Unsatisfactory American Spanish Evacuation Exchange
American commission protests the removal of a heavy rapid fire gun from a battery near the Hotel frotcha as a breach of protocol. Spain defends the move and promises a reply later, while Spanish troops evacuate Manzanillo and transfer government property to civil authorities. Major Benit and Capt Hart conveyed notes. no Spanish evacuation reply yet.
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Eiivana
Hart
Hampton
Spain
Major Benit
Manzanillo
Cienfueses
Manzanil
Aba
Doctor Congosto Reports Cuba Conditions In New York
In New York Dr. Congosto discusses Cuban affairs and the evacuation of the island by Spain. He cites 6000 sick to care for and declines to discuss reconcentrados, saying they are likely dead. He notes Spain may build a navy and remarks on Ventor von Hollenstein, freed from Havana detention and recently aboard the City of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oort
Cuba
Spain
Havana
Congosto
Ventor von Hollenstein
German Red Cross Society
Washington
Cuban Peace Mission Aide Arrives In New York
Among passengers on the City of Washington from Havana was Dr Jose Congosto of Blanco's cabinet who will assist the Spanish peace commission at Paris. He spoke freely about Cuba and the disappearance of reconcentrados.
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New York
City of Washington
Havana
Jose Congosto
Blanco
Paris
Ex Conductor Beebe Finds Kidney Ailments Eased By Morrow's Kidneolds
W R Beebe once a conductor on the Illinois Central now runs a Centralia Illinois grocery. He describes years of back pain kidney trouble and swollen feet. After three weeks of Morrow's Kidneolds he reports better eyesight less pain and swelling and plans to be well soon. The medicine is sold by local druggists and at Clendenin drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Beebe
Centralia
Ill
Illinois Central Railroad
Morrow
Aim
Clendenin
John" Morrow
London
James Cozatt
Main Street
Dubuque, Se
Spaniards Likely To Prolong Cuba Evacuation Timeline
From Havana reports indicate Spain will not meet the rapid evacuation deadline. Madrid cabinet notes say evacuation cannot be finished quickly, with officials suggesting at least five months to complete. Spaniards appear to pursue their own schedule, using delays to challenge American commissioners.
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Havana
Madrid
General Garcia and Lawton Discuss Restoring Order in Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba on September 29 General Lawton met unofficially with General Garcia at Garcia's home. They discussed schemes to restore normal conditions in the territory and Garcia praised the American policy, noting his changed view on Cuban independence and the stabilizing role of American presence. Garcia denied any ambition to seek the Cuban presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Lawton
Santiago
Garcia
Hir UK
Arctic relief urged for Klondike trail disaster victims
Reports from Seattle dated Sept 29 describe dire conditions on two all Canadian routes to the Klondike where 500 to 600 men face death from starvation or self harm. A relief expedition is to be organized with US and Dominion governments. Indian authorities hide the body of Sir Arthur Curtis who allegedly killed himself amid cabin quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Klondike
Ashcroft
Edmonton
United States
Dominion
Sir Arthur Curtis
Mudriver
Ambrose Atwood
Boston
Curtis
Quesnelle
Mud River
Baronet
England
Tt Cy
Golden Yukon
Lake Linderman
St. Michael's
Big River
T Norton Bay
St Michael's
Fulton
Stanford Oil Company
Yukon
Chaplain McIntyre Trial Details Contemptuous Remarks
Denver witnesses recount Chaplain Joseph P McIntyre’s alleged contempt for Captain Evans nicknamed Fighting Bob. Testimony cites he spoke of the Cristobal Colon surrender and prize money claims, with witnesses noting the chaplain’s references and accuracy of a Rocky Mountain News report excerpt.
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Denver
Joseph P McIntyre
Oregon
Charles H. Sage
McIntyre
Rocky Mountain News
Evans
Bob
Harry 8. Babcock
Cristobal Colon
Hampson
War Department dispatch on Cuban illness counts
A Sept dispatch from Santiago de Cuba via Hayt| to the War Department lists 1003 total sick and 773 fever cases with 120 new additions and 170 returned to duty. Deaths include Wel lis eight and Morrison a trumpeter of Ninth Massachusetts and Waggoner of the Third volunteer signal corps. illnesses cited are yellow fever and pernicious malaria.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Hayt
Wellis
Morrison
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
William ‘Waggoner
Third
Volunteer Signal Corps
Lawton
Ninth Homeward Bound
New York dispatch describes the Ninth regiment departing for Color via Chicago. The train configuration across sections includes two cars, stock cars, an arms horse car, and eighteen retaining valves. Departures from Camden station occur at 8 25 a m, 9 a m, and 11 a m with various sleepers, box cars, coaches, and retain ing valves.
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New York
Tion
Chicago
Camden Station
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Lester Hospital To Be Closed At Camp Thomas
Lester hospital, the largest general facility at Camp Thomas, will close within a week to ten days as Park Pi Chickamauga reports a sharp decline in patient numbers. The Sternberg hospital now suffices for all needs at the camp.
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Lester Hospital
Pi Chickamauga National Park
Lester Noapitel
Camp Thomas
Sternberg
Poseyville Politician Sandbagged in St Louis
Edward Pfeister a Poseyville Ind politician was assaulted in front of the Fifth Ward Republican club in St Louis as he tried to enter at about 4 AM. Two assailants seized him then three others joined, one struck him with a sandbag. Pfeister was knocked unconscious and robbers escaped with a gold watch and $60.
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Poseyville
St. Louis
Edward Pfeister
Ind
Fifth Ward
Republican Club
Pfeister
Pleater
Confession in Murder Case Shocks Akron Farm Scene
Edward Johnson, a farm hand, admitted to killing Oscar Osborne an octogenarian whose body was found in a barn manger. He described a quarrel over alleged robbery a year earlier, striking Osborne with a scantling then strangling him and tossing him into the manger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Edward Johnson
Oscar Osborne
Johnson
Osborne
Flora bank robbery suspect held in Delphi jail
James Andrew Diwanan is jailed at Delphi, Carroll county, on suspicion of complicity in the Flora bank robbery. Four other suspects are held at Rensselaer. Diwanan was captured at Clymer, near here, with two gold watches and nearly $200. He refused to admit guilt amid threats of lynching. Authorities believe the robbers are in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Logansport
James Andrew Diganan
Delphi
Carroll County
Rensselaer
Diwanan
Clymer
Here
Tofl
Five Days Witness Chair and No Deal Amid Inquiries
The passage notes a witness chair session lasting five days and indicates no deal was struck. It mentions Mr. Reddick, chief clerk of the law department, and Attorney Haley's payment to Canal Commissioner Hiltoz at Rockford for land now restrained by an injunction.
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Reddick
Haley
Hiltoz
Rockford
Vernon Tex Rept 39 Morrison Murder Verdict Guilty
The report from Vernon Texas outlines a Morrison murder trial where a Germin Methodist minister stationed in Texas faces a guilty verdict and death penalty. Evidence suggests he deliberately poisoned his intended marriage to Anna Whittlesey, a former schoolmate from McKindrea College Lebarion Ills.
Roosevelt Nominated for New York Governor at Republican State Convention
Baratoga N Y Sept 29 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for governor by a vote of 753 to 218 with Governor Black nominated again. The ticket includes Roosevelt Woodruff McDonough Morgan Davies Jackel Bond and other state officers. The platform endorses McKinley and praises the war victory, pledging imperial duty and gold standard principles.
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York
Baratoga
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Frank 8. Black
J. Roder Cady
Hudson
Black
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Timothy L. Woodruff
Brooklyn
John T. McDonough
Albany
William J. Morgan
Buffalo
John C. Davies
Camden
Oneida Courty
John P. Jackel
Auburn
E. A. Bond
Watertown
Spain
McKinley
Colombia Clarifies Role in Cerruti Claim Settlement
New York dispatch reports Colombia has not defied Italy by refusing Cerruti payments. It states the dispute is settled regarding Cleveland’s award with 60000 pounds sterling paid and guaranties for Cerruti & Co. Colombia recognized the award’s legality and guaranteed payment, while Admiral Candlant's squadron enforced the decree until recognition was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
New York
Herald
Panama
Colombia
Cerruti
Cleveland
Ernesto Cerruti
Cerruti & Co
Admiral Candlant
Cartagena
Explosion at 410 North Fourth Street destroys store in St. Louis
An explosion of powder in the rear of the four story building housing C. and W. McClain at 410 North Fourth Street causes a blaze and injuries to multiple people. Embers include Kate Welden Kate Gaull Florence Higbee em ployees fatally injured. others like Joseph Detter Fred Bohly Goldy Gus Jansen T. S. Stone and A. Pagallo suffer various injuries from flying glass and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
North Fourth Street
C. & W. McClain
Kate Welden
Kate Gaull
Florence Higbee
Emlayes
McClain Company
Joseph Detter
Engine Company No
Flying Glass
Fred Bohly
Engine Company
Runaway Reel
Brotherhood of St Andrew Convening in Haltimore
The thirteenth annual convention of the Brotherhood of St Andrew opened in Haltimore Maryland and will run through the week. About 1,200 delegates are expected with several bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church arriving. The first day featured a quiet hour from 2 20 p m until dark led by the Rev Dr Algernon S Crapsey of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of &. Andrew
Haltimore
Brotherhood of Bt. Andrew
Sesason
Protestant Episcopal Church
Algernon 8. Crapsey
New York
Big Combination of Potteries in East Liverpool
East Liverpool Ohio September 29 A proposed combine of all potteries here will likely be completed by January 1 Representatives who have spent two weeks examining the business left for the east after securing an option extension on East Liverpool potteries until December 31 The options would have expired Wednesday and were said not to be extended Capital totaling fifteen million dollars will be raised to finance the consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
East
Bayard In Feeble Condition Amid Illness
Dedham Sept. 39 The Hon. Thomas Bayard remains alive but very weak with repeated choking fits and near semi conscious state at noon. He has withstood several crises and could not take nourishment.
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Bayard
Dedham
Mase
Thomas
Local genealogist reports a birth surge in Laington parish
A letter from Mrs. Ann Fletcher of Laington Splis Eng indicates a notable early birth pattern with large families. The message highlights concerns over infant mortality rates and societal pressures on household work.
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Ann_Fletcher
Americans and Spaniards inch toward bargain on Philippines
Paris dispatch reports US peace commissioners split on the Philippine question with Senator Gray opposing annexation while others favor limits or full seizure. The Gaulois predicts mutual concessions and Merritt’s report will largely shape the outcome as Madrid aims for favorable terms without humiliating concessions.
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Merritt
Paris
United States Peace Commission
Gaulois
Philippines
Gray
Cavite
Davis
Madrid
Spain
Philippine Islands
Marchand Not Abandoned Says Trouillot Interview
In Paris the Gaulois quotes colonial minister Trouillot denying Major Marchand has been abandoned. He says France holds only the British version of Washoda’s occupation and will act after French reports are received. He notes avoidance of a clash with British troops and that Fashoda matters will be settled here.
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Paris
The
Gaulois
M. Trouillot
Marchand
Washoda
Nile
Fashoda
Spain’s War Costs and Sick‑Bed Shortage Forecast
Madrid reports war expenses likely to reach 400 million dollars, matching the prior cost of quelling colonial rebellion. A major challenge is housing the sick with only about 10,000 beds available in hospitals and private facilities. In ninety days 22,000 sick are projected from Porto Rico and Cuba, as papers urge adequate quarters.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Three Experts win libel suit against Zola face sale
Paris report states three handwriting experts Belhomme Varinard and Collard who won a libel suit against M Zola refused payment terms. A judicial sale of Zola s Paris property including his residence is announced for October 11.
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Paris
MM. Belhomme
Varinard
Collard
M. Zola
Zola
General Merritt and party pass Port Said on Arcadia
Major General Merritt with Major Strother Aide-de-Camp Hall and Captain Mott Howell general secretary travel aboard the Arcadia en route to Marseilles and Paris after passing Port Said.
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Merritt
Port Said
Strother
Hall
Mott Howell
Arcadia
Marseilles
Paris
Premier Byrnes Dead In Queensland State Capital
Brisbane reports the death of Thomas Joseph Byrnes former attorney general and solicitor general who served as premier of Queensland. Born in 1860 he held key legal offices and led the state government. The death marks the end of a prominent political career in Queensland.
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Byrnes
Brisbane
Queensland
Thomas Joseph Byrnes
Queenslan
Postoffice Chief Catches Jacksonville Mail Clerk
Chattanooga investigation leads to arrest of Thomas Miller a mail clerk at the Jacksonville post office after years of theft. Miller confessed and a large portion of mail and substantial money were recovered as inspectors celebrate the breakthrough.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Baird
Rosson
Jacksonville
Thomas Miller
Miller
Mine at Chaparral Closed Amid Plans for Cyanide Plant
Report notes fourteen miles from Little Jes e Chaparral on the Preewaisetbe site. J. & Jones owners transferring operations as the mine closes. a 200 ton cyanide plant will be installed. Also mentions attempted cattle sale in Cincinnati and Edward Xrits arrest for pale ade.
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Preewaisetbe
Little Jese
Chaparral
J. & Jones
Tranforking
How to Obtain Rural Free Delivery, Perry Heath Explains
Washington Sept 27 Perry S Heath first assistant postmaster general answers inquiries on rural free delivery steps Citizens should petition via their congressman detailing district population occupations road conditions and travel distance If approved a special agent will visit to assess the ground and report on the petition
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Perry Heath
Washington
Perry S. Heath
Congress
Democratic State Convention Opens Without Slate in Syracuse
In Syracuse the Democratic state convention met at noon with only a temporary organization. Key figures Croker Hill Murphy and McCarren representing McLaughlin held talks but produced no candidate list. The hall was packed with Tammany executives as the session adjourned to 1 pm for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Richard Croker
David B. Hill
Murphy
McCarren
Hugh McLaughlin
Tammany
George Palmer
New Jersey Democratic Governor Nominee Convention Opens
The Democratic state convention convened at Taylor's Opera house in Trenton at noon with about 1,100 delegates. Chairman E O Price proposed William Gourley of Paterson as convention chairman, a choice ratified by the body as Gourley was introduced to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Taylor's Opera House
E. O. Price
State Committee
Price
William Gourley
Paterson
Gourley
Doan's Ointment Endorsed for Itching Piles in Rock Island
A Rock Island man testifies Doan's Ointment cured years of itching piles, noting rapid relief and long lasting results after using a purchased box. The ad urges readers to visit Wm. Clendenin's drug store for endorsements and mentions Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents, and Foster Milburn Co. as mail order agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Dean
F. A. Scott
Five
Avenue
Doan
Wm. Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Guaranteed cure for many diseases offered by doctors
A sensational old advert touts guaranteed cures with thirty years experience for a wide range of ailments. It promises free initial opinions, permanent catarrh treatment in private rooms, and “lost manhood” remedies for men and women, with claims of high success and no charge if not cured.
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Bank and Insurance Balltidg
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Dr. Congeste
Heconcentrados
DR. Congosto
Beebe
General Garcia Friendly
Pete Argonat
Raward
Canada
M'Intyre
Kew
Paris Gaulois
Malling
Jackeenville, Fla
Cincinnati
Edward Xritswad
Democrats
New Jersey
Moline
Harper
Staelf
Dubuque
H. Stevenson
Rush Street
Dubuque, In
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