Odell Confirms Platt Still State Republican Leader
New York November 25 B B Odell returned to Albany from Washington and said the conference restored harmony within the party. He asserted Senator Platt remains the state leader, while Odell plans greater involvement in party management and city politics. He credited concessions on both sides and said the aim is unity for the party’s success.
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Albany
Washington
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Roosevelt
Odell Waa
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Senator Platt
New York Central to Use Electric Power
New York Central plans to electrify its system asserting steam will be superseded. Contracts worth 15 to 20 million dollars are reportedly awarded, with full electrification within five years. Trains within fifty miles of Forty-second Street would run on electric power.
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NEW York Central
New York
New York Central Railway
Forty-second Street
Veteran supposed dead found alive after decades apart
Ernest Ward of Jermyn Pa aged 43 learns his father Benjamin Ward a Chicago resident and Union Army veteran long believed dead would soon meet him, having been mourned for thirty nine years. The elder Ward had disappeared after the Civil War and searched for relatives in New York State.
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Ernest Ward
Jermyn
Benjamin Ward
Ward
Chicago
New York State
Smoke Said to Cause Diphtheria Epidemic in Ramapo Towns
Physicians in Suffern and Ramsey New York report a new discovery linking diphtheria outbreaks to smoke from burning leaves in the Ramapo mountains. The smoke supposedly carries toxins that have settled on the villages for some time, sustaining the epidemic.
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New York
Suffern
N. Y
Ramsey
Ramapo Mountains
Famous $10,000 Diamond Belt Sells at Auction
New York November 24 John G Sullivan's famous $20,000 diamond belt sold for 2900 to a Bowery dealer. The belt donated by Boston citizens on July 4 1887 was pawned and later sold as an unredeemed pledge. It weighs 1700 pennyweights with 400 diamonds and will be used for display in a curiosity shop.
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New York
John G. Sullivan
Sullivan
Hoston
Butchers Union Calls Meeting Over Possible Strike
In Indianapolis on November 25 workers plan another meeting to assess actions against big packing houses after employers ignore demands. National organizers are arriving, signaling a potential strike and heightened labor tension locally.
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Indianapolis
Butchers Union
100000 Boys Organize a Club in New York
In New York the public schools plan a vast athletic league for about 100000 boys. Led by Dr. Luther Gulick and Dr. W. J. Maxwell, the initiative targets primary and grammar students with events at Madison Square Garden on December 26.
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New York
Greater New York
Luther JL Gulick
W. J. Maxwell
Asadison Square Garden
Ich
International Yacht Race negotiations shift to Lord Lonsdale
New York reports Lord Lonsdale takes charge of talks on the international ocean yacht race after visiting the Kaiser. Commodore of the New York Yacht Club had only said the matter was under consideration. Von Sternburg expects US discussions to begin next week.
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New York
Lord Lonsdale
London
New York Herald
Berlin
New York Yacht Club
Naron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Snow begins to fall as gearon opens in St. Louis
The first snow of the gearon began falling last night and continued today in St. Louis, with Navy teams watching the wintry conditions.
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St. Louis
Navy
Utah Soldiers Arrive to Guard Coal Mines in Strike
Utah National Guard troops guard Winter Quarters Clear Creek and Sunnyside mines amid a coal strike. Castle Gate posts not made, Scofield and Sunnyside detachments moved to strike sites. miners plan a parade but no trouble expected.
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Salt Lake Ciy
Utah National Guard
Winter Quarters
Clear Creek
Sunnyside
Castle Gate
Emperor William Trains Voice For Better Speech
Berlin reports the Emperor has altered his voice to lessen strain on the vocal cords. He speaks in a lower pitch while pursuing voice culture with doctors and a potential teacher. A bulletin says the left vocal cord scar may require care as the Emperor undergoes massage and exercises, with full recovery expected in weeks.
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Berlin
William
H. Holbrook
Curtis
New York
H. Krause
Frederick
Krause
Fitzsimmons Gardner Fight Attention Heightens Boxing Night
San Francisco reports fever heat for the Fitzsimmons versus Gardner bout tonight. Bettors favor Fitz with odds near 10 to 8 or 10 to 9 as weigh in approaches at 108 pounds. Gardner’s backers predict a strong youth factor and precise conditioning while Fitzsimmons trains through a cold after massage. Referee Eddie Graney oversees rules and bandage talks, with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien ready to challenge the winner.
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Fitz
Gardner
Bob
Lght
Fitzsimmons
Eddie Graney
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Standard Office
Viceroy Curzon Reaffirms British Supremacy in Persian Gulf
Lord Curzon held a durbar at Shargah near Bunder Abbas and affirmed Britain will maintain supremacy in the Persian Gulf. He urged Arab chiefs to honor engagements not to deal with other powers, not to admit foreign agents, and to refrain from alienating territory, promising protection and a secure gulf for all nations. He also stated British ascendancy in trade and interests against rival powers.
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Persia
India
Lord Curzon
Shargah
England
Persian Gulf
Great Britain
Gulf
India Seas
Hopes That Express A Fear In Panama Treaty Talks
New York dispatch reports Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Rico says the United States should act from humane motives to prevent bloodshed in the Isthmian crisis. He hopes the U S will not seek material advantages in recognizing independence, and thanks America for food offers to aid peace and Colombia's integrity.
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New York
Carlos Rico
Heaupresa
United States
Panama
Bogota
New York Herald
Ricoalec
Colombia
Pollock Named U.S. Judge to Succeed Hook
Justice John C. Pollock of the Wanana Supreme court has been selected to become U S judge, to replace U S District Judge Hook who was recently elevated to the United States Circuit Court for Kansas.
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Washington
John C. Pollock
Supreme Court of
Wanana
U. S
Hook
United States
Kansas
Public Opinion Condemns U S In Canal Conflict
Colombian public opinion condemns the Washington stance amid Panama conference clashes. General Reyod reports inability to act against the canal issue from Port Limon, Costa Rica, claiming Admiral Coghlan and U S instructions blocked landing of Colombian troops at Colon.
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Colombia
Reyod
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Canal
Panama Commission
Canada
Colon
Coghlan
Washington
Panama
Bryan Delights the Englishmen
London November 25 Ambassador Choate hosted a luncheon for William J Bryan with Premier Balfour the Earl of Onslow Charles T Ritchie Sir Robert Giffen Sir Gilbert Parker Moreton Frewen Lord Denbigh Lord Afount Stephen and W L Courtney in attendance The gathering was informal with no speeches and Bryan’s storytelling delighted guests He will address a meeting at the Mansion House Dublin as guest of the Lord Mayor with date yet undecided.
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London
Ambassador Choate
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Premier Balfour
Earl of Onslow
Charles T. Ritchie
Robert Giffen
Gilbert Parker
Moreton Frewen
Lord Denbigh
Lord Afount Stephen
W. L. Courtney
Mert Choate
Tialfour
Ritchie
Bryan
Mansion House
Dublin
San Domingo Capitulates As Provisional Government Moves
San Domingo signs capitulation today with President Wong Gil and ministers of the United States Belgium Haiti and Spain. Agreement guarantees protection for inhabitants and property. Revolutionists to enter the city today and the provisional government to move from Santiago to Soa Caballeros within five days.
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Tuesaday
Wong Gil
United States
Belgium
Haiti
Spain
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Soa Caballeros
Collision in New York City injures dozens
At midnight two crowded Third Avenue elevated trains collided at the 129th Street station causing a panic. Ambulances from Harlem Hospital and police respond as many passengers suffer cuts from broken glass and shock. Only two seriously hurt, many treated in nearby drug stores.
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New York
Third Avenue Elevated
129Th Street
Harlem Hospital
Harlem
Cedric Rumor Of Sinking In Ocean Collision Denied
Liverpool and New York dispatches say a circulating rumor claimed the White Star steamship Cedric was sunk in a mid ocean collision with the Titian. Officials dismiss the tale as unfounded and Cedric and Titian continue their voyages with no incidents reported.
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White Star
Cedric
Lamport-Holt
Kinsale
Mersey
Manchester Canal
Manchester
White Star People
Miss Helen Barnes Returns Home After Illness
Chicago reports Helen F. Barnes extension secretary of the American committee federated with the World Young Women’s Christian Association was released to her Ohio home after a month long pleurisy illness. Doctors say she may travel to California for her health after Christmas.
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Chicago
Helen F. Barnes
American Committee
World's Young Women’s Christian Association
Ohio
California
Plotted Mine Attacks Uncovered After Vindicator Blast
Denver reports startling discoveries from the Vindicator mine explosion investigation. Adjutant General Bell says the plot included blows to Gold Coin Findley Golden Cycle Stratton’s Independence and other properties. Sixteen suspects are in custody at Camp Goldfield with most charged as principals or accessories. Civil unrest grows as guards reinforce outposts and a union miner refuses to speak.
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Cripple Creek
Bell
Findley
Golden Cycle
Stratton
Independence
Seattle
Camp Goldfield
Florence and Cripple Creek
Colorado National Guard
Lamar
Rocky Ford
Pueblo
A. W. Hogle
Virgil
Chicago Street Car Strike Settled After 13 Days
Chicago workers ratified a wage arbitration plan based on market value and a new hours schedule after a two week stoppage on the City Railway lines. The agreement allows the company to run trains as needed and bars dismissal for union membership while reinstating strikers.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Federation Hall
Buckley
Government Sends Rifles to Colorado Miners
In Telluride 600 soldiers guard mines amid a prolonged strike over an eight hour day. Union leaders vow to use honorable methods to keep non union miners from reopening mines. National guard rifles and supplies are issued to Colorado for militia use and order.
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Cola
Milia
Guy FE. Miller
Telsuride Mineral Union
J. C. Rutan
Lates
Roosevelt
Chicago
Colorado
Bates
Union Pacific reports 1903 fiscal results and flood damage
New York November 25 The Union Pacific fiscal year ending June 30 1903 shows gross earnings of 51 075 189 up 3 574 009 with operating expenses 28 737 210 up 3 187 990 net earnings 22 327 973 up 386 019 and a net surplus after betterments and dividends of 1 033 474 up 627 014 The report notes higher wages material costs and traffic congestion raising expenses An estimated 1.5 million dollars is needed to replace flood damaged property with 400 000 set aside for reconstruction after partial repairs in June
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Union Pacific
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