Battleship Kentucky Makes Smyrna Stop for Show Off Visit
The first class battleship Kentucky, en route to Manila, is ordered to stop at Smyrna Turkey as part of a tour that coincides with renewed U S pressure for indemnity payments for missionary property losses. Authorities praise her appearance while seeking about $100 000 in claims.
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Washmotox
Kentucky
Mediterranean
Tanch
Smyrna
Turkey
Philippines
Naples
Italy
Manila
Suez Canal
Colby M. Chester
United States
Angell
Strauss
Griscom
Constantinople
Gulf
Hispano American Congress Fails to Excite Interest
Madrid dispatch reports that the Hispano American congress attracted little support in Spain. Delegates were few and resolutions flat, though some hope remains that the effort may bring Spain closer to the South American republics in time.
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Paris
Madrid
Spain
Hemisphere
Congress
Police Board Considers Potter Charges For Two Officials
New York November 21. The police board met with all members present except Commissioner Hess to study Mayor Van Wyck’s letter about Bishop Potter’s charges. The board preferred charges against Inspector Adam Cross and Captain Herlihy who faced an impertinent reply incident with Rev Mr Paddock of the pro cathedral. Herlihy had been moved from his precinct to the steamboat squad.
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New York
Herlihy
Steamboat Squad
Wolcott to Return to Denver After Senate Term
Washington Nov 21 Senator Wolcott of Colorado will not join President McKinley’s cabinet. Despite rumors of a March 4 appointment, he has informed friends he will return to Denver when his senatorial term ends.
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Senator Wolcott
McKinley
Washington
Colorado
Senate
Denver
Coldest November on record in Spokane area
Spokane Washington reports the coldest November on record with the temperature at five above zero and expected to reach zero before morning. A keen northeast wind adds to the chill as observers forecast frigid conditions.
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Spokane
Wash
Bradford man dies after 100 foot fall at Princeton water tower
Leonard G. Nash of Bradford Pennsylvania was in Princeton since September preparing to enter the university in February when he fell from the water tower about 100 feet and was killed instantly.
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Princeton
N. J
Leonard G. Nash
Bradford
University
Kentucky governor candidate sues for secretary post link
WasHiNGTex Nov. 1 John W Yerkes former Kentucky guber candidate applies for assistant secretary of war contingent on Meeikeljohn winning a U S senate seat from Nebraska.
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Meikeljohn
Washingtex
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Meeikeljohn
United States Senate
Nebraska
Shortage of Frank Brown at German National Bank cited
Cincinnati reports that Frank M. Brown, Newport Ky assistant cashier, is blamed for a $191,500 shortage. Experts say he memorized false entries to mislead tellers and clerks while concealing withdrawals totaling $3,100 in manipulated ledgers. Bond stands at $10,000. DA Hill to assume charge. arrests expected.
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Cincinnati
Tucker
German National Bank
Newport
Frank M. Brown
Brown
United States
Hill
Paducah
Nine Hour Day Agreement Between Machinists and Metal Trades
Wasa Hineton reports that the Metal Trades association and International Association of Machinists reached a deal reducing machinists hours to nine and a half per day starting immediately, with May 18, 1901 set for a nine hour day. The agreement forbids strikes and lockouts and requires arbitration for future disputes.
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Wasa Hineton
Metal Trades Association
International Association of Machinists
United States
Freight Wreck Kills Man Stealing Ride Near Dragoon
A southbound Spokane Falls and Northern freight wrecked near Dragoon station when rails spread. Seven men were riding for free. John Klein died trapped beneath wreckage. Patrick Welsh and Richard Hocking were seriously injured. others escaped with minor bruises.
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Spokane, Wash
Spokane Falls and Northern Railway
Dragoon Station
John Klein
Patrick Welsh
Richard Hocking
Vanderbilts Move to Absorb Erie Lines
London reports plans for the Erie and Wabash systems to be absorbed by the New York Central. William K. Vanderbilt has been quietly buying Erie and Pennsylvania lines in the open market as part of the consolidation.
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Vanderbilts
Erie
London
New York Central
Mississippi
Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Eries
Pennsylvania
Football Player Dies After Injury in Mass High School Game
Andover Massachusetts reports the death of 15 year old Charles Hanabry who was injured in a football game a week earlier. He broke his arm but hid the injury from his parents until Wednesday and developed blood poisoning leading to his death at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Andover
Mass
Charles Hanabry
Massachusetts General Hospital
Rockefeller Daughter to Wed Chicago Man in New York
Miss Altea Rockefeller the only unmarried daughter of John D Rockefeller is to marry E Parmelee Prentice of Chicago on November 27 in New York City. The groom is described as a comparatively poor man.
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New York
Altea Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
E. Parmelee Prentice
Chicago
Brooks Story Escapes Fourth Time From Mississippi Penitentiary
Jackson Mississippi. Brooks Story the famed express robber has escaped from the Mississippi penitentiary. This marks his fourth escape.
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Jackson
Miss
Brooks Story
Mississippi Penitentiary
Chinese Edict Promises Death For Rebels Fails to Impress
Dr. Morrison writes from Peking that the punishment edict dated Lian 14 is viewed by foreign envoys as the final penalty the edict can inflict. Li Hang Chang repeats the threat to coerce powers to accept the compromise. Punishments appear illusory as Prince Tuan is banished and others downgraded. perpetual imprisonment is a life of honored retirement. Large numbers of Southern Chinese in Beijing plan to move south to avoid winter retribution. Shanghai says Tao Yuen Fu missionaries may still be under mandarins protection.
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Lian
Li Hang Chang
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Peking
South
Shanghai
the Times
Tien Tsin
Tao Yuen Fu
Chinese emperor vows punishment over Kettler murder
The Reichsanzeiger prints a telegram from the Chinese emperor dated November 14 in reply to William II’s message from September 20. He promises severe punishment for those involved in the murder of Baron von Kettler and hopes for quick restoration of friendly relations. He will fix his return time to Peking after peace talks reach a point and pledges strict protection of Christian missions at provincial levels.
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Berlin
Reichsanzeiger
China
William
Baron von Kettler
Peking
Riots Rage as Christians Targeted in Kiang-Si Province
Refugees arriving in Canton report anti Christian riots in Kiang Si province. Non Christians don badges to avoid death as violence escalates. The viceroy of the province faces criticism amid unrest.
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Canton
Kiang-Si
Official moves to settle French claims at Shun-Tak with naval aid
The government has appointed a deputy to settle the French claims at Shun-Tak. Three gunboats will accompany the deputy to enforce the order and ensure compliance with the directive.
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Shun-Tak
Railway link to Peking and Tien Tsin near Temple of Heaven
Communication by railway between Peking and Tien Tsin will be completed by month end. The terminus will be moved into the Chinese city near the Temple of Heaven improving access. the old terminus lay outside the city walls about four miles from the legation buildings.
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Taku
Peking
Tien Tsin
Temple of Heaven
Legation
French Troops Occupy the Tombs Near Peking
Official dispatches from General Vointron report French forces and international columns occupying the Tombs area east and southwest of Peking after a minor clash with Boxers. He cites 300 Boxers killed with no French casualties.
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Paris
Vointron
China
Peking
Chinese Destroying Railroads in Manchuria
Dispatches from Vladivostok report Chinese forces destroyed 300 versts of the southern Manchurian railroad. All stations were burned and much rolling stock damaged. Estimated damage is 10,000,000 roubles.
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Vladivostock
Edict Punishments Modest Banished Princes Not Imprisoned
Loxpon reports that the Peking edict is milder than feared with Prince Tran and Prince Chwang banished rather than jailed and Duke Lan dismissed from office.
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Loxpon
M Post
Peking
Prince Tran
Prince Chwang
Duke Lan
Woman Selma Schnapke Ordered to Insane Asylum
The preliminary hearing in Berlin on Selma Schnapke who recently attempted the emperor's life at Breslau resulted in an order to send the prisoner to an insane asylum for observation.
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Berlin
Selma Schnapke
Breslau
Fever Abates in Havana as Yellow Fever Cases Decline
Havana reports 56 yellow fever cases under treatment, including two missionaries. City officials note rapid decline and hope that restricting immigration will help rid Havana of the disease soon.
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Havana
Reinstated Discharged Colbert Colliery Workers
SHAMOKIN Pa Nov 19 The Colbert colliery 800 miners who went on strike after several workers were discharged for attending a funeral have returned to work as the company reinstates the discharged employees.
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Shamokin
Colbert
Sleet Storm Delays Elevate Rail Service
A sleet storm disrupted the elevated railway here, halting service for hours. Power fed through the third rail was compromised as ice caused cars to stall and passengers were left without heat until a warming rise melted the ice.
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Chicano
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