Destructive Wisconsin Forest Fires Ripple Across Towns
Fire raged through Chippewa Falls Cumberland and Rice Lake areas with no rain, destroying mills and homes. Widespread damage includes Beaver Dam Company losses, train delays, and hundreds of displaced farmers as crews fight the blazes and a heavy rainfront begins to quell the flames.
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Reimbursement Rules for Governors Volunteers Expenses
Washington. L. P. Mitchell, acting comptroller, decides governors may be reimbursed for reasonable costs and payments to militia members who become part of the U S volunteer army. Payments before enrollment are not charged against soldiers, and no reimbursement after U S acceptance.
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L. P. Mitchell
the Treasury
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General still bedridden at Camp Kwikoff after Santiago fever
New York reports General shatters in bed at the Camp Ikoff clubhouse with Santiago fever. Though unable to ride, he issues orders and directs the camp as the rear portion plans to stay through next week. A city area is depopulated as a blaze consumes a busy building except for one structure.
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Shatter
Camp
Ikoff
Santiago
Lee to Cuba amid speculation on command finalization
Major General Fiteshugh Lee told Secretary Alger he plans a brief return to Washington via New York and West Point then some Virginia mountains if no urgent return to Jacksonville is required. Officials doubt the Cuba posting date but favor Havana as Blanco departs with Lee possibly replacing him.
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Washington
Fiteshugh Lee
War Department
Alger
Lee
New York
West Point
Jacksonville
Virginia Mountains
Cuba
Havana
Blanco
Gomes for Peace In Cuba Insurgent Disbanding Trade
The Spanish military commission delivers documents to the American commission at Trocha hotel. General Maxime Gomes says insurgents will disband and turn to farming once Spanish troops evacuate Cuba. The Alicante sails to Spain with 128 boxes of military archives.
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Havana
Spanish Military Commission
Trocha Hotel
Maxime Gomes
Camp Rojas
Province of
Santa Clara
Alicante
Spain
Cabinet Discusses Army Plans and Puerto Rico Occupation
Washington dispatch reports the cabinet focused on army formation for deployment to Cuba and timing of troop movements by mid October. It notes dissatisfaction with Havana customs officials and plans to assume control of the Havana port, plus a protest over $90,000 allegedly taken from San Juan teachers’ funds. Secretary Hay's first cabinet appearance and talks on mustering officers are also mentioned.
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Custom House
Spain
San Juan
Hay
Washington
Mavana
Alger
Porto Rico
Cuba
Dewey reports healthy sailors in Philippine campaign
Secretary Long released Admiral Dewey's report noting Luzon's temperate climate and strong health among over 2000 squadron sailors. He cites fewer than forty sick at any time and no major illnesses among troops on shore after three weeks in trenches during the rainy season. Manila is described as not unhealthy with a climate as fine as tropical areas.
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Dewey
Long
Philippines
Luzon
Manila
Funeral Train Brings Bayard's Body to Wilmington
The body of Thomas F Bayard arrived in Wilmington at 6 20 pm greeted by about 1500 mourners at the Pennsylvania railroad station The casket was placed at Old Swedes church awaiting tomorrow's service Rev Dr O W Douglass of Tuxedo Park N J will officiate Pallbearers include Grover Cleveland John V Craven Thomas Craven Governor Tunnell Chancellor John R Nicholson Judge J C Grubb Dr J A Draper Henry G Banning Henry W Bryan and George L Hives.
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Del
Thomas F. Bayard
Pennsylvania Railroad
N. J
Grover Cleveland
John V. Craven
Thomas Craven
Salem
Governor Tunnell
John R. Nicholson
J. C. Grubb
J. A. Draper
Henry G. Banning
Henry W. Bryan
Washington
Georgel. Hives
New York
Bryan Leaves Sick Room For Carriage Drive
Washington reports Colonel William J. Bryan left his sick room for a carriage drive today for the first time since illness began. He plans to travel to Jacksonville to rejoin the camp early next week, while his wife stays in Washington. A five foot tall floral tribute from the Maryland Democratic association accompanied by a long eulogy message was sent to him.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Iit
Jacksonville
Maryland Democratic Association
Chang Yin Dismissed in China Banished to Turkistan
An imperial decree published in Pekin on September 20 dismisses Chang Yin Houan, rival to Li Hung Chang, from all offices and banishes him to a district in Chinese Turkistan. The act comes as China reshapes its foreign office leadership following Li Hung Chang’s tenure.
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Pekin
Chang Yin Houan
Li Hung Chang
China
Washington
Queen Victoria
Chinese Turkistan
Fighting reported near Alashgarh between Turks and Armenians
Advices from Vansay report conflicts at Alashgarh involving Turkish forces and Armenian fighters from Hussahent The Aeneniane line and Willie are mentioned in dispatches.
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Vansay
Alashgarh
Humber
Hussahent
Fever Report From Santiago Details Casualties
Fever report from General Lawton at Santiago received by the War Department. Ninth United States Volunteer Infantry shows bilious fever with deaths and total cases listed. date noted as September with unclear details. Paul Vincent named among casualties in the report from Santiago de Cubs.
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Washington
Lawton
Santiago
War Department
Santiago de Cubs
Paul Vincent
Ninth United States Volunteer Infantry
Washington Dispatch Reports Two Deaths in Sept
A war department dispatch from General Brooke dated Ponce reports two deaths in September Private C. O. Laoden of Battery Pennsylvania due to small pox and Prince Charles Dana of the Ninth Artillery due to typhoid.
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Kept. W
War Department
Brooke
Ponce
C. 0
Laoden
Penteylvania
Prince Charlee Dana
Ninth Artillery
Typhota
Seek Chances on the Island
The military commission meeting was private with no news released. American troops occupy two thirds of Puerto Rico as operations press toward the capital. American merchants arrive seeking markets but warn the island is not yet ripe for large business ventures. Rumors of outlawry persist in the west with reports of horse burnings and cattle maiming.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Military Commission
San Juan
Peace Commission Moves into Paris Quarters for Final Negotiations
The United States peace commission occupies seven rooms at the Hotel Continental near the Tuileries, with flags at the entrance. Spanish commissioners deny interviews about their instructions, stating no member has spoken and claiming defense of their positions.
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Louvre
Spanish Commission
Associated Press
Timber Ablaze in Colorado Front Range Regions
The Battlement and White River government reserves across Garfield Delta Mesa Routt Rio Blanco face massive fires covering nearly three hundred miles. Glenwood serves as a central blaze point with most timbered ranges in flames. Cottonwood and Four Mile creeks see brief pauses as fires sweep through ranches and valleys. A heavy rain or timber demolition seem only potential ways to stop the spread.
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No General Strike Denied by Mine Workers Leader
Indianapolis report quotes M D Ratchford president of the Mine Workers union denying any imminent general strike over the Chicago contract. He says no strike during the contract term lasting until next May and promises local actions only if operators violate the agreement.
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M. D. Ratchford
Mine Workers’ Union
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Chicago
Trial date set for Luccheni in Austrian Empress murder
Geneva report says at a special session of the Agsiz court the assassination trial of Luccheni the Italian anarchist who killed the Empress of Austria on Sept 10 was fixed for Nov 4 Hugo Ramboni another anarchist accused of complicity has been arrested
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Agsiz
Luccheni
Austria
Hugo Ramboni
Mataafa Returns to Samoa After Ten Year Exile
The state department confirms a report that Mataafa, former Samoa king, has been released from exile and sent through the American consul at Apia to return to Samoa. It is expected he will be crowned to succeed the late King Mulielou who died about a month ago.
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Washington
State Department
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Samoa
Mataafa
Mulielou
Reign of Terror at Pana Mines
Pana Illinois witnessed a terror night as two thirds of homes were empty with families gathered and armed. Striking miners aided by brothel miners paraded and waited for blacks from Springside and Penwell stockades to march in and drive out whites. Deputies kept order. troops were sent to protect citizens.
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Battery B
Galesburg
Hamilton
Sons of Veterans
Shelby County
Baltimore and Ohio
Christian County
Tanner
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Sons of Veteroane’ Regiment
Craig
Ths
News This Morning from Scranton Area
Cloudy skies with east winds dominate the morning. Reports of fires in northern Wisconsin and political notes from Havana appear among weekly trade reviews. Local sections cover religious news, a Sunday school lesson, social notes, a firemen parade, and a death in Scranton.
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Morris TR
Wisconsin
McKinley
Havana
Puna
Loval
Latins Thir Race Day Closes With Big Attendance
In Wilkes-Barre a Latins Thir event drew five thousand spectators on its final day. In the 245 cass trotting heat Topay Hedman, ch. m., won with Ble ter Nottie, s. m., second and Walter, s. m., third. Time 81g, 1.31% presented purse details for Maude 8. m. and Lisaie Loring, b. m., with Elme and Loy also noted.
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Trothing
Quell Riots Regimental Movement Aiders
Seventy five strong battalion of the Lil Nole National Guard under Captain L M Harris is moving from Aurora to Springfield in response to orders to quell strike unrest at Pana. The unit is formed under Colonel Hamilton and designated as new B Company A of Hamiltons regiment.
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Bent
Hamilton
Lil Nole National Guard
Tve Strong
L. M. Harris
Springfeld
Pana
Storm in Japan Ravages Coast and Homes
The Gaelic reports a powerful Sept 6 Japan storm causing heavy shipping damage and widespread destruction. Deaths reach 20 with 104 houses swept away, 1 196 wrecked, 11 400 inundated, and 75 river banks broken amid extensive property loss.
Henry George Chosen Head of Independent Ticket
Henry George Jr led a Chicago platform Democrats meeting in New York to nominate him to head an Independent Democratic ticket. Elliot F. Danforth was endorsed for lieutenant governor, with other nominations for state offices. The gathering split into rival factions, with Colonel Fisk supporting George as Abbott pledged George would accept the nomination.
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Chicago Platform
Democrats Tonight
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Elliot F. Danforth
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Gideon J. Tucker
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Albany
Mo C. Caton
Ole F. Snyder
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James A. Lee
Rockland County
Henry M. McDonald
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Mckhinsey
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Crow
Agoncillo Anxious for Philippine Guidance in Washington
Senor Agoncillo Aguinaldo's agent remained in Washington for orders. He sent instructions after arrival and then another inquiry by cable, but no reply by nightfall. Secretary Lopes said no definite plans could be set until cables from Aguinaldo are received, though a meeting with the president was considered probable.
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Senor Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Senor Lopes
Agoncillo
Three State Fair Draws Big Crowd and Racing Highlights
In Trenton New Jersey the three state fair drew over one thousand attendees. Happy Jack the riderless pacer netted 2.90 odds matching Marion Mills on the same track last year. Summary of heats notes Meadow Belle Leb Lord Vincent and other runners winning multiple heats with times shown across pacing and trotting events.
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Happy Jack
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Sam Hill
RWG
Fw-Excel
Dany
Lord Vincent
Boom
Maritime Movements in New York Harbor
Shipping news notes arrivals and clearances in New York during September. August arrival of the Auguste Victoria from Hamburg and entries of ships cleard for Havre, Southampton, Rotterdam and Genoa. Additional arrivals include Werra for Naples and Hamburg and the Wurnt bin marck to New York.
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Sept. S
Auguste Victoria
Hamburg
Soainscomne
Havre
Kalker Wilhelm IL Miaglie
Pennliand
Southampton
Roterdam
Rotterdam
Lucania
Liverpool
Genoa
Werra
Naples
Wurnt bin Marck
Atler
Genow
Malone horse sets record at Franklin County Fair
At Allentown Franklin County Fair Danny owned by J H Bronson of New Haven ran a world record half mile, pacing heats in 2104 and 2044 in the event. Quarters of the last mile listed as OPH Ly LOT Bey.
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Danny
J. H. Bronson
New Haven
Franklin County Fair
Allento
Oph
Lot
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Weather outlook for Wheelington and Pensylvania districts
Eastern Pennsylvania sees increasing cloudiness with possible Saturday night showers and fresh easterly winds. Western Pennsylvania faces threatening weather followed by afternoon showers.
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Bepi
Pensylvania
Penseylvania
Wanamaker and Kauffman Address Harr isburg Meeting
Ex Postmaster General John Wanamaker and Senator C. C. Kauffman spoke at a Harrisburg court house meeting led by United Lodges of Railway Employes. Wanamaker condemned the Quay machine and defended reform while noting a letter from Dr. Frey. Kauffman read his affidavit denying bribery charges and described political pressure within the state Republican committee.
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