Commission Appointed to Ratify Peace Terms in Paris
Secretary Day announced the peace commission members have accepted. The group includes Senator Davis of Minnesota Senator Frye of Maine Whitelaw Reid of New York Justice White of the Supreme Court and Secretary Day. Attaches named are John Moore and J B McArthur. The Cabinet met to discuss tariffs butter and butterine as well as plans for Canton preparation. General Alger sent a telegram noting the situation at Montauk Point is reasonably satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Peace Commission
Senator Davis
Minnesota
William Frye
Maine
Whitelaw Reid
New York
Justice White
Supreme Court
Davis
St. Paul
Paris
Fryn
Washington
Day Aranged
Canton
State Department
John Moore
Massachusetts
J. B. McArthur
McArthur
United States Legation
Madrid
Moore
Commission
Alger
Montauk Point
Ovation to Captain Clark on 15000‑mile voyage
Captain Clark of the Oregon was carried through Philadelphia to New York for naval hospital treatment for dysentery. He was cheered twice as he was recognized on the litter. An impromptu ovation greeted the hero at Broad Street Station as crowds saluted the voyage’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Oregon
Philadelphia
New York
Naval Hospital
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Road
Miss Winnie Davis Receives Prayers Amid Illness
Miss Winnie Davis, daughter of the Confederacy, remained critically ill at Narragansett Pier BRL with gastritis. A Saturday consultation by Dr. John A. Wilcox and Dr. Babhe Emmett of New York found her condition slightly improved. Prayers were offered Sunday in churches for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughter of Confederacy
Winnie Davis
Narragansett Pier
Brl
John A. Wilcox
Babhe Emmett
New York
Eastern War Cloud Looms Over China Britain Ties
Peking dispatch reports acute strain between Tsung-Li-Yamen and Sir Claude MacDonald. Britain mobilizes ships at Wei-Hai-Wei and Han-Kow, pledging force if China does not meet requests. Salisbury shifts to spheres of influence while pressing Russia to acknowledge Britain in Manchuria and Yangtse valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
England
Peking
London Daily Mail
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Claude MacDonald
Great Britain
Wei-Hai-Wei
Han-Kow
Yang-Tso River
Russia
Lord Salisbury
Manchuria
Yang-T'se Valley
Nui-Chang
Peking Han-Kow
Court Martial Starts for Reeves Gordon in Ray's Regiments
A Santiago dispatch reports Col Ray of the Third regiment of immunes brought charges against Lieutenant Colonel Reeves and Major Frank Gordon for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. The court martial opens with Reeves first. Gordon’s trial will follow and findings go to Washington. Reeves faced earlier incompetence accusations before leaving Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Reeves
Ray
Santiago
Frank Gordon
Washington
Reaves
Savannah
Orders Misapplied in Soldier Hospital Allowances
A Washington dispatch reports neglect in carrying out department order 116 issuing 60 cents daily to all hospitalized soldiers for a general fund to buy comforts. Dated August 10, it reached the surgeon general’s office August 13 and was sent to officers August 15, likely ignored by many surgeons. an investigation is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Surgeon General
Atlantic Seaboard
Tennessee Candidates Set for Statewide Joint Debate Tour
A Nashville dispatch reports Democratic nominee Benton McMillin and Republican James Fowler will hold joint debates at forty locations across Tennessee. The campaign opens September 6 in Memphis with ten West Tennessee speeches, followed by fourteen in East Tennessee and sixteen in Middle Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Nashville Dispatch
Carter
Shelby
Benton McMillin
James F. Fowler
Memphis
West Tennessee
East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Alger finds Camp Wikoff conditions satisfactory
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger’s telegram from Camp Wikoff Montauk Point stating that he found the current conditions at the camp fairly satisfactory. The telegram was read at the cabinet meeting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wikoff
Washington
Alger
Montauk Point
Trouble for Cortes Carlists and Republicans Skip Madrid Session
A Madrid cable dispatch reports Carlist and Republican members of the Cortes will not attend the upcoming session. They plan to issue a manifesto to the country explaining their absence and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cortes
Mrs Botkin in Jail Charged With Poison Candy Murder
Mrs. D A Botkin, accused of murdering Mrs J P Dunning and Mrs J Deane in Dover Delaware by sending poisoned candy, is held in the San Francisco prison matron's ward. Her husband may visit. she refuses interviews and proclaims innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Botkin
J. P. Dunning
J. Deane
Dover
Del
San Francisco
Norge Sinks French Fishing Schooner La Coquette
The Norge reports sinking of the French fishing schooner La Coquette of Bayonne on August 20 off the Grand Banks with 16 dead of a 22 crew. Only six men and a dog were rescued after a collision with the steamship. Captain Knudsen blamed the sailing vessel for not avoiding the collision as fog and wind affected visibility.
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Thingvalla
Norge
New York
Bayonne
France
Grand Banks
Stettin
Newfoundland
Knudsen
Mustering Out Muddle at Camp Northen Ends in Crimination
The Third Georgia regiment at Griffin faces a dispute over mustering out as the war ends. Officials insist soldiers do not wish to go home, while a Griffin dispatch claims overwhelming support for immediate mustering out, triggering recrimination within the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Northen
Georgia
Griffin
Mail Service for Porto Rico to Be Studied by Commission
Postmaster General Smith will dispatch a commission to Porto Rico to assess postal needs and propose a complete island wide service. The group will survey locations for offices and compile findings for the Postmaster General with a view toward congressional legislation. Santiago’s postal arrangements are reportedly satisfactory and a free delivery system may be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Smith
Porto Rico
Congress
Santiago
Japan Satisfied With Hawaiian Annexation Says Buck
Minister Buck reports from Tokyo that Japan shows no dissatisfaction after annexation. He notes government and people believe U S protection will safeguard Japanese rights on Hawaii. Public press offers no unfriendly expressions toward the annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Tokyo
Department of State
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Japan
Transports Reach Montauk With Troops From Santiago
Transports Yucatan Hudson and Catalina arrived at Montauk Point Friday with several hundred men from Santiago. General Wheeler reported the ships to the War Department. Four deaths occurred on the Neatan, one on the Hudson, and nine on the Catalina during the voyage.
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Santiago
Yucatan
Hudson
Catalina
Montauk Point
War Department
Wheeler
Wikoff
Five Killed As Train Hits Bondville Pleasure Wagon
A Whitings crossing wreck on the Boston and Maine near Ware Massachusetts killed five of eleven aboard a covered wagon carrying the Whiting family and friends to Forest Lake. The wagon cresting a hill failed to stop at the flag, was struck mid car by the Northampton and Ware train, and burst apart. one boy was decapitated and the rest mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitings Crossing
Boston and Maine
Ware
Mass
Whiting
Bondville
Forest Lake
Northampton
Want Friars Expelled Urged By Filipino Representatives
A London dispatch reports the Philippine Islands commission in Europe sent a letter to President McKinley urging expulsion of the friars in the islands. It names Manila Archbishop and bishops of Nueva Cova and Nueva Cayeres, condemns acts against natives, Americans, and Jesuits, and calls for aid to suppress what it terms immoral monastic institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
London
Philippine Islands Commission
Europe
America
Manila
Nueva Covia
Nueva Cayeres
Bagley Bound Over After Adama Slaying Trial
In Cusseta Georgia W H Bagley alleged slayer of T M Adams was bound over for murder after a preliminary trial He denied firing the fatal shot and claimed another man acted as Adams and Bagley were at close range He admitted striking Adams with a stick and was moved to Muscogee jail at his request Defense counsel said one judge favored release and another favored binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama
W. H. Bagley
T. M. Adams
Cusseta
Bagley
Adams
Columbus
Muscogee
Thornton
Giant fish and oyster industry combine formed
The St. Louis Republic reports the creation of a massive stock company in London with capital of 35 million dollars to control the fresh fish and oyster trade across the United States and Canada. It plans a 2.5 million per cent preferred stake andordinary shares. Negotiations included major St Louis fish and oyster firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
United States
Canada
London
Combine
St. Louia
Court Martial Promised for Carvera Fleet Officers
Madrid dispatch reports Commander Emilio Dine de Moren former Cristobal Colon captain vows anti government drive in Spanish cortes. He and all other Cervera squadron commanders are to face court martial once arrival prompts government to seek cortes authorization to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carvera
Spain
Madrid
Emilio Dine de Moren
Cristobal Colon
Cortas
Cervera
Cortes
Troops Ordered From Fernandina to Huntsville
War department order directs General Coppinger to move all troops stationed at Fernandina to Huntsville Alabama immediately. The secretary of war signed the directive and assigned Gorprs as Adjutant General. The notice, dated August 24 in Washington, emphasizes expeditious movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernandina
Fla
Alabama
War Department
Washthoton
Coppinger
Huntsville
Ala
Secretary of War
Gorprs
Ovation for Rear Admiral Schley Grips Washington
A Washington special reports a massive ovation for Rear Admiral Schley at the war navy department on Saturday morning. Crowd support suspended official business as ministers, officials, and hundreds of admirers filled corridors and offices. Admiral Schley, modest and magnetically popular, left for Maryland that afternoon to celebrate his native state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hobson
Rough Riders
Wheeler
War
State
Navy Departments
Schley
National Capital
Navy Department
Santiago
Selley
War and Navy Departments
General Wilson
Engineer Department
White House
Admiral Sehle
Maryland
Olympia and Raleigh Sent to Hong Kong to Dock
Manila dispatch dated August 28 reports steamers entering the river as usual and business brisk. US warships Olympia and Raleigh have gone to Hong Kong to dock, Admiral Dewey moves his flag to Baltimore, General Merritt sails to Paris for the peace conference. No agreement yet with Aguinaldo. rumors say settlements reached for all concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Raleigh
Hong Kong
Manila
Americas
United States
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore
General Merritt
China
Paris
Aguinaldo
McKintey to Review Lee's Troops in Jacksonville Visit
President McKintey plans to visit Jacksonville Florida on September 15 to review the Seventh Corps and General Lee's command. Colonel Durbin of the 161st Indiana reported the plan before the president's vacation departure. Alger is likely to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKintey
Jacksonville
Fla
Seventh Corps
Lee
Durbin
Indiana
Washington
Alger
Fire Hits A H Bennetts Mine In Danville Ill
A blaze tore through A H Bennetts mine in Danville on Friday while eighteen workers were underground. Many suffered serious burns and some may die. Workers were rescued via an air shaft as 25 000 tons of coal, multiple animals, and equipment burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ill
A. H. Bennett
Troop Train Wreck Kills Two Near Birmingham
A Louisville & Nashville line wreck between Fernandina Florida and Huntsville Alabama toppled five troop cars from the first section of the Sixty-ninth New York. At 6 pm Sunday two soldiers died and about twenty five were injured. Colonel Edward Duffy was aboard with his staff. Bodies were recovered and survivors aided from wreckage. The dead were Peter Farley and Frank Glennon, nephew of Colonel Duffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixty
New York Regiment
Fernandina
Fla
Huntaville
Ala
Birmingham
Louisville and Nashville
Edward Duffy
Aes
Peter Farley
Frank Glennon
Duffy
Czar Favors Peace Move for International Conference
A St Petersburg cable dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas issued a note to foreign diplomats on August 24 through Count Muravyieff urging nations to pursue peace and reduced armaments. The message welcomes an international conference as a path to lasting peace and halting arms buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atusela
St. Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Count Muravyieff
Evar
Cotton Mills Close In Fall River Curtailed Output
Fall River mills stagger output reductions to curb production. The Merchants corporation will stay closed until September 12, others idle for a week with potential further shutdowns. Sagamore mill No 2 also stopped briefly. Granite mills plan a shutdown on September 8. Linen and Seaconner mills may close later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Merchants
Chase and Stafford
Maas
Merchante Corporation
Sagamore Mill No. 2
Granite Mills
Linen
Seaconner
Blade
Robinson Mills
Clay seeks absolute divorce from child wife after deeded home
General Cassius M. Clay a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars sues for divorce from his younger wife Dora Richardson Clay. The suit follows his deed of a comfortable Nicholasville pike home to her and comes as a surprise to his friends in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Clay
Dora Richardson Clay
Kentucky
General Clay
Nicholasville Pike
Spaniards in Ladrones Seek Permission to Move to Manila
Madrid officials discuss with Washington permission for Spaniards in the Ladrones to migrate to Manila as the situation on the islands grows critical. Preparations are under way at Vigo and Pontevedra for repatriated soldiers expected to arrive, with full sanitary precautions underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Madrid
Washington
Ladrone Islands
Ladrones
Vigo
Pontevedra
Suspicious Fever Case at Fort Ajax Point Not Yellow Fever
A Galveston dispatch says an artilleryman with a fever at Fort Ajax Point near the city is convalescent. The other three cases reported as suspicions by the marine hospital service appear not to be truly suspicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Fort Ajax Point
Marine Hospital Service
Commission Vessels Resolve to Carry Cuban and Porto Rican Commissions
Washington dispatch reports evacuations of Spanish from Cuba and Porto Rico. Cuban commission led by General Wade, Admiral Sampson, and General Butler will sail September 8 aboard the Resolute. Porto Rican commission led by General Brooke, Admiral Schley, and General Gordon will sail on the Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolute
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Wade
Sampson
Butler
General Brooke
Schley
General Gordon
Seneca
Governor Johnson seeks mustering out of Alabama regiment
Governor Johnson of Alabama telegraphed the secretary of war Thursday afternoon asking that the Second Alabama Regiment be ordered at once to Montgomery to be mustered out of the service. He says privates wish to return to private life and believes Washington will comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Johnson
Secretary of War
Montgomery
Washington
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Captain Clark
Miss Winnie
Montauk
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Omeinla
Sampoon
Omcer
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Clay
Gov. Johnston
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