Sweeping Army Reforms Urged in War Secretary Report
The War Department report by Secretary Elihu Root outlines reforms to educate officers for all service branches and to modify promotion. It details current troop distributions in Cuba Porto Rico the continent Hawaii and the Philippines and urges plans for a unified army prepared for war with systemic study material and staff development.
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Army War College
Washington
Filhy Root
Cuba
Porto Nico
North America
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Adda
War Department
Coroner to Open Inquest After Paterson Wreck Views Body
Coroner Yates and a six member jury viewed Mrs May Bert Roe corpse from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western collision. An inquest is planned at the county courthouse early next week. Other victims are being buried or sent home. Prosecutor Emery to consult with County Physician McFirde before possible arrests. Engineer Reardon unable to appear, his condition noted.
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Roe
Paterson
N. J
Yates
Rudolph Matthias
James Ruppert
Charles Elbow
Frank van Noordt
Michael Maloney
David Hennessy
May Bert Roe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
County Court House
Alexander Crate
Esther
Jessie
New Haven
Walter Jacob Welbrook
West End Avenue
Manhattan
Ithaca
David Roe
St. Joseph's Hospital
Thomas H. White
Haps
McFiride
Flo
Emery
Engineer Reardon
John Reardon
Newark
New Consul at Pretoria
Washington reports Mr. Macrum United States consul at Pretoria seeks leave to depart his post. The State department aims to fill the duty with an energetic replacement, likely Mr. Hollis of Lorengo Marques, to oversee American interests and welfare of British citizens in the Transvaal.
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Washington
Macrum
United States
Pretoria
State Department
Department
Transvaal
Magrum
Hollis
Lorengo Marques
Erie Company Appeals Case in Supreme Court
Erie and Wyoming Railroad Company appeals Judge Purdy's amendment of a preliminary injunction. Judge R Willard represents the Erie company and argues the appeal to the state supreme court from the Delaware and Hudson line dispute over canal interference in Pennsylvania.
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Erie Company
Hooneedale
Dee
Erie and Wyoming Railfrond Company
Erie Railrond Company
Delaware
Papal
Willard
Erie Cumpary
Supreme Court
Purdy
Fenneylvania
Advance of General Methuen Pushes Kimberley Relief
London reports say General Methuen resumed his northward march on Wednesday and aims to join Kimberley forces by weekend. Dispatches from Pretoria indicate Mafeking and Kimberley garrisons are cooperating, with Kekewich inflicting Boer losses and fears of a rear attack easing as reinforcements move up from the Orange River.
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Diamond City
Mafehing
London
Kimberley
Stock Exchange
Methuen
Pretoria
Mafeking
Graf Fan
Kekewleh
Baden-Powell
Kekewich
Cape Colony
Oranee River
de Aor
Lord Wolseley
War Office
Heer
Natal
Naauw Poort
Coleshure
Gatacre
Ladvemith
Freres
Colenso
Milner
Cape Town
Hobart Will Filed For Garret Hobart Estate In Paterson
The will of Vice President Garret A Hobart was filed in Paterson New Jersey with an estimated estate of about 2.5 million dollars. Widow Jennie Hobart receives 1 million outright. Remainder divided between Mrs. Hobart and son Garret A Howitt Jr, with the son to inherit residue on Mrs. Hobart's death. Institutions receive multiple legacies, and private secretary Hobart Tuttle along with other relatives receive specified sums. Executors listed include the widow and A A Wilcox. Codicil dated March 6 1899 increases institutional bequests.
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Codlell
Hobart Tuttle
Voorhees
A. A. Wilcox
Hobart
David Hobart
Plug Tobacco Dearer Advance Announced by Continental
The Continental Tobacco company notifies tobacco robbers of a four cent per pound price increase on plug chewing and plug smoking tobacco to take effect today. Unfilled orders are canceled and must be resubmitted under the new schedule. Jobbers receive a one percent discount on purchases over 1,000,400 pounds monthly.
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St. Louis
Continental Tobacco Company
Dow. L A Movement Plans 3 Cent Donations for Gridley Fund
Sedalia Missouri residents will be invited to contribute 3 cents each to a 5000 fund to honor Captain Charles V. Gridley widow. Miss Helen Gould is named as treasurer candidate for the fund honoring Gridley who commanded Admiral Dewey’s flagship at Manila.
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Sedalia
Dow
Charles V. Gridley
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Helen Gould
War on Quay Memorials Stir Senate Seats Debate
Philadelphia reports Senator Bayard Henry notes fifty six Republicans sign a memorial protesting Senator Quay’s seating under Governor Stone. The document argues the temporary appointment contravenes the U.S. and Pennsylvania constitutions and would set a dangerous precedent. A majority of the legislature, including seventy six Democrats, backs the memorials to the U S senate and will be presented when the senate convenes.
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Philadelphia
Bayard Henry
Quay
Legelature
United States Senate
Stone
United States
Senate
Pennsylvania
Democratic Memorial Opposes Matthew Quay for Senate Seat
A Pittsburgh memorial ad from the Pennsylvania Democratic State Executive Committee urges senators to oppose seating Matthew S Quay. It argues the 1899 vacancy should be filled by the legislature per state and federal constitutions, condemns Quay as head of a political machine, and appeals to uphold constitutional methods and electoral integrity.
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Pittsburg
United States Senate
Demotraticc State Executive Committee
Pennsylvania
Dewall
M. & Quay
Senate
United States
Quay
Stone
the Ptate
Matthew & Quay
Matthew 8. Quay
Union of States
Conference Approves Inquiry Into Utah Rep Roberta’s Eligibility
At a conference of about twenty five prominent Republicans held tonight in the capital it was decided that the eligibility of Representative David Roberta of Utah to occupy a seat in the House of Representatives should be investigated and pending the outcome he should not be permitted to take the office.
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Woeringtoy
Dew
Hwuce
Cipite
Davy Roberta
Utah
Hous of Representatives
Dewson
Hanna to Serve Out Term Says Wisconsin Committeeman
Henry Payne, national Republican committeeman of Wisconsin, said Senator Hanna will not seek another term though he will serve out the present term. Payne spoke tonight, reporting Hanna’s stance to the press.
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Milwaukee
Dew
Hanna
The
Nation Republiican Committee
Henrys. Payne
National Republican
Wisonsin
De Oro Extends Lead in Daly's Pool Championship Play
New York December feature reports Fred De Oro widened his lead over Fred Payton of Omaha during the second evening of play for the championship title at Daly's academy. Final score details remain to be confirmed.
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New York
Fred de Oro
Fred Payton
Omaha
Daly's Academy
Iie
Omaha Kid and Forbes Fight to Six Round Draw
Oscar Gardiner known as the Omaha Kid and Harry Forbes of Chicago battled to a six round draw at Fort Dearborn Athletic Club tonight.
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Chicago
Oscar Gardiner
Harry Forbes
Chicaago
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
Hitchcock Report Highlights Pension Reforms and Irrigation Plans
Secretary Hitchcock’s annual interior department report notes 01,518 pensioners with an average pension of 192.74 dollars. It urges codification of pension laws and biennial examinations, proposes limiting pensions for widows to 250 dollars annual income from all sources, and bans attorney fees in many pension claims. It also estimates arid-region irrigable land at 74 million acres for 50 million people, outlines forest reserve growth, and cites a railway traffic surge adding 9 million in 1899 and 23 million the prior year, limited by car shortages.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Persions
Congress
Commissioner of Pensions
United States
Dawes Commission
Indian Territory
The News This Morning Overview and Sections
Summary of the morning edition listing sections including General-Secretary Root report on American Occupation of Zamboanga and the interior secretary’s outlook. Also contains regional coverage on Northeastern Pennsylvania finances and commerce, palmistry, personal items, local court notes, hospital ward needs, Scranton area news, religious week roundup, a Sunday school lesson, and industrial updates.
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Root'a
Zamboangea
Kimberley
Winslow Reflects on Thanksgiving Message to McKinley
Boston December 1 Firving Winslow secretary of the Anti Imperialist league says his Thanksgiving message to President McKinley was personal and not league related. He says he was moved by Aguinaldo’s child death and the Philippines actions and would rather be in Aguinaldo’s place than McKinley’s. He hints the league will follow leaders like Senator Hoar on future stance.
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Boston
Firving Winslow
Anti-Imperialist League
McKiniey
League
Philippines
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Ital
Mr. Winslow
Compathiz
Fslands
Benator Hoar
Schooner Miam Cut In Two In Delaware River Collision
In the Delaware River near Chester Pennsylvania a schooner named Miam from Cape May to Philadelphia was struck by the Ericcson and cut in two. Three sailors James Wanger Thomas Mee and Edward Wilson all colored of Philadelphia were drowned. Captain Joseph F Williamson was injured and rescued amid wreckage as the vessel sank. The Ericcson suffered minor damage and the fate of the bodies remains in the wreckage.
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Philadelphia
Miam
Cape May
Delaware River
Chester
Baltimore
Eamer Ericcson
James Wanger
Thomas Mee
Edward Wilson
Joseph FE. Williamson
Evlecson
Trenton Woman Found Dead in Barn on White Farm
In Maundville New Jersey Dee Minnie Eyer employed on the Withiam White farm was found dead in a barn with a severe head wound. The White family left yesterday and a Black man who was caring for the stack is missing. Authorities search for him while a bloodied stick was found near the body suggesting a weapon.
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Trenton
N. J
Dee
Minnie Eyer
Withiam White
Maundville
White
As & Wenpor
Orphan School Fire Damages Chester Springs Building
A fire in Westchester Pennsylvania destroys a tower room of the Chester Springs Orphan School building this evening. No lives are lost though some contents are ruined. The fire occurred in one section of the large stone and frame complex. adjacent buildings remained undamaged.
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Westchester
Chester Bprings
Get-Rich-Quick Men Attachments Issued in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports two attachments under the fraudulent debtors act against the Get Rich Quick trust known as investors’ trust. Manager Charles L Work and president Lipman Keene are named as missing. deposits of $100 in November prompted promises of huge profits. Postal authorities halt money orders and withhold correspondence as investigators pursue creditors across the country.
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Philadelphia
Investors’ Trust
la Doora
Brooklyn
Charles L. Work
Lipman Keene
Charles McElroy
Charles McElroy, Jr
Inter
Washington
Trust Company
Postenee
Levitt
Keene
Wool denies surgeon general promotion and stays on line
General Wool rejects reports he will succeed General Sternberg as surgeon general. He announces he will remain in active service, despite opposition from some army insiders who resented his rising profile in Cuba and promotions.
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Sternberg
Army
Washington
Wool
General Sternberg
Sternbers
Oflers
General Wood
Ciencial Wood
Wood
Cuba
Eit
Surgeon General
War Department
Rough Riders
Santiago
Havans
Traction Company
Prwcessions
Filipinos at Odds Over Mindanao Revolution Split
Manila dispatch reports U S gunboat Castine under Commander Very occupied Zamboanga after the Mindanao insurrection led by Alvares and Calixte. Tetuan mayor Midel killed Calisto, amid blockade anger. Alvares resigns, Midel named head of a local government under American sovereignty. Arrival of U S forces reinforces, with Nordenfeldts, Maxims and rifles surrendered.
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Mindanao
Tetuan
United States
Very
Castine
Manila
Salvador
Zamboanga
Alvares
Calixte
Luzon
Isand
Michelot
Coetine
Zamboanka
Datto Mundi
Michel
Pattie Manis
Jolo
Twenty-third Regiment
Nichols
Muandi
Maximn
Yomhainga
Revolutionista
Spain
Alvarez
Vory Ja
Three boys attempt to wreck express train in Indiana Creek area
In Amsterdam New York on December 1 three youths aged about 12 to 14 tried to derail a Weet Bhoro fast express by placing railroad ties on the tracks between Mildenville and Indiana Creek. The train halted with no damage. One boy, Charles Lasher aged 13, was arrested while two fled.
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Amsterdam
Bove
Mildenville
Indiana Creek
Charles Lasher
Wallace Falls at Broad Street Club Boxing Bout
New York fighter Dave Wallace loses to Joe Berntein in a 21 round match at the Broadway Athletic Club. Berntein lands several blows to Wallace’s face and body, knocking him down in exactly seventy three seconds of the 21st round. Wallace is counted out and carried to his corner.
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New York
Dec
Dave Wallace
Tonteht
Broadway Athletic Club
Joe Bernetein
Wallace
Engtalman
Dias
Hin Eecotuls Hall
Weather forecast for Baurday in Eastern Pennsylvania
In Eastern Pennsylvania the morning will clear on Saturday with cooler conditions. A southwesterly wind develops by Saturday afternoon, and Sunday remains fair with cooler air.
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Washington
Dee
Pennsylvania
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Secretary OF War
Ttte
Monila
Indiace
Crete
Mr. Macrum
Garret A. Hobart
Continental Company
Anti
Guay
Roberts
de Oro
Northeastern
Financial and Commercial
Marial
Politoriat
Col. Doles
W. W. Scranton
Scranton
Mr. McKinley
Orphan School
Investors’ Trust of Philadelphia
Gen. Wool
Conon
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