Boer War Tensions Rise as Cabinet Meeting Prolongs
London reports ongoing Transvaal crisis with no clear outcome. U.S. Ambassador Choate discussed Alaskan talks with Foreign Office, while Pretoria notes 4000 mobile troops available and a large horse order for Orange Free State. Durban refugees complain of arrogant field cornets as Indian troops head for the Cape. Cabinet meeting extends, with uncertain steps toward war or negotiation.
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Transvaal
Pall Mall Gazette
London
United States
Joseph Choate
Foreign Office
Choate
Lord Salisbury
Cam
Germany
Pretoria
Executive Council
Steyn
Alfred Milner
South Africa
Orange Free State
Cornets Fiy
Pre- Taria
Uurfontein
Durban
Natal
Barberton
Sall
India
Bombay
Cape
South
Afelea
Downing Street
Mr. Chamberlain
Baron Nothschild
Treasury
Mr. Balfour
Cald
Afrikander
Campale
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Carend
Stam
Admiralty
Geo. J. Gien
War Office
Count von Matefelst Wittenburg
Lend Balletary
Romie
Lenin
Emperr Wiliam
Kroger
Delagoa Bay
Allthabad
Great Britain
Cownell
Gagette
President Diaz Visit Sparks City Invitations
Washington dispatch reports President Diaz may visit and meet President McKinley in Chicago before a possible Washington stay. Ambassadors, officials, and military escorts are discussed as cities extend invitations while plans hinge on Diaz’s confirmed intentions. The route north may pass through San Antonio and St. Louis with St Louis area urged to host.
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Diag
McKinley
Chicago
Washington
Diaz
Manchester-by The-Sea
Chiew
Dine
San Antonio
St. Louis
Utter
St. Lewis
Mckinsey
United State Border
Etay Bachie
Ding
United States
Yorktown Prisoners Demand Better Treatment
A naval officer reports from Cavite that Lieutenant Gilmore and fourteen Yorktown prisoners faced harsh conditions, lacking clothes and necessities. The envoy notes the captors’ temper with the failed ransom and believes proper government action can secure a swift release through lawful means.
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Boston
Cavite
Manila
Gilmore
San Fernando de la Pampanga
Felipe Garza
Bingan
Chimore
United States
Inetr
Genta
Garza
Yorktown
Hayti's New Government and Elections Declared
A Porto Rico warship brought forty political exiles to San Domingo as the new government arrives. The decree sets October 6 to 8 for primary elections with the electoral college meeting in the last week of October. The government is ratified by a popular demonstration with crowds shouting down with the constitution. Diecers will be elected for a four year term and Jimines is the sole presidential candidate.
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San Domingo
Porto Rico
Diecers
Jimines
Churches Not Desecrated by U S Troops in Philippines
The War Department reports from General Otis that sixteen churches in the Philippines are occupied by United States troops. Four are only partially used and services continue. Three convents are also occupied. Ten of the sixteen churches were previously held by insurgents and church property is respected and protected.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Philippines
Brompa
State Department
Hill
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
General Otis
United States
Cubs
Arrival of the Montanas Reach San Francisco Harbor
The Zealandia, carrying part of the First Montana Volunteers, was sighted off the Golden Gate. The Valencia, carrying the remaining Montanas and many discharged soldiers, was expected soon. Locally, alarms and signals greeted the news as Governor Smith of Montana and Senator Carter commented on the development.
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Silver State
San Francisco
Zealandia
Montana
Golden Gate
Valencia
Smith
Carter
Transport Arrives at Golden Gate as Soldiers Reach Harbor
A troop transport neared San Francisco amid whistles and cheers from a welcoming party. Soldiers crowded the rigging and waved hats as the ship headed to the quarantine station for health inspections. One soldier reportedly died two days earlier, but full health details await the doctor’s departure.
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Golden Gate
San Francisco
Fall From Hotel Window Ends Life Of Larchmont Woman
Horace Chenery wife of a wealthy Larchmont Manor resident died after leaping or falling from the fourth story window of the Hotel Majestic in New York City. The 26 year old had been in delicate health and had come to the city for medical care. A nurse stepped away briefly to fetch water. a passing fire engine distracted her, and upon return the bed was empty and Mrs Chenery lay beneath, seventy feet below on the pavement.
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New York
Horace Chenery
Larchmont Manor
N. Y
Majestic
Chenery
Larchmont
Mra Chenery
Mia Chenery
Robbers Fire House After Fatal West Virginia Robbery
Murder mystery unfolds near Paw Paw as Absalom Kesler and hired man Albert Gross die in a fire set to cover a robbery. Housekeeper Anna Doman dies in the blaze while the robbers escape with about 200 dollars after beating the victims. Detectives pursue a clue in Cumberland Maryland.
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Cumberland
Absalom Kesler
West Virginia
Pawpaw
Kesler
Albert Gross
Anna Doman
Kenner
Spaniard is clubbed after cheering Spain in Havana
In Havana a Spaniard at the wharf waving a Spanish flag cheered for Spain and was seriously injured when a policeman clubbed him. Cuban papers debate the Spanish Consul General's stance amid reports of unrest between Spaniards and locals.
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Siiver Brute
Havana
Spain
Union Espanola
Refla
Ludhow
Diario de la Marina
Senor Sagrario
Diario de la Mayina
Madrid
Cuba
Homecoming of Dewey causes G A R placement clash
New York dispatch reports Governor Roosevelt directing Major General Roe to offer the G A R any parade position, bypassing the Plan and Scope Committee. Roosevelt calls misapprehension and says veterans should have the right of position, while officials disagree on authority. Mayors and dignitaries weigh in as tickets for the Waldorf smoker sell out.
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New York
Roe
National Guard
New York State
Roosevelt
van Wyck
Gungenheimer
Plan and Scope Committee
Guggenheimer
Ashbridge
Philadelphia
Harrison
Chicago
Committee On
Utica
Stoosevelt
Dewey New York
Electric Car Crash Near Carthage Injures Twenty
The Silver State leased wire reports an electric car sped off the track at Prince's curve near Carthage Missouri. Twenty people were injured with multiple fractures and head injuries. Notable victims include H. H. Watson of Lebanon with a broken collar bone and Mrs. Laker with an arm fracture. Conductor W. W. Crawford sustained a head wound and arm injury. Additional names appear among the injured passengers and crew.
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Carthage
Prince's Curve
H. H. Watson
Lebanon
Mr. Laker
Chicago
Charles S. Lathum
Miss Grace Phillips
T. & Hutton
Wi Meekly
Gilings
Cornerstone dispute eyed at Chicago post office ceremony
A plan to ease a quarrel over a new Chicago post office cornerstone emerged as Judge Turhill offered to have a union made stone cut. The old soldiers would cover the cost, and use influence to resolve friction between Commodore Pierce and the trades union.
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Ly ‘Cho
Wil Gettle
Ite
Chicago Postolice
Judge Turhill
Tuthill
Tead Yes
Con Immedor Pierce
Trades Union
Labor Conference Debates Central Strike at Post Office
A labor meeting tonight will discuss a potential central strike in sympathy with recent Mason strikes, amid ongoing labor tensions. Protests and ceremonies for the fall festival and union corner men are being pursued vigorously despite labor troubles.
Strike at the Cramp Ship Yard Sparks Work Suspension
Strikers at Cramp Ship Yards gain support from Dackamiths and helpers at the drydocks. Several machinists and joiners abandon nine hour work, with five blacksmiths leaving the yard. The mass desertion halts work entirely at the drydock area.
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Philadelphia
Cramp
Dackamiths
Twenty ninth En Route From Fort McPherson Barracks
Six companies including Colonel Hardin and the Twenty-ninth U. S. V. regiment headquarters departed Fort McPherson Barracks Atlanta for San Francisco via El Paso en route to the Philippines. Six more companies will follow when transport cars are secured.
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Atlanta
Hardin
Twenty-ninth Regiment
Fort McPherson
San Francisco
Philippines
el Paso
Honolulu Happenings on Ships and Affairs
Honolulu dispatches report the British steamer Victoria carrying Portuguese emigrants landing amid diplomatic debates over annexation and labor contracts. A German ship breaks Hamburg voyage time records. political notes cover Chinese exclusion debates in Washington and Pacific theater. Local notices warn water shutoffs and rental ads mix with cures and notices from officials.
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Hongleld
San Francisco
Alfred Hartwll
Territory of
Hawaii
Washington
Congress
Dole
McKinley
Victoria
Madeira
United State
Jones
United States
Honolulu
Fong Suey
Wihiat
New York
Marie Hackfeld
Hamburg
Germany
Lost Horses At Large In St Louis Neighborhood
Two horses are missing: a black branded V on Felt ahoulier and a white hind fowt. A testimonial from PL Ritter of 21 Pairfax avenue praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and notes it as indispensable in the home. Sold by W A Brown.
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von Felt
Owerth
Ritter
Unclear horse sale notice with garbled details
Fragmentary ad from Eagle Drag Store describing a horse sale in Nevada. Mentions left chip on an ear, small splits, rewards for information, monetary values in cents and pounds, and a refund promise. Vague contact and sale terms due to OCR damage.
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Fleb
Nevada
Eagle Drag Store
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Max Keys
Algiers
Balter
Hayti
Dewey
Rosevelt
Cabinet
Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Puel
Bridge Street
Courthouse
E. Cronk
Capital Lodging
Sil Maing
Moelock
Joseph Rougon
Karl
Eagle
Drug Store
N. L. Onttro Company
James Sloan
John Mathias
Pulaski
Kysiya
Chamberlain
W. A. Brown
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