Rescued Norwegian Bark Highflyer After Five Days Afloat
Captain Anderson and 13 crew members of the Norwegian bark Highflyer were rescued by the British steamer Georgian Prince near Newport Wales after five days adrift at sea. The ship had sprung a nine inch per hour leak and was waterlogged. the captain set fire to the vessel while the crew were evacuated. The incident prompts questions about earlier rescue attempts by a trans Atlantic liner.
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Medics and Dents clash at Omaha Medical College riot
In Omaha on November 16 a 50 minute riot at the Omaha Medical College injured Dalé Woods son of Dr Woods of Schuyler and Joe McCann with Junior Porter also hurt. Police acted as medics and dents agreed an armistice to tend the wounded and faculty vow orderly seat assignment henceforth.
Ancient Chinese Temples Said Found in Sonora Mexico
Monterey reports a claim that American officers unearthed records in Peking suggesting Chinese explorers reached America 1500 years ago and built temples in Sonora. A Chinese scholar reportedly traced carvings on a large temple tablet near Ures and linked Sonoran Indians to early Chinese settlers, prompting potential expeditions to further explore the ruins.
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Peking
America
Mexico
Sonora
Pacific
Ures
Ma Twan Lin
China
Hwai Shan
Fusang
More Dons Than Yankees in Havana Immigration Figures
Washington reports Cuban immigration for the past fiscal year totaled 21 107 with 1 286 from the United States and 17 9068 from Spain. Chinese immigrants numbered 578 with 506 arriving via the United States and eight from China via Spain.
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Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Havana
United States
Spain
Mexico
China
Omaha House and Senate Turn Republican Majority
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn reports to the AP that Omaha and Douglas County elected one Republican senator and seven representatives, giving the party a 72 vote joint ballot with a constitutional majority of five in the new house and senate.
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Meiklejohn
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Douglans County
House
Senate
Fares and Ventures Highlight Early 1900s Telegrams
Slashed lake and rail freight rates. Montreal pork packers A. W. H. Masterman assign assets near 200000 dollars. James J. Jeffries signs to fight Gus Ruhlin and Tom Sharkey. Denver old Union Pacific shops to reopen as Pullman shops with about 400 workers. John T. Yerkes reappointed collector of internal revenue for Kentucky district. District of Columbia police and fire parade observed by President Meliiley. about 800 participants. A captive balloon incident near Vincennes ends at Talesace. National Federation of Musical Clubs fixes Cleveland festival dates for 1901. Carnegie stock initial price at Pittsburgh exchange values company capitalization at 408 million dollars. Andrew Carnegie owns 58 percent.
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Vincennes
Paris
Talesace
Department of Ardennes
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National Federation of Musical Clubs
Cleveland
Carnegie Company
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
Andrew Carnegie
Rumor of Poison in Czar Amid European Anxiety
Rome reports a rumor that the czar was poisoned linked to the Chinese crisis but officials doubt the claim. London notes the czar's typhoid fever moving progress, with European fear that a weaker czar could threaten world peace and relations with Britain.
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London
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Copenhagen
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Fredensborg
St. Petersburg
Czar Wis
Europe
William
the Times
England
Russia Signals Push for Separate Role in China Talks
Russian newspapers mark the 40th anniversary of the Peking treaty with jubilation in St. Petersburg on November 16. The Novoe Vremya criticizes past diplomacy while warning of a push for Russia to secure a separate seat at China negotiations, though not representing official government views.
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St. Petersburg
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Novoe Vremya
Powers' note ready in ten days for Chinese plenipotentiaries
In Peking on November 16 the note from the powers to the Chinese plenipotentiaries is expected within ten days. Ministers said all major points are practically agreed, with minor phases remaining. Instructions on these points are to arrive before November 20 for the next meeting.
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Peking
Southern express derailment near St GeorgesSaubusse kills list
The Southern express derailed at noon between St Georges and Saubusse. The restaurant car toppled into an embankment. Thirteen people were killed and 20 injured, seven seriously. Five passengers are missing. Among the dead is Senhor J F Canevaro, Peruvian minister to France, and an attache of the Peruvian legation in Madrid.
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Saubusse
Senhor J. F. Canevaro
Government awards Krupp armor contract to Carnegie Bethlehem
Secretary Long announced a final accord with the Carnegie and Bethlehem firms to supply Krupp armor at 420 per ton with possible royalties, totaling up to 455.52 per ton. The order, the largest armor purchase to date, covers plates for 17 ships under construction including eight battleships six armored cruisers and three protected cruisers.
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Bethlehem
Washington
Long
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Missionary committee trims foreign funds for Asia and Philippines
The general missionary committee considers a $25,000 cut to the foreign field within a $1.2 million total home and foreign appropriation. Proposals detail allocations for north and south India and the Philippines with questions over jurisdiction and a Manila designation. Separate notes cover William H. M. Pusey’s death in Clarinda and the engagement of Ruth Plumb Plumb to Schuyler Colfax Brewster.
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General Missionary Committee
Methodist Episcopal
Southern Asia
North India
South India
Philippines
Bishop Hurst
Manin
Manila
United States
Warren
McKinley
General Conference
Bishop 'Hoburn
India
Telegraphic Briefs Highlight Diverse 1900s Events
Brigueadier General James PF Smith of San Francisco named collector of customs at Manila. American Linseed Oil directors pay quarterly dividend on preferred stock. Count von Bullestrém reelected president of the German body by 208 to 204 votes. James S Barker, assistant paymaster US Navy and McKinley relative, gravely ill with typhoid in Hong Kong. Presley Hay, Hancock County clerk, vanishes amid alleged misconduct. Appleton Manufacturing plant fire in Geneva Illinois destroys machinery. loss estimated at $100000, partial insurance. Hunters find possible skeleton of Burt Alvord in Arizona. Marriage license issued in Chicago for Mrs Anna Dumire and Enoch Allen. Bishop William H McLaren denounces increasing divorces as eroding public morals.
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Manila
American Linseed Oil Company
Count von Bullestrém
James S. Barker
United States Navy
McKinley
Hong Kong
Presley Hay
Hancock County
Appleton Manufacturing Company
Geneva
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Arizon
Chicago
Anna Dumire
Enoch Allen
Dunmire
Charles J. Sulteau
President Gardel
William H. McLaren
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