San Revie mines closed by New York capitalists near Tucson
A Boston owned group of seven extensively developed San Revie mines 16 miles south of Tucson is now controlled by New York capitalists. In Detroit Miss Ella Walker wed A T Count Manfred von Matuschka of Enesia on Tuesday, Walker being Hiram Walker’s granddaughter of Walkerville Ontario.
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San Revie
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Enesia
Ella Walker
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Reading tragedy recalls Chicago teacher death attempt
A Chicago school teacher visiting her sister in Reading, Pennsylvania, died by suicide by jumping in front of a train, prompting local officials to note the incident as a self inflicted death.
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Feabella Fuien
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Reading
Electrician Shocked After Nighttime Exposure
In Newbee a lone man known as William S. Leakes Jr, an electrician, sought shelter during a cold morning. He touched a knob charged with electricity and was shocked unconscious, later waking with no memory beyond seeking cover for the night.
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William B. Beakes
Newbe
TeCuLt
William 5. Leakes, Jr
Brothers swap baptism after lacking clothes
Two brothers from near Harrodsburg Kentucky resemble each other closely. One joined the Baptist church and, when about to be immersed, lacked suitable clothes and gave his brother 10 cents to be baptized in his place.
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Harrodsburg
Baptist Church
Volunteer Regiments in Porto Rico in Alarmingly Poor Health
In Porto Rico on Oct 5 the medical staff warned volunteers must be moved north as sickness climbs. About 2,700 of 10,000 troops are sick or quartered, with 34 percent of volunteers unable to serve. regulars run about 10 percent. Ernst's brigade shows 46 and 42 percent in two regiments, prompting evacuation plans.
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Porto Rico
Massachusetts
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Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ernst
Albonie
Wheeler Testimony Highlights Santiago and Wikoff Camp Standards
General Joseph Wheeler testifies before the War Investigation Commission on Santiago and Wikoff. He notes suffering in trenches but praises Shafter’s efforts and land transport limits. He hails Wikoff as a model camp with excellent climate, accommodations, hospital capacity, and red tape elimination.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Shafter
Wikoff
Quay and Associates Bound Over in Public Funds Case
United States Senator Quay his son Richard and Charles H McKee faced a magistrate in Philadelphia for conspiracy over alleged misuse of state funds. Bail set at 5000 each, trial expected at November term. Evidence included about 20 letters and telegrams showing use of 200000 of state deposits for stock speculation.
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United States
Quay
Richard B. Quay
Charles H. McKee
Pittsburg
Lyon
Jermon
John 8. Hopkins
People’s Bank
Mr. McKee
David H. Lane
Graham
Senator Quay
Hopkins
Haywood
Shapley
Richard
Shields
Fresh Troops to Porto Rico as Discharges Stand
President McKinley to send new troops to Porto Rico to replace volunteers returning home. He ruled out general discharges until the situation clears up and praised Southern soldiers for helping erase old sectional tensions.
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WasHindTon
McKinley
Porto Rico
Wisconsin Troops Mustered Out Effort Begins
Governor Scofield will travel to Washington this week to press for the mustering out of the Third Wisconsin volunteers serving in Porto Rico. The move aims to bring home the troops from the Caribbean theater.
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Madison
Wis
Scofield
Washington
Wisconsin Volunteers
Porto Rico
Peace commissions meet for first session in Paris
Paris October 4 The American and Spanish peace commissions held their initial meeting at 2 p m in rooms at the French foreign office on the Quai d Orsay A private entrance was provided to ensure privacy and convenience for the commissioners during deliberations
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Quai d’Orsay
British Reinforcements Ordered From Omdurman to Gederai
Reinforcements dispatched from Omdurman to Gederai. The force under Ovionel Parsons repelled another Dervish assault with significant losses. No news from fusaoda, but Major Marchand is likely to evacuate that position soon.
Death Toll From All Causes Reaches 2910
A bulletin outside General Corbin's office reports 2910 army deaths to date from all causes, with 2565 due to disease. Corbin cannot separate volunteers from regulars or estimate the branch ratios. The 2565 disease deaths in six months among 272,000 troops imply an annual rate near 20 per 1000, close to city averages of 18 to 80.
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United States
Wilsons Porto Rico Report Pending White House Review
Major General Wilson's examination of Porto Rico covering political social educational and financial conditions is with the president. He will consider the report along with recommendations to Congress on island government.
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M Wilson
Porto Rico
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Musician John Kemkes at Camp McKinley Des Moines
John Kemkes performs as Fiftieth Lowa at Camp McKinley in Des Moines while Private Wierauch serves with the Thirteenth Minnesota deployed at Manila.
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Lowa
Camp McKinley
Des Moines
Private Wierauch
Minnesota
Manila
Iowa Returns from Quarantine Amid Reports of Mission
The battleship Iowa, back in New York harbor at 6 20 p m, spent the afternoon testing guns and machinery in the Atlantic before reportedly heading for Manila. Reports vary on why it returned to port.
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New York
the Tribune
United States
Iowa
New York Harbor
Atlantic
Manila
Canadian Pacific to Launch Transpacific Line from Vancouver
The Canadian Pacific railway will establish another transpacific line soon. Steamers Tartan and Athenian, each over 5 000 tons, will operate between Vancouver and Wladivestock, the terminus of the Transiberian railway.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wladivestock
Six Immigrants Taken for Violation of Contract Labor Law
Six immigrants were arrested by the Illinois immigrant inspector for alleged importation in violation of the contract labor law and sent to New York to be returned to Berlin, their origin.
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Curiaco
Illinois
New York
Berlin
Governor Scofield Appeals for Wisconsin Fire Sufferers
The governor appeals to Wisconsin residents for aid to forest fire victims. Homeless families need provisions clothing and money. Colonel William J. Boyle of Milwaukee is authorized to accept contributions.
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Maprson
Wis
Scoted
Wilam J. Boyle
Miwanuskee
Proved It's Value Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsement
SevaT VIGGERSEN of Hyde Montana says he suffered from dyspepsia and headaches for years but after using Hood's Sarsaparilla he gained good health. He keeps it on hand and has recommended it to neighbors who are pleased with it. Hood's Pills are easy to take and easy to operate.
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Hard foraging crackdown in Honolulu by General King
Soldiers returning from Honolulu aboard the Senator report drastic measures to enforce discipline. General King using 100 mounted men policed the city and ordered court martial and execution for any soldier caught foraging, leading to quiet after the order.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Senator
King
Georgia Elects Governor and Amends Constitution
Georgia voters chose Hon. Alien D. Candler as governor by a margin of no less than 70,000 votes. A constitutional amendment providing for judges and solicitors to be elected by the people was adopted along with the full state ticket.
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Atlaska
Georgia
Alien D. Candler
Noominee
Hogan
Violence at Harmony Grove political meeting in Millersbum Ground
A Harmony Grove dispatch reports two negroes killed and a third fatally wounded at a Millersbum Ground political meeting after speeches devolved into a free fight with knives and pistols in this county. The report notes a chaotic melee and fatalities.
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Harmony Grove
Millersbum Ground
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