Weyler Defends Army If Needed During Gravity Moments
In Madrid the Spanish chamber of deputies heard General Weyler deny dictatorship and vow fidelity to army discipline while noting he would aid a liberal government if required. Senor Pobledo pressed the minister on his political stance as debate drew attention to possible premiership changes and tensions over Morocco.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Romeroy Pobledo
Generals Weyler
Weyler
Cua
Liberal
Olleagues
Lama Poliieia
Senor Romero
Spain
France
Senor Rovero
General Weyler
Gibraltar
Morocco
el Pais
Senor Sagasta
Philippine Insurrection Battles Report Near Piss Province
Manila dispatch notes an artillery clash near Piss province on Llois Island, Panay, with 25 insurgents killed and three captured. Lorega surrenders with forces, cannon, and rifles. negotiations continue for Maxilet's surrender as part of regional pacification. Food shortages and aggressive tactics hinder native stability as American forces press operations.
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Manila
Piss
Llois
Panay
Miss Stepe Missionary Release Pending in Constantinople
In Samaket Bulgaria on Oct 28 notes the release of Miss Stepe has not yet been effected. Secret cipher exchanges between Spencer Eddy, secretary of the US legation, and Consul General Dickinson in Sofia discuss rescue efforts for Miss Stone. No public progress details were released.
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Samaket
Bulgaria
Miss Stepe
Constantinople
Spencer Eddy
United States Legation
Dickinson
Sofia
Miss Stone
King Edward Suffering From Throat Cancer Claim
London reports Reynolds Weekly asserts King Edward is ill with throat cancer. The claim appears in the weekly newspaper and cites no official confirmation.
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London
Reynold
Edward
Chilean mobilization and Argentine fleet actions reported
London dispatches say the Chilean government mobilizes the army for late November for maneuvers. An official Buenos Aires dispatch notes the Argentine fleet has been provisioned, coal, and sailors are working. Eighty three thousand demonstrators arrive seeking national government intervention in Santa Fe province.
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London
Dail Vail
Buenos Aires
Jog Das
Santa Fe
Des Moines breeder pursues polled Hereford cattle breed
Warren Gammon of Des Moines Iowa, a registered cattle breeder, has secured eleven of seventeen known muley Hereford cattle in the United States to form a distinct polled Hereford breed. He bought two at Lexington Kentucky and one at Pilot Knob Illinois, and owns the only two registered muley Hereford bulls in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ill
Warren Gammon
Des Moines
United States
Gammon
Lexington
Pilot Knob
Governor Savage Tour Sparks Rancher Interest in Hyannis
Governor Savage and entourage arrived by train in Hyannis Nebraska at eight this morning drawing a hearty welcome. The party met by the Hyannis band and locals and spent an hour greeting residents while Superintendent Fowler discussed school work with local officials. Governor Savage enjoyed trap shooting with Captain Hardy, questioned shells, and praised the sport. He addressed a large crowd on land and stock policy urging range land leasing to ranchmen and keeping eastern Nebraska for agriculture.
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Flyannis
Neb
Savage
Hyannis Cornet Band
W K. Fowler
Owler
Bmirs. Wloran
Governor Savage
A. Hilardy
Hardy
Savage Fo
Simkins
Nebraska
Atdp. m
German industrialists warn of American trade threat at Berlin meeting
The Bund der Industriellen met in Berlin on October 22 to urge faster German tariffs and a central European customs union to counter U S imports. Dr Wendlandt warned of American dangers to German manufacturers, citing high U S duties and trade secrets claims, and urged removal of injustices before any treaty with the United States.
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Pears
United States
Inervass
European Customsa Union
Berlin
Bund der Industriellen
Bund
Wendlandt
Germany
Saxony
Roosevelt
Gemany
Germaniny
America
Schley Court of Inquiry Opens With Testimony on Santiago Campaign
Washington Oct 23 The Schley court of inquiry begins with Lt Wells on the stand followed by Masna the Brooklyn log writer Graham AP correspondent and others detailing events of the Santiago campaign including the May 31 bombardment the July 3 battle and conversations between Schley Sigsbee and Evans Witnesses describe range and aims of bombardment and the rumoured ram order while noting the court's growing public interest as attendance rises.
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Washington
Schley
B. W. Wells, Jr
Commodore Schrey
Albert V. Masna
Brooklyn
Santiago
Masna
George E. Graham
Associated Press
Commodore Schley
Mr. Graham
Colon
Sigsbee
Satiago
Graham
S‘hley
Robley D. Evans
Commoore
Dennis J. Cronin
Admiral Schley
William R. Rush
Redmond Flies to America to Seek Irish Unity Will Support
In Cork on October twenty fourth John Redmond M D stressed that his Americas mission proves the reunion of Ireland. He argued England must reckon with a united Irish race of twenty million backed by 70 million free Americans and world public opinion. He said American leaders and parties back Ireland’s freedom.
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Cork
John Redmond
United States
Ameris
Earth
Redmond
England
American Republic
America
Ireland
Six Robbers Hit Mount Vernon Post Office and Depots
Six men believed to be robbers cracked the Mount Vernon post office safe securing 200 dollars and 700 dollars in stamps. They also blew open a depot safe at Toledo and Ohio Central but found nothing valuable. Depots at Cleveland Akron and Columbus were entered. Six suspects were captured at Reynoldsburg.
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Mount Vernon, O
Krug
Here
Post Office
Toledo & Ohio Central
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Reynoldsburg
Russia Japan relations described as amicable by St. Petersburg reporter
A Daily Telegraph correspondent in St. Petersburg cites Count Lamsdorf to state that Russia and Japan have peaceful relations and deny war rumors. He notes no rupture over the Korean question, and mentions a recent agreement affecting Korea and Japan.
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London
Harris Family Tragedy in Waco Jail Ends in Double Death
In Waco Texas on October 22 a deadly street duel at a busy avenue left ex-sheriff H. To Harris and his son W. T. Harris Jr dead after Dr J G Lovelace and his stepson T Reynolds exchanged shots inside Turf saloon. Lovelace and Reynolds surrendered and were jailed awaiting grand jury actions. The combatants were connected by family ties through marriage.
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Waco
Tex
Austin Avenue
H. To Harris
W. T. Harris, Jr
J. G. Lovelace
T. Reynolds
Young Harris
Lovelace
Harris
Lvelace
Reynolds
Governor Orman Warns Over Indian Encampment In Colorado
Governor Orman of Colorado telegraphed the interior secretary reporting about 300 Indians from the White Rocks Utah agency destroying game in Colorado. He demands immediate removal or faces potential trouble and criticized the White Rocks agent Myron for not reporting results of his investigative effort.
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Washington
Orman
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Rands
White Rocks
Utah
Myron
Koester Named Internal Revenue Collector for South Carolina
President appoints George E. Koester as collector of internal revenue for the district of South Carolina to succeed the late W. L. Webster. Koester, a prominent gold Democrat, was recommended by numerous business leaders.
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Washington
George E. Koester
Internal Revenue
District of South Carolina
W. L. Webster
New Haven
Koester
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Buy Burlington Stock
The annual report states the two lines have jointly purchased 96.75 percent of Burlington stock with a par value of 107,577,300. They issued joint collateral stock covering 154.008 for payment.
Miss Stone Captured by Turkish Cavalry at Sultan's Urging
Vienna reports Miss Stone was seized not by brigands but by a Turkish cavalry unit at the sultan’s command. Sofia notes U.S. Consul General Dickinson received sightings of Miss Stone in Turkish territory near Jakovuda. Madame Tsikla, companion to Miss Eben Stone, is said to have died in captivity as Turks allegedly use torture. Dickinson seeks an official inquiry into the incident.
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Vienna
Miss Stone
Tia
Neues Wiener Journal
London
Sofia
The
Daily Mail
United States
Dickinson
Jakovuda
Bulgaria
Madame Tsikla
Eben M. Stone
Sotia
Grosshelovo
Baniski
Macedonia
Tsilka
Roosevelt Hosts Booker T. Washington At White House
The American Missionary Association opened its 55th annual meeting at the First Congregational Church in Oak Park. The association publicly approved President Roosevelt's invitation to Booker T. Washington, noting his status as a protege of the group.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
White House
American Missionary Association
First Congregational Church
Oak” Park
Annexation Petition Circulated by Cuban Businessmen
In Havana on October 23 a petition to annex Cuba to the United States is being circulated among Cuban business men. Supporters contend reciprocity will fail, and a meeting is planned for Wednesday under the banner of reciprocity to launch the annexation campaign.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Insurgent plots thwarted as Samar forces brace for fighting
Lieutenant Thomas M. Baines Jr. uncovers an escape attempt and plot to seize the guard at Carbigu Samar Island. Arrests include a priest and the president, with reinforcements ordered from Manila. General Smith urges hammering out the insurgency as Lacuna contests terms of surrender and immunity.
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Mantila
Thomas M. Baines, Jr
Ninth United States Infantry
Baines
Carbigu
Samar
Vamujan
Sanar
Caoinel Mancel C. Goodwin
Wuuwrd
United States
New York
Twelfth Infantry
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Mst
Lukhan
Genral Lacuna
Chaffee
Tsa
Fursten
Ferns
Cooperative railroad experiment resumes operations at Anderson
In Anderson Indiana on October 21 the Chicago and Southeastern line ran again after an eighteen day strike over back pay. Workers chose their own treasurer to handle receipts until all back wages are settled and the line now operates from noon. The dispute disrupted regional manufacturing and traffic. Chicago attorney Harry Crawford is identified as owning the road.
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Anderson
Ind
Chicago & Southeastern
Harry Crawford
Chicago
Russian officer denies Br session on South Africa
Brussels correspondent of the Standard says Professor F De Maar tens of St Peters burg University and Russian privy council member has no mission from Moscow on the South African issue. Boer circles in Brussels doubt any Russian intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. de Maartens
University of St. Petersburg
Siberia launched at Newport News yards giant ship
The Pacific Mail steamship Siberia, America’s largest vessel, was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding with Miss Belle Norwood Tyler, daughter of Governor Tyler, as sponsor. About 20,000 people attended as the 600 foot long, 19 000 ton ship took the water.
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Siberia
Newport News
Pacific Mail
America
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Belle Norwood Tyler
Tyler
Abducted Girl Reunited With Parents After Seven Years
Dolly Richards, abducted at age four by actress Adelia Andrews from Brace, Ind., in 1804, was found alive today in Cuicano after seven years apart. Her parents, long grieving, welcomed her back in their home as the case neared closure with police exhaustion on investigation.
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Cuicano
Dolly Richards
Dolly
Adelia Andrews
Bracef
Ind
Schley Court Adopts Adjournment After Testimony Battle
Admiral Schley resumes testimony in the court of inquiry on October 26, detailing July 3 actions against Cervera, defending Brooklyn's proximity to Texas, denying alleged Hodgson colloquy, and recounting May 31 Cristobal Colon bombardment as spectators fill the room with keen interest.
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Wonesh
Cervera
Brooklyn
Texas
Raynor
Hodgson
Schley
Cristopal Colon
Potts
Massachusetts
Weimer Shot in Saloon Dispute in Nebraska City
Armel Weimer and three companions went to Mayor Mattes saloon before an argument over 40 cents led the bartender to fire. Weimer was shot through the thigh in what witnesses call self defense by the bartender. No arrests have been made as fear of job loss deters court action.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Armel Weimer
Count Boson de Perigord Buys Valencay Château
Paris reports Count Boson de Perigord who wed Miss Morton buys the Valencay estate for 2,718,365 francs. The Valencay owner is a family member with duke titles, and Gaulois suggests the couple may press hereditary rights, making Miss Morton the Duchess of Valencay.
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Paris
Count Boson de Perigord
Miss Morton
Levi P. Morton
Chateau
Valencay
Bosonde Perigord
Revenge prompts Yang Lie’s secret dispatch in Shanghai
Reported dispatch from General Yang Lie to Li Hung Chang reveals the empress dowager’s alleged eagerness for friendly ties with Russia and urges rapid conclusion of the Manchurian treaty. The move signals Yang Lie’s revenge against viceroys who thwarted his plans as Britain pledges support.
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Shanghai
Yang Lui
Li Hung Chang
Russia
Poe Poe and Parrot Allegation in 19th Century Review
Colonel J A Joyce publishes a review of Edgar Allan Poe s poems and essays with a biographical sketch alleging that The Raven was plagiarized from Leo Penzoni s translation of a piece titled The Parrot The article cites similarities in imagery and phrasing including a stanza comparison and notes a claim of theft from Milan Italy.
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J. A. Joyce
Washington
Edgar Allen Woe
Col. Joyce
New York
Leo Penzoni
Milan
Penson
Poe
Gel Joyce
Art Journal
Italy
Penzoni
Pallas
Minerva
Baltimore
One Hopeful Sign of California Workplace Courtesy
An English observer praises California employers for humane treatment of workers over 17 years. A clerk, John, is gently reproved for forgetfulness. the boss notes John never forgets to draw his salary on the first of each month, implying steady reliability and timely pay.
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California
John
Feminine Ingenuity and Clever Uses of a Toothbrush
A humorous observation from Leslie's Weekly notes women see wide potential in small objects. It cites examples such as wedging a rattling window pane with a toothbrush and using its handle to stir medicine. The piece highlights resourcefulness in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie’s Weekly
Curious wasp nest found inside shop lock in Gloucester
A Cassell's Magazine correspondent describes a strange wasp behavior in Gloucester England. Wasps entered and exited a workshop door lock where an owner removed the lock to inspect the activity. Inside, a mud nest housed larvae and several bed wasps. The lock's frequent use suggests the wasp home was far from peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell
Gazine
Gloucester
England
Ninety Mile Gas Main to Pittsburgh Details
A Philadelphia Gas Company pipeline extends ninety miles from Wetzel County West Virginia to Pittsburgh. The ten inch diameter pipe starts at about 250 pounds per square inch and finishes at ten to fifty pounds per square inch. It delivers roughly 10 million cubic feet of gas each day.
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Philadelphia Company
Wetzel County
West Virginia
Pittsburg
The Egotism of Pa
The daughter of a leading statesman complains to a reporter that her father lets his ego influence him. After hearing her graduation essay she laments he wants to keep writing his own speeches.
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Washington Star
Esaaf
The Inverse Ratio Speech Preparation Quip
A Scottish minister explains preparation time depends on delivery length. If limited to a quarter hour, he would need a week to prepare but if free to speak as long as he likes, he is ready now.
One Little Boon Asked for Wife to Attend Boston Week
A man seeks to persuade his wife to spend old-home week in Boston as she travels winters in Florida springs in Europe summers in Newport and falls in Lennox. Published in the Boston Saturday Gazette.
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Florida
Europe
Newport
Lennox
Boston
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