Rupture at Paris over Cuban debt and sovereignty
New York reports from Paris describe a near certainty of a rupture in peace talks. Spanish commissioners press for Cuba sovereignty and debt arrangements while American delegates refuse non protocol topics, ending with a suspended Paris meeting and bleak forecasts for Spain.
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United States
Mazitaje Dion
Spain
Cuba
de Sere Im
Idand
Comrmissidners
Sr T Ae
Porto Reo
Fitos
Forto Fico
Porto Rico
Protocal
Bradria
Paris
Pelcy
Saguste
Baeunia
Mink
M. Cambon
Washington
Ion Mands Sueftinekinee
A Cerow of Janitors at the State House
Visitors report filth at the state house corridors and senate chamber with dust coating carpets walls and ruined carpet areas. Citizens urge competent cleaners be employed to maintain the building while janitors supposedly lounge and play games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Senate Chamber
Representative Bell
eAid
Rae
Representative balk and the senate chamber are posteresy
A fragment laments the public offices and politics, calling for voters to act through nonpartisan groups to scrutinize political servants. It argues entrenched corruption affects governance and urges citizen oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Chamber
Kaiaulani's Choice in Wedding Match Report
A New York Times report states Princess Kaiaulani is again engaged, choosing Anitew Adartynam as consort. Adartynam, once of the Providency Journal and later the Star, is said to be the son of a Whitehaven railroad official. The courtship is described amid praise of Adartynam and Kaiaulani, with details of their appearance and plans amid royal ceremony rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Kelaulani
Anitew Adartynam
Star of the Providency
R. 1
Witehendon
Skuse
Worcester Academy
Brown University
Providence
Honolulu
Wallon
Hier
Aniuhau
Roubibd
Du Bosc Seeks Pay Over Spy Service Claim
London, Oct Bose, former secretary of a ranch regation at Washingtoi, reportedly seeks compensation from the Canadian government for expulsion on charges of organizing a spy service in the United States after the war. He claims to have pending documents and plans to publish full facts. Peters E. is named as appointed first secretary of the Spanien embassy to Russia.
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London
Ana Pers
Spariary
Stures
Peters E
Russia
May Pay Out Omaha Stockholders Get Their Money Back
Omaha stockholders likely to recover funds as cash balance surpasses hundred thousand, with the Mississippi exposition's finances improving. The fair reports a revenue rise from a 34 cent per mile rate last week and ongoing preparations for a major event. Attendance projections indicate substantial gains, with 45,000 daily average and thousands expected this week.
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Omaha
Neb
Tuewlay
Gersnay Accke Fea
William Bopp
Otome
Tilinnis Staats Zettong
ALO
Tosia
Ships Scarce as Navy Retains War Vessels
A Washington dispatch says the Navy will keep all wartime vessels, boosting U.S shipbuilding demand. With American port trade and Puerto Rico restrictions favoring American ships, 17 new ships are needed to restore former fleet levels, as remaining navy tonnage includes many former liners and merchant vessels.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Porto Rico
Navy
Niagara
New ‘York and Cuba
Venezuela
Red Dine
Vulcan
Chatham
Merchants and Stlvers
Havana Defenses Described From Washington Report
A War Department dispatch cites a detailed description of Havana fortifications. It notes old guns and 43 newer pieces mainly of Fronterla and Odones pattern with few Krupp calibers. The garrison mix is about equal between volunteers and regulars, with potential for rapid reinforcement from nearby provinces.
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New York
Washington
War Department
Havins
Havana
Estimentes
Asd
Sunken batteries and coastal defenses near Havana
Report notes great ingenuity in constructing sunken batteries amid corad rock near Havana. Trenches are unseen, with no clear indication of defensive works' extent in surrounding districts.
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Cuba
Mauser Riffes
Havana
Excommunicated Buffalo Bishop Faces Papal Decree
The Buffalo area bishop Stephen Kazainski of the Independent Po Wh Catholic church was excommunicated by the Jesuan Catholic church. A papal decree reportedly reaffirmed excommunication, with penalties outlined for Roman Catholic adherence. The document emphasizes that the local church does not belong to Rome.
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Buffalo
Stephen Kazainski
Po Wh
Rece
Our Mother of
Bern
Thas
Rome
Salacher
Live Stock Agents Meet of Santa Fe Road at Kana Sak City
A meeting of all live stock agents on the Santa Fe road was held in Kana sak City on Saturday. Attendees included J. Brinker from Lake City, B Lynch of Pueblo, Wes Brown and Harry Titus of Kansas City, Ament Combs of Chicago, Moran of Wellington, and Conway of Kansas City. The conference aimed to review stock traffic business and appoint additional agents as needed.
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Kanasak City
Com
J. Brinker
Lake City
Hayes
B. Lynch
Pueblo
Wes Brown
Harry Titus
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
Ament Combs
Chilcago
Moran
Wellington
Agent Conway
Santa Fe Fe
No Faith Cure for Digestion Says Stuart’s Tablets
An advertisement asserts faith cannot digest food and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims the tablets supply digestive juices and enzymes to aid digestion after meals, improve blood quality and nerves, and emphasizes that they work regardless of belief. The copy notes price around a few cents or mail order from a merchant.
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Stuart
Weither
Democratic Party Defines 1896 Platform Voice
Indianapolis October 17 the national Democratic committee issues an address to national Democrats praising the Indianapolis convention and denouncing the Chicago platform. It advocates free trade, opposes protectionism, and rejects free silver while endorsing the single gold standard and sound money. The document argues for continued party unity and readiness for the 1900 campaign under Bryan and the Indianapolis principles.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Natonal Democratic Committee
United States
National Committee
Chicago
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
Clewid
LeGay
Democratic National Compmitse
Bryan
Aw Jong Gs
National Democrats Resolve to Restore Gold Standard Unity
The National Democratic Party pledges to uphold the gold standard monetary reform civil service reform and fiscal restraint. It denounces alliances with those opposing old creed and calls on Democrats nationwide to unite against the Chicago platform in pursuit of a true Democratic victory. George P Peabody signs as chairman.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
National Committee
National Democratic Party
George Poster Peabody
Uncle Sam As Santa Claus For Manila Soldiers Gifts
A Washington dispatch says the army quartermaster plans to ship Christmas gifts to Manila soldiers in garrison. Two steamers will depart San Francisco in November to reach the Philippines by Christmas. Packages must be small, avoid heavy sweets, and deliver to San Francisco at no cost to the government.
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Manila
York
The
Tribune
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
San Francisco
Philippines
Pacific
Tropics
Quartermaster General
Navy strengthens fleets as war with Spain looms
Washington dispatch reports the United States navy has increased its effective strength with additional vessels recently added from the Spanish flag area. Five ships are now in service, signaling a bolstered maritime force as tensions rise.
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DEWEY
United States Navy
New York
Tribune
Washington
Admiral Dewey lists vessels in service and prizes
The navy department compiles its annual list of active ships. Dewey explains his force composition including the Manila cruiser and two Atlantic prizes. He notes the Maria Teresa will be armored with salvaged guns to serve as a trophy ship.
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Dewey
North Atlantic
Stfarta Maria
Norfolk
Navy Department
Congress
W. Tt. White
Atlantic
Alvarado
Victor
Calmanera
Maria Teresa
Teresa
Colon
Troops March From Camp Merriam To Embark For Manila
San Francisco dispatch reports troops from Camp Merriam marching through city streets to board the steamer Senator bound for Manila. The Third battalion of the Twenty-third Infantry accompanied by recruits for the Second Oregon and California Heavy Artillery formed the contingent.
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San Francisco
Cal
Merriam
Manila
Twenty-third Infantry
Oregon
California Heavy Artillery
Unknown Coast Guard Operation Seen Ahead
Fragmentary report suggests a maritime event near the Presidio involving Uris and Pehnseies planning to move a remnant trap by 1 o clock in the afternoon aid by States Spanports. Likely actions expected to commence before next week amid high tide considerations.
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Ania
GE i
Pehnseies
Presidio
Nobody Wants Them St Louis Negroes From Virden
In St Louis on October 17 fifty seven Alabama Black residents expelled from Virden by union miners are confined in jail. They pass the day preaching and urging repatriation to Alabama, while officials weigh action.
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St.Louis
Bt. Louis
Springfield
Virden
Alabama
Zelgenhein
City of
St. Louis
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Lois
Tanner
St Louis
Territory Boundary Expansion Adds 2540 Square Miles
Seattle October 17 The Post-Intelligencer reports the Yukon survey by Captain Pratt extends Uncle Sam's domain by about 2540 square miles. The southern Yukon coast extends 25 miles farther west than previously believed, with the strip reaching from Cape Dyer toward St Michael.
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Seattle
Wauh
Post-Intelligencer
Yukon River
Pratt
Sam
Yukon
Byrne
Hay
Cape Dyer
St. Michael la
Butte Football Player Sufters Concussion During Game
In Butte Montana on October 17 Butte and Dentwood played football with both teams scoring two touchdowns ending in a tie. A Butte player collapsed and was carried from the field after suffering a brain injury with medical staff evacuating him for treatment.
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Butte
Ment
Dentwood
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DU Bosc
Canada
Cobler
Rocker
Asure
Rem
Deak
Bird's Hys
Buck
Holman
Miquette
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Uncle Sam
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