Maria Teresa Wreck: Crew Wanted Steamer to Sink
New York reports the Infanta Maria Teresa, stranded off Cat Island after a storm, was seen lying in 16 feet of water with surf breaking over her bow. Edward Webber, Antilla’s second officer, suggests crew hopes she sinks as they abandoned ship. The vessel rested on the shore with a slight port list, natives noting suspicious circumstances and early sighting the morning after the wreck.
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Antilla
Edward Webber
Cat Island
Infanta Maria Teresa
Mr. Webber
Maria Teresa
Derick
Exoneration of Lt Fennessy Ends Court Inquiry
Washington reports that Lt J G G Fennessy of the Pinth Massachusetts is fully exonerated by a court of inquiry after being charged with cowardice and duty failures. The board also clears him of press allegations, while naming several officers as needing discipline, though no trials will occur as the regiment nears muster out. Also included are violent incidents in Chicago and casualty tallies from the Santiago campaign with detailed dates and figures.
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Pinth Massachusetts
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John H. Dunn
Michael J. Desmond
James A Cully
All Quiet In Porto Rico Dispatch Report Quiet After Patrols
Washington reports via General Brooke that disorders in Porto Rico have ceased. Advices from San Sebastian and other troubled regions indicated activity soon after possession, but patrols have maintained order for three to four weeks. Several bandits were killed or wounded, but overall conditions are quiet and orderly.
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Washington
War Department
Brooke
San Sebastian
Bold Postoffice Robbery in Cleveland**
Cleveland authorities report a bold post office theft yesterday. Eleven packages, each containing ten dollars, total 1104. Miss Mary Berry supervised the blind box at the window. Four women were seen in the corridor acting suspiciously shortly before the robbery. Police suspect one as the thief. Louis Wife Rob Husband and Flees. EL Louis. Nov. 22—William Schreeder, wealthy retired real estate Crater, says his wife aged 30 left home with cash and notes valued at 2700. He fears illness rather than elopement and hopes for her recovery.
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P Post
Roosevelt testifies on Cuba camps and rough riders
Colonel Roosevelt testified about the rough riders in Tampa and Santiago. He recounted buying food for men and horses due to transport delays and confusion. He described adequate overall rations but poor beef, and noted officials blocked tomatoes and beans unless for officers.
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Brooklyn
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Navy retirements shift admiral ranks and commands
The Navy announces the retirement of Rear Admiral J N Miller and Admiral Francis M Bunce, elevating George Dewey to ranking status upon Bunce’s departure. Commodore J W Philip may receive command at New York or Boston yards. President may seek re creation of admiral or vice admiral for Dewey.
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Washington
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Sturton Navy
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Francis M. Bunce
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New York Navy Yard
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Congress
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North Atlantic Station
Boston Navy Yard
Judicial rebuke from Judge Gibbons to Chicago police chief
Judge Gibbons issued a temporary injunction preventing the city, mayor, and police superintendent from interfering with a masque ball. Chief Kipley protested, but the judge affirmed the order, warning that anyone who interferes with the injunction will face jail. The ruling reinforces law and order as attendees proceed to the event.
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Chicago
General Superintendent of Police
Knipley
Mr. Kipley
Judge Gibbons
Ripley
Private Killed by Officers in North Carolina Regiment
In Knoxville Tennessee on November 23 the Fourth North Carolina examined the body of Private Zeb Patton of the Third North Carolina, killed Monday night. The inquest found Patton died from shots fired by Captain Hargrave and Lieutenant Howell in self defense. The officers were arrested by civil authorities.
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Knoxville
Tenn
North Carolina
Macon
Zeb Patton
Hargrave
Howell
Pattey
Another Lynching In Georgis Monticello Tragedy Suports Sheriff
Ed Merriwether was lynched at Monticello Georgia yesterday after being taken from jail by a large mob that fired hundreds of pistol shots. The sheriff was overpowered as the coroner's jury had found the black man guilty of the murder of Joe Pope on Saturday night.
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Macon
Ed Merriwether
Monticello
Joe Pope
Guilford Granted Bail In Conn Murder Case
Dr Nancy Guilford extradited from England on a murder charge involving Emma Gill was admitted to bail in Bridgeport Connecticut yesterday set at 10000 dollars authorities say the case stems from a criminal operation linked to Emma Gill in September Two additional explosion victims die in Portsmouth Ohio Butler incident bringing total to three fatalities including a child and two adults
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England
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Butler
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Sharkey Wins as Corbett Disqualified After Ring Interference
In New York on November 23 the Sharkey Corbett bout ended when Corbett’s secondsman McVey fouled by entering the ring prompting referee Kelly to disqualify Corbett and award Sharkey the $20,000 purse. Crowds paid high prices, with a near 39,000 attendance and receipts above $45,000. Sharkey showed early dominance and closed strong, while Corbett’s late surge could not reverse the ruling amid public criticism of the interference.
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Bank president dies in allegedbank failure scandal
Reports from .Kans say Charles Chess, president and Sunny Fide stock owner, died by his own hand after a bank failure and a flood of letters blaming faulty schemes and deception. Whitlam Martindale, vice president, is named in a troubling confession alleging falsified reports to mislead directors and staff. The letter claims dreadful luck and cites a bitter year of financial ruin.
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Cartier Uprising Talk Spurs Call for Quick Conflict
London reports Barritz dispatch citing prominent Carlists predicting imminent simultaneous uprisings in several towns with hopes of swift military support. The plan aims for a sharp short conflict rather than prolonged rural unrest.
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Daily Mail
Barritz
Produce Markets Reflected by Dowlings in Philadelphia and Baltimore
Philadelphia and Baltimore market notes show flour, wheat, corn, and oats firm or steady, with rye scarce and pork and butter steady. Prices for beef, cheese, and dairy vary by region, while New York and Philadelphia grain, hay, and turpentine move in tandem with seasonal demand. Livestock in New York and Buffalo reports indicate mixed conditions, with sheep and lambs fluctuating and hogs and cattle at uncertain prices.
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Spain Tries to Reject US Offer in Philippine Pact Talks
Spanish peace delegates debate the US proposal of 20 million, signaling possible refusal to cede the Philippines and warning of continued pressure. Madrid arrival pending, joint talks may be postponed.
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United States
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Porte Rien
Lsten
A&s
Senor Montera Rinala
Antilles
A Wail from Madrid Imparcial reports on peace talks
Madrid notes show US peace commissioners received without public sensation and favoring a quick end to negotiations. Critics lament the small indemnity and some favor declining any indemnity to avoid Philippine debt. Europe appears apathetic as Justice vanishes from world affairs with McKinley accused of misleading Spain.
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