Nome report notes lawlessness and military aid in Alaska
Washington November 5 Brig Gen George M Randall commands the Department of Alaska and reports from St MichaelSeptember 20. Nome conditions are critical with jury trial difficulties and labor disputes with workers demanding at least a dollar an hour. About 18,000 people arrived in Nome in June and claim jumping was common. Property rights led to self help. troops restored order and military oversight aided determinations of rightful owners. Captain W A Bethel praised as judge advocate. Sanitary conditions improved under Maj Chas sert. Beach work involved about 500 men with some denying or earning 4 to 6 dollars daily. Beach nearly exhausted last year. rich tundra potential needs capital. Vast unprospected areas may hold gold but require experienced developers. Randall notes mining activity and plans to create posts from Seattle by June 15 and ship via steamers to lay a cable from Seattle through Juneau and Skagway.
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Washington
George M. Randall
Department of Alaska
St. Michael
Nome
United States Commissioner’s Court
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Bethel
Randall
Chas
Gen
Seattle
Juneau
Skagway
Senator C. K. Davis In Grave Condition In Minnesota
The condition of Senator C. K. Davis of St. Paul, Minnesota, worsened Sunday with grave fears for the loss of his foot or leg as pus from an infected foot spreads toward the heel. Fever has returned, treatment is failing, and doctors plan to summon Chicago specialists. the senator is unrestful and unaware of the gravity of his ailment.
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St. Paul
Minn
C. K. Davis
Chicago
Hamburg Steamer Feurst Bijs marck aground near Schulu
Hamburg harbor reports two Hamburg America Line steamers the Feurst Bijs marck bound for New York via Southampton Cherbourg and the Pretoria bound for New York via Boulogne Plymouth ran aground while entering the Elbe near Schalu about 13 miles from Hamburg. Assistance has been dispatched to aid the stranded ships.
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Hamburg
Hamburg- American Line
Feurst Bijsmarck
New York
Southampton
Cherbourg
Pretoria
Boulogne
Plymouth
Elbe
Schulau
Railroad branch to San Marcial coal fields halted
Hermosillo Mexico November 5 The branch line of the Sonora railroad part of the Southern Pacific to the San Marcial coal fields has been stopped and reported to be abandoned. The road’s construction was a pet project of C P Huntington in later life.
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Hermosillo
Mexico
Sonora
Southern Pacific
San Marcial
C. P. Huntington
Fraud Ring Uncovered in Italy with Vaticas Deeds
Rome dispatch reports searches in Genoa Milan and Florence leading to the seizure of title deeds stolen from the Vatican valued at 220000 francs. A man and a woman were arrested at Genoa and their house yielded American title deeds.
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Rome
Genoa
Milan
Florence
Gernoa
Army paymaster AVild flees from Darmstadt in scandal
Berlin reports that army paymaster AVild fled from Darmstadt after investigations uncovered large defalcations in his accounts. The escape comes amid ongoing inquiries into financial misconduct within the service.
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Berlin
Avild
Darmstadt
Census Report Shows 1900 and 1890 State Populations
Washington October 31 official population announcement lists each state with census figures for 1900 and 1890. A third column notes the number of Indians not taxed where shown, reflecting changes in territorial populations and counting.
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Washington
United States
Alaska Figures From Partial Data Stir Interest
The Alaska figures derive from incomplete data and returns for Alaska and some military units abroad, mainly in the Philippines, have not yet been received.
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Alaska
Philippines
Alvord Remanded On Bail Bid At $150000
Alvord appeared with counsel Jacob F. Miller as bail was set at 150000 but could not be posted. He was delivered to United States Marshal Henkel and placed in Ludlow Street jail. Appraisers valued house contents at 5438 under bank attachment. sheriff Molloy will convene a sheriff's jury Monday to determine ownership. Deputy sheriffs still guard the residence.
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Jacob F. Miller
Alvord
United States
Henkel
Ludlow’ Street
Cornelius L. Alvord
First National Bank of New York
Molloy
Westchester County
Brave Woman Fights Off Robbers on Austin Bridge
Mrs. Lottie Lyons was accosted by two men on a Friday night on the big bridge in Austin Minnesota while carrying about $1,900. She fought back and knocked one man down, but both escaped with the money as their companion aided the other.
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Austin, Minn
N&v
Lottie Lyons
Ovation to Mitchell at Wilkesbarre mine workers meeting
President Mitchell delivered his final address to the United Mine Workers in the anthracite region at Nanticoke on Friday night before leaving for Indianapolis. About two thousand packed the opera house and 3,000 filled streets around the hotel where an overflow gathering occurred. A parade of union members highlighted the event.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of
Nanticoke
National Headquarters
Indianapolis
Opera House
Baltimore and Washington Agree to Join Ban Johnson League
Baltimore and Washington have reportedly agreed to join the Ban Johnson League with the understanding that the league remains independent of the National League. The announcement notes the potential realignment and its impact on professional baseball in the region.
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Baltimore
Washington
National League
Capital of Australian likely chosen in Federated Australis
Vancouver report indicates Australian advices show H. S. W. Albury likely to be elected capital of Federated Australis. Lord Hopetown, the first governor general, is due to arrive in Sydney on December 1.
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Vancouver
B. C
Albury
Federated Australis
Lord Hopetown
Sydney
Protect the Indians Five Civilized Tribes land rights report
United Indian Agent Schoenfeldt urges strict congressional action to shield five civilized tribes from white encroachment. He notes 2000 complaints by Indians against noncitizens, most against white intruders who refuse rent or vacate after control of allotments. Total tribal population about 84 750 across five tribes, lands totaling 19 776 286 acres. Recommend funding to settle Cherokee debts, uniform noncitizen taxation, and a workhouse or reformatory.
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Washington
United Indian
Schoenfeldt
Union Agency
Five Civilized Tribes
Incians
Five Tribes
Congress
Carnot Monument Unveiling Met with Mixed Protests
After the monument ceremony, the Socialist Committee urged supporters to stage a protest against the Chamber of Commerce, branding it clerical and reactionary. M. Loubet was greeted with strong acclaim while some chants of "Vika sociale revolution" arose, and a few groups were dispersed by police with no large demonstrations.
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Ber
Grenentiee
Socialist Committee
Chamber of Commerce
M. Loubet
Dropped Twelve Feet Fatal Hazing At Army Academy
Charleston report says Phomag Finlay Brown, 12, died from injuries after older cadets at Porter Military Academy dropped him into a 12 foot cement pool last Friday. The basin was dry and he suffered internal injuries. he did not name his assailants before dying, and officials indicated no action would be taken.
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Charleston
S. C
Phomag Finlay Brown
Porter Military Academy
Brown
the Academy
Coalition Cabinet Formed in Valparaiso Crisis
Valparaiso reports the ca crisis ended Sunday with a coalition ministry. Key posts filled include P. and minister of the interior with no Sanchez Fonteciu, foreign affairs Alberto Gonzales Jazuriz, finance Mano Covarrubias, and war Ar tuere Rosa.
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Valparaiso
No Carlist Link In Lay Departure Says Cable
Madrid Nov 5 There is no fiction whatever for the suggestion by certain Spanish papers that the departure from Barcelona or Julius G Lay United States consul is related to the Carlist movement. Mr Lay wires from Port Mahon that this journey is solely connected with affairs of the consulate.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Eo Ir
Julius G. Lay
United States
Mr. Lay
Port
Mahon
Johnny 2 Wins 5-Mile Pace Match in New Jersey Duel
New York on November 5 reports Johnny 2 defeated W. F Wahrger in a 5 mile paced match at Vi burg New Jersey. King led from the start and gradually increased his advantage finishing over three quarters of a mile ahead.
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New York
Johnny 2
W. F Wahrger
Viburg
N. J
King
Siberian Wheat Burned Up By Drouth Reports
Nov. 5. Official ports report drought wrecked Siberian wheat fields. Grain crops fully burned, harvest canceled, pasturage impacted as drought rots grain across vast growing regions.
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St. Petersburg
Siberia
St Paul disabled after striking derelict in Atlantic voyage
St Paul of the American line, Captain nand, arrived with starboard engine wrecked after striking a derelict and a heavy sea. Crew unharmed. ship to be towed to Cramp’s shipyard for repairs, Friesland to carry papers and freight to South America while repairs proceed. Damage estimated at 250000 to 300000 dollars.
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Aeepmerican Line
Nand
Southampton
Ican Line
St. Paul's
Serige
St. Paul
Allon
S St. Paul
Philadeli
Friesland
Ant- Po
St. Paul’s
Southtor
Active Scouting in Philippine Conflict Near Bato
Volunteer infantry under Pt. Atkinson attacked 190 Reiegents led by Col. Valencia, freeing two American prisoners and seizing ammunition and supplies. A native orchestra lured U.S. troops from quarters, insurgents attacked from rear, killing two Americans and wounding three. Senor Buencamino asked Judge Taft to urge Washington loyalty, as election betting and excitement rise.
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Bato
Atkinson
Col
Valencia
Cabinet changes proposed in Times report
The Times reports potential cabinet reshuffles with K G Wyndham likely appointed chief secretary for Ireland. Walter Hume Long could head the Local Government Board, Robert Williamson orman may become traster general, and Marquis of Londonderry slated for the Board of Agriculture. Chamberlain may move from Civil Admiralty to official secretary to the Treasury.
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Eadon
the Times
Kge Wyndham
Ireland
Walter Hume Long
Board of Agriculture
Robert Willanbury
Treasury
Marquis of Londonderry
Mr. Chamberlain
Sec
Football Player Paralyzed In Cal Practice
Lee Calhoun Duff substitute center for the University of California suffered total paralysis from the shoulders down after an injury during football practice last week in Berkeley California.
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Berkeley
Cal
Lee Calhoun Duff
University of Cali
City Enacts Hat Removal Rule At Public Entertainments
Ft Worth voters approve ordinance requiring women to remove hats at licensed entertainments with a fine of five dollars or expulsion for violation. The measure targets propriety at public events in the city.
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Ft. Worth, Tex
Vermont Population Up 3.8 Percent to 641,000
Washington reports Vermont’s population at 641 thousand, an increase of 11,219 since 1930, reflecting a 3.8 percent rise. The census bureau figures show Vermont’s growth amid national shifts, signaling modest state expansion.
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Vermont
Washington
State of
Peace Commission and German Forces in China
Shanghai Times reports edicts naming Liu Kun Yi and Chang Chi Tung as peace commissioners for China. Berlin dispatches detail German troop deployments from Peking to Taku and along the railway, with guard duties at Pao Ting Fu and Tien Tsin. Reports describe massacres, prison conditions, and censorship amid allied occupation. Russia urges independent peace talks.
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London
Shanghai
the Times
Liu Kun Yi
Nankin
Chang Chi Tung
Hankow
Ching
Berlin
Count von Waldersee
China
Peking
Pao Ting Fu
Shan Hai Kwan
Tien-Tsin
Taku
Yan Tsun
Hamburg
Hanover
Halberstadter Volks Zeitung
Seri-Officially
Morrison
The
Times
Tien Tsin
St. Petersburg
Roositya
Russia
Saxonia Returns with 15 Crew from Sunk Gloucester Schooner
Queenstown reports the Cunard liner Saxonia rescued fifteen crew members from the fishing schooner Mary Mosquito after she sank off Gloucester when the Saxonia departed Boston. One crewman drowned. the liner sustained fire damage.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Saxonia
Pritchard
Boston
Gloucester
Treasury funds show available cash and gold reserves
Washington on November 3 reports the general fund excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the division of redemption. Available cash balance stands at 137,205,815 dollars and gold reserves amount to 92,346,077 dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury Lances
General Fund
Dowie Baptizes 45 Converts in London Campaign
Dr Dowie completed his London campaign first installment and secretly baptized 45 converts. He departed for a provincial tour on Friday and will reportedly launch a new drive in Paris early in December.
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London
Dowie
Paria
Bucket Shops Judgment Blurs Board of Trade Lines
Judge Vail in Chicago open court declared that bucket shop betting and board of trade speculation are practically the same, calling both gambling and betting pure and simple. He postponed a formal decision after closing arguments in the Central stock and Grain Exchange suit seeking an injunction to stop quotations.
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Chicago
Vail
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Central Stock and Grain Exchange
Escaped Prisoners From Alcatraz Include Frank Kinne
Three inmates fled the U S military prison on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. Frank Kinne, sentenced to 15 years for desertion and treason, had recently arrived from Manila aboard a transport. He claimed Filipino captivity, but fellow prisoners called him a traitor. Also escaped were C J Huntington serving ten years and J M Potts with a five year term.
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San Francisco
United States
Alcatraz Island
Frank Kinne
Kinne
Irens
Manila
C. J. Huntington
J. M. Potts
Transports Buford and Kilpatrick Sail to Manila
Gen Ludington and Col Bird from the quartermasters inspected the transports Buford and Kilpatrick in New York. About 2 000 recruits for Gen MacArthur's army will voyage to Manila. Buford starts November 7 with Kilpatrick following a week later. vessels praised for condition and equipment.
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Washington
Ludington
Col. Bird
Quartermaster’s Department
New York
Buford
Kilpatrick
Manila
MacArthur
Philippines
Railroad liable for passenger safety in stations says appeals court
Chicago Nov 12 appeal court decision in Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co vs Nancy A Wood holds railroads are responsible for passenger safety while in stations for a reasonable time after alighting and until the passenger leaves the depot. Mrs Wood won in lower court and appealed.
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Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co
Nancy A. Wood
Wood
United States
Rock Island
Doctor Louie W. Read Dies Sudden in Norristown
Norristown Pa Nov 2 Dr Louie W Read 72 died suddenly on Thursday from heart failure He served 25 years as surgeon general of the Pennsylvania national guard He was a surgeon in the Civil War and was at Sebastopol during the siege He removed a bullet from Gen Hancock at Gettysburg in December 1863 after others failed
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Norristown
Louie W. Read
Pennsylvania National Guard
Sebastopal
Hancock
Gettysburg
Officer Relieved To Join Gen Otis Staff
Washington November 2 Major C N Murray inspector general United States volunteers has been relieved from duty in the office of the inspector general of the army at Washington and ordered to Chicago for duty on the staff of General Otis commanding the department of the lakes
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Washington
Maj
C. N. Murray
United States Volunteers
Inspector General of the Army
Chiccego
Otis
Department of the Lakes
American officer and two privates afflicted by yellow fever
Havana reports Col William L Haskins of the 2d United States Artillery at El Venado is suffering a light case of yellow fever. Two privates in the same regiment have also contracted the illness.
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Havana
William L Haskins
United States Artillery
el Venado
Brazil President Salles Leaves Buenos Aires for Rio Janeiro
Returns to Rio Janeiro from Buenos Ayres after meeting President Roca of Argentina. D Campos Salles, who had been visiting Venancio Roca, departs on the return journey, signaling a closure to the diplomatic excursion.
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Rio Janeira
Buenos Ayres
D. Campos Salles
Brazil
Ven. Roca
Argentina
Rio Jumpeira
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