Telegraphic World Ticks Hidden in Diverse News Items
A condensed World summary reports regiments sailing for Manila and San Francisco embarkations, health decrees in Chicago, Venezuelan rumors denied, Mrs. Baker's death, a 100 Macabee scout group in Manila, a Dreyfus case discussion, a 33rd regiment voyage, a Swiss locomotive plant by Americans, cash-based retail and bank investment trends, Cornell's Schurman at a trust conference, a lynching threat in Virginia, crop records with 2.6 billion bushels, a cheap hotel plan in Chicago, 10 story hotel with cheap rooms, uniform commercial law efforts, Boer hostilities viewed as imminent by press, Alaska boundary talks, suspended peace talks, Otis orders on Negros, silk ribbon trust, English trade fears, Toronto bricklayers pay, Washington volunteers returning, Relief ship used as Manila hospital, Nagasaki troops, Yucatan taxes, British seamen strike, G A R encampment, Bostons Paneolhall repairs, Kroger concessions dropped, Nicaragua canal negotiations, Western Australia women’s suffrage, and West Virginia oil and lumber leadership claims.
Drought Snares Texas As Global News Move Across the World
The era's dispatches report Texas drought conditions, the Dreyfus verdict provokes European protests, and Peary's Arctic expedition returns with new geographic knowledge. Other items note a Potomac smokeless powder plant site, a railroad syndicate bid, and several deadly accidents and political moves abroad.
Transportation gaps hinder U S trade with South America
Colonel Chas. E. Jones, Georgia historian, notes transport limits to South American ports impede trade. He lists surviving Confederate generals showing seven of 19 lieutenant generals, 16 of 17 major generals, and two of 365 brigadier generals still alive.
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South American
United States
Chas. E. Jones
Georgia
Philippine Congress Insurgents Taxing Chinese
A Filipino from Tarlac reports an extraordinary session of the revolutionary congress at Turlao on August 24 with Aguinaldo presiding Mabini named president of the supreme court and Gonzaga attorney general The decree requires registration of all foreigners including native born Chinese and is seen as a tax scheme The cabinet meeting in Washington discussed local government plans for the Philippines after hostilities end noting Luzon and other islands need different arrangements and praising Secretary Root's broad statesmanship
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Manila
Tarlac
Revolutionary Congress
Turlao
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Supreme Court
Gonzaga
Philippine Islands
Washington
Philippines
Root
Luzon
Cougar Attacks Girl. Fatal Seizure Near Nez Perce Reserve
News from Stuart Idaho reports a cougar dragged a 4 year old girl from a doorway and killed her on the hill next to the home. About 100 armed residents scour the area seeking the animal after cattle killings by two other cougars in the region.
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Kendrick
Idaho
Stuart
Kamiah
Nez Perces
Arine
Lewis Jolneon
Yellow Fever Outbreak Reports Grow in Key West
Washington reports 44 yellow fever cases among American physicians with Cuban doctors potentially treating additional patients. Surgeon General Carter notes Dr. McLanahan of the Navy Department is ill but expected to recover. In Key West seven deaths from yellow fever are recorded with seventy seven cases reported to date and grim prospects for containment.
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Germany
Santiago
Shafter
Department of the Pacific
Key West
Washinton
Marine Hospital Service
Carter
McLanahan
Navy Department
Fla
Johnson says Nicaragua canal report delayed a year
Emory R. Johnson of the Nicaragua canal commission states no formal report can be presented for at least a year, delaying action by the next Congress. He notes last session failed to pass definite legislation, and shifts responsibility away from the administration. The State Department will push favorable negotiations where possible.
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Washington
Emory R. Johnson
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Congress
United States
State Department
Lipton Offers 260000 For Lakes Of Killarney
A dispatch from London reports Sir Thomas Lipton offered 260000 for the lakes of Killarney with intent to gift the estate to the Irish people. He would place the title in trustees to preserve it as Irish national property. Lipton confirmed the London report aboard his steam yacht anchored near Sandy Hook.
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Lipton
Lakes of Killarney
New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
Thomas Lipton
Killarney
Sandy Hook
Hawaiian prince on annexation and future governance
Prince David Kawananakoa of Honolulu visits Seattle en route to see ex Queen Liliuokalani and praises annexation. He urges presidential appointment of a governor and cabinet with elected legislature, claiming annexation brings prosperity and will ease native dissatisfaction.
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Seattle
David Wawanakoa
Honolulu
Washington
Liliuokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Rock Island Railway Tightens Boarding Rules in Chicago
The Rock Island Railway issues instructions to conductors to not remove passengers for defective transportation or minor doubts, pending ejectment orders from Chicago executives. Conductor may confiscate forged tickets and wire for instructions. The measure excludes cases of flagrant deception or boarding theft.
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Bulta
Chicago
Rock Island Railway Company
Sp Spanish Taught In Three Chicago High Schools
Chicago public schools will teach Spanish in North, South and Division high schools making the city the first to provide foreign language instruction in its system. The plan comes from the high school committee report to the board of education.
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Chicago
Spaniah
Board of Education
Dreyfus Convicted in Rennes Ten-Year Detention
The court found Dreyfus guilty and sentenced him to 10 years detention. Amid stunned silence, witnesses described the scene as funeral like. His lawyers Demange and Labori planned revision filings as public anger over the verdict grew.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
The
Republic
Maitre Demange
Maitre Labori
Mathieu Dreyfus
Bahl
Express Train Robbed Near Coohlee
Four masked men robbed the Southern Pacific Express No 10 near Coohlee on Sept 12 after blowing the safe open with dynamite. The train was halted and the engine mail and express cars pulled ahead a mile before the thieves fled north on foot. the value stolen was not stated.
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Coohlee
Arna
Southern Pacific
New York Toyed with Immune Regiments for Philippines
Washington dispatch reports war department plans to issue orders for two additional volunteer regiments modeled after immune units. These regiments will be colored troops and ready for the Philippines by November. The move nearly exhausts the 5,000 volunteer limit, leaving only a slim margin for another regiment and a ball.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
War Department
Porto Rico Natal
Railways in Luzon arranged for coast line extension
Special Manila dispatch reports Spanish capitalists plan a modern railroad from Manila to towns along Luzons west coast up to Laong. The route remains secret but mirrors a 1875 project. a new port town may arise on the north coast serving Manila with faster ocean and land links.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Manila
Eaves Agunts
Logon
Laong
Philippines
Dagupan
Tts Movemients
United States
Luzon
Hong Kong
Increased Naval Estimates Highlight 1901 Budget Rise
A Washington dispatch states the naval estimates for the year ending June 30, 1901, will total about 50 million dollars. The rise reflects costs for 64 ships under construction and contracts for three battleships and three armored cruisers. Admiral Hichborn, Melville, and others project higher needs for shipbuilding, repairs, and manpower.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Naval
Congress
Department
department to prio@e contracts for armor. Admiral Hichborn
Melville
Admiral Hichborn
Pone E
Bureau of Navigation
Lunatic in Chihuahua Stabs Prisoners After Plaza Riot
News from Chihuahua reports a madman attacked men in a plaza with a concealed knife after clashing with an American. Police failed to search him before confinement, enabling him to fatally wound two cell mates and mortally wound a third before guards intervened. The assailant reportedly faces execution.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Mexico
Merritt Slated for the Philippines
A patchwork dispatch reports General Merritt likely to go to the Philippines after long talks among President, Root, Scerman, Beveridge, Miles and Corbin. Merritt would oversee military duties, possibly splitting Otin division duties between departments.
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Merritt
Philippines
New York
Journal
Root
Scerman
Beveridge
Miles
Corbin
Merritt A
Asume
Otin
Del Norte Arrives with 16812 Sea Lions for Alaska Trade
The steam ship Del Norte has arrived from Alaska carrying 16 812 sealakines bound for the North American Commercial Company. The catch was taken under license and will yield a heavy government royalty.
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San Francisco
del Norte
Alaska
North American Commercial Company
Great Exposition Opens in Portland Draws Pacific Northwest Products
The Oregon Industrial Exposition in Portland runs from September 23 to October 28, opening day and evening. It showcases regional products with a large exposition building, a top military band, and varied amusements. The event aims to boost Northwest development and attract visitors from far distances.
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Hegina
Oregon
Northwest
Portland
America
Spokane Weighs New Woolen Plant Move
Plans to relocate the Barge Woolen Mills plant from Brownville to Spokane gain momentum. Hugh Field, president of Eagle Woolen Mills, offers to move and expand the mill to a four-set operation if sufficient support is offered, creating about 160 jobs.
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Spokane
Barge Woolen Mills Company
Brownaville
Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Field
Eagle Woolen Mills Company
Field
Municipal Lighting Plant cost estimate report
Engineer Byrne of Pomeroy Washington reports a flume and power house project priced at 22 000 with electrical machinery poles and wire costing about the same again. The city is unlikely to undertake such a large project at present.
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Byrne
Pomeroy
Wash
Rail Way Work Advances Toward Port Hill
Machinery arrived and is ready for action as work on the Kootenai Valley railroad begins in earnest. Superintendent Hobarts estimates two miles laid daily with no accidents. Rails expected to reach Port Hill by mid month and the lake head by October 1.
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Kootenai Valley
Hobarts
Port Hill
Bonds Sold In Walla Walla And Other Northwest Notices
Walla Walla sold 460000 in bonds with 144000 sewer and water bonds. Morris & Whitehead of Portland bid for general bonds at 4 percent and sewer bonds at 6 percent, total sold at a 2100 premium. Lewiston state normal school bonds 7500 at 10 percent premium, funding two dormitories and equipment. Thomas Kay Mill in Salem runs day and night to fulfill orders. 100 workers.
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Walla Walla
Board of Trustees
Lewiston
Idaho
State Normal School
Thomas Kay
Salem
Brewery Fire Destroys Henry Riniger’s Rathdrum Plant
A Rathdrum city brewery owned by Henry Riniger was completely burned last week, causing about 25000 dollars in losses. Fire investigators target oil or ore as the likely cause.
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Henry Riniger
Rathdrum
Maho
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Epitome
News of the World
San Framcisco
Venezuela
Sarah A. Baker
Forest Home
Atlanta, Ga
Gaye Easterlazy
Ilousion
Tez
Switzerland
Schurman
Cornell University
Roosevelt
Chicago Trust Conference
Johnson Springs
Jose Wuffin
Kaneas
Nebraska
American Bankers’ Association
Cleveland
Great Britain
Alaska Boundary Line
Otis
Island of
Negros
Themeeves
England
Toronto
Washington Volunteers
Relief
Ohio
Morgan City
Nagasaki
Yucatan
G. A. BR
Philadelphia
Kroger
Legislative Council of
Western Australia
Paneolhall
Boston
Atkinson
West Virginia
Hie State
Texas
Admiral Dewey
Gibraltar
Dreyfas
General Mercier
Harriman Syndicate
Peary
Potomac
Indian Head
Wilcox
Arig
Broad River
Columbus
8. C
Meridian
Miss
Jacksonville
France
Europe
Wardner Bull Pen
Johannesburg
South America
All America
Canada
New England
Santa Rita
Guagua
San Antonio
Seattle Dispatch
Klondikern
Puget Sound
Porto Rican Relief Committee
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Tennessee
Walker Hill
St. Louis
Burlington
Empire City
New York City
Joe Patchen
Star Pointer
John KR. Gentry
Searchlight
Samuel B. Bishop
Henry Hawk
Mayflower
Nevada
Cal
Erie Road
Meadville
Williamson
W. Va
Philippine Congress
Telsado
Government For
Dallas
Polk County
Armes
Sheridan
Minnesota
South Dakota
Fourth Cavalry
Victoria
Amsterdam
Tranevaal Committee
Astoria, Or
C. C. Masten
Drayfus
Carriere
Juuanste
Schwarzkoppen
Panizzardi
Hawaii
Hrase
Hewitt
Brady Metal Company
Buffalo Bras Company
Buffalo
Bras
Nesr
Miller
Galena Oll Company
Atlantic Brass Company
Jersey City
Tee
Railways
Keepers
Nelson A. Miles
Milo
Muncipal Lighting Plant
Lewiston Monde
Fleur
Dawson
Alpha
Vancouver
B. C
Woode Milling Company
Helena, Mont
Union Bank & Trust Company
Mountain Lion Gold Mining Company
Republic, Wash
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