Army for Panama to Preserve Order and Sailors Leave
Washington reports Panama treaty ratification will trigger deployment of Ninth and Sixteenth infantry regiments and McPherson battery to the isthmus. The move aims to free naval commanders from land duties and ensure safe transit, with Colombia warned against sending troops to threaten travel. A war scare looms as General Reyes' arrival nears and Bogota weighs declared action.
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Sill
Washington
Panama
Forte Madison
Blocum
New York
McPherson
Georgia
Lethmus
Plan
Admirala
Ees
Arive
Jsthman
Glan
Coghlan
United States
Jathmun
Columbia
Reyes
Bogota
Marroquin
Chicago bids to host both 1904 party conventions
Chicago leaders from the Hamilton club and Democratic allies explore securing the Republican and Democratic national conventions in 1904. Milwaukee shifts support to Chicago, signaling readiness to back the bid. Both parties plan cash pledges to aid campaigns, with readers noting Chicago may be invited for the Republicans if one convention is chosen.
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Chicago
James J. Sheridan
Hamilton Club
Sheridan
Washington
Milwaukee
Terrific Mine Explosion Kills Thirteen In Arkansas
Terrible blast in coal mine No 2 at Bonina near Fort Smith Ark on November 27 traps 13 workers and injures none of the 175 men in the shafts except 14. The explosion at 1 pm tears timbers from walls and causes heavy damage as rescuers work at dusk.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Thirwen
Bonina
Treaty Sent to Panama by Panama Commissioners
Frederico Boyd and Dr. M. Amador presented the new treaty to the purser of Washington for delivery to Colon authorities. The Panama commissioners carried the document in a mail wanted box and watched it closely until transfer.
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New York
Frederico Boyd
Dr. M. Amador
Panama
Washington
Colon
Wage Cut Ordered Across Empire Mines in Morris County
Notices posted in Mount Hope Hibernia and other Empire Steel & Iron mines announce a 10 percent wage reduction for all miners starting December 1. The change also limits operations to a single shift where two were used before. The order affects about 1000 men.
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Morristown
Empire Steel & Iron Company
Mount Hope
Hibernia
Morris County
Opening of Chicago State Street cable line marred by clashes
Fierce street fighting broke out as Chicago City Railway workers opened the State Street cable line. Police used clubs and revolvers amid mob obstructions and stone fire. Five trains operated. repairs and arrests followed during the daylong confrontation.
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Chicago
State Street
Chicago City Railway
Herrison
Mahon
Atreet Car
Wides
Archer Avenue
State Street Line
Japanese Warships Deployed to Block Russian Fleet at Port Arthur
St Petersburg report from a semi official Russian agency says Tokyo has dispatched warships to stop the Russian vessels Taarevitch and Baian from reaching Port Arthur to join the local squadron.
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St. Petersburg
Toklo
Port Arthur
Unconfirmed Tokyo Report on Japanese War Vessels
London dispatch notes uncertainty over reports that Japanese ships were sent to intercept two Russian warships. The Nagasaki Shimpo claimed a 12 vessel squadron left Sasebo for an unknown destination, but confirmation remains elusive amid Russian and Japanese agent activity in Cardiff seeking further shipments of coal.
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London
Tokio
Nagasaki
Port Arthur
Japan
Cardiff
Tension Rises as Corean Treaty Sparks Russian Warning
Seoul reports a tense clash after Corea signs a treaty linked to Yong Ham Pho port opening. Russia warns it will take drastic action if foreigners enter, while the emperor asserts Russia has no say over Corea’s territorial decisions.
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Seoul
Corea
Yong Ham Pho
Russia
Carter Becomes Governor Inauguration At Capitol
Governor Carter was sworn in and formally inaugurated at the capitol with a large assembly of federal and territorial officials and military members. Edward E. Boyd resigned as commissioner of public lands, and the rest of the staff will be retained except for Henry E. Cooper and Alexander G. Hawea Jr.
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Honolulu
Navy
Carter
Capitol
Army
Edward 8
Boyd
Henry E. Cooper
Aleaander G. Hawea, Jr
Indian Work or Starve Policy Proposed
Washington reports that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones urges teaching Indians basic English and the principle that they must work or starve. He argues education will regenerate the race in a generation, with protection only to build self confidence while civilized conditions are left to others.
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Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Sultan Suffered From Cancer in Turkey News
New York Nov 26 The sultan of Turkey long rumored ill is alleged by the Vienna correspondent of the World to have cancer of the intestines. He is said to have refused an operation and is described as sad and ailing.
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New York
Turkey
Vienna
Ambush on Jolo Leaves Hundreds Dead in Five-Day Clash
Forces under General Wood rout Moro rebels after five days of fierce fighting near Panglima Hasen’s HQ. Major Scott wounded in an ambush led by a prisoner-turned-guide Hansen. Moros suffer hundreds killed, many more wounded or captured as American troops pursue across swamps and rocks toward Tablibi. No extended uprising anticipated.
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Jolo
Hansen
Major Scott
Hassen
Biet Lake
Haseen
Wood
Mountaina
Tablibi
Twenty-eighth Infantry Regiment
Twentythird Regiment
George Batley
Fourteenth Cavalry
Scott
Seventeenth Infantry
D. J. Rumbough
Ship Discovery Lost
A Juneau dispatch reports mass wreckage from the steamer Discovery washed ashore at Seal river mouth near Yakutat. J Bent says all aboard likely perished after a week long storm, with life boat fragments and a man’s coat found by Yukatat Indians.
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Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Juneau
Alaska
J. Bent
Excelsior
Moore
Discovery
Seal River
Yakutat
Bent
Orders to Proceed to Colon Reported for Kearsarge and Massachusetts
New York dispatches say commanders of the battleships Kearsarge and Massachusetts have orders to proceed to Colon. All officers have been telegraphed and told to remain on board if present. Kearsarge has coal and stores onboard, with sixty Marines added. Massachusetts is in dry dock but due to sail soon.
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New York
Colon
Kearsarge
Massachusetts
New York Navy Yard
Frac Francoise Koppe wrecked crew missing near Point Reyea
The Scotia arrived at Point Arenas with five crew members of the French bark Francoise Koppe wrecked last week near Point Reyea. Thirteen crewmen are unaccounted for. The coal laden bark was bound from Newcastle Australia to San Francisco and completed 79 days at sea. The ship was a 1728 ton steel bark built at Nantes in 1900.
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Point Arenas
Cal
Teamer
Scotia
Francoise Koppe
Point Reyea
Newcastle
Australia
San Francisco
Nantes
France
Robbers Try to Cut Rings Off in Marion Home
Marion Indiana November 25 burglars broke into the home of John Shippey a lumber merchant and attempted to cut off the fingers of his daughter Edith to seize her diamond rings. The daughter screamed alerting neighbors and three men have been arrested on suspicion of the crime.
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Marion, Ind
John Shippey
Edith
Britain asks Panama to assume fair share of debt
Washington reports the British government may seek a portion of the Columbia era bonds now held largely by British and Dutch investors. Secretary Hay discussed the matter with Mr. Rakles, noting the United States cannot dictate Panama’s use of U S payment for canal rights but urges Panama to provide a fair share of the national debt in peace with Colombia. General Reyes is in Panama to seek an adjustment that includes a share of the funds to be paid under the new treaty.
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Washington
Columbia
Ralkes
Hay
State Department
Republic of Panama
United States
Panama
Colombia
General Reyes
Isthmus
Panams
Senate sets December 16 vote on Cuban reciprocity bill
Senate leaders from both parties in conference aimed to fix final vote for December 16 on the Cuban reciprocity bill. Democratic members who wish to speak were not fully consulted but are expected to assent. The Pines ceded island treaty gained favorable action from the Foreign Relations Committee and will be reported at the next executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Island of Pines
Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
The Milwaukee Great Railway Promotes Its Pioneer Limited
The Milwaukee is a familiar name for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, known as the Great Railway running the Pioneer Limited between St. Paul and Chicago and Omaha and Chicago. Connections with all Transcontinental lines ensure top service. Luxurious coaches electric lights steam heat and unmatched equipment. Tickets read The Milwaukee for travel anywhere in the United States or Canada. Ticket agents sell them. For rates pamphlets or information address J. W. Casey Trev. Pass. Agent.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union
Great Railway
Pioneer Limited
St. Paul
Omaha
United States
Canada
World press parliament plans in St Louis details
The executive committee for the world’s press parliament to be held in St Louis in May 1904 announces plans for a major gathering featuring newspaper representatives from countries with active presses. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition traffic bureau issues a railroad information book and promises free return shipments within the U S. The Indian building contract is let at 25000 dollars.
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St. Louis
C G. L. Hilliary
United States
Wholesale Cancellations Hit Walla Walla Land Office
In Walla Walla district the interior department plans wholesale cancellation of homestead entries. Over 60 claims recommended for cancellation and notices served today reveal a broad investigation now in progress. Most affected are Franklin County where a homestead rush two years ago drew many locals.
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Walla Walla
Walla Walla Land Office
Department of the Interior
Franklin County
Insurance combine to raise rates across Pacific states
A new pooling of plate glass insurers in San Francisco has been formed leading to expected uniform rate increases throughout the Pacific states. The branch carries at least 100000 dollars in annual premiums shared among seven or so local agencies.
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San Francisco
Pacific States
Fall River Mills Cut Wages Over 10,000 Workers Affected
Fall River Massachusetts November 25 The cotton mill known as the Fall River Tron Worke owned by M D Borden of New York will cut wages following other local mills. Nearly 10 000 operatives will be affected with every mill in Fall River included in the reductions.
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Fall River, Mass
Fall River
M. ©. D. Borden
New York
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