Chinese Treaty Outlined After Common Desire for Peace
Dr. Morrison reports that foreign envoys propose a preliminary treaty for China. Provisions include abolishing the tsung liuamen and transferring its duties to a foreign minister, razing Taku forts, banning war imports, appointing a German apology, and harsh penalties for officials failing to curb anti foreign outrage. Indemnities would compensate foreign entities and Chinese employed by them.
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Longpon
Morrison
Times
Peking
China
Baron von Ketteler
Germany
Conger
Taku
Chi Li
Chinese Officials Alarmed by Executions During Peace Talks
Washington reports that Peking officials are deeply disturbed by recent executions of Chinese leaders amid ongoing peace negotiations. The ousted acting viceroy of Chih Li, who governed in Li Hung Chang’s absence, is cited as especially troubling. He did not oppose Allied troops advancing from Pao Ting Fu, yet was summarily executed.
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Washington
Peking
Chih-Li
Li Hung Chang
Yamen
Earl Li
Pao- Ting-Fu
Havana Convention Delays Decision on Havana Contests
The Cuban constitutional convention adjourned to Thursday after debating the Havana province contest and rules. Senor Zaycas supporters pressed for seating Senor Pierra while others argued the credentials report must first be accepted. General Castillo resigns as Santiago civil governor. Ferrera named alternate delegate.
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Marti
Committee On Representatives
Pinar de Rio
Senor Zaycas
Senor Pierra
Senor Perrier
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Committee
General Castillo
Santiago
Senor Ferrera
Wood
FIGHTING REPORTS FROM CHINA VIA VON WALDERSEE
Berlin reports from Field Marshal Von Waldersee dated November 8 describe actions near Pei Ho and Peking. Major Graham with East Asiatic infantry met mounted Boxers at 60 kilometers north of Tien Tsin and reached Tung Pa. Russian troops north of Shang Hai Kuan reported 4 killed and 1 wounded. British columns returned to Peking and Tientsin. Boxer camps destroyed.
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Graham
First
East Asiatic Infantry
Tien Tsin
Chung Ying
Pei-Ho
Tung-Pa
Peking
Shang-Hai-Kuan
Pao-Ting-Fu
Kwang Su a Prisoner Becomes Shanghai Message News
Shanghai reports natives say the empress beheaded several telegraph operators who accepted a secret message from Emperor Kwang Su to Count von Waldersee. The dispatch claims the emperor is a prisoner and cannot return to Peking, with further executions tied to the affair.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Shanghai
Hankow
Kwang Su
Count von Waldersee
Peking
New Iron Ore District Near Mesaba Station
Corrigan McKinney & Co of Cleveland has gained control of a newly found iron ore tract on the eastern Mesaba range near Mesaba station Duluth. The Moon Hawkins property spans 1200 acres with options held by Moon Hawkins Vivian and Wallace. State and Northern Pacific share ownership, and the deal totals about 425000 dollars. The purchase signals the creation of a new Mesaba mining district.
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Mesaba Range
DuLoute
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
Cleveland
Mesaba Station
Duluth and Iron Range
Hawkins
James Vivian
G. W. Wallace
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Duluth
Mesaba
Roosevelt Visits Albany for Week-Long Stay
Governor Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived in Albany from New York City in the evening and were greeted by Colonel Treadwell and reporters. The governor said he was glad to be back and plans to stay about a week.
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Roosevelt
Albany
New York City
Treadwell
American Citizens Seek Damages from Boers
A group of self described American citizens filed claims with the state department for property destruction and injuries to business during the South African Republic and Orange Free State conflicts. No decisions on disposition have been made yet.
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WashinGtos
State Department
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Ken tuckian Kempf pleads guilty to shooting to kill riot
Vernando Kempf alias The Ken tuckian admitted guilt to shooting to kill in the Aug. 22 riot after a written confession detailing his part in the disturbance.
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Akros
Vernando Kempf
The
Kempf
Republicans claim solid gains in House and Senate forecast
Congressman Joseph W. Babcock releases figures claiming Republicans will hold a clear majority with 202 seats to Democrats 147 and 8 doubtful, spanning states including New York, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The tally sets a contrast to the present Congress with 185 Republicans and 172 opposition.
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Joseph W. Babcock
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Tennessee
The Next Senate Standings After Tuesday Election
The next Senate would have 49 Republicans 27 Democrats and 9 Independents if legislatures fulfill duties. Delaware Nebraska and Idaho show doubt with a total of five seats to be filled in those states.
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Washington
Senate
Assum
Delaware
Nebraska
Idaho
Parliament Sets Dec 3 for War Expenses Vote
Lonpvoy Nov 14 Parliament will assemble December 3 to vote the war costs in South Africa anticipated to total about 100 million pounds. An adjournment to the end of January will follow before Christmas.
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Lonpvoy
South Africa
Twenty-Five Noted As GOP House Majority Claim
At Wasu Hineton headquarters secretary Kerr of the Democratic congressional committee denies Republican claims of a 40 to 50 seat majority. He says Democrats will have at least 156 members with one or two doubtful seats, leaving Republicans with a 25 seat majority on current advice. Chairman Richardson declined to comment further.
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Wasu Hineton
Democratic Congressional Committee
Kerr
House
R.chardson
Kentucky Returns Show Divided Victory Assertions
The Courier-Journal estimates in Kentucky report Bryan ahead by 7,784 and Beckham by 4,063 with 62 of 1,884 precincts remaining. Beckham predicts a Democratic governor win by 8,000 to 10,000. Republicans claim Yerkes ahead about 3,000 with McKinley 900 behind and allege 3,000 Republican ballots uncounted, plus four Republican congressmen elected.
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Levisville
Kentucky
Courier-Journal
Bryan
Beckham
Leslie Combs
Republican State Central Committee
Yerkes
McKinley
Democratic State Ticket Elected in Washington
Seattle voters show McKinley will win the state by 6 000 to 8 000 and Rogers likely elected governor by a small plurality Cush man and Jones win congress seats for Republicans.
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Seattle
Wash
McKinley
Rogers
Cushman
Jones
Congress
Vote of Confidence Carries in Paris Chamber
In Paris the chamber of deputies approved a resolution of confidence in the Waldeck Rousseau government by 324 votes to 242 after a long session with heated debates. Earlier the chamber expressed regret that the government had yielded to Belgium Lipids, the assailant of the Prince of Wales.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Waldeck-Rousseau
Chamber
Belgium
Prince of Wales
Canadians Sail for Home on Hawarden Castle
The British transport Hawarden Castle carrying the Royal Canadian regiment sailed from Cape Town during the day.
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Cape Town
Hawarden Castle
Royal Canadian Regiment
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