Congress currency reform plans discussed with Treasury input
Washington reports that President will recommend a currency reform plan in his message to Congress, prepared with Secretary Gage. Gage is said to approve the plan and will submit a cabinet aligned report with minor additions. Senator Teller doubts rapid banknote substitution and predicts general terms with Congress handling details. He questions administration steps on Cuban independence and belligerent recognition.
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Walhington Evening Star
Iti
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Teller
Washington
Teller Sid
Edo
Treasury
Credt
North Georgia Conference Assembles In Athens
The North Georgia Methodist conference gathered in Athens with Rev. Joel P. Dayes elected secretary, succeeding Dr. Heidt. It boasts 98,000 members, contributes 20 000 to foreign missions and 15 000 to home missions, and will send strong representation to the Baltimore quadrennial. Bishop Galloway presided, fresh from Memphis, before heading to the North Alabama meeting at Florence next week.
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North Georgia
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Athens
Joel P. Dayes
Heidt
Atlanta
United States
Baltimore
Bishop Galloway
Memphis
St. Louis
North Alabama
Florence
San Francisco Merchants Unite Against Highbinders
Chinese merchants in San Francisco form a compact to end blackmail by highbinders societies. Over twenty societies are affected, with an estimated 1500 members possibly leaving the city or seeking other work due to the boycott.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Missouri Pacific Raises Salaries 10 Percent During Thanksgiving
President George Jould of the Missouri Pacific railroad announces a 10 percent salary increase as a Thanksgiving gift. The raise dates from November 1 and affects 15,000 employees, costing about 900000 dollars annually.
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Missouri Pacific Hailways
Fay Roll
Tiis
George Jould
Missouri Pacific Railroad System
Riots Break Out in Austrian Reichsrat Clash
Rioters in the Austrian capital erupt as lower house members clash with police. Scuffles force suspension of the session after leftists jeered President Abrahamovics. In Gratz students and workers clash. infantry and cavalry arrive, one dead and five wounded, including bayonet injuries. Authorities resignations follow as Emperor Francis Joseph seeks a new cabinet.
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Diagracofnl
Vienna
Yeichsrath
Anoe Giana
Proserys
Dr. Abrahamovics
Esident'a
Abrahamoyios
Wolff
Gratz
Polic
Francis Joseph
Baron Gautsch
Count Badeni
Reichsrath
Ringstrasse
University
Hofburg
British and French Fight Reported at Nikki Frontier
A Rome dispatch says French and British troops clashed at Nikki in the Lagos Hinterland on Africa's coast. London papers note danger from proximity as colonial officials question the report and British police in the area enforce avoidance of conflict while reinforcement arrives.
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Rome
Nikki
Lagos
London
Colonial Office
Revenue receipts rise five month total by eight million
Internal revenue bureau records indicate this fiscal year's five month receipts will exceed the same period last year by about eight million dollars. The rise reflects stronger collection performance across tax categories and improved enforcement outcomes.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Southern Hauls Packages After Peyrdie's Whisky Ruling
Judge Pardee of the U S court in Atlanta settled the dispute between Southern railroad and Bluthenthal & Bickart liquor dealers over the original package law. Southern is now hauling the firm’s goods into South Carolina with bottles packed in cases and shipped as original packages. It is unclear if further action will follow.
Bear Salls to Relieve Tet Bo Whinlora Arctic Whalers
Telegram from Captain Sho maker reports the steamer Bear left Seattle on Saturday to relieve ice bound Arctic whalers. Treasury officials express full confidence in the expedition's success and its relief mission.
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Shomaker
Revenue Cutter Service
Washington
Bear
Seattle
Wash
Arctic
Treasury
US Envoy to gauge German aims on Hayti and Lueders case
Ambassador White is asked to determine Germany's intentions regarding Herr Lueders and Hayti friction. He may signal US tolerance for satisfaction but warns against annexation schemes or punitive actions. The Reichstag faces a naval bill expansion for global stations, framed as protective, with uncertain passage prospects.
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Berlin
State Department
Washington
United States
White
Germany
Herr Lueders
Haytians
Hayti
Typhoon Sweeps Philippine Islands Fatal Toll Reported
A devastating typhoon hit the Philippines on October 6 causing heavy loss of life and vast property damage. Reports from Hong Kong and Samoa describe thousands of deaths among natives and Europeans, with Tacloban, Leyte, and surrounding areas left in ruins and communications cut for days.
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Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Bay of Santa Paula
Samar
Leyte
Taclo Ban
Samoa
Reward for Heroism Gold Medal to William Langford
William Langford a clerk for the New York Central and Hudson River railroad received a gold medal for saving passengers from a submerged car after the Garrisons disaster. Presented at Grand Central station in the presence of Dr Chauncey M Depew and railroad officials he swam to the car and freed three men.
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William
Langford
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
New York
Garrisons
Chauncey M. Depew
Grand Central Station
Hudson River
Estrada Palma Talks Autonomy Proposals Rejected
Cuban delegate Tomas Estrada Palma in New York says autonomy decrees have no chance of consideration. He declares Cuba seeks independence or death, and will stand firm as the war continues.
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Tomas Estréza Palma
New York
Cuba
Ellerbe Declares Candidacy and Defends Dispensary Policy
Governor Ellerbe announces bid for re election in South Carolina and outlines liquor policy aimed at reforming the dispensary system. In interview he rejects slanderous criticisms, defends his record, and says he would seek a police regulated reform to limit profit and allow medicinal and sacramental use.
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Columbia
Ellerbe
South Carolina
General Assembly
NCS
Charleston
Newbold
Tam
Scott Va. Donald
China appeals to Russia over German Shan Tung seizure
A Washington dispatch to the New York Herald reports China has asked Russia to oust Germany from its territory following Germanys occupation of part of the Shan Tung peninsula. The Chinese request is handled by the Russian legation in Peking with Count Cassini in Washington. Negotiations proceed in St Petersburg as China seeks a withdrawal date from Germany.
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Russia
Germany
Washington
New York Herald
China
Shan Tung
Pakin
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Baylor and Baptist HQ Move to Dallas From Waco
A Dallas dispatch reports the Baptist State Headquarters will relocate from Waco to Dallas effective December 1, following the Brann Baylor university episodes and related tragedies. Rumors say Baylor University may also move, as one of Texas's leading Protestant educational institutions.
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Baylor University
Dallas
Texas
Brann-Baylor University
Harris Brothers
Waco
Nail Makers Unite in Nationwide Iron Trade Consolidation
A protracted New York meeting last week brought together nearly all major wire, nail and rod producers. An agreement to consolidate was nearly complete with one firm still to join. The planned combine would be the largest in iron trade history, including red mills and several steel producers to avoid past pool failures.
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Cleveland
New York City
Planning for Confederate Veterans Reunion in Atlanta
The Confederate Veterans' Reunion association at Atlanta Georgia reports completion of organization. The executive committee is named the association branches formed and every detail of the work outlined for the reunion effort.
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Confederate Veterans’ Reunion Association
Atlanta, Ga
Cuban assembly demands independence in strong manifesto
The Cuban constituent assembly meeting at Camaguey issued a manifesto dated October 18 1807, signed by Domingo Mendez Capote. It states no reform will be accepted that preserves Spanish sovereignty and proclaims independence as the goal, vowing to wage war until victory or death.
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Cuba
Cubana
Autonomy Decrees For Cuba And Porto Rico Issued
Advices from Madrid report the Official Gazette published Saturday morning the royal decrees granting autonomy to Cuba and Porto Rico. The acts outline two island parliaments, a governor general representing Spain, and insular chambers with a council of administration of thirty five members.
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Cuba
Porto Moo
Advicas
Madrid
Porto Rico
Chamber of Representatives
Council of Administration
Constantinople Threatened as Crete Crisis Deepens
The London Daily Chronicle reports powers will blockade Constantinople if Turkey refuses to withdraw troops from Crete and to accept a European governor for the island. The decision aims to force Crete's governance and halt further European unrest.
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Turus
Crete
London Daily Chronicle
Turkey
Moeiner Convicted in Penitentiary Assault Case
Moeiner, part of an eight man group, was found guilty in Newport Kentucky of assaulting Mrs William Gleason on October 6 and was sentenced to twenty years in prison. Claxton and Greer had prior sentences of twenty years for the same offense. Five others await trial as the gang that insulted ladies and nearly caused lynching before transfer to Maysville.
Mutual Concessions Reached in Joliet Miner Talks
Illinois miners and operators met in Joliet on Wednesday and reached mutual concessions. Prices scales were adjusted satisfactorily though the key demand for gross weight basis was not fully settled, with operators conceding a point.
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Umnois
Joliet
Ill
Illinois
Rey Gibson Vindicated in North Georgia Conference
In Athens on Friday Rev. Gibson was vindicated by the North Georgia conference committee after an investigation into rumors about his character. The inquiry found the accusations about indiscetions false and that Rev. Gibson had obtained a written statement from Rey Carey denying circulating such rumors.
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Gibson
Garey
Hay
Anid
Ray. Gibson
Gibsonia
Roma
Ray
Caney Ipis Anid
Rey
Carey
Rey. Carey
Hito
Rey. Gibson
Corey
Detectives Claim Capture of Fugitive Will Myers
Papers from Atlanta authorize return of Will Myers from the Indian Territory to Georgia. Muscogee reports place Myers as located and captured by detectives after a long chase across prairies hills and dales. Identification allegedly made by an Atlanta detective who previously worked during the exposition.
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Indian Territory
Atlanta
Will Myore
Georgia
Muscogee
Wil Myers
Prairies
Hill and
Suffering in Cuba Relief Funds Drawn by Consul General
Consul General Deelines reports to the secretary of state that about 1 605 American dependents in Cuba rely on charitable aid. He notes funds provided come from a $5000 congressionally appropriated pool, with more than $1 500 weekly needed. He has drawn $26 000 so far, including two drafts for $5 000 this month, and believes indigents will need ongoing support for some time.
Parkhurst Returns to New York as Tammany Regains Power
Rev. Dr. CG H Parkhurst arrived in New York on the Adriatic after months away. He said his health has fully recovered and his appearance confirmed it and he noted bitter sadness at finding Tammany in power upon his return.
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Tammany
New York
CG. H. Parkhurst
Chipley in Critical Condition in Washington Hospital
Colonel W. D. Chipley of Florida remains in a very critical state after surgery for a carbuncle. His wife and children have joined him in the city as doctors express grave concern about his prognosis.
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Washington
W. D. Chipley
Florida
Senators For Recognition Of Cuba In Senate Room
The New York World reports many U S senators have drafted resolutions on Cuba, signaling stormy debate as the upper house contemplates intervention or immediate recognition of Cuban belligerency.
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Cuba
Congress
New York World
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Mules Perish in Fire at Laurens Barn
A fire Friday night destroyed a barn and stables owned by D RB Crawford of Laurens. Twelve mules perished in the blaze. The cause is under investigation and no injuries are reported.
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RB. Crawford
Laurens Conn
Veil
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