Liberals seize Colon in swift isthmus battle
Liberal forces led by General Patino surprise Colon after cutting telegraph lines and seize key government buildings. Major clashes erupt at the cuartel and town hall. several officials are wounded or killed. U.S. Marines land from the gunboat Machias to guard rail facilities as trains continue to cross the isthmus.
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Colon
Colombia
Alban
Chorrara
Panama
Patino
Las Cascades
Frederico Barrera
Cuartel
Senor Jaen
Senor Muskus
Department of the Interior
Guardia
Nee Paredes
General Pinzon
Carthagena
Cation
Chorrera
Ich
United States
Machias
McCrea
Shaler
Barrera
Here
Restrepo Says Colombian Leader Is In a Trap
In New York on November 21 Dr. Restrepo head of the Colombian junta argued General Alban with 1100 troops and six field pieces attacked at Chorrera near Panama. Restrepo claims 4000 rifles and artillery sent from New York in three months bolster their defense and that Panam a and the isthmus will fall within two days, despite Alban’s confidence by misjudging arms and leadership.
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New York
Restrepo
Alban
Chorrera
Panama
Benjamin Herrera
Lugo
Panam
Colombian refugees buy gunboat to fight insurgents
News reach Dr. Restrepo reports Colombian refugees purchased a 700 ton gunboat built for Salvador’s republic. Besides this vessel, insurgents possess two more gunboats. The newly acquired boat is said to be armed with eight breech loading cannons and four Gatling guns.
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Alban
If He Is Defeated Affairs Will Be Serious for Colombian Government
Washington reports from Nov 21 describe a cable from General Arjona, acting Panamanian governor, stating Colon is under attack with troop shortages and possible traffic disruption. Colombian charge d affaires Herran warns outcomes hinge on General Alban’s Chorrera expedition. success could ease Colon’s capture, failure could give insurgents control over the isthmus.
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Washington
Arjona
Panar
Alan
Colon
Herran
Avhen
Mr. Herran
Alban
Chorrera
Panama
Bogota
Aguinaldo Seeks to Address Congress on Filipino Desires
Aguinaldo asks General Chaffee for permission to appear before Congress to express Filipino wishes. He plans to be accompanied by eight companions, including four Guam prisoners, and four Manila notables. Sixto Lopez seeks exemption from US oath on arrival in Manila to aid peace efforts. A Fed party fund in Manila aims to block execution of Isidoro Torres, who surrendered to Americans and faced wartime charges.
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Aguinaldo
Congress
Manila
General Chaffee
Philippine Islands
Guam
Sixto Lopez
United States
Europe
Hong Kong
Taft
Federal
Isidoro Torres
Congressmen Asked to Back General Torres
Several congressmen will be asked to exert their influence in favor of General Torres.
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Torres
Nebraska to Block Railroad Consolidation Across States
Governor Savage announced Nebraska will join Minnesota and Washington in strict enforcement of anti consolidation laws to prevent any Union Pacific Burlington railroad merger. He pledged to use state power to enforce the constitution and instructed the attorney general to investigate potential violations.
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Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Union Pacific
Burlington
Savage
Nebraska
Yukon Conspiracy Allegations Stressed by North Leader
Victoria B C Nov 21 C D Newton Atlin board of trade member arriving from the North discusses an alleged plot to overthrow the Yukon government. He cites Soapy Smith gang remnants in Skagway and says American residents would curb any future rebellion.
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Victoria
B. C
C. D. Newton
Atlin Board of Trade
Yukon
Skagway
Newton
Miners Ordered to Disperse at Nortonville Camp
Madisonville Ky November 21 County Judge Hall will issue an order directing the camp of striking miners at Nortonville to disperse He will not permit further camps in his jurisdiction If the order is not obeyed troops may be used Washington November 21 Senator Elkins of West Virginia plans a conference with President Roosevelt before Congress on interstate commerce law reform He will become chairman of the committee after Senator Cullom retires and aims to craft a law acceptable to railroads and the ICC
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Madisonville
Hall
Nortonville
Washington
Ekins
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Congress
Cullom
Interstate Commerce Committee
Elkins
Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Telluride Mine Fire Devastates White Bullion Tunnel
Telluride Colo November disaster at the Smuggler Union mine after a bunkhouse fire spread through oil saturated buildings. About 100 may be lost with twenty two bodies recovered. 200 workers in the mine, half escaped, gas and smoke blocked exits. Rescue efforts and delayed blast shut off draft. property loss about 50000 dollars, insured.
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Telluride
Colo
Colorado
Bullion Tunnel
Commission
Seven Trainmen Killed in Santa Fe Wreck Near Franconia
A Santa Fe wreck one mile west of Franconia A T killed seven trainmen and injured seventeen others. Two east westbound Limited trains collided at full speed after improper siding. Three engines crushed. many cars burned. Bodies missing. cause under investigation. Wreck crew and physicians rushed from Needles to aid victims.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Fe
Franconcia
A. T
Needles
P. M. Elligott
P. B
Westbound Limited
West End
Treves Praises King Edward's Health At Aberdeen Banquet
Sir Frederick Treves, secretary to King Edward, toasted the king at Aberdeen thanking him for robust health. He noted his majesty had never enjoyed such excellent health as at present.
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London
Navy
Frederick Treves
Edward
Aberdeen
Foreign Office defends stance on Miss Stone case
Sofia Bulgaria Nov 21 The foreign office here resents insinuations abroad that the government acts in bad faith in releasing Miss Stone and in its attitude toward Mr Dickinson It says it is ready to take any action suggested by him and notes it surrounded Gratchowo on his instruction but no brigands were found Dickinson reports brigands seek high ransom and can hold hostages long The ultimatum to brigands offers six days to accept a specified sum and if not the offer may be withdrawn, reflecting neutrality policy concerns.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Foreign Office
Miss Stone
Dickinson
Fora
Belleritza
Dubnitza
Veternn Posta
Mr. Dickinson
Fugitive Will Mathis Surrenders After Mississippi Shootings
Will Mathis, charged with killing two deputy marshals in Montgomery, surrendered to a justice of the peace and two citizens in Dallas Mississippi twelve miles south of Oxford. He was handed to a posse and may not be brought back to Oxford amid fears of mob violence. Orlando Laster confessed details of the crime stating Mathis lured the officers to stay at his house and shot them after they slept, then robbed and burned the scene.
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Oxford
Miss
Will Mathis
Montgomery
Dallas
Here
Mathis
Orlando Laster
Anti-Chamberlain Storm Gathers in Germany
Berlin report quoted by The Daily Mail says the anti-Chamberlain agitation has grown to proportions that the government cannot control. Official circles are said to be joining the movement, signaling strength in their position as the storm swells.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Arrest of American Vice Consul Sparks Error in Zeittau
Berlin reports that American vice consul was mistaken for a fugitive priest. Schilling was arrested at his Zeittau home then released after his father identified him. Schilling seeks U S ambassador White to obtain redress. Also, train robber Stearns pleads guilty at Antlers and is sentenced to life at Fort Leavenworth.
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Schilling
Zeittau
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Zeittan
Leipsic
South McAlester
I. T
W. D. Stearns
Caney, I
Antlers
Fort Leavenworth
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