Peking Envoys Close To Preliminary Treaty Agreement
Peking nov 25 diplomats conclude a final meeting and agree largely with the French note terms. Agreement hinges on government approvals before formal talks with Chinese Peace Commissioners begin. Reports say main points include punishment of the guilty indemnities and legation guards and occupation zones between Peking and Tak. American cavalry attacked a fortified village near Peking, killing seven Chinese. A secret edict orders old weapon use. London nov 26 envoys seek larger legation area and a compromise on indemnities while Russia resists.
Germany to concede as Peking talks inch forward
London observers express mild satisfaction at a preliminary understanding reached by Peking diplomats. The Standard notes Germany faces pressure from US Russia and other powers and may waive the death penalty if moderation shown. Berlin reports suggest Germany ready to concede where US Russia agree.
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London
Peking
Germany
United States
Russia
France
Japan
Berlin
Kruger Shelters at Hotel Scribe Amid Paris Rest Day
Mr. Kruger spent Sunday at the Hotel Scribe in Paris in rest as per his homeland customs. Guards kept crowds at bay while he read scriptures and heard a privately prepared sermon with his entourage. A police cordon remained as boisterous crowds cheered from the boulevard and around the hotel.
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Paris
Kruger
Kriger
Libre Parole
Intran- Sigeant
M. Delcassé
Inister
Ad Word Fragment Sparks Pale Ale Adventure
An advertisement fragment promotes Ballantine Pale Ale with playful rhymes and added zest. The quirky line hints at a lively tasting pitch and brand name, suggesting a lighthearted beer promo.
Kruger Staying In Faris Before Possible Return to Holland
Afternoon sessions will see deputations and prominent figures who have made appointments. No decision on when Mr Kruger leaves Faris has been reached. Best information says he will stay until Wednesday evening or Thursday morning and then likely head directly to Holland.
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Kruger
Faris
Holland
Belgium
British veterans urge immediate end to South African war
London observers say Lord Roberts should proclaim peace after Komatpoort and retire. They expect Kitchener to assume command, with news from South Africa fading and the campaign closing quietly. The era of daily bulletins may end as Dutch territories are deemed at peace.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
War Office
England
Komatpoort
Kitchener
Lord Methuen
Treasury
Rumors on Czar's Health Amid Official Bulletins
Reports from Livadia and St Petersburg say Emperor Nicholas's condition worsens. Bulletins show fever and improving signs, but officials doubt recovery as rumors of brain fever and trepanning circulate. Berlin dispatch notes persistent fears of a fatal outcome.
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Livadia
St. Petersburg
Peary Sends Hopeful Health Update From Greenland
Extracts of letters from Lieutenant Peary to his wife, carried via native messengers, report good health and determination to resume work in Greenland. He notes storms, dogs dying, musk oxen slain, and plans to push toward Conger and then Cape York, aiming to return with the Windward crew this summer.
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Cape D'Urville
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Eclipse
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Scotland
Cape D’urville
Grinnell Land
Stein
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Melville Bay
Etah
Windward
Matt
Doctor
Conger
Greenland
Kitchener’s Plan to Isolate Boers and Destroy Support
The Daily Express reports Lord Kitchener proposes a drastic operation to isolate commandoes in South Africa. He would move suspected Boer families to garrison towns, clear districts, confine residents in laagers, seize food supplies, punish treachery by death or transportation, raze treasonous villages, and destroy farms near railways or telegraphs.
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War Budget Tax Plan Endorsed by Daily Mail
The Daily Mail endorses a 5 to 10 percent import tax on foreign manufactured goods to fund the War Budget. The article, from Frederick Greenwood, founder of the Pall Mall Gazette, appears in its columns this morning.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Rumors Over Czar’s Health Amid Typhoid Claims
London reports scarce confirmation of alarming rumors about the Czar’s condition. The Moscow Express cites typhoid germs in Livadia drinking water. An Odessa dispatch notes a decline in the Czar’s strength, with censorship blocking news leakage and the Czarina remaining at Livadia for childbirth. removal before February seems unlikely.
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Moscow
Daily Express
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Odessa
Daily News
Czar
Funeral of Baron Dumarais in Manila Church
The funeral for Baron Dumarais took place at the Church of Saint Augustine in Manila attended by generals commissioners consuls and many Americans. Archbishop Chapelle blessed the body. Also reported are upcoming hangings for arson and murder in Dagupan Luzon and details of the October 30 battle at Bugasson Panay with American casualties and native losses. First Lieutenant Albert E. McCabe has been appointed an inspector in the Forestry Bureau.
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Baron Dumarais
Aguinaldo
Dagupan
Luzon
Iloilo
Bugasson
Island of Panay
H. M. Koontz
Kitchen
Corporal Burns
44Th Infantry
Burns
Koontz
Albert E. McCabe
50Th Volunteer Infantry
Forestry Bureau
Opposition to Sbarretti in Havana Sparks Calls to Retire
Havana meeting of Monsignor Sbarretti opponents led General Gomez to propose sending telegrams from all municipalities demanding the bishop resign for being too American minded and favoring annexation. Rodriquez accuses La Lucha editor of libel. duel challenge denied by both sides.
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Monsignor Sbarretti
Gomez
United States
General Rodriguez
Sefior San Miguel
la Lucha
Sefior Alenan
Venezuela Lines Up War Supplies From Germany
Caracas reports the government received 10,000 Mauser rifles and 3,000,000 cartridges from Germany on November 25.
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Venezuela
Caracas
Germany
Germany Turkish dispute over Far-San Island coaling station
Constantinople November 25. A dispute between Germany and Turkey arises over Germany using Far-San Island in the Red Sea as a coaling station. Turkey objects and seeks a Turkish depot accessible to all powers, while Germany refuses to abandon the island.
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Constantinople
Germany
Turkey
Far-San Island
Red Sea
Rail plans reported to connect Kiev with Briansk and Zlobin
Private dispatches from St. Petersburg dated November 25 say British capital helps form companies in Kiev to build railways from Briansk and Czernitoff to Kiev and from Kiev to Zlobin, outlining a broad regional railroad project.
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St. Petersburg
Kieff
Briansk
Czernitoff
Zlobin
German bark Arnold reports master died at sea
The German bark Arnold arriving at Falmouth from Victoria B C reports that its master Captain Pecken died during the voyage after sailing June 7 from Victoria B C. The vessel reached Falmouth on November 25.
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London
Arnold
Falmouth
Victoria
B. C
Pecken
Socialist proposition rejected by Italian Chamber
Rome November 25 The Italian Chamber of Deputies rejected a Socialist proposal to cut army expenditure by 100 million francs and reduce the army from twelve corps to eight, signaling limited defense budget adjustment.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Snow storms blanket upstate New York on Thanksgiving week
Snow began in Plattsburg early today and continued steadily, with over a foot on the level. No wind means good sleighing and start of Adirondacks lumbering tomorrow. Northern trains delayed two to four hours across the region. In Malone six inches already cover the ground, promising sleighing for Thanksgiving.
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N. Y
Adirondacks
New York
Malone
Burglar Injures Family as Goldmans Fight Intruder
At Woodland avenue early this morning a burglar burst into Jacob Goldman’s house. Aaron Goldman wrestled the thief and was shot in the jaw while Mrs. Goldman was shot in the breast. The burglar escaped and Aaron may die.
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Ohio
Jacob Goldmien
Woodland-ave
Goldman
Aaron
Platt and Troy GOP Leaders Debate State Police Bill
Senator Platt meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with Colonel Dunn and George W. Aldridge amid talks on the State Constabulary bill. Frank H. Platt drives the measure while rivalry in Troy politics surfaces Black Payn faction shifts and a potential Aldridge appointment.
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Fifth Avenue Hotel
Colonel Dunn
Republican State Committee
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Frank H
Frank H. Platt
Mr. Platt
Republican Organization
Woman Dies Suddenly on Fifth Avenue in Street Collapse
Miss Elizabeth Edgar a 44 year old resident of Francis House No 8 East Eighth street died last night in front of 1 Fifth avenue from suspected kidney trouble. She had been staying as housekeeper for Miss Dressner but had no place to stay. Letters from New York Bermuda Philadelphia and Boston found on her body indicated family elsewhere. Body sent to an undertaking shop.
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Black
Louis F. Payn
Platt
Mr. Leggett
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Black- Payn
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Leggett
George W. Aldridge
Roosevelt
Aldridge
Colonel Dunn
State Railroad Commission
Dunn
Odell
Hoffman
Elizabeth Edgar
East Eighth St
Elizabeth Dressner
Miss Edgar
New York
Bermuda
Philadelphia
Boston
Agnes Ww. K
Girard Marine and Fire Insurance Company
Girard-ave
Hamilton
E. E. Hooker
Mount Pocono
Penn
Edgar
Margaret Jones Stranded Off Maryland Coast
The British steamer Margaret Jones of Cardiff, under Captain Thomas Thomas, ran aground near Ocean City Maryland while en route from Malta to Delaware Breakwater. Lifesavers aided the crew who refused to abandon ship as tugboats and wrecking vessels prepared multiple tides to free her. she measures 306 feet and 1,842 net tons, built in 1892 and consigned to Peter Wright & Sons of Philadelphia.
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Margaret Jones
Thomas Thomas
Malta
Delaware
Isle of Wight
Ocean City
North America
Spartan
Sommers N. Smith
Lottie
Margaret Jones Steamship Company
Cardiff
Peter Wright & Sons
Philadelphia
Body of Unknown Woman Found in Baltimore Stream
The body of an unknown woman, about 35, with comely features and blue eyes, was found in Jones Falls under the dark bridge at Eastern Avenue. A head wound and a boat hook tangled in hair suggest murder and disposal. a card for insurance agent Howard Towells was found in her skirt.
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Jones Falls
Eastern Ave
Howard Towells
Miss Gillman Leaves Lederer at Shaftesbury Theatre
Miss Mabelle Gillman severed her connection with The Casino Girl produced by George W Lederer at the Shaftesbury Theatre and will remain in England. Niagara Falls and return by Lackawanna Railroad available with travel dates November 28 to December 3.
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London
Mabelle Gillman
Shaftesbury Theatre
George W Lederer
New York
England
Niagara Falls
Lackawanna Railroad
Reform meeting aims to unite anti-Tammany forces across city
Citizens signers plan tomorrow's Chamber of Commerce meeting to seek a unified anti- corruption effort and a vigilance committee to enforce laws. Prominent backers envision a reform movement that could supplant Tammany influence and curb vice in New York.
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Tammany
New York
Committee of Seventy
Charles Stewart Smith
Tribune
Schmittberger
J. Harsen Rhoades
Mr. Rhodes
Tammany Committee
Rhoade
Potter
John D. Crimmins
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