Gold Fever Echoes From Forty Niner Tales
A Times and Bluffs reminiscence recalls gold seekers’ journeys to the American West. Rheumatism and disease followed early travel, with Adam Vangundy recounting relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Sioux City carnival plans, Pneumatic railway cushions, and a novel coke burning attachment are noted.
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Adam Vangundy
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Germany schemes for Philippines to gain Cebu coal
New York dispatch reports Germany aims to shape the Philippines division by examining Cebu lignite coal beds. Berlin seeks Cebu as a key coaling station to extend jurisdiction, while U S authorities prepare to block such moves. Oregon and Iowa battleships slated to sail to Manila via Cape Horn for repairs and readiness.
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Aguinaldo Sends A Message To Americans
The Filipino government informs the American public that rumors of strained relations are base slanders from enemies. They state relations have been and will remain friendly and announce withdrawal of Filipino forces from Manila suburbs as proof of trust in the United States.
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Associated Press
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Yellow Fever at Havana claims captain of schooner
New York dispatch reports the captain of the American schooner Maryland, Captain Brown, died aboard his ship in the Havana harbor from yellow fever. Four crew members are ill with the disease.
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New York
Havana
Brown
Maryland
French Army Chiefs Face Eleventh Hour Dreyfus Revision Attempt
The World in Paris notes that ministerial referral to an examining commission will decide if a revision occurs. while Paris appears calm, army chiefs fear a last minute coup. Esterhazy’s promised confession sparks scrutiny amid cautious public sentiment in favor of revision and justice.
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New York
Paris
Jules Pervier
Cavigna
Indians Defy Government At Leach Lake Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Indians held a council with Indian Agent Sutherland promising to ignore U S authority and resist government interference over pine lands. They charged treaty repudiation under the 1889 act and blamed White Earth mixed bloods allied with white lumbermen. Naytoway Keskip condemned the breakout while urging restraint. Major Sutherland warned against harmful steps. Prisoners seized by Pillagers were present but not arrested.
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Walker
Leech Lake
Sutherland
United States
White Earth
Minnesota
Naytoway Keskip
Mossison
Romain Perrault
Council
Shelters Needed at Presidio Stirs Troop Health
General Miller urges sturdy barracks over tents at the Presidio to protect troops this winter amid a rising sick list at Camp Merriam. He waits on congressional appropriations and Merriam’s return from Honolulu before acting, noting temporary structures may be erected but are insufficient. Nine new cases raise the division hospital total to 318, with two teftles and a suspected typhoid case among the ill.
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Camp Merriam
Division Hospital
Miller
Honolulu
Manila
Alger to Inspect Camp Thomas Tour of Western Camps
Secretary Alger arrived in Cincinnati with Major Hopkins to begin inspections of western camps and hospitals. He met Surgeon General Sternberg and General Ludington. The schedule includes Fort Thomas in Kentucky and Lexington next.
Evacuation Plans for Puerto Rico by Havana Commissions
Havana dispatch reports the evacuation setup for Spanish troops and American forces in Puerto Rico. General Wade appears healthy as commissioners move to Vedado, with the Resolute’s crew and documents prepared. Evacuation targets Gibara Neuvitas Cienfuegos and Havana with about 100000 Spanish troops. American troops to land at posts as evacuation proceeds. A Dreyfus play incident at the Tacon theater sparked audience defense of Dreyfus before Spanish censors barred further performances by order of General Blanco.
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Trocha
Vedado
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Dreyfus
Faton
Blanco
Ha- Yun
Evacuation of Puerto Rico Moves Forward
San Juan reports complete embarkation preparations for Spanish troops. Two Campania Trans-Atlantica ships due Sept 28, five vessels needed for troops, luggage, and artillery. Puerto Rican troops to land near Cadiz. volunteers and some regulars may remain. American commissioners gratified by Spaniards cooperation. flag expected to be changed within three weeks.
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San Juan de Puerto Rico
Cadiz
United States
Peace Commissioners Sail From New York to Paris
United States peace commissioners sailed from New York aboard the Campania bound for Paris to conclude the terms with Spain. Chairman Day expects the mission to proceed without delay, despite any possible delay from prolonged debate.
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Paris
New York
United States
Spain
Day
Archbishop Bolal Rejects Spanish Rule in Philippines
In Manila on Sept 20 Archbishop Bolal told an Associated Press correspondent that the islands should not remain Spanish as rebels threaten bloodshed and reconquest would require brutal years of war. He urged strong western intervention and warned independence would invite endless strife and barbarism. He said religious orders must go as locals now plan their removal.
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Manila
Associated Press
Archbishop Bozal
Philippine Islands
Spain
National Assembly
Startling railroad rumor on Great Northern B and O merger
Chicago reports a rumored plan to consolidate the Great Northern with the Baltimore and Ohio to form a transcontinental trunk line. James J Hill and Chicago magnates reportedly linked to reorganizing B and O. Officials dispute any immediate tie to a cross country route.
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Cincinnati
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Eminent theologian Rev Thomas Apple dies in Lancaster
Rev Thomas Apple D D LL D dies at his home in Lancaster aged 69? years. A leading figure in Reform churches for about fifty years he served as Mercerburg college president from 1865 to 1871 and later held church history and New Testament exegesis chair at the Reformed Theological Seminary. He edited the Mercenary Review and Reformed Church Quarterly and attended the 1884 Pan Presbyterian alliance in Belfast.
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America
Apple
Mercerburg College
Reformed Theological Seminary
Mercenary Review
Reformed Church Quarterly
Pan-Presbyterian Alliance
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Schofield Refuses to Serve on War Conduct Inquiry
Washington dated September 17 reports General Schofield after a thirty minute talks with the president said he would not serve as a member of the committee to investigate the conduct of the war.
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Washington
Fiftieth Regiment Back at Camp M'Kinely Iowa Return
Des Moines reports the Fiftieth Regiment of United States Volunteers is back at Camp M’Kinely after a four month Jacksonville camp. Men travel home via three trains taking three and a half days. Some expect muster-out this fall while others anticipate service in the Philippines. 1,100 troops remain. about 60 unfit, 150 home sick, 14 died in four months.
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Jacksonville
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Philippines
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Wagner
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Goeke
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Melkinley
Aeronaut Stevens' perilous New Jersey ascent ends in sea rescue
Leo Stevens soared from Hotel Avenal grounds in Bay New Jersey to crowds of about a thousand. The balloon drifted over the ocean as Stevens detached his parachute and landed in rough water two miles from shore. A fishing boat rescued the exhausted aeronaut, whose daring ascent captivated spectators who watched the perilous finale.
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New York Journal
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T Ponds
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Handsome Porcelain Game Plaques Headline Decor Theme
Advert describes Murillo inspired porcelain plaques by J. Hubinger Bros Co offered free to customers through Oct 1 with three ten cent packages of Elastic Starch. Promotes home decoration and kitchen goods, mentions poultry device, soaps, dyes, and a Dewey reference in a sprawling catalog-like piece.
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Hubinger Bros. Co
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Hubinger Bros
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