Homecoming of Sixth Massachusetts Troops Across Massachusetts
Across Milford Marlboro Concord South Framingham and Stoneham crowds of up to thousands greeted Sixth Massachusetts soldiers returning from Porto Rico or duty. Companies M F I EF H arrived with bands and local officials leading processions to armories for lunches, receptions, and public thanks.
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South Framingham
Mess
Massachusetts
Milford
Boston
Citizens’ ‘Committee
Ladies” Relief Corps
Provisione! Company
Caution urged for returning soldiers health after tropic voyages
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association warns public to temper receptions for returning 6th Massachusetts soldiers. Doctors cite tropical malaria risks and rapid climate change. keep receptions and banquets delayed, ensure warm clothing, and treat first ten days as invalid despite apparent strength.
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Boston
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Massachusetts
Tropics
Teed and Immediate Hospital Transfer Policy Letter
On first sign of breakdown they should be sent to the nearest hospital where expenses will be paid by the commonwealth. Association secretary CLIHU B. HAYES signs the directive.
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Ommenawaalth
Dr Sexton Case Mayor Seeks City Probe
Malden Oct 27 Mayor Farnham asks city council to appoint a five member committee of aldermen and councilmen to investigate the arrest of City Physician James H Sexton for criminal malpractice which led to the death of Mrs Louise Bradbury. If evidence warrants removal can follow.
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Malden
Farnham
James H. Sexton
Louise Bradbury
John E. Farnham
New Mill President Named After Trustee Departures
Fall River October 27 Parker and Hargraves mills held annual meetings. Leontine Lincoln elected president of both corporations replacing the deceased J F Osborne in Hargraves and William A Parker of Lowell in Parker. Parker sons join the board to fill vacancies. Parker mills declare a quarterly dividend of 1 1 4 4 percent. Treasurer reports net indebtedness of 99000.
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Fall River
Parker and Hargraves Mills
Leontine Lincoln
J. F. Osborne
Hargraves
William A. Parker
Lowell
Parker
Parker Mills
Sampson Demands Swift Cuban Evacuation in Forty Days
Havana reports Admiral Sampson publicly insists the Spanish evacuation of Cuba can be completed in forty days, opposing longer timelines while American officials press Spain for official statements on harbor mines. The commission also protests the landing of sixty Naningos prisoners aboard the Miguel Gail Yart, detained by General Blanco as discussions continue.
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Havana
Sampson
Parrado
Sempron
Blanco
Madrid
Imarbor
Miguel Gail- Yart
Spain
Ceuta
Barcelona
Tanner Denounces Immigration and Threatens Force
Gov. Tanner told 1200 auditors at Knights of Pythias hall that he would meet any mob at the state line and shoot it to pieces with gatling guns. He defended his Virden mine riot actions and denounced foreign labor imports as the cause of trouble, calling operators negligent and Illinois a haven for reprobates.
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Chicago
Ill
Times-Herald
Madison
Illinois
State Line
Gov. Tanner
Knights of Pythias
Virden
United States
Mails on Philippines Report Praises Postal Progress
United States Postal Agent Vaille reports Manila postal operations moving smoothly with large businesses noting better mail facilities than under Spanish rule. He lauds Luzon and hopes the United States will retain it, while noting a Sept 19 talk with Aguinaldo about provinces under his control and mail delivery assurances if addresses are properly served.
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Washington
United States
Vaille
Manila
Post-Office Department
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Maloros
Peace Jubilee Review of McKinley Parade in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on Oct 27 President McKinley watched a three hour military and naval parade. Twenty five thousand troops marched as dignitaries and heroes received strong applause including Miles Wheeler Sumner Evans Sigsbee Huntingdon Hulings and the 16th Penn. regiment. The scene ended with a luncheon at the Lippincott mansion and the president’s return to his hotel before evening events.
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Philadelphia
Wm. McKinsey
United States Army and Navy
Miles
Broad
York Streets
Jos Wheeler
Sumner
Evans
Commodore
Philip
Capt
Sigsbee
Col. Huntingdon
U. S. Marines
Guantanamo
Hbson
Merrimac
21St Regiment Infantry
Col. McKibben
San Juan Hill
Hungtindon
Tropics
Lieut
Hulings
Penn
Coamo
Porto Rico
Texas
Gloucester
Marblehead
Topeka
May
Yeosmy
Grand Army of the Republic
Dreyfus Case Opens for Revision in Paris Court
Paris on October 27 saw the court of cassation begin a session to decide reopening Alfred Dreyfus case. The hall was crowded while guards controlled access. Maitre Labert and Mme Dreyfus attended as the appeal for revision, citing the bordereau and Esterhazy, was discussed amid claims of prior errors and lingering doubts.
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M. Bard
Col
Henry
Dreyfus
Maj. Esterhazy
Mile. Pays
Paris
Court of Cassation
Alfred Dreyfus
Moon
Palace of Justice
Palace
Maitre Labert
M. Zola
Mme. Dreyfus
Maitre Mornard
Bard
Maj
Esterhazy
Kitchener Welcomed by Enthusiastic Crowd in London
General Kitchener arrived in London to a record crowd and a guard of honor by Gen. Lord Wolseley. Thousands jammed Victoria station, overwhelming police barriers as cheering crowds shouted Viva Herbert and God Bless You My Boy. Kitchener, glowing with the greeting, was hurried away through a distant corner after his hat was crushed.
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London
Kitchener
Lord Wolseley
Egypt
Victoria Station
London, Chatham and Dover
Rers
Herbert
Gordon
Is 17 A Trifle Now Recognized as Serious DisEase
Advertisement extolling Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for all forms of indigestion and acid dyspepsia. Claims rapid restoration of digestion, improved appetite, and harmless effect. Priced at 50 cents per package. produced by Stuart Chemical Co., Marshall, Michigan. Free book offered.
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Stuart
Stuart Chemical Co
Marshall, Mich
Spanish Yield Before America's Firm Stand in Cuba
Paris Oct 27 The Spanish peace commission agreed to the United States demand that the Cuban debt be settled without conditions. Senor Montero Rios and colleagues pressed for a different outcome but accepted that the Cuban article belongs in the final peace treaty. Spain relinquishes sovereignty over Cuba without terms while Porto Rico and Guam questions were settled and Philippine issue to be discussed next week. The session opened at 2 pm and lasted two hours.
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Paris
Peace Commission
United States
Senor Montero Rios
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Woman on trial for murder as glass-tainted porridge tied to death
In Battlecreek Mississippi on October 27, the preliminary exam of Mrs. Reodol phus Sanderson opens. Servant Marie Robertson testifies she saw ground glass added to porridge by the accused, who said it was no more than breakfast, and the husband grew ill and died amid quarrels. Booker T. Washington critique on piano in the black belt adds context.
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Battlecreek
Miss
Reodolphus Sanderson
Marie Robertson
Marie
South
Black Belt
New England
Booker T. Washington
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Concord
Waltham Watch Company
Stoneham
Sweetzer
Clihu B. Hayes
Secr
DR. Sexton
NEW Mill President
Parker and Hargraves Corporation
Tanner Determined
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America
Mrs Sanderson
the Peace Commission
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Battle Ax
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Iron Marche Dry Goods Co
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