Porto Surrender Ceremony Postponed Yet Music Planned
Porto Rico near noon tomorrow to mark formal surrender to the United States with band performances by First Kentucky volunteers Third Wisconsin volunteers First Volunteer Engineers and 19th Regular Infantry amid heat induced decision to forego a troop review. Sixth Massachusetts volunteers to depart around October 20 aboard the transport Mississippi for the United States as final ceremony and flag raising at San Juan’s palace El Morro and public buildings slated for noon with insular officials and foreign consuls invited. The cruiser New Orleans has sailed to pay for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Guy V. Henry
John B. Castelman
First
Kentucky Volunteers
Porto Rico
United States
Wisconsin Volunteers
Volunteer Engineers
19Th Regular Infantry
Henry
Col. Castleman
San Juan de Porto Rico
Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
Mississippi
el Morro
San Juan
Insular
New Orleans
Agoncillo Outlines Filipino Stance on Annexation or Protectorate
Paris Oct 17 Philippe Agoncillo Aguinaldo's representative says Filipinos seek independence with a recognized government and oppose US division of the islands. He links peace to expulsion of religious orders and notes twelve insurrections this century to secure citizenship and rights, warning reform is needed for reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Philippe Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Associated Press
Agoncillo
Hotel Continental
United States
Aldo
Philippines
Spain
Agoucillo
Aguinaldo envoy Agoncillo seeks Philippine island reply
The text notes Agoncillo’s arrival in the United States and his stated aim to learn the American commission’s determination on the Philippine islands and convey it to Aguinaldo. It adds Agoncillo has not yet communicated with the commission, while the Spanish side is eager to know his representations. It also reports the American commissioners held a morning session and began a sixth joint session at 2 pm, ending at 3:40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Agoncillo
Paris
Cuba
Spain
Bloody Programme: Anarchists Planned Attacks on King Humbert and Kaiser
In Alexandria on October 17 fifteen suspects were arrested in a plot against Emperor William. The plan involved bombing his Cairo carriage and later the German church dedication in Jerusalem. A captured Italian was the last detainee with bombs described as iron shells bound with steel wire and porcelain lining. Documents show a broader plot to kill King Humbert and the Italian royal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Egypt
William
Cairo
Jerusalem
Humbert
Trouble in County Mayo as police bar Irish league speakers
Riot conditions gripped Balinrobe Mayo as 200 police blocked 20 000 protesters from entering for a United Irish League meeting. Michael Davitt and William O'Brien, slated speakers, were turned away amid clashes injuring several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Balinrobe
County Mayo
United Irish League
Michael Davitt
Wm. O’brien
French Hustling They Put Their Naws on War Footing
Paris reports confirm telegraphic dispatches from Toulon that Vice Admiral Fournier, at Tunis with M. Lockroy, will return to Toulon to oversee rapid outfitting of armored cruisers Admiral Trehouart Souvines Jemmapes and Vaimy for active service. Orders also direct sending many gunners to Brest to man forts and batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of Marine
The
Soleil
Toulon
Fournier
Tunis
M. Lockroy
Brest
Card offering refund for Greene's Syrup of Tar
The undersigned agree to refund money on a fifty cent bottle if it fails to cure a cold or cough and warrant a twenty-five cent bottle for satisfaction or no pay. Brock & Co and others listed, with address 391 Middlesex Co. F. Blancherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Brock & Co
Geo. C. Osgood
M. D. Ellingwood & Co
Central and
Middlesex
F. H. Butler & Co
F. Blancherd
Inquest Opens on Mohegan Disaster at Falmouth
An inquest began at St Keverne church in Falmouth to identify Mohegan disaster victims. Survivors faced a twenty mile road trip for testimony while bodies were unclaimed or unidentified. Ship officials testified to ship conditions and crew actions during the disaster. A week adjournment seeks a nautical expert as concerns about boat launch and railed davits arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Mohegan
St. Keverne
Williams
London
Kelly
Willams
Navy clerk gets 30 days leave to seek wrecked wife
Washington official grants 30 days leave to J P Fireng chief clerk of the naval pay office New York to try to recover the bodies of his wife and daughter from the Bourgogne disaster off Newfoundland. Boston reports T W King of Nantucket perished aboard the Mohegan along with his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
J. P. Fireng
Naval Pay Office
New York
Europe
Lizard
Mr. Fireng
Boston
T. W. King
Mohegan
Thomas W. King
Siasconset
Nantucket
Dowager Duchess Loses Sapphire on Calais London Train
Paris reports the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland wife of the Lord President of the Council aboard a Calais to London train. She misplaced a sapphire con on the journey prompting search efforts and official inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duchess of Sutherland
Council of British Ministers
Calais
London
Duchess Reports Loss Of Jewelry On Train
A Duchess traveling through Canada reports the loss of jewelry valued at 30 000 dollars after a brief absence from her compartment near Amiens. Police are investigating the missing satchel with links to the prior travel. Halifax seizure: Smuggled liquor valued at 5000 dollars found aboard the schooner Petitte Jennie at North Sydney amid a storm. The cargo overseer was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Halifax
N. S
North Sydney
Berlin printer sues to end life amid theft charges
Berlin on October 17 reports Herr Gruenthall, superintendent of the imperial printing office, died by his own hand. He faced charges of theft and forgery involving more than 100,000 marks. The thefts reportedly occurred in January 1897 with many stolen notes recovered.
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Berlin
Herr Gruenthall
Imperial Printing Office
Gruenenthall
Craig Knocks Edwards Out in 12th Round at New Sporting Club
London reports the season opener boxing match at the New Sporting Club where Frank Craig known as the Harlem Coffee Cooler of New York defeated Bill Edwards of Australia in the 12th round after a planned 20 round contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cofpfeer
London
Frank Craig
Harlem Coffee Cooler
New York
Bill Edwards
Australia
New Sporting Club
Craig
Edwards
Church Unity Moves At Episcopal Convention
Washington reports two key actions. The House of Bishops rejected proposals on remarriage of divorced persons by a 31 to 24 vote. The House of Deputies approved a brief amendment to allow temporary use of other forms of worship by congregations not in union, under diocesan bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Episcopal Convention
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Huntington
New York
Faude
Minneapolis
Not Ready to Yield Cuba
Washington reports a high Spanish army officer said that if Spain knew the true American army's hardships and shortages it would have fought on longer in Cuba. The claim, relayed to U S officers in Cuba, alarms officials who fear it signals Spain may not be ready to surrender under the protocol terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Cuba
Tramp in Her Bed Becomes Betrothal Tale
In Binghamton New York on October 17 a weary wanderer William Hoyle who had ridden freight trains and starved for days found shelter in a bed in a private room by Mistake at police lodging where Miss Marie Hanna discovered him asleep. She aided him and later he revealed their Cleveland childhood bond. Hoyle soon secured work and the two plan to marry, ending his wanderings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
William Hoyle
Omaha
Lestershire
Hoyle
Dairy Association
Marie Hanna
Marie
Cleveland
Miss Hanna
Crisis at Paris peace talks as US rejects Cuban debt seal
A Paris report notes the US and Spain reach a crisis in the peace conference. Judge Day presses hard against assuming Cuban debt while demanding surrender of Fort Rico and Havana by November 1. Spaniards tie debt to sovereignty and demand relinquishment to the United States. The talks proceed with adjournments as Washington signals irritation over delays.
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London
Paris
United States
Philippines
Madrid
Judge Day
McKinley
Forto Rico
Ana
Havana
Washington
Jesse James Indicted In Missouri Train Robbery
Kansas City reported on October 17 that grand jury indicted Jesse James son of outlaw William W. Low train robber Charles Pelk and H Fyan Caleb Stone for the Belt Line junction Missouri Pacific train robbery on September 26. Low and Ryan already jailed. warrants issued for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jesse James
Wm. W. Low
Charles Pelk
H. Fyan
Caleb Stone
Missouri Pacific
Belt Line Junction
Low
Ryan
Peruna touted as head cold remedy against consumption
The advertisement argues bar the passage of catarrh to the lungs, claiming Peru na cures many catarrhal affections and can prevent consumption. Dr S B Hartman of Columbus touts Peru na after forty years of practice, with testimonials from Tryloff Lafayette Pruitt Mt Clemens and others. doctors offer free confidential advice by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Tryloff
Mt. Clemens,Mich
Peru
Mary M. Pruitt
Palpa
Spanish protocol pledge on Cuba evacuation debated in sessions
The article describes Spain promising to evacuate Cuba and other West Indies, with the American reply equating relinquish and evacuate. Three patient sessions debated Spain’s definitions and contentions about sovereignty over Cuba, with two more sessions possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Porto
West Indies
Undefeated Champion Miss Hoyt Retires From Title Hope
New York October 17 The Herald correspondent reports Mic atrix Hoyt winner of an unprecedented golf record. Hoyt says she will not defend her title next year due to the demanding practice needed. She praises Miss Wetmore for a strong final round and notes golf’s rising standard and growing participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Mics
Atrix Hoyt
America
Sx Country Club
Miss Hoyt
Miss Wetmore
Oppose Gomez Quarrel Divides Cuban Command
New York reports from Havana dated Oct 16 that Gen Maximo Gomez commander in chief of the Cuban army has quarreled with his entire staff near Rojas in Santa Clara province. His secretary Valdes Dominguez physician Dr Alvarez chief of staff Col Boza and eight aides have left him with two Dominican men and a few colored soldiers. Gomez is expected to arrive near Havana soon amid strong Cuban opposition to his presidential candidacy.
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New York
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Rojas
Santa Clara
Valdes Dominguez
Alvarez
Col. Boza
San Domingo
Deschapel
Rosario
Gomez
Republic
Fierce Blizzard Disrupts Kansas City Region
A severe blizzard hit the southwestern plains on October 17 with heavy wet snow, wind, and downed wires. Rail and telegraph service suffered. frosty temperatures followed rain and snow, cutting off communication and causing widespread suffering among vulnerable residents.
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Kansas City
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Giles
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
St. Paul
Memphis
Nebraska
St. Joseph
Storms batter Leavenworth camp tents in Kansas
Storms sweeping the Leavenworth camp of the 22nd Kansas volunteers forced soldiers to seek shelter in the city as tents blew down amid cold snow. The notice also advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by Tiling wood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kas
22Nd
Kansas Volunteers
Chamberlain
Tilingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
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