Bretan Steamer Foiled by Santa Marta Revolt
The Norwegian steamer Brettan arrived from Santa Marta in Colombia to load fruit but faced repeated revolutionist attempts to seize the vessel. Cuban government ordered the ship to sail away from the guns, forcing a return to Mobile without cargo under a local charter. The incident prompts a protest to Washington.
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Mobile
Ala
Santa Marta
Republic of
Colombia
Brettan
Washington
Government seeks global coal stations for navy bases
Washington dispatch reports four governments asked to authorize U S coal stations on their territories with a fifth to be approached. Aim is to secure naval bases along canal termini and protect the Nicaragua waterway. Attempts target Danish West Indies Chiriqui Gulf of Dolfo Galapagos. Ecuador resists. Admiral Bradford seeks a station at Chefoo near Manila.
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New York
Washington
Herald
United States
Nicwagua Canal
Trylg
Danish West Indies
Chiriqui
Gulf of Dolce
Galapagos
Min Uume
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Germany
Great Britain
China
Bradford
Chefee
Manila
Kruger's Plans Likely Charges Against Lord Roberts
Paris dispatch reports President Kruger may mobilize new charges of civilized warfare breach against Lord Roberts. The British press Tearns notes he intends to accuse Roberts of instructing officers to use reconcentrado methods to crush Boer resistance, following his Marseilles pronouncement.
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New York
Dispatch
Paris
Annd
Michael Davitt
Kruger
Marseilles
Lord Roberts
Treasury admits Dowie lace workers and families
Washington authorities reversed Philadelphia officials and decided to admit lace workers and their families brought to the United States by Dr. J A Dowie founder of Zion City Illinois to teach others lace making. The move marks a reversal of prior immigration decisions.
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Washington
Treasury Department
J A. Dowie
Zion City
Ilinois
Philadelphia
Somalis Uprising Threatens Jubel Province in Africa
Zanzibar reports a Somali rising near Jubel with about four thousand armed men on the war path. Sub-Commissioner Jenner, attacked on an island tour, is in grave danger and may not reach Kismayn seaport safely. Reinforcements from Mombasa have been dispatched to Kismayn.
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Zanzibar
Jubel
British Africa
Jenner
Kismayn
Monbasa
German Flag Hoisted Over Great Wall by Expedition
A despatch from Berlin dated November 24 reports Colonel Muecklesen's expedition hoisted the German flag over the great wall after a difficult mountain march reaching the site on November 22 via Hey Ling Cheng. The message says French forces fought a severe battle with Boxres ty kilometers south of Pao Ting Fu.
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Berlin
Fied
Count von Waldersee
Muecklesen
Great Wall
Hey-Ling-Cheng
Boxres
Pao Ting Fu
Reports Explained Czar Death Rumors Reach New York
London November 26 reports explain that czar illness has worsened and brokers in Paris and London announce his death. As a result, news of the czar's death has likely reached New York.
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London
Paris
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
Joe Mahatton
San Francisco
Territorial
Storms Do Much Damage Across Tennessee and Ohio
Meagre casualty reports from west Tennessee describe a buggy crash into a river when a levee sloughed near Dyersburg, a drowned Illinois Central track hand, and a mail carrier perishing at Caney Creek. Across Ohio and Lake Erie region, snow and wind caused widespread outages, delayed trains, downed lines, and costly storm damage to piers and ships.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Dyersburg
Illinois Central
Caney Creek
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Ohio
Czar Improves as Tsarist Bulletin Reports
A bulletin from Livadia dated November 26 reports the czar’s illness showing partial improvement. It notes sleeping, perspiration, and fluctuations in temperature with a generally favorable trend. The morning reading at nine indicated 85.9 degrees and a pulse of 70, signaling continued progress.
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Livadia
Europe
Russia
Senator Davis Weakens After Delirious Night
St Paul Minn November 26 United States Senator Davis endured a bad night with delirium and marked weakness. By morning he was easier yet still weak. A noon statement from Dr Stone noted restlessness during the night, limited sleep, reduced nourishment, rectal medicine, temperature 101, pulse 124, and respiration fluctuating 12 to 26 breaths per minute.
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St. Paul
Minn
United States
Davis
Stone
Wilson Improves Slightly After Medical Consultation
Washington November 26 after a physicians consult this morning the condition of Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue bureau showed a slight improvement and was reported to be on the mend following the illness.
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Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Supreme Court Opinions Pass on Parrot Case and Others
Helena Nov 26 Four opinions handed down affirmed lower court rulings in Parrot Silver and Copper co v Heinze et al dismissals in King v district court and Schaizlein Paint co v Godin. Rehberg v Geiser affirmed though brief prep failures blocked merits review. Court set timelines for briefs and announced bar exam candidates and required certificates by early December.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Supreme Court
Parrot Silver and Copper Company
A. P
District Court
Brantley
Silas F. King
James A. Murray
Marcus Daly
Second Judicial District
Silver Row
King Et al
Silver Bow County
King
Charles Schaizlein Paint Company
Henry Godin
Silver Row County
Edward Rehberg
Gus Geiser
Lewis and
Clarke County
Platnti
Piggott
W. H. Bullard
H. A. Smith
Mary Ellen K
Thompson Campbell
J. B. Reynolds
John FitzPatrick
Dec. Ltd
George W. Burke
Red Lodge
Swan T. Hogewell
Butte
L. M. Osburn
John A. Smith
Thomas 8. Hogan
J. C. Smith
Dillon
Syndicate formed to aid defender for Canada cup
A Chicago Times-Herald report notes three Chicago yachtsmen formed a syndicate to aid a defender in the Canada cup race. The dispatches cover various international notes from New York to Vancouver, with updates on officials, arrests, and mining figures.
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Chicago
the Times-iTerald
Merchants Back National Irrigation Congress Effort
Chicago delegates at the ninth annual National Irrigation Congress praised the convention for catalyzing broad support for arid land irrigation. George H. Maxwell highlighted East-West reach, merchant mobilization, and potential economic gains from water policy, colonization, and flood control.
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Chicago
Navnal Irrigation Congress
United States
National Irrigation Congress
George H. Maxwell
East
West
Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
Los Angeles
St. Paul
Omaha
Ikewise
National Irrigation Association Nasy
California
Maine
Minnesota
Texas
Ain Ho
Catholics and Greeks Fight in Tacoma Mob Clash
A brawl between Roman Catholics and Greeks at Wilkenson Tacoma on November 25 escalated to a pitched battle involving chairs iron bars and rat heads. About 200 Greeks and Catholics clashed with coal miners among the combatants until revolvers were drawn and bullets forced the mob to scatter. No fatalities were reported.
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Tacoma
Wash
Wilkenson
Steamer St Paul Burns Fire Near Whitefish Bay
Alpena Mich November 26 The steamer St Paul laden with coal is a fire four miles out in the bay near White Fish. Fire reported burning amidships with efforts under way to fight the blaze as crews stand by for possible tow or salvage actions.
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Alpena, Mich
St. Paul
Tay
White Fish
St. Paul Tugboat Fire Engulfs Cabin and Stern
Report describes two tugs spraying water on the burning cabin and stern of the St. Paul as flames rage. The scene is described with frantic observation and a tone of suspense as observers await a clear explanation of the odd, disordered narration.
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St. Paul
Quote from Philadelphia Bulletin dialogue fragment
Fragmentary dialogue presents a whimsical exchange about marriage and a playful mock warning about a fine. The text references champagne, Magite sights, and a jesting line about ten dollars and thirty days, with characters Quite Plange Fulna and May.
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Plange
Magite
Justice Benign
Wayagne
Agreement on Pekin Treaty Faces U S Review
Washington reports the state department was informed of a Pekin conference agreement or preliminary treaty. The plan faces strong US objections and possible amendments. Secretary Hay discussed Chinese matters with Dr. Von Hollenbeck after his return to Washington.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
Ans
Taku
Tien Tain
United States
Hague
Congress
Iate
von Hollenbeck
Anhas
Eidur
Hay
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Loraine
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Washington Dispatch
Gribcom
Porte
Noviun
Harpoot
Rochester
N. Y
Citizens’ Light and Power Company
Shington Flour Mills
Conger
St. Petersburg
Srebrian
Irikustk
the Journal of Commerce
Banan
Ni+ carrigua
J. la Motte Morgan
United Fruit Company
Vancouver
B. C
Edward Whymper
Royal Geographical Society of London
Haw
Pacific Coast
Bak
Lions of
Yuma
John Taylor
Imperial Canal Company
Taylor
Denver
Honey M. Teller
Colorado
Hrgan
Hha
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Berkeley
Calif
University of California
San Diego
Antonia Carpinters
Manuel Dubelow
Acuge
Satello
Maretti
Beattie
United Stites Customa
North Pacific
Kenney
Ah Jim
Hughes
Department of Visayas
Philippine Islands
David T. Day
Division of Mining and Mineral Resources of
Gva- Murvey
Wikenson
Burns
Philadelphia Bulletin
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