Indian Service Report Decries Ration System and Annuities
Commissioner Jones denounces rationing and annuity payments while detailing total Indian Service expenditures from 1789 to 1900. About 267,000 Indians nation wide with 45,270 on daily rations. Sioux tribes predominate among ration recipients. Annuities last year totaled 1.51 million dollars, with severe cautions about demoralization and debt driven by payments.
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Washington
Indian Service
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
William A. Jones
United States
Indian Bureau
Indian schools and population debate in the United States
The report notes 250 government run Indian schools with enrollment and attendance gains, urging compulsory education and Indian parent choice. It disputes myths of Indian population decline since Columbus, cites 1870 census lineage, and calls school access for white and Choctaw freedmen plus government control in Chickasaw territory. Pretoria notes British occupation of Philippolis and looming command changes. Miss Roberts condition worsens.
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Congress
United States
Columbus
Coronado
Raleigh
John Smith
Indian Territory Affairs
Indian Territory
Muscogee
Chickasaw Nation
Pretoria
Philippolis
French
Johnnesburg
Miss Roberts
Lord Roberts
Peace Negotiations Friction at Peking Over Locus in Decisions
Daily Mail correspondent reports serious friction in Peking peace talks as Belgium Denmark Holland and Spain push for a stake in key decisions. Russia and France back them while others oppose. Belgium especially pro-Russian and clamoring for influence. Russia grows restless over allied conduct toward China, with officials condemning German and British actions and recent executions of Pao Tin Fu t officials drawing official dissatisfaction.
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London
Peking
Daily Mail
Tien-Tsin
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Spain
Russia
France
St. Petersburg
Appeal for Aid After Starvation Hit Alaska Indians
Mrs. James Smith reports that about five tribes totaling around one thousand Indians in Cook’s Inlet Alaska face starvation as white prospectors reduce game and fur supply. She urges immediate shipment of provisions to prevent hundreds dying before December. Smith formerly saved three shipwrecked sailors near Gray's Harbor and earned a congressional medal.
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Taccaina
Wash
James Smith
Cook's Iilet
Alaska
Smith
Russhin Church
Shvamer
Gray's Harbor
Congress
Fatal Quarrel Ends in Husband's Death in Chicago Home
May Teresa Josephine Sehmitt shot and killed her husband Peter Sehmitt at 1253 North Marshfield Avenue. Witnesses say the couple argued after she accused him of drinking and infidelity before she fired, then remained at the scene as he collapsed in the yard.
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Chicago
Teresa Josephine Sehmitt
Peter
North Marshfield Avenue
Schmitt
Minor Engagements Reported In Manila Voice
The Manila dispatch notes quiet reaction to US election results among Filipinos and insurgent leaders. It mentions small clashes with Olivers reporting four Americans killed and ten wounded in last week's scouting.
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Manila
United States
Philippines
Bryan
Trains Collide at Choisey Le Roi In Fatal Suburban Express Crash
Paris reports a suburban train and an express collided at Choisey Le Roi Saturday morning. Several killed and 15 wounded as wreckage halted the line for hours. In St Petersburg, Smolny institute pupils sickened after dinner with possible metal utensil poisoning. two deaths reported, others recover.
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Paris
Choisey Leroi
St. Petersburg
Smolny Institute
Wrecked Vessel Claims 25 Lives Near Yarmouth
The steamer City of Monticello foundered Saturday morning off Yarmouth Nova Scotia as the Sea remained furious. Twenty five bodies of victims were recovered and officials held accidental drowning after an inquest.
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Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
N.S
City of Monticello
Rockville
Calvin Titus Hero of Peking Becomes Navy Department Note
In Santiago de Cuba on November 12 the war department fixed November 15 as the closing date for CALVIN TVECS THE HERO OF PEKING. Calvin Titus of Iowa scaled the wall at Peking, planted the flag, and was slightly wounded. He joined the Fourteenth United States Infantry in 1899 and served in the Philippines and China.
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Santiago, de Cuba
Col. Whiteside
War Department
Calvin Tvecs
Peking
Calvin Titus
Iowa
Titus
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Vinton
Fourteenth Infantry
Philippines
China
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Wood
Havana
Santiagos
Exports of Domestic Products October 1900 Report
The Bureau of Statistics shows October exports at 105,260,689 dollars, with increases in cattle and hogs and cotton, but declines in breadstuffs provisions and mineral oils. Ten month total reaches 655,918,875 dollars, up by 52,055,000 from 1899.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Open switch causes Missouri Pacific collision in Leavenworth
A northbound Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed into a switch engine after an open switch in Leavenworth Wan. on Sunday morning. Several passengers were injured including SoUdarris a Chicago traveling man Arthur Maxwell a colored trick bicyclist George H Logan of Cincinnati Bud Lawrence Harry Creighton Thomas Madison and Richard Lewis all colored. The colored passengers were members of a minstrel show.
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Leavenworth
Wan
Missouri Pacific
Sou. Darris
Chicago
Arthur Maxwell
Colorel
George H. Logan
Cincinnati
Bud Lawrence
Cook
St. Louis
Harry Creighton
Thomas Madison
Richard Lewis
Lynchburg
Jennings Receives Visit From Cousin Before Inauguration
Democratic Gov elect William 8 Jennings learns that his cousin William J Bryan will visit him at his Brooksville home and attend the Tallahassee inauguration on the first Tuesday in January.
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Jacksonville
Fla
William 8. Jennings
William J. Bryan
Brooksville
Tallahassee
Senator Davis Improves After Night, Doctors Say
Sunday night bulletins from Dr. A J Stone report Senator Davis stronger after a good night. He is more restless Sunday evening but temperature and pulse are good with temperature 0V 25 and pulse 100.7.
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St. Paul
Mian
A. J. Stone
Senator Davis
Davis
Arkansas monitor launched with christening at shipyard
Newport News Virginia reports the monitor Arkansas launched successfully as it begins its voyage on the James River. Miss Bobbie Newton Jones daughter of Arkansas Governor Jones christened the vessel as it started down the ways. Secretary Gage denies rumors about resigning from the cabinet before March 4. The American Steel and Wire Co purchases the Duluth fleet for 5.25 million dollars comprising 12 ships including four large vessels.
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Newport News
Var
Monitor Arkansas
James River
Bobbie Newton Jones
Gov. Jones
Arkansas
Monitor
Washington
Gage
McKinsey
Sola
Duluth
Minn
American Steel and Wire Co
American Steamship Co
Don Carlos Denounces Catalonia Rebellion in Madrid Letter
Madrid reports publish a letter from Don Carlos to General Moore denouncing the uprising as contrary to instructions and calling the rebels men without consciences while pledging not to abandon his rights. He warns insurrection risks Spain and provokes powers watching Spain. In Barcelona a band of 50 Carlists was captured near Villa Franca del Panades with arms and ammunition seized.
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Madrid
Don Carlos
Moore
Spain
Catalonia
Barcelona
Villa Franca del Panades
Insurrection Spreads as China Faces Manchuria Crisis
Dr Morrison cable from Peking reports Li Hung Chang silent on government resume offer under Russian protection. Russia would name approved officials, signaling de facto occupation. Insurrection widens in southern provinces. Japan may intervene as Russian troops withdraw from Tianjin.
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London
Morrison
Times
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Adm
Aliefi
Manchuria
Russia
China
Japan
Tien- Tsin
Electric plant burned in Norfolk suburbs
Fire swept the Norfolk Railway and Lighting Co plant at Huntersville destroying fifty two cars and electrical equipment. Loss estimated at 150000 with insurance. Street car service crippled as a fuse ignited a car in the barn. Firemen saved the Standard Oil Co depot adjoining the sheds.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Railway and Lighting Co
Thuntersville
Standard Oil Co
Sanderson Knighted in Bath Order Promotion
London reports Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson, permanent under secretary of state for foreign affairs, promoted to knight grand cross of the Order of the Bath. Cape Town notes a German expedition plan estimating 152000000 marks for a force of 3863 officers and 18739 men amid Belfast fighting casualties.
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London
Thomas Henry Sanderson
Foreign Affairs
Order of the Bath
Sevlin
China
Federal Council
King Victor Emmanuel Grants Pardon on Birthday
Nome reports that on November 12 Sunday King Victor Emmanuel signed a decree pardoning many criminals in celebration of his birthday.
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Nome
Victor Emmanuel
Markets report with wheat flour and livestock prices
Cincinnati and Chicago market notes list flour kinds with prices from 2.75 to 4.50 per barrel and mixed grain futures. Wheat and oats futures quoted for December January and May. Live stock prices show hogs, cattle, sheep, lambs, and veal calves across Cincinnati Indianapolis and Buffalo markets with ranges for select, fair, and common categories.
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Cincinnati
Seles
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
East Buffalo
HISTORY OF THE WORLD A Story of Mazon and Mason’s Waterloo
A colorful anecdote recaps Senator William E. Mason of Illinois meeting a former schoolteacher on an Illinois Central train. The pair reminisce about Franklinville, New York, as Mason jokes about his youth and a family wash. The piece also touches on Alfred Bell’s wealth from diamond and gold ventures in Kimberley and a note on Mrs Ladenburg potential marriage to Bell and the famed De Beers company.
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Mazon
William E. Mason
Illinois
Hines
Waterloo
Mason
Illinois Central
Franklinville
N. Y
United States Senate
Senator Mason
Alfred Bell
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Kimberley
Rhodes
de Beers Company
Gen Otis Based In Chicago For Remaining Army Service
General E S Otis is settled in Chicago to finish his active army service with nearly two years to retirement. The Lakes Department, a key post, oversees purchases for Cuba, the Philippines, Porto Rico, and US garrisons, keeping Chicago HQ busy. Sheridan’s popular Madison Street back door restaurant is noted as a historic touchstone in the city’s military lore.
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Otis
Chicago
E. S. Otis
United States Army
Governor’s Island
N. Y
Merritt
Department of the Lakes
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
United States
Gen. Sheridan
Sheridan
Madison Street
European heiress expected to wed Alfred Beit soon
The tale suggests Mrs Adolf Ladenburg, famed for dowry ties, may marry Alfred Beit in the near future. The rumor notes a reversal of usual roles with an American woman poised to receive European millions through marriage.
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Europe
America
Adolf Ladenburg
Alfred
Beit
The
Rumor says Curzon may become England’s premier
Rumors from high places suggest Baron Curzon could soon be England’s premier and remain Baron Curzon until his father’s death when he would inherit Baron Scarsdale and a seat in the Lords. Lady Curzon stands beside him as vicerine of India during his anticipated, brilliant tenure.
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Curzon
India
England
Lady Curzon
Mary Victoria Lester
Baron Curzon
Hat
Maxwell Named First Military Governor of Transvaal
Lord Roberts appoints Maj. Gen. John Grenfell Maxwell as the new military governor of the Transvaal in a move seen as highly reputable in English circles. Maxwell, 41, has a long record from Egypt to Sudan including Tel-el-Kebir, Omdurman and service with Kitchener. he holds the Distinguished Service Order.
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Transvaal
Lord Roberts
John Grenfell Maxwell
Maxwell
Cheltenham
Royal Highlanders
Black Watch
Egypt
Tel-el-Kebir
Nile
Grenfell
Kitchener
Omdurman
Wright
Patterson
Fragmentary OCR Hints at Medieval Title
Fragmentary text mentions fate and a marqui at Bute and a journey to the Holy Land. no clear event or date is readable, leaving only scattered Latin sounding phrases and place names. The source text is too garbled to identify a coherent person, place, or date.
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Bute
Lana
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