Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Nov 30 as Day of Thanks
President Roosevelt proclaims Thursday November 30 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He urges national unity, reflection on past blessings, humility before God, and commitment to virtuous conduct to guide the republic. The proclamation orders Americans to gather in homes and places of worship to give thanks and consecrate themselves for the nation’s future.
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United States of America
A .Proclamation
Republic
Nationalife
United States
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Convention of Republicans to Convene Delegation Session
The executive council of the Bureau of American Republics in Washington arranged a special session for next Wednesday to decide inviting American republics and setting time and place for a regional gathering. A prior conference met in Washington thirteen years ago and another in Mexico three years ago. The third congress may be held in a major South American city, possibly Buenos Aires.
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Washington
Bureau of American Republics
Central
South and
North America
State Department
Mexico
South America
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Tom Greenough Drops $3 Million Check in Auditor ium
Illinois special reports Thomas L. Greenough, a Montana mine partner, arrived in Chicago with a forged past and a $3,000,000 check payable to him. The Coeur D'Alene gold district sale funds financed annual $500,000 payouts to Greenough and Peter Larson for years.
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Chicago
Tom” Greenough
Davenport
Auditorium Annex
Thomas L. Greenough
Missoula
Mont
Coeur D'Alene
Montana
Greenough
Peter Larson
Army artillery batteries plan 1000 mile march to new stations
SALT LAKE CITY Utah an overland march of more than 1000 miles has been planned for the Twenty second battery of light artillery now at Fort Douglas and the Nineteenth light battery now at Fort Riley Kas. They are ordered to exchange stations. Two commands will begin next week traveling via Cheyenne and the journey should take seventy days. The Twenty second battery is largely made up of veterans of the Spanish war.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Fort Douglas
Fort Riley
Kas
Chyenne
Missionaries Seized Idols Sparks Massacre Legend
London dispatch to the Daily Press from Hong Kong claims the Nau massacre stemmed from Mrs Mackie’s refusal to accept native worship. The account says idols were seized, stored, and angered precisionists attacked the mission, killed inmates, and disposed of bodies in the river.
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London
Daily Press
Hong ‘Kong
Imperial manifesto promises extended suffrage in Russia
The text of Emperor Nicholas II’s manifesto outlines a shift of power with Count Witte as minister and the promise to extend civil liberties, free speech, and union rights while preserving the state autocracy and calling on subjects to aid in pacifying unrest. It declares that elections to the state Douma will proceed with broader participation and that laws require the Tsar’s approval, inviting public cooperation toward national unity.
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Russias
Finland
Douma
Russia
Emperor William Pushes for Russian Constitution
Emperor William suggested to Emperor Nicholas that Russia grant a constitution with habeas corpus. He stressed shared rule with elected representatives. The Russian manifesto is welcomed by government quarters, seen as beginning constitutional development.
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Berlin
William
Nicholas
Russia
Odessa Riot Ramps Up As Jewish Quarter Besieged
Disturbances in Odessa explode into mass looting and brutal violence. Soldiers and police allegedly incite mobs against Jews while looting rises, hundreds dead or injured, and the city braces for further unrest as attackers target mills bakeries and homes. University ties complicate relief efforts as students haul away stolen property and bodies amid threats to burn the university.
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Odessa
Lont
Devlin Foretold His Death In Chicago Stroke
Charles J. Devlin banker and coal operator who lost four million dollars at Topeka and died in Chicago predicted his death in a conversation with his wife at St Elizabeths hospital saying this is the last time dear moments later he suffered a fatal stroke of paralysis and faded into unconsciousness.
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Chicago
Charles J. Devlin
Topeka
Kan
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Roosevelt rate bill seen as principle, not immediate shipper boon
A B Stickney, president of Chicago Great Western, in Kansas City en route to Galveston, says Esch Townsend bill will pass Congress and become a national principle. He notes arbitration as a rule for freight disputes, criticizes court litigation, and urges life appointments akin to the Supreme Court for tribunal members.
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Kansas City
A. B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Galveston
Roosevelt
Congress
Mr. Stickney
United States Supreme Court
Letter Carriers Seek Pay Raise in Memorial to Cortelyou
A Washington committee representing the United States letter carriers presented a memorial to Postmaster General Cortelyou urging salary increases after more than forty years without pay changes. Cortelyou said he would give the memorial his fullest consideration. The group consisted of the National Association of Letter Carriers executive body members.
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Washington
United States
Cortelyou
National Association of Letter Carriers
Oranges Expected Higher Prices Boost Ventura Citrus
Ventura Cal reports the citrus crop to rise 10 to 15 percent with stronger prices, driven by expanded packing houses in Santa Paula Limona and Ojai. Ojai to yield 76000 boxes, Santa Paula 125 cars, Fillmore 200 cars, Piero and Camulos 25 cars. lemons totaling 350 cars from Santa Paula and Limona era, and 60 cars from Fillmore.
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Ventura
Cal
Santa Paula
Limona
Ojai
Fillmore
Piero and Camulos
Lemons
Limonera
Finances A New Railroad to Build 210 Miles
William Peyton Mason, president of the San Francisco Idaho and Montana Railroad, announces New York financing for the first 210 miles. Construction by a dedicated company starts now and should finish by January 1, 1907, at an estimated cost of 2.5 million dollars. The line runs from Idaho's Snake River valley to Winnemucca, Nevada, connecting with the Southern Pacific and shortening the valley's distance to San Francisco by about 600 miles. The route passes through irrigated districts with government and corporate irrigation investments totaling about 15 million.
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Minneapolis
William Peyton Mason
San Francisco, Idaho & Montana Railroad Company
New York
San Francisco, Idaho & Montana Railroad Construction Company
Snake River Valley
Idaho
Winnemucca
Nev
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Navy Chief Warns of Engineering Crisis in War Prep
Rear Admiral Charles W. Rae reports in his annual navy review that engineering in the fleet is in a critical state. He cites the Bennington explosion in San Diego harbor to stress the need for immediate reform, notes the personnel act reduced engineering specialists to the line, and warns line officers lack practical engineering experience.
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Washington
Charles W. Rae
United States Navy
Bennington
San Diego
Corps of Engineers
Bureau
Barons Sternberg to Present German Trade Proposals
Washington reports Baron Speck von Sternberg the German ambassador is to present to the State department his government’s ideas for a trade agreement or similar arrangement to avert a tariff war. Officials fear the Dingley act accord may end with a one month notice, risking automatic termination unless extended.
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von ‘Sternberg
Germany
Washington
Speck von Sternberg
State Department
United States
Department
America
Norway Proclaims Monarchy in Referendum Push
The government urges a vote for a constitutional monarchy modeled on British and Italian systems. It says Europe’s friends support monarchy to secure Norway’s foreign relations. Radicals and socialists back a republic in their proclamation.
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Christiania
Norway
Europe
America Recognizes Norway Through Secretary Root Action
The state department reports practical recognition of Norway's new government. Secretary Root has recognized Mr. Hauge as charge d affaires for Norway, enabling diplomatic exchanges as needed.
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Washington
State Department
Norway
Root
Mr. Hauge
General Weston in Command in St Louis
Major General John A. Weston former commissary general of the US Army arrived in St Louis to assume command of the Northern division with headquarters there. Weston, a Civil War veteran from Kentucky, was promoted from brigadier on October 8 and will retire November 13, 1909.
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ST. Louis
John A. Weston
United States Army
Randall
Weston
Kentucky
Nations Welcome Norway Christiana
The United States, Russia, Great Britain, Italy, Brazil and Switzerland have signaled readiness to establish official relations with Norway after King Oscar’s notification. Responses are courteous, with several powers welcoming Norway into the ranks of fully independent nations.
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Christiana
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Italy
Brazil
Switzerland
Norway
Loveland
Oscar
CAPT COWLES DETACHED FROM MISSOURI FOR PENDLETON
Washington announces formal orders detaching Captain W S Cowles from command of the battleship Missouri on November 20 and naming Captain E C Pendleton as his successor. Cowles will return to Washington as naval aide to the president and will be assigned a new post when a vacancy arises. Cowles is the president’s brother in law.
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Washington
Navy Department
W. S. Cowles
Missouri
E. C. Pendleton
Cowles
Captain Cowles
Amnesty Declared in Russia Ends Press Censorship
The amnesty manifesto was signed this afternoon in St. Petersburg and censorship across Russia was abolished. Interior officials informed editors that press regulations are no longer in force. Count Witte struggles to form a cabinet amid liberal opposition. Senator Koni declines justice, while Prince Eugene Troubetskoy has not replied to a ministry of education offer.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Minister of the Interior
Count Witte
Koni
Eugene Troubetskoy
Moscow University
Ministry of Education
Inauguration Date Held Under Review in Washington
The committee considering changing the presidential inauguration date from March 4 has postponed its meeting from November 8 to November 28. Most committee members heard favor a late April inauguration, with the last Thursday in April cited as the preferred day.
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Washington
United States
Ready to take up Smoot case in coming Congress
Senator Burrows of Michigan, chair of the privileges and elections committee, arrived in Washington and said the Smoot Utah seat dispute will be disposed of before the term ends. He noted the committee is ready to hear further testimony if desired and will act after Senate committee reorganizations and the Maryland vacancy retirement.
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Washington
Burrows
Michigan
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Congress
Rood Smoot
Utah
Smoot
Senate
McComas
Maryland
Michigan manufacturers back Roosevelt on freight rates
The Michigan branch of the national manufacturers association adopted resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt’s stance on freight rate regulation. They also criticized Chicago delegates at the Interstate Commerce Law convention for splitting their forces.
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Deroit
Mich
Michigan
National Manufaturers’ Association
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Law Convention
Chicago
Chicago swimmer sets forty yard world record
Oscar St. Cyr of the Chicago Athletic Association swam forty yards in 21 seconds to establish a new world mark in the tank. The record occurred during a competitive event.
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Chicago
Oscar St. Cyr
Chicago Athletic Association
Cass County Rep L. L. DeLane Dies in Atlantic Iowa
Cass county legislator L. L. DeLane known for anti-railroad measures died at his Atlantic home. The prominent Republican representative in Iowa’s legislature passed away after a noted career centered on state transportation issues.
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Atlantic
L. L. DeLane
Cass County
Iowa
Bar admission resolution passes by New York Chamber
The New York chamber of commerce approved a resolution favoring admitting Chinese of the better classes to the United States on the same terms as travelers from any other country. The measure was adopted today in New York.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Soldiers With the People Demonstrations in Warsaw
In Warsaw Russian Poland crowds share a vivid demonstration with soldiers. Troops are carried on shoulders, given champagne and cigarettes, and joined by all classes. The court theater orchestra led a chorus singing the Marseillaise as stores close.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Pension as Roll of Honor for Millionaire Veterans
Washington outlines new pension rules under last year’s executive order making age the only disability needed for a service pension. Commissioner Warner notes a millionaire’s pension was recently approved though he did not seek it for money but to record civil war service. Many well to do veterans now qualify and may apply to honor their service and add to family records.
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Washington
Warner
New Battleship Record by Rhode Island at Owl's Head
Rockland Me reports the Rhode Island established a new speed record on its standardization trial trip off Owl's Head. The ship covered a measured mile at 19.33 knots, setting a high mark for American battleships.
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Rockland
Rhode Island
Owl's Head
Interior awards contract for New Mexico irrigation project
The secretary of the interior awarded the contract to Wood Bancroft Duty of Omaha for the construction and completion of the irrigation project in New Mexico.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Wood
Bancroft& ‘Duty of
Omaha
New Mexico
Damage Suit Upheld By Judge Landis In Chicago
Judge Landis in the United States circuit court sustained five of seven counts in Enda Hunter’s damage suit against theater proprietors. The court overruled parts of the declaration and noted issues with building and fire ordinances. The case concerns the Troquois theater and its open spaces on three sides.
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Chicago
Ill
Landis
United States
Hunter
Plantiff
The
Troquois
Next WCTU National Convention Set for Hartford in 1906
The national executive committee of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union voted to hold the next convention in 1906 at Hartford Connecticut.
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Hartford
Los Angeles
The
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Conn
Gas Kills Postmaster in Hanson Ill Hotel Tragedy
East St Louis reports postmaster M. M. Donaldson of Hanson Illinois found unconscious with his son after a gas incident in a hotel room. Donaldson died soon after at St Marys hospital. Authorities investigate cause and circumstances surrounding the fatal episode.
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East ST. Louis
M. M. Donaldson
Hanson
Ill
St. Mary
Murder the Missionaries Chinese Prejudice Fatal to Missionaries
Five American missionaries are believed murdered at Lienchow in Kwantung province near Palthoi. Victims named include Dr. Elanor Chestnut, Mrs. FE C Machlean, a child, and Mr. and Mrs. Peale, with details still incoming as the crisis follows local tensions.
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Hong Kong
Lienchow
Kwang Tung
Pneumonia Strikes Kaiser Wilhelm II Air Crew and Official
In New York the Kaiser Wilhelm II docked as H A Isenberg the imperial German consul in the Hawaiian Islands collapsed with pneumonia in his room. Two other pneumonia cases were noted and two deaths from pneumonia occurred during the voyage in the first cabin.
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New York
H. A. Isenberg
Hawaiian Islands
Public Printer Named Charles A Stillings of Boston
Charles A Stillings of Boston Massachusetts was appointed public printer effective November 1. The decision was not forecast by discussions of his candidacy but New York and Boston printing firms endorsed him as a practical printer and executive. He also received strong endorsement from Senator Crane.
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Washington
Charles A. Stillings
Boston
Mass
Stillings
New York
Crane
Arcanum Wins Another Case in Federal Court
In Nashville Tennessee Federal Judge Clark denied the injunction against the Royal Arcanum's rates adopted at Atlantic City and Put-in-Bay. The bill of complainants was dismissed because the Massachusetts law did not clearly show the order impairs contractual obligations, so no federal interference was warranted.
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Nashville, Tenn
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Atlantic City
Put-in-Bay
Clark
Massachusetts
Breeders' Association Sets Lincoln Meeting Dates
The American Breeders' association will hold its second annual meeting at Lincoln Nebraska on January 17 18 and 19. Several sessions will be held jointly with state societies in animal and plant breeding.
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Washington
American Breeders’ Association
Lincoln
Neb
Mikado Speaks at Banquet for Peaceful Era Toasts
The Mikado Archer Atai banquet honored his birthday with remarks praising restored peace and toasting the sovereigns and rulers of the represented nations at his court as part of the ceremonial gathering.
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Mikado
Tokio
Emyerdr
Odessa Celebrates Emperor's Manifesto With Mass Procession
In Odessa crowds fill the streets after the emperor's manifesto is promulgated. Troops march, bells toll, and public thanksgiving is proclaimed. About 20,000 gather before Governor General Kaulbars' palace as he praises the assembly for the auspicious day.
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Odessa
Bella ‘S
Kaulbars
Heavy Deal in Coal Land at Uniontown Sale
Uniontown Pa reports the sale of 25 000 acres of coal land in a landmark deal. Local businessmen completed one of the largest coal transactions in the area with the closing here.
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Uniontown
Powers to Coerce Turkey in Naval Demonstration
Paris reports that the powers have nearly agreed on a joint naval demonstration against Turkey. The plan would be effective unless the sultan accepts the powers plan for financial reforms in Macedonia.
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Turkey
Paris
Macedonia
Poetic Editor Quote on Rain and World’s Torchlight
The Atlanta Constitution notes a verse where rain fades quickly and Bunlight brightens with apologies as she ventures through space, bringing a torch to the old world. The line evokes fleeting weather, optimism, and exploration.
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Bunlight
Atlanta Constitution
Onward Christian Soldiers Origin and Legacy
The piece recounts how Sabine Baring-Gould composed Onward, Christian Soldiers on a Saturday evening for a Whit Monday festival at Horbury Bridge school in 1865. It compares Baring-Gould’s enduring fame to Thomas Gray, noting his extensive later writings and predicting the hymn’s lasting impact beyond his books.
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Allan: Rutherland
Yorkshire
Horbury Bridge School
Sabine Baring-Gould
Baring-Gould
Church of England
Thomas Gray
Edmund Gosse
Canadian Bride's Long Trip Ends With No Treatment
A young Canadian bride, advised to see a city specialist for a nasal condition, traveled at high cost and time. The eminent doctor concluded there was nothing to be gained by treatment beyond what her home physician could provide, urging a change of doctors and return home. The bride planned to depart the next day.
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New York Press
Stained glass workers’ tiptoe habit from church roots
Three handsome workmen in a gallery move on tiptoe, explained by the proprietor as a lingering habit from years spent repairing European church windows. Their quiet, churchlike steps stem from the open hours and constant services in European cathedrals, a strange but true trait shared by many stained glass artisans.
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Paris
Galt
Europe
The Vain Assault on Youth and Love
New Orleans Times-Democrat presents a poem about love as a fortress against care and time. It contrasts youth’s strength with adversity, depicting love as a calm, steadfast defense that stays intact despite efforts to weary or wound it.
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Care
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Novel Gown Idea Amazes Tailor and Apprentice
A dressmaker in a pink velvet coat laments October without a new gown idea when his apprentice proposes a radical design that would make a woman resemble a winged ape. The master expresses excitement to model the concept immediately.
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Chicago Chronicle
Gulf of California Pearls Harvest Value Reported
The Gulf of California coast yields abundant pearls with last year a harvest worth 350000 dollars in lower California alone, underscoring a robust pearl industry.
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Gulf of California
California
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