Various World News Tidbits From A Busy Day
A summary of diverse reports: Pekin negotiations underway as envoys meet, Chinese reaction to executions at Pao Ting Fu, deaths of Henry Villard near Dobbs Ferry and Marcus Daly at 60, Morocco refuses US indemnity demands, Kentucky governor Beckham’s election not contested, British forces reoccupy Philippolis after four hours, American steel bars threaten English industry, hotel fire at Popular Bluff kills four, mine wage talks ongoing, ex-Senator Wilson retires from Washington leadership, Li Hung Chang on punitive demands, ongoing miner-operator tensions in the anthracite region, US Indian population steady per commission, two trains collide on MK&T line with fatalities, Sherman fireman D H Weaver dead, Sherman bank official severely injured, Bay of Fundy disaster claims forty lives, steel trust buys lake steamers, typhoon sinks British gunboat in Hong Kong, American shoes and boats demand rising in Moyland, Dietrich elected Nebraska governor, Arakansas launched at Newport News, Dawes may replace Gage, Universe to land at Viadivostock, Oregon Thanksgiving set for Nov 29, Filipinos vow continued fight for independence, Stanford defeats Oregon 44 to 0, Colombia rebels defeated near Heena Ventura, Chicago offers drainage canal project, Dewey monument planned in San Francisco, New Jersey population 1,585,000, Pinkham dies in Lynn, California customs collector Stratton appointed, Illinois and Colorado population figures showcased, Japan bans Jade smoking under 20, Davard Taylor home sold, McKnight jailed for embezzlement, Armenian massacres reported in Diarbekir, Kipling plans to sell Vermont home, Peary Windward relief ship Windward not seen, winter set in Hudson Bay region.
Snow storms and global turmoil sweep 19th century vol 1899 news
A sweeping array of 19th century events appears, including a severe South Dakota snowstorm, imperial moves in Korea and China, a palace fire in Seoul, surrender terms offered by General Hotha, a Japanese empress assault incident, a major New York firm failure with 6 million liabilities, Montana banking pioneer Henry Elling’s death, and a deadly bullfight disaster in Alicante. Reports cover immigration rates, Philippine Insurgency, Carnegie’s planned eight million dollar polytechnic school, and legal actions from Denver theaters to Georgia disfranchisement debates alongside global mine disasters, fires, and labor disputes.
Testimony on arbitration and sweatshop abuses heard
Washington November 15. The industrial commission heard labor commissioner L P McCormack and Professor Job Brooks discuss arbitration as a labor dispute solution and the harsh conditions in sweatshops in New York New Jersey and Massachusetts A second focus noted low wages long hours and immigrant workers with calls for factory work and private home inspections to curb disease and improve wages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Industrial Commission Today
L. P. McCormack
Imliana
Jobo J. Brooks
Cambridge
Mass
National Consumers’ League
MacCormack
McCormack
Brooks
Ile
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Great Cripple Creek Strike At Gold and Consolidated Mines
Cripple Creek Colorado reports a major strike at the Gold and Consolidated Mines on Gold Hill with assays as high as 102000 dollars per ton on a narrow ore streak and an average 200 to 800 dollars per ton for the vein excluding the rich streak. The find has stirred intense mining excitement. Cave-Inman Arizona Mine near Tombstone sees a fatal tunnel collapse as Antonia Laya dies and three workers are badly hurt. Rescue efforts save the imprisoned men, while MacArthur comments on Philippine prospects and education easing distrust of America.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Gold and Consolidated Mines Company
Gold Hill
Charles N. Miller
Phoenix Ariz
Turquoise Copper Company
Tombstone
Antonia Laya
Empress orders and secret messages reported by Shanghai envoy
Berlin reports from the Lokal Anzeiger claim natives from Hankow say the empress ordered the execution of telegraph officials who took a secret message from Fomeror Kwang Hen to Count von Waldersee. The message said the emperor was prisoner and unable to return to Pekin. Other executions linked to the matter are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Shanghai
Hankow
Fomeror Kwang Hen
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Census of Alaska Completes Northern District Count
Washington reports the census of Alaska is finished with final reports from Samuel G. Denham. Northern district population is 12,052 natives, while the Nome region lists 6,704 permanent whites and about 9,000 in the surrounding area after summer arrivals and seasonal departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
District of
Alaska
Samuel G. Denham
Yokonami
Kuskoquin
Maurice Johnson
Atcent
Mr. Johnson
Nome
The Colombian War and Pacific Mail Directors Meeting
Late advices from Cartagena report a potential decisive clash in Holivar province as General Rafael Uribe leads rebels near Corogal toward Barranquilla with captured government troops and reinforcements. Government forces under General Ospina move from El Carmen to block the advance. surrounding strategic points are cited. Separately, Pacific Mail directors meet to elect a new president, with Southern Pacific said to back the candidate and to hold a controlling stake in the carrier’s stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cartagena
Panama
Colombia
Holivar Province
Rafael Uride
Corogal
Barranquilla
Ospina
Ovejus
el Carmen
Uride
Karanquilla
Italian-born Caesar Della Croce Ordered Expulsion From France
Paris reports Caesar Della Croce a New York naturalized citizen since 1808 must leave France within 24 hours or face imprisonment. He cites political motives, has sought aid from the United States embassy and local charities, and claims imminent fortune. Last year he was jailed at Toulouse and released after U.S. embassy intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Caesar Della Croce
New York
France
Croce
United States
Toulouse
Widow of Jesse James Dies in Kansas City Home
Mrs Zeralda James widow of Jesse James famed southwestern bandit died at her Kansas City residence after a lingering illness. Reports from Washington note the Colombia earthquake's severity with 12000 to 13000 buildings destroyed or damaged. Egypt sees two fresh bubonic plague cases in Alexandria. In Puebla 3000 cotton mill operatives strike over wage reductions as authorities act to avert trouble. Official Delaware presidential tally shows McKinley 29457 Bryan 18856.
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Kansas City
Zeralda James
Jesse James
Washington
Mr. Russell
United States
Caracas
Colombia
Puebla
Mex
Open Door in China Trade Plea Reaches Secretary Hay
Washington reports Secretary Hay has a petition from leading Southern cotton manufacturers urging action to keep the open door in China. They warn closing European markets would hurt cotton goods and cotton growers, noting $15,000,000 in capital and severe losses since the Boxer uprising. General Chaffee wires that the Sixth Cavalry will stay in China under Lt. Col. Theodore J. Wint.
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Washington
Hay
South
United States
China
Manchuria
Chaffee
War Department
Taku
United States Cavalry
Theodore J. Wint
K. L. M. “Chaffee
Ancient Chinese temples said to predate in Sonora
Monterey Mex November 17 reports say American officers found ancient records in Pekin claiming Chinese discovered America 1500 years ago and built temples in Sonora Mexico. A large stone tablet with Chinese characters was deciphered by a Chinese scholar visiting the ruins near Urea. If verified, an expedition from here will explore further Sonora temples.
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Monterey
Mex
Pekin
America
Mexico
Sonora
Pacific
Urea
Yekin
Multiple Global News Briefs From November 17
Yokohama council members resign and reelect with exceptions as warrants issued. Detroit Plant fire causes 65k to 75k in damage. 500 workers laid off. insured. repairs to start. Servia queen rumor denied by legation. Fort Wayne man, real estate figure, commits suicide. Notterdam cable link boosts US telegrams via London. Appleton Manufacturing fire in Geneva destroys farm machinery plant for 250k loss. MacArthur ends censorship in Manila. sends dispatch copies to cables. Logan transport arrives in San Francisco, quarantined. Central Asia exploration group forms in St Petersburg. Bubonic plague outbreak reported in Szinyoka near King Williamstown. precautions for whites. Salmon fishing on Columbia River nearly halted.
Cigar Makers Riot in Tampa Between rival unions
In Tampa on November 19, I I U and R U cigarmakers clashed at Gonzales Mora and Co. Immediate gunfire left buildings riddled but no injuries reported. Police and deputies deployed. 100 extra officers sworn in. city quieted as mass meetings urged workers to return by morning with unions split on approach.
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Tampa
Fla
International
Resistiancia
Gonzales, Mora & Co
Chicago
Reistiancia
Resistancia Union
Outcast of Wealthy Massachusetts Family Named Robber
Chicago reports that the bandit killed by Express Messenger Baxter on the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs line was an outcast of a wealthy Massachusetts family. A veteran detective cites a long-known informant who claims the man planned the hold-up with advance tips to watch for in the papers. The informant refused to name the thief to spare the grieving family.
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Chicago
Baxter
Kanas City
St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Massachusetts
Kohan
Detective Headquarters
Kansas City
Express
Wholesale bodysnatching shocks Michigan cemetery
Kalamazoo authorities report a shocking exhumation at Springbrook cemetery in Newaygo county. Nine bodies, mostly died within the past year, were found desecrated with coffins torn apart by an ax. One recovered body near the fence is believed to be Mrs. Henry Knowles, who died five years ago, though decomposition obscures identification.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Springbrook
Newaygo County
Henry Knowles
Isaac Dunton
Chinese decree punishes Qing princes and officials
An imperial decree degrades Tuan and Pia, strips Ling and Kang Yi of rank, and exile Ya Hsien. Several officials, including Yu Hsien, are targeted or presumed dead. The United States supports a measured response, preserving Open Door policy, seeking indemnities and future guarantees while avoiding excessive European pressure.
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Washington
Noy
Sheng
Sgueet
Minis
Tuan
Pia
Liles Py Yih
Prin Ining
Ling
Duke Ining Nien
Kang Yi
Cha Sha
Ya Hsien
el China
Hin An
Hay
Kang Yi Ie
Yu Hsien
Pai
United
United States
State
Terrible penalty after lynching at Limon Colorado
At Limon Colorado on November 19 Chas Porter also known as John Porter was burned to death by a mob after setting fire to the scene of the crime. About 300 residents watched as the victim perished and then dispersed to their homes. The event follows a brutal attack reported in Breslau and other distant locations as the paper records a string of violent incidents and unrest.
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Limon
Colo
Chas
L'Restoo Jr
John Porter
Limam
Gray
Simon
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Eugene Weekly Guard
Oregon
Paria
Porto Rico
Crowinshield
Pao Ting Fu
Henry Villard
Dobbs Ferry
Marcus Daly
Montana
Morocco
Congress
Philoppolis
South Africa
England
Beckham
Kentucky
Don Carlos
Popular Bluff
John L. Wilson
Li Hung Chang
Prince Toan
United States Indian Commissioner
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Sherman
Dennison
Texas
D. Hi. Weaver
A.C. Andrews
Grayson County Bank
Bay of Fundy
Steel Trust
Hong Kong
Moyland
Dietrich
Nebraska
Newport News
Dawes
Secreatry Gage
Steamship Universe
Portland
Geer
Sixto Lopes
Stanford University
Oregon Eleven
Heena Ventura
Admiral Dewey
Manila
San Francisco
Charlies H. Pinkham
Lynn
Frederick S. Stratton
California
John S. Jackson
Ilaho
Kureau
Colorado
Japan
Davard Taylor
Westchester, Pa
Kown As
Celarcroft
J. M. McKnight
Diarbekir
Rudyard Kipling
Vermont
Shamdon
British Columbia
Labrador
St. John's
Pear Sludson Bay
South Dakota
L’ekin
Corean
Seoul
Hotha
Lord Roberta
William L. Strong & Co
Henry Elling
Virginia City
Alicante
Spain
Fitchie
Philippines
Presiio Hospital
Washington, D. C
Yale College
Francisco Toso
Astoria
Konappton, Wash
Mills
Callao
Peru
State Supreme Court of
Minnesota
Adrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Tis
Carnegie
Ambassador Choate
Lincoln
Edinburgh
Terry McGovern
Kid Broad
Tattersalls
Industrial Commission
Georgia
McKinley
Javi
Argentina
Chile
Boliva
Idaho
Gem
Plato
Wiosa
Drox
Germany
Lobraute
Cal
Tien Tein
Yeng Tsun
Max J. Lasar
Buffalo
Erie County
Brookling’s
Fredalba Park
Michigan
Pew
Kansas
Monongahela
New Hampshire
General Council
Indiana
Arizona Mine
General MacArthur
Philippine Islands
Electric Car Works
Harned
Norfolk
Norfolk Railway & Lighting Company
Huntersville
Pwo
Bonita
Jabe Williame
F. Wilbourn
P S&s. Rateheller
Batchelier
Census OF Alaska
Pacific Mail Presidency
Pacific Mail Company
CSP. Huntington
Southern Pacific
Stock Exchange of Pacific Mail
Egypt
Cairo
Navy
Alexandria
Metten
Delaware
Iss McKinley
Bryan
Cotton Manufacturers
Yokohama
Tokio
Mitsui
Fire Inn Bridge
Detroit
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works
Oueen Draga
Servian Legation
Echo de Pairs
Draga
Servia
Legation
Fort Wayne
Ind
Frank Alderman
Low
North Sea
Leistoe
Notterdam
State Department
Netherlands
London
Geneva
Appleton Manufacturing Company
MacArthur
Logan
Teo
Central Asia
St. Petersburg
Association For the
Cape Town
Szinyoka
King Williamstown
Columbie River
Kretween
Messenger Baxter
Phoenix
Ariz
Casa Grande
Florence
Burt Alvord
Arizona
William Stiles
Murphy
Thomas
William Holleman
Ted Moore
Santiago Ortea
W. 8. Moffat
Jefferson
Tex
Stalleup
Cypress Bayou
Bethlehem
Lehigh & Lackawanna Railroad
Here
Bath
Monocacy Creek
Philadelphia
Evening Call
PAE Py
Little Betti
Hing
Burnell the Stake
Breslau
Cuirassier Barracks
City
Lake Shotter
Lexington
A. Fyon
George Lest Adams
Ce Hill
Mescy
Settlers Cave
Havana
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