United States seeks full Philippine cession in Paris talks
In Paris the American and Spanish peace commissioners met to discuss terms for the Philippines. The United States offers 320 million dollars for the archipelago and demands a definite reply by November 28. The plan envisions open world trade and mutual relinquishment of post insurrection claims, while preserving religious liberty in the Caroline Islands and reviving prior treaties. The U S refuses arbitration on article III of the peace protocol.
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Paris
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Philippine Islands
United States Commission
Caroline Islands
Millionaire's Wayward Son Allan Alford Arrested At San Quentin
Allan Alford aged 21 was seized at the gates of San Quentin as he won liberty after a two year term for forgery in Los Angeles. He is accused of passing two $200 drafts on the First National Bank of San Francisco drawn on W H Allen of Philadelphia. Detective Cody says Alford is the son of Texas millionaire Gen Alford. He also faces forgeries at Beatrice Nebraska Chicago Spokane and Portland Oregon.
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Allan Alford
San Quentin
Cal
Los Angeles
Alford
First National Bank of
San Francisco
W. H. Allen
Philadelphia
Cody
Gen
Texas
Beatrice, Neb
Chicago
Spokane
Portland
Ore
Tragedy at Topeka: Capitalist shoots neighbor in dispute
Thomas M. James a Topeka capitalist and politician shot William H. Hayes a car trimmer after dispute over property boundaries. Hayes was wounded and pronounced fatal at hospital. James was arrested.
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Thomas James
Wm. Hayes
Thomas M. James
Topeka
Kan
Wm. H. Hayes
Hayes
James
Brakeman Beats Railroad In Norwalk Damages Case
Frank Schaffer, a brakeman, wins $5,009 damages against Nickel Plate after the circuit court of Norwalk, Ohio affirms a common pleas verdict. He had alleged blacklisting for refusing a good character certificate, claiming it kept him from other railroads. The Huron County case previously awarded $5,008.
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Frank Schaffer
Norwalk
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Schaffer
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Mail Clerk Arrested for Rifling Letters in Fergus Falls
Post Office Inspector apprehended W. W. Stinson at Grand Forks and brought him to Fergus Falls on charges of rifling the mails. Two registered letters with marked bills were sent, both opened, and the bills found on his person. He confessed and pleaded guilt. He also confessed to killing his grandmother, clearing up the Helstrom murder frame near Bismarck through the teen grandson’s confession. Mrs. Helstrom, 70, was found dead at her farm north of the city with a bruised head.
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W. W. Stinson
Grand Forks
Post Office
Theile and
Gordon
Fergus Falls
Minn
Helstrom
Bismarck
N. D
William Helstrom
Lead Company Dividend Declared by National Lead Co
The directors of the National Lead Company of New York have declared a regular quarterly dividend on the preferred stock of 12 ½ percent payable December 15.
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Lead Company
National Lead Company of
New York
Miraculous escape in wreck of Atalanta sailors saved
Three sailors survived a catastrophic wreck of the British ship Atalanta off Yaquina while twenty three crew members perished including officers. George Frazer swam to a lifeboat after the hull split and aided companions onto shore.
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Charlies McBride
Tacoma
Cape Town
Alssead
Yaquina
Ore
George Frazer
Frazer
Francis McMahon
John Webber
Blasting Powder Explosion Seriously Injures Ohio Family
In Portsmouth Ohio a blasting powder blast at a quarryman Georg W Ferguson home Sunday wounded him his wife and two other children and killed two daughters Iva aged six and Cynthia aged eleven who were near the stove when the blast knocked down the house The powder can was reportedly nearly full and Ferguson sought wood for a fire not knowing the danger
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Ohio
Portsmouth
Geo. W. Ferguson
Ferguson
Iva
Cynthia
Navy raises apprentice age to eleven in service
Acting on Capt. Dickens recommendations Secretary Long raised the minimum age for naval apprentice admissions from fourteen to eleven years. Dickens found fourteen was not sufficiently developed to receive proper training.
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Capt
Dickens
Long
Naval Service
Indians warned of illegal hunting and forest fires in Wyoming
A telegraph from the commissioner of Indian affairs notified a Shoshone leader that Indians are illegally killing game and setting fires in the Teton mountains. Captain Nickerson went to Fort Washakis to investigate.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Teton Mountains
Wyoming
Nickerson
Fort Washakis
Russia Friendly Tone Praised by Journal des Petersburg
A semi official Journal des Petersburg asserts Russia is friendly and rejects anti American views about the Philippines. It contends the Ihourse Gazette does not reflect the stance of readying Russian circles and thus misrepresents public sentiment.
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Russia
Des Petersburg
Philippines
Ihourse Gazette
Jury convicts J H Southall in $700000 forged checks case
After twenty four hours the jury found J H Southall guilty at St Paul of selling forged government time checks. The swindle was about $700,000. Also reported is a Big Four wreck injuring eight near Wood River bridge east of Alton when a derailed special due to a cow.
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J. H. Southall
St. Paul
Big Four
Wood River Bridge
Alton
Trains Plow Through Laborers in Fog Near Jersey City
A Pennsylvania train in dense fog struck a gang of laborers on the Hackensack meadows near Jersey City. Eleven men were killed and six injured. Foreman William Cork’s crew of twenty worked in the area when the eastbound crash occurred. The incident halted the passengers and delayed rescue as a westbound train briefly disrupted awareness.
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Pennsylvania
Hackensack Meadows
Jersey City
N. J
Wm. Cork
Vanostrand
Banquet on the Oregon Highlights Brazilian Naval Friendship
On Friday night the American battleship Oregon hosted a banquet for Brazilian naval officers in Rio Janeiro. The event, aided by American minister Charles Page Bryan, featured lively cheers for U S naval victories. Prominent diplomats attended and American officers also paid a formal call on President Senor Salles.
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United States
Oregon
Rio Janeiro
Iowa
Charles Page Bryan
Senor Salles
St Paul Sails with Christmas Gifts for Soldiers
The transport St Paul departed San Francisco Friday bound for Manila carrying thousands of Christmas presents for soldiers and sailors in the Philippines. From across the country packages poured in to the quartermaster’s department as Uncle Sam acts as Santa Claus by delivering gifts free of cost. Several recruits and forty nurses sailed. twenty nurses remain in Honolulu.
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St. Paul
San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Quartermaster’s Department
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Honolulu
Parsons Elected General Master Workman of Knights of Labor
At Chicago meeting John W. Parsons of New York won a close vote to become general master workman, defeating incumbent Henry H. Hicks. Parsons, a New Yorker, is associated with the National Association of Letter Carriers and has long been active in labor affairs.
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John W. Parsons
Knights of Labor
Chicago
New York
Henry H. Hi Whe
Hicks
National Association of Lett Rers
Vale Graduate Dies in California Jail
Brandreth, who claimed to be Yale educated, was found dead in his Fresno County jail cell after a late night arrest on vagrancy charges. Alcoholism is suspected as the cause. He had traveled the world and was linked to a claim of kinship with a millionaire pill maker.
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Vale
A. Brandreth
Fresno
Cal
Yale College
Market Quotations Across Cities and Commodities
Market quotations list cattle hogs sheep and grain futures across Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and seed. Entries show ranges and grades from common to prime shipping and No 2 grades for several crops. Prices span roughly 2.00 to 9.00 per unit depending on commodity and grade.
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Tlecorn
Ste
Cincinnati
Detroit
Rge
Milwaukee
Textra
New York
Westert
Toledo
Murderer Henry A Elliott Receives Life with Hard Labor
In Watertown Henry A Elliott was found guilty of murdering H E Gallagher last August. The jury deliberated for over sixteen hours before sentencing Elliott to life in the penitentiary with hard labor. Prosecutors say Elliott killed for money and then assumed Gallagher’s identity to conceal the crime.
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Henry A. Hilcott
H. E. Gallagher
Watertown
Henry A. Elliott
Elliott
Gallagher
Nsai
Tis Homme Is
Et Harvel, Il
Death of Major Albert R. Anderson
Major Albert R. Anderson died in Hot Springs on Thursday November 17 after two months of blood poisoning. A longtime regional political figure, he once defeated Hepburn for Iowa Congress, served Fall River County states attorney, and was active in Populist and Republican politics. His career spannedHot Springs leadership since 1892 with mayoral and state office roles. He was seen as independent in his views and remained influential in the northwest.
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Albert R. Anderson
Hot Springs
Iowa
South Dakota
Hepburn
Congress
Fall River County
Northwest
Major Anderson
Micket
To Honor Nearys Memory Monument planned by Vermillion group
Vermillion residents press a memorial drive to honor Neary the former military instructor who died in Cuba. Proposals include a university armory and gymnasium named for cadet Neary. Also reported: a Salvation Army incident at Pierre where silver dollars were thrown. Aberdeen sees another holdup on a bicycle. Deadwood reports a new First Ward M E Church organized by Rev. C E Giddings relative to the Dallas born minister murdered at Central City.
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Neary
Vermillion
New Church
Deadwood
Dealwood First Ward
M. E
C. E. Giddings
Central City
Mr. Giddings
Flrlts
Dallas
Texas
Foundry and Techno shop planned by Ed Jolson in Beresford
Ed Jolson of Beresford plans an immediate large foundry and Techno shop to manufacture a new windmill model he invented. Work on the new facilities is to start at once, signaling a major local industrial development.
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Ed Jolson
Beresford
JAIL BREAKERS CAPTURED IN YANKTON COUNTY
Two youths named Howe were arrested months ago for wholesale harness thefts around Tyndall Bon Homme County. They broke jail seeking a team kept in Yankton. Sheriff Hickey recaptured them. Sheriff Eads aided. Hickey paid a dollar for the arrest.
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Yankton County
Howe
Tyndall
Bon Homme County
Yankton
Sherif Hickey
Sherif Eads
Bon Homme
Love's Secret Leaks Out in Spink Countys Engagement
Miss Edna Whitehead of Deland Spink County is to wed ex United States senator Fred T Dubois of Idaho. She is described as highly intellectual with wide knowledge and recently served as a South Dakota delegate to a mothers congress in Washington. The couple reportedly kept their engagement secret until recently and became known this past week.
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Edna Whitehead
Spink County
Fred T. Dubois
United States
Idaho
Deland
South Dakota
Mothers’ Congress
Washington
Mr. Dubosis
Miss Whitehead
DeSmet
Me. Dubois
Verdict Against the State in Ruth Lands Case Trial at Pierre
A Pierre circuit court on November 15 heard multiple state cases. The suit against Thos H Ruth for 1158 dollars alleged loss to the state due to his conduct as state commissioner of lands. The jury, after evidence, was instructed to award nominal damages and a 1 dollar judgment against the state, with the state planning an appeal. The hearing also touched on claimed illegal fees from the state auditor's office tied to the insurance department, with a continuance sought by the state.
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Ruth
Pierre
Circuit Court
Thos. H. Ruth
Gaffy
Insurance Department
Not Pleased with Alaska and Local News Highlights
T C DeJean criticizes Alaska prospects and accuses transporters of misrepresentation while mentioning reports of earlier finds. Yankton Brewery changes hands as Moritz buys in, with overhaul planned to expand Leer production. Prairie fires cause damage in Gregory and Brule Counties. Legal cases against Hippletoy Mahew and Anderson dismissed. criminal actions to follow. Turon jail escape attempt ends with confinement. Deaths: German Brunsbüttel exile of a former Chamberlain resident. Canton inmate Dave Thompson kills self after divorce. New South Dakota corporation filings list Advertising Specialty and Calender Company in Pierre with $1 capital.
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Alaska
T. C. DeJean
Chamberlain
Msm
Elies
Odio Reeder Fined Then Released For Lumber Theft
United States district court in Deadwood sentenced Odio Reeder of Custer to a $1,000 fine and jail until payment for lumber theft in Custer County. Judge Carland later reduced the fine to $5, which Reeder paid, leading to his release. Also, Andes, Charles Mix County gains a new post office with Carl Dugher named postmaster.
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United States
Deadwood
Carland
Odio Reeder
Custer
Andes
Sindes
Charles Mix County
Carl Dugher
Arbitration row over Philippines terms in Paris meet
Spanish commissioners pressed for arbitration on the Philippines and the protocol terms, while the United States argued sovereignty and possession remain within its jurisdiction. The discussion centered on whether the U S should hold or cede the Philippines, with Spain blaming U S power and the United States asserting war rights and self-determined peace terms.
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Paris
Philip
Spain
Manila
Philippines
Paris Peas Commission
United States
Jefferson Retires From Stage After Storied Career
Joseph Jefferson declares temporary retirement from the stage in New York. He is described as leaving with a fortune near 2 million dollars and notes Rip Van Winkle as his greatest money maker, tallying five thousand performances and high weekly grosses. Other hits include The Cricket on the Hearth The Heir at Law and Lend Me Five Shillings.
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Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
New York
Rip van Winkle
Annual Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
New York society gathered Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden for the annual horse show opening a blaze of light and fashion. About 400 guests attended with extravagant costumes and diamonds, while the horses displayed their usual showy presence. The first night of the exhibition was a great success.
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New York Society
Madison Square Garden
San Francisco Wheelman Sets Fifty Mile Cycle Record
E O Kragness of San Francisco shatters American cycling marks by lowering the fifty mile standard from 2 22 59 to 2 18 29 and the straightaway from 2 15 to 2 12 15. The last ten miles posted 22 15 cutting the 24 14 record held by L N Walleston of Newburyport Mass.
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San Francisco
E. O. Kragness
L. N. Walleston
Newburyport
Mass
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Mitchell Printing CO
Pretisi
Dreyfus
Temps
Albert Dreyfus
Hawaii
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FP. Ainsworth
Record and Pension Office
War Department
Secretary of War
Tars
Florida
Andrew Shackleford
River Junction
Decatur County
Georgia
John Stefancin
John Ferdoreco
Cleveland
Sam Carr
North Carolina
Carr
Stefancin
Hiim
Cafe de Champenon
Havas Agency
Union
Bucharest
Milan
Serviz
Kragujevesc
Nisch
Fon du Lac
Officer Prinselow
George Seitz
Wis
Supreme Court
Davison County
State of
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Chicago, Milwaukese& St. Paul Railroad Company
Murbe Chamberlain
Eel
Titon
Manils
John O'Connor
Édier O
Salvation Army
Aberdeen
Wesley White
Rakeman
Tyler
Jon Vibber
Conn
George Lawrence
Chieani Northwestern
J. D. Case
George W .Case
Watertawau
Mesise
Wateroi
Weilose
Mlingis
John Q. Anderson
Clara Willrodt
Willrodt
Brule County
Althbe
Une
Chiamtenain
Farter
Cheyenne Agerey
Albert W. Wilthuas
Yankton Brewery
Yankton Brewery Association
Lewis Montrofi Bar
Isideration
B.gb
Moritz
Gregory County
Gov. Lee
Hipiletoy Mahew
Insurance Derk
Turon
Trev
Auditor Roser
Germany
Brunsbattell
Chaaberlain
Sioux City
Sioux
Europe
Canton
Dave Thompson
New Corporation
Aivoctising Specialty and Calender Company
SI. Incorporators
G. Os. Fisher Roswell A. Whitney
David P. Baker
Spaniaros
Andy
Letcha County
New Republic
Libertad
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
United States of Central America
Aedde
Etha Han
Dadiy
Scatt
Cole
E. O. F. Drake
For
Odondy Wright
Badger
Clay Young
Tyler i
Will Smith
E Fo Hanson
Jace Cool House
Mr. Boue
Li Lockhart
Barton
Mr. Ke
Alex
Mrs. Daughte
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