Missoula Gridiron Classic Ends In Near-Tie
In Missoula agricultural college defeated 11 to 12 by the state university after a fierce second half rally. Hechler Allard and Bean starred for the university while Flaherty and Ferrell endured injuries. Referee J A McKay, umpire M C Mulrooney, with crowd disruption noted.
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Montana
Agricultural College
State University
Missoula
South Missoula
University’s
Gallatin
Bozeman
Giants
Varsity
State College
Bean
Robinson
Ferrell
Careity Board
Fitzgerald
Craig
University
Allard
Hechler
Columbia Defeats Carlisle Indians 16 to 6 in Rainy Classic
New York November 29 Columbia beat Carlisle Indians 16 to 6 before about 25 000 fans as drizzle made the ball slippery. Bain scored for Carlisle while Columbia's Bain and Bruce kicked goals and Pierce punted out of bounds. Final 16 to 6 with Bruce and Bain prominent in a hard fought game.
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New York
Columbia
Carlisle Indians
Morlinger
Carlisle
Bain
Indians
Bruce
Pierce
Wherlock
Indians Victory Over Fort Shaw In Local Football
Special Dispatch from Great Falls reports the Indians defeated Fort Shaw 21 to 0 at Black Eagle park. Grove and Sansever starred for the Indians with clever plays, while Shepard and Surrey led the High School team. Campbell struggled and Fred Scranton suffered a broken ankle and arm injury in a late tackle.
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Great Falls
Fort Shaw
Black Eagle Park
Grove
Sansever
Shepard
Surrey
Campbell
Fred Scranton
Chicago Beats Michigan In Annual Football Clash
Chicago defeats Michigan 15 to 6 in a hard fought cross state contest. Chicago capitalized on a weak Michigan line and widened the gap in the second half as Dave May produced a brilliant punt play. Michigan staged a brave effort but could not overcome the Chicago eleven.
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Chicago
Navy
Michigan
University of Chicago
Chicagoes
Dave May
Michigan unable to push through Chicago line in a tense clash
The text describes a moment when a player received the ball from Tommy Sterling and advanced near the goal before being tackled and punted back. After scoring 15 touchdowns, Michigan failed to gain ground against Chicago's defense, forcing Sweeney to punt amid a cleverly executed fusillade by Chicago.
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Tommy Sterling
Michigan
Chicago
Sweeney
Indians Beat Medics In Forfeit Soccer Football?
The Haskell Indians and Ohio Medical University football game in Columbus ended with a forfeit by the medics after a disputed fumble. Haskell led 6 0 early, tied late, then a late Indians sprint return sealed the forfeit amid confusion and referee ruling.
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Columbus
Haskell Indians
Ohio Medical University
French Chamber Adopts Kruger Greeting Unanimously
In Paris the chamber of deputies passed a motion by Denys Cochin thanking President Kruger of Transvaal. M. Fournier’s motion expressing sympathy for English democracy was withdrawn after protests. Delcasse avoided debate on arbitration, stressing foreign policy caution.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
M. Cechery
M. Denys Cochin
Delcasse
M. Cochery
Deny Cochin
Transvaal
France
M. Fournier
Kruger
Kansas City Gridiron Classic Ends In Tie At Center Field
In Kansas City Missouri the annual clash with the Kansas City Kansas team ended evenly. Thurman kicked to the center and ran 55 yards before placing the ball between the goals. Time stopped with the ball in Missouri territory.
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Kansas City
Thurman
Missouri
Before Death Suspected Large Unsettled Estate
The claim notes that prior to his death on October 1, 1900, the unsettled portion is at least 100000 dollars and is expected to grow to about twice that sum once exact figures are known.
Sanford Takes Oath as Alabama Governor in Sickbed
In Opelika on November 29 Colonel W. J. Sanford received the oath of office as Alabama governor in his sick room from his son, a notary public. He sat up with only family and physicians present.
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Opelika
Ala
Alabama
W. J. Sanford
Sanford
Desultory Fighting Across South Africa Reported
Lord Roberts in a Cape Town dispatch says General Knox reoccupied Dewersdorp on November 26 after a Boers attack on November 21 and surrender on November 24. Knox was said to be pursuing the federal command while other columns found Boers in strong positions near Harrismith and Phillipopolis. A 250 man Royal Canadian regiment detachment arrived in London from South Africa and was welcomed at Kennington barracks.
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London
Knox
Cape Town
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Dewersdorp
Harrismith
Phillipopolis
Orange River
Royal Canadian Regiment
Otter Commanding
England
South Africa
Hawarden Castle
Kensington Barracks
Southampton
Robert MacGregor Stuart
Stuart
Otter
Friends' University Triumph Over Fairmount 11–6 in Close Game
In Wichita on November 29 the Friends' University defeated Fairmount College 11 to 6 before about 3000 spectators. The contest remained tight throughout, with the outcome decided late in the game.
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Wichita
Kan
The
Friends’ University
Fairmount College
Helena Butte football game postponed by train delay
Helena high school postponed its football game with Butte high school due to a delay in the arrival of the train from Butte.
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The
Standard
Helena
Butte High Schools
Butte
Topeka Kansas University and related college matches
A terse list shows scattered college games with teams including Ottawa and Lincoln Nebraska Minnesota Nebraska and San Francisco Stanford Berkeley, reflecting a schedule snippet with scores or order unclear. The fragment mentions Topeka Kansas University and various regional matchups without full context or dates.
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Topeka
Kansas University
Ottawa
Lincoln
Neb
Minnesota
Nebraska
San Francisco
Stanford
Berkeley
Thanksgiving in Washington Observed by McKinley Era
Washington observed Thanksgiving with most government offices closed. President McKinley attended services at the Metropolitan M E Church with no invited guests and a quiet day at the White House. Mrs. McKinley drove and the family shared their regular dinner alone.
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Washington
Navy
White House
McKinley
M. BE
Frank M. Bristol
Kruger to Leave Paris for Cologne and Magdeburg
Paris dispatch reports Mr. Kruger will depart Saturday for Cologne with uncertain departure time. He will stay briefly at some place over Sunday then proceed to Magdeburg and on to Berlin, aiming to arrive Tuesday morning. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously adopted a vote of sympathy with Mr. Kruger.
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Paris
Kruger
Cologne
Soene
Magdeburg
Beran
Chamber of Deputies
Knox's rapid move blocks DeWet near Orange River
Cape Town report says General Knox advanced 26 miles to ahead of General DeWet, cutting off his path to the Orange river. DeWet reportedly heads west to join Herzog at Bloompitze while Colonel Pilcher raided Dewers dorp, Boers retreating with loot and horses abandoned. Steyn and DeWet remained nearby but escaped Briton pursuit.
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Cape Town
Knox
DeWet
Orange River
Herzog
Bloompitze
Pilcher
Dewersdorp
Steyn
Cape Colony denies special trains for Worcester congress
Capetown reports the government refuses special trains to aid attendance at the people's congress in Worcester on December 6. Officials say such meetings are undesirable in the current unsettled state of the country.
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Capetown
Cape Colony
People's Congress
Worcester
Public input sought for new America's Cup defender name
New York reports the New York Yacht Club committee may pursue public suggestions for the defender of the America's Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton. W Butler Duncan Jr says no decision on the boat name yet and the process may take weeks. Rumors favor naming the new boat America, following the Columbia precedent.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Columbia
America
DeWet Force Surrenders as British Losses Mount
London reports Lord Roberts telegram from Johannesburg dated November 28 stating the DeWet force of about 400 surrendered at 5:45 p m. The British casualties total 15 killed and 42 wounded including Major Harry.
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London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
DeWet
Harry
Thanksgiving Observed Quietly in New York City
Thanksgiving day in New York was marked by quiet observances amid heavy clouds and snowfall. Churches held services and meals were served at penal institutions and charity houses. A 1400-strong newsboys dinner at the Newsboys lodging house was funded by W. W. Astor, while Miss Helen Gould hosted another gathering at the Home for Newsboys on Thirty Fifth Street.
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New York
Newsboys
W. W. Astor
Helen Gould
Kruger Receives Deputations After Chamber Vote
Mr Kruger spent the day meeting a number of deputations including chamber of deputies delegates who, after the chamber vote, went to the Hotel Scribe and informed him. He was visibly moved and shook hands with the deputies.
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Kruger
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Former President Kruger to Visit Berlin and Cities
Berlin reports former President Kruger will arrive Dec. 4 and stay until Dec. 8. He will travel to Cologne on Dec. 9 and Magdeburg on Dec. 10, with the government already informed of the itinerary.
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Berlin
Kruger
Cologne
Magdeburg
Burlington Trains Collide in Fog at Harlem Mo
In a morning fog two Burlington passenger trains collided head on at Harlem across the river from Kansas City. Passengers were shaken but uninjured, with C D Boyd slightly hurt and Martin Nicholas cut and bruised. Engines locked together and badly damaged, none of the cars left the track. The 7 25 from St Louis and the 7 30 Chicago passenger from Union Depot were involved.
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Kansas City
Burlington
Harlem
C. D. Boyd
Martin Nicholas
St. Louis
Chicago
Union Depot
Double Murder Near Little Rock Wash Killed At Supper
Report from Little Rock Wash describes a brutal single night killing of Mr. and Mrs. Napp about two and a half miles west of the town. A shooter fired during their evening meal, fatally wounding Mr. Napp first with a cerebral artery hit, then killing Mrs. Napp with a second shot. A posse hunts the killer with no motive given.
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Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Little Rock
Bandits captured near Vancouver after 100 crimes
The Joe Governor gang of bandits, who terrorized the bush with 100 crimes in 100 days including nine murders, were surrounded by squatters at dawn. They surrendered after the squatters fired when the outlaws attempted to flee, killing Joe and wounding Jim. Jim was later delivered to the constables and taken to a settlement for authorities.
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Vancouver
B. C
Warrimon
Australia
Joe Governor
Joe
Jim
Boer Raiders Reach Orange River In Cape Colony
Colesburg reports Boer raiders crossed into the area near the Orange river and fired on a camp on the Cape side at Sand Drift. One man was killed and two wounded in the attack.
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Colesburg
Cape Colony
Orange River
Cape
Sand Drift
Missing Girl in Wilkesbarre Traced to Abduction Case
Margaret Kelley a 14 year old school girl from Cleveland is believed kidnapped by two strange men after receiving a note from Rev Father Kirnan. She left Miners Mills with the men and has not been seen since. Her ill mother in Cleveland died during visit to Miners Hills and an administratrix was appointed for the estate. An aunt held an insurance policy naming the girl as beneficiary.
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Margaret
Margaret Kelley
Cleveland
Rebel activity in Colombia reported near Esmeraldas
A Guayaquil dispatch to the Herald says rebel movement on the Pacific coast of Colombia has reached Esmeraldas. Liberal forces, driven from Buena Ventura by the Panama expedition on the Taboga, are operating inland east of that port.
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New York
Guayaquil
The
Herald
Pacific Caase
Colombia
Esmereldas
Buena Ventura
Panama
Taboga
Invitation to Sultan to Visit American Battleship
Secretary Long directs Captain Chester of the Kentucky to formally invite the sultan of Turkey to visit the American battleship now at Smyrna. The invitation follows instructions from Washington and is reported by the Herald special.
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New York
Long
Washington
Chester
Kentucky
Turkey
Smyrna
Typhoon Devastates Tourane Area Killing Many
News from Hongkong via steamer Progress reports a October typhoon at Tourane lasting 48 hours. Villages, rice fields, and crops were destroyed leaving 1,500 to 1,600 dead and survivors without provisions.
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Victoria
B. C
Hongkong
Progress
Tourane
Roof Collapse Kills and Injures Dozens at California Game
At a Stanford versus California football game in San Francisco the roof of a nearby building collapsed onto a 100 person crowd on the glass works roof. Thirteen were killed and about 100 injured as firefighters and private carriages carried victims to hospitals two blocks away. Isadore Ezekiel aided victims but heat prevented reaching some. J A Mulroney of Spokane was among the dead.
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San Francisco
University of California
Stanford
Southern Pacific Railroad
Isadore Ezekiel
Ezekiel
J. A. Mulroney
Spokane
Wash
Nonsensical Supposition on Anglo-German Pact in China
P B Badner, cited by a St. Petersburg dispatch to the Herald, questions the idea that the Anglo-German agreement followed Russian troop withdrawal from Pekin. He warns allies might stay seeking hidden treasure, notes pacific peace negotiations limit allied forces and recalls Attila and Genghis Khan as contrast to modern German demands.
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New York
P. B. Badner
St. Petersburg
the Herald
Pekin
China
Germany
Attila
Tamerlane
Genghis Khan
Troops Leave China for Manila as Russo Reinforcements Return
The eighth infantry moves from Tientsin to Tongku for embarkation to Manila. Russian forces regain two regiments in Tientsin after withdrawal, while cold weather drives locals to outlying villages. Sniping persists along the Pekin road and remote trails, with strict reprisals noted. River navigation is nearly closed and supplies travel by wagon to Pekin.
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Tientsin
Tongku
Manila
Pekin
German Colonel Yorck Near Death In Chinese Campaign
A Pekin dispatch reports Colonel Yorck, commander of a German column, dying at a village between Calagan and Pekin from illness caused by inhaling fumes in his bedroom. Field Marshal Count von Waldersee will move Yorck’s column into safety or reinforcements.
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London
Pekin
Yorck
Calagan
Count von Waldersee
British Celebrations Deferred After Steamer Detention
Military parades in Windsor and London are postponed due to the detention of the steamer Hawarden Castle carrying a composite regiment of guards and Canadian troops. The Canadian contingent will march with the Life Guards and Horse Guards to Kensington barracks and be inspected by the Prince of Wales. a welcome with honors awaits the arriving detachment.
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New York
Navy
Windsor
London
Tribune
Hawarden Castile
Life Guards
Horse Guards
Kensington Barracks
Prince of Wales
Electric propulsion for canals gains traction abroad
Mr Hawley, commissioned by American interests to promote electric propulsion for canals, has returned to London. His plans have been adopted in Holland and Belgium with great success.
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New York
Hawley
London
the Tribune
Holland
Belgium
London concession on capital punishment noted in St Petersburg
The announcement from London that the powers yielded to the American view on capital punishment and indemnity has made a good impression here in St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
London
Inaugural Ball Planned for J. K. Toole Takeover
Helena prepares for the inaugural ball signaling the new term of Hon. J. K. Toole. The January 7 event at the Auditorium aims to be the most complete affair Montana has seen.
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Helena
J. K. Toole
Montana
Noted Lyric Composer Dying
Chicago reports Henry Russell one of the noted sea song composers is dangerously ill at age 70. He has not appeared in public for some years.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Henry Russell
Thanksgiving Dinner Draws 400 Americans in London
More than 400 Americans attended the Thanksgiving dinner at the Hotel Cecil in London hosted by the American Society in London.
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London
Hotel Cecil
American Society
Griffiths Accounts Short in Cincinnati Education Clerk Case
His accounts are presented in Cincinnati on November 29 detailing the finances of George G. Griffiths who served as clerk of the board of education for thirteen years. The report outlines discrepancies and audit findings.
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Cincinnati
George G. Griffiths
Board of Education
Wheat Theft Arrest Tollows Chicago Des Moines Connection
F E Wes ere was arrested in Mound City Kansas by a Chicago detective on a charge of stealing three carloads of wheat from the Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul yards in Des Moines. Weaser allegedly obtained the bills of lading.
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Mound City
Kan
F. E. Wessere
Chicago
Ilwaukee
Des Moines
A. Weaser
Montana Miner Neil Doherty Found Dead in Salt Lake Lodging House
Montana mining man Neil Doherty was found dead in a Salt Lake lodging house. Authorities suppose the death resulted from consumption.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Neil Doherty
Montana
Christians and Chinese at war on Eromanga Island
At war with Chinese in the New Hebrides island group Christians and Chinese clash on Eromanga. So far four Christians have been killed and pagan losses reported.
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Victoria
B. C
Eromanga
New Hebrides
Volcanic Eruption Report From Branch Island
October activity from Branch Island in New Britain reports a volcanic eruption. News from Australia arrives detailing the event and its impact as observers note recent seismic activity and ash emissions.
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Victoria
Australia
Branch Island
New Britain
Island Fissure Strikes After Fatal Fire
A number of natives who went out to eat her fish were killed by the fire and drowned. The island experienced two distinct shocks.
Protection Demanded by Tampa Manufacturers
A Tampa communique signed by leading local manufacturers warns of an anticipated interference with business and asks for state protection for their property and right to operate. The sheriff reports five state militia companies are ready to move in to preserve peace on short notice.
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Tampa
Fla
Pall bearers named for Cushman K. Davis funeral
The late Cushman K. Davis home in St. Paul receives steady messages as funeral arrangements are set for a quiet service at 11 a m Saturday. Pall bearers include James J. Hill Judge Walter H Sanborn Judge Charles E Flandran former Governor John B Pillsbury former Senator W D Wardburn Hon Samuel R Thayer Minneapolis E W Peats and District Attorney Robert F E Evans. congressional committees from the houses will arrive in the city Saturday morning.
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St. Paul
Minn
Cushman K. Davis
James J. Hill
Walter H. Sanborn
John 8. Pillsbury
W. D. Wardburn
Samuel R. Thayer
Minneapolis
E. W. Peats
Robert FE. Evans
Houses of Congress
Czar Shows Signs of Improvement as Doctors Report
Livadia bulletin details the czar's steady recovery with improved mood and rising strength. Evening temperature 97.5, pulse 68. morning readings 97.2 and 62 with better sleep and cheerfulness.
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Livadia
Wolseley Aims for Notable December Speech
New York dispatch says Wolseley’s admirers expect a significant December address. Some rumor he may resign before Lord Roberts returns to highlight war results and the military system. His health is poor and he stays on from duty to serve the public.
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New York
Lord Wolseley
the Tribune
Lord Roberts
Victoria votes $15,000 bonus for Victoria to Liverpool railway plan
In Victoria British Columbia a 5 to 1 vote by property owners approved a $15 000 bonus and other privileges for a company to build a railway and ferry linking Victoria with Liverpool via the Great Northern rail line terminus.
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British Columbia
Victoria
B. C
Liverpool
Great Northern Railway
Population figures for Washington city and state
Official population figures show Washington at 518 108, up from 349 390 in 1890. The gain is 168 738 people, a 48 percent increase. The 1880 to 1890 growth was 27 444, or about 163 percent.
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Washington
Alarm in Britain Over South Africa News Censorship
A London dispatch reports a widespread alarm following the disaster at a South African location. Censorship remains strict, hindering a clear understanding of the war situation and actual events.
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London
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