Happenings of the past week abroad and at home
Rev Thomas J Lacey of Alameda California has accepted the rectorate of Church of the Redeemer in Brooklyn New York. James Stillman of National City Bank donated 100 000 to Harvard for a professorship in comparative anatomy. Hanover University students refuse Rhodes scholarships. Jackson I Case near death in Racine Wisconsin. Texas railroads crippled by heavy rains. Yale defeats Harvard 23 0 in football. Bishop J J Keane installed in Wyoming. Buenos Aires senate and chamber pass foreigner expulsion bill. Sixty Hot Springs South Dakota women sick from chicken salad. Walter N Mills dies aged 81 in Chicago. Canada Pacific reports Pacific cable to Australia open December 8. Wisconsin Central docks at Ashland burned. two dead and property loss around 50000. Firefighters and police injured in the blaze.
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James Stillman
The
National City Bank of New York
Harvard University
Settlement reached between United Mine Workers and anthracite operators
Washington officials announce a tentative wage rise of ten percent as the basis of a settlement between the United Mine Workers and anthracite operators. Darrow notes that while major points are settled details remain and the arbitration work will continue, with MacVeagh representing Erie interests. Mitchell awaits a firm proposition while MacVeagh appears worn from proceedings. New York reports independent operators seeking clarity on why hearings ended and implications for their participation.
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Washington, D. C
United Mine Workers
Darrow
MacVeagh
Erie
Arbitration Commission
Mitchell
Scranton
New York
Gold premium rise sparks Mexico City finance fever
The heavy advance in the gold premium has caused great excitement in financial and business circles as it climbs through the week. Observers say a gold standard cannot be long delayed while silver continues to fluctuate, undermining its role as currency basis.
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City of
Mexico
Government beef trust case set for Dec 10 hearing
In Chicago on November 24 the government case against the so called beef trust was scheduled for a December 10 hearing in U S court before Judge Grosscup.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
United States
Grosscup
Washington State News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Stanford Washington Club forms at Stanford with 25 charter members electing R. O. Hadley president and Paul Har per secretary. Everett forecasts a storm warning station equipment wired. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cline celebrate golden wedding. Smallpox at Pullman Agricultural College dormitory. Washington block in Seattle sold for 150000 to Erik O. Lindblom. Everett Elks plan Christmas tree for poor children. Sneak thieves plaguing Everett residences purloin money. C W Winter opens Bank of Colville branch in Chewelah with F L Reinoehl cashier. Chewelah prospers as Stevens county’s oldest town with recent activity. Northern Pacific Coulee City Adrian cutoff progress as Foley & Larson build through hard rock. one mile may cost at least 100000.
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C. W. Winter
Bank of Colville
Chewelah
F. L. Reinoehl
Stevens County
Northern Pacific
Army Canteen Abolition Said Not Improve Conditions
Washington reports from the war department state that army reports show 14 000 nearby saloons with 250 to 300 opened since canteen closing. Post commanders largely say drunkenness discipline and desertion increased and no post contests that abolition improved conditions.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Department
Idaho Official Vote Totals Reported
Boise November 24 counties complete official canvass of election results. French, Republican, leads for congress by 7 363 votes and Morrison, Republican, for governor by 5 917 votes.
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Boise
French
Congress
Morrison
Riots in Havana as Tobacco Strike Sparks Deadly Clash
Rioting on November 24 and 25 near Havana follows a tobacco workers strike, with thirty thousand strikers clashing with police and American residents. Captain Maceo and multiple officers die, multiple injuries occur, and U S artillery stands ready as the city shuts down amid widespread disruption.
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Havana
Maceo
Palma
Squires
United States Artillery
Canada to build ocean to ocean transcontinental railway
Montreal reports Canada will gain a second transcontinental line spanning about 3000 miles from North Bay or Gravenhurst to Butte Inlet, Port Simpson, via New Ontario and Manitoba to BC. Grand Trunk will fund and operate the project under a separate company with $75 to $100 million estimated cost.
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Canada
Ocean
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk Railroad
Grand Trunk
Detroit River
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Company
Hays
Ontario
New Ontario
North Bay
Gravenhurst
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
British
Seattle Market Prices Stand Amid Broad Commodity Report
The Seattle market report lists producer offers for oats 21.25 per ton, barley 21, wheat 22, bran 15, shorts 16, hay Puget Sound 8.10, eastern Washington 12.50, alfalfa 9.50, eggs 39 cents, poultry prices for live hens 18 cents per pound, old roosters 9 cents, ducks up to 18 cents, geese 10 cents, beef cattle cows 0.84, steers 0.44, sheep 3.34, calves 6 to 7 cents, spring lambs unclear, butter 30 cents native creamery, cheese 12 to 13 cents, wool 18 cents clean, 10 to 11 cents dirty, wheat Bluestem 7 cents, club 74 cents, oats 22.50 per 24 ton, barley feed 22.50 whole grain and 23.50 rolled, Timothy hay 14 to 15, clover 11.50 to 12, alfalfa 10 to 11, beans various prices, cattle steers 4 to 5.50 per cwt, cows 3.75 to 4, sheep 3, hogs 5.50 to 6.25.
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Seattle
Shorts
Puget Sound
Washington
California
Lima
Washington Creamery
French Railways Etiquette Hints for English and American Travelers
London Travel notes common misperceptions about French rail usage. Rights to seats are legally upheld when blocked apparel rests there. Passengers may use the rack space above and below seats. Windows are usually kept closed. appeals to guards rarely succeed. Smoking is allowed in most cars with occupant consent. dames compartments may be restricted. Paris porters expect a tip of one franc at termini. Beware a semi uniform man offering to clear customs for 2 shillings 6 pence at Calais Boulogne or Dieppe.
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France
London
England
Paris
Calais
Boulogne
Dieppe
Creation's Anniversary and Time Calculations
The British Chronological Association cites Sept 20 as creation day and notes long counts since various eras. It explains new year dates and solar cycles with references to the Sothic Cycle and zodiacal reckoning. Ping-pong praise and a joke about a two year old player follow, with light humor on cuisine and a button in salad.
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Egypt
London Daily News
Willie
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