Final Dewey Day Plans Stir New York Parade Debates
New York September 22 plan committee in City Hall outlined the Dewey Day parade schedule and breakfast atop a riverboat, with General Sickles pressing to delay the breakfast to Monday. General Roe defended Grand Army of the Republic rights and influence on parade routing and who leads the line, while Governor Roosevelt and Albany officials weighed in on veteran participation and timing.
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Grand Army of the Republic
New York
Davey
Handolph Gugeenhelmer
Civegenhelmer
Sickles
Admiral Dewey
Broadway
The
New World
Herman Ridder
William Berel
Row
John W. Viveman
Maur
Lewis Nixon
Sampson
City Hall
Mr. Holahan
Tieneral Albert JD. Shaw
Grand Army of the
Repiblic
Department Comimenitenr
Kay
Pre
Lallowling
Firat
Chloe
Monamaivania Volonteris
Fran
Philippines
Hepuibile
J O
Pennelvania
Mekitiles
Jose of
Alealis
Dewey Panne
Theodore Hogwevell
G. A. Th
Kays
Ceourge Dewey
Albany
N.V
Hiv
Roosevelt
Tonteht
Ree
National Guard
Zola Responds To Dreyfus Pardon In Letter From Paris
Emile Zola rejects the Dreyfus pardon and denounces the justice system. He argues mercy is a disguise for protecting the guilty and insists rehabilitation of an innocent man is essential for France’s honor. He vows to continue the fight for justice.
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Paris
The
Aurore
Emile Zola
Mme. Dreyfus
Francie
Cissation
Thay
France
Tragedy at Cumberland Fire Reveals Murder and Robbery
A rural Cumberland farm home owner Absolom Kester 80 and his hired man Albert Gree lie dead in the yard after a blaze exposes a murder plot. Housekeeper Anna Deena Wasalae killed. fire consumed her body. Robbery motive suspected as authorities pursue a suspected ring.
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Cumberland
Mil
Absolom Kester
Weer Virinka
Pawpaw
Kesser
Albert Gree
Anna Deina
Neo
Thesere
Bucknell Overflows Amid Dormitory Plans In Lewisburg
In Lewisburg Pennsylvania students flood Bucknell University as the administration allocates space for the new five dormitory complex. The campus must house about 400 additional residents this year and total enrollment nears a record despite crowded facilities.
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Lewisburg
Plague Rumors Reported in South Africa Coast
Reports from Magnude near Tivhogan Bay describe 22 new suspected bubonic plague cases. Two fatalities occurred among the patients, with authorities investigating the outbreak and tracing contacts in the region.
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Delagon Bay
Limente Maries
Tivhogan Bay
Rept
Boston Rept The weve of tine United Boye brite open
The Hove Frigade formed years ago to promote Christiinsitivity among the hove in thy churches. Delegates attend the proxen convention from Peonyiventa New York New Jere Contesticut Wilett Miuseneohuxettie and Mulne. General P B A Bridgeman presided at the meeting and Rev Arthur Hurruwe of Charlestown gave the welcome address.
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Boston
Hove
Peonyiventa
New York
New Jere
Contesticut
Wilett
Wind Mulne
PB. A. Bridgeman
Arthur 8. Hurruwe
Charlestown
Pennsylvania Pensions and Local Notices
Pension certi fication rates list individuals including Joseph KR Larny and Mont rowv in Susquehanna County with amounts around $10 noted. Local pension and community notices appear from Workington and surrounding areas as of September.
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Pennsylvania
Workington
Rales
Lhrreare
Joseph KR. Larny
Chinese in the Philippines Conference with Acting Secretary Hill
The Chinese minister met with Acting Secretary Hill to press for admission of some Chinese in the Philippines while Congress debates exclusion laws. General Otis will be asked for details on reported Chinese stoppages and reasons for any actions. The cabinet also discussed church occupation by U S troops and postal rate reductions for Porto Rico to match Cuba.
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Hill
Otis
Porto Rico
Washington
Philippines
Callet
State Department
Cheneral Offa
Davis
Congress
Ceneral
United States
Philip Pines
General Cie
Tepic
Cata
Porto
Porto Riso
Cuna
Strike at Cramps Forces Suspension at Dry Dock Yard
Philadelphia workers strike spreads to Cramps shin yards as blacksmiths machinists join the nine hour movement. A defection leaves only a foreman to supervise forges and stops all work at the dry dock yard.
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Philadelphia
Croker Named to Dewey Port Arrival Committee
The World reports Richard Croker chosen for a special committee to supervise Admiral Dewey’s port arrival next Thursday. Also selected are Bt. Clair McKelway and William McAdee, former assistant secretary of the navy. their names to be presented to the full rever tion committee before public announcement.
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New York
Richard Croker
Boen
Admiral Dewey
Olynoput
Koon
Washington
SIGHTED A BURNING SHIP REPORTS ABANDONED VESSEL
A Hamburg American Line steamship Columbia reported a fire aboard the vessel after calling at Southampton and New York, with Captain Vogelkesing aboard. The ship appeared abandoned with likely passengers Amelia Witte and Worden ell among those aboard.
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London
Columbia
Vogelkesing
Southampton
New York
Cherbourg
Hamburg
New York Girl Burned In Fire Tragedy
Miss Velugel Gednes of New York sustained fatal injuries when her dress caught fire from an oven flame near the home of Mrs. Harper in Fishkill landing on September 2. The incident left bystander and authorities to relay the report of the deadly accident.
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Telazel Gedney
Fishkill Landing
Velugel Gednes
New York
Fragmentary report on a 19th century incident in Lanefornl and Coaldale
The garbled text references individuals including Vi Tamagus and Philips Newi McManle from Lanefornl and Coaldale. It mentions a case involving a disturbance near Chester, Pennsylvania, with a gunshot incident witnessed by Loth and a reaction from a passerby. Details are corrupted and unclear.
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Tamagus
Kran Philips
Newi McManle
Lanefornl
Meineke Priteete
Coaldale
Washington War Session Discusses Pertinent War Debates
Fragmentary notes indicate discussions in Washington with government officials about wartime matters. The record mentions a representative from Pennsylvania and a general focus on ministry directives, reflecting ongoing legislative exchange in the capital.
Prohibition Candidate Nominated for Governor in Mass.
Heverly Massachusetts Sept 2 Rev Albert B Conte of Beverly has accepted the nomination of the Massachusetts Prohibition Party for governor. He succeeds John Willis Baer who had declined.
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Heverly
Maas
Albert B Conte
Beverly
Massachusetta Prohibition Estate Convention
John Willis Baer
Dun's Weekly Review Signals Sustained Demand and Rising Prices
New York September 22 Dun's Weekly Review reports demand remains strong and prices keep rising across products used by individuals and in manufacturing. It notes higher costs for steel, coal, and transport inputs, with delayed works raising profits for producers. Business failures fall in the United States and Canada compared with last year.
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New York
K. G. Dun & Company
Atlonne Porte
Pooitio
Linn Protec
Pitthurs
Chicarto
United States
Canada
Leading Lady in Tennesse Stage Murder Case
A Tennessee city reports a dramatic fatality as a leading lady shoots and kills the stage manager following a curtain call during a city opera house performance. Authorities describe the confrontation over a woman and indicate the killer may have acted in self defense or jealousy, with the theater crowd unsettled by the tragedy.
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Chattaneren
St. —Tolin Meorrivan
Foster
Parle
Frank Leiden
Break in Oil Pipeline Near Philadelphia Causes Spill
A leak in a Pennsyvania oil pipeline near Fifty third Street West Philadelphia caused a minor spill with thousands of dollars of product loss. Immediate measures halted flow to prevent reaching the Schuylkill River while Crews at the nearest pumping station in Lancaster prepared to resupply.
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Philadelibia
Ci Flyting
Bsehuylkill
Steed
West Philadel Phin
Lancaston
Pa Erie
REMOVED FROM HIS POST IN BERLIN ARMY SCANDAL
The report states Colonel Von Tan Lonmantel, commander of the Minit Willary academy, removed from duty amid allegations of failed mobilization plans being stolen by Sergeant Schlossen. Officials acknowledge security breaches and personal identities are involved.
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Berlin
von Tan- Lonmantel
Willary Achdemy
Romeyvell
Laine
Representative to Washington Stirs Hawaii Petition
A preliminary report from Honolulu indicates Hawaii seeks an official petition to Congress. President Dole supports sending a representative to Washington with approval from President McKinley and the territorial leadership.
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Honoluin
San Francisva
Sipt
Fred
Blartwell
Tnis
Dia Washington
Appeinier
von. Biersten Dreier Beer
Dole
Wethon
Wend- We
Waashanten
McKinley
Weetthestor at Fortuleht Health Duties Revealed
A garbled report notes an auditor from Atlantie unquestioned about inflammatory rhommutiaen and a fort summary. It mentions health status and Wilpevine duties at Dhirrietuarie, with unclear dates or names.
Unclear: Fragmentary historical notice about officials
Fragmented OCR text mentioning a governor Horatio Seymour related event with names like Dr. George Le Oiler and Otville Mistartent. Vague reference to ceremonies or excerise in a city with possible misread words.
Chicago Bout Ends In Draw At Fort Dearborn Owl
Two bantamweights, Steve Flinnegan of Philadelphia and Marty Harria of Chicago, fought a draw tonight at the Owl Club in Fort Dearborn Athletic. Both were strong in the match with clear scoring action throughout the rounds.
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Chicago
Steve Flnnegan
Philadelphia
Marty Harria
bin Rows
Fort Dearborn
Ohile
Stroms
Owl
Municipalities debate public ownership of sewerage systems
The American Municipalities convention discussed public ownership of water and sewerage amid broader debates on municipal utility management. Key speakers highlighted technical and financial challenges, with emphasis on extending city ownership while weighing constitutional and economic limits, and noting New Orleans and Mississippi River discharge issues.
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Evert! All
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Cits
Cheorge
Waring
Cates
Misalesippi
New Feleane
Museety
Teton
Fewerige
Pew
New Orleans
Ontmaersvete
Tin Haw
Reidbert Mack
Hotelier
Morning News Summary of War, Legal, and Local Notes
A morning briefing lists varied items: Dewey election arrangement completed, Transvial War coverage, Chinese and Paiinpviries topics, American municipal leaders, Northeastern Penneytvanty news, and finance. It also references Dewey remarks, courtroom proceedings, miners’ parade, and a Sunday school lesson for tomorrow, with regional notes on western troubles and industrial news.
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Dewey Teuegtion
Chinere
Foraker on trusts and the Philippines address summarized
Senator Foraker spoke at a county fair gathering about trusts and their evils, arguing many combinations harm the public and noting some are beneficial. He also discussed the Philippines, urging Congress to debate and prepare for decisive actions while criticizing tariff policies.
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Humlley
I. A Foraker
Uvliy
Butler County
England
Bribery trial set as lawmakers face next hearing
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of defendants including John J. Dowe and others from Philadelphia and New York, with references to a legislative bribery case and trial scheduling. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a political corruption charge and forthcoming court action.
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Thurrikhivre
Fae
Jonnery
Jehn Jd.owe
Thomas M. Movies
Wilkeo- Ieee
Herbert Tyan
Pike Deiphiie
Afos
John Hi. Mune
Poretineugaly
Unknown Man Killed In Delaware Valley Area
A man is found dead along a riverbank near Delaware with injuries suggesting foul play. Police report the victim, whose identity is not yet released, was located near a warehouse district with signs of a struggle and crowding observed by bystanders.
Crisis in Transvaal Cabinet Looms Over War Plans
Reports from London describe a vigorous policy debate as the cabinet weighs steps to prolong negotiations while preparing for a possible aggressive campaign in the Transvaal. News from South Africa fuels speculation of a Boer raid, with ministers cheered in Downing Street and foreign officials under pressure.
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Lord Salisbury
Lord Rothschild
Treasury
Downing Street
Pulliely
South Africa
Pernane
Amoinet
Orange Ree Tote
Cmd
Afrikainder Party
Cray Cilony
Foreign Office
de Boert
Orange Pree
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Derailed train tale voices troops at New Milford dock
An old dispatch reports a derailed car near Tremont and a large crowd at a port where the Pan American steamer arrived. General Wheaten and six companies protected crops. Jeffries and others were noted at the New Milford pier amid a reception and parade of onlookers.
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Manite
Lyrae
Llews
Teoma Greb
Heston
Hept
Dievumon
Brene
Eaamilon
Jeffries War
Tye Dock
Mortishiure Beppe 2 The Tweety Regiment Dive
Fragmentary OCR reports orders issued to a military unit during a named campaign. The text references Crom Camp Meade, Mondur, and PN pylties, but readable details are limited and context unclear.
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Mortishiure
Beppe
Meade Mondur
Lost Children Among Fatal West Rept Incident
A fragment notes a fatal West Rept incident with three of the deceased described as children. No further details are readable.
Secret Service Chief William Burne Reported Seriously Ill
In Columbus Ohio on September 2 news reports state William Burne chief of the United States secret service is seriously ill and hospitalized. The brief item notes the condition as grave and outlines little other detail about his health or circumstances.
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Columbus
William “J Burne
States Secret Service
Killarney Lakes Auction Announced for November
The notice states that the lakes of Killarney will be offered at public auction in November. Details on bidders or site boundaries are not provided in the readable text.
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Tiuhiin
Bent
Killarney
Nov
Weather Forecast for Washington September 1
Washington weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions for the eastern region. Variable winds from the south are expected with gusts, and a few streets may experience light breezes during the day.
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