Cockrell opposes Philippine annexation after Missouri victory
Senator Francis M. Cockrell, arriving in Washington after a Missouri campaign, says no sweeping legislation is expected this session. He opposes taking the Philippines, predicts river and harbor bills will pass, and notes possible Hawaii and peace treaty questions amid uncertain expansion policies.
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Washington, D.C
Francis M. Cockrell
Washington
Missouri
Senate
Our Nav The Destination That Ever Official Navy Report
The Secretary of the Navy presents his report on seamen highlighting service conduct and readiness. He outlines program aims, training improvements, and maritime manpower efforts to strengthen naval capability and discipline.
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Secretary of the Navy
Navy Report Praises Dewey Victory and War Effort
The secretary of the navy lauds the Manila and Santiago wins and the fleet’s readiness. He commends the marine corps, notes need to expand the navy and naval militia, and lists 110 leased or purchased vessels with coal costs topping 2.1 million dollars.
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Santiago
Marine Corps
Naval Militia — Equipment Bureau
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
Sigsbee
Maine
Dewey
Pacific
United States
Sampson
Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Long
Auxiliary Naval Force
Coast Signal Service
Night Cabinet Meeting Deliberates Paris Advice on Pacifics
President McKinley holds a late cabinet conference with advisers to discuss Paris advices from American peace commissioners. Washington sources say discussions include potential moves on the Caroline and Pelew Islands and the Philippines. Senator Rios is noted in interviews as part of surrounding coverage.
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McKinley
Washington
Caroline and
Pelew Islands
Philippines
Secretary Long
Paris
Postal Service Report on New Colonies Growth
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith presents a detailed report from Washington on the postal service. It highlights expansion in military and naval operations, furthers free delivery, and notes advances in the money order system while detailing policies in territorial acquisitions. The view encompasses the department’s regular branches and the broader national reach.
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Wadghington
Charles Emory Smith
Thanksgiving Day Observed in Manila Dinner Hosted by U S Consul
Thanksgiving was observed by Americans and Britons in Manila with a dinner hosted by U S consul O F Williams for army and navy officers. Covers were set for 34, and among the guests was Rear Admiral Dewey.
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Manila
O. F. Williams
United States
Dewey
Stormy Times Ahead for Nebraska Football Team
The University of Nebraska faces stormy times as football standouts led by Manager Bischoff and Captain Melford clash with the faculty over academic neglect. Expulsion from the university looms as a possibility amid tensions between football priorities and class work.
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the Sentinel
Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Bischoff
Melford
Chile Debates Return of Paper Money in Chamber of Deputies
Valparaiso Chile November 26. The minutes of finance read in the president’s name that there will be no new dollar of paper money issued.
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Chili
Valparaiso
Chamber of Deputies
Mins of Finance
Nam
Dispatches from Paris touch on Madrid talks and cabinet views
Secretary Hay reported to the Associated Press that the president had received advices from Paris to lay before the cabinet. He declined to reveal details, noting publication restrictions, but said the president reiterated his previous instructions to the American commissioners. The talks reportedly included a new point about modifying their earlier proposition to Spain, though specifics were not disclosed.
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Madrid
White House
Hay
Associated Press
Paris
United States
Spain
Thanksgiving wedding links eighty-eight and eighty five
A Missouri novelty wedding joined Rev. William E. Paine aged 88 from Peakesville and Mary T. Ringer aged 85 from Golden City. They met in Lamar and wed on Thursday after a long courtship, the groom serving as postmaster. The piece also discusses customs and stereotypes about Greek women and marriage.
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Missouri
William E. Paine
Peakesville
Mary T. Ringer
Golden City
Lamar
Mai
Post Office Reform Aims at Rural Delivery And Money Order Rise
The postmaster general discusses rural free delivery plans and a revision of pre 1907 arrangements. He notes record money order growth with 28 755 412 orders issued totaling 204 593 591 dollars and urges legislation to curb depredations embezzlement and other abuses with new stamps and safer mail handling. A hotel fire linked to a discharged employee prompts alternate origin theories citing cooks and revelry.
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Congress
Wood Reports Stable Santiago Under US Army
Gen Leonard Wood commanding the Santiago department reports to the war department on rations and governance. Food distribution aims to let residents return to interior farms with food supply assurance. Santiago is clean and orderly with no murders since occupancy. Maj McLeary was replaced by Senor Bacardi as mayor to foster Cuban self government.
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Washington
Santiago
Fortress Monroe
Maj. McLeary
Gen. Wood
McLeary
Senor Bacardi
Prosecution Not Probable in Emporia Bank Wreck Case
Washington reports that criminal action against individuals connected with the wrecked Emporia bank is unlikely. Comptroller Daws believes the death by own action and later publication of Mr Cross confession negate the need for further proceedings against the remaining officials.
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Washington
Emporia Bank
Daws
Cross
Baldwin Hotel Fire Claims Five Lives
The Baldwin hotel fire in San Francisco leaves five known victims: J. L. White, Lewis Meyers, J. M. Leighthead, Tate Pryor, and J. J. Carter. Leighthead and Pryor bodies recovered. Carter still missing but presumed among ruins. Pryor's body sent to St Louis for burial. Manager Lake notes many unregistered guests may have been affected and mail and personal effects concerns remain.
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San Francisco
Baldwin Hotel
J. L. White
Lewis Meyers
J. M. Leighthead
Tate Pryor
J. J. Carter
Leighthead
Pryor
Carter
St. Louis
Bank Officials Trial Ends With Hung Jury
In Kansas City on November 10 the jury in the case of David V. Reiger and Richard D. Covington, former Missouri National Bank officials, failed to reach a verdict and was discharged after nearly 60 hours. Ballots repeatedly showed seven to five in favor of conviction.
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Kansas City,Mo
David V. Reiger
Richard D. Covington
Missouri National Bank
Philips
Faure Wields Miners Combating Strike in Lens Visit
President Faure and his suite toured Lens in northern France to avert a miners strike. Donning miners’ clothing, he descended into the pit, spoke with workers, and pledged government sympathy and support.
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Paris
Lens
Pas de Calais
France
President Faure
McKinley Observes The Fortune Teller Opera
Mrs McKinley attended the Lafayette opera house in Washington for the Nielssen Opera company performance The Fortune Teller last night At the end of the third act Miss Nielssen sang The Star Spangled Banner with 125 performers joining in the chorus The audience rose and cheered
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Washington
Fire guts Indianapolis University medical college building
A fire at the Indianapolis University in Indianapolis Indiana gutted the medical college building a department of the university. The blaze started from a defective furnace and caused an estimated loss of 40000 with 35000 insured. Dr. Shobe reportedly attempted to escape via the stairway but was trapped between floors and fatally burned.
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Mors
Indianapolis University
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Medical College
University of Indianapolis
Shobe
Thieves Rob State Treasurer Vault in Topeka
Statehouse officers and employes in Topeka were alarmed by the discovery that private boxes in the treasurer vault had been robbed recently of sums near 31,000. The vault contents served as depositories for private funds and the thief remains unknown.
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Kansas Statehouse
Topeka
Kan
Statehouse
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Greece
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Sentinel
Ott’s Drug Store
Ohio Street
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