Peace at Last The Work of the Commissioners at Paris
Spain accepts the United States offer of 20 million dollars and agrees to relinquish Cuba and cede Porto Rico Guam and the Philippines. The joint session of peace commissions discusses arbitration yields and preparations for a treaty, with Spain ready to sign under continued negotiations on ancillary items and colonial debts.
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Paris
Spain
United States
Peace Commissions
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippine Islands
Commission's Work Near End of Paria Peace Talks
Washington reports indicate the commission’s work is nearing completion with about two weeks needed to finalize. A general clause may bind parties to begin future negotiations on unsettled treaty subjects. The State Department plans to propose purchasing land in the Caroline Islands for resettlement, not as a demand to Spain.
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Smic Hue
Spain
Boain
Slude
American Commission
Fenor CIA
Bednetagry Meare
Cuba
Washington
State Department
Paria
United States
Caroline Islands
Caroline Group
Army to be Reduced as Peace Treaty Progresses
Washington reports the war department plans to muster out 30 000 to 40 000 volunteers as regiments in the Philippines are replaced or discharged. Demand grows to return Manila volunteers, but no firm promises exist pending peace talks with Spain. With terms accepted by Spanish commissioners, renewed hostilities are unlikely and troop needs are to guard the peace.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Philippines
United States
Spain
Gar
Fragmentary wartime garble hints at troop terms and Philippines note
A garbled OCR passage references 10 000 men mustered out and a Cuba service organizer. It mentions General Otis reporting affairs in the Philippines and a reduced force, but the text is fragmented and unclear.
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Vison
Probatto
Cuba
Manin
Otis
Philippines
Germany envoy assures friendly stance on peace talks
Baron Speck von Sternberg, German charge d affaires, met with Secretary Hay at the state department and stressed Germany’s friendly attitude toward the current status of affairs ahead of Paris peace negotiations. Officials noted no German protest or claims to the Sulu archipelago were raised during the discussion. The meeting aimed to counter rumors of a German protest and asserted acceptance of the peace process outcomes.
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Washington
Baron Speck von Sternberg
State Department
Hay
Haron Speck
Germany
Sulu
Parie
Spock
Buluislands
Nable Renorts
Geran
United States
Far East
Baron Speck Twine
Cermiuny
Picquart Affair Debate Rocks French Chamber
Paris November turmoil as M. de Freycinet refuses to intervene in the Picquart case and the chamber backs the government. Deputies attack delays, demand truth, and denounce alleged forgeries while praising or condemning various officials in a heated session.
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M. de Freycinet
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
M. de Freyeinet
House Ape
M. Bos
Moe
ML de Preyelint
Dreyfus Affair Court Martial Debate Deepens
The premier refused to postpone the Plequart court-martial citing the separation of powers. He urged the Dreyfus case remain judicial and warned against government interference, insisting the government upholds the rule of law.
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M. Miller
M. Dupuy
Dreyfus
M. Poincare
Piequart
Court of Cassation
Forty Perons Die in Havana Cartridge Explosion
Havana reports a blast at a house on Infanzia Avenue that killed or injured forty, many of them under seventeen, as boxes of powder and cartridges recently moved from the artillery depot ignited. Authorities guard unexploded material and order a full inquiry into storage practices and possible motives.
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Havana
Senor de Cusir
Sick Soldiers Return Aboard Relief Hospital Ship
The hospital ship Relief reached Hampton Roads after sailing from Ponce, landing numerous sick volunteers and regular soldiers. Names listed include First Volunteer Ergindera irmetes dibs James McTodd and Irving Livermore, with many others from Pennsylvanian units.
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Ponce
Newport News
Via
Relief
Hampton Roads
Pirst
Ergindera
Irmetes Dibs
Coughlin
James McTodd
Albert A
Lidles Elward BE. Merel
John I Dean
Marcuis Livermore
Irving Coon
Andirow J. Mirvens
Smuel A. Griffith
Maward Jr
Klonnever
Themar F
Steleon
William J. Cox
William Hoss
Peter Onghill
William BK. Sutherlands
Jureyh Cornville
John Fy Bweeney
Warren & Inher
Geo
EK. Robbins
Adelbert Fy Ifoncock
Wiliam J. Holden
James Killen
Charlin Sehwindt
Charles Lalim
Albert Lover
Wiliam W. Watts
Joseph A. Wagner
William HH. Bishop
Willim B Blerwiod
Peter Beytert
John J. Griffin
Stephen Sullivan
Michael Dwhtl
Gerd J Fagen
Harry BH. Mia
Germany Aroused Over Dreyfus Case Discussion
Berlin Nev J Tt reports Colonel Schwartzkoppen former German attache in Paris told Emperor William at Potsdam of the Dreyfus affair details. Officials including Prussia’s Hohenlohe von Pinelow and Von Hahnke may be summoned to Potsdam to discuss a possible all German pronouncement on the matter.
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Berlin
Nev
Schwartzkoppen
Paris
William
Potsdam
Dreyfus
Fsterhazy
Princs Hohenlohe
Baron von Pinelow
Cheneral von Hahnke
Potwdan
Pennsylvania Pensions and Key Increases Noted
A fragmented item reports pension adjustments in Pennsylvania and Washington with specific names and tentative increases. Names include Aaron Grow from Joiningeville Wyoming and Atel Gorstine from Wickiner Bradfont with rise from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 percent, among others.
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Washington
Ine
Aaron JD Grow
Jooningeville
Wyoming
Gorstine
Wickiner
Bradfont
William Holland
Meadows
Bucquehanna
Wilews
Hia Monteneye
Plutneville
Laxerne
Schooner A. O. Perry Ashore Near Northport Campground
The schooner A. O. Perry captained by Collum ran aground near Northport campground during the night while bound for New York with lumber. Vessel and cargo valued at unknown amount, substantial loss predicted.
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Folfast
A. O. Perry
Collum
Hapger
New York
Northport Camp Ground
Quay Case Arguments Focus on Bank Money Ownership
In Philadelphia the Quay party did not plead to five indictments charging conspiracy and unlawful use of state funds. Attorneys contended that once state money was deposited in the People's Bank it became bank money, while prosecutors argued intent is key for any alleged illegal act. A decision is reserved as court reviews demurrers and quash motions.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Richard R. Quay
Aywood
People’s Bank
Thufus BE
Shapley
L. Shields
Finletter
Ciges
Graham
Shapely
Orough
Commonwealth of Penneslvania
People's Bank
Blute
Hart
Allegent
Haywood
Tate Trewsvite
Hichard BR. Quay
Gratwin
Illywool
Jie
Magwool
Hopkins
Grain
Benn
Assembly
Honeft
Matthew
John 8
Fieed
Shields
Fintetter
Frankins
It Sa
Meneyve
Ile General Fund
Senator Quay
Rain or Snow Warm Day In Moravian County
Scranton morning page outlines weather with rain or snow, warmer temperatures, and a storm impact. It lists local criminal trial term starting December 5 and notes various community notices. The report mentions a board meeting, editorial comment, and church anniversary, with broader city news from Scranton.
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Financial and Commercial
Board of Control
Borough of
Moosic
Entablistics
Mr Stones Plans In Philadelphia Court and Cabinet Talks
Senator Quay and Governor-elect William A Stone spent the day in their Hotel Walton suites with many visitors. No public political statements were made while rumors swirled about cabinet formation and court proceedings on conspiracy charges. Local leaders from across the state called, as Stone plans to return to Washington tomorrow and Quay may stay for a court decision.
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Philadelphia
William A. Stone
Walton
Colonel Stone
Senator Quay
Quay
Stane
Lyon
Elkin
Hertgler
Juniata
Saylor
Montgomery
Coyle
Schuylkill
Andrews
Crawford
Thompson
Buyler
David Porter
Allegheny
Stone
Washington
Finletter
Madrid Peace Draws Calm After Announcement
Madrid reports a calm evening with no disturbances after Spain accepts American conditions. Newspapers run gloomier pieces lamenting the closing scene of a once vast colonial era. Don Jaime, son of the pretender Don Carlos, is said to be at San Juan de Luz in the Pyrenees.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Don Jaime
Don Carlos
San Jean de Luis
Dasses-Pyrnees
France
Mad Mullah Active Near Dir and Swat
Dispatches from Simla report the Mad Mullah’s first test success in defouling the Dir tribesmen and killing several. The Nawab of Dir sends an army while frontier troops move toward Swat valley to quell the outbreak as the Mullah seeks to spark a fanatical revolt against British rule.
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London
Nav
Simla
British India
Dir
Swat
Rock excavation accident claims two men on Croton Avenue
Two workers Patrick apper and Dennis Coffey died when an embankment collapsed while they excavated rock at the intersection of Weed and Thirty-itiwethset on Croton Avenue. The incident occurred today as the earth gave way trapping the men. Authorities investigate the cave-in and safety measures.
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New York
Patrick Apper
Anced
Dennis Coffey
Croton Avenue
Fatal Rock Fall Claims Worker at Susquehanna Mine
John J. Jones, a well known citizen of Nanticoke and employee of the Susquehanna Coal Company, was killed today by a heavy fall of rock. The incident occurred at the mine site, sending workers into shock and prompting a full safety inspection.
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Wilkie Barre
John J. Jones
Nanticoke
Aml
Susquehanna Coal Company
New York Station Snips Names and Routes
Ambiguous notes mention ships or routes including references to New York, Naples, and several unclear names such as Søbei ned bina Vretheriol and Ibraltar-Arrived. The fragment hints at travel or transport connections but lacks coherent details or dates.
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New York
Søbei Ned Bina Vretheriol
Eiremen
Sealies
Ibraltar
Fuerst Lidgaarck
Naples
The Fury of the Tempest Ships Ashore Across New England Coast
More than seventy lives lost in wrecks from Saturday night through Sunday morning as storms lash coasts from Penobscot to New London. Over 100 vessels ashore or wrecked including Gloucester Vineyard Haven Nantasket and Cohasset harbors. Rescue crews saved frozen seamen while tugs and crews risked life and property. many vessels are total losses.
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Boston
Porthland
Penobscot
New London
Massachue
Hay
Boston Harbor
Cape Codle
New England
Heston Harbor
Gloucester
Cape Cod
Plymouth
Salem
Portsmouth
Portland
Sharkey Corrbett Inquiry Clears Meehan Motive Rumor
The Lenox Athletic Club inquiry into last Tuesday’s Sharkey Corbett bout found no collusion. Corbett stated he trusted Meehan and believed he was loyal, while O Rourke promised a rematch for Sharkey. Connie McVoy missed the hearing.
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New York
Lenox Athletic Club
Diarne
Hell Toaitas
Permoipile
John Kelly
Corbett
Meeker
Bern
Don Poraen
MeVey
MeeVey
Ton
MicVey
Inquisitor
Tom O'Rourke
Sharkey
Connie McVoy
Junning
Prisoners Seized Jewelry Trade Exposed in London
London police arrested two men linked to a jewelry theft ring moving a large quantity of jewels. The operation allegedly operated between major city districts, with the Duchess of Riathiv named in implicated circles. Authorities pursue further arrests as they review seized pieces.
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London
Bere Hiva
Riithiv Tli
Weather forecast for Workington and eastern Pennsylva
November 28 forecast notes rain or snow showers with warmer temperatures. Winds shift to a fresh southeast direction across Workington and eastern Pennsylvania as the system passes.
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Workington
Enstern Penn
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