Fiercest Storm Rips Through Mississippi And Tennessee
A fierce storm moving from Tunica south of Mississippi to Tennessee damaged property across multiple towns. In Mississippi reports list four black residents killed near Lulu, five near Tunica, plus one white and one black killed near Hernando. Dozens of cabins, schools, and churches destroyed. telegraph lines down. cotton crop damage unknown. In Tennessee towns including Nolensville and La Grange, homes blown away. several residents injured or missing. area hospitals and officials scrambling for details as crews assess the wreckage.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wibler
Granada
Balesville
Miss
Guy's Station
Love Station
Tolin Guy's
la Grange
Tunica
Mississippi
Lulu
Hernanto
Nolensville
Williamson County
James Hampton
Emma Hampton
Ernest Stephens
Black Hampton
James Chrisman
J. D. Vernon
Broamlet
Fatalities at Columbia report from Nashville
A Nashville dispatch reports fifteen white and twenty two colored killed in Columbia as a storm passed through the area. The storm damaged the city including an ice factory in the Mace donia suburb and caused extensive damage in Maury county with incomplete reports.
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St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Nashville
Tenn
Phe
Columbia
Macedonia
Maury County
Destructive Nashville Area Storm Kills Child
The Nashville area storm of November 21 caused two deaths and extensive damage. In Lavergne near Nashville several homes were demolished, and at West Harpeth and Thompson's Station a child was killed. Other losses were reported as the storm battered the region.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lavergne
West Harpeth
Thompson's Station
Mississippi Tornado Toll Rises in Western Regions
Louisville reports telegraph and telephone lines down as storm damage unfolds across Tennessee and northern Mississippi. Officials fear high casualties with Columbia stating about forty deaths, and LaGrange confirming three dead and six injured. Communication lines hinder accurate tallies.
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Louisville
Tennessee
Mississippi
Columbia
Lagrange
Storm disrupts Memphis to Granada line with wrecks
Wires down along the Illinois Central route between Memphis Tennessee and Granada Mississippi after yesterday's storm. Incoming trains carry the only news, expected to arrive late. Love Station Mississippi reports about a dozen houses wrecked and other property damage. The storm followed the Coldwater river but reports beyond Coldwater are unavailable.
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Memphis
Tenn
Illinois Central Railroad
Granada
Miss
Love Station
Coldwater River
Coldwater
Inventor of photo buttons dies by own hand
Chicago newspaper reports Orville G. Hursen, originator of photo buttons and wire jewelry, killed himself with strychnine. Friends cite a nervous condition worsened by the recent death of his two children and losses in election bets.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Orville G. Hursen
May Have To Go It Alone In China Crisis
A Washington Herald special reports that the United States may withdraw from the concert of nations over the Chinese question. The administration prefers not to rush, but if others push China to desperation, the U.S. could negotiate independently with the Imperial government. Russia and France would likely follow. Germany Japan and Britain’ s actions are uncertain amid recent agreements.
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China
United States
New York
Washington
Russia
France
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
State Department
Payne predicts brisk winter session on taxes and bills
Representative Payne of New York says Congress will likely hold an active yet brief session this winter. He expects action on a war tax reduction, the apportionment bill, and the shipping bill, with the Nicaraguan and Spooner Philippines measures depending on the Senate and presidential authority. He also notes possible southern representation reductions.
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New York
Payne
House
Ways ‘and Means Committee
Washington
Congress
Senate
Philippines
Boers Defeat the British at Balmoral Outpost
London reports a long dispatch from Lord Roberts noting minor incidents with one major event. On November 14 an outpost of the Buffs was surprised southwest of Balmoral. six Buffs were killed and five wounded. An officer and thirty men were captured. the posts have since been reoccupied.
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London
Lord Roberts
Buffs
Balmoral
Count Aldemar de Castellane Arrives Incognito in New York
The Herald reports Count Aldemar de Castellane, cousin of Count Bon de Castellane, landed in New York aboard the Aquitaine under the alias Comte de Morante. He traveled with M. Pablogne and a servant, with little baggage, and stayed at a local hotel. Mrs. Bacon denied engagement rumors with Miss Lucille Bacon of New York.
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New York
Aldemar de Castellane
Count Bon! de Castellane
Cherbourg
Comte de Morante
M. Pablogne
Lucille Bacon
Daniel Bacon
Volunteers May Return Home to July as War Dept Plans
Washington reports Adjutant General Corbin confirms the War Department intends to bring home all volunteers who wish to come on July first. Congress may enable a permanent force by replacing volunteers with regulars, while vacancies are filled by new enlistments. Veterans who stay may re-enlist. others leave before the next fiscal year. Also: French draught horse breeders may register pedigreed stock anytime. officers elected include President R Noble King and others.
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Washington
Navy
Corbin
War Department
Philippines
Congress
United States
Chicago
National Association
R. Noble King
Bloomington
John Virgin
William H. Springer
Galesburg
J. W. Craft
Pekin
C. E. Stubb
Fairfield
Tewa
First Puerto Rico Election Under New Rule
Washington reports Governor Allen of Porto Rico notes the first election under the new system, with about 122000 total registered voters and Republicans winning a 60000 majority to elect every legislature member. Federals did not vote, and excitement grows for the first legislature session.
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Washington
Allen
Porto Rica
For the Texas Orphans Galveston disaster aid gift
A $50,000 check was mailed to Governor Joseph D. Sayers of Texas for the Galveston orphans relief. Hearst newspapers organized the Galveston orphans bazaar and contributed funds from supporters of the disaster effort.
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New York
Joseph D. Sayers
Texas
Galveston
W. R. Hearst
Kruger's Landing Reported Delayed In Rain
Marseilles November 21 reports fight o clock for Mr Kruger arrival but Gelderland not yet sighted as heavy rain drenched the night. A light police presence showed no crowd along the procession route.
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Marseilles
Kruger
Gelderland
Roberts Seriously Injured In Horse Accident
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts thrown from his horse just as presses were about to close for this evening edition. He sustained severe injuries and is under medical care.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Lord Roberts
Fight rumors swirl near Tien Tsin as troops brace
Reports from Tien Tsin via Shanghai say German sentries doubled and troops held in readiness after a rumor the German city office would be attacked. No attack occurred but fears persist as Boxers may march toward Tien Tsin and Pekin, prompting servants of foreign troops to quit. Authorities doubt the rumor while locals flee service.
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Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Bengal Lancers
Pekin
Welther
Lorne Campbell
Moale
China Forces Halt Advance Near Kalgun As Reinforcements Await
Berlin reports Count von Waider intends to return from Pekin as viceroy visits. Ho’s 10,000 regulars with heavy artillery prepare to resist a further push toward energy valley. Yorck will wait for reinforcements before proceeding. London says Pekin dispatch notes Kin expedition in Hsucing Wi occupied, allies deeming attack premature and seeking more troops.
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Berlin
von. Waidersee
Pekin
Col
Kalgun
Energe Vally
I. Yorck
London
Adiiratie
Hsucing Wi
Duke of Manchester Seeks Cincinnati Business Men's Club Membership
The Duke of Manchester has applied for membership in Cincinnati Ohio's Business Men's club through two time members. Eugene Zimmerman, his father in law, also applied. It is said the Duke will visit and his father in law plans to place him in businesses.
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Cincinnati
Duk
Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
New York Population Figures From Census Bureau
The Empire State reports a population of 7,650,12? for New York, compared with 5,997,853 in 1490. An apparent increase of 1,270,159 people or 21.1 percent is noted, with figures released by the census bureau.
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Washington
State of
New York
Incoming Senate Telegrams From the Midwest and Abroad
Senator Davis of Minnesota declares he still lives though his illness makes the case hopeless. Gov Lind predicts defeat for re election and vows to pursue a new policy. Dawson reports city free of Gunpox for ten days. British ship Pheasant sent to Pajama amid revolutionary unrest. Shanghai reports empress warning viceroys of a crusade against foreigners. New York Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at Delmonico s.
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Davis
Minnesota
Gov. Lind
Minne
Shanghai
New York Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico's
Marseilles Welcomes South Africa Leader Kruger Amid Rain
Crowds fill Marseilles streets despite heavy rain to greet Paul Kruger president of the South Africa republic. The Gelderland steamer arrival is delayed. delegates board boats but seas prevent landing. Spectators watch from docks and lighthouses as decorations and flags line the quay.
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Messrs. Fischer and Wessells
Gelderland
Transvaal
Free State
Marseilles
Kruger
Pauliate
Paris
Sainte Marie
Toulon
Lee voices Cuban constitutional hopes after Havana visit
New York reports Major General Fitzhugh Lee has cut ties with Cuba’s affairs, saying the Cuban constitutional convention aims to organize a free government. The small body, 32 Cuban delegates, faces uncertain timelines and outcomes as they begin substantive work. Lee plans to brief Washington, then Richmond, Omaha, and establish headquarters early next month with aides Richie and Hart and secretary Pedego. A Cincinnati customs inspector recalls Civil War lines, but Lee replies that “We are all on one side, now.”
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New York
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Missouri
Cuba
Connerion
Ishand
Ito
Washington
Richmond
Omaha
Lee
H. B. Riche
W. H. Hart
W. P. Pedego
Richie
James Cochnower
Cincinnati
General Lee
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