Week’s Important Happenings From Many Regions
A wide sweep of events across the nation and abroad. Navy movements and Cuban relief aid unfold as peace efforts float forward. Aguinaldo signals cooperation with U S authority while Puerto Rico troop movements trend homeward. Cuban sentiment shifts toward annexation, and naval veterans plan a Cincinnati reunion. Political nominations span Alabama Indiana Ohio California and Nebraska with several figures named. A suicide in Cleveland and a deadly rail accident near Birmingham highlight the week’s tragedy and upheaval.
War toll since Christian era reaches four billion
An estimate states that humanity has suffered about 4.0 billion deaths in war since the start of the Christian era, reflecting on the long history of conflict and its human cost.
Battleship Texas Aids Spanish Maine Remembrance
The battleship Texas now commanded by Capt. Sigsbee has fulfilled its duty in helping Spaniards remember the Maine.
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Texas
Sigsbee
Maine
Kristies Overlooked by Spanish Papers in Aimed Comment
The article notes that Spanish newspapers ignored the Kristies while harshly judging the American pig in earlier commentary, suggesting a misread or biased stance.
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The speaker notes extending the Hawaiian alphabet to include 14 additional letters poses a challenge in teaching the language to learners. The remark highlights the difficulty of incorporating a larger alphabet into a teaching plan.
Spanish Soldier Struggles With Mule Amid Allied Advance
A Spanish soldier, after failing to make a mule carry his baggage, rises on the next block amid the Allied march. The remark reflects a grim mood on a day of progress for Spain and the war effort.
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Spain
Earl of Minto Brings Military Experience as Governor General
The new governor general of Canada, the Earl of Minto, has served in the Turkish army in 1877, participated in the Afghan war of 1879, and joined the Egyptian campaign of 1882.
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Canada
Earl of Minto
Post Offices Chase Famous Names Across Nation
Since July 20 a wave of new post offices adopted famed naval names Hobson Sigsbee Dewey Sampson and Manila. Communities weigh pride and expectations as these stations strive to live up to historic reputations.
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Hobson
Sigsbee
Dewey
Sampson
Manila
American Fleet Fights the World War’s Aftermath
A wartime result is that no navy will want to challenge the American fleet. The undertaking promises fierce fighting and a hurricane of shells, with sailors who can shoot faster or straighter than Americans still undiscovered.
Veteran U S Navy Officers Span Four Decades of Service
Dewey began service in 1854 followed by Watson Schley and Philip in 1856 and 1857. Evans Taylor Cook Clark joined 1860, Sigsbee Barker in 1859, Chadwick Folger in 1861. These men have known each other through 40 years of service.
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Dewey
Watson
Schley
Philip
Texas
Sampson and
Higginson
Massachusetts
Evans
Iowa
Taylor
Indiana
Cook
Brooklyn
Clark
Oregon
Sigsbee
Maine
Barker
New York
Chadwick
Folger
New Orleans
Police Magistrate Rules Live Lobster Cooking a Crime
New York Police Magistrate Pool stated during a lobster theft trial that boiling live lobsters is a crime under the excise law. The restaurant keeper admitted cooking live lobsters but was not on trial. he, the complainant, and the accused were discharged after the lecture.
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Pool
New York
Ife
War aims elevate American citizenship abroad
The piece argues that victory over Spain will raise the value of American citizenship overseas. It contends the flag and citizens will be respected more abroad than ever, challenging the view that Americans are merely shopkeepers. It asserts education and travel improve national reputation beyond commerce.
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Spain
New Profession Promises Easy Child Play With Games
A New Yorker offers a service teaching children to play many games so they will trouble their parents less. The author quips that such a claim would have shocked a traditional mother from 25 years ago, who would rush to counter it.
Mindanao Moros Hold Independent Stance Amid Spanish Rule
The interior of Mindanao and nearby islands remain largely outside Spanish control. Mindanao city ports have been held by Spain, but the Moros in the region largely reject white rule and resist allegiance to the crown of Philip.
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Philippine Islands
Mindanaro
Mindanao
Philip
Battle scarred ships lead New York naval parade
A unique New York naval parade featured Admiral Sampson's flagship New York, the cruiser Brooklyn and battleships Oregon Iowa Indiana and Massachusetts. They sailed to Grant's Tomb, saluting before turning, a procession remembered for its war-worn elegance.
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New York
Sampson
Brooklyn
Oregon
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Grant
Despot Sultan of Turkey Known for Vast Wealth
The sultan of Turkey is described as fabulously rich with annual expenses around 30 million dollars. About 1.5 million is spent on the clothing of his harem and 400 thousand on his own wardrobe.
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Turkey
War Revenue Stamps and Trade Rally Highlight July
July saw an average 22 775 527 war revenue stamps issued daily and a 20.4 percent rise in business from last year with a 26.8 percent gain versus 1892. Rear Admiral Schley received a cordial Washington welcome during talks with the president on Cuban affairs. Chief Wilkie reports 705 arrests in the past fiscal year and counterfeit note recoveries totaling $117 243.
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Schley
Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Financial totals and a string of brutal events in the East
The week ended numbers show US clearing houses at 1 249 607 012 and 1 221 027 527 last week with a 6.4 percent rise from 1897. There were 179 business failures in the seven days ending the 26th, down from 196 the prior week. In Buffalo John Carrigan, about 60, murdered by his son Frank 33, as he slept. Benjamin Hanford of New York City nominated for governor by the Socialist Labor Party. Rev George Jefferes’s wife and child die after eating toadsteals in Ship Pensburg Pennsylvania. President McKinley and Mrs McKinley visit Somerset Pennsylvania for a weeklong absence from Washington. National League standings as of the week ended the 28th show Cincinnati 0.637 Boston 0.633 and other clubs. At Whiting Crossing Massachusetts George Whiting, his wife and two daughters and the crossing boy killed by cars.
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United States
Buffalo
N. Y
John Carrigan
Frank
Socialist Labor Party
Benjamin Hanford
New York City
George Jefferes
Philadelphia
Shippensburg
McKinley
Somerset
Washington
Cincinnati
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Whiting Crossing
Mass
Oklahoma Republicans Nominate Flynn and McPherson for Congress
The Oklahoma Republicans nominate former delegate Dennis Flynn for territorial delegate to Congress and Smith McPherson for Congress in the Ninth Town district. Henry H Holt former Michigan lieutenant governor dies at Muskegon home after short illness. A Gs wail territory government form committee begins work in Honolulu. In Ypsilanti Michigan Dr I P Barer and son Terrice drown after boat capsize in the Huron River. The boy cramps while swimming and the father drowns aiding him. At the closing session of the American Seaein pa.
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Oklahoma
Dennis Flynn
Territorial
Congress
Smith McPherson
Henry H. Holt
Michigan
Muskegon
Gswail
Honolulu
Ypsilanti
Mich
I. P. Barer
Son ‘Terrice
Huron River
Flooded Silesia Mine Drowns 300 Miners And Conference Urged
Foreign intelligence reports a mine flood at Nience in Silesia drowning 300 miners. The czar of Russia urges an international conference to secure universal good feeling and prevent further disasters.
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Nience
Silesia
Russia
Admiral Dewey Reports Ample Supplies For Fleet
Admiral Dewey informs the navy department of abundant provisions for his squadron. The list includes strong stock and ready resources for ongoing operations.
London Bank Suspends as Jury Verdicts Cited
Minor news items note the banking department of Low's exchange in London suspends operations. A Mexico jury requires unanimous verdicts with no appeal if nine jurors agree. The New York Christian Science temple will cost 250000 dollars to build, touted as the finest of its kind. Great Britain warns China over potential casus belli. Preston Minn cashier M R Todd jailed after mob protests. defalcations reported at 115000 dollars. An electric locomotive headlight by L J Wooley proves successful on major railways. Lyman Curtis, early Utah settler and Brigham Young aide, dies. Alice Serber becomes the first Russian woman admitted to law practice in New York. Italian Colonizing Society and Venezuela sign a contract to send 3000 farming families in three years. Mrs Harriet Scott of Mantie Ind seeks 3000 dollars alimony in divorce. couple married and divorced multiple times.
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Low's Exchange
London
Mexico
New York
New Christian Science Temple
Great Britain
China
Peking
M. R. Todd
Preston
Minn
L. J. Wooley
Springfield
New York Central
Lyman Curtis
Utah
Brigham Young
Alice Serber
Justice van Brunt
New York Supreme Court
Venezuela
Venezula
Harriet Scott
Mantie
Ind
James Scott
Scott
Secretary Alger Talks Camps Wikoff Health Status
Secretary Alger returned from Camp Wikoff and met President McKinley. He said the camp is in better condition than reports suggested with well cared for sick and wholesome food for convalescents. He avoided publishing war department criticisms and noted fevers were discussed by officials and press before Cuba deployment.
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Washington
Alger
Camp Wikoff
Montauk Point
White House
McKinley
Somerset
Santiago
Montauk
War Department
Cuba
Scandia Sails for Manila With Troops and Funds
The transport Scandia has sailed from San Francisco to Honolulu carrying troops and money for Gen. Merritt. This Aug. 29 dispatch notes the departure as part of active miltary support operations.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Scandia
Honolulu
Cubans to obey as disbandment plan progresses in Cuba
Gen Cas tillo and Gen Lawton discuss a smooth disbandment of Cuban forces and a civil government plan based on the old regime with modifications. Native officers to fill roles, police reorganization, and withdrawal of sentinels are outlined alongside open warehouses and a reduced American presence. The flag will fly on public buildings from sunrise to sunset.
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Santiago de Cuba
Castillo
Lawton
Cool
Gen. Wood
Gen. Lawton
Ex Governor Claude Matthews Dies After Stroke in Indiana
Ex governor Claude Matthews died at 6 30 Sunday morning after a second paralytic stroke on Saturday in Lafayette Indiana He was 69 years old Matthews born December 14 185 born in Bath County Kentucky he moved to Vermillion County Indiana and became a leading cattle breeder He served in the Indiana legislature 1876 secretary of state 1890 and governor 1892 Funeral arrangements set with services at Meharrys residence then a burial at Wingate before final burial at Clinton Indiana State officials and others plan to attend and bring his body to Indianapolis for lying in state as requested by Matthews himself.
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Indianapolis
Su‘preme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Thames
G. Sample
Allegheny
Alabama
G.“A. Robins
Indiana
George T.mayfield
W. E. Carpenter
Ohio
Frank Tagegart
California
James Maguire
National Association of Naval Veterans of the United States of America
Cincinnati
Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Omaha World-Herald
Congress
Cleveland
Harry 8. Stevens
New York Volunteers
Birmingham
Ala
Claude Matthews
Clinton
Ind
Meharry
Idaho
Frank Steunenberg
Lafayette
Isaac Meharry
Nave
Crawfordsville
Wingate
Mount
Gov. Matthews
Bath County
Kentucky
Vermillion County
Short Horn Breeders’ Association
National Association of
Short Horn Cattle Breeders
United States
Canada
Matthews
Virginia
Thomas A. Matthews
Eliza A. Fletcher
Thomas Jefferson Fletcher
Friends
Chicago
National Democracy
Messrs. Bryan
Sewall
Martha R. Whitcomb
James Whitcomb
Detachment From New York Ships to Hawaii and Manila
Three hundred officers and men of the First New York will stay in Honolulu while part of the regiment sails to Manila with troops and supplies. Lieut. Col. H P Stackpole commands Companies A B and D. Maj. Walter Scott and Maj. Robert T Emmett lead battalions. The Scandia carries 150 hospital corps to aid wounded and 25 California artillery guards for the $1,000,000 payroll.
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Manila
Merritt
New York Regiment
Hawaiian Islands
First New York
Honolulu
H. P. Stackpole
Walter Scott
Robert T. Emmett
Scandia
California Heavy Artillery
Evacuation Commissions Sail for Cuba and Puerto Rico
Washington Aug 29 Arrangements made for rapid departure of the Cuban commission led by Gen Wade Adm Sampson and Gen Butler aboard the Resolute to Cuba while Gen Brooke Adm Schley and Gen Gordon head the Puerto Rican mission. The Seneca will transport the current commission to Puerto Rico leaving New York Wednesday. Sampson remains in command of the North Atlantic station. Commodore Philip to oversee ship repairs in New York.
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Comas
Tampa
Havana
Cuba
Miles
Puerto Rico
Santiago de Cuba
Spain
Shafter
Santiago
United States
Mexico
America
John P. Philip
Texas
North Atlantic
Sampson Thas
Arecibo
Adjuntas
McKinley
State Day
C. E. Davis
Minnesota
Wiliam Y. Frye
Maine
Whitelaw Reid
New York
Justice White
Supreme Court
Philippines
Aguinaldo
San Francisco
Scandia
Honolulu
Manila
Washington
Wade
Admiral Sampson
Butler
Resolute
Brooke
Schley
Gordon
Seneca
Sampson
Philip
Prohibition on Carrying Arms and Health Toll Report
Troops may load arms only on officer orders. Deaths run about 80 daily among citizens. soldiers’ mortality remains low. Convalescents from dysentery and yellow fever recover slowly in the harsh climate. Two hundred inmates are currently in the hospital.
Troop Concentration in Puerto Rico Prepares Homeward Move
In Ponce Puerto Rico Aug 29 concentration for the homeward movement begins. About 5 000 volunteers including six light batteries five cavalry troops and infantry from Fourth Pennsylvania Sixth Illinois and Second Wisconsin will depart leaving roughly 20 000 U S troops on the island Gen Miles and Gen Wilson to depart in three days placing Gen Henry in command
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Pennsylvania
Sixth
Sinois
Wisconsin Infantry
United States
Miles
Wilson
Henry
Nurses on Camp Wikoff work burdened by long hours
Reports from Camp Wikoff indicate some general hospital nurses suffer dysentery due to overwork. Additional nurses are arriving and ten more will join to cover shortages. Ward staffing is three nurses per ward by day and two at night.
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New York
General Hospital
Camp Wikoff
Five Die as Wagon-Struck Train at Whiting Crossing
Five persons were killed when a wagon carrying 11 in a pleasure party was struck by the Northamton and Ware accommodation train at Whiting's Crossing on the Boston and Maine line near Weare New Hampshire August 29. The deceased include George Whiting 50 Mrs George Whiting Jessie Whiting 18 Sadie Whiting 20 and an unknown boy who flagged the crossing.
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Forest Lake
Northampton
Ware
G. A. R. Encampment Travel Offer
Queen and Crescent Route fare five dollars four cents for Cincinnati to Chattanooga round trip. Contact W. C. Rinearson General Passenger Agent Cincinnati Ohio for arrangements. Event dates September 5 to 10.
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Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
W.C. Rinearson
Cin’ti
W. C. Rinearson
Chickamauga
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