Colorado Speech Portrait of War Era Unity and Patriotism
A Colorado speaker defends Republican war policy in the Philippines, lauds Dewey and Colorado troops at Malate, and attacks Democrat obstructionism. He cites seigniorage debates, Hawaii accession, and calls for national unity and expansion of civilization. The speech highlights Colorado regiment actions, flag events, and home front views on labor and suffrage.
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Morgan
Alabama
Indiana
Sen Montana
Colorado
Ling
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Evers
Mt. Whiett
Sas
Tehumph
Dewey
Omer
Manila
Mgr. Brean
Omaha
Asional
Jones
Arkanens
Democratic Party
Spain
Democrix
Colorado Springs
Republican Party
Elvil Hife
California
Eighteenth Infantry
Malate
Rio Cingalon
Phenix
Holmes
Devastating West Indian Hurricane Hits Barbadoes and Islands
Reports from Kingston Jamaica dated September 17 describe a hurricane that devastated Barbadoes Barbuda and St Vincent with Barbadoes area cultivation wiped out and most buildings ruined. Many residents sought shelter in Bridgetown and other centers as the governor called for immediate outside relief to avert famine and possible pestilence. fatalities remain unconfirmed due to widespread ruin.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Barbadoes
St. Vincent
St. Lach
Bridgetown
West Indies
National University Investigation Committee Formed
Professor Charles DeGarmo of Cornell announces a fifteen member committee authorized by the National Council of Education in Washington to investigate creating a national university. The panel, described as strong and representative, will report to the council at its next meeting and guide public and legislative opinion.
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National Unversity Minn
Winona
Minn
Charles DeGarmo
Cornell University
Natonal Council of Education
Washington, D. C
Amd
Central American Federation Faces Taxation Rift
In Managua on Sept 19 the Salvadoran, Honduran and Nicaraguan delegates split over an article authorizing a centralized tax system. Salvador delegates say their trade surpasses Honduras and Nicaragua and would bear a heavier tax burden, while a Honduran proposal suggested pro rata contributions. Two Salvadoran constitutional delegates have resigned.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Constitutional Convention
General Zurtinden Resigns Over Dreyfus Case
Paris reports General Zurlinden minister for war resigns sending a letter to Premier Brisson. He cites a study of the Dreyfus papers proving guilt and insists on upholding the judgment. Cabinet to refer Dreyfus decisions to a commission chosen by Justice Minister Sarrien.
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Zurtinden
Paris
Zurlinden
Brisson
Dreyfus
Justice
M. Sarrien
France Backs Britain as Marchand Expedition Deemed Unofficial
Cairo reports indicate France adopts conciliatory stance toward Britain. Major Marchand’s expedition is said to be unofficial and Egyptian forces may occupy Fashoda after transport to Cairo by the Sirdar.
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London
Cairo
Daily Mail
France
Great Britain
Major Marchand
Marchand
Fashoda
Disarmament Demand Handed to Crete Governor
In Candia Crete Admiral Noel the British naval commander delivered Edhem Pasha the Turkish governor a demand for disarming the Mussalman population. The pasha awaits instructions from the Turkish government on the matter.
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Candia
Island of
Crete
Noel
Edhem Pasha
Life and Society in Old Cuba from 1859 Notes
The Century’s September issue publishes extracts from Jonathan S. Jenkins’s journal on Cuban private life. It describes social rituals around cigars, with a donzalia lighting and passing cigars to intimate guests and, when a guitar is played, keeping the smoke lit during pauses.
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Cuba
Old
Jonathan S. Jenkins
Jenkins
Donzalia
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Holland
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May Buttener
Fort Meyer
Lydia E. Pinkham
BattleAx
Europe
Sapolio
Ripans Chembo
New York
Denver
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