Peace Treaty Ne negotiations Likely Deadlock in Paris
A Paris dispatch says peace talks between Spanish and American commissioners will likely end in deadlock due to Madrid's hard line on sovereignty over the Philippines and Spain’s misreading of American motives. The article notes French and Spanish political pressure, with warnings of a naval demonstration off Spain to force recognition of American terms. It also covers inquiry into Camp Wikoff issues and a commission request for testimony from Eagle editor McKelway.
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New York
The
Sun
Paris
America
Spain
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Senor Segasta
Madrid
Barcelona
Watson
War Investigation Considers Gen Lee Testimony
The War Investigation Committee plans to hear Gen Lee about charges against the War Department with a potential hearing date the following Wednesday. Gen Wheeler will be questioned on Camp Wikoff and the Santiago siege including care for the sick and health measures for troops. The panel continues examining letters on mismanagement and references to newspaper reports and an Brooklyn Eagle editorial alleging abuse of sick soldiers and the death of Lieut Lafferty.
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St. Clair McKelway
The
Eagle
Lieut. Lafferty
Camp Wikoff
Pennsylvania
Camp Thomas
Fernandina
Tampa
Fla
Washington
Wikoff
Washington, D. C
War Investigation Committee
Lee
Wheeler
War Department
Santiago
Denby
Miles
Shafter
Cuba
Brooklyn Eagle
Death of Thomas F Bayard Prompted State Circular
The State Department announced the death of Thomas Francis Bayard at Karlstein near Dedham Massachusetts. Bayard served as a U S senator from Delaware 1869 to 1885 and as secretary of state 1885 to 1889, later as ambassador to Great Britain 1893 to 1897. A flag will be displayed at half mast for ten days from receipt of notice.
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Washington
State Department
Department of State
Karlstein
Dedham
Mass
Thomas Francis Bayard
United States
Great Britain
The
Alva A. Adee
Wood Letter Highlights Santiago Sanitation Efforts Under Army Governor
Secretary Alger publishes extracts from General Leonard Wood's letter detailing the grim sanitary conditions in Santiago after the American occupation. He describes thousands of unburied Spanish dead and sick, a yellow fever presence, overwhelmed civil and military hospitals, and a massive cleanup drive by 170 to 340 men maintaining steady progress and a reduced death rate.
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Washington
Alger
Leonard Wood
Santiago
Wood
el Caney
Army for Cuba and Spanish disputes loom large
Washington September 30 dispatches say a cabinet meeting focused on detail for the Cuban army due by October 15 and ready for movement. Discussion covered Havana customs losses, San Juan seizures of 340000 for a teachers group, and plans to recover or press for repayment. Secretary Hay attended, while talks on mustering out many volunteer generals continued.
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Washington
Cuba
Havana
San Juan
Spain
Hay
Alger
Deaths at Chickamauga Move With Army Report
General Boynton at Chickamauga park releases a telegram noting total deaths from April 14 to date: 425 volunteers and one regular. 14 deaths from accidents, with figures including Chattanooga hospital deaths.
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Chickamauga
Washington
Boynton
Chickamauga Park
Secretary of War
Yesterndy
Chattanooga
Lawton Report Totals Fever Cases and Deaths
Washington dispatch reports Gen Lawton noting fever cases total 1962 with 22 new cases. Death announced of Paul Vincent from Bilious fever of the Ninth U V Infantry dated Sept 29.
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Lawton
Washington
War Department
Paul Vincent
Ninth
U. 8S. V. Infantry
How to Prevent Croup in Two Children
A note from J M Nickle of Nickle Bros in Nickleville Pa praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing croup attacks in two children. The item states the remedy is a household essential and widely sold, listing Ellingwood & Co. as local sellers and giving sale details with a Centre Harbor date and ticket price.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
Ellingwood & Co
Corner Central
Merrimack
C. E. Carter
Corner Branch
Smith Streets
West Indies plan for Porto Rico ahead of Cuba
The passage notes a proposed role for the West Indies in providing for the actual occupancy of Porto Rico before Cuba. It discusses strategic arrangements and the anticipated sequence of actions by regional powers in the Caribbean.
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West Indies
Porto Rico
Cuba
Merritt lauds Manila operation and its orderly occupation
The War Department released Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt's report from aboard the transport China dated August 31 detailing the landing, rapid seizure of Manila, and the disarming of Spaniards. He praises the troops for preventing pillage and maintaining order while inaugurating American military government. The record notes trophies valued near $900,000, 13,000 prisoners, and 22,000 arms.
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Washington, D. C
Wesley Merritt
Manila
War Department
China
Merritt
Cambon Goes Off for Two Months Abroad
Washington reports French ambassador M. Cambon left today for New York and will sail tomorrow for Havre. He is bound for Paris on two months leave. A transfer to a European post could bring him back to Washington to present his letters of recall.
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Washington
M. Cambon
New York
Havre
Paris
Leaying
Homeward Bound Convalescents Sail From Porto Rico
A War Department message from Ponce dated Sept 30, 1898 reports Major General Brooke announced that Obdam sailed today with 191 convalescents 104 discharged soldiers and teamsters bound for homeward transport.
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Washington
War Department
Ponce
Brooke
Troops in Porto Rico occupy two thirds of island
In San Juan Porto Rico on September 30, American forces hold about two thirds of the island while Spanish lines retreat toward the capital. A private military commission meeting yielded no news. American businessmen scout markets but find the island not yet ready for major operations amid rumors of outlawry and property damage in the west.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Military Commission
Lis Rival Banished In Imperial Decree
Pekin September 30 a Chinese imperial decree dismissed Chang Yin Houan once a rival to Li Hung Chang in the foreign office and former minister at Washington. He loses all offices and is banished to a district in Chinese Turkistan.
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Pekin
Chang Yin Houan
Li Hung Chang
China
Washington
Queen Victoria
Fli
Chinese Turkistan
Treason Plot Convictions In Budapest Three Laborers Sentenced
Budapest September 30 three laborers Musik Hartmann and Kora were found guilty of plotting against the Di beror s life. Musk received five years penal servitude for conspiring to commit high treason while Hartmann and Kora were sentenced to two years each.
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Budapest
Musik
Hartmann
Kora
Diberor
Musk
Koras
Suppress Anarchists Conference Backed by Europe
Rome September 30 The Tribune reports all European governments consent to Italy's proposal for a conference to coordinate measures against anarchists. Also notes a $1 fare for the Centre Harbor trip on October 4.
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Centre Harbor
Rome
the Tribune
Italy
The Kind You Have Was Bought
A fragmented line references a purchase or acquisition involving a product described as the kind you have. The readable text mentions Eden and GOA STO rT Bears among garbled terms. No clear event or individuals emerge from the legible portion.
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Goa
STO
Forest Fires Rage Across Eagle and Grand Counties in Colorado
Western slope residents face no rain and high winds fanning widespread fires. Authorities report flames extending from Girard mountain near Homestake to Bear mountain Minturn, with Cedar Creek and Gypsum areas under danger. Farms lose homes and crops as timber districts burn. no loss of life reported yet but extensive property damage expected across Eagle Grand and Summit counties.
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Denver
Col
Eagle County
Girard Mountain
Homestake Creel
Bear Mountain
Minturn
Hoosier Mountain
Upper Gypsum
Cannon
Collins
West Brush
Grand River
Dillon
Summit County
Kremmling
Grand County
Ouray
Aspen
Gunnison
Crested Butte
Wolcott
Glenwood Springs
Great Forest Fires near Carbondale Col
On Bald mountain above Cattle creek a ridge is aflame as a westerly wind drives the blaze for miles. Haystack mountain near Muddy country also burns while timber tracts west of Spring gulch fall to flames. Lumber camps at Tucker's work protecting timber and plowing to halt spread. North of town Sunshine and mesa land between Spring Valley and Grand river burn over 15 miles long.
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Carbondale
Col
Bald Mountain
Cattle Creek
Haystack Mountain
Spring Gulch
Tucker’s
Sunshine
Spring Valley
Grand River
Forest fires devastate towns along Soo line and in Wisconsin
A Rice Lake special reports fires causing great damage across Cedar Lake and nearby towns. Cedar Lake property owned by Knapp Stout Lumber Co. is lost while Cedar Lake, with 600 residents, is substantially destroyed. Alemena Poskin and others along the Soo line reportedly wiped out. rain may check flames. Chippewa Falls notes extensive damage along rail lines and pine woods. Barron surrounded, Glenwood saved after hours of effort. Wires down and bridges destroyed.
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J. Paul
Minn
Cedar Lake
Knapp-Stout Lumber Company
Alemena
Poskin
Soo Line
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Soo
Wisconsin Central
Wisconsin
Barron
Glenwood
Wisconsin woman burned while fighting forest fires
Milwaukee dispatch reports Mrs. Jacob Correson was burned to death while battling forest fires. Her two children suffered severe facial burns as they tried to save her. Passengers on a northbound Wisconsin Central train last night described passing through an almost continuous sea of fire.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sentinel
Chippewa Falls
Jacob Correson
Wisconsin Central
Forest Fires Ravage Western Slope With Wide Devastation
Denver dispatch reports great forest fires on the western slope spreading hundreds of miles. Fires devastate large areas around Gypsum Creek and Collins with a 35 mile wide swath from Grand River to Dillon. No lives reported lost.
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Denver
Gypsum Creek
Collins
Grand River
Dillon
Safety for the Bread Winners
John P. Sonnhalter of Cleveland describes overwork symptoms from hard labor as a yardmaster. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring sleep appetite strength and vigor after taking six boxes, noting improved digestion blood nourishment and nerve support. All druggists sell the pills at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50.
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John P. Sonnhalter
Melrose Avenue
Cleveland
Telmeyer Coal Company
Commercial Street
Dr. Williams
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