Wilson to Help Seek China Settlement in Pekin
Washington reports indicate General James H. Wilson of Delaware will be appointed to assist minister Conger in negotiating with China alongside Seth Low. The plan follows Chaffee’s instruction to withdraw most American troops from China, leaving Wilson in Pekin with his aides.
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Washington
Seth Low
New York
United States
China
James H. Wilson
Delaware
Pekin
Conger
Empire
Chaffee
Wilson
War Department
Tien Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tein
Artesian Well Strikes Hot Sulphur Water on Steve's Ranch
Special dispatch from San Antonio reports an artesian well struck yesterday on Steve's ranch emits hot sulphur water and gas in large quantities.
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San Antonio
Tex
Steve
Kaiser Wilhelm Asked to Mediate Between Bulgaria and Roumania
Moscow dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm asked to mediate between Bulgaria and Roumania to avert war if possible. The call to mediation signals rising tensions in the Balkans as European powers seek to prevent a broader conflict.
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Moscow
Kaiser Wilhelm
Bulgaria
Roumania
Jeffries Calls Out Fitzsimmons in New York Talk
Jim Jeffries says he is in peak health and ready to box any rival, with a preference to meet Fitzsimmons again to prove his claim. Early reports mention a potential Jeffries vs Sharkey six round bout in Chicago within weeks, after dates he has set. Maher and Rublin are nearing a six round Philadelphia bout next month, while Frank Erne eyes a rematch with Terry McGovern at 133 pounds in Chicago.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Sharkey
Tom Sharkey
Chicago
Philadelphia
Maher
Rublin
Giant
Ilitzsimmone
Frank Erne
Terry McGovern
Erne
McGovern
Sam Parris
Boer Collapse Ends Boer War Diplomacy Succeeds
South Africa dispatch reports final Boer army collapse near Komatipoort. About 2500 Boers surrendered after British consul general consulted Portuguese authorities and arranged emissaries to explain the futility of resistance. Diplomacy triumphed over arms.
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London
South Africa
Komatipoort
Lobombo Range
Portugese
Plague at Sydney Causes Dark Urban Crisis
Plague in Sydney Nova Scotia creates appalling scene with 100 deaths in weeks. Residents believed rate carried infection and poisoned households causing mass rat deaths underground, worsening health hazard as the scourge spreads.
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London
Sydney
Howard Convicted in Goebel Assassination Case
In a landmark trial the defendant Howard was found guilty of firing the shot that killed Governor Goebel. The verdict follows a high profile pursuit and court proceedings detailing the events at the time.
Ky. man sentenced to death for Goebel assassination
James Howa'i was found guilty of firing the shot that killed Governor Goebel and the jury sentenced him to death. The crime occurred in front of the state capitol on January 10 as Goebel walked to the executive hall with Jack Chinn. Goebel died in February.
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Frankfort
James Howa
Gvernor Goebil
Capitol
Goode
Cumusny Wie
Jack Chinn
Texas Storms Bring Floods and Wrecks Across State
Government warnings prompted hundreds to evacuate along the San Saba Nueces South Concho and other streams in south and southwest Texas amid unprecedented plantation and crop destruction. Some reports say many may have been swept away with details scarce. A later dispatch notes no loss of life despite severe lowland damage and describes a Fort Worth railroad wreck ten miles southeast killing one passenger and injuring several others.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Government Weather Bureau
San Saba
Nueces
South Concho
Lisno
Texas
Fort Worth and Rio Grande
Here
Lynching Reported Near White Castle Iberville Parish
Passengers arriving in New Orleans say citizens of Iberville parish boarded the train at White Castle and reported four Negroes lynched and several beaten in a swamp near the town last night. The alleged cause was rape of a white child.
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New Orleans
Iberville Parish
White Castle
Saloon Scene and Civil Strife Reported in Galveston
Saloons open in Galveston as police pick up scores of drunken men including street laborers paid off. Merchants claim ration and clothing distributions have demoralized business, while the governor is present addressing the unrest.
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Galveston
Texas
Secretary Root In Worsening Condition After Surgery
Information from Southampton, Long Island, reports Secretary Root’s condition much worse two weeks after an operation to remove a carbuncle under his arm. Initial hopes for a quick recovery faded as uncertain symptoms returned, causing alarm among friends.
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Washington
State Department
Southampton
L.I
Root
Bailey Denies Wager On Election Result
J W Bailey of Texas rejects a Lexington Kentucky typed statement claiming he bet 15000 dollars on the election outcome as falsehood and disclaims the signa ture.
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Shelbyville
Iod
J. W. Bailey
Texas
Lexington
Premier Marchand of Quebec Dies in Montreal
Premier of Quebec since 1890, Marchand died in Montreal at age about seventy. Prof Robidoux of McGill University is expected to succeed him.
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Montreal
Marchand
Jaebec
Robidoux
McOi
El Paso Carnival Movement Gains Labor Backing
Gate City Assembly No 3041 of the Knights of Labor endorsed holding a midwinter carnival. Officials set up headquarters at the Sheldon hotel area with secretary Layton, Dr Stark, and A P Coles contributing space and support. local businessmen pledged funds from 100 to 250 dollars as the effort prepares to organize committees and promote a successful celebration.
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Gate City
Saights of
Knights of Labor
Sheldon Hotel
Layton
Stark
Frank Coles
A. P. Coles Realty Co
el Paso
W. W. Bridgers
Fl Paso
George Perkins
Postal Telegraph Company
Dr. Stark
Enthusiastic Sportsmen Organize Santa Maria Rod and Gun Club
Eighty miles from here on the Sierra Madre Line, Santa Maria Rod and Gun Club plans improvements at Santa Maria lake to make it a premier hunting and fishing resort. The lake covers fifteen by six miles, hosts wild ducks, geese, bass, antelope and mountain sheep nearby, with a ten year concession granted by landowner Terrazas. The club aims a bath house above spring waters, a large clubhouse, boats, blinds, and a naphtha launch. Initiation is $10 with $1 monthly dues. season already open.
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Santa Maria
Sierra Madre
Santa Maria Club
Autun
Torpedo boat destroyer Decatur launched at Trigg yard
The torpedo boat destroyer Decatur was launched at the Trigg shipyard in Richmond in front of about 5,000 spectators. Marie Ten Eyck Decatur Mayo of Norfolk christened the vessel, a great great niece of Commodore Decatur.
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Norfolk
Decatur
Trigg
Richmond
Marie Ten Eyck Decatur Mayo
Commodore Decatur
Supply of Soft Coal Strife Stirs Unified Labor Action
Miners in Wilkes Barre coordinate with Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania railroad unions to halt coal flow from Lehigh region. Scranton reports strike scene calm with operators refusing talks. Hazelton notes troop-avoidance quiet and Governor Stone’s decision pending. Illinois U M offers 25,000 members and 275000 dollars treasury pledged to support the strike. Mitchell says no help needed yet.
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Wilkesbarre
Penna
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lehigh Region
Makl
Jeddo
Scranton
Penona
Schuylkill Valley
Hazelton
Penn
Stone
Mitchell
W.D Regan
Illinoie U. M
Illinois
Ita
Sid
Nueces River Flood Destroys Homes Farms in Uvalde Texas
Special correspondence reports unparalleled flood damage from the Nueces river in Uvalde Texas. Water swept away tanks windmills fences and trees while stock apiaries and farming equipment were lost. Residents Paul Rogers Ellie Floyd Allison Davis J T Shannon and Henry Korns faced destruction of homes and livelihoods.
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THE
Herald
Uvalde
Texas
Nueces
Paul Rogers
Ellie Floyd
Allison Davis
J.T. Shannon
Henry Korns
Good Money for Some Of Croker's Partisans
On September 26 in New York Wall Street traders announced that Payne and Van Antwerp stock broke with $5,000 to bet even that the Republican parity in New York state will be 50,000.
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Croker
New York
Wall Street
Payne
van Antwerp
New York State
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