Boynton and Lee Testify on Camp Thomas Conditions
Gen H V Boynton defended Camp Thomas conditions before the war inquiry, citing crowding after measles and uncov ered sinks as disease spread causes. Gen Fitzhugh Lee praised ration abundance but urged live animals and more fruit, noting some complaints as unfounded and confirming overall readiness for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton
Brooke
Porto Rico
Howell
Camp Thomas
Dodge
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Cuba
Beaver
Jacksonville
Gov. Beaver
Gen. Lee
Madrid
Indiana
War Department
The Virginia Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans
Richmond Va Oct 7 The Virginia grand camp of Confederate Veterans reports the death of a prominent veteran and notes ongoing commemorations and proceedings in honor of Confederate heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Grand Camp of
Resolution Ends Miss Winnie Davis Title as Daughter of Confederacy
A resolution declares there can be no successor to Miss Winnie Davis as the Daughter of the Confederacy, stating the title expired with her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Davis
Small-pox Cases Rise Among Manila Troops
Manila reports 14 small-pox cases and six deaths among American troops over the past two days. Typhoid fever adds five deaths in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cuba situation reported by Wade flags slow troop use
A cable from Gen Wade, head of the American Havana commission, outlines rapid changes in Cuba and previews a mailed full report. Washington discusses delaying troop deployment until fever danger subsides. Wade says Havana authority collapses, Blanco loses control, and Spanish commissioners’ procrastination serves U.S. aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Gen. Wade
Cuba
Blanco
Havana
Wade
Washington
American Commission
White House
Hay
Flood Devastates Hoosick Valley Causing Massive Damage
A severe flood swept through Hoosick Falls and surrounding areas after 18 hours of rain. Bridges washed away on Delaware & Hudson tracks, electric railways destroyed, and extensive property damage reported across Washington, Rensselaer, and Vermont regions. Rescue efforts saved workers from a collapsing factory cellar as streets flooded and brick blocks were swept away.
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Troy
N. Y
Hoosick Valley
Washington
Rensselaer Counties
Vermont
Hoosick Falls
North
Hoosick
Fitchburg
Greenwich
Johnsville
Delaware & Hudson
Schuyler
Bennington
Hall-Hartwell
Wankow
China
London
Shanghai
Spanish troops land in Philippines clash sparks panic
An official dispatch from Hailo reports that a landing of Spanish troops in the Philippine islands caused a panic among insurgents. About 300 muskets, four cannon, ammunition and a flag were captured. Eight Spanish prisoners were released, the insurgents dispersed and many withdrew to the mountains or surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Hailo
Philippine Islands
Kansas City Karni val Krewe Parade A Glittering Success
The Kansas City Karval Krewe parade in Kansas City Missouri drew the largest crowds along the line yesterday afternoon. Floats and costumes highlighted every division while police maintained order and masked revelers were arrested and taken to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Women Denounce Col. Corby In Missouri Mass Meeting
At a mass meeting in St. Joseph on October 7 mothers wives sisters and sweethearts adopted resolutions denouncing Col J A Corby for keeping the Fourth Missouri regiment in service and a delegation was sent to seek McKinley’s help to muster out the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Corby
St. Joseph
J. A. Corby
Missouri Regiment
McKinley
Fever Strikes Mississippi Towns Amid Travel Ban
Jackson Mississippi October 7 reports say fever spreads in towns with travel prohibitions worsening distress. Statewide restrictions halt movement and factory activity as illness rises.
Rumored Leech Lake battle ends in uncertain massacres
Reports from Walker Minnesota describe a fight near Leech Lake with 80 soldiers and 200 or more Indians. Major Wilkinson and several soldiers are killed. Officials deny massacre rumors and urge strong reinforcements for Gen Bacon to rescue survivors and deter further unrest among Red Lake and Cass Lake Indians. Washington ordered ample reinforcements to Gen Bacon at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Maj. Wilkinson
William Melkinley
Washington
Leech Lake
Walker
J. S. McLean
Journal
E. R. Johnson
Times
C. H. Hamlin
Tribune
Red Lake
Cass Lake
Twin City
White House
Alger
Adjt
Corbin
St. Paul
Carlists Mobilize Forces Along French Border
Washington reports continued Carlist activity as they concentrate troops and arms near the French border. Figueras, a mountainous isolated town, serves as a depot for storing arms and ammunition in the Spain France region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Figueras
France
Spain
Havana Will Be Headquarters
Washington declares Havana Cuba as a key depot for the United States subsistence department. Officers will be assigned there to buy and ship subsistence supplies, reflecting a policy to occupy Cuba before Spanish withdrawal.
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Havana
Washington
Secretary of War
Cuba
Tampa
Fla
United States Subsistence Department
Nevada Candidate Declares Senate Bid Against Stewart
A. C. Cleveland of Nevada, in San Francisco, announces his candidacy for the United States senate to succeed Senator W. M. Stewart. He claims he is an actual resident of Nevada and vows a strong campaign for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Stewart
San Francisco
A. C. Cleveland
Nevada
United States
W. M. Stewart
Hankow in ruins after attack and flood of reports
Report describes Hankow destroyed over a square mile including government buildings and temple with fears of 1000 deaths. It situates Hankow as a Yangtze treaty port near Han Yang and Woo Chang with a combined 8 million population in the region.
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Hankow
Han-Yang
Woo-Chang
Hoo-Po
Hue
Indianola
Neb
Burlington Yards
Sol Brace
E. J. Walters
William MecCarl
Ansen
Burton
Lundberg
Elopement Ends in Tragedy in Saline County
In Saline county Arkansas on October 7 a young farmer Joe McKinney while with his brother and a friend eloped with Charles Taylor's daughter. The incident, described as a tragedy, leaves details and outcomes unclear.
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Pine Bluffs, Ark
Saline County
Joe McKinney
Charles Taylor
Chain of Police Posts to Secure Yukon Route
Canadian police plan a chain of stations along the upper Yukon from Dawson to Lake Bennett with five men per post and supplies for two years. Dispatches will aid mail forwarding as 6 000 to 8 000 travelers are expected. Troops move to Bear Island to quell rising Sioux at Leech Lake and Mine Lacs, with fears of bloodshed. President McKinley appealed for aid, a telegram from Minneapolis reports.
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al. Wilkinson
McKinley
Tacoma
Wash
Yukon
Dawson
Lake Bennett
Bacon
Fort Snelling
Col
Harbach
Department of Dakota
Bear Island
Brainerd
Tinker
Mine Lacs
Leech Lake
Walker
Lothrup
Hackensack
Minn
Leech Lake Agency
M’kinley
Minneapolis
House Looted and Set on Fire in Kansas City
Burglars entered Attorney J. W. Warren’s home at 937 Armstrong avenue last night and set the house ablaze in three spots after ransacking from kitchen to parlor. Investigation found the robbers had overturned furnishings. damage to house and furniture is about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
J. W. Warren
Armstrong Avenue
Humansville
Lottie Dougherty
B. D. Smith
Suspected Wife Murder Case Shocks Lawrence
Lawrence Kansas October 11 J J Kunkle a well known tailor of this city who is suspected of having poisoned his wife has left the city A coroner s inquest was held over the remains of Mrs Kunkle and it is thought that a verdict was found that she died from poison administered by her husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
J. J. Kunkle
Bhis City
Georgia Returns Win for Candler in Governor Race
Atlanta October 7 Allen D Cand ler leads Hogan populist by 55000 votes. The margin exceeds the previous Democratic governor win by about 20000 as several counties flip from Populist to Democratic since two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Allen D. Candler
I. R. Hogan
Kansas Flour Trust Sued Over Price Fixing Claim
Wichita October 7. C E Parkhurst sues Otto Weiss in justice court for refusing to sell flour. Parkhurst petitions under Kansas anti trust law alleging flour dealers in Kansas formed a combination to maintain flour and wheat prices.
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Kansas
Wichita
Kan
C. E. Parkhurst
Otto Weiss
Justice of the Peace
Parkhurst
Kansas Christian Endeavorers Grow Across State
Wellington Kansas October seventh report on the state Christian convention notes Sunday school and Christian Endeavor work as main topics. The state counts 201 Endeavor societies with over 5000 members connected to churches.
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Kansas Christian Endeavorers
Wellington
Kan
State Christian Convention
Bayard Will Valued At About 75000 For Widow
The will of former Secretary of State Thomas F Bayard was entered in Wilmington on October 7. The estate is valued at about 75000 and includes real estate in Wilmington and a house in Washington, all left to his widow.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
Board of Health
Bayard
Wilmington
Del
Thomas F. Bayard
Register
Washington
Mrs Guilford Extradition Case Prompted by London Hold
Hartford Oct 7 Gé Cooke issues extradition warrant demanding return of Dr Nancy Guilford from London England for involvement in the murder of Emma Gill and the Yellow Pond killing in Bridgeport. Also reports a Cincinnati warrant for William Schmidt real estate figure on embezzlement of 26000 from Third Ward Building Association and Gen Lees Corps ordered to move to Savannah for embarkation to Cuba.
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Troy
N. Y
N. L. Weatherby
Troy Yacht Club
Stephen J. Mallory
William J. Breslin
Elizabeth Savage
Hudson River
Riverdale Camp
Mrs. Guilford
Hartford
Conn
Gé Cooke
Anne
Nancy Guilford
London
Eng
Emma Gill
Yellow Pond
Bridgeport
Cincinnati
William Schmidt
Board of Education
Third Ward Building Association
Schmidt
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Cen
H. V. Boynton
Milo K. Ward
Redfield
Taylor
McKinney
Elopers
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Gen. Bacon
Neas
Wheeler
Sagastas
Arkansas
Ott's Drug Store
Ohio Street
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