Kruger Lands in Marseilles and Vows to Fight to End
Former South African president Paul Kruger arrived in Marseilles amid vast cheering crowds. He thanked the city for its warmth, condemned the British war, and pledged to never surrender, insisting the Transvaal and Orange Free State will fight to the last man, woman, and child if needed.
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Fischer
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I Sland
Chateau d'If
Congress actions urged on taxes and armed forces
Representative George W. Steele of Indiana says Congress should reduce taxes under the revenue act and expects ship subsidy legislation to pass this session. He questions a permanent army of 100,000, favoring reductions after Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Philippine campaigns conclude, and calls for a reapportionment bill to regulate armed needs.
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George W. Steele
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Ways and Means Committee
Tribune
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Congress
Porto Rico
Cuba
War Department
Philippines
Debate on House reapportionment and southern representation
The speaker notes that reapportionment according to population will pass and affect states differently. He does not anticipate consideration this session of decreased southern representation as a separate issue.
Australian Gold Payments and Transfers Reported
The sub-treasury paid out 2,299,000 on Australian gold checks from the San Francisco assay office with 40,000 paid over counters and the rest via the clearing house. Seattle checks cashed totaled 55,894, with 79,722 for bond conversions or redemptions. Currency valued at 500,000 was deposited for transfer to New Orleans.
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Coast Traffic Tied Up After Coastal Storm
San Francisco reports SP wires on the coast prostrated by a storm washing out several routes. The southern part of the state suffered the most with heavy traffic delays. Eastbound business remains smooth and officials expect coast operations to be back to normal within 24 hours.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Kruger Comes for Peace in South Africa Crisis
New York dispatch cites London reports that Kruger seeks peace via France, while Lord Roberts notes Boers conduct skirmishes to show ongoing hostilities. Milner’s health cited as a weakening factor as Kitchener gains freedom to act without inquiry.
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London
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Lord Roberts
Roberts' Injury Trifling From Lord Roberts Dispatch
London November 22 dispatch from Lord Roberts dated Johannesburg says his horse fell with him Sunday bruised him somewhat but he is doing work and hopes to be about in a few days.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Conger Prejudiced In Chinese Crisis Says Dispatch
New York Nov 22 a Washington dispatch says Conger believes Chinese leaders punished by decree may be inadequate They report Germany wants China to execute eleven princes and officials to end the crisis The US opposes that condition and may seek modification The president considers the German proposal and Hood Rockhill travels to Peking as adviser to avoid vengeance risk and delay the negotiations Potential threats include emperors retaliation and a possible anti foreign outbreak in China
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Death of Sir Arthur Sullivan in London
London reports the sudden death of composer Sir Arthur Sullivan at his residence after heart failure just after 9 am. He had been improving recently after a chill in Switzerland, taking to bed two weeks earlier while convalescing. The news notes lingering tributes in afternoon papers.
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London
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Switzerland
Indian Uprising Telegrams network over Arizona frontier
Denver dispatch reports Gen Merriam receiving a telegram from Cooley Arizona dated November 4 about Nicholson San Carlos informing Fort Apache that all Indians mostly on reservation. The exchange notes Apache San Carlos telegraph gaps and planned repairs with officers skeptical of the report.
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Competition in Shipping Cuts Rates Between Cities
In San Francisco on November 22, the Pacific Coast Steamship Company slashed freight and passenger rates to rival Mexican ports to counter the steamer Mexico. Passenger fare to Guayama and other ports drops to 25 from 50, freight to the points to 5 from 12.50, all quoted in Mexican money worth about 50 cents in U S. currency.
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General Telegram Snippets From The Great Falls Area
A man found frozen to death on a road near Great Falls. Reports describe a broad storm across the nation with historic reach. Various items note political wins for Republicans in Nebraska and Kentucky, royal and colonial mentions, labor shifts in Haiti and Europe, and a range of incidents from fires in Colorado Springs to an Iron Mountain train robbery.
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Dangerous travel on storm battered rails forces crawl to inspect bridge
Denver dispatch reports hurricane winds on Nov 22 delayed trains from Pueblo to Denver across the Rio Grande and Santa Fe lines. Engineers fought through sand and blown-out windows with no fatalities but extensive property damage. A crewmember crawled over two hundred feet of track to inspect a bridge near Kelker before the No. 2 train proceeded to Monument.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado & Southern
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Union Depot
Monument
BF. F. Desmond
No. 4
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Ot Kelker
Forces Routed by Brand Rebels at Baderkpan
Bloemfontein reports heavy losses as forces under Brand routed the opposing side on November 18 at Baderkpan, with decisive action and strategic gains noted in dispatches.
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Brand
Baderkpan
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No Trains Running in Southern California Weather Washouts
San Bernardino California November 2 Train service in Southern California is nearly at a standstill due to washouts from heavy rain since last Friday Eight washouts lie west of Ontario on the Santa Fe line and three on the Southern Pacific at San Dimas Pomona and San Gabriel Trains halted are suspended on time cards and will resume when safe Rain continues to fall and roadbeds are weakened making travel dangerous across the region
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Wind Storm Haunts Colorado Springs with Major Damage
A Colorado Springs report details a wind storm that roared through Pike's Peak region for sixteen hours, peaking at eighty miles per hour. It caused about 375,000 in damage, destroyed parts of the Durkee building and El Paso Bank block, damaged many residences, and disrupted transit and utilities while schools reopened later in the day.
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Weather Bureau
Colorado Colo Jewe
Durkee
el Paso Bank
Cay
Haemen
Independent Banana Growers Push Steamship Line
A New York committee of eight led by W. Setton and Frank Turner in Rama Nicaragua arrives to finalize plans for a banana steamer service independent of the banana trust. They claim 90 percent of independent growers support the move and expect a Saturday meeting with leading banana jobbers to advance the project.
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New York
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Frank Turner
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Supeport
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Western Banana Jobbers’ Association
the Growera’ Committee
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