China Offers War Indemnity in Sino Japanese Clash
Washington reports the state department urged direct offers from China to Japan as cable delays limited clarity. In Yokoyama a Chinese Pie Yang squadron shelled Japanese troops near Port Arthur amid a fierce fleet clash with unknown outcome. Holed by reports China may propose paying 100000 taels as indemnity and cover Japan's war expenses.
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State Department
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Denby
Peking
Yokoyama
Ching
Hinasuasa
Judge rules no jurisdiction in mandamus for mail forwarding
Atlanta November decision by Judge Newmut states no jurisdiction to compel Postmaster Fox to forward mail for Equitable Loan and Security Co. The judge will not rule on merits and the case remains as before. Postmaster Fox continues to deny mail privileges absent government order.
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United States
Atlanta
Newmut
Fox
Equitable Loan and Security Company
Newman
Whitworth Dead and Kinard Suicide Reported in Georgia
Nashville reports George K. Whitworth died eight days after a fatal act in which he killed the chancellor and wounded himself. In Georgia Marion Kinard, about 23, killed himself amid financial distress after his father's estate sold. The Times notes London gold shipment linked to a new treasury loan.
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George K. Whitworth
Jackson
Marion Kinard
Towaliago
Kinard
London
the Times
Bank of England
New York
Treasury
Civil service reform sparks debate on postal system reach
Republicans fear President Cleveland aims to extend civil service to fourth class postmasters and internal revenue gangers and storekeepers. Proposals envision grading post offices by city and placing the entire postal service under civil service, separating it from politics. Senators Hill en route south cites no comment on the Democratic slump or election. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court ruling denies a $60,000 claim against the United States over Schillinger pavement patent rights. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals grants an appeal for recalcitrant sugar trust witnesses Chapman and Martney.
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Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
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Sugar Trust
Cole
Senate Committee
Franko California Syrup For Children Notice
A historical label warning against Fr anco California Syrup and similar tonics, urging parents to obtain a syrup for children only through reputable druggists. The notice cautions buyers to avoid imitation products and to write for legitimate samples, emphasizing safety and authenticity.
Tennessee Standoff Over Governor Election Results
Tennessee voters face a delayed verdict as Secretary of State Morgan withholds returns while officials review county poll books. Republican leader Morgan refuses to release figures despite claims Evans leads. Democrats insist Turney wins. A separate court case reports a black defendant sentenced for a serious assault, with tense scenes as the convict collapses and threats surface.
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Peter , Turney
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Evans
Morgan
Pickle
McCorry
Nasimnut
Saunders
Republican State Executive Committee
Henry McCorry
Tunney
Board of Inspection
Endorsed Roddey plan faces department rebuke
Washington report says the Agricultural Department does not favor the Roddey method to restrict cotton output and raise prices. A secretary’s forthcoming report is expected to renew the call for acreage reduction. In Atlanta a Roddey led cotton meeting endorses the plan but no action. The Southern Cotton Growers’ association meeting in Jackson, Mississippi plans to discuss it further.
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Hill
South
Washington
Congress
Agricultural Department
Roddey
Atlanta
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Jackson
Miss
Southern Cotton Growers
Montgomery
Ezeta Arrives in San Francisco Amid Speculation
General Antonio Ezeta was expected in San Francisco tonight after leaving Mexico with funds to buy arms for a possible clash with Guatemala. Some San Francisco elites believe he travels on a peaceful mission despite the dispatch.
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Antonio Ezeta
Mexico
Guatemala
Bessie Paxton
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