Progress of War Inquiry Reports Good News From Inspector Maus
Col Louis M Maus chief surgeon testifies at Jacksonville inquiry room of General Dodges private car notes slow onset of sickness at first camp, ample rations, prompt supply orders from Washington, typhoid likely from Mississippi Virginia troops, nurses praised, volunteers negligent on duties, public leaking meals to hospitals, press exaggerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Maus
Jacksonville
Flo
War Investigate Commission
Jdhckaenville
Cgeneral Dodge
Chile
Seventh Army Corps
Horpitale
Tampa
Cuba
Washington
Maus
Ned Cross Society
Mississippi
Virginia
Deeping
Sick Soldiers Return From Transport Minnewaska
Eight sick soldiers from the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, removed at Minnewaska, arrived in New York and were taken to St Frances Hospital in Jersey City. The group includes Sergeant Edward Sherrer and Privates Burkfast, Herbol, Tompkins, Cavel, and Witten, among others. civilian D W Caulder and laborer M Seigner were also admitted.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Minnewaska
St. Frances Hospital
Jersey City
Edward Sherrer
Impany
G. W. Hall
Lewis P. Burkfast
Mood
W. Herbobul
Robert Tompkins
W. Cavel
Davin Wiiten
John
It Plante
D. W. Caulder
M. Seigner
Charleston
Judge hands down ruling invalidating nominations in Carbon County
In Harrisburg on October 18 Judge McPherson invalidated the Democratic nominations of Kilwin MH Embody and John M Lauer for associate judge and congress respectively in the Eighth District. The court upheld Laird V. Barber as a valid Democratic candidate for Congress in the same district.
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Harrisburg
MicPherson
Kilwin MH
Court upholds Barber nomination in contested conference
The court finds the Mallet conference lacked authority to nominate Lauer as only Pike Monroe members were valid and Carbon representatives had no title. Barber’s certificate is valid because the nomination occurred at a properly noticed meeting with unanimous approval of a clear majority of the whole conference.
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Mallet Conference
Lauer
Atx
Pike and
Monroe
Carbon
Mor Latera Certileato
Barber
State Baptist Ministers Hold Anniversary in Marineburg
Over one hundred ministers gather in Marineburg for the State Baptist societies anniversary opening at First Baptist Church. Officers elected include A C Applegarth president and J M Moore second vice president. The session features devotions, mission reports, and talks on foreign missions and reaching immigrant populations.
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The
Commonwealth” BP
Jones
AL A. Delarme
Norristown
Coorge i
Reese
Philadelphia
Omeers
Addrees
Armerican Baptist Home Vision Society
J. Malmer
D. da
Rew
TL BP
G. McGie
Wilkes-Barre
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Holds 10th Annual Convention
The United Workmen lodge in Pittsburgh hosts the tenth annual Pennsylvania convention at Bik Hall. About 20 delegates attend as reports from grand officers are read and referred to committees. Actions include amendments to the constitution, initiation of new grand members, and discussion of benefit payouts totaling 12 201,41 in sick bene fits and charities.
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Pittsburg
Get
Pennsylvania
Bik Hall
W.T. Powell
John W. Bickle
Norrietown
Woooclork
United Fines
Canada
Benetiate
Arond Te. Domder
Wuld
Jodaee
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Meeting Results
A Lexington Kentucky report covers the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders meeting and the day’s racing. American stock farm purse details two year old pacers with values around 1600 dollars and three heat results. Rex Americaa trotter wins third race with three straight heats.
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Lexington
Kentuckys
Tock Farm
Purac
Lily Slige
Peon Wilkes
Moe Cree
Laubeton
Ly Rex Americaa
Oers
Bashy
Regiments Move From Camp Meade Toward Philadelphia
A unit from Camp Meade led by Lieutenant Colonel Windsor and Major Harry Alvan Wo arrives after travel from New York to Harrisburg and Pittsburgh area en route to Philadelphia for the peace jubilee. The Fifteenth Pennsylvania band and about twenty officers accompany the marchers as they prepare for future duties.
Walker Knocked Out In Omaha Bout by Dupont
Billy Walker was knocked out in a fight at Fourth Omaha. Andy Dupont of Kansas City defeated Walker, who did not regain consciousness and was feared to die. Dupont had not been arrested at the time of reporting.
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Omaha
Lust Lee
Fouth
Puginwtic
Ply Walker
Andy Duepont
Kuneus Unty
Tody Walker
Dupont
Smithville Tragedy Report At Pitteton Hospital
Wilkes Barre October report states Stephen Wolfey and Blay died of wounds from a Smithville fight Sunday evening. No arrests or clear motives have been released by investigators today.
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Smithville
Wilkes-Barre
Stephen Wolfey
Blay
Weed
Pittetun Hospital
Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania convene in Harrisburg
Democratic societies of Pennsylvania meet in Harrisburg with Governor Meyers elected chairman and delegates pledging support to state candidates and James M. Guffey for national chair. Jenks DeLacey Sawden address the convention amid calls for reform and unity against Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Meyers
Pelle
United Front
Patrick DeLacey
Jenks
Garman
Accline
Palmer
MePalmer
Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
Jamesa M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Him
Chowuncey FL Black
York
John DP
Worman
Philadelphia
John B. Larkin
Pittaburge
Henry D. Green
Bonding
Mownard Mutehler
Faston
John C. Thane
Washington
J. BO. Cowen
Greeneburg
EB. Rely
Lancaster
James
Ril
William AW. Sawden
Lowden
Delacer
Peace Jubilee Plans Unveiled by Philadelphia Officials
Philadelphia leaders return from New York to outline a three mile Delaware River procession on October 25 with a flotilla of vessels led by the Mayflower and Texas. The fleet will be decorated with searchlights and host a civic military display during a multi day event including a naval salute to Secretary Long.
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Philadelphia
Woorwick
Peace Jubilee Committee
New York City
Philiig
Texas
Hexas
Delaware River
Columbia
Mayflower
New Orleans
Marblehead
Dolphin
Topeka
Gloucester
Winslow
Ancioh
Long
Hobson
Sigebee
Philly
The
Waldorf
W C T U Convention Adopts Equal Suffrage Report
Reading Pa Oct 14 The Women’s Christian Temperance Union state convention adjourned with Mrs A P Bruce of Allegheny reporting on equal suffrage. Mrs H W Palmer of Wilkes-Barre gave an account of Royse Industrial association work. Abs BE A Huston of Cline spoke.
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Reading
A. TP. Bruce
Allegheny
Northampton County
H. W. Palmer
Wilkes-Barre
Abs. BE
A. Huston
Cline
Critical Philippine situation prompts volunteer mobilization
Rev J H W Laroach of Hinghamton reports a letter from Secretary of War Alger noting the Philippines' condition is critical. Volunteers may be rushed across the continent if needed, but no definite muster-out date for the First Regiment can be given. The War Department aims to avoid unnecessary expense and favors soldiers with relatives in the unit.
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Hinghamton
J. H W. Laroach
Alter
Philippines
War Department
Laroach
Trinity Church
Reef Fund
Alger
United States
Michigan Arrives Amid Shipping Delays and Rumors
The transport Michigan reached New York Harbor but anchored offshore as high winds disrupted electric light and buoy guidance. Officials say only General Knowton and Major Jacobs are confirmed aboard with possible relatives of the generals. The vessel carries Acting Brigadier General Wikot, killed at San Juan, and Captain A. M. Wetherell, killed at Astana. Plans for General Wikot’s funeral are set for his home in Instep, Pa.
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New York
Transpore
Michigan
Bar Tonhebt
Kimbut
War Department
Lnowton
Jacobs
Army
Mere
Lawton
Grand Hotel
Ballon
Wikot
Battle of
San Juan
Long Island
A. M. Wetherell
Sixth
United States Infantry
Wiket
Toadstool Poisoning Tragedy Strikes Trenton Family
Mrs Harriet Coldback and her family were poisoned by toxic mushrooms purchased from Herrman Gebhart. Harry Goldback died this afternoon while five others remain gravely ill or in danger, with an inquest planned to determine the case.
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Coldback
Mrs. Goldback
Reward Offered for Lost Jewels on Train to Calais
Dowager Duchess of Sutherland offers a reward of 820,000 francs for the recovery of jewels valued at 3 15000 on a satchel lost aboard a train bound for Calais via London. The jewelry items are described as including precious pieces likely of high value.
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Paris
Duchess of Sutherland
Calale
Ter
London
Physician of French Legation Examines Chinese Emperor
The physician attached to the French legation in Pekin visited the emperor of China today for a medical examination. The visit occurred on October 18 as part of a routine health check.
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Pekin
Otetached
China
Two Men Drowned in River Near Clade Of Eid Verre
Rescue crews recovered bodies after two men disappeared in the river near Clade Of Eid Verre. Authorities report both victims drowned in strong currents at Clade Of Eid Verre Rapids last week.
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Ocdenebure
Get
Cohoner Brown
Ale Hillis Morgue
Eid Verre
Major Eichward J. Robbins Discharged From Volunteer Forces
Major Eichward J. Robbins, quartermaster in the volunteer services, has been honorably discharged. He was appointed from Pennsylvania and his services are no longer required.
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Washington
Oct
Eichward J. Robbins
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Volunteer Dies at University Hospital
An obituary records the death of a member of Company B First Rhody Volunteers who died at the University in Philadelphia. His home was at Minville and the date appears listed as the twenty fourth.
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Phildelphia
Forague
Firat Rhody
Stad
Minwille
Northern Germany Exports Rise in First Quarter
Northern Germany shipped goods to American markets in the first quarter, showing a rise of 9108 marks over the previous year. The export volume increased year over year from the prior period, reflecting stronger trade with the United States and allied markets.
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Germany
Berlin
Amerian
Veal Steamer Wreck Off Leith. Thirteen Drowned
A Norwegian veal carrier was wrecked on Sualtsoar rocks near Leith with thirteen lives lost. Rescue efforts and inquiries followed as authorities investigated the disaster and reported the casualty toll.
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London
Sualtsoar
Leith
No Doubt About the Cuban Debt
Paris reports that American commissioners refuse to assume the Cuban debt or cession of sovereignty. The stance aligns with intervention resolutions denying U.S. intent to annex Cuba, while urging independence and free government for the island. European papers debate implications for Spain U.S. relations and arbitration.
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Paris
Spain
Cuba
United States
Weather Outlook and Patchy War News From Scranton
The morning brief notes showers then clearing skies. Reports from Porto Pico detail military progress in the war. Editorials discuss Cuban Delt and democratic societies. Court and local news cover legal matters and Scranton area updates with regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieneral Old Clary
Porto Pico
Progress of War Tinquirs
the Societies of Democrats
WANTED IN JAPAN James Flood Arrested in San Francisco
James Flood of Flood & Co, a denier in Oriental goods with ties to New York and Kobe, was arrested in San Francisco aboard the Doric after quarantine release. Charged with fraud, he faced detention at Akihama county jail and awaited U.S. Minister and attorney action in Nobé. Flood denied discussing the matter publicly.
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San Francisco
Get
James Flo
Piguet & Co
New York
Kobe
Japan
Akihama
Flowd
Shire
Mae
United States
Kotw
Five Marines Shot in Phoebus Saloon Ambush
Five regulars from Port Monroe were shot at a Phoebus saloon tonight, one killed and another mortally wounded. Civilians and authorities fought to restore order as soldiers fired on the saloon, amid town turmoil and siege conditions with officials struggling to restore control.
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Newport News
Phoebus Hile
Port Monroe
Belog
Emviljing
Remale Diers
Kilghia of Malta Opens Fifteenth Convocation
In Washington on Oct 1 the fifteenth convocation of the Kilghia of Malta was opened by Supreme Grand Commander E W Samuel of Mt Carmel Me. Little business was transacted at today's sessions.
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Washington
Kilghia
Malta
E. W. Samuel
Mt. Carmel
Maritime Passenger List Shows Sailed and Arrived Routes
A fragmented vessel log lists shipments and routes with entries for New York Opt New York Cleared Westernland Antwerp Germanic Liver al and J Paul. It notes sailings to Bremen via Southampton and arrivals at Kensington and Antwerp.
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New York
Westernland
Antwerp
Germanic
Liveral, &J. Paul
Southampton
Rave
Bremen
Arived
Kensington
Wanamaker at Johnstown’s State Sabbath School Convention
Johnstown Pennsylvania hosts the annual State Sabbath School Association meeting opening with a grand session at Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Wanamaker, association president, delivers the annual address drawing parallels to America’s wartime spirit and calls for wartime patriotism and devotion to religious education.
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Johnstown
State
Sabbath School Association
Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church
MM. Berkey
John Wanamaker
Wandtmaker
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wanamaker
United States
Maine
Shain
America
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Ife
Yale
Plarvard
Princeton
Lafayette
Cornell
Columbia
Pennsylvania
University
Lettgeburs College
Iand
Ena
Satan
Second Annual Convention Opens for State Dairy and Food Officials
Harrisburg Oct 14 The second annual convention of the Association of State Dairy and Food Commissioners convened in the supreme court chamber with delegates from across the country. Levi Wells Pennsylvania dairy and food commissioner gave the welcome, committee appointments were made, and Minnesota’s J A Lawrence led dairying discussions. The slate of speakers included J Shoenaker and E Moore, with plans to visit Gettysburg tomorrow as Cove rnor Hastings’ absence delays formalities. President Blackburn to address tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Supreme Court Chamber
Levi Wells
Pennsylvania Dutry
HLBC
Ceuta
Colonia
J. A. Lawrence
Minnesota
Joseph A. Shoenaker
Ehner WN. Moore
Pittenbure
Conmi
Gettynburg
Covernor Hastings
Tomorow
Plackburn Willl
Murder conviction leads to executions in outbreak era
A series of trials ended with executions today after a muttered outbreak in the town. Several defendants including Cundia were hanged for the murder of Theltlety sullen Voli during the unrest.
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Cundia
Tela
Mohegan disaster victims buried in churchyard
In Marmouth Fagluod Oregon the remains of six victims of the Mohegan disaster were laid to rest in a quiet grave at the local churchyard with simple rites observed by mourners.
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Marmouth
Fagluod
Atwr
Setview
Pensions Linked to Barnett Mission Scranton
A fragment notes pens ion value pensions connected to the Barnett Mission in Scranton and references Washington DC origins. The text is incomplete but indicates a pension or funding topic tied to an affiliated organization.
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Pennsylvania
Ehington
Origin- Barnett Mission
Scranton
Old Glory at Porto Rico in noon flag raising ceremony
At San Juan de Porto Rico the flag was raised over public buildings promptly at noon amid bands and cheers. Admiral Schley General Gordon and Brooke took part with evacuation commissioners as 21 guns fired and crowds observed in orderly ceremony.
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Admiral Schley
Gordon
Brooke
Sui Juan de Porto Meo
San Juan
Schley
General Gordon
United States
Shdam
Admiral Seiley
Orden
Inet
Fort Moore
Dean
Cisth
Hrooke
Port Merre
Fort San Cristobal
United States Revenue
Senor Mune Tuvera
Mutonomist Council
Seeneterios
Insular
Rosign Kine
Captain Generil Palace
United States Oevace
Comision
Washington
Homers
Mane Nor
Senator sails for Manila with large farewell
San Francisco October 18 The steamship Senator sailed for Manila with soldiers and officers aboard. A large crowd lined the water front to bid adieu as the ship departed down the coast. The embarkation went quietly with no pomp while the Twenty Fourth Infantry and Oregon militia formed a guard of honor amid a sea of spectators. Gate closures prevented civilians from approaching the docks.
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San Francisca
Manila
Siaoklers
Oregon Rooristn
Allfar- Hibean
Rights of Citizens Ruling Supports Steel Wire Company
Judge Hammon of the United States Circuit Court granted the American Steepad Wire Company’s application for an injunction against striking wire drawers today. The decision applies to all defendants named in the petition and any others who may interfere with company employees. The court held that those seeking employment have the right to work and that labor unions and strikers must respect this, affirming that the eighth of each citizen is to move to the place where work is to be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Liberte
Cuba
United States
Spain
Washington
Day
United Station
Mckinley
Madrid
Philippines
Faba
Benor Lapuisty
Temps
del Debate
Ceveland
Ooti
Hammemond
United States Circuit Cou
Puebi Gel Be Eiecudene for Ue Ow Were Bet Ted
Puebi Gel and Be Eiecudene faced A Grove nger and Sone in a tannery match today but were closed by the bigger stake. The event appeared decisive with the larger side prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Grovenger & Sone
Weather Forecast for Washington Wednesday
Forecast for Wednesday shows showers and cooler conditions with strong winds from the northwest across Western Pacific coast and southern regions. Expect warmer fronts and variable winds, with likely windy conditions in coastal areas and inland exposure.
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Washington
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