Fashoda crisis calming despite alarmist rumors
Paris reports deny foundations for Franco British war rumors over Fashoda. Delcasse argues France and Britain can negotiate, while Marchand’s Fashoda measures are contrasted with Khartoum control. Salisbury counters claims of effective occupation as Paris seeks delimitation.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Marchand
Kitchener
M. Delcasse
Edmund Monson
Lord Salisbury
Soudan
Fashoda
Licotard
Foreign Department
England
Baron de Coursel
London
Khartoum
Egypt
March
Warlike Move by King Menelek With 40000 Warriors
London reports King Menelek heading a force of about 40000 troops and artillery aimed at Ras Mangascia to quell a mutiny. Abyssinian mobilization grows, alarms Rome and Massowari, and Eritrea’s frontier forts receive rapid reinforcement. Capt Cola’s mission to Abdisababa is stalled, seen as a possible pretext for Italy to abandon Eritrea. European powers watch closely as tensions risk broader regional conflict.
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London
Menelek
Ras Mangascia
Rome
Massowari
Eritrea
Capt
Cola
Abdisababa
Italy
Russia
Abyssinia
Rosebery Receives Perth Freedom With U S Friendship Note
Lord Rosebery, Liberal leader, receives the freedom of Perth and extols a cordial British American bond. He cites a century of misunderstanding, notes U S friendship, and reflects on past wars between Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Scotland
Lord Rosebery
Great Britain
United States
Insurgents in Manila threaten as papers denounce annexation
In Manila on October 23 insurgent forces grow desperate as leaders promise to seize the city while newspapers push for absolute independence. British merchants seek settlement amid a six month commercial deadlock and US authorities brace for possible trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
General Rios
Spain
Philippines
San Nicholas
United States
McCulloch
Mauricio
Manila Harbor
Correa Threatens Resignation Over Editor Arrest
Lt General Correa minister of war vows to resign if the government does not back General Chinchilla who imprisoned El Nacional editor Figuera for publishing a censored article. The move follows Gamazo’s resignation protest and reports of Madrid papers appealing to the supreme court over the arrest and subsequent suppression order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Correa
Chinchilla
Senor Figuerea
el Nacional
Figuera
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Gamazo
German Emperor William Visits Constantinople Aflame
Berlin reports that Emperor William and Empress are cheered in Constantinople where a cross flag is hoisted beside the crescent at the sultan’s order. Rumors claim gifts of Rhodes or Haifa may follow, while Mosques’ clergy voice sympathy and critics warn of Ottoman cession.
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Berlin
William
Constantinople
Germany
Musselmans
Rhodes
Haifa
Bay of
Acre
Mt. Carmel
Stamboul
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Turkey
Alexandria
Vossische Zeitung
Sailors Die as Gale Drives Vessel Ashore Near Halifax
A large square-rigged ship was driven ashore at Thrum Cap shoals near Halifax during a 12 hour gale. Tugs and Devil's Island life boats tried to reach the vessel but could not approach within half a mile. Five men were seen aboard, four feared dead. the Irma brigantine was suspected, but not confirmed. Rescue attempts were abandoned as seas remained high.
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Halifax
N. S
Mr. Crosby
Irma
Turk’s Island
Ida Maud
Two Men Lost In Gale Scully Tows Barges West of Cornfield
New London Oct 23 The tug Thomas J. Scully towed the barges Admiral Camarie Wyandotte and Atlantic four miles west of Cornfield light when a hawser broke in a gale. The Admiral sprang a leak and collided with the second barge sinking all four. Two men aboard the Admiral were lost while the Scully crew rescued seven men, two women, and a baby from the other barges. Captain Gegg searched until daylight but found no sign of the drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Thomas J. Scully
Henry W. Gegg
Admiral
Camarie
Wyandotte
Atlantic
Cornfield Light
Scully
Gegg
Unknown schooner wrecked off Bartlett's Reef light
Reports from New London say a unknown schooner, off shore about a mile, was wrecked in a southwest gale at nine o clock and all aboard drowned. Witnesses at Goshen saw the wreck but no debris has washed ashore to reveal the vessel’s identity. The craft was of a good size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Bartlett's Reef Light
Goshen
Plague Death Clears Out City Institute Animals
Vienna reports Dr. Mueller who attended Herr Barisch of Prof. Nothnagle’s bacteriological institute died this morning after Barisch’s death Tuesday from bubonic plague. Three nurses with symptoms show improvement. All animals subjected to plague bacillus experiments at the institute were killed today and cremated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Mueller
Herr Barisch
Prof
Nothnagle
Nothengale
Two Murders End in Suicide in Jersey City
New York reports two jealous husbands killed their wives and themselves in separate Jersey City flats. Henry Jones, 48, a Pullman porter, shot his wife at 14334 Vanhorn Street then killed himself at 5 a.m. After a quarrel through the night, he shot his wife twice and then shot himself. his son Clarence was wounded. In a nearby Montgomery Street apartment, Garrett French, 35, a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive engineer, mortally wounded his wife with three gunshots before killing himself. French had recently been suspended, and the couple’s argument culminated when he fired and then killed himself, his wife dying hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Henry Jones
Vanhorn Street
Montgomery Street
St. Bridget’s Church
Garrett French
Penn. R. R
Jones
Clarence
Tip” French
French
To Let Rooms and Tenements with Varied Rates
Listing of rooms and tenements for rent across multiple streets including Broadway Belvidere Centralville Queen and 18th street with 3 to 9 rooms and rents from 6 to 16 dollars. Apply to T H Elliott at 64 Central street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Marshall Street
Belvidere
Centralville
Queen Street
Hildreth Street
18Th Street
Central Street
T. H. Elliott
Maltox Will Make You Well and Ready
A brief note asserts Maltox will restore health and strength. It promises quick relief and improved well being for readers seeking a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltox
Harvard Dominates Chicago A A C in 39 to 0 Rout
Harvard overwhelmed the Chicago Athletic Association team on Soldiers Field with a 39 to 0 victory. Dibblee scored six touchdowns, Haughton kicked four goals, and Yale and Carlisle also posted scores in listed Saturday results.
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Boston
Harvard
Chicago Athletic Association
Dibblee
Reid
Haughton
Chicago
Daly
Harvard Chicago
A. A. Cochrane
Baeder
Huddieson
Donald
Eaton
Kirkhoff Byrnes
McWieney Jaffray
Paulman Burden R
Wibley Mills
Loomis Reid
Wellington
America
Garfield
Beardsley
Huddleston
Kionder
Indians Score Against Yale In 18 to 3 Victory
In New Haven on October 22 the Carlisle Indian team overcame Yale, scoring once during 45 minutes of play. The final score stood 18 to 3 in favor of Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Carlisle Indian Braves
Yale
Successful Sailor Suitor Slugs His Jealous Rival
New York on October 23 John J Barry a clerk sought to press assault charges after a quarrel over Annie Daly the sweetheart of George Newman a United States Navy apprentice. Newman knocked Barry down breaking his jaw and was held on 300 bail pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Barry
East Fifty-eighth Street
Annie Daly
Sutton Place
George Newman
Detroit
Miss Daly
Barry
Yorkville
Meade
Garry
Spinners Strike Hits Hargraves Mills In Fall River
Fall River on October 22 saw day spinners walk off at Hargraves Cotton Mills at noon, aiming not to return until night shift work ends. Weavers met to discuss grievances but no action chosen. most favored no strike. Textile council to meet tomorrow to review the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Hargraves Cotton Mills
Textile Council
The Best Welsbach Light at Barkers
The best Welsbach light is offered at Barker's with a price of 750 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker's
Chelmsford Matters Revival Ends and Local News
Revival services at Central Baptist church close with Evangelist Pratt and Rev. Ellis in attendance. Dr. Howard suffers minor injuries from a North Street carriage accident after his horse bolted past a freight train. Thanksgiving ball planned by Village Improvement Association. Post office relocation protest signed by 100 citizens. Registration times set for state election with tax bill required. Unitarian fair upcoming. Baldwins yield good fruit. Perham sells barrels for Vermont shipment. Chelmsford lodge of Good Templars nearly defunct due to waning interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Evangelist Pratt
Mr. Birkholz
C. H. Ellis
A. A. Bickford
South Chelmsford
Jesus
Birkholz
Bridge Street
Daniel Haley
Howard
Village Improvement Association
West Chelmsford
North Chelmsford
H. S. Perham
Albert P. Perham
Vermont
Chelmsford
Robbery on Green Street Leaves Man Stripped of Watch
Police notes report fewer drunkenness arrests than usual. At 5 45 Saturday evening Alonzo Charles Fisher, about 40, was assaulted by two highwaymen on Green Street and one garroted him while the other took his gold watch. No arrests yet. Two hats found in Appleton Street await owners. One black and white straw with red flowers, the other untrimmed with green velvet crown. Hats in paper bags from Jordan, Marsh Boston and Belle Haskell Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Charles Fisher
Green Street
Appleton Street
Ken
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boston
Belle H. Haskell & Co
Lowell
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Safe Cure for Itching
An old advertising snippet touts Dean's Ointment as the universal cure for itching piles, claiming it is absolutely safe and cannot fail, appealing to rich and poor alike across age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Maltox Brings Glow of Health to Cheeks
Maltox is promoted as a product to give users a healthy glow in the cheeks. The advertisement-style claim emphasizes facial radiance and improved appearance. No independent corroboration provided.
Bargain Banner Promises Extra Low Prices on Meat and Coffee
Genuine Bargains advertises Extra low prices on Vermont Butter and Cheese and a wide range of beef pork veal lamb and poultry. It touts Finest Coffee at 25 cents a pound and a 5 pound can, claiming superior prices on teas and coffees compared with competitors.
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Vermont
Deni
Junket Demonstration Week At Store
An expert demonstrator will prepare a Junket dessert from one quart of Sweet Milk and one Hansen's Junket Tablet during the week starting October 24 1598 at our store. You are invited to attend the Junket presentation.
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Cheerbury
Omdurman
Gen
Figuerea
Cross and
Sultan
Wales
Jamestown
Hamburg
Dress Goods Dept
Hudson
Carlisle
Young Hudson
Red Men
Hubbell
Csi
Cevcece
Sabie Tewada
Cs Ceasnecemet
Eva Epeert
H. Pierce Brown Lg
Wheelock
Scott
Cedescesce Oscensenvess
Smith Marshall
Red Water Chamberlin Rt
B. Pierce
Vcindeee
le Archiquette
Icc Ie Acc
Hudson Marvin
Carlisle Indians
Princeton
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Lafayette
West Point
Lehigh
Wesleyan
Williams
Bowdoin
Tufts
Technology
Bates
Exeter
Campelia
Maugus
St. Marks
Hopkinson
Jack
Banner Market
Banner Wiarkel
Prescott Street
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Granch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Aimcerica
Washburn, Crosby & Co
Greenwood Bros
Lawrence St
Ura Saverzwher
Cix Gs
Willliams’ Mep. Co
Adr. N
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Courier
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