Aguinaldo Talks Should Now Leave Manila
Aguinaldo urges immediate independence and opposes protectorates, saying Americans fought Spaniards to end the war and should withdraw. He predicts a Philippine navy and rejects foreign tutelage while warning against a British style protectorate and discussing governance. News from Manila also notes anti Aguinaldo rebellion plans and a suspected fake boxing bout in Louisville.
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Manila
Philippine General Assembly
Yalolos
Aguinaldo
America
Associated Press
Philippine Islands
Australia
Hong Kong
Singapore
Philippines
Icans
National Assembly
New York
Herald
Inmts
Otis Red
Ermita
Jana
Rio Pilar
Isabelocho
Bradstreet reports a notably enriched trade situation
Bradstreet's notes larger western distribution and rising eastern demand for breadstuffs, stronger railway earnings, and expanding exports of American manufacturers. Export trade remains very satisfactory, with August imports less than exports by about 47 percent, and weekly failures listed at 173. Separately, Gen Toral faced protests as Cuban troops landed from the Leon XIII, sparking crowds and dispersal by garrison troops.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Otis dispatch reports Manila quiet under military government
General Otis reports no further force needed in Manila. Insurgent leaders are excitable but largely amenable to reason. Manila is quiet as military government is perfected and city cleaning continues. Health and trade are satisfactory. Treasury receipts since August 14 reach 2,540,000 Mexican dollars. monthly Philippine expenses expected to be 359,000.
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Manila
Philippines
United States
Warmer climate camps planned between parallels
Authorities outline winter camps to be set up between the 31st and 35th parallels after the rainy season ends. The proposal aims to relocate personnel to safer, more temperate zones during adverse weather and optimize operations in the region.
Angry at General Toral in Vigo Siege
A crowd of about 700 besieged the general’s house in Vigo on September 17 as Spanish soldiers arrived barefoot and half-clad. The dispatch notes rapid military massing in southern stations for winter camps and possible occupation of Cuba and Puerto Rico, with thousands of troops ordered south from Montauk and camps set between parallels thirty-one and thirty-fifth. The plan prioritizes Cuba, with smaller forces for Porto Rico and winter reserves.
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Vigo
Spain
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Montauk
Anniston
Huntsville
Wikoff
Harmony Reported Between Cubans and U S Officials
The war department states all available information shows cordial relations and harmony of purpose between Cuban representatives and the United States government, leaving no basis for any hostile feeling.
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War Department
Robbers fatally attack farmer and family near Springfield
In Dallas County near Springfield two masked robbers demanded money from Charles Duffner and his family. Duffner killed one attacker with a knife, his son restrained the second, but a third robber shot the elder Duffner in the back. the two surviving robbers fled, leaving the dead man in the yard.
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Springfield
Charles Duffner
Dallas County
Duffner
Otto Dufffner
Tramp Raid in St. Joseph Suburb Sparks Police Rush
Panic spread in South park when residents reported an army of tramps looting homes and abusing occupants. Police mobilized a large squad, invaded several kitchens, routed some hoboes, arrested several, and others escaped.
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St. Joseph
Southpark
Dreyfus Case May Go To Revision Commission
Paris reports that Justice Minister Sarrien will propose sending the Dreyfus case to a commission authorized to revise the proceedings. A cabinet majority is expected, with War Minister Gen Zurlinden poised to resign if he disagrees. In the Americas news, Missouri guards note small enlistment gaps. only two hundred wish to quit, with several regiments seeking to fill vacancies.
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Minister of Justice
Dreyfus
Paris
M. Sarrien
Gen. Zurlinden
Jefferson City
Bell
No Starvation at Santiago Report From Troops
Santiago dispatch reports that American soldiers at Santiago have ample supplies of every kind with the exception of occasional unsatisfactory fresh meat. The note counters rumors of starvation circulating in the United States.
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Santiago
United States
Brig. Gen Joseph T Haskell Dies in Columbus Homecoming
Brig. Gen. Joseph T. Haskell, famed for El Caney valor, collapsed and died of apoplexy shortly after returning to his Columbus home with the Seventeenth Infantry.
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Joseph T. Haskell
el Caney
Columbus
Seventeenth Infantry
Oklahoma Day at Omaha Opens with Regiment Band and Indio Escorts
Oklahoma events at the exposition auditorium featured the First regiment band of Guthrie and a troop of mounted Indians led by Capt. Mercer. Gov. Barnes delivered an address as the gathering marked Sept. 17 in Omaha Nebraska.
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Oklahoma
Omaha
Neb
Exposition Auditorium
Guthrie
Mercer
Barnes
Grist of Gruesome Theft at Liberty Grave
The body of Benjamin Jones, the elderly man lynched at Liberty Missouri, was stolen from his grave a few days after the mob killing. Reportedly the theft was carried out by persons connected to a Kansas City medical college.
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Benjamin Jones
Liberty
Kansas City Medical College
United States May Acquire All Philippine Islands
Washington dispatch reports a White House peace plan toward Spain demanding surrender of all colonial possessions in the Philippines starting with Manila Bay and Luzon. The administration argues whole group needed for military base and commerce, with Spain to choose peace or war and the Philippines to become American possessions.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Washington
Spain
Philippines
Peace Commission
White House
Manila Bay
United States
Luzon
Spanish
Dewey
Philippine
Ladrones
Carolines
Guam
Otis
Aguinaldo
State Department
Porto Rico
Cuba
Masso Issues Address to Cuban Army After Victory
Senor Quesada of the Cuban junta relays an address from President Masso praising Cuba’s independence fight. He lauds U S support from Feb 24, notes American hospitality and aid, credits Washington with driving Spain from the Antilles, and calls Cuba sovereign and grateful to its ally American people.
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Washington
Senor Quesada
Masso
Cuba
United States of North America
United States
Spain
Wergler
Empire of
Twentieth Reaches Fort Leavenworth Jubilation Planned
The Twentieth regular infantry of 338 men and eight officers arrived at Fort Leavenworth yesterday. The regiment earned praise for service at Santiago under Gen. Hawkins. Leavenworth citizens plan a jubilee in its honor soon.
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Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Kan
Santiago
Hawkins
Fire consumes Montreal street cars. 68 burned at reserve barns
A blaze at the Reserve Street car barns of the Montreal Street Railway company destroyed 68 street cars. Estimated loss runs to $150,000. Firefighters fought the flames but the extensive damage left the facilities crippled.
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Montreal Street Railway Company
Homestead Exemption Challenge in Atchison Street Improvement
Judge Bland rules special assessment for street grading is a tax within municipal power. Mrs. Clotilda Todd seeks to block a grade and pay charge on her homestead arguing exemptions apply. If reversed, all homesteads may be exempt from such assessments, limiting street improvements to voluntary abutter consent.
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Atchison, Kan
Bland
Clotilda Todd
Atchison
Americans to Build Chinese Railway Concession
The final contracts granting the Canton to Hankow railroad concession were signed in Washington by the Chinese minister and representatives of the Chinese Developing Company led by ex-Senator Calvin Price. The deal grants an American company control of about 800 miles of rail line through China's wealthiest and most populous region.
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Washington
Canton
Hankow
China
Calvin
Price
Creamery Firm Says Milk Egg Substitute Found
A Belvidere Illinois report states a dairy company with about 100 creameries in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin has developed a process to produce from milk a perfect substitute for eggs in all cooking. If verified it could revolutionize dairy interests and demoralize the egg trade.
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Belvidere
Ill
Illinois
Wisconsin
Friday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
In the National League games Philadelphia defeated Chicago 9 to 5 while Cleveland beat Washington 6 to 3. Boston rolled over St Louis 10 to 2 and Brooklyn tied Louisville 7 to 7. Baltimore edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 and Pittsburgh shut out New York 6 to 0. Western League results include Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 0, Detroit 10 over Minneapolis 5, Indianapolis 7 over St Joseph 0, and St Paul 14 over Columbus 3.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Louisville
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Detroit
St. Joseph
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Kitchener Declares Authority Over Fashoda Move
London reports General Kitchener has full power to claim Fashoda as Egyptian territory and remove occupants by force if needed. He will present an ultimatum to the French expedition ordering them to leave Fashoda immediately, after which an Egyptian garrison would occupy the site.
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London
Kitchener
Fashoda
Vrench
Six Are Willing to Serve on War Dept Inquiry
Washington September 17 The expectation is that Charles Denby ex minister to China will accept the president's invitation to join the commission to investigate the war department during the Spanish American War. Six members are named with five others Howell Sexton Keen Dodge Gilman.
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Washington
Charles Denby
China
War Department
Spain
Messrs. Howell
Heroes of El Caney Welcomed Home in Columbus
Columbus Ohio September 17. The Seventeenth Infantry returned on a special train to a citywide welcome. A committee of 100 ladies served lunch and coffee. Governor Bushnell and state officials greeted the troops at the capitol. Three hundred fifty recruits stood present arms while crowds of schoolchildren waved flags as the heroes marched by.
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Columbus
Seventeenth Infantry
State Capitol
Bushnell
el Caney
The National Drink Soda Water Described
The article touts Soda Water as the popular beverage and claims enormous consumption. It notes the syrups are made from pure fruit juice and praises its refreshing taste. It invites readers to buy drugs toilet articles and have prescriptions filled, recommending a glass of S. K. as a splendid bracer.
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S. K
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Jimmy Marshall
Ohio
Gardner
Bradstreet
Toral
Miles
Havana
United States Commission
Uncle Sam
Cuban Republic
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