Aguinaldo Denies Friction Claims as Troops to Manila Go
The Filipino government denies rumors of strained Philippines American relations and reveals withdrawal from Manila suburbs. Aguinaldo messages support peaceful ties and release from Spain, while Washington reports troop reinforcements and battleship deployments to Manila to secure peace terms and the islands beyond Luzon.
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New York
Associated Press
Manila
Spain
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Paris
Philippines
Towa
Oregon
Luzon
Germany
Palawan
Great Britain
Otis
Russia
Startling Dreyfus Story Sparks Controversy in London
London reports quote David Christie Murray revealing a morning paper story on the Dreyfus affair. The article claims Dreyfus was a spy for a French army department and names Colonel Henry Count Esterhazy and Colonel Paty du Clam as involved in treasonous acts.
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London
David Christie’ Murray
Dreyfus
Germany
Henry
Esterhazy
Paty du Clam
In Memory of Dead Empress in Vienna
Vienna reports the emperor’s rescript thanking the nation for sympathy after the empress’s death. He praises loyal feelings, notes the grief unites throne and fatherland, and announces a new order of St Elizabeth with grand cross medals for women and girls aiding society. Countess Szcarpay becomes the first grand cross recipient.
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Vienna
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth of
Thuringia
Szcarpay
Plans Forming for U S Occupation of Cuba
A Washington dispatch reports the War Department is outlining a plan to occupy Cuba with a full army corps. Regulars and volunteers will serve, with Illinois regiments Second Fourth and Ninth from General Lee's Seventh Army Corps likely deployed. Garrisons will be set, supplies organized, and final plans await the Cuban military commission report.
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Chicago
Washington
War Department
Cuba
United States
Army of Occupation
Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Illinois
Cuban Military Commission
Argentina Uses Candid Note to Lure European Loan
A Valparaiso dispatch says Argentina's note denying hostility to arbitration with Chile has not stopped Chilean war prep. The note is viewed as a trick to lure bankers into funding a new European loan for war. Argentina reportedly accelerates military readiness despite the peaceful signals.
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New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Argentina
Chile
Europe
Governor Opts Champagne for Battleship Christening
Springfield September 10 Governor Tanner announced in a letter to the WCTU committee that the battleship Illinois will be christened with champagne despite earlier protests against wine during the ceremony.
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Springfield
Tanner
Ilinois
Emperor poisoning attempt reported in Corea
Seoul news says the emperor is recovering from a poisoning attempt and the Crown Prince remains ill. An inferior palace cook confessed to placing poison in coffee for the emperor and prince. Also notes that over 60,000 Frenchmen belong to the Legion of Honor, with 32,000 tied to the army.
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Corea
Safe
Seoul
Legion of Honor
Army
Paris Crisis Over Dreyfus Revision Sparks Army Plot Fears
Paris reports a quiet outward scene while army chiefs plot to prevent a last minute revision in the Dreyfus case. Esterhazy’s promised confession draws sharp interest, but independent testimony is urged. Jules Perries notes ministerial referral to an examining committee signals public sentiment favoring revision.
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New York
Paris
M. Cavaignac
Esterhazy
Jules Perries
Dreyfus
Yellow Fever Situation in the South
Louisville reports a genuine yellow fever case in New Orleans, Mallory Kennedy, son of Dr. T. S. Kennedy, on the road to recovery. A quarantine against New Orleans is proclaimed by the Louisiana board of health, with freight and passenger traffic governed by Atlantic convention rules. Mississippi also quarantines New Orleans. Jackson reports several cases but a quiet city, with no new cases. Two cases at Orwood and one at Taylor's are doing well. Unconditional quarantine remains in effect and Texas stations are instructed to bar entry from New Orleans.
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Louisville
South
Souchin
Louisiana Board of Health
New Orleans
Mallory Kennedy
Kennedy
Board of Health
Mississippi
Sarketson
Jackson
Orwood
Taylor's
Texas
Ready to Leave Spanish evacuation outlined in Puerto Rico
Final preparations for the embarkation of Spanish troops are complete though American commissioners have not been officially advised. Campania Transatlantica ships arrive by Sept 26. Puerto Rican troops may land near Cadiz and some volunteers and regulars may remain. Shafter likely to return to California command. officers seek to stay in service.
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San Juan de Puerto Rico
Cadiz
United States
Americas
Americana
Shafter
Washington
Uncle Sam to Act as Banker
Washington dispatch reports an order by First Assistant Postmaster General Heath directing postmasters to issue money orders at their offices for people without bank accounts seeking safe, economical payment options. The note explains this new practice is for unbanked individuals.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Heath
Murder at Pendleton Ends in Slaying and Wounding
C C Cunningham of Milton, Oregon, shot and killed O Young, wounded Mrs Julius J Worcester at Pendleton depot. Effie Worcester fled into a saloon, Cunningham fired at her, then aimed at Mrs Johnson. Reading restrained him, Speer struck Reading by mistake, Cunningham jailed. Mrs Worcester in serious condition. townsfolk threaten lynching.
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Pendleton
Ore
C. C. Cunningham
Milton
O. Young
Julius J. Worcester
Cunningham
Effie Worcester
Great Eastern Hotel
Johnson
Last Chance
Mitchell
George Reading
Reading
Speer
Citivena
Worcester
Dreyfus Cretan and Egyptian Crises Loom in Europe
London reports indicate rising tensions over Dreyfus Cretan and Egyptian issues. Salisbury operates a hotel telegraph for urgent dispatches as Britain prepares stern actions at Candia. British forces total about 2000 with reinforcements en route, while Turkish authorities release minor suspects amid broader pressure for Christian protection.
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London
Europe
Marquis of Salisbury
Centerville
Candia
Mussulmans
Egg
Great Britain
Noel
Cretan
Brewmasters Convene In Plenty of Beer City
About 260 brewers from Cincinnati Chicago Detroit Buffalo St Louis Milwaukee and Columbus attend the Brewmasters National Association convention in Cleveland. The event, starting today, will cover many days of technical discussions on improving beer production and quality.
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Cleveland
Brewmasters’ National Association
Cincinnati
Chicago
Toledo
Detroit
Buffalo
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Spanish prisoners moved from Santiago de Cuba to Spain
General Lawton reports to the war department that all but eight Spanish prisoners have been shipped from Santiago to Spain. Dispatch notes one remaining at Barcoa and seven at Guantanamo sick with yellow fever.
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Washington
Lawton
War Department
Santiago
Spain
Santiago de Cuba
Haiti
Barcoa
Guatanamo
Grant Returns From Fruitless Alaskan Privateer Search
The revenue cutter Grant reached Seattle tonight after sailing from Sitka in pursuit of a Spanish privateer in Alaskan waters.
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Seattle
Alaskan
Sitka
Empire Camp and Buffalo Hump mining notes
Empire camp near Curlew Creek and Republic shows rich ore deposits with gold silver and copper values. Reports discuss needed capital and new blood for development plus Crown Point shows a 20 foot shaft and five feet of solid quartz. Placer gold found on the reservation at Boulder Creek with potential pay from ground sluicing and bedrock work. A secretary of interior ruling affects survey requirements for adverse claims. Hobson's Choice claim in Buffalo Hump sold for 39333 dollars to H M Glidden. Iron Crown and Vindicator mines cited. large Lame Foot group patented near Curlew Lake with 161 acres and over ten thousand dollars invested.
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Empire Camp
Curlew Creek
Republic
Empire
Boulder Creek
R. H. Redman
Meyers Creek
Secretary of the Interior
Land Office
W. D. McFadden
Mountain View Mining & Milling Company
Department
United States Mineral
General Land Office
MoeFadden
Anchor Et al
Howe
Spokane
Buffalo Hump
Idaho
Hobson
Buffalo
Florence
Newsome
A. J. Lauterman
Cripple Creek
Colorado
W. H. Wolf
Jacob Goetz
Washington
Lame Foot
Frankfurt
Iron Mountain
Holyoke
Miners’ Delight
Lake Shore
Curlew
Enterprise
W. J. Bryan
Sunset
Portland
Lucky Bay
Curlew Lake
Surveyor General's Plaza
Earthquake Shocks Hit Deering Maine Saturday Morning
Two earthquake shocks were felt in Deering Portland Maine on Saturday morning. The first quake occurred at 10 45 lasting several seconds and was followed eleven seconds later by a second shock lasting five seconds.
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Maine
Portland
Deering
Rosh Hashonah Opens Jewish New Year in Portland
In Portland on September 19, Saturday marked the first day of the Jewish month Tish and the start of the year 5659. It began the observance of Rosh Hashonah, the principal event of the New Year.
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Portland
Time Card For Kaslo and Slocan Lines 1808 Schedule
Timetable details show daily and mixed trains on the Kaslo and Slocan lines with arrival and departure times from Kaslo South Fork Sproules Whitewater Bear Lake Cody Junction Sandon and Cody Branch including station notes and officials Robt Irving G F Copeland G F and P Agt Superintendent authority.
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Pacific
Kaslo
South Fork
Sproules
Whitewater
Bear Lake
Cody Junction
Sandon
Cody
Robt, Irving
G. F. Copeland
New Steamer and Lake Service Announced for Kootenay Route
International Navigation and Trading Company unveils steamers International and Alberta serving Kootenay Lake and River with connections to Northport Rossland Spokane. Daily routes from Kaslo to Nelson and stops with baggage checked to United States points. New service on Kootena Lake with seasonal schedules and Bonner's Ferry river link. G Alexander, Gen. Manager, Kaslo, Oct. 1, 1907.
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International
Alberta
Kootenay Lake
R. R
Northport
Rossland
Spokane
United States
Kaslo
Nelson
Kootena
Lake
Bonner’s Ferry
Kootenay
Boundary
Bonner's Ferry
G. Alexander
B. O
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Ohio
I. Barker
Barker
Congregationalists
Churchea
Enterhazy
Egypt
Crete
Edhem Pasha
Ednem Pasha
News OF Precious Metals
Kaslo & Slocanalla
Navigation and Trading Company
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