Democrats of New Jersey Nominate Governor Candidate
At Trenton the Democrats nominate Elvin W. Crane for governor and pass resolutions endorsing the National Platform of 1896. The convention refuses to back the Chicago platform or silver, despite efforts by delegates to attach such planks. A silver‑faction ticket led by William Clark of Oswego is promised if not recognized.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Chicago
J. OC. Pearce
Monroe
William Clark
Oswego
New Jersey Democrats Nominate Elvin Crane for Governor
The New Jersey Democratic state convention nominated Essex County prosecutor Elvin W. Crane for governor and adopted a platform aligned with the national party. A motion to endorse the 1896 platform was defeated, sparking brief turmoil before silver supporters accepted the outcome. Senator Daly and Clarence Atkinson pledged to back Crane’s election.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Elvin W. Crane
Essex County
Senator Daly
Clarence Atkinson
Mr. Crane
Evacuation of Cuba Debated in Joint Session
Havana dispatch notes two hour session between United States and Spanish evacuation commissioners. Spain cites impossibility of immediate evacuation while U S insists on action at once. As talks end, troops at Manzanillo move toward Cienfuegos for transfer to Spain.
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United States
Joint Commission
Solano
Blanco
Cienfuegos
Manzanillo
Spain
Hartman Withdraws. Campbell Nominated for Silver Republicans
Helena Montana September 480. Hon Charles H Hartman nominee of the Silver Republicans and Populists withdraws and asks that the name of Hon A J Campbell the Democratic nominee be placed on those tickets and supported by all who believe in the free coinage of silver.
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Mon
Charles H. Hartman
Silver Republicans
Congress
A. J. Campbell
Alger Ends Washington Trip Reports Camps Inspection
Secretary Alger returned to Washington after visiting army camps and spent about two and a half hours with the president. He described the camps as generally satisfactory but noted room for improvement, particularly in the condition of some sinks.
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Washington
Alger
War Department
White House
Twelfth's Surgeon in Trouble Headline Crowd
New UM, Minn. Sept 30. Charges have been preferred against Dr. Caine regimental surgeon of the Twelfth Minnesota. Chaplain Clemans accuses him of calling him a liar and a hypocrite. The case likely to be taken up before muster-out.
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New Um, Minn
Caine
Twelfth Minnesota
Clemans
Liquor Dealers Form Iowa Protective Association
Des Moines reports the filing of articles of incorporation for the Liquor Dealers' Protective Association of Iowa with headquarters in Des Moines. The group aims to repeal Iowa prohibitory laws now in effect by local option.
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Iowa Liquor Dealers
Des Moines
Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association of Iowa
Iowa
Manila Flags Brought to Navy After Dewey Capture
Washington received two valuable souvenirs from Admiral Dewey. The official Manila flag and the flag of the Spanish armed transport Cebu, captured at Manila on August 18, 1898, were received at the Navy Department.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Cebu
Graham Retires from Regular Army on 64th Birthday
Camp Meade, Middletown, Pa., Sept 30. Major General Graham marks 64 years and retires from the U S regular service as brigadier general while remaining in command in the volunteer service.
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Graham
Camp Meape
Middletown
United States Regular Service
Volunter
More Spaniards Sail to Spain from Puerto Rico
The transport P. De Sarrastegui arrived at San Juan from Spain taking on troops. Isla de Panay sailed for Spain with 1,200 troops aboard. Rumor says Captain General Macias may depart on the Aliade soon from Havana. American troops close in while Spaniards concentrate here. the Spanish government offers free transport home for families of officers, prompting departures.
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Porto Rico
P. de Sarrastegui
Spain
Isla de Panay
Macias
Aliade
Havana
Garcia Accepts Post With American Administration
A Havana dispatch reports General Calixto Garcia has accepted a position with the American administration in Santiago de Cuba. He will be a commissioner negotiating with the Cuban army for its disbanding, earning 500 dollars monthly plus expenses and will depart within days for a three to four week mission.
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New York
Herald
Santiago de Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Hobson Aims to Raise Vizcaya After Salvage Work
Naval Constructor Hobson moves the Vizcaya guns to Guantanamo and plans to return to the wreck site to attempt raising the vessel. He believes success is possible.
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Hobson
Vizcaya
Santiago DE CuBa
Guantanamo
Four-masted schooner Sarah E. Palmer sinks. eight lost
The 4 masted schooner Sarah E. Palmer with phosphate rock from Charlotte Harbor to On Teret New Jersey foundered off Stone Inlet seven miles south of Charleston. Drowned are Captain Whittier First Mate Briggs Second Mate McDonald Steward Healy Thomas Federate Walter Stancliffe Joe Meyers James Roe all listed as aboard.
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8. C
Sarah E. Palmer
Whittier
Charlotte Harbor
Onteret
N. J
Stone Inlet
Captain Whittier
Briggs
McDonald
Steward Healy
Thomas Federate
Walter Stancliffe
Joe Meyers
James Roe
Conference urged to enforce transatlantic steamship routes
German Foreign Office will invite maritime nations to a conference after Hamburg American Line representations. The aim is a legal agreement requiring steamers to follow designated transatlantic routes to prevent collisions. Bern reports the move on October 5.
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Bern
Foreign Office
Majestic Stranded in Lake Huron Fog Near Drummond Island
Canadian passenger steamer Majestic en route from Collingwood to Duluth is stranded on Big Shoals at the east end of Drummond Island in Lake Huron. The vessel ran aground three feet and lies in an exposed position as tugs hurry to assist.
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Majestic
Mich
Collingwood
Duluth
Big Shoals
Drummond Island
Lake Huron
Governor Smith Improves After Wounds
Governor Smith, wounded commander of the soldiers' home in Santa Monica California, shows marked improvement. Doctors say he remains in danger but is likely to recover if no complications arise.
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