Japan Enters Pacific Trade As U S Faces Rival
Washington dispatch notes the 1806 report of the commissioner of navigation warns Japan has formed a transpacific steamship line with liberal laws and American capital. It cites falling American Pacific trade, rising Japanese tonnage, and proposes extending the 1892 act and imposing duties to protect U S shipping and ports. Secretary Morton claims to have saved $2,000,000 for the treasury over four years.
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Japan
Mindatlantic
Morton Saga
Washington
Commissioner of Navigation
Pacific
United States
Oceanica
Asia
Asiatia
European
American Line
Chamberlain
Congress
Pacific Coast
New York
Paiie
American Register
St. Louis
St. Paul
Brazil
Bryan Talks to Neighbors in Lincoln Homecoming Speech
In Lincoln on November 16 under local clubs Bryan delivered his first formal speech since the election. He advocated free coinage of gold and silver, receiving a flattering reception at Funke opera house and speaking to a crowd eager for his campaign themes.
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Lancoln
Nob
Lincoln Bimetallic Club
Men’s Bryan Club
Bryan Home Guards
William J. Bryan
Bryan Wvas
Funke Opera House
Bryan
Lincoln
Crand
Opera House
George Gould Thrown From Horse In Hunt
In Laxewoop New Jersey on November 16 George Gould was thrown when his horse stumbled during a difficult jump. Gould escaped serious injury as no bones were broken and he expects to be riding again in a few days.
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George Gould
Laxewoop
N. J
Gould
Women Occupy Pulpits in St Louis Churches
In St Louis on November 13 delegates from the Woman's Christian Temperance union filled the pulpits of sixty eight churches. Missionary work and aid for Armenian Christians were the leading topics of discussion during the Sunday services.
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St. Lous
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
French Steamer Disabled Near Fayal in Azores
The French steamship Chateau Yquiem, Captain Roy from New York, arrived at Fayal November 16 with machinery out of order. Her cargo shifted and three of her route orders were lost while en route from October 30 to Marseilles.
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Fayal
Azores
Roy
New York
Marseilles
Butler Letter to Watson on Populist Ticket Power
Senator Marion Butler, Populist national campaign chair, responds to Watson urging against endorsing joint electoral tickets. He warns such advice could aid McKinley, deny Populist electors and congressmen, and calls for unity to support Bryan amid corporate greed. He pleads for action to elect Bryan and curb trusts.
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Washington
Marion Butler
National Campaign Committee
Watson
Bryan
McKinley
People’s Party
William J. Bryan
Cal
Brice's New Railway Entry Into Chicago Planned
Cincinnati notes Senator Brice has contracted with the Wabash for a line into Chicago and aims to locate the general offices of his system there. A direct Chicago Cincinnati route will link central and southern points to Ohio. George L. Bradbury will headquarter in Chicago to coordinate with the new system.
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Brice
Cincinnati
The
Commercial Tribune
Wabash Railway
Chicago
Jackson and Mackinaw
Ohio Southern Railways
Ohio
George L. Bradbury
Lake Line
Western
Fort Wayne
Louisville Railways
Silver Convention Called
Topeka Kansas free silver clubs issue call for a state convention in Topeka on January 12, 1899 to unite the silver forces and organize 1,500 delegates. Fireman Loses Both Legs S: Charles Darrah, a locomotive fireman for Minneapolis and St. Louis, fell while jumping from a train in Fort Dopaz Indiana, resulting in both legs being amputated and a critical condition.
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Topeka
Han
Kansas Free Silver Clubs
Fort Dopaz
Charles Darrah
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Iowa State Horticultural Society to Convene in Des Moines
State Horticultural Society of Des Moines reports the 31st annual Iowa State Horticultural Society session will convene in Des Moines on December 8 and run for four days. Rural Free Delivery expands to Sun Prairie Wisconsin with four carriers in trial. President reappoints Kate E Sullivan as postmistress at Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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State Horticultural Society
Des Moines
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Washington
Sun Prairie
Wis
Wasminton
Kate E. Sullivan
Excelsior Springs
Trust Will Drive Out Factoring
A Cleveland expert familiar with the wire nail trust predicts a price drop soon. He says a two year spike spurred many new factories, but the trust will push prices to 1.15 dollars to force competitors out. The trust can profit as it sells its own wire, while smaller firms relying on external wire cannot.
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Cleveland
Bismarck Feels Satisfied Over Revelations on Europe
Vienna dispatch cites Neue Freie Presse quoting Prince Bismarck’s satisfaction with his revelations about German Russian ties before 1890. He warned French nerves over Russia risked war, while Seattle suffers flood isolation after days of rain. Sioux Falls changes owners as Caldwell exits Daily Press with new editor Bliss and a free silver stance. Gardiner challenges Bald or Cooper to three unraced match events for a $1,000 to $2,000 purse.
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Bismarck
London
Vienna
the Times
Neue Freie Presse
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Russia
Sioux Falls
E. W. Caldwell
Sioux Falls Daily Press
Blanche M. Bliss
Caldwell
Sioux City Journal
Gardiner
Baid
New York
Arthur Gardiner
John West
4. C. Bald
Buffalo
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Spurrier Shoots Nina Cornell Then Kills Self in Jealous Tragedy
In Greenwoodo Sprivas Colos Miss Nina Cornell is fatally wounded and her escort James E Wilson wounded when James B Spurrier a young printer shoots them and then kills himself Jealousy named as cause The Times Paris dispatch notes October trade increases in French imports and declines in exports from London set to add to the day’s reports.
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Transvaal
London
Capetown Dispatch
the Times
Pealouny
GrEenwoop Sprivas
Colo
James B. Spurrier
Nina Cornell
James E. Wilson
Loxpon
the Times Paris Dispatch
Harness the Niagara Power Move Believed Near Completion
Niagara Falls power is switched to Buffalo lines creating a 27 mile loop delivering up to 40,000 horsepower. Edison and Tesla advised, testing runs day and night, with contracts to supply Buffalo Street Railway and city targets set for spring distribution.
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Edison
Tesla
The
Falls
Borraro
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Niagara
William B. Rankin
New York
Niagara Falls Power Company
Buffalo Street
Buffalo Street Railway Company
Street Railway
Messrs. Edison
Senator de Lone’s Job Safe Denial
La Epoca publishes a denial that Senor Dapuy de Lone will be retired as Spanish minister in Washington. Milling Plant Sold in Sioux City Iowa to H L Matthews for 3000 dollars under liens totaling 625000. business to be reorganized and continued.
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Mapbin
la Epoca
Thas
Senor Dapuy de Lone
Washington
Sioux City
Bonus-Milner Milling Company
West
H. L. Matthews
Effort to Depose Wallace as Receiver in Topeka Case
In Topeka on November 18 a move to remove J B Wallace as receiver of the J B Watkins Land and Mortgage Co, which failed two months ago, was reported. North American Trust Co, a major creditor, contends receivers were appointed without its notice and that Watkins owes it about 500000. Judge Foster is presiding in Fort Scott and no action is expected until his return.
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Wallace
TopeKa
J. B. Wallace
J. B. Watkins Land and Mortgage Company
North American Trust Company
United States District Court
Watking
Foster
Fort Scott
Sensation In Court In Missouri Legislature Member Named
In St Joseph on November 13 a sensational court scene arose when a witness testified that Attorney James Moran gave her $82 to leave the state and skip a case. Moran admitted attempting to derail the case. Judge Culver urged the grand jury to investigate and return indictments. Moran is a prominent attorney and member of the Missouri lower house.
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St. Joseps
James Moran
Moran
Culver
Grand
Missouri
Montana Kickers Defeat Nebraska 20 to 6 in Omaha
The Butte Montana Kicker football team, on a broad touring schedule, played the University of Nebraska eleven in Omaha and emerged with a 20 to 6 victory. Nebraska scored first but Butte answered with two touchdowns and a field goal, securing the win in a competitive game.
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Crete
Bert F. Serf
Lawrence
Kan
Doane College
Doane
Kanais
Kansas University
W. G. Banker
First Presbyterian Church
Kansas
Depot
Hastings
Neb
G. D. Rogers
First Baptist Church
Hector Cowan
J. W. Green
A. A. Ewart
Athletic Board
Montana Kickers
Times Warns U S on Cuba Policy Pursuit
An editorial in The Times warns the United States government of difficulties likely to be faced in pursuing an active policy in Cuba.
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Uncle Sam
London
the Times
United States
Cuba
Saw Mill Burned In West Bay Michigan Blaze
West Bay Orry Mich Nov 18 Carpenter Co saw mill Salt block and West Bay City Brewing plant burned loss 50000 dollars.
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West Bay Orry
Mich
Carpenter & Co
West Bay City Brewing Company
High Water Record Broken in Snohomish River
Everett Washington reports the Snohomish River breaking all records and rising two feet above prior highs. The flood has breached banks, cutting a new course across low country while continuing to rise. Ranchers in bottom lands face substantial losses though full details are unavailable. Truant Indians at Genoa Indian School are pursued after seven students escaped.
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Wash
Snohomish
Wihout
Pace
Neb
Genoa
Here
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Statehouse
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Ozark Mountains
Myr. Bryan
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Lincoln, Neb
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Minn
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Truth
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Butler
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Naples
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National Council
Countess of Aberdeen
British Columbia
Internation Council
May Wright Sewall
Frances EK. Willard
Pregent
Anna Howard Shaw
Rachel Foster Avery
J. Ellen Foster
National Women’s Republican Association
Woman’s Relief Corps
Lexington
William Wallace Bruce
Saunders D. Bruce
Turf, Field and Farm
Benjamin Bruce
Live Stock Record
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Seattle
Portnand
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Tacoma
Jr. Thomas
Curcano
Dr. Thomas
People’s Church
F. B. Vrooman
Thomas
McVicker
Vrooman
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Temn
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