Dewey's New York Arrival Plans and Fire Disasters
Admiral Dewey's reception committee reports his Aug. 16 letter promising to arrive Friday Sept. 29 and to attend a naval parade the next day in New York. The notice also covers Olympia battalion placement, a smoker, and the removal of a dinner from the program. Separate dispatches describe the Canadian steamer Sir Tilley burning near Fairport, Ohio, with no loss of life, and extensive oil tank explosions causing major damage at a Chicago oil works.
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Dewey
New York
Admiral Dewey
Leghorn
Stiall
Olympia
Ivers
Jam
Fairport
Ohio
Cleveland
Sir SH. Tilley
Week in Trade in the Business World by Dan & Co
A weekly summary notes that principal clearing houses show a 33.4 percent rise in payments from last year and a 6.2 percent rise versus the same week in 1893. The report highlights widespread price increases, strong production demand, and robust shipments across boots, leather, cotton goods, and wool. Wool sales reach millions of pounds in four weeks, with most domestic volume and prices largely unchanged. Failures decline in the United States compared with last year, while Canada shows a drop.
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R. G. Dan & Co
New York
Weetly
Acuua
United States
Canada
Secretary Root Noncommittal On Philippines Policy News
Washington Secretary of War Root returned from his Lake Champlain visit and refused to publish details of his talks with the President. He said discussions mirrored cabinet-level matters and offered no major policy changes for the Philippines. He noted a vigorous Christmas meal plan for volunteers and avoided comment on Merritt replacing Otis.
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Onis
Washington
Root
Lake Champlain
Uchaa
Philippines
Tle
Wester Merritt
Otis
Althoug
Abolitionist Address on War and US Policy
Mystic Conn speaker condemns the Spanish American War as conquest. He says Cuba cannot govern itself, and warns that Roosevelt embodies savagery. He calls for McKinney to resign and criticizes current secretaries while praising Hoar, Boutwell and Edmunds for their stands. Additional speakers followed.
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Soncea
Abolitionier Ac
Mystic
Conn
United States
Peace Union
Lloyd Garrison
Spain
Hague
Philippines
America
Theodor Roosevelt
McKinney
Davey
Long
Hoar
Boutwell
Edmunds
Turmoil Report From Philippines Dispatches War News
London says a Gondon correspondent describes chaotic conditions in the Philippines with American forces holding a 15 mile radius around Neilo and nine miles around Cebna while the rest of the country is under Filipino control. The report also claims the insurgents murdered the crew of the coast ing steamer Satarnas at San Fernando Ang 2.
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San Fernando Ang 2
Death in the Citadel and Guérin's death threat
In Paris near Rue Arabrol the night passed quietly until shortly after 4 a.m. when a flag appeared in an attic window. The party had threatened to hoist the black flag on Guerin’s death. Two party members are ill, one seriously, with lung trouble. Access to the house remains forbidden. even passport carriers cannot approach. Meanwhile a separate note from Kansas City reports Ex-Congressman Peters promoting a cattle shipper and feeder consortium to control regional cattle business with about 100 participants and a September meeting planned. In Kentucky, Lynching: Bolin, a colored man, is hanged by a mob after prior robbery and murder of Gail Hamilton. Henry Stewart was captured and executed by the mob the night after the robbery.
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Guerin
Paris
Rue Arabrol
M. Guerin
Caxtlemeéen
Kansas City
Peters
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Kentucky- Friton
Bolin
Hyamob
Henry Stewart
Gail Hamilton
Stewart
Military Expedient in Philippines Riles Debates
Washington reports no anticipated international complications from Gen Otis excluding Chinese in the Philippines as a military expedient, while Congress will decide broader questions. Funds rise in Milwaukee for the Dewey Nowid effort, and plague alerts grow as bubonic cases surface in New Chwang with fears of spread. London notes Rennes staff consider mercy appeals as a last resort strategy.
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Washington
State Department
Otis’ Geneise
Philippines
Congress
China
Tien Tsin
New Chwang
Mercy
London
Rennes
The
Daily News
Nidre Campusgn
War on Meat Trust Is On in New York Retailers Fight
New York Retailers subscribe several millions to fight meat trusts. The Retail Butchers Protective Association plans a fund of 3 million with 3 million raised by retailers and 2 million by popular subscription. A million dollars already pledged. The rest to be distributed to customers merchants and labor groups opposed to trusts.
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New York
Wagner
Rebels Gain Ground in San Domingo Warfare
Reports from San Domingo and Monte Christi indicate heavy fighting between government forces and revolutionists with substantial government losses while rebels gain footing from reinforcements. Jamaica reports continued revolutionary activity paralyzing the capital, with loyalist strength remaining only there amid suppression of demonstrations.
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San Domingo
Cape
Haytien
Hayti
Monte Christi
San’ Domingo
Latci
Wingston
Jamaica
Feta San Domingo
Permission Granted for Funston to Return with Regiment
In San Francisco on July 16 the Star dazed report Gen Frederick Funston has been relieved for duty at San Gabriel and hospital to receive treatment after Cuban campaign injuries. It notes his term ends September 2 and he has been granted permission to return to the United States with the Kansas regiment.
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Ransss City
Avletter
Slanfla
Zuly
Frederick Funston
Sanu Ferilge
Funston
United States
Kansas Regiment
A. L. Hawkins
Pennsylvania
Sm Francises
Hawsins
Asaki
Tapas
Her
Stata
Menita
California fighter Jeffords stops Peter Jackson in four
Jim Jeffords of California knocked out Peter Jackson in four rounds in Vancouver. The bout went with Jeffords dominating and finishing midway through the fourth round. A Paris rumor claimed President Loubet was assassinated at Rampouille, later denied by official notice.
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California
Vancouver
Jim Jeffords
Peter Jackson
Jeffords
Paris
Loubet
Rampouillet
Market Quotations From Major U S Cities
Market quotes list cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across cities Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more with ranges for butter eggs oats rye corn wheat and other commodities. Prices show wide spreads by grade and region reflecting supply demand and quality differences.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
New York
Iowa to Pay Rail Fare for Troops Home from Frisco
Iowa moves to raise funds with up to 500000 from war appropriation to transport soldiers home from Frisco. Gov Shaw seeks official reception in San Francisco and broad legislative backing, with pledges from nominees. The plan aims to fund state paid travel while awaiting repayment, amid mixed support from political factions.
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Iowa
Lowa
Des Moines
Spain
Legislatura
Shaw
San Francisco
Fred E. White
White
Willed by the Cars Kills Man on Rolfe Railroad
William Mulhoun of Toniva Alabama was killed and mangled at Rolfe on the railroad. He fell from a train and was struck by several others as the wreckage and body were left along the rails. The exact cause of the fall remains unknown.
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William Mulhoun
Toniva
Rolfe
Des Moines
Frank Amber
A Holt
Avecs
Confesses a Robbery Involving Stamps and Cash
Thomas McCarty Owens confesses his role in a July 2 burglary in Counci tuts where the post office safe was blown with dynamite. About $400 in cash and $43 in stamps were stolen. Kerry McCarty aided by John Bell and Delly Hough planned disposal in Omaha. four men were later captured by federal officers near Beloit, Kansas, and Des Moines.
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Thomas McCarty
Stampa
Postoffice
Gordon
Counci
Poys
Kerry McCarty
Thomas Wheeler
Delly Hough
John Bell
Omaha
McCarty
al Dean
Clever jail delivery ends escape at Des Moines jail
Four men escaped from He Patk County jail in Des Moines after luring a guard, binding him, and using a basement route from the Court House to flee. The fugitives were identified as John Perry, Martin Levering, John Vanseoy, and George F. Sx.
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He Patk County
Des Moines
Uberty
John Wiggars Tan
St. Louis
Tive
Tree
Wiggars
Court House
Strete
John Perry
Martin Levering
John Vanseoy
George F
Trio of suspects in Grinnell shootout flee after firefight
Sheriff Cleary and posse chase three suspects near Grinnell on August 3, after they shoot at officers and flee. A later exchange of fire on August 21 leaves one posse member dead. Rewards offered, arrests reported in Boone and Grinnell. guilt remains uncertain, with ongoing pursuit and risk of further bloodshed.
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Cleary
Tiel
Grinnell
Chicago Great Western
Fred
Boone
Gringell
Fort Dage street fair to feature public wedding kiss
The Fort Dage street fair set for September will include a public wedding in which the outdoor audience may kiss the bride. Merchants lure candidates with prizes of household furnishings as couples marry during the event. A committee is receiving bids and invitations are to be issued.
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Fort Dage Street
Burglary at Hawarden Nets Small Cash Drawers and Goods
Thieves entered Hansen Bros store at Nawanien and carried off a large quantity of goods, with about five dollars in small change from the cash drawer. Suspected to be the work of tramps, many missing items were clothing. A stray line mentions local political nominating action for Col. John Muir of Tipton by the Cedar and Jones Counties Republicans.
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Hawarden
Hansen Bros
Nawanien
Moffit
Cedar
Jones Counties
Col. Ohn
TL ‘Muir
Tipton
Vivid glimpses of wartime figures and personal trials
A collage of wartime portraits and public tellings notes Captain Dreyfus altered by confinement and an American-made image. Col. Hawkins of the Tenth Pennsylvania dies on voyage home after Philippine service. wedding photos and divorce suits stir local gossip with claims of desertion. a Kentucky Yukon survivor returns to civilization. Mrs. Allen’s dramatic Kenosha stop to rescue dying baby. Judge Holmes’s lineage and career highlighted. a Cleveland mystic shrine gathering amid regional notes. a Virginia shooting ends with death and wounding during arrest resistance.
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Renwick
Onin
Chicazo
Butis
Sterex Wilkins
Harry O‘bentley
Jesse, Conningham
Bmnnacle
Ind
Bear Reed
W. H. McCarthy
Lake
Crawford
Wallace
Idaho
Company 1
First Cavalry
Wardner
Missoula
Mont
Newport
Marshfield
Wis
Willian
Moran
Chicago
Northwestern Road
Mimsonf
Esphens
Jem
Peck. Fla
Sherman
California Regmental
Journal
St. Dennis
Dreyfusards
Antis
Helice
Roberts
Milsaukee
Dewey Nowid Fund
Lacheck Tor
Peter
Jackson
Hawkeye State
Samuel Dodd
Algona
Ibis Snowin
el Etead Real ‘Nichiols
J. K. Lovelace
Sioux City
Mr. Lovelace
Bes Moines
West
Old Settlers
Buchanan County
Independence
Col
Jed Lake
Flor. T. E. McCurdy
W. A. Jones
Newton Barr
Tara
Yort Dodge
Stoux City
School of Mines
Rollo
Hamnton
Blanchard
Merrill
Samuel Merrill
Los Angeles
Cal
Los
Iowa Mutual Fire Association
Mergiain
Goodsell
Willie Davenport
Creston
Jordan
Steine
Burlington
Anglington
Vea
DES
Dreyfus
JV. H. Bens
Clay City
Kentucky
Yukon River
Clay-Gitr
Ellen J. Allen
Milionaire Tanimi
Edgewater
Golf Grounds
Tennsha
Mfr
Allen
Ryanston
Kesosha
Aulen
Fran Healy
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
Judge Holmes
Heer
Supreme Beach
Supreme Council of the Mystic Shrine of Colored Masoons
South America
Africa
German Baptist Mission
Carter
Marion
Toe Sault
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