Miss Stone Appeals for Ransom in Macedonia Letter
活動 report on Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary held by Bulgarian brigands. The letter from Macedonia asks for £3,000 in gold within 19 days, pleading for urgent government intervention and ransom payment. Updates from Washington and Constantinople note continued efforts and survival claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Misa Ellen M. Stone
W. W. Peet
Macedonia
Bansko
Diamanla
Catherine Talika
Haskell
Samaken
United States
Porte
Washington
State Department
Miss Stone
Bulgaria
The Chinese Flood Devastates Yangtse Valley
Washington October 15 The Navy reports from the Helena describe catastrophic Yangtse flood above Nanking China with villages wiped out crops ruined and famine threat. Kiukiang Wuhu and Shanghai relay notice of extreme loss and distress as storms destroy farmhouses and platforms. Riots and theft accompany hardship while U S mission interests and citizens face widespread property exposure.
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Washington
Navy Department
United States
Helena
Yangtse
Nanking
China
Ite
Kiukiang
Wuhu
Shanghai
Pers
Bult
Nmber
Missionarica
Large express robbery nets about fifty thousand dollars
St Louis authorities report one of the city’s largest express robberies occurred three days earlier. About $50,000 in ten and twenty dollar notes, numbered 1201 to 3001, printed for the National Bank of Helena Mont, disappeared between Indiana and St Louis while en route. Secret Service investigators say the exact method is unknown as they pursue leads.
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New York
Charles 0. Ureegan
American Board of Foreign Missions
Mise Stone
American Board
Washington
Roosevelt
Boston
East Twenty-second Atreat
Creegan
United States
St. Louis
Indianapans
National Bank of
Helena
Mont
Treasury Department
Express
Kaim Washington
Telena
United States Secret Service
Mourning Period Dated for McKinley Death
Washington flags remain at half staff as the nation enters a mourning period for President McKinley. An executive order set a 30 day observance beginning after the Canton funeral, with public buildings to keep the crepe until October 19. Roosevelt delays start of mourning until after McKinley funeral. Fort Sherman posts remove crepe from swords.
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Washington
White House
Bubi-Mist Mounuy
Zluge
McKinley
Roosevelt
Canton
Bulfinest
Chivegu
Tulkieest Uu
AcKinley Wee
Fort Sheridan
Fire alarm chaos racks Ermita and stirs Manila
In a late night setback a false fire alarm from Brent’s place triggers a wild street chase. Sentries, officers, and volunteers flood into the Calle Nuova and Padre Faura as Drent and residents recount the scene. Stuyvesant, pursued by suspicion, is confronted by a restless crowd and a perilous arrest order amid the unfolding mystery of the Rays and Miss Perkins.
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Jaat
Calle Nuova Brent
Ermita
Mainte
Manila
Dr. Frank
Drent
Misa Porter
Frank
Sandy
Stuyvesant
Miss Perkins
Moreau
Cavalry
Eeger Gud
vUlald
Stuyvesantk
Bing
Murray
Presidio
Farquhar
Raya
Maidie
Foster
Heela
Ray
Tan’t Vrillant
Iona
Billy Ray
Colle Yfaura
Haltt
Ag Stuyvesant
Vinton
Resuit College
Calle San Luis
Marion
Hrent
California
Stuyvesant Wes & Prey
Billy
Ny 6
Bruyvesant
San Luis
Brent
Ylullo
Calle Real
Cho
Wood reports detailed Cuba military record and fever impact
The War Department publishes Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood’s annual Cuba department report focusing on military matters. It notes excellent conduct by U.S. troops, few civil complaints, 67 officer and enlisted deaths, yellow fever largely controlled yet fatal to several staff officers, and favorable artillery fortification results. Also reports a Brooklyn shooting by Capt. Nelson and new U.S. appointments including Hendrick in Hawaii and several junior officers.
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Washington
War Department
Leonard Wood
Department of Cuba
Wood
Cuba
Duffy Leaves Milwaukee for Boston in Center Field Move
The Daily News reports Milwaukee’s manager Hugh Duffy has ended his ties with the club and signed with the Boston Americans for next season to play center field. May resign. London notes the earl of Minto may not finish as governor general of Canada due to friction with the ministry, with Baron De Blaquiere as possible successor. In Toronto, the duke and duchess of Cornwall and York received an ovation upon arrival Thursday.
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Milwaukee
the Daily News
Hugh Duffy
London
Daily Chronicle
Earl of Minto
Canada
Baron de Blaquiere
Toronto
Ont
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
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Mr. Baird
Mr. Haskell
Misa Stone
Saya
Tourka
Daily Express
Vienna
Todaroff
Sofia
Turka
Bucharest
Daily Mail
Herr Rosenthal
Bilistria
Yangtse Valley
Galesburg
Lonta
Prealdest Hoosevelt
J. A. Tintinests
Kram Laat tVnek
P. D. Ar
Red Cross
Padre Faura
Stuyvvesant
Dr. Kreuk
Maj
MacNeil
MR Stuxyvesant
Lucy H. Carroll
South Elliott Place
Brooklyn
John B. Nelson
Nelson
Eugene R. Hendrick
Hawaii
Territory of Hawaii
Leutenants
Walter H. Neill
George R. Somerville
Eutenants
Vernon W. Boller
Samuel T. Mackall
Jwichiean Central
Niagara
Trainiy Depark
Marezhall
Traina
Menresa
Uhi- BC
Pacific Express
Aignal
Feal Yea
C. At. A
Chiggles
T. A
Ago
Benthokes
Marshalls
Cincinnati
Northern Ry.ee
Tratneler
Teocal Freight
Matland Exeprargs
Holland
Grand Haven
Grida
Munkegon
C.M. Schindler
Gen
Pana
Tsledo
Arc
Sam
Navonette and Carriage Service
Marshall Ave
H. A. Snyder
Linden Street
J. W. Lester
W. Hanover S
Cras. B. Map
Marshall, Mich
H. A. Tellotson
Notary Public Justice of the Peace Insurance
Bowa
Sa News Avs
Jersey City
Grand Rowalta
Knes Buse Winoaia
Thace
Seeetpetlep
Niuthing
Rome
Tipens
Dani Cuirife
Sony
Pines
Ning
Weisons
J. Baoomsye
Seth
Ccuil
Emellings
Gia
Bladen
Esterbrook’s Pens
Cirkadica
W. H. Elston
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