Miles report praises Sixteenth Pennsylvania in Porto Rico campaign
General Miles submits a war report detailing the Cuba landings and naval coordination, noting plans to secure surrender of Spain with minimal losses. He praises Colonel Hulings and the Sixteenth Pennsylvania for a bold night march that trapped Spanish forces near San Juan, contributing to the campaign’s success.
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Shafter
Hulings
Pennsylvania
Washington
Miles Tre
Secretary of War
Spain
Cuba
Begretary Alser
Miles
Ube
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Navy
Miles Sive
Alger
St Salled
Santiago
Porto Rios
Porto Principe
Villa Clara
Whitch
Santlake
Toral
Shifter
Porto Nico
Comm
Sixteenth
Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteer Infantry
San Juan
Hkit
Army enlistment plan to boost force to 100000
The report notes three killed and forty wounded and recommends expanding the army by authorizing one enlistment per 1000 of the population. This would raise the force to about 100,000 and allow volunteers to return home promptly.
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Own
Gaston Elected Governor in Heavy Statewide Vote
Philadelphia reports results by counties showing 953,918 votes for the three leading candidates. Stone leads with 473,008. Jenks, Tw and Swallow total 120, - and Swallow carries only Lackawanna. Complete state totals by county indicate Stone wins 35 counties, Swallow only one, with a large statewide turnout surpassing prior records.
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Philadelphia
Navy
Canillates Foots
Movemot
Stone
Jenks
Swallow
Stones
Lackawanna
State Senators Fight Over Quay Reelection Outcomes
Philadelphia reports a split in late senate races with 25 holdovers and 4 Republicans 1 Democrat elected. Republicans control the next senate if party lines hold while clashes with Fusionists and anti Quay forces reshape the U S Senate race.
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Philadelphia
Senate
House of Nepresentatives
Basie
Ouay
Soa
Republicana
Quay
United States
Quays
Hydrophobia Quarantine Ordered Near Sugar Grove Village
An outbreak of hydrophobia in Jamestown prompts the Pennsylvania State Board of Health to impose a strict quarantine on all dogs in the surrounding wand near the village for safety. It notes animals including horses and swine affected and calls for control measures to prevent spread.
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Cerner
Miles
Vale
Gilaiere
Jade Fulent
Army
Jamestown
Simon Withilo
Sugar Grove
Man
Ely
Atate Board of Health of
Pennsylvain
Cambon to Transfer from Washington in Diplomatic Circles
Purity Now reports in diplomatic circles that Jules Cambon, the French envoy to the United States, will shortly be transferred from Washington. The source notes Cambon’s reassignment as a notable shift in Franco American diplomacy.
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White
Jules Cambon
United States
Washington
War of the Races at Wilmington and New Municipal Government
Wilmington, North Carolina, sees day of bloodshed end as a new conservative Democratic city government takes power. The Record printing office is wrecked, editor missing, and violence continues with multiple fatalities among both races as police and militia deploy to restore order.
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Printing Office of the Record
Wilmington
No Grove
Tery
William
Mayo
Ecitizens
Etter
Policie
Bop
Hele
Cheorge Rountree
Russell
Pene
Pat Pintres
Las
Rountree
Denourati Congressional Committee
Fayetteville
Five more Negroes killed at Rehobeth
Reports from Rehobeth detail a spree of violence tied to election unrest. A mob killed multiple Black residents, wounded others, and forced families to flee, with white assailants targeting suspected supporters of the opposing side. Authorities posted guards as the mob roamed Phoenix and nearby areas.
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Rehobeth
Yen
Erhnidees
Yolla
Thomas Tolbert
Wade Hampton McKinties
Deste Willtams
Drayton Watte
Sam Jackson
Kesex Harrison
Ben Collings
Sidney Tolbert
Joly B. Tolbert
Charleston
Stuart Miller
Crewel Fleming
AL A. Younger
Clare Armstrong
Miheridge
Tolbert
Etheridge
Fred
Miller
Fleming
Polle
Ftheridge
Jesse Williame
Yuart
Besex Harrison
Harrison
Randerie
Telberts
Tom Telbert
John FR. Talbot
Doe Telbert
Charcheston
Reed Tolbert
Creemville
Bara
Phoenix
Hopine
Negawe Bald
Tolberts
Gol
Kiheridge
Aeliele
Jeff Arking
Mtheridaw
Steamer Bo Denahann Reported in Danger at Sea
A damaged OCR fragment describes the steamer Bo Denahann reporting loss of two cargoes and fear of foundering near the coast. The crew, totaling about six, are not clearly identified, and the report notes lines of tows and possible distress in murky morning conditions.
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Duikeeis
Bo Denahann
Miller Eonthrast
Lime Toy Wiehtheotien
Efe
Eile
Aec
Sailboat Dall Wreck Beach. Crew Feared Lost
The Dall a two masted schooner with Chirjatmus trovs ran aground on the beach today. She carried a crew of about five with several presumed dead as rescue efforts begin.
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Olencee
Periah
Paris Journals echo Spain’s objections to American Philippines approach
Paris newspapers summarize yesterdays peace commission talks noting Americans translated the reply into Spanish for key diplomats while Spaniards relied on English. Reports claim the US refuses to cede the Philippines and Spain resists relinquishing authority, signaling possible rupture and European intervention.
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Paris
Spain
Philippines
Senor Monters Blew
Dry
Hotter
Usauelle
Senor Montero Rios
Bianieh Commission
Ameria
Arthur Perguson
America
Pailippine
Cuba
Gaulols
Philippine Islands
Gaulnis
France
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
William
Cadiz
Roll of Congress Shows Republican Lead in House
Washington November 1 Chairman Babcock of the Republican Congressional Committee says the Fifty-sixth Congress will likely seat 140 Republicans and 164 Democrats with two districts still unsettled. He claims an overall Republican majority of about thirteen despite some doubtful districts. Democratic leaders report no definite gains and expect opposition to control the House with around 180 votes.
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Washinton
Babcock
Republican Congressionel Committee
California
Dabcock
Hy Chilins
Hohcock
Kerr
House of Representatives
Porhage
Rochester man to be executed in Auburn chair this December
Rochester NY November news item reports Yi A Smith a wife murderer has been sentenced to death by electric chair in Auburn for execution during the week of December 1.
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Rochester
A. Smith
Auburn
War and Weather Briefs Report From Wilmington
Morning summary notes much colder weather and a stream of war news. General-Senator Quay comments on peace prospects amid reports of casualties in Wilmington. Other items cover Cuba troop movements, financials, and a grand jury first report.
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Senator Quay
Wilmington
Ceneri
Miles
Ceneril
Camp Menile
Firet
Horrors of Ceuta prisoners endure Spanish abuse
Report from New York describes the Saragora carrying last of the Spopieh political prisoners from Ceuta. Guards beat detainees during transport and confinement conditions are harsh with scarce food and money. Several prisoners are still en route and rely on begging for sustenance.
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New York
Bantiine
Priaone
State Bankers Meet Opens Fourth Annual Convention
Harrisburg November 10 The fourth annual convention of the State Bankers Association opened with William Hackett of Easton National Bank presiding. Hon. J B McPherson and Seitz delivered welcome addresses, and President Hackett gave the final address praising bankers’ wartime service. Secretary Ward Reininger and Treasurer D Meek Lloyd reported good standing and improving finances. The Robert Morris monument project was noted as not a big success. An effort to revive interest at Lentorrew’s Session was announced. John Co Bollio of Philadelphia spoke. a banquet at Lochiel hotel followed. Tomorrow John Dunzell of Pittsburgh is scheduled to preside over a program.
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Fulward Reininger
Allentown
Treamerer
D. Meek
Lloyd
Robert Morris
Philadelphia
Lentorrew
John Co. Bollio
Harrisburg
Lochiel Hotel
John Dunlzell
Pittsburg
Magee Denies Candidacy for U S Senate
Pittsburg November 10 Senator Magee arrived from Philadelphia and denied being a candidate for the United States Senate. He said reports were false and he would support the party’s choices, noting his position as for the Republican party. Several buttons with Magee’s name were seen in the city, posted without his consent.
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Pittsburg
Ty, Magee
Paladelphian
Toen
United States
Republican College
Mamee
Mager
Statewide vote shifts as Crawford district picks Democrat
The results show Democrats gain a Pennsylvania seat in the Twenty-fifth district with Denisova defeating Higgins by twenty-one votes. The current delegation is 27 Republicans and 2 Democrats, while the new congress will have 20 Republicans and 10 Democrats.
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Piladelphia
Crawford
Erle Oouttios
Pennsylvania
Qusten
Denisova
Higgins
Republicvin
eVven
Congress
Steamship Arrivals and Departures for New York Nov 10
Steamship movements list arrivals and sailings for New York on November 10. Vessels arriving include Paris and Kater Volederien with docking at New York. departures include Idam to Amsterdam and Amsterdam to Southampton. The report notes several vessel names with ports and destinations and contains some OCR errors in names.
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New York
Idam
Amsterdam
Ammer Ean
Paris
Dhemen
Kater Volederien
Nuaplea
Ems
Rotterdam
Minedam
Spaurndam
Quay A Candidate for Senate Opens Campaign
Senator Quay declares opposition forces have made his bid imperative and offers a $10,000 reward for bribery convictions. He frames the contest as a defining test of Republican strength in Pennsylvania and criticizes rival campaigns while urging unity within the party.
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Senate
Britain and France react to Salisbury speech in Europe
European leaders debate Salisbury's address and its implications for peace and the future of the Philippines. The Paris press cites Allied reactions, noting Germany and others quote Western promises, while experts assess the speech as possibly a test of Anglo American accord and a path to longer peace.
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Salisbury
la Liberts
Paris
Philippines
Agim Germans
Heriin
Une
Fond Salixbury
Dhulld
Lord Billsbury
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