Narrow escape of clash as US troops enter Manzanillo
In Manzanillo on Oct 7 US forces under Col Ray arrived to take possession of government buildings. A tense standoff with Spanish Col Parron followed, with threats of force and a halted march to the barracks after a color dispute. Cable orders delayed action until 6 PM, then a decision to defer evacuation until Oct 10. Civilian alarm rose as troops remained near the city.
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Manzanillo
Col. Parron
United States
Col. Ray
Santiago
Third Immunes
Lawton
Collins
Col. Parton
Reina de Los Angeles
Blanco
Col
Parton
Col. Frost
Captain Frost
Gen
Wade
Senorita Parron
World traveler McIlrath plans China bicycle tour solo
Dr. H. Darwin McIlrath and wife, after a round the world ride begun in 1895, stay in London two weeks awaiting manager Frank Fowler before homeward journey. He may seek a botanist companion for a China tour to study minerals flora and fauna, noting China’s vast untapped resources and potential future political influence of United States and Britain in the region.
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London
H. Darwin McIlrath
Frank Fowler
Kew Gardens
China
MclIirath
Mcllirath
United States
Great Britain
Yangtse Valley
Yunan
Szechuen
Hankow
Mcllrath
Persia
Kang-Yu-Wei Recalls Crisis in China in Interview
The London Times Tokyo correspondent outlines Kang-Yu-Wei's account of the 1899 crisis in China. Kang describes a June audience with the Emperor seeking reform through youthful ministers and foreign aid, the Empress Dowager blocking moves, and the real power held by Li Huen Yan with potential succession by Chun-Ming. He reports letters from the Emperor in September detailing royal troubles and calls for counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
Times
Kang-Yu-Wei
Kang-Yu-Weiti
Kang
Japan
England
Pekin
Li Huen Yan
Chun-Ming
Troops From Three Nations Arrive in Pekin
Reports from Pekin detail 66 Russian soldiers with artillery, 25 British marines, and 30 German marines arriving to guard legations amid crowds. Shanghai notes 10,000 houses burned in Hankow fire. casualty estimates reach 5 to 8 million taels. Times correspondent in London suggests Cossacks may stay as escorts. A Hu Nan governor Chen Pao Chen is cashiered. A Pekin cable denies emperor’s death by suicide. claims emperor deposed, Empress Dowager ruling.
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Pekin
London
The
Times
Chen-Pao-Chen
Hu-Nan
China
New York
Thurlow Weed Barnes
H. H. Lowry
American University In
Lucania Disabled with Broken Piston Rod Reaches Port
The Cunard steamer Lucania from New York to Liverpool, capt. McKay, was sighted off Browhead in a disabled state. The vessel reported a broken piston rod about 40 miles west of Fastnet Rock and proceeded to Liverpool at half speed aided by its auxiliary engine. Passengers were taken on board supplied with despatches at Queenstown.
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Queenstown
Cunard Line
Lucania
McKay
New York
Liverpool
Browhead
Fastnet Rock
Kinsdale Head
Loves for Love Jacob Ullman Woos Diamonds
New York reports Captain McCluskey has learned Jacob Ullman was arrested in Albany. Ullman, sought for ingratiating himself with women then stealing diamonds and jewelry, totaling at least $5,000 in this city. Since July, complaints cite his operations across multiple cities, with an estimated thefts over $50,000.
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New York
McCluskey
Jacob Ullman
Albany
Ullman
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Troy
Ely's Dream Balm Trial Offer Declined as Deceptive
An ad warns against promises of rewards and promotes a mail order trial of Ely's Dream Balm for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. It claims a 10 cent trial size and a 50 cent size kept by the druggist, urging readers to test for immediate relief and cure, with Ely Brothers of New York City listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Casts Ria Heals the The Kind You Have Always Bought
The fragmentary item mentions Lo Mittin and a phrase about the kind you have always bought, hinting at a consumer goods note or ad copy. No clear event, date, or organization is readable to diagnose a full news item.
Peace Treaty Talks Near Breakdown in Paris
Paris Oct 7 American and Spanish peace commissioners met again as talks showed fragility. The Spaniards pressed for a recess after Monday’s session while the Americans prepared further presentment. Reports from Gaulois and Judge Day sparked claims of stalled negotiations, but officials deny such charges as preliminaries close with no fixed order of deliberation. Secrecy remains, with Moore and Ojeda agreeing to record proceedings without stenographic minutes.
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Paris
Washington
Merritt
Philippines
Judge Day
Madrid
United States
Philippine Islands
Gaulois
Griggs
Trenton
N. J
Spain
Manila
Luzon
Uni-21
McKinley
Senor Ojeda
Moore
Fever Spreads As Mississippi Struggles With Yellow Fever
Jackson reports widespread demoralization as yellow fever surges statewide. Gov. McLaurin is unreachable, rail and river travel halted, and the capitol is nearly closed. Twelve counties infected, 15 towns depopulated, schools halted, and aid efforts strained as fear grows.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
McLaurin
Smith County
State Board of Health
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
State University At
Oxford
Howard Association
St. Louis
Baptist Orphanage
Soldiers Returning Home From Puerto Rico
Gen Grant's brigade including the 4th Ohio and 3d Illinois regiments sails from Ponce for a return home about October 16, with troops expected to reach their posts shortly after.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Grant
Ohio
Illinois
A Woman's Age and Nervura Relief
The article discusses how age in women is often defined by nervous symptoms rather than years. It describes signs of premature aging such as a pinched face and irritable disposition, linked to weak blood and exhausted nerves. It notes overwork, worry, and poor vitality as causes and presents Nervura as a scientific relief.
Nervura for blood and nerves touted as unfailing remedy
An advertisement for Dr. Greene's Nervura claims it is an unfailing specific for all diseases of the blood and nerves. It asserts thousands have recovered, inviting readers to consult or write to Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston for free advice on achieving health.
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Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
McKinley kin George Saxton shot near Canton home
George D. Saxton brother of Mrs William McKinley was shot dead at 6 10 pm before Mrs Eva B Althouse home 319 Lincoln avenue. Suspect Mrs Anna C George arrested on suspicion. Saxton died instantly. autopsy to follow. Saxton unmarried lived with M C Barber. Bail set for multiple defendants in connected cases.
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Canton, O
George D. Saxton
Wm. McKinley
Eva B. Althouse
George Althouse
Lincoln Avenue
Anna Cc. George
Saxton
Althouse
M. C. Barber
Barber
Samuel C. George
Dakota
State Supreme Court
George
Eudora Guilford Held On Bond In Old Nance Case
Bridgeport Conn Oct 7 Eudora Guilford daughter of Old Nance Guilford held on bonds totaling 5000 after eluding police since a grand jury returned a true bill in a long running case. The arrest follows a grand jury action and marks a milestone in the pursuit of the accused.
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Nance
Bridgeport, Conn
Eudora Guilford
Nance” Guilford
Three Doctors In Consultation From Benjamin Franklin
A historical note describes Dr Inclination, Dr Experience, and Dr Reason advising on medicine. It suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a cold, praises its safety and efficacy, and notes local retailer Ellingwood & Co. advertises sale. The Courier-Citizen offers engraving services with modern card and letterhead styles.
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Benjamin Franklin
Inclination
Experience
Reason
Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Choice for Low Priced Tenements In City
We offer assorted tenements across the city priced from five to ten dollars monthly. Highlights include Winter steam heated rooms at prices barely above unheated rooms. T. H. Elliott at 4 Central Street markets these value options.
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T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Cough Remedy Promoted At Low Price In Merrimack
Advertisers claim Carter's Cough Balm is the quick fix for a stubborn cough and cold with a 25 cent investment. Carter & Sherburne, low priced druggists on Bridge Street, Merrimack, promote the remedy to readers seeking fast relief.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Corner Bridge Street
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Canton
Miss Guilford
Gail
Harry Oxley
Harry Guilford
Rose Drayton
Eudora Held
Courier-Citizen Company
F. L. Draw
Old City Hall
Merrimack Street
Lillian Lusila Linesin
Wees
Kirk Street
New England Business University
Runels
Merrimack Square
Lowell
New England
W.d. Sanders
Prin. C
Williams
Mer
Josephine M
Ockington
Prescott Mall
F. Edmund Edmunds
Milan
Italy
Royal Academy of Music
Old City Hall Block
Lowell Textile School
A. L. Brooks
W.T. Griffin
Appleton Stree Coat Yard
Meadowcroft Street
Choleé
Westford
Highland Avenue
James Walsh
Taylor Roofing Co
Humphrey Street
Mutual Benefit Life Insusines Co
Newark, N. J
Agen
Glidden BU
Ding Lowell
Lowell Highlands
Wildar Strait
Mt. Vernon Street
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A. J. Ryan
Hildreth Ride
Ola Postefice
Worthley
Pelta
Thlephone
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