President McKinley Visits Peoria and Canton in 1899
The president arrives in Peoria to a rally of thousands and a ceremonial unveiling of a monument to veterans. He reviews troops with Cabinet members, shakes hands with locals, and departs for Canton where Colonel Bryan greets him before nightfall.
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Quincy
Peoria
Bryan—t
Qatier
McKinney
Norge
Soktiak Honmw
Fifth Uiness Infantry
Navil
Fighth Din
Infantu'y
Ulster
Kooyae
Guines
Lee
McKinley
Dewey
Peavia
Uwingls
Pearla
Milittda
Mre
A. Kinsey
Mckinsey
Wm. J. Bryan
Canton
Tovan
Colonel Bryan
Bryan
McKiley
Cantons
Golesbure
Clarke Ko Carr
Dun's Weekly Review: Monetary Shifts Hit Markets
The Dun's Weekly Review notes a Dewey parade halting city business and widespread monetary upheaval. Bank rate hikes from England and Germany echo in New York markets as steel, iron, and railroad contracts firm and prices rise.
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New York
R. G. Dun
Bank of Germany
Bank of France
Ny Ater
Embarrasses
Nwickel
Diet
Pessemer
Federal Steel Company
Pittsbore
Queensland Dissatisfied Over US Canned Meat Orders
Queensland reports surprise and dissatisfaction as the British war office places large orders for canned meats in the United States. Can suppliers prepared increased stocks, faced with potential reduced demand and fallout in commercial and political circles.
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United States
Hillsbane
Queensland
British War Office
Ags
Queenan
Berlin General Lartein Arrives Amid Paris Threats
Berlin reports General Benjamin Lartein arrived as tensions rise with Paris threatening new actions. The dispatch notes Lartein’s arrival as authorities brace for potential developments and monitor international moves shaped by the crisis.
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Berlin
Got
Benjamin Lartein
Paris
Hopeful Sign in Transvaal Crisis Dims War Fears
London dispatches report both sides hesitant to begin hostilities in the Transvaal crisis. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman urges peace while warning the suzerainty claim is dead. Diplomatic moves include recall discussions and warnings of possible war, with Kruger and Pretoria signaling tough terms.
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Henry Campbell Bannerman
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Maidstone
House of Commons
Transvaal
Great Britain
South Africa
Duke of Devonshire
Matthew White Ridley
Liberil
William Vernon Harcourt
Dward Clarke
Pretoria
Conyngham Greeie
Christian Victor
Schleswig-Holstein
Cape
Kruger
England
Ti Fe
Volksraat
Natal
Ener
Symons
Joubert
Maritime laws revision urged after testimony in Washington
Frank L. Neall of Petey Wright & Son and N B Kelly of the Philadelphia Trades League testified before the Industrial Commission. Neall argued for reform of maritime laws to permit foreign built freighters and expanded ocean trade, noting Britain has taken many U S vessels increasing freight rates. Kelly pressed for protections for Philadelphia shippers against railroad discrimination and misdescriptions, while rail competition pressures were discussed.
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Washington
Frank L. Neall
Petey Wright & Son
Philadelphia
N. B. Kelly
Trades League of Philadelphia
Industrial Commission
Neall
Transvaal
Great Britain
United States
Nevsh
Amertene
Neal
Atlantic
Kelly
Jeane Mort
Tovisville House
Bueinee
Ceretain
Farquhbar
Boer Disbandment Threats and Natal Invasion Fear
Dispatches from Cape Town report tension within the Boer forces over disbandment or orders to invade Natal. Allegations claim the telje faction strains with regular artillery leaders while refugees in Cape Town face hardship as governments consider transport aid for the distressed.
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Natal
Cape Town
Tel Je
Mediation Talk at Pretoria Hopes for Peace Offer
In Pretoria the Dutch Reform minister visiting the United States shows work for peace. Officials hope McKinley may offer mediation. General James O Breen named special U S representative to pursue peaceful settlement. Government trims salaries on a sliding scale and divides the town into wards. Secretary of State Taft notes mines may stay open with government aid and protection for British subjects. Kruger says aggression only if Britain pushes.
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Londen
South Africa
Foreign Office
Chamberlain
Cape House of Assembly
Bogrs
Great Britain
Pretoria
Get
Dr Toaman
Vislting
United States
McKinley
James Th O' Breirne Baw Beet
Tiplix
Jdnsihte
Ite
Fepet Aury
Kruger
Burcher
Yellow fever cases rise in Key Wear Ont area
Four new cases reported in Key Wear Ontario with no deaths. Twenty eight cases were omitted from prior reports, increasing total known cases.
U S Transport in a Typhoon
A Manila dispatch reports the transport Siam arriving from San Francisco with about 30 valuable mules, most lost in two typhoons. The Slam suffered severe damage and many horses and mules perished from rolling seas and broken hatches. General Otis also notes Filipino engagements on the Imus river and casualties among American units.
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Manila
United States
Siam
San Francisco
Muder Gre
Ander
Honolulu
Davite
Washington
General Otis
War Department
Quartermas Gras
Philippines
Mer
Fredrant
Fourteenth Infantry
tHerminis
Imu
Bile Bead
Bincayan
Burt
Bagoor
Cavite Viele
Eix
Riley
Fifeh Infantry
Racoor
Ot Cles
Amer Wsf
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS NOMINATE TICKET FOR GOVERNOR
The Massachusetts Republican convention nominated a ticket led by Governor candidate W. Murray Crane with John L. Bates as lieutenant governor. Other officers named include William M. Olin as secretary of state and Mose M. Knowlton with Edward Bradford listed for treasurer and receiver general.
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Stosten
Rentibilcon
Aienuil
Loo Vontom
Heer
Curtin Gall
Jet
Bates
House of Representatives
Hates
McGwin O. Adem
Ridin
Critichem
Tathonel Party
Vollowing
Ogvernor
W. Murray Crane
Datron
John L. Bates
Boston
William M. Olin
Aithoties
Sondril
Mose M. Knowlton
New Bedfort
Julien W.hin
Fitchburg
Edward & Bradford
Springfield
Coal famine feared as shippers warn of shortages
Cleveland shipper groups warn they cannot fulfill contracts in the north and midwest calling for redeivery of coal this winter. They fear the end of the year will bring insufficient tonnage to carry the coal to consumers and a looming coal shortage in the region.
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Cleveland, O.F
Ciel
Tien
Carey
New York Listings Include Major European Arrivals
Fragmentary OCR notes show European cities and people linked to New York arrivals and travel. Mentions Amster dam Rotterdam Boulogne Murchy Hewdl Pissed Maja Rovihampton Fuersthe and Hamburg with New York connections.</s>
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New York
Amster‘son
Rotterdam
Vie Boulogne
Jan Normande
Moore
Campanha
Liverpoint
Murchy
Maja
Roteterdam
Browheal
Paseil
Taurl
Talverpool
Rovihampton
Fuersthemarek
Hamburg
Spvwarndam
University of Vermont Votes Doctor of Laws for Admiral Dewey
In Bortington Vermont the university trustees voted to confer the degree of Doctor of Laws on Admiral Dewey.
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Bortington
University of Vermont
Admiral Dewey
Morning Fair Brisk Winds and War News Briefs
A scrambled newspaper page lists diverse items from General McKinsley’s Western trip to peace efforts in the Transvaal and naval notes. It references religious week notes, personal columns, and local items including Scranton society society pages and county stories.
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McKinsley
Tramsport
Admiral Dewey
Dewey Accepts a Gifted Home in Washington for Oct Vermont Celebration
Admiral Dewey has chosen a prebuilt Washington home gifted by the people and will accept it immediately. Preparations for the October 12 Vermont celebration proceed as officials confirm the house location near his former residence and the program includes a Governor’s address and a fireworks display.
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Vermont
Washington
Addairal Dewey
Dewey
Allen
Have
Possmaater
Heath
Corbin
Hha
Coleless
Sixteenth Street
Sont
Tre
Montpelier
Admiral Dewes
Governor Smith
Wil Welcore
Ned
St. Alita
Stephen
Wealthy Mentor Clurier Woman Hangs Herself in Barn
Mrs. T. W. Conkey, wife of a former bank president and leading resident, committed suicide today by hanging in a barn. She had previously attempted to take her life.
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Clurier
Mich
T. W. Conkey
Lipton's Shamrock Faces Columbia In Fierce International Race
Reports from New York describe the wind as steady and northwest as the Shamrock and Columbia prepare for an international yachting confrontation. Sir Thomas Lipton and backers express cautious confidence while Columbia owner Leein stresses belief in outsailing the Shamrock under steady breeze. Weather conditions and early signals from Sandy Hook indicate a challenging contest with high stakes for both crews.
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Columbia
Thomas Lipton
New York
Lot
Shamrock
Anchorage
Lightnaire
Amon
Colombia
Sumlown
eOtiver Leein
Coumbia
Manavine
Sodd
Nuesilay
Ireege
Thomas
Hay Ridge
Bay Hivtie
Sandy Hook
Owind
Tive
Commodore Smith Talks on America's Cup Series
New York reports Commodore Smith heads the New York Yacht Club committee amid ongoing America's Cup series questions. Designers builders skippers and sailors debate boat design performance and the likelihood of Columbia or Shamrock achieving notable results in challenging conditions.
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New York
Giet
Patna
Jamens PD
Smith
Mei
Tan
Diesigners
Hulldera
Sulimaker
Ant Yewhisroon
Angelish
Ion
Fiat Columbia
Anerlen
Talalesis
Sas Tan
Mamar Lipture
Shamrock
Povnier
Tienes
Columbia
Address by President Steyn in Market Square Speech
President Steyn spoke to a crowd in Market Square on Thursday praising the response to the call. He stated the state would not attack but would defer debated rights and that clergy would be promon, while he warned the enemy faced determined resistance.
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WinetitunnelOeti
Breyn
Ao Vom
Amarket Square
Cricket Match Postponed in Philadelphia
The cricket game between Prince Ranjiteinhji's eleven and the Gentium of Philadelphia was postponed today due to rain. The match will be rescheduled to a later date to be announced.
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Philadelphia
Prince Ranjiteinhji
Gentiomet
Weather outlook for Pennsylvania weekend
Forecaster predicts improving temperatures for Saturday and Sunday in eastern Pennsylvania with diminishing northerly winds. Moisture uncertainty remains, but sun may peek through clouds late in the weekend.
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Washington
Peonsylvania
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