Cuba for the Cubans grows push for independence
Havana reports a feverish Cuban drive for absolute independence with manefestos inviting Spanish residents to join, while General Gomez hardens his stance. Porter's tariff review and fears of US protection fuel distrust of self rule, pressuring trade and investment conditions. General Miles weakens at Washington, while a Louisville murder suicide shocks officials. The army plans to muster out many general officers as Volunteer forces shrink.
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Maximo Gomez
United States
Gomez
Porter
Cuba
Washington
War Department
Philippine Assembly at Malolos Selects President
London dispatch reports representatives at Malolos forming a revolutionary government. Aguinaldo, amid generals and ministers, enters the church to hear a Greeting message in Tagalog and Spanish. Delegates organize to draft a constitution and laws while debates over foreign protectorate and independence continue.
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England
America
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Funeral train brings murdered Empress Elizabeth home to Vienna
Vienna reports the funeral train bearing Queen Empress Elizabeth arrived at 10 P.M. Crowds lined streets to honor her, Emperor Francis Joseph attended with royal mourners while the city paused jubilee festivities. In Nevada, the Republican convention nominated a full slate led by William McMillan for governor and J. W. Ferguson for lieutenant governor. Madrid notes Queen Regent visits sick soldiers, and other updates cover industrial convention delays, Captain Evans new duties, Mr. Bayard’s declining health, General Lawton’s health, and recent baseball scores across major cities.
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Nicarauguan Canal
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Peace Commission go to Paris with clear demands
Washington reports the cabinet met in special session to outline that peace commissioners are fully instructed and will not reveal specifics. The party departs for New York and then sails on the Campania, with Admiral Dewey and General Merritt due to join in Paris for discussions on the Philippines. A separate report notes a violent strike among plasterers in St Louis, leaving two injured and a diverging union dispute. An American schooner test near New Bedford ends with a blast but only minor injuries among the crew. In Lagniac region, arrests tied to the Empress murder case surface as anarchists face charges.
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St. Louis
Wiliam Kane
Edward G. Jackson
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Plasterers’ Union No. 1
International Plasterers’ Union
Matt Brown
Joseph Lee
French Occupy Fashoda On White Nile Near Khartoum
London reports confirm occupation of Fashoda on the White Nile south of Khartoum by Major Marchand leading French expedition with 10 000 Abyssinians under Ros Makonnen the imperial general. Telegraph notes a captain’s account of a raised French flag and a skirmish with dervishes near the town, with Europeans and Senegalese forces repelling the attack.
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White Nile
Khartgum
Major Marchand
Ros Makonnen
Menelik
Daily Telegraph
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Offtal
Fashoda
Pashoda
Spanish Violation of Armistice At Manzanillo
A Cuban courier reports that Spanish forces near Manzanillo fired on the Cuban vessel Fernando carrying supplies for the Cuban army. One Cuban guard was killed. General Lawton was informed and a land assault was threatened. the Cuban request for armed intervention will not be honored as Manzanillo lies outside capitulation.
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Hurricane Widespread Devastation Reported In West Indies
Dispatches from the colonial office indicate Jamaica and Caribbean islands suffered extensive hurricane damage. Many buildings destroyed, ships sunk, and thousands made homeless. Death toll uncertain, with reports between 166 and 300 locally, while aid is urgently needed to address shelter and food shortages.
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Steamer Aurania Disabled Near Browhead
The Cunard steamer Aurania traveling from New York to Liverpool on Sept 6 was sighted disabled and in tow southwest of Browhead off the south coast of Ireland by the White Star Line steamer Teutonic. The Aurania had been 40 hours overdue causing anxiety among observers in Queenstown.
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Ireland
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Teutonic
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Relief arrives with 256 sick soldiers at Philadelphia
The U S hospital ship Relief docked in Philadelphia on Sept 16 from Montauk Point carrying 256 sick soldiers. About a dozen were too ill to walk and were carried ashore while ambulances from six hospitals stood by to transfer them for care.
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Relief
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Produce Markets Reflected by Dealings in Philadelphia and Baltimore
Philadelphia and Baltimore markets show mixed grain and dairy prices with flour, rye, corn, oats, butter, cheese, and eggs reported. Livestock prices in New York and Pittsburgh areas indicate steady to weak hog and cattle markets with variances by grade and region.
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Pennsylvania Soldiers Seek Discharges After War Ends
Governor and Adjutant General discuss discharge requests from Pennsylvania volunteers as camps flood with letters and telegrams. Officials note strong desire among troops to return home now that hostilities have ceased and protocol has been signed.
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Crete Turmoil and Political Moves Reported
A dispatch from Crete claims a Turkish envoy announced 39 houses razed by British troops and 113 leaders of disturbances detained. An international commission was reportedly sought, challenging British views. In U.S. politics, Rep Pitney withdraws from Governor race leaving Voorhees to run unopposed. In Boston, Marquis Cannavo loses suit over a supposed marriage portion with Emily Merriam's estate.
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Colorado Republicans Name State Ticket in Denver
Colorado's Republican ticket listed for statewide offices includes Henry R. Wolcott for governor, Charles E. Noble for lieutenant governor, W. H. Brisban for secretary of state, Fred C. Root for treasurer, George S. Adams for auditor, C. C. Goodale for attorney general, Mrs. Lucy Scott for superintendent of public instruction, with Harry Gamble, Mrs. Jennie G. Caswell and L. C. Greenlee as regents of the state university. Separately Winnie Davis reported recovering at Naragansett Pier. In New York, colonel Ward said since the Seventy-first returned home, 84 members have died and 85 families are being aided by the relief committee.
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Montgomery Fair Finances Report Shortfall Despite Ticket Fraud
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society reports this year’s fair profits fell short by 40 dollars versus last year due to numerous bogus admission tickets. The treasurer states the association’s indebtedness will be reduced by about 250 to 300 dollars. School Reopened: The Academy of the Visitation resumed this week with a service.
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