Weahes Oil Use Gap Sparks International Tides
A digest of global briefs notes Japan's wealthy heir Hisya touring the U S and the Duke and Duchess of Manchester planning another U S visit. Reports cover scarlet fever in Havana, strikes in Britain, Rio de Janeiro plague deaths, and Canada immigrant totals. Also mentioned are railroad dividends, Balkan talks, and nonresident stock driving on Fort Peck land.
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Iwasaki
Hisya
Japan
United States
Manchester
Robert “Goelets
New York
Ptpanor Andersor
Havana
Great Britain
Rio Janeiro
Spain
Wolfsgarten
Germany
William
Stewart
Nevada
Senate
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
von Buelow
Lamsdorff
Darmstadt
Balkans
Far East
Canada
British Isles
Europe
K. Or. Scoby
Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Pesti
Hirlap
Captain Bease
Hungary
Zamobor
Zamoborg
John’ c. ‘Black
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Lolita ‘Armour
Ogden - Armour
Chicago
Lorenz
Mukden
Peking
Preas
Russia
Horatio Brotherton
Trinity Baptist Church
Cleveland
Bloommill
Pencoyd ‘Iron Works
Philadelphia
Almoat
W. A. Lewis
Cherry Valley
Pa.) Methodist Church
Palma's Cuba Sees New Session Backing Treaty Goals
Havana reports President Palma’s message to Congress outlines general aims, with focus on loan negotiations, U S relief and reciprocity treaty prospects. He defends government actions, notes Piatt amendment constraints, praises Roosevelt for convening a special session, and condemns insurrectionist leaders as cowardly.
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Havana
Congress
Palma
New York
Messasea
United States
Senor Paima
Cuba
Roosevelt
American Congress
Memphis Seismic Shocks Felt Across City and Region
An earthquake was felt in Memphis on Wednesday morning with no damage. Tenants in tall buildings rushed to the streets as a second shock occurred at 1:15 pm. Reports from nearby towns note shocks but no serious damage, with vibrations reaching Grenada Mississippi.
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Memphis
Tenn
Grenada
Misa
Colorado Bank Closure Alarms Victor Residents
The First National Bank of Victor closed its doors shortly before 2 pm Wednesday and is in the hands of the comptroller of the currency. The bank has $50,000 capital and about $3,000 in deposits amid a days long quiet run on the institution.
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Victor, Colo
First National Bank
the Woods Investment Company
Bank 8
Turshise Earthquake Devastates Persian Bazaar
A Simla dispatch reports a quake at Turshise near Turbat I Haldari in Persia killing 350 people and injuring many. The disaster destroyed 184 carpet factories and left only 32 stalls standing in the great bazaar, with the town virtually demolished.
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London
Daily Mail
Simla
Turshise
Turbat-I-Haldari
Persia
Destitution in Labrador Reports Widespread
In St Johns Newfoundland reports extreme distress across Labrador due to fishery shortages. Without government relief many people may perish as relief ships struggle to arrive and duplicate supplies now on the way.
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Johns
N. F
Labrador
Eloping Heiress Mabel Sunter Says Honeymoon Begins
Chicago and New York relatives seek Mabel Sunter, heiress who eloped homeward. A letter to cousin E C Hegler says she married Charlie and is off for a honeymoon, with Aunt Sarah to be informed. Friends suspect Charlie may be a Northwestern student she knew as a child.
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Chicago
New York
Mabel Sunter
E. C. Hegler
Charlie
Sarah
Northwestern University
Miss Hunter
Public Debt Statement for October 1902 Totals
The monthly debt report shows total debt at October 31, 1902, excluding cash in the treasury, at 920 402 500. The month rises by 2 649 956. Interest bearing debt stands at 905 277 060, matured debt 1 196 930, noninterest debt 2392 565 913, total 1 299 059 993, not counting 919 843 869 in certificates offset by cash for redemption.
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Washington
Treasury
Salvation Army Officer Sails to England for Rest
Commander Booth Tucker sails for England aboard the Cedric after a cable from General Booth requests a rest following the sudden death of Tucker's wife. Salvation Army officials cite the general's own bereavement and age as factors making rest prudent.
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New York
Booth- Tucker
Salvation Army
England
William Booth
Booth
Salvationists
Philadelphia Millionaire Edward L. Wentz Held for Ransom
A Bristol Tennessee dispatch reports Edward L. Wentz the Philadelphia heir who vanished from his Big Stone Gap Virginia home October 14 is alive and held in the Cumberland mountains. He says the captors demand 100000 dollars and asks his parents to pay immediately to secure his freedom. Negotiations proceed.
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Chicago
Ill
Tribune
Bristol
New Austrian Emigration Law Aims to Preserve Citizenship
Vienna reports the new emigration law awaiting approval by the ministry of justice abolishes the rule that emigrants lose Austrian citizenship. Under the proposed law emigrants leaving for economic reasons will be regarded as Austrian citizens and efforts will be made to assist and contact them.
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Vienna
Austria
Ministry of, Justice
Ingersoll case cited in Boston court on Wednesday
A Boston court heard a contested claim by Eva Lingeveoll of Dobbs Ferry New York widow of the late Colonel Robert G Ingersoll seeking 895000 for services rendered as counsel in the Andrew J Davis case, the Montana Copper King contest.
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Ingersoll
Boston
Mass
United States
Eva, Lingeveoll
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Robert G. ‘Ingersoll
Coun
Andrew J. Davis
Montana’ Copper King
First Week in Congress Plans and Speaker Election
The article outlines the opening of the Fifty-eighth Congress with the House called to order by clerk Alexander McDowell. It notes the expected election of Speaker Cannon, oath ceremonies, seat drawing, and initial resolutions. It adds a focus on reciprocal trade with Cuba and a light first week schedule with four sessions and Friday adjournment till Monday.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Alexander McDowell
Congress
Cannon
House
Senate
Cuba
Emperor William Undergoes Larynx Polypus Removal
Berlin reports Emperor William underwent an operation to remove a polypus from his larynx performed by Prof. Moritz Schmidt. The procedure was entirely successful and the monarch is advised not to speak until the wound heals, surprising court officials who were unaware of throat illness.
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Berlin
William Sunday
Moritz Schmidt
Boundary Award Finalized by Commission Says Sifton
Ottawa hears Hon. Clifford Sifton state that the Alaskan boundary tribunal decision must be accepted as final. He asserts the Portland channel lies north of Pearce Wales Sitklan and Kannaghaunut Islands, confirming Canadian concerns about the award’s justice.
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Ottawa
Home Rule Party Wins Historic Maui Victory
HONOLULU results show the Home Rule party sweeping Maui County with a majority of county officer offices filled. Most candidates on Hawaii island also secure election, signaling broad support for Home Rule on the islands.
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Honolulu
Home Rule Party
Mausi
Hawaii Island
Abyssinian expedition signals voyage to interior Abyssinia
Secretary Skinner receives dispatch announcing the arrival of the virgin ship Machias at Beyroot on its way to Djibouti French Somaliland with Consul General Skinner and other expedition members. Machias stops at Beyroot to take aboard marines from Brooklyn and San Francisco to escort the party into Abyssinia.
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Skinner -Reaches
Beyroot
Washington
Méody
Machias
Jibuti
French Somaliland
Skinner
Beyfoot
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Abyssinia
United States Recognizes Panama De Facto Government
The United States government recognizes the de facto government of Panama. Secretary Hay announced from the State Department that instructions were sent to diplomats in Bogota and Panama City to inform Colombia and Panama of the recognition. The decision came after a cabinet meeting with most members present and aims to facilitate routine Isthmian business.
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United States
Panama
Washington
State Department
Hay
Beaupre
Bogota
Ehrman
Colombia
Root
Wilson
Nine Die From Fire In Kearsarge Mine Near Virginia City
A mine fire at the Kearsarge workings six miles from Virginia City Montana kills nine men early today. Surface damage is minor. Among theDead is Butte Superintendent R B Turner. Four bodies recovered. all victims from Butte were single men. The Kearsarge is a leading gold mine owned by Elder Mining Co.
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Virginia City
Mont
Butte
Kearsarge
R. B. Turner
Elder Mining Company
Ultimatum Expected Over Macedonia Reform Pact
Contantinople reports that Austria and Russia plan to issue an ultimatum to Turkey. They demand a fixed term to accept the proposed reforms, warning that refusal will prompt concrete actions by the two powers to compel compliance.
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Macedonia
Turkey
Austria
Russia
Powell Cables for Warship to Santo Domingo
State Department received Powell cable from Santo Domingo reporting insurgents marching on the city and requesting a warship. The cruiser Baltimore, sailing from Hampton Roads, is due at San Domingo and expected to suffice for protection.
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Powell
Washington
State Department
United States
Domingo City
Baltimore
Hampton Roads
San Domingo
Quiet at Pine Ridge Agency Report Says All Calm
Indian Agent Brennan reports at Pine Ridge South Dakota that conditions on the reservation are quiet with no excitement expected among the Indians. He telegraphed the Indian Bureau to convey the peaceful outlook amid recent troubles.
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Washington
Brennan
Pine Ridge Agency
South Dakota
Indian Bureau
Trial set for Macken and Groff conspiracy charges
Washington Monday set for November 23 trial of A W Macken Diller B Groff and George E and Martha Lorenz indicted on conspiracy charges tied to the sale of letter box fasteners to the Post Office Department.
Panama Recognition Cable Signals New Government
Government in Panama sent a cablegram requesting recognition of a new regime. Local officials are still ignorant of the new government's structure and have taken no action.
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Washington
United States
Panama
Redemption of 1904 Bonds Notice at Washington
Secretary Shaw announces that on February 2, 1904 interest will be paid on 5 percent bonds of 1904 outstanding that date. Redemption with interest continues until the bonds mature.
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Washington
Shaw
Great Strike Likely Among Chicago Stock Yards Unions
Chicago reports indicate a major strike possible by the stock yards unions by the end of next week. Representatives are instructed to vote for a general strike at the Thursday meeting. Sausage makers and canners have already been out, with canmakers striking in sympathy for the same cause.
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Chicago
Arrival of Chinese envoy to Mukden doubtful amid Russian actions
Yuen Shi Kay, viceroy of Chi Li, sent to Mukden to probe settlement with Russia, reached Tianjin Thursday and may not proceed. Chinese anger over Mukden events grows as Russia presses for execution of Major Wong and dismissal of Mukden taotai Wong’s superior officer.
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Peking
Yuen Shi Kay
Chi Li
Associated Press
Mukden
Russia
China
Paul Lessar
Fto
Major Wong
Yuen
Wong
Messages to the Ministers on Panama Independence
A telegram to Mr Ehrman acting consul general at Panama states Panama has dissolved relations with Colombia and proclaimed independence. The U S will recognize a de facto republican government and protect U S citizens and the isthmian transit under existing treaties. A near copy was sent to Mr Beaupre in Bogota.
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Washington
State Department
Ehrman
Panama
Republic of
Colombia
United States
Beaupre
Bogota
Dowie Endorses Roosevelt In White House Meeting
Zion prophet Alexander Dowie endorsed President Roosevelt on Monday in an interview at the executive offices with his business cabinet en route from New York to Zion City. Judge Barnes delivered the endorsement as the Zionists toured the White House with party women joining after the interview.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alexander J. Dowie
Dowie Business Cabinet
New York
Zion City
Judge Barnes
White House
Berlin Historian Mommsen Stricken by Stroke
The historian Prof. Mommsen born in 1817 suffered a severe apoplectic stroke in Berlin. He is unconscious with paralysis on his left side and there is little hope for recovery.
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Berlin
Mommsen
Chilean Crisis Nears End as Ministers Reconsider
SANTIAGO DE CUBA ministers of general affairs finances and war withdraw their resignations tendered October 31 and the political crisis is expected to end soon according to official reports from Santiago.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Union Men Fined for Stoning Strikebreaker Wagon
James Hill John T Linsley and Ernest H Trekell union drivers were fined 10 cents each in police court for stoning a wagon driven by a nonunion strikebreaker. They were jailed as supporters rushed to raise fines. appeal filed.
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Kansas City
James Hill
John T. Linsley
Ernest H. Trekell
United States Express Company
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Cuban Congress
Colorado Bank
Commander Booth-Tucker
Wentz
Cumberland Mountains
Emperor
Pine Ridge
Dowie
Elijah’e
Mommsenstricken
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