Agent’s Gun Plans Leaks Stir French War Debate
Washington reports reveal an American war department agent obtained detailed plans for France’s new field gun, sparking diplomatic sensitivity. French officials, including M Thiebault, resist public comment while France weighs responses amid ongoing security concerns. Captain Jenks’s obituary notes his Civil War service and kin in Chicago and St Louis.
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New York
Navy
Washington
The
Herald
United States
United States War Department
Germany
Captain Dreyfus
Devil's Island
War Department
France
M. Thiebault
Board of Fortifications
M. Thiebaut
Desperate Wife Kills Husband in Chicago Home
Mrs. Peter Schmitt shot her husband, 1288 North Marshfield avenue, ending his life in the parlor. She admitted the act claiming years of neglect and his drinking drove her to desperation. He was intoxicated at entry and died after she fired. The incident occurred late at night as Schmitt collapsed in the yard.
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Chicago
Peter Schmitt
North Marshfield Avenue
Schmitt
Mia Schmitt
Charles City
Charles Palmer
Park House
Major Anderson store fire damages in Indiana
Anderson Indiana November 13 a department store owned by A Weslon suffered 20 000 to 25 000 in damage from a basement fire near the furnace The store holds a 100 000 stock New Orleans Louisiana November 12 two men Daniel and Johnson convicted of murder and sentenced to life for killing a sheriff s deputy during an attempted lynching Cadillac Michigan will start free delivery March 1 Wren Ohio southwest of Lima nearly wiped out by fire Ohio Attorney General Monnett resigns from Buckeye Republican club at club request
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Anderson
Ind
A. Weslon
New Orleans
Wm. Daniels
Ross Johnson
Lake Charles
State Penitentiary
Cadillac
Mich
Wren
Lima
Ohio
Frank Monnett
Buckeye Republican Club
Club
Market reports from Chicago and East Buffalo live stock
Hog and cattle markets show receipts around 34 000 and 24 000 respectively with varied bids. East Buffalo prices mix cattle hogs sheep and calves, while St Louis grain and Milwaukee grain offer higher No 2s and firm rye and oats despite fragmented quotes.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Test of 12 and 6 inch naval guns at Indian Head
New York dispatch reports two world calling calibers will be tested this week at Indian Head proving grounds. The 12 inch and 6 inch guns were built in Washington naval yard under Rear Admiral O Niel. Muzzle velocity could reach 2800 feet per second and shell hardness could perforate 23.5 inches of Krupp steel. Separately, Rear Admiral Bradford allocates 800000 dollars for new coaling stations with a Maine project for 12000 tons and 148 acre Narragansett bay site bought for 35000 dollars. An accident in Fond du Lac injures a woman with a pistol, and J I Case Threshing Machine resumes work by Dec. 8 restoring 800 to 1000 jobs.
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New York
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Washington Dispatch
Washingtonavy Yard
O’niel
Bureau of Ordnance
Oregon
Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Frenchmen’s Bay
Maine
Narragansett Bay
Death of an Old Timer in National Union History
Anapolis reports the death of Captain Geo ved aged 68 at his home in YY. He had participated in many phases of the National Union and was widely known for his long service and contributions. His passing leaves a notable void in the organization’s past efforts and leadership.
Paris Exposition Closes After Grand But Costly Finale
Paris reports the 1900 Exposition closed with a night illumination after a drizzle kept many away. Attendance topped 50 million, double the 1889 total, with Americans and Germans prominent. Five tickets for a sou sold in the final hours, while the site may be demolished for gardens and building lots.
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Seine
Champs de Mars
Trocadero
Eiffel Tower
France
M. Hanotaux
Murder Suspected In City Blaze Oct Incident
Report states Morrison likely died from foul play with a warrant anticipated for a party involved. In Chicago, Nov 18, fat stock show managers near final plans for a Dec 1 opening, with 38,500 cattle stalls and 10,000 carrot exhibits, premiums totaling $10,000.
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Morrison
Chicago
Indiana quail season opens under new law
Terre Haute reports thousands of quail hunters across Indiana on opening weekend. The law permits shooting from Nov 10 to Dec 81 only for those with landowner permits, cannot be shipped by rail or sold, and allows landowners to press arrests for unpermitted hunting with a fee. Farmers aim to curb market hunting while birds flourish after a favorable summer.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Notre Dame Plans Rapid Rebuild of Burned Gym
Notre Dame announces a larger and better gymnasium will replace the Friday night blaze within thirty days. President Morrissey and trustee president J. A. Zahn led immediate planning with an architect from South Bend and sought bids from sixteen firms in Chicago Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The new gym will measure 850 feet by 10 feet.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Morrissey
J. A. Zahn
Board of Trustees
South Bem
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cold Day on Main Street As Society Woman Bets Down
A large crowd in Homer Michigan witnessed Miss Olive Gibson wheel rival Miss Aimee Barker in a cart and ride an old blind horse with a anti-Democrat placard after losing bets on Bryan. Snow fell as Klondikers paraded through Main street in a political spectacle.
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Homer, Mich
Main Street
Bryan
Olive Gibson
The
Klondikers
Wheeling
Aimee Barker
McKinley
Roosevelt
Center of population 1900 near Columbus Indiana
Census 1900 places center about seven miles north of Columbus Indiana. Other items note the probating will of Robert Bonner despite a contest by a widow, admiral Crowminshield on manpower for warships, Porto Rico military government ending Dec. 15, Monticello steamer losses in Fundy, Lord Roberts reporting three Boer battles, and a Chicago Lyvic theatre fire aftermath.
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Columbus
Ind
Robert Bonner
Crowminshield
Porto Nico
Monticello
Bay of Fundy
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Lyvic
Chicago
Hurtig & Seaman's Music Hall
Lees
Post election talk bynum i8 out to a finish
Daniel J Campau Democrat state central chair returns from Chicago where he conferred with Democratic national chair Jones about party reorganization. He says no campaign plans were outlined and rejects talk of reorganizing the party to suit all factions.
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Detroit
Daniel J.campau
Democratic State Central Committee
Chicago
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Campau
Bynum
Out For
Indianapolis
Sog
McKinley
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Beverly
Culpepper
Jenks
California
Mark Twain
Admiral Porter
Vicksburg
Sheboygan
Wis
Milron
F. W. Heinemann
Sheriffs
Milwaukee
Northern
Oniwady
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago Board of Trade
Fond du Lac
Margaret Addie
Shaver
Northwestern Station
Case
Racine
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Paris
BMALL
Decatur, Ill
Alfred Stratton
University of Chicago
Anna B. Simms
Bombay
India
Black River Falls
Harry Morrison
Viroqua
Notre Dame Gymnasium
Col Bryan
Hesperia, Mich
Ed Pr. Bates
Hesperia Union
Newago
Board of Public Works
Mason City
Gordon Culver
M. Braden
Worthington
Minn
Daniel J. Campau
Hanna
Iowa
Wanna
Congress
Frye
Des Moines
State Executive Council
Kentucky
Louisville
Republican Capaign Committee
Leslie Combs
Gov. Mount
James A. Mount
Mount
Loubet
Minster of Foreign Affairs
M. Delcasse
Hay
Sioux City
Security National Bank
Alton, Ill
Alton Harbor
Mississippi River
Pearl Fields
Jackscrew
Moweaqua
Ills
Thomas J. Morris
Blue Mound
Jett i
Cat
the Cit,izens’ Savings Bank
Hington
Justin Krew
CoAs
A. Kine
Frank Strwart
I. M. Strour
M. Kreck
JR. Powers
Rupa
Opera House
Baird & Bailey’s
O. F. Wright
Harwood
South Side
Journal
of the
Johnson's
Ashby
Nicola
Casis
M. L. Logan
H. Knecht
Baird
Bailey
A. S, Hays
Temple Building
T. J. Dempsey
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Washington, Iowa
W. H. Butterfield
Orenatorea
W. E. Anderson
Orr
Klein's Clothing
B. Cor
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
Te American School of Osteopath
Firstational Bank
Allen Shoe
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Marsh W. Bailey
Feice
City Hall
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
National Bank
Capital
Scurrice
Does & General Banking
Baeainaas
Pay Aterest
Gapanten
Don General Banking
ORGA
A. H. Wallace
A. Warrr
Bratt
C. M. Keck
First National Bank
Iowe
Hote
Allen
C. BE. Dayton
Prop
la Crosse
Gunther
Kembdie
Emble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Lowa
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
R. F. Riley
Pantaloon
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