Great McKinley Victory Celebrated Across Nation
A Dakota Huronite editorial hails overwhelming Republican wins in the 1900 election. It lauds McKinley and Roosevelt for peace and progress abroad, criticizes Bryan and Pettigrew, and urges national unity to support constitutional liberty and self-government. It notes economic gains and warns war to end in the Philippines.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Bryan
Broker
Altgeld
Thor
President McKinley Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
The document declares Thanksgiving, praises national harvests and prosperity, notes Christian charity and unity, and sets Thursday November 29 as the day to be observed. It emphasizes the nation’s safety, commerce, and international presence, including the Galveston calamity’s humane response.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by the President
The President calls the people of the United States to observe a day of Thanksgiving and praise. Citizens are urged to gather in worship, give thanks for harvest, valor and humanity of the armed forces, and pray for divine favor, harmony with other nations, and peace in all ways.
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United States
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure for Catarrh Symptoms
Advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy to cure catarrh. It claims relief from inflamed eyes headaches ringing in ears and mucus discharge by purifying enriching and vitalizing the blood. The copy asserts tissue rebuilding and permanent cure of catarrh symptoms.
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Hood
Cuba Constitutional Convention Opens in Havana
The Marti theater hosts Cuba's constitutional convention as General Wood enters to an ovation. Delegates plan to draft a constitution and outline Cuba United States relations, with Senor Llorente chosen as president and a committee sent to thank Wood for his mission.
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Havana
Marti
General Wood
Fitzhugh Lee
America
Senor Cisneros
General Rivera
Wood
Cuba
United States
Perez
Senor Figueroa
Senor Llorente
Supreme Court
Senor Villuendo
Senor Alleman
Gratitude to U S President Over Cuban Liberty Declarations
A formal testament expresses profound gratitude to the President of the United States for honesty and fulfillment of declarations supporting Cuban liberty and independence, noting satisfaction with the U S stance and actions.
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United States of America
Death of Harry Morrison in Wisconsin Said to Be Murder
Investigation points to possible homicide in Morrison case. He died Oct. 15 at Black River Falls with $240 on him, a carbolic acid claim questioned by a local undertaker who found a side wound and unburned lips, with a formal autopsy planned.
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Harry Morrison
Viroqua
Wis
la Crosse
Morrison
Black River Falls
Lord Mayor Rules Out Kruger Freedom of City Motion
In a crowded corporation meeting on November 7, the lord mayor ruled out of order a resolution to grant the freedom of the city to former President Kruger of the South African Republic, drawing notable excitement among attendees.
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Dvcsfix
Kruger
South African Remoblia
Condition More Serious Amputation May Be Necessary
Senator K. Davis of Minnesota is seriously ill with blood poisoning. He had two operations in October after a prior illness at home. Doctors fear infection spread and consider amputation of the foot or leg to save his life.
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Senator Davis
St. Paul
K. Davis
Davis
Roberts departure uncertain amid delays and loans
London reports Lord Roberts may delay departure by weeks after a Portsmouth telegram. A dispatch from Pietermaritzburg to The Times notes the potential postponement. Berlin and Frankfort financiers indicate another imperial loan is forthcoming to cover the Chinese expedition and higher empire costs.
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London
Portsmouth
Lord Roberts
Durpay
Pietermaritzburg
the Times
Berry
Berlin
Frankfort
Seven Ab Killed FATAL ACCOUNTS DURING A PARADE
Toronto news reports fatalities at a parade honoring returning South African volunteers. Eliza Magee age 15 died after being struck by a cart. Jennie Theci age 18 died from a head injury. George Shaughnessy fell from an armory roof, leg injuries likely fatal. Charles Taylor lost a hand to a firecracker. A lost pocket book is offered for $10 reward.
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Toronto
Eliza Magee
Jennie Theci
George Shaughnessy
Charles Taylor
Queen’s Hotel
Toronto Soldiers Reach Home From South Africa
Toronto Nov 7 soldiers of the South African contingent arrived to tremendous enthusiasm with miles of street decorations. Local regiments and patriotic associations joined the parade as crowds blocked traffic for hours at the depot scene and the reception was described as one of the most notable in the city’s history.
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Toronto
Milwaukee Engineers Seek Pay Increase on Heaviest Engines
In St Paul on November 7, engineers and firemen of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad petitioned 18 managers for higher pay. About 1500 to 2000 workers argue heavy modern engines demand more work, and officials promised careful consideration with likely raises for the largest locomotives. Some railroads have already boosted pay and added a second fireman on larger engines.
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Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago
Igrger
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Maine
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the Constitutional Convention
Leonard Wood
Rockford Hosiery Co
Kenosha
Dakota Avenue
Huron, South Dak
RAO
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Soa
Dr.j.h. McLean Medicine CO
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South Africa
Ourhouse
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Springfield
Mass
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