Occupation of Cuba to require only modest force
Washington reports the U S war plan for Cuba envisions a staged evacuation and replacement of Spanish by American troops. Health concerns limit troop needs with estimates now indicating 15 000 men may be sufficient to garrison the island beginning late October into the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Military Commission
Comal
United States
Red Cross
Cuba
War Department
Santiago
Wny
Camp Meade Improves as General Oates Plans Moves
Brigadier General Oates, en route from Camp Meade, seeks leave to return to Montgomery Alabama with his wife and child. He praises Camp Meade housing 25 000 soldiers as improving and notes his brigade the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Third Connecticut and Two Hundred and Second New York regiments are growing proficient. He met with the president to discuss wartime appointments and promotions and advised against moving troops within three weeks. He anticipates the camp breaking in mid October with troops likely sent to Georgia or Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oates
War Department
Camp Meade
Montgomery
Ala
Pennsylvania
New York
Watoff
Georgia
Alabama
Actress Fanny Davenport Dies in Duxbury
Fanny Davenport, famed stage star, dies at 10:30 p.m. in Duxbury Massachusetts after a long illness. Her husband Melbourne McDowell and three sisters are at her bedside. brother-in-law William Mour is en route to arrange funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duxbury
Mass
Fanny Davenport
Miss Davenport
Melbourne McDowell
William 8
Mour
Soldier identified in Princeton Junction incident in Pennsylvania unit
Trenton reports the Third Pennsylvania soldier killed at Princeton Junction has been identified as Armetreng H. He belonged to Company I of the regiment and resided at 120 Bucknell Street Philadelphia. His body was sent to his family this afternoon.
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Trenton
N. J
Pennsylvania
Princeton Junction
Armetreng H
Bucknell Street
Philselphia
Citizens' Party nominates full county and congressional ticket
Philadelphia in Sept notes Citizens' party convention led by Sheriff Crowne nominated a complete county, congressional and senatorial slate. The Republican state ticket was also named, with McAleer, and Democrats in Third district. Nominations included Beck for district attorney Walton for city controller Dornan for recorder of deeds Brooks for clerk of the quarter sessions Dixon for coroner Ashman Penrose and others for orphan court. Holtzworth and Martin’s districts saw challengers Hudson and Burns. Legislative candidates also nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Party
Crowne
Colonel Stone
McAleer
James M. Beck
Clty
John M. Walton
Robert Dornan
Henry Brooks
Samuel G. Dixon
William N. Ashman
Clement B. Penrose
George FE. Holtzworth
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Exhumation of Columbus Remains and Cuban Relief Plans
Havana reports the exhumation of Columbus with officials present and guards enforcing limits. The American evacuation commission says Manzanillo will be evacuated by October 7. The Comal will deliver relief to Matanzas, first port for landing supplies to Cuba.
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Manzanillo
Matanzas
Havana
Columbus
Blanco
Gavin
Orden Publico
American Evacuation Commission
Comal
Cuba
Page
Junta Patriotico
McKinley
Open Letter Attacks Col. Stone Over Quay Allegations
Dr Swallow writes an open letter to Republican gubernatorial candidate Col. Stone accusing him of evasions and lack of knowledge about Quay era crimes. He cites debates, grand juries, and state officials, urging prosecution and challenging Stone on legal procedures and political alignment ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gover
Ol City
William Stone
Quay
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Preas
Athens
Ex-mayor Thomas Tilbrook dies aged 59 in McKeesport
McKeesport Pennsylvania reports the death of Hon Thomas Tilbrook former mayor. He suffered paralysis last Saturday evening and remained unconscious until his death Thursday evening shortly after five o'clock. Tilbrook had resided in the city since the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Pap
Thomas Tilbrook
Tilbrook
Mr. Tilbrook
Steamship Arrivals Cleared For Southampton And New York
The Kaiser Friedrich Hermine cleared for Southampton and the Westernland cleared for New York from New York on September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kaiser Friedrich
Heremen
Southampton
Westernland
Newark
Chaplain McIntyre Put on Trial by Court Martial
Denver hearing opens as Chaplain Joseph McIntyre of the Oregon faces court martial for alleged unbecoming language during a Denver lecture. The defense seeks to quash, arguing statements were public discourse and lacked malicious intent. The court adjourned to continue at 10 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Coli
Joseph PL McIntyre
Oregon
W. P MotCann
Willan H. Driggs
B. HM. Tribou
T. A. Gi
Nathan T. Barnes
C. K. Curtis
J. Cb. D. Kelley
C. HL. Lauchheimer
Admiral Lampoon
Cristobal Colon
Navy
Vesgela
Naval Department
Lauchheimer
Welsh Withdraws From Presidency of Union Traction
Philadelphia reports at the union traction company annual meeting John Lowther Welsh withdrew from the presidency but stayed on the board. George W. HinKins successor was chosen, and John J F Parsons was elected president with George Weldener as vice president. Farsons named general manager, arriving from Chicago. began street railway career in 1870 as conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
John Lowther Welsh
George W. Hikins
William L. Elkins
John JF. Parsons
George 1D. Weldener
Farsons
Chicago
Pattison Declines Sixth District Congressional Nomination
Ex Governor Robert E Pattison declined the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Sixth district which includes Chester and Delaware counties. William H Berry of Delaware County prepared to accept if Pattison declined. Berry, a radical free silver advocate, had been nominated by Democrats two years prior and was formerly a Prohibition supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Congress
Chester
Delaware
Pattison
William H. Berry
Delaware County
Berry
Americans Hold Four-Fifths of Puerto Rico Says Report
dispatch from Ponce Puerto Rico reports American forces control about eighty percent of the island with Spanish troops retreating toward San Juan from multiple sectors as campaign advances continue amid shifting positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porto Rico
Sannan
Oye Teoene Fee Mmewing Fn
Mr Howley Arrested in Democratic Conspiracy Case
Pittsburg September 26 Joseph Howley chairman of the Democratic county convention was arrested at Braddock on a conspiracy charge leveled by George Shaughnessy. He posted bail for a hearing on Friday as a Democratic convention met to nominate a judge for common pleas No 3. The event followed a September 1 convention amid disputes over rightful delegates and party control. John S Robb nominated. Marron faction delegates refused to vote.
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Pittsburg
Joseph Howley
Hraddock
George Shaughnessy
Howley
Braddock
Common Pleas
Robb
Marron
Dauphin
Shaughnessy
John 8. Robb
John S. Robb
Juderhip
Floating the Spanish ships near Santiago de Cuba
Details report three Spanish armored cruisers sunk at Santiago. Maria Teresa blown off rocks and towed to Guantanamo to sail for New York. Colon sank after valves opened but later salvage possible. Oquendo and Vitoria remain wrecks. General Lawton moves offices. Wood warns newcomers to wait until December for property transfers. Santiago cleaner with no yellow fever cases. schools to open the first Monday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Maria Teresa
Guantanamo
Merritt Wrecking Company
New York
Holeon
Cristoluadi Colon
Commodore Watson
Colon
Santiago
Hobson
Lawton
General Toral
Wood
Washington
Death in the Ring Ends in Hospitalized Boxer
Philadelphia report says Joe Butler of Philadelphia defeated Doc Payne in two rounds at the Arena. Butler used fouling tactics prompting police assistance as Payne was carried from the ring and later hospitalized with concussion fears. Seconds Jack McDonald and Kid Howard were arrested amid chaotic aftermath. Referee and manager were missing after the bout.
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Philadelphia
Joe Butler
Doc” Payne
McCoy
Butler
Payne
P Payne
Echlichter
Jack” McDonald
Kid" Howard
Cincinnati
Schuchter
Meyers
Peace Commission Arrives in Paris to Public Reception
The United States peace commission reached Paris from London and was welcomed at the railroad station by the U S embassy and many Americans and reporters. A sizeable crowd gathered outside the depot to view the commissioners as they departed for their hotel. The London to Paris voyage proved uneventful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rept
Peace Commission of the
United States
London
England
Americans Weigh Seizing Insurgent Fleet After Abbey Capture
The USS McCulloch captured the insurgent steamer Abbey near Manila after it landed seven thousand rifles. U S officials consider seizing the entire insurgent fleet as pirates due to unrecognized flags. Reports from Luzon say insurgents ravage the countryside while Cebu and nearby areas see clashes and smallpox cases in the California regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Manila
McCulloch
Abbey
Pasig
Cavite
Bicycle Riders Form Opposition Racing Union in Trenton
In Trenton on September 26 an opposition cycling group to the League of American Wheelmen formed the American Racing Velkete Union with Eddie Bald as chair. Several riders signed, including Arthur Cordner and Tom Cooper, after fines were paid to avoid blacklisting the fair grounds track. Races at the fair grounds were interrupted by rain, with several heats completed and others to finish if League consent arrives. Members signaled a pledge to ignore League jurisdiction over professional racing and avoid meets under League control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
League of American Wheelmen
American Racing Velkete’ Union
Eddie Bald
Arthur Cordner
Tom Cooper
Jay Eaton
Orlando Stevens
H. F. Terrill
J. B. Anderson
W. E. Becker
Interstate Fair Association
Fair Grounds
New Jersey
Arthur Gardner
Fred Sime
Tom Butler
H. B. Freeman
W. Simms
Ray Dawson
Boonton
W. Lerow Austin
Tuckerton
Goldie Worrell
Rudd
Eddie Dall
Arthur Gardiner
PF. A. McFarland
Karl Kiser
Orlando Stephens
W. A. Martin
Howard Freeman
W. E. Rocker
EB. P. Thompson
W. A. Terrill
K. B. Aker
Oscar Hedstrom
Howard Mosher
Olto Mayu
Smith Bloodies Irish Rival in 25 Round Featherweight Bout
Dave Sullivan of Ireland and Selly Smith of Los Angeles met at the Greater New York Athletic Club for a 25 round featherweight bout. Smith broke his left arm near the wrist in round two and could not continue after several rounds, depriving him of a likely victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dave Sullivan
Ireland
Selly Smith
Los Angeles
Cal
Greater New York Athletic Club
Smith
Baseball death shocks Gouldboro station game
During a Gouldboro station baseball game today a pitched ball struck Charles Long dying instantly after initial rise. He recovered enough to stand but collapsed and died on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Gouldboro Station
Charles Long
Weather and World News Roundup in Scranton
Morning weather indicates generally fair conditions. International and national items include Cuban evacuation and Columbus remains removal, insurgent Filipino vessel capture, and the Army Investigation Board’s latest session. Domestically the Dreyfus case revision, local vault find at Mr Driesbach’s, and county assessors valuation are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Army Investigation Board
Roosevelt and Woodruff Seen Headed for Saratoga Ticket
Reports from Saratoga indicate Theodore Roosevelt for governor and Timothy J. Woodruff for lieutenant governor are likely to top the Republican state convention ticket with Chauncey M. Depew in support. Governor Black is expected to be endorse d by the platform, signaling a harmonious gathering.
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Saratoga
SN. W
Theodore Roosevelt
Timothy J. Woodruff
Chauncey M. Denen
Rowevelt
Durie
Blick
Frank Platt
Depew
Elleworth
Severa
Platt
Payne
Black
Herring Withdraws From 26th District Nomination Contest
Grant Herring withdraws from the race for Democratic nomination in the Twenty sixth judicial district covering Columbia and Montour counties. Robert R. Little wins the nomination after a lengthy tie told by conferees meeting since May. Herring had filled the late Judge Skeler’s vacancy and withdrew amid party pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Twenty-sixth Judicial District
Columbia
Montour Counties
Robert R. Little
Judge Herring
Mr. Little
Skeler
Herring
Sketers
Air Little
Thin
Dauphin County
Destructive cyclone hits Merriton Ontario
A cyclone struck Merriton near Bu Catherine s Ont sharply this afternoon killing three people and injuring many. The dead include Clara O Neill Mrs John Bickley and Frank Moffett. Buildings were wrecked and Merriton public school collapsed trapping forty pupils in debris with many injured.
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Bu. Catherines
Ont
Merriton
Clara O'Neill
John Bickley
Frank Moffett
Death of Henry Roth at Pottsville hospital
The first death among the thirty two soldier parents at the Pottsville hospital is Henry Roth a private in Company C Thirteenth Pennsylvania volunteer infantry. He died today of typhoid fever and meningitis his relatives live in Ardhnald Pa and have been notified. The remains will be taken home for burial tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Pottsville Hospital
Henry Roth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Ardhnald
Death of Private David Hanlon at Presbyterian Hospital
Private David Hanlon of Company M, 2nd United States Infantry, died in Philadelphia Presbyterian hospital from typhoid fever. He had been brought from Montauk Point on September 18. His Kentucky relatives in Louisville on West State Street have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
David Hanlon
Second United States Infantry
Presbyterian Hospital
Montauk Point
West State Street
Louleville
Republican conference nominates Culver on fifteenth ballot
The Republican senatorial conference for the twenty fourth district made its nomination this afternoon. N. H. Culver of Williamsport was chosen on the fifteenth ballot, with the district covering Columbia Montour Lycoming and Sullivan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomabore
Columbia
Montour
Lycoming
Sullivan Counties
N. H. Culver
Williamsport
Pennsylvania Pension Issuances List
Washington September 26: Pension issuances include Gerschell Hollister of Scranton awarded $8 to 12. The brief notice records a set of state pensions and recipients with amounts in dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Erschell Hollister
Scranton
Army Inquiry Commenced in Secret Sessions
The commission selected by the president to investigate army conditions met in private, adopting a new meeting place for more room. Proceedings outlined general policy, with letters of inquiry to War, Quartermaster, Surgeon General, and other departments. April starts preparations. sessions run 10 to 12:30 and 2 to 4 daily as the inquiry expands to camps, supplies, health, and troop welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sem
Sion
Wir
Fortification Yd Ordnance Board of the
Army
Lemon Building
New York Avenue
Wasier
Ordnance Department
Dewinding
Atiguet
Communicalon
Hawthorne Club seeks arrest over boxing match dispute
Buffalo attorneys filed for Rich McCoy’s arrest to test the legality of the Hawthorne club’s plan for a Corbett vs Meloy boxing contest. Justice Hilde declined. Counsel then moved to Justice White’s court, with no filing before adjournment at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Hawthorne Club
Justicehilde
Supreme Court
Rich McCoy
Corbett
Mel‘oy
Philadelphia Cricketer Sutherland Law Ends Life in Hotel
The cricketer Sutherland Law, famed member of the first American team to visit England, died by suicide early this morning by leaping from a fourth story hotel window in Philadelphia. Friends attribute temporary insanity. he was about 45 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sutherland Law
Law
England
Doctor Detweiler Dies After Abdominal Operation
Newport Rhode Island September 2. Dr P W Detweiler a physician who had located here only a few months died this morning from complications following an operation last week for appendicitis He was long a resident and practicing physician in Bethlehem Pennsylvania He was born at Hellerstown four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
P. W. Detweiler
Detweiler
Bethlehem
Hellerstown
Weather forecast for Beyt and Vornedet regions on Tuesday
Forecast indicates eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas will experience breezy conditions with eastern winds. Temperatures are expected to rise modestly as a ridge builds, with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Col. Stone
Oil City
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Ple
McCormack
Elkins
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Staten
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C. Swallow
Thomas Tillbrook
M’intyre
the Traction Company
MR. Howley
Alleghany Democrats
Naval Constructor
Cristobal Colon—Wood
Death IN the Ring
Doc Payne
M’'Culloch
Crenpes
Luzon
Cebu
Hello
the Wheel
The
Solly Smith
Dreyfus
West
Suburban
General—Co
Lancaster
Roosevelt
Woodruff
Grant Herring
Twentysixth
Robert Little
Hanlon
Culver
Pennsylvania Pensions
Dr. Detweiler
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