McKinley Arrives in St Louis Amid Warm Welcome
President McKinley arrives at Union Station after a long journey. Thirty prominent St Louis citizens greet him fifteen miles out and a large crowd gathers as he tours the city. He thanks the welcoming party, praises the reception, and prepares to address about 15,000 people later at the Merchants Exchange.
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Missouri River
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Shane
Samuel J. Tides
Mayer Zugenheim
Mr Kibley
Address by President McKinney Sparks National Duty and Resolve
The president vows unity and a shared destiny amid burdens of victory, urging steady progress and faith in divine guidance. He stresses turning labor into employment, maintaining civilization’s trust, and following the light set by God as the nation advances. Five minutes of applause greet the address with cheers for McKinney.
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Estiny
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Mckinney
Cuban disbandment plans amid Havana talks at Manzanillo
Senor Maso and five staff arrived from Santa Cruz del Sur near Manzanillo where Cuban quarters are. Oct 3 assembly to elect a president and discuss disbanding the army. Col Ray urged Maso to disband near Manzanillo under Gen Tos to aid recovery. Maso agreed to order disbandment and to report to Gen Blow. Interview lasted over an hour with positive notes. Debate continues on race dining rights for officers in U.S. ships and Spanish restaurants in Santiago. Quintin Holguin, famed Cuban general, to be appointed distant chief of police of Santiago.
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Maso
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Rays
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Thigney
Elae
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DiNine
Cuba
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Reaver
Fieimer Pérnanding
Wood
Lawton
Sis
Ordonistor
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Reine de Los Angeles
Kinesten
Jennire
Quintin Holeru
Coben
Santiaga
Twentieth Kanens regiment poll favors Leedy reelection
Reports from the regiment indicate a majority favor Governor Leedy in forthcoming elections. Private reports suggest soldiers support Leedy and Lt Colonel Little will be his ally, with potential influence from troop leaders as they prepare blankets and supplies. Frank P. Sargent resigns labor commission to join Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in Peoria.
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Peoria
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
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McKililer
Seryre
Brocker
Rebellion Against Aguinaldo Across Five Philippine Provinces
Forces clash as Manin and Macabulos in the north rebel against Aguinaldo. Spanish emissaries reportedly attempt to undermine Aguinaldo by swaying locals to demand continued Spanish rule. Heavy fighting described as factions vie for control amid Philippine tensions.
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Chiat
Philip
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Tollo
Aguinalde
Spain
Q MAKEN BIG MONEY REPORTS FISCAL YEAR RESULTS
Chicago reports the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Ftastroad company earnings for the year ending June 30 2098 with net earnings of 15 523 437. The funded debt declined 94 000 after bond issues and redemptions while total net earnings reached 15 622 437 and dividends totaled 2 601 226. Interest rentals and sinking funds amounted to 0 910 645 with renewals 100 100 and a year end surplus of 392 003.
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Shafter Defends Landing Choice At Santiago Campa igns
General William R. Shafter, in Chicago, denounces critics who say lands at Aguadores would have been better. He argues Aguadores ground was impassable and water scarce, while landing at Acuadores allowed his forces to encircle Santiago and block Spanish retreat. He says the march through the Wilis cut off the enemy and prevented a rout from the city.
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Emperor and Empress of Germany visit Venice in grand welcome
In Venice Italy the German emperor William I and empress were greeted by King Humbert and Queen Margherita amid cheering crowds. They toured waterways in gondolas along the grand canal and later hosted luncheon at the palace before boarding the Hohenzollern for Constantinople.
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Hohenzollern
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Herthe
Grodno Triumphs at Newmarket Race Day
Tod Sloane steered Grodno, a chestnut colt from Lorillard Beresford stables, to victory in the 3-year-old handicap at Newmarket. The crowd noted the odds at 4 to 1 against the winner as Tred Sloan rode. Also advertised is a sale weekend with granite water pelles and other pres Ante items offered with tea, coffee, or baking powder.
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SouthAeld Plaza
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ISTAFF OFFICERS TO STAY FOR SERVICES AT HQS
Washington reports that staff officers will be retained at multiple headquarters to meet service needs. With resignations and discharges, officials say many posts cannot be filled. General Otis requests more quartermasters and subsistence staff for Santiago and Cuba as U S forces prepare for occupation. Some officers are ill on the island, prompting replacements and possible further discharge pauses.
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Otis
Emperor Missing as Dowager Clamps Power in Pekin
Pekin dispatches report the empress dowager has seized control, the emperor’s death expected, and a dying state in a lakeside palace. Italian sailors have landed in Pekin to guard the Italian legation while foreign ministers seek an audience. The Yamen insists the emperor lies in a sealed room, inaccessible to others.
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Amateur Minstrels Set At Maple Hill Tomorrow Night
Amateur singers under direction of airs Campbell and Finkey from Maple Hill prepare a program for tomorrow night. Cast includes Phil Dalley Roger Van Hoo Lauren Tilson Miss Tison Orbe lle Ean Pav ciurat Cirle Dalley Archy Campbell Alten Taueke Louie Felt with a list of other performers. The show opens before a local audience with the group leaving early tomorrow on the Bock Tela line.
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van Hoo
Lauren Tilson
Mise Tison
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Cirle Dalley
Ae Ore Torrence
Archy B. Campbell
Alten Taueke
Louie Felt
Chirence
Harry’ Rochr
Ph van
Erin
Iain Tele
aViorelock
American trade grows while other nations decline in China
Washington December reports show American imports to China rising while imports from other countries drop. The treasury statistics note cotton goods tough due to local mills, but American fabrics gain, with prices up and shipments increasing by about 15,000 pieces. The broader Chinese trade faces competition from Russian and European oils, risking trade balance.
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Drawing Their Fifties
A city council report notes a long unpaid stipend to Councilman J Dickinson of the Third ward. Despite nearly two years as a member, he has not drawn pay, while others receive quarterly installments. The piece hints at possible city compensation rules and delays in issuing funds.
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Theresa
Consettman
Bernas
Llery
In Search of a Hadstone After Mad Dog Bite
A farmer and his 14 year old son searched for a madstone after a dog bite left the boy injured. The Stone had reportedly been mislaid by its owner, and local residents planned to continue the hunt in the nearby county where experts warned of potential danger.
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Kin
Samueh Minma
Irving
Atehisin
Nere
Milesa Veil
Tere Hante
Ind
Strike Averted and a Shorter Day Voted by Printers Union
The International Typographical Union voted by a large margin to support printers' shorter workday at the Buffalo Express. Delegates led by Blick of Detroit urged action against anti worker measures while expressing solidarity with striking miners of Minnesota. Autonomy granted to some groups and a request for aid from photoengravers referred to committee. Also notes another Kansas Volunteer dies of typhoid at home in Manhattan and Don Carlos to raise a loan in London for Spain.
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International Typographical Union
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Blick
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Agaleut
Ieker Acton
Ahtha Pypaikeime
Drantnuss Rata
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Inwa
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Manhattan
Sylvester Smith
Compery M
B'S Homb
Paris Rail Strike Across Nation Triggers Militia Lockdown
Paris reports show railroad workers union calling a strike with orders to abstain from violence and readiness to return to posts if danger arises. Algerian provinces included. all Paris stations occupied by militia as builders push for a general strike. Police raid strike committee office seizing papers amid heightened tension.
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Ar. Tas
Pethine
Lens
Committee
Gómez for President in Cuban Revolution Narrative
Havana October 13. Reports say General Gómez has been selected for president of the Cuban government though nomination won’t be public until after his arrival at Santa Cruz del Sur on October 20. Generals Maya Rodrígez and Nodaves depart for eastern provinces to reorganize the Cuban army as a U.S. military commission casualty, Major Beebe, is embalmed and buried in Colon cemetery.
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Maya Rodtisoez
Nodaves
Santa Crus Dil Survis Batanare
Beebe
United States Military Commission
Colon Cemetery
Coban
Trocha
Vedado
Amercom Lesion
Jaan? Gomez
Chict
Perico Diaz
Pinar del Rio
Gomez
Santa Cruw del Bar
High License for Alaska
Lila, Boston citizen, recently back from Alaska after four months yearly for 13 years, advocates a representative in Congress and stronger land laws to protect Indians. He warns evasion threats amid growing white population and coastal settlement, urging a high license to fund territorial expenses.
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Hoale
Karnival Knights Eye Ball to Raise Funds
The Karnival Knights plan a grand ball to raise about 600 dollars to pay debts. President C K Holliday Jr says offers and cash gifts have begun, with subscription pledges expected. Date not set, final plans to be announced soon.
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Yellow Fever Cases Rise Across Louisiana and City
New Orleans reports thirty nine new yellow fever cases and three deaths as health officials note no improvement. Jackson Mississippi logs fourteen cases and one death with public alarm rising. Illinois Central agent L E Montgomery among stricken. state totals show thirty six more cases and two deaths from other points in Louisiana.
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Chang Ying Houan Murdered in Shanghai Dispatch
A London Oct dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports credibly that Chang Ying Movan, recently dismissed from the Tsung Li Yamen and banished to Chinese Turkestan, was murdered while en route to the place of exile on a secret order of the empress dowager.
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London
Telegmraph
Shanghai
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Tsung Li Yamen
Chinese Turkestan
Exije
Western League expands as Buffalo Toronto eyed to join
At Chicago and Buffalo discussions over league expansion continued after Indianapolis challenged pennant results. Buffalo and Toronto were expected to join, replacing Columbus as the league’s top bidders with Buffalo aiming to secure a franchise. Comiskey and Golt clashed publicly over Indianapolis protests, which officials rejected, keeping Kansas City’s pennant intact despite the turmoil.
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Fear For Their Gold Early Bank Rate Jump Causes Stir
London reports a sudden Bank of England discount rate rise from 8 to 4 percent sparks market unease amid war fears and Hosebery speech. analysts say it is a protective measure amid persistent US and German gold purchases and domestic trade debt concerns. Snow falls in Climeaze marked earliest in 26 years.
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Near Fatal Assault by Robber Shocks Bonner Springs
Aged 63 man George Ziumwalt narrowly survives a savage nighttime attack by a robber at his Bonner Springs farm. He was beaten with a club and stick, choked, and left for dead. Neighbors and a posse hunted the suspect, feared lynching, and a search concluded with the color man named as a suspect. Police sent for further pursuit.
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Cieke
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Kestler
Higgins
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Ban Es
Foe Cohen
Bonner Sprites
SeReaieh
Etree Mon
Tha Sis
Pak
Carield
Iowa
Plot Unearthed In France Government Conspiracy
Paris reports reveal a military plot against the government tied to officials and a potential royal claimant. The plotters planned a takeover during minister of war Chagot’s absence, with implicated princes and ciphered dispatches. London observers warn of a peaceful military revolution replacing the cabinet.
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Tomardine
France
Riskvon
Lule
Juuus Parte
Hriming Lancers
Victor Bongpart
Seana
Fieperlatiog
Politiians
Towns Move to Own Water Works in Kansas
Kansas towns push municipal ownership of water works as St Marys Wamego and Mankato consider systems costing 25000 to 32500 dollars. Proposals include twin reservoirs for St Marys and stand pipes for others, with broader push toward public utilities under city control.
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Wamego
St. Marys
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Kanne
Breidenthal and Leedy Reconcile on Campaign Swing
Leedy and Breidenthal have set aside past tensions and will travel together to McPherson Lapettier and Lorne Tow with Breidenthal delivering the principal speech. The governor will speak briefly, aiming to meet with people, while eye trouble limits longer remarks.
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John W. Breidenthal
Mr. Stanley
Laedy
McPherson
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