Gomez Reported to Resign Cuban Army Command
A report to General Lawton claims General Maximo Gomez tendered his resignation as insurgent commander in chief to the Cuban government at Camaguay and that it was accepted. The rumor sparked excitement in Santiago over Cuban distrust of American control while some say Gomez resents the American authority and would resist if needed. Generals Cobreso Castillo Pedro Perez and others reportedly shifted their commands to General Lawton.
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Santiago de Cuba
Rept
Lawton
Maximo Gomez
Camaguay
Gomez
United States
Santiago
San Carlos Club
Cobreso
Castillo
Pedro
Perez
Guantanamo
Bowen
Parker
Carlos Garcia
Garcia
Gibara
Miles
Porto Rico
Cuba
Floria
Holquin
Luque
Rowan
Crisis in France sparks cabinet crisis over Dreyfus case
Paris reports a heated cabinet council with General Zurlinden opposing a Dreyfus revision while Prime Minister Brisson and Education Minister Bourgeois press for reconsideration. President Faure backs Zurlinden as discussions adjourn to afternoon and then Saturday amid threats of cabinet resignations and wider political crisis. Rumors tie General Bruge to possible Brisson replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Zurlinden
Dreyfus
M. Brieson
M. Bourgeois
Zurlinden
M. Faure
M. Brisson
Brugere
Botkin Case Habeas Corpus Postponed to Monday
San Francisco report says habeas corpus in the Botkin case is postponed to Monday. Extradition proceeding to be heard Thursday by Governor Budd. Police report notes experts confirmed the note in the bonbons box was written by Mrs Botkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francico
Hotkin
Budd
Lees
White
Delaware
Funeral arrangements announced for em rei in Vienna
The funeral ceremonies for the em weights were published this evening. The body will lie in state at the Hofburg on Friday and Saturday forenoon, with interment at Capugin church at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Emreas
Hofburg
Capugin
Spanish American Protocol Adopted by Chamber
The chamber of deputies in Madrid adopted the Spanish American protocol today in a formal session. The move marks a diplomatic engagement with the United States and outlines new terms for treaties and cooperation.
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Madrid
Sept. L
Chamber of Deputies
No More Troops to Be Mustered Out
Washington reports that no additional volunteers will be mustered out of the army. About 66,000 of the planned 100,000 have been released, while remaining volunteers are to be retained and honed to near regulars in drill and discipline amid shifting focus to the Philippine situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Republican State Committee Meets in Philadelphia
A large gathering of county chairmen from across the state met at the Hotel Walton on September 12 by call of Hon. J. P. Elkin. Speakers included Galusha A. Grow and W. W. Porter. the group discussed party unity, finances, and defense of Republican candidates, with a post-meeting informal dinner planned.
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J. P. Elkin
Hotel Walton
Philadelphia
Republican State Committee
Walton
Republican Party
Elkin
Charles W. Stone
Republican Organization
Galusha A. Grow
W. W. Porter
Superior Court
James W. Latta
A. C. Robertson
Pittshore
Republican County Committee
Allegheny County
John Wanamaker
Robertson
Protocol Adopted in Secret Session by Madrid Chamber
The chamber of deputies approved the protocol in secret session amid absences of Republicans Car lists and dissenting Conservatives. The vote was 151 to 45 with Marquis Vera d Armi jo presiding. President Uria was ordered for accusing General Primo de Rivera of treasury enrichment.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Vera d’Armijo
Senor Uria
Primo de Rivera
National Mine Workers Board Supports Pittsburgh Strike
The national executive board voted 71,000 to the third pool for the Pittsburgh district strike and kept President Ratchford in office. A circular letter will be sent to all local unions requesting aid for the Mughe and Pons strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Work
Pitinburg
Ratchford
Pan
Mughure
Pons
Stormy session in Spanish Senate over Cuba policy and Weyler
In Madrid a stormy senate session featured General Weyler's prominence and a renewed attack by Count Armenia naming General Linares among incompetents. Premier Sagasta defended government policy amid heated charges about Cuba and the surrender plans. Advices from the Philippines note limited prisoner releases and a possible American protectorate request via Major General Merritt in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Weyler
Senate
Armenia
Blanco
Rivera
Cervera
Linares
Senor Sagasta
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Cuba
Senor Gonzales
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Philippine Islands
Merritt
Aaid
Paris
Empress Elizabeth Funeral Details Spark Controversy
Geneva reports Luigini or Luchess claims an earlier strike at King Humbert and Empress Elizabeth. The empress, valued at 2 500 000, leaves jewels to charity in a will. Her coffin is sealed, features a white veil and roses, with Archduchess Vaiere named as heir. royalty from Saxony Servia and Romania attend.
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Geneva
Luigini
Luchess
Humbert
Elizabeth
Iit
Francia Joseph
Saxony
Servia
Ruomania
Tull
Laing Castle
Archduchess
Vaiere
Girl Turns Burglar Miss de Rochared Arrested
Miss M. L. de Rochared a young French girl is jailed at Harrison street station on a burglary charge. She hid under a counter at the Fair department store until 2 AM then packed silk valued at about 000 dollars from the silk department she alarmed watchmen and was captured. Her father a wealthy Paris silk merchant supports her lavishly and debts pushed her to crime.
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Chicago
M. L. de Rochared
Harrison Street
Fair
Miss de Rochared
Drexel Boulevard
Paris
France
Noel's Ultimatum Demands Crete Massacre Ringleaders
Rear Admiral Gerard Noel, commander of British naval forces in Cretan waters, issues an ultimatum to Edhem Pasha within Crete. He must deliver the ringleaders of the recent outbreak, surrender the fort commanding the town, and disarm Mussulman troops within forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candia
Island
Crete
Gerard Noel
Cretan
Edhem Pasha
Mussulman
Cabinet Discusses Manila Situation
Washington reports the cabinet devoted most of the meeting to the Manila situation while finalizing a comprehensive letter of instructions for a joint commission to draft a peace treaty with Spain. The document will remain private, and no publicity is planned, with final revisions expected after the commission’s next session.
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Washington
Manila
Fatie
Spain
Secretary Day
American Mechanics Hold Fifty Third Annual Convention
The fifty third annual convention of the Order of American Mechanics opened in Cleveland with National Councillor Ira D. Goff of Rhode Island presiding. Officers reported state councils at last report 1, institutes during year LB, sub councils 742, new sub councils 62, members 32,878, admitted during year 7,15, treasury $548,404.72, benefits paid $145,287.44.
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Cleveland
Sept. W
Order of Waited American Mechanics
Ira D. Goff
Rhode Island
Fire Ravine shaft blaze injures six in mine disaster
Gas explosion and subsequent fire at Newton Coal company Ravine shaft in Pittston injure six miners and trap two rescuers. Fire crews supply hose lines down the shaft and battle deadly damp as two workers near death are recovered and rushed to hospital.
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Pittston
Ravine
North Main Avenue
Newton Coal Company
Christopher McDermott
John Mangan
Cork Lane
Charlesa Carr
Peter Conroy
Oregon
McDermott
Parsonage Street
City Hospital
Eagle, Mechanics
Niagara
Hove
William Hailstone
John Hailstone
Minooka
William Boukley
Hallstone
Boukley
General Gomez Resigns in Cuban Army Command
Dispatches report General Gomez resigns his command in the Cuban Army amid tensions in Havana. The move follows political shifts within the militia and impacts ongoing regional defense plans noted by reporters.
Manila Situation Shows Hopeful American Insurgent Talks
The Manila Times correspondent reports a more hopeful mood between American forces and insurgents. Aguinaldo sent an officer to seek permission for a troop detachment move from the suburb of Manila, and the request was granted. A large insurgent detachment evacuated along the water works route, marching with military honors as both sides seek to avoid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Londe
Manila
Ines
Cubans Arrive in Havana to Agitate Independence
Havana reports that several well known Cubans reached the city by the Mascotte allegedly not sent by the Cuban junta to disband troops. Reliable word says they were really tasked with promoting independence. They attended a high society Havana gathering where independence was discussed at length. Senor Benjamin Guerra, junta treasurer, arrived aboard the Alfredo but could not land until today to visit his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senor Benjamin Guerra
Alfredo
Dreyfus Case Rumors Rail Paris Pressure and Arrest
Paris reports circulate that an even more sensational Dreyfus arrest may come, while a revision push hinges on War Minister Zurlinden. Zurlinden reportedly asked to skip Faure’s party, and rumors claim Faure backs the minister against revision, fueling debate. Four assailants attacked Dreysfusite director Philibort Roget, with one arrested.
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Paris
Rimora
Dreyfus
Zurlinden
Faure
Maanouevres
M. Faure
Bicyclists Suspended by Racing Board in Pennsylvania
Baltimore reports the League of American Wheelmen racing board suspends several Pennsylvanians. Co. A. Stroh of Pittston is suspended to Sept 4 1898 for failing to ride. Clint Watson of West Mill Creek to Dec 1 1900 for unsanctioned racing. George W. Truman W. V. Catlin Robert A. Batch John C. Gayles Stephen Hatch Adam Loesch KH. Hills Clad Smith of Conneautville Beaver Center suspended to Sept 12 1809 for unsanctioned races after warning.
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Baltimore
Mort
League of American Wheelmen Racing Board
Pennsylvanians
A. Stroh
Pittston
Clint Watson
West Mill Creek
George W. Truman
W. V. Catlin
Robert A. Batch
John C. Gayles
Stephen Hatch
Elizabeth
Adam Loesch
Springfeld
KH. H. Hills
Conneautville
Clad Smith
Beaver Center
Ready With His Gun
Walter Rosser a private of a Tennessee regiment shot and killed Henry Hildebrandt an employee of the Spreckels market in San Francisco on Market Street Rosser drew his revolver after Hildebrandt told him to move on and killed him instantly Rosser is in fact detained by authorities.
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San Francisco
Walter Rosser
Henry Hildebrandt
Spreckles
Rosser
Market Street
Hildebrandt
Hildebrant
General Shafter Submits Cuban Campaign Report
Washington Sept 1 General Shafter delivered to the War Department his report on the Sentiaxe campaign including Bandhigo and the Cuban invasion progress. He handed the voluminous document to Acting Secretary Meiklejohn with two Cuban machetes as mementoes for Mrs Alger. The report will remain private for now to permit Cabinet review before possible public release.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Bandhigo
Cuba
Miles
Cime
Corbin
Mra. Alger
Bhatter
Meikiciohn
Corni Wee
Provident
Aleer
Sumielent
Judicial contest hearing set in Columbia Montour district
The hearing before Judge McPherson in the Herring Little Judicial contest of the Columbia Montour district was postponed from today to tomorrow due to the absence of counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
McPherson
Columbia- Montour District
No Attempt at Assassination Reports Debunked
Semi official statement today denies reports of an attempted assassination of Queen Wilhelmina and the shooting of Countess Limburg-Sulrum, saying the claims are entirely without foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Sept. U
Wilhelmina
Limburg-Sulrum
Mines to operate six days a week in Shamokin
The AMUneral Mining Company and the Union Coal Company inform workers that mines in Shamokin Pa will operate six days per week until further notice. The bulletin lists no specific dates or totals, but indicates a continuing full workweek across the two firms for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Win Thou Wind
Amuneral Mining Company
Union Coal Company
New Westminster Fire Suspect Arrested Over Incendiary Claim
Police arrest Jack Shepherd a farmer believed mentally unbalanced after a Sunday blaze in New Westminster British Columbia. Shepherd reportedly knew the fire would occur and had sworn to “do” the town following a recent jail stay for a minor offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
B. C
Jack Shepherd
Shepherd
Pennsylvania Pensions Noted With Names and Sums
A brief list from Washington outlines Pennsylvania pension invitations. Names include Original Jesper Wolfe Wyoming Richard Vancween Bayre and Reissue Elian F Tulker Meahoppen Abram L Tiffany Camptown with various dollar amounts. Also listed are Elizabeth Goodman Auburn as original widow.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Jesper Wolfe
Wyoming
Richard Vancween
Bayre
Elian F. ‘Tulker
Meahoppen
Abram L. Tiffany
Camptown
Elizabeth Goodman
Auburn
Mr. Bayard Weaker Suffer Daily Decline in Dedham
Mr Bayard Weaker of Dedham is described as declining steadily with the weekend worsening his condition and doctors fearing he cannot survive many more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Minsan
Boot
Colored Odd Fellows Convention in Altoona
The colored Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania hold a convention in Altoona with fifty delegates representing lodges. The Grand Household of Ruth hosts its convention simultaneously, both orders giving receptions tonight.
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Altoona
Boot
Pennsylvania
Ruth
Train Collision Kills Three in Wichita
A Rock Island passenger train struck a carryall at Douglass avenue crossing in Wichita on September 15. Thirteen people rode in the carryall. three were killed instantly, including Sarah Avery and Mrs. W. H. Ford, with John Cherry of Mulvane among the injured.
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Wichita
Kas
Rock Island
Douglass Avenue
Sarah Avery
W. H. Ford
John Cherry
Mulvane
Red Men National Council Receipts and Expenditures Report
Trchinapolis reports at today's Red Men council session show total receipts 1,245,000 with relief and burial costs, and a permanent fund led by Charles C. Conley. Expenditures include relief of members and widows, burial expenses, and investments, with a trust balance and tribal belt values noted. Membership has grown from 11 to 44%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trchinapolis
Seigion
National Council of Red
Stroudsburg Carpet Plant Hit by Total Fire Loss
The newly built Stroudsburg Carpet company plant burned today in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania destroying the facility. Loss estimated at twenty four thousand five hundred dollars with origin of the blaze listed as a mystery. The plant, operated by George H Harvey of Philadelphia, had been started only months ago and brought here by the board of trade and local bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg Carpet Company
George H. Harvey
Philadelphia
Board of Trade
Bonde
Penn football practice opens with few reported players
The University of Pennsylvania began preliminary football practice today with only two players reporting to coach George Woodruff. Reported players include McCracken right guard Overford center Hodges and Morison club end and Coombs sub quarterback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
George Woodruff
McCracken
Overford
Hodges
Morrison
Coombs
Woodruff
Suicide in Hisburg Farm Barn Ends a Life
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports Robert Davidson aged M years of Hisburg hanged himself in his barn last evening. He is survived by a widow and six adult children. The incident is recorded as a self inflicted death.
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Shamokin
Robert Davidson
Hisburg
Vletw
Church leaders review candidates for Harrisburg bishop
Archbishop Ryn of Philadelphia, Bishop Phelan of Pittsburgh, and Bishop Mullin of Erie met in Erie this afternoon to discuss the candidate list for the Harrisburg bishopric. The conference continues tomorrow and the three names will be sent to Rome.
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Erie
Ryn
Philadelphia
Phelan
Pittsburg
Mullin
Thin City
Harrisburg
Choma
Rome
Health report from Santiago shows fever cases and returns
Sept. report lists fever totals and duty returns for units including Guy B F Pool and the Thirty third Michigan. Typhoid fever appears among cases with total fever and new infections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cubans Suspect U S Protectorate Policy In Havana
A special U S commissioner Robert Porter studying Cuba’s finances triggers distrust among free Cuba supporters. Protests grow against perceived American guardianship as annexation vs independence dominates talk in Havana. Editorials warn leaders to show tact to avoid speeding annexation and losing national support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Robert P. Porter
United States
Party of Free Cuba
Republic of
Cuba
Lucha
Independence and annexation debate in Cuban army factions
The piece notes two Cuban army factions favoring independence or annexation, with a Cuban republican government in Cubitas planning a presidential election and a 48 electors system. Four presidential tickets are listed, led by candidates including Mendez Capote and Jose Miguel Gomes. Evacuation commissioners decide to defer joint sessions, continuing with separate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubilas
Puerto Principe
Maximo Gomes
Bartolome Masso
Mendez Capote
Mendez Capiute
Jose Miguel Gomes
Pedro Betancovrt
Calixto Garcia
Jose Miguel Ots
la Nacion
Lt le
Carrice
Trocopa
Cleneral Gomez
Man Jumps From Niagara Bridge In Fatal Tragedy
Peter Seheamm a Philadelphia brewer leaped from the Gentleland bridge at Niagara Falls and was swept over the American falls. Witness Bohicamm reached the scene and notes Seheamm had planned the leap while at Lehigh Valley trail and New York Central hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Peter Seheamm
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Bohicamm
Register
New York Central
Conweive
Ieland
Weather Forecast for Washington and Bent
Forecast for Wednesday calls for easterly winds and rain showers. Expect increasing cloud cover and low visibility with a potential light rain later in the day. Temperatures will be mild with a chance of drizzle in the afternoon.
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Edhem Pasa
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Scranton Tribune
Porter
Whitkrey
Knights of Malta
Major CR. Parke
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Scranton
Seranton
Camp Mende
Austria
London
the Times
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Mr. Bayard Weaker
Colored Odd Fellows’ Convention
Hock Island
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Robert Porter
Protectorate
Tion
Independent Party
National Cuban Party
Whan
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Niagawa
Weather Forecast
Wrahington
Werthesdyys
Ener Poeun
Ivadia
Pigit
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