Weekly Notes on Dewey Kipling Twain and Transvaal Ammunition
The column comments on Admiral Dewey ensuring his best foot forward for New York upon his return. It quotes Rudyard Kipling praising Pam Sawyer and Mark Twain praising the Sewold Books as the era's best works. Gen Joubert reportedly discovers that nine-tenths of Pretoria forts reserve ammo is inherent, while shoddy concerns are implied to be at work among the Boers.
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Dewey
Lee
New York
iWo
Rudyard Kipling
Pam Sawyer
Mark Pwain
Sewold
Joubert
Transvaal
Pretoria
Captain Freystaeter Tainted by Dreyfus Testimony in Rennes
Dispatches hail Captain Freystaeter as the hero of Rennes yet report he has been boycotted by fellow officers since he testified in the Dreyfus case. He is portrayed as eccentric for truthfulness under oath.
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Freystaeter
Rennes
Dreyfus
Secretary Root Says We Want Soldiers Not Politicians
The Secretary of War Root is quoted saying the new appointments should select soldiers over politicians. The report notes the prevailing spirit and that governors’ recommendations for volunteer officers have been based solely on merit, as they should be.
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Root
ATL
Paris Exposition Revenue Fears Amid French Upheaval
Predictions warn the Paris exposition may suffer lower receipts due to ongoing political upheaval in France. Cautious visitors might shy away, fearing involvement in mobs and street clashes in the capital.
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France
Berlin dispatch says world to stay neutral if clash comes
A Berlin dispatch states the world will remain neutral in any clash between England and the South African Republic, a stance that displeases President Kruger. The note contrasts with late 1895 when tensions between the two powers were acute.
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Berlin
England
South African Republic
Kruger
President McKinley Welcomes Home Tenth Pennsylvania
President McKinley honors the gallant Tenth Pennsylvania Corps returning home. He commends their loyalty and unselfish devotion to country, saying their record will inspire future generations with patriotism and duty.
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McKinley
Pennsylvania
President Orders End to Hazing at Military Academy
The president and Secretary Root have determined that hazing must cease, following the dismissal of Cadet Smith without a trial. The printed notice from the adjutant general confirms authorities have reached the limit of patience with brutal cadets at the academy.
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Smith
Military Academy
Root
France Sees Huge Gain From Peaceful Paris Exposition
France stands to gain from a peaceful Paris in 1900 as visitors spend an estimated 1,000,900 francs or about 209 million dollars. The figures reflect only the direct spend and hint at broader benefits from stability and interest in the exposition.
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France
Paris
New Volunteer Regiments Drawn From All Parts of Nation
The nation unites behind volunteer regiments not tied to states as members are chosen from coast to coast. About 25,000 volunteers will reinforce U S forces, bolstering efforts to carry the Stars and Stripes to victory in the Philippines.
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United States
Philippines
Transvaal Question and Weighing of Franchises
The Transvaal question is summed up with the Boers holding government power while Outlanders outnumber them and seek citizenship rights including franchise. The Boers demand full citizenship but refuse the franchise, and war is feared if their demands are not granted.
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Transvaal
Betten
Plague reports abroad and political notes surface
The dispatches describe Irwin and Sporto reporting on Lisbon plague inquiries with unclear results. Dawes returns to Washington from a western vacation as Dublin grants land for a Parnell statue. Medtindes heads to Philadelphia for the Grand Army encampment while Coney Island’s ex-boss Yo Mekane is dying. The Anglo-Venezuelan boundary case proceeds in Paris as a boiler explosion in Michigan kills three. A Coffeyville murder, a fatal shooting in New York, a fatal arson-like blaze near Deadwood, and other brief items ripple through political and crime scenes.
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Marine Hospital
Irwin
Lisbon
Sporto
Wiseablee
Ram
Dawes
Washington
Corporation of Dublin
Torunda
Sackville Street
Charles Stewart Parnell
Medtindes
Philadelphia
Grand Army of the Republic
Jett Yo Mekane
Coney Island
Ballog-Box
Hamre
Robert T. Ried
GQ. C
Great Britain
Paris
Eneland
National Post Office Clerks Hold Memphis Convention
About 75 delegates attended the annual convention of the National Post Office Clerks association in Memphis Tennessee. A dispatch from the transport Morgan City near Nagasaki reports all troops safe and landed. Gen Otis redirected the transport Ohio to Manila with troops.
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National Post Ofice Clerks’ Association
Memphis
Venn
War Department
Morgan City
Nagasaki
Otis
Ohio
Manila
German embassy on Hentheim story avoids details
The German embassy in Washington plays down claims about Hentheim and alleged Berlin military links, saying several points about his employment rumors conflict with the system there but they will not amplify the matter. A Missouri Pacific freight train hit a wagon with Pred Upson’s four children near Rose station. Bessie, age nine, was killed, Ethel and Clarence are critically injured, and the driver, an older boy, was unharmed. The industrial commission reconvened to authorize Prof Jenks and subcommissions to attend the Civic Federation trust conference in Chicago starting the ith. Blockade plans around the Philippines and Samoa concern the administration as insurgents seek supplies. Preparations for Admiral Dewey’s reception in Washington are advancing, with a grand celebration expected. Steel price increases are affecting the navy and structural steel has risen up to 60 percent in some cases. The treasury reported the available cash balance and gold reserve on the Sth. Mr. Buchanan, U.S. minister to Argentina, arrived in Washington on leave. Calumet and Hecla Mining Co. declared a $20 dividend at a Boston meeting. The U.S. cruiser Marblehead arrived at San Francisco on the 5th, near the Iowa.
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Hentheim
Germany
Berlin
Pred Upson
Missouri Pacific
Rose Station
Kason
Bessie
Ethel
Clarence
Industrial Commission
Ath
Jenks
Trust
The
Civic Federation
Chicago
Ith
Philippines
Lsland
Samoa
Iit
I Administration
Admirad Dewey
Navy
Case
Conningham
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Struetourmid Steel
Treasury
Buchanan
United States
Calumet and Heela Mining Co
Boston
Marblehead
San Francisco
Iowa
Cotton trust plan sparks price control proposal
A proposed cotton trust aims to regulate prices and boost values. The report lists multiple violent incidents and deaths across towns including Athinta Texas and Sycamore Illinois, along with political shifts and labor layoffs. Names and places appear throughout, such as Cap. Ro B E Royle, Al Culberson, Terre Haute Indiana, and Cardinal Richard. The item blends crime, accidents, obituaries, and labor news in a single fielded note.
Illinois State News Seathys Link Early Illinois Figures
Illinois state news lists several deaths from various counties. Nelson McDaniel of McLean County dies at 81 from heart failure. David Herring, a 30 year horse-trading figure in central Illinois, dies at 60 at the McLean county farm. Edwin Netting, secretary of the Illinois Young People's Alliance, dies of appendicitis at an unknown age. James M. Cox of Douglas County dies at his Arcola home. Jd. oA. Race of Pana, 70, Philip Friess of Mascoutah, 42, and Mrs. Sophia Crabtree, pioneer of southern Illinois, wife of Samuel Crabber, dies near Maricoy east of Mount Vernon. Rev. John Lee, Protestant Episcopal at Washington, age 71, James Riley, 71, at Alton.
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Lean County
David Herring
Ilinois
McLean County
Edwin Netting
Ilinois Young People's Alliance
Leiu
James M. Cox
Douglas County
Arcola
Cox
Jd. Oa
Pana
Philip Friess
Mascoutah
Sophia Crabtree
Southern Illinois
Samuel Crabber
herTerson
Old Ape
Her Hottie
Marlocy
Mount Vernon
John Lee
Washington
James Riley
Alton
Eastern Illinois normal school building dedication
The Eastern Illinois state normal school building in Charleston was dedicated on August 29, 1899, marking a milestone in the region's educational development.
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Eastern Illinois State Normal School
Charleston
Carriage Collision Fatal on Rails Near Springfield
Henry Driskell and Miss Viola Van Kirty die after their buggy is struck on the St. Louis Peoria and Northern line near Springfield. The couple rode onto the track as an engine backed toward them at two in the morning. Driskell was dragged from the tracks by Van Kirty and died after attempting to save his horse. The wreck involved a Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway engine crew from Rossville. Fireman BK. oR. Hallie and Inspector Kelloggs were killed. Names of others tied to the switching crew are mentioned as responsible.
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Henry Driskell
St. Louis, Peoria & Northern
Driskell
Viola van Kirty
Rossville
Danville
EL J, Tilton
BK. Or. Ilallie
Kelloggs
Charles Miautner
Wan, McDowell
Ilinois
Senate
House
Mattoon
Aluceld
M. Youngbrood
Carbondale
A. J. Barr
Bloomington
MG J. Walsh
St. Louis
M. BP. Rice
Lewiston
C. L. Pleasants
el Paso
M. Inglis
Greenville
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Illinois
Paris
Olney
Charleston
Shelbyville
Liftingham
Oakland
Kansas
Lawrence Ville
Palestine
Tuscott
Pana
Bishop
Ingis
Matleon Committee
Board of Commissioners
Grand Lodge
A. I
A. M
Finois
Altgeld
Bedford
Ind
W. M. Vans
Ling. Nish
J. Paul Goode
Henry Johnson
Louis
Inethr
Otis W. Caldwell
Edson Vi. Taylor
G. W. Smith
Anna Piper
James EH. Brownlee
Reading
Luther
Post Office Burglarized at Bradley Suburb
A post office in Bradley, a subturf of Kankakee, was burglarized and the safe blown open with dynamite. Residents heard the blast and the postmaster waited for an inspector from Chicago before confirming losses. Rumored figures include 1449 dollars in stamps and 75 dollars in cash.
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Bradley
Kankakee
Chicap
Monument Unveiled and Dedicated on Courthouse Square
A monument honoring Lake county soldiers and sailors was unveiled on the Waukegan courthouse square with ceremonial events. The Orendorf Family Reunion drew about one hundred relatives tracing descendants of William and Thomas Orendorf, early McLean county settlers from 1823, five miles east of Bloomington.
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Lake County
Waukegan
Orendorf
Williagd
Thomas Orendorfl
Bloomington
McLean County
Fire Loss at Walnut Destroys Property and Buildings
A Walnut fire destroyed property valued over 20000 dollars including the elevator of Anderson Bros lumber yard Sandhall Co and three residences. The article notes 47 pensioners in Tilinois drew 95649914 in the last fiscal year and Indiana has 7000 pensioners who drew 1044395126.
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Walnut
Anderson Bros
Sandhall & Co
Tilnois
Indiana
Eastern Illinois Normal Dedication Draws Huge Crowd
The Eastern Illinois state normal school building in Charleston was formally dedicated with Gov. John R. Tammer in attendance as a 25,000 to 30,000 strong crowd watched a parade and ceremonies. Tammer praised unity and public schools, while the event included a key handoff from Erna Martin and remarks by Gov. Tänner.
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Charleston
Ilinois State Normal School
John R. Tammer
Erna Martin
Panner
Peoria
Frank W. Burneham
German Singing Society of
Liederkranz
Irna Martin
Guy. Tanner
Ife
Illinois
Ale
Astern
Fonals
Jon
Vand
Allack
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