Empress Dowager Targeted in Peking Settlement Talks
Washington discusses three core questions in China peace talks: remove the Empress Dowager from government roles, create an indemnity fund via higher customs duties or gold payments, and replace the Tsung-li Yamen with a Minister of Foreign Affairs. The plan aims to assign responsibility for the Boxer uprising while avoiding personal punishment.
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Washington
China
United States
Li Hung-Chang
Great Britain
Li-Hung-Chang
Imperial edict names two Chinese peace commissioners
The Times Shanghai correspondent reports an imperial edict appoints Liu Kung Yih Viceroy of Nanking and Chang Chih Tung Viceroy of Hankow as additional peace commissioners for China.
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London
Shanghai
the Times
Liu-Kung-Yih
Nanking
Chang-Chih- Tung
Hankow
China
Peace talks advance as French proposals gain support
Paris dispatch from Peking reports French proposals accepted by ministers with further specifications to be discussed Monday. Final note expected for weeks. Gen. Voyron leading French troops in China to clear Boxer–infested villages around Tien Tsun and Peking. missionaries rescued. another column faced resistance at Siet Chung. village burned.
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Paris
Havas ‘Agency
Peking
Voyron
China
Tien-Tsin
Tuen
Siet-Chung
Allies Hold Imperial Tombs In China Report
A Havas dispatch from Peking says French troops occupied the tombs of the Empress in Si Ling on October 28. German Italian and English forces arrived later and occupied other imperial tombs. No fighting is reported.
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Paris
Havas
Peking
Si-ling
Pao-Ting officials sentenced to death in missionary murder case
A commission of inquiry at Pao-Ting-Foo convicts Provincial Judge Tien-Yang Military Commandant Wang Shung-On General Kiu and two others, sentencing them to death. German and French troops will guard the city for the winter and the most venerable temple is set for destruction on October 27.
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Pao-Ting-Foo
Tien-Yang
Wang Shung-On
Kiu
Cornell Special Trains Account Princeton Game
Cornell special trains will leave West 23d Street Station at 12 25 P M and Cortlandt and Desbrosses Streets at 12 30 P M for Princeton game travel via Pennsylvania Railroad. The note appears in a periodical roster of department index items and travel options.
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Princeton
Pennsylvania Railroad
West 23d Street
Cortlandt and Desbrosses Sts
Prince
International commission targets Chinese officials in missionary murders
The allied body convicts the Grand Treasurer, the Governor of Pao-Ting-Foo, and a Chinese Colonel of involvement in the murder of American and English missionaries and sentences them to death. Berlin dispatch reports German telegraphic link with Peking, rail line to capital nearly finished, French guards on the line, and improving health of German troops.
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International Commission
Pao-Ting-Foo
Berlin
Pao- Ving-Foo
Peking
Pao-Ting-s
Described Empress Dowager Drowns Imperial Consort in Beijing
A Peking dispatch reports the body of Shen Ti, Emperor Kwang Su’s favored wife, found in a palace well after the court fled. The Empress Dowager allegedly caused the drowning, while Shen Ti’s rival Shing Fi and about a hundred other imperial women are said to be prisoners of the allies.
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Berlin
Peking
Hamburg
German Troops Arrive and Distribute Across Chinese Posts
Telegrams show all German troops landed in China and posted at Peking Pao-Ting-Foo and Shan-Hai-Kwan with brigades infantry cavalry artillery and engineers along the Peking Yang-Tsun railway. Additional positions at Tien-Tsin Taku and duties supervising construction. Letters from German soldiers spark calls for official statements on alleged cruelties. Chancellor Bilow receives congratulations from Tien-Tsin merchants on Anglo German accord.
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Berlin
Tien-Tsin
Taku
Peking
Yang-Tsun
China
Hanover Courier
Freisinnige Zeitung
Count Vor. Bilow
Russian Govt orders Hamburg American to move troops to the Far East
The Russian government has commissioned the Hamburg American Line to transport troops from Odessa to the Far East. The Batavia sails to Vladivostok to bring 2 550 men to Odessa. The line has bought the Brazil and River Plate fleet of A Co de Freitas & Co and seeks joint working with Hamburg and South American Steamship Co.
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Hamburg
Hamburg- American Steamship Line
Odessa
Far East
Batavia
Vladivostock
Hamburg-American Line
Brazil
River Plate
A. Co. de Freitas & Co
Hamburg and
South American Steamship Company
Edict Calls Boxers to Burn Christians in Shan-Se Edict
Reports from Shanghai letters translated by Archibald Little recount massacres of Chinese Christians. The Governor of Shan-Se orders Boxers to destroy Christian homes and kill adherents. Victims include families of McDonnell and Young, with multiple executions by torture at temples and river deaths near Fen River.
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Fen River
Ping-Iang-Foo
Hongkong
Chee-Chong
Mackay
Miss Chapman
Miss Way
Kiang-Shian
Farrier
Pei- Tang
Peking
Export of Manufactures Shows U S Daily Trade Peak
The Treasury Bureau reports American workshops export goods valued at $338,678,243 for the nine months ending September 1900, averaging over $1,000,000 daily including Sundays. Daily working-day totals reach $1,500,000, with iron and steel leading, followed by mineral oils, copper products, wood goods, leather boots and shoes, and cotton manufactures among others.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics of
Treasury Department
United States
Thurston Democrat Paint Incident Sparks Church Scuffle
J E Dimmick a Thurston farmer and local Democrat was painted red by fellow church members after a heated political exchange following prayer meeting. He was restrained and covered in paint during an incident at the Methodist Church. he vows to pursue those responsible.
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Rochester
N. Y
J. E. Dimmick
If You Lack Energy Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a nerve tonic aiding digestion and relieving midsummer fatigue. It emphasizes energy restoration through a patent remedy popular in period healers' claims.
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Horsford
Two Theories As To W M Rige Death Sparks Probe
The article reports rival theories on the death of wealthy William M Rice. Jones claims a towel smothering by Patrick’s associate and possible mercury poisoning with bichloride traces found in the stomach. Detectives pursue clues while officials debate the cause and the men tied to the case.
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Twe
Charles F. Jones
William M. Rice
Osborne
Jones
Albert T. Patrick
Rice
Witthaus
W.T. Bull
R. J. Evans
Capt. McClusky
Patrick
Mr. Rice
Donlin
McKinley Bryan Portraits in Special Political Supplement
Special political supplement with portraits by J G Brown and J Wells Champney features canvass of the country and probable results of Tuesday's election. Illustrated by leading American cartoonists. Five cents. Order from your newsdealer tonight.
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McKinley
Bryan
J. G. Brown
J. Wells Champney
Dane
Tomorrow’s Sunday World
Adv
Burnett’s Vanilla Extract Endorsed by Grocers
Grocers praise Burnett's Vanilla Extract as pure and wholesome for foods. Public urge to insist on this brand for quality and flavor.
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Burnett
Adv
Mitchell Addresses Miners in Nanticoke Speech
President Mitchell spoke to about two thousand United Mine Workers in Nanticoke and a larger crowd outside as he left for Indianapolis. He said the anthracite strike is a history making epoch that uplifts labor, favors country, and signals the end of child labor, urging support for unions and union-made goods.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Nanticoke
National Headquarters
Indianapolis
Opera House
Salesman Dies by Suicide Over Family Troubles
John Higgins of Binghamton a traveling salesman for Beck Cigar Factory ingested two ounces of rat poison at Mansion House in the evening. Despondency from family troubles and ill health cited as the cause. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Binghamton, N. Y
John Higgins
Beck Cigar Factory
Hoyt's Country Home Burglarized In Central Islip
H F Hoyt of Grand Street Manhattan arrived for a hunting trip to his Summer residence in Central Islip L I finding the home ransacked by burglars. Guns hunting accoutrements clothing bedding and various other articles were stolen. A wagon was used and multiple trips were made to haul away the loot.
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H. F. Hoyt
Central
Islip
L. I
Grand Street
Manhattan
Discharged man linked to threats against Gates and Brimson
Chicago November 29 S I Morris freed after two week detention on charges of threatening John W Gates of American Steel and Wire and W G Brimson Kan sas City and Southern Railway General Manager. Complainants requested dismissal as Gates and Brimson did not wish to prosecute.
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Chicago
S. I. Morris
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
W. G. Brimson
Kansas City and Southern Railway
Gates
Rush Medical College to Build Senn Hall
Chicago report states Rush Medical College will construct an eighty thousand dollar building named Senn Hall funded by a fifty thousand dollar gift from Dr Nicholas Senn. The facility will mainly serve clerical purposes and be dedicated to Rush College.
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Rush Medical College
Chicago
Nicholas’ Senn
Senn
Train Schedule Notice for Shore Line Service
A Shore Line train to Boston departs daily starting November 4th with service at 1 02 PM and 7 00 PM. The luncheon and dinner menus feature Saratoga and Adirondack Water. The ad notes this is a leading New Yorkers style announcement.
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Bossans Ae 4Gida
Saratoga Arondack
Adv
Democrats accuse GOP of planning fraud at polls
A Democratic National Committee statement warns of Republican millions in funds to sway the vote and urges vigilance at polling places. Stone and Richardson claim information shows intent to steal the election if Bryan does not win. They call for organized vigilance committees at each polling site to monitor voting and tabulation.
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McKinley
Stone
Democratic National Committee
Richardson
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Richard Croker
Messrs
Stone and
Bryan
Republican Organization
New York
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska
Stone-Richardson
Paterson Opera House Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
The Paterson New Jersey Opera House on Main Street burned after starting in the boiler room at 3 am. High winds hampered firefighting and a wall collapse damaged nearby Donahue’s saloon. The three story brick building, 60 by 200 feet, built in 1865, faced about 65 thousand dollars in losses with 32 thousand insured. Donahue’s loss reached about 5 thousand dollars. The Bright Man company and a photographer Wynkoop family also suffered losses. two engine crewmen escaped narrowly.
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Paterson
N. J
Opera House
Main Street
Joseph Donahue
John J. Goetachius
Wynkoop
Bright Man
Donahue
Will Leaves $300,000 for Lehigh University Students
The will of Frank Williams of Johnstown bequeaths 300000 to Lehigh University at South Bethlehem for the benefit of worthy students. The income is to be loaned to students unable to pay their way through college. Notes are taken for the borrowed amount and repaid funds return to the fund.
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Bethlehem
Penn
Frank Williams
Johnstown
Lehigh University
South Bethlehem
Harvester Plant Idle Sparks Springfield Restlessness
In Springfield Ohio Nov 2 restlessness grows over the Warder Bushnell and Glessner plant shutdown now three months long. Ex Gov Bushnell says he cannot predict when the shop will reopen or if it will reopen this month. The firm produced 75000 harvesters and reapers last season and held inventory due to a wheat shortage. The Bushnell shop employed 1800 workers last season.
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Springfield
Ohio
Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Company
Bushnell
Central States
Bushnell Shop
Insane asylum suit filed against officials in Chicago
Andrew, released yesterday by Judge Dunne, sues the asylum for 250000 dollars. He alleges he was detained and mistreated by the medical staff and superintendent, seeking damages.
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Insane Asylum
Chicago
Andrew
Dunne
Guaene
Setirees
Alume
Mogatit
Reliable Election Forecast for Kings County States
The Brooklyn Eagle will publish tomorrow the result of a postal card canvass in every election district in Kings County and in all pivotal States. An adv. requests readers to order the paper to learn the forecast.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Kings County
Cay
Adv
Socialist Labor Party Speakers Arrested at Seventh Street Corner
Six Socialist Labor speakers including Arthur Keep and William Kinsella were arrested as a large crowd gathered at Seventh Street and Avenue C. Police used force to disperse about 500 onlookers, then repressed further meetings at multiple corners amid ongoing clashes and bail, with other parties interrupted on the same block.
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Socialist-Labor Party
Seventh Street
Avenue C
Arthur Keep
William T. Kinsella
David Baer
Louis Weiderer
Irving H. Weisberger
Max Stork
Keep
Farmer
Devery
Cully
Kinsella
Bond
Social Democrats
Daniel de Leon
Ixuhn
Tea Expert Upham Dies At Home In Accident Or Suicide
Abel P. Upham a renowned Chicago tea expert drank carbolic acid at his residence in Chicago after a period of illness said to be caused by excessive tea tasting. Authorities report death by his own action.
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Abel P. Upham
Chicago
United States
Boston Mining Stock Soars Amid Market Rumors
Boston and Montana mining shares led the day’s market with about 20 000 shares traded between brokers. Rumors say Amalgamated Copper forces may be buying a large block sold years ago, with Montana election results possibly influencing the move.
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Boston
Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
New York
Standard
Amalgamated
Custard Airship Nears First Flight From Elm Mott
The Custard Airship Company with $100,900 capital stock plans completion of its first flying machine at Elm Mott. The 250 pound craft carries 3 to 5 men and can reach 100 mph. Initial test runs will cover Elm Mott to Waco, about twenty miles, with a possible New York voyage around November 20.
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Austin
Texas
Custard Airship Company
Elm Mott
Waco
New York
Steamer Orinoco Strikes Reef and Runs Aground
The British steamer Orinoco, Capt. Laing, sailing from Halifax via Bermuda to West Indian ports, struck a reef at Grenada and remains aground. The 1200 ton vessel owned by the Quebec Steamship Company is reported seriously damaged and passengers have landed at St. Thomas.
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ST. Thomas
Orinoco
Laing
Halifax
Bermuda
Grenada
Quebec Steamship Company
Shipbuilding Boom in Germany Outstrips Wharves
Washington reports German shipbuilding has grown into a major industry. The 1,209 steamers require more capacity as old wharves vanish for larger facilities. Hamburg alone has twenty two ships under construction in England while Stralsund plans a million dollar wharf and other new facilities indicate rapid growth.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Winter
Annaberg
Department of State
Empire
Hamburg
England
Stralsund
Refusal to Accept Pastor Hastings Resigns
In Orange New Jersey on November 2, the First Methodist Church of West Orange trustees did not accept the resignation of Rev. Charles E. Hastings amid a pending charge. Hastings allegedly received $54 from a church fair to pay for a communion service and did not cover the cost. Hastings denied the charge when contacted.
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Orange
N. J
Charles E. Hastings
First Methodist Church of
West Orange
Hastings
Penn Railroad Stations Ease City Access
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers three major hubs Desbrosses 23d and Cortlandt Street stations to provide convenient access for riders from all parts of New York City with trains serving multiple sections of the city.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Sound Money Men Ready to March in Big Parade Review
This 1896 style march in New York features the Business Men's Republican and Sound Money Association preparing a large parade for November 3. President McKinley declines to review but sends a pledge against class distinctions. Strong’s death prompts adjustments but keeps plans intact.
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Weather Bureau
Business Men’s Republican and Sound Money Association
McKinley
Executive Committee
Madison Square
Mclxinley
William L. Strong
Business, Men's Republican and Sound Money Association
Canton
Ohio
Mr. Strong
Lsu
William McKinlty
Business Men's Republican and Sound Money Association
New York
N. Y
Strong
Anson
G. McCook
Broadway
Abbott Brown
James E. March
John N. Stearns, Jr
Gardner Brown
McGuire
Police plan tight parade security along Battery to Fortieth Street
The article details 2400 police along the parade route with a governor’s escort for Gov. Roosevelt. Inspectors oversee sections from the Battery to Forty Street and Broadway to Worth Street. Bankers and dry goods workers lead an expected 25 000 in line, with 16 000 enrolled so far and many applicants refused.
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Devery
Battery
Fortieth Street
Harley
City Hall
Donald Grant
Bleecker Street
Kane
Fourteenth Street
Brooks
Twenty-third Street
Cross
Twenty-third
Twenty-seventh Street
Thompson
Twentyseventh Street
Sergt. Egan
Gov. Roosevelt
Lawyers’ Club
Stock Exchange
Broadway
Worth Street
Wall Street
Marshal Weaver
Evert
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Tune
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Mr. Osborne
Morris Meyer
David L. Short
Samuel Untermyer
O’osborne
Nassau Street
Jones Short
Frederick B. House
House
Expres
William H. Miller
Hornblower, Miller, Byrne & Potter
Capt. Baker
Bellevue Hospital
George Gordon Battle
Gannon
Battle
Binghamton
Mansion House
Mr. Croker
Socialist-Labor
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