McKinley Tour Sparks Massive Indiana Ohio Ovation
President McKinley’s trans-Mississippi tour draws vast crowds in Indiana and Ohio. Across Indianapolis Logansport Kokomo and other stops boisterous cheers and brief speeches highlight a warm reception despite windy wet conditions. Secretary Wilson and Secretary Gage share moments as crowds praise the wartime leadership and call for peace and justice.
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Noblesville
Ind
McKinley
Logansport
Kekomo
Kokomo
Tipton
United States
President’s train halted briefly as rain pours down
In the city the president did not give a speech before continuing on a rain soaked journey. The chamber of commerce telegraphed a request for a reception, but engagements at Columbus and elsewhere prevented him from alighting.
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Ments
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Philadelphia Peace Jubilee Staff Appointments Named
General Miles released the staff for the upcoming military parade and noted Brig. Gen. J. C. Gilmore Col. James Allen and others will command units. Two Porto Rico flags will lead the procession as Secretary Long plans to attend the fleet review with 30,000 troops expected. The Tenth Cavalry will send 600 men from Washington for the jubilee in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Miles
Peace Jubilee Committee
J. C. Gilmore
James Allen
U. S. V. Signal Corps
Francis Michiver
Marion
Mause
New Orleans
Texas
Topeka
Philip
Jubilee
Hudson
Olivette
Delay in Cuban evacuation extends beyond plan
Washington reports the complete evacuation of Cuba will be delayed past the administration's original deadline. The war department believes Spain cannot move about 120000 soldiers and gear by sea quickly. Havana should stay under Spanish control while troops depart and U S forces reoccupy. Yet American pressure to end Spanish sovereignty remains intact.
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Washington
Cuba
Paris
Peace Commission
War Department
Havana
Cold weather slows yellow fever in south
Washington reports colder conditions are reducing yellow fever cases as the Marine Hospital Service notes fewer infections across Mississippi. Hattiesburg records two new cases, Jackson one, Yazoo City two whites and one colored with one death each in white and colored populations, and other towns report additional deaths or cases as Surgeon General orders withdrawal of train inspectors from western Tennessee and northern Alabama routes.
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Washington
South
Marine ‘Hospital Service
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Jackson
Yaze City
Charlesburg
Harrison
Water Valley
Bail
Kade
Tennessee
Alabama
Chatanooga
Wonderful Weave Loom Versus German Competition
Washington reports French Roubaix manufacturers have developed a new weaving machine surpassing the Northrop in speed and using ordinary material. The device produces 100 to 175 yards per ten hour day with one worker supervising six machines and half the usual motive force. The fabric shows a woven look on one side and knitted on the other, potentially impacting plain goods and novelty markets.
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Washington
Roubai
France
Northrop
Schley Coming Home After Evacuation Commission
Secretary Long received a telegram from Rear Admiral Schley stating the evacuation commission has finished its work and he will return home unless ordered otherwise. He was told to proceed with his clerks and a copy of the report to Tompkinsonville New York on the cruiser Newark. A boy recovered from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, Paster J T Bays testimonial. Sold by Hilingwood and Ga and corner Middlesex and Central streets.
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Washington
Long
Schley
San Juan de Porto Rico
Secretary of the Navy
Tompkinsonville
WN. Y
Newark
Chamberlain
J. T. Bays
Christian Church
Neodesha
Kan
Hilingwood & Ga
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Beara BTS Fr Buyout Noted in Quiet Market Move
A small market move involving Beara BTS Fr is reported with limited details. The notice mentions a kindie-bought pignayoe uci Gttn in connection to the transaction. No further context or parties are clarified.
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BTS
Beara
the Kindie
Pignayoe
Uci Gttn
Charles
Narap
Union Printing Comptacy
War investigating committee visits Fort McPherson hospital
Atlanta observers tour Fort McPherson hospital noting 322 patients and improving conditions. Major Blair B. Taylor recounts requisition delays from New York depot and proposes 40 cents per day food sufficiency. Rev. Nave cites gratitude from sane patients and laments soldier theft. Commission proceeds to Anniston.
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War Investigating Committee
Pennington
Fort McPherson
Blair B. Taylor
General Military Hospital
Orville J. Nave
Taylor
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Nave
Anniston
Dewey Signals Nero Fire At Taku And Return
A telegram to the secretary of the navy from Admiral Dewey in Manila reports the collier Nero reached Taku on the 16th with coal on fire and suggests sending her home. He avoids comment on Philippines political issues or further captures by Spaniards or rebels.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Nero
Taku
Dewey
Philippines
Department
Fatal end to trial trip of torpedo boat Davis
Washington reports the fatal end of yesterday's trial run of the torpedo boat Davis. The vessel blew up its forward boiler, scalding seven firemen. Secretary Long ordered the trial board dissolved and promised full particulars by mail. The boat, built by J Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works in Portland, was not government property at the time.
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Washington
Davis
Navy Department
Secretary Long
Haara
Clifton
Secretary of Navy
Drake
Long
Franklin JJ
Drake, Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works
Portland
J. Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works
Portland, Or
United States
Drudgery and Nervura Claim Benefits for Nervous Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura as a cure for fatigue insomnia irritability and nervous exhaustion from dull labor in shops factories and mechanical work. It claims Nervura strengthens and purifies the blood restores sleep and mental balance and invites readers to consult Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston without a consultation fee.
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Greene
Accident on vessel during trials recalls Mackenzie mishap
The report notes contractors controlled the boat during trial operations with only trial board members present from the government. Three firemen perished, none of them navy, and the Davis used water-tube boilers of the HEnglish Thorneycroft design with curved tubes linking the water and steam drums. A similar accident befell the torpedo-boat Mackenzie on a Delaware trial voyage months prior.
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Davis
Henglish-Thorneycroft
Mackenzie
Delaware
Fever at Monterey Declares Yellow Fever Possible
Washington reports the Marine hospital service learned of yellow fever near Monterey Mexico. Consul General John K. Follard notes differing opinions from Dr Cross on the fever. Border officers will be alerted and precautions taken as officials monitor the situation. Memphis raises quarantine and opens to all points.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Monterey
Mexico
Cross
John K. Follard
Impure Condensed Milk Ties to Ellsworth Death
In Ellsworth Maine Lewis Thomas a 20 year old man died on October 21 from poisoning linked to impure condensed milk. His mother remains severely ill from the same cause.
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Ellsworth
Lewis Thomas
Station Agent Philip White Dies in Exeter
Exeter, N H Oct 21 Philip S White station agent of the Boston and Maine railroad for twenty years died this afternoon of heart disease age 55 a native of South Hampton and leaves a widow and one daughter
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Exeter
N. H
Philip
White
Boston and Maine
South Hampton
Matthews Defeats Ryan in Eleven Rounds
In Lenox New York on October 21 Matthews defeated Ryan as Ryan's seconds threw in the sponge in the 11th round concluding the bout.
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Matthews
Ryan
Lenox A. C
New York
Refund pledge for Greene's Tar of Syrup bottle
A card from several signatories offers a refund and a purchase guarantee for Greene's Syrup of Tar. If the fifty cent bottle fails to cure a cold or cough, money will be refunded, and a twenty five cent bottle will prove satisfactory or no pay. Names and addresses of endorsers follow.
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Greene’s
Tarock & Co
Geo
C. Osgood
M. D. Eilingwood & Co
Central and
Middlesex
HW. Butler & Co
Middlesex, Co
I. Blanchard
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh and Cold
Demonstrates Ely's Cream Balm as a specific for nasal catarrh and head colds. The purifying healing treatment claims cure of nasal membrane morbid conditions with immediate relief after spreading and absorption. Sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents by Dry Brothers, 66 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely
Dry Brothers
Warren, Street
New York
Blanco Plot Politically Motivated Spanish Cuba Challenge
Washington dispatch reports a sensational Cuban plot allegedly formed in Havana by Capt Gen Blanco and Gen Pando to proclaim an independent Spanish American republic in Cuba and align Spanish leaders with a new government. Envoys sought recognition, but naval and land defeats and lukewarm reactions undercut the plan as Spain moved toward peace and Blanco resisted peace overtures.
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Washington, D. C
Havana
Blanco
Pando
Cuba
Spain
Sell
Santiago Police Pay Too Low to Hire New Recruits
Mayor McLeary notes U S letters seeking police posts in Santiago de Cuba, but there are no vacancies and pay remains meager. Chief earns 70 monthly, inspectors 40, ordinary licement 30. Anglo American and Spanish clubs merge into Cosmopolitan club. 22 of 1200 US mule arrivals die. Washington refuses compensation to Archbishop Crespo.
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Santiago de Cuba
McLeary
United States
Santiago
United Organizations
Cosmopolitan Club
Wood
Washington
Monsignor
Saenz de Auturio Crespo
Lisbon Bank Closed by Directors in Surprise Move
A special from Lisbon reports the First National Bank was closed today by its directors led by cashier H J Chillie who has vanished since yesterday morning. Bank examiners assume control of the institution.
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Lisbon
Cleveland
First National Bank
Place
H. J. Chillie
Gen Wood's Policy Proclaimed in Santiago Advance
Special cable from Santiago reports Gen. Léonard Wood issuing his first proclamation as head of the Santiago department. The policy outlines guardrails for civil rights, religious freedom, legal safeguards, and fair compensation, with courts open and habeas corpus advisory. Also notes Dr. Sewell's report on yellow fever containment at Guantanamo and improving troop health in Santiago.
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New ‘York
Sun
Santiago
de Cuba
Léonard Wood
Department of Santiago
Gen. Wood
Sewell
Guantanamo
Review of Trade Indicates Wheat Demand Persists Amid Export Variances
R G Dun & Co reports wheat futures firm yet wary as foreign demand sparks price gains. Exports from Atlantic ports total 3,369,536 bushels last week, with Pacific exports at 923,278, and three week totals fall short of last year. Corn exports remain robust at 2,634,441, while cotton and woolen goods show improving demand and larger wool transactions reach 4,656,400 pounds with 2,714,400 domestic.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Pacific
Charges Against Maxim Withdrawn In Bigamy Case
Hiram Maxim gun inventor had charges of abandonment and bigamy withdrawn by Helen Leighton at Pougnekipsie New York. A civil damages suit was served against Maxim and the withdrawal occurred after agreement to service. The complainant’s attorney said he would seek damages and prove Maxim’s claimed false marriage when the woman was 16.
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Pougnkeepsie
N. Y
Hiram Maxim
Helen Leighton
Brown
Maxim
Miss Leighton
Charles Morschauser
Morschauer
Morschauser
Officer Shot in Montgomery on Jackson Street
Montgomery reports sergeant major Calvin McCoy of the Third Alabama regiment found dead after being shot on Jackson Street early today. He carried considerable money yesterday. pockets were cut and the cash missing. The coroner is investigating.
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Montgomery
Ala
Calvin McCoy
Third
Alabama
Jackson Street
Mood's Pills Cure Liver Ailments In Digestive Distress
Mood's Pills advertised as a cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. The claim notes the medicine is easy to take and administer with a price of 25 cents.
Velvet and Satin Costume Styles Feature Broad Velvet Revers
Fashion notes describe black and white ensembles using velvet garments and black cloth tailor gowns with white satin revers. A Louis shape velvet coat with white satin lining and chenille braiding pairs with a velvet skirt featuring a four and a half yard flounce. A tulip felt hat and new chenille galon trim complete the look. total material listed is 17 yards of velvet.
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Harper’s Bazar
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