Perished in Cuba and Spanish Troops Return
Madrid dispatch notes 5,000 of 255,000 troops sent to Cuba have died, 71,000 sent home invalided, rest to be disbanded after arrears. Government plans more line officers, hospital aid provided. Carlist and Republican papers warn Liberal government days may be numbered and Cortes session to face cabinet debates and Peace commission instructions. Treasury drains, Cortes convocation debated for war and policy implications.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
Spain
Cuba
Senor Sagesta
Cortes
United States
Trusted Carrier Caught in Letter Theft Case
Herman F Winkler a Burlington post office carrier was caught by U S Inspector Mayer of Chicago in a letter theft scheme. A decoy letter on his route led to discovery of marked funds and he was unable to post bond pleading his family’s need.
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Burlingon
Herman F. Winkler
Burlngton
United
Mayer
Chiyao
Winkler
Deeay Jeter
Winktery
Walte
Trapedor Mayer
Dilla
Winkter
Galt
Wealthy vagrant Cunningham Convicted in San Francisco
Peter Cunningham, a once‑wealthy man with $82,000 on bank books, was found guilty of vagrancy by Judge Conlan after admitting long, odd habits of scavenging swill barrels and street junk. He claims excessive deposits and distant Irish roots, appealing the ruling while detailing a prior similar case.
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San Francisco
Aug
Peter Cunningham
Conlan
Bush
Sansome
Falireman
Tom Langford
Rewland
Dunningham
Davis Street
Old Besgar
Omcer Rowland
Cunningham
Judes Cantan
Campbell
Jadee ‘Conlan
KB. Casas
Ety
Ireland
Fimasiy
New York
Greatest Atttractions Presented in Many Years
A compiled lineup features Beott's Colored Minstrels Clara Thropp and many acts including Primrose and Dockstadder's Minstrels Uncle Tom's Cabin and Mathews and Bulger associate. Performers range from Hart and Mattie Vickers and Frank Daniels Opera Company to Sousa's Band and the Bostonians Opera Company in a broad entertainment showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pajecs
Beott
Clara Thropp
Fox
Newton Beers
London
Primrose & Dockstadder
Herrmann
Monroe, Hart
Mattie Vickers
Aoe
Klondike
Manhattan
Wille Collier
Mexico
Mathews
Bulger
Miss Francis
Yale
Dixie
Bell
Night Owls
Heart of
Roosevelt Boomers Split Cit izens' Union in New York
Aug 26 New York reports a split in the Citizens' Union over the gubernatorial ticket. Coltting praises Roosevelt while Warner and Hinrichs back Low or an independent Democrat. Brooklyns and Okie Ford urge a full Roosevelt-led ticket. Platt Gibbs Quige and Woodruff resist giving Roosevelt more than second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Citgener Union
Organisaton
RK Fulton Cutting
John de Witt Warner
Seth Low
Brooksvon
Frederick W. Hinrichs
Palmer and Buckner
Coltting
Citizens’ Union
Heto
Aljermen Okie and Forks
Citizens' Union
Witow
Saratoga
Brooklyn
Low
Ucket
Platt
Gibbs
Quige
Woodruf
New York Plans Grand Parade For Soldier Heroes
New York aims to honor war heroes with a huge September parade up Broadway. Troops from Montauk Point and other volunteer forces may join, with Charles T. Collis and Wager Swayne among organizers. The aldermen advocate city funds for the celebration, awaiting presidential approval.
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New York
Broadway
CH. T. Collis
Wager Swayne
Santiago
Porto Rico
Montauk Point
McKinney
Chickamauga Park
Board of Aldermen
City of
Impersonating Officer Lands Soldier in Court Martial
Private Charles W. Beck of Missouri’s Company H faced court martial after a search found him in Chattanooga wearing a first lieutenant’s full uniform. He claimed his wife’s divorce proceedings prompted the act, hoping his appearance would provoke her. Beck, a noted St Louis violinist, was a social favorite.
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St Lous
Charles W. Beck
Missouri
Chikamaure
la Beak
Tnt
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Beck
Gallantry Loses Life in Becktown Incident
In Becktown yesterday a 12 year old boy named Frank Tetra died while accompanying a party of eye end enie to Beck thy cooling breates. The group included Christing Biella aged 20 and others as reported in the clipping.
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Ping
Frank Tetra
Eye End Enie
Hat floats away as brave soul dives to save friend
A gust sends Tina’s hat into a lake while companions watch. Hittle volunteers to recover the hat and dives in, retrieving it after a tense moment. Brevernihé, Captain Dowsreive, and Sallie Bere are referenced amid the chaotic scene described in the damaged text.
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Christina
Sallie
Burial Lot as an Asset in Hood Bankruptcy
William Hood lists a family burial valued at 100 as part of his assets in a voluntary petition filed in Chicago. He seeks relief from debts totaling about 5000 with other exempt assets and 1000 in Englewood and Chicago Railroad Co bonds. Main creditors include Peter Cassel of Milwaukee and the National Bank of UtHonts.
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William Hood
Chicago
United States District Court
King
Hood
Englewood
Owen McCue
Peter Cassel
Milwaukee
National Bank of Uthons Te
B. V. Page
New York
M. Harris
Catholic Benevolent Region
Marquette Council
Judge Mackey Charged With Bigamy In New York
A former South Carolina judge, Mackey, described as from the Beaufort family, was arrested in New York on a bigamy charge. He allegedly married a wealthy woman around July 15 and had another wife from Charestown, West Virginia. A young woman he married says she was under his influence and did not know of his prior marriage. She details meetings in Washington and New York, with threats if she spoke, and mentions a move toward Northport, and San Francisco after their marriage. The story outlines alleged manipulation, marriage, and escape plans.
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South Carolina
New York
Judes Thomas Jefferson “Mackey
Proxinent Furier
Charivaion
George A. Posterbeld
Charlestown
W. Va
Twenty
Atreet
Seventh Avenue
Judge Mackey
Daisy Catherine
Jorney City
Judes Mackey
Charles Porterfield
Northport
Iyi
Mackey
Washington
Ani
Virginia
San Francisco
PPS Mobhee Args
Paige Seater
Mie
Peculiar Pressures Put Secretary Alger Under Scrutiny
Washington Aug 2 in war bureau chiefs view Alger should order an official probe into the army department since preparations for war began to silence critics. They argue no officer or soldier has complained to the president or War Department, only civilians have, and investigations have routinely failed to uphold those complaints.
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Alger
Washington
War Department
Jentar
Repub
President
Hogan
Beneral
Queen Gives In and Lets Salisbury Do As He Pleases
London gossip claims Lord Salisbury will have a free hand in diplomacy with Russia as tensions rise. The report, routined as unverified, notes Salisbury and officials abroad, with no active negotiations found, and mentions Britain retreating to spheres of influence and two ships withdrawn from Chinese waters.
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London
New York
Lord Salisbury
France
Russia
Thomas Henry Sanderson
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Mae Staal
England
Jubilee Fight Ends in Peace Between Jubilees and Democrats
Chicago Aug 28 The peace Jubilee promoters and Democratic machine bosses ended conflict after talks led by Dr Howard S Taylor. Delegates including Judge John Barton Payne Thomas Canty Edward Iff and Mayor Harrison’s aides drew up a peace protocol adding Democrats to speaker and invitation lists. Payne and Taylor signed a treaty of peace at their conference, ending political entanglements in the carnival plan.
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Chicago
Howard S. Taylor
Jesse Sherwood
Graham Harris
Taylor
Harrison
John Barton Payne
Thomas G
Edward Iff
Eee ‘Taylor
Sherwood
Besckee
Payne
Jablter
Jimbiler
Rec
Hyde Park anti saloon laws to be enforced by Chicago
Hyde Park officials deny reports that saloon bans are lax. Arthur Farwell cites annexation terms of 1889 demanding enforcement of Hyde Park ordinances by Chicago. Only few saloons remain licensed under strict rules, with a fundraiser planned for legal defense and patrol of the local liquor regulations.
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Chicago
Arthur Burrage Farwell
Hyde Park
Cott Grove Avenue
Lewis Crareer
Hity-Ninth Street
Huston Avenue
Ed Smith
Protective Association
George Schubert
Ontario Avenue
Edward Turrill Smith
Thornton
Serpette
Sullivan
Avenue L
One Hundred and Third Street
Ac. Kelly
Eorge B. Bird
G. Sundahl
George Harker
V. P. Riling
Nels Nelson
A. Werner
Thieman
al B. Anderson
South Chicago
Cuban Threats and Doubts on U S Cuba Independence
Havana reports express doubt over U S pledge to recognize Cuban independence after President Meximeys April message. Insurgent letters threaten hanging after entry into Havana. residents and insurgent-linked figures cited. Authorities bar several American correspondents from landing as tensions rise.
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Havana
Meximeys
Congress
United States
Cuba
Hivess
Fosvane Walean
Dr Leech Kissing Scandal Stirred Atchison Globe
Atchison Globe notes Dr Leech kissed a 17 year old church member and lost his pastorate salary of 1900 a year after public uproar. The writer mocks the reaction arguing kissing is common and questions punishment, then mentions GAR meeting in Clodomail September 6 10 1438 with travel details.
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Atchison Globe
Atchison
Leech
Hieaton
Lewh
Norus
Dr. Lecob
Leeds
GAR
Clodimmalt
Santa Fe
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C. T. Crawford
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Edwin P. Hilton
Jean
Euniel
America
Co, Monroe and Hart
Jhean
Racrdt
Nat Amusement Co
Due
Kansas
Wathu
Kusand
Eavenworth
Anwes
Gutber
Pee ‘Kunkes
Aee bin Kunmas
Tuaitua
Cotolen
Faerie
Ie Kansas
Cluny Center
Kineay
Junction
Cuny Goaiavennues
Abilene
iKensox
Belina
Mave
Beecham
Pulse of
Greater New York
Pull City
Eigerio
Aare
Newton
Witenessertear
Suave
Hanne
Jandusy Dh
Cranvea
Tessurg
Denmess
Jamun
New Crawford Theater
Miller
Piremso
Puntsekers
Gay Coney Island
Paiges
OUR Boys
Crawford
Digby Bell
St. Joseph
Laorence
Topeka
Emporia
Wichita
John L. Sullivan
India
Zenda
Golden Key
Soldier Heroes
Tetra
Vicctoria
Salisbury
Jubilee
Great End
North Britain
Pan Pipe
Vashti Sisters
Folles de Bergeres
Paris
Inj Weir
Herbert Simon
Chas. E. Ellis
Ars
Dell OF the Gnomes
Old London
Eldorado
Emporis
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Ft. Jos
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
Atx Suvernancies
Santiago de Cuba
Jerome
Stewart Brice
Brice
Blanco
Howe
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