Tsar Nicholas II Stricken With Typhoid Fever
Reports from Dondon and London indicate Emperor Nicholas II's illness is serious and is causing European anxiety about peace. Official bulletins describe a favorable course, while observers warn any change in rulership could worsen tensions. Ambassadors and newspapers discuss illness impact, with focus on Europe’s stability and health conditions at Livadia.
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Hurope
William
London
Ming
Janus
Vine Times
Alge
Cesar
Mle Rugslay
Far East
Washington
Ambassador Tower
St. Petersburg
State Department
Nicholas
Moi
Copenhagen
Livadia
Swedens Org
Yerkes Quits Governor Contest After Reappointment
John W. Yerkes, the former Republican candidate for Kentucky governor, resigned as he was appointed collector of internal revenue for the Eighth District. He plans to step into duties November 20 and drop his bid to contest Gov Beekman's election. Leslie Cowins accompanied him. Cowins will likely take back his former pension agent post in Louisville.
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Lincoln County
Tito
Preston Porter
Washington
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Tom
Yerkes
Internal Revenue
Beekbun
Lesie Couins
Republican State Committee of
Louisville
Perished by Fire Ends Tiny Wisconsin Couple
A aged couple named Klotow living in a shack near this place were burned to death Wednesday night. The blaze prompted suspicions of incendiary origin. District attorney expected to investigate. Miss Louise Pierpont Morgan wed Herbert Livingston Satterlee in New York at St Georges Church with over 2,500 guests. Michigan population rises to 2,420,982 per census. increase of 327,000 since 1890.
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Spencer
Klotow
Dee
Morgan
New York
Louise Pierspont Morgan
J. Vierpont Morgan
Thorsilay Begaime
Herbert Livingston Satterlee
St. Georges Church
Rinks
Michigan
Erasue Bureau
Reelection and Responsibility in McKinley’s Victory
The piece argues that a president’s reelection is both a personal compliment and a test of duty. It notes McKinley’s win shows broad support, yet warns that genuine leadership requires humility and self-scrutiny. It cites Massachusetts as a state where Bryan’s populist stance dampened McKinley’s margin and invites reflection on past positions.
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Hatean
Webbe
William McXigley
Ferus
Massachusetts
Bryan
Democracy's Future and the New York Pauper Puzzle
A New York pauper questions whether the Democratic party can regain rational control and conscience amid imperialism and monopoly. The piece notes forecasts vary, with potential factions like Gold Democrats and Southern imperialism shaping the party's future. It warns against simplistic parallels to Britain and laments internal tensions.
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New York
Democratic Party
Great Britain
McKinley Trajectory Seen Through 1900 Lens
Commentators assess McKinley’s 1896 margin shrunk by 100000 in Massachusetts and halved in New York, warning he is a pliant vessel for stronger forces. They fault the administration on trusts and tariff policy, while debating Democratic unity and party future amid industrial power and imperial pressures.
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McKinley
New York
Croker
Bryan
Dinwell
Ilis
Philippines
Favorillas
Ean
Chicago Record
Punitive Edicts Target Qing Princes and Officials
Washington reports a cable stating imperial decrees on November 12 punish Prince Tuan and Prince Chwang with life imprisonment, others with rank reductions or exile. The measure targets high Chinese officials amid Boxer unrest, while London observers critique European punitive expeditions and urge restoration of Emperor Guangxu to Peking.
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Sheng
Hay
Prince Tuan
Prince Chwung
Prince Yih
Prince Ying
Prince Lien
Duke Jan
Kang Nien
Kang Yi
Chao Shu Chai
Yu Helen
China
Cuan
Atus
Wan
Hays
Kane Yi Isong
Yn Hsien
Ignati
Peking
London
Séy
Daily
Espress
Kiva Bu
Unified Veteran Support Moves in St Louis
Today in St Louis, Commander Todige Leo Russieur of the Grand Army of the Republic announces general orders to be issued soon. One section covers resolution 3779 seeking veteran preference in public service, previously favorable in committee and expected to pass early next session. Copies of the bill and committee history have been sent to each post urging prompt action ahead of the December session opening Monday.
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St. Louie
Grand Army of the Republic
Todige
Leo Russieur
Econmititee
Griggs to Pull Out of Cabinet Amid Maligned Deliberations
Washington reports indicate Attorney General Griggs told the president that most cabinet members intend to remain in their posts for the next administration after mature deliberation. The attorney general resignation may take effect March, with others expected to keep their positions. Elsewhere, district workers strike for higher pay while a wage dispute with a company leads to halted work for a shift. Charles A. Tyler, the oldest letter carrier, dies at about 88. Florence Tallman secured a $250,000 life insurance policy, the largest for a woman, mirrored by a similar policy for her husband Frank C. Wowden.
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Elgive
Griggs
Marude
Rotary of
Wae
Chicago
Ulorence
Tallinn
Wisconsin state news reports delegates to irrigation congress
Gov Scofield appointed seven Wisconsin delegates for the national irrigation congress to be held in Chicago at Central Music Hall from November 21 to 24. Names include George Raymer, P H King, A J Phillips, N E Breeer, George H Puteb, B M Bauhma, N L Austin and others. A restaurant dispute in La Crosse involved traveling salesman George Scheuermann claiming unequal seating and planned damages suit. Fond du Lac centenarian Charity Jane Robinson, 102, died. she was esteemed for education and sociability.
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Wisons
National Irrigation Congress
Chivago
Central Music Hall
Gov
Scofield
George Raymer
P. H. King
Madison
A. J. Phillips
West Salem
N. E. Breeer
Random Lake
George H. Puteb
Stevens Point
B. M. Bauhma
Grand Rapida
N. L. Austin
Evansville
George Scheuermann
Chicago
Fond du Lac
Grandma” Robinson
Charity Jane Robinson
Wisconsin club officers elected at fall convention
The Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs elected officers: President Mrs Henry M Yotimann of Waukesha, Recording Secretary Mrs Thomas I Brown of Milwaukee, Corresponding Secretary Mrs David White of La Crosse, Treasurer Mrs Frank Allis of Madison, Auditor Dr W H Crosby of Racine. Missing members Louie Larson and Myron Bakery from Weyauwega were drowned after their duck hunting boat capsized on Lake Michigan. Baker was 30, Larson 22, both single.
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Fallows
Henry M. Yotimann
Waukesha
Thomasi. Brown
Milwaukee
David White
la Crosse
Frank Allis
Madi- San
W. HH. Crosby
Racine
Dlontens
Louie Larson
Myron Bakery
Weyauwega
Youiremont
Baker Q
Larson
Merrimar mother accused after injuring infant son
Mrs George Lee of Merrimar reportedly nearly killed her infant by striking and bruising him against a table. A year earlier she fired at his hand and has spent most of the time since in a sanitarium. The child may die from its injuries.
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Thanne Mather
George Lee
Merrimar
Iin
Long lived man 100 years in Sparte district obituary
Loren Wolcott aged 100 years died at his Sparte home after a long life. Election returns were his lifelong ambition. Numerous local incidents include a rifle accidental shooting in Rhinelander, a jail sentence in Kenosha, and various deaths and accidents across Wisconsin. Snowstorms, football, church consecrations, and lightning arrests fill a broad statewide news page.
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Sparte
Tugiland
Whll
Rhinelander
John Burg
Kenosha
Stellerales
New Rightimadin
Osdole
St. Croix Falls
Grafton
Reginald Heber Weller
Stevens Point
Fond du Lac
Brillion
Langiade
Vilas
Ashisnd
Douglas
David 8
Gibbon
Oshkosh
Mibwaukee
George J
Winter
Que
Oxholu
Halverson
Sunshineerplans’ Industeign School
Auburndale
Wisconsin Central
John M. Koller
Koller, Hayssen & Stella Manturweturing Company
Sheboygan
Morris Gee
Judas
Tie
Janesville
Harry Morricon
Virosua
Morrigon
Ailack
Pewaukee Lake
Merman A. Wittig
Milwanker
Fred Grant
August Gonsky
Yorkeville
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