War Department faces low bid for Manila transport
J J HYD submitted a win price to move soldiers and freight to Manila, undercutting government rates. Hill's Trans-Pacific Steamship Co offered officers at 1 each and enlisted men at 25, with freight at 1 per hundred pounds, prompting a policy quandary and potential shift in San Francisco business if awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hill
Steamship Company
San Francisco
Philippines
Seattle
Ippines Supply Department
Army
Canna
Veteran scout Isaac Van Primer dies at 108 in Trinidad
Isaac Van Primer, a Mexican War veteran who scouted with Kit Carson, died at his home in Gray Creek today aged 108. A long county resident of fifty years he once worked as a stock man. George Van Brimer, superintendent of Colorado Fugt Works in Pueblo, is cited in the report.
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Carson
Trinidad
Gol
Isaac van Primer
Hit
Gray Creek
Kit Carson
George van Brimer
Colorado Fugt
Fron “Works
Pueblo
Springfield Woman Fights Off Aggressive Monkey Attack
A Springfield woman visiting Columbus was bitten by a monkey after it grabbed her foot and hand and scratched her face. Two men frightened by her screams chased the animal, Mrs Singer ultimately subdued it and the monkey was killed. She fears the bites may be poisonous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Secret Commission to Settle Claims in Venezuela Crisis
London reports indicate a plan to settle financial and diplomatic claims of foreign powers and bondholders against Venezuela. A secret Venezuelan delegation arrives in Europe to unify outstanding loans under a stronger security, with the plan to be reviewed by the United States and its State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Venezuela
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Phi Ie
State Department
Associated Press
Britain
Ohio town hall seized to enforce $400 judgment
The Martin's Ferry city building in Ohio was levied on by Belmont County sheriff to collect a $400 judgment won by Mrs. Caroline Meyers for damages from a faulty water system. The sheriff took possession of the town hall but consented to postpone execution until next Tuesday when the council meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Martin’s Ferry
St. Clairsville
Belmont County
Caroline Meyers
Ohio
Tamayo resigns from Palma cabinet in Cuba
Havana reports that Secretary of Government Tamayo resigned at a cabinet meeting presided by President Palma. The move follows riot-related tensions and a public strike, with Secretary of Instruction taking over duties temporarily. The Nationalist party views Tamayo’s departure as a major political shift.
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Havana
Palma
Tamayo
Wero
Nationalist Party
Zaldo
Iit Olas
Paliha
Montes
Diaz
Mt Pelce Again Active in West Indies Trade
The Royal mail steamer Mt Pélce Island arrived here today from the West Indies. The vessel was active during the previous Wednesday serving routes and ports in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pelce
ET. Thomas
Davish
West. Indies
Royal Mail
Mt Pélce
England Closes Ports Amid American Cattle Quarantine
London reports the Board of Agriculture prohibiting import of cattle and sheep from New England states effective December 5. Quarantine decisions threaten Liverpool meat trade and possible price rises, as a Boston cargo is held offshore for forty eight hours for inspection.
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London
Board of “Agriculture
Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rial Seto
United London Department
New England
Boston
Liverpool
Mersey Dock Board
Birkentead
Laiages
United States
Board of Agriculture
Achem
Mersey
Anaie
Disease Threat Shuts New England Cattle Trade
Reports at the Cattle Bureau of the State Board of Agriculture show about 100 notices of foot and mouth contagion near Boston. The secretary prohibits cattle exports and orders a quarantine of cattle sheep and swine across New England. Brighton stockyards and others close disrupting traffic of 500 to 700 cattle daily.
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Boston
Navy
Cattle Bureau
State Board of Agriculture
Secretary
New England
Brighton
State Board of ‘Agriculture
Samuel E Bennett
United States
Bureau of ‘Animal ‘Industry
Liverpool
Massachusetts
Kansas
Towa
Kingstonion
London
Cabinet discuss foot and mouth disease measures
Secretary Wilson reported at a Cabinet meeting on steps to suppress the foot and mouth epidemic among New England livestock. Quarantine actions taken yesterday are expected to halt spread to other states, and Dr. Salmon of the Bureau of Animal Industry may be sent to New England immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
New England
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Man in Suit Over Breach of Promise to Marry
A Toledo man sues for damages over a breach of promise to marry Annie Friedman. He admits promising to wed on June 3 but claims she urged a home upkeep payoff and refused the ceremony. He alleges she offered $600 and manipulated him through a $500 introduction scheme, with no funds delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Friedman
Broadway
Toledo
B. Friedman
Friedman
Dave
Auction of enslaved people shocks Kentucky town
Sheriff Lawson held an auction at the Lancaster courthouse selling three enslaved people Two women Belle Griffin and Emma Reed and a man Charles Anderson for short terms The sale followed a circuit court order and drew a large crowd including former slave owners The vagrant act is being enforced to disband the local gang and push enslaved people to work or leave the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
Lawson
Circuit Court
Charles Anderson
Belle Griffin
Emma’ Reed
General Lew Wallace III Ill. Family Alarmed
Crawfordsville Ind reports on November dispatch describing Geneval Nace’s illness. The family fears complications as the general himself shows a weakened condition while a diseased tooth worsens his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wallace III
Chicago
Crawfordsville
Ind
Trusts to Challenge Willis Tax Law in Federal Courts
Eastern trusts plan to sue Willis corporation tax law in federal courts argues the measure blocks inter state commerce. Rockwell of Toledo Gas and Oil Burner Co says his firm will not join, citing non Ohio corporations and a pending Ohio Supreme Court test of Willis law last summer.
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Ing
Willis Corporation
T.“F
Rockwell
Toledo Gas and‘ Oil
Willis: ‘Aw
Ohio
Supreme Court
Willis
Morgan Promises Ship Trust Has Plenty of Money
Special Despatch reports J P Morgan stating the International Mercantile Marine Company known as the Ship Trust has funds to finish the merger if needed. He dismisses London reports that White Star stockholders would be offered bonds instead of cash as false. Morgan says stockholders can receive cash by surrendering stock, with completion time in London for thirty days.
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Tribune
New York
International Mercantile ‘Marine Company
The
Ship Trust
J. P
Morgan
London
White
Star
International ‘Marine Company
President Roosevelt Meets Indian Football Players at White House
President Roosevelt today hosted members of an Indian School football team. He spoke with each player about their tribe and traditions. The group included a tall left tackle and a standout, with Harvard and Yale mentioned in light comparison.
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Washington
Roosevelt
One
Harvard
Yale
Atly
Dent Generina
Abdul Binupepaie
New York Fire Chief Croker Dismissed on Charges
Edward F Croker chief of the New York Fire Department was found guilty by Commissioner Sturgis on charges including failure to enforce safety laws at the Park Avenue Hotel and improper use of public property. He was dismissed effective December 1. Deputy Chief Purroy will become acting chief. Mayor Law backed the Commissioner's decision.
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New York
Edward F. Croker
Fire Department
Sturgis
Depath
Park Avenue
Croker
Khown
Law
Thic
Edward F. ‘Croker
Fexteen
Richard 'Croker
Hugh ‘Bonner
National’ Association
Charles _D.Purroy
Henry’ D.*purroy
Blackburn Plans Fruit Colony in Alabama
J E Blackburn state dairy and food commissioner of Columbus Ohio will locate a truck and fruit colony of Ohio farmers on a five thousand acre tract he purchased at Theodore Mobile County Alabama.
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Blackburn
Alabama
State Food, and Dairy’ Commissioner of
Ohio
State Dairy,and Food
Columbus
Theodore
Mobile County
Ala
Mad Boar Kills Farmer's Boy Near Springfield
Fred Fassell, a farmer's boy living northeast of Springfield Ohio, fought a mad boar on Thanksgiving Day in the barnyard. He clubbed the animal until breaking his club but was fatally gored with about thirty tusk wounds before help arrived and the hog was driven off.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Navy
Fred Fassell
Porkter
King of boodlers arrested after long escape in New York
Charles F. Kelly former Speaker of the St. Louis House of Delegates was arrested in Philadelphia after months on the run in connection with Missouri bribery cases. He admitted his identity and faces a Missouri requisition as he awaits a hearing. His son’s death in St Louis had been reported as a sad blow.
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Philadelphia
Charles F. Kelly
St. Louis
Central
Rochersperger
Missouri
Kelly
Europe
Ireland
New York
Death of Son Grieves Kelly in Philadelphia Event
Charles F. Kelly former Speaker of the House of Delegates of St. Louis arrived in New York aboard the Celtic with William Ratigan and William J. Sullivan. He learned of his son's death and asked for privacy while expressing deep sorrow before returning to St. Louis with Congressman James J. Butler leading the party toward Philadelphia.
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Congressman Butler
St. Louis
Kelly
Dock
New York
Charrles F. Kelly
House of Delegates
Celtic
William Ratigan
William J. Sullivan
Sullivan's
Ratigan
James J. Butler
R. G. Carroll
St.Louis
Philadelphia
Too Late to Testify in Kerrys Bribery Case
Charles F. Kelly former Speaker of the St. Louis House of Delegates faces bribery indictments tied to municipal street railway and lighting deals. Bonds set at 50000, statute of limitations may bar further indictments. Kelly arrested in Philadelphia after last seen fleeing from duty in St Louis. Mrs Kelly reacts to news as October grand jury report urges election-law changes and criticizes city officials tied to corruption probes.
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Lquis
Charles F. Kelly
St. Louis
Grand
Kelly
Four Courts
Council Chamber
House of Delegates
Philadelphia
Reed
Nst
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War Department
Pacific
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Indiana
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Platt
Youngs
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