Haste of World News Highlights Various Global Events
Review of the week notes Dem Republican presidential votes by state and population shifts like Texas Nebraska North Carolina Iowa Virginia and Utah. Marconi wireless transmission progress and Chinese conflicts cited alongside weather floods and regional security events.
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Numerous World and Domestic Events Highlight A Week’s News
Reports from Tien Tsin to Washington cover a Guam typhoon disaster and public health alerts in Winona. U S political shifts include Wisconsin and Oklahoma census figures, plus a new army bill discussion. Military actions span captives in the Philippines, a Monocacy voyage, and an American warship demonstration against Morocco.
Bill to Provide Great Irrigation System in West States
Washington news reports a forthcoming congressional bill to irrigate arid lands in Oregon Washington and Idaho. The plan funds four sites per state with reservoirs and ditches costing up to 1 000 000 each nine million dollars total and allows homestead entry at 2 50 per acre for entries up to 80 acres. Delegates Stearns and Gobel urged the president for government aid.
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Plot Against Roberts Foiled by Police in Johannesburg
Evening Standard reports a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts uncovered. Two foreigners suspected as conspirators loaded a mine intended to explode during a church service in Johannesburg. Police and Roberts' bodyguard thwarted the plan. ten men, mainly Italians, were arrested.
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Evening Standard
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Plot to bomb St Marys church during service uncovered
Lord Roberts reports from Johannesburg dated November 26 that a thwarted plot involved five Italians four Greeks and one French man arrested November 16 awaiting trial. The intention was to explode a mine under St. Marys church during the 11 o'clock morning service on November 18.
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Boers Routed as Loni Roberts Reports Actions
London dispatch from November 26 describes Loni Roberts from Johannesburg reporting multiple encounters with Boer forces at distant points. British troops captured cattle and a few prisoners while sustaining minor casualties. A major clash with General De Larey’s 1000 men and three guns near Kellfontein ended with Boer dispersion.
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Portuguese Troops Cross River at Catembo
A detachment of 80 mounted Portuguese troops with two guns crossed the river at Catembo this morning. Reports say General Dewet is in Portuguese territory and in that district.
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Honduran Indemnity Sent For 1809 Killing
United States Minister Hunter in Guatemala City reports a draft for 10000 in American gold from the Honduran government as indemnity for the San Pedro Sula murder of Frank Pears in May 1809.
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Census Report: Oregon Population Surges to 413,096
The census figures released from Washington on November 20 show Oregon’s population at 413,096, up from 315,707 in 1890. This 99,769 increase represents a 31.7 percent rise. From 1880 to 1890 the state grew by 138,900, a 70.6 percent gain.
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Murder or suicide of Frank Michaels mystery in Redding
The body of Frank Michaels of Portland was found near Bellavista last Thursday night. He started on foot from Bally Hill toward Redding but never reached the city. A bullet hole in the head prompts authorities to debate murder versus self inflicted death.
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West Point Soldiers Face Disadvantage Under New Law
Washington reports a new law puts West Point graduates at a disadvantage to regular army officers. Cadets must study four years and prove scholarship to become second lieutenants, while regulars can reach the rank in two years. The issue prompts delaying appointments to allow West Point members to gain seniority for regular army vacancies.
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Pitched Into a River by Damaged Tracks
Pittsburg November 80 A Cleveland and Pittsburg night express plunged into the Ohio River two miles below Beaver at 1 15 this morning Four others were badly hurt and one messenger Casey of Cleveland drowned The wreck came after fill-ins along the line gave way in high water Police say no passengers were hurt as travelers forced their way from under the cars through broken windows to the riverbank The messenger is believed trapped by baggage and drowned.
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U S to retain Isle of Pines as outpost and fortify it
Washington dispatch says the United States will keep possession of the Isle of Pines despite Cuba’s final disposition. Secretary Root backs this view noting the island’s strategic position guarding the Gulf approach to the Nicaragua canal. The northern shore offers a healthy highland site with woods and potential harbor at Sicuenea Bay with minimal dredging.
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Mob Supreme in Lake City Shoots Williams in Swamp
In Lake City Florida a mob from Pensacola killed Spencer Williams after he wounded City Marshal Strange and businessman William Strickland during an arrest attempt. Williams was hunted by armed citizens and shot many times, his body found with about 200 bullet holes and displayed at the courthouse gate.
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Bank receiver reports on German National Bank condition
O Pr Tuck er receiver of the German National Bank Newport Ky sends his report to the controller of the currency. It shows sufficient cash on hand to realize to depositors a little over zero percent. The deficit, per the examiner, matches his initial estimate of 191000 dollars.
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Senator Cushman Davie Dies After Illness in St Paul
Senator Cushman K Davie chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee died at his St Paul home at 8 40 PM after two months of illness He had suffered greatly and sank gradually with no apparent pain in his final hours.
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Poltalloch Goes Ashore in Dense Fog at Astoria
A British bark Poltalloch with 36 days from Santo Domingo to the Columbia river ran ashore in a dense fog on Astoria’s north spit near Wil lops harbor. Seventeen men landed while thirteen remained aboard as high seas hinder rescue efforts.
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Roof Collapse at Glass Works Kills 13 in San Francisco
A crowd of 200 on the Pacific Glass Works roof collapsed as the furnaces were lit for the Stanford–UC game. Thirteen died and about 100 were injured. many were burned by molten glass vats. Firefighters, police, and ambulances rushed to aid victims. hospitals faced surgeon shortages as the wounded were treated.
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Fatal Collapse at Factory Kills and Injures Many
Most victims were boys up to 16 years old. Skull fractures and internal injuries were common as a roof section collapsed onto ventilator bars. The ridge timber failed and corrugated iron created a chute that dumped workers into furnaces. most died from the fall rather than burns. Several injured are precarious, with death toll possible to rise to about twenty. Some lightly hurt returned home unreported.
Battle Between Mexican Regulars and Yaqui Reported
Two American prospectors Seth Tomkins and Will Lowe recounted a fierce clash near Soyapa Mexico last Sunday. Mexican troops pursued Yaqui forces after Indians seized the Mexicans camp, leaving 20 dead on the Mexican side and six Indians killed or wounded. the Americans escaped unhurt.
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Des Moines Wheat Theft Suspect Arrested in Mound City
J P E Wesser was arrested by a Chicago and Milwaukee detective on a Des Moines wheat steal. He allegedly secured bills of lading for three cars and moved the wheat to market, netting about 1600 dollars.
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Smallpox Outbreak Traced to City Actor on West Sixty Ninth
Twenty four cases were found today in a block on West Sixty-ninth Street near West End Avenue. Patients were moved to Willard Parker Hospital. Officials believe the outbreak began in the city from a negro actor in a Southern theatrical troupe.
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Campaign Against Sunday Theaters In New York
The Actors' Church Alliance of America has begun an active campaign against Sunday theatrical performances. Its members vow to continue until actors have one rest day weekly. They claim to have caused arrests at New York theaters over the past three Sundays and are monitoring prosecutions.
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Surrender of Dewetsdorp Garrison Reported
Lord Roberts cabled from Johannesburg on November 30 that the Dewetsdorp garrison consisting of the Sixty eighth field battery detachments from the Gloucester shire regiment Highland light infantry and the Irish rifles totaling 400 men surrendered at 645 PM. Our losses were 15 killed and 42 wounded including Major Hansen and Captain Digby. The enemy estimated at 2000 strong. Detachment from Edenburg failed to reach in time to relieve the town. Knox pursued and reportedly engaged Steyn and Dewet near Vaal Bank as they withdrew.
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American plan adopted for electric canal propulsion
Mr Hawley, assigned by American interests to promote electric propulsion for canals, reports Belgium and Holland have adopted electric canal service with American motors. France also prepares a bill to introduce the system, with French motors expected to be ordered from the United States.
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Outlaws Run Down in Australia Bush Fight
Vancouver reports the capture and shooting of Joe Governor and the wounding of Jimmy Governor after a 100 day crime spree. Squatters surrounded the outlaws camp, demanded surrender, and opened fire at dawn. Jimmy Governor was taken to hospital for treatment while Joe Governor died.
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Boers Repulsed After Five-Hour Battle Near Luchef
Orange River report says Herzog commando about 500 strong held kopjes near Luchef and blocked a British advance. After five hours of fighting the Boers were expelled with heavy losses while British casualties were light due to active cover. Colonel Settle occupied Ludoff and learned 800 horses had moved for Dewet, who is said to be nearby. The Boer commander boasted of shooting 200 natives for supporting the British.
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Federal suit planned to challenge Hawaii land grants
The Republican reports the United States will file within 40 days to nullify all grants sales and leases of public lands made by Hawaii territorial authorities since July 14 1900. It asserts this as fact despite a Washington denial that AG Griggs instructed a federal suit through D A Baird to challenge grants since September 28 1909.
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Bank accomplice arrested in Newport wreck case
Cincinnati police arrested Robert Winste, assistant bookkeeper of the wrecked German National Bank of Newport Kentucky, for aiding Frank Brown who is short $106,000 in his accounts. Winste was jailed in Newport after bail was refused. Brown remains at large.
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Wyoming Electors Give McKinley Big Lead in 1896
Official returns from Cheyenne show McKinley winning Wyoming with 14 482 votes and Bryan 10 164, yielding a plurality of 4 318.
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Conspirators Blown Up in West Virginia Mine Disaster
Morgantown dispatch reports State Mine Inspector James W. Paul said the Berryville disaster that claimed 14 lives resulted from a conspiracy to kill the foreman. The assailants staged the blast at the mine entrance but were killed by the explosion before escaping.
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Ferry capsizes on Spokane River. four dead
Four men die when a river current ferry capsizes two miles downstream near a Great Northern bridge. Eighteen workers aboard, five escape by swimming to shore while others cling to the hull. A rescuer in a skiff disappeared with a missing man as waves and logs contributed to the disaster.
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Philippine Assassins Sentenced to Hanging in Lingayen
General MacArthur confirms four Guardia de Honor members condemned for murder and kidnapping at Lingayen. Execution set for December 21 as the group’s victims were targeted by the gang. The Indiana transport, stranded off Polillo, is floated and towed to Binangoan Sound. It transfers troops and supplies to Pennsylvania for Baler and proceeds to Nueva Caceres in South Camarines.
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Navy reports Guam disaster and relief request from Remey
Admiral Remey forwards a Guam report listing drownings Joseph Anderson Jacob Le Roy Mahaffey George Aubel William Frederick Davis and Frank Swanson with two bodies unidentifiable. Governor notes danger of starvation and requests 66 000 pounds flour 30 000 biscuits 1000 sugar 2000 salt pork 20 000 rice for destitute natives.
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St Louis Chief Offered Manila Police Post
The Post-Dispatch reports Chief of Police John W. Campbell of St Louis has been offered and accepted the role of chief of police in Manila under its civil government in formation.
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Tragic San Francisco Crash Claims Eighteen Dead
The December disaster in San Francisco leaves 18 dead and four times as many injured. Crowds gather at the morgue as relatives seek news. The coroner's jury will view the remains and inspect the scene before any removals. Hospitals are crowded with victims and medical staff.
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Executors to Sell Marcus Daly Throroughbred Stable
New York December 8 executors of Marcus Daly estate announce the sale of his thoroughbred stable and breeding horses. The herd includes stallions Hamburg Tammany Bathampton Isidor Ogden and Inverness. More than 100 broodmares will also be sold to recover debts exceeding $600 900.
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California Presidential Returns Show McKinley Victory
Official California results from the secretary of state list McKinley with 124,086 votes, Bryan 124,086, and Woolley 5,204 in a Sacramento reporting of the election figures.
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Prince Tuan's Rebellion Reported From Shanghai
A missionary in Kang So says 10,000 troops under General Tw Fo Hsiang joined Prince Tuan's rebellion. General Tong fixes supply lines via Lee Choen and Shang governor asks Wu Chang viceroy for eight quick firing guns to be sent promptly.
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