Digest of world events from secretary Long to canal plans
Secretary Long orders disbanding the Eastern squadron and recommends vice admiral rank for Dewey. Commo dore Watson departs, Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon project halted, Chaplain McIntyre to Denver for trial. George M. Hunter seeks a Spanish war pension. Davis overrules a court martial, Captain Duncan is released. Discovery brings Dawson news. Canadian food stocks ample. Chile Argentina Bolivia Peru tensions rise amid naval buildup. Four Quilliyute Indians die. Manila insurgents evacuate suburbs. reports deny Dewey requests for aid. Crete and Candia tensions. Jamaica Jamaica annexation rumors. Jamaica Canada annexation talk. Fatal collision in Kansas. Nicaragua canal work continues. Walker optimistic on congress report.
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Cristobal Colon
J. C. McIntyre
Oregon
Sampson
R. D. Evans
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Colo
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Salem
Davis
Camp Meade
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Kanena
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Crete
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Kingston
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Fichita
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Rock Island
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Buffalo
Admiral Walker
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Washington
Saye
Global News Roundup Reports Wars and Disasters
Spanish authorities offer 6000 tons of coal at six dollars a ton to Admiral Schley while Italy urges immediate action against anarchists. Rumors from Tokyo cite uprisings in Formosa and Aguinaldo’s allies in Manila. The president names Fred Page Tustin commissioner for Alaska district to Wrangel. Assassination links surface in Europe as famine deepens in Havana. a steamship from Spain seeks shelter at Locust Point after a sulfur ore voyage. Estimates place large troop movements to Manila, Cuba, and Puerto Rico as United States builds fleets and names ships Ohio Maine Missouri. A Louisville murder suicide case shocks the city while kite flying set a new altitude record in Massachusetts.
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Admiral Schley
Banking department suspends at Low's Exchange London
The banking department of Low's Exchange in London has suspended. M. R. Todd, cashier of the wrecked Preston Minnesota bank, was jailed after a mob gathered to lynch him. his defalcations are now said to total $115,000. The electric locomotive headlight by L. J. Wooley of Springfield is praised and used on the Big Four and New York Central railroads.
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M. R. Todd
Preston
Minn
Evacuation of Cuba Nears as Spain Plans Transit
San Juan Porto Rico September 20 The embarkation of Spanish troops is reported complete though American commissioners have not been officially advised Two ships of the Compania Transatlantica expected to arrive on the 26th Five vessels will be needed to move all baggage and equipment Porto Rican troops will be landed near Cadiz The US commissioners agree that locals may stay and many volunteers and some regulars will remain If ships were here island could be evacuated and possessed within three days Spaniards cooperate with Americans and plan the flag exchange within three weeks.
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Porto Rico
Compania Transatlantica
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United States
Evacuation of Cuba Delayed Five Months Says Report
Havana Sept 20 Rumors of General Wade illness denied as he appears healthy aboard the Resolute. Spanish commission discusses evacuation by troops at Gibara Nuevitas Cienfuegos and Hurane with 100 000 soldiers to transport. End of February expected to complete evacuation with US landings to guard ports. A cafe quarrel between Cuban and Spanish officers led to a brawl and arrests. A secret Spanish warship officers meeting considers what vessels to take or leave. In Naples Vesuvius threat grows as lava flows widen and seven new craters form.
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Winnie Davis Dies at Narragansett Pier Hotel
Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis died at a Narragansett Pier hotel after several weeks of illness She was born in 1868 at Richmond and long associated with her father in public and social duties and was known as the Daughter of the Confederacy.
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Spanish Prisoners Shipped From Santiago Except Eight
General Lawton reports all Spanish prisoners have left Santiago de Cuba for Spain. Only eight remain none at large. one at Baracoa and seven at Guantanamo are sick with yellow fever. The dispatch is dated Santiago de Cuba September 20.
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Captain Allyn Capron Dies After Cuban Campaign
Washington reports Captain Allyn Capron of First Artillery died at his home near Fort Myer Virginia. He served with Shafter’s corps at Santiago where his battery performed well. His son Captain Allyn K Capron of the Rough Riders was killed in the same fighting. Capron died after returning home, succumbing to typhoid fever contracted during Cuba operations.
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Fort Myer
Spaniard officials vow to defend Philippine retention
Madrid reports a lengthy conference between Premier Sagasta and Commission President Montero resulted in the peace commission’s firm stance to defend Spain's retention of the Philippine Islands.
Imperial Guarda arrivals reach Yokohama from Shanghai
Dispatches from Leon report nine Americans nine British five Germans three French and two Romanians have arrived in Yokohama after serving at Shanghai Imperial guard.
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Yokohama
Leon
Anglo German Treaty Delagoa Bay Ceded Commercially
Berlin reports under the Anglo German agreement Delagoa Bay was ceded to Great Britain for commercial purposes only and not for political control.
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Vorsiche Zeitung
Delagoa Bay
Great Britain
Aguinaldo Inaugurates Philippine Assembly in Manila
Aguinaldo presided at the inaugural Philippine general assembly in Malo Los with thousands of visitors. He urged noble principles and independence, denied the need for a protectorate, and said the new government would one day build a navy while Americans might withdraw. Reports of alleged tortures by Spanish officials were also noted.
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War department to reassign 5000 Mauser rifles to ordnance
Washington reports the War Department directs 5000 Mauser rifles captured from Spain in Cuba be turned over to the Ordnance Department. The Ordnance, in turn, orders shipment to the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts for overhaul and possible restoration for U.S. troops or sale.
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American peace commissioners depart Washington for Paris
Washington news reports the peace commissioners leaving the capital this afternoon with a large staff and trusted messenger Savoy. Secretary Day gave farewell receptions to state department employees as Captain Bradford was invited to Paris as naval expert. Spanish peace commission appointed with Senor Montero Rios presiding and queen regent approval pending. General Augustin, former Philippines captain general, arrives at Genoa en route to Spain.
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Spanish forces return to Spain amid Vigo unrest
About 700 Vigo residents besieged General Toral's house demanding landing of troops from the Leon XII arriving from Santiago de Cuba. A larger crowd later gathered at the quay as troops landed barefoot and nearly naked, prompting attacks on Toral's residence and the steamer.
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United States Indemnity Demand Sparks Tension in Madrid
Madrid reports a Spanish worry over a U S demand for 20 million indemnity to protect American citizens harmed by the Cuban insurrection. Peace commissioners reportedly oppose the claim, but fears grow that the United States will press the advantage aggressively.
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Oregon and Iowa to Manila reinforcement plan unfolds
The Oregon and Iowa may join Admiral Dewey at Manila as naval leaders await orders. Captain Silas Terry will command the Iowa to sail around South America and to Honolulu with colliers, while Captain Evang joins the naval inspection board after a brief vacation. Navy officials foresee possible adjustments at Paris Peace talks and possible interception at Honolulu if needed.
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German and American Forces Compared in Pacific Readiness
Washington reports Germany shows no intent to interfere with Philippine dispositions but warns the United States should deploy a formidable Pacific force. Dewey's fleet totals about 90,000 tons, while German ships total around 87,881 tons. Dewey's ships are better armed and have fought before. Germany relies on cruisers and light ships.
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Insurgents Withdrawn From Manila Under New Demands
General Otis reports to Washington that insurgent forces have largely complied with withdrawal orders in Manila. Over 2,000 have already pulled back, with small detachments remaining in outlying districts. Aguinaldo seeks a few days to withdraw them and punish officers. No concessions given. Manila quiet and business progressing. Spanish prisoners confined temporarily within the walled city.
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Missionaries planned to Cuba by National Colored Baptist Assn
Kansas City dispatch says the annual convention decided to maintain a missionary station in Cuba. Two church members will be appointed to go to Cuba before year’s end to make necessary preliminary arrangements.
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Disaster Strikes Trinidad With Massive Storm Turmoil
A severe tropical storm off Barbadoes caused extensive property damage and left over 150 people homeless in Trinidad. The storm wrecked local ships, sent many vessels adrift, and inflicted heavy shipping losses.
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