Colombia Obstinate Treaty Talks Drift Toward End
Washington November 25 Cabinet focus on the Cuba reciprocity and Colombia canal treaty with no progress reported. Colombia’s minister Concha rejects the US last proposition, signaling a deadlock that may push Nicaragua and Costa Rica routes into consideration. The 1904 canal concession deadline looms, risking a crisis over possible extensions and new concessions.
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Cuba
Colombia
Hay
Sefior Concha
State Department
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Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Union seeks injunction against Jonas Glass Company
Vineland N J November 25 Special the Glass Bottle Blowers Association of the United States and Canada asks for an injunction to restrain Jonas Glass Company Minotola from interfering with strikers The union claims intimidation guards with arms and threats of killing at Minotola stations and argues the case tests labor union rights before the court
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Wise Attacks Virginia Whites In New Constitution Suit
Richmond telegraph reports John Wise and Jim Hayes prepare to sue every Virginia constitutional convention member, Montagu, and election officials. Damages sought amount to $5,000 per plaintiff. Suits target voting rights and alleged conspiracies to deprive Negro citizens of registration under the new constitution. Filed in U S Circuit Court, with hearings anticipated before Fuller and Waddill.
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Tribune
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Virginia
John 8. Wise
Jim’ Hayes
Montagu
United States
Fuller
Edmond Waddill
Upitodates
Cleveland to speak for negroes at Philadelphia meeting
Ex president Grover Cleveland accepted an invitation to preside at a December 11 public meeting in Philadelphia in support of the Berean Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored People. Speakers include Charles Emory Smith Colonel A. K. McClure and Booker T. Washington. The Pennsylvania Special promised twenty hours of advivery comfort of home club and office.
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Grover Cleveland
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Charles Emory Smith
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Havana Strike Off Ends Riots And Returns To Work
Havana on November 25 reports the Central Labor Union calling off the strike after talks chaired by General Gomez. The settlement followed a conference with Havana Commercial Company managers who denied Cuban apprentice discrimination. Gomez condemned the union for declaring a revolution as a strike. Two strikers and a fireman died in a collision between a fire engine and an electric car. Hospitals counted 120 wounded, including 16 shot, with many treated elsewhere.
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General Bliss Holds First Cuba Reciprocity Talks
General Tasker H. Bliss, tasked with arranging a reciprocal treaty basis between the United States and Cuba, met Havana officials Secretary of State Zaldo and Secretary of Finance Montes in a four hour conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The delegates were appointed by President Palma and the session ended with Bliss noting the meeting was highly satisfactory.
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Tasker H. Bliss
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Cuba
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Cuba Minister Reports Progress in Reciprocity Talks
Washington Nov 25 Minister Quesada of Cuba told the President he had a Havana cable stating that the reciprocity treaty negotiations are proceeding satisfactorily.
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Cuba government faces test as strike situation improves
Washington reports from Havana indicate the Cuban government is taking a firm stand and the strike situation is improving. Minister Quesada discussed the matter with Secretary Hay, while observers await Havana's ability to maintain order and protect foreign capital investments amid mounting tension.
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State Department
Squiers
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Sefior Quesada
Hay
Americans Not In Fear Amid Havana Riots Departure
General Mitchener from this city was among Morro Castle passengers fleeing Havana. He described the Saturday strike and rapid taxi and cab driver disappearance, noting locals and Americans believed authorities could handle unrest and some Americans left for business reasons. He saw reports of later rioting and bloodshed but could not judge outcomes.
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L. J. Mitchener
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Vexican Finances Disturbed Prompts Market Anxiety
In Mexico City on November 25 the New York exchange rose to 1.80, about 285 silver to one dollar, with silver depreciation seen as aiding local business by keeping dollars in the country. Importers resist pricing in gold, bankers foresee weaker payments, and a gold standard debate gathers Europe and U S advice as the economy remains prosperous yet cautious. Royal Blue Line advertises a Dec 4 Washington tour for 12 dollars, and Briarcliff Milk hawks pure product with a milk commission seal.
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New-York Exchange
Europe
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New York Exchange
Gould issues reply to Hawley Harriman proxy circular
The Colorado fuel and iron proxy fight heats up as George J. Gould rebuts Hawley and Harriman, denying approval of any proxy or circular. He claims negotiations were inconclusive and accuses opponents of attempting a public commitment without his consent. Osgood’s stance and potential cross-railway alignments add to the tense scene on Wall Street.
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E. H. Harriman
George J. Gould
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
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Harriman
Messrs
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Egood
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Gould
Winslow S. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Hawley
Wall Street
Mr. Osgood
Mr. Butler
Colorado
Atchison
Rock Island
Burlington
Carnegie Trustees Define Work and Boundaries for Institution
Carnegie Institution trustees in Washington itemized affirmative and negative project guidelines for next year's funding and research aims. They approved a year book to publicly share advisory reports, set financial allocations, and elected E A Hitchcock as a trustee.
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Carnegie Institution
Executive Committee
Wabash Contract Lets 71 Miles Link West Virginia Lines
Pittsburg November 25. A 2,500,000 contract awarded by Wabash president Ramsey and Little Kanawha president Blair for 71 miles to connect the Little Kanawha with the West Virginia Central. Clemens & Co of Philadelphia and J Henry Miller of Baltimore secured the work. From Sandy Bend to Burnsville WV it will join the West Virginia Central at Bellington. Work to finish in sixteen months. Remaining 118 miles to be bid by February 1.
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Ramsey
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Blair
Little Kanawha
West Virginia Central
Clemens & Co
Philadelphia
J. Henry Miller
Baltimore
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Burnsville
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Bellington
Starving Belgian Sailor Found On Brooklyn Bridge
Joseph Tebour a twenty year old Belgian sailor and his wife Marie Beague eighteen of Roubaix France were found on the Brooklyn Bridge drenched and starving. Passersby and police collected charity for them and then escorted to Bowery Salvation Army lodging for the night. Tebour born Antwerp worked seven years with American Line. marriage plans followed. money ran out and he searched for work in Washington Conn before returning to Manhattan.
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John Kesselburger
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Russian Ministers May Resign Over Rail and Finances
London dispatch notes a Morning Post letter from St. Petersburg discussing possible resignations of Finance Minister Witte and Prince Khilkow as Russia faces financial strain. Khilkow seeks to modernize railways with heavier locomotives and faster service, while Witte resists the required spending.
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Witte
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No Prospect of Agreement Ends Talks Between Miners and Operators
The coal mine operators refused further interviews with President Mitchell and his associates after a Washington conference with Wayne MacVeagh. The Strike Commission will continue its work as operators pressed by individual leaders decided to break off negotiations with the miners. President Baer relayed the decision to Washington.
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Will Not Meet Mitchell Delays Coal Strike Talks
Washington nov 25 none prospects for settlement between United Mine Workers and coal operators outside the Anthracite Strike Commission ended when Wayne MacVeagh telegrammed that New York coal workers would not grant an interview to Mitchell and his associates. After a day of talks in Willard's Hotel with Darrow and Lloyd the operators’ stance shifted. Mitchell said he would have agreed to a Friday meeting but operators canceled. Darrow and Lloyd criticized the move and said they would proceed before the commission in Scranton on Tuesday. Mitchell, Darrow and Lloyd left Washington for Scranton.
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H. D. Lloyd
Clark
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Mine Workers Chief Refuses Comment on Operators’ Proposal
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrived in Philadelphia with counsel to answer questions about a tentative settlement draft. He noted operators and railroad presidents backed a plan and suggested adjourning the strike commission to December 3, while expressing optimism about the union’s chances.
Death of Captain A P Mordaunt in San Francisco
San Francisco reports the death of Captain A P Mordaunt credited with first discovering pay gold at home in the city. An advertisement promotes ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO CALIFORNIA via multiple railroads with offices on Broadway. Also mentions D Jayne's Expectorant ads and a safety bridge saying.
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Coal Roads Won Over by Independent Operators Protest
Independent coal operators meeting in this city protested against any settlement with miners before the Anthracite Strike Commission. Operators, claiming 15 percent of production, pressed to continue hearings and to present their side with books, while rejecting a Friday meeting with John Mitchell. The exchange followed talks in Washington toward a wage raise and nine hour day, with commission hearings urged to determine all facts.
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