Fashoda Evacuation Rumor Surfaces in Paris Circles
Dispatches from Marseilles to Paris report Franco British talks over Fashoda evacuation with compensation. Lord Salisbury’s argument frames Britain’s stance as contesting Major Marchand’s authority. Kitchener Baratier and Marchand’s envoys travel amid cordial receptions in transit.
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Alexandria
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France
Fashoda
Soir
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Great Britain
Lord Herbert Kitchener
Soudan
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The
Patriotic League
M. Marcel Habert
Chamber of Deputies
Mbaratier
Domminic H Wins Cheveley Stakes at Newmarket
Tod Sloan rode Domminic H. to victory for the Lorillard-Beresford stable in the Cheveley stakes. St In, also ridden by Sloan, took the second welter handicap. Georgic, owned by H G White, won the Cambridgeshire amid heavy betting against him. Several favorites remained unplaced after early starts including Nunsuch and Manatee.
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Newmarket
Lorillard-Beresford Stable
Domminic H
Tod Sloan
R. Waldie Griffith
St. In
Sloan
Diana Forget
Hawfinch
Prince of Wales
Wnwunsuch
Sir J. Miller
Pinfold
New Nursery
Mr. Bonner
Rose Winslow
Manatee
Peace Treaty News Quiet on Cuba and Porto Rico
Washington reports indicate peace commissioners near ending Cuba and Porto Rico discussion, with Spain’s arguments earning respect but not altering initial agreements. Paris session brief, reticent after meeting as Madrid political crisis looms, possibly delaying changes before final treaty.
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Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Todau
Madrid
Montero Rios
The
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Sagasta
Correa
Senor Montero Rios
Upheaval in France tests the peace commission
Washington October reports apprehension in Paris as France faces cabinet changes. State department officials expect disorder to subside and doubt Spain will walk from sessions. Admiral Dewey praises Philippine self government potential and weighs US aims under evolving policy.
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Peace Commission
Paris
France
State Department
United States
Philippines
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Cuba
Catholic Young Men's Union Elects Officers in Washington
In Washington the Catholic Young Men's Union heard a report on the Philadelphia archdiocese work and endorsed an endowment for a Catholic university to honor Orestes A. Brownson. Officers elected were M. K. McGuire, Bernard M. Bogan, Daniel P. Toomey, and E. F. Gallagher. The group adjourned to meet next year in Newark.
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Washington
Catholic Young Men’s Union
C. E. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Charles Webber
Orestes A. Brownson
Catholic University
Monsignor County
Union
M. K. McGuire
Brooklyn
Bernard M. Bogan
Newark
N. J
Daniel P. Toomey
Boston
E. F. Gallagher
Rheumatism Cured by Dr. Greene's Nervara Remedy
Mrs. Jennie L. Goetz of Washington, D C reports severe rheumatism left her unable to use her hands. After nine bottles of Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy she was completely cured with no recurrence. She endorses the remedy as the foremost age cure and recommends consultation with Dr. Greene at his Boston office.
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Dr. Greene
Tam
Fifth Annual Convention of the American Society of Municipal Improvements
Washington hosts the fifth annual convention with experts from the United States and Canada. President Harrison Van Duyne of Newark urges fair franchise contributions to city finances. Sessions cover sewage and sanitation with papers on Vienna sewage value, Baltimore sewerage plans, and Washington disposal schemes.
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Washington
United States
Canada
American Society of Municipal Improvements
Harrison van Duyne
Newark
N. J
Lansing H. Beach
District of Columbia
Vienna
Kenneth Allen
Sewerage Committee of
Baltimore
D. F E. McComb
Rations but disarmament rule in Santiago crisis
Major Pettit reports that Cuban General Rios offers 200 armed men to help US troops in Manzanillo in exchange for rations, but Gen Wood replies that rations hinge on total Cuban disarmament and disbandment. Local opinion splits on who should govern and whether annexation should occur.
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Santiago de Cuba
Pettit
United States
Manzanillo
Rios
Wood
Mayia Modriguez
Santiago
Cuba
Indian Trouble From Chippewa Arrests At Duluth
Commissioner William A. Jones reported to Secretary Bliss that the Chippewa trouble stemmed from timber policy dissatisfaction and anger over frequent arrests of Indians for minor offenses. Indians are taken to Duluth and Minneapolis, 206 miles away, then released with no way to return home.
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Washington
No-Pauper Policy Sparks Jamaica and Haiti Emigrant Return
Gen Wood declares no more paupers to land in town and orders removal of Caribbean emigrants. Two schooners from Jamaica and Haiti are to return passengers to their ports of embarkation as the town shuts its doors to West Indies arrivals.
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Wood
West Indies
Jamaica
Haiti
Commission Shivers In Camp Inquiry At Huntsville
Huntsville Alabama October 26 soldiers and surgeons prepare to testify as war investigating commission begins inspection of a large camp with about 15 troop sub-divisions and hospitals. inquiry aims to assess hospital management and care of the sick during the Cuban operations, with Gen Louis H Carpenter leading witnesses at Chickamauga Tampa and Fernandina prior notes on supply delays and quartermaster issues.
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Ala
Santiago
Cuba
Dodge
Vistion
Louis H. Carpenter
Wheeler
Chickamauga
Tampa
Fenandina
Fernandina
Chas. M. Gandy
Shafter
Munson
Big Vermont Blaze Hits Bristol Stores in 1900 Fire
A morning fire at 4 o clock destroyed the Union block in Bristol Vermont including Ira Stuarts grocery and the post office. Losses total about 50000 with many tenants insured and several business owners reporting various amounts from 700 to 38000. Post office building insured for 1500 and partial damages to lodges and residences noted.
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Ira Stuart
Union Block
Union
E. C. Dike
B. C. Sargent
Frank Hazeltine
B. A. Atkins
Bristol & Danforth
A. Crane
D. A. Bisbee
Bristol Military Band
Grand Army Post
J. J. Ridley
Masonic Lodge
C. Hawthorne
Bristol House
Bristol & Burlington Company
Sociology council ponders secret societies usefulness
National Woman's Council session in Omaha on October 26 discussed the sociological usefulness of secret societies. Reports from the Ladies of the Maccabees and Rathbone sisters were read, with papers by Bina M. West and Gertrude Becks. Anna Shaw noted many men also chewed gum.
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Omaha
Neb
National Council of Women
Anna Shaw
Officers Discharged in Washington October notice
Washington October 26 officers discharged honorably as no longer required Lieut Col John Jacob Astor inspector general from New York Capt F M Alger assistant adj gen from Michigan Capt James H M McMillan assistant quartermaster from Michigan Alger son of Secretary Alger McMillan son of Senator McMillan Michigan The Bays family testimonial praises Chamberlains Pain Balm curing rheumatic knee pain with early relief and full recovery Sold by Ellingwood Co at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets
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Washington
John Jacob Astor
New York
Michigan
James H. M. McMillan
Alger
McMillan
Senator McMillan
Chamberlain
J. T. Bays
Christian Church
Neodesha
Kan
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Mark Andrews Ges Wholesale Stock Sale Ad
An aggressive wholesale clothing ad claims 40 percent discounts on overcoats suits and underwear. It touts all wool Kersey and Irish Frieze overcoats, heavy winter pants and hats at deep reductions, with numerous price points and styles highlighted to attract mass buyers. The copy emphasizes value through comparing to higher retail prices and urging quick purchases.
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Middlesex Mall
Kersey
Skinner’s
Lowell
Black
Washington Mills
Traffic decision will be obeyed says Blanchard
New York October 26 Commissioner George B Blanchard of the joint traffic association after reading the Supreme Court decision said it is the law of the land and must be loyally observed He warned that uniform rates and railroad cooperation are essential and that future Washington legislation should remove uncertainty in the railway problem to avoid spasmodic rates.
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New York
George B. Blanchard
Joint Traffic Association
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
United States
Pepeaes
First Universalist Fair Seats Wednesday and Thursday
A small community notice announces the First Universalist fair seating for Wednesday and Thursday at the church hall. Organizers invite attendees to bring goods and support church activities. Proceeds fund charitable programs and youth missions.
Coal Schooner Terrapin Sinks After Leaking Off Cape Elizabeth
The Terrapin of Calais loaded with coal and bound from New York to St George NB sprang a leak off Cape Elizabeth last night and was abandoned. She sank 15 minutes after the crew left. The crew reached Portland safely. the vessel and cargo were insured. Also an unrelated testimonial advert claims Pr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieves catarrh quickly, sold by local merchants.
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Portland
Terrapin
Calais
Garnett
New York
St. George
N. B
Cape Elizabeth
C. G. Archer
Brewer
Maine
Pr. Agnew
Ellingwood & Co
Central
Merrimack Streets
Carter
Corner Branch
Smith Streets
Castor Dears the Ted Yone Meat Sop on OA te STs
Readable scraps describe Castor's reaction to a Ted Yone meat sale on OA street stalls. The fragment hints at a rural town market scene with local officials and vendors.
Cooperation With Carrier Cited To Avoid Antagonism
The speaker asserts that the request can be fulfilled through a spirit of cooperation with the carrier rather than antagonism, implying collaborative efforts and mutual respect to achieve satisfactory outcomes. The remark underscores a constructive approach to resolving differences between parties.
English Railway Engines Attacked by Chinese Soldiers
A Pekin despatch reports rising anti foreign sentiment in China and an attack on English railway engineers and native workers at Sumiay by Chinese soldiers. Two Englishmen were seriously injured and a Chinese worker was killed. Eight engineers’ whereabouts are unknown.
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New York
the Evening Journal
London
Pekin
Central News
Sumiay
Jesse James Trial Opens in Kansas City Court
The Jesse James case in Kansas City begins with jurors chosen as both sides retain prominent counsel. A formidable lineup of witnesses is expected and Chief Hayes says he has evidence to convict. The inquiry follows the Sept 22 Missouri Pacific Leeds train robbery.
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Jesse James
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Leeds
Young James
Hayes
James
Rose White Convicted of Manslaughter in Chelsea
Augusta Me October 25 The jury in the Rose White murder case returned a guilty verdict of manslaughter after an all night deliberation. Judge Strout sentenced her to five years in State prison for killing her husband Everett White by shooting on June 14 in Chelsea.
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Rose White
Augusta
White
Ose Carson White
Strout
Everett White
Chelsea
Tesla’s Discovery Proposes Wiresless Power Transmission
Nikola Tesla described in The Electrical Review a method to transmit electricity over long distances without wires using high voltages and natural media. The Niagara Falls plant, costing over $6 million, supplies Buffalo and trolley systems, while Tesla’s system envisions distant terminals and earth return to deliver power commercially.
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Nikola Tesla
Electrical Review
United States
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
The
Tesla
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