Merritt Weds Laura Williams in Quiet London Ceremony
Major General Wesley Merritt, formerly in command at Manila, married Miss Laura Williams of Chicago in a private London ceremony at the Savoy. The affair proceeded with little pomp, aided by Henry White, amid concerns over registry formalities and the bride’s illness, before plans to travel to Paris and then the Philippine islands. In New York, Harold John Baring wed Miss Marie Hey Churchill at St. Thomas’ Church.
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London
Wesley Merritt
United States
Manila
Laura Williams
Chicago
New York
Metriopole
Savoy
Miss Williams
Henry White
Merritt
John Northcote
St. Andrews
St. Andrews Church
House of Commons
Scotland
White
Paris
Philippine Islands
Peace Commission
Marie Hey
Churchill
J. H. Churchill
W. 51St St
Harold John Baring
T. C. Baring
M. P
Lord Revelstoke
St. Thomas’ Church
Evacuation of Porto Rico Completed by Spanish Troops
The Navy Department received a despatch from Rear Admiral Schley dated Oct. 23 noting that evacuation of Porto Rico was completed by the sailing of the last detachment of Spanish troops. The report comes from San Juan and is dated Oct. 23.
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Porto Rico
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Schley
San Juan
Insular Cabinet Takes Oath in Porto Rico
In San Juan Porto Rico on October 24 the insular cabinet members took the oath of allegiance to the United States. They vow to avoid partisan politics and end party strife, while a Porto Rican commission to Washington is urged to convey local needs. General Ortega sailed aboard Montevideo and was saluted. Rear Admiral Schley and the Newark await Commander Snow to assume command at San Juan.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Insular
United States
Porto Rico
Ortega
Montevideo
Madrid
Newark
Schley
Snow
San Juan
Col. Hunter
United States Military Commission
Philadelphia
United States Commission
Washington
Decided on Guam in Allied Cuba peace talks
Paris October 24 American peace commissioners met from 10 a m to almost 2 p m and then joined a joint session carrying a written answer to Spain's amended Cuba proposals. The reply reportedly acts as a compromise and the commission adjourned to reconvene Wednesday afternoon. Guam in the Ladrones Islands has been claimed by the Americas for strategic interests.
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Paris
Cuba
Joint Commission
Guam
Ladrones Islands
Americas
United States Confirmed by Spain on Protocol Cession
The United States, under the protocol, is confirmed by the Spanish commission with only minor details left for receding on Porto Rico. Today's session focused on the American reply to Spain's revisory proposals, with indications that the Cuban question may be resolved this week. Details of Spain's traverse presented Friday were not released.
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United States
Porto Rico
Spain
Aguinaldo Rival Arrested for Defying Americans
Manila Oct 24 General Pio Del Pilar long seen as Aguinaldo’s leading insurgent rival has been summoned to Malolos and arrested on charges of disregarding Aguinaldo’s authority and defying the American forces. It is hoped Aguinaldo’s influence can prevent conflict between insurgents and Americans.
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Manila
Pio del Pilar
Aguinnaldo
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Nancy Guilford to Return to England on Remand
London Britain. Dr Nancy Guilford a Bridgeport Connecticut midwife charged with murder in the death of Emma Gill was brought up on remand at Bow Street police court. After identification by Detective Cronin she was remanded for 15 days and likely extradited with a 15 day delay.
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London
Nancy Guilford
Bridgeport
Conn
Emma Gill
Bow Street
Cronin
Anarchist Arrested in Haifa Amid Royal Escort
Haifa Palestine October 24 police seized a well known anarchist as extraordinary steps shield Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria. During their stay women will be barred from streets to prevent any disguise by would be attackers.
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Haifa
Palestine
William
Empress Augusta Victoris
Hood's Sarsaparilla Prevents Fall Illness Claim
Public health note urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to expel malarial and scorfulous germs from the system and prevent serious illness this autumn.
First Universalist Fair Next Wednesday and Thursday
A local First Universalist fair is planned for next Wednesday and Thursday, featuring community activities, booths, and charitable fundraising opportunities for attendees. Proceeds support church programs and neighborhood outreach.
Castocohra The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the CS
The brief item notes a product or brand line named Castocohra, described as the kind you have always bought. It cites a CS identifier and emphasizes familiar quality tied to longstanding ownership or branding. No further details are provided in the accessible text.
General Wood forms Cuban advisory council for civil admin
General Wood the Santiago military governor appoints eight leading Cuban committee members as a permanent consultative council. They will meet thrice weekly to advise on provincial improvements and office applications. Police reform is planned with expanded American oversight and armed forces. wealth Cubans offer land for work programs feeding Santiago market. Two committees visit Wood about school authority and city gratitude. Captain Foraker ill, Havana measures protest on property. Epidemic smallpox in Gibara to Holguin. bodies buried at homes. Klondike survivors recount exile from heavy hardships along the Edmonton trail.
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Santiago de Cuba
General Wood
Santiago
Advisory Council
General Wceod
Genral Wood
Havana
Foraker
United States Military Commission
Troetcha
Vedado
Commission
Hart
United States
Cigat
Blanco
Griscomb
Pinar del Rio
Gibara
Holguin
Irma's Crew Rescued After Halifax Shoreline Incident
The brigantine Irma went ashore on Thumb Cap Shoals near Halifax harbor during a fierce gale. She struck the rocks before dawn and lay exposed to heavy seas all day, hindering rescue efforts, until the crew was ultimately saved this morning.
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Halifax
N. S
Thumb Cap Shoals
Halifax Harbor
Drowning of Nine Men Reported Near Cook Inlet
A Sunrise City Alaska report confirms the loss of a small sloop and the drowning of nine men near Cook Inlet last September. Names include A M Adams Bellevue Pa Bonner Hope Church Pa Carson Payne Portland Or Zimmer Pittsburg Pa Scott Scottsburg Pa Frank Robinson Santa Cruz Cal Chris Johnson Cook Inlet Alaska M Wolcott and son Oliver Wolcott New York Archer San Francisco is also noted among a government surveying party swept away by a river. T A Baker of Portland arrives from Alaska and reports meeting someone there.
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Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Sunrise City
Alaska
Cook Inlet
A. M. Adams
Bellevue
Bonner
Hope Church
Carson Payne
Portland
Zimmer
Pittsburg
Scott
Scottsburg
Frank Robinson
Santa Cruz
Cal
Chris Johnson
M. Wolcott
Oliver Wolcott
New York
Copper River
A’mrcrombie
Tonsida River
Archer
San Francisco
Toral
T. A. Baker
Portland, Ore
Jealous Rivals End in Night Duel on Mulberry Bend
New York Italians John Revello and John Grosso fought at 3 AM over a girl. In a courtyard pump shed they clashed. Grosso slashed Revello’s face and head while Revello slashed Grosso’s arm and near the nose. Both were arrested and treated at Elizabeth Street police station.
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New York
Mulberry Bench
John Revello
John Grosso
Baxter Street
Grosso
Revello
Roosevelt's Tour Opens Campaign Run From Suffern
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Republican candidate for Governor begins a westward Erie road campaign trip from Suffern New York with a tight itinerary of sixty eight speeches this week. The party travels on a special train with Chauncey Depew William Youngs Judge Olcott and James Sheffield among others aboard.
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Middletown
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan
Erie Road
Suffern
Erie Station
Jersey City
Roosevelt
Chauncey M. Depew
William J. Youngs
William McK. Olcott
William Dickey
James A. Sheffield
John T. McDonough
William Leary
Fire Devastates Pier 39 in Brooklyn Centering on Anderenha
A major blaze at Pier 39 East River Brooklyn caused about half a million dollars in damage. The fire began this afternoon amid a north wind, threatening the iron ship Anderenha and its cargo of jute butts, saltpetre, shellac, and raw silk. The fire spread to adjacent waterfront properties and the naval stores of George L Hammond, with origin undetermined.
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New York
Brooklyn
Pier 39
East River
George L. Hammond
Coffee
Walcott Street
Anderenha
The Cup Defender May See New Yacht Construction
Bristol Oct 24 The Herrschafts plan a new America's Cup defender with a melting furnace and lead pot installed in boat shops. Work will start after the Defender is in prime condition, noting the six month pace of the last world theater build.
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Bristol
R. I
Herrschafts
Herrschoffs
One More Unfortunate. Michael Purcell Found Dead
The body of Michael Purcell aged 50 of East Providence was found floating off Kettle Point this afternoon. He had been ill for several months and temporary aberration is given as the cause of death by his own action.
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Providence
TM. 1
Michael Purcell
East Providence
Kettle Point
England Is Ready Prepared to Fight If War With France Must Come
Toulon prepares for war time mobilization with four infantry battalions 1500 marines and 600 artillerymen to be housed in schools. Naval authorities ordered to ready a new squadron of warships as France reviews the Fashoda issue in Dal casse’s yellow book.
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France
Paris
Toulon
M. Dalcasse
Salisbury's Victory at Omdurman Shapes Nile Dispute
London reports a Salisbury despatch to Paris arguing Nile valley remains Egypt’s, while Britain vowed support for Major Marchand with supplies. admiralty orders six 30 knot destroyers, extra crew for cruisers, plus ready steamers. Chicago officer notes announce readiness to mobilize 672,000 troops, signaling a brewing Anglo-French war possibility.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
Paris
Edmund Monson
Baron de Courcel
Nile Valley
Egypt
Omdurman
Major Marchand
Maj. Marchand
France
Nile
British Admiralty Office
Portsmouth
Devonport
Chatham
Earopa
Andromeda
Cunard
White Star Lines
Admiralty
Navy
Kasagi Cruiser Joins Japanese Navy in New York
Japan's first new cruiser Kasagi was handed over today by the Cramps to the Japanese government represented by Commander N Kashievebra in Philadelphia. The ship then entered commission and flew the Mikado's flag during the naval review. The Kasagi will display the Stars and Stripes with its own ensign as courtesy to Secretary Long and U S officers, but cannot salute Long since her guns await shipment to Sir William Armstrong at New Castle on Tyne England.
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Philadelphia
Japan
N. Kashievebra
Secretary Long
Wm. Armstrong
New Castle-on- Tyne
Eng
Virden Riot Official's Preliminary Hearing Awaited
Chicago October 24 Magistrate A J Roberts police magistrate of Virden arrives to conduct a preliminary hearing for T C Loucks Wm Y York Fred Lukens and other Chicago Virden Coal officials charged with conspiracy and murder after the Virden mining riot.
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Chicago
A. J. Roberts
Virden
T. C. Loucks
Wm. Y. York
Fred Lukens
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Coal Company
Loyal Argentine Spaniards Raise Funds for Cruiser
Loyal Spanish residents in the Argentine republic raise a fund to complete and gift the cruiser Rio de la Pasta to Spain. The vessel, under construction at Havre, is being launched and presented as a symbol of support amid the war.
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Spain
Washington, D. C
Washington
Havre
Argentine Republic
Supreme Court Rules Against Joint Traffic Association
Washington October 24 The US Supreme Court today decided the Joint Traffic Association railroad case in favor of the United States and against the railroads. The decision upholds antitrust actions against railroad cooperation.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Joint Traffic Association Railroad
United States
Relentless Foe and a Remedy for Catarrh
An 1899 advertisement extols Pe-ru-na as a cure for catarrh and related nervous debility. It cites Mrs. W. J. Edwards of Libertyville Missouri and Mrs. Ann Randall of Caro Michigan, claiming dramatic improvements after using multiple bottles. The piece touts Peruna as a widely trusted West South remedy now expanding to New England and invites readers to write Dr. B. Hartman in Columbus for free advice and a Peruna Almanac.
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W. J. Edwards
Libertyville
Tlave
Ann Randall
Caro
Mich
Pe-ru-na
New England
B. Trartman
Columbus
Ohio
Goods for sale at Goodale's Drug Store Lowell
The Misses Bell Complexion Tonic Complexion Soap Skin Food Depile and Capula Renova are offered at Goodale's Drug Store 217 Central Street Lowell the cheapest place in town to buy drugs and medicines Advertisers are urged to mention the Courier when placing ads.
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Bell
Goodale
Lowell
Central Street
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