Convict Escaped Leavenworth Captured in Alabama
A convict who escaped from Leavenworth Kansas has been captured at Tuscumbia Alabama. In St Paul Walter Bourne former deputy county auditor was convicted of false auditing and fraud. In Chicago a special officer George Harden was shot and fatally wounded while quelling a gallery row. A New York man was arrested for setting fire to a tenement house where 62 slept. Coroner's jury found Smuggler Union mine officials in Telluride Colorado not responsible for the disaster.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Tuscumbia
Ala
St. Paul
Walter Bourne
Chicago
George Harden
New York
Union
Telluride
Colo
Notable 19th Century News Snapshots From U S Papers
A mix of international and domestic items: Parker to visit America, Hong Kong water famine risk, McKinley memorial fund at 6342 dollars, King Edward faces German agitation, Detroit boiler explosion kills 26, airship plans from London, Munsey buys NY Daily News, Missouri ship launch set for December 28, Pittsburg switchmen strike falters, Queen Wilhelmina regains health, NJ General Carriage Co to reorganize with 2.5 million capital. Kitchener seeks Indian officers, Shakir strike in Pittsburg, Pasha named Seurati governor, Marquis Ito reaches St. Petersburg, long-time secretary of state messenger dies, Hawaii Republican push for Chinese exclusion, Chickasaw gambling raid nets 700, Yangtze famine aid required, Atlantic gale losses revised, Panama railway traffic halted then restored by marines, North Weymouth fire may cause unemployment, Johnston destroyed by fire with 75,000 dollar loss, Odessa quake deaths 130, Lord Salisbury aging, Gov Geer horse hobby, 65 thousand for NYSE seat, Judge John Jay Jackson completes 40 years, 90,000 Portuguese in Massachusetts, Hale promotes Filipinos aid, British cruelty to children prosecutions, Washington lumber mills output over nine million feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Parker
America
Hong Kong
King Edward
Germany
Detroit
Mich
Santos-Dumont
London
Frank Munsey
New York Daily News
Missouri
Newport News
Sewitchmen
Pittsburg
Wilhelmina
General Carriage Company
New Jersey
Kitchener
India
South Africa
Shakir
Pasha
Seurati
Asia Minor
Marquis Ito
St. Petersburg
William Gwin
American Missionary Ellen Stone Seized in Turkey
Early September Miss Ellen M Stone an American missionary with 10 or 12 companions was captured by about 40 brigands between Bansko and Damala. Mme Tsilka is held with her. Ransom of 25000 pounds Turkish demanded payable at Samokoy within 18 days, with death penalty for failure. Consul Dickinson has pushed for release, Turkish and Bulgarian governments appear to back efforts. Stone and Tsilka are well treated and in good health, not believed in serious danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M. Stone
Turkey
Bansko
Damala
Mme. Tsilka
Miss Stone
Samokoy
Dickinson
Constantinople
SWITCHMEN STRIKE CONTINUES WITH GAINS CLAIMED
Pittsburg reports show striking switchmen asserting gains in 24 hours while railroad officials say lines are in better condition than since the strike began. Relations with trainmen are strained. the Brotherhood of Trainmen officers leave the city, expecting a limited impact. Allegheny Valley lines remain affected, forcing several plants to suspend operations due to coal shortages. The strikers claim 800 switchmen idle, vowing to stay away until demands met.
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Pittsburg
Brotherhood of
Switchmens
Rairoad
New Warships Planned After Naval Board's Recommendations
Washington reports the naval board completed congress ordered plans for two 16 000 ton battleships and two 14 500 ton armored cruisers with heavy armor and mixed batteries. Battleships feature four 12 inch and 8 inch guns, while armored cruisers pack 16 inch and 14 inch armaments. Torpedoes are to be limited to smaller vessels. sheathing and other tech questions are addressed.
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Washinton
Naval Board of Construction
Congress
Transport Buford Delayed By Northwest Gales
Washington reports the transport Buford with two battalions of the Twenty third infantry is several days overdue en route from the Philippines to New York. No apprehension is felt at the war department, as severe NW gales over the North Atlantic are slowing progress.
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Washington
Buford
Philippines
New York
Twenty-third Infantry
War Department
North Atlantic
What It Cost China
Berlin reports Germany's 1902 China expenditure at 30,500,000 marks, up from 12,500,000 in 1901. Pensions for widows and orphans from the China expedition total 491,000 marks yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
China
Czar Grants Audience to Marquis Ito in St Petersburg
The czar received Japanese statesman Marquis Ito this afternoon in St Petersburg. Later Russian Foreign Minister Count Lamsdorff hosted a gala dinner for the visitor. An entente between Russia and Japan is seen as a probable outcome, though no permanent obligations are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Ito
Count Lamsdorff
Russia
Japan
Fire destroys lumber yards as blaze rages in lower city
A major fire started yesterday afternoon in the lumber yards of William E Uptegrave and Bros at East Tenth and Eleventh streets. The blaze burned overnight and firemen fought flames in several yard sections this morning. Losses were estimated at 750000, while a separate fire on the Standard Oil property was put out late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William E. Uptegrave & Bros
East Tenth and
Eleventh Street
Standard Oil
Chinese Monument for McKinley Plan Stirs Local Scrutiny
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a 1900 era proposal to erect a monument likely for McKinley. Mentions possible committees or trustees and public action. Context unclear, with garbled phrases about a site and funding.
Rural Delivery a Success in Free Mail Service
Washington reports that the annual postal revenue rise supports a self sustaining free delivery system. Rural routes will total 8,600 by year end with 4,000,000 people to benefit. 16,389 carriers serve 32 million patrons at about 50 cents per capita, expanding nationwide to 866 cities and four insular possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
United States
Department
Pan-American conference panels near completion
The committees of the Pan American conference in Mexico City are finishing their work except for the arbitration and commerce and reciprocity panels. The latter awaits President Roosevelt's forthcoming message to Congress on reciprocity. The future conferences panel will urge holding a conference every five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Committee On
Roosevelt
Congress
Exposition Opens With President's Word Next Wednesday
Washington November 29 Arrangements are made for the opening of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition by the president next Wednesday. After Senator Depew's Charleston address greetings will pass between the president and exposition managers and at 2 30 oclock the president will press the button starting the machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Carolina
Senator Depew
Charleston
Brigands postpone negotiations awaiting snow melt
In Sofia on November 20 the brigands wait for snow to disappear before resuming talks on Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka’s release. The departure of Mr. Dickinson for Constantinople is seen by the informed as raising obstacles to securing their freedom and expediting the ransom settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Mr. Dickinson
Constantinople
Brave Manila Lieutenant Leads Charge Against Rebels
Second Lieutenant Louis J. Van Schack of the Fourth Infantry, scouting near Cavite, charged 150 insurgents who sacked Siaraca. He rode ahead 60 yards, killed three attackers, fought hand to hand after a rifle misfire, and sustained severe wounds. Rescued by his men, he is in Manila hospital and has been recommended for the Medal of Honor for prior bravery.
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Manila
Louis J. van Schack
Siaraca
Cavite
van Schack
Negotiations Near End for Samson Surrender on Bohol Island
General Hughes reports negotiations nearly complete for the surrender of insurgent leader Samson on Bo hol island. His surrender would likely end the revolt against American authority in Bohol, with Samson identified as the top insurgent figure there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hughes
Department of the Viscaya
Samson
Bohol Island
Bohol
Outlaw James Alvord Killed During Rio Tubutama Hold Up
Nogales New Mexico recounts James Alvord, famed outlaw linked to the Cowie and Fairbanks robbery, killed in Tubutama Sonora while trying to stop Sonora Mining money carrier T Vandeveer. Vandeveer, who recognized Alvord, fired. two bullets hit Alvord in the head and chest as Vandeveer was also hit twice but escaped with the cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
N. M
James Alvord
Cowie
Fairbanks
Sonora
Tubutama
T. Vandeveer
Vandeveer
Alvord
Elwood Library Gift Sets Name to The Elwood Public Library
Andrew Carnegie’s $25,000 library gift to Elwood Indiana was accepted with a stipulation that the building be named The Elwood Public Library The choice may irk the donor as cities often name libraries for him and the move is said to appease some labor unions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Andrew Carnegie
Elwood Public
English secretary faces deportation in Manila
Manila reports Paterson, an English secretary to Sixto Lopez, was brought before the port collector for baggage. Refusing the oath of allegiance, he faces deportation. Also, the US light house steamer General Alva was towed into Sorsogon with a broken shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Paterson
Sixto Lopez
Fiske Warren
Boston
Custom House
United States
General Alva
Sorsogon
Luzon
Cape Colony Restores Control of Colonial Troops in 29 Districts
Lord Kitchener and Sir Gordon Sprigg have reached an agreement in Cape Town that Cape Colony resumes control of the Colonial troops in 29 districts. Discontent had grown as troops previously moved from colonial government command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Lord Kitchener
Gordon Sprigg
Cape Colony
Cape
Hong Kong Faces Water Shortage Amid Dry Season
The Hong Kong water supply tightens as rainfall trails normal by inches. Cables from New York and London Times report prospects of a serious famine like situation as local system extensions are drained. Public supply to residents dwindles further during the dry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
London Times
New York Times
Hong Kon
Growth and Deals Mark Early Oregon Commerce News
A roundup of business and industry developments across Oregon highlights mine sales in Josephine County and a Salem hop pool bound for London. Funds for Lewis and Clark reach near $300,000 while Pendleton links rail to a flouring mill. Legislature validates the Portland primary law and a Knox's Butte pioneer A G Marshall dies at 69. Thanksgiving games flourish. a Baker City gun incident ends with loss of fingers. Davis bond deemed invalid. Salem automotives formed for early spring operation. On tario oil gas shows good quality. Umatilla county to be split. Baker County mail routes eyed. Malheur Harney wool pools form. Salem merchants extend hours. Douglas County ships three carloads of dressed turkeys to San Francisco. Water Gulch gold ore found east of Grants Pass. Creeks rise aiding Southern Oregon placer work. Olive Creek Placer Mines Co files for $1,000,000 capital. Crater Lake yields cold water trout up to 30 inches.
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Salem
London
Oregon
Portland
Pendleton
A. G. Marshall
Knox's Butte
Linn County
Baker City
G. W. Davis
Ontario
Umatilla
Star
Baker County
Harney County
Salem Shoe
Douglas County
San Francisco
Water Gulch
Grants Pass
Olive Creek Placer Mines Co
Sumpter
Wheat and livestock prices and national notes
The page lists commodity prices for wheat, flour, corn, hay, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, mutton, hogs, veal, beef, hops, wool, mohair, potatoes, and related goods. It also notes national figures on silver bullion, race census data, a prison chaplain, telegraph costs to Yukon, money in circulation, Grover Cleveland’s visit, and a St Louis fair delay warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Oregon
America
Wool—Valley
Pittsburg Switchmen Vote Strike Across 7 Railroads
Pittsburg switchmen across seven railroads decide to strike at 6 am. About 600 attend the Brotherhood of Switchmen meeting as 700 to 1000 men anticipated to join. Rail yards from Union Station to Fort Wayne and Panhandle lines prepared with officers and on-duty crews. Pay rates dispute centers on Chicago rate for conductors and helpers. local Pittsburg rates cited. Grand Master Hawley expected to lead the action tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brotherhood of Switchmen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Baltimore & Ohio
Pinkerton
Switchmens
Pitcairn and Wall
Lake Erie
Monongahela
Virginia & Charleston
Shoenberger Terminal
Pittsburg and
Western
Fort Wayne
Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Yukon Frozen Over As Alaska Steamer Brings Passengers
The steamer Dolphin arrived in Seattle with 200 passengers from the North including 60 rescued from the disabled Farallon near Kennedy Island Alaska. It carried the season's largest fresh halibut cargo and reported the Yukon river froze over on November 19. Preparations were made for overland transport by sledges and horses, though crossings may wait until mid month. A tug was dispatched to assist the Farallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dolphin
Farallon
Cardenas Bay
Kennedy Island
Alaska
Skagway
Yukon
Overland
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse reports fast voyage with gold bullion
The North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse departed New York last week with over seven million dollars in gold bullion for London Paris and Berlin. She was reported by cable passing the Scilly Islands this morning having made good time.
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New York
London
Paris
Berlin
Scilly Islands
Chile Launches First Iron Steamer at Valparaiso
The first iron steamer built in Chile was launched at Valparaiso with a ceremony attended by President and federal authorities. The ship was constructed entirely in Chile from keel to truck, marking a major national achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Chile
Chile
Valparaiso
Internal Revenue Collections for October 1901
Washington reports the monthly internal revenue receipts for October 1901 totaled 24,250,007 dollars, down 3,104,672 dollars from October 1900. The month’s collections cover all sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
French Chamber Approves 265 Million Francs Indemnity Loan
Paris reports the chamber of deputies passed 295 to 249 a 265 million franc indemnity loan for China. The government will not distinguish among claimants and will uphold France's protectorate duties in the Far East as it asserts its rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
General Wood Buys San Juan Battlefield Site
During a recent visit General Wood purchased for the government the principal portion of the San Juan battle field near Santiago de Cuba. The 200 acre tract includes the San Juan hill site, the blockhouse area and Bloody Bend, cost 15000 dollars. It will be set aside as a United States reservation and a park will be laid out on the old battlefield.
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Santiago de Cuba
General Wood
San Juan Battlefield
San Juan Bill
Blockhouse
Bloody Bend
Help Needed for Half Million in Yagetse Valley
Washington reports Consul General John Goodnow says over 500000 people in the Yagetse valley will starve this winter without outside aid. A relief committee of foreigners and Chinese is formed in Shanghai and foreigners in China are contributing generously. Contributions may be sent via British Consul General P. L. Warren in Shanghai.
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Washington
John Goodnow
Shanghai
Yagetse
China
P. L. Warren
Immigrant Train Collision Near Seneca Traced to Misread Orders
Detroit dispatch reports 75 to 80 dead and about 125 injured after two Wabash trains collide head on one mile east of Seneca and west of Adrian. An Italian immigrant passenger train burned, rescue efforts aided by relief trains as physicians arrived and bodies were recovered amid mangled remains. Investigation points to misinterpreted orders. eastbound train failed to stop at Seneca, leading to the fatal crash.
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Detroit
Mich
Seneca
Adrain
Continental Limited
Hass
Sand Creek
Wabash wreck toll at 80 dead and 125 injured
Detroit reports 80 dead and 125 injured from the Wabash collision near Adrain Michigan with 25 expected to die. Trainloads of hurt passengers were moved to Adrain Montpelier and Peru. Fifty dead include 50 Italian immigrants from the westbound train day car had 30 fatalities.
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Detroit
Wabash
Adrain
Mich
Montpelier
Peru
Ind
Currency in Philippines Report by Special Commissioner Conant
Washington December 2. Special Commissioner Charles A. Conant filed a report on Philippine currency with Secretary Root for congressional action. Key proposals include a distinct 24 gram silver peso legal tender for 50 cents in gold, contingent parity with gold, cessation of the Mexican dollar as legal tender, and broader banking powers for national banks in the Philippines and the United States. It also recommends mortgage lending standards, and that US Treasury deposits be accepted from the Philippine government with a designated Philippine treasury as a U.S. depository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Charles A. Conant
Philippines
Congress
United States
Islands
Governent of the
Treasury of the
Secretary of War
Blaze Threatens Beaumont Oil Field After Pipe Fire
A small plumber’s fire in Beaumont Texas grew out of control threatening the forest of oil derricks yesterday. Firefighters and workers halted the blaze within 20 feet of the nearest derrick keeping the field from major destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Fell Into a Filipino Pitfall
Washington on December 9 General Chaffee in Manila reports Lieutenant Feeler and Wetherill of the Eighteenth Infantry badly wounded by baraboo spikes in a pitfall near Carmen Bohol Peeler wounded in the foot Wetherill in the thigh extraction operation needed to remove them Lieutenant Smith slightly hurt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corbin
Chaffee
Manila
Feeler
Wetherill
Eighteenth Infantry
Baraboo
Carmen
Bohol
Peeler
Smith
Terrible Fall of Miners Near Masontown
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on December 2 eight miners escaped a shaft fall at the Lamber mines near Masontown. Three died and others were likely fatally hurt after a cage cable parted as they reached the surface. A separate cage on the opposite side carried a rescuer who found the unconscious men.
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Connellsville
Lamber
Masontown
Sree Ge Patty
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University of Wyoming
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Carnegie Institute Sounders
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