Cuban constitutional convention meets in Havana theater
The Havana constitutional convention opened in Marti theater with Gen. Wood and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee receiving a large ovation. Senor Llorente presided as the supreme court justice, and 31 delegates sworn to uphold Cuba’s independence outlined immediate resolutions and communications to the U.S. president.
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Gen. Wood and Fitzhugh Lee
Sener Tlorense
The
Supreme Court
Havana
Marti
Jon
Wood
Gen
Pitzvo
Eh Lee
Aierten
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Tien
River
Gat Wood
Plethoria
Sener Llorente
Senor Villacendo
Ciba
Cuba
Senor Alleman
Yaya
Ibag
Puesdis
Constitutional Assembly
Kirst
Committee of the Assembly
Gen. Wood
Unitedtates
United States of America
Intense interest as election returns approach nationwide
Washington reports unprecedented preparations to receive and display results with heads of government and cabinet awaiting returns. Oregon expected McKinley win by about 10,000 votes. Texans foresee light statewide turnout. New Orleans Democrats confident of victory. Alabama predicts Democrat success with light overall vote.
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Elihs
Uay
Gauge
White House
Chicago
New York
Mother Hubbard Parade in Wheeling Honors Suffrage Leader
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 6 a Mother Hubbard parade drew over 50 000 spectators as marching clubs from all parties joined to honor Mrs Catherine Catt for president. The event drew both cheers and protests with participants wearing humorous costumes and the crowd reacting with laughter at the spectacle.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Mother Hubbard
Womaas
Catt Wits
Wontu
Senator Davis Condition Improves After Minor Foot Operation
St Paul Minn Nov 6 Dr A J Stone in charge of Senator Davis said the operation on the foot Monday afternoon was far less serious than expected and only a simple procedure was needed The senator revived from the operation in good shape and expects no amputation He is progressing well under care and there is no danger advised by the doctor
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Minn
A. J. Stone
United States
Davis
Journeyman Plumbers End October Strike in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh reports journeyman plumbers on strike since October 1 returned to work on Monday. The stoppage ended after concessions from both sides and a promised compromise.
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Pittsburgh
Lord Roberts' Return Delayed Reports Say Weeks More
A Pietermaritzburg dispatch cites the Times of Natal stating Lord Roberts may still be delayed for several weeks before returning to Kingland.
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Durban
Navy
Pietermaritzburg
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Times of Natal
Kingland
Powers seek unified basis for Chinese peace talks
An official in Peking notes daily telegraphic exchanges among the major powers to establish a common platform for China peace negotiations. Complete accord is needed to prevent Li Tsung Chang from negotiating separately, delaying joint talks with Chinese plenipotentiaries.
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Sierlin
Peking
Foreign Office
Li Tsung Chang
Gov Sayers Praised by Galveston Deep Water Committee
The Galveston Deep Water Committee passed resolutions praising Gov. Sayers for his actions aiding Galveston after the hurricane. They say his course has full approval and that Galveston needs more substantial help than state funds alone. The committee commends the governor and Texas residents for their efforts.
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Galveston Deep Water Committee
Calveston
Tex
Galveston Deep Water
New Railroad Syndicate Formed To Pool Western Lines
Cleveland, November 6 The Goulds E H Harriman and John W Gates head a new railroad syndicate that pools the Chicago and Alton Kansas City Southern Wabash Missouri Pacific and Missouri Kansas Texas and other southwest lines The aim is to reduce competition and enable a through Texas service from Chicago The group may buy Clover Leaf and seek Wheeling and Lake Erie control as part of a larger western syndicate.
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Goulds
E. H. Harriman
John W. Cates
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City, Southern
Wabasa
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Texas
Chicago
Clover Leaf
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Newfoundland fishermen join naval reserve cruise plan
Fifty Newfoundlanders, first contingent of the colonial naval reserve, will board the British cruiser Charybdis on Saturday for a six month West Indies cruise. If successful, 250 more will follow next winter.
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St. Johns
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Colonial Naval Reserve
Charybdis
West Indies
Treasury balances show cash and gold in general fund report
Washington on November 6 reports the general fund balance excluding the gold reserve. Available cash stands at 139,203,614 dollars while gold is listed at 92,531,693 dollars. Hartford City Indiana notes a Hurle window glass factory expansion with nine shops. L A 380 scale contract signed but no cutters or flatteners yet hired. 300 blowers and gatherers guaranteed trained cutters and flatteners. Anticipated trouble looms.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Hartford City
Ind
Hurrle
L. A
Sympathy for Boers Moves Paris Officials to Welcome Kruger
Paris municipal council expresses warm sympathy for the Boers and invites Mr Kruger to an official reception at the Hotel Deville. A nationalist delegation in the chamber of deputies also plans to meet him at the station on his arrival in Paris.
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Paris
Kruger
Hotel Deville
Chamber of Deputies
Steamship Charles Nelson Arrives From Nome After Storm
Port Townsend reports the steamship Charles Nelson reached port after a ten day crossing from Nome. A severe storm four days before departure swept Nome beach causing heavy damage to small ships and in construction sites, though there were no fatalities.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Charles Nelson
Nome
Nome Beach
Illness of Kruger Aboard Gelderland Sparks Boers’ Anxiety
Reports from Brussels say President Kruger is ill on the Dutch cruiser Gelderland en route to Europe. Boer legation officials fear he may not reach Marseilles alive amid growing anxiety. Marion Indiana reports Mrs Anthony Daggett died after a peculiar habit of eating roasted coffee beans led to her death.
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Kruger
Gelderland
Europe
Marseilles
Marion
Ind
Anthony Daggett
Expelled Culver cadets backed by patrons committee
The Culver Military Academy committee of patrons telegraphs its support for Col. Fleet and the administration after dismissing 105 cadets last week. Each case will be reviewed as an individual parental appeal based on past records and merits. The committee members include R. H. Aishton of Chicago Henry H. VanBrant of Council Bluffs and J. H. Queal of Minneapolis I. C. Morehouse of Omaha.
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Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Col. Fleet
R. H. Aishton
Henry H. VanBrant
Council Bluffs
J. H. Queal
Minneapolis
Minn
I. C. Morehouse
Omaha
Neb
Alleged Fraud Claims Arrests In Chicago Wards
Several arrests were made in Chicago Monday over an election fraud conspiracy in wards of the lodging house district led by the 24th ward. Dr Norman Kane a veterinary surgeon and Patrick Gibson a 24th ward politician are charged with aiding registration frauds while others face illegal registration. Attorneys for National Committeeman Graeme Stewart sought action before the grand jury.
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Chicago
Lodging House
24Th Ward
Norman Kane
Patrick Gibson
Graeme Stewart
Deneen
Fatalities Mark South African Volunteers Parade in Toronto
A parade honoring South African volunteers in Toronto on Monday left several dead or injured. Eliza Magee, 75, died after being knocked down by a buggy. Jennie Thecker, 18, died from a head injury after a falling board fractured her skull. George Shaughnessy fell from an armory roof, breaking both legs and suffering internal injuries. Charles Taylor, a Queen's Hotel assistant chef, had his hand blown off by a large firecracker.
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Ont
Eliza Magee
Jennie Thecker
George Shaughnessy
Charles Taylor
Queen’s Hotel
Both Sides Claim Kansas Victory in 1900 Election
Topeka reporting Republicans claim McKinley victory by about 25 000 plurality with the state ticket also ahead and eight congressmen elected while Democrats say the fusionists win eight seats but otherwise concede most results noting Dryan's lead around 16 000. Separate dispatches report naval movements as Scorpion sails to Key West Monongahela to Yorktown and training ship Topeka reaches Gibraltar.
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Topeka
Kan
McKinley
Dryan
Washington
Norfolk
Key West
Ft. Monroe
Yorktown
Gibraltar
Market Report from Cincinnati and Midwest Livestock Markets
Grain and flour prices in Cincinnati with patent and winter varieties listed. Chicago wheat and corn futures quoted. Cincinnati hogs cattle sheep and lambs price ranges. Indianapolis East Buffalo markets show cattle and hog pricing. notes on prices for calves milch cows and pigs. regional livestock values across Nov. 5 to 6.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
East Buffalo
Roberts Rise to Command Shaped by Years in India
The article chronicles Lord Roberts rising from junior subaltern to commander of England's army, detailing his birth in Canpore 1832, long service in India, heroism during the Sepoy Rebellion, Afghan Campaigns, and the South African War, culminating in his well earned promotion and famed leadership qualities. It highlights his care for enlisted men, strategic prowess, and the pride of the British nation in his reforms and frontier defense.
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Sir Abraham Roberts
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Buller
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Loutha
Bernhard
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