President McKinley Attends Saxton Funeral in Canton
President and Mrs. McKinley arrive in Canton for Geo. D. Saxton's funeral in the old Saxton home, receiving a solemn welcome at the Pennsylvania station. The scene highlights Mrs. McKinley's fatigue and the President's care, with details of family, mourners, and funeral arrangements.
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Canton
Porto Rico
Washington
Barber
Saxton Homestead
McKinley
Congress
Omaha
Chicago
Lafayette McWilliams
W. A. Goodman
George
Mayor Rice
Sampson's Promotion Probe Ordered by Secretary Long
Washington Oct 8 Secretary Long directed a board at Tompkinsville to thoroughly investigate Admiral Sampson's promotion and the battle positions of New York and Brooklyn during the Cervera engagement. The board, initially appointed after July 3, was interrupted by crew reassignment and now reconvenes to gather data before ships sail to Manila.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
W. T. Sampson
New York
Brooklyn
Cervera
Tompkinsville
United States
Department
Schley
J. A. Philip
Oregon
Manila
Armorclads
Vixen
Gloucester
New
Spaniards Hold in Havana as Evacuation Debate Persists
Spanish commissioners await Madrid's guidance on evacuation timing amid disagreement with the American commission. Madrid cabinet could issue instructions by Monday. Gen Claus and Capt Hart seek interview with Captain General Blanco. eight American officers arrive to map camp sites. Spanish Transatlantic company has 21 ships ready to repatriate troops, with Porto Rico evacuation aimed by Oct 15.
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Madrid
Sagitta
Gen. Claus
Capt
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Parrado
Blanco
Claus
Frank J. Hecker
Spanish Transatlantic Company
Spain
Porto Rico
War Forces Cover Northern Minnesota Frontier
General Bacon orders two companies of the 14th Minnesota Infantry on furlough to Duluth for field readiness and rations for 20 days. Troops moved to agency at Walker and Bear Island to guard against Pillager Indians as tensions rise, with reports of killings, ongoing hostilities, and a steady exodus toward Bear Island.
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Minn
Bacon
St. Paul
Secretary of War
Duluth
Bear Island
White Earth Reservation
Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Pittsburg on Bright Day
Pittsburg Pa Oct 9 Knights Templar conclave opens with a festival sermon at Trinity Episcopal church drawing large crowds. Grand Master La Rue Thomas escorted by 500 knights to Trinity church. sermon by Rev Dr C L Twing. Attendance swells to about 10 000 with arrivals from across the country including the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts.
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Knights Templar
Trinity Episcopalian Church
Eld
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
la Rue Thomas
Trinity Church
Pittsburg
C. L. Twing
Cavalry Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Massachusetts
Mass Senate Fight Emphasized in Knox Speech at Boston Banquet
Congressman Knox delivered a campaign speech at the Middlesex club in Boston praising Republican ideals and denouncing the Chicago platform. He framed Massachusetts as central to national commerce expansion, highlighted bimetallism debates, and touted U S shipbuilding growth and overseas markets, including the Philippines and Nicaragua Canal route.
Dracut News Highlights Local Affairs and Notables
Dracut reports include postmaster Charles L. Hodge returning from Nova Scotia after a four week vacation. Private Arthur Garland, convalescing at home in New Boston, enjoys bicycle rides. Mrs. Rose Roark remains in danger, and Rev. E L Baker has no successor yet. Local mills owner Michael Collins plans gymnasium social use for Collinsville youths. William Ferris, jailed in Lowell, faces six months. Edward St Ledger Jr joins the fifth Democratic congressional committee. A thief remains at large after stealing an overcoat and shoes from Henry Peabody. James Smith linked to the theft as a former employee. Town youth may form a social club this winter, needing a clubhouse. Miss Sarah Malone tours Ireland and returns with a reception back home.
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Charles L. Hodge
Navy Yard
Nova Scotia
Arthur Garland
Company Co. Sixth Regiment
New Boston
Garland
Rose Roark
School Street
E. L. Baker
Hillside Congregational Church
Michael Collins
Collins Mills
Collinsville
William Ferris
Lowell
J. B. Crowley
Edward St. Ledger, Jr
Fifth
Democratic Congressional Committee
Henry Peabody
Nashua
James Smith
Mr. Peabody
Lakeview
Sarah Malone
Riverside Street
Ireland
Governor Pingree and the man named David Ward
A Detroit Free Press piece recalls Gov. Pingree riding a train to Lansing. He debates corporations with a listener who turns out to be multimillionaire David Ward, who provocatively defends his own character and wealth. The exchange ends with Ward identifying himself and the governor asking where he lives.
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Gov
Pingree
Wesselius
Lansing
Mr. Pingree
Weesselius
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Describe Scrofula to Rheumatism
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for scrofula catarrh and rheumatism claiming remarkable restorative powers. The copy emphasizes quick relief and general well being through the tonic.
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