Ministers Refuse Hawaiian Guard Request and Cabinet Tie
Washington reports indicate Minister Willis declined a request from the Fat Queen for Marines guarding her. A protracted cabinet meeting discussed the Hawaiian situation, with no direct policy statement expected in the president’s message. The Alameda dispatch and Hawaii’s restitution plans linger, while internal revenue talks push toward tax talks behind closed doors.
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Washington
Bragshun
Nictherey
Avy Department
Mello
Cleveland
Lamont
Hoodor
Phen
Chireshai
Hawaii
Congress
Essaey
Willis
Islands
White House
Gresham
Llawelian
Queen seeks protection amid mob threats in fraught plot
A former queen pleads for safety as threats and coercion surface, with officials warning of possible harm if protection is withheld. The case centers on alleged intimidation and fears for the queen’s welfare, linked to unstable governance and factional conflict.
Still Wrestling With the Income Tax Tariff Bill Debated
Democrats of the Ways and Means Committee press to finish the tariff bill and submit it to Congress at the Monday meeting. The panel remains divided on key points including the income tax provisions amid strong support from Meier, McMullin, Bryan, Whitley and others for retaining the tax.
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Democrats
Ways and Means
Democratie
Tessy
Atten
Strauss Opposes Income Tax In Washington Visit
Isador Strauss of Macy & Co travels to Washington to oppose a national income tax and to press tariff reform. He warns the Democratic Party would lose power for 25 years if southern and western members push the tax, notes slow business recovery, and cites New York banks holding excess reserves. He also critiques the cotton auction as an unreliable price signal.
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Washington
Isador Strauss
New York
Macy & Co
Strauss
Democratic Party
Congress
Gifts to Kewberry College Memorial and New Building
Mrs. Fannie K. Keller of Orangeburg has funded a $1000 scholarship at Newberry College in memory of her son James Aiken Keller who studied there 1882 to 1885 and died in November 1885. The principal will be used to aid a student named by Mrs. Keller, with interest paid annually. The gift may also go toward the cost of a new Science Hall to open in 1804 05. The German Airline Benevolent Society of Savannah sent $100 to President Holland for the new building. The project is now assured and contracts will be let soon, though more funds are needed.
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Newberry
D. C
Fannie K. Keller
Orangeburg
Newberry College
James Aiken Keller
German Airl and Benevolent Society
Savannah
Prsident Holland
Newberry Collegt
Republican love feast in Boston crowds for McKinley
In Boston on November 24 a large gathering filled the big mechanics hall with about twelve hundred Republicans attending a love feast. Governor McKinley of Ohio spoke on the platform, with Tom Reed of Maine and Governor-Elect Greenhalge of Massachusetts nearby. Vermont’s Governor Puller and Congressman Cousins of Town were present, as was Collector Beard and the venerable Haar, among others.
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Boston
Mass
Collector Beard
Republican War Horse
Massachusetts
Haar
Judge orders South Calvins tailuary freight to private buyers
Charleston November 21 judge Simonson signed an order directing the railroads to bring to all goods offered as freight and consigned to private consumers The decision followed a petition by citizens who claimed the right to buy beer and whisky for their own consumption and have railroads transport it
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Charleston
S. C
United States
Simonson
Convention of Railroad Conductors Opens in Chicago
Delegates to the nineteenth annual convention of the Railroad Passenger and Freight Conductors Mutual Aid and Benefit Association gathered at the Sherman House in Chicago. The meeting will run for two days. The association, one of the oldest and strongest railroad bodies, counts about 1,400 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch'cago
Pagenger
Premium Worth Trying For On Columbia Speed Trial
Washington November 24 The official speed of the United States cruiser Columbia was reported to the secretary of the navy by Rear Admiral Belknap president of the trial board They found the ship fully fired the contract requirements in every respect The official speed is 22 8 knots giving her a premium of 50 000 at rate of 20 000 for each knot over the contract requirements
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Washington
United States
Columbia
Secretary of the Navy
Belknap
Michigan cyclists complete thirteen hundred mile trek to Florida
Two wheelmen from Michigan rode a total distance of thirteen hundred miles by bicycle from Attalia to De Fonink Springs, Fla. They expect to reach their destination by Saturday and appeared fresh despite the long journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Attalia
Society Splits Over Christian Science in Knoxville
Knoxville society fractures over Christian science as Mrs. King, a disciple from Grand Rapids, builds a class attracting many residents. A prominent young businessman wavers, later shows signs of distress, and a social column notes Mrs. L. French publicly adopts the faith, stirring widespread agitation in the city.
Fire destroys Henrietta theater and Chittenden block in Columbus
A November fire in Columbus gutted the Henrietta theater and the connected Chittenden hotel block, spreading to Park theater and other shops. Losses reached about 600000, with buildings valued at 300000 and limited insurance. Lessees Dickson and Talbott faced 10000 to 15000 in losses. the hotel boss won 300000 in a claim. The fire trapped residents and staff as crowds rushed to save belongings, while the hotel elevator overfilled during evacuation.
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Columbus, O
New Henrietta Theater
Felix Morris Company
Dickson & Talbott
Indianapolis
Park Theater
Gray & Stephens
Park
Chittenden
Ohio States Saving and Trust Company
Felix Morris & Co
Columbus
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
CBS
Lehigh Strike Deepens Over Reinstatement Clash
In Wilkesbarre on November 24, the Lehigh Valley Railroad labor dispute deepened as officials rejected reinstatement of old workers. Company representatives, led by Watkins, refused to hear the miners, reaffirming a November 21 circular. Negotiations for a conference failed, signaling a prolonged fight as authorities insist on non reinstatement.
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Wikesbarre
Femeen
Lehigh UF Stailroad
CMP
Iosyes
Bern
Dhape
Chadron
Vroom Messrs
S.mpson and Watkins
R’ee
Oftala
Powderly nominates new delegates to placate Knights of Labor factions
Philadelphia November 24 General Master Workman Powderly presented a new list of delegates in the Knights of Labor general assembly to balance opposing factions. Four will join the general executive board. Names include Delvin Detroitr Wright Cavannaugh Costello Maguir Duncan Robertson and Quinn, with several new figures replacing earlier picks. Debate ran long as speakers argued for and against each candidate.
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Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Workman
General Assembly
The
John Delgin
A. W. Wright
John Davis
Hugh Cavananagh
John Costello
Pittsburg
Charles R. Mertin
Toledo
Thomas O'Reilly
Joseph C. O'Keefe
John Delvin
Detroitr
Canada
Hugh Cavanaugh
Cincinnati
T. W W. Maguir
New York
J. P. Duncan
Indian Territory
J. H. Robertson
Arkansas
P. H. Quinn
Rhode Island
Northeastern railroad reelects officers in Charleston meeting
In Charleston on November 24 the Northeastern railroad stockholders re elected President A F Ravenel and Vice President H Walters along with several directors. Reports were described as satisfactory though exact figures were not released. The Charleston and Savannah railroad stockholders meet tomorrow with officers of the Plant system, Atlantic Coast Line, and Southern Express Company in attendance.
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Charleston
S. C
Northeastern Railroad
A. F. Ravenel
H. Walters
W. T. Walters
Bb. F
New Comer
O. White
W. G. el
Charleston and Savannah Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line System
Southern Express Company
Price Baking Powder Co. Sues Royal for World’s Fair Ad Claim
Caicago November 21. The Price Baking Powder Company of Caricagos sues the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York for damages over an advertisement claiming Royal received a World’s Fair award. Price asserts Royal was not an exhibitor or judged there and warns newspapers printing Royal’s statement will face liability.
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Caicago
Price Baking Powder Company
Caricagos
Royal Haking Powder Company
New York
Royal
Pree
Southern Baseball Association Leader Heads to Macon
John B. Neckla, president of the Southern Baseball Association and late Southern league head, traveled to Macon to represent Southern Baseball interests in a suit over the sinking fund dispute with Sam Altmeyer. The outcome could influence baseball’s fate in the South next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baseball Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
John B. Neckla
Southern League
Macon
Southern Basebal Association
Cuba
Sam Altmeyer
Nicklin
Wounded gin worker dies after arm amputation in Alabama
Gadsden Alabama, November 24. John Harden was wounded at his Woods Bend cotton gin in Clair county earlier this week. His glove caught in saws, pulled his arm in, and he suffered a severe wound. Physicians amputated the arm near the shoulder, but he died from blood loss. He had married only days earlier, and his bride is expected to die from grief.
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Gadsden
Ala
John Harden
Woods Bend
Clair County
Bradstreet notes shift in sales and staples amid colder weather
Bradstreet's reports sales rising for seasonable staples in Chicago and other midwestern centers with demand for winter clothing, flannels, shoes and hats. It notes easier collections in Atlanta, Chattanooga, Louisville and Duluth, plus a revival in iron and steel purchases for future delivery. Pig iron output rises, rail prices show only a nominal uptick, and cane sugar crops surge while beet sugar climbs. Wheat available for export remains strong, while navigation near Montreal and Buffalo tightens.
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New York
Bradstreet
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Duluth
St. Paul
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Louisville
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Mikers
Louisiana
Navigation
Montreal
Buffalo
United States
Canaan
Toronto
Dominion
Halifax
Dun
Rf. G. Dun’s Weekly Review of Trade
Boston
Shoe and Leather Reporter
Lov ing acquitted in Roanoke bank embezzlement case
H F Loving former paying teller at First National Bank Roanoke was tried in hustings court after being indicted for embezzling 3500. The jury found him not guilty after fifteen minutes. prosecution failed to prove actual theft or embezzlement amid testimony of overpayments and suspected falsification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
H. F. Loving
First National Bank
Messrs. Wright and
Hoge
John F. Penn
Loving
Bettina Girard's Matrimonial Venture Ends in Tragedy
Bettina Girard star in In Off Kentucky at Gedney house theater took an overdose of chloroform during a wait for curtain. Laura Burt attempted suicide while Girard was near death, and a doctor was summoned. The incident followed Girard's failed marriage plans with actor Harrison J Wolffe.
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Academy of Mus
Kentucky
Bettina
Girard
Bart
Gedney
Laura Burt
Misa Girard
Ayia
Turner
Alge
Acress
Hay
K.v.ng
Jealousy Blamed in Kankakee Tragedy
In Kankakee Illinois on November 21 Joseph F E Smith a former merchant killed his divorced wife and Mrs Grayhill then shot himself All three died instantly from heart shots Williams wife was about thirty five Mrs Grayhill sixty Smith about forty A seven year old child witnessed the events Jealousy believed to be the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Joseph FE. Smith
Graybin
Hineelf
Smith
Tyhe
Safe Blowers Loot Dinkins Safe in New Horne
Safe blowers siphoned 1200 dollars from J. D. Dinkins in New Horne. The item notes a surge of applicants for offices under the new revenue collector, with over 1,200 mail applications and hundreds visiting locally. Mentions a slow down in merchant cotton and an early season show.
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Haleigh
N. C
New Horne
J. D. Dinkins
Making Arrests Quietly in Dispensary Enforcement
In Columbia South Carolina on November 24 special dispatches report Governor Tillman pressing the Dispensary law with rare firmness. Arrests are going on quietly as he seeks to shield the state and enforce penalties while protecting officers. Also from Richmond Virginia a city committee secretary pleads guilty to sending a duel challenge to Joseph Bryan of the Times. Huddleston murder verdict not guilty leads to dismissals. noted Catholic priest Rev R F Craing dies. Howard F Cannon, prominent lawyer and financier, passes away in Richmond.
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Tillman
Columbia
8. C
Beaufort
Richmond
Jefferson Wallace
City Democratic Committee
Joseph Bryan
Times
Huddleston
Pittsburg
Daugher
Kitet Coyle
Claude Coyle
Cannot Agree Versus Ard Case Jury Still Deadlocked
Jackson Tenn November 24 Special The jury in the ard case has not yet agreed. Jurors requested clarification on a point not at issue and reported this afternoon that they could not agree. Judge Haarmond sent them back to their room to deliberate. Verdict eagerly awaited.
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Jackson
Tenn
Haarmond
Belonged to a Fighting Family
Columbia November 24 Special The spe nsy authorities say Fisher the man killed in the mountains of Greene county a few days ago was not a dispensary constable as stated in dispatches He belongs to a family noted for belligerent proclivities and the tragedy was probably the result of an old feud or longstanding enmity
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Columbia
U S. C
Fisher
Greenge County
Tie
Veteran gunsmith W A Rickets dies after runaway injuries
Birmingham Alabama November 24 Special W A Rickets a venerable gunsmith in this city died today from injuries suffered in a runaway accident ten days earlier. He was estimable and universally respected here.
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Birmingham
Als
W. A. Rickets
Te Wasa
Melita Sketches of Ottoman Saga Reach Novelist's Eye
Fragmentary copy from Melita dated November 24 hints at a sultan's tale and a meme about seals. The text appears cryptic with partial phrases referencing authority and a possible satire element tied to a seafaring locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melita
War threatens as Whatley under attack by enraged mob
In Opelika Alabama a posse holds eight Negro suspects after a flogging that sparked a Negro uprising twelve miles south. Nineteen would be assassins are wanted with more likely to be punished by vigilante action. Both races remain alert as fears of violent retaliation grow and Mr Whatley’s life is sworn as danger escalates.
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Opelika
Ala
Jed Whatley
Diputes
Mr. Whatley
Lee County
Mr. Whatler
Tay
South
The Chandlers Go Pree Not Guilty Verdict
In Opelika Alabama on November 24 a circuit court jury found John and Charles Chandler not guilty in the murder of Henry Howard at the city fair. The trial featured a bitter fight and a long day of testimony but the state failed to prove which Chandler fired the fatal shot.
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Opelika
Ala
Chandler
John
Charles Chandler
Henry Howard
Young Howard
Prominent South Carolina farmer suffers major fire loss
Captain J. B. Humbert, a leading farmer near Princeton in Cauzens District, burned his home and outbuildings Monday night. Incendiary speculation grows as the dwelling was fully aflame on discovery and an earlier attempted arson was thwarted last week. Barns, stables, two horses, two mules, several cows, and a large amount of provender were destroyed.
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Rim
Cauzens
D. C
J. B. Humbert
South Carolina
Princeton
Humbert
Whisky seized from Southern Express office in Orangeburg
Columbia S C November 24 Special agents raided the Southern Express Company's office and seized eight packages of whisky consigned to Mr Oviphans at Orangeburg. The whisky was in cans used for shipping paint. They acted without warrants and showed badges. Prosecution probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S.C
J— Tro Sate Constants
Southerm Express Company
Oviphans
Orangeburg
Refused to Give Him Up Limue Rock Ark
Jack Williams, leader of the orphan train robbers, has been arrested and is in custody of Deputy Sheriff Pemberton of Searcy County who refuses to surrender him without a $1,300 payoff. The governor sent a private secretary with a warrant for Williams and Pemberton to be served, but the pair persisted in refusing to relinquish Williams.
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Limue Rock
Ark
Jack Williams
Orphant
Pemberton
Searcy County
Wiliamé
Mm Cane le
Williams
Horse Races At Nashville Card And Rail Disaster Report
Nashville racing results list five races from November 24 with winners Bob Neely Diamond Dick King Bors Minnie More Thorough and Ke Boy plus times and placings. A Birmingham railway wreck kills two more aboard a Kansas City line. one tramp is fatally injured and a brakeman’s legs are severed with more victims feared.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bob Neely
Lay Fasta
Bango
Diamond Dick
Emma Mac Sertéani
Longbroeck
King Bors
Case
Gratz Hanley
Minnie
Lamplied
Ace Stock
Fom Ke Boy
Miss Knott
Redcap
Bermingham
Ala
Kansas Ci
Birminghan
Yest
Telegraph Brevities From a Fragmented Telegraph
A garbled telegraph item reports Swiss minister Dr Ade Clara pede transferred to Vienna. Other notes mention a juror recursed in the Dan Coughlan murder trial and various misread casualty and travel snippets with names and places garbled beyond recognition.
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Berne
Washington
Ade Clarapede
Vienna
Dan Coughlan
Dr. Cronin
Charleston
Glenmowen
FH. Vann
Bangor
Als
Hartist
Nathaniel Arris
Abner
Nee Yeate
Tilknan
South
Barnwell
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