Spanish ask further delay in Cuba peace talks
Paris Oct 19 Spanish peace commissioners could not meet the US peace panel at the planned session and deferment until Friday was agreed. Judge Day said the Spaniards must rethink their stance on Cuba and Porto Rico while the Americans insist on firm protocol terms. The delay signals Spain's need to reexamine their position and the next move may involve acceptance, arbitration, or withdrawal from talks.
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Paris
United States Peace Commission
Judge Day
Senor Montero Rios
Madrid
Moore
Cuba
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Ladrones
Saeson
Philippine Islands
New Orleans
French Navy At Toulon Presses For War Readiness
Echo de Paris reports continued embarkation of war materials at Toulon with great activity at the arsenal. Ironclads Admiral Trehouart Bouvines Jemmapes and Vali my cruisers Alger Levrier and Caiman slated for service amid transports Bien Hoa and Gironde nearing sea. All officers on leave ordered back. dispatches confirm feverish yard pace day and night.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Toulon
Petit Parisien
Navy Yard
Hicks Beach signals talks with powers over spheres of influence
London reports Sir Michael Hicks Beach, chancellor of the exchequer, announced negotiations with the powers to secure the right of developing each country’s sphere of interest. He commented on Fashoda, urging France toward withdrawal if not proving otherwise, warning of grave consequences and stressing friendly aims and united British support.
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London
Michael Hicks Beach
North Shields
Lord Roseberry
Herbert Asquith
Egypt
Africa
France
Rough Off Labrador Coast Storm Devastates Northern Shore
The St Johns report a coast wide storm surge with feared devastation in northern Labrador. Two men drowned at Rose Blade, 225 miles west of St Johns, as vessels were driven seaward and harbor telegraphs are unavailable. Merrimac reports a stormy Gulf of St Lawrence passage near Cape Race.
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St. Johns
N. F
Labrador
Rose Blade
Merrimac
Montreal
Liverpool
Cape Race
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Strait
England Ready Inquiry at Post Office Stirs Suppositions
London officials say the general post office has no official knowledge of the reported third assistant, as inquiries by telegraph and dispatch offices continue. The statement underscores uncertainty amid ongoing rumors about postal personnel changes.
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London
General Post Office
Postmaster General Merritt Likely Seeks Two Cent Ocean Mail Rate
The United States postmaster general may propose reducing ocean postage to two cents per half ounce for first class mail to Britain in his annual report. British officials note openness to similar deals with the United States but warn it could signal broader reductions with other Postal Union members, though they claim readiness for such an arrangement with the United States.
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United States
Merritt
Great Britain
British Post Office
Postal Union
Latham Wins British Tennis Championship
Latham of Manchester defeated Pettit of Boston to win the tennis championship in Brighton England. He took the match in three sets six two six five six two for a seven to none victory, as spectators cheered the British player's clear supremacy on the court.
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Brighton
Eng
Latham
Manchester
Pettit
Boston
Pettitt
Love
Plague death tied to Vienna laboratory work
A Vienna despatch reports an employee at Prof Nothingles' bacteriological lab died of plague. The professor, recently back from Bombay, had been culturing bubonic plague bacteria for study. Li Hung Chang secretly married Dowager Empress of China, according to papers received in Vancouver via the Empress of Japan.
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London
Vienna
Nothingles
Bombay
LI Hung Chang
Vancouver
B. C
Hong Kong
Yokohama
China
Balloonists stake claims after search for Andree
A letter from St Michaels reports balloonists sent to search for Andree reached Vancouver on Oct 19. They stopped the balloon trip and staked 25 claims, indicating a shift to land-based prospecting and potential discovery leads.
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Vancouver
B. C
St. Michaels
Andree
Shipping Disasters Litter East Coast as Rescue Efforts Continue
London reports ongoing shipping disasters along the east coast with wreckage scattered and crews saved in most cases. More than 30 persons have been drowned as rescue operations search for survivors.
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London
White Elephant Opened for U S in Philippines
Gov. Adams received Brig. Gen Hale’s Manila letter arguing the Philippines are a white elephant the United States must keep. The plan urges maintaining control until order, laws, and civic education mature, with natives eventually under semi self government and paying revenue.
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Denver
Col
Adams
Hale
Manila
Philippines
Sam
Spain
United States
Health board chief to tour Hawaii for leprosy study
Sacramento report says President Ruggles of the State board of health will visit the Hawaiian islands to assess leprosy presence and study preventive measures. The trip aims to prepare a report for the upcoming Legislature with safeguards against disease spread to California ports since Hawaii’s annexation allows Hawaiian residents to travel freely.
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Sacramento
Cal
Ruggles
State Board of Health
Hawaiian Islands
California
Hawaii
Board of Health
Lieut Merriam Exonerated From Honolulu Disturbance Report
In San Francisco on October 19 Maj. Gen. Merriam received Brig. Gen. King’s report from Honolulu. The document details recent clashes between soldiers and citizens and clears General Merriam’s son of accusations he was drunk or unfit for an officer and a gentleman.
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Merriam
San Francisco
King
Honolulu
Body of Travelling Auditor Found In Chadakein River
Jamestown reports the death of W. G. Shipman a 32 year old travelling auditor for the National Transit Co headquartered in Oil City Pa. His body was found in the Chadakein River within city limits after he finished auditing the Pennsylvania Gas company accounts last week. Indications point to self inflicted death.
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Jamestown
N. Y
W. G. Shipman
National Transit Co
Oil City
Chadakein River
Three Doctors in Consultation by Benjamin Franklin
Three doctors in consultation advise Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a bad cold, chosen by inclination experience and reason. It is praised as pleasant safe speedy and permanent for cough relief and lung restoration. Ellingwood & Co. sell it at Merrimack and Central and Middlesex and Central.
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Experience
Reason
Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Wood's Pills Promised Relief For Liver Ailments
Wood's Pills claim to ease liver fits biliousness indigestion and headaches. The ad touts simple use and operation with a price of 25 cents, presenting the product as an accessible remedy for common digestive complaints.
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Wood
Brockton Hosts Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Convention
The Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union opens its state convention in Brockton at Porter Congregational Church with devotions led by Rev. F. S. Hanwell. Welcome addresses praise Brockton’s industry and urge action to end licensing, urging temperance and Christian service as the Pilgrim Spirit inspires local action.
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Christian Endeavor Societies of
Massachusetts
Porter Congregational Church
F. S. Hanwell
Reading
A. W. Archibald
Porter Church
Old Colony
Plymouth
Spain
Hobson
F. M. Gardner
East Boston
Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union
Gardner
Gardiner
God
J. J. Hill
First Congregational
Religious meetings honor visiting delegates with sermons
The church hosted devotional exercises and addresses on intermediate work. Rev T S Barbour of Brookline spoke on Systematic Beneficence, C S Frost of Lowell on Biblical Finance, and Miss Emily C Wheeler of Auburndale on Why Should I Give. Reports show $16,859.58 spent through missionary channels, averaging 56 cents per member as the city decorates for visitors.
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T. S. Barbour
Brookline
C.s.frost
Lowell
Emily C. Wheeler
Auburndale
Christian Endeavor
New Bedford Club Hosts State Federation Convention
New Bedford hosts the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs as delegates gather for the annual convention at North Christian church. Miss O A E Rowe chairs and notes Illinois federation sessions in Chicago. Discussion covers sensational journalism and press freedom, with Italy's Signora Davio Papa addressing suppression of journalism.
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Chicago
Miss Rowe
Denver
Eva J. Winn
Malden
Signora Davio Papa
Milan
Italia del Populo
Italy
Signora Papa
United States
Aly
Quincy Nine Skeletons At Houghs Neck Investigated
Nine skeletons unearthed at Houghs Neck were examined by Prof Willoughby of the Peabody Institute after local digging crews reopened the site. Red ochre found near the graves led to the conclusion the remains are of Indians and the ochre may have been used to paint faces.
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Hough’s Neck
Water Department
Vessterday
Willoughby
Peabody Institute
Spear
The
Historical Society
National Unitarian Sunday School society opens in Concord
The National Unitarian Sunday School society began its annual convention at the Concord Unitarian church with about 200 delegates. Rev. E. A. Horton of Boston opened the proceedings, with talks by Rev. Jos. K. Crocker of Troy on teaching religion to youth, Mrs. Jos. Beatley on character in teaching, and Rev. Wm. Hanson Pulsford on text book use and abuse. Sessions resume Thursday at 9 a.m.
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Concord
National Unitarian Sunday School Society
Unitarian Church
E. A. Horton
Boston
Jos. K. Crocker
Troy
N. Y
Harold Frederic Dies In England News Service Death
Harold Frederic, London correspondent for the New York Times, died at Henley this morning of heart disease after a period of illness. He had shown improvement recently, but signs of heart failure appeared early yesterday. the death was painless.
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Boston
Harold Frederic
London
The
New York Times
Henley
Frederic
National Relief Commission praises Col. Gibson for Santiago service
Philadelphia reports the National Relief Commission executive committee heard Col. Charles H. Gibson provide a verbal update on adapting army rations to tropical climate conditions for troops in Santiago. Officers praised the aid given and requested written follow up, with a special vote of thanks honoring Gibson’s efficient service.
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Philadelphia
the National Relief? Commission
Chas. H. Gibson
Santiago
Col. Gibson
Shell Explosion At Phoenix Iron Works In Ashtabula
Old shell from War of 1812 fired ashore in Ashtabula. A charge not drawn earlier was mixed with scrap iron delivered to Phoenix iron works. In a furnace blast the doors shattered. workers were away. No injuries reported.
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Ashtabula
Phoenix Iron Works
Proctor Re-Elected in Vermont Senate and House Joint Session
Montpelier Oct 19 The Vermont House and Senate met in joint session forenoon and completed the election of United States senator begun yesterday with both bodies re electing Senator Redfield Proctor. Representative Whitcomb of Cavendish introduced a resolution urging Democratic legislators to endorse the senator. the measure was referred.
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Montpelier
House
Senate
United States
Redfield Proctor
Whitcomb
Cavendish
Proctor
Kentucky Masons cut ties with Washington lodge over racial policy
The grand lodge of Kentucky Masons voted unanimously to sever contact with the grand lodge of Washington after Washington state lodge recognized Negro lodges. The adoption was supported by fifty master Masons as part of the session’s resolutions.
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Kentucky Masons
Louisville
Grand Lodge of Kentucky Masons
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Washington
Carbolic Finish in Chelsea Suicide Case
Boston October 19. The body of Charles Lt. Dunville of Charlestown was found in the yard of vacant No 97 Cottage street Chelsea with a four ounce bottle labeled carbolic acid beside him. He had consumed three quarters of the contents. The death by his own action leaves a widow and child. He was out of work and despondent.
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America
J. W. Egbert
M.D
Neosho
D. P. Neihart
Nebraska City
Neb
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman
Boston
Chas
Lt. Dunville
Charlestown
Cottage Street
Chelsea
Quincy Fishermen Missing in Hull Boat Sighting
Quincy reports Lars Larson and Ernst Bellemut missing since last Saturday after they ventured out in a small flat bottom boat. A vessel matching the description was seen drifting off Hull, raising the possibility they have drowned. Both men are young and unmarried.
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Quincy
Lars Larson
Ernst Bellemut
RATHER UNUSUAL FIGHTER HELD FOR MURDER IN NEBRASKA
Andy Dupont the Kansas City prize fighter who delivered a fatal beating to William Walker Monday was arrested in South Omaha this afternoon and is held for murder. Walker remains alive but is beyond hope of recovery.
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Omaha
Neb
Andy Dupont
Kansas City
Wm. Walker
South Omaha
Walker
Funeral of Editor Pratt in Attleboro and Marlboro
The body of Stillman B. Pratt, veteran country journalist, was taken to Marlboro for funeral and interment after a noon prayer and service at the home of his son Elmer C. Pratt in Attleboro.
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Pratt
Attleboro
Stillman B. Pratt
Marlboro
Afernoon
Elmer C. Pratt
Holden Nominated For Fourth Ward Council Seat
Boston on October 19 reports the fourth councilor Republican convention nominated Senator Joshua B. Holden of ward 11. An advertisement praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as beneficial on occasions and notes Barker's offers for Welsbach light at 76 cents.
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Holden
Boston
Joshua B. Holden
Barker
Commissions Granted in First New Hampshire Volunteers
In Concord New Hampshire October 19 commissions in the First New Hampshire volunteers issued James T Greeley as regimental surgeon with rank of major vice Burns promoted Russell Wilkins as assistant surgeon with rank of first lieutenant vice Greeley promoted The mustering out is being hurried Lieut Newcomb United States army in charge and will forward muster and pay rolls to the chief paymaster at Washington by Thursday night Ten companies examined by Major Swift U S A the surgeon in charge
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N. H. Vols
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Volunteers
James T. Greeley
Burns
Russell Wilkins
Greeley
Newcomb
United States Army
Washington
Swift
To Let Terraced and Cottage Rooms in Various Areas
Housing list advertises rooms for board and tenants in Broadway North ern depot Marshall street Belvidere Centralville Queen street Hildreth street 18th street and Central street with prices from 6.50 to 16 dollars per month. Apply to T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
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Broadway
Marshall Street
Belvidere
Centralville
Queen Street
Hildreth Street
18Th Street
Central Street
T. H. Elliott
Peculiar Mixup Sparks Pear Peach Debate
Eve recalls a mixup where she believed a fruit was a peach because of a suggestion from a man, leading to a humorous misunderstanding reported by the Detroit Free Press.
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Eve
Detroit Free Press
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