Dewey Seen as Possible 1900 Expansionist Candidate
The return of Admiral Dewey and McKinley’s Western trip sparks talk of 1900 politics. Dewey, famed for the Philippine expansion, presents as a sailor with no political ambitions yet commands strong support from able politicians who see him as a potential anti or pro administration figure, preserving expansion policy.
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Washington, D. C
Oct
Admiral Dewey
McKinley
Olympia
United States
Dewey
Philippine Islands
Mules to be transported to the Philippines from Seattle
Groundwork for mule sheds in North Seattle opposite Seattle General Hospital has begun Contractor Garretty orders lumber and will deploy a large workforce Mules numbering about 600 will depart Chickamauga immediately and reach Beattie by the Leith Transport Port Stephens should arrive by the sixth of the month The steamer must be altered extensively to carry animals and forage will be required Assistant Quartermaster W W Robinson will issue material bid calls soon
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Philippines
Garretty
Seattle General Hospital
First Avenue
Seattle
Chickamaqua
Beattie
Port Stephens
W. W. Robinson
Temporary receiver appointed for J. H. Colt & Co. firm
New York chapter eleven proceedings name a temporary receiver for the gas generators and stereopticon supplies manufacturers J. H. Colt & Co. The firm with offices in Chicago San Francisco and Atlanta faces voluntary dissolution. Liabilities total 99000. Incorporated January 12 1899 with capital stock 350000.
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New York
J. H. Colt & Co
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlanta
Wee Incorporated
Women Vote a Change in National Club Structure
Chicago session of the Chicago Woman's Club debated reorganization of the National Federation of Woman's Clubs. Proponents urged a union of estate federations with representation by estates. opponents warned small town clubs would lose influence and favored individual club representation.
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Chicago
Chicago Woman's Club
National Federation of Woman's Clubs
Quincy
Pennoyer L. Sherman
Robert Mall Wiles
Sherman
Eben M. Henrotin
Wiles
WH. Fareon
Julia B. Shattuck
A Asbury
Swedish Ministers Resignations Reported in Stockholm
Stockholm reports the resignations of Count Douglas the foreign affairs minister and Baron Rappe the war minister are with King Oscar. De Lagerheim is slated for Douglas's post while Rappe's successor remains undecided. Norwegians cheer Douglas' fall.
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Stockholm
Count Douglas
Sweden
Norway
Baron Rappe
Osear
de Lagerheim
Berlin
Douglas
Deed of a Brave Man Rescues Children in Fire
Milwacker Wisconsin October 11 J Rechlitz attempted to rescue three children and a woman from a fire after a lamp exploded in Mrs Frances Prudhow home. He extinguished flames on her clothing then entered the burning room and saved the children. The woman died fatally burned and only one child is expected to survive.
Rioting in Kendangan leaves Dutch officials dead
Dispatch from Batavia reports a riot at Kendangan in southeast Borneo resulting in the death of two Dutch functionaries. Rioters were shot and several arrested as authorities say the situation has become more satisfactory.
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The
Hague
Colonial Department
Batavia
Kendangan
Borneo
Preparing to Greet Dewey in Hoston
Admiral Dewey plans a visit to Hoston on October 13 and 14. A meeting set a festival committee in motion, with plans for a military parade and possible civic reception. The Olympian ship remains in service until after the visit, and a Norwich alumni banquet is planned.
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Hoston
Newen
Dewey
Borton
Norwich Alumni Association
Thin City
Inspection of Columbia Lights at Astoria
Commander Field of the lighthouse service will travel from Portland to Astoria this morning with the tender Manzanita to inspect navigational lights and buoys along the Columbia River The vessel will take three to four days to travel upriver and buoy positions will be updated where channels have been dredged
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Portland
Field
Lighthous
Astoria
Columbia River
Opposers of the Saloon Meeting Tonight at First Methodist
The Anti-Saloon League will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:90 this evening in the First Methodist church. The executive council will submit matters of importance and invitations have been sent to temperance orders citywide. The league notes the saloon closing ordinance failed in the city council but claims their agitation prompted council members to declare themselves.
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Anti-Saloon League
First Methodist
Wrahington Volunteers
Clite
Jones Petitions for Toledo Mayor on Australian Ballot
Columbus October 1 The petition to place the name of Mayor M. Jones of Toledo on the Australian ballot as an Independent candidate for governor was filed with the secretary of state. The petition lists about 14 000 names, with the manager claiming about 80 000 total names collected though the remainder will not be filed as unnecessary.
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Columbus
British cruiser intercepts German steamship with Transvaal ammunition
Lorenzo Marqueb reports a British cruiser intercepted a German steamer delivering ammunition to the Transvaal, as the vessel nears this port. The incident highlights naval actions amid the Boer conflict era.
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Lorenzo Marqueb
Transvaal
Chinese Must Stay Out The Chinese Must Stay Out
Washington reports the treasury department rejects 33 Chinese men at Portal North Dakota claiming Chicago residence and admission rights. An investigation uncovers a Chicago firm scheme offering annual fees to certify arrivals as firm members who have gone to China to buy goods. Perjury proceedings will target witnesses and several prominent Chinese men for subornation of perjury.
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Washington, D.C
Treasury Department
Portal
N. D
Chicago
China
General Strike Planned Across France At Creusot
Oct 1 report says Creusot Iron Works workers plan a general strike with unions rallying men women and children to march toward Paris at 6 am tomorrow in a car caravan traveling about 30 kilometers daily. Government cabinet meeting scheduled to discuss the situation amid suspected political influence and funding.
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Pari
Creusot Iron Works
France
Creusot
Parle
Increase in Gold Reserve in September
The September treasury debt statement shows an available cash balance excluding the gold reserve of 100 million dollars. Gold in hand excluding certificates rose to 187,694,615, up 8,? million. gold holdings total 254,328,820, up 5,520,000, with aggregate reserve over 354,000,000. Outstanding gold certificates jumped from 22,000,000 on July 1 to 69,000,000 in September, then to 88,673,000 by month’s end, while gold holdings rose slightly versus August.
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Treasury
Rubber Trust Is Ruled Out In Chicago Appeal
The United States circuit court of appeals condemned the methods of the United States rubber trust and reversed Judge Grosscup's opinion. The ruling concerns an action involving claims totaling 250000 against C. H. Fargo & Co. of Chicago, a wholesale boot and shoe dealer, by the Metropolitan National Bank of Chicago.
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Chicago
United States Circuit
Court of Appeals
United States Rubber Trust
Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Metropolitan National Bank of Chicago
C. H. Fargo & Co
Loans and Insurance and a Classified Mix
A readable collage lists diverse services and ads including loans and insurance providers Metropolitan Life, and a binding company at 112 Veeler way A printer and patent attorney firm Barnen and Co at 747 Starr-Boyd building advertise services Several machine sales and repair items are noted including sewing machines New Home brand offered near post office Housewares and hardware items like signs and house numbers offered by Chas Meston Also listed are ship chandlers Sun de and Erland wares at Yester wharf and a storage and warehousing business Raser and Morgan advertise secure storage with negotiable receipts and collateral The Pacific Tailoring firm and a tin and sheet metal shop advertise various trades The notice ends with Wanted ads for an experienced waitress clothing buyers and related items at local Portland addresses and contacts
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Pansionist
Colt & Co
Roslyn Coal
Roslyn
State of
Washington
A. S. Kerry
Dutch Borneo
Columbia
First Methodist Church
Jones
Rubber Trust
Antil
Cooke and Walters
G. NM
Pope
Cancade
Condone Themper & CO. Inc
Abetract Company
Elaine
Cherry Street
Reattle Ammthact Co
G. Y. Bite
Attorneys AT Law
Ve Amboll
Pevetor
Minesty
Ilinekley
Hater Hide
Hurinp
Collingrs
Wilbon
Business College Tel Main
HALKS
Rational Reatt Lac
Capital General Banking
Burl
Dank
Coahier Exchange Peyalties
United
Puget
Jacob Furth
Ndegional Bank
Bhatt K
Biates
Europe
Poe Andrew Chilberg
le Jecoteon Ll. Grondahl Bombere
Genere
Becond
Cashiee
Banking Vuennese
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet
Index
Andrew Knox
J. G. Given
Geo. E. Sackett
Griffith Davies
Thos. A. Prosch
Maj. Baldwin
A. Corbitt
Bridge Builders and Contractors
Cee
Disiereen
Gill
Rectory Ene Builders
Western Ave
Bett Onc
Randall General Jopbing
Tei Green
Ehaep
Invalid
Chapin
Sixth End
Pike Street
ATLAS
Ak Eo Oon
Onee
MN Depew
Dentiny
Olake
Barse
Dancing Academy
Echool Ie City
Ranke Fifth End Pike
Rochester
Rome
California House
Courtney & Elliott
York
Piret Avenue
Colby
NOTEL
Alaska Junk Co
Estern Ave
Pike
James Dothwelis
Morteege Joans, Freine
Eurety Bonds
Boston
Midwill
Jaschets
27Th and
Madison Streete
DR. Swan
Metropolitan Nti & Binding Co 112
Veeler Wey. Fria ‘Hter
T. F. Bradley
Third St ‘Rhone Main A
Barnen & CO
Starr-Boyd Building
Re Hron al
Jancon
Post
Ensel, Mfr
Hinckley Blocc
Skuns
Chas, Meston
Owen Nest
Sunde & Erland
Yester Wharf
Sairmakers
Raser & Morgan
Pacific Tailoring
Fis
AVERY
TF Clark
W. Madison
Portland Restaur
Astopf
Second Ave
Tel
RTE
Joseph Mayer & Bros
P.L
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