Port au Prince in peril as Haitian revolt advances
Rebels led by Gen Antoine Simon push toward Port au Prince as Nord Alexis clings to power. Foreign warships and US vigilance loom while Haitians fear looting and disruption. France and the United States debate intervention amid cabinet resignations and troop mobilizations.
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United States
Republic
Port Au Prince
Au Prince
Princa
Diaster
Antine Simons
Anse-a-Veau
Posnt
Nord Tial
Alexia
Port Au Prince Tunly
France
Tre L Cf
Tay Bey
Port Teince
Department of
Cutc
Sinead
Antener Firmin
Simon
Legation
Fouchard
Kington
Jeremle
Fort Au Prince
Auguste
Gen Simon
Nord Alexis
Paris
M. Carteron
Furniss
Haiti
Hatti
Europe
State Department
San Omingo
Lord Alexis
Miragoane
Furnisg
Petit Grave
Port Antonio
Foeign
LeGoane
Des Moines
Guantanamo
Comdr
John Hood
Tacoma
Hafti
Dolphin
Washington
Dubuque
Porto Cortez
Honduras
Agiape
Cattle Order Hurtles Trade Across State Lines
Nov 2 The USDA campaign against foot and mouth disease disrupts New York and Pennsylvania markets delaying shipments as disinfection rules apply to straw and hay for exported cattle. Nov 30 Maryland live stock board seeks strict quarantine, while Secretary Wilson blocks export of 60 prize steers and 110 fat sheep from Baltimore for Christmas England due to disease.
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New York
United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
East Buffalo
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Baltimore
Maryland
Live Stock Board of
Benjamin Wilson
Baltimore and Oia
Bastable
Union Stock Yards
Wilson
Ulstermoor
England
Dreyfus Case Looms in Paris Murder Mystery
In Paris the Dreyfus related Steinheil case dominates. Mme Steinheil faces court scrutiny amid claims of political motive and alleged involvement with high officials. Investigators pursue letters from Faure and a network of possible co conspirators as sensational allegations spread.
Auto His Funeral Car in Savannah Obituary Rites
The funeral of Narthus de Rosa an automobile machinist killed during practice races in Savannah Ga was unique with no horse drawn conveyance. The Italian consul and Mayor Tiedemann served as pallbearers while Savannah Automobile Club members attended. The procession drew great attention as the body lay on the chassis of an automobile.
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Savannah
Narthus de Rosa
Althouth de Rosa
Itakan Hig
Tiedemann
Savannah Automobile Club
Duke's Abruzzi Walks From Elkins Marriage Plan
The Elkins marriage is definitively off as Duke d Abruzzi abandons the union after family objections on both sides. The Perseveranza cites the decision, noting the Elkins side and Miss Blirins face courtly publicity and press gossip. The duke plans further exploration abroad, ending the episode amid sharp press commentary.
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Washington Post
Mkely
Purseverariza
Milan
Talian Foreign Office
Te Abrutal
Dilany
Elkins
Diplomats Farewells as Bernstorff Heads to America
Berlin reports Count Bernstorff, newly named ambassador to the United States, may receive a farewell audience from Emperor William this week as he succeeds the late Baron Speck von Sternburg. London dispatch notes Danish envoy de Bille and his American wife hosted by Ambassador Reid for a farewell dinner. de Bille has long served as dean of London's diplomatic corps.
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Bernstorff
Kaiser
de Bille
Berlin
Count Bernstorff
United States
Baron Speck von Sternburg
William
Roosevelt
Germany
London
Great Britain
M de Bille
Reid
Diplomatic Corps
Toole Billy Hosts 76 Widows at Banquet in Dallas Oregon
Special to The Washington Post from Portland Oregon reports in Dallas Oregon Uncle Billy known as Toole Billy a widower turned 74 invited 76 widows to an invitation banquet. He presided and urged toasts while showering nickels from courthouse steps distributing 100 dollars to small boys. He plans annual event if he remains unmarried.
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Portland
Oreg
W C Brown
Dallas
Toole Billy
Billy
Burton Seeks Senatorship Stay With Outlook Satisfactory
Ohio Senator Theodore Burton asserts he will remain in the contest to succeed Fora ker, says the outlook is satisfactory to him and friends, and confers with Chairman Hitchcock. Burton, longtime Inland Waterways chair and River and Harbors expert, returns to Cleveland then Washington to push campaign and Congress duties.
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Ohio
Cannon
Hitchcock
Theodore HE Burton
Benator Foraker
Washington
Insand Waterways Commission
Burton
Cleveland
Congress
Hairmgh
Hitches
Hot Springs
Theodore Er’ Burton
Inland Waterways Commission
Monetary Commission
House Committee On
Barton
Taft
Root
Roo
United States
Roots
Qonwla
Laut Exettain
T Liu Tun
Senator Liking
West Virginia
Ax Lumber
Cot &E
Harvard Treasure Seekers Fail To Find Kingston Loot
A Harvard-led treasure expedition aboard the Sea Gull returned to Kingston with no loot after two weeks of search around a cove said to hold sunken treasure. Diver Layman found old wrecks but not the target. The Mayflower, predecessor to the Sea Gull, was abandoned earlier in October after sighting the hulk 189 miles off Cape Hatteras.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Harvard
Thade
Cape
Hatteras Sea Captaine
Labor union backs city government change plan
Central Labor Union representing 26 000 union men endorsed changing the District government. A committee was appointed to confer with citizens associations to propose a one man rule and universal suffrage. The group urged a full investigation of all departments and planned a public open meeting with an entertainment for President Samuel Gompers. Delegates from the Baltimore Federation of Labor attended.
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John H Lorch
John If Brinkman
Carriage and Wegan Workers International Organisation
Jovery Department
Lorch
District Commissioners Court
Office of the Inspector of
Central Labor Union
District of Columbia
United States
Congress
John H Brinkman
Emmett L Adame
John J Puree
E L Tucker
Gemper
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrinson
James O'Connel
American Federation of Labor
Emmett L. Adams
John B Colpoys
N C Sprague
H W ‘Templar
Baltimore Federation of Labor
Elevator car falls five stories without serious injuries
Nine people escaped serious harm when a bank building elevator in Hoboken fell five stories. The car rebounded over a story and a half after hitting the shaft bottom cushion. Passengers sustained bruises but none were severely hurt. cause attributed to slipping steel cable.
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Hoboken
Second National Bank
Fleet Sails For Home From Manila
Manila December 1 The American battle ship fleet led by Rear Admiral Sperry sails for Colombo to begin homeward voyage after a day of shore amusements for the men. About 1660 sailors landed and officers attended a reception by Germinal Tobacco Co in the afternoon and a Fort McKinley ball hosted by the army in the evening.
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Manila
Sperry
Colombo
Germinal Tobacco Company
Fort McKinley
Army
700 Reported Drowned In Chefoo Port Disaster
Nov reports from Chefoo and Tokyo say two Japanese steamships were sunk near Chefoo port with a heavy loss of life. Early details are missing but unconfirmed reports cite about 700 drowned and unknown survivors. Also in London note, Henry Isaac Barnato, brother of Barney Barnato, died, linked to Barnato Brothers and Barnato Consolidated Mines.
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Chefoo
China
Tokyo
Barney Barnato
Cedgl Gabte
Washington Post
London
Henry Isaac Barnato
Barnato Brothers
Barnato Consolidated Mines
Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company, Limited
Elkins Leaves Lanff Revision Debate With East Ohio Input
Senator Elkins discussed the Lanff revision with the president elect, noting that Ohio wool growers oppose any reduction. He added that Buckeyes and Jersey potters seek a higher rate and porting out support varies across regions.
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Elkins
Lanff
Ohio
Jersey
Five break from jail alarms the city
A Norfolk County jail break sent five prisoners, all Negroes, escaping through a wall hole last night. Ananias Philfer and Dannis Smith, long-time offenders, were captured after a concerted manhunt. Frederck McGhee Albert Willigme and Fred Bowers remain at large as police extend vigilance statewide. Authorities warn of possible rewards and heightened efforts to recapture the fugitives. The incident exposes lax security as the search continues.
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Wantington
Warfulk
Whatesale
Norfolk County
Liberty
Richmond
Ananias Philfer
Dannis Smith
Frederck McGhee
Albert Willigme
Fred Bowers
Davis Murder Trial Opens With Alibi and Insanity Claims
The trial of Charles E Davis for the murder of Dr Frederick Rustin began today. Defense lawyers plan to prove Rustin killed himself after a personal crisis, while presenting an alibi for Davis and challenging timing details. Key witness Abbie Rice will testify on a plot between herself and Rustin, with Frank Graham and others supporting the alibi. Court adjourned as jurors were assigned, and Davis attended with his brother. Separate dispatch notes Cincinnati delegates arrive for the National Council of Jewish Women sessions starting tomorrow.
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Omaha
Ebr Hov
Frederick Rustin
Charles E Davis
Davis
Samitania
Abbie Rice
Austin
Frank Graham
Omaha National Bank
Charles Davis
Graham
Flo
Fourtig
BH Davis
First National Bank
Tries to Swallow Razor in Suicide Attempt
New York reports a three year old boy George Watson of 514 Hast 14th Street swallowed an open razor in a suicide attempt. He was taken to Lincoln Hospital where doctors treat pneumonia and a partially cut tongue. The incident was attributed to delirium and the patient is in critical condition.
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New Yorker
New York
George Watson
14Th Street
Lincoln Hospital
Ilst Street
John Watson
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