Germans Seek Ways to Shut Out American Competition
In Berlin, the Bond der Industrie held a general meeting discussing the American danger and a new German tariff. Dr Wendlandt warned of US exports rising and German duties lagging, urged tariff increases and a European customs union against the United States, with plans to treat American foods separately if needed.
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Bond der Industriction
The
Bund
Wendlandt
United States
Germany
United Stats
Laxony
Roosevelt
United
America
Huy Hennes
Choosing Chinese Heir to Be Decided at Kai Feng
Pekin dispatch reports Empress will appoint a new heir after meetings at Kai Feng Henan with Prince Ching and viceroys. Current heir is dissolute and banished prince’s line complicates succession. Candidate reportedly nephew of Prince Tuan. Boxer involvement noted. Reformers and powers wary travel starts November 1 with Ching as grand marshal.
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Pekin
Ching
Kai Feng
Henan
Hag
Peitzoyn
Tuan
W Ching
Manchurian convention telegraphed from Shanghai
The Shanghai correspondent reports a Manchurian convention in negotiations led by Li Hung Chang and M. Lessar. Russia would return Liao Tong Kirin and Qei Lung Kaih to China, withdraw troops from Liao Tong this year, and pull troops from the other two provinces within two years. China to recruit Russian officers to drill Seng Chi troops at Mukden. A further secret agreement may exist.
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London
Li Hung Chang
M. Lessar
Knésias
Pekin
Shanghai
The
Standard
Rnssia
China
Liao Tong
Kirin
Qei Lung Kaih
Sunga River
Seng Chi
Mukden
Supreme Council of the 33rd degree meets in centennial session
Washington October meeting marks the centennial of the council founded in Charleston in 1801. A key ruling bars foreign jurisdiction members from joining this one without severing ties, and tribute is paid to President McKinley. Election for Sovereign Grand Commander is expected tomorrow.
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Washington
Supreme Council
Freemasonry
United States
Charleston
South Carolina
Albert Pike
Hichardson
Tennessee
McKinley
Mason
Tomorow
Richardson
Lipton Declines Cup Challenge and Shamrock Plans
New York Oct 21 Sir Thomas Lipton denied plans to challenge for the America’s Cup next year saying he will wait to see if any British sportsmen want a chance but a bout next year is unlikely. Shamrock will stay on this side of the water and enter any race that arises. Montreal Oct 21 Mayor Prefontaine refused to authorize an investigation into Ald Clerhume's claim of bribery related to the electric light contract noting charges were not specific and the council sent the matter to city attorneys.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
Montreal
Prefontaine
Ald
Clerihue
Clerimué
Czolgoaz Execution Set For Monday In New York
Albany reports preparations under way for the execution of Czolgoaz scheduled for Monday next. Only 26 witnesses will be permitted, with Erie county sheriff the only named attendee thus far. Dr. Carlos F. Macdonald, renowned insanity specialist, will conduct the autopsy.
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Albany
N. Y
Erie County
Carlos F. Macdonald
Impetuous Bourassa Attacks British War Policy in Montreal
M P for Labelle Mr Bourassa denounces the South African War and Chamberlain at a Montreal meeting marking the pioneer newspaper anniversary. He ridicules the Royal family, says Britain's army and navy are unproven, opposes annexation, and argues Canada should stay connected to Britain but preserve French race and reject imperial honors.
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Hourassa
M. P
Labelle
Pioneer
J. A. Chicoyne
Wolfe
Bourassa
Great Britain
Canada
Ife
South Africa
Ilo
Chamberlain
England
Death of Nicholas Flood Davin Ends in His Room
Winnipeg reports that Nicholas Flood Davin, Regina journalist and parliamentarian, died by self-inflicted gunshot in his Clarendon hotel room. He had purchased a revolver after a period of irregular habits, returned to the hotel, and fired, death instantaneous. Ottawa noted his funeral two days later with limited attendance.
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Winnipeg
Nicholas Flood Davin
Regina
Clarendon Hotel
Tle
Chinaman's Revenge Special 10 The Mind
Vancouver, Oct 21. Word reached here that Ah Jay, a Chinese man at Nicola Lake, died by his own hand to trigger a murder charge against his foe Ah Hung. Ah Lay gave a dying statement accusing Ah Hung of the fatal wounds. Ah Bang's alibi was proven. L. Grime, just returned from South Africa, carries a bullet that struck a rock above his head and knocked off his headgear.
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Vancouver
Ah Jay
Nicola Lake
Ah Hung
Ah Lay
Ah Bang
L. Grime
South Africa
France Moves Toward Joint Action on Balkan Crises
Paris reports that France delays coercive measures in the Lorando claim while interior turmoil in Turkey prompts fears of disruption. Powers led by Russia and France consider joint representations to the Porte to enforce Berlin Treaty clauses on Macedonia and Armenia and to seek a new solution for Crete.
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Paris
France
Turkey
Macedonia
Armenia
Crete
Russia
Th Porte
Berlin
Germany
Austria
Italy
Lord Salisbury
Stamps Stolen in Chicago Post Office Heist
Burglars tunneled from the rear of the Chicago post office, drilling into the wholesale stamp vault and stealing $76,068 in stamps and over $300,000 in cash reportedly the target. Inspectors describe it as the largest stamp robbery in U.S. postal history, with air holes, pipes, and a dry battery found as clues.
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Chicago
Post Office
Stuart
Postal Service
No word from envoys over Stone kidnapping mission
Constantinople 21 officials of the United States legation report no news from missionaries seeking to deal with abductors of Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka. It is believed the missionaries will use the nearest telegraph only after ransom terms and transmission method are fixed.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Mounted men wanted for war effort
The Daily Express reports Lord Kitchener has wired the war office urging more trained mounted men. Also, Sir Charles Tupper sails on Thursday aboard the Tuisian for Canada, with Topper shipping on the same date from London.
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Topper
London
Sir Charles Tupper
Tuisian
Canada
Premier Ross Targets Early January Session in Toronto
Short session noted in Toronto as Premier Ross announces government plans to convene the legislature early in January and to prorogue before April 13. The statement outlines a concise agenda and timing for the province's lawmaking.
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Toronto
Ross
Ontario Gold Mines Money Market Review Criticizes Ontario Gold Mining
The Evening Telegram London cable reports the Money Market Review finds the British Ontario Gold mining venture discouraging to investors. It criticizes the directors' record as harmful to a joint stock company and advises hesitation before entrusting control of a mining concern. The review also comments on Ontario and the Mining Company.
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Money Market Review
Seoras New Company
Toronto
Evening Telegram
London
Ontaro
Ontario strays from forecasts on gold and silver output
Review says Ontario fails to justify three year optimism on gold productions. Over the past three years reckless promotions and dubious ventures have left Ontario bearing the consequences. It notes silver output surpassed all metals. Also mentions Lord Alfred Douglas, near acn of the Marquis of Queensbury, in town, planning a Pacific Coast trip on February 18.
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Ontario
Lord Alfred Douglas
Marquis of Queensbury
Fle
Pacific
Holden Visits Granby Properties in Boundary Region
Dr Thomas W Holden a Philadelphia stock broker and large Granby shareholder has been in the Boundary inspecting properties with H N Galer acting manager. Wm Minion located five coal claims on east fork of the North Fork of Kettle river. Judge Leamy declared the osmic laundry by law ultra vires targeting Chinamen. Forty two carloads of rails for the Republic and Grand Forks railway expected. Surprise mine Nelson Washington will ship ore to Granby smelter. Lt A Brown manager of Son Iset mine back from Similkmeen with H A HannIngton. About fifteen private dwellings and three stores under construction.
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Granby Company
Grand Forks
Thos. W. Holden
Philadelphia
Phoenix
H. N. Galer
Mesars, Graves and Slumerfeit
Wm. Minion
Kettle River
Leamy
Republic & Grand Forks Railway
Nelson
Wash
Granby
Lt. A. Brown
Son Iset
Similakmeen
H. A. Hannington
Electric Light Matters a Council Night Agenda
City council discusses proposed bylaw on evening session. Finance committee reports 757.91 in accounts. Relief request from miners' families noted. Mill Street sidewalk upgrade and water main extension ordered. Lane opening between Miner office and Hume hotel to connect with Ward greet. Trestle bridge plan and Cottonwood creek log jam addressed. Extra power sought from Bannington Falls Power. revised agreement to be drafted for final consideration Thursday night.
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Irving
Finance Committee
General Relief Committee
Mill Street
Board of Works
Stanley
Ward
Vernon
Miner
Hume
Ward Greet
City
Paterson
Cottonwood Creek
Selous
Charles A. Waterman
Bonnington Fails Power Company
Selons
Fifty Men Leave Ashcroft for Horsefly Diggings
Ashcroft reports a new placer strike on Empire Creek about 65 miles from Harper's camp on the North Fork Horsefly river. About 50 men have joined the exploration. ground is shallow but estimates of $20 per day per man are noted. Early next spring is expected to trigger a mining rush to the Horsefly placers.
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Ashcroft
T. Ward
Harper’s
Horsefly
Canim Laké
Ashccroft
Ashcroft Journal
The Fatal Frog in Lardo Yields A Young Life
A 17 year old Durkee, son of Conductor Durkee, was killed in a railway yard accident at Lardo on Sunday afternoon. While helping to make up a train his right foot was caught in a frog as the train backed, dragging him under wheels. He was taken to Kuslo hospital after amputation but died at 3 a.m. Monday. The family had moved from St Paul to Nelson years ago.
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Durkee
Nelson
Procter
Kaslo
Hercules
Hartio
Lardo
Young Durkee
Kuslo
St. Paul
Minn
Macedonians Implicated In Stone Capture Report
London October 22 The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Mail says evidence supports the idea that Miss Stone’s capture originated with the Macedonian committee as many Macedonians in Sofia offer to mediate with the brigands.
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Miss Stone
Vienna
Daily Mail
Sofia
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