Dutch Shipwrights Rescued After Joahanna Sinking
Eighteen Dutch mariners were rescued by the British steamer Peconic after the bark Joahanna, built in 1890 at Albasserdam, began flooding following a November gale while en route from New York to Honolulu with a full cargo. The vessel foundered in heavy seas. lifeboats were damaged, and the crew spent two days adrift before rescue at 11 p.m. The Joahanna, of 1,164 tons, was owned by J. Vroege.
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New York
Honolulu
Maars
Bermuda
Albasserdam
Tolland
J. Vroege
Carnegie to Serve as a Juror A Misunderstanding
Andrew Carnegie faced a warrant for failing to respond to a juror notice but appeared before the special commissioner of jurors. He apologized for the oversight, explained his recent Europe trip and upcoming Pittsburg lectures, and stated a neutral stance on capital punishment. He was deemed acceptable and registered on the jury list, with the arrest order vacated.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Europe
Pittsburg
Mr. Carnegie
A Hawaiian in the House
A Washington dispatch says the Hawaiian commission favors a liberal government, proposing a representative in the House without voting rights, akin to Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma delegates. Some members support Senate representation possibly without a vote, though this may not appear in the report.
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Curiaco
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Hawaiian Commission
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Commission
Hawaii
Senate
Feaure
Expedition to Yucatan and Tehauntepec Islands
The Utowana yacht owned by Allison Armour will depart New York with Chicago university scientists for Yucatan. Professor Starr and a London physician will study Gulf of Tehauntepec islands and sacred caves. The inland expedition is risky, natives may resist, and Mexican soldiers could provide guards.
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New York
Allison V. Armour
Chicago
Chicago University
Yucatan
Interior
Frederick Starr
Gulf of Techauntepec
Americans to Hant for Gold In Luzon
WicciTra Kan November 10. W A Fishbaugh a Kansas soldier in Manila writes many American soldiers will stay in the Philippines to prospect for gold.
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Luzon
WicciTra
Kan
W. A Fishbaugh
Astor Battery
Manila
Philippines
Foraker Discharged From U S Army
Washington Nov. 19 Captain Joseph R. Foraker assistant adjutant general has been honorably discharged from the United States army He is a son of Senator Foraker and was appointed from Ohio.
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Young Foraker
Washaton
Joseph R. Foraker
United States Army
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Montauk Camp Wikoff Testimony Describes Care and Shortages
Dr. Forwood testified before the war investigating committee about Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point. He reported beds often vacant and patients sent to nearby hospitals to avoid typhoid buildup, while Major General S. B. Young described camp prep hardships and ample medicines, noting soldiers faced privations but were better cared for than in the Civil War.
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Wasuiieres
Forwood
Montauk Point
General Hospital
Camp Wikoff
Montauk
B. Young
la Guasima
Wikoff
Cuba
Young
Death of Warrensburg normal school president George L. Osborne
Kansan Crry Mo Nov 19 George L Osborne LL D president of the state normal school at Warrensburg Mo died at 6 10 p m at All Saints hospital after a lingering sickness of three weeks He had been a prominent educator for over twenty five years guiding normal schools and the public school system He served as president of the Warrensburg normal school for twenty four years
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Kansan Crry
George L. Osborne
State Normal School
Warrensburg
All Saints’ Hospital
Warrensburg Normal School
General Wood orders move of brigade from San Luis
In Santiago de Cuba on November 19 General Leonard Wood the military governor directs General Ewers who commands the negro regiment at San Luis to relocate the camp five miles from the town after a drunken affray on Monday night. One regiment may be sent to an uninhabited island near Santiago harbor entrance.
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Santiago
Cuba
Leonard Wood
Department of Santiago
Ewers
Negro Regimenta
San Luis
Santiago Harbor
Yale President Dwight Resigns at Yale University
Yale University president Timothy Dwight submitted his resignation at the corporation meeting in New Haven Connecticut. The resignation takes effect at the end of the current university year. Friends had known he might step down before age weighed too heavily on him.
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Yale
New Haver, Conn
Corporation
Yale University
Timothy Dwight
Dwight
Disaster in the China Sea sinks Magawa Maru
Advices from Vancouver report the Kinshui Maru collided with the Magawa Maru off Takami on October 23. The Magawa Maru sank in three minutes. About 170 people were rescued while seventy are believed drowned.
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Vancouver
B C
Empresas of
China
Takami
Indians Win Court Award Over Lands Donated in Kansas
The Court of Claims awarded the New York Indians 1,869,400 for lands donated to them in Kansas and later disposed of by the United States. The decision, announced on November 19, resolves a long-standing suit against the U.S. government.
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Court of Claims
New York
Two Farmers Arrested for Robbery and Attempted Murder
Wiemitra Kansas November 19 Sheriff Simmons arrested Peter Ort and Nicholas Ditchen two farmers near St Mark's, charging them with robbery and attempted murder of S L Hutchinson a wealthy cattleman who resides at Andale and owns a ranch in Sherman County.
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Wiemitra
Kan
Simmons
Peter Ort
Nicholas Ditchen
St. Mark’s
S. L. Hutchinson
Andale
Sherman County
Soldiers Fight a Fire in Ermitita Tragedy
Mania Nov 19 reports a deadly blaze in Ermitita where American soldiers struggled to save nearby homes. Three people perished in the fire while the troops performed bravely in extinguishing flames and evacuating residents.
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Ermitita
Thirtieth Knot Torpedo Boat Trial Fails Again
The Farragut, the first U S 30 knot torpedo boat, failed to meet the required speed after three trials near San Francisco. Its final run averaged 29.73 knots, with 30.19 knots in one 30 minute dash. Union Iron Works asks the Navy to accept the vessel, blaming shallow water and head winds. A fourth trial is mandated by law, as contracts require at least 30 knots.
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Washxeton
United States
Franklin J. Drake
Long
Farragut
San Francisco
Union Ironworks of
Act of Congress
Dahlgren
T. A. M. Craven
Bath
Maine
Union Ironworks
Scotts
Oregon
Monterey
Olympia
Charleston
Bath Iron Works
Machias
Castine
Dairy and Poultry. Farmers Share Live Stock Care Tips
In the dairy and poultry section farmers are urged to run this department well with practical hints on caring for live stock and poultry to improve yields and health. District experts emphasize routine checks, clean housing, balanced feeding, and timely vaccination for stronger herds and flocks.
Daughter of Cass Matilda Cass Dies in London at 80
Mrs Henry Ledyard born Miss Matilda Cass eldest daughter of General Lewis Cass veteran of the War of 1812 and long serving Michigan figure. She died in London on Wednesday night aged 80. Her father held multiple national offices including Governor of Michigan and Secretary of War. He later served as Secretary of State and diplomat in Paris.
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New York
Henry Ledyard
London
Matilda Cass
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Cass
Jackson
Zachary Taylor
United States Senate
Buchanan
Fort Sumter
France
Paris
Matilda
Legation
Ledyard
Banquet on Oregon Honors Brazilian Naval Officers
American and Brazilian naval officers shared a cordial banquet aboard the battleship Oregon at Rio de Janeiro. Iowa and Oregon officers hosted with American minister Charles Page Bryan assisting. Diplomats and leading officials attended as references to naval victories drew enthusiasm and the American officers met the new president, Senor Salles.
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Rio Janxaigo
Oregon
Iowa
Charles Page Bryan
Senor Salles
Dynamite Packages Sent From Butte To Turkish Consul
In San Francisco on November 19 an unknown assailant who previously tried to kill the Turkish consul by mail bombs sent six packages of dynamite and fulminating caps from Butte Montana to the Sultan's representative. Police have the parcels but no arrests. Also on November 19 Herr H Mier founder of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company died at age 89.
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San Francisco
Butte
Mont
Brexen
Herr H. Mier
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Animal Odor and Poultry House Advice From a Country Gentlemen Article
A Country Gentleman's correspondent discusses animal odor from milk, its source in the cow, and methods to remove it by aerating milk and avoiding cold-water pipes. The piece shifts to practical poultry housing tips, including orientation, warmth, ventilation, cleaning, and routine care for hens, roosts, dust baths, drinking fountains, and grit.
Sealing Stock Premiums At Clinton County Fair
The Clinton County Agricultural Association directors met at the courthouse to audit accounts before winding up affairs. Total receipts this year are about 3500 dollars, with 1600 for expenses, 900 purses for speed ring, and over 1400 in premiums. They will pay all debts and premiums at 50 cents on the dollar. The Indiana Farmer notes livestock breeders face pro rationed premiums while speed horses receive full pay, urging breeders to join a proposed organization and boycott fairs that prorate premiums for 1898. A meeting is planned in Indianapolis in January with full attendance urged.
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Frankfort
Indiana
Clinton County Agricultural Association
Court House
American Trotting Association
Indianapolis
Purchasing Good Fowls For Next Years Laying
This fall offers farms selling surplus stock, including many decent fowls at reasonable prices. Buyers should inspect for good combs eyes and legs, ensure health, and be prepared to pay a bit extra to select the best birds. Early purchase proves economical and beneficial for both buyer and seller.
Danger in Use of Preservatives in Dairy
B D White writes in the St Paul Dairy Reporter criticizing preservatives claimed safe for keeping milk dairy products. He warns creameries and patrons against preservatives as they hinder starter use and ripening, harm flavor, and reduce sanitary precautions leading to inferior butter. The piece urges butter and cheese makers to oppose preservative use.
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B. D. White
St. Paul
Leading farm fowls for flesh and eggs guidance
Poultry Journal cites Plymouth Rocks Wyandotten Langshans and Light Brahmas as best flesh and egg producers, with Leg horns Minorcas Andalusians and Hamburgs strong for eggs. It warns no single breed guarantees steady results and notes hens need shell material when confined in winter.
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Plymouth Rocks
Wyandotten
Langshans
Poultry Journal
Minorcas
Two Modes of Feeding for Fowls and Egg Output
The article explains two feeding modes for hens: one to maximize egg production and the other for market suitability. It notes breed differences, with Leghorns needing more liberal feeding, especially in winter, while heavy breeds like Plymouth Rock or Brahma gain fat on similar meals. It emphasizes season and breed considerations in feeding strategies.
Creameries that Pay and Practical Dairy Cash Market
A Creamery Journal excerpt warns against grand, costly creameries that fail, urging farmers to follow practical local models. Building at the right time on solid basis yields a profitable cash market, relieves farmers from butter making work, and educates on best feeding and milk handling practices.
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Creamery Journal
Danbury Denies Ordination Amid Orthodox Question
Edwards Evans, cousin of "Mighting Bob," faced a crowd at a Danbury Congregational church as the ordination rite proceeded but was halted after his views were deemed not sufficiently orthodox. Evans, Yale divinity school graduate, had preached there and was popular with the congregation.
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Edwards Evans
Bob
Danbury
Conn
Evans
Yale Divinity School
Keeping Up to Date Without Borrowed Trouble
A cautious note urges readers to stay informed yet avoid worrying about potential problems before they arise. The statement emphasizes prudence over alarm.
Power and politics mix in New York rumor mill
The note links Boss Croker’s influence to financial intimidation in New York with figures of a million to two million for political uses. It cites a line about Diamond C Soap ease of purchase. A joke contrasts hay fever and influenza between doctors. It also mentions General Wheeler attaining lieutenant general rank at age 26 in the Confederate army.
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Croker
Rourke Cochran
New York City
Detroit Journal
General Wheeler
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