Willis Call Threatens Hawaiian Royalists Amid Annexation Debate
Honolulu dispatch reports Minister Willis remains silent on U S policy after cordial welcome to Hawaii. Royalists fear U S protectorate while ex queen visits legation and finances show a modest surplus. Telegraph notes rumors of restoration moves and possible action on Alameda voyage.
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Dbnister Willis
United States
Alameda
Philadelphia
Willis
Dulay
Pst
Thim
Willie
Minster Willie
Legation
Finiare
Council
Treasury
Nmi
Admiral Skerrett
Stars and Stripes
Arrival of the Alameda From Hawaii News Analysis
San Francisco reports the Alameda arriving with little new on Hawaii. Editorials from The Bulletin and The Hawaiian Star discuss U S annexation, noting the United States has not replied and suggesting the islands’ fate rests on Washington’s choice.
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Hawaii
San Francisco
Alameda
Sydney
Auckland
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Australia
The
Bulletin
United States
Hawaiian Star
Queen Restored Wait Continues As Alameda News Delays
Washington reports on November 23 showing no word of the queen's restoration and no attempt to reinstall her throne. Secretary Gresham expresses surprise and questions Minister Willis's remarks while noting no new instructions to Willis. Officials say the provisional government plans no immediate resistance and ships have left Hawaii without further orders.
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Washington
Alameda
Associated Press
United States
Honolulu Commercial Advertiser
San Francisco
Cleveland
Aukland
Sydney
Congress
London
New Zealand
Hawaii
Willis
Waashingtos
State Department
Préas Doffetin
Gresham
Wills
Pensions Bureau Simplifies 1890 Act Certificates
Washington November 23. Commissioner Lochren issued an order simplifying claims under the act of June 27 1890. Pension certificates will no longer specify disabilities. At maximum rating the certificate will state inability to earn a support by manual labor, and for partial ratings the certificate will note partial inability. Higher rerating after a pension is granted will be treated as an increase.
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Commissioner of Pensions Lochren
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Lochren
Smallpox Epidemic Reported in Chicago City
Chicago health commissioner says smallpox is epidemic with eighteen cases in the city. The report lists postoffice area cases and notes the outbreak's spread in the city. Also mentions postmasters appointed and a separate Charleston notice about dispensary settlements and city income from liquor licenses, highlighting fiscal shortfalls for taxpayers.
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Chicago
Eens
McKinley to Speak in Boston and New York
Governor McKinley leaves the Windsor house after a week in Ohio and heads to Boston for a Home Market Club banquet. He will then proceed to New York for further speaking engagements starting November 23.
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McHinley
Boston
New York
William McKinney
Ohio
Windsor House
Home Market Club
Steel Rail Pool Rumors Stir Steel Industry Prices Decline
New York November 23 Special reports a rumored rail pool among Carnegie Steel and Iron Company Bethlehem Steel and Iron Company Cambria Lackawanna Steel Company and others. They allegedly leased Maryland Steel at Sparrows Point and Pennsylvania Steel at Harrisburg, with the former to close except marine forgings and the latter to run at full capacity. Industry leaders doubt the plan but traders say western mills may cut to 25 per ton and eastern to 24 per ton, with railroads delaying orders while awaiting outcomes.
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New York
Steel and Iron
Stee
Carmegie Steel and Iron Company
Homestead, Pa
Tha Cambria
Johnstown
Nnofa Steel Company
Chicago
Bethlehem Steel and Iron Company
Bethlehem, Pa
Lackawanna Steel and Iron Company
Coirbine
Maryland Steel Ani Iron Company
Sparrows Point
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Harrisburg
Ji Ie
Pennsylvania Works
Carnegie Company
Schoonmaker
Lackawanna Company
Western m
Wills
Alpine Disaster Yachting Party Lost At Sea
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of most of a yachting party after a disaster near a steep Touktain cliff. Only one member of the party survived as authorities continued search efforts into the night.
Powderly Faction Holds Ground in Knights of Labor Vote
Philadelphia date shows Knights of Labor general assembly shifting balance as Bishop and Hayes allies win key posts. Bishop defeats Caramingh for foreman 25 to 21 while Hayes back Martin prevails 25 to 21 for general secretary treasurer. Powderly’s fate tied to Cavanaugh as delegates hint at tomorrow’s ballot and Loyal Sovereign Lovelryn is praised.
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Ian Appellato
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
General Worthy
Foreman
Powderly
M. J. Bishop
Massachusetts
Hayes
Hush Cavanaugh
Division A
Cincinnati
Bishop
Caramingh
Martin
Cavanaugh
Loverlyn
Order
Committee On
THE STRIKERS ON TOP
Shamokin Pennsylvania November 23 report extends Lehigh Valley strike to its hauling division with Brotherhood members walking out between Shamokin Mt Carmel Delano and Mauch Chunk. Freight traffic suspended. some trains ran with new men as non union staff refused vacancies. Non union desertion widespread amid fears of further trouble.
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Shamokin
Lehigh Valley
Brotherhood
Mt. Carmel
Delano
Mauch Chunk
Sayre
Lehigh
Fennell
Flemington
N. J
Sheriff Lake
Thie County
Landsdown
Virginia Methodists Open Conference with Prayer in Danville
The Virginia Methodist conference reconvened at 9 15 AM with prayer led by Dr Granbury in Danville on November 23 Devotional exercises were led by Rev J W Southall A major education communication for colored people was referred to a committee The southern church contributed 71796 last year with Virginia at 900 Revival of missions was urged and memorials proposed to tighten discipline and change delegation basis and local extension of sacramental power to select preachers Applicants admitted on trial included Samuel Hatcher J Sidney Peters Ernest Hall George Ray F Proctor and others Peters debate centered on his past and leadership Whitmore faced family objections over lineage Finance board collections reached 28000 the largest daily total ever.
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Granbury
Danville
Methodist
J. W. Southall
Commissioners of Education For the Colored People
Southern Church
Virginia
M. A. Davidson
West Virginia
Conference Missions Board
Shedd
General Conference
Methodist Church
Conference
Samuel C. Hatcher
J. Sidney Peters
Ernest J. Hall
George H. Ray, Jr
F. W. Proctor
George EF. Booker
Arthur R. Sharp
Robert 8. Baughman
Robert F. Waterfield
William B. Beauchampe
A. A
Train wrecks in Carbon and Vincennes claim lives
A Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham through freight hit cows four miles east of Eldridge Alabama. Engineer Charley Barnard and fireman Harry Mudwilder were badly burned. two tramps killed. another tramp severely injured. twelve cars and the engine wrecked. In Vincennes, Indiana, freight train No. 56 collided with passenger No. 6 after a flagman failed to warn, causing major damage and injuries.
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Carbon
Hill
Ala
Spescal
Kansas City
Memphis
Birmingham
Eldridge
Harry Mudwilder
Charley Barnard
Enasneer Garnad
Flack
Evaneville
Vincennes
Ind
Evansville
Guthrey
Fire destroys Edson Moore & Co Wholesale in Detroit
A massive five story Detroit wholesale dry goods building at 104 to 202 Jefferson avenue burned, causing about 750000 dollars in damages. Two men, Radford Dunning and James McKay, were killed after being cut off on the top floor as flames spread quickly on a NW wind. The Palmer estate owned structure was gutted, with embers starting fires on nearby properties including Bagley’s tobacco factory as firefighters fought to contain the blaze.
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Detroit
Mich
Edson, Moore & Co
Jefferson Avenue
Radford Dunning
James McKay
Builig
Palmer
Bagley
Beauford constables battered guarding illegal liquor
State Constable Swan and his partner Strobel were mobbed in Beaufort while seizing a shipment of Georgia liquor aboard the ship Alpha. A brick struck Swan in the eye and his hat was knocked off as the crowd demanded the barrel. The barrel finally landed at the sheriff’s office with only six bottles left. Governor Tillman promised to enforce laws and a force was readied as investigations and possible arrests followed.
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Columbia
8. C
Swan
Strovel
Beaufort
Coluumbia
Statehouse
Strobel
Gaillard
Attorney General
Stroble
Alpha
Savannah
Georgia
Draymen
Swann
Sheriff’s Office
Strohel
Tillman
Buchanan
Watts
Envious Brewers Defeat In Merits At Chicago Event
Anheuser-Busch Beer took first prize on merit in Chicago with a total of 287 points after Government Chemist Wiley’s October 26 analysis. Competitors’ scores included Faust 97 Muncherer 98 Budweiser 95 Pabst Standard 97 Hofbrau 06 Bohemian 94. The Ramor Ne. London reports the rumor of the Marquis of Dufferin being appointed ambassador to Washington.
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Chicago
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Wiley
Anheuser-Busch
Budweiser
Pabst
Hofbrau
Bohemian
America
Europe
the Ramor Ne
London
Marquis of Dufferin
Washam
Secret White Caps Threaten Two Women in Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas on November 2 two women Mrs Sallie Green and Mrs Mc Donald reported white cap threats to the city chief of police. They produced two letters warning them to quit their residence or face tar and feathers if staying overnight. A police detail was posted at their homes that night.
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Little Rock
Ark
Sallie Green
Negro wrecking attempt on fast mail stopped
Will Bradley, a negro from Spartanburg, was arrested for attempting to wreck the Atlanta to fast mail train on November 4. He admitted being part of a trio but claimed no knowledge of the others. He removed spikes and cut bolts but the train passed before completion. Bradley, an old railroad worker, is held on robbery suspicion.
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Spartanburg
D. C
Will Bradley
Atlanta
Rusk Funeral Prepares in Wisconsin Church
Bodies of General Rusk resting in state at a Viroqua church after simple family services at the residence. Ex-officials Har rison and Miller travel from Indianapolis for the funeral.
Billiard Results and World Voyage Notes in Telegraph Briefs
Chicago billiards finished last night with Ives 2400 and Schaefer 2228. Vanderbilt’s yacht William K. Valiant left New York for a world cruise. English l abor bill passes third reading in Commons. Cape Town dispatch cites Matabele war end. Greenville Mississippi merchants Solomon & Blankenzie assign. Liabilities 50000. assets unknown. Canton Mississippi man R G Lemly killed by train. Leland Mississippi firm A E Tate & Co. fails. assets to creditors. Alton Tennessee police captain William Sweeney shot and mortally wounded. Anarchist bomb damages a German factory in Gaplona.
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Ives
Schaefer
Vanderbilt
Wiliam K. i
New York
Lability
House of Commons
Cape Town
Africa
Matabels
British South Africa
Solomon & Blank
Wiliam Sweeney
Alton
Peter McMullen
Cap
Ornee Ee Gaplona
Germany
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Dole
American League
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John Evans
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Murray County
William M. Wilson
Charleston
Board of Control
Eity
Steel Rail Pool
Strikers
Inc
Par's
Pau
Dron
Laurie Loubron
Virginia Methodists
Maxwell & Co. Aneten
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Tenn
Maxwell & Co
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Shield
City National Bank
Mrs. Gladstone
Earl Spencer
the Admiralty
Countess Spencer
Windsor Castla
Lord Duffering
Julian Paunceforte
J. H. Davis
Terence Blackwood
Lord Dunfferin
Raleigh
N. C
Spec'al
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Tuk Coley
Jude
Wood
Florida
North Carolina Methodist: Protestant Conference
Latzrang
W. A. Bullech
North Carolina
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Roberson County
Rusk
Viroqua
Wis
Little Methodist Church
House of God
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Ceneral Harrison
Millier
Panhandle
Agriculture Rusk
Indianapolis
Brazil
Britannia
Nictheroy
East Ninth Street
Bedloe’s Island
A. J. Mundell
Board of Trade
Biemarck
Bertin
Herr Beutticher
Herr Blum
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Frederick the Great
Prince Bismarck
Jackson
Miss
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Byron Lemley
Flines Central Railroad
Heraween
Canton
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