Bloody Colombia battle near Bucaranauga reported
Pacific dispatch from Bogota dated November eighteen describes a two day clash between rebels and government forces near Bucaranauga. About 1 000 rebels were killed and 2 000 wounded in a battle containing roughly 10 000 combatants. Rebel General Pablo Villar is said to be among the dead with two generals wounded. government troops reportedly occupy Bucaranauga, capital of Santander, where the revolt began.
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Colombia
Bogota
Bucaranauga
Pablo Villar
Santander
Widow Luring Lover Fined For Loitering Case
Mrs Catherine Presser testified she loaned $1100 to George Wilson who courted her while spending the money. An acting police judge told Wilson to learn a lesson after he was fined for loitering. An appeal bond was set at $2000, and Mrs Presser said she may not testify against him.
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Yam
George Winson
Wilson
Catherine Dresser
Presser
Land
Parang Cen
Chosen Friends File Reincorporation Papers
The Order of Chosen Friends filed articles of reincorporation with the secretary of state on Tuesday to place the group under a new state law governing fraternal associations. The measure, sought by the National Fraternal Congress, subjects fraternal societies to supervision by the state insurance department to protect both societies and members. Previously they operated under inapplicable laws.
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Order of Chosen Friends
Secretary of State
National Fraternal Congress
State Insurance Department
Mitchell to Confer in St Louis Over Western Coal Dispute
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will travel to St Louis Wednesday night to meet union operators in the western district who supply coal to the railroads. No strike actions will occur until after the conference. Mitchell will make the final decision from his office once the talks conclude. Only a few railroad replies were received, suggesting others may not respond.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
St. Louis
Mitchell
Meen
Horses and vehicles burned in Delaware street fire
Henry Frazier lost two good horses and three vehicles when his rear Delaware street stable burnt Monday evening. The two story barn held two horses, a spider, a Victoria, and a brougham. Vehicles and one horse valued at 409 dollars were consumed. Loss estimated between 2,000 and 4,000 dollars with insurance carried.
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Henry
Frazier
N. Delaware Sr
Fire Department Board Fines Captain Quinn Reprimands
A board of safety sanctioned action against responders with Hamilton Island fire service. Captain Quinn received a formal reprimand while another firefighter faced a fine for conduct during a Tuesday hearing.
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Board OF Safety
Angry women clash with miners in Pennsylvania riot
In Wilkesbarre on November 21 1921 angry wives and mothers of strikers confronted Nanticoke and Ge welgon district miners. A fight broke out as pump runners were blocked. Women armed with rolling pins pokers and clubs fought. A constable fired wounding John Pollock age 12. Supt Tonkin suffered a black eye. Foreman Thomas blinded by pepper. Sheriff Harvey dispatched 60 deputies as trouble escalates.
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Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Gelenglon
Corrigan
John Pollock
John Tonkin
Pepper
Thomas
Harvey
Hoosier Woman Aims at Breach of Promise Suit
Washington report says Mrs Zora Kent of Jeffersonville Indiana plans to sue Admiral Dewey for breach of promise dating from 1893 she worked in the treasury and is described as fair and refined Indianapolis friends doubt the tale New York papers name Mrs Lora Kent of New York as the party but she denies knowing Dewey and says she is engaged to another man
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Washington
Zora Kent
Indiana
Admiral Newey
Kent
Jeffersonville
United States Treasury Department
Indianapolis
New York
Lora Kent
Twenty-fifth-st
Grand jury hearing names Allen hangout figures and officials
Arthur Tisberlake druggist testified to conversations at his Indianapolis drug store about a street car settlement. John R. Allen, Lee Finchout, Taylor O Bannon, Lawrence Willhoff, L. Mullinex appeared in the morning. Ex councilman Frank Clark and lawyer John S. Duncan testified later with others amid bribery talk and purchasing funds. Major W J Richards and ex councilman Clara Smith also appeared in afternoon sessions.
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Arthur Tisberlake
John R. Allen
Tinberlake
Lee Finchout
Taylor O'Bannon
Lawrence Willhoff
L. Mullinex
Frank Clark
Cuba
Clark
Indianapolis
John S. Duncan
W. J. Richards
Grand ‘Jury
Counesime Clar na’Smith
Admiral Dewey Gift Sparks Hissing at Washington Screening
A Washington audience hissed Admiral Dewey’s picture at the Grand Opera House as protest over transferring subscribers’ gifts to his wife. Reported that contributors bought a home for him, not for his wife who earns thrice his income. One Treasury clerk asked for her $5 contribution returned.
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Treasury Department
British Claim 300 Boers Killed in Ladysmith Fight
Report from Ladysmith dated Nov 15 to Nov 21 says British infantry and Maxim guns halted a Boer north of Ladysmith on Nov 1 5 and then drove a flank attack, leaving 300 killed and 500 captured. Gen Joubert reportedly moving on Estcourt with Kruger worried. London war news defends full disclosure of all received reports and mentions canned meat controversy.
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London
Withhollings News
Chronicle
War Office
The
United States
Cuba
Grizzled Bill on the Stand in Tyler Lynching Case
Witness William Terrell testified in federal court about the Tyler lynching, denying most allegations of mob leadership by the Terrell family while recalling little about the events surrounding the mob and the death of Marion Tyler. A physician observed men being moved in vehicles as the proceedings unfolded.
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Terrell
Scott County
Tyler
Marion Tyler
Booker
Terrells
Bill” Terrell
Scottsburg
Witnesses Recall Night of Lynching and Cow Incident
Testimony shows witnesses recalling a cow escape and pursuit as the lynching mob carried out the act. Dr H P Bury said he saw men in rigs the night before but none spoke, while J J Carter alleged statements against Sheriff Goblin.
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Bill Terrell
H.P. Bury
J. J.carter
Scottsburg
Gobins
Goblin
Dewey Plans Columbus Visit Next Spring
Admiral Dewey assured the committee that presented the invitation that he would visit Columbus if God wills it. He pledged he could be fully relied upon to come and said the trip would occur next spring.
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Dewey
Columbus
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Dewey's house deed sparks broad protest in papers
New York papers decry Dewey transferring his home to his wife amid a controversy fueled by an exposes claiming funds for the house were coerced from government clerks and pushed by Vanderlip. The uproar is described as an ugly muddle provoking widespread indignation.
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New York
Dewey
The
Sun
Dewey Criticized at Metropolitan Club Over Transfer
Washington reports show strong criticism of Dewey's transfer from Manila with hotel lobbies reflecting widespread condemnation. Secretary Gage questions the move while friends defend the admiral as acting on personal whim that should be overlooked given his past national service.
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Dewey
Metropolitan Club
Manila
Gage
Chasing Aguinaldo Cavalrymen In Close Pursuit
Manila reports via gunboat Helena that Aguinaldo is moving north with 12 officials while a cavalry force trails. Oregon signalled generals Lawton and Wheaton connected and Gen Schwan notes the pursuit possible. Otis has had no word from Wheaton or Lawton since Nov. 17.
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Helena
Tharleston
Lingayen
Oregon
Aguinaldo
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Lawton
Wheaton
Charleston
Cod
Schwan
Otis
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
The forecast covers the 86 hours ending 8 p.m. Tuesday in Indianapolis and surrounding area. Expect cloudy skies with occasional rain and cool conditions. Morning readings near 46 degrees with warmer temperatures around noon.
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Indianapolis
Boer Commander Advances on Estcourt but City Unattacked
Durban dispatch reports Gen. Joubert, Boer commander-in-chief, advancing on Estcourt. By Monday night, Estcourt had not been attacked.
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Durban
Natal
Joubert
Estcourt
Kruger Appears Terribly Worried Amid Isolation
A Pretoria dispatch reports President Kruger no longer confident and appears terribly worried, living as if isolated from the world.
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London
Central News
Pretoria
Kruger
England Is to Blame New York War Revelations
Rev. Robert J. Nevin of St. Paul’s Rome New York, fresh from South Africa, discusses the war. He accuses England of fault for the war, lauds Rhodes as a great Afrikander, and recalls Kruger’s cautious view of English power and methods.
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Robert J. Nevin
St. Paul's Church
Rome
South Africa
Nevin
Rhodes
Africa
Gladstone
Bismarck
Matabeland
Kimberley
Rhodesia
England
London
Germany
Pretoria
Paul Kruger
Times dispatch questions Battle at Ladysmith
The Times reports from Ladysmith dated November 14 say artillery fire was quiet and the Boers conducted a tepid bombardment. The dispatch appears to contradict earlier reports of a battle there last week and casts doubt on the previous battle claim.
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London
the Times
Ladysmith
Times
City Committee Consultation Chooses Candidates for Post
Secretary Sahm and Mayor Yaggart met for an hour to select applicants from the mayor’s office. Charles Washington carried wrapped bundles to the Grand Hotel private office. Hangers-on say the chosen few will be selected from the pile, with Sahm’s advice sought for the public works post.
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Albert Sahm
Democratic City Committee
Yaggart
Charles
Washington
Grand ‘Hotel
Sahm
Vice President Hobart Dies in Paterson NJ
Vice President Garrett A Hobart died at 8 30 A M Tuesday in Paterson New Jersey after a period of declining health Doctors say heart failure caused the death Mrs Hobart and Dr Newton were at his bedside Also telegraphed condolences to President McKinley and Governor Voorhees Hobart was widely regarded for his kindness and accessibility to the public specifics of the funeral plans were not yet announced
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N. J
Garrett A. Hobart
Mr. Hobart
Hobart
Newton
Garrett A. Hobart, Jr
Life of Hobart Recalls Rise of Vice President Hobart
Washington November 21. Vice President Hobart born June 3 1814 in Monmouth NJ. Rutgers 1863 Paterson lawyer speaker senate president and Republican leader. He served as vice president from 1896 and remained a central political figure until illness ended his public duties.
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Paterson
N. J
Board of Chosen Freemen
Senate
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Ofwar Alger
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White House
McKinney
White House closes in respect for Vice President Hobart
News of Vice President Hobart death prompts immediate mourning actions. The White House closes and flags lower to half mast while public buildings follow. President and officials express condolences as Mrs Hobart and the public absorb the loss. Secretary Long calls Hobart a national sorrow and notes his strong abilities and affection from all who knew him.
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White House
Washington
Fairbanks
Foster
McKinley
Long
Hobert
Senate
Prem
Five Vice Presidents Who Died In Office
Washington dated note lists Elbridge Gerry Rufus Wing Henry Wilson and Thomas A Hendricks as vice presidents who died during their terms. Gerry from Massachusetts elected 1812 died November 23 1814 en route to Washington King of Alabama ill health Cuba oath by act of congress. Wilson from Massachusetts elected with Grant 1872 died November 2 1880 after stroke paralysis. Hendricks from Indiana elected with Cleveland 1885 died November 25 1883 in Indianapolis.
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Elbridge Gerry
Rufus Wing
Henry Wilson
Thos. A. Hendricks
Gerry
Massachusetts
Ile
King
Alabbama
Cuba
Congress
United States
Wilson
Masachusetts
Gen Grant
Hendricks
Indiana
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Beveridge Reflects On Hobart Death And Character
Senator Beveridge recalls Vice President Hobart after speaking in Philadelphia. He praises Hobart as healthy, frank, industrious, and fair, noting the president’s deep attachment and the nation’s loss. Beveridge mentions Hobart’s residence shadows linked to historic incidents.
Flags Ordered at Half Mast by McKinley Proclamation
After a cabinet meeting where only the vice president’s death was discussed, President McKinley issued a proclamation ordering all flags to fly at half mast for 30 days as of November 21 in Washington.
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Washington
McKinley
Funeral Arrangements Pending in Paterson
Paterson New Jersey November 21 arrangements for the funeral will be made later. Condolence messages flood in from President McKinley cabinet members Senators Hanna Foraker and Fairbanks Governor Roosevelt ex Secretary Alger and foreign ministers in Washington. The Board of Aldermen offers the new city hall as a place for the body to lie in state until next Saturday when the funeral is expected to occur.
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Paterson
N. J
McKinley
Frye to Preside as Vice Presidency Vacant on McKinley Term
Washington reports Senator Frye of Maine will preside as president pro tempore when the vice presidency is vacant after Garrett A. Howart’s death. The law has no successor provision, and the senate will reconvene December 4 to choose a replacement.
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Frye
Washington
Garrett A. Howart
United States
McKinley
Maine
Senate
Amity
Chinese woman smuggled into the country traced to Indianapolis
Federal officers report information that a Chinese woman has been unlawfully shipped into the United States from New Orleans. Internal Revenue and immigration officials are pursuing the case as deputies search for her location in Indianapolis.
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Internal Revenue Office
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Lap robes and blankets offered at low city prices
Strawmyer and Nitius advertise lap robes blankets and drying coachman capes at the lowest city prices from 237 Mom Place near the Grand Hotel Cafe where meals are two cents.
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Nitius
Mom Place
Grand Hotel Cafe
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