Wise is the man who does not allow success to throw him off
A jumble of poetic musings and local notes, including sixteen St Louis mothers voting for the prettiest baby, Emperor William’s car, a Boston hospital visit, a Linn county farmer’s signboard sales, a renamed Ruskin College at Trenton, and Hawaii school statistics plus Galveston hurricane relief progress.
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Avalon College
Trenton
Ruskin College
Ruskin Hall
Oxford
England
Walter Vroo_man
St. Louis
Spanish public men hail Spain's prosperity after peace with U S
Spanish officials praise the empire's cointernal prosperity with the United States relations restored. They cite industrial growth across cities and towns, rapid general commerce, and record trade with the U S in the past year, suggesting calamities can yield blessings when spirit rises. Bishop Coleman of Delaware trades routine duties for annual rugged vacations in autumn, donning rough clothes and carrying a staff and tobacco, trekking through Pennsylvania and West Virginia mountains.
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Spain
United States
Coleman
Delaware
Narivania
West Virginia
Sentences Confirmed in Pao Ting Fu Massacre Case
Field Marshal Count von Waldersee confirms the death sentence for the sub governor, provisional treasurer, and judge in the Pao Ting Fu massacre. Foreigners cheer the ruling as deserved, amid claims of past leniency. Morrison reports state evidence shows an American lady was led naked and mutilated before execution.
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Pekin
Count von Waldersee
International Commission
Pao Ting Fu
Morrison
Tribal War in South Seas Ends in Village Shelling
The German corvette Moone reached Sydney with reports of quelling a tribal war on an Admiralty Island. A landing party of 120 Germans, with four officers, opened fire on native fighters after a pirate armed group butchered 160 natives. Heavy rain limited casualties to three, while the expedition shelled the village from the warship.
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Victoria
Tt. C
Moone
South Seas
Sydney
Admiralty Islands
Moewr
Stramen
Explosion at Berryshag mine clears way for resumption
Dynamite caused the Berryshag mine blast in Philipp West Virginia. Fourteen men, three mules, and six cars were blown from the entry tunnel. Mine Boss Marks is dead. his brother William Marks will dig. The workers were white foremen and black joiners. the explosion occurred during the day, risking many lives. Some bodies were torn apart.
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Philipp
W. Va
Berryshag
Offic Marks
William Marks
Jas
Jackson
Another Victim Dies in Warren Street Explosion
New York reports Carl Bindesid died at Hudson Street Hospital from injuries from the Warren Street blast, the second hospital death among the injured. Five more missing were found yesterday, bringing missing to fourteen. A body recovered from the Tarrant building ruins was that of a man, with a missing right leg and left arm, unrecognizable features and no clothing marks.
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New York
Carl Bindesid
Hudson Street
Warren Street
Tarrant
Major expansion planned for the White House
Washington November 5 extensive changes are planned for the White House in the coming winter. The number of rooms will be more than doubled and the overall effect altered at an expenditure near two million dollars. The commission on plans has finished its work and construction will begin soon.
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White House
Washington, D. C
United States
Meteor Shower Predicted By Yale Astronomers
New Haven Connecticut November 5 Yale astronomers predict a meteor shower between November 13 and 16. The Léourds swarm, occurring every 33 years, is seen as likely to be followed by the Leonids with similar odds.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Chage
Don Carlos Leading Carlist Uprising Reported in Spain
Madrid reports Don Carlos the Spanish pretender has arrived in Catalonia to command supporters. Government locks down news, patrols coast, and mobilizes police as Carlist activity grows. Badalona attack cited. consuls flee to Majorca amid growing unrest.
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Don Carlos
Catalonia
Newa
Caritat
Carliata
Spain
Pital
Badalona
Barcelona
Italy
General Weyer
Mdarid
Majora
Mediterranean
Daly Heir Miss Daly To Marry US Society Man
Marcus Daly's daughter Miss Margaret Daly will wed H Carroll Brown of Baltimore, a US citizen with socioeconomic standing. The match ends chatter of dukes or princes as the November New York date nears.
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Marcus Daly
New York
Margaret Daly
Broan
Miss Daly
Duke
United States
H Carroll Brown
Baltimore
Formosa Turmoil Report From Queen Adelade
News from Formosa indicates Japanese forces pressing insurgent bands in Central Formosa. Rebels destroyed Takham military post buildings and looted three towers before retreating to mountainous areas. Tramway construction between Tauian and Takt advances rapidly with section finished and formal opening planned.
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Formosa
Itebela
Tacoma
Wash
Adelade
Takham
Tne Ruband
Kormasa
Tauian
Takt
Hamilton's Wife Loses Jewels in Paris Robbery
Mrs Ian Hamilton wife of General Hamilton of the British army in the Transvaal was robbed in Paris at the Hotel Regina. Her bag with jewels money and papers vanished during a brief absence. Stolen jewels valued at over 25000 dollars.
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Hamilton
Eoses
Paris
Ian Hamilton
General Hamilton
Transvaal
Regina
Corner Stone Laying at University Hall Ceremony
The cornerstone of University Hall at Washington University was laid Saturday afternoon in a large crowd. A special stand housed the leaders and benefactors. the services were impressive. The university aims to be the finest institution of learning in the west upon completion.
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Lata
St. Louis
University Hall
Washington University
Yukon Frozen Over After Klondike Steamer Arrives
Seattle dispatch reports the steamer Aberdeen brought seventy passengers from Lynn canal with Klondike travelers who rode the Ora. Aberdeen left Dawson October 18 and Ora followed a day later, marking the season’s last boat. Yukon now frozen over.
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Yukon
Buried Man Rescued After Well Incident in Aitkin County
Frank Freeman of Cutler, a resident of Aitkin County, was buried under thirty feet of earth while cleaning a well. After thirteen hours of confinement, he was rescued and expected to live.
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Allee
Aitkin
Mino
Frank Freeman
Cutler
High authority predicts swift end to rebellion in Philippines
A leading official states that with current military forces, including troops in China, retained in the Philippines and without interference from the home government, the rebellion should be brought to a rapid conclusion.
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Maoito
China
Philippines
Last Days of Napoleon receives praise from London critics
The Earl of Rosebery's Last Days of Napoleon has been enthusiastically received by London critics, who call it a work of rare merit and note its engaging narrative and insightful interpretation.
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Earl of Rosebery
London
London Focus on American Election Impact
An English perspective highlights how the American election is viewed in London and across England, detailing potential global and financial repercussions and local political commentary from academic and media voices.
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England
London
France Prepares Warm Welcome for Paul Kruger
France readies an official reception for Paul Kruger in Paris. If held, the gesture could provoke protests from the British government.
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France
Paul Kruger
Paris
Great Britain
France and China tensions over Tonquin rebellion
France watches southern China uprising closely as a successful revolt could imperil Tonquin. Canton explosion signals Chinese authorities’ weakness. Doumer orders Tonquin ships ready. 1,000 men sail to Canton. Powers align on Britain Germany Italy Austria Japan backing open door and China's integrity, while US France and Russia withhold on future seizure rules.
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China
Tonquin
Canton
Yamen
France
Xiangtung
M. Paul Doumer
Tonquin Navigation Company
Saigon
Manchurria
Washington
Italy
Austria
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Russia
Rice Case Clews Focus On Purchases For Drees
New York Nov 3 The latest move in the Rice case is to locate where the clothes and other items were bought. Charles F Jones the valet who confessed and attempted suicide accuses Albert T Patrick Rice's attorney of intent to cause Monatte's death. Detectives search purchases and the drugs involved. Dr Curry Rice's physician noted no odor on arrival night suggesting ether or chloroform were not used. Detectives follow up on other clues from Jones cross examination. Captain McCluskey aims to trace where items used by the valet were bought and what they were. Pittsburg Nov 3 Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister spoke at Carnegie Institute Founders Day exercises met by Mayor Diehl and Col Lemuel Harden Church. He attended a private art gallery view and a public reception later.
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Centrate Doner Conteantons
New York
Charles F. Jones
Albert T Patrick
Rice
Mal Monatte
Osborne
Pattrick
McCluskey
Curry
Jones
Pittsburg
Wu Ting- Fang
Carnegie Institute
Diehl
Lemuel Harden Church
Washington
Schenley
Cal houn Duff paralyzed from football injury
Berkeley November 3. Lee Calhoun Duff substitute center of UC Berkeley freshmen is paralyzed from the shoulders down after a football practice injury. The stroke progressed gradually, leaving him helpless only yesterday.
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Aen Tyee Rere Yam
Berkeley
Cal
Lee Calhoun Duff
University of California
Major J. G. Davis Dies in Manila Campaign
Major John G. Davis United States volunteers dies in Manila from chronic Brights disease after serving in Civil War Spanish American War and Philippine campaign. Born Lexington Kentucky fifty-two years ago he worked as physician chief sanitary officer Havana improving yellow fever conditions. Survived by widow two children James Evetts in Chicago and G W Davis and Mrs Connor in New Albany. Meade transport arrival lists five insane and 254 sick soldiers, Louis Huff of Epworth Illinois dies at sea.
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Manila
War Department
John G. Davis
United States Volunteers
Bright
Lexington
Devera Aurgical
Chicago
Paris
Bia
New Orleans
United States
Ludlow
Cuba
Santiago
Havana
Philippines
Neuva Caceres
Luzon
Davis
Florida
Major Davis
James Evetts
G. W. Davis
Connor
Albany
General Shafter
War
Boers Take Ninety British Men At Outpost Near Geneva
Cape Town reports Boer commandos captured ninety British soldiers near Geneva on October 23. They then seized a Cape Town mail train, wrecked cars, destroyed mails, and fled as an armored train approached. Prisoners were released later. The government offers a $1,000 reward for the snipers linked to Frazerbure outrages.
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Geneva
Myra
Cape Town
Neward
Moer
Frazerbure
Alvord freed briefly as U S marshal re arrests him
New York reports City Magistrate Wammer discharged Cornelius L Alvord, a defaulting note teller from First National Bank, for a short time. He was later re arrested by a United States marshal and brought before Commissioner Shields with bail set at 150000 for Wednesday examination.
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United States
New York
Wammer
Cornelius L. Avord
First National Bank
Alvord
Shields
Confidence men swindle Italian laborer of life savings
In Chicago on November 3 Vincenzo Disalve, living at 197 West Taylor Street, fell prey to con artists using the switch the satchel game. They emptied his satchel of $2,600, his lifetime savings intended to buy a home for himself and his sweetheart who is now in Italy. The con men used a familiar confidence scheme to obtain the funds.
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Chicago
Vincenneso Dsalvo
Waat Taylor Street
Italy
Disalve
Mitchell OW Miners Victory Heralds End of Child Labor
President Mitchell spoke to United Workers of the anthracite region in Wilkesbarre Pa promising labor unity and national support. He called the strike history and said its fruits are measured in solidarity and union-made goods, signaling the beginning of the end of child labor.
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Smge
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
United Workers of
Wahticoke
National Headquarters
Indianapolis
Opera House
Etree
Minera Slape
doWara
Conta
Ex Mayor William L Strong Dies in New York
William L Strong former mayor of old New York City died suddenly at his residence on November 3 He was born in Ohio in 1827 and built William L Strong Co a leading dry goods house He served as mayor in 1894 on the Republican Citizens Union ticket last mayor before consolidation with Brooklyn He also led banking and civic groups including the Central National Bank and several arts and historical societies
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Lesaer New York Panes
New York
Wilam L. Strong
Strong
Busiases
William L. Strong
Ohio
William L. Strong & Co
Central National Bank
Republican Citizens’ Union
Brooklyn
City of New York
Ohio Society
American Fine Arts Society
Americaia Museum of Natural History
Metropolitan Museum Association
American Geographical Society
Yule Leonid Photo Plans Baffled by Sky Conditions
New Haven astronomers prepare to photograph the Leonid meteor shower as last year faced clouded skies and sparse sightings. Yale Observatory’s Dr. Frederick L. Chase notes the puzzling absence and seeks reasons for the periodic shower’s irregular appearance.
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Jeanide
New Haven
Conn
Frederick L. Chase
Yale Observatory
Farmer killed under freight wheels while transporting bees
Higginsville Mo prominent farmer apiarist Culley on way to Havans Cuba died after being ground beneath a freight train in Venice Ill while traveling by freight to ship bees. Report notes he died aged 123. Also details hear a Hempstead Long Island slave Horner Horner Greer aged 123 with long life and sale tale from 1812.
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Louise Nova—S. P. Culley
Higginsville
Venice
Ill
Havans
Cuba
New York
Georprington Freeman Hornér Gree
Hempstead
Hamed Horner
George Grean
Long Island
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