Turkey to speed defenses at Sironika Smyrna and Dardanelles
Paris dispatch reports the sultan orders rapid completion of coastal defenses at Sironika Smyrna and the Dardanelles, plans submarine mines and troop mobilization at likely embarkation points as Turkish resolve hardens amid growing French sentiment and unrest.
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Paris
Sironika
Smyrna
Dardanelles
Constantinopls
Eche de Paris
Prevanx
Feira Gre
French Fleet Still Under Way
Paris reports November 1 that Toulon dispatches about Admiral Gaillard’s division returning to port are inaccurate. Officials say Gaillard’s Mediterranean squadron remains absent, with Maigret’s fleet returning to Toulon and only Gaillard’s ships docked, while a corrected listing shows Goulois, Charlemagne, Potheau, Cahnney, Calleo, and two destroyers in the contingent.
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Paris
Toulon
Inipal Galliard
Foreign Office
Associated Pree
Turkle Water
Ciauilard
Mivision
Maigret
Colmander
Meditecranean
Teyloy
Gaillard
Fiallird
Wechr
Goulois
Wharlemagne
Eriteria
Potheau
Cahnney
Calleo
France Still Hopes as Turkey Procrastination Persists
New York dispatch reports France remains hopeful Turkey will end delays. Paris questions include money for naval moves and government debates in the chamber of deputies. The piece notes Turkish actions risk undermining French prestige and future demonstrations.
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Turkey
New York
London
New York Times
France
Lelief
Nickey
Chamber of Dapiatics
Sig
Vranes
Resolution of Empress Dowager Denounces Convention
A Beijing note says the Empress Dowager resolves to denounce the Manchurian convention. Li Wong Chate and Li Hang Chang react as viceroys oppose the agreement, affecting negotiations with Russian minister Pavwl Lessar. London reports the Standard cites a Bhagal correspondence on the political turmoil.
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St. Pekin
London
The
Standard
Li Wong Chate
Li Hang Chang
Candidacy of Mazo Triggers Havana Political Stir
In Havana the manifesto by General Bartolomew Mage announcing his bid for Cuba’s presidency stirs political circles. Pro-autonomist party reports and comments by local groups reflect varied reception and warnings from regional leaders as boards of inscription begin to organize voter registration for upcoming elections.
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Havana
Sovemivir
Bartolomew Mage
Cub Bow
Tite
Autonomiat Party
Marion
Antonomists
Mano Candney
Tila
Autores
la Kucha
Senor Palma
Tensions Rise Between Argentina and Chile Over Cordilleras
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports Argentina has asked Chile to cease road taking in the Cordilleras and demanded clarification that the mining and turret projects do not claim disputed territory. The Argentine minister signals possible withdrawal from Santiago if requests are not met.
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Chile
London
Cordilleras
Buenos Ayres
1Tin Ieaa
Santiago
King Victor Kramantel Accepts Arbitration Invitation
Rome correspondent to the London Times and New York Times reports King Victor Kramantel accepted the invitation to act as arbitrator between Great Britain and Brazil over the Guiana frontier. The king is said to be gratified by the honor and the compliment to Italy.
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New York
Rome
London Times
New York Times
Victor Kramantel Han
Great Britain
Brasil
Guiana
Eratia
Will Change the Gunboats
Washington reports on naval adjustments as the gunboat Martettany is assigned to Page York harbor while gunboat Mac is reassigned, reflecting ongoing fleet changes and strategic positioning.
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Washington
Martettany Dears
York
Mac
Burghers Debate Response to Boor Authority Demands
A disputed meeting lasting four hours resolved to urge Mr Kreger to prepare an open letter urging Boor authorities to move against Wolaphe rnbiegh of Hehe Mi in South At ree. Delegates circulated telegraphic pleas to deter reprisals and pressing actions before the European mule.
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Lovenhoe
Meiwre
Layde
Vin
Afcen
Mr. Ronacer
Holton
Mrr
Kreger
Wolaphernbiegh
Hehe Mi
South Atree
Hilserain
Mr. Winger
Reported Capture of Boers in News Tactful Dispatch
London reports a dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria saying Colonel Kekowlek led a night surprise near Van Albert’s position and captured seventy or more Boers. The message notes progress against Boer forces during operations around Meatenbite in Victoria.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Cretoria
Kekowlek
van Albert
Vretoria
Poisoned by city diphtheria antitoxin deaths rise
Eleven deaths are linked to the city diphtheria antitoxin with more children ill from suspected poisoning. Health officials recall tetanus antitoxin and plan to produce more antidotal serum while investigators push to identify the cause. Coroner ordered inquiry continues with tests by leading bacteriologists Bolton Fish and Waldeck using serum from the deceased.
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St. Lois
Health Department
Jackson
Bolton
Fish
Waldeck
St. Louis
NEWSPAPER MEN HELD IN CONTEMPT BOND HEARING
Chicago judges set bonds for Chicago American officials including Carralhee and Lawrence at 10000 each and Canfield 1000 while Hammond faces 1000 as editors and reporters seek to explain alleged contempt. Governor Allgeld's counsel cites editors and cartoonists linked to Peeples Gis and Coke company as targets of the court action.
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Chicago
Maney
Chicago American
Ball Wan
Carralhee
General Mannger
Andrew M. Lawrence
H. A. Canfield
John C. Hammond
Allgeld
Gounsel
W. R. Megist
Homer Davenport
Clare Drigan
Doigeont
Peeples Gis
Tight Gna
Coke Company
Hse
Murderer sought after Prescott city marshal shot dead
Prescott Arkansas November 1 41 hundreds pursue Charles Levy colored after he shot and killed Marshal C Cox while resisting arrest for murder of the peace near the railroad worksite. Citizens armed and comb the town seeking the killer as armed men scour the area.
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Preacott
Ark
C. Cox
Prescott
Charles Levy
Coy
Levy
Fusion Meeting in New York Features Mayoral and DA Candidates
Henutor Depew led the program at Durand's Riding academy in New York City with Seth Low running for mayor and Jum thee Jerome seeking the district attorney post. Other speakers addressed the event during the November 1 gathering.
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Fusion
New York
Henutor Depew
Durand
Riding Academy
Tly City
Seth Low
Jum Thee Jerome
Taxable Property Values Exceed Seventy Million Dollars
The comptroller announced in Austin that the assessed taxable values of property for the rear year exceed seventy million dollars. Tax rolls are boxed up for review and may be adjusted with one or two options.
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Austin
Texas
Comptraller
Quarantine Favored by Brokers Despite Freight Rise Fears
In Galveston on November 1 brokers show little concern about the quarantine against Liverpool and Glasgow. They expect freight rates to rise as ship traffic remains plentiful but demand stays modest, with many vessels still able to meet volume. This quarantine could restrict tonnage, bolstering rates and prompting wider adoption among other states and ports.
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Galveston
Tera
Tliverpool
Galvaston Ahip
Erente
Brckers
Becqme Kiown
Liverpool
Valllog
Gorin
Réhnit Weil
Gattorallinttin
Ahip
Glasgow
Relis
Wilke
Gidea
Perte
Uur
Agile
Forglen
Plague Regulation Update From New York Official
Health Officer Doty outlines quarantine rules amid plague reports at Clap Row and Liverpool. All ships and crews bound for Glingow will face strict inspection and quarantine, aligned with federal authorities, with passengers screened before departure.
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Doty
New York
iHealth
Clap Row
Liverpools
Glingow
Liverpool
Quaredtine
Census Summary Highlights Shifts in School Militia and Voting Ages
Watlington reports a countrywide census summary covering school ages from 5 to 19, militia ages 16 to 60, and voting ages. It notes native born and white proportions, foreign parentage shares, regional changes in alien and colored populations, and varying voting age distributions across states including New England, the South, and the Pacific.
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Watlington
iThe Eenaup
Kinten
Bernons
Miles
Boa
Werstern
California
Virginia
Coralina
Louisiana
New England
Vermont
New Jerey
Lonmviana
North Atlantic
Atlantic
Ras
Alaska
Hawaii
Cabinet Meeting Sets Recess Appointment of Nominees
Washington November 1 cabinet session focused on federal vacancies to be sent to Congress when it reconvenes next month. The president reviews the recess appointments with a cabinet member, preparing for formal action.
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Congress
Washington
Teday
Disaster to British in Boer War engagement near Bethel
Lord Kitchener reports a severe rear-guard action about twenty miles northwest of Bethel near Broken Lange. A thousand Boers attacked Benton’s column, two guns were lost, fifty four British and 160 wounded, several officers killed or wounded, with Benton commended for gallantry despite heavy losses.
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London
Lord Eitchener
Nethel
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Benton
Cauiin
Bethel
Broken Lange
Henson O
Dita
Kitebongi
Thavter
Banson
Bab
J. Gulmans
F. D. Murray
M. W. Lindsay
J. T. ‘Thorouldt
B. Vv. L Brooks Amt
Sheppard
A. J. Corlett
H. Lioyd
Jond Kitchener
Coronel Benson
Plague Quarantines Hit Liverpool Glasgow Ports
Health officials report bubonic plague in Liverpool and Glasgow with quarantines imposed on those ports. Emigrant carriers to America face added disinfection while ships bound for Batoum undergo strict inspection due to a recent death from the disease.
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Texas
Tabor
United States Marine Hospital Service
Liverpool
Glasgow
Galveston Aml
Sabine Pagy
James Borle
Unite States Connl
Atericag
Ghiagow
Ats
Burtiard
Central Station
Caledonian Railway
Airdrie
Government Moves to Abrogate Browning Tudisa School Ruling
Cabinet discusses abrogation of a Browning Tudisa school ruling. Commissioner Jones opposes but agrees after full discussion with Beere ta itecheoek that abrogation may be reestablished if deemed advisable.
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Neilon
Fiken
Indian Agfeity
Jones
Tye
Weather Bulletin Highlights Monthlong Rain Need Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports the past month saw rain generally needed in many areas. Italy? No, the note cites broad wet pattern over Middle and South Atlantic and Gulf Coast, central valleys, and upper Ohio. western Texas and upper valleys faced deficits. Pacific coast enjoyed favorable conditions for most of the month. Cotton picking aided by the rainfall, except in the middle west where crops suffered.
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Waslington
Weather Bureau
Italn
Middle
South
Atlanticy
Golf
Rocky Mountain
Severn
Taxus
Ohio Valley
Washington Visit Signals Guatemala Sympathy Note
Secretary Way presented to the president a Guatemalan special minister and envoy in honor of the late Guatemalan president. The delegation arrives amid the country’s mourning and honors the memory of President McKinley.
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Washington
Way
George Muliaye
Guatemala
Candalpork
Menley
Gutemila Lo
McKineless McMory
Treasury Reports Bond Purchases Today Totaling 2170 Par Value
The quarter treasury announced that government bond purchases for today totaled 2170 par value with premium and fees amounting to 3.67. The report notes purchases were conducted in New York.
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Treasury
New York
Wu Ting-fang Addresses Ann Arbor Students Tonight
Wu Ting-fang, Chinese minister in Washington, spoke before about 4000 University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, Mich. The address occurred on the evening of November 1.
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Wu Ting-fang
Ann Arbor
Mich
Wu Tink- Fang
Washington
Anxiety Grows Over Miss Stone Release Efforts
Reports from Constantinople on November 1 say negotiations with captors of American missionary Miss Stone are proceeding, with hopes for her release rising and fears of death fading. brigands demand 2,000 francs, while the U S legation and British ambassador Mr Rh O Connor work with authorities to secure her freedom.
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Constantinople
Miss Stone
United States
Legation
Evetlog
Bestotar
Spegenera
Spegenera Enavation Poams
Eddy
Grenee Wits
Nicholas Rh. O'Connor
Gotlves
Abong Bian Stone
Relouse
Lake Shore and Pennsylvania Buy Eel River Line
The Lake Shore and Pennsylvania railroads jointly acquired the Eel River Railway in a strategic move to challenge the Wabash Toledo market. The purchase connects Lake Shore lines to extend routes toward St Louis and Pittsburgh, signaling intensified competition and new expansion plans for competing against the Wabash system.
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Pennsylvania
Toledo
Ohio
Eel River Railway
Lake Shore and
Pennsylvania Company
Acta
Lovie
Deane
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