MOVE TO MURDER: Town President Slain and Family Attacked
Report from Manila describes a gang of Ladrones crossing from Biliran to Leyte, slaying a town president and his wife, abducting children, and sparking arrests by native constabulary near Manila. Tensions rise as religious schism in the Philippines draws attention from officials and clergy.
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Manila
Biliran
Leyte
Carigara
Rizal
Bulacan
Luzon
Salar
Dios Dios
Samar
Catholic Church of the Philippines
Paco
Agricipa
Philippines
Church of Rome
Walsh cites progress and moral aim of National Irrigation
Thomas F. Walsh, Colorado industrialist and Irrigation congress president, says the National Irrigation association will work with geological surveys to aid settlers in the arid west. It aims to form small towns to reduce isolation, foster social ties, roads, schools, sanitation, and city-like benefits with rural freedom.
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Gay
Washington
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
Irrigation Congress
Denver
Walsh
Geological Survey
Mr. Walsh
National Irrigation Association
Great
Arid West
Imperial edict sends Chinese students to study in United States
An Imperial decree from the Chinese government orders a number of Chinese students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United States at government expense. Upon passing examinations, successful students will be appointed to government positions upon their return.
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Victoria
B. C
United States
Roosevelt visits Cedar Mountain battlefield in Virginia
President Roosevelt spent Sunday afternoon on the Cedar Mountain battlefield in Brandy Station Virginia with Secretary Root and Secretary Cortelyou and Dr. Rixey. An eyewitness gave him an account of the bloody fight.
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Cedar Mountain
Brandy Station
Roosevelt
Root
Cortelyou
Rixey
Witnnes
Rich Discoveries Spark Idaho Gold Stampede
A remarkable gold find in the Black Hornet district near Boise prompted a stampede as hundreds rushed to claim a newly opened vein. The blind lead shows seven feet of ore with rich talc on the hanging wall, estimated at five to ten thousand dollars per ton.
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Black Hornet
Boise
Idaho
Morgan scheme six killed in revival bid
London reports the House of Commons refused to revive the Morgan tube bill. Mr Yerkes faced denunciation during the debate for dishonorable transactions and dirty methods, with the fight framed as a family dispute over who should fund local transportation needs.
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House of Parliament
London
House of Commons
Yerkes
County Council
Works to Save Pensions
General Robert St. George Dryenforth, commander in chief of the Union Veterans' union, calls Civil War veterans to form a brotherhood for mutual protection. Eligible now are all honorably discharged veterans of good record. He argues active involvement secures citizenship recognition and rewards for past sacrifices.
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Washington
Robert St. George Dryenforth
Union Veterans’ Union
Jessup Accepts Chinese Mint Chief Assayer Post
Alfred E. Jessup of New York, head of the test laboratory in the supervising architect's office of the treasury department, accepted the post of chief assayer of the Chinese mint at Tien Tain. The designation came through Minister Conger at China’s request. Jessup is a Lehigh University and Freiburg School of Mines graduate.
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Jessup
Washington
Alfred E. Jessup
New York
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
Tien Tain
China
Conger
Mr. Jessup
Lehigh University
School of Mines
Freiburg
Germany
Legal action against former port collector over Porto Rico tobacco duties
Levi Bloomenstell and Company tobacco importers sue George R. Bidwell in New York. They allege he assessed duty on Porto Rico tobacco and cigars, forcing payment of 2028 dollars, claiming the tax violated the constitutional duty free for goods not from a foreign port.
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New York
George R. Bidwell
Levi Bloomenstell and Company
Porto Rico
Havana Health Misses September Death Rate At 17.86
Dr. Finley, head of Havana sanitation, notes September mortality at 17.86 per 1,000. A year has passed since Havana reported a yellow fever case, an event unmatched in the memory of the city's oldest physician.
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Havana
Finley
Boundary Monuments Found Near Porcupine District
SEATTLE Wash Advices from Juneau on the steamer Dolphin report the missing Russian boundary monuments have been found by a Porcupine district prospector after two seasons of searches led by Lieutenant Emmons.
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Seattle
Wash
Juneau
Dolphin
Emmons
Porcupine District
Cholera Worsens in Mindanao and Panay Island Areas
Manila notes cholera fading in the capital while the disease grows on Mindanao island and remains severe in Panay province. Across the islands cases exceed 100 with spread expected beyond Mindanao. Reports indicate ongoing outbreaks and public health concern in the early phase of the epidemic.
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Philippine
Manila
Mindanao
Tio
Panay
Harlem Rowing, Pastime Club athletes set records in LI City
James Mitchell of the Harlem Rowing Club and M. J. Sheridan of the Pastime Athletic Club broke the fifty six pound weight and discus world records respectively at the Star Athletic Club event in Long Island City.
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New York
James 8. Mitchell
Harlem Rowing Club
M. J. Sheridan
The
Pastime Athletic Club
Star Atheltic Club
Long Island City
Men struggle between beauty and intellect in bachelor choices
A remark notes some men remain single due to an enduring conflict between physical charm and mental stature, suggesting hesitation in selecting a partner who combines both traits.
Cuban Minister Says Havana Will Not Be Gained Back
Senor Quesada Cuban minister to the United States says the reciprocity treaty is purely commercial and does not involve the Platt amendment. He argues trade would rise from previous levels, notes American investment in Cuba, and questions the need for a coaling station at Cienfuegos near Guantanamo.
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Quesada
Havana
United States
Cienfuegos
Washington
Senor Quesada
Cuba
Hay
Blaine
Americana
Cuban
Mr. Squiers
McKinley
Estrada Palma
Canton
Roosevelt
Palma
Admiral Bradford
Mustering Out Nebraskar Guardsmen in Tecumseh
Adjutant General L W Colby issues order to muster out Company I Second Nebraska National Guard stationed at Tecumseh. Captain Bennett resigned months ago and Captain Ray left last week, leaving First Lieutenant Kessler in command. Efforts to elect a new captain failed as no candidate would accept. The company has declined since the last encampment, prompting the muster.
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Lincoln
L. W. Colby
Nebraska National Guard
Tecumseh
Bennett
State Auditor's Office
William H. Ray
Clarence A. Kessler
Colby
Bryan I8 in Train Wreck at Cripple Creek
The Bryan special crashed into the caboose of a flight train at Arena Brown County fifteen miles above Leadville at 11 10 Tuesday. The caboose derailed and three people jumped to safety. Bryan was unharmed and he and his party were moved to an empty Swift refrigerator car then to Lathrop seven miles away. A chair car was later attached to the engine and run to Buena Vista and Leadville.
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Cripple Creek
Bryan
Arena
Brown Canyon
Leadville
Lathrop
Buena Vista
Mrs. Cady Stanton Dies at 87 in New York Home
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, renowned woman suffragist, died Sunday at her West Ninety-fourth Street home aged 87. Old age listed as the cause. She faded after a week of rapid decline and remained conscious almost to the end.
Directors Discuss Union Pacific Strike Demands
New York reports that Union Pacific directors met on Thursday to review the trainmen's strike threats and demands. No public decision was announced.
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Union Pacific
New York
Cuba and United States Near Trade Pact Despite Disputes
Havana dispatches report President Palma returned with the draft reciprocity treaty without approval but officials expect a treaty ready for Congress by the next session. Cuba seeks concessions on duties while the US offers a 20 percent sugar and tobacco cut, with continued talks and possible shifts to extradition treaties and coaling stations under the Platt amendment.
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Washington
Havana
Palma
Congress
Quesada
Hay
United States
Cuba
State Department
Loubet Seeks End to French Miners Strike
President Loubet meets with M. Vincent prefect of Du Ward to mediate a strike in the mining region. Four owners and four striker representatives named for talks. Loubet hopes for an early settlement, calling it a political accomplishment beyond precedent.
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Paris
Loubet
Moiners
M. Vincent
Department of
du Ward
Girdle Around the Globe Completes Pacific Cable
The last section of the British Imperial Pacific cable was laid at Fiji Island, linking the empire. A message to King Edward arrived at Buckingham Palace the next morning, marking the first use of the line. The cable spans 17,900 miles, with the Vancouver to Fanning segment the longest uninterrupted stretch.
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London
Fiji Island
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Northwestern eyes Casper to St Anthony rail extension
Reports from St Anthony Idaho say the Chicago and Northwestern completed surveys for extending the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley line from Casper Wyoming to St Anthony with construction planned in spring It is believed the railroad will push toward the northwest coast via Portland and other cities and may reach Salt Lake City.
St Louis Attorney Probes Ward Registration Flaws
Attorney Folk will investigate charges of false ward registration. All cases will be presented to the grand jury for review and potential action.
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ST. Louie
Folk
Beef Interests Plan Nationwide Stock Yard Consolidation
The Record-Herald reports two major consolidations by beef interests. Packers would merge first, then unite all U.S. stock yards excluding Chicago, with control mainly by Armour Swift and related firms across Omaha Kansas City St Louis St Joseph Fort Worth Sioux City and other sites. Estimated stock values approach $100 million plus $500 million for packing firms.
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Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Record-Herald
Boston
South Omaha
Mast St. Louis
Fort Worth
Sioux City
Armour
Kansaa City
Armours
Swift and
Morris
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Nov 27 as Day of Thanks
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Thursday November 27, 1902 a day of thanksgiving nationwide. He notes a century of growth, peace, and plentiful prosperity, urging Americans to cease work and offer thanks in worship and deeds. Done in Washington on October 29, 1902.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Lord
Cholera Epidemic Decreasing in Amur Districts
In St Petersburg report cholera cases are dropping in the Amur districts and elsewhere. Only one death from suspected plague has occurred at Odessa since October 21.
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Petersburg
Amur
Odessa
Arbitration Commission Begins Tour of Anthracite Mines
Scranton Pa seven Roosevelt appointees tour the extreme upper coal field to observe production from blasting to market. They endured wet mines and coal dust as they planned another long day of inspections while discussing labor capital and tariff issues.
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Arbitration Commission
Scranton
Roosevelt
Hear Dite
Evils of Trusts Outlined by Senator Hoar in Boston
Senator Hoar listed eight evils of trusts in Boston remarks including destruction of competition and crowding private gain, secrecy, and influence on elections. He cited the Sherman act and said he inserted the provision that any combination restricting trade is illegal, urging careful gradual reform.
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Boston
Hoar
Arizona seeks statehood and irrigation expansion claim
Governor Brodie urges statehood under the Leland-Hansbrough act. He outlines funding for irrigation expansion, forest rejuvenation, school facility increases, governor and National Guard pay, Colorado River improvement, a Yuma to Mexican border levee, flood prevention, and purchases of sites. Total territory property value listed at 39,083,178 dollars.
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Washington
Brodie
Arizona
Leland-Hansbrough
Arizona National Guard
Colorado
Yuma
Territory
America answers Colombia over Panama canal dispute
Washington reports a prompt reply to Colombia’s note on the Panama canal treaty transmitted Monday. Officials refuse detail but assume it concerns Colombia’s sovereignty claims. The note comes after Colombia protests over Commander Mclean and Admiral Casey blocking troop movements on the railroad. The State Department seeks a speedy settlement to aid treaty completion.
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Washington
Colombia
Acta
Mclean
Casey
State Department
Kruger Seeks Return to South Africa Amid Attitude Shift
In Brussels it is asserted that Mr. Kruger has abandoned his hard line stance and intends to obtain permission to go back to South Africa.
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Brussels
Kruger
South Africa
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Morgan
Tecumseh Company
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