Fashoda Blue Book Issued Chronicle of Nile Dispute
The Foreign Office published a blue book of 1897 98 detailing Sir Edmund Monson's Paris dispatches and Salisbury's Cairo instructions about the Marchand expedition at Fashoda. Britain asserts no concession to other powers and rejects any European claim to the Nile valley while noting diplomatic exchanges with Delcassé and Marchand and Kitchener’s measures.
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Lord Salisbury
Monson
Great Britain
Nile Valley
Sirdar
London
Forden
Fueioda
Edmwind Moreton
Paris
Lord Ballabury
Maisenere
Marchand
M. Manotaux
Lake Tehad
M. Hanotaux
Lord Cramer
Cairo
Khartoum
Fashoda
Piue Nile
Edmund Monson
Lord Saliebury
M. Delcasse
M. Delcaisse
Kitchener
Khalifa Abdallah
Sir Edmund Monson
Marehand
Fushoda
France
Rcceupy Fashoda
Nile
Khalifa
Tat M. Delcasse
Great Pritain
M. Delcaste
Denver man arrested in murder of Mrs Voight
Denver police arrested G tleorne standall a neem on charges he murdered Mrs Julius J Voight found strangled in her apartment. He has given damaging admissions but no evidence links him to four prior stranglings in 1994.
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Denver, Co
Get
Tleorne Standall
Julius J. Voight
Randall
Private killed in attempted Fort Slocum escape
Private Thomas Cheen Walt of Battery 1 Seventh artillery was shot and killed while fleeing Fort Slocum near New Rochelle. Fellow Private John Coates escaped the bullets but was captured. both had been in the guard house and donned civilian clothing to avoid a pending court martial.
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New York
Thomas Cheen Walt
Seventh Artillery
Fort Slocum
New Rochelle
John Coates
Wut
Greenwalt
Coates
Sinclatr
Sinclair
Double Lrona
Sinealr
Jie
Paris Faces Military Reinforcements amid Revolutionary Fears
Paris reports government orders to garrisons near the capital to send 500 infantry divisions to Paris, totaling about 20,000 troops. The Siecle notes possible expulsion from the Legion of Honor for Major Ferdinard Walsin Estertazy tied to the Bordereau in the Dreyfus affair.
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Paris
Government Haa
Journal Des Debate
the Siecle
Legion of Honor
Comte Ferdinard Walsin Estertazy
Bordereau
Dreyfus
M. Trarlaux
M. Brisson
Plequart
Senate
Annexing Islands Off Victoria by British Warship
Reports state the islands Duff Cherry and Mitre groups were annexed by the British warship Goldfinch. The Mohawk planted the Mae on Santa Cruz Reef and Swallow islands. Duff group contains eleven is lands densely populated by copper colored natives. The Solomon group remains under Mr J M Woollford as British resident. Motult Kennedy Hand appears on charts since century start. Kennedy Island searched without success by the Mohawk. Falcon Island is believed to have sunk.
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Victoria
B.C. Opt
Santa Crus
Reef Islands
J. M. Woollford
Solomon Group
Motult
Kennedy Hand
Spanish Troops to Leave Manzanillo in Crane Mission
Spanish forces prepare to evacuate Manzanillo with General Parton handing over to the local mayor and then to Colonel Ray for transfer to the United States on Monday. Parton met Ray and discussed tropical military life. Political prisoners are freed. convicts will be sent to Cienfuegos then Havana and finally to Spain.
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Manzanillo
Get
Parton
Ray
United States
Tropics
Cienfuegos
Havana
Spain
Death anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell observed in Dublin
Thousands attend ceremonies at Glasnevin Cemetery as Dublin citizens join lord mayor officials and delegations from Irish towns to lay wreaths and mark the death anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell. The procession and rites were simple but improved in solemnity.
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Dublin
Chores Stewart Parnell
Glasnevin
Ireland
Regann
Negro ballots gathered in Topeka as governor names preacher
Governor Lesdy appoints the Rev G B Olden of Topeka as commissioner to collect ballots. About 645 soldiers at Bantligo are mentioned with Okden departing today. The narrative notes ballots are prepared and will be returned in the same manner.
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Topeka
Kan
Lesdy
Mev. G. BL Olden
Topekan
Erro
Bantligo
Hey. Okden
Effectiveness of Medical Service in War Time
The Surgeon General’s annual navy report praises prewar foresight of the Medical Corps. It notes careful hospital planning after the Maine explosion, rapid ambulance-ship conversion of Creole, and the Solace’s sea antisepsis program. It lauds volunteer officers, wartime efficiency, and patriotic female aid contributing to care of sick and wounded.
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Surgeon General and Medical Corps
Maine
Washingtoa
Navy
W. K. von Reypen
Navy Bureau
Gener
van Keypen
Gener Tryon
Gener van Hevpen
Naval Laboratory
Strelca
Wation
Vin Reypen
John Bink Dibbs
Guantanamo
Marine Battalion
Medianl
Woodsward
United States
Surgeon General
the Navy
Leng
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Saya
Bureau
Medical Department
Pratee
Folgar
Gibbe
Persons
Admiral Cervera
Hos
McKinley Party Reaches Canton for Saxon Funeral
President and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Canton amid a solemn welcome for the funeral of George D. Saxton. The homecoming at Pennsylvanian station featured quiet, reverent crowds as they proceeded to the Saxton home. The party prepared for the private service at 2 o'clock Monday, with a mournful procession and plans for interment at West Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. McKinley showed fatigue but remained cared for by family. Mrs. Barber and others aided the nursing. The coroner will resume testimony Monday as Mrs. Saxon awaits arraignment at 11 o'clock Monday morning.
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Canton
Get
McKinley
George D. Saxton
Pennssminin
Pittebure
Fort Wrvnt
Compania
M. C. Barber
Framteulter
John Barber
McKinney
Khewls
Steward A. Bowman
Lorain
Washington
Pitteburs
Barber Home
Saxton Homestead
McKinleys
Congress
Barber
Barber House
Washbieten
T. Milligan
Pirot Presbytterian Church
George E. Maldwin
Willam A. Lynch
George J. Freaee
JO OH
Kenney
David B. Smith
James J. Grant
Weatlawn
Saxton
Qmahi Exposition
Lafayelle McWilliame
W. A. Goodman
George
Incomplete Hospital Tale Describes Sudden Patient Influx
Fragmentary report notes sudden large influx of patients at a hospital named Hove. The text mentions staff caring for them well, though details are sparse and unclear.
Murderous fugitives killed in Indian River chase near Owensboro
In Owensboro Kentucky a fugitive named Clark wanted in Louisville for murder and burglary and his companion Hattie Mahoney were killed during a pursuit on the Indiana side of the river. Police had trailed Clark who allegedly killed Officer Heftern at Louisville after an escape attempt by boat. Both fugitives opened fire when confronted by officers, and were shot to death in a field as the pursuit ended.
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Owensboro
Wet
Howard Clark
Louisville
Hattie Maahoney
Revatio
Clark
Hef
Terman
August
Owehisberd
Lotteville
Hatthe Mahoney
Ines
Advancement of Nation s Wards
Washington reports a steady rise in Indian education with 147 boarding and 147 day schools serving 24 467 pupils. Enrollment and attendance have grown for 21 years, with 3 percent excellent and 73 percent good or medium. The plan calls for compulsory attendance on suitable reservations and expanded funding for school plants exceeding 3 million dollars. Indemnity for Seminole mob victims is expected.
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Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
William A. Jones
Jones
Agenta
Indian Office
Southwest
Sacaton
Fort Defiance
Keame Canyon
San Clarlon
Fort Apaache
Florida
Oklahoma
Meline warns on French unrest and class strife in Epinal
Jules Meline former premier and head of the preceding ministry warned in Epinal of agitation unrest and class troubles in France. He urged avoidance of factional passions as authorities weaken and foreign foes may exploit the nation while enemies wait for exhaustion.
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Epinal
France
Jules Meline
M. Brisson
Association of
Railway Employes
Palemba
M. Meline
Little Soldiers Arrive As Mayflower And Support Ships Reach New York
Auxiliary cruiser Mayflower under Commander Mackenzie arrived from Ponce Porto Rico all well. United States steamer supply under Captain Ingersoll from Guantanamo arrived and anchored off Tompkinsville. Hospital ship Relief reached from Hampton Roads landing convalescent soldiers from Mayaguez Ponce and Arecibo. Hello? ordered to New York for steam heating and to sail for Porto Rico in about two weeks.
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New York
Mayflower
Mackenzie
Ponce
Porto Rico
United States
Supply
Ingersoll
Guantanamo
Tompkineville
Relief
Hampton Roada
Iock
Mayaguez
Arecibo
Fair Warmer Weather and Global News Highlights
The morning issue reports fair warmer weather and varied winds. It covers topics from the Spanish premier to war readiness, India’s advancement, Franco-British diplomacy, and rapid growth of industry. Local notes include religious anniversaries and community events at Lackawannie Bible Society.
Memoirs of Bismarck Aimed at German People
Berlin report notes that the forthcoming Memoirs of Prince Bismarck will mainly reveal grave thoughts and recollections rather than new disclosures. The work is presented as a legacy to the German people, with publication details unclear.
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Berlin
Get
Nord Dwiteele Alte von Meine Zeitung
Bismarck
Belais
Calcutta Declared Free From Plague Today
Calcutta, Cet and surrounding areas are officially declared free of plague today ending a long public health scare. Officials emphasize continued vigilance and sanitation measures as the city resumes normal activities.
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Calcutta
Stroudsburg Hearing Set On Contested Congressional Nominations
Objections have been led against the nominations of Laird A. Barber for congress and John B. Laver. A hearing will take place in Dauphin county court Thursday afternoon. Laver has fled nomination papers and will run independent if the court rules against him.
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Stroudsburg
Pathi
Laird A. Barber
Mutehler
Congress
John B. Laver
Dauphin County
Ort. M. Laver
Knights Templar Conclave Opens Amid Bright Pittsburg Day
Knights Templar conclave in Pittsburg opens with a sunny day and record crowd. Grand Master Warren La Tive Thomas leads an estimated 10 000 knights assembling for ceremonies at Trinity Episcopal Church, as delegations from multiple commanderies arrive. One death on the journey casts a somber note over the festivities.
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Pitteburg
Get
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Knighta Templar
Calvary Church
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
Cal
Potomac
Washington, D. C
Domoley
Washington
D. C
Anderson
Indi
Apollo
Kendallville
Ind
Dhe Wand
Eran
Maseachisettia
Ascaton
St. Louis
Grand Commandery
Missouri
Hutchison
Norristown
Pac
Rose Croix
Titusville
Baltimore and Ohin
Baltimore
Baltimore Commandery
Roum Temple
Free Fight At Ashland Describes Brutal Clash
In Ashland Pennsylvania October a clash involving two Polanders erupted in Jake Mekolovski’s caroon in Centralia. When Cornelius Carr tried to separate them a mob attacked him with ebbs and chairs, leaving him seriously injured. A child Trevosity was struck by stones from the mob. Mekolovski fought back wounding Thomas Collinge and Charge Schouler. Seventeen participants were named in warrants sworn by Linday.
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Ashland
Jake Mekolovski
Centralia
Thal Niche
Cornelius Carr
Trevosity
Mekolofski
Thomas Collinge
Charge Schouler
Mulenvage
Linday
Unclear OCR Fragment Outlines Fatal Camp Event
Fragment describes a fatal incident at Camp Maman near Lexington Kentucky with one death and two wounded. Mentions Color Sergeant Chmeen and a coronal ward, references to a colored regiment and Beworth penniment, but text is garbled and uncertain.
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Lexington
Chmeen
London Debates Government Authority and Public Support
Fragmentary note discusses doubts about authorization for a plan at the Pines and public opinion. It references the grovs ernment sharing the view that authorities are not providing necessary backing, with unclear details and attribution.
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London
Soldier Died of Typhoid Fever in German Hospital
Christopher Schmit of Company H Two Hundred died of typhoid fever at a German hospital in Philadelphia. He was brought from Camp Maude on Friday and succumbed rapidly.
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Philadelphia
Christopher Schmit
Company H
Think
New York
Camp Maude
Loss of the Islands Shocks Sagasta and Spain
Madrid reports Sagasta’s dashed hopes as France declines to back a diplomatic route on the Philippine question. Spanish ministers fear a U S annexation, with Weyler’s return stirring dynastic factions and bonds tied to Manila facing upheaval amid international pressure.
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Christina
Madrid
Mar
Senor Sagaata Ie
Germany
United States
Archi- Pelage
Ollce
Averteo
Spain
Berlin
Nancy Guesses Truth Behind Bridgeport Death Claim
London gossip notes Nancy admits involvement in a midwife matter tied to a death in Bridgeport while awaiting explanation at a later time. She is reported in Holloway Infirmary London with unspecified injuries and stress.
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London
Maney Guilford
Bridgeport
Cann
Ben
England
Eho
Kio
Holloway Jall
Tom Horvouw Gullaginar
General Lawteon’s Furlough and Military Movements
A garbled report describes General Wohnewheuw and General Leon discussing a furlough and a military shift in Battles city. It mentions Chief officials dispersing, a health issue, and unclear timing as a change in leadership looms amid local tensions.
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Henry Wohnewheuw
Araray
Leon
Worl
Mide
Fragmented OCR Note on Troop Movements and Delays
A garbled OCR paragraph references troops roping from a location, with unclear causes and timing. The text hints at delays and a distant operation, mentioning a city and a possible medical or engineering delay but remains largely unreadable. No clear names or dates could be extracted.
Norwegian Artist Arrives for City Art Exhibition
An unnamed Norwegian artist arrives in New York and plans a stay of several days before traveling to Pittsburgh to participate in an art exhibition. The artist intends to later visit additional cities and continues artistic engagements in the interim.
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New York
Piauow
Sorwerlin United
Weather Forecast for Washington on Monday
The forecast notes increasing winds and fair conditions for the western region. Temperatures rise with warmer spells on Monday.
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Washington
Warner
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Nile Valley Dispute
Thomas Greenwalt
Vrenident Faure
Long Champs
Rabouillot
Goldfinch
Parnell
Miss Long
M’kinley
Cnampania
Hattie Mahoney
Report OF Commissoner OF Indian Affairs
Loet Hope
Navy Medical Department
James Highes
The
Lackawannie Bible Society
Ieditorial
Comment of the
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Abwta Linens
Penn Avenue
Hapitel Church
Binativon
Camp Mua
Barber and Laver
Trinity Episcopal Church
Camp Hamilton
Sagasta
Philippines
Tion
Weyler
Wheeler
Alearic Islands
Cireles
Inetimide
Republicana
Ter
Weiler
Portugal
Wim
Penoee
Therlin
Vehoele
Nancy
General Lawteon
Brhurtoam
Weather Forecast
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