Said Pasha Said to Fight Young Turk Party in Turkish Power Struggle
Abdur Rahman Pasha, offered Grand Vizierate, pledged to remove two ministers, leading to Said Pasha's appointment. A veteran diplomat and five time Grand Vizier, he built a mixed record of power and peril, once fleeing to the British Embassy for sanctuary.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Constantinople
Abdur Rahman Pasha
Said Pasha
Young Turkey Party
Perera
Said
Subbi Pasha
Council of State
Turkey
Duelist Sentenced in German Duel Case
A court martial in East Prussia convicts Lieutenant Hildebrand to two years in prison for the duel with Lieutenant Blackowitz who was killed in the fight. Lieutenant Braddock, Hildebrand’s second, receives five days’ imprisonment. Blackowitz had drunkenly struck Hildebrand and another officer, apologized, then the court of honor demanded a duel.
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Blackowitz
Berlin
Hildebrand
Insterburg
East Prussia
Braddock
Germany
Blackowicz
Court of Honor
Pope Believed to Be Failing in Rome
A Rome dispatch to the Chronicle says despite denials that danger is near, rumors and speculation suggest the Pope’s end is not far off. Vatican insiders guard details as attendants, a valet named Centro, a chaplain and a minor prelate protect his comfort with exclusive meals in private quarters. No woman may assist the ailing pontiff.
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London
The
Chronicle
Rome
Vatican
Centro
Szell Praises Dreibund in Budapest Diet Speech
Budapest November 18 M De Szell Hungarian Premier amid applause hailed the triple alliance as securing all three states parties to it. He said Britain leaned toward the alliance despite notbeing a party and Austria Hungary could act with Russia on the Balkans. He announced Hungary’s negotiations with Austria for a customs pact following the 1907 expiring agreement.
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Budapest
M. de Szell
Diet
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Balkan
Hungary
Austria
Sign Manchuria Treaty Telegram Report
Prince Ching telegraphs from Pekin that he left Kai Fong Fu with the Empress to conclude the Manchurian treaty. The telegram does not state whether Russia’s terms are fully accepted or altered. The Empress faces pressure from Japan and the Southern Viceroys on one side and Russia on the other.
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Pekin
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Kai Fong Fu
Russia
Japan
Legations
Rich oil well in Russia gushes at record rate
Baku Russia November 18 A crown land well leased by the Baku Naphtha Company for five kopecks per pood began producing about one million poods daily. Operations halted temporarily due to fear of fire as the oil gushes from the gushing source.
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Baku
Russia
Crown
Baku Naphtha
Germans Demand Work in Berlin Meetings
Berlin reports eight well attended unemployed meetings held to discuss the present situation and call for work amid rising discomfort and economic strain.
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Berlin
Socialist Reichstag Meetings Address Employment Woes
Socialist members of the Reichstag spoke on business downturn and low mood due to unemployment. They discussed possible remedies and policy responses during the sessions.
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Reichstag
French Chamber Debates 265 Million Loan Amid Uproar
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies clashed during discussion of a 265 million franc loan to reimburse Treasury outlays from the Chinese expedition and to pay indemnities to French sufferers. Interjections from M. Hubbard and M. Ribot sparked a clash, Berteaux refused to withdraw, Deschanel raised order, and the session was suspended before Ribot resumed.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
China
M. Hubbard
France
M. Ribot
M. Bertéaux
M. Desqgganel
Chamber
Upc
M. Berteaux
M. Deschanz
Armistice Agreed Between Venezuelan and Colombian Troops
Heavy rains in the Cordilleras prompt a three week armistice on the frontier. Cucuta is flooded with extensive destruction and loss of life. General Uribe Uribe travels to Caracas en route to Caracan as cross-border efforts falter with revolutionary forces led by General Marin.
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Maracaibo
Willemstad
Haytien
Cordilleras
Cucuta
Colombia
Uribe-Uribe
Caracas
Caracan
Marin
Kaiser Praises Warships and Naval Design
Emperor William spoke at the Society of Naval Engineers on heavy guns for battleships and the influence of officers on ship construction. He argued German yards build vessels best suited to the nation and recalled galley battleships and Lepanto to illustrate tactical impact on design, ending with a quip on the metacentre mystery.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Society of Naval Engineers
Germany
Battle of Lepanto
Don John
William
Jand
Miss Eastwick Sentenced for Forged Railroad Certificate
Marie Josephine Eastwick, a young Philadelphia woman, was sent to six months in jail by the Old Bailey after pleading guilty to forging a £100,000 railroad certificate. The Recorder noted documents from the United States Embassy suggesting mental weakness but ruled sanity at issue.
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London
Marie Josephine Eastwick
Philadelphia
Guild Hall
Old Bailey
Hastwick
United States
Miss Eastwick
Municipal Council to protest Chamberlain speech at Edinburgh
The Municipal Council plans an extra meeting tomorrow to denounce Joseph Chamberlain British Colonial Secretary for his Edinburgh address. The action marks the first official protest, while The Post voices disapproval of such demonstration.
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Dresden
Joseph Chamberlain
Edinburgh
Post
British say Boer losses after Pretoria actions
Lord Kitchener cables the War Office from Pretoria reporting that since November 7 British columns killed 43 Boers wounded 16 and captured 207. The dispatch notes ongoing operations in South Africa with sustained joint action against Boer forces.
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Kitchener
London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Pretoria
Canada May Aid British South Africa Troop Recruiting
Ottawa dispatch notes cables between the imperial and Dominion governments over recruiting another Canadian contingent for South Africa. The expectation is Canada will provide facilities Britain may request for recruitment efforts in Canada.
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Ottawa
Ont
Imperial
Dominion
Canada
South Africa
Great Britain
Liverpool Declared Free of Plague
Washington dispatch reports Surgeon General Wyman received word that Liverpool has been officially declared free from plague. The cable from Passed Assistant Surgeon Thomas in Liverpool confirms the city’s status today.
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Liverpool
Washington
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Thomas
Embezzler Returns Plunder On Restitution Promise
Taunton Mass November 18 Judge Sherman suspended the trial of Dr Samuel Harris formerly grand secretary of the American Order of Druids after he pled to an embezzlement indictment. Harris accounts showed a $3400 shortfall with $1800 repaid since arrest and restitution promised in full.
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Taunton
Mass
Sherman
Samuel Harris
Fall River
American Order of Druids
Harris
Canal Treaty With England Signed Ending Joint Guarantor Role
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote completed a formal signing in Washington confirming Britain's withdrawal as joint guarantor of neutrality for the canal. The United States gains sole right to fortify and control the waterway, with details to be kept secret until Senate action.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
State Department
State, War and Navy
Percy Wyndham
Eddie Savoy
Sydney Smith
William Gwin
Mr. Wyndham
Gwin
Savoy
Hamilton Fish
Paris
Ers Wes
Smith
United States
Mr. Windham
Mr. Hay
Senate
Great Britain
Cushman K. Davis
New York Times
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Trad
British Viewpoints on Clayton-Bulwer Treaty Abandonment
The article cites Mirtain and several journals arguing the treaty could be opened to settle canal access while preserving dignity. Pall Mall Gazette notes surrendering a right without harming dignity but seeking compensation through lighter tolls. St James Gazette praises improved Anglo American goodwill over strict treaty rights.
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St. James Gazette
Hanna Opposes Local McKinley Monuments Plan
Senator Hanna, vice president of the McKinley National Memorial Association, blocks use of 8000 in Grand Army funds to fund a Cleveland McKinley statue. He warns local monuments in Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus weaken Canton national memorial funds while Washington Arch project proceeds. Judge Day calls executive meeting November 21 and trustees to meet December 9 in Washington.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hanna
McKinley National Memorial Association
Grand Army
McKinley
Canton
Cincinnati
Toledo
Columbus
Washington National Memorial Arch Association
Washington
Canton Monument
William R. Day
McKinley Memorial Association
Miss Stone Fares Badly from Sofia Kidnap
A Sofia dispatch reports Miss Eilen M. Stone weakened by confinement and hard fare but hopeful for release. A US agent Mr Dickinson seeks ransom terms. brigands demand a higher sum and immunity from prosecution. Indirect communication continues between Dickinson and the brigands or their agents.
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Washington
Sofia
Eilen M. Stone
Camden Board Halts Vaccination As Lockjaw Cases Prompt Review
Camden Health Board votes to discontinue vaccination and lift the school attendance ban for unvaccinated children while a special committee probes whether lockjaw cases stem from airborne tetanus or vaccine contamination. County Physician Jones warns open wounds risk tetanus as seven Camden cases arise.
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Camden Board of Health
H. H. Davis
G. Bushey
J .W. Fithian
W. H. Jones
Camden
Board of Educat
United States
Mamie Winters
Mount Vernon Street
William Brower
North Front Street
Thomas Robert Galbraith
Central High School
Board of Education
Taylor
Board of Health
John Welsh
Twelfth
Dauphin Streets
Alexander Adaire
Palmer
East Thompson Streets
Eleventh
Bainbridge Streets
Eighth
Catherine Streets
Dugan
Robinson
George Goldie
Hahnemann Hospital
Lockjaw
C. Oscar Beasley
Diamonds Stolen From Portland Hotel Trunk
New York diamond broker F. Lowenthal registered at the Portland Hotel and left a trunk with $10,000 in diamonds and $200 in gold. On returning between 9 and 10 pm he found the trunk broken and the valuables gone. A hotel janitor’s pass keys were later missing, suggesting entry was gained with the keys.
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Portland
Ore
F. Lowenthal
New York
Lowenthal
Bank of Manchester Wrecked by Dynamite in Oklahoma Territory
Wellspring report states the Bank of Manchester near Wellington Kansas was wrecked by dynamite early today. The building was almost blown apart but robbers secured little loot. Police traced the blast to suspects based on nearby clues.
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Wellington
Kas
Bank of Manchester
Here
Oklahoma Territory
Detectives Seek Clue in Southwestern Express Dynamite Attack
York detectives hunt for the men who dynamited the Southwestern Express last Friday. Every clue pursued has proven worthless and railroad officials express little optimism about cracking the case.
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York
Southwestern Express
Burglars Blow Safe Open at Findlay Freight House
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton freight house safe was blown open early today in Findlay Ohio awakening many residents. Burglars escaped with 700 dollars in cash.
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Findlay
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton
Local Forecast for Mid-Atlantic Weather Pattern
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland see generally cloudy skies Tuesday with probable rain or snow at night. Wednesday expects lighter to stronger northerly winds and unsettled conditions.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Weather Summary With Temperature and Rainfall Deficits
The report notes a temperature deficit of 5 degrees today and an accumulated 40 degrees since November 1. It records a 1.82 inch rainfall deficit since November 1 and an accumulated rainfall excess of 0.49 inch since January 1. Temperature and precipitation deviations are detailed for the period.
Britain backs U S canal neutrality role in Isthmian route
The Westminster Gazette argues that from a British standpoint the United States should build and guarantee neutrality of the Isthmian canal. The piece suggests Lord Lansdowne could win full commercial privileges in the canal for Great Britain.
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London
Westminster Gazette
United States
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Patricia and Friesland
Ships Patricia New York and Friesland Antwerp arrive with ocean liner traffic updates. Officials note passenger lists and docking schedules amid harbor activity and port authority briefings.
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Patricia
New York
Friesland
Antwerp
New
1901 Statement On Toxic Serum Characteristics
An archival line notes that the year 1901 is not aligned with the described toxic serum, asserting it does not match any of the listed characteristics. The fragment signals a comparison between a date label and the serum’s properties in a scientific discussion.
Two Deaths From Small-Pox In Norristown
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES reports two deaths at the Municipal Hospital in Norristown from small-pox during the night. Victims were Hannah Bale, 18, and Mrs. Michael Bradley. Three new cases appeared today, totaling 28 cases in the town.
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Philadelphia Times
Norristown
Municipal Hospital
Hannah Bale
Michael Bradley
Dynamite Attack Strikes Scranton Trolley Again
In Scranton Pennsylvania on November 18 a dynamite stick on the Green Ridge line near Washington avenue and Marion street exploded as a trolley car rolled over it. The blast shattered a wheel and car mechanism and damaged windows. the motorman and conductor escaped serious injury. It marks the fourth explosion in ten days.
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Scranton
Green Ridge
Washington Avenue
Marion Street
Schley's Counsel Praised By Admiral Schley Supporter
Captain James Parker of Perth Amboy, assistant counsel for Admiral Schley, tells Philadelphia Times that the court of inquiry outcome supports Schley. He asserts the duty was to reach Santiago and prevent the Spanish fleet from escaping and notes Cervera surrendered shortly after.
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Philadelphia Times
Jersey City
James Parker
Perth Amboy
Schley
Chancery
Santiago
Cervera
United States
Titania Wreck Crew Endured 36 Hours Afloat
Details emerge of the Titania crew wrecked near Cape Race. For 36 hours they were lashed to rigging with only shirts and drawers. Rescue by three men from shore was perilous, boatswain Williams drowned amid delays before landing.
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ST. John's
N. F
Liverpool
Cape Race
Steamship lines align with New York cuts on Atlantic fares
Canadian lines from Halifax St Johns and Portland join New York steamship rate reductions. Allan Dominion Elder Dempster Lines announce minimum saloon fare 40 and second cabin 30 following New York conference outcome with no settlement possible.
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Philadelphia Times
Montreal
Quebec
Canadian Steamship Lines
Halifax
St. Johns
Portland
New York Steamship Lines
Allan
Dominion Lines
North Atlantic Line
New York
Allan Line
Dominion Line
Dempster Line
Princess Studying Medicine in Chicago For Lahore Maharajah’s Daughter
Princess Sophie Bamba Dhulap Singhi daughter of the Lahore Maharajah studies medicine in Chicago. She arrived with only her maid and enrolled at Northwestern University Woman's Medical College on Lincoln Street. Her first lecture was held this morning and she lives quietly at 464 West Adams Street in a boarding house.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Til
Sophie Bamba Dhulap Singhi
Lahore
India
Northwestern University Woman's Medical College
Lincoln Street
Medical College
West Adams Street
Diffy Trial Opens Over Assault With Intent to Kill
The trial in Stamford on Theodore Diffy charges of assault with intent to kill Martin Gilbraith of Plainfield N J proceeded with Gilbraith reappearing after injuries. Gilbraith rejected his police statements and Attorney Carter prepared a perjury charge against him.
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Philadelphia
Trmes
Stamford
Borden makes new price cuts at Fall River works
In Fall River Massachusetts M D Borden owner of the Iron Works Mills dropped prices of all prints by half a cent per yard and shirting by a quarter cent stirring consternation in the trade. Many cancellations of orders have been reported and wages were raised before but the second five percent increase is withdrawn as other wills did not follow.
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Fall River
Mass
D. Borden
Iron Works Mills
Borden
Fire at T Jones FurNiture Transit N ee destroys warehouse
Fire gutted the T Jones Furniture Transit warehouse at Gahones causing extensive loss and leaving about 40,000 dollars insured. a separate fire at Milford Delaware destroyed a large stable complex with many mules and horses, causing significant property damage.
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T. Jones Furniture Transit
Gahones
Aegens
Tele Eean
Milford
Del
Ambassadors Return to Duty After US Visit
German Austria Hungary and Russian envoys resume duties in Washington as Roosevelt begins his administration. Von Holleben lauds McKinley and denies European aims in the Americas. Baron Hengelmuller carries Emperor Franz Joseph’s best wishes. Count Cassini conveys Russia’s cordiality and a condolence note for McKinley. Des Planches to present credentials to Roosevelt.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Russia
Herr von Holleben
McKinley
Roosevelt
America
Ress
United States
South America
West Indian
Baron von Hengelmuller
Austria-Hungary
Franz Joseph
Goulds
Vanderbilts
Cassini
Hay
United States Supreme Court
E. Mayor Des Planches
Baron Fava
Italy
Conference summoned in Philadelphia on plans for coming session
Timms reports that A P Gorman has called Democratic members of both houses to a secret conference in Philadelphia to discuss the coming session. Vandiver and all party managers will attend to hear Gorman speak on Senatorship and seek undivided support. Speaker of the House not chosen. Spencer C Jones expected as Senate president. Potential contest threats to Joshua Hering and other Democrats to be addressed.
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Philadelphia
Senate
Spencer .C. Jones
Montgomery
Gorman
House
Soe Rametcans
Joshua Hering
Miner Survives Four Days Buried at Baby Mine
Fritz Moulter, rescued after being entombed in a west room for six hours until consciousness returned, survived the collapse at the Baby Mine in Pocahontas Virginia. He reports coworkers noted the heavy atmosphere before the blast and smoke. he escaped as others fled, later rejoining rescue efforts.
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Pocahontas
Fritz Moulter
Moulter
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