reports say Madrid enforces strict censorship as Sagasta and cabinet fear U S demands. United States refuses to assume Spain's colonial debts and seeks Cuba's artillery and the Havana floating dock. The Madrid Imparcial claims General Blanco is ordered not to cede more territory before the peace treaty is signed.
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Bayonne
France
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
United States
Spain
Cuba
Havana
Negroes barred from land at Virden mine under governor orders
A special train carrying two carloads of Black miners was prevented from disembarking at the Virden mine stockade by Captain Fevier and troops acting on Governor Tanner's orders. Militia blocked the crossing as strikers watched. Fourteen deaths were reported from yesterday’s gunfire.
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Virden
Springfield
Fevier
Lukens
Pevier
Tanner
Governor Tanner
Pot
President McKinley Travels Through Iowa to St Louis
President McKinley rides from Omaha to St Louis amid large crowds across Iowa. In Burlington he lifts his hat to cheering citizens for twenty blocks while his private car enters the station after a fierce crowd. He uses the journey to push foreign policy themes with broad applause.
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St. Lous
Galesburg
Iowa
United States
Burlington
Mississippi
McKinley
Flag to Be Hoisted Over Porto Rico October 18
A War Department cablegram from San Juan Puerto Rico dated October 12 reports that the United States expects to possess Porto Rico by October 18 with the Spanish commission agreeing to evacuation by that date or sooner. The joint commission has adjourned and U S troops will raise the flag at noon on October 18 in San Juan. Brooke Major General confirms end of contention over possession.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
San Juan de Porto Rico
Washington
United States Commission
United States
Porto Rico
Joint Commission
San Juan
Brooke
Explosion Kills Five Miners in Pennsylvania Mine
Five men died and eleven were injured after a gas explosion at Colliery No 8 in Coaldaye near Tamiaqua Pennsylvania this afternoon. Local rescue units rushed to the scene as investigators began work on the disaster.
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Tamiaqua
Coaldaye
Here
Chaplain McIntyre Found Guilty by Naval Court Martial
The Navy Department released findings and sentence in the case of Chaplain McIntyre. He was charged with scandalous conduct, conduct prejudicial to good order, and conduct unbecoming an officer. All specifications were found proven and he was sentenced to dismissal from the naval service.
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Washington
Navy Department
McIntyre
Navy
Denver
Naval Service of the United States
Alger and Miles Disagree on Isle of Pines and Tampa Commands
War Investigating Commission evidence shows General Miles pushed to occupy the Isle of Pines near Santiago and Secretary Alger opposed. Miles also urged action between Santiago and Porto Rico before campaigns. The records reveal friction with General Shafter at Tampa and show orders designating Wheeler and then the next in command to lead if Shafter or Wheeler fell ill.
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Washington, D. C
Get
Hoff
Third Army Corps
Camp Thomas
War Investigating Commission
Alger
Miles
Isle of Pines
Santiago
General Miles
Porto Rico
General Shafter
Tampa
Shafter
Wheeler
Shafier
President Maso Visists Ray in Cuba Amid Calls to Disband Troops
Senor Bartolome Maso with two staff members arrived in Manzanillo from Santa Cruz del Sur where the Cuban Assembly will meet on October 20 to elect a new president and plan disbanding troops. Col Ray urged disbandment of Cuban forces to aid postwar recovery and Maso pledged to issue orders to General Rios. He regretted estate outrages at Rigney, suggesting outsiders may be responsible.
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Santiago de Cuba
Senor Bartolome Maso
Manzanillo
Santa Cruz del Sur
Puerto Principe
Maso
Ray
Senor Maso
Ries
Manzanila
United States
Rios
Rigney
General Bacon's War Plans and Indian Council Outcome
General Bacon completes plans for a campaign against Indians if council talks fail. Fourth and Seventh regiments ready to be sent. In Minnesota hostiles expected to lay down arms after a conference with friendly Indians and a council with Indian Commissioner Jones. Washington received a request for 500 Springfield rifles and 50 000 rounds for Minnesota defense, action pending.
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Bacon
Walker
Minn
Jones
Washington
War Department
Minnesota
Troops Likely to Be Needed in War’s Aftermath
Washington reports the War Department still expects soldiers may be required after the war ends. Requests to muster out are common though discharges are limited to sickness or disability and require approval by colonels and higher officers. The war ends only after Senate ratifies the treaty of peace.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
United States Senate
Dutch East Indies Proclaims Yachts with War Correspondents Privateers
Washington Oct 13 The Treasury reports the governor general of the Dutch East Indies has issued a proclamation declaring all American yachts carrying war correspondents on board will be treated as privateers and subject to capture or seizure.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Dutch East Indies
Bandit Band and the Ransom of a Papa
A playful verse depicts three children at a window demanding kisses as ransom for a papa. Each child negotiates for release, with Helen, Henry, and Josephine contributing lines about kisses and pennies. The scene ends with the papa freed after paying the ransom in playful terms.
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Helen
Papa
Henry
Josephine
The Power of the Sun Observations by Carpenter
Professor L G Carpenter of the State Agricultural College reports extensive sun energy measurements. Using Arago Davy thermometers he notes 7 to 17 calories per square meter per day from 5 a m on sunny days and 44 to 4 horsepower per yard, highlighting higher western plains sunshine and wind as reliable power sources for small plants.
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L. G. Carpenter
State Agricultural College
United States
Engineering News
New York City
Arago-Davy
Greatest Infantry Charge in History
Lieutenant Hobson recalls a dramatic, near-mythic assault at Santiago seen from a prison window. He describes fortifications, planning, and an infantry advance praised by Collier’s Weekly as unrivaled and unattainable since Balaclava.
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Hobson
Metropolitan Opera
Santiago
Collier's Weekly
Major Bishop Endorses Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Detroit readers hear from Major A C Bishop of 715 Third Ave who credits Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength after illness. He recalls hospital stay in 1598 and urges others to use the tonic to rebuild constitution and brain function. Medical claims and Mrs remarks follow in promotional style.
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Great Lakes
Major A. C. Bishop
Third Ave
Detroit
Hudson River
Bishop
A. C. Bisner
Rosert E. Herr
Dr. Williams
Two Interesting Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Buildings
Truth features two historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad structures. The Frederick freight station in Maryland has operated since 1831 with a bell in its cupola signaling arrivals. The Mount Clare station in Baltimore is noted as the world’s first telegraph office, from which Morse sent his 1844 message to Washington.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Truth
Frederick
Baltimore
Mount Clare
Professor Morse
Washington
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