War Probe Hearings Open On Camp Wikoff Suffering
Dr Louis A Stimson testifies about typhoid precautions and unsanitary conditions at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point reporting soldiers starving and poorly clothed officers facing pressure from officials and volunteers to aid the sick while the commission probes management lack of hospital capacity and forethought.
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Miss Chadwick
Camp
Wikoff
New York
Louis A. Stimson
Camp Wikoff
General Hospital
Julia Halsted Chadwick
Rough Riders
Negro Cavalry
Elehth
Twenty-second Infantry
Chadwick
Regular Army
United States
Dr. Connor
Susie Graham In Jail In Pepper Murder Conspiracy
Montrose, Nov 21 Susie Graham the woman named by J Janes Bagan as instigator of the Pepper murder conspiracy was arrested and jailed. The case seeks trial for alleged attempt to rob and burglarize. Jury selection began as Shew and Eagan face charges tied to Pepper's murder in Rush in October 1907.
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Scranton Tribune
Montrose
Susie Graham
J. Janes Bagan
Andrew Jackson Pepper
Fhew
Shew
Eagan
Pepper
Rush
Three Men Hurt In Newport Railway Yard Incident
Three workers suffered injuries at the Newport Kentucky power yard as a railcar accident occurred in the afternoon. Reports indicate the men were engaged in maintenance when a portion of equipment collapsed.
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Cincinnati
Etret Railways Power Horee
Newport
Dong Davie
Dechaau
Governor appoints new Allegheny county register of wills
In Harrisburg on November 2 an appointment is announced appointing J. J. Wirds of Pittsburgh as register of wills for Allegheny county replacing John Gripp who resigns due to ill health. Wirds previously serves as deputy register.
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Harrisburg
J. Jou. Wirds
Pittehurk
Register of Wills
Allegheny County
Johnn Gripp
My. U4
Wirds
Tegleter
Unclear Dispatches Report Shipping and Arrivals
Disconnected notes report three men via Boulemoun and Naplew Ballou Ems Genow to New York. Gibraltas Arrived. Kalver Wilhelm II pronounced at Nealee and Genoa. Details are fragmentary and names are uncertain.
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New York
Tryve
Thre
Boulbemoun
Naplew
Ballou
Ems
Genow
Gibraltas
Kalver Wilhelm II
Nealee
Genoa
Dr Swallow Granted New Trial in Corruption Case
In Philadelphia and Harrisburg reports, the state Superior Court granted Rev. Dr. Elias C. Swallow a new trial on criminal libel charges tied to alleged corruption in public building contracts and the Capitol fire. Swallow says he will seek venue change and aims to press for broader charges including conspiracy to defraud and stolen furniture.
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Philadelphia
State Superior Court
Elias C. Swallow
John ©. Delaney
Swallow
Pennsylvania Methodist
de. Swallow
Smith
Harrisburg
Diurhin
Delatey
Occupation of Cienfuegos Delayed by Cuban Troop Strength
Washington reports the decision to delay occupying Cienfuegos until January due to 19 000 Spanish troops and more expected there. General Snyder initially prepared a brigade for occupation, but shifting troop needs and Havana disturbances push back plans. No transports assembled in Savannah and no embarkation orders issued yet.
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Washington
Navy
War Department
Clenfuezos
Wilson
Clenfuegos
Snyder
Dee
Cienfuegos
Havana
United States
Cuba
Savannah
Quartermaster’s Department
Deer Hunter's Death in Maine Leaves Questions
In West Pembroke Maine Richard Robinson of Lennysville was found shot with a back wound, his own unshot gun nearby. Otis Page is jailed on suspicion of killing Robinson after a deer hunt, as a searching party found the victim near his home. Evidence includes a torn cartridge belt and blood on clothing amid local tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pembroke
Richard Robinson
Lennysville
Sun
Otis Page
Jobpson
Robinsen
Robinson
Iloilo Report of Insurgent Capture Denied
A report claiming insurgents captured Iloilo, capital of Panay in the Visayas, is untrue. Authorities say measures have been taken to defend the town by Spanish forces.
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Madrid
Iloilo
Panay
Visayas
Philippines
Ex Queen Liliuokalani Visits San Francisco to Press Crown Lands Claim
Ex Queen Liliuokalani arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu with Colonel McFarlane and Paul Nan, plans to go to Washington to argue that Hawaii crown lands worth about 5 million pounds remain her private property. Officials argue lands became U S property upon annexation. She seeks restoration of crown lands as private possessions.
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San Francisco
Lilioukalia
Hawaii
Honolulu
Colonel McFarlane
Paul Newnan
Lilioukalani
Washington
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Rifles for Manila Delayed by War Department Change
Augusta Ga Nov 21 The War Department again reversed its decision delaying the sale of arsenal magazines to the Eighth Regiment for transport to Manila Major Pitman in command was preparing to lease the titles when ordered to preserve them for shipment The change provoked disappointment Meanwhile SC Compains members ingested a poisonous food believed safe four fell ill received prompt medical care and are recovering Richard Jour listed as a patient
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Scranton Trine
Augusta
War Department
Pitman
Arsenal
War de Mitlmens
Manila
SC Cohmpins
Corbett and Sharkey Eye a Rematch in New York Fight
Reporting from New York, November 2, boxing fans anticipate the Corbett Sharkey bout at the Lenox Athletic Club tomorrow night. Promoters declare no police interruption, with Corbett seen as slight favorite by many, while Sharkey trains steadily and predicts a surprise. O Rourke notes Sharkey’s improvement and expects a fast, hard-hitting contest likely lasting around fifteen rounds.
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New York
Wittelds Beta
Victora
Corbett
Tom O'Rourke
Starker
Macharer
Tom
Sharkey
O Rourke
Feile
Charley White
Jim
Fitzsimmons
Carson City
Corlete
Mysterious Death in Baston Pa Resident
Mrs Valentine Wrante a 76 year old of Baston Pa died after a mysterious illness following a family moving day. The attending physician suspects croton oil or a similar drug caused the illness which led to pneumonia and her death. Police have begun a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baston
Valentine Wrante
Krantz
Cine
Atlanta Peace Jubilee Renamed After Telegram Change
The Atlanta peace jubilee committee reports a presidential telegram requesting renaming the event from a peace jubilee to a demonstration over a victorious outcome. The notice cites Paris conference outcomes and evolving exigencies as reasons for the shift. Also mentioned is a navy proclamation joining martial law to secure possession of oil in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dew. M
Hue
Koriguel
Vniper
Ti Fom
Pointer Sells Pacer World Record Mile at Madison Square Garden
New York November pacer Eric Pointer famous for a 1094 mile record was sold tonight at Madison Square Garden to W W White of Cleveland. James A Murphy of children appears in fragmentary auction note with unclear final bidder and price.
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New York
Eric Pointer
Madison Eauare Garden
J. White
Cleveland
James A. Murphy
Childre
Indictments Against the Quays Reported in Fraud Case
Five true bills of indictment were returned against United States Senator M. S. Quay his son Richard N. Quay and ex State Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood charging conspiracy with John Hopkins former cashier of the defunct People's Bank to misuse its funds. The cases involve alleged stock dealings and misappropriation of state money. The Quays and Haywood arrived in Philadelphia for arraignment and expected speedy trial as district attorney Graham pursues immediate action.
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Philadelphia
United States
M. &. Quay
Richard N. Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
John &. Hopkine
People's Bank
Willits
Montgomery
Allerheny National Bank
Stephen B Stone
Beaver Deposit Bounk
Traham
Groham
Jiniy
Senator Quay
Hopkins
People’s Bank
Plopkins
Quays
Haywood
Commonwealth of Tenasayvanka
Senator Quays
Haywoul
William Livses
William. Hart
Henry K. Bower
John W. Mortison
Famuel M. Jackson
Charles H. Meikee
Mare
Peoples Bank
Quay
Liveev
Hart
Morrinen
Jackson
Richard R. Quay
Richard
San Lucie
Fla
Mead
Graham
Benator Quay
Ao Bol Shickis
Richard FR. Quay
Penros
Mylin
Messrs. Shelds
Shapley
Pond
Gorday
Gralin
Montény
Charles H. McKee
Sonnoinacy Cams
Aut Clarriet
Crrahan
McKee
Scranton News Briefs and Local Editorials
The morning issue reports on Peace Commission actions and witnesses before an Army investigation committee, noting testimonies and a Quay and Sot conspiracy claim. It mentions Swarlow granted a new trial, local trade boards debating political matters, strikes in progress, and editorials on Judge Edwards Providones pave question.
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American Peace Commission
Quay
Tr. Swarlow
Toons
Judge Edwards
Harrisburg Election Returns From Honolulu Reported
Secretary of the Commonwealth Martin announced receipt of the Honolulu returns detailing the state and county officer election results. The message confirms the outcome of the statewide race and related county contests.
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Harrisburg
Martin
Honolulu
Recruits Vote Aboard Troop Ship Arnon Near Honolulu
A battalion of recruits for the Tenth Penn Sylali, housed in Manila, cast ballots on the troop ship Arnon and the returns were counted at Honolulu on November 6.
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Penn- Sylali
Manila
Arnon
Honolulu
The Rios Story Was a Fake
New York dispatch claims a Paris bulletin announcing Benor Monterro Rios refused to continue peace talks was forged. The cable sheet bore the Paris AP correspondent’s name without consent, and the French cable company reports no involvement by the Paris AP writer. The AP correspondent in Paris denounces the bulletin as untrue.
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New York
Paris
Benor Montero Rios
Associated Prese
Compagnie Francaise Des Cables Telegraphiques
French Telegraphic Cables Company
Associated Press
Jas
Associated Presa
Cuban Commission Arrives in New York En Route to Washington
General Calixto Garcia and Cuban commissioners reach New York aboard the Seguratica and are greeted by Cuban junta members. They express support for American occupation of Cuba until order is restored, advocate for a free Cuba, and deny any sentiment for annexation, praising President McKinley.
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New York
Nouv
Calixto Carcta
Santa Cruz del Sur
Washington
Mc Kinley
Cuba
Seguratica
McKinney
Officials debate cause of Miller death amid yellow fever claims
Washington officials from the marine hospital service and Health Officer Woodward dispute Dr. Doty of New York who attributes Archie M. Miller's death to yellow fever. Autopsy and expert review support yellow fever, while notes recall Miller’s travel with Herbert and possible quarantine issues.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Woodward
Dr. Doty
New York
Archie M. Miller
Doty
Miller
Mirine
Cobh
Piltyten
Herbert
Ty. Cobh
Stek
Marine Hospital
Dover’s Opinion Memorandum on Norwich University Letter
A fragmented note recounts a personal letter from Admiral Trevors to Hown of Norwich University. It hints at strategic implications of transite and potential consequences of an engagement but lacks clear dates or full names. The garbled text suggests concerns about a military or diplomatic stance and U S intervention.
Miners Strike Shuts Down Shamokin Collieries
At Shamokin Pennsylvania on November 21 three mines at the Corbin and Excelsion collieries owned by Andrew Robertson & Co. went on strike for a wage advance, forcing closure of operations. Enterprise colliery workers were invited to join the action.
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Shumokin
Corbin and Excelsion
Andrew Robertson & Co
Enterprise
Uinwaten
Americans Present Final Peace Terms on Philippines
Paris dispatch reports Judge Day presenting a final U S proposition to Spain's commission. The offer seeks full control of the Philippines with a 20 million dollar treaty cession. Spain may gain twelve years of trade rights if ceded. refusal could yield indemnity, conquest costs, and loss of the Carolines and other privileges.
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Paris
United States
Judge Day
Senor Montero Rios
Spaniel Commission
Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Philippines
Probaly
Carolines
Madrid
Wedneseday
Almort
Temple Case Adjusted
Washington reports the Temple case ends with Mexican authorities agreeing to halt further Mexican proceedings and extradite the American conductor to Arizona. U S Minister Clayton telegraphs that the Mexican foreign affairs minister Senor Mariagual will surrender Temple under extraterritorial extradition terms. The release was previously granted to avoid Mexico's territorial claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Temple
Mexico
United States
Clayton
State Department
Senor Mariagual
Arizona
Chiybon
Arigamu
Teaple
Ie Subifuetoyy
Thot Pega
Weather Forecast for Tyemdars Pie and Penang
In the forecast for Tyemdars Pie and Penang, temperatures are rising and then turning cooler. Conditions indicate a colder day with a potential line of changes across the region.
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Wuehlaion
Punevasl
Penang
Vann
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