Hurricane Smash Hits Brunswick as Sea Ravages Jekyll Club Rows
A tropical hurricane caused five vessels to run aground in Brunswick harbor and widespread flood damage. The Jekyll Island club houses suffered heavy loss. Nassau and Tybee areas saw minimal fatalities but extensive property damage. Railroads and docks faced substantial destruction with power lines down.
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Brunswick
Mallory Steamship and South Railroad
Steritt Aiken
Jeky] Island
New York
Dixville
Degroes
Record
Louise
Savannah
South Carolina
Tybee
Beaufort
Clifton
Synara
Milleville
Fannie Childs
Franklin
Georgetown
8. C
Army in Puerto Rico Sends Troops North as Illness Rises
In Porto Rico on October 4 the medical staff says sickness among volunteers has reached crisis levels with over 2,700 in hospitals or quarters out of 10,000, more than 25 percent. Convalescents fail to regain strength in the climate, so hundreds are sent north weekly for relief.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Troops Ordered to Porto Rico as Spaniards Leave San Juan
Admiral Schley reports Spainish evacuation underway in San Juan with the last troops expected to depart by October 5. The war department replies by dispatching 4,000 more troops to Porto Rico, including the Fifth Cavalry from Huntsville Alabama and the Sixth United States Volunteers from Camp Thomas to Charleston South Carolina en route.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Admiral Schrey
San Juan
Spain
War Department
Fifth Cavalry
Huntsville
Ala
Sixth
United States Volunteers
Camp Thomas
Charleston
D. C
Forty seventh New York infantry sails from Rhode Island
The Forty seventh New York infantry is ordered to sail from Rhode Island, embarking for duty overseas. The move reflects ongoing mobilization efforts as military units depart from northeastern ports.
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New York Infantry
Rhode Island
Savannah chosen as embarkation point for Cuban war era
Secretary Alger announced Savannah Georgia is the embarkation point for all troops sent to Cuba or Porto Rico. The War Department says Savannah was selected for its superior facilities.
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Savannah
Washington
Alger Today
Cuba
Porto Rico
War Department
Warships to China to approach capital from Manila
Secretary Long ordered Admiral Dewey to dispatch two warships from Manila to near Pekin as threats grow in China. The Baltimore and the Petrel sail to reach Taku and Tianjin respectively, with Pekin and the Pang Ho river region in view. No light draught gunboat of the Helena class is available in the Asiatic squadron for deeper river ascent.
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Washington
Long
State Department
China
Dewey
Manila
Baltimore
Taku
Pang-He River
Pekin
Tien- Tsin
War Investigation Commission Set to Hear Gen Wheeler First
Washington on October 4 all members of the war investigation commission attended except ex Governor Beaver who would join today as Gen Wheeler is called as the first witness. The session focused on witness examination methods and oath administration and whether the commission can compel sworn testimony.
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Washington
War Investigation Commission
Beaver
Wheeler
London’s strange advices in peace talks stall Spain USA
Paris dispatch says peace commission may break up without decision. Sagasta orders Spanish commissioners not to yield on the Philippines. Likely adjournment, then further meetings as Spaniards press sovereignty, followed by recall of American commissioners.
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London
Paris
Peace Commission
Sagasta
Philippines
Spain
Merritt Arrives in Paris as Philippine Talks Continue
Maj. Gen. Merritt, Manila commander, arrives in Paris exhausted and declines interviews. American and Spanish peace commissioners hold preliminary sessions at the Foreign Office, planning work for a joint meeting after Friday. Madrid reacts to possible U S control of the Philippines with shock and vows vigorous opposition.
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Paris
Merritt
Manila
Marseilles
Grand Hotel de ’Athenee
United States
Foreign Office
Faure
Palais de Elysee
Associated Press
Madrid
Philippines
America
Gen. Merritt
Senator Quay Arrest Warrants Issued in Conspiracy Case
District Attorney announces warrants for United States Senator Quay his son Richard R. Quay ex State Treasurer Benjamin Haywood and Charles R. McKee over alleged conspiracy with the late John S. Hopkins to misuse state funds in stock speculation. affidavit filed by Detective Meyers of the DA office.
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Philadelphia
Graham
United States
Quay
Richard R. Quay
Benjamin Haywood
Charles R. McKee
John S. Hopkins
The
People’s Bank
Meyers
Navy battleships unsure of sailing date
Washington Oct 4. The navy cannot yet state when battleships Iowa and Oregon will sail. Oregon is ready to depart at any moment, while Iowa must test its gun mounts and may return to the navy yard if they fail under stress.
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Washington
Navy Department
Lowa
Oregon
Navy Yard
Deaths Among Troops in Philippines Reported
Washington dispatch from Manila dated October 3 reports July to September fatalities among U S troops. Four officers and 83 enlisted men died in August with 1 officer and 16 enlisted men killed in action. seven died of wounds. September adds 23 enlisted deaths. Total: 17 killed in action, seven by wounds, 14 from typhoid fever. remaining deaths from accident and various diseases. Otis signs.
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Manila
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Suffering in Havana Amid Food Shortage Reported
A private letter from an American in Havana describes widespread hunger in the city. Citizens starve with many unable to beg, some dying on the streets or in their homes as famine takes a toll.
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Havana
Washington
First Troops for Cuba Embark From Fernandino
The United States transport Roumania has been ordered from New York to Fernandino. She will arrive shortly and will carry the Fourth Immune regiment from Jacksonville to Manzanillo, Cuba. This unit will be the first of the Seventh army corps to embark for Cuba.
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Cuba
Fernandino
Fla
United States
Roumania
New York
Fourth Immune
Jacksonville
Manzanillo
Seventh Army Corps
Appointment of Dr. David J. Hill as Assistant Secretary of State
Washington October 4 reports the president named Dr. David J. Hill of Rochester as first assistant secretary of state to replace John Bassett Moore who resigned. Hill is president of Rochester University and renowned for expertise in international law.
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Washington
David J. Hill
Rochester
John Bassett Moore
Hill
Rochester University
Awards for the New Monitors in Coast Defense Bids
The secretary of war will award four new coast defense monitors to the lowest bidders. Lewis Nixon receives one at $825,000, Newport News at $860,000, Bethlehem Iron Works at $862,000, and Union Iron Works at $875,000.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Lewis Nexon
Newport News
Both
Iron Works
Union Iron Works
Commission Vote and Inquiries on War Department Affairs
The board discussed appointing a notary from its officers to administer oaths and considered Gov. Beaver guiding witnesses. Surgeon General Sternberg invited a visit to his office, with actions pending. The commission planned a closer look at medical department organization during the Spanish American War and ordered investigations into transport abuses on vessels serving Santiago.
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Gov
Beaver
Sternberg
G. M. Dodge
War Department
Spain
George M. Sternberg
Santiago
Concho
Seneca
Breakwater
Olivette
City of Washington
Dodge
Quartermaster’s Department
George Will Not Run for New York Governor
Henry George declines the Free Silver Democratic nomination for governor of New York citing focus on his father's biography. He states he supports free coinage in name only and that his devotion to writing outweighs political activity. Henry M. McDonald of New York City is nominated in his stead and is president of the New York Bimetallic association.
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New York
Henry George
Chicago Platform Democrats
Henry M. McDonald
George
Mr. George
Chicago
House of Want
House of Have
Tam
Pierre, S. D
Canadian officials to visit Omaha for British and Canadian day
A telegram from Ottawa says Clifford Sifton and Charles W. Speers of the interior department along with other Canadian statesmen will attend the Omaha exposition on October 15 to celebrate British and Canadian day. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and other Dominion cabinet members are expected to join.
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Omaha
Neb
Ottawa
Clifford Sifton
Charlies W. Speers
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion
Fifth Corps to Disband After Cuban Campaign
General order from Gen. Shafter announces the disbandment of the Fifth Army Corps at Camp Wikoff New York following the campaign before Santiago de Cuba, praised as a brilliant page in U.S. history.
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Fifth Corps
Camp Wikoff
N. Y
Shafter
Secretary of War
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago de Cuba
National League Ball Games Summary
National League results show Chicago vs Louisville 2 to 3 and Louisville winning 3 to 2. Cincinnati defeated St Louis 8 to 0. Washington beat Brooklyn 9 to 6 in Brooklyn. Boston defeated Baltimore 13 to 10. Philadelphia edged New York 3 to 1 in Philadelphia.
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Chicago
Louisvile
Cincinnati
St Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Hopkins Woman Held on Homicide Charge in Sister-in-Law Killing
The preliminary hearing for Mrs. George Ewing, who killed her sister-in-law in Hopkins Missouri, was held yesterday. She is held on $5,000 bond. Officials suggest the charge may not be first degree murder, possibly due to her being a woman.
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Hopkins, Mo
George Ewing
Thief Arrested After Dairy? Harness Theft in Hutchinson
In Hutchinson Kansas last night several sets of harness were stolen. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a horse trader's tent on the Arkansas river. Louis Medcalff confessed to the theft when confronted by the dogs and traders.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Arkansas River
Louis Medcalff
New Pearl Fields Discovered Off New Caledonia Coast
United States Consul Wolf at Noumea reports new pearl fields off the west coast of New Caledonia of great richness. He notes one shell contained a fabulous number, signaling significant pearl harvest potential.
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Washington
New Caledonia
United States
Wolf
Noumea
Well-known minister dies after sixty years in ministry
Abilene Kan Oct 4 Rev Henry A Bell a United Brethren preacher died last night at 87 years old. He had served over six decades as pastor and presiding elder and was known across America by members of the church.
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Abilene
Kan
Henry A. Bell
Bell
America
Hawaii to adopt Washington style government plan
Washington reports say Hawaii may mirror District of Columbia governance with half the taxes paid by federal authorities. Proposed by Senator William P White this system would make Hawaii the ward of the federal government similar to DC, avoiding territorial risks and debates over home rule and suffrage.
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Washington
Hawaii
District of Columbia
William P. White
Maryland
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Parisians in Turmoil Over Dreyfus Affair
Paris on October 4 is rocked by revisionists and anti revisionists clashing over Captain Dreyfus. Crowds scuffle erupt, arrests occur as mounted guards patrol and police remain vigilant. Ottawa reports a weak turnout in the prohibition vote with government planning to disregard the results.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Ottawa
Ont
Leavenworth County Miners Top State Pay Scales
The state mining supervisor reports Leavenworth county miners were the best paid in Kansas. They earned $401.45 last year versus $273.20 in Crawford county, the next highest. The daily average wage was $2.19 against Crawford county at $1.94.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Leavenworth County
Crawford County
Kentucky father drowns self after daughter’s scandal
Paris Kentucky Oct 4 T C Collins father of Miss May Collins once linked to a Boston hotel death with a man companion, drowned himself in a pond near Elizabeth four miles from Paris. Authorities believe a recent escapade of a younger daughter drove him to death.
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Hni
Paris
T. C. Collins
May Collins
Boston
Elizabeth
Crime of a Baseball Player
Camden, N J Oct 4 William Lagan a well known baseball player who played for St Louis Syracuse and Pittsburgh tried to kill his wife and had planned to kill himself Both attempts were unsuccessful
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Camden
N. J
William Lagan
St. Louis
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Colorado Populist State Convention Nominates Ticket
The Colorado state convention in Denver on October 4 nominated a statewide ticket. Simon Gungengenheim, anti Teller Republican candidate for governor, was endorsed. Reverend Myron W. Reed was nominated for Congress in the First district.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Simon G@nggenheim
Myron W. Reed
Congress
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