The Visit of Mr Chamberlain to South Africa
London dispatch discusses Mr Chamberlain's planned South Africa trip as an electioneering effort. It questions motives, notes tension with Lord Milner, and outlines expected receptions in Natal and Cape Town, with implications for imperial policy and Cape Colony politics. Education Bill debate and Irish party realignment are also covered along with African game preserve reports.
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New-York Tribune
The
Tribune Association
London
Champerlain
South Africa
Ireland
Cape
Chamberlain
Natal
Cape Town
John Morey
Mr. Chamberlain
National Liberal Club
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Colonial Office
Lord Milner
Cape Colony
Uganda
Mombasa
Zanzibar
Delagoa Bay
Durban
India
Bombay
Calcutta
Lord Curzon
George Hamilton
Healy
John Redmond
Parnell
Tully
House of Commons
T. P. O'Connor
Reprisals on Venezuela discussed by Britain and Germany
London reports serious reprisals contemplated against Venezuela with Britain and Germany coordinating actions. A joint naval demonstration and possible diplomatic severance are under discussion in Berlin and London. The United States is not expected to intervene to protect British interests, and German squadron activity in the Caribbean may signal joint action.
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London
Great Britain
Venezuela
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
United States
Bowen
Caracas
Washington
Orinoco River
Foreign Office
Aracas
Caribbean Sea
Ex Mayor Grace Injured In Auto Collision Near Hanover Square
Ex mayor William R. Grace sustained a two inch chin wound after his hansom struck a pillar near Sixth Avenue and No 69. The driver and a pedestrian moved him to Leo Dreyfus drug store for stitches then home. Officials cited slippery pavement as the cause and Grace’s condition later described as not seriously injured.
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No. 1
Hanover Square
William R. Grace
Sixth-ave
Mr. Grace
Leo Dreyfus
Grace
East Seventy-ninth St
Rice
East Nineteenth St
Boycott to be Prolonged Over GE Fireings
In Schenectady a Trades Assembly official said the boycott may extend due to General Electric firing several punch press shop workers tied to boycott activities. Union delegates warn this step aims to weed out trades union members, risking renewed conflict as the action unfolds. An advertising block for Poland sparkling water follows.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Trades Assembly
General Electric Company
Punch
Machinery Builders’ Section
Killed in Football Game At Lyons Farms
Robert McKinney twenty two of East Orange was killed during a game at Lyons Farms while playing halfback for Bloomfield Young Men's Christian Association. He received the ball and ran, a Lyons Farms player tackled him, others piled on, and he was kicked in the head. He was carried to Dr. Joseph Ward's home and died hours later from brain concussion.
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Robert McKinney
Henshaware
East Orange
Lyons Farms
McKinney
Bloomfield Young Men’s Christian Association
Lyons Farms Athletic Club
Joseph Ward
Palatia Goes Aground Off Sandy Hook
The Hamburg America Line steamer Palatia bound for Naples and Genoa turned back off Sandy Hook and ran aground on the ship channel south side. Lifesavers reached the ship and reported it simply grounded, with water level rising to float her at high tide. A wrecking tug assisted, and she was pulled free at 10 27 o clock.
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Naples
Genoa
Sandy Hook
I. J. Merritt
Woman Attacked by a Big Negro in Elizabeth
Miss Cora Seal of Sayrest Place was assaulted on Morris avenue by a strong, dark skinned man who tried to stab her. She resisted, cried for help, and bit the attacker on the hand. A butcher and others pursued him. police captured him two hours later in Westfield avenue. The suspect, Junius Banks, seventeen, matched Miss Seal’s description and admitted theft of a bicycle on Morris avenue. Police link him to a prior assault on Mrs George Hector on Reade street.
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Westfield-ave
Miss Seal
Morris-ave
James Fetzels
Salem-ave
Status of Chief Croker fuels fire rumors in city
Sensational but unfounded rumors about Fire Commissioner Sturgis and Fire Chief Edward Croker circulate through Fire Department circles. Officials deny a midnight meeting at Mayor Low's home and say there are no imminent changes. Sturgis has not dismissed Croker and the Mayor refuses to discuss the case.
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Sturgis
Edward Croker
Croker
Rives
Mr. Sturgis
Tribune
Corporation Counsel
William Leary
Fire Department
Roosevelt Addresses Dedication at Central High School and Founders' Day
President Roosevelt visited Philadelphia for the dedication of Central High School for Boys and Founders' Day at the Union League Club. He spoke to about fifteen hundred pupils from the balcony and assembly hall, then lunched with Charles Emory Smith and attended a reception at Edward T. Stotesbury's home before delivering the evening address. He praised Civil War era ideals and McKinley's policies, urging judgment by results and stressing the union of hardheaded practicality with noble aims as essential to national strength.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
New Central High School For
Union League Club
Assembly Hall
Charles Emory Smith
Edward T. Stotesbury
Abraham Lincoln
President McKinley
Lin
McKinley
Control of New York traction stocks sparks speculation
The Manhattan Railway and other local traction stocks rallied on Wall Street amid rumors of possible consolidation and ties to the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads. While no formal deal emerged, financiers suggest a broader plan to unite subway, elevated, and streetcar interests, with Interborough potentially acting as a holding entity.
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Manhattan Railway Company
Wall Street
Manhattan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Subway Company
New York Central Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
New-York Central
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Grand Central
North River
West Thirty-fourth-st
Long Island Railroad
Brooklyn
Long Island
The
Widener-Elkins Syndicate
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Metropolitan Securities Company
Subway
Metropolitan
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Pennsylvania-New- York Central
Goulds
Pennsylvania-New-York Central
Interborough Company
Metropolitan Securities
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Smallpox Investigation Sought for Rochester
Albany reports a potential Rochester smallpox outbreak with forty cases in a week. The State Department of Health considers sending an inspector to verify the disease presence and prevent further spread. Officials emphasize strict sanitation and water quality to curb transmission this winter.
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Albany
State Department of Health
Rochester
Yale Beats Harvard 23 to 0 in Eager Classic at Yale Field
Yale defeats Harvard 23 to 0 before 28 000 at Yale Field with four touchdowns by the Blue. Metcalf and Marshall misplay limited Harvard’s scoring chances while Yale’s heavy line dominates all game. Yale’s defense and big plays overwhelm Harvard as observers hail the Yale eleven as among the best.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Weavers
Crimson
Princeton
Marshall
Cambridge
Metcalf
Dartmouth
Graydon
Kernan
Putnam
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Park Place, N. Y
Ady
Bloomfield Y. M.C. A
Chief Croker
Park Place
Quakers
Philadelphia Union League Club
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Thanksgiving Add
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Stai
Riverhead
N.Y.C. and
P. R. R. Control
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Mills
Barnard
Shea
C. Marshall
Shevlin
Rafferty
Bowman
Vanderpoel
Hogan
Rockwood
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