Transvaal Hopeful as Orange Free State Deliberations Continue
London reports say secret deliberations in the Orange Free State may link with the Transvaal before Pretoria receives Britain’s last message. News from Cape Town cites refugees, relief efforts, and troop movements as Britain presses for a decision amid rising tensions in South Africa.
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London
Pretoria
Orange Free State
Calcwttia Anngmeos
Aun Port Soindhandt
South Afria
Cape Leis
Cape Town
Sen
Johannesburg
Arelstines
Indian Cricketer Ranjitsinhji Plays First American Match
Prince Ranjitsinhji and the English eleven opened their American tour on Elmwood grounds Philadelphia facing the Philadelphia club team. The locals won the toss and batted, reaching 180 for fifteen. Ranjitsinhji used seven bowlers, Townsend the most effective, with Jordin top-scoring at 27 and Townsend taking key wickets.
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Philadelphia
Prince Ranjitsinhji
Belingat Cricket Club
Elmwood
Thin City
Philadelphia Cole
Loon
Kenelig
White
Twen- Lycee
Ranjiteinhji
View Townsend
Svore
Samoa Claims Under Consideration by Allied Powers
The article notes that Britain, Germany, and the United States are reviewing claims arising from the Samoa bombardment in which American forces under Admiral Nantes participated. It outlines two claim categories: damages from joint British American operations and damages from Samoa natives led by Matuata, with some disputes over principles and compensation.
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Washington
South
Samoa
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Eummer
Admiral Nantes
Captaain Stupteo
Alexamdria
Ooh
Matuata
J Hay Brown Appointed to Waines on the spree court bench
Governor Stone appoints J Hay Brown of Lancaster to the Waines on the spree court bench after the death of Juice Henry Williams of Wollerton. Brown will take seat when court reconvenes at Pittsburg next month. The Democratic ticket features Judge Leste Meoatreeat of Unions and another nominee to be elected in November. Governor also appoints FL J Me iayn of Lancaster to the board of managers of the Mintingedon reformatory to replace Brown.
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Harelsburg
Ponson
Bendland
Tore
FL J
Iayn
Lancaster
Boant of Mankieers
Mintingedon Reformatory
Brown
National Guard to Represent Pennsylvania at Dewey Reception
Harrisburg Sept 25 General orders from National Guard headquarters announced a provisional brigade to represent Pennsylvania at Admiral Dewey's New York reception. The brigade will be commanded by General Schall and include the First Second Third and Ninth regiments. The Tenth regiment has been mustered out but will attend the demonstration.
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Harrisburg
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Admiral Dewey
New York
Schall
Guard
Metras
Thon
Plague Spreads as City Reports New Plague Cases
Four new cases of bubonic plague were reported yesterday amid an outbreak. Officials note seventy four total cases with thirty fatally, as health authorities urge precautions and rapid response measures.
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Oporto
Oporta
Unclear historical event at Musa hall with attendees
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gathering at Musa hall before a national artillery event. The text mentions Avivation and several garbled names and places, with attendees expected to be around acme 247. Details are unreadable and subjects are not clearly identifiable.
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Fouieville
Don Cosma
California
Hino Hall
Avivation
Notowiial Artilerie
Musa Hall
Acme
Paople
Race problem discussed at Tuskegee address in Atlanta
Five hundred Negroes heard Booker T. Washington speak in Atlanta on the race problem in light of European travel. Governor Candler welcomed him and urged heed to Washington's counsel for elevation of the colored race, stressing law, education, and industrious conduct as paths to progress.
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Candler
Atlanta
Booker T. Washington
Tusgooges Normal Utd
Tasereee
Alabama
Proctor
Congregational Church
Washington
Goereia
Wasehington
Leon
South
Artillery to Leave Cuba Dispatches
Washington dispatch reports General Brooke directing the return of the second Artillery battalion from Havana on arrival of transport. The depot battalion at Phat ford B C RB will accompany the unit to the states, and twenty one general prisoners are to be sent with the battalion to serve their sentences in the United States.
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Havana
Washington
Pirot
Phatford
States
Annsport
Battle Sons
Brooke
Navy Department
Washingston
Orn
Manila
Mann
United States
Othat
Welborn CC. Wool
Ned
Wool
Naval Academy
Oregon
Mme
Detdemie Conres Dnl Wn
Niaeuphim
Department
Tieuwt
Gilmore
Yorktown
Dds
Nuivey
Philippines
Shipwreck Toll Rises with Schooner Lost in Gale
St Johns Newfoundland reports another schooner foundered in the recent gale. Six men perish, increasing the death toll to flyinger. Distant reports confirm extensive shipping losses as vessels returning from Northern Labrador suffer heavy damage.
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St. Johns
N. F
Flyinger
Leland
Labrador
Court Martial Testimony From Sealed Drey Tun Records
A fragment notes Paris Sept testimony from Captain Kreystaecine in the Drey tun court martial of 134. It states belief in guilt stemmed from reading secret duseler documents circulated to the judgew’s room without authorization. A man named Direytun or Dincovavel is noted as appointed to a commercial infantry post at Pee fort, in the deiarinwnit of i'horente, in Foriuerng.
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Paris
Kreystaecine
Monnew
Peefort
Wellington Resigns as Maryland Republican Chair
United States Senator George T. Wellington resigns as Maryland Republican State Central Committee chair, citing Governor Lloyd Lowndes. Gen. Thomas Shryeck elected to succeed him as state treasurer and grand master mason of Maryland. Wellington accuses Lowndes of treachery and predicts a GOP defeat in the spring election.
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Baltimore
Gearge TL
Wellington
Republican State Central Committee
Lloygh Lowndes
Thomas Shryeck
General Shryeck
Maron
Marylin
McComns
Sidney J. Mudd
Senaor Wellington
Lowndes
State Committee
Finance
Ewmwizn
Covernor Lowndes
Bitterneek Cane
Republica
The Grant Wedding in Newport and Russia's Prince
The Episcopal service for the marriage of Miss Grant and Count Speransky occurred at All Saints in Newport. The ceremony featured a proxy for Grand Duke Cyril of Russia, a formal procession, and notable guests including General Miles and Chauncey Depew. After the service, the couple departed for New York and St. Petersburg.
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All Saints
Newport
New York
St. Peters
Jala Dent Grant
Prederick de Grant
WV. Ss. Grant
Speransky
Russia
Potter
Porter
Honore Tualmer
Cyril of
Rusia
Miss Grant
Potter Palmer
Larkwond Honore
Captain Sartoris
Fitzhugh
Robert L. Gerry
Roger Winthrop
John Prentiss
Miss Chant
Chevalier Garde
Bishon Potter
State of
Rhode
Emanuel Ehuerh
Palmer Ineidence
Prince and Prine Oops
St. Petersburg
Amon
Wivsses
Grant
H. Honore
Edwin ¢. Thynore
Hares Honore, Jr
Sartoris
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Mice Miles
Michler
Merritt
Major Mott
Corbin
Helm
Wet Weet Point
Samuel Thayer
Vincom
United States
Meiklejohn
Chauncey M. Depew
San Frincieca Note on Twenty Volunteers for Guam Relief
Fragmentary report notes that a group identified as the Twenty fellow volunteers were called for service aboard a port city train to support relief efforts for Guam. Additional details mention Goat and other regiments, plus corpsmen assigned to the relief mission, with movement expected soon.
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San Frincieca
Boot
United States
Manta
Guammeni Marti
Daughter of Captain Bhimibew Dies in Delaware Cottage
Lewes Delaware reports the death of A Mind Slinelion daughter of Captain Bhimibew aged unknown. Cause heart failure occurred at the cottage of Mrs Ritten hotter in Rebbeth Delaware where she had summered. Remains to be sent to Washington for burial tomorrow morning.
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Lewes
Del
Boot
Bhimibew
Hale
Maine
Alaska Agitated by Earthquakes and Tidal Waves
The Rev. Sheldon Jackson reports Alaska coast disturbances from Yakutat, Sept. 27. Fifty-two distinct shocks, peaking at 3 PM, send residents fleeing to the hills as a thirteen-foot tidal surge menaces Yakutat. The harbor chasm and collapsing structures heighten panic while villagers shelter and hope for safety.
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Sheldon Jackson
Yakutat
Port Towsend
Wash
Alaska
Sheldon Jeckoon
Wakatat
Yakuter
Attempt on King Milan life court sentences in Belgrade
In Belgrade Servia on Sept 24 the court sentenced leaders Knegevic and Paisiteh to death for the July 6 conspiracy to assassinate Milan the former king. Ten others were jailed for twenty years, one for nine years, and seven for five years. Six defendants were acquitted.
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Belgrade
Servia
Milan
Knegevic
Paisiteh
Strike Seems Inevitable in Havana Bread Shortage Looms
In Havana on September 25, despite leaders efforts a general strike appears unavoidable. Workers report lasting a three month blockade with no fear of further action. Many laundries have closed halting laundry service and bakers threaten a bread shortage tomorrow. Mayor Lacuwste attempts to shield some laundries but cannot protect enough.
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Havana
Saite
Strikkers
Varios
Senor Lacuwste
Minnesota Volunteers Muster Out at Presidio Parade
The Minnesota and North Dakota volunteers near Presidio are mustered out today. Rifles turned in to Governor Lind are to be guarded and forwarded with the troop, then returned to the U S government at the Beck Island arsenal. The units plan to parade in St Paul and Minneapolis before demobilizing.
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Bon Frances
Soph
Minnesota
Presidio
Lind
Ai. Paul
Minneapolis
United States
Beck Ishin’ Arsenal
North Dakota
Pilgrimage to St Anne de Tempre Planned by Watervilly Catholics
Two hundred members of St Francis de Sales Church left Watervilly for a two week pilgrimage to the shrine of St Anne de Tempre in Quebec seeking absolution. The group traveled in a devotional march beginning today.
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Maine
Quebec
Watervilly
St. Francis de Sales Catholic
St. Anne de Tempre
Diaz Absent from Chicago Trip Due to Wife's Illness
President Ding cannot attend the Chicago journey because of his wife's illness. He appoints Ignacio Marlacat, minister of foreign relations, as his representative in the matter.
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City of
Mexico
Ding
Chicago
Ignacio Marlacat
Steamship Arrivals and Cleared Vessels Listed
Arrivals include Koent ela from Hamburg to New York, Friewand from Antwerp, and Umbria arriving in New York. Vessels cleared include Snale to Bremen via Southampton and Aiucaidum bound for Rotterdam. Friedrich Der Große arrived in New York.
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New York
Koentela
Haimburg
Bovie
Liverpool
Friewand
Antwerp
Snale
Bremen
Bouthampton
Aurania
Livard
Aiucaidum
Rotterdam
Brtemen
Friedrich der Grose
Umbria
Rainy morning previews and quake shocks in Alaska
The morning brings rain and cooler air as Alaska experiences further earthquakes. The front pages note a broader Tranpvuel situation and discuss national news including Mooker T. Washington on rare problems. Local items cover council proceedings and firemen convention plans.
Edward Tonrey Arrested at Capitol in Scranton Case
Special to The Scranton Tretia reports Edward Tonrey, 45, of Scranton, was arrested in the Capitol basement amid an investigation into his mental state. He wore mismatched clothes and jewelry, claimed aliases, and appeared demented while attempting to deliver a letter to Senator Quay.
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Washington
Scranton
Eueil W. Tonrey
Carpitol
Joekel
Tomesy
Jewenne
Hy Sal
Alfondes Tone
Wisdom Guidec
Tiis
Capitol
Ue Prippicne
Senator Quay
Oysters To Be Dearer In Connecticut This Fall
New Haven reports a promising oyster season with wholesalers seeing rising demand. Opened oysters fetch 1.25 dollars for large and 1.10 for small, shell oysters 5 to 4 dollars per bushel, prices to rise weekly as dredging licenses top 800.
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New Haven
Hmit
Orice
Automatic Cash Payer at Post Office Trial
The article describes a new automatic cashier device at the post office, operated by Thomas J. Fog ticker. It explains how bills and change pass through front channels and back part pavers, with limited keys and a trial setup for money orders. The government has not yet provisioned funds to purchase the system.
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Thomas J. Fog
Ty Wee
Pestefee
Venezuela unrest nears crucial battle in Caracas area
Advices from Caracas describe a critical situation as revolutionaries approach Victoria. Civilians are restricted from departing toward Cabello on the Gulf of Triste. The government remains highly suspicious as tensions rise.
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Caracas
Ponce
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Victoria
Cabello
Gulf of Triste
Alleged Forger in Japan Detained In Yokohama
Washington dispatch reports the state department asked Japan to detain Albu M. Hent, wanted in Jamestown for forging endorsements on $10,000 notes of the Union Trust Co. He deserted a six months marriage for another woman and is now said to be in Yokohama.
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Washington
Tachie
Albu MM. Hent
Jamestown
Union Trust Company
Yokohama
Dreyfus Health Reported Improving Denies Rumors
Paris dispatch rejects circulating rumors on Captain Dreyfus health saying reports of his condition worsening are untrue and his condition is improving, according to official sources.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Urdaneta Gunboat Seized by Insurgents Near Manila Bay
Manila dispatch reports the Urdaneta gunboat captured near the Ornai River northwest of Manila Bay. One American officer and nine sailors missing while the wrecked vessel, burned and sunk, lies as the insurgents hold the patrol craft. The Potrero investigates, and Navy lists the missing crew members.
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Orani River
Manila
Tila
Urdanets
Tant River
Manila Bay
Dewey Land Parade Attracts High Profile Viewers
Enormous prices paid for viewing positions in the Dewey parade. Rear Admiral Schley and Captain Gridley’s widow seek boxes at major hotels. Governors Boehmell and Roosevelt attend with families while Chicago and North Western figures join the crowd. Philadelphia leaders and shipbuilders also stake their claims to prime spots.
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New York
Schley
Hox
Hotel Majestic
Gridley
Olympia
Montejo
Curtin
Otho
Boehmell
Ohio
TH. My Flaster
Stewart
Pooneylvania
Vic
Five Lives Lost On Jamaican Steamer Adduliy Foundering
The Ate lag Bleum company steamer Adduliy Captain McAuley sailed from Kingston for Baltimore and foundered off Port Morant at 3 30 pm. Five lives were lost including first officer Percy. Built in Pelfaet in 1899 the vessel was 210 feet long and 20 4 feet beam with 12 feet depth.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Atelag Blteum Company
Adduliy
McAuley
Baltimore
Port Morant
Percy
Adula
Pelfaet
Ex-Cashier Released by President’s Order from Auburn
Robert W. Eaton former cashier of the Paseyteville National Bank was released from prison after President McKinley granted special commutation. Eaton served two and a half years of a five year sentence for filing false reports to the controller of the currency.
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Auburn
Sept. C
Robert W. Eaton
Pasyeteville
Nu Wenn!bank
McKinley
Eaton
Weather outlook for Pennsylvania and Washington regions Tuesday
Forecast indicates near term warming and cooler Tuesday with lighter winds. Wednesday brings fair skies and northerly winds.
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Wintis
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