Thanksgiving Proclaimed by Roosevelt for November 27
President Roosevelt designates Thursday November 27 as a day of general thanksgiving. He urges all Americans to refrain from ordinary work and offer thanks to Almighty God for past year’s bounty and national prosperity. The proclamation charges citizens to serve through deeds and duty to themselves and fellow men.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Aurote
John Hay
Colombia Seeks Higher Payment in Canal Treaty Talks
Washington notes Colombia rejects the low terms of the protocol under the Spooner act. The Colombian government complains the proposed $7 million payment is too small and demands at least $10 million. It also pushes for earlier commencement of rental payments and a higher annual rate after an initial period.
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Waxtington
State Department
Spooner
Washington
di Meult
Ht Ie
United States
Colomila Watite
Caluerbia
Prince Alert Breaks Half Mile Record at Memphis Driving Park
Prince Alert won by three lengths over Air Albert in a half mile race, setting a new world record of 0.7 seconds for the distance at Memphis Driving Park. The California horse allegedly broke badly late, with some observers arguing the time could have been faster if feet stayed true. London reports note General De Wet awaiting South Africa on November 2 for Associated Press.
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Memphis
Tenn
Prince Alert
Air Albert
Sanders
Sea of Diabla
Nielean
Nike
Recorder
Audus Ben Loy
Washington Merchants Form Mutual Fire Insurance
Washington retailers move from San Francisco rates to self protection. Merchants' Fire Association incorporating to cover mercantile and dwelling risks on mutual lines. Prominent local and state merchants support, aiming for lower rates and transfer of substantial business from existing companies.
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Tavama
San Francisco
Washinton
Sitate Association
Merchanta’ Fire Association
Chl Footeer
Leen
Bisteas Ien
Presitent
George — Wilken
Seattle
Iro
Cera
H Plans
Tavome
State Association of Retail Gro. Cork
Benefit Merchantite
Wyoming Monitor Tests At Sea In Rough Port Conditions
The harbor defense monitor Wyoming underwent a trial run off San Francisco harbor with standardizing checks on machinery. Winds and seas rough, waves broke over the deck, nearly reaching the guns as Captain Harvey was ordered to steer back to port. A second trial was planned to evaluate two hour continuous steaming.
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San Francisco
Wyoming
Picking
Telat Board
George Harvey
Farewell Sermon for Rev. Van Dyke at Brick Church
Reverend Henry Van Dyke preached his farewell sermon at the Brick Church on Park Avenue after twenty years as pastor. He passes the pastorate to Rev. William R. Richard, formerly of the Central Avenue Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
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New York
Get
Henry van Dyke
Pial Avenue
de William R. Richard
Crearent Avenue Presbyterian Church
Plalufivhd
British to Celebrate LETION Of the All Red Cable
Vancouver October 2 British officials expect the Pacific cable to connect Vancouver with Australia and England by Friday. James Wilson reports from Bamfield Creek on progress and Chief Engineer Dones notes the drop of the cable in the Pacific. When complete a ceremony will mark the empire achievement and Latdan will clear for final messaging.
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Vancouver
Australia
England
Jamen Wilson
Canadian Pacifte
Bamfield Creek
Cuba Framing Its American Treaties Significance in Washington
In Washington the Cuban government moves toward treaty talks with the United States. Havana expects to secure reciprocity terms while exploring an extrusion treaty to curb crime and tensions. Cuban Minister Garreda will present the document to the Secretary for Negotiations and await an amicable settlement or drift toward no title treaty.
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Palma Hae
Aubuit
Congress
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Qareada
United States
Cana
Tobarro
State Department
Cuba
Trinity
Crim
ROS ROSMOND ROUGH TRIP AND BOER ATTACKS
ROS MOND reports rough voyage near port as a southerly gale hinders maneuvering and a long voyage from Honolulu tests the crew. Boers, led by Kritzinger Fouche and Jourbert, flee a Cambridge crowd after a public address, as police separate the protesters and dignitaries. Oliver Dyer visits Morton noted as the last surviving member of the original U S Senate stenographic team of 1848.
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Kritzinger
Fouche
Jourbert
Cambridge
Keitainger
Oliver Dyer
Morton
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