End of Li Hung Chang Angers Pekin Officials
The death of Li Hung Chang prompts delicate talks among foreign ministers and Chinese officials. Court ceremonies, posthumous honors expected, and Prince Ching urged to join the court. Yuan Shi Kai viewed as influential but risky amid German tensions and Boxers.
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Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Watt
Yamen
Canton
An-Hui
Conger
United States
Hay
Tee
Prince Ching
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Shan Tung
Li Li
Associated Press
M. Paul Lessar
Li Hung-Chang
Li Hung Chang Death Shocks Chinese Officials
Washington reports Wu Tingfang seeks Pekin confirmation before action. Hay and Rockhill discuss Li Hung Chang’s death and succession rumors. Possible successors include Yuan Shikai and Prince Ching. southern viceroys resist leaving posts as China contemplates a new centralized authority.
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Washington
Wu Ting-fang
Li Hung Chang
Conger
State Department
Pekin
China
Li Huang Chang
Hay
Rothhill
Li*Hung Chang
Rockhill
Earl Li
Yuan Shi Kai
Shan Tung
Prince Ching
Nankin
Hankow
Chi
Chi Li
Lega Cy
Li Hung
Death of Li Hung Chang to be marked by half-mast observances
Upon confirmation of Li Hung Chang's death from Pekin the Chinese standard at the Washington legation will be half-masted and other observances will follow. The note mentions the Chinese railway construction project in relation to his tenure.
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Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Legation
Washington
Death of Li Hung Chang Noted by Chinatown
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports minimal Chinese mourning in New York's Chinatown for Li Hung Chang. Merchants say Li faced opposition and aided by the Dowager Empress, with sympathies seen more toward the Emperor and oppressed subjects.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Chinatown
Li Hung Chang
Soy Kee
Pell Street
Germans Were Li's Dupes in German View
Berlin reports Li Hung Chang's 1896 visit left Germans noting the public and official reaction cooled after discovering they were duped. Despite his Viceroy title, German hosts gave him grand honors hoping he would bring orders to German manufacturers.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Germany
Earl Li
China
Giant Russian Waterway Scheme From Riga To Kherson
Odessa November 8 The Russian Government weighs a vast canal from Riga to Kherson linking the Baltic and Black Sea. Proponents cite strategic and economic gains with Kherson likely to become a terminus as discussions note large sums already spent there. The plan envisions a network using rivers and a Dnieper junction to connect the Baltic to the Black Sea.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Odessa
Riga
Kherson
Dnieper
Black Sea
Baltic
Pes
Kier
Blac Ehseeen
Gulf of Riga
German Press Doubts on British Navy Now Refuted
Berlin reports that the Cologne Gazette and the Marine Rundschau discount the German journals claim British naval artillery is weak or violent. The Cologne Gazette refutes union claims and the Marine Rundschau condemns attempts to mislead German opinion about Britain’s navy.
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London Times
New York Times
Retinaeigns
Berlin
Cologne Gazette
Marine Rundschau
Sailors' Mass Not Compulsory in French Navy
Paris dispatch reports M. De Lanessan the French Minister of Marine banned compulsory Mass aboard men of war. The move to dechristianize the fleet pleases Radicals Socialists and anti Clericals while Gaulois criticizes the timing as France seeks support against taxing religious communities in the Orient and the restoration of churches convents and schools.
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Paris
London Times
M. de Lanessan
Gaulois
Turkey
Orient
Amsterdam Dockers Vote Boycott Support Against Britain
Brussels dispatch reports Amsterdam dockers sticking to a boycott plan against British commerce. A meeting of political and other societies formed a committee to decide on moral and financial support should the boycott move into action.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
Corea Allots Land to Japan in Korean Settlement
Japan to police 650 acres at Chapokbo near Masampo in a special settlement once pegged out by a Russian warship. Corea withdraws veto on grain exports due to Japan's remonstrances. News tied to Li Hung Chang's death. Russia's long interest in Corea cited as context.
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Yokohama
Corea
Japan
Chapokbo
Masampo
Corean
Sultan Agrees to Settle Treated Rights in Mitylene
Paris dispatch reports Admiral Calliard landing marines at Mitylene and occupying the customs at Midilli. France seeks full guarantees and surrender of Turkish treaty rights before evacuation. Porte grants authority to repair churches and institutions. communications cut between Mitylene and Constantinople.
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Paris
Cailiard
Mitylepe
Midilli
Turkey
United States
Mitylene
Constantinople
M. Bapst
Syra
France
Porte
Paris Echo de Paris
Great Britain
Peace steps threaten Russia in Armenian reform plan
A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Cologne Gazette reports France and Russia have agreed on joint action to reform Armenia and Ottoman European provinces under the Berlin treaty. They would invite other signatories to a conference. fear grows that France may push matters quickly, potentially forcing Russia into a harder stance to defend its interests.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Cologne
France
Russia
Armenia
Ottoman Empire
Miss Stone's Release Delayed as Secrecy Hurts Talks
In Sofia on November 7 Consul General Digkinson complains a leaked letter from Ellen M Stone harms progress with the abductors. Negotiations falter when secrets are disclosed. An agreed ransom amount is near, but payment terms and surrender location remain contentious amid Bulgarian government objections.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Digkinson
Constantinople
Ellen M. Stone
Dickinson
Associated Press
Miss Stone
Turkey
Maccabees official confesses $57,000 defalcation
Charles B. Thompson of Port Huron, supreme finance keeper of the Knights of the Maccabees, admits a 57 000 shortage discovered by Supreme Commander D P Markey. The loss is covered by Thompson's surety bonds. Thompson says the money funded a failed business venture and awaits bonding company action. The Thompson Towing and Wrecking Co. suffered about 75 000 in the venture losses.
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Port Huron
Mich
Charles B. Thompson
Supreme Tent
Knights of the Maccabees
Thompson
D. P. Markey
Markey
National Surety Company
New York
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Thompson Towing and Wrecking Company
Breaker Boys Strike At Star Washery
Breaker boys at the Star washery in Hazleton walked off the job for the seventh time in seven months in a strike that shuts down the mine. Union organizers and mine management are unsettled as talks resume.
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Philadelphia
Hazleton
Star Washery
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets November 28 as Day of Prayer
Governor William A. Stone of Pennsylvania proclaims Thursday November 28 a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He notes national mourning for President McKinley and urges statewide assembly for thanks, citing abundant harvests, prosperity, and peace. The proclamation urges worship and continued divine favor.
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Harrisburg
Stone
United States
William A. Stone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Wiliam McKinley
Commonwealth
Fresh Appeal for Commerce Portfolio Urges Trade Reform
New York business leaders pressed for closer Canada trade ties and a national Department of Commerce. John Carlton urged freer trade with the Dominion, while A Barton Hepburn cited U S manufacturing strength and high export value as justification for government action and improved consular services.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Canada
Department of Commerce
U. S
Chamber of Commerce
John Carlton
House of Commons
Dominion of Canada
United States
Washington
A. Barton Hepburn
Committee On Internal Trade and Improvements
Ieeee Segos
Ruscuriace
Quay Delays Florida Trip Due to Persistent Cold
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports Senator Quay cannot travel to his Saint Lucie plantation after a month long illness. His physician advises rest as night symptoms disrupt sleep and worsen his condition, delaying plans until a later date.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Senator Quay
Saint Lucie
Florida
Fell 300 Feet to Death in Knickerbocker Slide
In Shenandoah two men Patrick Donahue aged 42 and John Buberridge aged 40 fell 300 feet down a mine chute today after losing footing. Donahue died from injuries and Buberridge is fatally injured. The men had stepped onto the gangway from the Knickerbocker colliery.
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Philadelphia Times
Shenandoah
Patrick Donahue
John Buberidge
West Virginia officials to bid on Norfolk shipyard
Ex Governor Atkinson and State Treasurer Silverman of West Virginia will join other capitolists in Norfolk tomorrow to bid on the 5 million shipyard project to be built in Norfolk harbor.
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Norfolk
Atkinson
Silverman
West Virginia
C. W. Tebault
Norfolk Harbor
Weather Forecast for Eastern States
Fair and cold conditions with fresh westerly winds. Eastern Pennsylvania sees fair Friday turning colder in the north, Saturday continues fair with fresh westerly winds. New Jersey forecasts fair Friday and Saturday with fresh winds shifting to the west. Delaware and Maryland expect fair Friday and Saturday with light to fresh winds shifting to northwest.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Weather summary and rainfall figures report
The United States Weather Bureau notes a Thursday with clear conditions in Maxton and Avon as temperatures reach mild levels. An observed rainfall accumulation since January 1 totals 1.57 inches, indicating above average precipitation for the period.
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Maxton
Avon Abel
Ocean liner arrivals list briefs
Arrivals reported include the Waesland sailing from Philadelphia to Liverpool and the Anchorra departing New York bound for Glasgow, signaling standard transatlantic traffic with passengers and goods at port.
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Waesland
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Anchorra
Glasgow
New York
Convicts Battle Way To Freedom At Federal Jail Site
Four hundred prisoners mutinied at the new federal prison site near Leavenworth Kansas. One guard killed two wounded and twenty six convicts escaped into nearby woods pursued by armed guards. Most escapees believed to head toward Boston Kansas with reports of robberies of farmers for horses and clothing.
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Kan
United States Prison
Here
Federal Prison
Gus Parker
Ardmore
I. T
Frank Thompson
South McAlester
T. E. Hinds
Co. BE. Burrows
Arthur Treelford
Treelford
J. P. Walgrape
Ford Quinn
Ryan
J. T
Boston
Kansas
Thorough Reorganization After Tammany's Defeat
New York observers report a comprehensive plan to reorganize the Democratic party in New York City and likely the state after Tammany’s Tuesday defeat. Leaders include Grout Cantor Jerome Swanstrom and Sheehan as fusion-ticket figures aiming to dethrone Tammany Hall.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Tammany
Edward M. Grout
Jacob Cantor
William Travers Jerome
J. Edward Swanstrom
John C. Sheehan
Greater
Tammany Hall
New York City
Low
Shepard
Jerome
van Wyck
Haffen
Cassidy
Bronx
Quenes
Croker
Croker and Sullivan
Martin Engel
Red Light
Wesley Merritt
F. W. Greene
Low's Task Seen As Great Public Reform Hero
The Temps editorial Admires Seth Low's victory calling it revolutionary and a heavy, Hercules like task. It argues he must cleanse governance, restore probity, and end corrupt political forces dominating cities including New York and Philadelphia.
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Paris
Temps
Seth Low
Hercules
New York
Cecil County election gives Democrats one more official
Cecil County voters reported to the Board of Election Supervisors showing William B. Davis elected County Commissioner over Republican George B. Spence by six votes. The official count also included additional captures and names from county results.
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Philadelphia Times
Elkton
Cecil County
Board of Election Supervisors
Wiliam B. Davis
George BR. Spence
Henry M. McCul
Local Officials Named In County Ticket Race
Treasurer Robert H Logan and William B Davis seek long term posts while James Crothera Republican runs for County Commissioner short term William McAllister Democrat aims for Sheriff Alfred B McVey Democrat vies for County Surveyor A statewide tally shows a plurality around 207.
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Robert H. Logan
William B. Davis
James ©. Crothera
William McAllister
Alfred B. McVey
GORMAN'S CHANCES GOOD FOR SENATE
Baltimore dispatch notes election officials begin official canvass of last Tuesday's vote with two to three days needed. Democrats appear set to control both Legislative chambers, gaining seats in Baltimore city Cecil County and possibly Caroline. Official counts may shift some margins but not the overall outcome.
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Baltimore
Baltimore City
Cecil County
Caroline
House
Senate
Caroline County
Stevens
Jefferson
Carroll
Cecil
Kent
Somerset
St. Mary's
Talbot County
Hering
Parran
Court of Appeals
Vote Totals from Pennsylvania Counties Report County Results
Official statewide counts show Harris 434502 for state treasurer with a 50354 plurality over Coray. Yerkes leads Potter 5270 in supreme court contest. Hibberd tops Downward for recorder. Chester results show Harris 5991, Coray 1826, Potter 5044, Yerkes 5265, Nichols 2882.
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Harrisburg
Harris
Coray
Shi Dian
Chucas Deae Harris
Supreme Court
Yebkes
E.eeeese
Rotter
Rep
Dem
Potter
Yerkes
Posesrene R. Hibberd
Jam G. Downward
Hibberd
Nebraska Supreme Court race narrows with Sedgwick lead
Returns from 61 of 90 counties show Sedgwick Republican for Supreme Judge with 69 948 votes and Hollenbeck 60 338. With 22 counties in, Sedgwick leads by 11 120 and seven counties unlikely to change this. Republicans win one senator and two assembly seats and J N Paul is elected District Judge in the Eleventh district. Republican gain about 25000 since two years ago.
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Lincoln
Neb
Sedgwick
Hollenbeck
J N. Paul
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Foraker Sure of Election in Ohio Legislature
Ohio Republicans will hold a large majority in the next General Assembly with 21 of 33 senators and 68 of 110 representatives on corrected returns. The GOP landslide assures Senator Foraker's return to the U.S. Senate. Governor Nash's plurality remains about 68,000.
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Philadelphia Times
Columbus
General Assembly
Foraker
United States Senate
Nash
Nowrey Victory Parade Planned in Camden
Democrats and Independents decided to hold a street parade in Camden to celebrate Joseph E. Nowrey's mayoral victory. State Chairman John H. Smith estimated up to 5,000 participants as results await official certification by the County Board of Elections. The exact margin was not yet known. City Clerk Kramer placed Nowrey ahead by 207 votes with four precincts未 heard.
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Joseph E. Nowrey
Camden
John H. Smith
Nowrey
County Board of Elections
Kramer
New Jersey Mayors Elected in Tuesday Returns
Harvest day results show new mayors across New Jersey with party designations. Asbury Park selects James Aries, Bayonne picks Egbert Seymour, Elizabeth names Currie, Hoboken elects Adolph Lanievine, and New Brunswick and other towns list their winners with party affiliations.
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Asbury Park
James Aries
Bayonne
Egbert Seymour
D. Penrose
Iowre
Oovere
May—Thomas
R. Elizabeth
Ire Te Ryan
A Ees
Eee
Currie
D. Hoboken
Adolph Lanievine D Sry
Lei Tiene Te
Addig Esignored by the President in Wilmington
A report from Wilmington notes that President’s attention was directed elsewhere as Addig faced an unclear status. Local sources provide limited detail on the event or its implications.
Ball Secures Delaware Patronage Victory in factional fight
President Roosevelt appoints Robert G. Houston collector of customs at Wilmington showing support for anti-Addicks Republicans. Delaware politics split between Addicks and Regulars as Ball and Heald praise the choice. Rural free delivery planned in Kent county with carriers likely divided between factions.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Roosevelt
Robert G. Houston
Wilmington
Del
Houston
L. H. Ball
Ball
Heald
White House
Mr. Houston
Delaware
Post Office Department
Kent County
Me. Ball
McCoy
A. W. Eisenhower
Eastern
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Robert G. Houston A Sussex County Legal and Political Figure
Robert G. Houston born October 13 1867 in Milton Delaware moved to Lewes and attended public school. He read law with his uncle Judge Houston and was admitted to the Kent county bar in 1888. He served as attorney for the Trustees of the Poor of Kent county and later lived in Georgetown where he became president of the First National Bank. He held Republican party roles including secretary of the Sussex county Regular Republican committee and nominee for Congress in 1896. He edited the Sussex Recession and married Margaret White in 1888.
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Robert G. Houston
Milton
Del
Lewes
Judge Houston
Dover
Kent County
Trustees of the Poor
Sussex County
Georgetown
First National Bank
Houston
Regular Republican Committee
Congress
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Margaret White
Drawbridge
Tragic end to boy's joke in Hanover
In Hanover on November 7 15 year old Melvin Welsensale was fatally shot by his cousin 15 year old Harry Miller. Miller had taken a gun from the attic for a hunting trip and told Welsensale to get up prompting the shooting. Miller claimed he did not know the gun was loaded.
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Philadelphia Timms
Hanover
Melvin Welsensale
Harry Miller
Miller
Welsensale
Wotf Sale
Kate Greenway Dead in London Mystery
The article notes the death of Kate Greenway in London, identifying her as the artist Kate Greenaway and reporting a likely November timeframe for the event. Further details are sparse in the readable text.
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London
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