Savannah in grip of West India cyclone then and heavy losses feared
A Savannah dispatch reports an 18 hour West India cyclone lashing the city with 50 to 75 mph winds. Low lands along the rivers flooded, sea islands offshore submerged, rice losses projected at 50 000 to 75 000, and extensive damage to shipping wharves and moorings. News from Tybee and South Carolina seas is awaited as wires fail and darkness covers the city.
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Savannah
Georgia
South Carolina
South Carolina Sea Islands
Governor Ames
Synara
St. John
N. B
Milville
Millville
N. J
Fannie L. Childs
Boston
Franklin
Tybee
Thunderbolt
Isle of Hope
Central Railroad of
Alabama
Florida
Western Union
Hutchinson Island
Outwell
Ao. S. S. Company
Narcoche
New York
D. H. Miller
Altimore
Macon
O. S. S. Line
Wholesale poisoning at Cranberry Isles shocks Ellsworth
In Cranberry Isles the Rosebrook family suffers multiple deaths from poisoned water. Charles Rosebrook died after the oldest son fell ill, two more children died the next day, parents are ill, and a fourth child is dying. Dr. Sawyer attributes illness to drinking contaminated water from near a putrid gulley amid drought. Additional cases threaten an epidemic.
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Ellsworth
Cranberry Isles
Bilman Rosebrook
Charles
Sawyer
Rosebrook
Five Men Assassinated in Cannon County Tennessee
A Murfreesboro Times dispatch reports an killings spree in Cannon county around Cannon City area. John Hollingsworth allegedly shot Higgins over a year earlier triggering a family judgment. A posse gathered at a barn to seize the property when Hollingsworth and his associates opened fire with double barreled shotguns, killing four men and badly wounding a fifth who may not recover.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Murresboro
The
Times
Cannon County
John Hollingsworth
Higgins
Hollingsworth
Unfortunate Men Named In Fatal Incident Report
Killed are Rev. A Cc Webb, Samuel Webb and his son Joe Higgins and an unknown man. Fatally injured is James Vincent.
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A. Cc. Webb
Samuel Webb
Joe. Higgins
James Vincent
Young Man Stabbed by Italian in Providence
George Collins, 24, was fatally stabbed near the Congregational church in Rumford after a late night altercation with two Italians on the Olneyville to Rumford car. He apologized for hitting one with a cigar stub. the other Italian stabbed him as the train neared the terminus. Collins died soon after at Rhode Island Hospital. the Italians fled.
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Providence
R. I
George Collins
Congregational Church
Rumford
Olneyville
Market Square
Collins
Rhode Island
Peace Commission Opens Paris Talks Amid Secrets
In Paris on Oct 2 the United States and Spanish peace commissions held a quiet first session in the French foreign office, lasting 90 minutes with no speeches. General Merritt will arrive Monday, and a formal program will be drafted as talks continue behind closed doors.
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Marseilles
Merritt
Manila
Paris
United States Peace Commission
Foreign Office
Ferguson
Imparcial
Madrid
Cook
Irish Patriots Remembered at Cork Stone Laying
In Cork on October 2 an orderly demonstration marked the mayor laying the cornerstone of a monument to Irish revolutions of 1790 1803 1848 and 1867. Several Irish MPs attended and a resolution praised Irish Americans for opposing an Anglo American alliance.
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Cork
House of Commons
Tagalos Land in Antigua Province Defeated by Spanish
Despatch from Visayas reports Tagalos landed in Antigua province and were driven back by a Spanish column after a sharp engagement in which 94 insurgents were killed.
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Madrid
Visayas Islands
Antigua
Munyon Headache and Indigestion Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Munyon's headache and indigestion cure as the sole remedy for all headaches in 3 to 10 minutes and claims it corrects indigestion, stimulates nerves, and builds the body. It urges home and traveler use, with 25 cent and 50 cent Dean's Ointment options and mentions Maltox as a cure despite oneself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Navy view on joint army navy transport regulations
Washington note details Admiral Sampson's push for English style combined action regulations for transport, urges adopting British rules to avoid friction, and cites Queen's regulations emphasizing naval control of transport after embarkation. Dickens recommends initial adoption with War Department consultation and adaptation.
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Washington
Army
Navy Department
Department
Sampson
Tampa
Shafter
Daiquiri
Cuba
Dicken
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Navy
Transport Service
Naval Attache
Naval Intelligence
London
Admiralty
Her Majesty’s Naval Service
Her Majesty
Her
R. N
Naval Establishment
War Department
F. W. Dickens
Bureau
White Earth Indians Officials Fear Possible Trouble
Washington reports interior department officials fear potential unrest in the White Earth Indian reservation Minnesota despite official statements of calm. Indian Agent Sutherland and Indian Inspector Tinker relay quiet conditions on Bear Island and Leech Lake while Army dispatches align on no danger. The government will monitor closely to prevent trouble.
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Washington
Interior Department
White Earth
Minnesota
Interior
Ryan
Sutherland
Bear Island
Leech Lake
Tinker
War Department
Department of the Army
MacArthur Praises Astor Battery and Officers
Washington reports Major General Arthur MacArthur commends the Astor battery for gallantry on the Manila battle day. He single out Colonel Overshine, Colonel Reeve, Captains Sawtelle Bjorsntad Seibachs and Lieutenants March Kernan Weymouth for distinguished service.
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Washington
Arthur MacArthur
Eighth Army Corps
Manila
Astor
McArthur
Overshine
Reeve
Sawtelle
Bjorsntad
Seibachs
March
Kernan and Weymouth
Postmasters' Convention to Meet in Detroit Next Week
Washington October 2 a convention of first class postmasters will be held in Detroit next week. Postmasters seeking leave to attend may apply to Assistant Postmaster General Heath by wire or letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit
Heath
Filipinos Uneasy Americans Surprise With Agreeable Attitude
Manila report states the Malolos congress voted to grant Aguinaldo a civilist of 75000 but he declined any payment until the army is paid. Spanish authorities seek prisoner release from Madrid as insurgents pursue a definite guaranty of favorable terms before any settlement.
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Manila
National Congress
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Madrid
Americans Offer Aid to Natives After Hostage Tensions
News describes rising autonomy sentiment among locals and distrust of Americans. The Raleigh cruiser visited northeastern ports to show the flag and seek friendly contact, initially meeting resistance from natives. Hostages were discussed but later not required as relations warmed. A sanitary commission led by an American heads medical efforts across the city and surrounding districts.
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Raleigh
Saturday GridIron Results Across Regions
Multiple college and league games reported with Cambridge Harvard Yale Princeton Lehigh and others scoring outcomes. Notable scores include Yale 11 Williams 5 and Princeton 21 Lehigh 0, Brown 19 Holy Cross 0, and Dartmouth 23 Exeter 5 with city and regional matchups.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Trinity
Hanover
N.H
Dartmouth
Exeter
Providence
Brown
Holy Cross
Big Seven A C Wins Exciting Saturday Football Fight
In a lively city match on Congress Street the Big Seven A C edged the Atlantic eleven 6 to 5 with a touchdown and goal. The Atlantics led by Glenmore players fought hard but failed to convert. Other games saw Ledgers top Pawtucketville 6 to 0 and the Big Seven Ponies crush Drewett Pets 11 to 0 amid local school chatter and future schedules.
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Congress Street
Big Seven
A. C
Atlantic
Atlantics
Glenmore
Centralville
North Common
Varnums
Pawtucketville
Ledgers
Breen
Brown
Thiall
Cummings
Ponies
Drewett Pets
Lakeview Aveoe
Tigers
Dixwells
St. Patrick’s
Hustlers
When Officers May Marry In the Russian Army
The article reviews restrictive marriage rules for Russian officers under twenty three and twenty eight, compares with Austro Hungarian and Italian practices, notes liberal interpretation in Italy, discusses press calls for reform as Russian officers form a significant social class within society.
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Russia
Pearson’s Weekly
Mortality of Lowell Week Ending October 1 1898
Population 87 000 total deaths 29 deaths under five 13 infectious diseases 2 acute lung diseases 3 diphtheria 2 Death rate for the week ending Oct 1 1898 17 3 against 25 1 and 28 7 for previous two weeks Typhoid fever 2 scarlet fever 6 diphtheria 2 membranous croup 1 Board of Health
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Board OF Health
Refund pledge on Greene's Syrup of Tar bottle
A card from Brock & Co and Ellingwood & Co with G C Osgood and F H Butler stating refunds for Greene's Syrup of Tar fifty cent bottle if it fails to cure cold or cough and twenty five cent bottle if not satisfactory. Central and Middlesex offices listed with Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Co. Brock & Co
Géo
C. Osgood
M. D. Ellingwood & Co
Central and
Middlesex
F. H. Butler & Co
C. F. Blanchard
Cough Remedy Sells As Quick Fix At Low Price
Advertisers claim many people are buying Carter's Cough Balm at 25 cents to cure a bad cough and cold. Carter & Sherburne druggists in Merrimack promote the remedy. A four hour sail on Lake Winnipesaukee is offered for a dollar on October 4. The ad also touts Maltox as a way to live long and be well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Corner Bridge Street
Lake Winnipesaukee
Last Race Caps A Fine Lowell Homing Club Season
The final race of the Lowell Homing Club young bird series covered 112 miles from Berlin New Hampshire. Dyer led with 22 birds followed by Youngjohns eight McGlinchey three Stanley two and Fletcher two for a total of 37. First home at 3 27 18 p m to Youngjohns loft won a rocking chair and diploma. Dyer took second with 28 12 p m, then Youngjohns with third at 4 o clock, followed by Dyer and Youngjohns. A strong season closes with praise for pigeon racing. Also Murphy bowling team beat Herbert Webster 2395 to 2195 at Central alleys, Murphyites delivering remarkable bowling.
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Lowell Homing Club
Berlin
N. H
Dyer
Youngjohns
McGlinchey
Stanley
Fletcher
S. E. Hewett
O'Donnell & Gilbride
Jos. Dyer
Murphy
Herbert Webster
Murphyites
Phermomenal
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Tennessee
Dreyfus
M. Pressence
Salle Wagram
M. Vaughan
Aurore
Mery
Vive
Vive Armee
Visayas
Munyon
Maltox
Washington News
UNDER
White Earth Indians
Astor Battery
Rational Biscuit Company
Cambridge
Harvard
Williams
New Haven
Yale
Wesleyan
Philadelphia
V. of P
Pennsylivania S. C
Princeton
Lehigh
Carlisle
Susquehanna
Brunswick, Me
Bowdoin
Campello A. C
Groton
Boston Latin
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Chicago
Broooklyn
National League
Wilkesbarre
Midvale
Jos. Torofski
Torofski
Lathrop
Winnipesaukee
Sweet Charity
Wigginville
United States
Wilkinson
Thompson
Moss
Greenwood
Hird
Bunting
Patrick
Whitaker
Southam
Ec Longbottom
Kingley
Farrar
Econes
Aveyard
C Wilkinson
Gath
C Thompson
Priestley
Midgley
Mosley
C Buckley
Simpson
Merrimacs
Garrett
Bird
Longbottom
Moseley
Raye
Parkinson
Ceeeee Whitaker
Hardisty
Buckley
Louisville
St Louis
Jewett
Nashua
High School Review
Bridget K. Smith
Rix
Europe
Lowell
America
Washburn, Crosby & Co
Greenwood Bros
Lawrence St
Caleb L. Siith
Middlesex Street
Clark’s Ledge
Orier
Bucllle & Clark
Merrimack Street
Gail Burden
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
Lillian Luella Lincoln
Kirk Street
eOlir
E. Lincoln Nowell
Swan Building
A. J. Lester
Dancing Academy
Pilgrim Hall
Palmer, Cor
Merrimace
Josephine M. Ockington
Prescott Hall
Runels
Katherine Devoll
Shattuck’s Hall
Prescott Street
Alice L. Frothingham
Myrtle Street
Lowell Textile School
WM. W. Crosby
Peoples’ Singing Class
John Laing
Gibb
Peoples
Board of Trade Rooms
Banner Warket
Vermont
Banner Market
Jones
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