Philadelphia Welcomes War Heroes Parade Opens Jubilee
Philadelphia honors naval heroes with a grand parade as Secretary Long and officers aboard the Texas lead a three mile river review. Sigsbee Evans and Wainwright are among the admired veterans while crowds cheer the Mayflower and Gloucester. A Confederate veteran seeks a parade place, and Merrimac survivors visit with naval leaders during the jubilee kickoff.
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Philip, Sigsbes
Evans
Hobson
Wainwright
Rough Riders
Philadelphia
Sigsbee
Philip
Naval Review
Long
Washington
Christian
Hanover Streets
Jubilee fleet parades on the Delaware with warships and yachts
Early crowds gather along the water front as two hundred steam craft converge off League Island for a May day parade. The May carrying dignitaries including Secretary Long and Lt. Sutherland leads the procession past Cramp's shipyard, with ships dressed in colors and a lively river and shore crowd cheering the event.
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Nlora
League Island
Alexander van Henselaer
Porto Rico
Pine Street Wharf
Washington
Long
Helen Lona
W. H. H. Sutherland
Finney
Broadstr Station
Robley BD. Evans
Hillborn
California
Peace Jubilee Committee
Sutherland
Secretiary
Longe
Nagoshige Kishiwabore
Kasagi
Hustines
Warwick
Re- Aleer
Harmer
Bingham
Adame
Young
Wanger
Butler
Louden
Lager
United States
Penrose
Ciorge KR. Snowden
Jubilee Committee
Japan
Kaengi
Jane
Hastings
League Leland
Jersey
Columbia
Mayflower
New Orleans
Texan
Marblehead
Dolphin
Topeka
Gloucester
Winslow
Cramp
Lhe Marine de
Blizzard Across Midwest Brings Down Wires and Snow
A series of historic blizzards crippled parts of Kansas Wisconsin and Illinois with downed telegraph and telephone lines. Reports describe heavy snow cold gales and record October storms from Madison to Cedar Rapids and Burlington with widespread travel and power disruptions.
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Kansas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
Isabella Mears
Kansas City
Chillicothe
Sedalia
Missouri
Madison
Wis
Galesburg
Oet
Cedar Rapids
Lacrosse
Burlington
Dead at the Throttle on Night Express No 12
Susquehanna Pa Oct 25 The night express No 12 eastbound reached the station at midnight and engineer Henry Kinsley of Susquehanna was found dead in the cab with his head crushed The train had run at high speed for about twenty miles with no engineer and over two hundred passengers aboard Fireman Cowgill reported the whistle not blown and a water crane may have caused the fatal impact Kinsley a reliable Erie engineer leaves a widow and several children.
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Susquehanna
Henry Kinsley
Binghamton
Here
Cowgill
Sust
Finghaumton
Kinnley
Erie
After Sutro Millions in San Francisco Legal Fight
Mrs Clara Kluge, who says she was contract wife of the late Adolph Butro, files for letters of guardianship for her two alleged children Adolph Newton Sutro and Adolphine Charlotte Butro. She asserts the two heirs are the deceased millionaire’s offspring and rightful owners of a valuable property block, with substantial testimony to back her claims.
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San Francisco
Clara Kluge
Adolph Butro
Butro
Guardian Whp
Enliven
Adolph Newton Sutro
Adolphine Charlotte Butpo
Hie Ifevime
Klaire
Permission Granted for 800 Sick Prisoners to Leave
War department dispatch from Manila dated October 2 reports approval to transport 800 sick prisoners of war from Barcelona to Spain. The British transport ship is expected to arrive tomorrow to carry the men, relieving the crowded condition. The message notes 1100 prisoners still at large and confirms the affirmative response to the permission request.
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Washington
Dr Swallow Campaign Draws Big Crowds in Pennsylvania
Dr Swallow and allies toured Westmoreland and Washington counties delivering speeches to packed crowds. He criticized party leaders for infidelity to principles, urged minority party vigilance, and attacked Democratic bosses linked to the Quay machine. Speakers included Wolner, BR Cushing, and Gamaliel Bradford. Tomorrow rallies were planned in Uniontown, Connellsville, and Jeannette.
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Charleroi
Westmoreland
Washington
Swallow
West Newton
Opera House
Wolner
Episcopal Council Ends After Three Weeks With Broad Reforms
Washington Oct. 2 After three weeks the Episcopal triennial council of 1808 adjourned. The body revised the constitution with key amendments and adopted many minor canon changes. A unity amendment was approved, missionary district boundaries were readjusted, six missionary bishops were elected, and discussions touched Brazil Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. The proposed marriage and divorce canon failed and was referred to a thirteen member committee for a nine month report.
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Washington
United States
Brazil
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Harrity Denies Deal in Democratic Gubernatorial Fight
Pittshore October 2. William F. Harrity denies any deal with J M Guffey to name Harrity as Philadelphia Democratic leader. Both Harrity and Guffey deny any agreement and say their aim is to unite all Pennsylvania Democrats behind the ticket led by Jenks for governor.
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Pennsylvania
Jentes
J. M. Chuffey
Harrity
Ouffey
Penneyivania
Yellow fever report on Captain Foraker in Havana
The adjutant general received a cable from General Wade in Havana stating Captain J. B. Foraker son of Senator Foraker had a mild attack of yellow fever. Wade believes the fever is nearly over and Captain Foraker’s temperature is normal. Other members of Wade’s staff are reported in excellent health.
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Washington
Umeral Wade
Havana
J. B. Poraker
Foraker
Wade
Thiak
Gener
Blaine to Be Mustered Out of Volunteer Army
Captain Blaine, commander and assistant adjutant general, granted sixty days leave of absence from service in the volunteer army. After the period ends he will be mustered out of the service.
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Blaine
Washington
Locomotive Plunges Through Open Draw Bridge
In New York on a October morning the S.A locomotive and five loaded CNJ freight cars plunged through an open draw bridge at Newark street, failing into the bay after signals were ignored. No injuries were reported.
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New York
Oct. S
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Newark
Usederneath
Richmond General Lee Stricken by Severe Cold
Richmond Virginia reports Captain General Lee suffering from a severe cold that is rapidly improving. He has not been seriously sick.
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Richmond
Lee
Failed to Become Bishop in Kyoto Nomination
The Rev Thorn Colvin Bhall of Wilmington was nominated by the house of bishops for bishop of Kyoto Japan but failed in the election by deputies. Praise centered on his character yet concerns over age and language readiness hindered native work and study.
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Washington
Thorne Colvin Bhall
Wilmington
Pel
House of Bishops
Episcopal Council
Kyoto
Japan
Hall
George A Jenks Campaign Speech in Philadelphia
George A Jenks, Democratic candidate for governor, spoke at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia with a large Democratic presence. Ex Governor Pattison chaired, blasting the Republican party and Senator Quay, urging unity to restore state sovereignty and end machine rule.
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Philadelphia
George A. Jenks
Academy of Music
Harrity
Pattison
Gorman
United States
James M. Beck
Supreme Court
Samuel Guatine Thompson
Port
John Cadwilader
W. A. Hensel
Garman
Republican Party
Quay
Stranahan
W. TU. Hensel
Dr. Swallow
John Wanamaker
Jenks
United Democracy
Robert I. James
Maston
Great
Pennsylvania
Urs
Peace Commission Discusses Philippine Issue in Paris
The peace commission met through the afternoon and decided on a policy to follow regarding the Philippine question. It is believed the American commissioners have full power to act in the interest of the United States, while Cuban debt remains separate.
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Paris
Peace Commission
United States
Botkin extradition case moves through postal authorities
San Francisco officials Chief Leet and Detective McVey appeal to postal authorities over extradition of Mrs Cor Delia Botkin charged with poisoning Mrs John P Dunning and her sister Mire Deane of Dover Del. Police promise to review applicable law and respond.
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San Francisco
Leet
McVey
State of
Delaware
Cordelia Botkin
John P. Dunning
Mire
Joshua Deane
Dover
Del
Verdict Over $20,745.08 In Bank Case Records
Holidaymure Oct decision filed in Mair eniity court alleges Garliner Morrow & Co. seeks recovery on an overdrawn bank account twelve years old. The defendant firm led by J. K. McLachlan T. M. Lewis John Munting and A. Morrow pleads statute of limitations.
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Holidaymure
Garliner, Morrow & Co
Triad Five Dave
Whic
J. Ik. MehLanahan
T. M. Lewis
Jonn Muntuing
Dynamite blast at Democratic meeting kills two men
A Areworks style dynamite bomb exploded during a Democratic meeting in New York killing Peter Howen of the highways department and Bowen instantly. The blast hurled into the air and struck Bowen in the abdomen before the gathering was adjourned.
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New York
Col
Thia Eliw
Peter Howen
Department of Highways
Fred
T Etruck Bowen
Judge Halsey Names Lugurne County Judge
Wilkes Barre reports the appointment of Malees to common pleas judge in Lugurne county by Governor Hastings. Born in Nesquehoning fifty three years ago, he has not held other public office. He is regarded highly at the bar and his appointment is well received.
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Wilkes-Barre
Caims J
Malees
Common Pleas
Lugerne
Goeurnur Hastings
Nesquehoning
Cuhon County
Mle
Relief Arrives With Troops From Porto Rico
The United States hospital ship Relief arrived at Philadelphia with over a thousand soldiers aboard. One death occurred during the voyage as the vessel waited in the stream overnight. the victim’s name was not learned.
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Philadelphia
Oct. S
United States
Hurpitel
Relief
Tunlas
Porto Rico
Srk
Bank President Dies by His Own Hand in Addisors
Corning North Carolina April 3 David B Wir ton president of the Bank of Addisors fatally cut his throat with a razor at his home today. He was said to be in despondent health.
Philadelphia Peace Jubiter Opens Amid National News
Morning digest reports opening of Philadelphia Peace Jubiter and broad coverage includes French cabinet crisis and war inquiry progress. Political questions loom as Jenks campaigns in Philadelphia and impeachment cases stir local politics while economic notes and regional conditions are outlined.
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Philadelphia
Jenks
Middle West
President Receives Peace Commission Intelligence
Washington October 25 The president discussed information from Paris with four cabinet members including Sec May Sec Alger Postmaster General Smith and Sec Wilson. The commission’s data is described as disquieting but not sufficient to halt negotiations which are expected to continue toward a satisfactory agreement for the American people.
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Washington
Paris
White House
McKinley
May
Alger
Smith
Wilson
American Peace Commission
Geome
Joint Commission
Days of Boulangism in Paris Amid Unrest and Rumor
London dispatch reports Boulangist agitation resurging in Paris with no firm leader after cabinet overturn. Street confrontations near Rue Royale and rumored expulsions as authorities quell factions while speculation swirls over possible successors, including M Faure.
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London
Paris
Times
Boulangiem
O& Factions
Reyale
Thursiday
Court of Cassation
Wpromwr
M. Arekon
M. Faure
Sternberg Lectures on Modern Health Thegula tions
Montpelier Vermont October address by General Sternberg focuses on sanitary failures in military camps. He argues typhoid fever infected many regiments before departure, with misdiagnosis and inexperience in disseminating proper isolation and sanitation practices.
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Montpelier
Sternberg
Thomas
Offeera
Tragic Lamp Explosion Kills Four-Year-Old in Columbia
In Lupcaster Pennsylvania on October 25 Phoebe Keesey aged four from Columbia was near a lighted lamp when it exploded. She escaped into the yard but clothing burned away and she died within hours.
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Lupcaster
Keesey
Columbia
Wie
Court Declares Nomination Certificates Invalid in Delaware County
Dauphin County Court voids the nomination certificates of Democratic assembly candidates J. Milton Luts Caoares Jo Bderin w and Joxegih MH Paschal after ruling a majority of the county committee failed to preachot who they were nominated.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
J. Milton Luts
Caoares
Joxegih MH
Paschal
Delaware County
Barber Convicted of Murder in Fourth Degree
Harrisburg reports Charles Whitte a barber convicted tonight of murder in the fourth degree for kicking Sarah Tillery in the stomach on the Fourth of July. The victim died a week later. The jury urged mercy for Whitte.
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Harrisburg
Charles Whitte
Wis
Sarah ‘Tureln
Carpenters Die After Fall From Walden Building
Thomas B. Poyes of Newburg and James Craig of Walden were killed when a four story structure collapsed from a fall in Walden on October 4.
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Newburg
Thomas
Poyes
James Craig
Walden
Friction in France as Brisson Ministry Resigns
Paris reports the Brisson cabinet resigning after a chaotic session in the chamber of deputies. Two deputies clashed on the floor sparking protests, arrests rose to about 150, and 10 000 demonstrators sang the Marsellaise outside the Madeline as troops cleared crowds.
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Paris
Brisson
Council
Henn Brinson
Paul Poytral
Leon Nourgeoin
Justicoe
Ferdinand Sarrien
Godfrey Cavaignac
Zuninden
Chasoine
Edouard Simon Lock
Chamber of Deputies
M. Ml. Basly
Pol«inmary
Chanoine
Progressiste
Senate
Chenoing
Madeline
Ren Royale
Lee Droits de Vhomme
Culrusmiers
Aopother Epi
M. de Minti
M Urieson
Noowopt
M. Hibot
Faure
Alexander Ribot
Munt
Faure Hae
M. Lockrow
Marine
M. Paine
M. Brisson
Cals Aftet
Unclear Weather Look for Rain and Cooler West to East
A Washington forecast predicts rain and cooler conditions on Wednesday across eastern portions. Wednesday night turns much colder with fair skies and continued cold in the following day. Strong winds shift to westerly and northerly directions.
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Washington
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