Russians seize New Chwang cutting Chinese port from river
A Shanghai dispatch reports a Russian regiment occupied New Chwang in Liaotung on October 15, seizing the Liao river forts and severing links to the town. Native troops acted without opposition by order of the empress dowager Li Hung Chang. A British gunboat stood by, signaling Britain’s apparent withdrawal from Menavia trade.
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Shanghai
New Chwang
Liao Taing
Liao
Li Hung Chang
Warship redeployment rumor denied by Paris note
Paris reports that claims warships in war footing were ordered to Brest are incorrect. The semi official note says undue emphasis attached to the incident. Separately, the Alabama investigating commission met for eight and a half hours and plans to depart for Huntsville tonight.
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Brest
Paris
Plague Serum Arrives as Inoculations Begin in Vienna
Vienna on October 25 reports Dr. Harmoret head of Paris Pasteur Institute arriving with two litres of plague serum. He oversees inoculations of all suspects in the case, marking a rapid containment effort.
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Vienna
Harmoret
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Independence Denounced as Filipinos Ready for Manila Capture
Mania Oct 25 reports insurgent troops growing desperate from unpaid months of follow leaders promise imminent Manila seizure. Filipino press demands absolute independence and rejects annexation or American protectorate. US naval and military authorities take precautionary steps as the steamer San Nicolas is forced to turn back by a Spanish gunboat, then sails again. The insurgent Maniola enters Manila harbor but is promptly hauled down by American forces.
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Manila
United States
San Nicolas
McCulloch
Maniola
Manila Harbor
Dewey Seizes Aguinaldo Steamers in Philippines
A Herald special from New York reports Admiral Dewey has seized all of Aguinaldo's steamers. Indigenous reaction is one of indignation and threats as the insurgent navy is neutralized.
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Dewey
Navy
New York
Herald
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Military post office station opened at Cavite
Washington announces the establishment of a military post office station near Manila at Cavite. It will be military station No 2 under the San Francisco office and will serve a large number of U S troops at the arsenal and surrounding areas. Springfield Illinois reports certificates of election and inauguration for Governor Tanner obtained by a Chicago Virden Coal Company representative, expected for use in injunctions over unloading of Negro miners at Virden.
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Post Office Department
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Manila
San Francisco
Springfield
Ills
Tanner
Chicago -Virden Coal Company
Virden
San Juan Hails Flag Raise as U S Ends Evacuation
In San Juan Porto Rico on October 20 the American flag was solemnly raised at noon to cheers. Eleventh regular infantry and Fifth artillery batteries landed. Admiral Schley and General Gordon led evacuation ceremonies. The scene featured a quiet, orderly crowd, a 12 o clock salute from Morro and gunfire from forts, marking the end of the evacuation commission's work and reports to Washington next Thursday.
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Porto Rico
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Brooke
United States
Morro Fort
Fort Morro
Fort San Cristobal
United States Revenue Cutter
Captain General’s Palace
United States Evacuation Commission
Washington
Havana cleanup cost looms after Cuba damage
A report notes Havana is in very bad shape after an event over Cuba. It estimates the cost to clean up and drain the city at 11 million dollars. A commission visits Playa Marina to inspect facilities and recovery efforts.
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Havana
General Parado
Hart
Playa Marina
Menocal
American Commission Defi nitely Declines Cuban Debt Duty
In Havana and Paris reports on Oct 20 reveal the American commissioners refuse to assume the Cuban debt or any sovereignty cession. A three hour talks with Spanish evacuation officials confirms Spain’s sovereignty until peace treaty. Admiral Sampson asserts Dec 1 as the cutoff for Spanish rights and authority in Cuba.
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Wade
General Butler
Sampson
Spain
Paris
Cuba
United States
Spaniards claim US commission blocked negotiators
La Liberte argues in Paris that Spain seeks arbitration where talks stall and that the Washington cabinet ignores advice. It says Day and colleagues act as mandatories with strict orders to reject concessions and threaten naval demonstrations if terms fail. Madrid is urged to yield to hard wartime realities.
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Paris
la Liberte
Spain
Washington
Day
Three Suspects Captured in Horse Theft Case Near Ashby
Fergus Fals Minn Oct 24 Deputy Sheriff Holmes brought three men wanted on a horse stealing charge from Ashby. The trio passed through Ashby about 10 o clock, a posse formed and pursued them five miles south of the village, where they were captured.
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Fergus Fals
Minn
Ashby
Holmes
Celebration at Ponce Surrenders Island Flag Authority
In Porto Rico on October 20 the Porto Rican celebration marked the formal surrender with a parade and bands. General Henry spoke, declaring the United States flag as the emblem of undisputed authority over the island and promising prosperity and protection to its citizens as members of the American union.
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Porc
Porto Rico
General Henry
Henry
United States
Rise in mineral entries signals mining revival
Washington October 24 From information obtained of the general land office it appears there was an increase of nearly 400 mineral entries during the fiscal year 1898 compared with 1897 This indicates a marked revival of the mining industry which had fallen to its lowest ebb in 1895 when but 757 entries were made.
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Washington
General Land Office
United States completes occupation of Porto Rico
Washington announces formal possession of Porto Rico as sovereign. San Juan reports flags raised on public buildings and forts with national salutes as occupation is completed. signed by Brooke, chairman.
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Washington
United States
Porto Rico
War Department
San Juan
Brooke
Telegraph Blockade Lifts, Phone Lines Still Down
Sioux City reports a 24 hour telegraph blockade is cleared with wires functioning again while city telephone service remains down. Trains run late and residual heat makes the day the worst in years across the Northwest.
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Sioux City
Tragic House Fire Kills Three Children in Pequaming
L Anse Michigan Oct 20 three Anderson children aged 2 4 and 6 burned to death as their house caught fire while the father was away and the mother milked. The report notes the blaze and fatal outcome with limited details. Also Butte Montana Oct 19 football clash left halfback More Than Half killed when an accident at a pile left him unconscious and hospitalized with a brain concussion.
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Michael Anderson
Pequaming
Butte
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Deadwood
Aie
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