Sir Wilfrid Laurier Mission Aims to End Friction
Washington observes an imminent Canadian delegation led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Louis Davies, seeking a single general settlement addressing alien labor, fisheries, Klondike mining, Fraser River rights, Puget Sound, bonding for railways, and reciprocity with the United States. Talks may involve President McKinley, proposing mutual modifications to alien labor rules benefiting Americans in the Klondike and Canadian border areas. Canada eyeing minimum clause trade for 20 percent Dingley reduction, with reciprocity talks centering on fish, coal, lumber, barley, while the United States seeks coal oil, corn, railway and electrical supplies, machinery, and other goods.
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Washington
Wilfred Laurier
Louis Davies
Dominion of Canada
Bering Sea
United States
Canada
Fraser River
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Sir Wilfred
McKinley
Klondike
Cutter Bear Will Go To Relief Of Icebound Whalers
A White House conference with Secretaries Gage Long and Alger Commodore Melville and Commander Dickens and Captain Shoemaker decided to dispatch the revenue cutter Bear to the destitute icebound American whaling fleet in Bering Sea. Bear is at Seattle awaiting provisioning and will sail once commissioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Gage
Long
Alger
Melville
Dickens
Navy
Shoemaker
Revenue Marine Service
Bering Sea
Bear
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Fraud order blocks John Wedderburn and two firms from mails
The postmaster general issued a fraud order barring John Wedderburn, John Wedderburn & Co., the National Recorder and the National Recorder Publishing company of this city from mail use. The action follows charges by patent attorneys in this city and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postmaster General
John Wedderburn
John Wedderburn & Co
National Recorder
National Recorder Publishing Company
Jackson's Civil Service Transfer Decision
Martinsburg West Virginia November 10 Judge Jackson rules that a transfer under civil service law cannot occur without a trial as it equates to removal, outlining the legal standard for personnel moves under the system.
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Jackson
Civil Service
Martinsburg
W. Va
Must Pay the Loss in Exposition Fire Case
Judge Grosscup holds the Columbian Exposition Company liable for damage to French interests from the January 8 1894 fire. Losses include Beauvais and Gobelin tapestries and Sevres vases. French claims total 60 000 with 50000 direct loss and 10000 for delay. private French exhibitors net 15000. Damages not fixed pending insurance participation and amount accepted by insurers.
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Columbian Exposition Company
CuicaGo
Grosscup
Federal Court
France
Venezuela Faces Severe Financial Crisis Under New President
Caracas reports a severe financial crisis with postponed German loan coupons, suspended widows and veterans pensions, a 30 percent government salary cut, and banks refusing credit. Public services stall as the Carenaro Railroad and Steamship line suspends traffic while await General Ignacio Andrade, elected successor to Crespo, hoping for salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Carenero Railroad and Steamship Company
Ignacio Andrade
Crespo
Weyler Backers Rally Against Government Policy
Maprio Nov 20 Lieutenant General Weyler’s supporters in the army push agitation for a reception on his arrival to blunt Sagasta cabinet critics. Senor Romero Robledo leads Conservative crowds praising Weyler as a military and civil administrator and advocating war in Cuba. He plans meetings to protest Weyler’s recall.
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Maprio
Weyler
Sagasta
Senor Romero Robledo
Cuba
Senor Robledo
Montserrat
Extermination plan in Cuba spurs starvation deaths
A Havana dispatch reports Weyler’s policy to exterminate Cuban patriots continues via starvation. Tens of thousands die in the concentra dos as rural crowds flood towns, with doctors barred from naming famine as a cause. Bodies unburied, gravesfilled, vultures and dogs consuming corpses. newspapers reveal half-truths on the suffering. A Chicago reception for Cuban refugee Senorita Cisneros draws small attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Weyler
Concentrados
Spain
San Domingo
Diario Dela Marina
Cisneros
Chicago
Cuicago
Senorita Cassio Y Cisneros
Mason
Cuba
Pardon for Julio Quesada in Havana Province
Havana dispatch reports Senor Jose Bruzon the new civil governor of Havana has pardoned Julio Quesada on request of Senora Emila Quesada. Julio, nephew of Senor Gonzalo Quesada of the Cuban junta in New York, had been under a death sentence. The pardon follows Captain General Blanco assuming office and acting on the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julio Quesada
Havana
Jose Bruzon
Senora
Emila Quesada
Senor
Artega Quesada
Blanco
Gonzalo Quesada
New York
Competitor Trial Postponed by Court Martial
The second court martial of the crew of the American schooner Competitor, captured by the Spanish gunboat Mosagera near Berra cossa on April 26, 1896, has been postponed due to the sickness of the court president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Key West
Fla
Berracossa
Pinar del Rio
Blanco policy sparks broad Cuban discontent and autonomy doubts
Havana via Key West November 5. Marshal Blanco’s proclamations trigger universal dissatisfaction across parties. A former Autonomist director says autonomy is dead and Blanco’s cross party amalgamation risks semi autonomy. General Pando’s appointment fuels disaffection as Cubans fear forced internicine action.
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Havana
Key West
Blanco
Autonomist Party
Pando
Spaniards Displease Over Taylor Cuba Message
Madrid reports a sensation from telegrams about an American magazine article on Cuba by former Minister Taylor. Spaniards denounce his use of Spanish press data and officials’ remarks to claim abuses in Spain’s government, arguing it aims to press for US intervention and counter Spain’s note to Washington.
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New York
Madrid
Spain
America
Cuba
Taylor
Washington
Dupuy de Lome
WHALERS HEMMED IN NEAR ICE AT HERSCHEL ISLAND
San Francisco reports from the whaling steamer Alexandria that upon leaving Herschel Island on August 25 the fleets Grampus Fearless Orica Newport Jemo Belvidere and Wandered were trapped by ice with little hope of escape and insufficient provisions for winter. Captain Tilton fears for the safety of the fleet.
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San Francisco
Alexandria
Point Narrows
Herschel Island
Grampus
Fearless
Orica
Newport
Jemo
Belvidere
Tilton
Two Expeditions Landed From Dauntless In Cuba
A Key West report says the Dauntless landed two expeditions. One party reached Camaguey and another Santa Clara province. J. E. Cartaya arrived in Key West to stay. Dr. Juan Castillo and Charles Silva reached Camaguey with messages for the Cuban government. All groups landed safely and moved inland.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Key West
Dauntless
Silver Heels
Camaguey
Santa Clara
J. E. Cartaya
Juan Castillo
Charles Silva
Carlists Importing Arms Prompt Sagasta To Consider Repressives
Spanish Premier Sagasta and War Minister Correa discuss repressive measures as Carlists are known to be importing arms into Spain. Reports say General Azcarraga, who succeeded Canovas, plans retirement from political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Correa
Azcarraga
Senor Canovas
Reciprocity plans eyed to boost Canada trade
Washington reports the government favors reviving reciprocity with Canada to improve commercial relations. Mr. Kasson, tasked with arranging reciprocity under the new tariff act, supports the approach. The prior treaty ended when Congress found benefits unequal and Canada had the upper hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoeton
Canada
Kasson
Act of Congress
Britain seeks reciprocity with West Indies under Dingley act
Londown November 5 The British Ambassador Sir Julian Pauncefote has been instructed to ascertain the views of the United States government on a reciprocity treaty with the West Indies. British Guiana led the push for maximum reciprocal benefits under the Dingley act as the British possessions in the Caribbean pressed for favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londown
United States
Julian Pauncefote
West Indies
Great Britain
British Guiana
Grace Howard Sued in a High Society Affair
The case filed in Chamberlain District Court accuses Grace Howard an Indian educator and daughter of Joe Howard Jr of alienating the husband Joseph Manore. Mrs. Millie Manore seeks five thousand dollars in damages and lodges serious charges, a move expected to stir New York and Washington circles.
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Chamberlain
Grace Howard
Dughter
Joe Howard, Jr
New York
Millie Manore
Joseph Manore
Washington
Miss Howard
Former DuBuque officials indicted for salary vote
Dusouque Ia Nov 5 A grand jury returned indictments against ex Mayor Olinger and eight former city council members for alleged violation of the law in voting to raise their own salaries causing a big sensation in the community.
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Dubuque
Dusouque
Grand Jury
Olinger
City to not renew lighting contract in January
West Superior Wisconsin November 5. A city council resolution not renewing the Water Light and Power contract at its January expiry is under consideration. Contracts for 100 street lights that have operated five years will expire. A committee will assess the cost of a city owned lighting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Water, Light and Power Company
Union Pacific payments arranged to stabilize money market
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip travels to New York to negotiate reception of proceeds from Union Pacific railroad reorganization sale. Banks offer about 20 million dollars on temporary deposit with indemnity bonds. Goal is to transfer funds with minimal market disturbance and likely acceptance of the full amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vanderlip
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Gold strike sparks Utah frontier frenzy at Sage Creek
Butte Montana November 9 reports a major gold discovery on Upper Sage creek with a vein running $100 to the ton. Utica crowds chase the strike, men desert daily work, and prospectors probe the ledge with plows and scrapers hoping to uncover richer veins.
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Upper Sage Creek
Moontana
Butte
Mon
Sage Creek
Utica
Great Ledge
Gas death at United States hotel shocks New York
A man registering as O P Johnson of Minnesota suffocated by gas in a New York hotel room. The room was full of gas, the stopcock left open. He carried $200. authorities think he has relatives in Little Falls. Coroner investigates the incident.
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Northwestern National Bank
Great Falls
Had Klondike Gold Aboard for Seattle Arrival
The schooner M. M. Morrill arrived in Seattle from Cook Inlet Alaska carrying nine passengers and about 20000 dollars in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattlee
Wash
M. M. Morrill
Cooks Inlet
Alaska
Monetary Commission Resumes in Washington
The Monetary Commission resumes sessions in Washington at the Arlington hotel after a several day recess. President George F. Edmunds presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monetary Commission
WashHington
Arlington Hotel
George F. Edmunds
Tribute to Eugene Field Celebrated by Kansas City Students
Twenty three thousand public school children in Kansas City and many others across the state spent an hour in the afternoon honoring Eugene Field's birthday. They sang the poet's songs, recited lines, listened to a teacher read history, and celebrated the dead poet's memory.
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Eugene Field
Kansas City
Late Hours and the Weariness of Society Women
A society woman’s life is all receptions and balls with little quiet time at home. She endures grand occasions with strained nerves and exhaustion, seeking relief from constant duties. Pe rona is advertised as strengthening, claiming it restores energy for overworked women and workers, with a free book by Dr. Hartman and a 1898 almanac offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peropa
Peruna
Pe-ro-na
Hartman
Pe-rana
Pero-na Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Emerson Eager Disputes Eza Anderson Missing Steamer
A letter dated September 14, 1897 from Emerson Eager and wife, once listed as passengers on the missing steamer Eza Anderson, outlines a perilous Yukon voyage aboard the Micwarxis from Seattle. They describe near wrecks during a great storm, the disappearance of the Eliza Anderson, dwindling water, wood cutting, and looming frost while awaiting Dawson bound tickets and supplies. Emerson Eacer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Eager
Eza Anderson
Eager
Fulton County Republican
Ohio
Micwarxis
Ataska
Seattle
Eliza Anderson
Yukon
Jane
Dawson
Emerson Eacer
Foreclosure Notice on 160 Acre Beadle County Farm
Default on December 1892 mortgage by Anna and Andrew Westdahl to American Banking & Trust Co. and later assigned to David H. Ives. South Dakota sheriff sale set for November 12, 1897 at 2 p.m. for the southeast quarter of section 25, township 109 north, range 63 west, Beadle County. Total claim $1686.40 including attorney’s fee. taxes and insurance paid to date. First pub Sept 30, last Nov 11.
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Wm. H. Staggan
Martha Daugherty
E. S. Ormsby
Register of Deeds
Beadle County
Territory of Dakota
Ae Perenne
Beadl County
William F. Bacon
Court House
Jennie C. Welch
Frank Vallette
J. B. Geddis
Third Railway
Huron
South Dakota
James D. Bevier
Flora J. Bevier
Mortgagors
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank of Lroquois
Beadlecoun
Tturon
Nee & One Bank
Ortgagee
D. G. Medbury
Beadle Co
Hiting
Demet
Anna Westdahl
Andrew Westdahl
American Banking & Trust Company
Auburn
Maine
Mort
David H. Ives
Office of the Register of Deeds
City of
David H. Purves
Evert Frank Turner
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Eral Settlement
Great Lakes
Cutter Bear
Vene
Zuela
Tinues
Ical
Haunnis Taylor
Union Pacific Payments
Minnesota
John Gund Brewing
Free City Delivery
John Cund Brewing Company
LaCrosse, Wis
Frank Gans
Uron
Dak
Beadle
Said County
Samuel R. Critchfield
John H. Miller
Towit
Township One Hundred and Ten
Ridge Fifty-Nine
Dakota Huronite
Beadley
F. E
J. H. Alexander
Lerk
Joan. L. Pyre
Nicholas Hotaling
John Wood
Charles Hotaling
Joan Woop
Ummons
State OF South Dakota
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Richards Trust Company
Nettie C. Hall
Charles T. Hall
State of
Charles T.fendants
Dakota
L. C. Kemp
Circuit Court
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