Transvaal envoy barred by U S on Obeline appointment
United States states James R Obeline cannot represent the Transvaal in the United States due to his American citizenship. With Bosman and Vanderhoog stepping in, the Transvaal seeks peace as Britain edges toward possible hostilities. London dispatch notes ongoing tensions over Delagoa Bay and Samoa influence.
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United States
James Obeline
Transvaal
Great Britain
Germany
Delagoa Bay
Samoa
Associated Press
London
Pretoria
Hay
James R. Obeline
Kruger
South African Republic
Bosman
Vanderhoog
Obeline
Tennessee Troops Sail Home From Southern Islands
The Tennessee regiment sails for the United States aboard the Transport Indiana after a week in port. Six hundred seventy three men sail. 16 officers and 105 men discharged or entering business here. Casualties include two killed in action and one by accident. Aguinaldo's proclamation praises independence and opposes imperialism, urging support for a Democratic victory.
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Manila
Tennessee
United States
Indiana
Aguinaldo
America
Philippines
Atkinson
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Singapore
Advertising car fire destroys NP car in Millsville
An Evening Wisconsin special from Millsville reports the Northern Pacific advertising car carrying mineral cereals and fruit specimens burned today. The loss is estimated around 76000 dollars and the value is insured.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Millsville
Wis
Northern Pacific Railroad
Railroad Collision Injures Five at Hawthorne Train
Five people were injured when the Hawthorne race track train on the Illinois Central derailed into a freight engine left on a siding with an open switch. The passenger car occupants were thrown to the floor as the two engines collided.
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Chicago, Ill
Hawthorne
Illinois Central Railroad
Baseball scores from Brooklyn and other games
Brooklyn beat New York 13 to 8 and Pittsburg won 16 to 8 against Cleveland. Baltimore defeated Washington 2 to 1, Philadelphia triumphed over Boston 6 to 1.
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Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Sailing Time Summary of Columbia Shamrock Race
New York Oct 7 A NW breeze and easterly swell framed a yacht race between Columbia and Shamrock off Sandy Hook. The Columbia led late after bold luffing and mark tactics, but Shamrock overtook near the outer mark. time at finish was Columbia 11 21 02 Shamrock 11 21 19.
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New York
Northwesteast
Columbia
Southwest Spit
Sandy Hook
Iselin
Herbert Leed
Nat Herreshoff
Associated Press
Jenny Nichols
Woodbury Kane
Hugh Kelly
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Barr
Shamrock
Henry F. Lippitt
Ramsey
Hugh McGill Downey
Sherman Crawford
Ben Barker
Hogarth
Wringe
Leeward
Committee
Captain Barr
Shawrock
Jersey
Bristol
OB Shamrock
Verdict of Guilty Union Colliery Company Convicted
In Victoria British Columbia on October 7 the jury found Union Colliery Company guilty of criminal negligence for the Trent River bridge collapse that killed six people aboard a locomotive tender and coal cars. Judge Walker reserved judgment awaiting the case stated and possible arrestee motion.
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Victoria
B. C
Union Colliery Company
Trent River
Walker
Pooley
Alaskan controversy near settlement in Washington
London reports a likely early settlement of the Alaskan dispute with finishing touches to be completed in Washington within four days, according to reliable authority.
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London
Washogton
New Westminster Lacrosse Team Beats Torontos 7–3
The New Westminster lacrosse team defeated the Torontos in the third test match today in Vancouver by a score of seven to three.
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Vancouver
B. C
New Westminster
Torontos
Leper Mrs Todd To Be Deported To Molokai
The Commissioner of Immigration seeks passage for Mrs L M Todd a leper from San Francisco to Molokai. British Counsel General W G Pickersgill protested against Molokai deportation urging care in Canada or elsewhere but was declined. The Treasury directed Commissioner Schly in San Francisco to secure passage for Mr Todd on an army transport under prior instructions.
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Washington
Commissioner of Immigration
General Shafter
San Francisco
L. M. Todd
Molokai
Canada
Treasury Department
Schly
Todd
Notables Arrive for Chicago Chisago Autumn Festival
Chicago on October 7 reports President McKinley and Cabinet arrival with Vice President Maria Cal of Mexico and Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada. Parades banquets mark the kickoff as business suspends until Tuesday for the festival.
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Chicago
Ill
Chisago
McKinley
Mariacal
Mexico
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
A Terrific Fight with Gamblers The Georgiana Turned into a Monte Carlo
A sharp clash erupted as gamblers took over the Georgiana transforming the scene into a makeshift Monte Carlo style spectacle. Local authorities intervened to restore order amid betting and brawling elements.
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Monte Carlo
Vigilantes Aboard Yacht Georgiana Clash With Philadelphia Guests
A Philadelphia gambling party aboard the Georgiana sparked a confrontation as the yacht drifted off Coney Island. Passengers formed a 50-man vigilance group, hoisted a union jack, and fought with gamblers after pipes burst and a leak opened. Police intervened as the vessel neared the Battery.
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New York
Philadelphia
Coney Island
Lower Bay
Jersey
Alex Streck
Wm. Schwartz
Norton
Hartford
Conn
United States
Lourd
Dolphin
Henry I. Post
Edna King
Winslow
Battery
Allaire
Sergt. McCullough
Tog
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South Africa
Conyngham Greene
England
Foreign Office
Kramer
Transvaal Committee
Cabiet
Chmaberlain
France
Rua- Sia
Toronto
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