Welcome Home Admiral Dewey Honored by Washington
The capital celebrated Admiral Dewey with a grand homecoming. Pennsylvania Avenue glowed with bunting and fairy lamps as crowds gathered to greet him from the Olympia. A ceremonial procession and reception at the Deadwood station marked the District’s tribute to the hero.
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War clouds loom as Boers seize Laing's Neck in Cape Town
London reports Cape Town alarms as Boers occupy Laing's Neck and Gen Buller plans Cape voyage. Transvaal mobilization surges with officials and professionals volunteering. Orange Free State 7000 border troops. line to Pretoria strained. diplomatic rupture feared. British delays risk early reverses.
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Rebels Push for Recognition Declined by United States
Washington reports Otis cabled that Aguinaldo envoys sought recognition of the insurgent government but were rejected. The US would recognize only a white flag and grounding of arms, with capitulation urged to avoid war. Gen Garcia expressed willingness to surrender to US authority. James P. Willett killed in elevator shaft fall at the post office building.
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Prisoners Freed as Filipinos Keep Promise
Manila reports a day of movement as Filipino peace negotiators arrive and American prisoners, including Corporal Otto Schell and Privates Rubeck, Wagner, and Rollings, are released. A Spanish commission travels with baggage and guards while Gen. Otis and generals tour Angeles. Prisoners praise their treatment. Aguinaldo visits and shakes hands with some, while three refuse.
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Aguinaldo Seeks Diplomatic Recognition Again
Aguinaldo makes a third bid to gain recognition for his government in diplomacy. Filipino envoys met Gen. Otis for an hour, presenting a peace message and a plan to send a civilian government commission. Otis declined to recognize Aguinaldo as president but would continue correspondence as insurgent general. A further conference was planned. The Filipinos’ activities remain unrestricted though under Captain Johnson of the Sixteenth Infantry’s supervision.
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Amicably Adjusted Labor Festival Committees
At midnight Saturday night the differences between organized labor and the festival and federal committees were amicably adjusted and it was announced that the corner stone of the new post office would be laid on Oct 9 in accord with the regular program. The compromise followed two days of talks between the federal committee and labor representatives. Union men will cut the corner stone from a block of Illinois limestone.
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U P Robbers in Seattle Arrests Expected
In Seattle three Union Pacific train robbers connected to the Rock Springs August heist are believed located and arrests imminent. Other items note a Budapest telegraphy trial achieving 78 000 words per hour, a Burlington boycott by Kansas City area interests, a Chicago suicide to fund Vienna mother's insurance, a New Orleans quarantine update, and a Portland double murder suicide under jealousy.
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Fifteen Drowned In Ocean Steamer Scotsman Wreck
Rimouski Quebec reports Montfort arrived with news that fifteen Scotsman passengers drowned. Monterey rescued nine steerage. forty five crew and fifty six second class and steerage remained on the island. Survivors from Montreal recount cold privation and looting by dockside gang. Captain Skrimshire praised for restraint.
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Big Steal Attempted on New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Intense excitement on the New Orleans Cotton Exchange as directors suspend business after Liverpool advisories spark a rapid futures surge. Wires reportedly tapped with private cables to Liverpool asking for information, while New York quotes show actual prices falling rather than rising.
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Dewey May Join McKinley Westward Tour
Washington reports a fast expanding presidential Western trip with demands for several Iowa stops. Admiral Dewey may accompany the president though fatigue from celebrations could prompt rest. In Tampico Mexico a train wreck on the Mex Central line near Cardenas killed five trainmen when a freight engine derailed and plunged over a cliff.
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Pope Prays for Peace Mass in Rome as Cardinals Attend
The Pope led a peace mass in Rome with all cardinals present and voiced deep sorrow over the looming conflict. In Washington news, Capt. L Ottley is named naval attaché to the British Embassy and will arrive from London in October.
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Market Quotations Across U S Cities and Commodities
Regional price quotes for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and other markets. Reports include wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and pork prices with bid ranges and quality notes.
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Muster Out Date Set for South Dakota First Regiment
Special correspondence from Frisco reports the First South Dakota Regiment will be mustered out on October 5 and may embark home the same day if a special train is ready. Plans for homeward routes include a possible steamer to Portland and shipments to the Black Hills or Sioux Falls. The camp buzzes with preparations for a hearty farewell feast for the Montana regiment arriving soon, plus news of good health and continued military bustle at the Presidio.
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More Than 25000 Raised for Return of Volunteers Fund
Ed J. Miller of Huron reports that 25000 has been received for the transportation fund and 1500 for hospital and relief from badge sales. Transportation arrangements for troops are nearly complete as towns across the state prepare grand receptions and plan for President McKinley’s tour stops.
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McKinley
South Dakota State Fair Sees Varying Weather Attendance
The South Dakota State Fair drew crowds despite cold winds and rain on some days. Gov. Hansen of Wisconsin spoke to thousands. Mitchell chosen for the midwinter dairy meeting. Exhibits earned prizes for Clay, Bon Homme, and G A Smith of Yankton. New board of agriculture elected with district representatives listed. The Wiremen's Association named officers, and the fair closed with strong turnout and industry addresses.
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Assault with lye shocks Burbank in feud over child
Sr. McIntyre of Burbank was attacked by Mrs. Welsh who hurled concentrated lye in his face over a custody dispute. He may lose an eye and was taken to Sioux City for treatment. Mrs. Welsh has not yet been arrested.
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Economic Outlook Holds Steady Amid Unsettled Markets
Chicago reports few changes in business with money markets unsettled yet demand for staples strong. Wheat futures rise on winter crop losses while exports of wheat and flour exceed last year by four million bushels. Corn crop fully ripe but drought reduces pasture, keeping prices favorable for corn use. A New York building collapse during remodeling kills one woman.
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