18 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1898
Page
1
Dispatches report Porto Rico becoming American soil at noon amid intense heat and weak soldiers. General Brooke to govern temporarily until a military governor is chosen as congress plans a territorial form of government.
Chicago holds jubilee events for President McKinley as he is conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Chicago. A large crowd, military guards, and a grand ball close the day’s celebrations amid wind and rain disrupting arches and parades.
A two hour public reception with President McKinley at the First Regiment Armory. In Midvale Indiana Harry Keldar ends his wedding plan after suspecting cigarette smoking by the bride Genevieve Ransom. The match is off and Keldar departs town. A Dunkard printing move from Mount Morris to Plymouth Illinois would shift headquarters and fifty Dunkard families follow.
Paria correspondent notes American commissioners refuse sovereignty over Cuba while Spanish officials argue this grants U S control. Discussion centers on maintaining order and ending anarchy with financial concessions to Spain. Diplomats speculate on pragmatic options and possible concessions as talks proceed.
Oshkosh Wis Oct 18 local manufacturers report the sash and door pool will not be organized due to conflicting interests. They cite wide ranging stakes from a pine forty through saw mills box factories and a large sash and door factory as factors in the decision.
New York on October 18 reports the thoroughbred stud Meddler was sold yesterday for 49000 to financier W C Whitney. The deal sets a high price for the season and adds Meddler to Whitney's racing farm roster.
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