Wreck of Northern Pacific Westbound Near Eddy Missoula
A westbound Northern Pacific train derailed near Thursell's Spur one mile east of Eddy in the Missoula River area after striking broken track caused by a rolling stone. One fireman injured, crew unhurt except Ducey, repairs quickened with a new track built. Two sections rerouted, no major casualties.
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Inter Mountain
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Eddy
Thursell's Spur
M'ssoula
Ducey
Ryan
C. Russell
Western Division
Plains
Helena
Chamberlain
Barons Speck Recall Strains U S Germany Ties
The recall of Baron Speck in Berlin’s dispute over China has stunned Washington officials who praised his conciliatory efforts. Berlin’s hard line on China and the Samoan settlement links to a more delayed path to peace, with officials noting Speck helped ease tensions between the two powers in Asia and the Pacific.
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Germany
China
Berlin
Washington
Baron Speck
Deutschland
Baron Boeck
United States
Caroline Islands
Bolivian Port Claim Standoff With Chile
Valparaiso dispatch reports Bolivia insisting on what it asserts as its right and rejecting Chilean proposals over port ceded to Bolivia. Chilean foreign affairs circular explains Bolivia’s position to all Chilean ministers, signaling a calm yet firm stance in the dispute.
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Herald
Valparaiso
Chile
Bolivia
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Virginia and Rhode Island to receive heavy armament upgrade
Washington reports the Rye class battleships Virginia and Rhode Island will be outfitted with four 12 inch turrets fore and aft, eight 8 inch guns in corner turrets, and twelve 6 inch, twelve 14 pounders, twelve 3 pounders plus smaller weapons. Each ship to carry two submerged torpedo tubes, 15 000 ton displacement, 19 knot speed, water tube boilers, twin screws, large radar, and 2000 tons coal capacity.
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Herald
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Navy Department
Hichborn Sald
Times notes China dictating terms in Peking
London reports the Times editorial calls Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching arrogant in a note that implies China dominates Europe. Shanghai dispatches the Taotal asking foreign settles to arrest over 600 Chinese for conspiracy, including prominent progressives, signaling rising anti foreign sentiment.
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the Times
Morrison
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Chine
Europe
China
Pichon
Shanghai
The
Times
Taotal
Kaiser did not want him chancellor of Germany
Berlin dispatch notes that Count von Buelow faced opposition from the Kaiser as he agreed to become chancellor. The shift in leadership does not imply policy change. no militant or repressive domestic measures are planned, while foreign policy dominates. Candidates for foreign secretary include Prince Herbert von Bismarck, Baron von Richthofen, and Dr. von Kiderlin-Wachter, with Hohenlohe postponing resignation amid China tensions.
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Berlin
Herald
Count von Buelow
Empire
Les
Bismarck
Germany
Lokai Anzieger
Herbert von Bismarck
Baron von Richthofen
von Kiderlin-Wachter
Bucharest
Prince von Hohenlohe
China
von Buelow
Miquel
Peru Gunboat Purchase Reported Amid Ibero-American Talks
Lima notes government appoints consular delegates to Madrid congress and lists Rumillinia tunnel syndicate members led by Sil Mora. Finance bureau questions payment on Belaunde bills as Carnaval plans Europe trip to raise funds for a gunboat purchase tied to a patriotic statue.
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Herald
Lima
Peru
Lembeke
Alejandro Deustua
Madrid
Rumillinia Tunnel
Isaac Silmora
Jos, Pagan
Peru-London
Aspillaga Bros
Augustus C. Hause
Graham Rowe
Julius Villanova
Finance Bureau
Belaunde
Carnaval
Europe
Mutiny Quelled by Colored Troops Aboard South Portland
In Vancouver on October 19, colored troops from Skagway of the 24th United States Infantry were called to quell a mutiny aboard the steamer South Portland traveling from Seattle to Cape Nome. Sailors refused further north voyage, crew jailed by the captain, who did not prosecute. Troops later demanded entry, prepared to deploy, drawing sailors to the gateway of the bayonet.
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B. C
Skagway
24Th
United Staates Infantry
South Portland
Seattle
Cape Nome
Harvest Home Festival at Colisuem by Marquette club
Chicago on October 19 reports nearly complete plans for the Marquette club Harvest Home prosperity feast in the Coliseum. The hall will be decorated with grain and farm produce, with corn ears and wheat and oats displayed. The event doubles as a grand reception for Senator Hanna on his west tour, dubbed the dollar dinner, with 8000 covers. Mark Hanna J C Burroughs and J K Cubbin are listed to speak.
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Chicago
Marquette Club
Coliseum
Hanna
Mark Hanna
J. C. Burroughs
J. K. Cubbison
British Bark Inverurie Arrives in Quarantine After Loss of Foremast
The British bark Inverurie reached port from Swansea with its foremast broken and three deaths reported during the voyage. The vessel was ordered into quarantine and no cause for the deaths is available.
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San Francisco
Inverurie
Swansea
Democratic Platform Endorses U S Sugar Policy Stance
Honolulu dispatch reports Hawaii's Democratic convention endorsing the national platform and opposing further U S acquisition of sugar producing territory. It backs pensions for ex Queen Liliuokalani, favors aid for plague related fires in Chinatown, and notes court rulings on jurisdiction during territorial transition. Registration totals across Oahu show 5,891 with thousands more on other islands. Prince David Kawananakoa wins nomination for remaining territorial congress term. Secretary Cooper seeks 1.2 million dollars for federal territorial improvements.
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Amso
Democratic Party
United States
Tilioukslant
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Supreme Court
William N. Marshall
Alx
Marshall
the Volcano
Judd
Freer
Maxvon
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Oahu
Hawaii
Maui
Kauaui
Prince David Kawananakoa
Territory
Cooper
Secretary of the Treasury
Gaga
Territory of
Ships That May Be Lost In The Pacific
San Francisco reports wary port rumors as the City of Pekin fails to relay the coal laden Wachusett from Newcastle to Kahului. Insurers quote up to ninety percent due to the long voyage, with 96 crew aboard Wachusett and Yosemite also missing since August. Lamache and Alex McNeil face new coverage limits as delays raise fears of several vessels missing both Hawaii and Freemanle.
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Pekin
Newcastle
Australia
Hawaii
Hag Gause
Wachusett
Yosemite
Callao
Capila
Alex McNeil
Port Blakely
Puget Sound
Freemantle
Queensland
How Much a Car Holds
James Simpson, chairman of the New York Produce Exchange Commission, seeks standard carload capacities for grain and feeds. The draft rules define immediate, quick, and prompt shipments, and set fixed carloads: 1500 bushels corn, 900 bushels wheat, 800 bushels rye, 1000 bushels barley, 40,000 pounds mill feeds in sacks, and 2,000 pounds in bulk.
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New York
James Simpson
New York Produce Exchange Commission
York
Crowded Margaret Theatre Hosts Republican Speakers
Hon. C. J. Walsh and Hon. E. D. Weed spoke to a rain-dampened Butte crowd at the Margaret theatre. Despite wet weather, the event drew strong GOP support, with Flower parade and fireworks as Bryant’s brass band led a lively route. Weed criticized imperialism and pledged unity for the Republican ticket.
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C. J. Walsh
E. D. Weed
Butte Flambeau Club
Bryant
Anaconda
Garrison
Weed
Northern Pacific
Walsh
Deer Lodge County
Mr. Walsh
Echo
Tota
Repub- Means
Democratic Party
Dennis O'Leary
Chelsie
Tamale
British pressure for Chinese emperor to return to Pekin
A London dispatch reports Lord Salisbury plans to urge the Emperor of China to return to Pekin to begin peace negotiations. The aim is a settlement without prolonged occupation, with guarantees from the United States. Salisbury and the German emperor favor diplomatic rapprochement, and the U S state department is viewed as better positioned to handle China issues than European offices.
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London
the Tribune
Lord Salisbury
China
Pekin
Japan
Kwang Heu
United States
State Department
Freight rate action eyed to halt cutbacks
New York October meeting of traffic managers from west to trunk lines seeks elimination of all rate cuts on westbound freight to Mississippi and Missouri river points. Officers plan stern notices to restore tariff rates within weeks, though one line representative doubts full success due to possible rate manipulation and power pooling among rivals.
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Missouri River
Cary
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