Millions for Defense Changes Wade Necessary by the Grove Ropeo
General Wilson reports fortifications and harbor improvements funded for 1899-1900. Key totals include 5.81 million for sea coast defenses plus 41 thousand for Willett’s Point depot. Projects span Hampton Roads to Puget Sound with site acquisitions, submarine mine networks, and river works across Virginia to Florida and Texas.
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Washington
Wilson
Army
Willett's Point
X.Y
Board of Fortifications
Endicott Board
Chief of Engineers
Board of Engineers
United States
Secretary of War
Hampton Roads
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
8. C
Savannah
Key West
Fln
Lions Tsim Sound
Baltimore
Galveston
Fan Drcvo
Californian
Sarget Sound
Tortland
Toston
Narragansett Bay
Long Island Sound
Cindgoston
Puget Sound
Congress
von Vaca
Virginia
James Fiyver
Norfolk Harbor
Nansemount River
Appomattox River
Chapel Cherles City
Norah Carolina
Roanoke
Pamlico
Tar
Cape Fear
Belo Wilmlgeeton
South Carolina
Waccamaw
Winyah Bay
Santer River
Wippon
George
Savannah Harbor
Savannah River
Darien
Altamana
Oconer River
Oemuleen
Man
Cumberland Sound
Erndina
Florida
Pintchlyver
Johns River
Inc
Man River
Key Wes, Harbor
Charlotte Harbor
Pease Creek
Barassia Tay
Apantes River
Pensacola Hayvbar
Appalachicala Hasbey
Habima
Chattreboouilts River
Mahanra River
Cooma River
Rome
von Garailroad
Coosa River
Wetumpka
Mobile Hawsher
Mobile
Pack Warrior River
Warrior River
Tombigbee River
Demopols
Tombighee
Demopolis
Ala
Columbus
Miss
Varoo
Mississippi
Obi
Missouri
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Spanish Cabinet Holds Incomplete Cuba Policy Meeting
The Spanish Cabinet met under Queen regent oversight with Sagasta and Admiral Bermejo indisposed. Foreign Minister Cullen outlined U S Spain diplomatic status while plans to draft Spain’s reply to the U S note on Cuba were discussed for tomorrow with Sagasta presiding.
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United States
Madrid
Thegent
oLodiy
Senor Sagusta
Bermejo
Maria
Benor Cullen
Epain
Correa
Cuba
Ile
Senor Sagasta
Stewart L. Woodford
el Herado
Sener Gullen
Tosday
Marshal Blanco
Tawveans
Spain shifts stance on filibustering under international law
London dispatch reports Spanish minister in Washington ordered to ratify a rule deeming filibustering expeditions violations of international law. The measure, if enacted, could curb Cuban independence actions and stoke fear of American and British financial backing behind Spain. The commentary notes a bad impression in London from Cuban financial groups and concerns over potential disorder as Cuba moves toward independence.
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Rogerdam
London
Madrid
Daily Mail
Senor de Leme
Washington
Sieh
Diavana
Industriad
Guba
Bolus Ray Iy
Mhcom Pies
Chimty Ammerican
Corynies
Spain
Caltey
Mission A Failure In Berlin Telegraphic Exchange
United States Commissioners failed to secure telegraphic restoration with the Soviet Union and France. Diplomats acknowledge the mission was unsuccessful, with Great Britain offering no new propositions. Commissioners plan to return to France to consult the government on fresh proposals, though action from the Soviet to Prince is not expected.
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Villes States
London
United Sates
Associated Press
United States
Peturn de France
Sy Viet
Prince
Synod of Virginia Reports on Missions and Schools
In Fredericksburg the morning session heard a report on systematic beneficence. It noted church contributions to foreign missions and home missions totaling significant sums, plus education church support. The afternoon included a report on Sabbath schools noting volunteer teachers scholars and breading numbers.
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Fredericksburg
Via
Vir-ginion
Jase
Saameter
Charpher
Thaholara
Next Meeting at Richmond Va by Railroad Supervisors
The Richmond Virginia meeting of the Railroad Supervisors of Bridges and Buildings was chosen as the next gathering site after those in session for three days. Reports include labor actions and a note about a local child tortured by scalding food and eczema, with a patent remedy endorsement.
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Richmond
Denver
Del
DeWirit
J. MM. . Trotter
J. L. Walker
Trutt & Simbph
Veterans in Council endorse Davis memorial and boost funding drive
Richmond October 21 1897 veterans in Virginia Grand Camp of Confederates re elect officers and approve resolutions. They back President Davis memorial efforts and urge lawmakers to appropriate 10000 dollars annually to Soldiers' Mone. The Virginia Sons of Veterans and Confederate Memorial Literary Society discussed roles and future leadership as divisions renew posts and approve reports.
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Richmond
Vir- Sina
Ohalileers
John Cussune
Glen Aten
James SN. Stirbhs
Woorf's Cross Nounds
John J. Wiliams
Winchester
Caren Conmander
Joerson Davis
Smi
J. Daytoy
Iyeon
Memurent Soreheion
Pallant
Sons of Veto- Yans
J. William Jones
Virginia
Confederate Memorial Literary
Sons of Veterans
Tia Morne
United Confido Vetere
Thomas A. Bramley
Demonstration for Seth Low in New York City
A crowded October event under Republican auspices featured Mayor Strong and Seth Low on stage. Key speakers included General Wager Swayne and Leah Low, with Strong urging strong GOP support and home rule. The rally, attended mainly by Republicans and women, drew lively cheers and a heated reception for Low and Choate.
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New York
Seth
Republican Organization
Anti- Matt
Mayor Strong
Stalywaa
Seth Low
House
Mr. Strong
Integroy Times
Wither
Tlatt
Wagers Swayne
Leah Low
Luey Ashu
Apphinse
Carnegh
Low
Pratt
Oswego
Mr. Croker
Choate
Howe
Annexation treaty debate stalls as voters split
In a tense session dated October in San Francisco, supporters and opponents clashed over the annexation treaty. The committee agreed to send a delegation to Washington to seek a definite merit against the treaty and to press for decisive action on the matter.
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Iponotuin
San Francisco
Washington
Four Postmasters Appointed in Washington on October 21
The fourth class postmasters appointed today include J. D. Co of Bowling Green, De Jarnetto, Elba, and A. Hines of Wiehenne S00 O43. Also noted is a health claim that Mool's Saraani purifies and enriches blood, asserting disease cures and improved health.
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Washington
Elas
Bowling Green
J. D. Co
de Jarnetto
Elba
A. Hines
Luetgert declares innocence after jury deadlock in murder trial
Atolph Luetgert says in a confidential statement to the Associated Press that the verdict reflected jury disagreement not his guilt. He asserts his wife is missing, denies killing her, and notes his disappointment at the lack of a not guilty verdict despite the deadlock.
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Doneon
Florian
Laisigert
Blate
Deneen
Appr
VOL
Ennie and
Crottteh Sehimpkey
Kinosin Witiskes
Mra. Lawrie Luci- Perto
Wisconsin
Warley
Luetcert
Mrs. Tatetkert
Telatird
Kennshey
Tarber
Schimpe
Svetgarts
Associated Mess
Lutchwort
Atolph L. Lateret
Chasely
Luetgert
Associated Press
Evine Eharesh
William A. Vincent
Goumael
Luetgerts
Vincent
Fever and frost rumors cloud New Orleans recovery efforts
Reports describe fever fatalities and hospital care changes in New Orleans as frost touches St Bernard parish outskirts. Weather notes suggest slight frost while authorities anticipate the fever waning, signaling possible trade revival despite recent flight of commerce. Dr Guiteras plans return to Alabama as health measures continue.
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Orleania
St. Joseph's
New Orleans
Wis
Foster
St Bernare Parish
Intte
Yellow fever spread across several towns in Mississippi
From Jackson date Oct 21 the Health Office reports four new yellow fever cases at Clinton, two at Natchez, five at Edwards, seven at Troy St Louis and five at Cayuga. One death at St Louis. In Montgomery Alabama four more cases raise total to fourteen with no deaths. Mobile reports four new cases and three deaths. Wheelerville and Mongussa area also cited with two cases nearby.
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Mississipmt
Jackson
Miss
Lowniehl
Clinton
Nutt Yura
Edwards
Tey St. Loula
Cayuga
Mv St. Louis
Neoane Beng
Deatilin Montcomery
Montgomery
Board of Health Dailetin At
Aelaets Tamitsuy
McAdam
Lamper
Sone
Suelo
Arpemlal
Selma
Ciutlerag
Alobile Mobile
Ala
Titel
Cele
Wheelerville
D. Tock
Tmongssa
Epidemic travels delay prompts in Alabama city
Treminghammn Alabama October 21 reports Governor Johnston and state officials keep business in Birmingham until Montgomery cure for fever abates. Train traffic from Montgomery to Louisville and Nashville not stopped but travel is limited. Featured anecdote from Cosmopolite recalls British Museum coin room search where one man detains while others are freed. A question arises on innocence amid search. The Athens Constitution opines on Republicans.
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Trminghammn
Ala
Johnston
Montgomery
Nashville
Max Muller
British Museum
Tesn
Duc
Book use in public schools sparks history debate in Tichmound
A Confederate veterans issue dominates a discussion of which history books should be used in public schools. Barnes and Stiles histories have led the list, but local boards favor newer works. The State Board resists forcing changes, leaving selections to local boards from approved lists.
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Tichmound
Historiea
Coventies
State Board of Public Instruction
Athocney Ceneral
Baris
Musgil
Shin
Miunsil
A. Utara
Mavey
Ehinn
Wohange
Les
Hwt
Irriends
J. W. Southall
Massey
Southall
Mose
Amelia
Gollan
Barnes
Ruffner
Quienel HW. S. Marinheatt
Tancaster County
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans
McCaull
Wickhsti
Richmond
MG4
Texas Battle Ship Launch Boiler Explodes Injuring Crew
LAAUNCH’S BOILER EXPLODES IN Toston mass. Oct 24 a boiler on one of the steam launches tied to the battleship Texas blew up injuring several men including two officers. Lieutenant Commander Detachmenty, Lieutenant Bristol, Ensign Wadehams, and Dr. Dubose among the injured. Fire and debris hit crew. some bruised or internally hurt but no fatalities reported. Senator William Lindsay is described with humor and a strong voice.
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Bristol
Wadehbams
Br. W. R. Dubesc
John Philps
John Fisher
Fisher
Philips
Thomas Sullivan
Dr. Dubose
Delehanty
Eanign Wadshams
Newest Discovery Teething Pain Garment Ad In Ennis
An old advertisement notes Rudolphi and Wallach offering garments touted to ease teething pain and mind the body, mentioning Ennis and a location at 162 Malin Street. The fragment signals product promotion for infant comfort with a clinic or shop connection.
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Ennis
Malin
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W. C. McEwen
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Lalance
M. I. Sullivan
Notary Public
Guiteras
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Phildelphia
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