Miraculous Escape Amid Indian Uprising and Arrest Plans
Washington reports an Indian outbreak near Walker Minnesota appears subdued Gen Bacon leads detachment ships wounded sent to Fort Snelling He promises arrests of chiefs Flatmouth and other agency men as plan of campaign forms and a Gatling gun may depart with 15 soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Leech Lake
Bacon
Bear Island
Walker
Fort Snelling
Sugar Point
Clough
National Guard
Case Lake
Washington
War and Interior Departments
Minn
Brainerd
Col. Harbach
Col Harbach
Sutherland
Flatmouth
Marshal O'Connor
Flora
Milville Wilkinson
William Butler
Edward Lowe
John Olmstead
John Swollenstocker
Alfred Zebell
Sax ton killed in Canton murder case at Alt house
George D Sax ton, brother of Mrs William McKinley, was shot dead in front of Eva B Alt house on Lincoln avenue as he visited. Five shots were fired with three hits before authorities arrested Mrs Anna C George on suspicion of the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, C
George D. Saxton
William McKinley
Eva B. Althouse
George Althouse
Lincoln Avenue
Anna C. George
George
Saxtons
Woman Faces Indictment Over Threats in Mail
Reports say Mrs. George threatened Saxton’s life, with many threats mailed. A Cleveland federal grand jury indicted her last fall for improper use of the mails. She posted bond and the indictment remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Place
Garcia to supervise Cuban army disbandment in Santiago
Gen. Garcia departed from Santiago with 60 men and aides to visit Jiguani Bayamo and Manzanillo in a three week mission to negotiate peaceful disarmament and return of soldiers to work. American officials foresee success in clearing insurgent bands and restoring peaceful industry, though his influence wanes among moderates and extremists resent his U S ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Santiago de Cuba
Garcia
Santiago
Paose
J. Escabante
A. S. Colante
Jiguani
Bayoma
Manzanillo
Lawton
United States
More Soldiers for Cubs as Expedition Moves Forward
The war department outlined plans for a second expedition to garrison Cuba. The First division, led by Brig. Gen. Carpenter, will deploy from southern ports, with Maj. Gen. Wade to command the overall force. The Second division moves from Jacksonville to Savannah to embark for Havana by month’s end. The Spanish evacuation of Porto Rico is demanded by October 11, with contingencies if transport fails by October 18 and December 1 for Havana’s handover.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Carpenter
United States Cavalry
Snider
Williston
Wade
Military Evacuation Commission
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
Savannah
Havana
Lee
Decision: soldiers not entitled to registration or vote
The attorney general's department issued a ruling in Austin on October 8 stating that a soldier whether he serves as a volunteer or regular in the United States armed forces is not entitled to registration or to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General’s Department
United States
Denver Claimed by Mysterious Strangler
Mrs. Julius Voght a clairvoyant and medium was found dead in her Cham pa street apartment with a twisted towel tied around her neck. Police suspect the same unknown killer who murdered three women on Market street in 1894, but no clew to the murderer exists.
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Denver
Col
Julius Voght
Champa Street
Market Street
War Trial Officers and Witnesses Testify
Officers and witnesses are called to testify about their knowledge as part of the war investigation. Statements focus on what each person observed and any relevant details they can provide to the inquiry.
Claims of Unfounded Suffering in Spanish War Army
Three witnesses before the war investigating commission Gen Greene Col Lee and Maj Hersey acknowledged some isolated discomfort but said most complaints were exaggerated. They praised American supply in the Spanish war noting three months' provisions and ample medical stock and water cleanliness while Chattanooga temptations and local camp temptations they blamed for disease more than lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen. Greene
Manila
Col. Lee
Camp Thomas
Maj. Hersey
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Sen. Green
San Francisco
China
Montauk
James C. ©. Lee
Lee
Turkey
Russia
Henry B. Hersey
Santa Fe
Cuba
Wikoff
Miami
Camp
Renegade stance seen in Cuba policy sparks distrust
Critics label him a renegade from independence and accuse him of bowing to American interests. They warn his efforts to ease friction with the United States are a trap that could undermine Cuban independence.
Paris Strike Expands Across Building Trades
In Paris on October 8 the labor strike spreads to nearly all building trades and may draw in railroad workers. About 60 000 workers quit, disrupting work on the exhibition building and underground railroad. Fights with "blacklegs" increase as the municipal council and contractors reach a tentative agreement, with hopes the strike ends in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Capt. Duncan Located in St. Louis Care
The wife of Capt. Duncan of the Seventh Missouri immune troops reports a telegram from St. Louis confirming he is under a physician care there. He formerly lived in Kansas City and was Maj. Warner’s candidate for U S marshal last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Duncan
St. Joseph
Duncan
Missouri Immunes
Louisville
St. Louis
Uncan
Kansas City
Maj. Warner
Quarantine Placed as Diptheria Cases Rise in St. Joseph
Over 200 diphtheria cases reported in St. Joseph Missouri with public schools kept open under strict quarantine regulations to limit spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Movements Planned for Lee Command Troops
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee leads a Jacksonville-based force of volunteers from Illinois Indiana Louisiana Missouri Nebraska North Carolina South Carolina Texas Virginia and a second cavalry regiment. Units will move in regimental and brigade groups to western and southern landing points likely Batabano to avoid clashes with departing Spanish troops.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Jacksonville
Illinois Infantry
Indiana Infantry
Louisiana Infantry
Missouri Infantry
Nebraska Infantry
Bryan
North Carolina Infantry
South Carolina Infantry
Texas Infantry
Virginia Infantry
Volunteer Cavalry
Havana
Batabano
Lee Command
Middle States
Schwan Board
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Middletown
Lexington
Knoxville
McKinleys Omaha Visit Planned With Parade and Events
Omaha officials prepare for President McKinley and Gen Miles arrival at 8 20 p m Tuesday for the Ak Sar Ben parade and a program including addresses by McKinley and Postmaster General Smith. The itinerary covers plaza exercises, luncheons, a government building reception, a sham battle, balloon ascent, and a drive to view sights with women guests at the Omaha club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
McKinley
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Gen
Miles
Omaha Union Depot
Union Depot
Jefferson City issues marriage license in Missouri
In Jefferson City Missouri a marriage license was issued to Philip Blank aged 83 and Mandalia Hickman aged 20 from Russellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City, MO
Philip Blank
Mandalia Hickman
Russellville
Paying Off the Debt in Missouri Bond Reductions
Jefferson City officials report bond commissioners moved to redeem 555000 of 34 percent Missouri state bonds on October 15 reducing total bonded debt to 3642000. A further reduction of at least 500900 expected by December 31, 1898, will cut 1897 1898 totals to 1858000 and leave 5142000 outstanding on January 1, 1899. Fort Scott tobacco dealers challenge a cigarette papers ban, arguing it prohibits only giving away papers with tobacco and cannot stop voluntary acts.
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Jefferson City
Board of Fund Commissioners
Missouri
Fort Scott
Kan
Postmaster General Smith Speaks at Hamilton Hall
Kansas Topeka Oct 8 Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith spoke at Hamilton hall under the auspices of the Republican state committee. He was accompanied by Mrs. Smith and his private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Charles Emory Smith
Hamilton Hall
Republican State Committee
Ordered to Sail for Home From Ponce
Gen Grant's brigade comprising the Fourth Ohio and Third Illinois has been ordered to sail for home from Ponce Puerto Rico around October 16.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Grant
Ohio
Fire and dynamite devastate Newtonia properties
At Newtonia Missouri on October 8 incendiaries destroyed Dr. Harrison's drug store and livery stable and his dwelling. Dynamite also blew up the doctor's residence and private stables in another part of town, causing partial collapse and near-fatal peril to the family. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars amid claims of revenge and a reign of terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Newtonia
Neosho
McCoy and Maher Drawn For 25 Round Championship Bout
Kid McCoy and Peter Maher were matched to fight 25 rounds before the Greater New York Athletic Club on December 15. The contest carries a $10,000 purse and division of the gross gate receipts.
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Redskins
George Saxton
Gen. Garcia
William J. Bryan
United States Military Commission
Spain
United States Evacuation Commission
Texas
Wisconsin
Sons OF
Pana
M’kinley
Nebraska
Ott’s Drug Store
Ohio Street
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