Bradstreet and Dan Report on Business
Bradstreet reports holiday demand growing with novelties and jewelry in demand while overall trade remains irregular. Northwest active except North Dakota. central west up slightly. east disappointing. Collections range from slow to good with iron and steel improving then turning less optimistic as rail supply slowdowns persist. Week ending Nov 24 saw 212 business failures, down from prior weeks. overall activity mixed across regions.
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New York
Bradstreet
Northwest
North Dakota
Central West
United Ales
Hg, Duh & Co
Nine World Champs Start On Cuban Tour
Nine players from the champion Philadelphia team depart for Cuba aboard a steamer after a New York arrival. The squad, led by captain Davis, includes pitchers Hender Coombs Plank and outfielders Hartzel Lord Murs hy, with a schedule of exhibition games against Almendares and Havin.
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Adilphin
Pas
New York
Cuba
Motrall
Lavan Si Mlow
Almendares
Havin
Dhivers
Western railways offer big salaries to Brandels
A telegram from Western railways to Louis Brandels sets forth plans to pay highly for management of mail and freight operations. The message claims a substantial daily pay and hints at a major salary package as a response to the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry. A London and New York economic exchange context follows with related naval and political notes.
Brazil Yields to Naval Mutineers and Amnesty Granted
Brazil's government and Congress agreed to every demand of the mutinous navy, granting general amnesty to sailors after mutiny that killed several officers. Mutineers surrendered and Rio de Janeiro returned to normal as ships threatened bombardment and foreign intervention amid British warnings and naval divisions.
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Rito Janeiro
Brazil
Tte
Congress
Great Britain
Miniter
Braz
Foreign Office
Eet
Hragi
Minas Geraes
Sao Paulo
Marshal Pioriano
Marshal Deodoro
Bahia
Sanova
Minax Geraes
Neves
Minas Geraca
Ely
Federal Parole Act Goes Into Effect At Once
Washington Nov 24 Ten men convicted of various crimes and sent to Leavenworth for terms from one to two years are released on parole under the new Federal Parole Act. The list includes names such as Taye Dery and others in the cast of parolees awaiting resumed public service and under departmental supervision.
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Washington
United States
Leavenworth
Kan
Taye Dery
Uija
Wenerth Otter
Envinene
Department of Pietics
Qiure Phblc
Ion
Brent Leen
Irik Vik
SEF Acm
Feild Finkel Baller
Chana 2
Brewes
Doc Kilian Cith
Faint
Yeker Ange Bromo
Wilec A
Mavelty Tiina
William Breil
Neton Sour
Brear J. Sumrorhays
Segregation Ordinance Advances in Baltimore City Council
Baltimore Nov 28 Democrats in the first branch of the city council move a second reading of a segregation ordinance for Negro residents. The measure aims to curb property value declines linked to racial residence patterns amid real estate concerns in white neighborhoods.
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Baltimsrs
First Branc
Itm
Siecke
Spiritist Professor Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud
In Des Moines on November 28 Professor George Webgand a spiritist admitted using the mails to defraud by promising Mrs Nancy McDevitt an English fortune in exchange for money He obtained 3000 in the scheme The 80 year old woman was released by Judge Smith McPherson due to age Weigand faces sentencing tomorrow in federal court.
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George Webgand
Nancy McDevitt
England
Mexican trouble seems at an end in the border area
Reports from El Paso and border cities say quiet prevails along the line from Mexico City to El Paso. Americans Storey and Lawson linked to Parral fighting were noted, but no large clashes or orders to quell unrest were confirmed. Rail link communications report normal conditions in Chihuahua and surrounding districts.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico City
Patral
Torreon
Parral
Storey
Cananea
Herald
American engineer killed in Mexico
James M. Reid of Houston Mississippi, a civil engineer, was shot and killed in Mexico City by policeman Sebastian Vardel after a restaurant exit. Reid, 28, had been visiting with L B Loller of Memphis and others. Vardel was jailed and a U S emissary will seek indemnity from Mexico.
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New Orleans
James M. Reid
Houston
Miss
Mexico City
Antonio Rodrigues
Texas
L. B. Loller
Memphis
Reid
Sebastian Vardel
Vardel
Thaye
United States
Daughter of Tolstoi Appeals for Legatee of Works
A late 19th century telegram from Tula reports Countess Tolstoi, daughter and legatee of the renowned author, ill with a high fever while the will defining her guardianship over his works is under discussion in St Petersburg.
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Tolstoi
St Petersbure
Tula
Hia Mauchter
Lemglea
Medical Men Meet in Cleveland Nebraska Session
A fragmented report describes a medical meeting held in Cleveland on November 28. Officers will be elected and the venue for the upcoming conference decided at the afternoon session. A clinic and field trip are planned for the following day.
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Cleveland
Onli
Dampatos
Revo Sukbien
Tomortrods
Gutemo- Lille
Jack Johnson Accused of Assaulting a Girl
New York report states boxing champion Jack Johnson was arrested this afternoon on a warrant issued by Magistrate Frenchi. He is charged with assaulting Emily Cooper, a white actress in the theatrical company with which Johnson is appearing.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Frenchi
Emily Cooper
Revolt in Mexico Quiet After Diaz Loyalist Push
News from Torreon and Gomez Palacio Durango reports quieting violence after clashes as federal troops tighten control. Eyewitness accounts describe casualties among rebels and defenders, with reports of disturbances in Tepic and Parral while rail lines near Madera and Chihuahua show mixed control. A telegram from Mexico City confirms improved order across republics except Guerrero and parts of Chihuahua.
States Compete in Big Rifle Shoot Event
The article lists teams from Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska and Texas plus national guards competing. Eight marksmen per team participate as selection for a national event unfolds amid regional interest and state matchups.
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Natiedad
Millen Uf Jreum
Arkanins
Coloe Pep Town
James Lopthenn
Mise Minnetow
Nebraska
North Amfost Mamba
Oslabama
Doe
Texas
New Previce
Wyoming
Missourd
Kitnas
Iowa
Nebsraska
Pex National Guarda
beiNin
Colonel Wetmore Hurt in Run Down Wagon Incident
Moses C. Wetmore a retired millionaire manufacturer and Democratic national committeeman in Missouri was reported critically injured after being struck by a horse drawn wagon near Loula on November 26. The incident occurred as he traveled with a local party figure in uneasy condition following the accident.
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Wetmore Hurt
Loula
Moses C. Wetmore
Missouri
Immigrant Ethel Clara Lenève May Return to U S
New York immigration officials weigh whether Ethel Clara Lenève, Crippen associate, may enter the United States. Deportation grounds reportedly include the cross with Crippen without marriage. A passenger claiming Lenève identity denied linkage as the Majestic docked at Queenstown.
Murder victim Callier hid large sum of money
New York reports artist Albert C Callier vanished with between 10 000 and 12 000 dollars on hand. Police say Callier and friend Willeam Lewis shared an interest with the same woman. An intimate friend recalled a Paris ticket and the missing funds in 1902.
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New York
Albert C. Callier
Calller
Willeam Lewis
Caller
Paris
France
Tme
Albert
Sierra Leone
Africa
Newea
Population figures for New York and Ohio released
Washington reports state populations from the 1900 census showing New York at 8,279, a rise of 1,854,885 from 7,268,994 in 1890 and Ohio at 4,767,121, up 609,676 from 4,167,045 in 1890. New York likely gains eight or nine representatives. Ohio gains at least three.
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Washington
New York
Durand
New York State
Ohio
President Taft Attends Catholic Service
President Taft attends a Catholic service in Washington on November 20. The report notes his presence at a church event and mentions brief comments and observed ceremonies surrounding the occasion.
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Taft
Lincoln county man dies after paralysis stroke
A Lincoln county man, identified among the deceased, suffered a paralytic stroke leading to death. The report notes his status as a member of the local community and cites his final days in the area. Names and specifics are partially unreadable in the clipping.
Engineer Injured in Freight Collision Near Milwaukee
A freight collision near Milwaukee damaged two locomotives and two cars. Engineer George Saucer of Perry, Ta, was seriously injured by jumping as the engines met at about 25 miles an hour. Other crew escaped unharmed while investigation continues.
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Fashaliiown
Mutiny and Murder Plague Rio Juncirs Navy
In Rio Juncirs on November 3 mutiny broke out aboard two large battleships Minas Geraes and another vessel. Sailors demanded higher pay and the abolition of corporal punishment, resulting in the captain of Minas Geraes reportedly killed. Mutineers withdrew to the outer harbor as congress prepared to grant amnesty this afternoon. The city awaits the outcome with anxiety.
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Rio Juncirs
Fonseca
Mars
Minas Geraes
Congress
Hamp Clark Claims Enough Votes to Win
Nagai area Nov. 26 One hundred and fifty democratic members of the new House of Representatives written Champ Clark of uri volunt ising their support to her. In addition to these letters Mr. Clair received many others also from democrats in which the writers that they are for Him not say so in positive Peal ie terhede who have pledged their support have done so unre servedly. As, only 114 votes are required in the caucus to elect the friends here of the Missouri law are saying now that he is just the same as elected at the present time.
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Nagai
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Uri Volunt
Clair
Western Union Leadership Change at Year End
Colonel Robert Clowry resigns as president of Western Union Telegraph and Theodore N. Vail of AT&T is named to replace him. Vail began as an operator and the transition marks new leadership for the historic telegraph firm.
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New York
Robert . Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Weattirn Union
Clowry
Vall
Alfred Wall, Siaile
Western Union
Pather
Batiuel FB. B. Morac
British Wenthawhouse
Clowry I
Preacher and Wife Slain in Burglary Case
Burglars robbed a residence while the preacher and his wife were murdered inside. The assailants seized jewelry, money and various items as investigators described a violent intrusion during the evening. Relatives mourn the couple as officers pursue leads in the s tragic incident at the home.
American Ambassador Hosts Naval Officers in London Thanksgiving
American Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid held a Thanksgiving reception at Dorchester House in London attended by officers from the American visiting fleet and the American colony. Battleship crews from Idaho and Vermont played football at Crystal Palace for a silver cup donated by a local paper.
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Reid
Dorchester House
Idaho
Vermont
Crystal Palace
Gravesend
Portland
Eporte
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