Samoan settlement partitions islands among Britain Germany and the U S
Britain and Germany reach a formal agreement redistributing Samoan territories with Germany gaining Upolu and SavuIi while the United States obtains Tutuila and its coaling stations at Pago Pago. Britain renounces Samoa claims and Germany cedes to Britain parts of the Solomon group. A separate accord divides hinterland areas and Zanzibar rights along with a mechanism for compensation disputes. The United States is expected to assent.
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United States
Island
Tutuila
Pago Pago
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Upolu
Suvil
Tonga Islands
Choiseul
San Isabel
Solomon Group
Samoa
Togoland
British Gold Coast
Paka
Mamprusi
Gambasa
Yeud
Chakos
Colonial Council
Zanzibar
Imperial Court of Arbitration
the Times
Potsdam
South Africa
William
Osme! Wrench
Knights of Pythias Enjoy Visitor Knights in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on November special night local Pythian lodges hosted visiting Knights of Pythias from Lumpkin Ripley Buena Vista and nearby areas. About one hundred knights attended with many earning third rank honors. Speeches were delivered by notable Georgia members of the order.
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Columbus
Knights of Pythias
Lumpkin
Ripley
Buena Vista
Georgia
Order
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Aids Fertility And Pregnancy
A physician endorsed remedy promises to relieve infertility caused by female ailments. The ad claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures uterine disease, stops drains, and strengthens expectant mothers providing easier childbirth and healthier babies. Testimonial from Mrs James W Blacker of Syracuse cites miscarriages resolved and improved health after using the products. A free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer is included for 31 stamps.
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Pierce
Catherine St
Syracuse
N.Y
Common Sense Medical Adviser
Addresa Dy
Ludlow Discusses Cuban Affairs and Elections
Brigadier General Ludlow, former military governor of Havana, arrived in New York and spoke on Cuban progress toward self government. He noted improved Cuban attitudes toward Americans, the need for ongoing civil organization under martial supervision, and that the election date and electoral details remain undecided. He warned of the difficulty of implementing an educational test given 80 percent literacy. The article ends with a medical advertisement.
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New York
Ludlow
Havana
New York Harbor
Republic
Havane
Cuba
BAPTISTS OF ALABAMA MEET IN GADSDEN
The seventy eight annual Alabama Baptist state convention opens in Gadsden at 10 o clock with Rev J C Lowry conducting devotion. Delegates enroll as Hon H W D Mallory of Selma is elected president with R B Pettus and Rev A C Davidson as vice presidents and W A Davids as secretary.
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Huntaville
Ala
Alabama Baptist State Convention
First Methodist
Gadisden
J. ¢. Lowry
H.W. D. Mallory
Selma
R. BE. Pettus
A. C. Davidson
W. A. Davids
Georgia and Alabama Road stockholders meet in Savannah
At Savannah on November 8 the annual stockholders and directors meeting of the Georgia and Alabama Hallway re elected the old board. All shares voted except 24. Meeting adjourned to November 18. Directors and officers named. President Williams absent. Treasury re elected R B Guest. Report not yet released. Also notes no new yellow fever cases in New Orleans and GOP judge results in Aberdeen South Dakota.
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Savannah
Georgia and
Alabama
Bay Street
Georgia
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
Cecil Gabbett
J. W. Middendorf
Baltimore
W. W. Mackall
C. Sidney Shepard
New York
Williams
Wiliams
Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
New Orleans
Troops Depart Toward Colenso Amid Boer Advances
Reports from London detail Boer efforts to capture Kimberley and Cecil Rhodes while British forces under General White strike near Ladysmith. Reinforcements from Durban and Estcourt are described, with naval and army movements, and questions about the white flag treachery in native sources accompany the ongoing Tugela River operations.
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London
General White
Ladysmith
Redvers Buller
White
Marquis of Lansdowne
Estcourt
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Colenso
Tugela
Toubert
Jowbert
Bulwer Bridge
Tupela River
Nelthropen
Joubert
Buller
Cape Town
War Office
Gibraltar
Wenvoe
Mafeking
Cape Colony
Krueger
America
Per Baer
In Kentucky who both claim state contest deepens
Frankfort report at midnight lists Blackburn figures for next legislature. Senate Democrats 2 Republicans 13. House Democrats 66 Republicans 45, with a 58 to 42 chance. Blackburn notes Goebel election by slender margin and calls on public vigilance.
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Louisville and Nashville
Bradley
Blackburn
Goebel
Frankfort
Democratic State Campaign Committee
Senate
House
Davis Tablets Unveiled in Richmond Confederate Ceremony
A large crowd witnessed the unveiling of tablets in St Pauls church for Winnie Davis and the Davis family. The event followed the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention at the Jefferson Hotel with Rev Dr Loudon Mason and Bishop George W Peterisin officiating. General Fitzhugh Lee expected to speak at tomorrow ceremonies.
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Richmond
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Hotel
Kate Cabell Currie
Norman Y. Randolph
E. C. Miner
Joseph Bryan
Ladies' Memorial Literary Society
Currie
James G. Leigh
Norfolk
Virginia
Lee
Attwood
Appomattox
St. Paul's Church
Winnie Davis
Davis
Loudon
Mason
George W. Peterisin
Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
Winnie
South
Jefferson Hayes Davis
President Davis
George Ross
John H. Regan
Texas
Hart
New York
Edgar R. Farrar
Miss Davis
Reles
Fa Ole Otesf
de Varina
Anne
Freshent Davis
Samuel Hmory
Jeffergun
Joseph Evan
William Howell Davis
Slayes
Wintle Davis
Hollywood
Daughters of the Confederacy
Mr. Davis
Jefferson Davis
Fitzhugh Lee
Captain Gillette Inspecting River in Georgia Tour
Captain Gillette will return to review the river course after a Monday inspection. The Macon Navigation Company aims to have two river boats ready as the channel improves. The Macon Laslight and Water Company directors meet November 20 to consider lowering water rates, possibly followed by a gas rate cut, urged by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Mason, Ga
Gillette
Macon Navigation Company
Macon Laslight and Water Company
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Berry Rifles
C. M. Wey
Georgia
Perry Rifles
Perry
Wiley
FPA
Travelers’ Protective Association
Christchurch
F. F. Reese
Governor McMillin Sees Ohio Results as Expected
Nashville special reports Governor McMillin commenting on Election Day returns. He notes Bryan retains Kentucky and Ohio returns look favorable to Republicans, while McLean’s strong campaign keeps the party in good shape. The Kentucky Senate outcome and Blackburn's ties are uncertain.
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Ohio
Nashville
Tenn
McMillin
Bryan
New York
Maryland
Kentucky
McLean
Senate
Blackburn
Senator Jones Reacts To Ohio Victory
Senator James K. Jones chairman of the democratic national committee arrived in Tyler Texas after a European sojourn for health. He said he was satisfied with the election results though surprised by Ohio’s large Republican majority and noted he and Mrs. Jones would soon depart for Washington.
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Ohio
Houston
Tex
Tyler
United States
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Martin Named Nominee as Virginia Senate Grows Democratic
Returns indicate the Virginia Senate will be fully Democratic with only W. J. Shande, independent Democrat, outside the regular nominees. The House will have ninety three regular Democrats, three independents and four Republicans. Martin appears set to win the party caucus nomination for United States senator by a solid majority.
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Virginia Senate
Richmond
State Senate
W. J. Shande
Wight
House
Martin
United States
Divided Salt Lake City Council and Utah Mayoral Wins
In Salt Lake City the city council remains evenly split nine Republicans and nine Democrats. Republicans won mayoral races including Thompson in November with a margin of 86. Republicans also captured recorder and auditor posts. Democrats won attorney treasurer and justice of the peace, and carried mayoralties in Ogden Provo and Park City.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Utah
Thompson
Ogden
Prova
Parry City
Democratic Gain in Frisco Sweeps City Races
Semi official returns from San Francisco's municipal election show Democrats gaining a near sweep. Republicans won seven positions on the entire ticket including sheriff auditor tax commissioner county clerk and three supervisors. Democrats captured the mayor and all other county officers and fifteen supervisors. Mayor Phelan leads Davis by 7,756.
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San Francisco
Phelan
Davis
Major Rubber Stock Deal Shifts Control Across Firms
New York financier Charles R. Flint announced that the Rubber Goods Manufactur ing Company now owns a majority stake in the capitals of Hartford Rubber Works Indianapolis Rubber Manufacturing Peoria Rubber and Indiana Bicycle plant. The purchase covers about one hundred patents for rubber tires and bicycle parts. No price rise planned for some bicycle tires while others will be discounted.
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New York
Charles R. Flint
Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company
Hartford Rubber Works Company
Indianapolis Rubber Manufacturing Company
Peoria Rubber and Manufacturing Company
Indiana Bicycle Company
Fusionists Carry Nebraska in Election, Lincoln Report
Lincoln Neb Nov 4 Complete county returns show fusionists likely carry Nebraska by about 12000 with half the counties in. William Neville wins the Sixth District seat over Mosea P Kinkaid though by a smaller margin. Edmiston says Holcomb elected supreme court judge by about 16000. Bryan notes a national rebuke to the administration. Fusionists plan a state ratification gathering Friday night.
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Lincoln
Neb
Funionista
Wiliam Neville
Mosea P. Kinkaid
Edmiston
Fusion State Central Committee
A. Holcomb
Supreme Court
Republican Committee
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
United States
Wate
Sapital
Democrats Sweep Maryland Vote in Landlide Victory
Unofficial results from Baltimore city and Maryland counties show Democrats winning most offices. Governor John Walter Smith, Comptroller Joshua Hering, and Attorney General Isidor Raynor lead by about 11,300 votes. Democrats secure 15 of 26 Senate seats and 66 of 91 House seats, with Republicans limited to 25. Baltimore city also elects a new Court of Appeals judge, City Court clerk, sheriff, state's attorney, city surveyor, and three orphan's court judges.
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Baltimore
Baltimore City
John Walter Smith
Joshua Hering
Isidor Raynor
General Assembly
Court of Appeals
Orphans’ Court
Republicans gain seats in New York Assembly in late returns
Early returns from across New York state raise Republican Assembly members to 93 while Democrats sit at 87, a net gain of 12. In New York County Tamany candidate Abner C. Thomas leads surrogates with 55,070 votes. ex Justice Daly trails. Independent labor votes number 65,700, 3,000 under socialist totals, with Tamany gains tied to Citizens Union and labor Republican coalitions.
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Assembly
New York
New York County
Abner C. Thomas
John 8
Crosby
Supreme Judge
Citizens Union
License for Admiral Dewey Will Marry This Week
Washington reports a marriage license issued to Admiral George Dewey and Mrs Mildred Hazen. Lieutenant Harry Caldwell filed the K license stating Dewey is sixty one and Hazen forty three, both US citizens with one prior marriage. The ceremony is expected at Mrs Washington McLean House with Cardinal Gibbons officiating.
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Washington
Admiral George Dewey
Mildred Hazen
Harry H. Caldwell
United States Navy
Admiral Dewey
United States
Caldwell
George Dewey
Washington McLean
Hazen
Plurality figure cited for New Jersey county results
Report notes Republican plurality in New Jersey counties near 16 000, higher than last year. Mentions state-wide counting method used by local leaders to determine county tallies and contrasts with prior year figures.
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New York
New Jersey
Voothess
Columbus Ga fair ends as gambling and street activity disrupted
Police report multiple complaints as a local fair in Columbus, Georgia faces closures and a crackdown on street gambling and illicit devices. Warrants sworn against a proprietor signal authorities’ intent to stop the activity amid widespread disorder and public nuisance claims.
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Columbus
Bunkuc
Warrar Prietor
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