London Celebrates Lord Mayor Show With New Lord Mayor
Bright weather marks the Lord Mayor’s Show in London as Faudel Phillips succeeds Sir Walter Wilkins. The parade features updated displays of industry, maids of honor with groomsmen, Scots Greys escort, and ships Arethusia and Rite. Phillips, born 184_, eldest son of Sir Benjamin Phillips, is a fourteenth Lord Mayor of Jewish persuasion with international decorations.
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London
Faudel Phillips
Walter Wilkins
Guildhall
Cheapside
Newgate Street
Misses Faudel Phillips
Stella Faudel Phillips
Wingfield
Churchill
Walrond
Fitzgeorge
Evan
Walter
Arethusia
Chichester
Gordon Boys’ Orphanage
Benjamin Samuel Phillips
Middlesex
Belgium
Servia
Persia
Bayard Praises London Amid Isolation Reference
Mr Bayard ends his remarks with God speed the city of London and is met by applause. Lord Salisbury reacts with laughter at the ambassador's nod to splendid isolation as a description of Britain’s role among nations.
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Mr. Bayard
London
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Reception for Senator Jones in Hope Arkansas
A public reception at the Hope opera house welcomed Senator James Ik. Jones as Hampstead county guests filled the packed venue. He spoke about the campaign, noted a Democratic victory despite the loss, praised William J. Bryan, and blamed late campaign shifts for Bryan’s defeat while urging unity among diverse supporters.
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Hope
Ark
James Ik. Jones
Hampstead County
Jones
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
McKinley
Hhat
Bryan
Canvass in Stevens County Totals Votes by Candidate and Officials
The official canvass of Stevens county is complete. Results list candidate tallies for governor and other state officers, county officials, and amendments with party and local names. Key figures include McKinley 425 and others across positions such as Auditor Ely 440 and Treasurer Rogers 425, among many listed names and vote totals.
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Colville
Wash
Stevens County
McKinley
Palmer
Bryen
Prohibition
Hyde
Doolittle
Lewis
Jones
Salyer
Oleen
Mix
Hoyt
Reavis
Livery
Sullivan
Rogers
Dunlap
White
Hicks
Munter
Richardson
Representa Montgomery
Phelps
McMilan
Ely
Metcalfe
Fountain
Beggs
Hoss
Nordyke
Kirkpatrick
Banquet at Guild Hall Honors Ambassador Bayard
A formal banquet at Guild Hall honored United States Ambassador Bayard among a distinguished guest list including Lord Salisbury Sir Michael Hicks Beach and other statesmen. Bayard spoke on diplomatic unity and shared civilization, noting the world’s interlinked nations and the corps of diplomats.
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Ambassador Bayard
Guild Hall
Lord Salisbury
Michael Hicks-Beach
Admiralty
Geo. Goshen
Prince Eadward of
Saxeneimar
George Hamilton
Cross
Ashbourne
Richard Webster
Robert Finlay
George N. Curzon
Lord Onslow
United States
Bayard
C. T. Ritchie
R. H. Rogers
Marquis of Salisbury
Lord Dufferin
Santa Fe Receivership Injunction Sought In Kansas Court
Attorneys for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe filed for a receivership injunction in Port Scott the restraining order was granted to preserve status quo until trial and the case moves from OsKaloosa to federal court Topeka officials say Attorney General Dawe will handle the federal proceedings and a special train carried papers for filing in the circuit court
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Topeka
Kan
The
Santa Fe
Foster
United States District Court
Port Scott
Oskaloosa
Fost
Atchinson, Topeka & Sante Fe
District Court
United States Circuit Court
Dawe
Seizure of Three Friends by Revenue Cutter at Jacksonville
The Three Friends was seized at the mouth of the river Saturday night by the revenue cutter Boutwell under Washington orders for neutrality law suspected violation. It is to be libeled by the district attorney soon. Reports that Dauntless joined filibustering near Cumberland Sound are unfounded. Dauntless went to Brunswick.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Three Friends
Boutwell
Washington
Fernandina
Cumberland Sound
Brunswick
Submerged Texas Sinks in Brooklyn Navy Yard
The battleship Texas lies five feet underwater at the Cobb dock as a main valve breaks and flood follows. Divers inspect damage while wrecking tugs pump out engines and boilers. officials say the ship rests on mud with no further danger. The ship is expected to be raised and pumped out by midnight.
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New York
United States
Texas
Hes
Cobb Dock
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Glass
Kelly
Moore
Commodore Sicard
West
Associated Press
Mob surrounds Richmond jail over murder case in Missouri
In Richmond Missouri Jesse Winner and Lon Lackey charged with murdering Mrs Winner and her children waived preliminary hearing and were bound over to the February grand jury. An armed mob of about 50 surrounded the jail and demanded the prisoners after the men were returned to jail. Sheriff Holman deputized 35 men and appealed for calm while a 200 strong horsemen unit waited nearby for possible assault. Communication with Richmond was cut off by late Nov 9.
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Richmond
Moe
Jesse Winner
Lon Lackey
Chicago
Death of Napoleon Sarony Photographer of Celebrities
Famous New York photographer Napoleon Sarony died at 76. A native of Quebec, he began as a lithographic artist, studied in Europe, worked in Birmingham, England, and settled in New York in 1866 where he achieved enduring fame photographing many celebrities.
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New York
Napoleon Sarony
Hrady
United States
Sarony
Quebec
Europe
Birmingham
England
Los Angeles man wins two boxing contests in London match
Americans triumph in two bouts at the National Sporting Club. Sally Smith of Los Angeles defeats Willie Smith for the British featherweight title in eight rounds, while Billy Hill beats Arthur Callan in eleven rounds amid exchanges and clinches.
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London
National Sporting Club
Sally Smith
Los Angeles
Cal
Willie” Smith
England
Great Britain
Muldoon
Billy” Hill
Arthur Callan
Manchester
Hill
Smiths
Willie
Sally
Callan
Georgia Senatorial Election in Georgia Democratic Caucus
Democratic members of the Georgia legislature held a joint caucus to choose a U S Senate candidate for General Gordon’s soon vacant seat. Governor Atkinson and A S Clay led early ballots as thirteen rounds failed to yield a majority and a plan was adopted to restrict cross party voting in the upcoming general assembly vote.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
United States Senate
General Gordon
W. Y. Atkinson
A. S. Clay
J W. Robertson
H. T. Lewis
Bryan
Chicago
Atkinson
Clay
General Assembly
Globe Investment Co Frauds Arrest of Maser on Embezzlement Charge
Allison Z Maser president of the defunct Globe Investment Co was arrested in Boston on an indictment charging embezzlement of 10000. Treasurer J Lowell Moore already serves a three year sentence on a similar charge at issue in this case.
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Boston
Allison Z. Maser
Globe Investment Company
J. Lowell Moore
Massachusetts Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Henry A Wyman
Treasury
Moore
Mason
Train hearing hints at plot to stop Russian royalty
A Lem berg dispatch says a train carrying Dowager Empress Olga Grand Duchess Olga and Grand Duke Nicholas was halted between Sumbatowa and afichadów due to loosened locomotive joints. Officials at Sumbatowa stations are under arrest and 48 suspects are held as possible conspirators though no confirmation is yet obtained.
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Berlin
Lemberg
Holland
Dziennik Pelski
St. Petersburg
Czarina
Grand Duchess
Olwa
Michael
Nicholas
Sumbatowa
Afichadow
Paddy Purtell Knocks Out James Ferns in Third Round
In Topeka Kansas tonight Paddy Purtell of Kansas City defeated James Ferns of Weir City in the third round. Ferns was in good shape but Purtell landed the decisive knockout after a hot bout. It was Ferns’ first defeat.
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James Ferns
Topeka
Kas
Paddy Purtell
Kansas City
Weir City
Galena
Purtell
Ferns
London Financial News Warns on Yerkes Tramway Securities
The Financial News reports Chicago broker A L Dewar is in London to place Yerkes Tramway Line securities and raise funds for a Chicago stock exchange. It warns investors that elevated railroads have hurt tramway profits and notes Yerkes resisted British participation in prior prosperity.
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London
Financial News
A. L. Dewar
Chicago
Yerkes
Chicago Stock Exchange
Central Pacific Railroad Loses in Supreme Court Case
The United States Supreme Court, Washington, Nov 9, ruled that the Central Pacific Railroad Company waived any right to compensation for carrying post office inspectors. The decision centered on the railroad providing free transportation and not asserting a claim for compensation until long after the service.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Central Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Resigned U S Attorney Robertson Charged as Partisan
Port Townsend Washington reports that Assistant U S District Attorney Robertson was compelled to resign for taking an overly active part with fusion forces in the recent state campaign. He sent in his resignation before the election with an understanding it would be kept private until after the vote.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Customs House
Robertano
Assis
United States
Robertson
Department of Justice
Democrats Resume National Party in New York
The state committee of the National Democratic Party met to continue the organization. An address urged Democrats to unite behind time-honored democracy and warned that backing Chicago platform doctrines would bring disaster and prevent future party dominance.
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New York
National Democratic Party
Mas
Chicago
Indian Territory Courts Win Jurisdiction Ruling
Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch reports Judge Carlin of the U S court upheld Indian Territory courts jurisdiction over cases where an outside commissioners examination was not held before September 1. This ruling marks a significant victory for Indian Territory judiciary.
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St. Louis
Fort Smith Ark
Carlin
United States Court
Ex County Treasurer Morrison Trial Opens in New York State
The trial of former Rensselaer County Treasurer George H. Morrison began in Troy New York with Morrison accused of misappropriating 259000 dollars. Judge Parker overruled a motion to delay the case. It is believed Morrison may plead guilty to the indictment accusing him of refusing to hand over 200000 dollars to his successor.
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New York State
Troy
N. Y
George H. Morrison
Rensallaer County
Parker
Morrison
Heavy business failure at Munseeheimer Daube store
Ardmore Ill November 9 the large general merchandise house Munseeshorm Daube executed a deed of assignment naming W A Ledbetter as assignee. Liabilities exceed 100.10 while assets are larger. Creditors attached H Munseesheimer personal property prompting the deed which favors creditors up to 30000 dollars.
New York Sells Large Lot Bonds
Bids on sixteen million dollars of 3 percent gold bonds for the city of New York were opened in the controller's office. The issue was largely overbid with 185 proposals received and major bankers represented. Premiums ranged from one to five percent.
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New York
City of
Comptroller’s Office
Floods in Italy Renewed Submerge Rimini City
Floods in Italy have been renewed with Rimini submerged as the Cerfone river overflows threatening nearby areas. Navy officials in Rome report continued flood conditions and monitoring across the region.
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Italy
Rome
Navy
Rimini
Cerfone
Government Sues Bell Telephone Over Berliner Patents
The United States sues American Bell Telephone Company in the Supreme Court over Berliner microphone patents. If the government wins, the case could open telephone use to the public and challenge Bell’s monopoly. arguments span nine hours over three days with heavy government and Bell representation.
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Washington
United States
American Bell Telephone Company
United States Supreme Court
Bell Company
Harmon
Conrad
James J. Storry
James Choate
Frederick P. Fish
Standard Telephone Company
James McNaught
Myron Francis Hill
R. 8. Taylor
Indianapolis
Emil Settiner
Bell Telephone Company
Colorado Saddlery Firm Fails Under Pressure After Election
P. P. Heath owner of a major Colorado saddlery and harness store assigned to the Colorado National Bank. No asset statement issued. Reported failure attributed to pressure from J. B. Short Saddlery Co of Quincy Illinois, a creditor.
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Greeley, Cel
P. P. Heath
Colorado
Sidney O'Danna Sues Germans for Seven Million Francs
Sidney O'Danna arrives in Paris and plans to sue the German embassy in French courts for 37 650 000 francs damages. He recently finished a Berlin prison term for attempting to provoke war between France and Germany and says the sentence was unjust.
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Paris
le Matin
Sidney O'Danna
O'Danna
Berlin
France
Germany
Double tragedy in Philadelphia coal dealer kills wife then self
William Hayes a coal dealer killed his wife in their Philadelphia home after a frequent quarrel and then took his own life. He went to his mother's house to bid farewell before returning to commit suicide, leaving both bodies in the bedroom.
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Philadelphia
William Hayes
Hayes
Oregon Republicans Honor Maine Statesman Reed Reception
Thomas B Reed the Maine statesman was given a reception at the Portland hotel today. Visitors came from all parts of Oregon to honor him as he prepares to return east over the Canadian Pacific.
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Portland, Or
Thomas B. Reed
The
Maine Statesman
Portland
Oregon
Shafroth Wins Colorado District With Record Majority
Denver report notes John F. Shafroth secures a 54,517 vote majority in Colorado's First District. Officials call this the largest congressional majority since the government’s founding, marking a historic election result.
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Denver
John F. Shafroth
Colorado
Congress
Bluff Worked on the Sultan Speech Frightens Him
A Constantinople dispatch says the sultan is perturbed by French Foreign Minister Hanotaux's speech and has granted concessions to French ambassador Cambon as a result.
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London
Constantinople
M. Hanotaux
M. Cambon
Confession ties theft of 37000 from Adams Express to Elrod scheme
In Louisville court a sensational confession is used in Mrs. Eugenia Elrod's damage suit against Adams Express. Minnie Ketcham claims Charlton Elrod pressured Chas. Hardin to steal 37000. Hardin allegedly handed over funds, bought property, and drifted across the country while Elrod reclaimed money from them. Hardin, later acquitted in Nashville, is in Michigan City prison for another crime.
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Louisville
Barr
Acems Express Company
Eugenia Elrod
Adams Express Company
Express Company
Minnie B. Ketcham
Chas. Hardin
Charlton Elrod
Ketcham
Elrod
Missouri Penitentiary
Hardin
Cincinnati
Arkansas
Nashville
Michigan City
Ind
Wreck of schooner Sonora reported with five lives lost
Reports from St Thomas Ontario say the schooner Sonora was wrecked off Point Abino near Buffalo in a gale. Five crewmen including Captain Buckley and two others are listed dead or missing. Mate Duquette survived clinging to a hatchway until reaching shore.
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Buffalo
N. Y
St. Thomas
Ont
Sonora
Point Abino
W. Duquette
James Buckley Sarnia
Daniel Russel
James Morrison
Glasgow
Scotland
Malcolm McLeod
Toronto
Cook
Duquette
Senora
Buckley
Tonawanda
Mate Duquette
Wiarton
Detroit
Mich
C. A. Chamberlain
Lake Erie
Seville
Bank of Spain
Pacific Cable Conference Resumes Sessions in London
The Pacific cable conference reopened at the colonial office in London with all delegates present. Earl of Selborne chaired as parliamentary undersecretary and technical questions will begin at the next regular session. Secretary Mercer noted previous meetings and delays due to Australian and Canadian political schedules.
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Associated Press
London
Pacific Cable Conference
Earl of Selborne
Counies
Colonial Office
Heptworth Mercer
Merce
Buda Pesth
Canada
Appointment of New Vali of Diarbekir in Constantinople
In Constantinople on November 8 Khalid Bey, president of the criminal court, is named to replace the dismissed vali of Diarbeki. The move comes as authorities reshuffle regional leadership.
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Vali
Diarbeki
Constantinople
Khalid Bey
Criminal Court
Steamer Azanafache Sinks in Collision off Seville
The Azanafache struck another steamer while taking a duck hunting party near Seville. Twenty passengers drowned as the vessel foundered in the incident.
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Seville
Azanafache
Rockefeller Appeal Over Damages In Merritt Suit
In St Paul in November 9 the United States circuit court of appeals sent the case back for a new trial. Alfred M Merritt sued Rockefeller for 944000 alleging misrepresentation of the financial standing of mining firms. The court ruled the initial damages excessive and left open the possibility of payment on remand.
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St. Paul, Minn
John D. Rockefeller
Alfred M. Merritt
Duluth
United States District Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Merritt
Rockefeller
Merritts
Rockefell TS
New Consolidated Company
Ambassador Bayard Seeks Fast Action on Mrs Castle Case
London reports Ambassador Bayard says he is barred from official action on Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco jailed for shoplifting. He forwarded Castle’s letter to Home Secretary Sir Matthew Ridley and expects a prompt decision. Castle says he visited the Home Office and found his wife highly nervous. no release date given. Mrs Castle to be moved from Wormwood Scrubbs Prison tomorrow.
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London
Bayard
Representa‘ve
Associated Press
Walter M. Castle
San Francisco
Wormwood Scrubbs
Dong
Home Office
Foreign Office
Castle
Matthew White Ridley
Home Secretary
Wormwood Scrubbs Prison
British Bark Vanita Ashore Near Gray's Harbor
The British bark Vanita Captain Fraser from Nagasaki to Portland went ashore 12 miles north of Gray's Harbor entrance. All 27 aboard are safe. the vessel is undamaged though high and dry on the beach. This marks the seventh foreign vessel ashore on that beach stretch.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Fraser
Nagasaki
Portland
Gray's Harbor Entrance
Glen Morag
Ilwaco
Abercorn
Quinault
James Fraser
Gray’s Harbor
Wyoming Claimed for Bryan in Nine Counties
Cheyenne dispatch reports Democrat Chairman Blydenburgh saying nine counties finished returns with Big Horn county incomplete. Democratic majorities exceed early estimates and Bryan electors lead 3% while Osborn leads Mondell by four votes in the congress race.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Wyo
Blydenburgh
Democrat- State
Big Horn County
Bryan
Osborne Fm
Congress
Mondell
Banks Near Resumption of Specie Payments in New York
New York banks consider resuming specie payments after piling gold since the November election. They had suspended gold exports and government dues payments in February 1882, shifting the burden to the treasury and prompting government bond issues. Banks now expect to put gold back into circulation and resume exports, easing treasury strain.
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New York
Treasury
Floods Hit Central and Northern Italy
Flooding from swollen rivers covers central and northern Italy. The town of Citta Dicastello is submerged, bridges are destroyed, and several residents have drowned. Large tracts of land are rendered desolate.
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Rome
Italy
Citta Dicastello
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