Roosevelt Speech Honors General Wright at Memphis Banquet
President Roosevelt praises General Luke E. Wright in a Memphis banquet address, lauding his service in the Philippines and Civil War ties to Tennessee. He stresses duty in the Philippines, unity of American aims, and the flag’s meaning abroad as the nation maintains order and liberty.
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Martial law repealed in new colonies amid sedition clampdown
Pretoria reports martial law ended across the new colonies today. The proclamation allows reimposing military rule if needed and permits the arrest without warrant of anyone deemed dangerous or suspected of sedition.
Fire destroys Alameda depot and ferry slips. ten men missing
A morning blaze at the Southern Pacific Depot and Alameda ferry slips near the Oakland shore destroys structures including coaches. The steamship Oakland escaped fire but its crewmen are missing. dispatcher estimates losses between 300,000 and 500,000 dollars as cause remains unknown.
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Alameda Mele
Switchman Arrested After Fatal Shooting in Railway Yards
Chicago dispatch reports Charles E. Dillon special policeman for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway was shot and killed in the yards while stopping a freight car theft. O. H. Yoran, another railway switchman, was arrested nearby and found with several broken car seals in his possession.
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Switchman
Chicago, Ill
Chas. E. Dillon
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
O. H. Yoran
Death in the Mines Figures From Strike Commission
Rev. Dr. Peter Roberts testified for the Strike Commission noting U S railroads kill 2.5 per 1000 workers yearly while coal mine workers suffer 3.5 per 1000. He cited switchmen flagmen and watchmen in 1900 at 5.3 per 1000 versus 5.5 per 1000 for miners inside mines.
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Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Scranton
Gray
Roberts
United States
Gompers Exonerated by Union Investigation
The special committee found Samuel Gompers completely exonerated of infidelity to Trade Unionist principles. The report presented in New Orleans during the American Federation of Labor convention clears Gompers of the charges raised by Theodore Shafter, president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers.
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Theodore J. Shafter
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
American Federation of Labc
Central railroad of New Jersey replies to Hearst complaint
The Central railroad of New Jersey filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission an answer to William Randolph Hearst's complaint. It offers a brief general denial and states no knowledge of any injury to Hearst arising from the alleged matters.
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Wm. R. Hearst
New York
Weideman Stock Company Presents Dixie Land at Auditorium
The Weideman Stock Company performs at the Auditorium in Dixie Land tonight offering a musical stage show with a traditional southern flavor. Audience members can expect lively songs, comedy, and local ambiance.
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Weideman Stock Company
Dixie Land
Election returns detail county and canyon results
Official returns show Latah and Canyon counties voting across offices with Republicans winning many county posts. Highlights include Morrison and Gibson leading in state offices, Brigham and Allen leading in State Senate races, and strong Republican majorities on county tickets such as Treasurer Hatchinacn and Sheriff Watkine.
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Lanktree
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Posse Pursues Missing Train Robbers Near Frejelle Creek
In Trinidad on November 20 a pursuing posse reports no contact with two suspected gang members. Rumors that the robbers were surrounded at Frejelle Creek remain unconfirmed as the search continues with no word from the outlaws.
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Frejelle Creek
Strike Ends as Bloomington Street Railway Reaches Agreement
Bloomington street railway management grants employees demands and ends the strike. service resumes after talks conclude with no further disruption.
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Bloomington
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Tally Keeper Fired
The prison board met with no notice to Attorney General Martin and dismissed guard William Burns who kept a list of property taken by Warden Arney and sent to his brother Harry's ranch. A second meeting followed as General Martin arrived and the board then decided to drop Turnkey O. D. China with no further action.
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William Burns
Arney
Harry
Aevetor
O. D
China
Forest land 2 300 000 acres withdrawn for review
Notification from the General Land Office to the Lewiston land office states 2 300 000 acres in Idaho and Boise counties south of the Bitter Root forest reserve are temporarily withdrawn. The move awaits an investigation of adding the area to the reserve, which would enlarge the Bitter Root reserve to 5 800 000 acres.
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Idaho Counties
Idaho
Boise
Bitter Roch Forest Reservation
Murder Shocks Pandora: Manager Shot Through Office Window
Arthaur L. Cellins, general manager of Smugler Union Mining at Pandora above Telluride, was shot in the back through an office window by unknown assailants. The buckshot wound was believed fatal. authorities have no clues and Collins remained alive but unaware of the shooter as reports from Telluride state the incident caused great excitement.
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Arthaur L. Cellins
Pandora
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Election methods debated in Congress to widen inquiry
Washington November 20 The plan to amend election laws to reduce Southern representation will be renewed at the next session. The inquiry would cover Northern states including Pennsylvania with Democrats united against the proposal. A conference among Representatives Dick Crampacker Dayton and others will seek quick action. Democrats claim Pennsylvania election methods warrant as vigorous scrutiny as those in the South.
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Card of Thanks for T. J. Matthews
The Matthews family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of husband and father T. J. Matthews. Special thanks go to Grand Army comrades and Philippine veterans for their funeral attendance. Elizabeth Matthews and W. T. Matthews sign the notice.
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Grand Army
Elizabeth Matthews
W. T. Matthews
Herbaline Breath Sweetener Promises Health Glow
Mrs. A. L. Cook touts Herbaline as a breath sweetener that brightens eyes and improves complexion without side effects, claiming it ensures natural health and bloom.
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Mra. A. L. Cook
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