Herr Krupp 18 Dead Great Gunmaker Dies in Essen
Herr Krupp, Germany's renowned gunmaker and wealthiest man, died suddenly of apoplexy at his villa near Essen. News notes his long illness, wife Franz Krupp traveling from Jena, and medical staff signaling the decline. Reports discuss rumors of suicide, public mourning, and Krupp’s significant contributions to industry, housing, and shipbuilding, with Emperor William expressing condolence.
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William
Admiral von Senden-Bibran
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Wiliam
Providence
Train Robbery Near Davenport Delivers Noted Loot
A bold Western rail hold up near Davenport uses nitroglycerine to blast open a United States Express safe on train No. 11. The robbers escape with an amount estimated from 1,000 to 20,000 dollars as authorities pursue across the countryside with Rock Island detectives and local officers. No decisive leads yet, several clues point toward a small group at best.
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Davenport
Western Railroads
United States Express Company
Kansas City
Denver
Ft. Worth
Rock Island Road
Pariser Garden Road
Glucose Worka
Hare
Dale’s Siding
Kimball Farm
Chicago
New Rock Island
Fifth St
Shaeffer
Dale’s Landing
Dusiness
F. H. Gregory
Cant
Connelly
McArthur
van Rowe
Rogers
Martens
Matt "Lamb
Atkinson
Mclaughlin
Jamestown
Buffalo Township
England and the Sugar Bounties
London dispatch outlines Commons debate on a resolution to abolish sugar bounties under a Brussels convention. It seeks to equalize beet and cane sugar competition and promote consumption, protecting West Indian sugar while risking a tariff clash with major trade partners. Heavy opposition from radicals expected, with Cobden Club highlighting UK consumption of 1.7 million tons vs West Indian output of 240,000 tons. Also notes American demand for English coal and recent tonnage chartered for shipments at low freights.
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House of Commons
Brussels
England
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Germany
France
America
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Belgium
Holland
West Indies
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Board of Trade
Radical Party
Cobden Club
United Kingdom
West Indiass
William Vernon Harcourt
Newcastle
Montenegro
Kensington
Patria
Beaton
Frick Plans University to Rival Carnegie in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg rumor claims Henry Clay Frick will donate a major university to the city, rivaling Carnegie's technical school. Endowment reportedly totalling 2.5 million dollars, with Frick providing buildings grounds and substantial additional funds. Architects travel in Europe to study designs for the ambitious project.
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Pittsburg
Henry Clay Frick
Andrew Carnegie
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Carnegie Steel Company
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Mr. Frick
Prick
Mammoth Hotel
Schenley
Carnégie Institute
Carnegie Institute
Alr
Technical School
Friel
Europe
Rock Island Seeks Rail Route Through Mexico
Topeka Kans Nov 22 It is understood the Rock Island is trying to acquire the Rio Grande Sierra Madre and Pacific road in Old Mexico The road s object is to secure its own system through Mexico If the Rock Island estethia system it will increase the total mileage to 8327.
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Rock Island
Sierra
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Bloody Riot in Havana Strikers Kill Two. Police Wounded
A violent strike in Havana escalated with two strikers killed and several police injured. Police captain Mayso and two officers were wounded as demonstrations halted streetcar traffic by afternoon. The mayor read the riot act and dispatched police to restore order. cars resumed later with the crowd dispersed.
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Navy
Mayso
Pollen
Date for Choice of Bishop in Chicago Postponed
Rome confirms the propagand a postpones the decision on appointing a new Chicago archbishop until December 15 amid objections from American bishops over Bishop Spalding’s doctrines. Spalding remains the likely nominee. Washington notes former Queen Liliuokalani arrived to seek congressional relief measures.
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Propaganda
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Chicago
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Paat
Washington
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Lilluokalani
Hawaii
Congress
Colombia Is Again at Peace
San Jose Costa Rica November 36 The Colombian liberals, based in the city since the 1893 revolution, appear satisfied with the peace terms. Gen Vargan Santos, military director, praises Gen Herrera and hopes the treaty secures liberal rights in congress and municipalities, fair courts, press freedom, education, and honest treasury management.
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Herrera
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Rural Telephones In Iowa Falls Plan Expands Network
The Central Telephones company based in Iowa Falls outlines rapid expansion to cover Hardin Franklin and Wright counties with rural lines. The Iowa Falls exchange hosts 12 lines and about 200 rural phones, offering service at 1 dollar per month as connections extend to Hagel Grove Hampton and surrounding areas. Also included are grain market figures for Wheat Corn and Oats with current and year ago totals.
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Iowa
Iowa Falls
Central Telephones Company
Hardin
Franklin
Wright
Hagle Grove
Hampton
Sir Liang Chen Tung Heads to Washington As Minister
Sir Liang Chen Tung, newly appointed minister to the United States, departed for Washington today after a ceremonial tribute at the Chinese court. The court plans to return to Pekin next Thursday and the dowager empress has suppressed a palace drama deemed too similar to the 1900 events.
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Liang Chen Tung
Washington
Pekin
United States
Summer Palace
Ernest Satow
Tongshan
Shanghai
Shore-Ian Hospital to Rise as Luxurious Chicago Hotel Hospital
A Chicago hospital plan, named Shore-Ian, aims to cost 400000 dollars to erect a fireproof 11 story building on Michigan boulevard and Eldridge place. It promises hotel like suites and sumptuous wards for patients, with 80 leading physicians each subscribing 5000 dollars in stock.
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Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Eldridge Place
Union League Club
Sugar Trust War Ends as Rivalry Becomes Amity
The sugar industry feud between Henry Havemeyer and Henry Oxnard ends after a failed price war. California beet sugar shipments were kept in storage instead of lowering prices, signaling a move toward higher prices next spring.
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Wall Street
New York
Sugar Trust
Henry 0. Havemeyer
Henry T. Oxnard
Haven
Amity
California
Manhattan
Pope vows to wait for Canadian visitor in Rome
In Rome today Pope Francis granted a farewell private audience to Archbishop Bruchesl of Montreal. Bruchesl presented sixty Canadians in Rome and said he hopes to return in three years for another audience. The Pope responded I will wait for you affirming long term plans.
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Bruchesl
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Bruchess
Carrie Nation Fails to Siphon Milwaukee Saloon
Carrie Nation visited several saloons in Milwaukee after learning of her brother's death. At John Callahan's on Grand Avenue the proprietor met her with a soda siphon and sprayed her as she tried to enter, deterring the protest.
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Milwaukee
Carrie Nation
Kansas City
John Callahan
Grand Avenue
Carrie
Fifty Dollars for a Wife in Wisconsin Jury Ruling
In Dunlap area farmer Matthew Schmidt faced Joseph Collins in Peoria Wisconsin Court. Collins arranged an introduction and a 24 hour courtship leading to marriage. Schmidt agreed to pay $100 if satisfied. After deeming the wife unsatisfactory Schmidt refused. Jury awarded Collins $50 of the $100 claimed.
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Peoria
Matthew Schmidt
Dunlap
Joseph Collins
Schmidt
Collinna
Collins
Col‘Mos
Gold Premium Rises in Mexico Amid Market Turmoil
City of Mexico reports gold premium leaping to 171 as financial circles reel. The surge unsettles markets with claims a gold standard cannot be long delayed due to rapid value fluctuation. In Buenos Ayres, a hurricane devastates San Urbano province, destroying 100 houses and killing five, disrupting rail and telegraph lines.
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Allger
Ae & Basia
Buenos Ayres
San Urbano
Bants. Fe
Coal Operators Come Down May Settle Strike
In Scranton and Nov 26 reports say mine workers and owners agreed to mutual negotiations to settle differences themselves and refer only intractable matters to the coal strike commission. A 10 percent wage rise, 1 hour day, and trade agreements are proposed. Weighing coal by legal ton is still disputed. adjournment set for Dec 3 with commissioners remaining in Scranton to hear any new matters.
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Parker
Clarke
Car Blockade at Pittsburg Breaks Records in Two Days
Pittsburg on November 26 reported a two day rail car movement that shattered records with 929 trains and 46 380 cars moved. Sunday and Saturday totals show major lines including Pennsy and Baltimore and Ohio carrying thousands of cars. Logistics improved with reduced track congestion and restored interchange efficiency while staff worked nonstop. ER M Patterson oversaw a new car locating telegraph system linking six division superintendents. Industrial plants in Shenango and Mahoning valleys prioritized freight to keep mills operating. Train crew accidents rose as many new workers joined shunting duties. In Connellsville region 260 000 tons of coke await movement and an equal amount of ore sits at the lakefront.
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Baltimore & Ohio
ER. M. Patterson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Shenango
Mahoning
Connellsville
Center of Population Monument Unveiled in Indiana
The monument marking the center of population of the United States was placed yesterday in Bartholomew County Indiana. A large crowd of farmers attended the quiet ceremony. The marker sits on the depot embankment and bears the inscription Center of Population 1800, with directions for travelers to locate the point.
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