London Fire Devastates Aldersgate District
A massive blaze in east Aldersgate Street near Red Cross Street destroys nearly 150 warehouses. Firemen from over 100 engines battle the flames for hours amid strong winds, with losses estimated at £5,000,000 plus insured damages. The St Giles church roof and interiors suffer, dozens of streets are engulfed, and communications suffer from cut telephone lines.
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Guardian Named For Miss Evangelina Cisneros
In Washington on November 20 the orphans' court granted Mrs. Johnny Logan guardianship of Miss Evangelina Casale y Cisneros. The 19 year old, pursuing citizenship and study, is living with Mrs. Macints as interpreter. Her father Jose Augustin Cossio y Serrano is incarcerated with no clear release date. Judge Jagner presided. petition by Miss Cisneros with Karl Decker as next friend.
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McKinley Urges Cuban Autonomy for Peace
New York dispatch reports President McKinley favoring autonomy for Cuba and urging acceptance of home rule to avoid renewed war. The piece notes his hope for peace at home and abroad and mentions Spain pardoning the filibuster crew of the Competitor captured off Cuba on April 15, 1896.
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Victoria Returns From Spitzbergen Without Andree News
The steamship Victoria returned to Tromsee from Spitzbergen after a November 5 departure to search for Prof. Andree and the missing aeronaut party. Gov. Tromsee and King Oscar directed the mission. Despite ten landings on various Danmeud's islands, no information on Andree’s whereabouts or movements was obtained.
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Weyler Denies Speech Exculpates Himself of Charged Words
Madrid dispatch states Gen Weyler, former captain-general of Cuba, told the government in a interview that he fully exculpated himself from the statements attributed to him upon leaving Havana and affirmed devotion to the government. Other items note McKenna's appointment decision, a trader's betrayal case, a Georgia suicide, and various reports from across the country.
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Interior Department Millions For Veterans Report
The interior secretary submits estimates totaling 156 532 419 dollars for the next fiscal year. Pension claims awaiting adjudication could raise the pension roll to seven billion, with rapid adjudication potentially lowering it once payments begin. The Dawes Commission advances on citizenship rolls for five nations and tribal negotiations, while the coming twelfth census needs reform. Patent Office sees 43 524 patent applications and 23 094 patents granted. Alaska demands radical law changes and territorial status. Nicaragua Canal work remains suspended with concessions and assets noted. Recommendations urge separate civil service appropriations and stronger bonding for Indian agents, plus enhanced Yellowstone park needs.
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Trade outlook hints at Thanksgiving demand surge
The Dund&Co weekly review notes markets and all industries moving toward Thanksgiving with stocktaking and holidays. Colder weather boosts retail trade while production rises, many manufacturers cannot take all offers, and output across major industries hits near record highs. Wheat and corn exports rise, while investor caution grows as capital shifts to productive industry. Tailors in the U S and Canada show strong gains.
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Bank Robbery Misses $8000 From Aged Woman
Chicago on November 22 Mrs Margaret Keegan of 612 West Fifteenth Street kept $8000 in a barrel in a closet after distrust of banks. While the family was away thieves entered and stole every note and coin. No gang was identified.
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Four Southerners Killed in Feud Battle at Bayou LaCombe
In Bayou La Combe near Mandeville Louisiana on November 22 a deadly clash left all four participants dead. Arthur Jolie and Edward Jolie fought against Laurance and Edward Cousin using shotguns and pistols amid an old family feud. Authorities report the tragedy as a fatal settlement of scores.
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Arthur
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Laurance
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Convicted Train Robbers Get Long Prison Terms
In Austin Texas L W Visher and Felix Wolff pleaded guilty to robbing the International and Great Northern train at McNeill on October 12 and were sentenced to 50 and 45 years in the state penitentiary. Four charges were involved and they anticipated light sentences for pleading guilty.
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