Rand Pressure on Government by Rand Financiers
London reports rising pressure from South African finance to settle with the Boers as J B Robison leads a campaign to make the Rand share war costs. Cabinet debate hints at Rand contributions, while measures to exclude foreigners from Henley rowing controversy spark debate among stewards. Lord O'Brien plans a £250 cup for intercountry eight races at Cork.
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J. B. Robison
Stoke
Rand
Chamberlain
Mr. Robinson
W. H. Grenfell
Benley
Thames
England
Henley
Lord O'Brien
Ireland
Cork Regatta
River Lee
Dutch and British in Sea Fight Demonstration of Pro Boerism
In London a rare pro Boer demonstration by Dutch fishermen from Ymuiden led to a sea clash off Weilingen. Thirteen Dutch sailors boarded a British smack, attacked its crew shouting Long live the Boers, wounding several. The pirates reportedly locked their captain in his cabin before the escape toward Ostend.
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Brus Sl
Ymuiden
Weilingen
North Sea
Ostend
Boers Capture 58 Yeomanry at Brakspruit
London report November 18 states in the Brakspruit engagement of November 13 Lord Kitchener last Friday noted fifty eight Yeomanry were captured by the Boers and later released.
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London
Brakspruit
Renewed Galway Rioting Leaves Man Fatally Stabbed
Dublin reports renewed election disturbances in Galway tied to Horace Plunkett and Colonel Arthur Lynch. A man was stabbed during clashes and is feared fatally injured as the campaign violence escalates.
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Galway
Horace Plunkett
Arthur Lynch
Second Wish Brigade
Deaths From Bubonic Plague Reported in Odessa
Odessa reports two deaths due to bubonic plague with authorities enforcing strict precautions. No additional cases have been reported.
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Odessa
Rebels Punished as Priest’s Death Penalty Commuted
Manila dispatch reports Company E of the 9th Infantry repelling bolo wielding insurgents near Tarangnan, Samar with 16 rebels killed and one private wounded. Captain Hartman’s troopers routed four hundred insurgents at Batangas, capturing an officer and rice. General Chaffee commutes a Filipino priest Deposey’s death sentence to twenty years in prison. Ten Hotchkiss guns to be sent south. Manila expands and absorbs Santa Ana suburb.
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9Th Infantry
F. H. Shhoeffel
Tarangnan
Samar
Herman Hall
Captain Hartman
1St Cavalry
Buan
Batangas
Sumner
Hartman
General Sumner
United States
Sheridan
Waldron
Hancock
Japan
Thomas
General Chaffee
Deposey
Santa Ana
Philippines coinage plan urged anew by commission
San Francisco November 17 Charles A Conant special War Department commissioner and D R Williams secretary of the Philippines Commission depart for Washington with the commission report renewing the recommendation for a silver peso exchangeable for 50 cents in gold. The plan aims to fixedly relate peso to gold while keeping its credit by limited issue. Also urged are banking expansion mining land and forest laws and repeal of a one year franchise limit to attract American capital. General Wood returns to Santiago after visiting Jamaica and plans to inspect Guantanamo troops.
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War Department
Philippines
D. R. Williams
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Philippines Commission
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Civil Commission
Congress
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Cuba
Wood
Jamaica
Kingston
Sir Augustus Hemming
Ospina Joins Reyes in Mexico to Help Colombian Peace
The Tribune reports General Ospina ex-Minister of War leaves for Mexico to join General Reyes as Colombia party leaders eye a swift end to the civil war. Reyes, Liberal choice, may become president if he returns, with Sanclemente prospects debated by insiders.
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General Reyes
Colombia
Mexico
Marroquin
General Ospina
Reyes
Ospina
Conservative Party of
Sanclemente
Liberal Party
Brigands Delay Reply in Stone Kidnapping Case
In Sofia on November 17, reports say Ellen M. Stone and Mme Tsilka have not answered the latest U S diplomat Mr Dickinson proposals. Brigand leaders' disagreement causes delay, and officials feel a strict ransom limit may force a settlement though risk to Stone’s life grows with each day.
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Bulgaria
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Dickinson
United States
Ufe
Miss Stone
Empress Dowager Edict Honors Li Hung Chang With Memorial Arch
In Peking on November 17 the Empress Dowager issued an edict praising Li Hung Chang and ordering a memorial arch near his birthplace. The decree says the marquis rank granted to his eldest son descends through twenty three generations and elevates Li’s other sons and grandsons with dignities and lucrative offices.
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Peking
Li Hung Chang
General Pinzon Brings 300 Troops to Reinforce Isthmus
From Colon Colombia the gunboat General Pinzon arrived at Nov 17 with three hundred troops. Officials speculate General Carlos Alban will lead a strong attacking force to break the deadlock with insurgents. Colombian officials and Panama society hosted a ball for the officers of the Iowa last night.
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Colombia
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Savanilla
Carlos Alban
Panama
Iowa
Paris Fog Delays Rail Traffic and Boats
Paris and its suburbs were enveloped in thick fog for most of the day hindering railway and road travel and causing several minor accidents. Seine fog forced steam boat service to suspend. Snow was reported at various provincial points.
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Paris
Seine
May Investigate Nagle Over Street Department Irregularities
The Civic Federation and unions threaten pressure on Street Cleaning Commissioner Nagle amid alleged irregularities in the department. They seek a two year investigation after his term ends, citing wasteful garbage disposal costs rising from about 80,000 to over 300,000 annually and favoritism in towing contracts. They claim mass dismissals and demand a cleaned overhaul to save funds and improve city cleanliness, noting mismanagement across the East and West Sides. Peter Behrman notes Bronx sweepers laid off, adding to unrest over jobs and funds.
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Patrick J. McNulty
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City Treasury
Peter Behrman
Empire Labor Club
Seventieth Birthday of Dr T Gaillard Thomas
Dr T Gaillard Thomas emeritus obstetrics professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons will celebrate his seventieth birthday on Thursday November 21 with a Sherry's dinner. Born November 21 1831 on Edisto Island near Charleston he trained at Medical College of Charleston Bellevue Hospital and Rotunda Hospital Dublin. He has long been a leading physician in the city.
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College of Physicians and Surgeons
Sherry’s
Thomas
Edisto Island
Charleston
S. C
Edward Thomas
Medical College of Charleston
Bellevue Hospital
Roturda Hospital
Dublin
Ireland
Norwegian steamer Ella lost off Newfoundland coast
Halifax reports the Norwegian steamer Ella is missing off the Newfoundland coast with all hands feared lost.
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Halifax
N. S
Ella
Newfoundland
Wreck of a Barkentine Titania Near Cape Race
The Titania, a Liverpool bound barkentine, wrecked yesterday morning in dense fog near Cape Race Newfoundland. One deckhand named Williams died in the attempt to reach shore. The captain and rest of the crew were badly injured and lashed to the rigging for thirty six hours before rescue this afternoon. The wreck occurred in a secluded cove between high cliffs, preventing signaling or landing. the ship is a total loss and cargo lost.
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N. F
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Liverpool
St. John’s
Cape Race
Williams
Miss Wilkins Not Married Yet Says Companion
Boston dispatch reports Miss Mary E. Wilkins of Randolph is not married to Dr. Freeman and is not currently in New Jersey. Her companion prevents confirmation, noting only that marriage may occur and will be announced by invitation. Neighbors know nothing definite about a date.
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Boston
Dr. Freeman
Metuchen
N. J
Panic in Chinatown as crazed Chinaman roams streets
Sing Wuy, a Chinese laundryman, savagely rampaged through the Chinatown area after a drug and drink spree. He assaulted bystanders, collapsed in a room after a opium binge, and fled the Chinese Theatre, prompting a search by Patrolman Reynolds and others. the incident left Pell Street crowded, then emptied, with Wuy at large overnight.
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Viola
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Bowery
Pellst
Way
Dovers St
Said Pacha Again Grand Vizier in Constantinople
Constantinople nov 17 Said Pacha former Grand Vizier has been appointed Grand Vizier succeeding the late Halil Rifat Pacha The Madrid senate nov 17 passed a bill prohibiting silver coinage in Spain
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Constantinople
Said Pacha
Halil Rifat Pacha
Madrid
Ex Queen Liliuokalani Visits San Francisco for Claims
Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii arrives in San Francisco to seek health recovery and to press federal authorities on crown lands seized during the monarchy overthrow. The lands cover over a million acres valued around 15.1 million dollars, with past attempts at compensation blocked by a veto and a proposed pension declined as charity.
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Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Dole
England
Neva Frozen Over in St Petersburg as Winter Sets In
Northern Russia reports the Neva River fully frozen over signaling deep winter. In Minnesota a major railroad deal is noted, signaling shifts in regional transport and commerce.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Neva
Governor Van Sant weighs use of extra session to halt railroad merger
Winona Minn Nov 17 Governor Van Sant said he may ask Attorney General Douglas to sue the state to block the consolidation of Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railways if current law cannot stop it He indicated he might call an extra legislative session to resist the merger noting the public stake and promising a determined fight Also new cafe hotel Victoria opens at Corner Broadway and 27th St today Advt
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Winona, Minn
St. Paul
Northern Securities Company
New Jersey
New York
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Douglas
Minnesota
Victoria
Broadway
27Th St
Cullom Named Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations
Washington November 17 Senator Cullom of Illinois will chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, succeeding the late Senator Davis. He said he expected the chair since Frye declined and noted no rivalry with Lodge. Cullom will resign the Interstate Commerce Committee chairmanship.
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Senator Cullom
Illinois
Senate
Davis
Frye
Lodge
Cullom
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Driver dragged fifty feet after runaway horse on Broadway
Will iam Sleaman, a Reissing & Pitney livery driver, clung to the reins as his cab was dragged fifty feet along Broadway after the horse bolted at Thirtieth Street. The vehicle crashed into a pillar, the horse and cab were halted by bystanders, and Sleaman, bruised, refused hospital care.
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William Sleaman
Broadway
Sheaman
Reissing & Pitney
No. 155
East Thirty-ninthst
Fifty-third St
Shaman
A Flying Machine For Six By Whitehead In Bridgeport
Gustave Whitehead of Bridgeport promises a six passenger aerial car by next spring. A 15 man force works nightly on a model with backing from New York financiers. The machine is projected to cost about $2,000. California route ad follows from New York offering the Overland Limited train service.
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Tribune
Bridggport
Conn
Gustave Whitehead
Whitehead
New-York
California
New York
Overland Limited
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
Two United States Marshals Killed Sought to Arrest
Oxford Mississippi November 17 Deputies John R. Montgomery and Hugh Montgomery mounted from Oxford to arrest Will Mathis an alleged counterfeiter and moonshiner twelve miles east. Early today Mathis’s house burned and two partially burned bodies were found in the ashes identified as the marshals. Mathis fled with his wife saying he left the country. Mathis, indicted for counterfeiting, was out on a $2000 bond. A posse of Oxford leaders went to the scene and vows to capture Mathis. Jayne’s Expectorant ads.
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Miss
John R. Montgomery
United States
Hugh Montgomery
Pontotoc
Will’ Mathis
Curdy Hall
Mathis
John Montgomery
Upstate Leaders Favor Local Option on Sunday Saloons
Republican leaders in upstate districts advocate a referendum to let the city vote next election on Sunday saloon openings. State Senator Stranahan says support grows as advocates argue New York should decide itself. Some upstate figures doubt the city would vote yes, citing women's influence and neighborhood quiet.
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Up State
Stranahan
Upstate
Jerome
Platt Deliberates on Raines Law Open Saloon Issue
Senator Platt declined to endorse or oppose a Sunday open saloon amendment and said no definite legislation has been proposed. He linked the matter to local option and noted any bill would apply only to New York City. He recalled receiving threatening letters during the original act's consideration and described police advice and bodyguard measures. He also mentioned Senator Stranahan’s Washington trip and a proposed April 1 start for his successor. He reported no current requests to Mr. Low for appointments.
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New York
Tribeune Reporter
Albany
Senator Stranahan
Washington
Mr. Low
Mussulmans and Christians Fight across Beyrout
Conflicts with bloodshed are reported between Mussulmans and Christians at Beyrout. Similar clashes reach Scutari and Albania. The Albanian military commander resigns after finding pacification impossible.
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Mussulmans
Beyrout
Scu
Tari
Albania
Governor Hunt on Vacation From Porto Rico Visit
Governor William H. Hunt of Porto Rico and Dr. M B Brumbaugh the Commissioner of Education arrived by steamer Ponce. They are on vacation and will consult President Roosevelt about Porto Rican affairs before returning to Porto Rico. Brumbaugh is with his family. The Pence stayed at Quarantine last night.
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William H. Hunt
Porto Rico
M. B. Brumbaugh
Ponce
Roosevelt
Brumbaugh
Pence
Rockefeller Gift Aims at Chicago Contagious Disease Study
Chicago learns of John D Rockefeller's gift for education expanding to a fellowship at Rush Medical College. Dr L C Friedman, an interne at County Hospital, will study contagious and infectious diseases beginning December 1 under Dr Ludwig Hektoen. Doctors seek a dedicated Chicago hospital funded by Rockefeller.
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John D. Rockefeller
L. C. Friedman
The
County Hospital
Rush Medical College
New York
Friedman
Ludwig Hektoen
Rockefeller
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