Battle of Omdurman Ends Khalifa Army Fight
Descriptions of the clash near Omdurman with Kitchener leading Anglo Egyptian forces against the Khalifa Dervishes. Casualties rough and officers injured or killed, with details of maneuvers, artillery, and a notable Twenty-first Lancers charge. Reports confirm remnant Khalifa forces surrender later and prisoners taken.
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Omdurman
Twenty-first Lancers
Martin
Grenfell
Francis Grenfell
Think Andre Is Alive
A Winnipeg report recounts a strange man seen on Tudson Bay shores amid whites who believe the figure is Andre the Arctic explorer. The unnamed observer Requimaux claims the man descended from the clouds during a toy northwest meeting. Indiana and Dauphin are mentioned in the erratic dispatch.
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Chicago
Times
Merald
Winnipeg
Indiana
Dauphin
Requimaux
Tudson's Bay
Andre
Rapid Memphis Quarantine Halt Entry From All States
Memphis authorities declare a citywide health quarantine to stop all entry into Memphis Tennessee from any direction due to yellow fever outbreaks in Mississippi. The measure blocks movement to curb spread.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Bound of
Mississippi
Minister Drops Dead in Pulpit at High Street Church
Rev. James Stephenson of Jamestown Ohio collapsed and died of heart trouble in the pulpit at the start of his sermon this morning at the High Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Springfield Ohio.
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Springfield
James Stephenson
Jamestown
High Street Methodial Episcopal Church
Filipinos Push Annexation Over Independence View
A Hong Kong delegation from Mindoro Cebu and Mindanao urged annexation of the Philippine islands to the United States claiming independence impracticable. They pledged four thousand armed men to back American forces and planned talks with General Otis Aguinaldo's followers and President McKinley to arrange a joint push for annexation. Washington notes no new insular import regulations and weighs Mr Williams’s Manila consulate duties amid ongoing policy questions.
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Philippines
United States
Williams
Manila
Hong Kong
Patay
Mindoro
Cebu
Mindinao
Philippine Islands
Dollo
Otis
Ameren Comemainder
AbeKinley
Aguinaldo
Tneupe
Annesxition
Washington
State Department
Gegehie
Atate
Rome
Regan
Will Fame
Porta Ries
Cal
Philipnines
Porto Rico
New Yar
Will James
Manita
Cormerace
Pando Arrives in New York After Havana Rumor
General Lula M. Pando, former Spanish commander at Mangánillo, landed in New York aboard the steamer Philadelphia from Havre. The Havana rumor that he fled Cuba on Notre Dame du Salut with 1,000,000 francs proved unfounded. Pando, described as short, stout, with a thick black beard, spoke no English and checked in at a hotel after landing with five pieces of baggage. The Philadelphia carried 7 bags of sugar and 201 packages of tobacco and cigars.
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New York
Havana
Lula M. Pando
Manganillo
Cuba
Spain
Philadelphia
Hma- Vann
Pande
Prenchman
Pando
Three Cheers for Victoria at Waterloo Place
Emperor William attended the camp service in Waterloo Place beside the column for Hanoverians. He delivered a brief address and called the troops to give three cheers for Queen Victoria after the ceremony.
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Nanover
Mrusea
Waterloo Place
Waterloo
William
Queen Victoria
Pennsylvanian Train to Receive Forty Mill Tiers at Camp Alcade
A UP special train from Philadelphia to Camp Alcade Middletown Pennsylvania will receive forty sick aul tiers from the Bennesylvania regiment and other states. The train will follow WOON 44 and is expected to arrive early tomorrow morning.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Camp Alcade
Middletown
Benneylvania Regiment
Excursionist Falls From Moving Trolley in Atlantic City
Daniel Maurier, a 4 year old excursionist from Strassbore Lancaster county Pennsylvania, was killed when he jumped from a rapidly moving trolley in Atlantic City New Jersey this morning. He struck his head on the pavement and died almost instantly. Coroner McLaughlin will hold an inquest.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Daniel Maurier
Strassbore
Lancaster County
McLaughlin
Sick Soldiers Improve in Philadelphia Hospitals
Philadelphia reports progress as about twenty five of the hundreds of wounded and sick soldiers are now in serious condition. Doctors note typhoid malaria and related illnesses. heat has troubled care but cold baths aid recovery. Private John Devlin died. autopsy reveals extensive typhoid ulcers. Joseph McFarland arrives with typhoid. Mary Windt is not expected to survive. The Medical Chirrurgical hospital plans to send a group of convalescents home tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Wlek
Lee Baths
John Devlin
Seventy-first
New York
Thin City
Joseph McFarland
Sixth United States Cavalry
Presbyterian Hospital
Marry Windt
St. Mary’s Hospital
Médico
Secretary Alger Visits Montauk Camp Wikoff
Secretary Alger and President McKinley inspected Camp Wikoff at Montauk to assess conditions for sick and well soldiers. He praised the camp as admirable despite gloom from illness and death, citing Shafter’s bold 1898 campaign and the troops’ endurance under tropical and supply difficulties. He emphasized officers and men were treated well and that personal observation confirmed proper care.
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Washington
Alger
New York
Caffer
Wikeff
Montauk Port
McKinky
War Department
Santiago
Santago
Shafter
Whaever
Cleneral Shafter
Ducultios
Uhlon Ariy
Ely
Petersburg
Montaukhet
Wikoff
Monitor Out of Commission Guides Montauk Tow
Philadelphia report notes auxiliary cruiser Yowuombo arriving at League Inland navy yard with old single turret monitor Montauk in tow. Montauk, crewed by New Jersey naval reserves, had been stationed at Tompkineville, eight and one from there Yostemite towed her to the yard. The monitor will be placed out of commission in a few days and the reserves sent to home duties.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Rssuedd
Naari
Jebel Sheikh Pall
Abdel Bakr
Ofelock
Kerrers
Camel Corps
Kerreri
Sur Traba
Sereba
Philadelphia
Cruker Yowuombo
Laegwue
Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Cincinnati
The Thirty second National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic begins in Cincinnati with an early parade at 6 AM to honor Rear Admiral Daniel F. Kelley and staff. Governor Huehnell and Governor Pingree will arrive later with escorts as state leaders converge for the Labor Day events.
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Gobin
Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp Sherman
Daniel F. Kelley
Naval Headquarters
Oslo
Huehnell
Michigan
Pingree
A. Shaw
New York
James A. Sexton
Illnois
Fo Alack
Ohio
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Denver
J. H. Brigham
Washington
Condon
House of Representatives
Tomurrow
Weather and War News Capsule From Morning Edition
The morning bulletin lists weather with thunder storms and a reminder of General Kitchener's victory at Omdurman. It notes Filipino ambitions, plans to dissolve Camp Wikoff, and the National Encampment of the G A R. Also referenced are French war minister signals, YMCA efforts at Camp Thomas, and local sermons and revenue updates.
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Kitchener
Omdurman
Wikoff
G. A. Rf
Supplies Held Up Over Cuban Relief Landing Dispute
Washington dispatches report a clash between the state and war departments over landing and distributing the Comal's one million rations to Cuba. Spanish officials may demand duty, with U S and Spanish collaboration debated. war authorities favor sole military control.
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Havana
State
War Departments
Washington
State Department
War Department
Havohu
Comal
Cuta
Niskern
Mavang
State and
Senor Montoro
the Treasury
United Shetes
United States
Mowe
A N Mermorandum
Moore
Cuba
Island of
Cubs
War department to distribute arms to Spain in wartime
A special order authorizes the army to provide arms ammunition and military stores to strengthen testing forces in the ongoing war against Spain. The Comal case prompted the decision and the War Department believes distribution cannot be fully handled by others even if willing. A formal decision is expected on Monday.
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Spain
War Department
Deaths From the Heat Sit in Nine in Philadelphia
Nine people died from heat in Philadelphia with about twenty five prostrations. Names and ages include Patrick Yan 45, John Moser 60, James Lynn 49, John W Marriott 38, Michiel Hevelin 38, Catherine Physter 62, George Sweeney 40, Patrick Golden 8, and an unknown man. Cooler air arrived as temperatures fell from 95 to 81. Local showers possible tonight and cooler weather tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Patrick Yan
John Moser
Go Wears
James Lynn
John W. Marriott
Michiel Hevelin
Catherine Physter
George Sweeney
Patrick Golden
Trenton
New York
Six Pennsylvania Unit Set for Muster Out at Camp Meade
Sixth Pennsylvania regent to leave Camp Meade tomorrow, with all twelve companies to depart by Tuesday night. Carder for muster out issued to Twenty second Kansas and Third Missouri for departure this week. Officers of the Third Missouri and Third New York report changes in provost marshal staff. Private deaths and arrests noted amid fatigue duties and hospital admissions. General Gobin travels to Cincinnati for Grand Army encampment.
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Camp Meade
Middletown
Pennsylvania
Old State Fencibles
Offeer Duvall
Kansas
Missouri
Carder
Amiesourl
New York
Jimes and
Gintott Dover
Brothers
Tomnoreee
Wolte
Herlousis
Pursely
Game Company
Connelly
Vonk
Charles Johnson
Gray
Tonnesaie
Olonel Anderson
Kirby
Coiryl Patterson
Tennessee
Frank Kk. Weisman
Company H
Tenth
Ohio
Lheveland
Division
Ffth
Harrisburg
Buffalo
Camp Alger
Gobin
Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Faure Returns to Paris Amid War Trials Discord
President Poury met with M. Dolenser and M. Bourgeois in Paris to discuss Mme Dreyfus request for a revision of the military court martial that condemned her husband. General Zurtinden attended the talks as part of the foreign affairs dialogue. The cabinet plans to convene tomorrow to address the issue.
Health report from Santiago shows troop sickness
Sick at Santiago Washington Sept 4 General Lawton report shows total sick 61 fever 14 new fever cases 20 total returned to duty 4 and deaths 2 including Bray private Wirt Milners Eugene r Firat cavalry
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Washington
Lawton
Santiago
Tex Tal
Rh. Bray
Wirt Milners
Eugener
Firat Cavalry
Camp Wikoff to Dissolve After War Musterouts
Eighth Ohio and First Illinois to break camp Tuesday. Rough Riders to muster out late this week. Troopship Roumania arrives from Santiago with 600 men and convalescents. Burials at sea. Roosevelt delivers farewell address praising the unit. Wild storm predicted and tents struck as winds rise.
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Ohio
Illinois
Rough Riders
Koumoning
Santiago
Wikott
Montauk Point
War Department
Cong
Alger
Wheeler
Roosevelt
Crown
Tong Teland
New York
Injunction Closes Mine at Taylorville Near Pana
Judge Fur grants an injunction closing the Springfeide mine at Taylorville near Pana. Secretary Kies orders the closure. Wat served on mine owners. Court hears the case as the owner alleges insufficient grounds for the injunction amid strife with striking miners from Pana.
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Springfeld
Til
Furmoral
Pana
Unreadable OCR: Navy Arrival Aboard Annapolis
Fragmentary text reports Admiral Cerver and other officers arriving. Captain Halide secures a vessel in Annapolis Md with events planned for Thursday morning. details are garbled and unclear.
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Annapolis
Cerver
Prattville rowers claim victory at Norton's delta race
The Feraveon and Byerley crews, led by Abe wonelling, contested a local rowing race near Norton's delta, about a mile from the pond. Stamford and Bent joined George and Mabel Feraveon in the entry. the event occurred today with teams from Beoekion involved.
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Stamford
Coun
Bent
Prank
George
Mabel Feraveon
Byerley
Abe
Norton
Delat
Thomas Bayard in Critical Condition After Attack
Report says former ambassador to Britain Thomas Bayard was critically injured today in an assault at the home of his daughter Mrs Warren. Police and medical staff attended the scene and neighbors described a violent confrontation.
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Daviham
Thomas
Bayard
Bowland
Il Bletn
Warren
Hours Wins 50 Kilometer Cycling Race Over Miller
Thon Hours known as The Wrenchman claimed victory in the fifty kilometer race, finishing ahead of WL Miller by a margin of 150 meters.
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Paris
Wrenchman
WL. Miller
Weather forecast for Monday in Washington region
Forecast calls for thunder showers in the morning across central areas with a southwest to westerly wind shift. Thunderstorms expected with southerly winds turning easterly as the day progresses across western Pennsylvania and nearby regions.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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