Dewey Reception in Washington Marks Greatest Tribute
Admiral George Dewey returns to the capital amid a nation wide ovation. The New York to Washington special train is greeted by thousands, with decorations on Pennsylvania Avenue, lights, and marches. Dewey thanks officials in Deanwood as District of Columbia authorities offer freedom of the city and a pledge to make his stay in Washington a honored one.
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Gray’s Ferry
Philadelphia
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Capt
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Brumby
Ivory Town
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Adm
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America
Chester
Wilmington
District of Columbia
Deanwood
Wight
John Addison Porter
McKinley
Manila
Tripe Texas Tragedy in Stranger Killing and Suicide
In Stranger Texas on October 3 M M Mc Kinney aged 65 killed Paul Nerman proprietor of a general store and then killed himself in a nearby vacant house. Soon after it was found that his wife Mrs McKinney had been murdered at her home. No motive or explanation is known.
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M. M. McKinney
Paul Nerman
Recruits Die After Alighting Train at Klosterthor Station
At Klosterthor station HamBure on a Monday night a train carrying recruits en route for Metz halted. Some recruits left the cars against orders and stood on the track. A following train struck them, killing three and injuring 30.
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Rumor Claims Duke of Connaught May Join Buller in Africa
A Monday night club rumor suggests the Duke of Connaught will accompany General Buller to Africa as imperial commissioner to confer with President Kruger and President Steyn. The report lacks confirmation.
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Iron molders strike in Pitrspereu for higher wages
About 700 iron molders in Pitrspereu Pa struck on Monday seeking a wage rise. They did not demand a specific increase but set a new minimum at 3 dollars per day.
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Attacks on Imus to Bacoor by Insurgents
Reported fighting near Imus to Bacoor led by a former Imus mayor. An American captain and corporal were killed, eight wounded, and a Filipino colonel killed. Maj. Price asked Br. Adm. Watson to send two gunboats for support. Filipino envoys met Gen Otis with no result. An expedition to Oreni planned with gunboats Helena Petrel and Mindoro to bombard and land marines, returning Tuesday. The insurgents attacked Imus on Monday, American forces repelled them with five American casualties and large insurgent losses.
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No Fighting Yet as War News Stalls in South Africa
London reports no fighting by October 3 amid standstill and sparse dispatches from South Africa. The Morning Post questions government progress while Milner may have sent a crucial dispatch. Pretoria reports Gen Jan Kock to lead forces at the Natal border and Gen Malan at Rustenburg as nine generals prepare a campaign.
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Natal
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Orange Free State
Strike Threat Looms in Illinois Coal Fields
Springfield Oct 3 A strike affecting nearly 3000 coal miners looms in northern Illinois as mine drivers demand $2 a day. Operators have until Tuesday to concede. If refused, state mine officials will order a strike.
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Illlinois
McKinley Receives Single Chicago Public Audience
In Chicago for the fall festival President McKinley will give only one public reception. The plan had called for two receptions one by the Grand Army of the Republic and another by the festival committee.
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McKinley
Grand Army of the Republic
British Steamer Prodoano Wrecked in Dense Fog
The British steamer Prodoano, Captain Scroggie, 12 days from Baltimore to Leith, ran ashore at Peters River inlet Wild Cove St Marys Bay in dense fog and is a total wreck. Eight men were injured.
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Root annuls Savannah river and Cumberland Sound contract
Secretary Root formally annulled the Atlantic Contracting Co. contract for river and harbor improvements at Savannah Georgia and Cumberland Sound. The agreement was originally made by former Captain O M Carter.
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Root
Atlantic Contracting Co
Savannah
Cumberland Sound
O. M. Carter
Miners' Case to be Tried in October Circuit Court
Mitropolis Illinois Oct 3 Word came Monday that 24 miners jailed at Marion for taking part in the Carterville strike riots will be tried in the October term of the circuit court here.
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Marion
Carterville
Wisconsin centenarian dies after century in Two Rivers
Two Rivers Wisconsin October 3 Mrs Max Martin aged 104 of two Creeks died Monday She came from Canada with her husband who was employed by the Hudson Bay Co many years ago
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National Debt Drops as Cash on Hand Rises in 1899
Washington October 8 The monthly public debt statement shows debt at September 30 1899 totaling 1 148 905 780 a decline of 9 400 775 for the month. Cash on hand rises while treasury notes non circulation values offset by equal cash on hand. Net cash balance equals 287 695 612 after demand liabilities.
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Washington
Jess Cath
Treasury
Camp Bird mine gold bullion robbery thwarted one box left
A stage robbery near Ouray Colorado failed to seize gold from Camp Bird mine as thieves overlooked a $12000 box containing two days production while mails and passengers were untouched. Other items note Elloree sale and political petitions in Ohio, plus Toledo gas plant sale to eastern syndicate.
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Ouray
Camp Bird Mills
Camp Bird Mine
Low betting on yacht races in New York clubs
In New York on October 3 betting around hotels for yacht races was light. Pessimism on wagering’s strength this year prevailed though many expect activity to rise after Tuesday’s race when financiers can assess boat lineups.
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New York
Beff on the Hoof Prices Rise at Stock Yards
In Curia co on October 3 beef on the hoof rose to seven dollars at the stock yards the highest since 1892 and the top October level since 1884. Illinois cattle commanded seven dollars surpassing Indiana stock at six dollars ninety cents reported ten days earlier.
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Indiana
Gas Fatalities Reported at State Street Apartments
CuicaGo reports three residents suffocated by gas in apartments at 4702 State Street. Bodies found Monday night by police, with death believed to have occurred sometime Sunday.
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Worcester Spy Sold to New Owner in Chicago Deal
Worchester Worcester Spy, the citys oldest newspaper, was sold Monday by William S. Walker of Chicago to Charles Nutt of New Rochelle New York. The sale marks a major change in ownership for the historic Worcester publication.
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Twenty Four New Yellow Fever Cases Reported
Kry West Oct 3. Twenty four new yellow fever cases and one death were reported Monday, signaling ongoing outbreak activity and stressing public health measures.
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Ohio Street Railway Consolidation Unites Columbus Lines
Columbus forms Columbus Railway Co by merging Columbus Street Railway Crosstown Street Railway and Columbus Central with a $7,000,000 mortgage to Union Savings Bank. KR. E. Sheldon becomes president IP. W. Burrington secretary KE. K. Stewart named vice president and general manager. joint operations to follow in months.
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Mysterious House Fire Claims Two Children In Trimble
In Trimble Ohio the home of Fred Exenhammer three miles north burned Sunday night. He and his wife were visiting neighbors. upon returning the two sleeping children perished in the blaze. The cause remains a mystery.
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Fred Exenhammer
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Mortgage Filing for $600,000 in Norwalk
A mortgage for 600000 was filed with the county clerk at Norwalk by the Sandusky Milan and Norwalk Traction Co in favor of State Trust Co New York. It secures payment of 600000 gold bonds to be used for road and improvements. Resumes After Two Months Idleness. YOLEDCO, Oct 3 After two months the American Strawboard Co of Tiffin resumed operations with a full force after a health board closure because waste from mills was harming Sandusky river fish.
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Sandusky, Milan & Norwalk Traction Co
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Fire destroys row of buildings in Ashtabula river area
Fire swept Monday morning through a block near the Ashtabula river consuming John Goggin's saloon Millspaugh's restaurant and Henry Adamson's saloon. Tug Wilson an elderly ferryman sleeping in the restaurant suffocated. Origin unknown. Loss about 10000 dollars.
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John Goggin
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Henry Adamson
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Loomis Salt Co. Sold for 100000 Dollars
The Loomis Salt Co. plant near Akron Ohio was sold Monday to E G Henderson of Windsor Ontario for 100000 dollars. The facility operates about four years and runs about 700 barrels of salt daily. Henderson is believed to represent the United Salt Co.
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Loomis Salt Co
E. G. Henderson
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McLean Denies Engagement Report To Adm Dewey
Columbus Colorado October 3 Its untrue and ridiculous said John R McLean Monday when asked about the reported engagement of his sister Mrs Hazen to Adm Dewey indicating a rumor of a marriage link involving the Dewey family was denied by the Chicago publisher's associate.
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John R. McLean
Hazen
Adm
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