Roosevelt Defends Color in Appointments to Office
President Roosevelt replies to a South Carolina remonstrance over appointing a colored man as Charleston port collector. He asserts he will not bar capable colored citizens and will consider merit, not race, in appointments. He emphasizes a consistent policy of recognizing colored people of good repute.
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Washington
Eltkena
South Carolina
Charleston
Roosevelt
Crim
Dr. Crum
Coloyrats
Mr ix
Sinilar
Theodore Roosevelt
Isthmus talks stall as Colombia balks canal treaty
Washington November 27 The cabinet devoted most of its time to the reciprocity and canal treaty with Colombia Secretary May reported no progress the past week The Colombian minister Concha told the state department he cannot accept the last U S proposal as a basis for a canal treaty The deadlock may push negotiations with Nicaragua and Costa Rica but their representatives prefer to wait until Colombia clearly cannot reach accord
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Washington
Cubs
Columbia
May
Concha
United States
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Colombia
Statehood talk stirs as Senate panel eyes Oklahoma
Washington November 27 gossip swirls over possible statehood legislation. Dispatches indicate the Senate committee on territories may back admitting Oklahoma while opposing Arizona and New Mexico. Senator Quay avoids debate but vows to press for three territories to become states regardless of committee reports.
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Washington
West
Committee On Territories
Senate
Oklahoma
Arizonaa
New Mexico
Quay
Committees On Territories
Millyaukee
Wis
Robert Towen
Muskogee
Milwaukee
Quarles
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Florida
Sim
Independent State Church in Mexico Not Formidable
In Mesxico City on December 1 authorities note the movement for a National Catholic church in Mexico is not seen as formidable though several priests may join a movement akin to the Philippines national church independent of Rome. The agitation is said to have received encouragement from clergymen connected with the Anglican or Episcopalian church.
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Mesxico City
Mexico
Rome
Philippines
Elurch
Univarxe the Continent Western Federation plans expansion
Denver on November 27 report that the executive board of the Western Federation of Miners in session here considers extending the organization across the continent. The plan includes admitting miners affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and sending organizers into Mexico.
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Denver
Colo
Western Federation of Minera
American Federation of Labor
Mexico
Oklahoma Official Fate Delays Result in Delegate Vote
In Guthrie on November 2 official results show Bird McGuire Republican with 45,803 votes and Cross Democrat with 45,400 votes, a 399 margin. Gray Inn at Jackson New Hampshire burns, destroying Woollbury Hall two cottages and casino. total loss about 179000, insurance around 60000.
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Okla
Bird
McGuire
Wm. Cross
Moire
William M. Cross
Gray's Ton Baraeh
Jackson
Dee
Gray's Inn
White Mountain
Woollbury Hall
Johnny Reiff Tops List in 1st Race Standings
The American jockey Johnny Reiff leads the 1st win ring mountain 190% with 110 victories, Milton Henry second with 4, Rigby sixth with 64, and Thompson seventh with 43. The report also notes Keen Lake and Irrigation Co of Kansas City will be allowed to resume business in Kansas after a prior charter revocation on November 15.
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Paris
Dev
Johnny Reiff
Mountain
Milton Henry
Rigby
Thompson
Marion County
Topeka
Keen Lake and Irrigation Company
Kansas City
Kansas
Senate Committee Visit to Guthrie Oklahoma
Senators visited Guthrie meeting Governor Ferguson and officials to discuss resources climate agriculture and industry. The panel traveled from Alva to Oklahoma City hearing testimony with Dennis Flynn arriving from Washington. A separate Havana strike riot left two dead and thirty-two wounded as unions broadening the walkout across trades.
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Guthrie
Okla
Senate
Ferguson
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Santa Fe
Dexas
Alva
Northwestern Normal School
Indian Territory
Oklahoma City
Territories
Dennis Flynn
Congress
Washington
Havana
Péranas
Boston contractor seeks sunken treasure of Golden Gate
C W Johnson of Boston has sailed to Manzanillo to pursue the $1,000,000 treasure said to lie in the wreck of the steamer Golden Gate sunk forty years ago. He commands the Schooner Louisa D armed with diving gear and vials to locate the exact wreck site and is confident of recovery.
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San Francisco
C. W. Johnson
Boston
Manzanillo
Golden Gate
Johnson
Louisa D
Foot and Mouth Disease Quarantine Impacts New England Ports
About 100 reports to the board of agriculture confirm foot and mouth disease. Cattle export from Boston is prohibited and a regional quarantine of cattle sheep and swine is established in New England. The measure could halt 300 to 700 cattle daily and affect hundreds of hogs and cattle in Rhode Island.
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Boston
Mass
Wikae
Washington
Dec
Wilson
Eton Linen
New England
Alerce
Rhode
Mamachusetts
Vermont
Rock Island Targets Mexican Rail System Expansion
Mock Inland In Mexico Yopeka reports the Rock Island is understood to seek to acquire the Rio Grande Sierra Maira and Pacife road in Mexico. The aim is to secure a single system through Mexico, boosting Rock Island holdings to 6,327 miles if successful.
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Mexico
Roel
Rio Grande
Sierra Maira
Pacife
Rock Island
Silles
Freight and Wages Sparks Rate Campaign
Freight rates are deemed too low given higher wage costs and materials, with Paul Morton announcing a western campaign to raise freight prices to the Pacific coast. A separate dispatch notes a world price drop in silver and Siam’s move to end free coinage. John Mewby plans removal actions on government lands in Nebraska, with legal steps pending in North District and Alliance.
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Chicago
Paul Morton
The
Santa Pe
New York
China
Enlin
Fenems
Omaha
Neb
John A Mewby
Land of Fee
Ogee
Government Land
Nebraska
Cohvorl Moshy
Castie Oem
United States District Attorney
Summers
North Distie
Aljlence
Dave
Gould and the Orient forms new western rail network
At a Kansas City Missouri Orient Railway executive meeting Warren G Purdy former president of the Chicago Beal Island and Pacific Railway and George J Gould were elected creators of the KC Mexico and Orient railway The decision followed instructions from A B Stilwell president The Gould interests seek leadership along Gould lines in the west and southwest A tariff alliance with Missouri Pacific and the Orient road was announced last week The Stillwell line will route Missouri Pacific and other Gould lines toward the Pacific Coast
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Banana City, Mo
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway Company
Warren G. Purdy
Chicago, Beal Island and Pacific Railway Company
George J. Gould
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
A. B. Stilwell
Road
New York City
Missouri Prolific Railway
Kansas City Southern Railway
Gould
Missouri Pacific
Orient Road
Stillwell
Pacific Rons
City Hall bull fight plans to be halted by arrests
Kansas City officials move to stop the event at Convention Hall. County Marshal Maxwell says he will arrest hall directors and intervening officers will enforce the ban as police and officials have opposed the fight. He promises a strong police presence at opening to enforce the order.
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Hull
Kansas City
Maxwell
Hayes
Roy Richey
Topeka
Brant Spomuble
Johnson County
Kelly
Sponable
Gandner
Shavensee
Treasury
Walter L. Payne
Douglas County
Richey
Equitable Diriston Dimentt Dispute on Santa Fe Wage Talks
Topeka reports no results yet from talks between Santa Fe officials and the grievance committee of engineers and firemen over higher wages. Santa Fe shows no wish to resist a reasonable raise aligned with other roads, but regional differences complicate an even distribution. The western men earn more than the eastern, making equitable division difficult.
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Equitable Diriston Dimentt
Topeka
Santa Fe
Night of Turmoil at State University Dance Riot
Nov 26 Topeka reports a violent incident at the State university during a Fresnian dance in the imperial hotel dining room. A sophomore hurled a shard, eggs flew, glass shattered, and costly bric brac was damaged. Several students injured and property loss near $700. local police were routed.
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Badl Sorap
State University
Polita
Imperial Hotel
A Hitch in the Settlement of Coal Controversy
A New York conference between coal operators and the Mineral Commission faced a strong protest against direct dealings with miners. Operators argued miners earn more than fair wages, working fewer hours and days. The meeting decided to proceed with the hearing, with no immediate agreement. Miners’ fund details noted. an extra report cites large voluntary contributions to aid striking anthracite miners. Descriptive items cover a Klondike fortune increase and a Swedish Mission College fundraising update. A separate Buenos Aires hurricane left widespread destruction and casualties, disrupting rail and telegraph networks.
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New York
Conl
Coal Roads
Simpson
Baer
United States
Washington
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Wilson
Thea
Indignant Man on Treasury Building Work Sparks Debate
Washington reports Secretary Shaw has the Treasury building exterior cleaned with hot sand blasting, drawing criticism from critics who fear loss of its historic appearance. An Milwaukee correspondent mocks Shaw’s plans, joking of pasture and corn planting at the campus.
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Washington
Shaw
Treasury
Sie
Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Midland man for cure
Three months of incapacitating pain in the hips back and leg eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. David M Bye of Midland says the pills quickly addressed the kidney ailment, allowing him to work without aid and invites inquiries. Free trials offered by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. 50 cents per box.
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David M. Bye
Midland
Mich
Pleht
Tam
Coap
Doan
Mr. Bye
United States
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Beotch Conjugal Concord From Scotland Echoes
A traveler witnesses an ancient Scottish couple quarrel on the road. They claim mutual intent despite a dispute over a half-crown in a pouch, each insisting the other is of the same mind. The scene reflects rustic wit and local color from the voyage.
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Scotland
Catarah of Lungs Cured by Perune in Chicago
Miss Maggie Welch of Betsey Rows Educational and eve rent Society, 323 North State Street Chicago, writes that after a severe cold and persistent cough her lungs and throat were sore until Perune cured her. She praises the medicine and cites rapid relief.
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Chicago
Perune
Maggie Welch
Betsey Rows Educational and Everent Society
North State Street
Ill
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