Bearded monarch and a baby vote intrigue in midwest notes
A collage of lighthearted and odd items highlights public life and curiosities. Silly tales include sixteen St Louis mothers voting on the handsomest baby, Emperor William adopting an automobile, and a Boston hospital visit marred by a marching song request. A farmer in Kansas uses a roadside sign to boost sales, and Trenton Missouri renames Avalon College Ruskin College to mirror Ruskin Hall Oxford, with plans to expand to other cities and form home study clubs.
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Avalon College
Trenton
Ruskin College
Ruskin Hall
Oxford
England
Walter Vraeman
St. Louis
Public and private schools in Hawaii by nationality counts
The report lists 141 public schools in Hawaii with 444 teachers and 11 436 pupils, plus 48 private schools with 200 teachers and 4 064 pupils. Of the total students, about 6 000 Hawaiians and nearly 3 000 fractional Hawaiians are enrolled among roughly 15,000. The Portuguese number near 4 000, with Chinese and Japanese over 1 000 each, and 600 American children. Nine nationalities are tabulated, plus other foreigners.
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Hawaii
Relief flood of aid follows Galveston hurricane
Within months of the Galveston disaster survivors still receive widespread generosity. Contributions in money, food, clothing, tents, medicines, and disinfectants pour in from across the continent. Rail freight cars await, and locomotives long carrying charity pace near the stricken city, reflecting swift, diverse relief efforts.
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Galveston
Spain’s recovery and growth after colonial losses
Spanish leaders credit the loss of colonies with fueling prosperity and renewed peace with the United States. The report notes remarkable material progress, expanding manufacturing and brisk general commerce, especially with the U.S. Bishop Coleman of Delaware takes an annual autumn vacation in rough attire, trekking in Pennsylvania and West Virginia with a staff and knapsack for two weeks.
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Spain
United States
Coleman
Delaware
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Washington dispatch reports charges of cowardice against Captain Hall
News briefs from Washington note Minister Conger accusing Captain Hall of cowardice. Other items include engineers' river harbor estimates, Fourteenth Infantry moving toward Manila, and census figures showing U S population at 74,295,220 with growth since 1809.
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Washington
Conger
Hall
United States Marines
Chief of Engineers
Fourteenth
United States Infantry Regiment
Tientsin
Manila
United States
Burglars Loot and Bury Nebraska Town in Crime Tale
A Nebraska town was looted and buried by burglars in a broad crime spree. Reports describe robberies across multiple states including an attempted Pennsylvania robbery and the theft of $1,000,000 in government printing office paper.
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Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Government’ Printing Office
Columbia
Harry Gudgen
Chilicothe
Ohio
Mattie Nichols
J. M. McKnight
German National Bank of
Louisvile
Louis Mofson
Chicago
Roundshead
Lima
Julian TF. B. Arnold
Sir Edwin Arnold
Europe
Cunard
Umbria
Arnold
London
San Francisco
Charles A. Keffer
Reading
A. G. Ruby
Ruby
Hope of an heir sparks rumors in Russian press
A Vienna marriage unites Archduchess Maria Naterla of Austria and Duke Robert of Wartemberg in the presence of Emperor Francis Joseph. A Russian agriculture estimate warns of below average crops for 1900. Abdul Hamid’s envoy presents gifts to Wilhelm including a neck lace. Fog in St. Petersburg disrupts streets and Neva trade nearly halts.
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Maria Naterla
Austria
Robert of Wartemberg
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Maheulohe
Shakler Pasha
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Emperor Wilhelm
Notable Figures in Brief Obits and Rumors
William Waldorf Astor donates 10000 pounds to Cambridge University benefaction. Col W T Haskin of the Second U S artillery reportedly suffers night yellow fever in Havana. Former Congressman James Snichan dies in Trenton of heart trouble after four terms since 1865. George W Blake, La Salle Ill Democratic House nominee, dies mid speech. Maj Henry J Hearsey, editor of the New Orleans Daily States, dies at sixty. Mrs Adolph Ladenburg to wed Alfred Bell, diamond king. Congressman Charles A Boutelle, recently reelected in Maine, still treated as hopeless by McLean institute physicians. Gen L M Frost, St Louis veteran, dies at 77. West Point graduate of 1844 served in Mexican and Civil wars on Confederate side.
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Cambridge University
W. T. Haskin
U. S. Artillery
Havane
James Snichanan
Trenton
N. J
Congress
George W. Blake
House of Representatives
la Salle County
Ill
Henry J. Hearsey
New Orleans
South
London
Adolph Ladenburg
New York
Alfred Bell
South Africa
Charles A. Boutelle
McLean Asylum
Waverly
Mass
Maine
West Point
Steamer St Paul Loses Starboard Propeller in Accident
The steamship St Paul of the American line arrived a day late with its starboard propeller and part of the tail shaft gone and engines damaged. Officials deem repairs costly, around 250000 to 300000 dollars, with five months expected for full restoration. Captain Roberts and Chief Engineer John Hunter say derelict debris may have been struck. rescue crews contained the engine room while awaiting shipyard work in Philadelphia. James A. Wright, VP of International Navigation, aboard described the tremor and minor alarms as the ship carried 318 cabin and 246 steerage passengers. The St Paul will head to Cramp’s yard after sailing to Antwerp passengers and mail will be reassigned to Friesland—quitting Southampton for repairs.
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Bt. Paul
American Line
Roberta
St. Paul
Southampton
Cherbourg
James A. Wright
International Navigation Company
Roberts
John Hunter
Hunter
Cramps Ship Yard
Philadelphia
Friesland
Antwerp
St. Fau
Change in Norway's CAD Realizations and New Ministers
At a meeting in Christiania resignations of Holst Nxsom Loecen and Thilesen were accepted. Six-Minister Konow becomes agriculture minister Lieut Col Stange defense minister M Aurstad finance minister Cant Sparre joins the council of state in Stockholm. The tariff bill reaches the storthing altering duties on steel wire carbolic acid copper alloys and other manufactures.
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Stockholm
Storthing
Disappoints Argyll Family as Campbell Converts
London reports a scandal as Miss Lelin Campbell, niece of the Duke of Argyll, converts to Catholicism and joins the Carmelite convent. The former ward of the duke and Princess Louise, she is described as a beautiful blonde who was poised for a grand marriage by her guardians.
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Cnathallelam
London
Argyll
Lelin Campbell
Misa Campbell
Duke of Argyll
Louise
Campaign in Newfoundland heats up before election
In St Johns N P on Nov 3 the general election campaign grows fiercest in the colony. Conservative leader Morine canvasses northern bays with Contractor Reid and his son aboard Reid's steamer. Reid’s influence is expected to sway votes to Morine, but Bond government’s success seems likely.
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Hanks
St. Johns
N. P
Morine
Reid
Fire destroys Rancho el Chopo tannery in Mexleo City
A large tannery at Rancho el Chopo near Mexleo City burned, causing an estimated loss of 509000 dollars. The tannery was owned by a stock company with American, Mexican and German shareholders.
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Mexleo City
Rancho Lel Chopo
Cerman
Nuanli to Sell Telegraph Phone System in St Petersburg
The Russian city telephone system, run by the state, will be auctioned on November 20. The St Petersburg municipal government plans to bid for the local franchise.
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Nuanli
Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Harbours County Mine Disaster at Gerrysburg
A deadly blast at the Southern Coal and Transporta tion mine in Gerrysburg, six miles away, killed Ole Marks pit boss and six others, with Will Marks and James Jackson among the injured who were expected to die. The explosion wrecked the mine mouth, killed mules, and blew cars forty feet from the track in a probable accidental dynamite discharge. No officials blamed for the accident.
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Terridd
Orlock
Active scouting reported in the Philippines engagements
In Manila on November 6, reports describe renewed insurgent resistance after failed attacks. Lt Wilson and Lt Dority of the Forty-fifth Volunteer Infantry destroyed rice stores, four granaries, and a barracks near Bate. Capt Atkinson and three men of the Thirty-seventh Volunteer Infantry attacked 190 insurgents under Cal Valencia, freeing two American prisoners and seizing ammunition and supplies. A Native orchestra lured U S troops from Dagupan quarters as insurgents attacked the rear, wounding two Americans and three others. Senor Buencamino, speaking for ex-insurgents in Manila, asked Judge Taft to send a signed expression of loyalty to Washington.
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Philippines
Manila
Wilson
Dority
Forty-fiifth Volunteer Infantry
Bate
Atkinson
Thirty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Cal. Valencia
United States
Dagupan
Senor Buencamino
Mania
Judge Taft
Washington
Thair Toyalty
Manchus Dominate Reorganization of Chinese Government
Shanghai reports on Oct. 28 edicts reorganizing the government. Appointments include many Manchus. Sheng, director of railways and telegraphs, reportedly confirmed Yu Hsien's suicide attempt by swallowing gold leaf. he survived. Berlin dispatches claim German forces defeated Boxers near Kaum in Shangtung, with many killed.
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Shanghai
Sheng
Yu Hsien
Berlin
China
Kaum
Shangtung
Kitchener Nears Command in Cape Town Dispatches
London reports Lord Roberts has taken his ill daughter to Johannesburg and Lord Kitchener becomes commander-in-chief. Gen. Dewet appears near Frankfort as Boers harass British forces. Kitchener plans to halt pursuit of commandos and seize colonies by garrisoning towns for rapid mounted raids.
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London
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Lord Kitchener
Dewet
Frankfort
Orange River Colony
Many killed in engagement report from Johannesburg
Lord Roberts dispatch dated Nov 2 from Johannesburg reports eight fights at various points with heavy Boer involvement. Gen Witchener surprised Schoeman's lancer at Steen Kampsberg and moved to Schalkburger's lancer at Roolkranz, but Boers trekked north. British follow-up was blocked. Boer losses in the Oct 25 clash with Gen Barton were 140 killed, wounded, or missing.
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Lord Roberts
Philitta
Johannesburg
Witchener
Schoeman
Ianger Oat
Stolen Vatican Deeds Found in Genoa Arrests Made
Rome reports that searches in Genoa Milan and Florence uncovered Vatican title deeds valued at 220000 francs. A man and a woman were arrested in Genoa with American deeds. more deeds were seized from two money changers. All claim they purchased in good faith. One arrestee is a prominent clerical figure.
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Geneoa
America
Rome
Genoa
Milan
Florence
Vatican
Rockefeller to Marry Pren tice On Nov 27 In New York
A New York rumor places Miss Rockefeller and Parmalee Prentice of Chicago to wed on Tuesday November 27 in New York City. The Rockefeller family has not made an official announcement but the date is generally understood.
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New York
Mian Rockefeller WilHecome
Prentice
Miss Rockefeller
Parmalee Prentice
Chicago
Rockefeller
Feta
Illanon volcano near Fiilo expected to erupt after quakes
Volcone Ie Restlean reports that the volcano of Illanon, about thirty miles from Fiilo, was momentarily expected to begin periodic eruptions due to a series of earthquakes on October 19. The first shock struck around 4 a.m. and was very violent, lasting about fifteen seconds, with three more shocks later in the day.
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Volcone
Francisco
Illanon
Fiilo
Cuban constitutional convention opens in Havana crowd cheers
Gen Wood opens the Cuban constitutional convention in the Marti theater. Delegates pledge allegiance to Cuba and promise to draft a constitution and define Cuban American relations. The body adjourns until 2 pm with plans to request Wood’s support and cable the U S president.
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Marti
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Pittshugh Lee
America
Senor Cisneros
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Gen
Woda
Cuba
United States
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Senor Alleman
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Gen Wood
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Mberty
Taken Win Own Life at Kansas City Office
A. A. Cooper, sixty five, a real estate agent, killed himself at his Kansas City office by shooting through the head. He was father to L. D. Cooper, a traveling passenger agent, and Ernest and John E. Cooper, Kansas City businessmen. He had operated in Kansas City and Lawrence for twenty years. No cause is known.
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A. A. Cooper
Yesre
Mr. Cooper
L. D. Cooper
Cmeuzo & Alten Railway
Ernest
John E. Cooper
Lawrence
Kan
Explosion at New Haven arms plant dries house wrecks walls
An explosion leveled the dry house at the Wings Chester Repeating Arms complex in New Haven Conn. Nov 7. The blast blew out the walls but no workers were present at the time.
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New Haven
Con
Wings
Chester Repeating Arms Company
Steamer Kughuli Strikes Rock Near Lime Kiln Crossing
The wooden propeller Kallugu bound down iron ore struck rocks on the east bank at Lime Kiln crossing last night. She limped ashore leaking badly with damage feared significant.
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Hocks
Detroit
Mioh
Kallugu
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