Allies Rush Supplies to Tongku as Winter Approaches
Correspondent notes a hub of activity along the Pei-ho river where dozens of steamers, junks, and coastal craft discharge cargo. American, Russian, Japanese, German, British, Indian, Sikh, and Chinese labor move vast bales toward Tongku and Tien-Tsin under heavy military supervision as winter nears and fuel becomes critical.
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Associated Press
Tongku
China
Pei-ho River
Tien Tsin
Fekin
North China
Taku
Pei-ho
Trans-Siberian Railway
Hugh Gallagher
Tien-Tsin
Yellow
China Seas
United States
Dongku
Pekin
Manchuria
Korea
The
Tien- Tsin
Filipino magistrates face scrutiny over Manila courts
The Taft commission examines Manila civil courts amid long standing scandal. Four native justices and four primary courts are accused of corruption and malfeasance. Charges say officials misuse funds, evade supervision, and collude with police to free prisoners, prompting calls to replace native magistrates with honest American judges.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Taft Commission
Supreme Court
United States
Commission
Fight at Matanzas sparks clash between soldiers and police
Havana October 11 A Cuban policeman clashed with two members of the 2nd United States cavalry at Matanzas. The dispute led to a general fight with police and troops. Trooper Turey of D troop was shot, and others were injured. Capt Foltz halted a weapon seizure guiding troops L and M. Col Noyes ordered confinement to barracks as investigation begins amid tense Cuban cavalry relations. Yellow fever control efforts by Maj Gorgas expand to 60 houses daily with 98 new cases since October 1. Maj Peterson and M R Hayes suspected of fever. An armed veterans banquet drew anti American speeches by several generals and Senors Gomez and Lacret.
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Havana
Matanzas
2Nd
United States Cavalry
Turey
D" Troop
D Troop
Frederick F. Foltz
Wilkird
Henry BE. Noyes
Wood
Gorgas
Maj. Peterson
M. R. Frank Hayes
North American Trust Company
Rodriguez
Sanchez
Wolfe
Garcia
Andrade
Senor Lacret
Juan Qualberto Gomez
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Warmth For Cold Season
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to brace you for cooler weather by improving circulation. It emphasizes purified vitalized enriched blood as a way to stay warm and healthy this season.
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Hood
Courtei Ad Seen By Readers Prompts Advertisers
Readers report spotting advertisers' message in the Courtei. The column notes general visibility of ads and encourages advertiser feedback for placement improvements.
Boston Routs Phillies in Busy Racecard Attracts 1057
Philadelphia October 11 Boston overwhelmed the home team with erratic play and weak support as 1057 in attendance. A $2000 purse featured the Weststake 2529 class with Contralto by The Conqueror ahead of Lita W and Gracie Onward. The Lexington stakes for two year olds saw Erirange and Melton dominate, while Empire Wilkes and Bessie Brown chased in second and third.
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Tevit
Empire Wilkes
Lexington
Behiral
Bitter Root Farm
W. J. Young
Meltod
Allerton
Jay McGregor
Irolling
Wim
Annie Burns
Dwilson
Ebba
Lita
McKay
Rush
Gracie
Macey
National League results reported in brief
National League results show Philadelphia defeating Boston 9 to 4, Pittsburgh edging Chicago 2 to 1, and New York beating Brooklyn 7 to 4 in separate matchups.
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Ait Philadelphia
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Dartmouth Eleven Aims to Hold Yale at Newton This Saturday
Dartmouth College sails for Boston in readiness for the Yale game at Newton on Saturday. Hope is high for a creditable showing due to a stronger defense line, though backs are weak. Changes include Austin at tackle, Thompson at quarterback, Farmer at left half, and Halliday moved to full back. Whelan’s poor showing at Union may cost him the full back spot. A large student turnout is expected with a starter lineup featuring Boyle, Lowe, Riley, Place, Allings, O Connor, Thompson, Farmer, Foster, Halliday.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Boston
Yale
Newton
Austin
Smith
Thompson
Farmer
Halliday
Whelan
Boyle
Lowe
Riley
Place
Allings
O’connor
Foster
Autumn Meet Opens After Rain Delay in Brooklyn
After a two day rain delay the Brooklyn Trotting association autumn meeting began in New York. In 2.35 class trotting purse 300 Bell Arlington won in three heats with Maggie Mills second Creosote third Mattie C fourth best time 2.25. In 2.21 class pacing purse 400 Besiege by won with Collette second Allerteen third Mary's Own fourth best time 2.20. In 2.14 class trotting purse 500 Belmont by won Chanty second Swift third Harline fourth best time 2.15.
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New York
Brooklyn Trotting Association
Bell Arlington
Maggie Mills
Creosote
Mattie C
Collette
Allerteen
Mary’s Own
Belmont By
Chanty
Swift
Harline
Porto Rican Affairs Reports on Army Garrison and Puerto Rico Autonomy
The War Department released Brig. Gen. Geo. W. Davis’s annual report on the Porto Rico department. It details plans to shrink the civil and military presence as civil government stabilizes, noting a possible reduction to 18 companies though a larger force may still be needed for strategic defense. Davis commends native troops’ performance on parade and camp, while cautiously forecasting battlefield reliability.
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Washington
War Department
Geo. W. Davis
Department of
Porto Rico
Davis
San Juan
Yale Freshmen Football Schedule Released for Remainder
The Yale Freshman Football association announced the upcoming slate. October 18 features St Paul’s and Worcester Academy in New Haven, October 20 Hotchkiss at Lakeville, October 24 Andover at Andover, November 3 Brown at New Haven, November 10 Princeton at Princeton, and November 14 Harvard at New Haven. Dates for Princeton and Harvard may shift.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Freshman Football Association
St. Paul’s School
Worcester Academy
Hotchkiss School
Lakeville
Andover Academy
Andover
Mass
Worcester High School
Brown Consolidated
Princeton
Harvard
Bank News Summary of National and Mutual Savings Data
The comptroller reports national banks show loans and discounts at 2 686 759 640 and deposits at 2 507 248 557 as of Sept 5 1900, up from June 29. Mutual Savings institutions gain deposits to 2 134 472 120 and resources by 185 445 039 for year ending June 30 1900, with depositors rising to 5 009 7.
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Washington
United States
Peronn
Sloan's Success at Newmarket with Sloan Riding Winners
London Oct 11 On day three of Newmarket's second October meeting several winners highlighted by Sloan. Jolly Tar won the Lowther Stakes with Reiff riding. Rosetree won the Heathstakes as Jenkins rode. Sheet Anchor was second with Sloan aboard. Lord Quez claimed the Nursery Handicap for Sloan. Princess Milton won the Brotbay Stakes with Sloan. Exedo won the Prendergast Stakes with Maher. Impious won the wetter selling stakes with Sloan. Sonatura won the Challenge Stakes with Jenkins.
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London
Newmarket
Lord William Beresford
Jolly Tar
Johnnie Reiff
Mr. Corrigan
Rosetree
C. Jenkins
G. Cottrill
Sheet Anchor
Tod Sloan
Golden Rule
Lord Quez
Sloan
Princess Melton
P. Lorillard
Exedo
Maher
RACES AT LEXINGTON 2:10 TROTS FEATURE HARD FOUGHT HEATS
Lexington Kentucky October 11 racing under raw chilly weather drew a large crowd. York Boy won the 2:10 trot in straight heats after losing the first two to California mare Necreta with Onward Silver and Lamp Girl close behind. Centrallo topped the West Stake as Eratic Annie Burns edged Ebba for second, in a strong program on a well conditioned track.
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Lexington
York Boy
Lampgirl
California
Necreta
Onward Silver
Centrallo
West Stake
Annie Burns
Ebba
Burns
London Express Digs America on Turkish Claim
The Daily Express in London asserts that Washington’s ultimatum to Turkey was a bluff. It claims the Sultan paid indemnity only to save prestige, while the United States pretended the money remained unpaid to deter other creditors, a tale used to mock a possible Turkey United States clash.
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London Express
America
London
Daily Express
Washington
Turkey
United States
US denies recent Danish West Indies purchase talks
Washington October 1 state department officials said no overtures had been made by the United States for buying the Danish West Indies recently. Last spring negotiations were halted after Danish officials detected hostility among Danes toward the sale.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Danish West Indies
Accidents on the Farm and a Quick Pain Remedy
Accidents occur with distressing frequency on the farm. Cuts bruises stings and sprains are common. Dramas Electric Oil relieves the pain instantly and should be kept on hand for quick relief.
Transfer Refused Over Little Canada Liquor License
The Lowell police board held a hearing on John H. McCaffrey’s transfer request from Adams Street to Hall Street in Little Canada. Clergy and residents opposed the move citing moral and economic impacts. McCaffrey’s counsel argued local support and property backing. The board granted leave to withdraw the transfer petition after the hearing.
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John H. McCaffrey
Adams Street
Hail Street
Little Canada
W. H. Bent
Jeremiah Crowley
John W. McEvoy
A. 0. Hame
August Jean
Lawrence
Mr. Hagen
Lowell
Aiken Street
Charles T. Roy
Pierre Brousseau
Nolin
Merrimack Street
Hogan
McCaffrey
Trowell Baptist Union
Warren L. Floyd
West Sixth
Fwell Streets
Crowey
Gagnon
Garin
Crowley
Hey
Common Victuallers
R. Williams
Bridge Street
L. Cooch
Middlesex Fernald
Middle
Rock Street
Michael A. McKeon
Odd Street
Mary Victuallers
Jeremiah A. Proadway
Angel Ikutso
Thomas O't
Onnor
John J. Tvay
America
Gardener and Farmer Firecracker Joke Sparks Laughs
A Boston Trans script features a gardener and a farmer in a brief exchange about a so called magazine rifle. The gardener says he keeps it loaded rarely discharging it while the farmer asks for clarification. The gardener explains that anything put into it may take a long time to come out.
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Gardener
Boston
Welsbach Light Promises Superior Yusea Mantle
A promotional notice touts the Yusea mantle for Welsbach lights claiming 50 percent more light and triple strength, plus longer life and a brighter flame. It also advertises first class gas cooking ranges sold at cost to attract buyers.
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