Bear Island Peace Talks Fall Short at Walker
Indian Agency at Walker reports a volatile conference between Indian Agent Sutherland and Chippewa chiefs as pressure mounts. White flags seen along the lake hint at surrender while fears for violence persist. Brigadier Bacon’s force moves with Bear Island tribes urged toward peace within 24 hours.
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Bear Island
Indianapolis
Minn
Facon
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Colby
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Tinker
Secretary of the Interior
Bliss
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Leech Lake
Boulaine
Gay-Gwa
Humphrey
Narrows
Benton recounts Sugar Point battle from Walker Minn crew
J C Benton partner with Brill and Knappen among newsmen trapped with General Bacon's troops at Sugar Point. He details landing, volley fire, brave actions of Major Wilkinson General Bacon and Colonel Sheehan, civilians aided, and near misses before rescue.
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J. C. Benton
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Sugar Point
Minneapolis Tribune
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Knappen
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Tlas
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Rosa
Rees
Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Shifts in Wool and Iron
The Dun's Review notes eastern wool price advances suppressing demand and delaying production, with small weekly sales across major markets. It cites stronger cotton demand, steady iron markets, and heavy contracts. wheat shipments fall, farmers hold for higher prices, and grain export figures show declines year over year.
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Canada
Sultan to Withdraw Ottoman Troops From Crete
Tamall Wey the civil governor of Crete announces that the sultan will withdraw Turkish troops from Crete following a collective note from Great Britain Russia France and Italy. The note demanded withdrawal with no reply required within a week.
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Russia
France
Italy
Porte
Great Fire at Hankow Extends Destruction Across City
Bhanghal October 7 Detatia reports from Hankow the treaty port at the Yangtze mouth that a fire began Sunday last and destroyed 1,000 houses along two miles of built up area causing extensive damages and prompting official concern from local authorities.
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Hankow
Brother of President's Wife Shot Dead in Canton
George Baxton, brother of Mrs. William McKinley, was fatally shot before the Althouse residence on Lincoln Avenue. Anna C. George was arrested on suspicion amid contested divorce and alienation cases involving Baxton and claims over furniture and rent.
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Oberlin
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Citer
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Mrs. George
Federal Grand Jury
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Bond
Sample
Wheeling
Lucy Graham
Alliance
Standoff As Spanish Garrison Resists US Takeover at Manzanillo
In Manzanillo on October 7 a clash over occupying the city nearly occurred between Spanish forces under Colonel Parron and United States troops led by Colonel Ray. After tense talks and a march toward the city gate, both sides avoided violence as Parron agreed to suspend the seizure of the custom house, with US troops remaining in barracks per Parron’s permission while awaiting further orders from higher command.
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Oet
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City
Captain Frost
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Frost
Wade
Montanillo
General Fitzhugh Lee Orders Move to Savannah for Havana Embarkation
Major General Fitzhugh Lee receives War Department order to shift his command from Jacksonville Florida to Savannah Georgia and prepare to embark for Havana by month’s end. General Lee departs for Savannah to arrange the execution of the orders.
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Cgeidernt Fitzhugh Lee
War Department
Jacksonville
Fla
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Readviews
Havana
Lee
Philadelphia Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Adjourns in Willimport
The Philadelphia branch completed its work and adjourned at noon today. Scranton was chosen as the site for the next meeting and many delegates departed for home in the afternoon.
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Willimeport
Philadphia
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Scranton
Transatlantic Passage Movements Reported
New York dispatch notes arrivals from Europe including Campania at Liverpool and Genoa and Ems from New York via Gibraltar and Naples. Vessels Werra sails from Genoa to New York via Gibraltar Cherbourg. Pucint Bismarck sails from Hamburg and Southampton to New York.
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Genoa
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Naples
Werra
Cherhbourg
Pucint Bismarck
Hamburg
Sthampton
Weather and Crime Notes From The Morning News
Weather indications are threatening today. A report from the scene of Indian troubles notes suspected treason to garrison Cuba. A strange murder at Caton Olio is described alongside peace commissioners meeting in Paria. Local items include school lessons and social notes with regional news from Scranton Subicjan Camp Meade and life in Puerto Rico.
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Caton
Olio
Paria
Camp Meade
Torte Rico
Spain’s Philippine Troops Reinforcement Report
Admiral Dewey cabled that Spanish troops have landed in Singapore en route to the Philippines to reinforce Pollo on Panay. The dispatch notes Manila and Pangasinan remain, with Spain debating the legality of reinforcing during hostilities and the cabinet leaving the decision to the peace commission.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Singapore
Philippines
Pollo
Panay
Luson
Spain
Free Methodists Meet in New York Conference
In Wilkes Barre Ort the New York conference elected J. W. Tambyning of Brooklyn as elder for the New York and Philadelphia district. Delegates chosen for the Chicago quadrennial include J. T. Logan G Eckman A G Miller J W Tamblyn and C G Schwartz. Ministers returned to their circuits for a third year include J F Milne J Cavanaugh H W Armstrong and A G Miller who was named conference evangelist.
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New York
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Free Methodist Church
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Chicago
J. T. Logan
G. Eckman
Wilkes- Barre
A. G. Miller
Phillipsburg
N. d
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OF. Schwartz
Allentown
J. FE
Milne
J. Cavanaugh
Waverly
H. W. Armstrom
Liberty Falla
N.Y
Four Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Murder Case
Bridgeport New York Oct 7 four defendants Beudoera M W Guilford Henry B Guilford Albert H Oxley and Rose Drayton appeared before Judge Silas A Tobinson at a special criminal session and all pled not guilty Their bonds were set at 5000 for Osley Guilford and Oxley and 4000 for Rose Drayton The state attorney indicated new developments leading to indictments against Osley and Miss Guilford
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Conn
Beudoera
M. W. Guilford
Henry B. Guilford
Albert H. Oxley
Rose Drayton
Silas A. Tobinson
Criminal Superior Court
Bonde
Drayton
Young Osley
Miss Guilford
Smith McKeever Fight Ends In Mysterious Victory
Mysterious Billy Smith defeated Charlie McKeever in 25 rounds at the Lenox Athletic Club to win the welterweight championship. The crowd showed strong support as Smith, fresh from a 20 round match with Jin Judge in Scranton, Pa, last Monday, appeared ready for another bout tonight.
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Billy Smith
Charlie McKeever
Lenox Athletic Club
Ccrap
Jin Judge
Scranton
Billy
McKeevery
Postmaster General Smith Addresses Topeka Crowd
Topeka Kansas October 7 Postmaster General Smith arrived from Canaha and spoke at Hamilton hall in the evening. He defended the policy of the present administration in a stirring address, flanked by his wife and private secretary.
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Kas
Smith
Canaha
Hamilton Hall
Unclear Scribal Record of Penalty Levies in Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes mention men such as Daniel DP Quick Beranton Blo and William A. Keene amid references to levied penalties. The text lists places including Washington OCFT and Strowleburs with distorted names and unreadable terms.
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Ocft
Pennsylvania
Strowleburs
Reas Daniel DP
Quick
Beranton
Blo
William A. Keene
Gakland
Sua Jue Honnn
Mw Fa
Ex Mayor A Okie Hall Dies At Home In New York
Ex mayor A Okie Hall died tonight of heat failure at his Washington Fayure home in South New York aged 10 years.
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New York
A. Okie Hall
Washington Fayure
South
Cuban Garrison to Lead Second Division in Cuba Move
Washington reports the war department has finalized plans for the second expedition to Cuba. Major General Wade will command the entire U.S. force, with the Second Division under Major General Fitzhugh Lee based in Jacksonville. Troops include regiments from Indiana Louisiana Missouri North Carolina and more, moving in regimental and brigade units beginning around November first to reduce clashes with Spanish forces. Southern camps will shift to Georgia South Carolina and Alabama with improved permanent buildings and healthy living conditions.
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Firzhugh Lee
Washington
War Department
Atartison Cole
L. A. Carpenter
United States Volunteers
Beyeenth
Elgith United States Cavalry
Bnyder
Williston
Wade
Commmiecion
Cuba
Havana
Biatoubano
Schwan Board
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Middletown
Pay
Lexington
Knoxville
War Investigation Hearing Highlights Exaggeration Of Suffering
Three witnesses General Greene Colonel Lee and Major Hervey testified at the war investigation committee noting individual cases of distress exist but asserting most complaints are exaggerated or unfounded. They defended American supply levels in the Sprinkish war context.
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Washington
War Investigation Commission
Greene
Manila
Lee
Camp Thamis
Hervey
Rochevelt
Bach
New York Officials Announce Doormbtur 3 Match Details
New York figures T K H Metoy and Peter Maher prepare for a notable contest before a crowd at Siero wonteat. The Chrysater New York Athletics Club sets December 3 for a 0 purse event with Frank Moran and Allen Brown named as referee and official. John F Dowdall, club announcer, outlines plan for ate.
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New York
Kh Metoy
Peter Maher
Tadis
Firemen's Race Championship Report Lebanon Pa
A firemen's race in Lebanon Pennsylvania concluded with teams from Plymouth and Dovertown competing. The event featured a 1 yard dash run completed in seconds, while Habe Hoke led his company in a ladder event finishing just over three seconds.
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Lebanon
Dovertown
Weather forecast for Washington and western Pennsylvania
Readable forecast indicates unsettled weather Saturday with threat of showers and stronger winds. Strong gusts expected in western Pennsylvania with colder air moving in from the west.
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