Admiral Dewey Welcomed in New York Harbor
Reports from New York describe Admiral Dewey and the Olympia greeted by vast crowds as they enter the harbor. The flagship led a naval pageant with signal flags, gun salutes, and a ceremonial show while Howison remains aboard but does not disrupt Sampson’s command.
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Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Dewey
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Fort Hancock
Gang Plank
Olympian
Manila
Allen
Lamberton
Howison
Sampson
Toris Wadsworth
Hamilton
Tars
Thomkinville
Navy
Miles
bin Sham
Marine Guard
American authority blocks Spanish prisoner vessel plan
Manila reports the American authorities refused General Jarantillo's request to send a Spanish flag vessel to collect Spanish prisoners at the insurgents' port. They deem the ports closed and unlawful and will instead use an American vessel. Aguinaldo says prisoners will be delivered, while Mindanao Tagals favor American sovereignty for protection.
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Jarantillo
Spain
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Island
Mindano
Otis
Laguna Bay
Cebu
19Th
Malaben
Allen
16Th Infantry
Malabon
Tarlac
Vittoria
Paterno
Lipton Visits Dewey After Colombo Gift Offer
Sir Thomas Lipton and his English party, including Dy Mackay, called on Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia. Dewey joked about a five pound gift of ten to each man, which Lipton declined, saying the crew could drink it if anyone could. The two had a 15 minute discussion while Lipton and companions departed to cheers from forward crew.
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Thomus
Mackay l
Admiral Dewey
Thomas
Colombo
Sir Thomas
Olympia
Armored Train to Ladysmith Amid Transvaal Tensions
London reports a tense Transvaal front with Boer resistance firm. An armored train left Capetown for Ladysmith as frontier patrols intensify and grain purchases by Boers raise supply concerns. Markets show mixed moves with mining shares volatile as war fears linger.
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Capetown
Ladysmith
Bucchanaland
London
Johannesburg
Blake
Cape
Dundee
King's Rifles
Fifth Lancers
Durban
War Office
Aldershot
Felt for Miles at Sea From Alaska Earthquakes
Three vessels returning from northern salmon fisheries report unusual weather after earthquakes off the Alaskan coast in early September. Captains Johnson of the bark B. P. Cheney Thompson of the bark Nicholas Thayer and the I. J. Morse describe a rapid barometer fall and gale conditions near Kodiak and along the north coast.
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San Francisco
Alaskan
Charles Johnson
B. P. Cheney
Kodiak
Thompson
Nicholas Thayer
Alaska
I. J. Morse
Samoa Tensions Rise As German-Linked Forces Move
From Auckland Samoa reports dated September 20 say quietness masks growing fault lines. Von Buelow, a former German lieutenant who organized Mataafa forces, travels Samoa meeting Mataafa chiefs, drawing British and American objections for fanning hostility. Cologne Gazette cable says its Apia correspondent remains.
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Auckland
N. Z
Samoa
von Buelow
Mataafa
Cologne Gazette
Apia
Landslides and Earthquakes Ravage Himalayan towns
Reports from Darjeeling and surrounding areas in the Himalayas recount deadly landslides and earthquakes. In Tha Phool Bazaar a flood of debris killed about 200 people, while Tamsongbantee recovery totals reach 21 with 20 more believed dead. Darjeeling records about 100 fatalities.
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Calcutta
Darjeling
Himalayas
Tha Phool Bazaar
Tamsongbantee
Darjeing
Kid McCoy Knocks Out McCormick in Eighth Round
New York report from the Lenox Club notes Kid McCoy defeats Jack McCormick by knockout in the eighth round. The victory adds another win for McCoy in a period of strong showings at the venue.
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New York
Lennox Club
Kid’ McCoy
Jack McCormick
London Letter on Transvaal War Rumors Hit Markets
Investors face turmoil as Kruger rumors fret bulls and a dull London market. British rails slip with Great Western rising despite overall weakness. Paris Berlin and holiday effects dampen activity while two more failures reduce confidence. Consols slip on Transvaal tension and fears of a $5,000,000 burden on government.
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London
Kruger
Transvaal
Great Western Railway
Stock Exchange
Paris
Berlin
McKinley Cabinet Plans Western Trip Schedule
Washington dispatch states all cabinet members except Hay and Gage attended the meeting. The group discussed the President's western trip set to begin October 4 with Mrs. McKinley, visiting Galesburg Illinois, Chicago, St. Paul, Sioux City and Aberdeen South Dakota over a two week period. The Urdaneta loss details were read and Dewey’s sword presentation and reception were reviewed.
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Washington
Hay
Gage
Admiral Watson
Urdaneta
McKinley
Treaty of Friendship Nears Signing Between Holland and Transvaal
The Hague reports a treaty of commerce and friendship as nearing completion between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Transvaal Republic. Officials indicate a final accord may be signed soon, outlining trade, mutual recognition, and diplomatic ties.
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the Hague
Holland
Transvaal
Dominion Line Steamer Scotsman Missing Under Heavy Passenger Load
Grave fears for the Dominion Line steamship Scotsman capt Skinnehirve after she sailed from Liverpool to Montreal. No word has come since she was due Sunday. ice, storms, and a green fire crew are noted. A heavy passenger list is reported and few inward bound vessels have reported in.
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Que
Dominion Line
Scotsman
Skinnehirve
Liverpool
Livernool
Belle Ishi
Strnts
Father Point
Straite
Newfoundland
Ise
Dominion
Gulf
Melrose
Quebec
Cervena
Lady Isabella Arrives After 186 Day Voyage From Cardiff
The British ship Lady Isabella capt. MacKinlay reached Victoria after 186 days at sea from Cardiff, Wales. She had been out 181 days from Montevideo seeking the overdue Drumlanrig, five days shorter than the Isabella’s passage, and delays forced a costly Montevideo repairs of 12500 dollars. Shipping men fear the tardy vessel with a full cargo for Vancouver and Victoria is now about 40 days overdue.
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Victoria
Lady Isabella
MacKinlay
Isabella
Cardiff
Wales
Drumlanrig
Montevideo
England
Vesel
New Salmon Hatchery Site Inspections Near Vancouver
Mr Thompson River and Shuswap Lake areas were surveyed for a proposed Vancouver hatchery site. T Robin son and W W Stumbles led the inspection, checking spawning grounds for future spawn collection. No serious difficulties were reported.
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Vancouver
T. Robinson
Dominion Fisheries Office
Thompson River
Shuswan Lake
Sicamous
W.W. Stumbles
Marine and Fisheries Department
Ottawa
Remains Going Home for Ottawa Engineer
Vancouver September 27 The Imperial Limited carries the mortal remains of Ninery Lafontaine O E formerly of Ottawa and assistant Chief Engineer in the Public Works Department toward interment.
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Vancouver
Imperial Limited
Ninery Lafontaine
O. E
Ottawa
Public Works Department
Sir Henri Joli de Lotbiniere Tour Lines East
Sir Henri and Lady Joli de Lotbiniere depart Vancouver on the Imperial Limited bound for Revelstoke and Nelson. They will travel through the Kokanee country to Rossland and Nelson, then east over Crow's Neat Pass toward Winnipeg.
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Vancouver
Sir Henri
Joli de Lotbiniere
Imperial Limited
Revelstoke
Kootenay
Rossland
Nelson
Neat Pass
Winnipeg
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