Sinking of French fishing schooner off Grand Banks.
The French fishing schooner Lacoquette of Bayonne was struck in fog by the Norge steamer near the Grand Banks. Sixteen crew members perished while the captain and eight seamen were saved. The Norge remained under sail, tried to avoid the collision, and reported the weather was clear until fog intensified off Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thingvalia Steaier Norge
Abe
Bayonne
France
Grand Banks
Norge
Stettin
New~oundland
Knudsen
Orth
Salle
Koud—een
Soldiers Returning Home From Camp
Soldiers of the First Illinois cavalry leave for Fort Sheridan Chi eng and others head to Knox ville for further orders. Preparations begin to muster out Second Nebraska and light artillery units with Lt. Col. Baldwin appointed chief mustering officer. Batteries from Obie Georgia Indiana prepare to be mustered out. Mustering will occur partly at Camp Thorman and Omaha with sick soldiers returning home on available transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Park
Fort Sheridan
Chieng
Giana
West Virginia
Knoxville
Nebraska
Light Artillery
Franc D. Baldwin
Mrecken- Tidgy
Artiliers
Obie
Georgia
Irudiana
Ranh
Leekout Wantals
Omaha
Camp
Thorman
Spaniards Disgusted Over Santiago Surrender
Madrid reports widespread public disgust at the rapid surrender of Santiago after hearing tales of inadequate defense. The article notes many unreturned soldiers and fears for other troops arriving, while authorities debate pay arrears for repatriated troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Madrid
Aus
Transport City of Macon Arrives After Santiago Trip
The Inteon Btates transport City of Macon arrived in New York from Santiago. With the Seventeenth Infantry, it proceeded toward Montauk Point for disinfection and burial duties. A transport named Senees, under Captain Decker, arrived from Montauk Point last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ave
City of Macon
Santiago
Seventeenth Infantry
Montauk Point
Decker
Duke Abruzzi Yacht Teondhin Built for America Cup
Aug 25 report outlines Duke Abruzzi of Italy announcing a ninety foot yacht built on the Clyde for sailing with the Shamrock. Designed to compete for the America Cup with Bir Thomas J. Uipton (unclear spelling) as a potential entrant and naval patron.
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Duke Abrozsie
Teondhin
Duke of
US to Put Spanish Prisoners to Work if Needed
Washington reports the president may seek to end parole for Spanish officers at Annapolis and Norfolk, potentially replacing parole with labor. About 1,009 prisoners are held at Seavey and the Kittery Navy Yard, with convalescing officers and ratings awaiting repatriation amid ongoing negotiations and political pressure.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Sis
Spain
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Sary
Seavey Txt
Kittery Mo. Navy Yard
Ordiquey Stumen
Poscuky
Nortelmee
Nevy Department
Beavey Lelandeyere
Erik
Conca
Varigua
Bens Ucnine
Cowens
Annapolly
Norfolk
Foley
Uni
Cervera
ohMinkty Sramest
United
Baether
Headless Nude Man Reported Near Elwood Station
A headless nude man was found beside the track near Elwood in Doniphan county. Conductor Anderson reported the body shows signs of murder, not a railroad accident, with a single card bearing the name F. Fitter nearby. The body is under care of the Elwood switch tender and an inquest is expected today.
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Rock Island
Anderson
St. Joseph
Smal
Elwood
Doniphan
F. Fitter
Troy
Revolt in Hainan Prompts Refugees and Foreign Concerns
A serious uprising in Hainan Island drives American missionaries and native converts into auto territory as rebels attack colonial defenses. The situation near Nadoat threatens wider intervention, with refugees expected from Kwang-Si and possible French involvement to protect native Christians near Kwang-Chow-Wan as unrest spreads through southern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
Nadas
Hai Nan Island
Hotson
Richret
Imland
Kwang-Si
Kwang-Chow-Wan
China
Dawes Treaty Defeated in Kansas City Election
Special to the Star from Oak Lodge I T reports the vote on the Choctaw Chickasaw Dawes treaty. In this county the percentage against the treaty is given as a forecast of the nationwide outcome.
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Kansas City
Aum. SA
I. T
Hin
Poison candy case ties to Dover murders in early report
In San Francisco on August 25 Mrs. D A Botkin, accused of sending poisoned candy that killed Mrs J P Dunning and Mrs J Deane in Dover Del, sits in city jail as her husband visits. Police question her movements and deny confessions while reports of a possible admission circulate and John P Dunning makes a New York conference appearance.
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San Francisco
D. A. Botkin
J.P. Dunning
J. Deane
Dover
Del
Lees
Dunning
John P. Dunning
State Authores
Ain
Diana Mektte
Deane
Dun- Hing
Bok
Delaware
Mra Botkin
Dove
Dever
Ave
Mra. Bo
Cubans a Menace Threatens Cuban Trade, Merchants Say
Merchants in Santiago fear the Cuban army must be disbanded at once as a standing menace to business. They want to resume work but cannot go back because property is at risk from Garcia's undisciplined levies. Cultivators refuse to return to plantations fearing contributions to Cuban forces.
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Santiago Aiy
Garcia
Plantatons
Hebert Manno
United States
Cuba
Julian Bendora
Ward Line
Vehier Quartermaster’s Department
New York
Phila- Selphia
Col
Humphreys
Gen. Won
Lawton
Santiago
Poisoned candy box linked to Mrs Botkin case in Stockton
Reports detail a box of poisoned chocolate tied to Mrs Botkin with evidence collected in Delaware and California. Clerk Frank Gattrel recalls a similar purchase. authorities seek confirmation from Mrs Botkin’s ties to the crime. Simultaneously Cuba trade and military issues affect ports and shipping amid political unrest and U S supervision.
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Frank Gattrel
Stockton
Mra Botkin
Gattret
Pensions Granted and Meat Shipment News Abroad
Aug 5 notices list pension grants for Orie Hubbard Jacob Gudgel Milton Ellington and others with renewals increases and original widows. In a separate item the British steamers Urmston Grange and Duke of Sutherland departed Townsville and Manila bound for the Philippines with three thousand tons of frozen meat.
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Elianeas
Washington
Orie! le Hubbard
National Hiltery
Leavenworth
Atlattius
Jacob Gudgel
Tana
Milton Ellington
Hiawatha
Steer
Felagbe
William Butler
Preston
Milton W. Dutton
Galena
Parra_ N. Cline
LaCysne
Cow P. Frankeberger
McCue
Relesue
Charles Moyer
Highland
Frances E.gilbeant
Glasco
Alice Spencer
Horton
Sarah J. Bain
Pleasanton
Isabella Ruble
Elk City
Man
Brisbane
Urmston Grange
Townsville
Duke of Sutherland
London
Mantia
Philippine Islands
Two Hundred People Upset in Michigan Train Crash
Port Huron August 25 Twelve people were seriously injured when a Punt and Pere Marquette line collision in Almont Michigan involved four overturned cars and a derailed engine. Passengers panicked as women were trampled and many sustained minor injuries. Names and injuries of passengers from Wales Memphis Detroit and Almont were listed with hip, spine, rib and head injuries.
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Port Huron
Mich
Punt
Pere Marquette
James Hobbins
Wales
Margaret Downerd
Dr Wilkinson
Miss Knot
Memphis
J. Clegg
McGuiry
Victoria Cook
George T. Fries
Mise Bessie Baker
Memphia
Helen Wilcox
Almont
Mad Animals Run Wild In Salina Dighton Suppressed
News from Salina dated August 25 reports a hydrophobia outbreak in Dighton Zane county with horses cows and hogs afflicted. A mad cow knocked down Maude Marlin, two dogs recovered then escaped, and the county ordered chloroform killings. Ten horses and many livestock bitten, boy bitten, Great Bend mad stone used. unsure if bite fatal. Town in panic and efforts to wipe out infected animals continue.
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Salina
Dighton
Zane County
Maude Marlin
Mise Mahler Marin
Scthyola
Frank Maple
Great Bend
Steamier Line to Cuba Planned by War Department
Assistant Secretary Merkelohn announced a New York to Havana route with trips to Santiago and Power, to start next week. Havana will join when open, line to carry mails, troops, and freight for U S forces, with New York chosen over Tampa due to yellow fever quarantine.
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Washington
Merkelohn
War Department
New York
Havana
Santiago
Powew
Sirgen Gineral
United States
Tampa
Dattin
Robbed the Dead in Emporia Jewels Missing After Funeral
At Emporia on August 25, in the aftermath of Mrs. Julia Northington's funeral, all of her jewelry disappeared while gathering personal effects. The theft's timing and culprit remain unknown, with many visitors suspected as untrustworthy during illness. Weather note follows.
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Emporia
Julia Northington
Glad to Get Back Troops in Porto Rico Await Home Return
Troops in Porto Rico express delight at returning home as transports prepare. The coast ing schooner Dolores entered the harbor firing the Spanish flag amid uncertain peace or war. Alamo sails for Arecibo with General Henry's supplies. General Brooke awaits credentials and will head to San Juan. Cavalry units from New York and Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia troops, Guilford Troop, Governors Troop, concentrate at Guanica and await transport on the Mississippi in a few days.
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Porto Rico
Dolores
Henry
Arecibo
Brooke
San Juan
Sixth Regular Cavalry
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia City
Guanica
Twenty Third Kansas volunteers sail from New York
The Vigilancia departed at 9:20 PM carrying the Twenty third regiment Kansas volunteers comprising 875 men under Colonel James Beck bound for Guba. They reached Jersey City at 5:20 PM after a three day journey from Kansas City, then moved to Brooklyn and boarded the Vigilancia after brief refreshments.
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New York
Vigilancia
Guba
Twenty-third Regiment
Kansas Volunteers
James Beck
Jersey City
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Vigilancia Passes Sandy Hook Outbound with Regiment on Board
New York August 25 The United States transport Vigilancia passed Sandy Hook at seven this morning bound for Santiago. On board were the Twenty third regiment of colored infantry from Topeka Kansas destined for action in the Caribbean theater.
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New York
United States
Vigilancia
Sandy Hook
Miners Return to Work After Strike Action
Hazelton Aug 25 seven coal miners and laborers from Audenreich and Honeybrook strippings of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre oat company went on strike yesterday over the discharge of two Hungarian workers. Superintendent Richarda posted a notice that mining would shut down for the year if workers did not report to duty this morning, prompting a prompt return to work though dispute over reinstatement lingers.
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Hazelton
Audenreich
Honeybrook
Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre «Oat
Richarda
Will Pay War Tax on Express Shipments
Fort Worth Texas report states Pacific Express superintendent WW Case notified state officials the company will start paying the war tax on express matter destined to Texas. The move follows the state railroad commission ruling and applies to shipments from August 26.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Fort Worth
Tex
WW. Case
Pacific Express Company
State Rallyway Commission
Texas
Troops Reach Manila With Two More Transports
The War Department reports from Manila dated August 25 that Adjutant General Frede Janeiro and Pennsylvania arrived August 24 in good health with no casualties, except Private Wonks from South Dakota who died between San Francisco and Honolulu. Signed Merritt.
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Merritt
Washington
War Department
Manila
de Janeiro
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
San Francisco
Honolulu
James named dean of new Chicago Teachers College
Dr Edmund J James, formerly a political science professor at the University of Chicago, is appointed dean of the new teachers college in Chicago. The college, founded on Mrs Emmons Blaine's foundation, seeks practical university training for practicing teachers and links public school work with university education.
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Teachers' College of Chicago University
Chicago
Edmund J. James
University of Chicago
Teachers’ College
Emmons Blaine
University of Pennsylvania
United States
James
Miles Men Called Home From Porto Rico Deploy
Washington orders General Miles to repatriate all troops not needed in Porto Rico. No disembarkation site yet chosen while sites are examined for a healthful camp and immediate processing. Also, Senators Davis of Minnesota and Frye of Maine meet with the president in Washington to discuss the Paris peace commission tasks.
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Washington
Miles
Porto Rico
United States
Montauk
Peace Commissioners Center
Davis
Minnesota
Frye
Maine
White House
Paris
Death Lurks in Ice Cream Poisoning Traced to Lemon Extract
Summer guests at Greenfield Pennsylvania fall ill after ice cream made with lemon extract bought from a traveling salesman. Three dead and many sick. authorities warn of possible further fatalities. Names of victims include Mrs Herman Michael es and Mrs William Beder among New York and Mount Vernon residents. Doctor Cartlett says ptomaine poisoning from contaminated extract causes rapidly worsening symptoms. Deaths reported over August at Arthur Jones cottages near Mountaindale. investigation ongoing.
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Middletown
Herman Michaeles
Ninth Avenue
New York
William Beder
Mount Vernon
Robert Jones
Greenfield
Ulster County
H. J. Harding
New Fork
Arthur Jones
Greenfold
N. Y
Tre
William Jimnes
Mounttaindale
Arthur Jonen
Mount Jaindalé
Paren and Family
Orparm
Seder
Boon
Wick
J. F. Cartlett
Mountaindale
de Munson
Woodhourne
Athebilles
Robert Dunes
Tye
Curtiest
Threw Down Arms In Kanai Volunteer Riot
A New York dispatch retained by the State Journal reports that twenty third Kanai volunteers refused to march and were fed after an uprising. The Associated Press notes the troupe began marching for Cuba and a riot ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal
New York
Kanai Volunters
Associated Press
Cuba
20TH TO COME HOME
San Francisco reports General Merriam expected back from Honolulu on September 20. The prevailing view at headquarters is that the Philippine jeep will be mustered out, and General Shafter will resume command of the Department of California, with Merriam moving to the Department of the Columbia.
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San Francisco
Ave
Merriam
Honolulu
Shafter
Department of California
Horrible Predicament on Freight Car Track Near Fall Leaf
Brakeman W. Mitchell, employed on the Hook Island line near Fall Leaf station between Topeka and Kansas, clung to a brake beam as a freight car moved. He was dragged several hundred feet but saved himself by holding on, narrowly escaping death as the car passed. The accident occurred during a transfer between cars on a section of track. Aug iA savers etna storm reports and local race results from Fredonia and surrounding areas follow in terse regional notes.
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Cr. W. Mitchell
Hook Island
Horton
Fall Leaf
Topeka
Kansas
Mitchell
Kranlicnard
Drag
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