Vice President Hobart Dies After Heart Failure
Garret A Hobart died early this morning at 30 from heart failure surrounded by family. The White House closed and flags lowered as government mourns. McKinley sent condolences and Hobart's passing leaves the vice presidency vacant until a successor is chosen by law.
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Washington
D. C
Hoebart
White House
Fairbanks
Foster
McKinley
Saaki
Hobart
Garret, Jr
Newton
Wardell
Frye
Maine
Senate
Collins Nominated for Boston Mayor by Democratic Convention
Boston voters learn Patrick Collins was named the Democratic nominee for mayor at the party convention held last night in Boston. Collins seeks to lead the city following the election cycle.
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Boston
Patrick Collins
Jealous Rival Kills In Ohio Valley Town
In Glabowo Kentucky on November 21 George Dove a mixed blood Indian who married Joe Pence’s daughter decapitated Albert James after accusing James of familiarity with Mrs Dove. Dove claimed James was armed and waited at the door during dinner before striking. He then surrendered to authorities.
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Glaboow
George Dove
Joe Pence
Albert James
Dove
James
Inventors from Hungary Demonstrate Rabin Device in Chicago
Anton Pollak and Josef Virag, inventors of the Rabin sending and receiving automatic devices, arrived in Chicago from Budapest to demonstrate their invention. The first test will attempt to send 600 words a minute over 600 miles.
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Chicago
Anton Pollak
Josef Virag
Budapest
Hungary
Preached on Roberts in Springfield sermon
Springfield C November 21 Dr J A Storey preached on Mormoniem noting the United States cannot allow Roberts to stay in Congress as a lawmaker when he represents law breaking claws of people.
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Springfield
J. A. Storey
United States
Roberts
Congress
Qeogle
Chicago Prices Rise On Diamond Market Demand
The Chicago market reports diamond prices increasing nearly 60 percent from last year and about 15 percent higher than prewar levels. The London syndicate that purchases Kimberly mine output has been raising prices over the past year.
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Chicago
London
Kimberly
County Board Allocates 900 Dollars for Republic Road
The Colville Washington board of county commissioners approved a 900 dollar appropriation for the Kettle Palla republic road. Although ferry county lies along the route the fund is seen as benefiting Brevens county and the measure was promptly approved. The board adjourned to meet again in January.
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Colville
Wash
Board of County Commissioners
Kettle Palla Republic
Ferry County
Brevens County
Release of George Cooper after sensational murder trial
George Cooper, freed after a 1892 murder trial in Douglas Isle of Man, inherits a fortune near 65,000,000. His father and father in law, convinced of his innocence and that the wife’s death was accidental, died while he served ten years, leaving him substantial property.
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London
Eorge Cooper
Douglas
Man
Youthful Heiress at Center of Diplomatic Romance
Mise Marguer ite daughter of Count Cassini the Russian ambassador faces opposition from her father to a romance with a suitor eager to marry her. The lovers have trailed across Europe and the suitor, tall and handsome, pleads in Washington while she remains heir to a large fortune despite being under 18.
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Washington, D.C
Mise Marguerite
Count Cassini
M. Alexander Paviev
Beoul
Mins Cansini
Europe
Korea
Washington
Totem Pole Laughs Again In City Proceedings
The comci committee disavowed liability on the claim and advised disallowance. City Council unanimously rejected the matter. A likely suit may be filed against the city for ten thousand dollars by Win Kimanock through attorneys Bachs and Hale.
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Comci
Parry
P.J.” Citheens
Win
Kimanock
Bachs & Hale
Novel plan to lift debt for Cleveland Baptists
The Cleveland Baptist congregations adopt a centralized fund to cover parish church extension expenses totaling 160000. A one-member-from-each-church committee will manage the fund, raised from Baptists rather than individual churches, after a sermon at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. The initial appeal yields 20453.50.
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Cleveland
Baptists
Eucld Avenue Baptist Church
M. Appleworth
Attempted Lynching of Thief in Duluth After Theft
A mob of Polish neighbors in Duluth Minnesota tried to lynch Arnold Manthey after he stole 62 dollars from two countrymen. They hung him briefly, found eight and a half dollars, and police arrived to stop further violence.
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Duluth
Minn
Arnold Manthey
Manthey
Palanders
Unique legal defense in Price stampe theft case
In New York on November 21, Warwick J. Price, brother-in-law of Attorney General John W. Crigna, faces theft charges for allegedly stealing several thousand dollars in revenue stamps. His defense seeks to prove that a nearly invisible mark on the stamps cancels their value, arguing no theft occurred.
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Senate
Chester A. Arthur
Hobart
United States
Willarm J Sewell
Quay
Hanna
Pratt
Mantey
Foraker
Gowell
Cameron
Fessenden
Sherman
Murrows
Howsing
Mr. Hobart
Rutgers College
Socrates Tuttle
Paterson
New Jersey Assembly
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
McKenna
Supreme Court
Grigga
Hobarts
Washington
Fannie Hobart
Bellagio
Italy
Garrett A. Hobart, Jr
United States of America
William McKinley
Garrett A. Hobart
Mark Hanna
New York
Warwick J. Price
John W.crigna
Pelzer, B C Town Without Government Owned by Mill Event
An erratic report from Pelzer, B C describes a 7000 resident town with no police or mayor, no city government, and ownership by a southern cotton mill. Capt Smythe of Charleston is named as head. the town is said to lack lawyers and editors and limits residents but provides a free library. Colored people reportedly face segregation in the Lowi district.
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Atlanta
Pelzer
B.C
Iimita
Southern Cotton Mill Corporation
Smythe
Charleston
What Is the Matter with Admiral Dewey
Washington readers are stunned as Admiral Dewey transfers his home to his wife and she then re transfers it to his son George Dewey. Protests erupt over the donors intent that the house remain with the admiral until his death. Rumors of breach of promise involving a young woman circulate among clubs as the tale unfolds.
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Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
George
Hia
Dewey
George Dewey
British Forces halt Boer advance near Ladysmith
Report from Natal dated November 21 describes a fight on November 15 near Ladyamith where British infantry and Maxim fire checked Boer movements. Casualties quoted as 300 killed and 500 wounded for the Boers, with ongoing Boer operations near Ladysmith impeded by bad weather.
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Petcourt
Natal
Ladyamith
Ratcourt
Garden Bazaar Opens at the Armory
A crowd witnessed the Armory opening of the Garden Bazaar with a smooth program. Mayor Mames gave remarks, Rabbi T. M. Joseph welcomed guests, and Miss Henrietta Wolf Miss Miriam Goodman and Theodore Haller presented tableaux on soldier life. Wagner's orchestra played during intermission. The Armory was transformed with evergreen streamers and national colors and booths sold many items quickly. Tonight features a cake walk.
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Mames
T. M. Joseph
Temple de Hirech
Bagaar
Henrietta Wolf
Miriam Goodman
Theodore Haller
Armory
City News Briefs From Tacoma Headlines
Numerous local items appear. deaths, legal actions, and city notices. Jessie Wilson age 12 died at 103 Twenty-first Avenue. Mrs Julia A Blain funeral at 2513 Siath Avenue. Edward Nelson funeral at Penney & Stewarts. Cora Tutley sues for divorce and seeks child custody. Chief A J Hunt recovering from venereal poisoning from mining. Miami steam collier arrives with 5000 tons coal. City of Topeka sails for Alaskan ports with 22 passengers. Seattle Atlin Hydraulic Co incorporated with 50000 capital. Pomeroy arrested after narcotic incident. City’s wind delays incoming boats. Judge Cann fines Wil Meredith and Morgan 2100 and 30 days in jail.
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Jessie Wilson
Twenty-first Avenue
Julia A. Blain
Siath Avenue
Banking Makes Great Strides From 1889 to 1899
Washington reports that Charles D. Dawes publicized a nation wide study of loans and deposit accounts across U S banks for 1889 1894 and 1899 After reviewing nearly ten thousand bank reports the controller notes unprecedented growth in deposits and loans yet cautions that one depositor or borrower may appear in multiple banks the study reflects overall expansion in the banking system.
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Washington, D. C
Charles D. Dawes
United States
Bis
Golden Rule Jones Promotes Nonpartisan Gospel at Lecture
In Cleveland on November 21 Golden Rule Jones told a public meeting he would take the lecture platform to continue preaching a nonpartisan gospel. He urged adherence to unity and the ideals of the Agapenget Victoria movement as part of his message.
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Cleveland, O
Jones
Ord
Victoria
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Colsville
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O. EF. Cronenwett
G. W. Pragdon
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J.T. Pomeroy
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Wil Meredith
Allan Morgan
Star Paint Co
Pike St
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Second Avenue
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Pike Street
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McBrayer
Bond
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Claus Virsolt
Our
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Third Ave
Chas
G. Holcomb
Optician
Burke
Denny Blaine Land Co
Dexter Horton Bank
W. W. Houghton
First Avenue Jeweler
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Nl. M. Lancaster
Moran Bros. Company
Steel and Wood Lumber Mill
Diston
Second Ave
GEO. H. Woodhouse
Occidental Ave
Washington St
Syringe Sale
Barrington
Pike
Diego Fru Co
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