Root to Retire From Cabinet as Griggs Also Plans Exit
Washington reports Secretary Root will resign after a health crisis and wealth concerns limit his tenure as war secretary in McKinley’s second term. Attorney General Griggs also plans retirement to return to private practice in New Jersey after March 4. President McKinley aims to keep remaining cabinet members, with replacements pending party leaders’ meeting.
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Cuba
Griggs
Ila
Mckinley
Root
Railroad to Invest Millions in Lehigh Valley Coal
Philadelphia November 15 report states the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley Railroad will acquire multiple collieries in the Lehigh Valley with a ten million dollar investment.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley
Wealthy Wedding Gifts Reported for Bride
The ceremony was followed by a reception at St George's chiro with the bride receiving gifts valued in the millions including bonds, a Hudson summer home, a diamond tiara, and other jewels from her father and gifts from John D. Rockefeller and other millionaires.
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St. George's
Rainsford
John D. Rockefeller
Senator Davis in Critical Condition in St Paul
St Paul Minnesota reports Senator Davis is slowly sinking with little chance of survival despite a hopeful early report. Family informed recovery may be impossible as officials monitor his condition through the week.
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Davis
Funeral of Marcus Daly Held at St Patrick Cathedral
Marcus Daly, Montana copper magnate and mill owner, was buried today in New York after a funeral at St Patrick Cathedral. Archbishop Corrt officiated as friends and business associates attended.
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New York
Marcus Daly
Hlonaire
Copper King
Montana
St. Patrae Cathedral
Corrt
Socrates
Government buys 1000 horses in Tacoma for service
In Tacoma on November 15 authorities announced the purchase of 1000 horses for federal service. Officials cited that Che comeses have proved more serviceable than eastern horses in field trials.
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Tacoma. Wash
Phillypines
In Deepest Mystery Woman and Doctor Found Dead in Hotel
A prominent physician and a handsome woman are found dead in a New York hotel room. Escaping gas is cited as the cause, with the hotel scene described as an unfolding sensational mystery.
Public Invited to Inspect New Telephone Exchange
Public invited to inspect the citys new telephone exchange and equipment used to enable conversations. Officials announce demonstrations showing switchboard apparatus and switching systems.
Edict Targets Tuan and Chwang in Kan Su Revolt Case
A new edict from New York orders Tuan and Chwang imprisoned until punishment is agreed upon after a Kan Su revolt. Princes Toman and Chwang face rank deprivation as authorities weigh heir punishment while Chicago connection to a hotel incident surfaces. A somber scene at the Hotel Boulevard ends with a woman dead in a room, a sealskin noting a Chicago firm, and earlier local inquiries into a death deemed natural.
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Al-guasennl
EplimAw Im Ron
Toman
Chwang
Gax
Cepa
Chtlstopher P. Alistrom
Opening at Frese's shows rare curios for attendees
Notable locals will explore Frese's opening with a distinctive souvenir that will be given to all attendees. The piece highlights the event as a rare community spotlight with a special token for visitors.
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Frese
Loci Exchange Ia
Ag Boy
Ministers near settlement despite stalled talks in Pekin
HOLLENBECK report notes ministers reached near all main points of settlement as a Chinese plenipotentiaries group made to respond within ten days. In Stark county Fire Marshal H A Hollenbeck probes five arson cases as fires plagued several buildings. Niles Board of Trade raises an 80,000 bonus to secure a sheet steel mill for Niles Steel company.
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Pekin
H. A. Hollenbeck
Stark County
Niles Steel Company
No Love Lost in Fight for Peter Sells' Money
Legal action over a fortune pits Mrs. Sells against her husband. Attorneys allege Sells transferred the estate to a trustee after hiring a detective to collect evidence for a potential suit. The case centers on possession of wealth and spousal claims.
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Folumbus
Sella
Rendly
Boers Fall to British as Dutch Fight to the End
London reports 16 Boers captured while attempting to cross from Portuguese territory into the Transvaal. Lord Methuen heads to Tebtenburg to engage the Thoors who fled Nov 10. Mounted Police kill several Boers at Vryburg and seize Cornet Dupleais. Ladysmith notes three British convoy members killed by Boer snipers en route to Branderton in the Transvaal.
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London
Lord Roberts
Vortugese
Transvaal
Ladysmith
Branderton
Morgan Daughter Marries Lawyer in New York Ceremony
Louisa Pierpont Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan married Herbert J Batteries a lawyer in a ceremony in New York City on a November afternoon. The couple will spend a summer in a Hudson River residence and the wedding presents include items from a broad circle of acquaintances.
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New York City
New York
Louisa Pierpont Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Herbert J. Batteries
Wilkofeky Bros Entertains Akron Plant Relocation Offer
The Wilkofeky brothers, once of Akron, refused to locate their factory here or at Arctic due to not receiving a count offered by the authorities.
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Wilkofeky Bros
Akron
Artic
Barberton News Notes From Ohio City and River Changes
Barberton reports on river straightening plans for the Tuscarawas to extend city limits and curb old survey issues. Akron officials contemplate police reorganization, with contention over appointee John Washer amid political maneuvering. Bids for city lighting are expected as Miller Brewing Co buys land for expansion.
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Akron
Indicatoa i
Ly In
Friends of
Yer John &. Washer
Nis
Wastee
Anderson
Washer
Priaen
Tuscarawas
Barberton
Miller Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Tracy Hall
Doll's Orchestra
Union
Friends of Officer Washer Seek Final Plea on Plan
The group urges acceptance of a final plea defending Officer Washer as the board debates a new reorganization plan. They argue the plan fails to address core concerns and demand revisions before approval.
Had No Fear Hideo Carr Is Freed After Bond Signed
Hideo Carr returned to Alcon under sheriff guard and signed bond at the courthouse. He declared relief at breathing free air after confinement and headed toward his old home in Copley despite advice against going there. He showed the effects of his confinement.
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Hideo Carr
Alcon
Kelly
Hoe
Copley
Report on Stark County charitable institutions favors most
Canton Ohio November 15 18 pl Tudge T T McCarty reports on Stark county charitable institutions favors most but flags the infirmary condition and decayed workhouse buildings urging action to improve facilities and manage the infirmary.
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Tudge
T. T. McCarty
Stark County
Manne Perenne
Pan Mendes
Che
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