Alger's Reply To War Inquiry Board In Oct 11 Session
The War Investigating Commission examined Secretary Alger's statement and supporting papers today. He details campaign plans, base selection at Tampa, and changes due to Cuban developments and Cervera's fleet. Messages show delay causes, Miles and Remy notes, and the Porto Rico campaign orders dated June 26, 1898. Major General Graham testified on Camp Alger conditions.
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Washington
War Investigating Commission
Alger
War Department
Tampa
Havana
Cuba
Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
Secretary of the Navy
Miles
Porto Rico
Verandina
Jacksonville
South
Fernandina
Lee
U.S. W
7Th Army Corps
Huntsville
Ala
Remy
Eagie
Nicholas
Wm. M. Graham
Camp Alger
End of Spain's Rule Initiated for Cuba and Porto Rico
American commissioners notify Havana authorities that the United States will assume full military and civil control of Cuba by December 1 and of Porto Rico by October 1. The move aims to end Spanish rule, with US troops possibly moving before the dates. Proclamations on customs and governance will take effect, and remaining Spanish troops may be kept in barracks or shipped to Spain at US expense.
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Washington
Havana
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Brooke
Poro Rico
Mbd
Spain
Will Keep Force in Cuba Till Treaty is Signed
Madrid October 11 The Spanish government says it will maintain a strong force in Cuba until the peace treaty with the United States is definitively signed. After peace is signed de Cortes will be convened and measures enacted.
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Cuba
Madrid
United States
de Cortes
United States to administer Cuba after December 1
Washington reports no change in US troop movements and states the American military commission in Havana will seize control of Cuba on December 1 regardless of Spanish officials. Spain may keep troops briefly if evacuation lags, but will not control the island.
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Cuba
United States
Extradition of Dr Nancy Guilford Barred or Assured
Washington reports that Dr Nancy Guilford’s extradition from England is officially assured after state department preliminaries. Special Officer Edward Cronin, representing Connecticut’s governor, presented authenticated documents and will depart for New York to sail to England tomorrow.
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Washington
Nancy Guilford
England
Department of State
Edward Cronin
Connecticut
State Department
Cronin
New York
Peace commission reports focus on Cuba Porto Rico and Guam
In Paris the peace commissioners have not yet tackled the Philippines. The Spanish sought to raise Manila Bay occupancy, but the U S refused. Joint sessions concentrate on three questions about Cuba Porto Rico and Guam, under continued consideration.
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Washington
Paris
Philippines
Joint Commission
Manila Bay
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guama
Pennant Is Theirs Boston Wins 1898 Championship Hope
Washington October 11 The Boston team assured the base ball championship by defeating the Senators easily as the Senators fielded poorly and failed to hit Lewis. Boston pounded Baker’s delivery while attendance reached 1400. In Brooklyn Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 at end of 8th due to darkness. Baltimore beat New York 3 to 1 in the first game and New York 6 to 2 in the second.
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Philadelphia
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Osseed
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Lee
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Smith
Stahl
Duffy
Casy
Hamilton
Connolly and Heidler
Tar and Feathers in Ocean City Town Row
Ocean City residents led by Enosh Ingersoll tarred and lynched Harry Anderson after dragging him from Ingersoll’s home. Mrs Ingersoll allegedly enamored with the boarder, sparking the mob action on the Great Egg Harbor shore. Women warn Mrs Ingersoll against meeting him as fall danger looms.
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Ocean City
N. J
Harry Anderson
Enosh Ingersoll
Anderson
Ingersoll
Great Egg Harbor
Cape May Court House
Navy board rules it a captain's fight at Santiago
The naval board report finds the Victory at Santiago on July 3 was fought on Rear-Admiral Sampson's plans with ships acting to his orders. It credits Sampson over Schley, notes the Brooklyn's signals and positions, and states the New York saw limited action while Oregon Texas and Iowa bore the brunt. The argument focused on Brooklyn and New York positions during the engagement.
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New York
Santiago
Sampson
Naval Board
Schley
Washington
Brooklyn
Cervera
Colon
Oregon
Texas
Iowa
Navy Yard
Praise for Lawton in Santiago Cuba anniversary events
Fes tivities marking Cuba's 30th independence anniversary were postponed to Oct 17 due to rain. The city is decorated and many visited monuments to Marty and Cespedes. Speeches by Trujillo and Dr Prias praised progress toward Cuba Libre. A Cuban committee thanked Gen Lawton for fairness as he prepares to depart aboard the Michigan. Internal matters in Santiago are to be studied by Gen Wood's staff with new courts and civil government machinery planned. Water works and artesian wells are estimated to cost about 500000 dollars. The Los Angeles carries 300000 rations for destitute eastern and northern Santiago coastal areas. Lieut Rooney oversees distribution. Cuban generals write of hunger among soldiers’ families. rationing is conditional on arms laying down. Perez and about 400 men are mentioned as Cuban leaders.
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Santiago de Cuba
Marty
Cespedes
San Carlos
Senor Trujillo
Dr. Prias
San Domingo
Cuba Libre
Lawton
United States
Michigan
Col. Wiley
Department of Santiago
Castillo
Gen. Wood
Los Angeles
Guantanamo
Baracoa
Santiago
Rooney
Perez
Cuban club seeks American flag amid Cuban unrest
Disbanded at Guantanamo and not needing more troops than the 4th immunes on route to Manzanillo Col Ray will transfer command to Maj Pettit and return to Guantanamo. The Spanish club petitions the palace for a US flag to fly over its building following a pontifical mass for Antonio Maceo. Sergt Joseph H Johnson of the 2d immunes, also a correspondent, is dead after illness while under arrest awaiting court martial.
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Manzanillo
Col. Ray
Maj. Pettit
Antonio Maceo
Sergt
Joseph H. Johnson
2D Immunes
Ith
Westinghouse wins Chinese mill electric machinery contract
Pittsburg report that Westing-Harrisburg Foundry & Machine Co has secured an order from the Chinese government to install electrical machinery in a new woolen mill at Tientsin. The project marks the first such installation in the region and signals a shift from conservatism. Contracts cover engines boilers and wool-making machinery with James Smith Wool Machine Co of Philadelphia.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg Foundry & Machine Company
James Smith Wool Machine Company
Philadelphia
Concord and Montreal stockholders meet after road lease
Concord New Hampshire October meeting of Concord and Montreal railroad stockholders draws fewer than 100 attendees. B A Kimball presides as directors list includes Smyth, Kimball, Pearson, Parker, White, Pillsbury, Tilton, Samuel Kimball, Morris on, Pattee, Frank Jones, Clark, Turner and others. Typhoid fever claims W D Curley of the 8th Massachusetts at Camp Hamilton Lexington Kentucky.
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Concord & Montreal Railroad
Boston & Maine
B. A. Kimball
F. S. Streeter
Herald
Frederick Smyth
Manchester
Benjamin A. Kimball
John H. Pearson
Walter M. Parker
John A. White
Alpha J. Pillsbury
Tilton
Charles E. Tilton
Samuel S. Kimball
Charles E. Morrisson
Boston
Lewis C. Pattee
Winchester
Mass
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
Noah S. Clark
Hiram N. Turner
St. Johnsbury
Lexington
W. D. Curley
Camp Hamilton
Munyon's Headache and Indigestion Cure Ad
Munyon offers a remedy claimed to cure headaches in 3 to 10 minutes and correct indigestion while stimulating nerves and boosting the system. It targets homes and travelers with a 25 cures for 25 cents. Maltox advertised as bringing a healthy glow to the cheeks.
Attempt at Lynchings by 12th New York in Revolt
Lexington Ky October 11 200 soldiers from the Twelfth New York armed at the depot to seize Albie Kitchen the provost guard who killed Priv Henry Nygren. Cavalry and Indiana guards deployed around Camp Hamilton and jail 300 arrested. Kitchen feared lynching as officers vow severe punishment and a death sentence is anticipated.
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Lexington
Louisville
12Th New York
Albie Kitchen
Kitchen
Priv
Henry Nygsten
Divison
Wiley
Holbrook
Lieut
Langden
12Th New York Regiment
Massachusetts
Camp Hamilton
160Th Indiana
Col. Gunder
16Th
London Park
Gaines
Nygren
Monster parade marks Knights Templars gathering in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on October 11 a seven mile parade drew about 25 000 uniformed men and an estimated one million spectators. The event opened the grand commandery conclave in Carnegie Hall with welcomes from Arthur B. Wigley Mayor Ford and State Grand Commander Kuhn. Warren La Rue Thomas gave the annual address as reports from grand officers were read.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Jerusalem
Knights Templars
Gobin
Grand Commandry
Cargenie Hall
Arthur B. Wigley
Ford
Kuhn
Warren la Rue Thomas
Grand Treasurer Lines
Grand Recorder Mills
Suspected servant in Paris green death case
Bridgeport Connecticut October 11 Coroner Doten finished an inquest into the death of Louis Ciglar the young child who died from paris green poison Friday night Lizzie Rimke the Ciglar family servant remains under arrest The coroner made no finding yet awaiting fuller evidence Testimony casts suspicion on Rimke but is not strong The accused girl denies guilt
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Bridgeport
Conn
Doten
Louis Ciglar
Paris Green
Lizzie Rimke
Leader Curtain Sale Promises Deep Discounts
A newspaper ad touts heavy Chenille Portieres at 400 regular, now 2.98. Muslin curtains 50 pairs at 0.89 a pair. Scotch Lace Curtains 8 12 yards long, now 1.49 a pair. Drapery Silks 39c and 49c grades cut to 19c per yard. Sash Curtain Muslin 36 inches wide at 9c a yard. New Dada Shades 25c, plus another lot shades at 22c.
Cloak Department Offer on Children's Merino Vests and Pants
The Cloak Department advertises children s fine white merino vests and pants in sizes from 16 to 34 inches. All garments are priced at 25 cents each with half price available on select items.
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Westworth
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