Berlin papers claim a secret tripartite division of Portuguese soil
reports from Berlin cite the Lokal Anzeiger alleging a pact between Germany, Portugal and Britain to partition Portuguese colonies. officials dismiss the revelations as largely fictitious, while British and German mentions focus on telegraph links and wider diplomatic tensions.
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Berlin
Germany
Portugal
Britain
Parla
Great Huitain
Foreign Office
Presa
Great Britain
Cape Town
Cairo
London
Washington
Wavroye
Classification of Freight In Washington DC Filing
A transcript of evidence was presented to the official classification commission as freight rate changes were to take effect. Shippers urged the attorney general to act, seeking an injunction to restrain the change under Sherman anti trust act guidance.
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Washington
Die
United States
Senator Quay's Case and Roving Rumors Stir Missouri Trial
A jumble of names and events describes a political squabble involving Senator Quay and Beveridge, with scattered notes on a graft suspect and a governor’s constitutional questions. Other items mention elopement disputes, an adopted child theft in St Joseph, and Chicago letter carriers resigning from the Knights of Labor over resolutions against President McKinley.
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St. Joseph
S. E. Holland
Hartlett Street
Chicago
Knights of Labor
Assembly
National Assembly
Mckinley
Remains Buried With Full Military Honors At Arlington
Washington reports the burial today of 150 Maine disaster victims brought from Havana, with full military honors. Captain Sigbee led ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery, witnessed by President McKinley, cabinet members, Admiral Dewey, Major General Miles, and other officers.
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Arnington
Washington
Maine
Havana
Arlington Cemetery
Sigebee
McKinley
Dewey
Miles Wnd
Army
Wnod Navy
Frisco Man Renowned Author and 19th Century Notes
Frisco man writes 24 books on etiquette and reads a book at one sitting. President Mekinles is a rapid reader despite duties. Frank Fionld receives about 109 personal letters daily, many from young men seeking advice. Theodor Motiasen, 83, published a new work titled Traman Crimbsitl baw as homage to Raman Constitutional Law. N Weight of Detroit once superintendent now leads Catamet & Heelt holdings and private art collection. Hobart was sixth U.S. vice president to die in office. Almanach de Gotha remains a premier reference with portraits for select figures. Norman Macleod named west moderator of Scotland’s general assembly, third of his name in the role. Iowa Teachers Association endorses district reformatories and curfew, compulsory education. Kansas City brokers form mutual protection against swindlers. Monett’s new railroad building, valued at $17,500, was dedicated.
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Acfrisco
Mekinles
Ytreandiney
Frank Fionld
O'Elvels
Theodor Motiasen
Catamet & Heelt
Mitch
Norman Macleod
Church of Scotland General Assembly
Morton
Brokers Stat and Straub Fail as Liabilities Overwhelm Assets
A creditors committee reports Stat and Straub, brokers, failed on November 2 with only 1. dollars of available resources for creditors. Liabilities total 1,281,808 with 827,472 due to depositors and customers left unsecured, while 423,044 is owed to banks secured by bonds valued at 861,457. The result wipes out all securities to satisfy bank claims leaving 287,804 due depositors and customers. John H. Straub, junior partner, is under bond on embezzlement. partner Stahl is missing. Straub laments ruin and loss of wealth and reputation.
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Philadelphia
Stat & Straub
Bouda
John H. Straub
Ballon
Stahl
Straub
Sam
Washington Crime Rates Compared With Other Cities
The piece argues Washington has few crimes and no penitentiary, relying on historical notes about Surratt and Lincoln. It explains the city uses state prisons for most offenders, with the District paying board, and notes a lack of a dedicated local prison after the Surratt execution. It also mentions social and political scandals, plus Booth and Gaiteau bones' lore.
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Thas
Tau
Washington Guide
Washington
Lincoln
Ohio
Virginia
District of Columbis
Surratt
Philadelphia
Washingtonians
Alwave
United States
Garfield
Gaiteau
Booth
Ford's
Sun
Teachers nominate leaders at Topeka meeting
At the state teacher’s meeting in Topeka Kansas the nominating committee selected EB. E. Fairchild and Mise CU. A. Mitchell for top posts. A mileage prize went to Jewell county with 34 teachers traveling 100 miles each, equal to 3640 miles. A big class prize followed with 47 teachers contributing burkas for a large display at the fair.
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Nertiog
Topeka
Kan
Wate
Fairchild
Insuruction
Ellsworth County
Mise
A. Mituhell
Lula
Jewell County
Lane Bundby
Gol Begvad
Puri Scout
Dawes Reports on Financial Panic and Bank Conditions
former comptroller of the currency Charles G. Dawes spoke in Chicago on the money market, noting the recent panic stemmed from speculative excess and a windfall of cheap money. He said legitimate business is resuming, with the stock pain easing as capital flows to productive industry.
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Chicago
Lust
Enet
Leaving the Territory as Indians Face Expulsion
Chicago report notes on January 1 each lessee of land in the Indian territory must leave or submit to U S authorities ejectment. Thousands of farmers on five civilised tribe reservations affected, exodus already underway with Oklahoma traffic swelling. Congress may repeal oil leasing ban affecting farmers cattlemen merchants and towns across Chickasaw Cherokee Seminole Creek and Choctaw nations. Government action threatens many communities and local economies. Jefferson City MO calls for free public schools in Indian Territory funded by US Treasury until taxation can support them. Berlin reports a brutal wholesale murder near Kalisch Poland with nine Kowalski family members killed and house looted.
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Chicago
Chronicle
Perry
J.T
Indian Territory
United States
Five Civilized Tribe
Oklahoma
Whitfield
I. T
Nwa
Congress
Jefferson City
Missouri State Teachers” Association
Washington
Berlin
Quick
Kalisch
Poland
Kowalski
Heavy Fire Report From Boer War Front
The dispatch notes heavy shooting by Boer forces recently with quiet lines elsewhere. British forces consider delaying assaults on certain positions and focus on transport by cavalry. Local notices reference a German farmer’s arrest, New York Herald incorporation, and various late December incidents across several cities.
Observations on South Trip and Campaign Outlook
Elliott Danforth, Democratic state chair, returned to New York from the South with notes on next year’s national campaign. He sees Milwaukee or Kansas City as likely convention sites, favors Washington as the national committee headquarters, and notes leaders are not pushing free silver as the main issue, focusing on trusts and imperial law.
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New York
Eliott Danforth
Democratic State Committee
Ne York
South
James K. Jones
National Committee
Danforth
Evening Post
Hicago
Brave Sea Rescue Heroes Across Harsh Gales
Accounts describe seven men in a whaleboat lost at sea during a gale near Unalaska and Cape Cheerful, with one survivor later found. Blak e was buried there, while two other rescuers and a crewman from the Perry’s boat survived, due to heroic acts amid rising surf and peril. A separate 1896 incident details Moulthrope risking his life to secure lines, saving all aboard by tying hooks to lifeboats as the cutter Vicinity battled fury at sea.
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West
Royal Navy
Blake
Cape Cheerful
Unalaska
Columbia River
Peaivan Momltheope
Codokivan
Meoulehrope Lau
Mowihtape
Moulthrope
Perry
Providence Journal
Good Lots on Ohio Street Offer Prime Location
Promising building lots in South Lawrence near the University with accessible transportation and down payment options. Describes best location and cheaper prices compared with similar properties, urging prompt interest.
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Ohio Street
South Lawrences
University
Avery Way
Markets and cattle prices quoted in local market report
A fragmented market summary lists cattle receipts, prices for native and Texan cattle, stockers and feeders, and lambs with scattered figures. It notes market steadiness with various classes priced from about 2.0 to 6.0 dollars, and includes grain and farm commodity items with May and December futures hints and other miscellaneous quotes.
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Iowa State Teachers Association
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Kansas Live Stack Snitary Commission
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