Chairman Babcock Claims a Majority of Thirteen
Washington reports Chairman Babcock of the Republican committee announcing confirmatory returns from all districts show the Republicans with a thirteen seat majority and potential gains beyond. He notes anticipated increases from soldier ballots and possible recounts in several races, with a projected total near eighteen to twenty in favor of Republicans.
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Babcock
Washington
United States
Repubican
House of Representatives
Cochran
New York
Cothran
Camp Meade
Babeork
Kentucky
North Carolina
George H. Higging
Pennsylvania
A. Gaston
Abent Chairean Polleack
Republican Congressional Committee
Associated
Bankers' Convention Adjourns at Harrisburg
The Harrisburg session of the State Bankers convention adjourned at noon. The next meeting will be chosen by the executive committee. A resolution by J. Z. Poulred of Philadelphia endorsed the gold standard and a uniform, stable currency system. The Robert Morele monument chapter treasurer report was referred to a committee, likely leading to abandonment of the project. The death of prominent Philadelphia banker William H. Fthawn was announced. Elected officers include Henry Parsons as president, Charles A. Kunkel as first vice president, D. S. Kease as secretary, and J. J. Foulkrod as treasurer.
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Harrisburg
State Bankers Convention
J. 2
Poulred
Philadelphia
Robert Morele Monument
Wiliam HH. Fthawn
Spain Considers William II Arbitration Over Philippines
Madrid reports a cabinet meeting weighing a proposal to invite Emperor William II to arbitrate the dispute between Spain and the United States regarding the Philippine Islands. The plan follows American commission talks and a delayed meeting set for Monday.
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Camara
Farrs
Madrids
Merally Girs
Spain
William
Germany
Madrid
Holy Land
Spada
United States
Peace City
Inres
Keron
Weldody
Lacusta
Sener Moe
Rios
Spandahee
Anericanh Pote
Hai
Kooning
Islwaads
Agai
Acmgu Chin
GQ Ud Taos
Ydis
Mimperor Wiltinn
Spaaien Creamery
Migivel Callart
Abiothetange
Niebta
Evither
Phillippines
Aif
MekKinley Ana Dudes
Judge Day
Americin
al Pivater
Huike
Peeta
Athena
Dispute Over Toresa Involves British Admiralty Claim
British admiralty authorities move to seize the vessel Vervel amid a dispute with American interests over salvage and possession. The steamer Anta is said to be en route with officers aboard as双方 clash over control and jurisdiction.
Uncertain Local Note Describes Furlough Incident
Fragmentary report from Loneing Michigan mentions a furlough and a suspected death in a wartime or service context. Names and precise events are garbled, but the text conveys shock and an unexpected loss affecting a community.
Great Northern Express Hold-Up Near Fergus Falls
In Fergus Falls area shots and a dramatic robbery occurred as masked men held up the Great Northern Express last night. A downed fuel safe did not contain money. guards were forced to open a bank and flee under duress. Authorities offer 25000 reward for arrest and conviction of the robbers.
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St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Express Company
Fergus Falls
Witi Vietlion
McGrath
Anil
Shukenwin
Oto Nordinwirlack
Imag Hevelile
Cirkety
Che Pabtere
Frank Aten
Rothesay
Che Mur
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Federal Intervention and Urban Cleanups
Washington cabinet session notes uncertain federal role amid wartime demands. Discussions hinge on conditions in various states and city cleanup efforts, with promises of extended work in Hoven and Meviaing to improve sanitation and housing.
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Washington
Laren
Pune
Caralinak
Hoven
Orcs
Meviaing
Safle
Ubla
Christmas Boxes for Manila Soldiers Sent by Quartermaster
The Quartermaster Department chartered no steamer for Manila relief. a ship will leave San Francisco and arrive in Manila before Christmas to deliver gifts to soldiers. Local churches and residents are urged to send parcels free of charge to the chapel through the proper Quartermaster officer.
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Washington
Manik
Quartermasters Department
San Franciides
Manila
General Corbin's Annual Report Highlights Volunteers' Sacrifices
General Corbin's annual report to the War Department details the volunteer regiments still on duty and their personal sacrifices. It notes peak volunteer strength, calls for allowing volunteers to return home, and outlines recommendations to improve National Guard integration and funding for militia support.
The Pana Troubles Grasp Quiet Indiana Town
Tense disorder grips Pana as white miners clash with locals. Reports say Captain T P Butter and Sheriff Coburg deploy to restore order before an influx of outside miners arrives. A hundred more White miners are said to be en route to protest property and families.
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Dora
Til
Bloomington
Dolore
CMEC
T. P. Iutter
Etling Enklowly
Hera
Sherif Coburg
Tuneiter
Ariven
Panne
National W C T U Convention Opens Amid Memorial Tributes
The National W C T U convention opened with memorial services for deceased member, a tearful tribute to David Jondie and Mime Franco Willard. Executives reported progress as the gathering invited original crusaders to the platform amid hymns and remarks.
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Wi. Paul
Mitum
Noy
Kntventhon Witt
BieVenisom
Olaen
Jondie
Franco Willard
Crusaders
IST
Walt Delased Witt
Merto
Thirteen Black Murderers Die in Sierra Leone Uprising
London reports from Sierra Leone detail a May massacre of American missionaries in the Sherbro district. Rebels killed several mission staff including Mrs Cain and Miss Archer, while others escaped or were rescued as a British expedition recovered bodies and arrested about a hundred Native chiefs.
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London
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Kwellu
United Brotherhood of Christ
Sherbro
Chriet
Mra. Cain
Archer
Hatford and Schenck
Matesian Thlee
Mire
Burtner
Minshell
Werd
Preetown
Bierra
Cuverat O
Mre
Cain
Warrant Issued for Andrew Carnegie in New York Case
Justice orders sheriff to arrest Andrew Carnegie in a Supreme Court hearing. George H. Cowle acts for Henry Winthrop Gray, special juror commissioner. Carnegie to testify on November 10 for special juror qualifications. no immediate motion filed. Warrant to be executed by Sheriff at once.
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New York
Llawreton
Supreme Court
Andrew Carnegie
Ion Mod
Carnegie
Giorge H. Cowle
Henry Winthrop Gray
Viray
Carnerie
Nineelt
Corporation
Whalen
Slerit Daan Wid
Exe. CO
Ge Om Ae Pds
Protest Filed Over Corry Congressional Race
In Frio Pa a formal protest was filed on behalf of Ale. George Hineing a Republican candidate for congress defeated by vetoes in Corry. The protest alleges improper election board action including unqualified voters, miscounted ballots, officer neglect, and early closing of the polls.
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Frio
Hiehy
Ale
George Hineing
Te Publican
Congress
Corry
Dereon
Minare
Ollie Churine
Chey
Meri Gee
Prema
Mystery Surrounds Death of Young Fan Near Waverly
The body of a boy from Pennsylvania was found near Waverly after being missing for days. Police indicate a gunshot wound in the head with no immediate evidence, suggesting foul play and an ongoing investigation.
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New York
Penneylvania
Waverly
European fears rise as US election could shape Asia
London dispatches note that while British and European papers welcome some election momentum for currency reform efforts, they fear a stronger US stance on the Philippines. They warn continental powers may protest US actions, yet expect no major intervention beyond protests, wary of an Anglo-Saxon alliance shaping Europe and Asia.
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London
Papera
Philippines
United States
Great Britain
the Spectator
Japan
America
Washington
McKinley
Interi
Lord Salleburs
Lehigh Valley Wreck Dominates Morning News
Country wide items cover a Lehigh Valley wreck with variable winds. Spain discusses Philippine policy. an annual Adjutant General report is noted. London reception of election news is mentioned along with local religious news and society notes. miscellaneous items include crime, hospital, and camp Meade updates.
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Lehigh Valley
Spain
Cortinn
London
Tolbert Visits President After Phoenix Race Violence
Tolbert, whose father and brother were shot in the Phoenix race unrest, met with President McKinley in Washington for a detailed account of South Carolina election-day trouble. Attorney General Griggs and officials discussed possible action, but no decision was reached. The Justice Department seeks official information, and protection steps are planned for Tolbert the elder in Charlestown. Tolbert’s rights as a federal official will be safeguarded.
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Washington
BR. Tolbert
Phoenixy
D.C
McKinley
South Carolina
Tolbert
Ginger
New Jersey
Grigee
Department of Justice
Stepa
Droulle
South Carolink
Department
Toowiay
Cuublomis
Charlestown
Coleetar Tolbert
Precaution at Havana Amid City Peace Talks
The mounted division of the Orden Publico under General Arolas posted two field pieces before their barracks to deter a possible demonstration. By afternoon the force laid down arms and public order was restored as rumors swirled over political guarantees and authorities.
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Haviana
Orden Pullicen
Arolas
Avelas
Orden Publion
Alava
Neuvitius
Sisa Iin
Savin
Tus
Blwach
Trouble in Havana as soldiers demand pay after mutiny
In Havana on November 1 there is unrest as companies of the Orden Publice demand their pay. Police respond with patrols while authorities at General Av Yo-lapaline attempt to control street disorder and the crowd gathers in the main thoroughfares. The scene is described as tense with frequent shouts and confrontations.
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Ayeolap
Weinttaliene
de Een
Beralét
Race War in Wilmington N C escalating violence report
Nov 11 Wilmington North Carolina reports a tense scene as militia guard streets under Mayor Waddell. Five companies on duty with mounted guns and rapid fire weapons. Local negroes flee the city amid threats. six black residents reported killed and nine wounded. Coroner to hold inquest tomorrow.
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Wilmington
N.C
Fayette Riflemen
Clinton Guards
Kingston Naval Reserves
Wilmington Sheht Infantry
Wilmington Naval Reserves
Walker Taylor
Waddell
Mayvor Waddell
Board of Aildermen
W. E. Henderson
Atlantic Coast
Newxreer
William Mayo
New Army Regulation on Troop Transport by Water
Washington Nov 1 A new army regulation governs transporting troops by water for garrisons in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines The regulation follows a report led by Major General Dudley It is technical and assigns shipboard transport to the navy rather than rival officers as previously suggested and debated
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Washington
Cuba
Forte Rico
Phillippines
Heard
Dudley
Sigecateil
Sazi
Wood
New York Fight Notes with Dixon clash and action
Fragmentary boxings notes from New York mention Novile-Diave Sullivan and Cverge Dixon in a ten round match. The garbled text records a sequence of moves and a final punch trade, with unclear ring names and outcomes.
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New York
Novile
Diave
Hattinville Race Story Amid Turbulent Meet
A scrambled report notes a local track event with racers and officials. Names and places are garbled but the narrative references a Kentucky winner and a ducked entry, suggesting a contested finish and unsettled results.
Bil Lantits Sovihwmuton in New York November
The fragmentary item notes an event in New York involving a titled subject and chemical mentions, with references to Wilhelm II and allied nations. It appears as a late 19th or early 20th century transit or diplomatic brief from Clenoni New York and various ships docking in Liverpiel Napheon Salle Werrk.
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New York
Wilhelm II
Clenoni
Enow
Fmiw
Brituanie
Train Wreck on Lea Mountain Causes Five Killed Five Injured
Special to the Berenton Tribune reports a head on collision nine miles east of Wilkes-Barre on the Lehigh Valley line. Five trainmen died and five others were injured as two express trains collided on a single track after delays and heavy rain. most critically injured crew members were taken to Wilkes-Barre city hospital.
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Leahigh Valley
Berenton Tribune
Wilkes-Tarre
Thus City
New Yor
Buffalo
Fin
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
White Haven
Buck Road
Newport
Nanticoke
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Berlin
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Tela
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England
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Mollie
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Brees
Wnid
Perconal
Smith Pile
Edwards
Somutor Quay
Lackowinn Hospital
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Pinte
Voval—Weet Syrinten
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Franklin MacVeagh
Our Nature
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Levsen
Wes
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Orden Publice, Tolles
Stone
Hintvishues
Governae Pet
William A. Boome
Alecphon
Dixon
Sullivan
Hattinville
Isy
Jimmy” Ryan
Raney
Wight
William Nonhelmer
Freman
Whity Mmaven
Pred Glasser
Mauch Chun
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Express
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Keastong
John Romlefing
Charles J. Morgan
Oxproen
Ohin Schoen Elot
Boyle
Legwee
Mauch Chunk
Price
Rohiflig
Morgan
Wilkes Harre
Huffalo
Firet
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Fred
Glasser
Noah
D. E B. Price
Willam Noxheimer
Schoenfeld
Ax No
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