Wreck of the Maria Teresa near Washington Harbor
Navy dispatch reports the Maria Teresa stranded on a coral reef south of Washington. Secretary of the Navy notes the ship’s condition, with limited salvage potential and ongoing efforts to assess damage and protect the wreck site amid heavy seas and shifting tides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Potomac Vulcan
Verena
Nolsied Fung
Perena
Detwilen
Craven
Teresa
Crittenden
Yvi- Geneon
Ubrouet
Air Porte
Coom
Tham
Witn
Fineloe
Unclear naval order cited on ship and shore actions
Fragmentary report references Board of Officers examining a halt to a stranded ship and deciding if expedition should base on external or internal factors. Mentions six inch wane of Teresa and awaiting further orders, with limited legible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flac
Shin
Teresa
Goumuana
Temple Case Strains U S Mexico Over Extradition
Washington reports strong State Department effort to secure release of American Temple charged with murder in Mexico and the United States claim of extraterritorial jurisdiction. The dispute recalls the Cutting and Pacheco cases as Mexican authorities weigh trying an American for killing a Mexican on U S soil. Arizona authorities question victim Arvilo’s Mexican birth, complicating legal arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Washington
State Department
United States
Powell Clayton
Mexico
Frela
Fortrig
Leonardo Pacheco
Pacheco
Fo Cave
Arvilio
Temple
Arizona
City plans plea to improve school parkings in Topeka
City Engineer Barnes will address Edward Wilder on the need to better care for school grounds and surrounding parkings. The proposal aims for a polite campaign urging inspection and improved maintenance of the park areas around Topeka's school buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
City Board of Education
Edward Wilder
Board of Education
Topeka
Parkltick
Wilder
Requisitions Issued By the Governor for Three Kansan Fugitives
Three requisitions were issued by Governor Leedy for fugitives. B H Macke elias Ekeam arrested at Albuquerque New Mexico for stealing up to forty thousand dollars annually in Holton. The case against Macke involved multiple offenses and the largest single sum was five thousand dollars. Also sought were dirt and Otts Bletchner accused of stealing in Wyandotte County, Kansagen Mo. James Capitasa and others linked to felony charges are held at Beatrice Nebraska.
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Leedy
B. BH. Macke
Elias HB. Ekeam
Albuawerue N. M
Holton Gut
Macke
Otts Bletchner
Thoree
Wrandotte County
Kansagy
Tiehia
Nebraska
James Capit Asa
al Eeipoend
Beatrice, Neb
Railroad surveyors consider Missouri Pacific for KOC&SW line
Coffeyville reports that Missouri Pacific superintendent A H Webb and a team of surveyors have surveyed the Kansas Oklahoma Central Southwestern line at Caney. They will evaluate the road’s condition and value for possible purchase and integration into Missouri Pacific. Potential round house and shops could be built in Coffeyville, boosting local population and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
A. H. Webb
Missouri Pacific
Caney
St Lauie
Newton
Missouriacife
Bak Po
Texan Division
Irn
Milne Pacific Wood
Texas Pathandly
Guthrie
Jtyno
Kasisas City
St Louis
Cofferville
Parsons
Banta Fe
Chanute
Melin
Round House
Oxawatomie
Conway Springs
van Bunty
Nevada
Coffey[ville
Wellington Rail Yard Sparks and Crews Change Shifts
In Wellington six stock trains arrived from the west. Master Mechanic GT Neubert from Arkansas City visited, with depot staff shifts changing today. Many crews reported to duties, with several on sick leave, vacancies for passenger engineer and fireman between Topeka and Newton, and several locomotives undergoing repairs or overhauls.
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GT. Neubert
Arkansac City
Hostlers Bush
Keller
Rogers
Arkansas City
Dialn
George Brown
Harvey Cunvy
Roger
Bertscheins
Hia
TWA
Hunneweil
Wilkes
Dentwort
Kefe
Amory
Mutyane
Santa
Staton
Charley Anderson
Firrington
Es Rock Island
Frank Mowrer
Pratt
Corroll
Hom
Harry J
Jim Beard
Willity
Waddle
Webb
Kenevice Crevianelr
Williby
Thos. Murphy
Miami
Tex
Newton News Briefs Highlight Local Labor Movements
From Newton, W. Armstrong of Alien visits Riley Rathbun as guest. Roilermaker Tommy Swain travels to Hutchinson for engine work. Foreman Stele Styker at the west end yard resumes duties after absence due to illness and accident incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Armstrong
Alien
Riley Rathbun
Tommy Swain
Beereut
Hutchingen
Stele Styker
West End
Snein Hae
Sinomibiais
Gel Thomas
Chaa
Mott Returns to Work After Absence and Injuries
Several brief items report injuries and travel. Bert Kline slipped and hurt a knee on Saturday while aiding others. Prosper Menneds, brake for Condattot Whitford, was badly injured at 1140 Saturday night near a west bridge when a broken train car recoupled and Kennedy fell from a waycar, suffering a scalp wound and head injuries. Ed J. Weir departed by train south after being released from camp employments. Small property purchased at Allison and First streets. Dr. Kennett treated the semi conscious injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott
Rega
Bert Kline
Ed J. Weir
Campas
Wichita
Hax
Allison
First Streets
Prosper Menneds
Condattot Whitford
Kinsley
Kennedy
Kennett
Atchison Roundhouse Plans Bigger Facility
Ground was laid off and measured by F W Tanner for a new Atchison Missouri Pacific roundhouse to replace the present structure. The new complex will be larger with twenty stalls and a sixty foot iron turntable. The old building will be demolished and nearby structures removed to clear the site for locomotive headquarters and related improvements. Construction will begin soon and will revolutionize railway business in Atchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
F. W. Tanner
Missouri Pa
Omaha
Manty
Earnmeat
Atehlvor
Roswell Amarillo Railway Progress Near Fort Sumner
In Albuquerque on November 16 H C Phillipe, consultant on the Pecos Valley and Northeastern, reported rapid progress on the Roswell to Amarillo line. The North Derrendo bridge work near Roswell is completed and tie-in work advances toward Fort Sumner. If weather cooperates, track laying and the Pecos bridge could be finished by December 1, with the line reaching Pecos by December 25 and traffic expected about 40 days later.
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Roswell
Amarillo
Albuquerque
C. Phillipe
Pecos Valley
Klils Way
Derrendo
Fort Sumner
Rome
Pecos
Amarid
Pacos
Meeting Of Railway Men In Norfolk Nov Seventh
Preparations are under way for a grand meeting of representatives from all train service departments of U S railways to be held November 7 in Norfolk Virginia at the Academy of Music. About 300 to 400 men will attend with officers and the ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. A notable talk will cover station indicators to aid passengers in knowing the next stop on trains and reduce confusion during arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
United States
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Fremen
The
Academy of Music
Texas Pacific Railroal
Agent at Sylvia Injured in Santa Fe Accident
Hutchinson is told that J. B. Kirk station agent at Sylvia suffered a serious accident last week from which he is slowly recovering. He visited friends, rode the early freight home, slipped on alighting, was thrown to the ground, braising his head and rendering him unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Hutchinson
J. B. Kirk
The
Santa Fe
Chief Surgeon Kaster Visits Ottawa Hospital Figures
Mrs. K P Kater and her accompanying party visited Dr and Mrs Black in Ottawa as the Santa Fe surgeon Kaster conducts follow up work at the Santa Fe hospital. Dr Kaster will stay several days to oversee hospital tasks before leaving for Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaster
Ottawa
K. P. Kater
Urgeon
The
Santa Fe
Black
Topeka Vetter
Aster
City
Organized Robbery and Porter's Cuban Tariff Report
Government report by Robert P Porter to the president and treasury secretary analyzes Cuba’s 14 year budget, revenue sources and expenditures. It advocates a revised tariff to ease taxation, reduce duties by about 60 percent, and boost imports and revenue while addressing smuggling and currency issues.
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Washington
Robert P. Porter
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Porter
Resiuet
Generis Gontex
Commissioner Porter
Gen. Gomez
Mer. Porter
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Clenfuegoe
Dicem
Bere
Smuin
Spain
Santiago
Natural Ty
Nao Locomotive Works
Rasex
Analysis of Cuba budget and US tariff impact on Cuban finances
Porter presents a Cuba budget view with 1886 to 1897 imports totaling about twelve million annually and projected tariff revenue. He identifies sovereign costs exceeding twenty two million, with interest on public debt topping thirty million and military and executive expenses as major items. He notes subsidies and civil guard costs, and warns that future Cuban expenditures hinge on US possession, making precise forecasts impossible.
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United States
Porter
Cuba
Cubs
Uhe
Navy
Executive Department
Spain
Campaign of 1900 to Be Opened in Washington
A Republican national headquarters will be opened in Washington when Congress convenes to organize and feed the 1900 campaign. Secretary Charles F. Dick says the Trump card is constant contact with district groups and readiness to act immediately after the presidential nomination. Literature will be prepared promptly after McKinley’s 1896 nomination and this time the plan is to be ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Charles F. Dick
National Republican
McKinley
Four Topeka Youths Sentenced for Highway Robbery
In district court Judge Hazen sentenced four Topeka youths known as desperadoes. Earl Cafferty Charles Stowell and Seth Rosebrook were sent to the state reformatory. Fred Rosebrook under 16 will go to reform school. Cafferty and elder Rosebrook may have six years in reformatory for their respective robbery convictions and confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topexa Desperadoes
Hazen
Earl Cafferty
Charles Stowell
Seth Rosebrook
State Reformatory
Fred Rosebrook
Cafferty
Rosebrook
Ot Geare
Debate over Juvenile Sentencing and Reform School Policy
A judge urges amending the law to give judges discretion for youths under 16, arguing current rules send them to reform schools where they may escape and normalizing juvenile crime. The younger Rosebrook case highlights concerns over sentencing in the second degree.
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Rosebrook
Juiljre
Elingle
Denmitmliziniz
Michigan Supreme Court Bans Boycott Tactics
A Michigan Supreme Court decision declares boycott illegal and an unlawful menace. The ruling enjoins all forms of boycott activity and intimidation linked to the railway workers' union dispute. The Detroit circuit court had previously heard the case brought by Beck & Bons who argued for restraining order against interference with their employees and business.
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Lanting
Mich
Michigan Supreme Coint Today
Malintul Anil
Etr
Detroit
Beck & Bons
Antlers
Jefferson Sons: Joseph Jefferson Announces Temporary Retirement
New York Nov 14 Joseph Jefferson the famous actor issues a written statement explaining he is compelled by medical advice to retire temporarily from stage to rest and recuperate. He will leave the Rip Van Winkle and The Rivals productions to Thornes and William Jeffries with his company remaining intact for the tour. He plans to visit Old Point Comfort for a few weeks before rejoining when health permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Jefferson
Tam Ouchintty
Physictane
Marguera
Rip van Winkie
Tar Gong
Thornes
William Jeffuriss
Apne
van Winkle
Bob Acres
Crudit
Thentursuers
America
Consciantious Pirener
Mr. Jefferson
Tt Atage
Old Point Comfortee
Moon
Rations Cut Off Nameds Spur Indians to Comply with Rules
In Wichita on November 16 Majie A Wood Indian agent for the Aretabans after new echo houses were built began to implement measures. Olpene Shielde of the Mron branch of the Chayennes persuaded many fridions to keep children from school. By order of the Indian commissioner rations were cut off to enforce treaty rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Majie A. Woodean
Aretabans
Echo Houses
Ben Pune
Olpene Shielde
Mron
Chayennes
Ordar
Indian Commissioner
Washington reports improving health in Manila hospital wards
A war department dispatch from Manila dated November 34 189% notes health conditions improving with only six deaths in eight days. Five Red Cross nurses are performing excellent work in hospitals and twenty competent female nurses are giving strict attention to duties, providing beneficial services despite uncertain wording and garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Red Cross
Stonedorn
Matches for Germany To Be Made by an American Company in Dresden
Akron Ohio November 16. Mr C C Barber president of the Diamond Match company reports arrangements have been made in Germany. The Dresden plant will be the fourth factory the Diamond company has established in Europe in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Dresden
Akron
C. C. Barber
Diamond Match Commpany
Europe
Imamond Ceen Gany
Notable Convicts Sentenced to Local Prisons
Ora Thompson and EH Hamilton were sentenced yesterday after convictions in the district court. Thompson, aged 12, received a term at the state reformatory while Hamilton was sentenced to the penitentiary. The report notes Milton as a young, highly noted prisoner among county detainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Thompson
EH Hamiiton
Dudes Hazen
Thompson
State Reformatory
Harliton
Milton
Union Pacific rail service details across western cities
The text outlines Union Pacific connections to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with principal western locations. It mentions Pullman cars and frontier routes and directs readers to contact city ticket agents and bull agents for information.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Unies Pacific
Union Pacific
Ine
Cou
USA
City
Bull
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Gail Borden
Eagle
Perr
McCalla
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Wellington
Apeaindinten
Austin
Weat Yeater
Prom Emporia
Playford
S Harker
Tom Kendall
Guty
Jason Ault
Holyrood
Rossiter
Boutyrood Oh
Tonee
Atchison's Roundhouse
Avalt Drug Starem
K. Fairbank Company
York
Michigan Supreme Court
Jefferson
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