Welcome Home Sherman Arrives as California Volunteers Parade
San Francisco reports feverish excitement at the arrival of the transport Sherman with the First California volunteers and California heavy artillery. Ships, yachts, and boats formed a gala procession, salutes fired, crowds cheered, and Commodore Spreckels signaled dispersal as the fleet entered the bay. The party planned a 24 hour furlough after breakfast at the Presidio.
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Golden Gate
Sherman
California
California Heavy Artillery
Nagic
Calitdrni
Wwatchers
oniJand
Anichor
Spreckels
Brooke decides not to pay Cuban troops
Havana August 25 Governor General Brooke has decided not to make further payments to Cuban troops and to use remaining funds to aid wounded officers. He cites thievery and swindling in prior rolls as justification and follows General Gomez’s view that the $3,000,000 payments may cause more harm than good. State Department notes a temporary military expedient, with broader questions to follow. Iowa's new officers news line appears at end.
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Brooke
Havana
Gomez
Cuba
Republicans Nominate Ticket At Harrisburg Convention
The Pennsylvania Republican state convention nominated a ticket led by J W Brown for supreme court judge Josiah R Adams for superior court and James B Barnett for state treasurer. The platform endorsed United States Senator Quay and anti Quay factions clashed over the plank. Senator Quay attended briefly and left before the resolutions. C L Magee was absent due to illness.
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Supreme Court
J. W. Brown
Lancaster
Josiah R. Adams
Philadelphia
Jamesb. Barnett
Tenth
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Willam Flinn
Pittsburg
Jagt
Flinn
Latform
United States
Quay
Stone
Adams
Archibald
Scranton
Palmer
Wilkesbarre
Brown
Superior Court
Dimner Beecher
Colonel Barnett
Senator Quay
Beaver County
Elkin
C. L. Magee
Sovereignty Pact Report Over Jolo Archipelago
General Otis reports General Bates concluded a mission with the Sultan and Datos whereby the United States would hold sovereignty over the entire Jolo archipelago. The U.S. would fly its flag on land and sea and occupy necessary points to control trade and suppress piracy with armed support. Moros relations are described as cordial. Western Mindanao movements seek permission to drive out insurgents.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Bates
Fone
Otigi
Gultan
United States
Jolo Archipelago
Gultey
Moros
Ptr 5
Western Mindanao
Confteemen In A Combine Involving Kansas Leaders
Kansas City Congressman Peters promotes a cattle shippers and feeders combine aimed at dominating the cattle business across Kansas Missouri Nebraska and the Indian Territory. About 100 shippers and feeders plan to join with forty one stockmen already signaling. A meeting is set for September 12 to complete the organization with Senator W A Harris of Kansas among prime movers and Peters named as likely general manager.
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Kansas
Gressman
S. Peters
Kansas City
Missouri
Nebraska
Indian Territory
W A. Harris
Peters
Murder Shocks Allen Nebraska Farmer Fight
In Allen Nebraska on August 25 a quarrel between two farmers near their farms turned deadly. Henry Merryn aged about 65 was killed when Maurice Gagsey a 26 year old man attacked him after an argument and stood over him as he lay on the ground. Casey a younger participant knocked the old man down and aided in the assault leading to Merryn's death. Authorities arrested Casey and Gagsey on murder charges as the case unfolds.
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Allen
Neb
Aus
Henry Merryn
Maurice Gagsey
Casey
Acting Mayor Guggenheimer Arrives for Reception Parade
Telegram from Admiral Bee headcoun confirms Acting Mayor Guggenheimer will arrive Thursday, August 28, to attend a reception and parade. The event marks a traditional observance with a planned program and no housing intervention mentioned.
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Bor Pew
Guggenheimer
Dimiral Bee
Saug
True Character of Talebearers Revealed At Dreyfus Trial
Rennes August 24 court session uneventful with depositions failing to yield new facts. Labori pressed weak points of evidence against Esterhazy and Milo while Gones faced cross examination revealing attempts to shield Esterhazy. The day highlighted tensions between Labori and the Republican commission and offered little new information on Dreyfus’ case.
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Dreyfus
Labori
Demange
Major Carriere
A ' M. Labori
M. Labori
Andy
Che Coimgel
Dréyfus ‘Tétoy
General Gonse
M. Lab
Gonesegan
M. Labor
Gonse
Esterhazy
Samles
du Chatelet
du Chatelétis
Ships Provide Troop Transport To Philippines
The Army quartermaster department plans ships to move the first ten regiments to Manila by early next year. Vessels include Grant Macomb Pennsylvania Valencia Zealanda and others with two additional chartered ships likely. A second wave will reach Manila by December using City of Para Tartar Ohio Newport and more from San Francisco New York and other ports.
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Mannix
Washington
Philippines
Aibs
Manila
Sohar
Arles
King Hawcock
Para
Tartar
Ohio
Newport
Indiana
Senator
Sydney
J. Paul
Pueblo
San Francisco
Thomas, Logan and Meade
New York
Jess
General Funston Temporarily Removed From Duty in New Mexico
A damaged Star article reports General Frederick Funston being temporarily removed from duty at San Fernando and sent to a rear reserve hospital for treatment. He will not return to active service immediately and has requested permission to resign from the United States Army.
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Rly Sean Caste el Ye
Mamie Jilly
Frederick Funston
Ibeem
San Fernando
Pance Owa
Cuba
Eral Funston
T&f
Secretive Report of War Council on Philippine Policy
Secretary of War Root returns from Lake Champlain talks with President, offering no new policy shifts. He confirms aims to push Philippine campaign, notes volunteers must be in the field by Christmas, and hints at possible successor questions for General Otis. Also mentions peace proposals and Puerto Rico hurricane relief progress with about 340,000 dollars raised.
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Washington
Root
Lake Champlain
Arlington Hotel
Corbin
Meiklejohn
Philippines
United States
Wesley Merritt
Otis
Porto Rico
War Department
Dewey Prepares for New York Reception at Villefranche
Admiral Dewey and the Olympia crew at Villefranche anticipate their New York welcome. The prefect grants drill permission for Olympia troops during the stay. M Granet, prefect of the Alpen-Maritimes, visiting Dewey praised the admiral and French hospitality. Dewey may visit Nice and meet officials there.
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New York
Nice
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Villefranche
M. Granet
Alpen-Martimes
Admiral Deweys
Guerrant Withdraws From Public Instruction Ticket
Guerrant of Jessamine county withdraws his nomination for superintendent of public instruction after criticism from newspapers. Rev E O Overstreet of Taylorsville is named by the state committee to replace him.
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Guerrant
Louisville
O. Querrant
Jessamine
County
Lexington
E O. Overstreet
Taylorsville
Nebraska Regiment Paid After Long Delays
In San Francisco on August 24 the Nebraska regiment was paid after a busy day of processing. About 850 men received $140,000 from paymasters, with privates assisting officers at breakfast. The unit prepares to start home Friday.
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San Francisco
Berlin cabinet to remain, possible minister change
Reported from Berlin that the cabinet will stay in office with no dissolution. The interior minister Baron von der Horst may be replaced after allegedly bungling emperor instructions on votes regarding the canal bill, irritating the conservative party.
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Berlin
Baron Vor der Horst
Two Deaths in the War Reported From Front Lines
General Brooke announced the deaths of Private John Rafferty of Company K Second Infantry in Cientévegas from typhoid fever and Balvado Gill a quartermaster's employee at Santiago from strangulated hernia.
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Catia
Washington
Brooke
John ‘Rafferty
Cientévegas
Gill
Santiago
Chronicle reports Democratic chair closes press bureau defection wave
Fragmentary Chronicle text indicates Senator Yonea, chair of the Democratic National Committee, ordered the press bureau removed to Washington and authorized a defection by an ex governor of Missouri. Note appears garbled with broken names and punctuation.
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Ck Jones
Chicago
the Chronicle
Yonea
Democratic National Committee
Devlin
Washington
Missouri
Ships Go Down in Storm Off Norfolk
Partial dispatches describe a severe storm forcing ships to ground in the Norfolk area. Weather and sea conditions hinder rescue efforts as crews struggle against heavy seas and nightfall.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Norfolk
Spanien
Ashorg
Prey
Nebraska Independent Party Convenes Platform Stresses Self-Government
The tenth annual Nebraska state convention of the People's Independent Party adopts a platform denouncing imperialism, calling for equal rights, anti-trust action, worker protections, fair taxation, and public ownership of utilities. It salutes Nebraska's Spanish American war units and commends Governor Poynter for free transportation for veterans.
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Holcomb
Custer County
Regents OF State University
Edson Rich
Democrat
Douglas County
L. Theters
Silver Republican
Lancaster County
Omara
J. N. Gaffin
E. 0. Kretsinger
Gage
Charles Nerones
Sarpy
Bolse
Otoe
J. L. Dalbey
Richardson
H. Cohen
People’s Independent Party of
Nebraska
Republican National Administration
Re‘publican
Pearsea
Poynter
Othe
Gallant
Leprosy Case Sparks Urgent Border Health Debate
A San Francisco leprosy case involving Mrs. Todd, a widow who returned from Hawaii with the disease, prompts officials to seek removal to a Hawaiian leper colony. Commissioner Powderly flags border risks and calls Congress to regulate immigrant health and containment strategies.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
Tonolulu
Rio Japan
Japan
Vistoria
B. C
Marine Hospital
Powderly
Todd
Congress
Commissioner Powderly
Canada
Washington
Veterans at Des Moines Open Union Encampment Rally
National encampment of the Union Veterans (U V) Union opened in Des Moines Ia with about 1000 in attendance. Secretary of State Dobson welcomed for Governor Shaw who was away. General Dyrenforth praised, Dowling Langstaff spoke for Dubuque, a veterans parade followed. Dyrenforth accused Washington pension delays hindering a 140 million dollar annual appropriation and urged fairer treatment for soldiers.
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Psiiaion
Des-Moines
Union Veterans’ Union
Dobson
Shaw
Dyrenforth
MacVicar
Des Moines
Langstaff
Dubuque
National Officers of the Union
Dyrenfarth
Washington
Order
Cattle and Sheep Men in Turmoil After Ryan Shooting
In Chadron Nebraska on August 23 a shooting killed Tom Ryan, allegedly by George Coll, amid ongoing cattle and sheep men tensions. Coll defends himself via Captain Fisher and Postmaster Eckles as the community weighs a long history of feuds and a recent suicide linked to the Coll family.
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Chadron
Neb
Tom Ryan
Young
George
Gan
Ryan
Coil
Coll
Rifles Distributed as Transvaal Burghers Mobilize
In Johannesburg the burghers receive rifles and ammunition amid miner exodus. A Portuguese transport arm shipments halted at Delagoa Bay under Lourenco Marques orders, with treaty compliance awaited. In Washington officials coordinate with San Francisco for a naval welcome parade for returning sailors.
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Transvaal
Lourenzo Marques
Portugal
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
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