Zamboanga Surrenders to American Forces in Mindanao
Cable dispatches confirm the province of Zamboanga on Mindanao surrendered unconditionally to American command. The move signals a major blow to insurrectionists in the southern Philippines as forces from Jolo advance and residents report prisoners taken to Victoria and San Carlos.
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Washington
Nev
Secretary of the Navy
Watson
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Very
Admiral Watson
Zamboangas
Luxon
Navy Department
United States
Victoria
San Carlos
Victoria Prison
George Langford
Thomas Hayes
Harry Winfield
Phil Betterton
J. J. Salisbury
A. N. Gordon
E. N. Nugent
Frank Stone
John Desmond
George Sackett
David Scott
Martin Brennan
Tom Edwards
D. PL Curran
John Cronin
Charles Baker
G. L. Davis
Leland Smith
San Carlos Convent
Chirten Bird
W. J. Sheehy
Waber
Edward Burke
Oregon
C. Lowera
Trdanella
J. J. Farley
B. J. Greene
Tilden Herbert
Guerilla Methods Adopted by Filipino Forces
Manila reports the last council of war on November 1 near Boyambong under General MacArthur. Aguinaldo and others reportedly endorsed scattering to pursue guerrilla warfare. Ambushes and skirmishes rise across the rail network as American forces face Filipino resistance. Casualties include a buried American soldier and multiple ambushes injuring or killing troops and local officials.
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Manila
Boyambong
Hougze
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Pio del Mar
Gareta
Alejandrinoe
Boonliot
Ming
Bamrbin
Hamban
Frazer
Fullpines
Canus
Bamban
Angeles
Antonis Mejia
Colner Bell
Merment Changs
Pavyamtang
Manfutarom
Twenty Eighth Infantry
Cuscora
Bacoor
Koonce
Roullaten
Young
Germans Present Flag to Chicago German-Americans
In Chicago on November 8 a 2,000 strong German-American gathering received a flag from Dr. Holleben the German ambassador to the United States. He spoke of German American friendship and unity while the crowd cheered and sang the Star Spangled Banner. A telegram to the German Emperor was sent thanking him for the gesture.
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Chicago
Dr von Tiholleben
Ambesteader
Wiliam
von Hotle
United States
Germany
Dne
Silver Republicans Gather in Chicago to Plot 1930s Alliance
Chicago hosts a Silver Republican gathering with figures including Senator Fred Dubois and ex-Congressman Town as the national executive committee meets to discuss forging alliances with Democrats and shaping a silverstandard platform for the upcoming presidential campaign. Other leaders named include Towne Hartman Voorhis and Stephenson with Pettierow Teller and Ehafroth among those expected to attend.
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Chicago
R. F. Pettierew
South Dakota
Charles A. Town
Minnesota
The
Silver Republican Diary
Democraticc
Towne
Congress
Republican Party
Gage and McKinsey
C. A. Towne
Minn
United States
Fred du Bois
Titania
Charles M. Hartman
Montana
F. J. Voorhis
Indiana
Dean
New York
C. M. Stephenson
Colorado
Nathan Cole, Jr
Connecticut
Bonators Teller
Nevada
Pettierew
Renator Cannon
Tinh
Ehafroth
Powell named to push Appalachian National Park idea
Asheville reports George B. Powell, president of the Appalachian Nations Park Reorganization, appointed a commissioner to go before Congress in support of an Appalachian National Park. The movement draws women volunteers to advocate congressional action on the national park proposal.
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Asheville
N. C
George B. Powell
Congress
United States
Com Grea
Work To Be Resumed At Silver Brook Colliery
Work at the Silver Brook colliery in Hualeton Pennsylvania will resume tomorrow after an earlier disruption. Workers had refused to continue until issues with unobjectionable tasks were resolved, with the company silent on further concessions.
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Silver Brook
Hualeton
Treaty plan on great powers spheres in China discussed
London cables propose a treaty among major powers to define spheres of influence in China while Washington hopes for assurances of American rights. Observers doubt a formal treaty will be drawn, fearing Senate objections and foreign entanglements. Wu Ting Fang calls the idea preposterous and the Chinese legation views it as conjectural.
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Hay
China
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
London
Chilnow
United States Senate
United States
Forview Affairs
Legation
Wa Ting Feng
Statement on Metcalf killing cited by Callahan
C L Cha fan of Company L, Twentieth Kansas, questions Callahan and Hall about the alleged killing of an unarmed Filipino by Colonel Metcalf. Grogan says Callahan and Hall were five companies back and unaware. Grogan aided burying Filipinos after the Feb 10 Calionmn battle and recounts finding a Filipino with a knife who Metcalf shot to stop.
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Springfield
C. L. Chafan
Company L
Twentieth Kansas
Metcalf
Callahan
Grogan
Hall
Calioomn
Company I
Turkeys to McKinley Dewey and Rhode Island Governor
Three twenty five pound grasshopper fed turkeys will grace the tables of President McKinley Admiral Dewey and Governor Dyer of Rhode Island for Thanksgiving. Horace Vose of Westerly will furnish birds for the president and governor and this year ships an extra turkey for the admiral. The birds will be shipped tomorrow.
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Westerly
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Governor Dyer
Rhode Island
Horace Vose
Bailey Backing Bankhead in Minority Leader Contention
Bailey will support Bankhead of Alabama for minority leader if Bankhead remains in the race. He expects a possible deadlock and would back W. T. Lahn as compromise candidate, hoping the eighth district representative’s ascent placates factions.
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Bailey
Bankhead
Austin
Tex
Alabama
Hon
W.T. Lahn
Choiee
Composite Madonnas photograph before Congress library purchase
A composite photograph of famous Madonnas painted by the old masters has been created by Joseph Gray of Indianapolis. The piece blends angels and central figures in a single tableau. The first copy has been ordered for the Congressional Library.
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Indianapolis
Joseph Gray “Tebe
Indianapelis
Kentucky Muddle Shows No New Political Moves
Lull in Kentucky politics as Goebel aides confer and no staff action. Rumors of a mandatory injunction to halt Jefferson Knox and Johnson counties’ vote counting surface, but officials offer no confirmation. Bradley may resist a Goebel certification unless court orders, with Taylor urged to contest before the legislature.
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Frankfort
Goebel
State Election Board
Jefferson
Knox
Johnson
Bradley
Wut
Taylor
Court of Appeals
Nelson County
Taylor Ciretes
Ellis
Fryer
RAILROAD WAR CONTINUES IN LACKAWAXEN AREA
In Honesdale Pennsylvania on November 16 the Eye Railroad and Fire and Wyoming Railroad fight for ownership of the Trela ware and Hudeon canal between Lackawaxen and Moneesdale. The Delaware and Hudson Canal sold rights to Cornell Steamboat, which later sold its Pennsylvania interest to Erie and Wyoming Railroad, now laying track Hawley to Lackawaxen. Erie seeks a tow-path connection and a link to Kingston. a Milford Court injunction limits interference at the bridge. The Erie owns Horeedale to Hawley, with Lackawaxen leased from Pennsylvania Coal. Judge Purdy will hear the case Tuesday.
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Honesdale
Eye Railroad Company
Fire and Wyomung Railroad Company
Trelaware and
Hudeon
Lackawaxen
Moneesdale
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Cornell Steamboat Company
Lta
Pennsylvania
Erie and Wyoming Railroad Company
Eile and Wyoming
Hawley
Eirlé Company
Erle
Milford
Pike County
Mirle Company
Erie
Dlackawaxen
Horeedale
Lackewixen
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie Company
Te Errie
Wyoming
Connert
Delaware Valley
Kingston
Lackawexen
Miller and secretary hunted in Franklin syndicate case
New York police seek William F Miller and Cecil Leslie linked to a 10 percent four week scheme. Drafts sent to banks nationwide spread across cities, with many returned to dupe investors. Authorities warn Miller may be hiding near the city as a nationwide dragnet is active. Also a separate report notes two laborers injured by an explosion and gas incident on East 26th Street.
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New York
William F. Miller
Cecil Leslie
Franklin E Syndicate
Brooklyn
Franklin Syndicate
Ierent
National City Bank
Allegheny
Portland
Elsie
St. Amenita
N. Y
Grand Lake
Mich
Fitchbure
Mass
Canada
Committee Sets Theme for Hath Letteration Convention
Kanrow City reports the general committee voted last night to host the Hath Letteration convention. They earmark 14,000 to the fund already subscribed and require ten percent of the subscriptions to be collected immediately.
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Kanrow City
Imain Chatie
Kaniad City
Nlghe
Omaha printers threaten strike over working hours
In Omaha Nevada the Outlook tomorrow faces a strike by nine hour workers at the press, with machinists and typographers in ott officials joining. The strike action centers on hours and job conditions, as the typothetae refuses to grant concessions.
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Omaha
Nev
Wnlon
Prem Mov
Foxdera
Bowkhbinitera
Lord Iveach Buys Muckrous Caiese and Kilney Lakes
London Nevada paper notes Lord Iveach purchased the Muckrous caiese estate, which includes the Lakes of Kilney, reflecting a notable real estate acquisition in the region.
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London
Iveach
Kilney
Khalifa slain in big battle near Coll of the Khalifa
General Kitchener reports Wingate’s force defeated the Khalifa’s army near Omdebrikas. The Khalifa and most principal Emirs were killed or captured, Osman Digna escaped, and the Anglo Egyptian group seized the dervish camp with thousands surrendering. The campaign opened Sudan.
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Cairo
Lord Cromer
Kitchener
Wingate
Khalifa
Coll
Osman Digna
Carapord
Mahidi
Osman Migne
Soudan
Bicycle Race Near End At Convention Hall Kansas City
The forty eight hour race tightens as leaders battle for top spots at Convention Hall. Niederhofer rides cautiously amid a day of wipeouts while Lingenfelder stays strong in sixth. Standings show Julius 808 8, Gun Lawson 803 3, Re Pine 807 7, Miller 893 5, Waller 809 5, Niederhofer 10 L. Waller and Stafford won the two mile motor tandem with Fisher and Juline, time 3 38. First mile pace noted at 1 45.
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Kansas City
Convention Hall
Lingenfeller
Niederhofer
Julius
Gun Lawson
Repine
Miller
Waller
Lingenfelder
Stafford
Fisher
Juline
Destructive Fire Destroys Weston Business District
Fire in Weston, a town of 1200, burned twelve buildings housing about twenty firms. Loss estimated between 240000 and 60000 dollars with insurance covering about half. The blaze began near Baldwin and Vetter's general store and swept two blocks along Main Street before firefighters halted it around 11 p.m.
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Bowling Green
Weston
Baldwin & Vetter
Main Street
Will bury Bill Antony and defray funeral expenses
The Philadelphia Times reports it will defray the funeral expenses of Bill Antony of the battleship Maine who died in New York last week. The paper says it has not withdrawn its offer or canceled the contract with Merritt Burial Company despite Croker's urgent solicitation, signed by Jallug Chambers, editor.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Ite
Buli Anthony
Maine
New York
The
William Anthony
Merritt Hurlal Company
Croker
Jallug Chambers
the Times
Baltic church dedication in Bangor by Chicago pastor
A new estonia church building in Bangor was dedicated by Pastor Duline of Chicago. The ceremony drew the United Evargellen congregation and attendees contributed toward funding the project, though several services faced payment challenges.
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Taeton
Tullillag
Bangor
Pannop Duline
Chicago
Robberies Reported in Hints City Bank and Storage
Vague clues describe two criminal attempts in Hint City, Kansas. A bank front end was damaged by dynamite and items including gold and silver were taken during the heists. Separate reports hint at a third break in by gang members inside a three week span.
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Hints City
Kan
Wallace Row Dies After Brief Illness in London
London Nev Wallace Row the ex cineman died today at Charing Cruse hospital after a brief illness He had been at the Earls Court exhibition and was only preparing to return home He will be buried at Pulham on Tuesday
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London
Wallace Row
Charing Cruse Hospital
Earls Court
Pulham
Scranton News Briefs and Local Highlights
Weather today fair with variable winds. News briefs cover General Zamboanga surrender to Americans and General Joubert retirement toward Lady Smith. Northeastern Pennsylvania industry notes and local sermon by Rev. A. J. Van Cleft. Scranton football material and county roundups. Local wear and live industrial news. Saturday games preview.
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A. J. van Cleft
Republican caucus rehearses general financial bill review
Washington reports seven members met at Hendersons rooms to discuss the Atlantic City draft. They aim to refresh memories on features and expect no major changes, seeking quick action by the next Congress and a joint Senate meeting to schedule prompt caucus consideration.
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Washington
Republican Caucus Committee
Max
Henderson
Nornville Hotel
Atlantic City
Moesers
Babcock
Morris
Minnesota
Curtis
Kansas
Payne
Dal
Iain
Senate
House
Joubert Letter Warns of British Strain and Cape Colony Role
The Deutsche Zeitung publishes a purported General Joubert letter dated Wadgemith Oct 27 claiming that even without halting Puller’s forces the British army will be weakened. It argues defense favors the Transvaal and Orange Free State, notes 10,000 men at sea, and warns a native uprising could rally all Africa to support Boer resistance.
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Teviin
Deutsche Zettung
Joubert
Wadgemith
Puller
Natal
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Mahieste
War status cited by Russian papers on Britain Dutch South Africa clash
The Russian press reports Britain has been at war with the Dutch republics in South Africa since Oct. 11. Commentaries note Britain now acknowledges hostilities while observers foresee possible intervention as Afrikaners lean toward the Boer side.
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Mt. Petersburg
Wallairee
Great Britain
South Africa
Svet
England
Nebels
Novoe Vremya
Red Cross
Arema
Explosion devastates Passaic Beef plant in New Jersey
Ammonia explosion from a fire destroyed the Passaic Beef company plant on Central Avenue Passaic N J. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars, with 7000 pounds of fat 3000 turkeys and 0000 pounds of beet destroyed. Plant owned by the Hammond Keel company Hammond Ind.
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New York
Passaic Beef Company
Central Avenue
Pas Wale
N. J
Hammond Keel Company
Hammond
Ind
Diamond importer ties pouch to street theft risk
Daniel Earl, a diamond importer, lent a leather pouch containing $7.08 worth of diamonds and gems, including rubies and sapphires, while moving from an office to a safety depot vault. He kept the pouch in an outside coat pocket and watched it on the street.
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Chicago
Daniel Earl
General Joubert Retires Amid Cape War Action Report
Telegraphic dispatches detail General Joubert's retirement from Moor River near Ladysmith and ongoing operations at Graspan. Lord Methuen's forces, including 9th brigade and naval brigade, pressed 2,000 Boers near Graspan with six guns and two machine guns, fighting until the heights were carried and Boers retreated. Casualty notes indicate 31 killed and 64 wounded, with ammunition and shells blown up. commanders and ships noted for participation.
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Durham
Estcourt
Joubert
Moor River
Ladysmith
Durban
Reds Vires Puller
Lamson
Wir
Cape Town
Thic
Minval Briede
Tta
Graspan
Ammun
Royal Mariners
Light Infantry
Fleet Battalion
North
Albrecht
Orange Free State Artillery
Deleny
Fire devastates Nashville warehouse and bridge on riverfront
A five story frame warehouse of B Rhea and Son at the riverfront burned last night in Nashville. Five Louisville and Nashville freight cars burned and two spans of the Cumberland river bridge were damaged. Most contents were nitrate of soda and the blaze sent out continuous explosions like bombardment. Loss estimated around 75,000 dollars.
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Nashville
Tenn
Rhead& Son
Louleville
Louleville and
Cumberland River
Sirenameo
Logy
Transatlantic Arrivals Report From New York Forwardings
Nov 24 arrivals show La Note mandie Flavre Tourte Liverpool Mo Villa Ethilonia New York for Glasgow Queenstown Salind Umbria from Liverpool to New York South ampton Southwark New York to Antwerp Gibraltar Fuerst Viemarck New York to Algiers Na plea ato.
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la Notemandie
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Tourte
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Villa
Ethilonia
Glasgow
Queenstown
Salind
Umbria
Southampton
Southwark
Antwerp
Gibraltar
Puswed
Fuerst Viemarck
Algiers
Naplea
Ato
Weather Forecast for Workington District
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday emphasizes variable winds across eastern Pennsylvania. Temperatures are not specified. The report notes unsettled conditions with possible spread of cool air from inland regions.
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Workington
Penneylvania
Hebe
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