Behring Sea talks convene for border dispute plan
Washington awaits Ottawa written proposal as Behring sea experts report unanimously on seal herds and border tensions. Canadians push international commission to settle pelagic sealing and other disputes. Laurier and Davies attend, messages exchanged with Sherman. Conference ends with favorable outlook but no final action.
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Horder
Laurier
Washington
Behring Wen
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Gen. Foster
Julian Paunce“Yote
Adam
Wilfrid Laurier
Louis, Davies
Wilfrid
Bherman
Foster
Sherman
Ias
Postmaster General Gary Endorses Postal Savings Plan
Washington reports the first annual Gary postoffice report advocating postal savings depositories as a national boon. It cites deficits, consolidation of offices, rural free delivery, and international precedents, arguing government savings banks would mobilize hidden private savings and foster thrift among citizens nationwide.
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Indottane
Washington
James
A. Gary
Congress
Counse
United States
Baptists Open Fifteenth Annual Congress in Chicago
The fifteenth annual Baptist congress opened at Immanuel Baptist church in Chicago. Leaders debated close communion and baptism's role before the Lord's Supper, with Gifford and Conwell signaling a shift toward accepting varied baptism forms while maintaining that baptism is prerequisite to communion.
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Chicago
Baptist Denomination
United States
Immanuel Baptist Church
C. P. Gifford
Buffalo
R. H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio Receivers Report Shows Higher Earnings
The Baltimore and Ohio stockholders met in Baltimore to receive John K. Cowen’s annual report. Gross earnings for the year ended June 30, 1897 rose to 26,682,122 with expenses at 20,012,093, leaving a deficit of 1,177,120. A committee revalued assets, reducing rolling stock and bonds by about 20 million, while the directors were unanimously reelected.
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Baltimore, Md
John K. Cowen
Paa
Germany Is Revenged Bombarda Native Village Murder
The German warship Falke sailed from Australia to German New Guinea and attacked a village where the murderers of trader Von Hagen were believed hidden. It fired artillery, scaring locals into fleeing with two Solomon Island youths later held in German capital. No buildings remained after the bombardment.
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von Hagen
Victoria
B. C
Falke
Australia
Stephensport
Solomon Island
Ehlers
Canadian Premier Laurier’s Washington visit questioned
London dailies debate Laurier’s Washington visit. Editorials doubt closer US Canada ties. The Globe criticizes Washington statesmen and argues Canada’s independence and growth, aided by gold discoveries, will secure its future with Britain backing it.
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Siterncon
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Washington
Pall Mall Gazette
United States
the Globe
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Supreme Court to issue mandate in Durrant case
Washington Nav 15 on motion by Assistant Attorney General Anderson the supreme court decided to issue immediately its mandate in the Durrant murder case. No Durrant representative attended the motion and the court after bench consultation announced the mandate should issue forthwith. Anderson believes this will hasten Durrant's execution.
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Arkansas Governor Condemns Football And Calls For Stop
Governor Guy Jones of Arkansas condemns football as brutal citing the Fort Smith versus state university game. In a letter to President J. L. Buchanan of the University at Fayetteville he urges a statewide halt to student play.
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Arkansas
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Ark
magiJstrate
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Qoy
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Ratified International Postal Treaty Signed by McKinley
Washington reports President McKinley signed the universal postal congress treaty with Secretary Sherman sealing the act. Postmaster General Gary had signed earlier. The treaty takes effect January 4, 1809. Also noted: ex-Congressman John M. Langston died in Washington at 68, born a slave in 1820, served as minister to Hayti, and was a Fifty-fifth Congress member.
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Washington
Universal Postal Congress
Sherman
Gary
John M. Langston
Virginia
United States
Hayti
Official Ohio vote tally and party positions in Columbus
Ohio official vote by candidate for governor is recorded with Bushnell leading. The state Senate shows 17 Republicans to 18 Democrats and one fusion Republican. the House 68 Republicans to 47 Democrats and four fusion Republicans. On joint ballot Republicans hold a five vote majority, potentially 11 with fusion allies. Hanna faction claims solid support among other Republicans for United States senator.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bushnell Prep
Chapman
Dem
Holliday
Coxey
Pear .Die's Party
Dexter
National Gem
United States
Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Surprise Bank Failure Shocks Indiana Farmers and Merchants
English Bank in Crawford County failed to open on Saturday shocking residents. Leavenworth branch president Willet reportedly missing for three days and mentally unbalanced after his mother’s death. Branches in Leavenworth Cannelton and Marengo closed. Thousands of dollars are involved from farmers and merchants in Crawford and Perry counties. County Treasurer Brown had over $10,000 with the bank. Assets and liabilities not yet scheduled, but said to be large.
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Indiana
Ind
Crawford County
Willet
Leavenworth
Cannelston
Marengo
Crawford
Perry
Brown
Knights of Labor Proclaims Labor Memorial Day
Louisville Ky November 16 The Knights of Labor general assembly votes to set the last Sunday in June as Labor Memorial Day to be observed in all district assemblies nationwide. It is not to be treated as a holiday and is chosen to avoid accompanying festivities.
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Sovereign
Louisville
General Assembly
The
Knights of Labor
Committee On Immigration
Knights of Labor Assembly
Knights of Labor General Assembly
United States
Son of Late Senator Wilson Commits Suicide in Snow Hill
William Sidney Wilson, a prominent lawyer and son of the late U S Senator Wilson, died by self inflicted gunshot at his Snow Hill Maryland home on Sunday afternoon. He had been in poor health and is believed to have killed himself during a temporary aberration of mind.
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Son
Maryland
Subiica
Snow Hill
Afd
William Sidney Wilson
Wilson
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