Conference of Star Officers Looks to Negotiations with China
Washington reports progress as ministers in Peking refine a basis for talks with the Chinese government. Russian minister active. no direct contact with China yet. On the ShanSi frontier, heavy fighting near Tzching Kung pass as Anglo German forces press the crest while Chinese forces resist, later flanked by Bengal cavalry.
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Confusion and Disorder Mark Allied Occupation at Tien Tsin
Shanghai Times correspondent reports ongoing confusion and lack of security in the allied occupation of Tien Tsin. Dr Morrison of Peking cites the Pao Ting fu trial showing a U S woman led naked through the city with her breasts cut off before execution, condemning the act as inhumane.
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Tien Tsin
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Peking
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Filipinos Less Active After Luzon Garrison Attacks
Manila reports last week saw insur gents shift to lure tactics while American forces repelled attacks. Lieutenant Wilson and Dounty of the Forty-fifth destroyed stores of rice four granaries and a barracks near Bato. Captain Atkinson with 34 men of the Thirty-seventh recovered two American prisoners and captured ammunition. An orchestra lured troops from Dagupan as insurgents attacked the rear, killing two and wounding three. Senor Buencamino urged Judge Taft to seek loyalty pledges for Washington. Election fever grows with betting on the outcome.
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Taft
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London Dispatch Counts Eight Boer Skirmishes in War Activity
Lord Roberts reports eight fights at various points in Johannesburg dated Nov 2. General Witchener surprised Schoeman at Steenkampberg and moved on to Schalk-Berger at Rooikranz. Boers trekked north, hindering pursuit. Prisoner claims Boer losses in the Oct 25 clash with General Barton were 140 killed, wounded, or missing.
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Johannesburg
Witchener
Schoeman
Steenkampberg
Schalk-Berger
Jaager
Rooikranz
Barton
Roberts takes sick daughter to Johannesburg. Kitchener in command
Dispatches from Cape Town report Lord Roberts has moved his ill daughter to Johannesburg and left Lord Kitchener in command. General Dewet is said to have appeared near Frankfort in the northeastern Orange River Colony with Boer forces harassing small detachments.
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London
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Lord Kitchener
Dewet
Frankfort
Orange River Colony
Envoys Near Consensus on Key Points at Peking Meeting
Foreign envoys met again in Peking and virtually agreed on the main points. Minor differences were set aside for future discussion.
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Peking
Culver Military Academy Expels 113 Cadets
Chicago parents convened at the Grand Pacific to seek reinstatement for 113 Culver cadets expelled for a flagrant discipline breach. A five member committee prepared to visit Culver for a resolution, but Superintendent Fleet announced the punishment would stand and gave no hint of return.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Culver
Debs Socialist Wagons Clash with Chicago Crowd
In Chicago on November 3 socialists rallied in State street with wagons for Debs speakers. Police intervened as crowds clashed, red flags appeared, and several speakers were roughly handled. A 1,000 strong mob pursued the wagons toward Lake street.
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State Street
United States
Mahoney
Lake Street
Boer Cottage Closed in Paris Over Boer War Protests
The Boer cottage used by Anglophobes near Paris has been closed by government order after police protested pro-Boer agitation. A Dutch buyer acquired the building. walls bear anti English inscriptions. Paris council endorses the Boers and plans to welcome Kruger at the station.
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Kruger
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Goulds to pay Count de Castellane debts in full
An Evening World report from an intimate friend of the late Jay Gould claims the Gould family will settle the Count de Castellane debt of 4.7 million dollars immediately. It states George Helen Howard Edwin and Frank Gould may contribute a lump sum to protect the Gould name as their estate exceeds 125 million dollars after Jay Gould's death.
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Evening World
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George
Helen
Howard
Edwin
Frank Gould
Gould
Fatalities During Toronto Parade for South African Volunteers
At a Toronto parade honoring South African volunteers several people died or were severely injured. Eliza Magee, 70, was killed by a buggy. Jennie Theckel, 18, died after a head injury from a falling board. George Shaughnessy broke both legs and suffered internal injuries. Charles Taylor lost his hand in a firecracker blast at Queen's Hotel.
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Jennie Theckel
George Shaughnessy
Charles Taylor
Queen’s Hotel
Manila Customs Break Record
War Department released a cable from Judge Taft president of the Philippine commission in Manila stating October customs at 1.088 million dollars with a Mexican increase, total revenue 2.2 million dollars, a record. Taft notes the rise over previous months.
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Manila
Washington
War Department
Taft
Philippine Commission
Root
Peruvians Oppose New Tariff Amid Uncertainty
Lima reports sharp discussion and widespread opposition to the new customs tariff with considerable uncertainty about when it will take effect. The duties are described as enormously increased, sparking strong resistance among Peruvians.
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Lima
Peru
The Rise of American Knitwear Under Tariff Policy
A historical look at knitting by machinery from England to the United States, detailing the shift to American production after tariff protection. The piece traces the circular knitter and sewing machine, compares pre and post tariff pricing, and notes dramatic gains in quality, variety, and affordability of underwear amid a large domestic industry.
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Fathers of the Republic
Republican Party
England
Cohoes
N. Y
Kiias
Owe
Free Trade Remedy Provokes Debate Over Tariff Policy
The Boston Herald urges a sweeping tariff act to erase protection, likening it to burning a house rather than repairing it. It argues such a move would silence Porto Rican tariff talk but devastate the economy, prompting a return to protection as soon as life’s basics are secured. Protectionists must stay vigilant against free trade attacks.
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Ierald
Lerald
Leveling Up Through Protection in the Naugatuck Valley
W I Osborne of Ansonia Connecticut and a local businessman attest to the nation wide surge in prosperity. He claims the Naugatuck valley enjoys unprecedented business volume and that his district may be the busiest in the United States. He credits the Dingley tariff with lifting the whole country to a high plane of prosperity.
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W. I’. Osborne
Ansonia
Conn
Nan
Naugatuck Valley
United States
Osborne
Free Ship Humbug Declared A Free Trade Delusion
The New York Mail and Express denounces the free ship theory as a transparent free trade humbug that misleads nations into altering maritime policies. It argues Britain gains by inducing others to buy British built ships, exposing the fraud and calling free trade theories delusions.
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Ind Express
It Would Form a Pretty Forlorn Issue in 40 Years
The article quotes Bryan debating the Wilson tariff law and the tariff issue as the country’s only Democratic president in forty years. It suggests the tariff debate could arise if the country could forget the Wilson law, highlighting political strategy.
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