Spain offers counter proposal on Philippines price
Paris reports Spain seeks a counter offer to cede the Philippines for 100 million dollars and retain sovereignty. American terms remain firm at 200 million, with possible maneuvers over the Carolines and Canaries as Spain presses for favorable conditions.
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Paris
Spain
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Mindanao
United States
Carolines
Canary Islands
Carolines and
Canaries
Mapuio
Correspondencia
Cuba
Canary and
Ubalsearic Islands
Peace Hint From Sagasta Awaited In Madrid
Mapario Nov 26 Nine Spanish ministers held a council after condoling with the queen regent on the king's death and unanimously approved instructions to Senor Montero Rios for the peace commission. The Philippine question may be settled Monday as Paris conference developments loom. Sagasta offered cautious remarks about possible further discussions before any treaty signature.
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Spain
Mapario
Alfonso XIII
Senor Montero Rios
Paris
Senor Sagasta
Spaniards Prepare to Sail Havana With Columbus Ashes
Eight light drafts used during the insurrection are drydocked ready to depart. The Alfonso XIII Nueva Espana and Diego Velasquez will join at Havana to await auxiliary cruisers Metero and Rapido due December 10. Columbus ashes will be placed aboard the Rapido and the fleet heads to Spain by December 8, with ceremonies at Martinique and the Cape Verde Islands before Cadiz.
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Havana
Alfonso XIII
Nueva Espana
Diego Velasquez
Cuba
I[avana Harbor
Metero
Rapido
Columbus
Spain
Martinique
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Highbinders Refuse to Quit After Proclamation
In San Francisco on November 26 the highbinders defy the Chinese consul general by tearing down his proclamation from the bulletin board before the consulate and replacing it with a placard insulting the consul. The act was quickly resisted by consular attaches.
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San Francisco
Buletin Board
Con
Washington
T. H. Stanton
Army
Smith
Joe Bell
World's Gold Coinage in 1897 Reaches Record Value
George I Roberts notes in the annual mint report that 1897 saw the largest world gold coinage, totaling 437 million dollars. Russia, Japan, and Austro-Hungary reorganize monetary systems toward gold standards, while India resists international bimetallism. Major coinage driven by US, UK, Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, and Japan. Russia's gold hoard is highlighted as a key milestone.
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Wasurxetos
George I* Roberts
Russia
Japan
India
United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Riotous Negro Troops Trigger Camp Anniston Clash
At Camp Anniston Alabama a riot by Third Alabama negro troops escalated after dark. Private Gildhart of the Second Arkansas was shot, a Fourth Kentucky man reportedly shot, and clashes with the provost guard left several wounded. Two guards missing and one negro soldier dead with another fatally injured.
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Anniston
Ala
Navy
Third
Alabama
Gildhart
Second
Arkansas
Fourth
Kentucky
Walnut Street
Liberia
Fifteenth
Pine Streets
George Dodson
Third Tennessee
Graham
Tenth Street
Topeka Colored Town Plan Sparks Cuban Boycott
El Porvenir reports a Topeka preacher plans to settle thirty black families near Santiago and found a town named Topeka. The Cuban paper urges boycotting the so called Yankee Negroes stating crimes are common and Cuba will regulate immigration to keep blacks out.
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SanTiano
el Porvenir
Topeka
Kan
Santiago
el Porvenié
Cuba
Faure Dons Miners Clothes in Lens Visit
President Faure visited Lens to avert a miners strike and wore miners clothing during a descent into the pit. He spoke to the workers to show government concern and received an ovation from the miners.
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Paris
Lens
Department of
Pas de Calais
Faure
M. Faure
Kansas 12 Missouri 0 Classic frozen gridiron rout
The Kansas Jayhawkers defeated the Missouri Tigers 12 to 0 in Kansas City. A frozen field covered with snow and a cold wind spoiled plays, making intricate maneuvers impossible and sealing the scoreline.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Tigers
Jayhawkers
University of Kansas
Anti-Anarchist Conference Opens in Rome
The Rome gathering at the Corsini palace opened with Vice Admiral Canevaro hosting as minister of foreign affairs. Delegates from all European nations attended. Canevaro welcomed the delegates for King Klumbert and said shared action against anarchists promised a hopeful outcome. Canevaro was elected president.
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Rome
Corsini Palace
Canevaro
Klumbert
Admiral Canevaro
Islands foreshadowed in peace talks future US gains
Washington reports suggest the administration favored purchasing from Spain not only the Philippines and Ulleung Island but all the Carolines and Pelew group. Naval leaders urged seizure of the Carolines as strategic outposts for the Philippines. The Guam harbor proved shallow and exposed. Carolines offer better harbors, fresh water, and earthquake safety, expanding American reach toward Manila.
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Washington
Spain
Philippines
Yalan Island
Carolines
Pelew Group
Caroline
Pelew Islands
Naval War Board
R. B. Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
Long
Manila
Ualan Island
Guam
Honolulu
United States
Mindanao
Where Were The Officers Questioned By Regimental Cadre
The Seventy first New York regiment captains met to address cowardice charges. Major Clinton Smith faced calls to resign while defending his command as second in line. Colonel Downs claimed to be on the firing line. others denied his tale and the meeting ended in disorder with doubts about reorganization.
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New York
Seventy-first New York Regiment
Peafferty
Clinton Smith
San Juant Hill
Seventy-first
Svykhen TL
Railroads Seize Kansas Coal Amid Shortage Claims
Coal operators in Pirrspune Kansas allege railroads have seized cars of coal shipped to customers last week, squeezing supply. They say empty-car shortages hinder orders and some rails push patrons to alternative suppliers to ensure prompt delivery.
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Pirrspune
Kan
Kansas
Missouri Woman Killed by Passenger Train Near Centerview
Centerview Missouri November 26 Mrs Charles Eppright was killed and Miss Mellwee injured when a Missouri Pacific passenger train struck the buggy they occupied last night The incident occurred near Centerview and involved a local train in the late evening accident report notes no further details available.
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Centerview
Charles Eppright
Mellwee
Missouri’ Pacific
US Battleships Iowa and Oregon Arrive to Recoal at Monttevise
The battleships Iowa and Oregon and the collier Celtic have arrived at Monttevise to coal and take on supplies. The visit reflects U S naval activity in the area as crews secure provisions and fuel for ongoing operations.
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Monttevispeo
United States
Iowa
Oregon
Celtic
Secretary Long's War Navy Report Highlights Navy Reform
The secretary of the navy reports the first major war test since rehabilitation, praising training and efficiency that yielded Manila and Santiago victories. It notes Sigsbee's telegram easing public sentiment after the Maine disaster, celebrates Dewey's Manila triumph, and outlines plans to expand the navy to 5,000 sailors with officers, plus guarding new U S territories.
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Wasumarox
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
Santiago
Sigsbee
Maine
Dewey
Pacific Coast
United States
Sampson
Shatter
Admiral Sampson
Shafter
Marine Corps
Admiral Schley Honored at Brooklyn Club Banquet
In New York on November 28 a complimentary dinner was given to Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley by the Brooklyn Club. About 150 covers were set as flags and plants decorated the hall. He was escorted by Congressman Bennett and greeted by Chauncey M. Depew, Benjamin F. Tracy, Colonel Hester, and St Clair McKelway. Letters of regret came from General Woodford, William C. Whitney, and Judge-elect A F Jenks.
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New York
Winfield
Schley
Brooklyn
Sehley
Congressman Bennett
Chauncey M. Depew
Benjamin F. Tracy
Colonel Hester
St. Clair McKelway
General Woodford
William C. Whitney
Supreme Court
A. F Jenks
Cockrell Opposes Annexation of Philippines in Washington Visit
Senator Francis M. Cockrell has arrived in Washington and voiced opposition to taking the Philippines. He argued that expansion is unclear in aims and that annexing distant islands involves grave questions and seems unnecessary.
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Washington
Francis M. Cockrell
Philippines
Lavigne Wins Narrow Decision In St Louis Bout
In San Francisco George Lavigne defeats Tom Tracey by decision after twenty rounds at 142 pounds or under. The event took place in St Louis and advances Lavigne in a lengthy bout.
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San Francisco
George Lavigne
Tom Tracey
St. Louis
Henry Besch
City Register
Jefferson City
Cole County
Shackleford
John H. Flanagan
Civic Federation
General Assembly
Dairy and Poultry: How to Run the Farm Department
Practical guidance for dairy and poultry management. Covers feeding, housing, sanitation, breeding, and disease prevention to improve live stock health and farm yields. Emphasizes routine care, record keeping, and timely adjustments for better profitability.
Butter must sell on its own merit say progressive dairymen
E F Brown argues butter prices should reflect quality and labor. He compares uniform pricing for良 butter regardless of cleanliness or care, urging better milking and handling to reward quality and prompt producers to maintain cleanliness. He asks readers to imagine dealers dropping butter and eggs to force quality pricing.
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E. F. Brown
Winter poultry care tips from Emma Clearwaters
Practical advice for preparing fowl houses and flocks for winter. Clean and lighten coops, fix roosts, provide bathing material dust mixes, coal ashes grit, nest materials, and dry roosting spaces. Recommend south-leaning turkey sheds and littered duck roosts, with balanced drake to duck ratios and routine scratching areas. Emphasizes using poultry journals and personal judgment.
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Canada
Emma Clearwaters
Farmers’ Review
New Bean and Corn Practice For Nitrogen Enrichment
W. E. Dana in Hoard s Dairyman describes a mixed planting method. Kentucky Wonder pole beans are sown in corn hills when corn is eight inches high to use the corn as a support. The corn was harvested with a McCormick harvester and the beans passed through the cutting box successfully. The resulting ensilage was satisfactory, though the supply was limited.
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W. E. Dana
Hoard
Dairyman
Kentucky
Corn
Beans Planted With Corn Could Boost Feed at Low Cost
The author suggests growing beans and corn together to harvest satisfactorily with no extra expense beyond corn alone. They urge experiment stations to test silage accuracy for feeding and chemistry and propose about three quarts of beans per acre of corn as an advisable rate.
Vermin control advised to curb chicken vermin in poultry
A Boston Cultivator warns that chicken cholera investigations often reveal vermin as the root cause. It stresses summer vigilance, cleanliness, and using dust baths with soil tobacco or sulphur to exterminate pests and reduce cold and soup among hens.
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Boston
Untidy Butter Packages Raise Quality Concerns
A New York Produce Review correspondent notes increasing reports of dirty creamery butter packages in stores. It suggests possible culpability by buttermakers, creameries, or transport firms and warns dirty packaging hurts appearance and sales despite high butter quality.
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New York Produce Review
Cooling Off the Pig Letting Nose to Head Water Coldly Cools Hogs
The Indiana Farmer advises a safe method to cool overheated pigs. Start with gentle water on the nose for two minutes, then slowly move to the head and back toward the tail. This gradual approach prevents death from rapid cooling and overheating.
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Indiana
Feeding and management tips for winter fowls and sheep
A practical guide advises scratching and shelter to foster winter foraging in fowls and stressing that hens must work for eggs, with a note on feeding rules for layers. It covers horn fly spread since 1887, clean feeding racks to keep fleece dust-free, and cautions about cayenne pepper as poultry additive.
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United States
New Jersey
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Michigan
Manchester
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