Limon Lynching Ends In Fiery Execution Of Porter Jr
In Limon Colorado on November 17 Preston Porter Jr also known as John Porter was strapped to a rail and burned alive by about 300 local citizens. The mob surrounded the stake as flames consumed the doomed man while his victim’s cries pierced the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limon
Colo
Porter, Jr
John Porter
Lincoln County
Simon
Preston Porter
Jimbs
Tha ‘Wood
Richard “W. Frost
Laulee Frost
Porter
New Twelve Inch Naval Gun Tested at Indian Head
Gun tests at Indian Head Maryland reveal the twelve inch naval piece for forthcoming battleships and armored cruisers. The gun, a smokeless powder upgrade of the forty ton model, features a larger chamber to fire heavier charges for higher velocity and penetration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Indian Head
Rev Alfred Pinney Dies After Lifelong Ministry
The Rev Alfred Pinney aged as reported died today at the home of his son in New York. He preached in Syracuse Auburn and New York and served in Ohio at Cleveland and Zanesville. Pinney was active in abolitionism as an associate of Wendell Phillips and William Lloyd Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pinney
New York
Nsar
Pinney
Syracuse
Auburn
Cleveland
Zanesville
Ohio
Wenell Phillips
Willies Loyd Garr
Sioux Falls Note on Horse Stealing by Rosebud Indians
Report from SIOUX FALLS on Rosebud Reservation Indians turning to horse theft. Two men, John Yellow Wolf and Bad Boy, of Rosebud, have been arrested for this offense as authorities review the trend among Sioux communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Rosebud
John Yellow Wolf
Bad Boy
Bryan Leads in Early Kentucky Presidential Returns
Official returns from 109 of 119 Kentucky counties show William Jennings Bryan ahead of William McKinley in the presidential race. Bryan 186,412 to McKinley 173,422 with several counties still outstanding including Jefferson Fayette and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian
Kentucky
Frankfort
Secretary of State
Bryan
McKinley
Jefferson, Dn
Usu
Sville
Gold Inflow To Oregon Regions Exceeds 20 Million
H C Cherrie, Chicago agent for the Great Northern Railroad, received from R C Stevens a report of the United States assay office in Seattle showing 6 038 deposits totaling 1 243 163 ounces of gold dust and bullion handled between January 1 and October 24. The value reached 20 166 687 with major contributions from Klondike Cape Nome and other Alaskan districts and from Washington Idaho and Oregon. Stevens aimed to counter reports of small yields by noting the season’s substantial gold shipments and the hardships of local prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alaska
British
Columbia
Northwest
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
H. C. Cherrie
Great Northern Railroad
R. C. Stevens
General Western
Sne
Cape Nome
Alaskan
Atlin
British Columbia
Stevens
Carnegie Offers Million for Pittsburg Technical School
At a dinner in Pittsburg W N Frew presiding Andrew Carnegie pledged the city a technical school connected with the Carnegie Institute and endowed it with 1 000 000 He signaled further increases to meet future needs as with the Institute and other prominent citizens attended the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. N. Frew
Carnegiffle Institute
Andrew Carnegie
W. J. Diehl
White ex-quartermaster general pleads not guilty in Michigan fraud case
General W. L. White former Michigan National Guard quartermaster appeared in circuit court in Lansing. He returned to Michigan voluntarily after almost a year away and stood mute while a not guilty plea was entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Lansing
Mich
W. L. White
Michigan National Guard
Qrest
Michigan
Qiest
Imprisoned ballot certificates delay Kentucky count
In Lexington and Fayette counties an order to open ballot boxes and produce returns delays the official Kentucky vote tally. County commissioners adjourned to November 29 to allow election officials to comply with the court order and reveal the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Lexington
Kentucky
Fayette
Tammany Plans Bryan Defense Offer in Eighth District
The Martin Engel association in New York votes to offer William J Bryan a handsome fee to lead the legal defense of the Eighth assembly district captains indicted for alleged violations of the elections law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tender Bryan
New York
Martin Engel Association
Tammany Hall
Eighth Assembly District
William J.bryan
North Pole expedition hopeful arrives seeking support
Eva lyne B Baldwin, veteran of the Wellman 1898-99 Franz Josef Land winter and Peary 1893-94, reaches St Johns in search of steamers, men, dogs and supplies for a planned North Pole venture next summer backed by William dele ler.
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North Pole
St., Johns
N. KF
Evalyne B. Baldwin
Wellman
Franz Josef Land
Peary
William Deleler
Death of Consul General Mosely at Yokohama
The State Department reports R. A. Mosely Jr. consul general of the United States at Singapore died yesterday in Yokohama Japan. He had recently been granted leave of absence for health reasons and was appointed to his post on January 7 1899 from Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
R. A. Mosely, Jr
United States
Singapore
Yokohama
Japan
Department
Mr. Mosely
Alabama
Wreck of Steamer Ruby A. Cousins Near Prince William Sound
The steamer Ruby A. Cousins loaded with government cargo for soldiers at Port Valdes sails from Seattle weeks ago and is now a total wreck in the narrows at the entrance to Prince William Sound.
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Seattle Wash
Ruby A. Cousins
Port Valdes
Prince William‘ Sound
Pope seeks prayers for American prosperity
Rome scene reports the pope calling for prayers for American prosperity during a special audience with Bishop Burke and others. The exchange followed a New York World Cablegram note detailing the pope's hope for divine aid for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americn
Rome
New York World
Pope
Burke
Joseph
Eeain
Plague Outbreak Reported Near King Williamstown
Capetown Nov 16 report an outbreak of bubonic plague among natives of Szinyoka near King Williamstown. Precautions are being taken to prevent the spread as officials monitor the situation and implement containment measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Capetown
Glasgow reports port free from plague
Cablegram from Surgeon Thomas at Glasgow dated November 15 reports port declared free from plague on November 14. Washington received word this morning via Surgeon General Wyman. Marine Hospital Service not involved in the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingat
Washington
D.C
Surpgeon General
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Thomas
Glasgow
Fridee
Flynn Wins Oklahoma Delegate Race in Guthrie Return
Official county returns show Flynn as Republican delegate to Congress with 38 253 votes, Neff 0, Tucker 0, Allan 0, total 73 352 ballots. Flynn leads by 4 714. Legislature results list 16 Republicans 3 Democrats 7 Fusionists in House and 7 Republicans 1 Democrat 1 Populist in Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Neff
Tucker
Allan
Popullet
House
Ates
Steps to resume Anglo American committee work stalled by Alaska issue
Washington reports steps taken to restart the Anglo American committee work with US Britain and Canada. Aimed to avoid ineffective past sittings by excluding Alaska from topics and allow progress on treaty terms covering border, fisheries, immigration, reciprocity, bonding, railways and wartime lake warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
É ‘Zoo
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Ottawa
State Department
Alaska Commission
Alaska
Canadian
Britsh Columbia
Bering Sea
Pasamaquoddy Bay
Maine
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Great Lakes
Klondike
British North America
Ocean
Great “Lakes
Rumor of Czar Poisoning Circulates in Europe
A Rome rumor claims the czar and empress were targeted by poisoning with cipher telegrams said to warn the Vatican. Officials including King Victor Emmanuel seek definite information and report the czar is as well as expected. Observers in European capitals view the czar's illness as potentially more serious than reported, citing weak constitution and stress from crises. Copenhagen links illness to overwork amid the Chinese crisis and notes possible water conditions in Livadia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Victor Emanuel
London
Eimperor
Nicholas
Copenhagen
Lividia
Horrigan Reduced After Navy Court Martial
Secretary Long acted on the court martial findings that Lt Patrick Horrigan was intoxicated at Lisbon. The court sentenced him to dismissal but recommended clemency. Long commuted the sentence to the bottom of the lieutenant list in the navy, costing about 200 numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horrigan
Washington
Secretary Long
Patrick Horrigan
Lisbon
Long
Dewey Receives French Courtesy at Embassy
Washington reports Admiral Dewey met the commander of the French Atlantic Squadron at the French embassy today. The encounter followed a Strasbourg courtesy paid to him by the French admiral on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depes
Richard
Washington
Dewey
Astronomer Notes Hidden Planet Beyond Naked Eye View
A professor explains a distant planet could not be seen directly even with a telescope yet mathematical work places its exact location. The sensitive photographic plate recorded its proximity, implying a discovery beyond common sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Uve Stock Market Report From Omaha
At Union Stock Yards in Omaha the cattle market showed steady demand for corn-fed steers and good heavy feeders. Sheep and hogs were active with higher opening prices and strong buyer activity, while light stockers moved slowly. Quotations covered various grades of wethers, ewes, and feeder lambs with mixed prices across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutit Omatia
Union
Texas
Sanbag City Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts Report
Cattle receipts total 5 700 head natives 2 000 Texans 1 500 calves with steady to lower quotes for native steers 4.70 5.50 stockers and feeders 325 4.0 butcher cows and heifers 33 4.23. fed westerns 4 74 4 75. grassy Texans 12 15 93 50. calves 3 50 5 50. Hogs receipts 16 300 with market very active and 5 15a higher. lambs 4 75 4 75 25. sheep and feeders 3 25 4 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanbag City
Miles Urges Broad Reorganization of Army Strength
Washington Nov 17 General Miles commanding the army urges a general reorganization to field an efficient land force for an indefinite period. He notes the cost of one year volunteers and the need for a reserve to relieve troops serving in tropical stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Miles
Tropics
Soldierly Conduct Praised as Eastern Cuba Departures End
In Santiago de Cuba on November 17 under general order 131 the Department of Eastern Cuba was discontinued yesterday. Colonel Whiteside issued final orders commending the soldierly conduct of troops officers and men and their faithful duty performance. He noted that no officer or man had sought more than the regulation pay for service on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago De,cuba
Department of Eastern Cuba
Whiteside
President Opposes Move to Cut Southern Representation
Washington Nov 17 The president and confidants oppose any bill that would reduce southern representation over charges of disenfranchising colored voters. They fear ill feelings and view the measure as touching youth suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hawaii Population Rises 41 Percent in Decennial Census
Washington reports Hawaii total population at 154 001, up 44 981 or 41.2 percent since 1896. Over the ten year span from 1890 to 1900 the island territory shows an 71.1 percent gain in inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hionolala
Washington
Cesus
Hawaii
United States
Alvord Case Dismissal Bid Amid Theft Prosecution
In New York on November 17 the United States district court heard Cornelius Alvord’s case. Attorney Jacob F. Miller moved to dismiss, arguing prosecutors failed to prove funds were stolen from the bank. The judge indicated no larceny proved, suggesting no crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvord
New York
Cornelius Alvord
United States District Court
Jacob F. Miller
Henice
Kruger Voyage Draws European Attention Aboard Gelderland
The Gelderland with President Kruger aboard arrived at Port Said en route to Marseilles. Kruger, resting in his cabin, has sparked intense European interest as observers anticipate remarks on British policy and the Jameson raid. A Marseilles reception committee greeted the ship’s approach.
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Port .Said
Wierland
Kruger
Marseilles
Gelderland
Port Said
Dar- Es Dar-es- Salaam
New York
England
Marseillens
Chamberlain
Johannesburg
Colonial Office
Birmingham
Marseillés
Europe
Patrons of Husbandry Opens Thirty-Fourth Annual Session
Washington November 15 the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry began its thirty fourth annual session with strong attendance. Worthy Master Aaron Jones of Indiana delivered the annual address noting prosperity in most states and unity among members despite political alignments and recent campaigns. Secretary John Trimble reported 11821 new granges chartered, bringing total membership to over 600000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Grange
Aaron Jones
Indiana
Grange
John Trimble
Troops Sail for Manila From China Final U S Army Move
Quartermaster Ludington reports the transport Sumner sailed from Nagasaki to Manila carrying four troops of the Sixth Cavalry and four batteries of the Third Artillery. Four companies of the Fifteenth Infantry also left Takao for Manila. These troops complete the U S Army withdrawal from China for service in the Philippines. Only legation guards remain at Pekin under General Chatfee.
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Washington, D.C
Ludington
Sumner
Nagasaki
Manila
Sixth Cavalry
Third Artillery
Fiftteenth Infantry
Takae
United States
China
Philippines
Legation Guards
Pekin
Chatfee
Forest Reserve Law Voided by Federal Judge
Fresno California November 15 United States District Judge Wellborn ruled in the Eblasingame case that the June 30 1898 act authorizing the interior secretary to regulate forest reserves is unconstitutional because it delegates legislative power to an administrative office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
United States
Wellborn
L. E. Eblasingame
Secretary of the ‘Interior
Smallpox Cases Reported Among Turtle Mountain Indians
Washington dispatches note three additional smallpox cases among Turtle Mountain Indians in Rolla area North Dakota prompting immediate quarantine. Fort Totten school continues to receive Rolla pupils despite urging to halt enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Washington
Getchell
Turtle Mountain
North
Rolla
N.D
Fort Tetten
President grants duty free Christmas gifts for troops
The president has issued an executive order admitting duty free Christmas presents and souvenirs sent by soldiers in China to friends in the United States. The privilege matches the policy extended in the Philippines a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Philippines
Propositions at Kin Peace Talks Reported in Notes
Washington dispatches state ministers at the Kin peace talks are largely correct but not officially published here. Negotiations show notes and telegrams exchanged daily between the state department and Minister Wenger. The department deems several propositions extremely unwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
I¢te
Council of Ministers
Pekin
London
State Départment
Wenger
State Department
Nebraskans Read Meiklejohn Praise From Washington Post
A Washington Post page lauds Hon. George D. Meiklejohn, assistant secretary of war, as a conscientious, modest, and efficient laborer who handles department chores with intelligence. The piece notes his service in the War department, stance on the canteen issue, courtesy to colleagues, and role in supporting the McKinley campaign. It suggests Nebraska could do better than a Bryan state for Senate representation and endorses Meiklejohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Meiklejohn
The
Washington Post
Iinterest
Meiklejohn
Nebraska
Bryan
Philadelphia
McKinley
United States‘senate
Mikiejohn
W. Washington
St. Louis Merchant Loses Diamond Collar Button and Stud
Adler of St. Louis reported a 950 diamond collar button and a $400 diamond stud vanished from Hotel Vendome New York after he left them on a chair. The clerk apologized and pointed to a not responsible sign. Justice McCarthy ruled the items should have been placed in the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
St. Louis
Buttton
Hotel Vendome
New York
Justice McCarthy
After Nearly Forty Years A Confederate Bullet Removed
General R Richbourg of Montgomery District of Columbia carried a union bullet for thirty eight years. He led the Fourth brigade South Carolina militia and was twice wounded at Frasier's Farm Battle on June 27, 1862. A back pain led to the discovery the bullet stuck to a drawing plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Richbourg
Montgomery
D. C
South Carolina
Frasier’s Farm
Tent Covered Citrus Trees In Florida Shelter From Cold
Florida orange growers use tents over trees with one sunward side open and oil lamps inside to keep fruit warm on cold nights. A new warning method has engineers sounding six whistles every three miles to signal an approaching cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
The Mistaken Public Says Harris Prefers Quiet Praise
Joel Chandler Harris defends his modesty, suggesting the public misreads his humility. He quips he enjoys hearing friends praise him when he believes he is not listening, except for a big apple dumpling with butter sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Chandler Harris
Bite of the Tropics in New York Parks
New York City hosts experimental tropical plantations in Central and Riverside parks during the summer. Cotton tobacco and other crops are grown within city limits as part of an urban agriculture effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Missionaries Seen as Wedge of Civilization in China
Dr Horatio C Wood, brain specialist from Philadelphia, recently returned from Japan, argues that Europeans in China foster a corrupt lifestyle that blocks church ideals. He contends missionaries push civilization forward while commerce trails behind as the main concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio C. Wood
Philadelphia
Japan
China
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