Peace Talks Advance as Spain Accepts Cuban Debt Terms
Washington reports say peace negotiations in fivis proceed satisfactorily with Spain agreeing to United States terms on the Cuban debt and the Philippines. The Cuban debt issue remains a sticking point though. Spain sought to avoid debt responsibility but McKinley aides upheld demand Spain assume the debt to avert a collapse of talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fi Vis
Spain
United States
Joint Commission
Philippines
Porto Rico
Uj States
Cuba
Gy Island
Guam
Western Hemisphere
Warships to Cuba ordered to patrol Havana harbor
The President approves sending American warships to Havana harbor as urged by Admiral Sampson and the evacuation commission. To avoid a repeat of the Maine incident, ships will be equipped at Norfolk for dragging for mines, though no large cruisers will be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Havanarbor
Sampson
Maine
Naval Administration
Norfolk Navy Yard
Steamer Doty Lost With Crew in Lake Michigan
A hurricane disaster on Lake Michigan sinks the steamer L. A. Doty and likely all eighteen or nineteen crew perish. The Olive Jeannette, its consort, was towed to Chicago after towline failure left the vessels distant near Milwaukee. The incident shields no known grave location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
L. A
Milwaukee
Natives of Cuba May Enlist for U S Army
Secretary Alger recommends enlisting Cubans and Spaniards living in Cuba into the United States Army for garrison duty on the island. About 15,000 soldiers would stay in Cuba with many seeking regular army ranks, and an estimated 60,000 Cuban insurgents would gladly join US service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tau
United States Army
Alger
Cuba
Ameren Army
Trial opens in Battle Creek murder case details abuse motive
The first day of the Sanderson murder hearing in Battle Creek featured Marie Gordon, former servant to Mr and Mrs Sanderson, testifying in detail about alleged daily abuse by Mrs Butterfield toward her husband and the final events leading to his death. The witness described threats and a tense household, framing the alleged motive and the sequence of the fatal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Battle Mich
Marie ‘Dortson
and Sanderson
Mary Butterfield
Trinity College Student Starved Amid Poverty in Hartford
S Allen, a Trinity College status student of 1902, died in Hartford on Tuesday from starvation after trying to work his way through college on about a dollar a week. He lived on bread and coffee, and his poverty was evident to fellow students. The room he occupied was provided by President Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
S. Allen
Hartford
Smith
Kaiser Wilhelm II Visits Jerusalem in Historic Pilgrimage
The German Kaiser arrives in Jerusalem amid intense interest over his four to six week stay. He plans a historic tour of sacred sites including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and sites tied to Solomon and David as speculation grows about a Syria Palestine deal and possible impact on the region's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Jerusalem
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Palestine
Syria
Hmeror
Church of St. Mary’s
Solomon’s Temple
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
David
Rachel
Garden
Gethsemane
Virden Coal Crisis Eases as Soldiers Return Home
The Virden Illinois coal dispute shows little new activity with the mine works idle and no fresh attempts to admit Black miners. Manager Fred Lukins was escorted to a Chicago-bound train amid fears of attack, bonds were posted for conspiracy to murder, and tensions have largely cooled as soldiers depart and services diminish. Future trouble is expected to flare in Macoupin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Ill
Chicago
Fred Lukins
Company i
Earley
Lukius
T. C. Loucks
Macoupin County
Apples will be a luxury crop in the United States
Orange Judd farmer notes the U S apple crop is smaller than any reliable record. Total supply from the 1898 crop runs to 27 700 000 barrels versus about 40 000 000 last year and 70 000 000 in 1896. The failure is widespread from the Pacific to Maine with Michigan faring best at about two thirds of the 1896 bumper, New York at only one fifth of a full crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Orange Judd
Pacific Coast
Maine
West
Michigan
New York
War updates show US naval buildup and overseas actions
Reports indicate staffing shortages and outflow of officers as carries out moves. Spain’s wartime expenses reach 800 billion dollars while US gun defenses cost 4 821. Porto Rico quiets as residents accept American rule. Yorktown commissioned in San Francisco for Manila duty. Carter's Creek clash leaves two dead and one wounded. Blanco concentrates Spanish troops in Cuba for possible embarkation to Spain. US War Department releases Philippines notes. Secretary Long seeks navy sailor increase from 72000 to 20000. Porto Rico lights restored except San Juan. Coaling facilities planned from Eastport to Port Royal. Guam administrator runs island offices from governor downward. McKinley orders Jefferson Barracks to become a major post. Havana autonomists pledge loyalty to new Cuba status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Yorktown
San Francisco
Manila
Carter's Creek
Renn
Blanco
Cuba
War Department
Philippines
Long
Congress
Porto Mico
San Juan
Uncle Sam
Navy
Atlantic
Eastport
Port Royal
8. C
Guam
Pacific
MelKinley
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
France in Ferment as War Minister Resigns
France faces a volatile political crisis after War Minister Chanoine resigns amid army pressure following the Dreyfus affair. Premier Brisson’s ministry falls as Paris reels from anti Semitic street action and a mob burns kiosks while England Fashoda tensions fade from focus. The army’s influence dominates politics and public sentiment, signaling upheaval ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayna
Third Republic
Brisson
Gen
Chanoine
Zurlinden
England
Fashoda
Dreyfus
Paris
Central
Africa
Storm on the Lakes Leaves City Menaced by High Waves
A Tuesday night cyclone between Chicago and Grand Haven triggers historic waves on Lake Michigan. Lincoln Park damage clocks $30,000 as Northwestern Universitys Tisk Hall endures near destruction. the lakeside wall succumbs for $5,000. The steamer H. A. Tuttle capsizes near Michigan City with crew rescued by life savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Chicago
Grand Haven
Mich
Lake Michigan
Lake Shore
Lincoln Park
Tisk Hall
Northwestern University
H. A. Tuttle
Michigan City
Coming Elections Officers To Be Chosen In Several States
The article outlines upcoming elections on Tuesday Nov 8 across states. It notes Congress representatives in all states except Maine Vermont and Oregon and highlights significant races including governorships and leg bodies. It mentions New York Pennsylvania and West Virginia choosing governors legislatures and successors to U S senators Murphy Quay Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Maine
Vermont
Oregon
United States
New York
Murphy
Pennsylvania
Quay
West Virginia
Faulkner
Sir Horatio Kitchener Rise from Ireland to Soudan Hero
Sir Horatio Herbert Kitchener, a young 47 year old commander, is hailed as the new hero of the Soudan. Born in Ireland, he became a lieutenant at 20 and a colonel by 1888 after years of surveying in the Holy Land. His knowledge of colloquial Arabic and native character aided his military rise, with early career wanderings through Palestine, the Soudan, and Africa shaping a life that reads like Scott’s tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kitchener
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Ireland
Holy Land
Sirdar
Scott
Palesttine
The
Soudan
Hizeroum
Africa
Political storms shape upcoming state and federal elections
The piece outlines forthcoming elections across numerous states, naming governors and legislators to choose or confirm U S Senators, with mentions of vacant seats in several cycles. It highlights tumultuous Chamber of Deputies proceedings, calls against Jews, and notes a daring figure the sirdar who disguises himself seeking Orient mysteries.
Paris turmoil as Brisson asks adjournment amid riotous day
Report of political strife in Paris with Gen Zurlinden and Gen Chanoine amid Brisson's clash over civil power. Crowds riot in Place de la Concorde and Montmartre. anti Jewish violence and royalist clashes erupt. Factories of war policy fade as domestic crisis dominates national focus. Spanish Cuba equipment gates ordered by Gen Blanco noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurlinden
Dreyfus
Brisson
Chamber
M. Brisson
Gen
Chanoine
Place de la Concorde
Boulevard Montmartre
Military Club
Downing” Traitoirs
Thiml
Spain Abandons Concession Claim in Cuba Debt
Spain abandons claims to concessions in Cuba and Porto Rico and seeks mercy from the conqueror. Madrid instructed representatives told the Paris joint peace commission they needed relief from Cuban debt to avert ruin. Cable received in Washington as President attended the peace jubilee. Hay sent the cablegram on a special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Joint Peace Commission
Paris
Madrid
Washington
Philadelphia
Hay
Sickness Declines Among Cuban Troops in Sagua de Tanamo
Reports say sickness among Cuban army troops at Sagua de Tanamo and Baracoa has decreased while camps remain. General Wood sends Captain Shelly inland to assess conditions of the poor, and Lieutenant Brooks notes free rations will be limited after year’s start. The New York World lists 156 trusts with combined capital of about 2.29 billion dollars, noting potential impact from Supreme Court ruling on Joint Traffic Association. J T Johnston dies in a cottage fire at Sherman Texas while attempting to save belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagua de Tanamo
Baracoa
Cuba
Wood
Shelly
Lieut
Brooks
The
New York World
Supreme Court
Joint Traffic Association
Use and Abuse of Chloral in Medical Practice
A critical look at chloral as a hypnotic notes its habit forming danger affects clergy and laity alike. Digitalis does not counter chloral’s effects and chloralose offers limited safety while chloralamide presents a safer derivative. Also recounted is Old Governor H. and a humorous trunk incident from Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Medical Association
Richet
Osmium and related metals in early 19th century science
An English scientist notes osmium as a dense bluish white metal with violet luster discovered in platinum ore residues. Osmium is far heavier than gold and infusible, resisting oxyhydrogen flames. Moissan’s electric arc heat can melt ruthenium, but osmium remains refractory. its alloy with iridium shows some value. The passage also includes fragmented social and political asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt
Smithson Hennant
Joly
Moissan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ispain
Sam
Subig Bay
Senor Montero Rios
Rios
McKinley
DOTY
Church OF. Bre Mary’s
France
She Man Teo
Chamber of Deputies
Vive 'Armee
New Jersey
Nebraska
Allen
Missouri
Cockrell
California
White
Indiana
Turpie
Ilinois
Tennessee
Utah
Wyoming
Delaware
Connecticut
Texas
North Dakota
Nevada
Orient
Nile
Detroit Journal
M. Delcasse
J. T. Johnston
Sherman
Princeton
Fox River
Willin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!