Williams Visits Spain and Cuban Peace Efforts Alleged
New York reports ex consul general Ramon Williams may return from Europe within days. He allegedly traveled to Madrid for weeks with aims to aid a peaceful Cuban settlement and possibly arrange Cuban autonomy with U S guarantees, amid rumors of U S backing and ties to Spain.
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New York
Havana
Ramon O. Williama
Europe
William
Spain
Madrid
United States
Williams
Washington
Europa
Cuba
Taylor
General Grant
Pillsbury Arrives in London Amid Health Watch
In London on November 9 American chess expert H N Pillsbury arrived, still under medical care since Nuremberg. He reports hospitable reception for visitors in Pest and hints that if Dr Lasker defeats Steinitz, Pillsbury may challenge for the title next season. Pillsbury plans US return Saturday. Meanwhile rail and trade notes extend to American locomotives, railcars, and armor plate production in the United States. Famine outlook in India discussed by the Earl of Elgin. Punjaub relief not yet acute. Baron von Wissman elected to Geographical Society. Floods renew in Italy with Rimini submerged and Cerfone rising.
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Loxpon
H. N. Pillsbury
London
Nuremburg
Myx
Pillsbury
Buda Pesth
Dr. Lasker
Steinitz
Lonon
Nurembourg
Bads Pest
United States
England
She Syns
Mr. Pillsbury
Mr. Showalter
America
St. Petersburg
the Times
Prince Khilkoff
Russia
Volga
India
Bonar
Earl of Elgin
Alwar
Northwest Provinces
Messares
Northwest
President-Elect McKinley Attends Church Service
Major McKinley and a group of friends attend morning services at First Methodist Episcopal church in Canton. National figures Charles Dawes and Joseph P. Smith join him as Mrs Dawes visits the McKinley home. crowd sends congratulatory messages as Abner McKinley departs for New York and others call at the house.
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Major McKinley
Canton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
House of Worship
Charles Dawes
Chicago
Joseph P. Smith
Urbana
Dawes
McKinley House
Dr. Manchester
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Congressman Wilson
Brooklyn
Ferdinand W. Peck
W. J. Goodspeed
Columbus
Alexander Revell
Wagered on 1900 election two Ponca farmers place bets
Frank Sinclair and neighbor M B Hanson, both from Ponca Nebraska, each deposited 100 in a local bank and agreed the winner of the 1900 election would receive the stake plus interest. They expect the silver issue to decide the next president, with the bank to pay out in 1904.
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Ponca
Neb
Frank Sinclair
M. B. Hanson
Hanson
Sinclair
Ohio Miners Resist a Cut in wages
In Jackson Ohio on November 9 miners walk out as coal mines idle statewide. Union president Batchford attends talks amid a mass meeting but no deal. Workers reject a 45 cent rate and cite living costs at 61 cents. Months of reduced hours worsen hardships. Diff erentials across districts threaten a wider Ohio strike by thousands.
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Ohio
Jackson
Batchford
Ohio Miners’ Union
Railroad link planned from San Miguel to Gulf line
A concession granted by Governor Manuel Guadalupe Maninero of Victoria Mexico covers building a railroad from San Miguel opposite Rio Grande City Texas to the Gulf line. The federal government pledges 5000 per kilometer and US capital funds the project, creating a key Texas Mexico connection. In Wellsville New York two men and a boy were killed stealing a ride on an Erie car carrying iron piping when a switch engine jolted the car causing a collapse of pipes, identified victim Dick Allen of Boston and Harry Baker of Athens. another large negro remains unidentified. A coroner's inquest found the Erie company blameless.
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Louis
Victoria
Mex
Guadalupe Maninero
San Miguel
Rio Grande City
Tex
Gulf Railroad
United States
Texas
Mexico
Wellsville
Erie
Dick Allen
Boston
Harry Baker
Athens
Erie Company
Trial of the Iowa to begin builders' trial off Delaware Capes
The battleship Iowa will leave the Cramp's shipyard Tuesday for a preliminary builder's trial on a measured Delaware River course. The test checks engines and machinery to ensure compliance with government specifications.
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Iowa
Pailaperats
Delaware River
Cramps
Delaware Capes
O'Danny Seeks 3 650 000 Franc Damages in Paris
Sidney O'Danna arrives in Paris and plans to sue the German embassy in French courts for 3 650 000 francs alleging wrongful wartime sentence after a Berlin prison term for alleged intrigue. Charles D Iané, mine owner, offers Bryan funding for bi metals campaign.
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O'Danny
Paris
Mafin
Sidney O’danna
O’danna
Berlin
France
Germany
Bryan
San Francisco
Charles D. Iané
Utica
William J. Bryan
The
Californian
Chilean Cabinet Resigns After Censure Vote in Chamber
Santiago Chile Nov 9 The Chilean cabinet resigns following passage of a censure vote by the chamber of deputies. The crisis stemmed from a dispute between the cabinet and President Errazuriz over appointments to office made by cabinet ministers.
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Santiago
Chile
Thes
Chamber of Deputies
Errazuriz
Free Coinage Fight to Continue in Four Years
The San Francisco office will remain open as American Bimetallic Union leaders plan a long campaign for free silver ahead of the 1900 election. General A J Warner urges silver and bimetallic leagues to maintain organization and press the cause amid global gold standard concerns. A Iowa silver forces address praises past gains and calls for unity between Democratic, Populist, and Free Silver groups for joint action.
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San Francisco
General Warner
Hington
American Bimetallic Union
Chicago
Washington
A. J. Warner
The
Wion
United States
Witlin
Endeavn
Silverlies
Des Moryee
Free Silver Parties
Iowa
E.M. Carr
Democratic Committee
J. Bellangee
E. T. Meredith
Tews
Carr
London
Berlin
Krupp Ordnance Factory
Time Extended for Purchase of Otoe Missouri Lands
Indian inspector McCormick reports Otoe and Missouri Indians consent to a one year extension for settlers to pay for their lands. Payment now due about July 20, 1897. If not paid, entries may be canceled after a 90 day notice. if agreed, settlers relinquish lands and no further dispute.
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Otoo Und
Missouri
Washinoron
Navy
McCormick
Indian Office
Governor calls Iowa special session to finish the code
Des Moines reports Governor Drake issued a call for a special legislative session to begin January 19 to complete the code revision begun last winter. The move could allow other business, with liquor law changes a possible topic.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Drake
Grant to head war department in McKinley cabinet
Dr T J Charlton of Plainsfield says General Miles and his staff understand Colonel Fred Grant of New York will be secretary of war in McKinley’s cabinet. Charlton reports Grant is to be the head of the war department, based on conversations during his visit with General Miles.
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Fred Grant
Indianapouts
Ind
T. J. Charlton
Plainsfield
Miles
New York
McKinley
Charlton
Grant
War Department
Canadians Interested New York Cabinet Members Study Election
Canadians in New York learn how the presidential election was conducted from observers in the Morning Advertiser. Gar Works Almost Destroyed in St Peterssuxe as a Pullman car outfit at Peterno was nearly consumed by fire.
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New York
Morning Advertiser
Gar
St. Peterssuxe
Peterno
Sidewalk Slant Causes Painful Corns in Pedestrian Test
A chiropodist’s reply prompts an investigation into corns as a man studies how sidewalk slope affects his feet. He notes pain shifts with walking direction, discovers gutterslant sidewalks press on toes, and learns relief comes from level or gutterward paths.
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Atep
Hongoe
New York Times
Seventh Daughter Hurls Insults In Estate Paper Hunt
In Chicago Record style humor the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter confronts a lawyer seeking lost estate papers. A clairvoyant friend pitches help, but the lawyer doubts and the daughter storms off after a biting exchange over a missing handbag and unfounded claims.
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Aie
Chicago
General Butler First Presidential Candidate to Hire a Press Agent
A Washington Star report notes General Butler pioneered the political press agent role during his labor ticket campaign. He hired circus familiar Hugh Coyle to manage media outreach, organize Butler clubs, and run the campaign like a well staged circus with uniforms banners and parades.
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General Butler
Labor
Bailey
Preas
Hugh Coyle
Butler
Coyle
Adead
Washington Star
The Glamour of Distance in Consul Perception
A New York Merchants' Review critique notes home papers scorn consuls abroad for neglecting commercial interests while praising British consuls as model officials. It contrasts reactions among British, German, and American observers regarding consular effectiveness across Africa Asia and South America.
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Africa
Asia
South America
United States
Germany
New York
Sing Sing Prison Library Favorites and Patent Figure Report
The Sing Sing library shows Charles Reade with Never Too Late to Mend as the top request and Put Yourself In His Place second among inmates. A commissioner of patents notes that 32 foreign countries have issued 981,061 patents since earlier times up to Dec 8, while the United States has issued 662,465 in the same period.
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Commissioner of Patents
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
France
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Blackburn
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