Welcome Admiral Dewey Homeward in Washington Ovation
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Washington to a monumental reception with street processions, electric decorations, and cheers from tens of thousands. The parade, crowds, and private gatherings highlighted a grand homecoming as Dewey declared he would reside in Washington and was warmly greeted by President McKinley, cabinet members, and civic leaders.
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District of Columbia
Dewey
Washington
President McKinley
George Dewey
New York
Pennsyivanis Avenue
White House
General Postoffice
Uno
Gridley
Eady
Jersey City
Admiral Dewey
George
Lumberton
Wrumby
Childen
America
Tte
Pissenger
Spii
Cleirlet
Columbia
Deanwood
Wirth
John Addison Porter
McKinley
Wright
Moses
Third Cavalry
Pennsylvania Avene
Treasury Building
Lafayette Square
Colonel Bingham
Secretary Long
Allen
Navy
Long
Hay
Nom
Hitchcock
Wilson
Post
Waeter
Smith
Olympia
Mir
Ambel
Aguinaldo's Letter Rejected by Otis
Mania Oct 2 report says Filipino envoys met Major General Otis with no result. General Alejandrino said he received instructions except to deliver a letter that was rejected. He will return to Tarlac tomorrow as armored launchings and gunboats move toward Oren to bombard the price and land marines. Insurgents attacked Imus on the Bacoor road. Americans reportedly repelled the assault with five casualties.
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Alejandrino
Associated Press
Tarlac
Helena
Mindota
Oren
Itt Price
Blue Jackets
Urdaneta
Gren
Mun
Imus
Bacoor
Jefferson's 74th Year Opens Medical College District
The Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia opened its seventy fourth year with ceremonies marking the new building and laboratories. Distinguished physicians from across the country attended, led by Dr Emmitt and Dr Connor Mob, with Surgeon General Sternberg delivering the closing address. A pre event dinner for Dr Connor and Dr Emmitt drew notable collectors including C. Hurreon, provost of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Gore Jfferson Medical College
Western Hemisphere
Thomas Addis Emmitt
New York
Willian Puttur
Mary
Iustoon
Dr. Emmitt
Phin de B. Connor
LL. D
Ohi
American Dermitoloent
Braden Kyle
American Laryaeolotical Society
Potter
Connor
Emmitt
C. Hurreon
University of Penne Ey Bei
YACHT RACES START TOMORROW IN INTERNATIONAL SERIES
New York reports the first race in the international series between the American yacht Columbia and the British challenger Shamrock will be sailed tomorrow subject to weather. The course is 15 miles to windward or leeward and return off Sandy Hook with the start at sunup until 12 50 p.m. The New York Yacht Club announced that the Columbia must give the Shamrock a six and thirty one hundredths minute handicap on the Ameilie course.
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New York
Columbia
Jeeward
Sandy Hook
yYachtemen
New York Yacht Club
Aemilee Courne
Town Destroyed by Fire in Duqueene Arkansas
The town of Duqueene on the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad was destroyed by fire today. Fifty four buildings were burned with a total loss estimated at $250 000.
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Little Rock
Ark
Duqueene
Kansas City
Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad
Public debt trend shows decrease with cash on hand rise
A damaged OCR excerpt notes a decline in the public debt followed by a rise in cash on hand. Mentions September dates and treasury figures, with unclear place names and typographical errors. The fragment discusses the balance between debt and cash holdings and implies a corresponding rise in available funds.
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Washington
Matthiy
Sullivan Beats Quigley In Coney Inland Bout
In New York at the Coney Inland Sporting Lab Spike Sullivan of Ireland defeated Jerome Quigley of Philadelphia in a bout billed for 12 rounds. The match drew fewer than a thousand spectators as Sullivan held the edge after the fifth round.
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Sullivan
Quigley
New York
Owl
Coney Inland
Spike Sullivan
Ireland
Jerome Quigley
Philadelphia
Spike
Missing Bank Official Caught
Boston reports indicate Fra T Moore the National Bank of Commerce teller in default is arrested in Valparaiso Illinois after allegedly absconding with about 2000 dollars.
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Boston
Fra. T. Moore
National Bank of Commerce
Valparaiso
Iil
Ex-Secretary Alger Visits Washington. Sees President
General Alger formerly secretary of war arrived in Washington and visited Admiral Dewey. He called at the White House in the afternoon and was with the president for a time.
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Washington
General Alger
Aselot
Admiral Dewey
White House
Official order sent for Captain Carter commitment
The order for Captain Carter's commitment was issued in Washington and sent to New York today with expectations he will be transported to Fort Leavenworth for service.
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Washington
Carter
New York
Fort Leavenworth
Jock McCissland Wins Sixth Round Decision
Sally Slumbered in the Sixth Pittsburg October 2 Jock McCissland earned the decision over Bolly Smith from New York in the sixth round of a planned twenty round bout.
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Sally
Pittsburg
Jock McCissland
Bolly Smith
New York
Princeton Greets Dewey on University Platform
Admiral Dewey received an enthusiastic ovation at Princeton Junction as his special train paused. About 70 Princeton students cheered from the rear platform while the admiral addressed them claiming kinship with the university and noting his son George Coodwin Dewey, a graduate.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Admiral Dewey
Princeton Junction
Epr
Princetoniana
Triplid
Wee Sal
Nolatine
George Coodwin Dewey
University
Wae Akeo
Coal Rates Advance Spark Shipping and Demand Outlook
New York October 2 reports show coal price moves by major rail lines to stabilize though some local dealers anticipate a looped agreement. Industry expectations point to record anthracite output this year with strongest demand in the western regions for early shipment to meet anticipated shortages.
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New York
Qathrielle
Opal
Deon Limeneo
Fighting at Imus Ends in Ambush and Casualties
The Fourth Infantry under Major Price clashed with insurgents at Imus Sinve Suturila. A captain and corporal were killed, eight Americans wounded, and a Filipino colonel reported killed. Reinforcements arrived as Marines repelled a large insurgent assault along the Perez Das Marinas road. General Alejandrina and two envoys returned to Angeles.
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Manila
Price
Imus Sinve Suturila
Mua
Imus
Baconr
Americana
Watson
Brown
Perez Das Marias
Kigbenshtte
Froutanoenin
Perez Das Marinas Road
Weelds
Alejandrina
Angeles
Secretary certifies 41 defunct corporations for penalties
Harrisburg October 2 Secretary of Internal Affairs Latteray certified to the attorney general forty one corporations which neglected to file a report of their operations for the fiscal year ended June last. Nearly all have passed out of existence and few likely to recover anything. Those in active operation face a penalty of five thousand dollars.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Mikin
Department
Jim
Woods
Prince Ranjitsinhji Eleven Triumphs In Philadelphia Test
The English eleven led by Prince Ranjitsinhji defeated the Philadelphia gentlemen by an innings and 1 hour. England posted five runs in their first innings while Philadelphia scored 158 in their first and 106 in their second, for a total.
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Philadelphia
Prince Ranjitsinhjj
Eengitch
Gentlemen
Maeliah
Tragedy in Stranger Tex Stuns Town
In Stranger Texas on October 2 MckKintny killed Paul Norman, store proprietor, with a shotgun at a voctn house. minutes later Mrs Meinnes, wife of the killer, was found murdered at her home. The motive remains unknown.
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Stranges
Tex
M. MckKintny
Sours
Paul Norman
Gener
Pearby
Mre Meinnes
Olympia travelers depart from Penn Station for Washington
A large crowd sees off two hundred sixty five mallern and four teen citizens from New York as they leave Pennsylvania Station Jersey City for Washington. Senator Depew also departs for the capital amid cheers and congratulations.
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New York
Boers Open Hostilities Report Details
London reports say no confirmation of Boer capture at Dundye. General Buller visits the war office as a war cabinet meets privately. MPs prep for an early session as Britain readies reserves and regiments for possible active service.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dundye
Redvers Buller
War Offic
Wreopl
Great Britain
Weather and local notices headline mix
Weather warmer today and various local items include a state convention and court list. The page mentions General Admiral Dewey in Washington rumors and tributes, along with an injunction in the Park Trotley Loop Cape.
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Trotley Loop Cape
Conman
Vilalio Suspected in Saloon Slaying at Dutch Hollow
Ute police weigh identity of the killer of Amelio Di Santo in Joseph Stelmphreet's saloon. Tony Vilatio, in custody, is under investigation amid reports of his involvement. coroner reports fatal femoral artery severance and facial wounds. Witnesses recount a knife and razor fight that left Pusyqual Vilalio injured. several others are questioned as police search East Mountain and Bunker Ferry.
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Ute
Amelio di Santo
Joseph Stelmphreet
Pusyqual Vilalio
Pie
Tony Wolfe
Brook
Tribune
Fie Vietin
Pred Welchel
Jacob Laweyt
GO. A. Miller
FD O T. Clouileys
Matrick Miles
John J.korton
Morener Roberts
Fountain
Andras
Wesier
Keyper
di Santo
Tony Vilatio
Jim
East Mountain
Tintlan
Bunker FM
Three Men Arrested Over Razor Stock At Columbia Hotel
Lieutenant Syms and Patrolman Neals arrested three men at the Columbia hotel on Lackawanna Avenue. George Shoemaker and two companions faced charges after officers found 87 razors in one case and 20 in another, with a small mirror and knife. The suspects, strangers to the city, claimed the razors were bought in New York and were to be sold during the fair week. they await a hearing before Mayor Moir.
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Neals
Columbia
Lacknawanna Avenue
George Shoemaker
I. F. Jones
Reese Jones
Centre Street
Lackawanna Aven
Conte Wach
Devise
Rest Station
Hs Partner
Selesore
Shonaber
Imoperia
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Airea
New York City
Moir
Kennedy Not Dead Telegram Sparks Family Ordeal
A Pittsburg undertaker telegram warned Edward Kennedy was dead to a grieving Pennsylvanian family. The missing son returned that evening after misidentification at Pittston. He had been visiting relatives and hurried home upon seeing funeral notices in the tract.
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P. H. Kennedy
Mulberry Street
J. d. Carnes, & Pitteburge
Edward
Edward J. Kennedy
Pittsburg
Pittston
Iron molders strike yields no wage increase
Pittierg, June 2 an advance in wages was struck today for iron moulders but no increase was granted. minimum set at 1 a day. Strikers cannot form as arbitration is in the annual agreement of Iron Moulders Union No. 4. About thirty-seven foundries affected by the strike.
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Pitteluirg
Iron Moulder’ Union No. 4
Montreal Boatmen Loot On Wey Steamer Arrival
Twenty eight crew members on the Wey steamer Otonnt were searched today and found to have money, goods, and jewelry on their person after arrival.
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Montreal
Killed While Watching Parade in Washington DC
Abraham Bhaner, aged years, was killed tonight while watching the parade from a house top on Pennsylvania Avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth Street. He touched a live electric wire suspended above the street, causing a fatal shock. Police are investigating the incident.
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Washington
Miners Return to Work After Wage Concessions
Danville reports Det. Be-Threnthone and miners, out for two weeks, will resume work tomorrow. The operator conceded the miners demands for an eight hour day and 87.5 cents per day.
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Danvily
Det
Be-Threnthone
Minera
Chicago Tommy White and Kid Ashe Fight Ends Near Draw
In Cincinnati at Toblavon’s opera house a fifteen round contest between Tommy White of Chicago and Kid Ashe of Cincinnati produced a lively bout. The fight remained close and, after the fifteenth round, the referee ruled it a draw.
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Cincinnati
Toblavon's Opera House
Tommy White
Chicago
Kid Ashe
Ineinnatl
Pensions Update From Washington Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes list names and places including White Haven Wilkes-Barre and Orchard Wayne, with unclear affiliations and references to pensions or widows. The legibility prevents a full, accurate summary of actions or dates.
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Washington
Joseph Elliott
White Hiaven
Worne
Charles &, Pox
iKngaton
Eis
Sin NS
Witows
Jalla A. Aeron
Wilkes-Barre
Emen Aur
Ndlay Orchard
Wayne
Death of Uncle of Admiral Dewey in Sheffield
Wichite Kaneet Dewey of Sheffield UL died yesterday at Rhettietsd. His son believes the excitement surrounding the admiral's honor hastened the death. He was uncle of Admiral Dewey and father of Il H Dewey of thin city.
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Wichite
Kaneet
Dewey
Sheffield
Admiral Dewey
H. Dewey
Thin City
Rhettietsd
Company Election In Armory Elects Tobling Major
Members of Company C held an election in the armory last night with Captain Frank Tobling named major and Second Lieutenant Thos Murphy appointed as a commissioner. First Lieutenant Bill Van Burkhose chosen captain amid spirited contests for firet and second lieutenants. Bourke withdrew early. Haggerty won by six votes on the tenth ballot amid questions of eligibility with a 43 member roster and 34 votes cast for second lieutenant.
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Frank Tobling
Thos
Po Murphy
Bile van Burkhose
Firet
Joseph Hebelger
B.J. Bourke
Roy Smith
Helveteel
Serpwants Bourke
Clarence Lathrope
Mernard Thargery
Bourke
Dato Pesultey
Haggerty
Frank Robting
Itos
Leutenant
Philadelphia Shipyard Workers Threaten Strike Over Nine Hour Day
Seven hundred Cramps shipyard riveters chippers and caulkers held a meeting and decided to strike at 1 o'clock tomorrow morning unless the yard grants their demand for a nine hour day. The action targets improved working hours at the Philadelphia facility.
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Philadelphia
Get
Cramps
By & uUne
Fire destroys McNamare Building in Bradford tragedy
Fire consumed the McNamare building at the corner of Main and Chambers streets in Bradford today. A child, Robert Brown aged 0 years, perished in the blaze after attempting to escape. The body was later found burned beyond recognition.
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Bradford
McNamare
Main
Chambers Streets
Robert Brown
Fire Laddies Arrive for Scranton Welcome Festivities
Fire brigades begin arriving as Scranton hosts a grand welcome for visiting officers led by President Cohn and Secretary Wunder. The city showcases decorations and hospitality with a formal reception on the Jermyn and a parade planned for Thursday involving thousands of firemen and attendants.
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Scranton
Jermyn
Delegates Welcome as State Firemen Gather for Convention
Delegates from Lebanon, Allentown, Harrisburg and other cities arrive by rail to attend a state firefighters convention. Leaders include Dr. A. C. Hersh, Chief George W. Luts, and Alderman RK. Spayd, with headquarters setup and a warm reception at central centers.
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Lebanon
Alhaitown
Chereabout
Lawrence Hand
Sarlon
Turner
Othe Tecal Timmien
Ataite
Stinte Preelient
ML C Whawes
Aids Wue
W. W. Wunder
State Treassurer
A. L
Lawty
Ona
Welng& Ev
Odes Welle
Thete
Charles Sohmoyver
Harey Mover
Trumbauer
Harrishburg
Epestoenting
Delaware and Hudson Road
George W. Luts
Shears
RK. EB. Spayd
B Hower
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvani aTuesday Warmer with Northeasterly Winds
Washington forecasts show eastern Pennsylvania expecting a warmer Tuesday with a freak northeasterly wind. Wednesday turns cloudy.
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Washington
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