Inquiry Begins on War Department Conduct
Washington records the start of a commission to probe the war department’s conduct during the recent campaign against Spain. Maj. Gen. Dodge chairs the eight member panel with ex-minister Denby and ex-Gov. Woodbury among others. The president urged a full, impartial inquiry into alleged neglect and maladministration across all army branches.
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Washington
Spain
McKinley
Granville M. Dodge
Iowa
J. A. Sexton
Ilinois
BP. Mowell
Georgia
TM. Wilson
United States Army
Charles Denby
Indiana
China
Urban A. Woodbury
Verayates
White House
Alger
Addrian
Mate Gera
War Department
Army
Bures
Richard Weighlian
Maj. Mills
Inspector-General
Davenport Dies in Melbourne Base Half Past Ten
Duxbury Maes Sept 27 Vabuy Davenport Mrs Melbourne Mebow vedl died at her soumer base Melbourne bell at half past ten onlock Monday night of vo argement of the heart. She had recovered from earlier illness but declined in days leading to death. Her sisters and husband were at her bedside. Davenport, born in London in 1850, rose from juvenile parts to star and producer on the American stage, known for Serdou plays and lavish stage productions. She was twice married, first to Edward Pierce and later to Melbourne MacDowell.
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Duxbury
Maes
Vabuy Davenport
Melbourne Mebowvedl
Soumer
Melbourne Bell
Miss Davenport
Sumer
William Scagnour
Flo
Edward Davenport
Fanny Elizabeth Vining Davenport
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Parle
Howard Athenaens
Reston
Mildway
Agao Arling
A. Soltbrette
John Drew
Augustine Daly
Fifth Avenue ‘Theater Company
New York
Dumas
Surdou
Misa Davenport
Migs Davenport
Edward Pierce
Melebourne MacDowell
Peace terms as Spanish resistance to Philippines sale
Madrid dispatch reports Spanish peace commissioners instructed to resist loss of the Philippines and to insist on Spanish sovereignty if Cuba evacuation prompts cession. They may concede politically or commercially but will oppose any U S preference claims. Instructions are ad referendum and mainly in English among officials.
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Madrid
Cuba
Duke Almodovar de Rio
Nates
Philippines
Spain
United States
Manila
America
Blane
Distress in Cuba and Local Crimes Across States
Reports from Tampa Cuban agents describe dire conditions in Havana and neighboring areas with 3,000 Cubans eager to return home but unable to move. A mission from Gomez is arriving in Key West to investigate shortages and starvation, while farmers face brutal hunger in Cuba. In Akron an aged farmer Osborne is murdered, and in Chicago Richard G. Crane is found guilty of bribery in a building case. Additional local charges include malfeasance and conspiracy against South Town officials.
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Washington
Sunny Rivera
Tampa
Quesuds
Cuba
Questiln
Gomez
Key West
Uomer
Avelgtanue
Akron
Osborne
Iehflelid
Wenandd
Chicago
Richard GC. Ganeving
vSsorttown Afscerom
Clarins Pullins
Reliance
Nice
South Town
Henjoudm Barnett
Policy Outlined for War Department Inquiry Commission
The commission appointed by the president held its first formal session to plan a policy driven inquiry into the war department. It will issue letters of inquiry to key officials and seek specific information on camps, supplies, contracts, and health measures. Sessions will run daily from 10 to 12:30 and 2 to 5.
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Washington
War Department
Uvel
Army
Choise
Autumn Idol In Washington Star Fragment
A distorted Washington Star fragment shows a dream like autumn scene with a muse described as harvest fruit and a narrator called Master Lowly. The dialogue mentions September and October imagery, a playful yet sharp exchange between Oyster and Quater as fate shadows their path.
Thurston to meet McKinley on western trip plans
Washington dispatch details President McKinley’s October 19 departure for Omaha with four cabinet members and spouses, and notes interviews with John M. Thurston and W N Babcock. The itinerary includes Chicago, Omaha, Denver, and a return for the peace jubilee events, with other scattered notes on local political matters.
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Omaha
Neb
Bee
Washington
Senatar John M. Thurston
W.N. Babcock
Exposition
Inter
McKinley
Owaba
Cage
Smith
Bliss
Wilson
Nelson A. Miles
Camodore Philip
Texas
Heath
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Iowa
Denver
Cape
Northwestern
Fall From Scaffold Kills Man Then Pardoned Pills Claim
John Young of Le Noy New York, 35, fell from a barn scaffold ninety feet high, striking his face and body badly. He lay near death for weeks before doctors diagnosed paralysis, then credited Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring mobility. He toured recounting recovery, saying pills cured him after doctors gave up. Reports note other ads and quotes from the era.
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Watertown
N.Y
John Young
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Poarty
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