Filipinos Press for Independence as Aguinaldo Speaks
Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo insisting on independence while Spaniards warn Germany may seize Manila. Insurgents claim 67,000 armed, with potential to raise 160,000. American policy unclear. Aguinaldo says natives favor independence and criticizes Spain’s reports while ruling out collaboration with Americans.
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Veway
Cat Germay
Spain
Moces
Juana
Fauzon
Fie
Associated Drees Fas
Agnipaldi
Tadewl
Philipping Rebands
Aguinaliiy
Tid Vichnity
Besitica
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Caton sMi
Apinalde Reithe
Aguinaldla
Filmnelt
Amerius
Aguinalde Curtinae
Aayedi
Manis
Aguinaldo
Aitly
Alleden
Lilipings
Ed Tawhiye
Oijsaut
Peonsylvania
Dwenty
Male En
Pennsylvania
Nate
Agiinakle
Annies
Aguide
Parpost
Regueston
Lafayette
Agi Sale
Carolines Revolt Topples Spanish Rule Amid Caribbean Turmoil
Reports from Honolulu via steamer Coptic describe a Carolines uprising where native rulers, long at war, joined forces to expel Spaniards, forcing a retreat to Laccicks and prompting a dispatch of the gunboat Quires to Guam. Americans in Yap and Ponaps towns faced limited munitions as natives strengthened revolt plans.
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San Francisco
Spain
Llan‘ornia
Honolulu
Carolines
Quiras
Guam
Quires
Yap
Caroline
Ladranu
Ponaps
James Wildre
Kfonolulu
Hawaii
Republican Ticket Faces Apathy In Maine State Election
Turbulent campaign notes a apathetic Republican base as Llewellyn Towers campaignsGovernor in Houston and Reed, Dingley, Noeligh contest the congressional seats in the fourth district. Melton and Teaitella are mentioned amid shifting loyalties and a cautious electorate.
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Doane Apui
Portland
Sfc
Shiroens
Shiollawe
Llewellyn Towers
Houston
Reed
Melton Dingley
Lewiston
Noeleigh
August Dad
Chas. A. Teaitella
Dangor
Reapublicans
Texarkana Flood Wrecks Train Warnings After Washouts
A severe flood hit Texarkana and surrounding areas with twelve foot sulphur river levels and extended washes. Train No 4 on the Texas and Pacific railway derailed, water engulfing engine and cars, several railroad workers injured and rescued, while roads and lines face major disruption across Louisiana and Texas.
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Texarkana
Tex
Louisiana
Texas
Fexas and Pacific Railway
Tren
Cabell
Mail Clerka Hi
Color Ling Among the Troops in a Violent Melee
A chaotic scene near Gedonodo involves Walters leading a clash among troops. Injuries include two seminarians and more than twenty heads cracked with bottles and fists as soldiers react to a provocation during a tense shift, with police noting disorder and local regiments in the melee.
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Walters
Uw Gonado U Laventy
Wimuinghaw
Peale Fyson
Achinana
Thinl Aruena Neagrea Teyaenk
Alabama
Weorlerby
Segro
Winter Hospitals for Troops Plan at Fort Monroe
The Surgeon General reports ready winter hospitals for troops at Fort Monroe to shelter 500 patients. Colonel Woodlail notes the new facility will join an existing hospital in excellent condition, with timber barracks and 10 wards designed for sick and wounded reception.
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Stergeon
Peperti Inus
Washington, Fort
Sternberg Veatertay
War Department
Fort Aanroe
Woodlail
Wesmepeuns i
Syeeps
Briday
Sivk
Filipino Spaniards Clash in Naval Action Off Coast
An intercepted dispatch from a visit to the Philippines reports a sea engagement between Spanish gunboats and insurgent forces. The Spanish forces prevented a landing by insurgents and opened fire, thwarting the attempted landing near a designated area.
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Viegayat
aDannah
Mandel
Pines
Controversy Over Camp Wikoff Orders and Alger Miles
Dispatches from New York report a clash between Secretary Alger and General Miles over troop camp plans at Wikoff. Officers say orders require staying until October, while Miles countersmand orders prompt rapid camp abandonment. Hospitals shift to New York and generals hospital as typhoid fears rise.
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New York
Crinp Wikui
Miles
Umetal Shefler
Alger
Han Oe Aru
Amile Funk Lim
Ming
Biles
Bam
Comnser
Pracles
Wikoff
Ginneral
Asker
Secrelary Alger
General Hospital
Railroad mileage increase hints at record year for 1887
New York reports Puor's Manual shows overall railroad mileage rising to 2094 in 1887, with total miles increasing by groups. Increases appear in Engin, maklle, 226.90. Western, 331.51. Atlantic, Gulf and Asia lines. and other regions. Figures presented in millions reflect freight and tonnage gains across multiple divisions.
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Growel
New York
Puor
Hallroads
Miteape
Seni Atlantic
Yellow fever reports surge among troops and ships
The report notes a high percentage of yellow fever cases among military personnel and a Spanish steamer Alfonsa las at San Juan. General Henry cites troop losses and medical concerns as the disease spreads, with a total figure of 14 000 mentioned in the dispatch.
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Ponce
Yuorle
Alfonsa
San Juan
Peti
A. Aray
Tirana
Henry
Genneral
Empress of Austria Remains Under Forensic Examination
Report from Geneva dated September 13 notes the tomographic examination of the empress of Austria’s remains reveals details about the deceased. The fragmentary dispatch details the state of the remains and mentions the continuing investigation into the death.
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Geneva
Suilvertandt
Austria
Regreta the Spanish Treasury Costs in the War
A Washington dispatch reports Spain spent about 237,100,000 in war costs since May, funded by Cuban and Spanish notes, loans, and customs guarantees. The piece notes most funds went to army, with a small naval boost, and discusses long-term debt and potential naval weakness. It also covers European reactions and tech shifts, including electric traction in Switzerland and crime news from Missouri.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Spain
War Department
Ciba
Pete Antes
Dean
Bank of Spain
Toan
Bank of Spin
Joan
el Mundo
Madrid
Europe
Sivelleria
Tittaburg
Armerien
Switzerland
Weil Railways
Famora
Thun
Uie Ramlersivet
Thumn
Aerne
Burgdorf
New York Cubans Organize Nationalist Party Manifesto
Prominent Cubans in New York draft a manifesto urging unity among former and current residents to form a new Nationalist party for Cuba. The document calls for a committee to publish the manifesto and convene a convention of delegates from across the island to organize the movement.
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New York
Manifesta
Wiglent
Cuba
Congress
Tuierough
United States
Peoposi
Nll
Spaniards Evacuating Cuba Amid War Strain
A Washington dispatch reports Spaniards are evacuating Cuba rapidly as pressure grows from Madrid to withdraw forces. Officials debate timelines and funding for the departure, while Turkey and the Armenian crisis are noted in separate notes. The evacuation plan continues amid international tension and costs.
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New York
Times
Washington
Uuba
Ts Island
Malvid
Spain
Atleeriyi
Aloes
Spaninnia
Wis
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