Fashoda Dispute Moves Toward Negotiation After Marchand Withdrawal
London reports say the cabinet favors negotiating with France over Nile watershed delineation once Major Marchand is withdrawn. Delespres or a similar figure may join the cabinet to enable concessions, while Britain seeks to avoid direct conflict and push for orderly withdrawal and discussions on French posts. Baron de Gourcel and Sir Thomas Sanderson hold talks on the Egyptian issue.
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France
Nile
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M. Delensese
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Nile-Congo
Lkely
Cabinet Council
The
Times
Daily Mall
Pall Mall Gazette
Csbinet
Marchand
Asist Marchand
Fashoda
Tim
Russia
Egypt
Great Britain
Paris
St. James
Khartoum
Cairo
Karl Spencer
Admiralty
Lord Losebery
Greenock
Lord Salisbure
Baron de Gourcel
Foreign Office
Thomas Sanderson
Warwick to Dewey Cablegram From Philadelphia Jubilee
Philadelphia Mayor Charion F Warwick sends a cablegram to Admiral Dewey in Manila after Philadelphia Jubilee ceremonies. He congratulates Dewey and his forces for the nation’s glory and notes hospitality extended to the president cabinet and veterans of the Spanish American War.
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Philadelphia
Munyor Warwick
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Ito
Split
Charion F. Warwick
Lehigh Coal Collieries to Reopen After Nine Months
Tamaqua Ort. 2 Collieries Nos. 1 and 6 operated by Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co will resume on Tuesday next after more than nine months of shutdown. Employment will be provided to over 9 men and boys.
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Tamaqua
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Montgomery arrives with Dominican and Newport guests
The cruiser Montgomery docked at Charleston at four o clock with President Henriveta Hen- Tiaux of San Domingo and Smith M. Wead aboard.
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San Domingo
Charleston
8. C
Montgomery
Nassau
Henriveta Hen- Tiaux
Smith M. Wead
Newport Guannies
WANTS TO RAISE THE MAINE
The Acme Wrecking company of San Francisco petitions the navy department for authority to raise the battleship Maine. It outlines a plan using water jets to loosen mud and steel barrels to form a haulage system. If needed, salvage money would be pursued by condemnation. no payment is asked unless the ship is taken.
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Washington
Acme Wrecking Company of
San Francisco
Navy Department
Maine
Pacific Coast
Department
Havana Harbor
United States
Sick Soldiers From Porto Rico Arrive Aboard Bay State
The hospital ship Bay State arrives in port with 118 seriously ill and convalescent soldiers of the 1st Massachusetts Volunteers from Porto Rico. Several are ferried to area hospitals. many will be furloughed and go home to New York and Pennsylvania. Names of some patients and their units are listed.
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Volunteer Engineers
Fifth United States Artillery
New York
Pennsylvania
Aaron Suseman
Fifth United States Artilery
Thomas F. Conley
Company Is
Robert C. Nash
C. H. Matley
Communny
George EF. Truett
T. H W. MacMillan
J. Yeager
Richard Sasse
Mdadward P. Dipley
PF. Ellis
Charla Bertram
Baltimore
D. W. Wauriat
Botkin Indicted for Murder in San Francisco
Mrs Cordelia Botkin was indicted by the San Francisco grand jury for the murder of Mrs John P. Dunning in Dover Delaware on August 12. Judge Belcher ruled the indictment shows murder in the first degree and the case was assigned for trial to Judge Carroll Cook's criminal department.
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San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
John PP. Dunning
Dover
Del
Belcher
Superior Court
Bal
Criminal Department of the Court
Judee Carroll Cook
Cave
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Holds Columbus Convention
The Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs concluded its convention in Columbus with a successful final day. Officers elected include President Mrs. W. P. Orr of Piqua, Vice President Mrs. J. Hy of Canfield Columbus, and Recording Secretary Miss Alpha Chone of Washington.
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Columbus
Get
Ohio Federation of Women's Clube
Mra
W. P. Orr
Piqua
Mra. J. Hy
Canfield
Mies Alpha Chone
Washington
Yellow fever cases in Santiago with notable deaths
In Santiago de Cuba Major Norman of Guantanamo reports one yellow fever case, the convalescent victim is W. E. Spicer of Boston, postmaster at Guantanamo who died yesterday. Captain Joseph Proval, a Cuban army officer and nephew of General Mayia Trodriguez, was buried with military honors today.
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Santiago de Cuba
Norman
Guantanamo
W. E. Spicer
Boston
Mass
Joseph Proval
Mayia Trodriguez
Lehigh Valley Firms Report Mixed September Finances
Lehigh Valley Redroad Co reports September earnings up by 206000.90 with expenses rising 6.0933 and net earnings up, while Coal and Iron Co shows a fall in gross earnings by 864060.00 and a drop in net income by 910406.07. The data compares to the same period in 1207.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Redroad Company
Coal and Iron Company
Peace Jubilee Ends in Grand Civic Parade Lined by 20000
Philadelphia observers report a massive 20 000 strong procession closing the peace jubilee. Gov Hastings and Mayor Warwick reviewed the parade from a court of honor as floats depicted arts trades and the nation’s postwar triumphs. Flags gleamed over Independence Square while schoolchildren and veterans filled the crowds.
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Independence Hall
Witich
New Republic
United
Roneress
Hastings
Browneon
First Regiment
Florence Earle Coates
Price Julflesr
Daniel W. Photehin
Prinecipal
Columbia
Chihdren
Charles P. Warwick
Independence Square
Nikterle Hall
Senate
Guernor Hastings
Minor Warwick
School of Design
Nicolas
Gime
Mitee
Shafter
Bellevue
Migallines
Virazil
Weethack
Oine
Kashiwatara
Finglaid
Japan
Gevernl Sumner
Camamodore
Mire
Phillip
Simslwe
Polger
Marix
Ceovernor
Mere
Ued Mre Warwick
Ambrose Butter
Buffalo
Army
Navy
Trade Review Signals Mixed Foreign Effects on Markets
Dun’s weekly review notes foreign affairs influence on prices with London fears of war triggering wheat gains and French capital flows. Western rail stocks rally after a Supreme Court decision aids trunk lines. wheat moves within a narrow range. Domestic activity shows no major shifts though exports rise. cotton and wool prices fluctuate amid frost and stockpiles. Iron demand remains solid but prices dip. nail makers hold prices. Weekly US malleable and coal totals edge higher than last year.
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New York
G. Dun & Co
Ray Lomorrrow
London
Supreme Court
Trunk Line Association
Pacific
United States
Insane Farmer Slays Man in Atlanta Street Shooting
W G Shockley, an insane Auburn County farmer, killed J D Bishop and wounded Police Captain John Thompson on an Atlanta street. Ex-policeman Robert McCoy was seriously stabbed during the capture attempt. Bishop died at once. Shockley sought shelter at the station and later asked Governor Atkinson for protection before being arrested.
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Atlanta
W. G. Bhockley
Auburn County
J. D. Bishop
John Thompson
Hrobert McCoy
Bishop
Shockley
Atkinson
Mr. Bishop
Rager
Pennsylvania Railroad Earnings Report Changes for September
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports September results with a decrease in gross revenue and expenses, a rise in net earnings on western lines, and a nine month period showing declines in east of Pittsburgh and the Tennessee line. The figures show specific gains and losses in various segments and overall earnings movement for the period.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsbure
Pittsburg
Democrats Brace for Vigorous Campaign in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania Democrats convened at the Monongahela House in Pittsburg with state and county leaders from twenty one counties. The gathering endorsed a united front to wage a state issue election and predicted Democratic gains sufficient to overcome the Republican majority.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela House
John M. Garman
J. M. Gusey
John TG. Keenan
Mr. Guffer
W. U. Honeed
Lancaster
J. B. Keenan
Greensure
J. A. Englehart
Cambria County
Sloan
Larson
Jlueh Browley
Meadeville
A. M. Boyd
Fayette
Same &Mith
Green County
James Shepkley
Mercer County
National
Gutey
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
George A. Jenks
Mr. Guffey
W. A. Hensel
Hensel
Quay
Jenks
Stone
Jonka
Pattison
Dress reform dominates Women's National council session
In Omaha on October 28 the council debated short skirts and dress reform. Frances W. Lester presented the dress committee report as funds ran out on bulletins. Anna Shaw presided with Susan B. Anthony and others, discussing morale effects on men and standards of beauty, plus proposals for corset-free practice and a Russian model.
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Omaha
Neb
Women's National Council Today
Committee On
Frances W. Lester
Mansfield, C
Anna Shaw
Susan B. Anthony
Louise Barnum Robbing
Adrian
Mich
Clara Tewick Colby
Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Min
Shaw
Lester
J. Ellen Foster
Haley Campbell
Denver
Susan Young
Provo City
Utah
Brigham Young
Fatal boiler explosion at Calumet mill kills three visitors
In Houghton Michigan on October 3 a boiler blast at the Calumet and Hecla Stamping mill killed John Gillies and Joseph Holere, both mill employees, and William Nelson of Brace Mines Ontario, a visiting friend. The cause remains unseen.
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Houghton, Mich
Hoisler No
Calumet and Hecla
John Gillies
Joseph Holere
Willliam Nelson
Brace Mines
Ont
Gillies
Weather and Society Notes From a Morning Bulletin
Morning bulletin summarizes weather fair with rising temperatures. Mentions England on the Fashola question and Philadelphia jubilee events. Notes Cuba evacuation delays and local religious, social, and editorial items. Reports on gravity road abandonment and golf events. Contains local boards, health notes, and regional news snippets.
Reception to Colonel Stone in Greensburg Pa
A reception for Colonel William A Stone and associates in Greensburg Pennsylvania drew enthusiastic attendance. In a post reception address Stone dismissed disparaging remarks about opponents, arguing policy debates hinge on stubborn facts rather than party lines. He asserted the Democratic party has reformed and questioned rival beliefs regarding free silver and tariff policy.
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Chreensburg
Coloonel Williian
Stone
Democratic Party
Jenks
Cnt
William J. Bryan
Peace Commission Unity In Paris Amid Philippine Talks
Paris reports say the American peace commissioners will present a united front to the Spaniards in Paris. Each member has submitted his views on the Philippines to Washington and the group plans to voice expectations on central government there at the coming session. A Madrid rumor said Spanish ministers would resign over American positions, but a Spanish member denied the claim.
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Paris
Americin
Haave
Philippines
Washington
Madrid
New York
Unskcited
Troops Sailed From San Francisco for Philippines
Washington dispatch reports transports Ohio and accompanying units sailing for the Philippines. The 28 officers and 1 800 enlisted men include headquarters companies A B C CD K and M, the California heavy artillery and hospital corps, under Senior Officer Colonel Wholly. Major General Merriam signs the telegram to Adjutant General Corbin.
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Washington
San Francisco
Philippines
Corbin
Adjutant General
Ohio
California Heavy Artillery and Hospital Corps
Merriam
Jenks and peers mock war talk at Lock Haven rally
In Lock Haven Pennsylvania on October 28 candidates Jenks Sowden and DeLacey spoke to a full courthouse audience. Jenks ridiculed Stone's Altoona speech and criticized Republicans for not meeting constitutional state apportionment. DeLacey and Sowden compared war records with professional soldiers. W C Hoeinle also addressed the crowd.
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Lock Haven
Jenks
Sowden
DeLacey
Court House
Stone
Altoona
DeLucey
W. C. Hoeinle
Colonel W. J. Tirsan Improves Amid Typhoid Fever Report
Bavannah Oct 2 Colonel W. J. Tirsan remains at Mathin home and shows improvement after arrival. The corps surgeon reports a slight typhoid fever and he is not ill enough to require his wife to travel from Nebraska. she will not come immediately.
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Bavannah
Git
W. J. Tirsan
Queer Gardner Knocks Out Sammy Kelly in Fourteenth Round
New York reports Queer Gardner known as the Omaha Kid defeated Sammy Kelly of this city by knockout in the fourteenth round of a planned six round bout at 115 pounds staged by the Lenox Athletic club tonight.
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New York
Queer Gardner
Sammy Kelly
Lenox Athletic Club
Wire price hike hits Cleveland manufacturers
In Cleveland Ohio the makers of galvanized wire have raised the price by 91 per ten, signaling higher costs for local industry. The move reflects broader inflation pressures on metal goods suppliers within the region.
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Cleveland, O
Got
Inquiry at Chickamauga Survey Finds Water Safe From Infection
War commission inspectors arrived in Chickamauga Park Ga on Oct 18 and evaluated Camp Thomas water sources. They noted Cave Spring intake and back-water in the main stream, finding infection unlikely, commended Sternberg Hospital, and flagged crowded regiments and close camp proximity.
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Chickamauca Park
War Commission
Chattanooga
Camp Thomas
Chattimooe
J. W. Boynton
Aite
Furjate
Chickamauga Creek
Cave Spring
Hoymen
Ma. Petts
Wilson
Sternberg Hospital
Gui
Hill Delivers First Political Speech in Elmira
Ex Senator Hill spoke at the Lyceum theater in Elmira to a crowded audience. He avoided national issues, saying future steps will unfold, and criticized the Republican state organization over the biennial session amendment while urging the GOP candidate for governor to state his position.
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Elmira
Get
Hill
Ecity
Republican State Organization
Investigation Commission May Reach City Around November
A member of the War Department investigation commission reports the group may reach the city around November 4. Plans also include possible visits to Santo Domingo and Porto Rico after returning to the city.
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Washington
Get
War Department Investigation Commission
Santingo
Porto ItMes
Thies
Three Burned In Core Acinta Fire In Sherman Texas
A fire at Core Acinta in Sherman Texas burned William Johnson and two children to death. The blaze caused fatalities as authorities investigated the incident and identified the victims.
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Sherman
Tes
Coreacinta
William Johson
Weather forecast for Washington and surrounding counties
Forecast notes variable conditions across districts with unsettled winds. Expect cooler nights and warm spells in some areas with fresh gusty winds. Overall temperatures show a slight rise in eastern regions and scattered showers may appear inland.
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