Novice Blizzard Devastates New England Coast
A record November blizzard swept New England with 8 to 24 inches of snow and high tides, disrupting railways and electric lines. Damage includes $100,000 loss for the Boston Elevated and $200,000 for other railways, with over $1.5 million in shipping losses. Eight lives lost, sixteen injured, and widespread property destruction from Boston to Nantasket Beach.
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Boston
New England
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated Railroad
Ohio
Dartford
Conn
John Ahren
Glastonbury
Lynn
Mass
Benjamin V. Boynton
New York
Kingston Towing Company
Mudsan
New York City
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Nantasket Beach
Hull
Nantasket
Atlantic Hill
Ocean View House
Esterhazy Sails for United States, Reported from Antwerp
In Route for America Antwerp reports Maj. Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy has sailed for the United States. The Droits de romme asserts the move, signaling a notable development in the case.
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America
Antwerp
The
Droits de ¥Romme
Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy
United States
Wigsense scare in Chinatown prompts health precautions
In San Francisco Chinatown the board of health tightens controls over a mysterious Wigsense after reports of plague like symptoms. Officials say a suspected case proved to be death from neontitis and no bubonic plague is believed to be in the city. In Rockford Illinois the Spafford planing mill burned on November 26 causing about 20000 dollars loss with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Board of Health
Chinatown
Rockford
Spafford
Navy annual report lauds wartime achievements and expansion
The secretary of the navy reports a longer than usual year due to the war tests. It recounts Manila and Santiago victories, strategic moves, and the Maine incident handling. It details coal costs, budget figures, and plans to expand the navy by about 15 ships with more officers and yards.
Weather Bureau reports year highlights and new operations
Chief Willis L. Moore submits a report detailing the Weather Bureau’s expansion to the West Indies and Gulf coast shores, new observing stations across many states, and a climate and crop center in Alaska. The year saw five floods, extensive forecasts distributed, and growing efforts to collect lightning damage statistics with farmers mutual insurance partners.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Wilson
Moore
Bureau
West Indies
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Service
Alaska
Montana
Idaho
California
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
Texas
Mississippi
Georgia
Kentucky
West Virginia
Michigan
Florida
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Ilinois
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Associations
United States
Mass of ruins as Baldwin hotel fire destroys landmark
The Baldwin hotel in San Francisco, a 50 year landmark, was destroyed by a Wednesday morning fire. Estimated loss reaches 1.5 million dollars with only a small insured portion. Four deaths are reported and rescue teams continue operations. Fire Marshal Towne criticizes the doomed structure as a death trap and vows no similar building will be erected in the city center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Baldwin Hotel
Baldwin Theater
J. L. White
Lewis Myers
Skagway
Alaska
J. M. Lighthead
Tate Pryor
F. P. Noon
St. Louis
George Huber
Bridget
Chicago
Allen LB
Wrisley & Co
Fifth Avenue
Wey
Gompers Urges Federal Eight Hour Work Day for Government
President Samuel Gompers writes to President McKinley with labor friendly legislation ideas for the coming congress. He calls for an eight hour day on all government work including contractors and sub contractors and suggests direct government employment where feasible. He warns of evils in competition between free and convict labor and urges federal regulation of inter state commerce to address importation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
McKinley
Congress
Gompers
Sharks Corbett bout ends in disgraceful fiasco at Lenox
New York observes a chaotic boxing night as Sharkey defeats Corbett after Connie McVey leaps into the ring triggering the referee to disqualify Corbett. Police intervene as Corbett storms the ring, with 9000 in attendance and receipts above 45000. The incident threatens boxing's reputation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sharkey- Corbett
Lenox Athletic Club
Corbett
Connie” McVey
John” Kelly
Sharkey
McVey
New York Millionaire Thomas Tinsley Re jailed again
In Houston on November 23 Thomas Tinsley a New York millionaire jailed for contempt for not producing Glenwood Cemetery company books was denied release as the books were not in his possession. the judge ordered continued imprisonment likely for life in a case described as without parallel in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Thomas Tinsley
New York
Glenwood Cemetery Company
Supreme Court of the United States
German Noble Kills Constable in Chicago
Baron C. E. W. Von Liedenfeld shot and killed Charles A. McDonald after a disparaging remark about Germans. Von Liedenfeld surrendered to police following the incident in Chicago on November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. E. W. von Liedenfeld
Charles A. Mc- Donald
Mc- Donald
von Biedenfeld
von Biedenfald
Mme Dreyfus Authorized to Cable Husband From Paris
May Cable Mer reports Mme Dreyfus wife of the Devil's Island prisoner has been granted permission to cable to her husband in Paris on the situation.
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Mer
Paris
Mme. Dreyfus
Devil’s Island
Postal Service Growth and War Era Reforms Highlighted
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith reports rapid expansion of military and naval postal operations during the war, citing large camps, foreign territories, and new stations in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. He notes gains in mail volumes money orders and rural free delivery and calls for policy changes to curb abuses and modernize the system.
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Washington
Navy
Charles Emory Smith
Philippines
Congress
Cuba
Santiago
United States
Ken Brewer
Ile
Santiago City
Havana
Jamaica
West Indian Islands
Porto Rico
Ponce
Manila
Cavite
San Francisco
Army of Occupation
Congressional Committee
Hawaii
Smith
Pacific Railroad
Grant Gillett's Cattle Paper Ties Kansas City Banks
The failure of Woodbine cattleman Grant C. Gillett became known in Kansas City after business hours Friday, causing a mild market stir among steel yard financiers. More than $500,000 of his paper rests with numerous commission firms, with some reaching local banks though exact holdings in firms or banks remain undetermined. Paris approves Bernhardt lease of Theater Des Nations
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Kansas City
Grant C. Gillett
Woodbine
Kan
Gillett
Riots Subside in Seoul After Independence Clash
Dispatch from Hong Kong reports Chemulpo dated November 28 says rioting in Seoul is subsiding. Three Coreans were killed yesterday and followers of the Independence club claim advantage in the conflict. The British warship TIfnr micue has arrived there.
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New York
The
Herald
Hong Kong
Chemulpo
Seoul
Independence Club
Itifnrmicue
Interior Department annual report highlights land and revenue issues
Secretary Bliss reports public land shrinking with 71.5 million acres irrigation ready of 803 million and 200.7 million acres grazing only. Indian affairs note Mille Lac Chippewa trouble, Uintah and Curtis act progress, pension claims near 685,000 and calls for a pension commission. Alaska liquor laws, revenue prospects, mining growth, and Sitka buildings funding also discussed.
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Washington
Bliss
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Departments of the Interior and of Justice
Mille Lac
White Marsh
Spain
Webster Davis
Pension Bureau
Board of Pension Appeals
Davis
United States
Liss
Brady
Alaska
Alaskan
District of Columbia
Congress
Northwest Territory
International Boundary Line
Fagle City
Unalaska
Yukon
Tanana
Prince William Sound
Sitka
United States Mint Reports Key Global Monetary Shifts
The 1897 world gold coinage reached a record 187,719,342 with Russia Japan and India reforms cited. Russia and others moved toward gold standard while India refused to back international bimetallism. Independent events include a Chicago soap factory fire causing $106,000 in losses and a Phi Delta Theta convention choosing Louisville for 1900.
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Washington
George
Roberts
Mint
Russia
Japan
India
United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Rance
Austria-Hungary
Louisville
Columbus
The
Phi Delta Theta
Navy War Report Highlights Crowninshield Leadership And Ship Readiness
The Bureau of Navigation chief Capt Crowninshield led the war history report detailing prewar orders, fleet readiness, and decisive gunnery advantages. It notes the north Atlantic fleet was ready, Oregon’s race around South America, and Dewey’s April 24 order to attack. Recommendations include expanding Naval forces, creating a national naval reserve, reforming rewards, and formalizing the coast signal service.
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Washington
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
War Or Strategy Board
Sampson- Schley
South Atlantic
Sampson
Oregon
South America
Dewey
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Cervera
North Atlantic
Ils
Navy
Navigation Bureau
Congress
Bureau
Naval
Naval Reserve
Department
The
Coast Signal Service
Riot In Anniston Involving Third Alabama Regiment
In Anniston Alabama on November 23 Negro soldiers from the Third Alabama regiment ambushed white troops and fought the provost guard. The clash ended with the attackers disappearing on reinforcements return. One negro was found dead and a black soldier was seriously beaten earlier on Tenth street, sparking the disturbance.
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Anniston
Ala
Alabama (Colored
Tenth Street
Government to grant relief for West Indies hurricane distress
London moves to aid hurricane victims with a generous grant as Mansion House funds fall short at £44,600. Nine sailors drown after the Jitz James steamer foundered off Beachy Head in a gale with three rescued.
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London
West Indies
Swansea
Beachy Mead
English Channel
Colburn Fuller and Co and Derry Shoe Firms Make Assignment
The Col burn Fuller Co boot and shoe makers of this city and Derry Massachusetts oldest shoe firm in New England voluntary assign Friday Liabilities are about 800000 largely notes Assets unknown Pay of the Army report shows army Paymaster General Stanton recording expenditures of 23499969 up 2326804 from last year
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Loston
Colburn, Fuller & Co
Boots
Derry
Mass
New England
Washington
T. I. Stanton
Army
Steamer explosion kills six on T. C. Walker near Stockton
Disaster strikes the river steamer T. C. Walker at Fourteen Mile Slough. Six are dead and 11 seriously injured, with 15 to 20 more hurt. Captain John Tulan and chief engineer Watson Henry among the casualties. Mrs Henry dies later. fireman Jerry Daly also perishes.
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Stockton
Cal
Fourteen Mile
T. C. Walker
San Francisco
California Navigation and Improvement Company
John Tulan
Watson Henry
Henry
Mr. Blunt
Jerry Daly
Dominici
Louis Brizzolania
Charles Maggini
Texas
Mr. Maggins
Benicia
John Yorke
Texas Deck
Kaiser Welcomed Home in Berlin as William Passes
Nov 28 reports from Berlin describe cheers and decorations for Emperor William during his Holy Land tour with Boersen Zeitung noting costs of 10,000,000 marks. Meanwhile St Louis plan business men excursion to Cuba and West Indies starting January. In Maine, two men killed when a snow plow derailed near South Berwick. In Williamson West Virginia a suspected assassin, Samuel Stenneda, arrested for shooting Constable Charles Steele near Gray. In Lexington a 14 year old stallion Imp Topgallant sold for 40,000 to W J Alexander of Chicago.
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Kaiser
Berlin
William
Boersen Zeitung
Holy Land
West Indies
St. Louis
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indian Islands
Williamson
W. Va
Samuel Stenneda
Charles Steele
Gray
Steele
Newsteda
Lexington
Easton
John B. Ewing
Nashville
W.J. Alexander
Chicago
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Work OF the Navy
Long
Secretary of the Navy
Sisbee
Maine
Pacific
Cape Verde Islands
Cape Haiti
Mt. Thomas
San Juan
Schley
Cienfuegos
Curacoa
Schrey
Hobson
Guantanamo
Shafter
Tampa
Geparate
Earch
iWitu
Naval Academy
Navy Yards
Naval Board of Bureau Chiefs
Naval War Board
Admiral Sicard
Mahan
the Weather Bureau
Baldwin
Jalil
Interior Department
United States Mint
Anniston, Ala
Wiec
South Berwick
Harley Bates
Fred Hallway
Portland
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