Sagasta the Scapegoat and Spain’s War Fallout
Madrid reports on key figures blaming Sagasta for the Cuban conflict and war with the United States. The Duke of Tetuan asserts Canovas would not have started war, urges Sagasta's ouster, Blanco signals autonomy in Cuba, and Bilbao workers plan a protest against Admiral Cervera while authorities curb demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Duke of Tetuan
Canovas del Castillo
Senor Canovas
United States
Canovas
Spain
Stewart L. Woodford
Cuba
Blanco
Havana
Bilbao
Cervera
Santander
Yellow Mill Pond murder mystery stalls new developments
Bridgeport officials report no new progress as Superintendent Birmingham and detectives continue eight days of investigation. Two strangers examined rubber cloth and clothing found with the victim while clues from New Haven and Meriden remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Yellow Mill Pond
Birmingham
New Haven
Meriden
Trophies From Santiago In Spanish Post Office Display
A large lead gargoyle and the royal arms of Aragon and Castile, once on the Spanish post office at Santiago, are now in the possession of the United States Post Office Department. They were sent by postal agent Louie Kemper of Santiago and sat above the mail slot inside the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louie Kempner
Fantiago
Bethlehem Welcomes Ninth Regiment With City Parade
Bethelhem Pa September 20 Company K Ninth regiment arrived to a festive greeting by enthusiastic citizens Captain Adams and 77 soldiers were escorted by six bands drum corps and twenty civic societies and 1000 women to municipal hall for a reception. At the depot Mrs M Talbot 65 was crushed under an engine by the train bringing the soldiers and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethelhem
Bethlehem
Adams
Municipal Hall
M. Talbot
Woman shoots son at supper amid unloaded revolver display
In Harlem, Mrs. Frederick Neiss of 2015 Eighth Avenue was discharged after a fatal accident last night. She had been showing a revolver to guests as harmless, when it fired killing her 6 year old son Willie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Neiss
Eighth Avenue
Willie
Harlem Court
Fisheries Commission Meeting in Quebec Ends Behind Closed Doors
International fisheries talks in Quebec opened with a joint session and will reconvene after Champlain monument ceremonies. American and Canadian commissioners press for stronger fresh water protections while resolving lumber tariffs and log handling disputes related to Ontario and Dingley duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Champlain Monument
High Commission
Messrs. Babcock
New York
Fallon
Ohio
United States
National Grange
Hardy
Ontario
George W. Rows
Scottish Rite Masons Open Eighty Sixth Annual Session in Cincinnati
The Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty third degree opens its eighty sixth annual session in Cincinnati with ceremony led by Henry L Palmer. Officers and attendees from multiple states participate as reports and credentials are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General
Cincinnati
Supreme Council of Sovereign
Supreme Council
Henry JL. Palmer
di Vine
Josiah Seward
Spanish peace commission names and members listed
Madrid and Washington disclose the Spanish peace commission roster with updates. Senor Montero Rios chairs the commission and presides over the Senate, Senor Abarsura sits in the Senate and formerly Paris ambassador, General Cerero has colonial experience, Senor Villa Urrutia serves as minister at Brussels, and Senor Garnica is counsellor of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spanish Peace Commission
Madrid
Cambon
State Department
Senor Montero Rios
Senor Abarsura
Senate
Paris
Spain
General Cerero
Senor Villa Urrutia
Brussels
Benor Garnica
Court of Cassation
Supreme Court
Secretary Al ger resignation statement echoes ruin word
Lexington reports indicate Secretary Al ger may have resigned amid ruinous implications. Associated Press notes the phrasing suggests serious fallout and prompts questions on timing and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Alger
Associated Press
Ald Ae
Toledo Grain Elevator Fire Kills Eight and Burns More
A Toledo grain elevator owned by Paddock Hodge & Co burned after a dust explosion, killing eight workers and fatally burning eight more. Superintendent William Parks and several others were injured. Grace Parks, 17, was severely burned and a search for missing workers continued as flames spread to nearby properties. Insurance on the building and grain coverage are noted as substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddock, Hodge & Co
Toledo
Fept
William J. Parks
Parks
Grace
Harold
East
Union Elevator
William Parkaase
John Carr
David Kenp
Charles Keifer
William Parks
John Smith
Maumee River
Paddock
Banquet Planned in Honor of General Miles
General Nelson A Miles will soon receive invitations from New York bankers and leading merchants for a banquet in his honor in the city next month. Circulars were distributed in the Wall Street district today. Project leaders include J Kawarda Simmons George F Baker Frederick J Tappan Henry W Cancer and Richard Apear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Wall Street
J. Kawarda Simmons
George F. Baker
Frederick J. Tappan
Henry W. Cancer
Richard Apear
Cavalry Captain Arrested Over Soldier Death in Berlin
Berlin report states Cavalry Captain Count Btalberg Wert gerode was arrested following the death of Sergeant Bohemhardt. The accusation cites a sword cut delivered behind the cart during recent manoeuvres as the cause of death and implicates the count for impertinence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bet
Btalberg Wertgerode
Ser
Jeant Bohemhardt
Pennsylvania Pensions Report Amid Local Confusion
Local notes indicate Pennsylvania pension items with unfamiliar names and fragmented places. The report lists William Miller related to Plymouth Shickshinny Luzerne and Bo wo Ho, reflecting a disjointed registry or transcription error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Miller
Plymouth
Laverne, BB
Shickwhinny
Luzerne
Bo Wo Ho
Colonel Bryan to resign from army and resume public questions
In Jacksonville Mississippi on September 20 Colonel W J Bryan of the Third Nebraska volunteers said he would soon resign his U S army commission to resume public discourse. He declined to comment on politics or the army, but reiterated no change in his views on expanding U S territory and said he is not eager to join the regular army after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackasonville
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
United States Army
Bryan
United States
Omaha
Iire
Ninth annual council of Catholic Knights meets in Philadelphia
The ninth annual Catholic Knights of America council in Pennsylvania convened at Philopatrian hall with President John J. O’Rourke presiding. Delegates reviewed finances and growth while saluting the end of the Spanish American War and vowing loyalty to the flag. Officers and delegates were elected and Father Conway gave the benediction as delegates toured Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
the Catholic Knights of America
State of Pennsylvania
Philopatrian Hall
John J. O'Rourke
Spain
Charles J. Bigley
James J. Bonner
Pennsylvania
William P. Sinnot
Robert T. Graves
Erle
Supreme Council
Kansas City
B. A. Conway
Rt. Gregory's Catholic Church
View
Andrew Mover
Harrishugg
James J. Hennex
Gottfriend Diehl
William Kerford
T. J. Donohue
John EB. Cambridge
Charles A. Sparma
Arbitration Accepted Ends Monongahela City Coal Strike
The third pool miners strike in Monongahela City Pennsylvania ends as arbitration is accepted and work will resume tomorrow with both sides bound by the decision. Operators withdraw suits against jailed riot defendants and will refund money withheld under individual contracts. About 2000 miners were affected across the Pittsburgh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela City
Washington County
Pittsburg
Madman gunman silences railroad man in Pendleton
In Pendleton Oregon a drunken shooting spree by C Cunningham of Milton killed Young, wounded Mrs Julius Worcester, and chased Miss Effie Worcester through Oregon Hallway and Navigation depot. Cunningham fired at Mrs Johnson inside the Great Eastern hotel, then fled.
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Pendleton
Ore
C. Cunningham
Milton
Young
Julius J. Worcester
Oregon
Cunningham
Effie Worcester
Great Eastern Hotel
Right Man Joseph Chamberlain Visits Porthind Me
British secretary of state for the colonies Joseph Chamberlain arrived in Porthind to inspect the city and surroundings with Judge William N. Putnam. The pair toured the town in the afternoon and shared luncheon with Captain Rogers at Fort Preble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthind
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonies
William N. Putnam
Judge Putnam
Mer Chamberlain
Captain Rogers
Fort Preble
Shipping Notices From New York Harbor
The report lists ships cleared and arriving at New York on September 20. Cleared include Kenmington bound for Antwerp via Southampton and Germanic bound for Liverpool. arrived Miajoriic for Liverpool. Luited Servia, Liverpool, Trave, Bremell via Southampton.
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New York
Servia
Liverpool
Trave
Bremell
Bouthampton
Kenmington
Antwerp
Germanic
Quernstown
Miajoriic
Roosevelt Riders Seek Pay and Homeward Move After War
Rough Riders from Roosevelt seek help at the War Department to secure pay and transportation home after musters out. 95 hospitalized soldiers in Lexington missed July pay due to lack of identification. General Stanton orders payment and record tracing. Meiklejohn questions veterans about Cuba and hardships as they return home.
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Washington
War Department
Alger
Lexington
Slanton
Stanton
Blanton
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Department
Santiago
Camp Wikoff
Cuba
City Welcomes Big Crowd for Junior Order Vote
New Castle Pa September 20 The Junior Order United American Mechanics draw about 20 000 visitors as hotels fill and homes open for the event. Nominees were named for state councillor Grall Westerman Campbell and others with ballots set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
United American Mechanics
Grall
Westerman
Campbell
Jose 5. Rice
C. E. Bartholomew
Cressona
Schuylkill County
William D. Wallace
M. Db. Leichister
Sharpebure
Seasion
George Bb. Bowers
H. E. Campbell
Charles & Crall
Charles A. Westerman
Joseph Cully
J. B. Herchey
John
Republican conferees in Clearfield select senatorial candidates
Clearfield Pennsylvania September meeting of the Republican conferees for the thirty fourth district, covering Clearfield Center and Clinton counties. After twelve ballots today making twenty six total they adjourn to meet in Dubois tomorrow at 9. Osburn Womeldorf and Miller are the candidates from Clearfield Center and Clinton.
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Clearield
Center
Clinton
Dubois
W. A. Osburn
Chearteli
Womeldorf
G. W. Miller
Second Hospital Train Returns With Forty Nine Soldiers
The second hospital train from the Red Cross society of Philadelphia arrived tonight carrying forty nine sick soldiers. They were moved to Pennsylvania Hospital where doctors expect full recoveries. The volunteers hail from nine states.
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Philadelphia
Camp Meade
Red Crows Society of
Hhe City
Pennsylvania Hospital
Hall
May ana ducal headline and fires long list
In this morning’s news compact summary a mix of general world notes and local items appears. Evacuation of Porto Rico begins. eight men cremated and eight fatally burned in Toledo fire. the Loyal Knights of America refuse to disband. Steady coverage of local court proceedings and Wheaton area updates.
McKinley Visits Fort Myer Hospital in Personal Inspection
President McKinley, with Adjutant General Corbin, made an unscheduled 1.40 p.m. visit to Fort Myer VA hospital. He greeted Major Davie and about 400 patients, toured wards, kitchens, and spoke informally with convalescents, expressing satisfaction with care and urging no extra comfort beyond current provisions.
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Washington
Mc Kinley
Fort Myer
Corbin
White House
Davis
United States Army
Mator Divis
Major da Vie
Najor Davie
Silent Pilgrimage At White House Marks Garfield Death
An elderly woman in mourning approached Officer Cisele at the White House entrance in Washington on September 17. She recalled President Garfield's death seventeen years ago and entered the East Room for a quiet moment before departing, her identity unknown to White House staff.
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Washington, D. C
Cisele
White House
Garfield
Sick at Santiago Report Details Fever Cases Among U S Troops
Washington dispatch lists illnesses among American troops in Santiago including fever typhoid malaria and yellow fever. The report names soldiers and units such as Eighth Army Infantry Ninth United States Volunteers and Third United States Volunteers with dates of onset from September 1 to September 18.
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Washington
Bet
Santiago
Lawton
Mis
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Wilihamm Johnson
Eighth
United States
Albert Hichardson
Nures
Uniten
Liltveers
John J
Stchoden
Kybrettl
John J, Blake
Fifth
United Blates Infantry
Robert L, Coudean
Third United Btates
Walter Gray
Second Day Session of Sovereign Grand Lodge Opens
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows sovereign grand lodge met in Hoxton for its second day with full delegate attendance. Alfred B. Pinkerton of Worcester was unanimously elected grand sire deputy grand sire Ac Cable of Chicago. J Frank Grant of Hattimore was re-elected grand secretary. Richards Muckle of Philadelphia named grand treasurer by a single ballot. The next annual session will be in Detroit.
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Hoxton
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Order of Orkd
Alfred
Pinkerton
Worcester
Grand Sire
Ac. Cable
Chicago
J. Frank Grant
Hattimore
Od Richards Muckle
Philadelphia
Detroit
Bayard Sinks Toward Death as Illness Worsens
Thomas F. Bayard's condition deteriorates after a rest night and today he is weaker than at any point during his illness. Reports suggest the end may come in a few days, though he may endure several days of pain and medical effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Mass
Thomas F. Bayard
Premier Winter Seeks Quebec Conference Return
The text reports Premier Winter moving to rejoin the Quebec conference as commercial interests press to retain bull supply control unless the United States grants free admission for our fish to American markets.
Old Glory Again Waves at Havana
The Stars and Stripes floated at the Trocha hotel as the American evacuation commission hoisted its flag at ten this morning. Marines guarded the grounds while Col. Claus and Capt. Paine stood watch. The Resolute’s flag followed, cheered by all. Relief was given to a widow and two children, and many others received aid.
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Havana
Trocha Hotel
American Evacuation Commission
Claus
Paine
Resolute
Commission
Guardia Civile
Wade
Allizon
Wayne County Republicans Convene in Harmony
The Wayne county Republican gathering in Honesdale Pa featured a largely harmonious convention with no anti Quey resolutions. Six candidates contested the legislature led by W W Wood on the eighth ballot and W Norton on the fourth. John Miefler was named county treasurer and Dy B Poster nominated for coroner. Unanimous endorsements supported MecKinnon administration the gold standard and tax equalization with retention of all islands over which the sark and stripes now mou t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Wayne County
W. W. Wood
W. «. Norton
Aldenville
John Miefler
Tannera Falls
Dy ¢ B. Poster
Toy Cortiner
MecKinnon
Police Halt Planned Bolshevik Meetings in Hamburg
Berlin dispatch reports police promise to prevent Bolshevik gatherings in Hamburg aimed at disrupting William’s recent speech. Authorities claim measures will quell protests and detain strike provocateurs to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Liamburg
Danperor William
Weather forecast for eastern and western regions
The forecast calls for steady winds with some changes in direction. Central Washington remains mild with variable conditions and possible light showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bent
Metin
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Duke OF Teturn
America
Snagasta
Senor Sagasta
Spanish Post Office
Company K
Mother
Fisheries Commission
Henry L. Palmer
M. P
Sovereign Grand Committee
Milwaukee
Charles Pb
Woodbury
Grand Lettenant Committee
Boston
Samuel Troker
Lawrence
Gerund
Marquis Fayette King
Portland
Maaine
George W. Currier
Nashua
New Hampshire
Marsh
Perkins
Windsor
Vermont
Charles
Newton D. Arnold
H. F
Providence
Clinton Joomy Polge
Binghamton
Charles ©. Hutchinson
Lowell
Marxe
Thomas KE. Baliling
Robert Emmet Patterson
William Kiley Pilgnee
Grand Almoner
Auburn
Andrew Nembach
Neinnath
Theodore H. Emmons
Samuel Alexander
Bert Wainwright
Fred Garrett
Harold Paris
John Emith
Grace Parks
Frank van Houson
David Kemp
Harney Welch
Charles Kelfer
Fred Purguii
Fliot
Charles Brooker
Mvynerett Smith
Hamilton Parks
William J. Parke
C. Jordan
Peter Haas
al Baldie
Pennsylvania Pensions
Council OF Catholic Knights
Mr. Chamberlain
Order of American Mechanics
Clearfield
Porto Rico
Whitney
Editorial
Rev. R. W. ¥. Pierce
Loyal Knights of America
Colonel Watres
Scranton
Seranton
MR. M’kinley
Fort Meyer
Grand Lodge I. 0. O. F
Old Glory
Lee
Marianoa
Marlimo
Marianag
Cany
Buuta
Marlehao
Labbor
Matanzas
Joseph Congosto
Europe
Wayne Republicans
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