Destruction of Hankow Steamer After Fire at Hong Kong Wharf
The Hankow carrying 2000 Chinese passengers and cargo from Canton caught fire at the Hong Kong wharf. Despite fire crews and help from the British Flora and Pow An, only the shell remained. Dead and rescued to be counted as flames raged, with 75 corpses recovered and 200 bales of raw silk saved. Causes range from lantern mishap to electric wires. In Fort Worth, a separate Muskogee report recalls Mrs. Strother burned to death in Checotah after a late night fire that destroyed several buildings.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Branch
Flora
Gov
Nathan
Morocco
Fort Worth
Tex
Muskogee
I. T
Checotah
Carnegie supporters call for phonetic spelling at St Andrews
At the winter season opening of St Andrews University the principal Dr James Donaldson endorsed phonetic spelling arguing it would speed reading for children and illiterates and aid governing colonies. He announced a $50,000 donation from Andrew Carnegie to add to the university library.
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St. Andrews
Scotland
St. Andrews’ University
James Donaldson
Donaldson
Andrew Carnegie
Morristown High Player Fatally Injured in Game
In Morristown New Jersey 18 year old Charles Suydam was fatally injured in a football game between Morris Town High School and Morristown Boarding School. He was accidentally tripped, fell and broke his neck.
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Moristown
N. J
Charles Suydam
Morristown
Suydam
Peanut Roaster Explosion Injures Four in Hubbard City
In Hubbard City Texas a peanut roaster used by a local fruit dealer exploded as people passed by. Four persons were injured and William Matthews, among the wounded, is reported gravely hurt with a possible death.
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Hubbard City
Tex
William Matthews
Fire on a Steamer in Bremen Destroys 3000 Bales Cotton
A blaze aboard a steamer at Bremen Germany destroyed about 3000 bales of cotton. Authorities reported the fire was brought under control with no word on casualties or damages to the vessel. Local fire units aided in the response and the cause remained under investigation.
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Bremen
Germany
Pension Increase Distributes Confederate Pensions CountyWide
Vouchers for Confederate pensions were mailed to chancery clerks for certification before funds are sent to county treasurers. The 7,840 pensioners mark an increase of 578 from last year, with the largest group in the private class receiving 28.40 dollars each. Total distributed equals 249,649.80 dollars, just under the 250,000 dollar appropriation, the earliest record despite delayed lists reaching the Auditor's office.
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Auditor’s
Fugitive Cuban Banker Rumor Circulates in Havana
In Havana a rumor spreads that Manuel Silveira the fugitive Cuban banker financed the late revolution. Silveira reportedly feared insurgent threats after the killing of General Quentin Banderas at the Silveira farm near Punta Brava. Report suggests only a few leaders like General Guas funded ammunition.
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Havana
Manuel Silveira
Silveira
Quentin Banderas
Punta Brava
Guas
Hostilities Renewed in Santo Domingo Crisis
Cablegram from Commander Southerland at Mont Christi San Domingo reports revolutionary leaders refusing to honor surrender terms. About 500 troops massed within 15 miles demanding hard terms as Santo Domingo’s president orders renewal of hostilities.
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Washington
Navy Department
Southerland
Monti Christi
San Domingo
Santo Domingo
Belgians to be brought direct to Charleston port for immigration test
A Belgian immigrant shipment from Bremen on a North German Lloyd steamer will land at Charleston as part of a South Carolina plan to deflect New York immigration. Immigrants will face Ellis Island style scrutiny, with officials promoting settlement in the rural South. The plan, backed by a state immigration commission, envisions Europe to Charleston voyages and freight cargo returned. The Crop Estimating Board reports October 1 1906 corn at 90.1, spring wheat 88.5, oats 92.8. Charles E Hughes accepts Republican NY governor nomination. William R Hearts accepts Independence League nomination.
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New York
Charleston
Bremen
Ellis Island
Special Immigration Commission of
South Carolina
Europe
the Department of Agriculture
Charles E. Hughes
William R. Hearts
Independence League
Fresh slavery allegations loom in southern Florida
Fresh allegations have reached the department of justice claiming that slavery persists in southern Florida below Tampa. It is alleged that hundreds of men in the state, both white and black, are held in virtual slavery.
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Florida
Tampa
Department of Justice
Campaign tour set for Representative John Sharp Williams
The Democratic Congressions committee has arranged a campaign tour for Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi.
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Democratic Congressions
John’ Sharp Wiliams
Mississippi
Not Yet Ready to Announce Cuban Withdrawal Policy
The United States peace commission says it cannot announce a withdrawal from Cuba or surrender of government to Cubans until fair elections are assured. Gov Taft said the decision rests on building stable Cuban governance, while Cuban leaders assured the committee they seek public office only for party interests. Disarmament reports from Santa Clara show over 8,000 men disbanded and 1,000 rifles surrendered.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Gov. Taft
Revolutionists
Gov.Taft
Bacon
Charles E. Magoon
Gov
Taft
Senor Zayas
Carlos Garcia
Jose Miguél Gomez
Magoon
Messrs. Taft and
Santa Clara
Hernandez
Monteamudo
Plague and Smuggling Rumors Reach U S Waters
The Marine Hospital Service reports plague in Sik a Japan and cholera in Shanghai China. The schooner Frolic was seized at Providence Rhode Island with two crewmen and 17 Chinese arrested on smuggling suspicions.
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Mariné Hospital Service
Sika
Japan
Shighai
China
Providence, R. I
Embezzlement rocks J M Ceballos & Co
New York bankers and merchants J M Ceballos & Co announce a failure due to the defalcation of Havana agent Manuel Silveria of Silveria & Co. His alleged $1,000,000 loss prompted pursuit as he sailed from Havana October 2 on the Carmelina with wife and children. Assignee William E Rowe says assets seem substantial but require careful investigation. hopes assets cover losses and business resume.
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New York
J.M. Ceballos & Co
Manuel Silveria
Silveria & Co
Havana
New York Company
Silveria
J. M. Ceballos & Co
Silverian
Carmelina
J. M. Ceballos
J. A. Fisk
Alexander Anderson
Jalisco Bank Loss Tied to Manager Peculations
Mexico City reports the Jalisco Bank of Guadalajara will lose 800000 dollars due to the recent manager's peculations. Evidence allegedly shows books falsely entered. Also noted are government moves to appropriate a chapel site linked to Maximilian and planned preservation for future generations. Nearby items include Mississippi merchants convention, Presbyterians meeting in McComb City, and an Arkansas congressman forecast. International balloon races and other brief items are mentioned.
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Mexico City
Jalisco Bank of
Guadalajara
Queretaro
Maximilian
Georgia Cotton Loss Tops Forty Thousand Bales in Cold Spell
Atlanta President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association estimates that 40 000 to 50 000 bales of cotton perished in Georgia due to a severe cold snap. In Cleveland Ohio a school teacher Miss Mary Sheppard was shot and killed by a jealous pupil who then killed himself.
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Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Georgia
Mary Sheppard
Cleveland, C
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