Horrific Amur River Tragedy Report Describes 12000 Dead
A Belgian traveler’s Sept 6 account from the Trans-Siberian route details Russian forces along the Amur River and a massacre that killed about 12,000 people. He describes drowned victims near Morxo Rabe and Blagovetchensk, river navigation blocked, banks lined with corpses, and towns like Aguin left in ruins.
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London
the Globe
Peking
Amur
Blagovetchensk
Morxo
Rabe
Aguin
Kentucky All Right Reaches New York After Atlantic Run
Herald dispatch from Algiers reports the United States battleship Kentucky has arrived in New York. All aboard are well. The captain says the ship performed splendidly in heavy Atlantic weather and hardly rolled. Kentucky will depart Thursday after coaling for the China station.
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New York
Algiers
United States
Kentucky
Atlantic
China Station
California Wines Quality Mark of 1900 Vintage
San Francisco reports the 1900 California wine vintage emphasizes quality over quantity with production near last season. Authorities estimate 13,500,000 to 15,000,000 gallons of dry wine and 7,000,000 gallons of sweet variety fermented. Grape growers in both dry and sweet districts enjoyed a profitable year.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
California
Creed Good Enough Presbytery Keeps Westminster Creed
New York on November 13 the New York Presbytery voted by one vote with the Moderator’s tally to retain the Westminster Confession as the church creed, reaffirming predestination as central doctrine.
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New York
Miles Is After Them Plans Jealously Guarded
New York November 18 report says Lieut. Gen. Miles may try to identify who disclosed that the army possesses the field gun construction plans used by the French army. Army officers expect a stormy board of ordnance meeting and insist the inquiry will be secret.
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New York
Washington
Miles
Board of Ordnance
Post Lambert Mines Sale Sparks Dispute In Mount Baker District
Treatle claims stake in the Post Lambert mines discovered by Post while on grub stake. Berg and Hohn Co of Portland bought the mines for 60000, then English and Son of Spokane took a conditional sale for 350000. After a year of work they refused further development and demanded settlement of Treatle's alleged interest, which Hohn Co. refused.
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Spokane
English & Son
Treatle
Hohn & Co
Hart Sees California as Training Ground for 1901 Orphans
Chicago club president James A. Hart returns from a west south trip praising California as a training site. He suggests the Chicago Orphans may journey to Los Angeles for spring conditioning ahead of the 1901 championship race, aiming to reduce costs with coast exhibition games.
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Chicago
James A. Hart
Chicago National Base Ball ‘Club
California
Hart
Los Angeles
New Navy Estimates Include Aids To Bases And Stores
Washington reports the navy department's annual estimates list several construction and storage projects. Deep water basin at Mare Island yard 190000 dollars, torpedo storage plants at Mare Island and Puget Sound 100000 dollars each, works at Hawaii 127300 dollars, Caras Island Guam 35000 dollars, and Tutuila naval station torpedo storage plant 225000 dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Mare Island Navy Yard
Puget Sound Naval Station
Naval Station
Hawaii
Caras Island
Guam
Tutuila
One of the murderers closing of company in New Jersey
New York dispatch reports the J. P. Dunleavy Palnit company linked to the death of Jennie Bosseleter closing at Paterson New Jersey. George J Kerr treasurer, jailed with McAllister Death and Campbell, mortgage foreclosed by Kerr senior father.
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New York
J. P. Dunleavy Palnit Company
George J. Kerr
McAllister
Campbell
Jennie Bosseleter
Paterson
N. J
Hugh Kerr
George
New York Commissioner Returns After World Journey
Commissioner Richard Young of New York returns to London with Mrs Young after a perilous voyage. His ship was wrecked in the Marmora Sea following a collision. passengers were rescued by a Greek vessel. He continued through Russia Palestine and Egypt and now heads home in good health.
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London
Richard Young
New York
World: Prince Aribert separation accomplished in Berlin
The World reports a judicial separation between Prince Aribert and Princess Aribert of Anhalt is accomplished with deeds signed in Berlin. Prince Aribert did not object to the proposed course, and no divorce occurred. Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein, father of the princess, was in Berlin during the proceedings.
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London
Aribert
Anhalt
Berlin
Christian
Schleswig- Holstein
Engineer sues several in New Whatcom action
J Co Treatle a locomotive engineer of New Whatcom has brought a suit in district court against John Post Lambert and T J Van Valken. The case stems from a dispute over payment for grub stake and related advances. The complaint seeks redress for alleged financial losses and duties. Plaintiffs name appears against defendants in the filing.
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New Whatcom
Wash
J. Co. Treatle
John Post
Lambert
T. J. van Valken
British Army Adapts in South Africa War
London reports from a Tribune correspondent recount eight to ten minor actions along the Orange River to Lydenburg. The British army is described as alert, mobile, and capable, with Boers outmaneuvered and less able to trap by De Wet. Analysts urge reform of the war office and military training as a 200,000 strong force undergoes strenuous drills.
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New York
Gout
Africa
Tribone
London
Orange River
Lydenburg
Miles
de Wet
Muchie
England
War Office
South Africa
Honor Mrs Von Ketteler Receives Kaiser’s Pledge
A Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II invites Baron Von Ketteler’s American widow to Germany to honor her husband’s service and her courage during the siege of the legations. The baroness may receive the Order of Louise a pension a countess title and possibly a lady in waiting role.
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New York
Berlin
Journal and Advertiser
Baron von Ketteler
China
Germany
Louise
Boers Retake Ventersdorp and Clash with British Auxiliaries
The passage notes Vredo districts and independent compadoes causing annoyance to the British. Two British soldiers were killed and seven wounded in skirmishes. Douglas reached Ventersdorp on November 1% from Zerust, capturing 21 prisoners and taking cattle and sheep. Ventersdorp, once a Boer supply base, will be cleared out.
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Vredo
Douglas
Ventersdorp
Zerust
Denver Held Suspect John Porter in Limon Murder Case
Denver police keep John Porter, a Lawrence Kansas youth, in custody amid fears of vigilantism. Porter is suspected in the ill treatment and murder of 11 year old Louise Frost near Limon Colorado last Thursday. Lincoln county authorities wait on formal guilt confirmation before asking for transfer.
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Denver
Colo
John Porter
Lawrence
Kansas
Louise Frost
Limon
Colorado
Lincoln County
Jealous Lover Ends Life at Mexican Pall
A Record special from El Paso reports Bastello, a Mexican youth, killed himself after jealousy arose when his sweetheart danced with another man at a Mexican pall in Chicago. The scene caused panic as guests watched. Women went into hysterics and required medical attention from a physician.
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Chicago
el Paso
Ace Bastello
Bastello
Jesse James Widow Dies After Lingering Illness
Zerelda James widow of the noted outlaw Jesse James died at her Kansas City home after a lingering illness and complications of diseases. The death marks the end of a life tied to the infamous Missouri bandit legend.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Mia
Zerelda James
Jesse James
Ex Champion Walker Patrick J FitzGerald Dies in Queens
Patrick J FitzGerald once world six day walking champion and holder of the 100 mile record died in Long Island City after a brief illness. The New York Navy veteran suffered dropsy as the cause of death.
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New York
Navy
Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Long Island City
Whisky Valuation Raised by Washington Board
The state board of assessment and valuation on November 13 raised whisky tax value to $10 per barrel from the former $7, a rate that had stood for several years.
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Washington
State Board of Assessment and Valuation
Pekin Open Port Proposal and Trial by Jury in China
Washington reports that talks with Chinese envoys may push for Pekin to be an open port to extend free commerce and interaction with foreigners. Another discussed point is replacing imperial edict executions with trials in civilized fashion, except for Boxer-era deaths. southern viceroys express shock at executions and fear backlash.
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Washington
Pekin
China
Chili
Queen Draga Not Dead Denied By Servian Legation
Paris dispatch reports no truth to Echo de Paris claim that Queen Draga of Servia is dead. Servian legation officials say they have not heard she is ill and there is no confirmation of illness or death.
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Paris
Associated Press
Echo de Paris
Draga
Servia
Legation
Strathcona to England on a resumed high commission post
Lord Strathcona, Canadian high commissioner, arrived in Ottawa from Montreal and will sail soon for England to resume his duties. A Toronto report claiming he resigned the commissionership is untrue.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lord strathc@tia
Montreal
England
Toronto
Fatal Train Collision Near Sherman Denison
Dallas, Nov. 13. Two M. E. T. passenger trains collided on a curve between Sherman and Denison. Fireman D. H. Weaver was killed and A. C. Andrews, vice president of the Grayson County Bank of Sherman, was probably fatally injured.
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Dallas
Tex
Sherman
Denison
D. H. Weaver
A. C. Andrews
Grayson County Bank of
Mercer Aims for Senate Seat in Nebraska
Omaha Neb Nov 13 Congressman David H Mercer who has just been reelected in the second district for his fourth term is announced as a candidate for United States senator to succeed Senator Allen or Senator Thurston.
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Omaha
Neb
David H. Mercer
United States
Allen
Thurston
Railroaders Happy Strike Concession Near Chicago
Between 1000 and 1500 engineers and firemen of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway system received material concessions in pay and working time near Chicago on November 18.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Skirmishes Reported With Boer Parties in Harrimith Area
London under date of Johannesburg November 12 Lord Roberts telegraphs to the war office that Rundle reports skirmishes with small parties of Boers in the Harrimith region near Reitz and surrounding districts. The message notes continued action and engagement along the frontier as British forces press operations.
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London
Johannesburg
Lord Roberts
War Office
Rundle
Harrinmith, Reitz
Arsenal and Treasure
London dispatch reports a Russian force capturing the arsenal northeast of Yeng Tsung with light losses. Chinese casualties 200 killed, and Russians seized arms and treasure from the site.
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London
Tien Tsin
Yeng Tsung
Condensed Telegrams Summary of Early 1900s News Clips
Summary of brief items: Senator Cushman Davis of Minnesota gravely ill with doubtful recovery. Michigan potato crop destroyed by storms causing about 500000 dollars in losses. German near Berlin train derailed killing six. Pennsylvania Railroad awarded 6400 car contracts. Dallas electric company placed in receivership for 300000 dollars. Norwegian steamer Angelow ashore on English coast. all passengers saved. Postwar claims against ex-Transvaal government filed with state secretary. fears of espionage and leaked French artillery plans discussed. US insists on safeguarding secrets amid global competition.
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Transvaal
Senator Davis Dies? Acute kidney trouble worsens
St Paul Minn Nov 13 United States Senator Davis passed a fair night, but complications from acute kidney troubles have developed across the city and state, with officials awaiting further updates on his condition.
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St. Paul, Minn
United States
Davis
Devery Freed as Indictment Dismissed by Court
In New York on November 13 Chief of Police William Devery had charges of violating election law dismissed after Deputy Attorney General Hedges moved to quash the indictment. The criminal court ruling grants the motion and frees Devery from the case. The decision ends the political controversy surrounding the police chief.
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New York
Goff
Hedges
Wim
Devery
Localities Hit Described as Favourably Disposed
A brief report notes how nearby communities affected by the event are described as favorably disposed, reflecting a positive stance toward measures or proposals that impact the area. The text emphasizes communal receptiveness and potential regional benefits.
Must Build Monuments on Foreign Burial Grounds
Berlin reports a new joint note from China, confirming a London Times dispatch. The note requires China to erect monuments on every foreign burial ground where graves have been profaned, among other stipulations.
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Berlin
Pekin
China
London Times
Pekin Dispatch Reports German Raid Moves North
From Pekin via Shanghai on Sunday November 18, reports say another small German expedition will move north despite criticism that punitive raids serve no good purpose. Persistent rumors claim the dowager empress has died, though no official confirmation exists as court communications are irregular. many believe she will not return to Pekin.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Lawrence youth Porter tied to Colorado assault case
Lawrence Kansas November 13 John Porter a negro boy under arrest in Colorado for assaulting Louise Frost formerly lived here He served time in the local reform school for horse stealing and later was sent to the reformatory for assaulting a young girl He got out last July and then went with his father and brother to Colorado to work on a railroad.
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Lawrence, Kas
John Porter
Colorado
Louise Frost
Reform School
Reformatory
Transports arrive in Manila theater action update
General Mace Arthur telegraphs that transports Grant and Port Albert have reached Manila. Grant sailed from San Francisco Oct 16 with 6 officers and 615 men, recruits, hospitals and signal corps. Port Albert left Seattle Sept 23 with animals and forage. Kine Tick sailed from Nagasaki for San Francisco and Wilhelmina has arrived at Nagasaki en route to the Philippines with forage.
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Washington
Mace Arthur
War Department
Grant
Port Albert
Manila
San Francisco
Signal Corps
Seattle
Kinetuck
Nagasaki
Wilhelmina
Philippines
Newfoundland Election Totals in Placentia and Willingate
Complete returns from the Placentia district show the election of Ajackel Boni and Abelman. Willingate results indicate Premier Bond's colleagues Clift and Roberts carry the district by majorities totaling about 1,000. The parties thus stand Bond 27 Morine four.
Rogers May Succeed Daly in Amalgamated Copper Role
New York report from the Journal of Commerce outlines Marcus Daly's strong copper interests led by J B Haggin in the Amalgamated Copper Company. It notes Daly's long illness and the market's 2 point rise, while speculating H H Rogers may assume the presidency. The piece mentions Daly's stock in question and potential handling by Standard Oil interests.
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Amalgamated Copper CO
Daly
Company
New York
the Journal of Commerce
Iys
Marcus Daly
J. B. Haggin
Great Anaconda
Amalgamated Copper Company
H. H. Rogers
Rogers
Anaconda
Amalgamated Copper
Montana
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