Motives in Spain fail to shift US stance in talks
Washington reports outline Spain's two demands in the Joint Commission session. The Spanish could not concede authority to pledge Philippines funds or disclose expenditure details. American commissioners prepare to offer a lump sum for Spanish properties, avoiding a detailed accounting and narrowing room for negotiation.
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United States
Spain
Washington
Joint Commission
Philippines
Penston
Ana
Fizurer
al- Tewanece
Col Donaldson Dies in Philadelphia After Long Illness
Philadelphia November 18 Colonel Thomas C Donaldson died at his home from a complication of diseases aged 74 He had an eventful career serving in the Civil War and later in public lands and commissions Born in Columbus in 1826 he enlisted as a private in the Nineteenth Ohio then served in the Tenth Pennsylvania His later roles included register of public land for Tahoe and centennial commissioner He was offered Idaho governorship by President Hayes in 1880 and remained active in Republican circles until his later years.
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Philadelphia
Thomas C. Donaldson
Donaldson
Columbus
Ohio
Vna Ims
Isid
Republian
James
Will Join Dewey In Naval Movements From Philadelphia
Fragmentary OCR reports naval dispositions from Philadelphia filed in November. Mentions war regotton, League Island, cruiser, Topeka bound for Havana, Panther auxiliary vessel, Porto Rico deployment, and officers detached for work assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lesgue Island
Washington
Topeka
Havane
Porto Rico
Delos Prktoyl
Ardent Aloile
Local Nebraska Notice fragment hints at pension for widows
Fragmentary OCR mentions Wickington Nev and Pennsylvania pension aid for widows including Catherine Mackey and Pica Wile Puckuwannu. Details unreadable. no full names or actions confirmed.
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Wickington
Nev. I
Pennsylvania
EAGAN'S FATE Goes to Jury in Pepper Trial
Special to the Beranten Tribune Montrose Pa Nov 18 The Pepper murder trial ends with J James Eagan facing the jury after lawyer T J Davies spoke for about two and a half hours Thirteen of thirty three points were affirmed twelve refused and nine answered in the judge charge The district attorney William D B Ames praised the court for clear instructions The jury began deliberations shortly after four this afternoon
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Beranten Tribune
Montrose
Pepper
J. Jamesagan
Eagan
Miet
Jackson Pepper
T. J. Davies
William DB. Ames
Trouble with the Deputies in French Chamber
A noisy session in Marle Nev deputies chamber centers on M Lases interpellation of secret documents and Dreyfus case measures. Premier Dupuy defends government while adjournment is moved amid protests. Dupuy wins with a majority vote.
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M. Lases
M. Dupuy
Rear End Collision Near Hartington Injures Two
Two men were injured, a passenger coach destroyed, and a railroad station bombed today in a rear end collision between Camden and Amboy trains at Florence near Hartington New Jersey. Engineer Joseph Smith suffered severe cuts and bruises while conductor Harry Jones was injured internally. Both men reside in Heights Town New Jersey. The first train was to wait at Florence for the second but did not signal in time due to carelessness or lack of time, leaving passengers shaken but mostly unhurt.
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Hartington
N. J
Camden and Amboy
Florence
Joseph Smith
Harry Jones
Hightstown
National Guard reorganizes after Spanish American War
General orders from Harrisburg outline guard reorganization. Infantry cavalry and artillery units from the guard who served in the Spanish American War will resume guard duty on muster out from U S service. Commissioned officers retain ranks. enlisted men who discharged honorably reconnect to state service within sixty days.
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Harrisburg
News
National Guard
Spain
United States Service
Men in Camp Young Georgia Receive Lumber Supplies
Special dispatch from Camp Young in Augusta Georgia reports thirty thousand feet of lumber arrived and was quickly used for tent floors. The regiment is quartered comfortably as weather clears, with health excellent despite recent hardships. General satisfaction prevails among the troops in the south as Major Bourke notes.
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Camp Young
Uguata
Cegiment
Anglo American Commission Proceedings Vague Transcript
Fragmented OCR text reports on a commission meeting with references to Washington D.C. and possible committees. The readable portions indicate an ongoing session with document review and unnamed individuals discussing responsibilities and timings.
Fire destroys extensive facility in Petersburg incident
A large fire in Petersburg on November ih completely destroyed an extensive facility. Ten persons were reported to be involved in the incident, with authorities detailing the scale and damage to the site.
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Petersburg
Sieveley
Dr Greenleaf On The Stand Finds No Evidence Of Neglect
Dr Greenleaf chief surgeon of the troops in the field testified before the war investigating commission. He said supplies and tents were landed at Siboney and that there was no doubt some fault occurred but he found no evidence of neglect or incompetence by medical officers. He supported that women nurses had no front line role and criticized camp choices for housing.
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Sternberg
New York
Greenleaf
Milea' Suff
Cuba
Conner
Cgreenieat
Wwe
Dy, Connor
Pope
Shaffer
Greenbeast
Greenleat
Greenteat
Porto Rico
Arcenteat
Greenteaf
Camp Montauk
Beaver
Dr. Greenleaf
Lne
Howell
Woodbury
Wilson
Camp Alger
Miami
Florida
Culiya
Department
LC Ogres
Hilum
Dodge Aisted
Tarwin
Creenteat
J. Cos
Bia
Cyr Track
Lone
Coxs
Judge Grants Attachments in Quay Case Bank Officials Named
Judge Gordon orders attachments for William Montgomery cashier of the Allegheny National Bank and Steven B Stone of Beaver Deposit Bank for contempt of court. They were subpoenaed to produce bank books before a grand jury investigating the Quay case but refused to comply, citing bank records secrecy. The district attorney sought to compel production and the judge upheld the attachments. Counsel plan further steps including habeas corpus to bring the bankers before higher court.
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Philadelphia
Gordon
Mmethet Atloynes
William Montgomers
Allegeny National Bank
Pittsburg
Steven LB. Stone
Peaver Depositt Bank
Beaver
Africa
Ham
Montgomere
Stone
la Ter Ufy
Commonwealth
Unital States
Quay
Richard KR. Quay
Haywoul
Amdavita Wade
Amery
Montgomery
M. & Quay
KR. R. Quay
Jenthh
Graham
Judjce Gordon
Porto Rico Problems and Transit Concerns
The text notes political and fiscal strains in Porto Rico with references to sovereignty, expenditures, and planned transport adjustments. It mentions overland travel from Ban Juan to Ponce and a possible visit to Wook to discuss banking affairs and regulatory issues.
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Vanderlin
Patie Tomorow
Tate Rive
Chile
Transi
Juan Wad
Branen Bank
Tive
First Spanish War Pension Awarded to Soldier
The War Department notified Secretary Alger that a veteran in the United States forces from the Philippine campaign has received the first pension for service in the Spanish American War. The president and the war secretary praised this milestone.
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Wasrhipegtan
Alger
Elites
Artillen
Wii Jon
Byanleh
Imiaree
Senator McBride Pushes Gold Payable Government Debt Plan
Senator McBride of Oregon advocates making government obligations payable in gold to establish a stable currency. He argues that a positive monetary law before March 4 would prevent free silver from returning and ties support for sound money to western and Pacific coast voters.
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McBride
Oregon
Kansas
Washington
Meride
Puritlo
Pacific Coast
Interior States
Katets
Spain
Senate
Cluthes
Weel
Boundanones
Tn Februany
Osi
Mroney
House
Congress
General-Grade Struthon Movete in the Philippines
A morning summary lists weather indications and a sweeping general report on a wartime investigation site in New York. It notes Congress readiness for the upcoming bill and reviews weekly news across financial, religious, and dramatic naval items.
Wreck on the Rock Island injures many in crash
A freight collision on the Rock Island near Moscow Iowa injures twenty two men with John Donahue fatally hurt and brakeman Miller badly injured. Three others are seriously hurt while others receive treatment at a local hotel.
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Moscow
Hhem
Wilter
Plent Pwent
Festivial
John Nelewanger
Davenport
William Metatyre la Brékou
Krenik Anken
Canal sale eyed by state officials amid legal dispute
The Maryland legislature considers selling the canal as the board discusses the procedure to terminate certain receivership actions. The move aims to stabilize property and public works concerns while addressing the balancing of interests between the Hol, fimore, and Oh reer entities.
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Philtimere
Ile
State of
Maryland
Unclear text fragment from 19th century dispatch
Incomplete OCR reads like a garbled report mentioning Captain Keshawabure, Kasuel, and a meeting at Newton with discussion of forces, potential redlining and church matters. Uncertain names, places, and events due to damaged transcription.
New York Arrival Reports Mixed Ocean Voyages
A chaotic passenger and cargo report lists ships arriving at New York from several ports including Livan La Champagne Hagie Muret Miamarck Naples and Genoa with connections to Antwerp and Liverpool. It notes arrivals of liners from Frierland and Nomwiic and mentions Southgrap ton Arrived.
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New York
Itcis Livan
la Champagne
Hagie
Muret Miamarck
Naples
Genoa
Southgrapton
Frierland
Business Improves After Election Results in New York
New York November report notes clearer market signals and improved trade after the election. Clearing-house payments reach record levels, with exports for the week and two weeks of November rising sharply from last year. Corn and wheat shipments show strength, while cotton demand remains modest amid mill closures and stock surpluses.
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New York
H. Gi
Sey Bushels Aginst
de Lave
Niiels
Hee
Tito
Oxport
Monteyvide
Adetralius
Philadalphia
Thawe
Boston
Pittshore
Mxppes
Melby
Grotto Linet
Olea Tyrennet
Walton
Philippine situation grows critical amid Manila unrest
Reports from Admiral Dewey indicate American ships Charleston and Concord dispatched toward Manila to assess insurgent reach and protect foreigners in Iloilo. The crisis threatens to influence the Paris Conference as the United States weighs intervention rules and possible treaty terms with Spain.
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Mlass
Charleston
Aguinaldd
T'nitel
United States
Gerchant
Hotlo
Dello
Lotlinese
Fragmented account of race violence in Madisonville incident
A damaged report describes a nighttime assault in Madisonville with multiple references to victims and bystanders. It mentions a Black person being targeted and injured, with limited legible details about suspects or exact location.
Volunteers Coming Home From Porto Rico Mission
Transport Minnewaska sails from Porto Rico with engineers as relief crew. Inland of Porto Rico reports the vessel has arrived. the crew includes trained engineers tasked with maintenance and safety duties aboard during the voyage back to the United States.
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Minnewaska
Porto Rico
Donee
Trwtspurt Minnewwii
Teil
Cts
Tiemibe
Vi Obata
Weather Forecast for Workhnetton Now
Fragmented forecast text describes an upcoming weather outlook with unclear notes. Key terms mention salutes and regional tones but lack concrete conditions, temperatures, or timing. Further legible details are needed to produce a precise summary.
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Will
Dewey
Pennsylvania Pensions
the National Guard
Anglo-American Commission
Webel
Tony
William Hamilton Nears
Hose Son
Cane Wikoff
Tichard W. Senry
Balitiogo
Henry
Grand Duchess
Montauk Point
Aur
Mt Ben
Mary Menton
Weat Pitty
First Street
Camp Wikoff
Woman‘s War Relief
Wikoff
Dole@e
Manson
Schley
Enley
Manisaan
Ian Given
Chietebeinive
al Dade Wits
Weather Indiations Today
Trun
Whitres
Werkly
Paditennes
Jacel
Leeil-Ladme Avallene Meare
Conwell, Maria
Parsedina
Berney Aid Suber
W Jowtal
Mecvie Bnehind
Huintiie
Dyherre
Lawson Provetipe
Phertefathaji
Twerne Mom Wrilledl
Wat Ihbento City
Huspenines
Dunmore Borougi
Rock Island
Chesapeake and Ohio
Philidelphia
A. Ceva
Keshawabure
Oruieer
Kasuel
Philippine
Iloilo
Paris
Ence
Navy Department
Dewey Lonebing
Concord
Manila
Manthi
Nowy
Noll
Clase
Paaniy
Negron
Efpact
Paria
Philippine Eesaton
Intten
Eipier
Sebo Doe
Lomerman
Amur
Chichwatl, O
Madisonville
Harnietork
Net
Moneetna
Doric
Workhnetton
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