France warns Turkey with naval display near Levant
Paris reports a French Mediterranean squadron led by Admiral Gaillard sails from Toulon to the Levant for a naval demonstration against Turkey. The force includes three battleships and two cruisers with 2,286 crew plus landing parties, awaiting sealed orders and possible seizure of Smyrna customs if Turkey delays. Officials hope Turkey yields to avoid bloodshed.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Admiral Gaillard
Toulon
Levant
Turkey
M. Delcasse
Syra
Lberty
Smyrna
France
M. Constans
Constantinople
Sul
la Liberte
Turkish troops mutiny at Constantinople disrupts admiralty
In Constantinople on Tuesday 600 officers and Bashibazouks protested before the admiralty offices causing dismay at the Yildiz palace. Their pay, months in arrears, prompted threats of action though settlement was promised. Regular pay to most troops persists due to guard duties at the Weekly Semamlik, keeping Sultan Abdul Hamid’s regime tense.
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Constantinople
Admiralty
Yildiz Palace
Abdul Hamid
Divorce Granted By Duchesse After Suing Duke
Paris reports the Duchesse de Tarente obtained a divorce citing a letter from the Duke praising a scurrilous newspaper piece. The letter ends with I prefer my debts to your respect and a wife, amid references to the couple’s troubled history and notable ancestors.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Paris
Duchesse de Tarente
German flag in Angola sparks Berlin press row
Berlin journals report angry German press reaction over troops from German Southwest Africa occupying Quanhama in Angola and hoisting the flag. Portuguese demand delimitation of the German Portuguese frontier. Berlin papers deem the act unreasonable yet mock the invasion. The Vossische notes Quanhama cannot be shown on any map.
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Berlin
Africa
Angola
Quanhama
Vossissche
Quanhame
Distress Grows Across Germany as Agrarians Press Duty Demands
Berlin dispatch reports widespread idle conditions and rising distress as agrarian interests press for higher protective duties than those proposed by the government. The struggle reflects ongoing economic strain and political tension across Germany during the period.
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Germany
London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Berlin
Unemployed Protest Grows in Berlin Suburb Charlottenburg
Across Germany unemployment rises with Berlin showing notable strain. In Charlottenburg skilled and unskilled labor faces distress as a mass meeting of the unemployed is organized to demand relief and work opportunities.
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Germany
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Austria Sees Fresh Confusion From Czechs War Declaration
Vienna reports ongoing domestic tension as Czech war declarations fuel nationality feuds. Ultramontanes and Reactionists maneuver behind the scenes while the Ministry, defending commercial interests, remains set to stand firm unless a domestic crisis hampers its effort.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Vienna
Austria
King Edward in good health says The Lancet
The Lancet declares official authority to deny rumors about King Edward’s health. It states the king is in good health and has undergone no operation.
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Lancet
Edward VII
London
The
Edward
Pan Americas Admit Press At Mexico City Session
The Pan American Congress approved press admission to its sessions. Peru initially urged broad access, but Chile's proposal passed after Altamora of Peru supported it, despite votes from Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica opposing.
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Mexico City
Pan-American Congress
Peru
Chile
Colombia
Uruguay
United States
Mexico
Brazil
Hayti
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaragua
Gosta Rica
Altamora
King's Nephew Goes To War In South Africa
London reports cabinet decision to dispatch all available infantry from Aldershot to the front in South Africa by Christmas. Cavalry brigade departs mid November leaving the Twenty first Lancers as the only UK cavalry. Prince Arthur of Connaught, a second lieutenant in the Queen's Own Hussars, accompanies his regiment to South Africa. he is the Duke of Connaught's son born January 1.
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London
Aldershot
South Africa
Ssha
Twenty-first Lancers
United Kingdom
Prince Arthur of
Morley denounces the war in a South Africa speech
John Morley MP addressed constituents in Arbroath criticizing government handling of concentration camps. He called the child death rate hideous and excessive, warned the war was drifting toward extermination, and urged the Ki to replace ministers with more capable leadership amid a dangerous, complex situation.
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London
John Morley
M. P
Arbroath
South Africa
Lord Palmerston
Russia
Poland
Austria
Bosnia
Chinese Screen Defeat Pekin At Forbidden City Entrance
October 31 report notes repairs near completion on walls towers and palace after destruction. A temporary wood and cloth Chien-Nen tower substitutes for the ruined structure as Emperor Kwan Su nears entry into the Forbidden City. Efforts hide conquest from the court while Chinese build new screening walls. Prince Ching advances to meet the court.
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Pekin
Chien-Nen
Kwan Su
Forbidden City
len-Nen Gate
Prince Ching
Jamaica Wants a Boer Colony Meeting in Kingston this week
Kingston merchants arrange a meeting to seek Imperial Government action for settling a large Boer population in Jamaica. The plan aims to create a permanent colony on the island with organized support from local business leaders.
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Jamaica
Kingston
Miners and Operators Hold Closed Conference in Huntington
Huntington miners delegates meet behind closed doors to press for a wage and policy settlement with operators in a high level conference. Among about 250 attendees are John Mitchell and "Mother" Jones, with leaders from West Virginia and Virginia mining districts attending.
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Huntington
W. Va
Miners of
Huge Steel Caisson Launched In Boston Action
In Boston on October 31 a large crowd of naval officers and sailors witnessed the launching of a massive steel caisson for a new vessel. The ceremony drew many officials and observers, reflecting the continued maritime program and industrial progress tied to the harbor yard facilities.
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Boston
Natal
Charleseon
Maso Seeks Cuba Presidency and National Unity
General Bartalome Maso declares his candidacy for Cuba’s presidency in Havana, urging a coalition with Autonomist and Spanish factions and advocating Negro involvement. He frames independence in broader terms, cites the Platt Amendment, and calls for a treaty with the United States that protects sovereignty while seeking just concessions. He also stresses priority for military payroll obligations.
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Havana
Bartalome Maso
Senor Tomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
Ihs
Maso
United States
Republic of Cuba
Boys' warning saves twenty men at Chester yard
Two boys at Fields Bros brick yard in Lesperville cried warning as a large missile dropped from the sky and struck a table where twenty men worked. A nearby boiler blast at Leiper's quarry sent a 200 pound section soaring into the yard, causing alarm they mistook for a meteor.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
Fields Bros
Lesperville
Leiper's
Trade prospects in Transvaal loom for U S makers
Colonel J G Stone former Consul to Capetown addressed the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers urging greater American producer effort in the Transvaal trading zone. George H Maxwell of Chicago pressed irrigation reform to reclaim arid Western lands with support from Congressman W A Reeder of Kansas.
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Kansas City
J. G. Stone
Capetown
National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
Stowe
South Africa
Transvaal
George H. Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
Chicago
W. A. Reeder
Kansas
New Jersey Women Meet East Orange in Annual Federation
The seventh annual meeting of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs gathered at Trinity Congregational Church with 7,800 members from 95 clubs. President Mrs Stewart Hartshorn delivered the address urging a democratic federation where wage earners professionals and women of leisure meet as equals across nationality and race.
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East Orange
New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs
Trinity Congregational Church
Stewart Hartshorn
Federation
Cee Eee
Federa
Fire Truck Sweeps Into Street Injures Three Firemen
Three firefighters were injured when a Moyamensing Hook and Ladder truck lost control along Broad Street Philadelphia. The reins twisted the vehicle brushed telegraph poles, thrown men off the truck. Scull suffered crushed ribs. Marsden and Hewlings received severe injuries. The truck had won a prize in the recent State Gremen's parade in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Chester
Moyamensing
Broad Street
William ‘Elmier Hewlings
George Marsden
Scull
Marsden
Hewlings
Murphy Reception Delights Elizabeth Backed by Voorhees
Republican gubernatorial candidate Frank Murphy arrived in Elizabeth New Jersey to enthusiastic crowds at the Lyceum Theatre. United States Attorney General and Governor Voorhees delivered speeches as Murphy and guests were greeted at Jacobs’ venue.
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Murphy
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
N. J
Frank Tie Murphy
Loon
Gueets
Lyceum Theatre
Wees
Aow
Jacobs
United States
Voorhees
Pastor James E Riddle Retained By Philadelphia Church Vote
In West Philadelphia Thirty Fourth Street Baptist Church the congregation voted 58 to 51 to keep Rev James E Riddle as pastor after a prior 50 to 51 decision reversed as unconstitutional. Judge Martin ordered the meeting. Clerk William W Allen will file court papers. A 75 member testimonial supports the pastor and trustees aligned with the minority face possible deposing.
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Thirty-fourth Street Baptist Church
West Philadelphia
James E. Riddle
Martin
Common Pleas Court No
William W. Allen
Leon C. Brown
Riddle
Anarchist Jaffel Sought by Immigration Bureau
Washington October 31. Commissioner Powderly of the Immigration Bureau warns officers to detain and return Jaffel the Red an anarchist Italian under 25 believed bound for the United States or to Antwerp. He was linked to Milan prison and a letter praising assassination of King Humbert though no direct link proved. Funds are being raised to send him to South America or the United States.
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Washington
Powderly
Immigration Bureau
Jaffel
Antwerp
Milan
Italy
Humbert
Bresel
South America
United States
Goodbye Kiss Fatal in Hoboken Skating Rink
John Chartrand, manager of a Hoboken skating rink, died from a pistol wound to the head. His wife, Mrs. Chartrand, is under arrest after claiming she kissed him goodbye and the revolver discharged during a planned ten day hunting trip.
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Hoboken
John Chartrand
Tom's River
Chartrand
Gypsy Elopers Arrested in Maryland
Miss Patience Stanley daughter of Henry Stanley a Stanley gang gypsy leader and Hugh Hicks son of Thomas H Hicks a Kent county gang leader were arrested after eloping Saturday night Hicks had met Patience a year ago they planned to wed as Patience claimed 17 but her father says she is 15 and Hicks claims a Delaware marriage certificate.
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Philadelphia Times
Elkton
Patience Stanley
Henry Stanley
Stanley
Hugh Hicks
Thomas H. Hicks
Kent County
Hicks
Patience
Delaware
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania and Nearby Areas
Fair conditions with fresh southerly winds across the region. Eastern Pennsylvania shows showers in the west and fair in the east Friday. New Jersey and Delaware forecast fair Friday with possible showers and cooler conditions. Maryland: showers in the west and fair in the east Friday, Saturday showers and cooler with southwest winds.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Local Weather Report Philadelphia October 31 1901
United States Weather Bureau issue from Philadelphia reports brisk northwesterly winds and cooler temperatures for Thursday. Forecast calls for clearing skies, dry conditions, and fall air across the region with daytime highs near 60 and lows around 45.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Gould Interests Take Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Control
Philadelphia Times reports Gould interests have gained control of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Camden real estate operator George W. Jessup says DL&W has acquired wharf property opposite Petty's Island and that Petty's Island may be controlled by the same company. Plans include a Philadelphia terminal with a Petty's Island bridge, river docks for large ocean steamers, and a Philadelphia ferry line from Camden. Crenshaw of Girard Trust notes borings for building foundations on a 200 acre Camden tract. agent plans are undisclosed but may involve the DL&W and a Camden terminal.
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Philadelphia Times
Gould
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
George W. Jessup
Camden
Board of Trade
Lackawanna
Delaware River
George J. Gould
Philadelphia
Petty's Island
Petty’s Island
Nathaniel B. Crenshaw
Girard Trust Company
Marc Phillips
Cooper's Creek
Petty
Mr. Gould
Pennsylvania Railroad
Manunka Chunk
Trenton
Gould Lines
Delaware, Lackawanna
Wabash
New York
Gould Y
Agers Ae
Port tonnage surge reshapes city commerce plans
The port tonnage has risen from 700,000 to 3,000,000 over the last five years and diversion to other ports is noted. Current city plans to enlarge commerce are under way and expected to further increase tonnage.
Swallow's Secret Trial Prolonged In Harrisburg
The trial of Dr. Silas C. Swallow for falsehood dragged on longer than expected as the Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference court sat all day in Harrisburg. Proceedings remained private though animosity between the principals was evident with lively scenes reported. The committee aims to complete hearings and adjourn tomorrow night.
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Harrisburg
Silas C. Swallow
Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference
Wagon Crash Injures Seven In Buffalo
A two horse brake with nine passengers overturned after being struck by trolley car No. 843 on Main Street near Eastwood Place in Buffalo. Seven people were injured. two taken to Sisters Hospital with broken bones. Among the injured are C. F. Dare of Bridgeton New Jersey and his daughter Mrs. Samuel A. Storey. Dare is a Bridgeton pharmacist and former president of the New Jersey Pharmaceutical Society.
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Philadelphia Times
Buffalo
Main Street
Eastwood Place
Sisters’ Hospital
C. F. Dare
Bridgeton
N. J
Samuel A. Storey
Jersey City
Mr. Dare
New Jersey Pharmaceutical Society
Daugher
Detectives Probe Two-Year-Old Westchester Murder
Philadelphia detectives visited the Minshall Sharpless farm seeking clues in the Stella Morrison murder from nearly two years ago. They reported discoveries and imminent arrests, but local police doubted the claim amid a torn down house and fading interest.
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Philadelphia Times
Westchester
Philadelphia
Minshall Sharpless Farm
Stella Morrison
Miss Byram's Mysterious Mission Stirs Denver
Special to Philadelphia Times reports Charlotte W. Byram also known as Mrs Herbert H. Piggott left Denver suddenly from Linden Hotel. Piggott, jailed on an unknown charge, remains silent. A theory suggests she seeks clemency for her husband amid unclear motives.
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Miss Byram
Philadelphia Times
Denver
Col
Charlotte W. Byram
Herbert H. Piggott No
Linden Hotel
Piggott
Arrested After Two Years in Gloucester City
Frank Bennett, former saloonkeeper, indicted two years ago during a liquor crusade, surrendered to Camden authorities today after returning to Gloucester City. He was held in bail to await court on the charge.
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Philadelphia TimEs
Gloucester City
Frank Bennett
Grand Jury
Law and Order League
Count Betettive
Indictment Chars Doctor in Death of Woman at Hotel
Chicago dated October 31 grand jury indicted Dr Orville Burnett for murder as an accessory before the fact in the death of Mrs Charlotte Nichol at a hotel. Burnett and Nichol had planned the act together, Burnett asserts, to avoid separation.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Orville Burnett
Dr. Burnett
Charlotte Nichol
Burnett
Executions on Mortgages Over $44,000 Filed in Lancaster
George Snyder of Philadelphia issued two executions totaling 44 000 against Kern of Philadelphia who owns much of the match factory property in Safe Harbor. The land adjacency was sold to Rare who held mortgages on the property for 4 000.
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Lancaster
George Snyder
Philadelphia
Kern
Safe Harbor
Wold
Hospital Appliances in Coal Mines
Hazleton October 31 The new mine law requiring an emergency hospital at each colliery takes effect tomorrow. Some coal companies have yet to comply but superintendents have been ordered to implement the requirements as soon as possible.
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Philadelphia Times
Hazleton
Georgia Masons Approve Expulsion for Nonmembers Over Liquor
The Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons approved a report from the committee on jurisprudence recommending expulsion for persons who owe the sale or manufacture of liquor joining a lodge, excepting Gruppiats. The action was announced in Macon on October 31.
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Masons
Macon
Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons Today
Committee On Jurisprudence
Boston Brokers Suspend Over Exchange Failure
Boston reports Top lift and Brooks, members of the Stock Exchange, failed to operate as trading suspended on October 31. The announcement cites their suspension after the exchange failure, impacting market activity and investor confidence.
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Boston
Toplift & Brooks
Eees
On Stock Exchange
Telegraphic Briefs From The Far Flung World
The whaler Andrew Hicks arrives at San Francisco after a nine month cruise with only a few whales taken. President Schwab and officials inspect Cleveland plants. Texas Attorney General Bell files anti trust penalties nearing 85 million dollars. Burke and Prager indicted in Chicago for false reports. YWCA conference in Ohio notes a contested writ. New York detectives report on murder evidence.
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Andrew Hicks
San Francisco
Schwab
Steel Trust
Cleveland
Ohio
Bell
Texas
Robert B. Burke
Oliner
Max Prager
Burke
A Stant
Chi
Yetipriey
la Conference of
Young Woman's Christian Association
Admiral Schley closes his case in court duel
Brooklyns chief quartermaster testifies Schley gave the loop order while Cook is contradicted by Andersen who says Schley issued the command. Witnesses debate ward room remarks as Sigsbee statements are limited and evidence rules tighten columns on May 28 to May 29.
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Sigsbee
Graham
Marble
Rayner Toaim
Schley
Key West
Associated Press
A. B. Claxton
Se Machinet
Texas
Brooklyn 4
Hunley
Claxton
Hill
John H. Royce
The
Eagle
Southerland
Cook
Niele Andersen
Brooklyn
Andersen
Captain Cook
Hodgson
Taylor
Dawson
Indiana
Joseph B. Eaton
Resolute
Chadwick
Sampson
Mr. Rayner
Testimony in Detail on Admiral Schley May Reflect Battle
Washington report on October 31 records Captain T. Borden of the Marine Corps detailing the July 3 battle aboard the Brooklyn. He corroborates others and notes no American ships were present during the loop, while describing a vivid scene as the ship turned. Captain Parker later sought to leave a set of documents in evidence.
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Admiral Schley
T. 8
Borden
Marine Corps
Brooklyn
Rayner
Parker
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Morley
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General
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Boller
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State Federation of Clerks
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Swallow’s Secret Trial
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Aven
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