Unprecedented Naval Expenditures Highlight Fiscal Report
Washington reports record ship expenditures in the last fiscal year with large freight costs for stores. Adm Bradford urges a Guam naval station and notes rapid equipment progress at Cavite and a steel cold storage plant at Pago Pago. News covers coal depots, Marconi wireless trials, and a successful Nero survey for a trans Pacific cable with a push for Western Pacific ocean surveys.
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Washington
Adm
Bradford
Naval U of Equipment
Pago Pago
Tuituila
Samoa
Naval Station
Algiers
Navy
Bureau
Marconi
North Atlantic
Double Tragedy in Pittsburgh Unfolds With Self Inflicted Wound
In Pittsburgh Earle Knowles, 17, fired five shots at his uncle William A Wood at the uncle’s home then shot himself in the chest. Wood expected to recover while Knowles lies critically wounded at Mercy hospital. The motive remains unknown as Wood refuses to discuss the matter, suggesting possible dementia. Separately in Washington a US Consul General reports Sweden’s relief funds in 1898 aided 241,977 poor citizens amounting to 13,500,600 crowns or about 3 614 000 dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Earle Knowles
Wm. A. Wood
Knowles
Mr. Wood
Mercy Hospital
Wood
Washington
Sweden
State Department
United States
Winslow
Stockholm
Crowd at Pedreguer bullfight collapses grand stand
An overweighted grand stand collapsed during a bullfight in Pedreguer drawing an immense crowd. Twelve were killed and many injured as panic spread, with about 200 injured in the ensuing chaos.
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Madrid
Pedreguer
Will Return to Peking Amid Boxers and Russian Advances
Reports from Tien Tsin state Emperor Kwong Su and the empress dowager will return to Peking. A Russian column of 339 men with four guns returned after skirmishes. 2,000 Chinese troops were dispersed at Hisin Tsang with 200 killed and no Russian losses. Lien Tsin’s population reaches 90,600 as garrison strengthens. An expedition led by Count von Wartenberg moves toward Peking’s northern district to protect Catholics.
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Tien Tsin
Kwang Su
Peking
Hisin Tsang
Lien Tsin
Rebellion in South China Expands Across Kwantung
Reports from Yokohama via Victoria describe the Triad party’s growing activity after Wei Chow fell. Imperial forces under Wei Chow’s siege suffered defeats as 3,000 Canton troops prepare to reinforce a desperate stand against 13,000 rebels at Tong Kang Sien. Canton officials fear panic while foreigners are urged to evacuate per a Canton reformers’ round robin.
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Yokohama
Victoria
B. C
South China
Triad
Kwang Pung
Wei
Kwang
The Czar Suffering Typhoid After Influenza
The czar's illness, first announced as influenza on November 2, has developed typhoid fever. A bulletin from Aaron de Fredericks reports a good night, satisfactory general condition, temperature 101.6, and clear head. The diagnosis confirms typhoid pursuing a satisfactory course.
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St. Petersburg
Aaron de Fredericks
Imperial Household
Jelks Elected Senate President In Alabama
Montgomery, Ala November 15 Wm Jelks a Fe ufala newspaper man was elected president of the Alabama senate Gov elect William Samford of Opelika is critically ill from an incurable malady and Jelks would succeed him if he dies Jelks about 40 years old a new man in state politics The state has no lieutenant governor
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Montgomery
Ala
Wm. Jelks
Alabama Senate
William Samford
Opelika
Jelks
The Colombian Earthquake Reported More Severe
United States charge at Caracas Mr. Russell says the Colombia quake last month was much more severe than first described. People deserted homes and slept in the streets as between 12 000 and 15 600 buildings were destroyed or damaged.
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Washington
Mr. Russell
United States
Caracas
Colombia
Clara Barton Leaves Galveston for Home
Miss Clara Barton departs Galveston Texas on Wednesday heading to her Washington home. She is accompanied by National Red Cross associates who have assisted in the relief work there.
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Galveston
Tex
Clara Barton
Washington
National Red Cross
Immigrants Arriving In U.S. At Rate Of 1000 Daily
New York reports from Commissioner Fitchie that arrivals have averaged 1000 immigrants per day since July, encompassing travelers from all countries and continuing through November twentieth.
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New York
Fitchie
Botha's Terms of Surrender Reported in Dispatch
London dispatch cites Commandant General Botha sending surrender terms to Lord Roberts. Pretoria source notes a statement outlining the conditions under which he will capitulate.
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London
Botha
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
National Grange Opens 34th Annual Session in Washington
The 34th annual session of the National Grange patrons of husbandry began in Washington on Wednesday with good attendance and will run for a week or more.
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Washington
National Grange
Indiana man rescued after 40 hours buried in well
Sullivan Indiana Nov 15 Thomas McPheters survived a 40 hour entrapment after sand caved in at a well. A makeshift roof of boards protected him and a rubber hose supplied air water and food during rescue. Rescuers completed a second well and tunnel to free him despite further sand slides.
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Sullivan
Ind
Thomas McPheters
McPheters
MePheters
MePicheters
Striking Indiana engineers amid coal field dispute
Terre Haute Nov 15 The Indiana hoisting engineers strike grows more complex as 7000 miners under contract to April 1 face idle mines. Operators align with non union workers, pledging not to recognize the strikers and to hire replacements to resume production.
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Terre Tlaute
Ind
Indiana
Taylor
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Block Eoak
Brazil
Remains found in field tied to Barnard murder case
In Flora Indiana remains identified as those of Perry Barnard who killed his former wife Jennie Davis in June. Hunters found dry bones and cloth fragments half a mile southwest of Flora. Authorities believe Barnard, driven by jealousy, shot himself after the crime and a reward of 5000 was offered.
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Flora
Ind
Po Oman
Indiana Prohibition Conference to map future campaign
Indiana prohibitionists will hold a state conference in Indianapolis on December 11 with all county chairmen in attendance to outline a plan for the state campaign two years hence. The party aims for a far more vigorous effort in the next statewide election than before.
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Indianapolis
Kiel
Indiana Prohibitionists
Ccounty
Cole wins $12,782 judgment against Spelter Co.
In Grants circuit court at Freelandsville Tad on November 15 Charles W. Cole recovered a judgment totaling $12,782.07 against the Humphrey Spelter Co of Upland in a suit for $20,000 alleged to be due on votes.
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Freelandsville
Tad
Chas. W. Cole
Grant
Humphrey Spelter Co
Upland
Sheep Farm Visits by Dogs Leave 46 Lambs Dead
Frankfort Indiana November 15 The sheep farm of Jordan and Clark ten miles south of the city was visited by a pack of sheep killing dogs. Next morning 46 dead sheep were found and wounded sheep were scattered over the entire farm.
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Frankfort
Ind
Jordan & Clark
Hol Ty Lives on Six Cents a Day in Brazil Ind
In Brazil Indiana William Hol Ty a bachelor who manages his own home and meals has subsisted on 6 dollars 85 cents from July 11 to November 15 four months about four days a week his health is reported good. Dieh murder case postponed to December 17 at New Castle due to absence of essential state witness.
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Brazil
Ind
William Hol Ty
New Castle
Paris
Kruger
Suez
Transvaal Republic
Gelder-land
Burglary at Fortville General Store
Thieves broke into A. J. Whetsel's general store in Fortville Indiana on November 15 stealing men and boys clothing and shoes valued at 150 dollars. No clues have been found.
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Fortville
Ind
A. J
Nome District Declared Most Populous In Alaska Census
The census on Alaska shows Nome district as the most populous in Northern Alaska with 12 652 Natives in the northern district. Nome town likely hosts 4 000 to 5 000 residents in winter while summer arrivals total about 18 000 with 12 000 returning home.
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Nome
Alaska
Dawson
States
Belgian Hare Exhibit Opens With 400 Entries
The first annual exhibition of the American BelgiAn Hare Association of North America opened in Chicago with about 400 entries in 25 classes. Bucks worth up to 2000 dollars and does up to 1000 dollars are shown. Animals come from California Mexico Canada and more arrive during the week long event.
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Chicago
Association of North America
California
Mexico
Canada
Teen dies from lip infection after cigar smoking in Fairburn
Fairburn Georgia reports Emmanuel Iaskins a 16 year old died Wednesday from blood poisoning. He had been blowing a French harp when his under lip inflamed. He continued smoking cigars despite the inflamed lip and nicotine poisoning led to his severe suffering.
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Fairburn
Emmanuel Iaskins
Died a Millionaire of Montana Banking Pioneer
Helena Montana November 15 Henry E ing pioneer of Montana and president of six banks died at his home in Virginia ity after a brief illness He was born in Prussia in 1842 and came to the United States in 1857 He arrived in Montana penniless but died a millionaire after years of business success
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Helena
Mont
Henry E‘ing
Montana
Virginia
Prussia
United States
Treasury balances show cash and gold reserves in federal fund
Washington reports Wednesday balance figures for the general fund excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the division of redemption. Available totals list cash at 136,459,816 and gold at 304,840,564.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Postmaster General Seeks 121 Million for 1902 Postal Service
Postmaster General Emory Smith plans to ask Congress for about 121 million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902. The rural free delivery program is estimated at 3.5 million and will reach 4,300 routes by year end with about 4,500 more planned next year. Officials study extending service to every point not currently served by city delivery.
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Washington
Emory Smith
Congress
United States
Plains
Supreme Court strikes down jag cure law in Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the jag cure statute unconstitutional. It had allowed counties over 50 000 to treat indigent inebriates at private facilities with county funding upon petition and the inebriate's consent. Annual treatment capped at a rate tied to 10 000 population.
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St. Paul, Minn
Supreme Court
Duel ends in double tragedy at Bartow camp
Bartow Florida November 15 John Carter and Oliver Moody two turpentine men fought over a woman at their camp near town. They agreed to duel and fired simultaneously. When the smoke cleared both were dead. Officers were sent for but no witnesses to any parties before or during the shooting.
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Bartow
Fla
John Carter
Oliver Moody
Here
Wim
Porter confesses to murder of 11-year-old Louise Frost
Denver report says John Porter, a Negro youth held at the city jail for four days, broke down under pressure and confessed in detail to the stabbing murder of Louise Frost near Limon Colorado. The 11-year-old girl, daughter of a rancher, was attacked as she walked home from school and suffered 14 knife wounds.
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Denver
Col
John Porter
Louise Frost
Limon
Fresno Ruling Finds Forest Reserve Regulation Unconstitutional
United States District Judge Wellborn holds the June 30 1898 act empowering the interior secretary to regulate forest reserves unconstitutional on separation of powers grounds. Sheepmen could access reservations though civil suits still apply for trespass. United States Attorney Flint plans an appeal.
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Fresno
Cal
United States
Wellborn
Lee Biasingame
Secretary of the Interior
Flint
Cotton Mill Strike Strikes Puebla as Wages Drop
In Puebla Mexico 3000 workers walk out over wage reductions. Authorities act to avert trouble while owners welcome the chance to close mills and clear surplus stock. Several mills have already shut down or reduced to half time operations.
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Puebla
Mex
Grampus Arrives with 27 000 Pounds of Whale Bone and Oil
The steam whaler Grampus reached San Francisco from Unalaska with 27 000 pounds of whalebone and oil harvested from 13 whales.
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San Francisco
Grampus
Unalaska
Blizzard Sweeps La Crosse with Snow and High Winds
A penning blizzard raged in La Crosse Wisconsin Wednesday night with heavy snow and strong winds. Temperatures near zero and a dangerous travel condition were reported as the storm battered the city.
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la Crosse
Wis
Illinois to Present Splendid Tea Service for Battleship
Chicago November 15 The new battleship Illinois is to receive a splendid tea service as a gift from the state of Illinois.
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Chicago
Tlinois
Philadelphia Call Assigns
Philadelphia notices reveal The Evening Call assigns for the benefit of creditors and concedes publication, indicating a structured debt settlement process in November.
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Philadelphia
Céag
Ex deputy in Idaho killings cleared as self defense
Minneapolis dispatch reports at Gem Idaho near Wardner two union miners Daniel Kildee and William Kennedy confronted ex deputy sheriff Richard Adams. Adams shot Kennedy in the saloon and then killed Kildee. A coroner's jury exonerated Adams for self defense.
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Richard’ Adams
Union
Gem
Idaho
Minneapolis
Minn
Tacoma
Wash
Ida
Richard Adams
Daniel Kildee
William Kennedy
Coeur d’Alene
Adams
Wardner
Kildee
Kennedy
Madman on a Vessel: Hatchet-Wielding Stowaway Brought Down
John Kerwin, an insane stowaway, attacked crew aboard the propeller Tioga with a hatchet. After resisting removal for hours, a police officer crawled through a side window and overpowered him. Capt. Walke had first learned of Kerwin after Buffalo departure. Kerwin had begged to stay but relapsed into madness two days earlier.
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Chicago
John Kerwin
Tioga
Walke
Kerwin
Buffalo
Widow of Peter Gay Owns Diamonds Seized in New York
In Mexico City on November 15 the widow of Peter Gay, a New York proprietor, is named as the real owner of diamonds seized by U S customs. She handed them to Senor Preza to sell in the United States and denies any intent to break customs rules. The jewels total about six thousand dollars in gold value and did not belong to Maximilian or Carlotta. The case draws local interest.
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Mexico City
Peter Gay
United States
New York
Senor Preza
Maximilian
Carlotta
Wheeler ordered to inspect ordnance material in Galveston
Washington, November 15. Captain Charles B. Wheeler of the ordnance department is ordered from this city to Galveston Texas to examine and report on the condition of ordnance material there and to estimate funds needed to restore any damaged property to its proper state due to the recent large floods.
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Washington
Chas. B. Wheeler
Ordnance Department
Galveston
Tex
Markets Review of Flour and Grain and Live Stock Rates
Reports from Cincinnati Chicago and Indianapolis on November 14 show mixed grain prices with flour values varying by grade and wheat and corn quotes. Live stock prices in Cincinnati and Indianapolis list hogs cattle and sheep ranges with select and choice grades and current per head or per hundred weights.
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Cincinnati
Nortwestern
City
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Buffalo
Grand American Carnival Arena Planned at Largest Sporting Venue
The article describes a grand carnival plan featuring America's largest arena to host the event. The stadium will cover nearly ten acres with seating for about 12 000 and will include numerous enhancements for spectators and participants.
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America
Arena plans to host track pageants and exhibits
Describes a stadium with corner trances and broad aisles for spectator comfort. A large space beneath seats will house exhibits like livestock, automobiles, and farm machinery, equivalent to a big building. A quarter mile track and a grand western entrance building are noted as the arena’s main access.
Pan American Exposition Promos Attract Nationwide Attention
Exposition plans spark praise for Buffalo and California efforts. articles note exclusive pottery sales rights, Olmstead landscape work, and giant roadside signs advertising the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. The piece highlights state resources, civic pride, and cross‑country interest in the event.
Argentine to Exhibit Progressive Prosperity at Buffalo Pan American
The Argentine Republic will build an exhibit at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo next summer to showcase its progressive institutions and industrial strength. A $30,000 appropriation has been set aside by the Argentine government for this purpose. Argentine merchants, especially Buenos Ayres firms, expect representation and many agricultural and industrial groups plan to send exhibits. The government may also bring the Paris Exposition display to Buffalo after Paris closes.
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Buffalo
Buenos Ayres
Buffalo Mayor Enthusiastic Over Pan American Exposition Progress
Buffalo Mayor Conrad Diehl expresses firm faith in the Pan American Exposition project. He visits the site regularly, praising the rapid repair work and the capable management guiding construction.
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Buffalo
Conrad Diehl
Ltig
Carri
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