Sailors From Moline to Return Home Friday
Illinois naval reserves from Moline will depart Chicago Friday afternoon for home on government transport. Officials reported none of the sailors are sick. The homeward journey follows their New York sight seeing tour and arrival in Chicago earlier this week.
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Moline Boys
New York
Swensson
B. M. Shaffner
Illnois Naval Reserves
Chicago
Moline
Gustaf Swensson
Shaffner
Sickles Entered Race for Commander in Chief
General Dan Sickles has entered the race for commander-in-chief amid a parade honoring veterans. Eastern delegates proposed him as a compromise candidate as G A R leaders held their first meeting and received positive reports on the order's condition.
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Dan Sickles
G A. R
Wheeler's Body Recovered After Drowning at Montauk Point
The body of Thomas Wheeler son of General Wheeler was recovered this morning after he and Lieutenant Kirkpatrick were drowned while bathing at Montauk Point. Wheeler’s father expresses deep sorrow and relief is expected soon. A third man is believed drowned with Wheeler and Kirkpatrick.
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Montauk Point
Thomas Wheeler
Wheeler
Kirkpatrick
de First Olio
Troas
Rorkpatrigh
Christians Flee from Candia Reach Sucahay
Special Christian families including Canen and Queenne flee Candia and arrive at Sucahay during a period of displacement.
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Candia
Canen
Sucahay
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement In Local Paper
A Moline resident Isaac Shiffer reports relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills advertised in his daily newspaper. He says back pain diminished, kidney secretions normalized, and the remedy is unrivaled for kidney complaints. Sold at Win Clendenin's drug store in Moline. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U.S. agent.
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Simlar
Doan
Isaac Shiffer
25Th Street
Moline Gas Works
Dean
Moline
Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Donan’s
Trouble at Manila signals new Filipino hostilities
Washington reports a message from General Otis saying Aguinaldo must withdraw from Manila within 24 hours or be driven out. The move suggests imminent trouble with the Filipinos and a possible need to dispatch 50,000 more troops to Otis. Aguinaldo has taken an aggressive stance.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Auguinaldo
Pope Receives Peace Proposal From Russia
In Rome a note from the czar of Russia is said to carry a peace proposal to Pope. The Vatican authorities have not confirmed the document. A papal consistory is not scheduled before March 1, 99.
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Czar
Rome
Russia
Missent Wee Hes
Tal Maceh
Mascot Arrives From Havana First War Era Trip
The steamer Mascot reached Key West bringing passengers after the war began. Reports from Havana indicate no quick relief in prices for essentials and a well supplied market.
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Stemmer
Havana
Key West
Fla
Septs
Mascot
Isfee
Parliament Dissolution Discussed Amid Disorder
Amid chamber disorder in Madrid, deliberations on dissolving Parliament surface as Specilphere reviews the question and potential consequences for governance and stability.
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Madrid
Trouble in Canea sparks talks of international control
The executive department head informs the Patriarch that amid the massacre of Christians by Muslims the committee cannot continue its effort to reorganize administration on the island. It proposes placing the Cretan force under international administration.
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Canea
Executive Department
Rioting in Candia Reportd with Casualties
Official dispatch reports rioting in Candia with eleven killed and sixty wounded among fifty two attackers and bystanders. The record cites civilian casualties and broad unrest tied to later clashes in the city.
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London
Speen - Lhe
Fiotitipgat Camedia
Extraordinary Heat Records Reported as City Swelters
Report notes extreme heat with temperatures reaching 120 degrees as Jonundon endures a spell of record heat in recent days. Forecaster warns of continued high heat as residents cope with the heatwave.
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Jonundon
Speeml
British Troops Sail for Candia from Malta
A Malta dispatch reports two hundred fifty British soldiers have sailed from Malta heading to Candia as part of a wartime deployment with this September special telegram.
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London
Sept. S
Malta
Candia
Li Hung Chang Dismissed by Emperor in China
London dispatch reports Li Hung Chang removed from office by the emperor according to official foreign office advices. The startling move signals a major shift in Chinese leadership and imperial authority.
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Li Hung Chang
London
Foreign Office
General Shafter Heads to Washington for Consultation
Montauk Point Sept 8 Special General Shafter left for Washington today for consultation after being called there.
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Montauk Point
General Shafter
Washington
Thither
Sultan of Morocco Said Mortally Ill
Tangier dispatch reports the sultan of Morocco gravely ill with belief he may be mortally ill as of September 8.
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Tangier
Morocco
Illinois Soldiers Welcomed Home In Springfield
The Fifth Illinois volunteers received a grand hometown welcome in Springfield with excitations on all roads. Excursions brought visitors from home towns as Business Men's association provided lunch on arrival and Springfield ladies served dinner at Camp Lincoln. Governor Tanner and Mayor Wheeler addressed the crowd.
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Linois
Springfield
Ill
Tillinose Volunteers
Business Men's Association
Camp Lincoln
Tanner
Wheeler
General Wheeler's Son Drowns at Montauk Camp Wikoff
Reports say Bept. and Thomas H. Wheeler son of Gen Joseph Wheeler and Second Lieutenant Newton D Kirkpatrick of the First Cavalry were probably drowned while bathing at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point yesterday afternoon.
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Wheeler
Camp Wikoff
Montauk Point
Thomas H. Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Newton D. Kirkpatrick
First Cavalry
First Illinois Leaves Camp for Long Island City
The First Illinois infantry departed Camp Wikoff at 9 p.m. yesterday and moved to Long Island City on Montauk Point New York for reassignment.
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Ilinois
New York
Miles Alger Controversy Likely Closed by Accord
Washington reports a private request from the president to General Miles to drop further comment. The president and Secretary Alger reportedly agreed to pass over the matter, ending the controversy for the present. General Alger departs tonight for Michigan.
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Washington
Sept
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General Miles
Miles
General Alger
Michigan
Miles Silent On Statement As He Leaves For Washington
General Miles has refused to comment further on yesterday's statement and will depart for Washington this afternoon to pay respects to the president tomorrow.
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New York
Miles
Washington
Miles Boosts War Aims in Puerto Rico Voyage
General Miles on board the Obdam issued a letter noting aims to achieve quick results with minimal losses. He stressed strong government resolve and warned against reckless acts in Cuba, with orders to protect and train troops and maintain morale.
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Porto Rico
Genera Miles
Wisconsin Volunteers
Porto Biie
Miles Son
Miles
Obdam
Mies
White
Ferto Rico
Catan
Fort Rian
Sieweld
Pan
Yilsh
United States
Cuba
Havant
Tegrima
Secretary Seeks Accountability for Army Camps and Rations
The secretary asserts field officers must be held responsible for soldiers welfare and camp conditions. He backs strict inquiry into Private Hugh Parrott’s Montauk death and orders a court of inquiry or court martial if warranted. He calls for reorganizing units into comfortable camps after muster out and stresses the army ration as sufficient and homefront morale.
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Cuba
Porto Hico
Philippines
Hugh Parrott
Montauk
Deaths and fever cases from Camp Meade and Camp Wikoff
New York on September 8 reports deaths of soldiers from Camp Wikoff including Edward Record and Von 8 Wilson. Sick soldiers were moved to Brooklyn hospitals with named units. Two fever laden trains arrived from Camp Meade and Sheridan's Point bearing 131 fever cases and 33 convalescents from Indiana Illinois and other states. none seriously ill.
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Camp Wikoff
Edward Record
Michigan
Von
Wilson
Illinois
Brooklyn
Exx
Anderson
Divnois
Arthur M. Andretsch
Carl W. Petaire
Philadelphia
Camp Meade
Sheridan's Point
Indiana
Pensions to Continue for Spanish War Veterans
Washington reports no new legislation is needed to authorize pension payments to soldiers disabled in the Spanish American War. The policy will proceed under existing laws, ensuring ongoing support for disabled veterans.
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Washington
Widows of war victims file pension claims and officer arrested
Commissioner Evans reports by Sept. 2 there are 246 pension claims for war victims with 45 percent invalid. Major Fred B. Nichols of Quincy is deposed for drunkenness and arrested by Colonel Culver. War dept. plans to send regulars to garrison Cuba. Major John A. Logan ill with Cuban fever at his Ohio residence.
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Springfield
Fred B. Nichols
Quincy
Fifth Ilinois Infantry
Culver
Cuba
Washington
War Department
John A. Logan
Ohio
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