Note From Washington Sees Unequal Terms In China Pact
Berlin notes that Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching faced a cautious reception as the powers outline conditions seen as imposed by the conquerors. Germany questions if this marks negotiations and awaits quick empowerment statements from the Chinese court before formal talks. Baron von Schwarzenstein prepares to reach Peking.
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Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein
China
Peking
Germany
Prince Tuan
Prosperity Drives Labor Mood amid Political Uncertainty
Washington October 20 Terrence V Powderly said workers care about prosperity and its continuance not imperialism. He noted parade banners rejecting cheap men and cheap dollars and warned that Bryan’s policies could end prosperity while MacKinley’s return hints at broad business gains.
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MacKinley
Washington
Terrence V. Powderly
Bryan
Cabinet Sees Favorable Turn in Chinese Affairs
Washington reports the cabinet viewed the Chinese situation positively after Li Huang Chang and Prince Ching proposed indemnity and future guarantees. China admits fault and seeks proper reparations to prevent further disorders, with negotiations to proceed through Minister Conger and a favorable reply sent.
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Washington
Li Huang Chang
Prince Ching
Conger
London
Peking
French Troops Seize Te-Chow in Shan-Tung Border
Special Shanghai dispatch reports a thousand French troops occupy Te-Chow on the northern Shan-Tung border, as tensions rise along the coastal and interior frontier. The report notes the seizure is part of broader French actions in the region.
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Te-Chow
London
Shanghai
Shan-Tung Province
Admiral Ho Defeats Rebels in San-Chun Clash
Hose Kono reports from Oct 22 that Admiral Ho crushed rebels near San-Chun, killing 100 and forcing the survivors into the northeast river. The military action marks a decisive setback for the insurgents.
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Hose Kono
San-Chun
Admiral Ho
Simple Ceremonies Remains of Wilson Laid to Rest
The remains of William L. Wilson former postmaster general and Washington and Lee president were buried at Edgehill cemetery Charleston West Virginia after a simple service. The cortege included Confederate veterans ministers university officials and visiting dignitaries. Thousands gathered as business paused and the city paid tribute to a noted West Virginia figure.
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William L. Wilson
Charleston
W. Va
Cleveland
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Edgehill Cemetery
John Rowan Camp
Confederate Veterans
Ministers of the Gospel
Isidor Straus
West Virginia
Midland iron men press for British contract bias in South Africa
The Midland iron masters are inquiring in official quarters about plans to favor British manufacturers for railway and bridge construction in South Africa. Several private iron men plan a campaign to influence the government, pressing against American bids even if they are lower.
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Brimirg. M. Eng
Midland Iron
South Africa
Prival
Lkely
United States
Youtsey Trial Nears End as Speeches Begin
Georgetown Ky Oct 20 The Youtsey trial is drawing rapidly to a close with all testimony in and jury instructions given. Speeches are being made though Youtsey’s condition shows no improvement and moments of worse vitality recur, yet he remains able to rally after paroxysms.
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Georgetown
Youtsey
Licensing horse meat dealers debated in Chicago
Health Commissioner Reynolds weighs licensing dealers in horse meat after inspectors find large quantities sold in city markets. The Record notes the facts were presented to Reynolds who may permit sale under proper regulations, setting aside prejudice against horse flesh.
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CuicaGco
Reynolds
Boers Tearing Up Railways and Telegraph Wires
Pretoria reports daily Boer attacks tearing up railway sections and cutting telephone and telegraph wires. Repairing crews require escorts from garrisons at many points. Deporting all burghers is suggested as the only safe option remaining.
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Pretoria
Still Finding Bodies After Galveston Storm
Oct 20. One month and 10 days after the storm the daily death toll remains high. Forty-two bodies were recovered that day, a four day total of 101. The official count of recovered dead reaches 2,907 to date.
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Galveston
Tex
National Live Stock Exchange Convention Held in Indianapolis
The National Live Stock Exchange gathered in Indianapolis for its annual convention. Delegates from 12 local exchanges spanning Omaha to East Buffalo participated, representing Middle West markets.
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Indianapolis
National Live Stock Exchange
National Exchange
Middle West
Omaha
East
Buffalo
Registration figures rise in Manhattan Bronx and Brooklyn
New York on Oct 22 reports third day total registrations at 71,477 in Manhattan and the Bronx, up 247 from 1896, while Brooklyn registers 45,030, up 449 from 1896.
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New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Liberal Party Reorganization Resolution Adopted
The imperial Liberal council adopted a resolution calling for reorganizing the Liberal party around social reform at home and the consolidation and eventual federation of the United Kingdom with its colonies.
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Liberal Party
Lowpay
Imperial Liberal Council
United Kingdom
Berlin Adopts Plan for Municipal Street Railways
Berlin officials vote to create municipal street railways after current charters expire, signaling a shift in city transit policy. The measure fronts a public ownership approach for Berlin's streetcar system.
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Berlin
Municipal Council of
Potato Crop Estimate in United States Falls Slightly
In Cuicano on Oct 20 The Orange Judd Farmer reports final harvest figures placing U S potato production at about 239 million bushels, about 6 million less than last year, with a fairly good yield against the past decade’s average.
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America
United States
Orange Judd
Morton touted as third member for Hague arbitration
Washington on October 20. Reports say ex Vice President Levi P. Morton is considered for the third U S member role on the Hague international arbitration board. White House officials would not confirm or deny the talks after Morton met the president.
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Washington
Levi P. Morton
United States
Hague International Arbitration Board
Vice Consul Reed Dead
The state department reports the death of Dwight T. Reed, who served as vice consul of the United States at Madrid since 1899. A telegram from Consul General Lay in Barcelona informs Washington of Reed's passing.
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Reed
Washington
State Department
Lay
Barcelona
Dwight T. Reed
United States
Madrid
New Steel Trust in England Formed in London
Advices from Wolverhampton confirm a new steel combination formed by the Earl of Dudley the Brimber steel works in Wales and the Bertrand process proprietors.
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New Steel Trust
England
London
Wolverhampton
Earl of Dudley
Brimber Steel Works
Wales
Bertrand Process
Armour Pay Rolls Show Growth in Packingtown
In Packingtown Chicago Armour Packing Co releases comparative pay rolls for forty weeks ending Oct 3 and previous year figures. General John C Black cites the data at a Republican meeting, praising wage improvements amid a crowd of workers.
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Chicago
Armour Packing Company
Packingtown
John C. Black
United States
Cleveland
Iowa Railway Men Increase of Employes and Wages
Des Moines reports a state circular showing railroading employment and salary growth from 1897 to 1899. Job numbers rise from 25 571 to 29 890 with wages increasing from 14 865 721.79 to 18 046 370.73 amid postwar recovery and McKinley era effects.
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Des Moines
McKinley
National Biscuit Co. says selling force unchanged since four years ago
New York on October 20 local managers of the National Biscuit Company answered a question about traveling salesmen. They said the company organized less than four years ago and could not give an exact comparison, but asserted they now have as many men in the selling department as four years ago across various companies.
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H. C. Anderson
South Britain
New Haven Co
Conn
CuicaGo
Citizen’s Street Railway Association of
Chicago
New York
National Bisoit Company
Employments of Traveling Men
The Chicago hardware firm Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. reports about 20 percent more traveling salesmen now than four years ago. Their traveling men, who earn a share of profits, are receiving higher incomes than in the less prosperous years.
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Chicago
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Major U.S. manufacturers tied to McKinley re election contracts
Pittsburg report notes large firms including Jones Laughlin Carnegie company Morehead Bros Sable Ironworks National Tube works in Pittsburg and Marion Flint Glass company in Marion Indiana have orders closing soon yet hold additional contracts contingent on McKinley’s reelection.
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Pittsburg
United States
McKinley
Jones & Laughlin
Carnegie Company
Morehead Bros
Sable Ironworks
National Tube Works
Marion Flint Glass Company
Marion
Ind
Prosperity in the Postoffice Reported for Chicago
Chicago postoffice receipts rose in September by 688 565 dollars, up 144 7 percent from the prior year. For the first ten working days of October receipts show a further 251 509 dollar gain, an 11 54 percent rise. Postmaster Charles A. Gordon praises the county’s prosperity.
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Chicago
Charles A. Gordon
Bowman Promises $300,000 Store Office Build in St Louis
Samuel Bowman real estate operator says a $300000 store and office building will rise at a prominent downtown corner if McKinley is re elected. The landowner is a brewer and Democrat, with Bowman long aligned to the same political faith.
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St. Louis, Mo
Samuel Bowman
McKinley
Bowman
Michigan factory growth boosts jobs and wages
Lansing Michigan reports that the number of factories in the state has risen by 1 005 since 1897. The new plants employ about 23 000 workers with total wages near 1 500 000 dollars.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Quote on dogs and men moral difference
A historian’s remark compares a rescued starving dog becoming prosperous to a man. It asserts the key distinction between a loyal animal and a human, reflecting on trust, gratitude, and behavior after care.
Stock speculation warned in dangerous months
The passage lists October among the peculiarly dangerous months for stock speculation, along with July January September August December February April March June and November, warning investors of heightened risk during these periods.
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