24 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
1
Reports from Chicago Seattle Washington Saucelito Madrid San Francisco and Kansas City detail wheat prices naval calls murder aboard the yacht Chispa and Col. Cody's recovery as the nation follows varied events. Gene Brier remains critical and Sparbell Wilson and Akey show improvement.
Washington notes that the nine member commission to probe War Department conduct will convene with a preliminary White House meeting. General Grenville M. Dodge is likely chair as Admiral Dewey and Otis are referenced in related dispatches from the same day.
In Santiago de Cuba on September 24 General Wood escorted General Garcia back into the city after his long absence. Garcia arrived with his staff and 200 Cuban cavalry to a plaza filled with about 10 000 cheering residents. An audience room reception followed, with a late evening gathering at the San Carlos club featuring music by the Fifth Infantry band and a dress uniform display by Garcia and his officers.
A puzzling woman seen in Indianapolis claimed Mount Sterling Ky as home and bore matching gold tooth fillings once linked to Mrs Luetgert. Police doubt identity amid earlier sightings, while other city reports note crimes from Douglas county agitation to a Kansas City train holdup and local accidents.
Washington reports confirm the edict naming the empress dowager as chief regent for the child emperor Tung Chi. The dowager has guided dynastic affairs for decades, with the minister noting the shift strengthens China amid foreign problems.
Wu Ting Fang argues the empress’s return strengthens imperial authority and aids China’s unity without favoring any power. He cites her friendship with England, potential Li Hung Chang influence, and a wide opening for rail concessions and internal development benefiting China. He notes an American railroad concession Canton to Flan Kow and reports on Bank of England discount rate changes.
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