France Watches German Moves as War Looms in Africa
A Paris dispatch reports French editors outwardly hostile to Britain yet privately aligned with England on Transvaal matters. It notes French officials doubt intervention plans, see Emperor William as influential but not a Boer ally, and emphasize France’s focus on the Paris exhibition and U S sympathy toward Britain shaping public tone.
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France
New York
Paris
Transvaal
Great Britain
Willa
Becums
William
Cecil Rhodes
Africa
Trussia
Russia
Britain
Germany
United States
Evers
Monument to Shillalah at Wheatley Hills Marking Resting Place
On a green plot at Wheatley Hills estate in New York a black marble monument has been placed to mark the resting place of the famed steeplechaser Shillalah. The simple block bears an inscription detailing the tribute to the horse’s memory.
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Wheatley Hills
New York
W. C. Whitney
Wheatley Hillis Estate
Greatest American steeplechaser career chronicled
Chestnut gelding formed 1994 and Isax highlight New York Steeplechase 1898. International Steeplechase 1898 and Greater New York Steeplechase mark a legendary era. Pers Uhe Sydney Paget praised the horse’s potential for Mr Whitney’s interests. Shillaiah died of pneumonia at Wheatley Hills. Whitnes expressed heartbreak at the loss.
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New York
Greater New York
America
Sydney Paget
Paget
Whitney
Shillaiah
World's Fair Fund Progress Report at St Louis Meet
In St Louis the World's Fair fleet committee and executive group heard a report on fundraising to last Sunday. Transportation signatures total $300,000 plus additional pledges from railway lines and river and ocean interests, with several lines named and amounts listed. The finance committee was urged to continue soliciting subscriptions and secure further funds.
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St. Louis
Columbia Club
James Coxpe
West Railroad
Pennsylvania
Bie Four
Chitavo & Aiten
Baltimore & Chis
Mublie &Ohio
Cotton Belt
Henderson
Transportation Committee
Serowine
Finance Committee
Plan Aims to Complete 35 Million Fund Program
A proposal seeks further authorization to create a comprehensive plan to raise the remaining 31,000.00 toward a 35,000,000 fund and to execute that plan.
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Mittes
Soldier priest McKinnon weighs in on Insurrection
A Washington dispatch to the Times cites Rev. Robert McKinnon, the “soldier priest” of First California, describing General Tuet and the Philippine revolt. He condemns Aguinaldo’s forces, praises McKinney’s stance, and argues a harsher course would have tempered rebellion.
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New York
Times
Washingtog
D.C
Robert McKinnon
Chaptain
California
McKinney
Father McKinnon
Tine
Aguinaldo
Paris
Philippines
Pio del Piasentin
Amsinton
Paterne
Mani
Poe
McKinnon
McHee
Texas land sale sparks vast timber transfer
Texarkana Tex Oct 25 Twelve thousand acres of pine and bottom land were sold near the city at an average price of 2 per acre. The buyers were real estate capitalists planning heavy investments in the south, with tracts along the Sulphur river to Fulton Arkansas and Red river. It is the heaviest transfer in this region.
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Texarkana
Tex
Sey Sills
Fulton, Ark
Red River
Grantz Finds Richest Ore Shipment From Black Hills
Otto P Grantz, owner of the Strike southwest of Deadwood, has returned from Denver with a cartload of ore. He says he received 373,000 in cash for his ore, the richest shipment yet from the Black Hills. He gave his wife 320,000 as a present and placed the remainder in government securities.
Conference summons in empire talks with key ministers
A late evening meeting was convened at Pol Baden with Emperor, the imperial chancellor Prince, and top ministers to discuss forthcoming policy shifts. Participants included officials from foreign affairs and the admiralty as new cooperation plans were outlined.
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Bertin
Secretary Long Seeks Limited Naval Budget Increase
Secretary Long will propose a modest hike in naval appropriations focusing on ending cost limits for armor and funding Krupp armor for battleships and projected armored ships. He may favor small protected cruisers for the Philippines and plans to authorize Krupp armor after vessel turnover and trials. The board’s turret debate continues with four ships and casemate guns outlined for armored cruisers.
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Long
New York
Herald
Washington
Saya
Bue
Furthcoming
Hia
Department
Congress
Taw
Philippines
Naval Board
Krupp Irmor
Hichborn
Drafted note on ship speed and sheathings
The text discusses water tube boilers, twin exhausts, coal displacement, and a 4000 ton vessel achieving not fewer than 22 knots. It claims ships will be sheathed to prevent refuting speed claims, likening unsheathed ships to weasels unable to repeat trials after months in water.
Funeral of Capt Guy Howard in Manila
The funeral of Capt Guy Howard assistant quartermaster and son of Maj Gen C C Howard who was killed on Oct 28 took place in Manila with a large turnout. A troop procession escorted the body to the transport Belgian King while the Twenty sixth Infantry arrived aboard Grint and departed Tolio. Insurgents have returned near Calumba increasing numbers and surrounding the town on land sides.
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Manila
Guy Howard
C.C. Howard
Arayat
Grint
Tolio
Calumba
English paper mill plans near Niagara Falls
New York Tribune reports English investors including Phillips Lloyd and others intend to build a large paper mill near Niagara Falls for newspaper printing. John Morgan, long tied to International Paper, to manage the new plant. Also notes Dayton Ohio postmaster Crawford’s death from a heart attack after a long service.
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New York
the Tribune
Estatitehink & Mill
Charles Phillips
Frank Lioyd
Phillips
Phillips & Co
England
London
Niagara Palla
John C. Morgan
Ie International Paper Company
Niagara Falla Paper Company
International Paper Company
3Scraan
Niagara Falls
Rumor Clarke Orders Yacht amid Cup Talk
New York report says A D Clarke, former Satanita owner, ordered a large single-sticker yacht from Deslener Watson. If true, it suggests renewed yachting aims possibly tied to the America's Cup. Clarke’s earlier squabbles with Lord Dunraven and the Royal Squadron frame the rumor.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
New York Yacht Club
A. D. Clarke
Satanita
Deslener Watson
Clarke
Royal Yacht Squadron
Prince of Wales
Lord Dunraven
Lady Lennox
Prince
Lord Dunnraven
Stories false about American soldiers looting churches in Philippines
A Washington dispatch quotes Col. Fest of the South Dakota regiment denying tales of U S troops looting churches in the Philippines New York News notes MacArthur’s advance saw churches burned by insurgents with Chinese aid. claims prisoners were treated humanely and wounded Filipinos were transported with U S soldiers. Col Frost praises General Odds as a man of strong character.
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Philippines
New York
the Times
Washington, D. C
Als. Fest
South Dakota
Regi—Ment
Toot
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
San Fernando
Maioles
Frost
Odds
Philippines Recruiting Voyage Sends 4100 Recruits
Chicago dispatch notes Captain Palmer of the Department of the Lakes oversees sending troops to Manila. Since June 1, 4000 recruits were dispatched via San Francisco, with 2100 enlisted in and around Chicago.
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Chicago
Palmer
Department of the Lakes
Philippines
Chicago & Alton
Manila
San Francisco
Chicazu
Night assault on train over fare at Wentworth
Three men assaulted conductors on a Wentworth avenue car last night over fare. Little, struck with a revolver and water pitcher, lies near death with a broken jaw and facial injuries. Two suspects named O Keefe and another were caught. one minor injuries reported.
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Wentworth Avenue
Little
Aca O'Keefe
Plant steamship HB Plant launched in Jacksonville
The new steel steamship HB Plant was launched at the Merritt Stevens shipyards in Jacksonville. Miss Helen Wood Osborne christened the vessel which is 150 feet long with 22 feet depth and 66 feet beam, rated at 250 horsepower with inclined Corliss engines. It will operate in mill and passenger service between Tampa and Manatee, expected to enter service November 13.
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Jacksonville
Fln
Merritt-Stevens
Helen Wood Osborne
Tampa
Maimatee
Big Brass Trust Looms Over Naugatuck Valley Industries
A giant brass combine is reported to form and absorb plants across the Naugatuck Valley Connecticut with Able City as its main office. Reported members include Waterbury Brass Co Watertown Ansonia Brass and Copper Co Coe Brass Torrington and Cha Brass in Ansonia. The nucleus reportedly carries an annual bariness of 25 million dollars and joint plant value of 8 million dollars.
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Naugatuck Valley
New York
Giant Brass Combine
Conn
Able City
Waterbury Brass Company
Waterbury
Ansonia Brass and Copper Company
Ansonia
Coe Brass Company
Torrington
Cha Brass Comms Hey
Wallace & Sons
Death of Chief White Heads Omaha Police Force
Omaha Oct 6 Martin White chief of police of Omaha died suddenly from heart failure in his hotel room after days of illness. The 41 year old Chicago native had long served the department and was noted for his dedication to duty amid strenuous work.
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Omaha
Martin White
Merchant's
Chief White
Chicago
Pushing the New League Center in New York
George D. Schafer, leader of St. Louis baseball, announced the postponed meeting for the new American association will be held in New York on Saturday, November 4. He said representatives from Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit and Toledo will attend, with the meeting at the Murray Hill Hotel in New York.
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Murry Hill
New York
Gen Les Returns and postal charge noted
New York dispatchs report General Fitzhugh Lee and Colonel G stath assume charge of the postal service in Havana. The Havana arrival lists notable passengers on the Ward liner. Also mentioned: the steamship New York will sail to Europe with 315000 ounces of silver. Kansas City and return fare via the Santa Fe fixed at 2.67 with travel dates October 22 to 28 and return by October 20, with six trains daily both ways.
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Les Returns
New York
Ward
Havana
Culers
Fitzhugh Lee
G.stath
Aba
Miners Given a Chance at Nanticoke Mines
Wilkesbarre October 2 The Susque Hayne Coal Co at Nanticoke offers work to 250 striking miners who pledged not to return until their demands are met. Superintendent Larkin says all who reply on Thursday will be given jobs, with additional men considered if needed to restart operations and avert winter layoffs.
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Wilkesbarre
Susque- Hayne Coal Company
Nanticoke
Wise Follieries
Dean
Larkin
Watt
Wife's Affections Won by Janitor Leads to $30,000 Suit
Chicago whispers a drama of marriage and betrayal as Rollin Welch sues for $30,000 alleging an affair with his wife. The trial centers on allegations that Chester Mepler or Francis Sloxer influenced Welch's spouse away from her husband. Court moves through testimony in tense fashion as counsel clash over motive and damages. Frontier notes place the scene near Omaha with references to Nebraska camp life and a secretary of war role noted in transit.
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Chicago
Afteen
Betta Chen
Hettema
Rollin G
Francis
Sloxer
Wius
Lieto Welch
Hushand
Welch
Morrow's Kidne-olds Cure Backache and Nervousness
Plain reading notice from Topeka about Morrow's Kidne-olds and Morrow's Liver lax. Claims a town resident, Wm. H. Sweezey, praises the yellow tablets and red granules, sold at fifty cents and twenty five cents a box respectively, available at Swift Holliday's drug store.
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Topeka
Morrow
Wm. H. Sweezey
Harrison Street
Kansas
Wes
Swifté Holliday
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