Tenement Fires Drive Residents Into Streets in New York
In New York on November 19, cold weather sparked two tenement fires. Abdul Tanore and wife saved their infant but suffered burns while the Bishop Warehouse district fire destroyed part of a tenement, with losses about 15000 dollars. A second blaze at Monroe and Clinton displaced 24 families but caused no serious injuries and only minor damage.
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New York
Abdul Tanore
Babe
Washington Street
Bishop Warehouse Company
Monroe
Clinton Streets
Emigrant parties snowed up in Montana
Missoula reports several emigrant parties along the Spokane road in the west end of Missoula county are snowbound and near starvation. A family of five near the Idaho border lives in an eight foot tent with snow at the wagon bed and no provisions. Three other parties along the trails are also stranded and in danger, with relief efforts underway.
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Missoula
Mont
Trout Creek
Spokane
Missoula County
Idaho
Japanese press tone signals renewed wartime posture
Port Arthur dispatch reports sharper Japanese rhetoric and claims of Chinese gains. It notes viceroys and governors ordered to raise funds and troops swiftly due to possible Russia relations rupture and to fortify coastlines to avoid past mistakes.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Japan
China
Russia
Czarina’s Ear Inflammation Reported In Poland
A bulletin signed by Dr. Hirsch and Dr. Beni from Skirniewice states the Czarina has an inflammation of the right ear for 24 hours with temperature 87.6 centigrade and pulse 68. The illness reports are unfounded. Also an election note urges voting for Col. Albert Pinder for alderman, calling him the only Civil War veteran on the ticket.
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St. Petersburg
Hirsch
Beni
Skirniewice
Russian
Poland
Col
Albert Pinder
Col. Albert
Pinder
Adv
Goward records to face investigation as public official
Edw. T. Goward’s career as a businessman and public official will be subject to investigation. The Republican caucuses are scheduled for Friday, November 20.
Italian ship Cressington arrives after 178 day voyage
The Italian vessel Cressington, captained by Pallegro, reached Port Angeles after 178 days at sea from Antwerp. On arrival the captain and three crew members were taken to a Los Angeles hospital with scurvy, and their prognosis is poor for the captain.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Cressington
Pallegro
Port Angeles
Antwerp
Collision sinks fishing smack. Falcon suffers damage
Devonport England November 19 The torpedo boat destroyer Falcon collided with a fishing smack in the channel during the night. The smack sank with all hands lost. The Falcon’s bows were smashed and one of her crew was killed. She sailed to Devonport for repairs.
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Devonport
Eng
Falcon
Cleary Fails to Secure Kendall Palmist in Chicago Chase
Police Inspector Cleary of Boston hunted H R Kendall a palmist and clairvoyant wanted in Boston on 16 indictments for swindling. Kendall was arrested in Chicago October 12 and surrendered after a lengthy process but released on bonds. Kendall was moved to Dekalb for custody after a habeas corpus ruling.
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Chicago
Cleary
Boston
H. R. Kendall
Kendall
Springfield
Gov. Yates
Inspector Cleary
Miss Smith
Dekalb
Rompf
Bishop
Dekalb County
Fair heirs awarded large sums in San Francisco court
In San Francisco on November 19 Judge Cook issued awards in the Fair heirs case. Joseph Harvey received 112000 for money advanced to Charles L. Fair and services rendered, Charles S. Neal got 50000, Captain John F. Seymour 25000. The court also ordered 14593 to Crocker-Woolworth Bank and sanctioned about 50 small claims.
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San Francisco
Fair
Cook
Joseph Harvey
Charles L. Fair
Charles S. Neal
John F. Seymour
Crocker-Woolworth Bank
Four Generations of Dogs At Boston Terrier Show
Dog fanciers from eastern states gathered at Horticultural hall for the final day of the Boston Terrier club beach show. After two days of judging, prizes focused on the best built terriers with a notable display of four generations from the Squantum kennels owned by Dr. W. G. Kendall.
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Boston
Horticultural Hall
Boston Terrier Club
W. G. Kendall
Trade secrets disclosed shake Chicago union ring
Officials of district No. 8 International Order of Machinists revoked local No. 43 charter and issued a new charter to seven members from a 200 member group after confirming an alleged system of selling union secrets to employers. Details remain confidential.
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Chicago
District No. 8
International Order of Machinists
Not Jolly at Jolo in Philippine Trouble
Manila reports escalating conflict at Jolo with several weeks of fighting ahead. Moros in unrest and 65 prisoners escaped at Cagayan, including several dangerous deserters.
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Jolo
Manila
Cagayan
Royal Guests Honor London Visit by Italian King and Queen
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena were warmly welcomed in London by the lord mayor and the corporation. The royal procession through decorated streets drew large crowds while troops and Garibaldian veterans offered guards of honor. At Guildhall they were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke of Connaught, and other dignitaries as ministers and peers watched.
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London
Victor Emmanuel
Queen Helena
Italy
Windsor
Paddington
Lord Grenfell
Guard of Honor
Grenadiers
Duke of Portland
Edward
Hyde Park
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Duke and Duchess of Argyll
House of Commons
First official world’s fair concessions list released
St Louis November 19 first official concessions list shows 74 licenses granted by the division and approved by exposition management. Amusements lead with 380 items. selling articles 16. restaurants 14. transportation six. hotels one. photography one. miscellaneous six. Negotiations for more concessions are under way.
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St. Louis
Three Hundred Steel Tank Car Workers Let Go at Whiting
Chicago nov 19 three hundred men employed in making steel tank cars at the works of the standard oil company at whiting ind have been discharged curtailment of expenses is given as the cause.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Ind
Albion C Taylor for Lowell Alderman at Republican Caucus
A call to voters in Lowell to elect Albion C Taylor of Cook Taylor Co for alderman at upcoming Friday Republican caucuses. The plainspoken boardroom figure seeks to represent local business interests and city governance at the municipal level.
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Lowell
Albion C. Taylor
Cook, Taylor & Co
Labor pledge drive shapes Lowell labor politics
The American Federation of Labor session in Boston draws attention in Lowell as the textile council executives include Democrats Republicans and Socialists. Socialist speakers visited during the mill strike while leaders kept politics out of speeches. Failure to adopt resolutions leaves labor votes unchanged heading into fall campaigns.
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American Federation of Labor
Boston
Socialist Party
Lowell
Organized Labor
Textile Council
Sudden Slump Hits Attleboro Jewelry Trade
Attleboro on November 19 reports a sharp drop in jewelry demand. Manufacturers worked nights recently but November activity is down and traders fear a prolonged downturn. Causes cited include U S Shipbuilding issues, canceled railroad improvements, Chicago streetcar strike, and broader middle west rust. Factories cut hours and job numbers by 25 to 60 percent.
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Attleboro
U. S. Shipbuilding
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Middle West
Dowie calls for 2 million in Zion investment
John Alexander Dowie, head of the Christian Catholic church and Zion Industries, issues a command to followers to sell all property and invest proceeds in Zion securities or land in Zion City. He frames it as a divine command to raise capital, not a personal solicitation. The push aims to expand production capacity to meet growing demand for Zion products.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Zion Industries
Leaves of Healing
Zion Securities
Zion Land
Zion City
Zion
Carrie Nation Ejected From White House Offices
Carrie Nation was forcibly removed from the executive offices after arriving early to see President Roosevelt. Secretary Loeb refused, two officers removed her as she shouted and left the grounds. She declared she would pray for a Prohibitionist President who would represent the people rather than distillers.
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Washington
Carrie Nation
Loeb
Roosevelt
Aldermanic caucus backs tax cut backers
Albion C. Taylor of Cook Taylor and Co is supported by a business board of aldermen seeking to reduce the tax rate. At Friday night’s Republican caucus, Taylor was seen as a feasible candidate who can win election.
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Albion C. Taylor
Cook, Taylor & Co
Scrap Iron King’s Will Provides for Jews in Jerusalem
Marks Nathan, known as the scrap iron king, filed his will in Chicago on November 19. He directs $15,000 for land and homes in Jerusalem for poor Jewish families, $15,000 for a Jewish hospital or orphan asylum, and $46,500 for charitable purposes from his $120,000 fortune earned in scrap iron dealings.
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Chicago
Marks Nathan
Jerusalem
Holy City
Nathan
Troops Demanded by Telluride Mine Owners in Colorado
Gov. Peabody reports mine owners in the Telluride district appealed for troops as metalliferous miners strike continues. He has asked President Roosevelt to send regulars from Fort Logan. if refused, state guard may be deployed to prevent unrest. Mine owners favor non union workers to restart operations amid tensions. Vote for Col. Albert, Pinder for alderman ticket.
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Denver
Col
Peabody
Telluride
Roosevelt
Fort Logan
Brilliant wedding at St Mark's church Halifax
Lieutenant Francis Cecil H Hayhurst of Bostockhall Cheshire England flag lieutenant to Vice Admiral Sir Archibald Douglass and Miss Gertrude Isabel Douglass daughter of Sir Archibald were married at St Mark's church in Halifax with a naval guard of honor. The couple passed under crossed swords and guests included the governor general of Canada and Lady Minto.
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Halifax
N. S
Francis Cecil H. France Hayhurst
Bostockhall
Cheshire
Eng
Archibald Douglass
Gertrude Isabel Douglass
Archibald
St. Mark’s Church
Governor General of
Canada
Lady Minto
Envoys From Colombia Seek Panama Treaty On Canal
A quarantined steamer Cuban carried three Colombians Dr Antonio Blanco Donieco Jiminez and Julio C Zuniga who aim to persuade the U S to reverse recognition of Panama and open canal treaty talks They arrived from Cartagena and will not land until quarantine ends tomorrow Republicans nominate Col Albert Pinder for the board of aldermen.
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Galveston
Tex
Antonio Blanco
Donieco Jiminez
Julio C. Zuniga
Colombia
United States
Republic of Panama
Panama Canal
Cartagena
Gavel dies as White charged with murder in South End shooting
Boston reports James H. Gavel died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after Monday night’s South End shooting. John White’s charge was upgraded from assault with intent to kill to murder. Annie Lewis remains comfortable and expected to recover. The incident is linked to jealousy over a planned marriage to Annie Lewis.
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Boston
South End
James H. Gavel
John White
Annie Lewis
White
Lewis
Daly Jr. Indicted Again on Gambling Charge in New York
New York reports Phil Daly Jr. was indicted once more on the gambling house charge after a Monday dismissal of the prior indictment. The development restates the case against Daly in the same offense.
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New York
Phil Daly, Jr
Polk County Poor House Fire Kills Four Inmates
A November report from Tyron North Carolina says the Polk county poor house burned Tuesday. Four of the five inmates died in the blaze and the fire’s origin remains unknown. The item appears under a local-advertising note.
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Tyron
N. C
Columbus
Polk County
Novelist Henry Mer riman dies in London
London reports the death of Henry Stone Merriman also known as Hugh Stowell Scott. The novelist had suffered from appendicitis for a week. He was a prolific writer with several popular works and a distinct pen name. His death leaves a gap in contemporary literature and a notable void in the London literary scene.
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London
Henry Stone Merriman
Hugh Stowell Scott
Detroit author Margaret Merrill dies of tuberculosis
Walla Walla news reports Margaret Johnston Merrill of Detroit has died from tuberculosis. Merrill authored several books for children, leaving a legacy in juvenile literature.
Curzon’s Tour Opens with Oman Visit and Festivities
Muscat Oman Arabia Nov 19 The viceroy of India Lord Curzon of Kedleston arriving after leaving Karachi escorted by four battleships begins a Persian gulf tour. Sultan of Oman greets Curzon and courtesy visits are exchanged. The town holds a holiday with extensive decorations and planned illuminations for tonight both afloat and ashore.
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Muscat-Oman
Arabia
India
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Karachi
Bombay Presidency
Persian Gulf
Torday
Sultan of
Colombia cries foul as U S party over Panama
A late cable from Bogota protests United States actions in Panama and accuses Washington of violating treaty rights. The piece cites HayHerran issues, diplomatic insults, and U S support for the Panamanian revolt, urging Colombians to defend sovereignty and oppose canal company interests.
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New York
Bogota
Colombia
Roosevelt
United States
Panama
Department of State
Hay
Cntrary
Panama Canal Company
Washington
Bolivar
Associated Press
The
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Confectioner Smith in Police Court Case
Frank W. Smith a Wells known confectioner faced assault and battery charges in police court after an alleged improper act during a periodical visit to a Powell street variety store. The matter was placed on file following an arrangement with 17 year old Alice Simms as complainant. J H Morrison defended Smith and J J Harvey prosecuted. Also, William Renaud received six months probation for neglect of his wife Rosalie after a separate trial.
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Edmund Connors
Bartholomew Dunn
Dunstable
J. J. Kerwin
W. A. Hogan
D. J. Donahue
Philip Cohen
Samuel Renaud
James E. O'Donnell
Cohen
Charles H. Wakefield
Hosea B. Hill
Wakefield
Daniel A. Sullivan
Frank W. Smith
Smith
Alice Simms
Powell Street
J. H. Morrison
J. J. Harvey
William Renaud
Rosalie
Renaud
J. H. Guillet
Broker Dead in New York Mining Leader Charles O Morris
Charles Oakley Morris a founder and former president of the consolidated mining stock exchange and prewar president of the gold board in New York died at his home in Elizabeth New Jersey He was a son of Gen William L Morris who served in the Mexican war.
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New York
Charles Oakley Morris
Consolidated Mining Stock Exchange
Gold Board
Elizabeth
Wm. L. Morris
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