New Army Bill Aims for 50 000 Regulars and Flexible 100 000
Washington reports a Tribune dispatch stating officials deny a plan for a permanent 100 000 man regular army or a larger officer corps. A bill is described to set a 50 000 regulars minimum with presidential discretion to double during emergencies, adding troops to existing companies without more officers. Senator Hawley backs permanent reform after Secretary Root’s Cuba return, noting possible 100 000 or more by needs, with flexible strength to handle the Filipino conflict and adjust afterward.
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New York
War Department
Tribune
Washington
Congress
Army
Joseph R. Hawley
Connecticut
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Root
Cuba
Hawley
Chicago ministers urge McKinley to act on mob killings
At a Chicago Methodist church meeting, leaders resolved to bring the Porter lynching in Limon Colorado to President McKinley’s attention. They pressed for federal action, urging congressional legislation to protect fair trials and punish mob members for torture, murder, and burnings.
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Chicago
Limon
Colo
McKinley
First Methodist Church
Colorado
Congress
Central Pacific Funds Net Income Report
Central Pacific railway company operations earned 7 465 184 with deductions for salaries taxes and improvements. Net income reported to state railroad commissioners totals 2 022 472 after interest and other expenses.
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San Francisco
Central Pacific Railway Company
Southern Pacific
Alvord Held for Trial on Bank Embezzlement Charge
New York Nov 20 Cornelius L Alvord Jr former note teller at the First National Bank was held to await grand jury action on charges of embezzling 690000. Indictment expected and case to be calendared for the term starting the second Wednesday in December.
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New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
Trig
Tha Alvord
Steamer Taboga Seized to Aid Buena Ventura
Panama November 20 The Colombian government seized the steamer Taboga after the Pacific Steam Navigation Co refused to sell or charter the vessel for transporting government troops to besieged Buena Ventura The British consul protested but received no reply from London The Taboga arrived at Buena Ventura with troops ammunition and provisions causing the Liberals to retire
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Panama
Republic of Colombia
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Buena Ventura
C. Mallet
Navy Lieutenant Haesler Dies of Typhoid in New York
Lieut. Francis Joy Haesler U.S.N. died at the naval hospital in New York from typhoid fever. An eminent electrician and expert in compressed air applications, he served on the Texas during the Santiago battle, commanding the starboard turrets and earning high praise for his service.
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New York
Francis Joy Haesler
Naval Hospital
Haesler
Santiago
Cervera
Texas
Noise ordinance defeat shocks Chicago council
Chicago on November 20 faced uproar as the anti noise ordinance was defeated in the city council. Dr. Samuel J. Jones, longtime advocate for suppressing city noise, watched the scene with pity as confusion and reaction filled the chamber.
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Chicago
Samuel J. Jones
Reichstag speakers split over China indemnity affair
Berlin witnesses a cool Reichstag reception as chancellor admits indemnity requests from China. Center and socialist members condemn the government for constitutional violations and expensing the campaign without proper consent. Bebel denounces empire warfare in China as inhumane while Lieber calls for restraint.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
China
Herr Lieber
Herr Bebel
Reich
Ander
Bernhardt and Coquelin arrive in New York with actors
Mme Sarah Bernhardt and M Constant Coquelin, leading actors, landed in New York aboard L Acquitaine with a large company. The voyage was rough and Bernhardt said she plans to write much of her memoirs. She denied Rostand’s insanity and condemned circulating rumors.
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New York
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
M. Constant Coquelin
L’acquitaine
Mme. Bernhardt
Rostand
Soreriles
Ameren
Aldermen Push Amendments in Noise Ordinance Fight
Efforts of several aldermen to load the measure with amendments clash with others trying to save the ordinance from defeat. Dr. Jones called it an outrage and urged continued action stating an anti noise ordinance is badly needed and will be pursued again.
Bank cashier said to be $20000 short in Rutland Vermont
A Montpelier report claims G L Closson cashier of the First National bank of Springfield Vermont is $20000 short. President F G Field says Closson allowed his son to draw $16000 using a worthless deed as security. Bondsmen offer to cover the loss while an investigation proceeds.
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Rutland
Herald
Montpelier
G. L. Closson
First National Bank of
Springfield
F. G. Field
Closson
Embezzler Brown in Canada After Bank Losses
Fort Wayne despatch says Frank M Brown formerly assistant cashier of Newport Ky German National Bank is alleged to have embezzled nearly 200000 dollars. He was spotted in Fort Wayne by Fred Jolton who said Brown was in Canada at 9:30 PM. Brown had been in St Louis and may have aimed for South America but diverted to Canada via Illinois and Indiana.
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Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Ind
Frank M. Brown
German ‘National Bank
Newport
Canada
Fred Jolton
Brown
Dominion of Canada
St. Louis
South America
Minois
Indiana
Ice Trust Wins As Court Grants Prohibition Writs
Albany November 20 The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today allowed the alternate writs of prohibition sought by Charles W Morse president of the American Ice Company to restrain the attorney general from compelling the company's directors and officers to testify before the referee appointed to hear testimony on the claim that the company is a trust violating state law.
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Albany
Appelate
Supreme Court
Charles W. Morse
Tce
Czar's Health Declines in Latest Bulletin
Livadia November 20 The czar's doctors report a less favorable condition with the emperor showing fever at 102.2 F yesterday evening and 100.4 F this morning. He slept quietly until 3 am but later rest was disturbed and perspiration appeared. The bulletin notes a weakening state and rising pulse.
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Livadia
Pater
Counterfeiters Den Found in Spokane Arrests Made
Detectives McDonald and Caffery uncovered a counterfeiters den on Front avenue Spokane last night. Part of the outfit was captured and N J Williams and Joe Harrison were arrested for passing counterfeit silver dollars. The remainder of the gang is believed to have escaped.
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Spokane
Wash
McDonald and Caffery
Front Avenue
N. J. Williams
Joe Harrison
Prostration Reported At National Rolling Mills
Pittsburg Pa Nov 20 Heat in last three days causes suffering among mill workers One man Alexander Jacobson overcome at work in National Rolling Mills McKeesport Seriously ill not expected to live Rain today with predicted cold wave
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Pittsburg
Alexander Jacobson
National Rolling Mills
McKeesport
Fight for Dear Blind Pig Ends in Threat at Railings
Chicago witnesses a tense confrontation as attorney John Trainor and Constable Henry de Young confront a man atop a railing. A revolver is drawn to back off the threat while bystanders react to the alarming scene and the safety of Justice Peter de.
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Chicago
John Trainor
Henry de Young
Justicu Peter de
Courtroom mob prompts change of venue in Thorn ton township
In South Holland Thorn ton township a crowd mobbed a magistrate over a case involving Jacob Friesma charged with a blind pig. Attorneys Trainor and Constable de Young drew revolvers to protect the justice as the defense sought a venue change, which was granted and the magistrate signed the papers.
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Trainor
de Young
Galveston Schools Benefit Drive Raised by City Teachers
New York officials announce substantial aid for Galveston Texas public schools after the hurricane. Manhattan and the Bronx teachers and pupils contribute, with early estimates placing the total at not less than 15000 dollars. President O'Brien notes funds exceed standard school rules to support the relief effort.
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New York
Galveston
Lexas
O'Brien
Board of Education
Manhattan
Bronx
Campania Blamed for Sinking of Hmbleton
The admiralty court today found the Cunard steamer Campania solely to blame for the July sinking of the British ship Hmbleton after a collision in fog near Queenstown. Eleven Eybleton crew members drowned. Campania’s speed was deemed excessive and Cunard plans an appeal.
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Admiralty Court
Hmbleton
Cunard Line
Campania
Queenstown
Embrton
Cunard Company
French Debate on China Budget and Mission to Pekin
In the chamber of deputies Nov 20 Denys Cochin defended France and troops in China while Lucien Millevoye urged a sizable expeditionary force. Delcasse explained force origins for relieving Pekin legations, defended troops, and said eight powers seek China’s integrity, warning against excessive claims.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Chamber of Deputies
M Denys Cochin
France
China
Lucien Milleyoye
Pekin
Broadway Actor Ott Dies After Illness in New York
The obituary notes Mr. Ott, 38, a Chelsea, Massachusetts native, left a widow. He began on stage in Boston around age 20 and later starred in the farce Star Gazing. He also appeared in Nell-Go-In before his illness, which ended his life after a bout with influenza.
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Mr. Ott
Chelsea
Mass
Boston
Hiness
Republicans Propose War Tax Reduction Plan
Washington November 20 Republican Ways and Means members met to draft a bill cutting war revenue taxes. They rejected removing the 10 cent per pound red meat tax and will not tackle tariffs to avoid broader revisions. No final reduction amount yet, with Secretary Gage and Internal Revenue Commissioner Wilson to be heard. The session focused on general discussion with no schedules agreed.
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Washington
Ways and ‘Means
Gage
Internal Revenue
Wilson
Blizzard Hits Chicago With Severe Thunderstorm
Glaring flashes and thunder accompanied a fast moving storm in Chicago just before midnight. Rain poured in torrents and telegraph wires were knocked out. Streets flooded while winds on the lake threatened small craft. The cold wave from Montana may reach the region today, with temperatures dropping further.
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Chicago
Montana
Hhe Gayo
Gambling in Germany Opens Second Trial in Berlin
In Berlin on November 20 the second trial of defendants for gambling at the Club der Harmosen began after the Heidigericht annulled the earlier acquittal. One defendant, Herr von Kroecher, son of a German army commander and close adviser to the Emperor, fled south and the court ordered his arrest wherever found. The principal culprit, "Gentleman" Wolff, attended.
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Berling
Herr von Kroecher
von Kroecher
William
Wolff
One Bishop Dissenting in Missionary Offering Plan
In New York on November 20 a special conference of Methodist bishops approved a $20 million thank offering for foreign missionary work and spreading the Gospel to ten heathen nations. Bishop Moyrill of Chicago alone dissented, deeming the project a major blunder in church history.
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New York
Methodist
Moyrill
Chicago
Unfortunate photographer case in Breslau
Berlin November 20. The preliminary hearing in the case of Selma Schupke who tried the emperor's life at Breslau resulted in her being ordered to an insane asylum. A Breslau merchant who took a instantaneous photograph of the scene when the hatchet was thrown was asked to destroy it as it would displease the emperor, and he complied.
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Berlin
Selma Schupke
Breslau
Spindler
Sembrich to Lead New American Tour After Farewell
Berlin reports Madame Sembrich receives a grand farewell ovation tonight and announces she will reorganize her company for an American tour omitting Bond and Tavecchia.
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Berlin
Madame Sembrieh
Bond
Tavecchia
Trial in Berlin Seizes Queen Luppe Amid Morality Claims
In Berlin on November 20, a court ordered the arrest of Queen Luppe, wrongly implicated in a morality case involving banker Herr Bremberg. The queen vanished today as proceedings unfolded, closing in on a triad of alleged offenses.
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Berlin
Herr Bremberg
Luppe
Comedian John Ott Dies in New York
New York November 20 John H Ott a prominent comedian known as the four median died here last night from a complication of diseases He had been ill and was taken to a hospital where he passed away his career included vaudeville and stage performances across the country
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New York
John H. Ott
Davis Shows Some Improvement After Restful Night
In St Paul Minnesota on November 26 it was reported that United States Senator Davis passed a restful night and doctors noted continued improvement in his condition as of this morning.
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Bt. Paul, Minn
United Stars
Davis
Birthday of Empress Quietly Observed in Berlin
Berlin marked Empress Fredericka's birthday with a quiet celebration at Kromberg. Emperor William attended the event as part of the observance.
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Berlin
Fredericka
Kromberg
Willian
Digest of scattered telegrams from early 1900s era
A roundup of brief items notes a two week Supreme Court vacation a $5200 theft from Amex in Sioux City an epidemic of smallpox among Victoria miners church prayer for czar health and Montana Supreme Court docket limits. Reports cover a Kansas Penitentiary escape murder rapture reward. Ways and Means tax plans. Helena fireman burial. Stanford chair resignation. Chicago wall collapse injuries. Frank Sargent loyalty to Brotherhood. Duke of Manchester love match. Klondike gold output forecasts. Tammany reform posture. Madison Square Garden horse show. Sheriff Young’s killer tracked toward Wyoming.
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Stanford University
of & Wallon
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Frank Sargent
Brothershood of Locomotive Firemen
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Duke of Manchester
Amerm
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Klondike
Tammany
Devory
Madison Square Garden
Sheriff Young
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