President to push decisive Philippine sovereignty plan
Washington dispatch says President will urge congress to affirm permanent American control of the Philippines and set a liberal self government once insurrection ends. Philippine commissioners back a strong, united federal stance with no half measures, Dewey and Schurman endorse prompt declaration to end the war. First commissioners' meeting at State Department tomorrow.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Congress
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Admiral Dewey
Schurman
Guns Open on City Cronje Has Commenced
Pretoria and Capetown dispatches report Cronje's commando began bombardment of Mafe king with civilians given time to flee. British forces under Colonel Turner and Colonel Murray engaged near MacFarlane farm with armor trains, field guns, and Maxims. Casualties included three killed and twenty one wounded for the British. Botha and many Boers reportedly killed.
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Cronje
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marquez
Mafeking
Caphtown
Kimberley
Scott Turner
MacFarlane
Murray
Lancashire Regiment
Readness
Lancashires
Both
Government armor supply flaw delays warship completion
The Navy department released Rear Admiral O'Neil's report on ordnance noting armor as the only failing area. He states a government armor factory would not affect Maine Ohio and Missouri armor, since armor from such a source could not arrive in time to finish these ships.
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Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
O'Neil
Troops Sent After Border Clash Kills Americans
Mexican ambassador Senor Azpiros and secretary Romiero met with Assistant Secretary Hill in Washington to hear of two Americans killed and two Mexican gendarmes wounded near Naco, Mexico. Both nations deploy troops to quell border rioting and preserve peace.
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Washington
Senor Azpiros
Naco
Mex
State Department
Romiero
Hill
Supreme court strikes down Iowa insurance tax system
The Iowa Supreme Court rules the present method of taxing insurance, express, telegraph, telephone, sleeping car and fast freight firms unconstitutional. Corporations must be assessed like individuals, paying taxes to the state only, not supporting cities or schools. The decision upholds Assessor French and questions railroad assessments, calling it the most important ruling in years.
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Des Moines
Ila
Supreme Court
French
Remley
Prince Alert Breaks Half Mile Pace Record at Bethlehem
Prince Alert set a new half mile pacing record at Bethlehem Pennsylvania during the Pennsylvania Jrair association fall meeting. He clocked 2.08 in heat three and 2.12 for the final half mile, finishing a length ahead of Democracy after Democracy lost his hopples. The previous record 2.06% was set by Prince Alert at Allentown on September 22.
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Bethlehem
Prince Alert
Pennsylvania Jrair Association
Democracy
Marl
Democracy Losing His Hopples
Allentown
Nebraska man admits to multiple murders, warden believes
Stillwater Minn October 27 Warden Wolfer reports receiving letters from places where George Bullock alias McBride confessed to four or five murders. After questioning the convict he believes the confessions may be true including the murders of Nicholas A. Craig Table Rock Neb and Joseph Holmes Pottawattamie Ia. both unsolved.
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Nebraska
Stillwater
Minn
Wolfer
George Bullock
McBride
Nicholas
A. Craig
Table Rock
Neb
Joseph Holmes
Pottawattamie
Ilas
Admiral Dewey thanks and possession letter to Vanderlip
Admiral Dewey acknowledges receipt of the title deed to a house presented by the countrymen and sends heartfelt thanks to Frank A. Vanderlip and the Dewey home committee for their efforts. The note is dated October 26 and praises the committee's regard and support.
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Washington
Frank A. Vanderlip
Dewey Home Committee
Admiral Dewey
Young's Command Advances in Philippine Campaign
Alipo Gonzales the mayor of San Isidro returned after Americans seized the town and General Lawton set up civil government. At daybreak General Youngs command including Gastners scouts, elements of the 22nd regiment, Chase's troopers, nine troop of the Fourth cavalry, engineers and Russell's signal corps began a seven day march toward Santa Rosa.
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San Isidra
Manila
Public Lands Report Shows Large Unappropriated Totals
The general land office reports 929,308,068 acres of unappropriated lands in the United States. Disposals rise by 728,516 acres from the previous year as cash receipts climb by 792,142 dollars. Homestead entries fall by 28,970 acres while final entries increase by 3,132 acres.
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Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
Hermann
General Land Office
United States
Lake ore shipments may push lake traffic to new record
In Cleveland Oct 27 contracts indicate a push next year to move about 17 798 000 tons of iron ore down the lakes far surpassing prior attempts. Vessels for the plan are being secured as the year's lake shipments total around 18 000 000 tons, possibly forcing grain and lumber shippers to rely on railroads.
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Bic Lake Trafic
Cleveland, CO
Fourteen Die in Fire at Faires Alabama
News from Mobile reports fourteen people burned to death at Faires in Baldwin county about thirty miles northeast of Mobile. Captain John K. Jordge, a local resident, delivered the information to Mobile.
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Mobile
Ala
Faires
Baldwin County
Mobie
John K. Jordge
Live Stock Interests and Rail Traffic Push Nebraska News
A roundup highlights rising business activity across Nebraska with shortages in cars and a bustling rail line. The report covers cattle horses hogs and sheep markets and notes a growing demand driving industry further. It also mentions a Nebraska soldier quota and other state matters affecting livestock trade.
Car Shortage Persists Across Rail Lines
Omaha reports a continuing car shortage troubling railway officials through the winter. Burlington General Freight Agent Crosby notes partial relief but demands remain high as Northwestern and Milwaukee lines cannot meet half of orders. The shortage stems from rising freight volumes beyond last year’s levels.
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Omaha
Crosby
Burlington
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Murderer sought in Lizzie McAuliffe case in Omaha
James McAuliffe, a Denver laborer, remains in Omaha seeking the capture of Steve Van Whynan for the killing of Lizzie McAuliffe on Park Avenue. County Attorney Shields asks the governor to offer a $200 state reward, bringing total to $400 for locating the murderer.
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Omaha
Park Avenue
James McAuliffe
Denver
Grant Paving Company
McAuliffe
Steve van Whynan
van Whynan
Shields
Lizzie McAuliffe
Father Wins as Daughter Remains With Hart
Hart of Springfield Missouri won a custody suit in Tekamah Nebraska where Judge Keyser decided in his favor against Mr and Mrs Mason the child's grandparents. The 2 year old daughter had been living with the grandparents since her mother died. The case centers on paternal rights versus guardianship.
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Tekamah
Neb
Keyser
Hart
Springfield
Capture of Gregory Sparks Ashland Mule Theft Tale
Ashland Nebraska reports a mule theft linked to Dave Williams and Jack Gregory. Beatrice bloodhounds trace the Laughlin mule to Louisville and Sharpe’s barn, where Sharpe admits Gregory took the animal to Loveland, Iowa, and the thief is captured at Council Bluffs while dining.
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Ashland
Neb
Laughlin
Loveland
Council Bluffs
Dr. Laughlin
Louisville
Sharpe
Dave Williams
Lvery
Armorice House
Memphis
Seward County
Jack Gregory
Gregory
Council Ctiffs
York County Fair Tax Delinquency Prompts Deputy Visit
A deputy United States revenue collector visited the York County Agricultural Society to demand immediate payment of a government revenue tax on county fairs. He warned that unresolved cases would be escalated to Omaha for investigation. The society had delayed payment after a failed fair, with about ten dollars paid so far. The deputy notes several other fairs are delinquent.
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Tas
York
York County Agricultural Society
United States Revenue
Omaha
Fair Association
Lightning Strikes Gresham Hotel in Heavy Storm
A heavy rain storm in Gresham Nebraska causes a large two story hotel to be struck by lightning. The front is almost demolished from roof to foundation as beams and siding are torn loose and scattered. Lath and plaster in several rooms are torn away with occupants unharmed.
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Gresham
Neb
Hardware Store Burglary Reports Loss in Fairmont
FAIRMONT Neb Oct 27 E A Small s hardware store was burglarized with over 400 dollars in pocket knives and razors taken. Entry gained by breaking a back window glass and unlocking the sash. Small kept quiet hoping to recover items locally, suspecting locals may be involved.
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Fairmont
Neb
E. A. Small
Barn and Contents Burned at Springsguth Farm
Grand Island Neb Oct 27 The barn of Otto Springsguth a beet raiser living half a mile south of town burned to the ground with three horses two buggies grain and farm implements valued at about 700 no insurance and origin of fire is a mystery
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Grand Island
Neb
Otto Springsguth
Old Soldier Dies on the Street in Grand Island
Grand Island Nebraska October 27 Hugh B Witherow an old soldier of the home died suddenly on the streets while about to enter a hack to go to the home He had just returned from a furlough An inquest found death due to heart disease
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Grand Island
Neb
Hugh B. Witherow
Record cattle receipts hit 127,175 at South Omaha yards
South Omaha Nebraska daily receipts show October 1899 as a record month with twenty five days of the period keeping pace with last year. Despite a reported cattle shortage, industry watchers believe total cattle receipts will surpass last year while hog and sheep totals rise.
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South Omaha
Neb
Judge Reese Declines Campaigning for Supreme Court Seat
In a Lincoln and Saunders county correspondence, Judge M B Reese refuses to enter partisan politics for the supreme court bid. He cites duty as dean of the university law school and the need for impartial justice, stressing respect for the court and the people.
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M. B. Reese
Supreme Court
University Law School
Omaha
Reese
Lincoln
Wahoo, Neb
M. B
Holcomb
Ceresco
Wahoo
T. J. Picket
Neb
T. J. Pickett
Saunders County
KI. B. Reese
Confidence In Judge Reese
The people of Nebraska express utmost confidence in Judge M. B. Reese. Elected sixteen years ago to the supreme bench, he retired after six years with a spotless record. To date no man has been found to speak a word against his integrity or ability.
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Reese
Pierce
Nebraska
M. B. Reese
Supreme Bench
Nebraska nomination contrasts in 19th century politics
The article highlights a respected jurist retired to head Nebraska Law School, praised for his unsolicited, acclamatory nomination. It contrasts with opponent Slippery Si Holcomb, who courted favored pluggers and fusion delegates, while Reese’s nomination appeared as the will of rank and file Republicans, not party schemers.
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Nebraska Law School
Si Holcomb
Holcomb
Allen
Bryan
Reese
Nebraska Populists Fight Fusion in Nebraska Politics
St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Nebraska populist leader Mr Deaver warns against Democratic fusion plans. He cites Democratic gains, Bryan influence, and predictions that two parties will emerge. He cites past populist and Democrat vote totals and urges protest at the ballot box on November 7.
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Nebraska
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Deaver
Democratic Party
Bryan
Missouri
Goebel
Kentucky
McLean
Ohio
Denver
West
People's Party
South
Workingman At Republican Rally Praises McKinley Era
Edward Mullery a molder speaks at a Omaha rally urging workingmen to vote the Republican ticket from top to bottom. He touts rising wages under McKinley, warns against Coxey's march, and urges keeping a fed, clothed, and healthy standing army over a walking one.
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Omaha
Edward Mullery
Party of Prosperity
Popocrats
Republican Party
Coxey
A Touching Sight on the Road to Reform
The piece portrays a fusion band wagon led by Slippery Si as it struggles up a long hill. The Bryan lash spurs the team while some urge dumping the heavy load to reach the top. Public sentiment wavers between endurance and change.
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York Times
Bryan Lash
The Pops Awry in Farmer Price Figures
A political crack casts doubt on claims that agricultural prices fall as figures show. The piece criticizes topocratic orators who argue every farmer’s produce is devalued, suggesting their views contradict the data and mislead voters.
Grocers Braver Than Milkmen Said To Be
A pithy remark contrasts grocers with milkmen noting grocers show sand while milkmen carry water reflecting a rural humor about trades.
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