Anthracite Find in China Foretells Mines at Sea Level
The Indicator notes a bed of anthracite discovered in China but likely the base of Pennsylvania mines. It reports the sultan of Turkey near finishing the world’s largest Mecca hotel to house 6000 pilgrims. The New York Sun cites 750000 typewriters in use in the United States. The piece adds the dowager empress of China rose from slavery and owes power to beauty plus bold wit, a pattern seen since Cleopatra.
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China
Pennsylvania
Turkey
Mecca
The
New York Sun
United States
American Enterprise
Cleopatra
Veteran Mount Vernon Teacher Keeps Teaching At Eighty One
Theodore Camp of Mount Vernon New York has taught for over 62 years and at age eighty one remains energetic and deeply interested in his class of boys and their studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Camp
Mount Vernon
N. Y
If Spain Had Stopped to Think on Public Schoolhouse Impact
The piece argues that Spain’s miscalculation stemmed from underestimating the scale of American public education. It notes 240,698 public schoolhouses and 14,465,370 children in public schools, asserting the school system shaped the conflict by producing the generation of men who served as soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Double Wedding in Wilmington Ties Melee Sisters to Brindie Brothers
In Wilmington Delaware a remarkable ceremony united twins Misses Adda and Alma Melee with twins William and Frank Brindie. The four plans to reside in a large double house, creating a unique family arrangement and headline making union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Adda
Alma Melee
William
Frank Brindie
Kansas town hit by butterfly plague
A Kansas town suffers an unusual butterfly invasion described by a vivid correspondent as countless billions of insects moving silently with a barely audible pur. The text notes butterflies do not mingle with street crowds or participate in any college cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
American scientists plan Puerto Rico flora expedition
American scientists are eager to study Puerto Rico’s plant life and have organized an expedition to explore the island. The narrator notes that Americans wish to know the flora of every region where they reside and pay taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Four American Women Lost Near Vesuvius Eruption
A cablegram reports four American women who attempted a near view of Mount Vesuvius during its eruption got lost and nearly perished. The incident highlights reckless curiosity and foolhardy adventures sparked by curiosity.
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Mount Vesuvius
Eve
Government to assume control of Cuba on December 1
The United States government will take full military and governmental control of Cuba starting December 1. Capt. Gen. Blanco and his allies face registration if they stay past the Gate named to vote in the upcoming Harana mayoral election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Gen. Blanco
Harana
Germany Builds School Network to Boost Industry
Germany maintains 40 commercial schools and 13 textile schools to aid its manufacturing interests. Over the past quarter century German manufactures have grown tenfold, underscoring the role of industry fostering in national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
First Wheel in the Klondike Sells for 700 Dollars
Miss Latta Burns known as the mother of Klondike arrives in Dawson with a bicycle. Miners bid aggressively and push the price to 700 dollars before a young man named McWilliams buys the first wheel ever seen in the Yukon district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta Burns
Klondike
Dawson
McWilliams
Wlondike
Nicaragua Joins United States of Central America
The republic delegates sovereignty and foreign affairs to the United States of Central America. The federation includes Nicaragua, Salvador, and Honduras with each retaining local control, but merging national identity into a confederation under the new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Nicaragua
United States of Central America
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
London Academy warns on Burns manuscript imitations
The London Academy cautions collectors about letters or manuscripts claimed to be by Robert Burns. A clever imitator has produced "very superior imitations" and sold many as originals. Most such articles are imitations, but owners who believe them genuine cannot complain.
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London Academy
Robert Burns
Burns
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Strup Co
Cat Fornia Fig Syrup Co
Aluminium Shoes Tested on War Horses by Russian Minister
The Russian minister of war experiments with aluminium shoes on artillery horses. one shoe per animal with regular iron on the other feet. Aluminium shoes wear larger than iron shoes, illustrating the metal's light strength. The piece notes growing uses and a then-emerging industry since its discovery.
Coffee consumption gap alarms European supply
A French authority notes that this country consumes 26 million more pounds of coffee annually than all Europe together. The six year rise totals 210 million pounds, signaling a clear upward trend in domestic coffee demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
All Parts of the Union Highlights National News Roundup
A broad summary captures latest items from Washington and regions across the East West and South. The section presents a quick scan of political developments economic updates and social notes as reported in various desks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
War Dispatches Highlight Global Turmoil and U S Roles
From Jacksonville and Havana to Manila, dispatches report U S military and political actions. Gen Wood announces policy of religious freedom and fair compensation. crews in Milwaukee and Chicago muster out. judges and officers change hands in San Juan and Annapolis. Geronimo escapes custody. lynching in Kentucky. gas tragedy in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
War Investigating Commission
Wood
Department of Santiago
America
L. W. V. Kennon
Fifth Infantry
Ohio
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Volunteers
United States Service
San Juan
Hunter
Supreme Court
W. T. Sampson
United States Naval Institute
Annapolis
Paris
Peace Commission
Havana
American Military Commission
Chicago
Marcus Kavanaugh
Manila
Blanco
Cuba
San Francisco
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Revenue receipts and McKinleys return noted in Washington
Washington report shows September receipts from all sources totaling 21 713 380 dollars, up from 8 855 883 dollars in September 1897. President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley arrived back in Washington after a western trip. James A. Dumont, supervising inspector general of steamboats, cites 31 steamers wrecked and 253 lives lost in the past year, increases from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
James A. Dumont
Divorce Decree for Actress Lillian Russell in Jersey City
Sig Perugini wins a divorce decree from actress Lillian Russell in Jersey City. Weekly U S exchange totals reach 1.521 billion dollars, up from 1.359 billion the prior week. Across the U S 221 business failures occur in the week ending the 21st, versus 205 prior week. Two Meyer daughters die by falling into an acid vat in Middletown New York. Garrett French and Henry Jones kill their wives and themselves in Jersey City New Jersey.
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Jersey City
N.J
Sig. Perugini
Lillian Russell
United States
William Meyer
Middletown
N. Y
Garrett French
Henry Jones
N. J
Multiple disasters and incidents reported across the U S
A series of fatal and damaging events are noted: three men torn by dynamite in Duluth Minnesota. First National Bank of Lisbon Ohio closes. three drown in Sand Lake Michigan. two men killed and three injured in Pentwater Michigan boiler explosion. the schooner Annie Rowe with 11 passengers lost near North Sound Alaska. President McKinley receives ovations as he tours Indiana and Ohio. severe cotton crop storm damage in southern Texas with casualties. five Rock Island railroad laborers killed in an Indian Territory freight wreck. nine Black people and one White man killed in a Harpersville Mississippi race riot. two workers blown to pieces at Judson powder works in San Francisco. and a list fragment ending with A A Childs, cashier of.
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John Stevenson
Henry Scherf
Michael Vail
Duluth
Minn
First National Bank of Lisbon
Sand Lake
Jonesville
Mich
John
Charles Keating
Frank Evans
Pentwater
Annie Rowe
North Sound
Alaska
McKinley
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
Rock Island
Indian Territory
Harpersville
Miss
Judson
San Francisco
Teier. Anderson
John. Roach
A. Childs
Foreign turmoil across many fronts shocks world
In Candia Crete seven Mussulmans were hanged for the murder of British soldiers during the outbreak. In Wu Chow China eight subordinates of the Kwangsi rebellion were beheaded. Japan faces deadly typhoons sand storms and floods. Eliza Burrill of Toronto killed her three children. Fieume Austria endures 2 000 000 florins flood loss. English officers abroad ordered to prepare for home.
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Candia
Crete
Mussulmans
Wu Chow
China
Japan
Eliza Burrill
Toronto
Ont
Fieume
Austria
McKinley Sets January 1 as Cuba Possession Date
The article notes President McKinley and his cabinet fixed January 1 as the date for full U S possession of Cuba. It also lists related wartime movements and official actions across the government and Navy during the period.
Minor news items from the era include deaths and feats
Dartmouth students vote to abolish hazing. James A. Davis died in Maryland after steering the first steamer across Lake Erie. John Hays celebrated his 94th birthday in Cleveland. Meddler sold for 49000 to William C Whitney at Morris Park. Brig. Gen. Joseph Roberts died in Philadelphia at age 14 after entering West Point in 1835. G B Pratt died in Attleboro. Seattle assay office and San Francisco mint report Klondike gold cleanup at millions. George W Phillips died in Springfield Brass. Fort Worth race agitation led to a fatal shooting of Hope Adams. Elks lodge of colored men organized in Cincinnati. Grand Exalted Ruler criticizes. Tacoma express eyeing semi monthly dog train mail to Dawson starting November. U S gold production value figures cited.
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Dartmouth College
James A. Davis
Dorchester County
Lake Erie
John Hays
Lake Superior
Cleveland
Morris Park
N. Y
Meddler
William C. Whitney
Joseph Roberts
Philadelphia
West Point Military Academy
G. B. Pratt
Attleboro
Mass
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Seattle
San Francisco
George Wilson Phillips
Springfield
Brass
Fort Worth
Tex
Hope Adams
Lodge of the Order of Elks
Cincinnati
Galvin
Tacoma
Wash
Dawson
United States
Riot and lynching reported in Mississippi and Texas
Telegraph reports a severe riot near Hermanville Mississippi with white and black clashes. Nine Black men killed and four captured as Governor McLaurin and state forces move in to restore order. Separate dispatches note a white boy killed near a Texas mill and a colored man lynched in Lafayette Alabama by a mob.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Vicksburg
Hermanville
Forest
Miss
Alabama & Vicksburg
Scott County
Potter
Tiermanville
McLaurin
Adjt
Henry
St. Louis
Republic
Mallas
Tex
Julius Redd
Texas
Lamar Street
Lafayette
Ala
John Anderson
Charles Holmes
Fredonia
West Point
McKinley Returns to Washington After Restful West Trip
President McKinley and his party arrived in Washington at 2 25 P M after a two week absence. The journey included stops in Pittsburgh and along the way through Pennsylvania and Maryland and covered Omaha St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati with no mishaps. He made over 50 speeches and resumes work on the annual message to Congress describing his continued endurance and refreshed condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Maryland
White House
Congress
Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Bank Cashier Absconds. Lisbon Bank Finds Short Accounts
East Liverpool Ohio October 24 The bank examiner probes I A Childs cashier of the First National Bank of Lisbon who fled Thursday and has not been located. His accounts show a shortfall over sixty thousand dollars with only nine thousand in cash and currency found and demand certificates on the books totaling fifty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
I. A. Childs
First National Bank of Lisbon
Childs
Indians pursue Bug Ah Ma Ge Shig and son
Reliable sources report 15 armed Indians with Winchesters and handcuffs heading after Bug-Ah-Ma-Ge-Shig and his son. The agency amid excitement awaits news of developments in Walker Minnesota.
Unknown schooner wrecked off New London with crew lost
Sunday morning a derelict schooner, about ten miles east of Bartletts reef light, foundered in a southwest gale. Those aboard were drowned. The vessel's identity remains unknown.
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New London
Conn
Bartlett’s Reef Light
Emperor William to erect memorial fountain in Constantinople
Emperor William designs a marble fountain to honor his visit with Empress Victoria to Constantinople, a gift for the sultan's capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
William
Victoria
Drowned Skiff Incident Reported Near Chicago
A small skiff found adrift near Chicago raises rescue concerns as authorities investigate a possible drowning and search for missing occupants. Local responders coordinate with maritime units and shoreline patrols along the lakefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mets
Jealous husbands kill wives and selves in Jersey City
Two jealous husbands died in Jersey City on Sunday. Henry Jones a Pullman porter aged 48 shot his wife then killed himself after a long quarrel. Garrett French a railroad locomotive engineer 35 shot his wife and then himself dying minutes later.
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New-York
Jersey City
Henry Jones
van Horne Street
Montgomery Street
St. Bridget’s Church
Garrett French
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jones
Clarence
Tip” French
French
Omaha
Neb
John Melchert
Lillian Morris
Melchert
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Miss Morris
Fashoda Crisis Drives British War Readiness
London dispatch reports cabinet to meet early in the week to press France for a clear Fashoda answer. Admiralty orders sea going ships to full crews and mobilization readiness as troops prepare at Cherbourg and officers on leave are warned to stand by. Paris notes deny alarmist rumors of Britain France naval port measures.
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London
France
British Admiralty
Cherbourg
Paris
Great Britain
Bear Island Indians Found Guilty in Leech Lake Trial
Duluth Minn October 21 The Bear Island Indians who surrendered at Leech Lake agency and faced trial in the United States court for resisting a court officer were found guilty by a six oclock jury after 35 minutes. Each defendant received a $100 fine in addition to a jail term Judge Lochren imposed sentence with two exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Bear Island
Steamboat Accidents Claim 283 Lives in Year
Washington Oct 24 The annual report by James A. Dumont supervising inspector-general of steamboats shows 31 steamship accidents causing loss of life in the year. Total fatalities reached 283 up 100 from the previous year with 84 passengers and 199 crew among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James A. Dumont
Transport Manitoba sails with Third Wisconsin regiment for New York
The United States transport Manitoba carrying the Third Wisconsin volunteer regiment sailed Sunday for New York. An excursion aboard the ship was offered, with invitations extended for those aboard to join the voyage.
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Saiil
New York
Ponce
United States
Manitoba
Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment
Christen
Eieeing
Turday
Evacuation of Puerto Rico completes amid salute and oath
The navy reports the evacuation of Puerto Rico is complete with the sailing of the last Spanish detachment. San Juan residents vow to end partisan politics as about 12000 in customs duties have been collected since U S possession. General Ortega sailed after a farewell speech, saluted by the Newark, while Rear Admiral Schley awaits Commander Stow to take naval command.
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McKinley
United States
Cuba
Buffalo
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Manila
Senor Gamazo
Alaska
Johnson
San Juan
Brooklyn
N. C
Sehley
Navy Department
Puerto Rico
Tennessee
Alabama
Halifax
Richards
Hawaiian Islands
Naval Service
McIntyre
Oregon
Edmund O. Matthews
Navy
Satisfaction
North Sea
Wesley Merritt
London
Laura Williams
Chicago
David Wesson
Dallas
Tex
Joint Traffic Association
Mississippi River
Atlantic Coast
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Schley
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Insular
Ortega
Montevideo
Madrid
Newark
Stow
United States Naval Station
United States Commission
Island
Quarantine Raised as Yellow Fever Declines
Reports from Washington indicate rapid drop in yellow fever, with no new causes and few dispatches in 48 hours. St Louis lifts restrictions at Memphis and nearby Arkansas towns. trains resume service. Alabama dissolves state quarantine. Memphis hosts a regional convention on yellow fever and quarantine issues November 28-30 inviting southern states and major northern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marine Hospital Service
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
Missouri Pacific & Iron Mountain Railway
Forrest City
Monticello
Wilmot
Wynne
Warren
Ark
Iron Mountain
Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Americans Refuse Cuban Debt Obligations in Cuba Talks
In Paris on October 25 the joint commission’s long meeting focused solely on the Cuban debt. American commissioners firmly refused to assume obligations from Spain's contracts or guarantees. They urged faster proceedings with a next meeting set for Wednesday, while Spain is expected to accept the inevitable on the Cuban debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joint Commission
Cuba
Spain
Brunt Porcelain President Shoots Hostler in East Liverpool
George P. Brunt head of Brunt Porcelain killed his colored hostler Dudley E. Lee son of a Pittsburgh minister. Brunt had discharged Lee Saturday but Lee returned Monday and followed Brunt to his home where an argument led Brunt to shoot. Brunt surrendered and was released on ten thousand dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
George P. Brunt
Brunt Porcelain Company
Dudley E. Lee
Pittsburgh
Brunt
Lee
Strike Ended In Colorado Midland Freight Districts
Denver Oct 25 The strike of the Colorado Midland freight conductors and brakemen on the first district has been declared off and the men have resumed work. A large number of trains were sent out Sunday night. The dispute lasted 48 hours and involved a freight crew refusing to take a three engine freight from Colorado City west. No interruption occurred to passenger or freight business in the second district west of Leadville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Colorado ‘Midland
Colorado City
Second District
Leadville
Hood's Sarsaparilla Fights Scrofula in Lincoln City Ad
Dlaresce L. Delaney of Waller recounts a long battle with scrofula and a leg scrofula sore. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with a complete cure and reports feeling sound and well. The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine and promotes Hood's Pills for headache relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Dlaresce L. Delaney
Waller
Lil Hood
Free Government and Railroad Lands in Northwest Florida
About 1,000,000 acres of government land in Northwest Florida are open for homestead entry, with substantial railroad lands for sale at low rates near the Louisville and Nashville line. Mr. R J Wemyss, General Land Commissioner in Pensacola, can provide details. Excursions to view lands run the first and third Tuesday each month for $2 over the one fare round trip, arranged by Louisville and Nashville Railroad. For particulars, write Mr CG P Atmore, General Passenger Agent, Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
R. J. Wemyss
Pensacola
Home seekers Excursions to Virginia via Big 4 Route
Descriptive book of Virginia offers farms for sale with excursion rates and time cards. Includes favorable climate, cheap land, nearby transportation, and educational industrial advantages. References J. C. Tucker and G. N. A. in Chicago with contact at 234 Clark St. Is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
E. J. C. Tucker
Clark St
Chicago
Home Seekers Excursions Offered by Northwestern Line
On November 1 15 December 6 and 20 the North Western Line will sell home seekers excursion tickets to many West and South points at low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Traveling to Florida Rates and Maps Offered
A request invites travelers to Florida providing rates maps routes and time information. H W Sparks at 234 Clark Street offers details and assistance for planning the trip.
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WAR News
Oklahoma Territory
Tompkinsville
Arch Baur
Annie Morrison
Geronimo
Reno
O. T
Fort Sill
Philip Vergallito
Michael Timlin
Youngstown
Mississippi
H. W. Sparks
Yeriman
California Fig Syrup CO
Cat
Louisville
Estey Organ Co
Brattleboro, Yt
Allen
Alcerini
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