Widespread News Items From Across The Nation And World
Reports from bankers in Russia to Samoan arrangements and a Washington marriage headline a day of diverse notes. Wrecks near Philadelphia and Baltimore, a fatal train collision near Capello, and a Wickliffe home tragedy are logged. Diplomatic receptions, nuptials in Nebraska and Washington, and a Cuban harbor payroll plan mix with India famine news and German trade data. Archangelsk, Polar exploration, and Spanish War Volunteers leadership rounds out a broad, unsettled snapshot.
Moody Suffers Heart Trouble in Kansas City
Dwight L. Moody the evangelist collapsed with heart trouble in Kansas City missing tonight's Convention hall presentation. He tours home to Northfield Massachusetts with Dr Schauffler and banker W Vining aboard a special car, his condition described as critical yet not worsening.
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Kansas City
Dwight L. Moody
Convention Hall
Northfield
Massachusetts
Schautiler
W. Vining
Union National Bank
Dr. Schauffler
Mr. Moody
Ensign Gherardi Rescues 150 From Puerto Rico Hurricane
During the hurricane at Porto Rico, Ensign W. R. Gherardi and civil engineer H. J. Jimmes risked their lives to rescue emigrants from the schooner Concepcion and the steamer Visasco. Gherardi swam in heavy seas, helped pull passengers from the water, directed lifelines to shore, and led a rescue line to safety, saving nearly 150 souls.
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Gherard
Porto Rico
Washington
Navy
W. R. Gherardi
Gherardi
H. J. Jimmes
Concepcion
Visasco
Jimmes
Americans Invest 3 Million in Venezuela Banking
American capital totaling 3 million dollars has become tied to Venezuela banking through a concession granted to George W. Upton of Ohio for organizing a national banking system. Upton predicts long peace, praises Castro as a dictator with free press and speech, and notes Andrade’s flight after a 30 month term. The revolution only delays business.
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New York
Venezuela
George W. Upton
Ohio
Upton
Colombia
Andrade
Caracas
Barbadoes
Castro
Bryan Prefers Presidency Over Nebraska Senate Seat
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 18 Democratic leaders doubt William Jennings Bryan will accept a U S Senate seat if Hayward dies Bryan believes Allen should be senator in 1901 or in Hayward’s seat He plans a 1900 presidential bid and if unsuccessful may have Bryan and Allen elected as senators in 1901 Fusion appears likely to carry Nebraska in 1900
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Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
United States Senate
Hayward
Bryan
Allen Tost
Sluke
Allen
Thurston
Nebraska
MacArthur Advances as Filipinos Show Friendlier Disposition
Dispatches from Manila report General MacArthur entering Gerona on November 18 after insurgents burned the depot and fled. Natives welcome American forces as agriculture hopes revive. Bayombong likely occupied next with Gerona garrisoned by two companies of the Thirty-sixth.
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Manila
Gerona
MacArthur
Manila-Dagupan
Rio Tarlac
Bayombong
Young
Lawton
General MacArthur
Aguinaldo
British Fate at Ladysmith and Estcourt Pressed by Boers
London dispatch reports Kimberley resisting Beers and Estcourt poised to repel Boer attacks. Boers converge with 2000 men and guns near Estcourt, aiming to cut off relief for Lady Smith and isolate Estcourt as General Hildyard holds behind Tugela bridges.
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London
South Africa
Estcourt
Ladysmith
Hildyard
Durban
Tugela
Fifty Six British Prisoners Arrive At Pretoria
Nov 18 reports from Lourenzo Marques state that at noon fifty six British prisoners including Royal Dublin Fusiliers and several blue jackets arrived in Pretoria. Crowds lined the station but no demonstration occurred. Winston Churchill, wounded in the hand, was taken to the Model School while others were sent to the race course. one spy was jailed. Wounded were treated at Colenso. Boer accounts claim two British killed and ten wounded.
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Pretoria
Lourenzo Marquez
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Blue Jackets
Winston Churchill
Colenso
Anarchy in Colombia Reported by Atrato to Kingston
The British steamer Atrato reports widespread revolutionary movement in Colombia with a grave outlook. The government imposes martial law and impressment for an army, imposes forced loans on Colon Panama and Cartagena, while foreigners face suspicion as heavy fighting continues on the Magdalena river and revolts gain strength amid famine prices.
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Colombia
Kingston
Jamaica
Atrato
Colon
Harranquilla
Panama
Carthagena
Magdalena River
Water To Be Turned In Chicago Drainage Test Near
Water from the Chicago river will be directed into the drainage on December 1 amid government permission. The 27 mile ditch between Campbell Avenue and Lockport will be filled under gates and a pivotal dam at Lockport until federal authority allows lake water into the Illinois river valley. Trustees see the test as decisive amid many objections.
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Cicago
Chicago
Campbell Avenue
Lockport
Alger
Great Gates
Ilinois
Deepest oil well aims for six thousand feet
The Forest Oil Company claims the Bedell farm in the Monongahela river valley hosts the deepest oil well near Pittsburg. Drilled to 5,532 feet, operations paused after a 2 1 2 inch rope broke, leaving 1,000 feet of rope and tools at the bottom. Experts search for the fishing gear and aim to resume drilling toward 6,000 feet.
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Forest Oil Company
Bedell Farm
Monongahela River
Pittsburg
Still More Counterfeiting Spurs Secret Service Action
The Secret Service has unearthed another band of counterfeiters and seized a quantity of bogus bills. The article notes imitation craft, and highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a highly imitated remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and constipation.
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Secret Service
Hostetter
Chinese Pow der Factories Grow In China Empire
Official reports note six smokeless powder factories are operating in the Chinese empire with output expected to reach 50 000 catties per month. The government reportedly holds over 2 000 000 cartridges of smokeless powder and the dowager empress has authorized rapid erection of small rapid fire cannon factories with large machinery orders anticipated.
Sewing Machine Bargain Ad From Smyth Co.
For Every Household. The John M. Smyth Co advertises sewing machines and a mammoth catalogue of everything to eat wear or use. The firm, established in Chicago over thirty years, promises square treatment and reliable dealings for housekeepers.
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John M. Smyth Co
Chicago
England's Big Undertaking in Empire's Wars
The British government has dispatched an army to South Africa totaling 50 000 men with 10 000 more expected soon. Comparisons note past large forces from Britain and allies. Marlborough, Blenheim, Raglan, Clive, Wolseley, and the US in the Philippines are referenced to show scale. The record cites peak English combat numbers in colonial conflicts and revolutions.
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England
South Africa
United States
Philippine Islands
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Marlborough
Blenheim
Brakeman and Engineer Honored for Quick Action
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brakeman used quick thinking to prevent a collision with two derailed cars and received a $50 check and a bulletin. Days later engineer Hagerty, oiling his engine at Connellsville, spotted a miscontrolled train, levered his throttle and saved ten to twelve lives. he will receive a gold watch and chain as a reward for bravery.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
John Hagerty
Connellsville
Hagerty
Overland Limited Train Service Details
Daily runs listed for the Overland Limited on the Union Pacific route to California and the Pacific Northwest. Information notes ticketing at the Ticket Office, 141th Street, with emphasis on timetable and equipment quality.
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Union Pacific
California
Pacific Northwest
Lth Street
Santa Fe
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado
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