Emerson Woodmen organized in Nebraska region
In Nebraska news circulars, Emerson forms a Woodmen of the World lodge. Evangelist Houser reports revival success in Valentine. A Christian church project at David City suffers serious injuries from a fall. Numerous local incidents follow from thefts, storms, and accidents across York, Hastings, Osceola, and nearby communities.
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the World Organization
Emerson
Evangelist Houser
Butte
Valentine
W. Mehuron
A. B. Shepherd
New Christian Church
David City
Shepherd
Thomas Martin
Rock Island
Kensington
Jake Nye
Decatur
Nye
Hastings
Herb Davidson
J. C. Hedge
Avery Ransom
Osceola
Fleet Welg gmed A Sea Of Stars And Stripes
New York reports the victorious naval fleet returning from the war voyage. The flagship New York led the squadron past the Hook at 8 am to Grant's Tomb harbor ceremonies. Crowds along shore and river cheered as Admiral Sampson praised the crews and the navy’s performance.
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Indiana
Iowa
New York
Hook
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Oregon
New Yon
Republic
Castle William
Governor's Island
Citizens’ Committee
Cortlandt Street
Glen Island
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
En Island
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Texas
Narrows
Fort Wadsworth
Grant
Sampson
United States
Marks of Spanish shells on ships after battle review
New York ironclads show battle damage from Vizcaya and other shells. Brooklyn bears patches on 27 holes except stack, Vizcaya hole patched on starboard, deck torn on quarterdeck, armor belt impression remains. Toward and Indiana show repairs while ships wear new paint and peace-time trappings.
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New York
Brooklyn
Vizcaya
Towa
Indiana
Cuban leaders cleared of intent to intimidate Spanish residents
A London Times letter from Santiago absolves Cuban leaders of plans to meddle with non political Spanish residents and warns General Shafter could have reduced friction with a more tactful approach. A second letter from Slavana argues that civilians favor annexation to the United States and foresees potential clashes if independence survives.
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London
London Times
Santiago
United States
Death in a Hot Springs Hotel Fire
Six people died when the National and Windsor hotels burned in Hot Springs Arkansas on August 22. Five burned bodies were recovered, a man named Hudgins from Indian Territory was killed by leaping from a window, two identified victims Abe Matthews of Greenville Mississippi and W A Wells, others unnamed. Several injured from jumping. Nearby structures including Colonel O'Brien’s cottage and the Kentucky livery stable also burned.
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Hot Springs
Ark
National
Windsor
Hudgins
Indian Territory
Abe Matthews
Greenville
Miss
W. A. Wells
O'Brien
Kentucky
Zangwill Sails for America
Israel Zangwill the novelist and journalist is aboard the Lucania which departed Liverpool for New York today on the voyage to America.
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Zangwill
America
Liverproof
Israel Zangwill
Lucania
Liverpool
New York
Town Regiment Ordered Women Withdrawn From Service
The Secretary of War orders the fifty second regiment of Iowa volunteers in camp at Chickamauga to Des Moines for muster out as soon as practicable.
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Wasixeotox
Secretary of War
Iowa Volunteers
Chickamauga
Des Moines
Alaska Gets Its First Railway Cars Shipped
Alaska's first railway coaches have been shipped for the White Pass and Yukon railroad now operating twelve miles from Skaguay. The cars will be used on the line linking Alaska with the Yukon region, marking a milestone in northern transportation.
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Seatrie
Wash
Alaska
White Pass & Yukon
Skaguay
Fort Erie pool box robbed by youths at Ontario track
A boy stole 1200 dollars from a pool box at the Fort Erie race tract in Ontario. The cashier saw a boy grasp a bundle of Canadian bills and then a second boy handed him something before both disappeared into the crowd.
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Burrano
N. Y
Fort Erie
Ont
Another Spanish Governor Resigns
Mapnio August 22 The government has accepted the resignation of the governor general of the Canaries General Menzano His successor has not yet been appointed.
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Mapnio
The
Canaries
General Menzano
Spanish Captain Reflects on Colon Sinking and Battle
Captain Emilio Diaz Moreu of the Cristobal Colon discusses the naval actions of the past weeks, defending Spanish gunnery, praising American sailors, and hinting at a forthcoming statement in the Cortes. He recalls the Maine tragedy and expresses respect for Sigsbee and Schley while lamenting his own vessel's fate.
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New York
Emilio Diaz Moreu
Cristobal Colon
Cook
Brooklyn
Hobson
Colon
Sehley
Stimpson
Oregon
L Owly
Cortes
Montril
Granada
Vizcaya
Maria Teresa
Oquendo
Sampson
Vizcays
Schley
Sigsbee
Maine
Eulate
The
Statement on Maine explosion blame and wartime conduct
The speaker defends American seamen as rescued while officers celebrated ashore. Sigubee retreats from remorse in Eulate's cabin and shifts blame, insisting no involvement in blowing up the Maine. The speaker argues that the war has been fought straight and that the American people will not believe the U S blew up the Maine.
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Sigubee
Eulate
Maine
Stormy Times in Store in Cuban Campaign
The Philadelphia steamer with 38 passengers arrived in New York from Santiago while aboard Leaudoin Bennett described Cuba’s political turmoil. He reported on Esperanza, Masso, Garcia, Gomez, potential elections, and a stormy path for Cuba’s future government.
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Cuba
New York
Red D Line
Philadelphia
New York and Cuba Steamship Company
Santiago de Cuba
Leaudoin-Bennett
United States
Tampa
Esperanza
Masso
Santiago
Havana
Gomez
Garcia
General Garcia
Consul General Seeks Docking Permission for Manila Ships
London reports Consul General Wildman requested Hong Kong authorities allow American ships now at Manila to dock and repair here. The issue was referred to the British government for guidance. In the interim the British harbor police ordered the gunboat Zafiro to leave British waters within twenty four hours. The governor voiced distress over the tense situation.
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Hone Kona
Wildman
Hong Kong
Manila
Zafiro
Merritt
Admiral Dewey
Private Seville Sought in Kansas City Murder
A telegram from Kansas City asks for the arrest of Private Seville of Troop I the Rough Riders for the 1697 murder of Miss Schumacher. Seville vanished from Montauk Point before the telegram arrived and has not been located.
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New York
Kansas City
Seville
Rough Riders
Schumacher
Montauk Point
War Department unhappy with Blanco policy in Havana
Washington reports widespread discontent among War Department officers over General Blanco in Havana for stirring hatred of America and opposing the American army occupation.
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Washington
War Department
Blanco
Havana
America
Republicans Set State Convention at Saratoga
The Republican state committee announced plans to hold the state convention in Saratoga on September 27.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Saratoga
Half Million Cloth Works Fire Hits Rouen Factory
Fire at the Blina cloth manufactory in Rouen destroyed the plant employing about 2,000. Investigators say an incendiary started the blaze. Loss is estimated at more than $500,000.
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Rouen
France
Austrian Baron Arrested in Jaroslav as Spy
An Austrian baron and ex officer has been arrested at Jaroslav accused of spying for Russia. He resigned his commission and allegedly entered Russian service after leaving the Austrian army.
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Vrensa
Jaroslav
Shipments Face Tax Burden Fight Over Express Receipts
In New York the August meeting of express companies urged Wells Fargo counsel John J. McCook to seek a ruling from the attorney general on who pays the internal revenue tax for express receipts. Attorney General Griggs says the matter is not govt province. prosecutions may occur for unstamped manifests, but disputes between shipper and carrier fall outside war revenue law.
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New Yon
Express Companies
John J. McCook
Wells, Fargo & Company
Express Company
Internal Revenue
Mcvook
Griggs
United States
Army Parade at Camp Thomas Draws 44 000 Soldiers
At Chickamauga Park Ga on August 19 General Breckinridge reviewed the entire Camp Thomas force including cavalry artillery infantry ambulance units and signal corps. About 44 000 soldiers passed the reviewing stand from 9 45 a m to noon while 30 000 to 40 000 spectators watched. The First Second and Fifth Missouri Regiments and the Twenty first Kansas led the march.
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Vaet
Chickamauga Park
Camp Thomas
Breckinridge
Signal Corps
Missouri
Kansas
New French Cable Links Cape Cod to Havre
President McKinley and President Faure exchanged felicitations and mutual esteem during the opening of a new cable connecting Cape Cod Massachusetts with Havre France. The through circuit links the White House in Washington and the Havre presidential palace.
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McKinley
Faure
France
Cape Cod
Maas
Havre
White House
Washington
Ward line steamers sail for Havana with breadstuffs and mail
The steamer Matanzas departed yesterday for Havana with a large cargo of breadstuffs rye beans and fresh vegetables and a deck load of 4000 chickens. The steamer Lydia also cleared for Havana carrying the first mail for that port since hostilities began.
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New York
Matanzas
Ward Line
Havana
Lydia
Roosevelt to Resign First, Then Visit Washington
Aug 19 report says Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will resign his military commission in a few days and will visit Washington to confer with officials on the Santiago situation and the round robin petition for troop transfer to the United States.
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Waanington
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Santiago
United States
Stabbing Death of Chicago Minister Breakwell
Rev Samuel Breakwell a prominent minister and business leader in Highwood was fatally stabbed by tailor Carl Pethken after a year of dispute tied to Mrs Breakwell who left him and lived with Pethken.
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Crronco
Samuel Breakwell
Highwood
Carl Pethken
Madrid Papers Suppressed Amid Carlist Rumors
Maprin Aug 19 Republican papers El Pais and Progresso suspended. Rumors of Carlist agitation recur. Military authorities close all military clubs in Aragon province. No signs population would back a Carlist rising.
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Maprin
el Pais
Progresso
Aragon
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Department of Nebraska
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Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad
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William A. Smith
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Mr. Smith
Salem
William Saylor
Charles Lloyd
John G Meher
Nebraska Volunteers
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Chadron
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Sea OF Stars and Stripes
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Shafter
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Captain Sigsbee
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Maso
Dewey
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