Pacific oil outlook and Yankee manufacturing rise
The Pacific states show strong oil prospects and experts expect expansion matching eastern growth. National manufacturing establishments rose by 205000 over ten years, while European immigration averages 300000 annually. Atlanta plans a 100 million gallon daily water system sourcing from North Georgia springs, touted as the purest drinking water in the Union.
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Atlanta
North
Georgia
Union
Quirky Flood-Fish Story From Calcutta Center
In Calcutta during the recent flood a train in Dalhousie square was halted by a large fish that became wedged in a wheel while swimming in the street. The item notes the fish story as a curious but factual anecdote from the disaster period.
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Calcutta
Dalhousie Square
St Helena's Image Through Napoleon's Shadow
The piece portrays St Helena as a harsh prison for Napoleon era foes and depicts the persecution of Napoleon as elevating his stature while exposing his enemies' weakness. It reads as a reflective confession on power, health, and authority in that era.
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St. Helena
England
Napoleon
If Jay Gould Could Have Understood His Wealth Motive
The passage questions whether Jay Gould would have changed his drive if he knew his money served the extravagant needs of a poor French count. It notes that Helen Gould’s virtuous use of her share of the estate outweighs the misdeeds attributed to her sister Anna.
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Jay Gould
Helen Gould
Anna
Reservist Bookmarks for French Service Exit
The text notes that military service in France leaves little escape, as every reservist has a book detailing his number, service particulars, and the barracks to which he must report when reserves are called. It applies to residents of Paris and provincial immigrants alike.
Campaign telegrams end race with mutual respect
The telegrams between the president and Mr. Bryan close a campaign noted for its absence of personalities. Both candidates are praised for pure character and dignified conduct in victory and defeat. A new naval academy rule mirrors West Point, requiring cadets present at hazing to report it or face dismissal.
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Bryan
Naval Academy
Annapolis
West Point
Navy Department
St Louis plans exhibit bond and state support after election
The Chicago Daily News notes St. Louis, proud and happy not due to McKinley’s re-election but because she can proceed with her ex position as bonds and a state exhibit appropriation carried by a handsome majority. Chicago pledges to aid in making the fair a credit to the Mississippi valley.
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Chicago Daily News
St. Louis
McKinley
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Neodeska residents altered by local fuel wells
Petroleum and natural gas fields in Neodeska Kansas are said by physicians to cause extreme weight loss and a famine district appearance among residents. The town of about 1500 contains more than double the population of any place twice its size abroad. Many men weigh under 100 pounds yet remain in apparently good health.
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Neodeska
Kansas
India
Chicago Woman's Club Hosts Domestic Servant Exposition
The Chicago Woman's Club held an exposition by domestic servants displaying handiwork. Johanna Hansen, longtime employee of one family for 35 years, won first prizes in fish and frozen desserts, second in breakfast and luncheon dishes, and third in soups. She also claimed the top prize for laundry work, completing a sweeping victory.
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Chicago Woman’s Club
Johanna Hansen
Schools of Porto Rico Three Hundred Thousand Children Lacking Facilities
Washington reports Porto Rico ki education chief Brumbaugh says 809 teachers teach 38,000 pupils, while 300,000 school‑age children lack facilities. Illiteracy runs high, no public schools or colleges exist, and a gradual transformation with stricter teacher licensing is urged. Over 100 American teachers are in use, with demand for more who can teach in Spanish.
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Washington
M. G. Brumbaugh
Porto Rico
Groff
Illness of the czar turns to typhoid fever
In St. Petersburg on November 15 the czar’s influenza outbreak developed typhoid fever. The illness began November 2 with typical symptoms, then worsened yesterday. Baron de Fredericks released a bulletin noting a good night, satisfactory general condition, 101.6-degree fever, pulse 92, clear head, and a course deemed thoroughly satisfactory.
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St. Petersburg
Baron de Fredericks
Imperial Household
Illinois State News Heed family and local figures pass away
Obituaries from Illinois list 13 residents of Rushville Waverly Jerseyville Mattoon Alto Pass Coles county and Mount Vernon aged 63 to 91. Notables include Joshua N Sheed Rushville educator and church leader father of W M Sheed Baltimore World manager. Catherine Lamphier Mattoon widow of Briton Lamphier and Galveston hurricane survivor. Col George W Evans Mount Vernon banker and Civil War officer who helped raise Co FE in Johnston county. others noted for long service in public life.
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Joshua N. Sheed
Rushville
W. M. Sheed
Baltimore (Md
Philipena Hebel
Pana
Illinois
E. Rendlemen
Alto Pass
John S. Rendlemen
Joseph N. Boyer
Waverly
Bright
John Freeman
Gards Point
West Salem
John H. Lamb
Jerseyville
Catherine Lamphier
Coles County
Chas
Westrip
Mattoon
Galveston
Phillip Wolseley Lamphier
Lord Wolseley
Col
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Logan Statue From Rome to Guard Washington Square
A Washington dispatch notes the equestrian statue of Gen. John A. Logan is en route from Rome and will stand in a prominent Washington location. The pedestal sits at Town Circle near Vermont and Rhode Island avenues, guiding engineer oversight. Frank Simmons, notable American sculptor, created the statue. Completion by December 18 is required by the war department contract, with strong likelihood of timely placement.
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Washington
John A. Logan
Rome
Town Circle
Vermont and
Rhode Island Avenues
District of Columbia
Frank Simmons
War Department
Millikin adds to Decatur industrial school gift
Public announcement states Hon. James Millikin, noted Decatur banker and philanthropist, has increased his donation to the proposed industrial school in Decatur by 400000, bringing his total gift to 316000 earlier gifts from citizens and churches totaling 200000, with further endowments anticipated from other affluent Decatur residents.
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James Millikin
Decatur
Cumberland Presbyterian
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Rioting Rife at Tampa Factory of Gonzales Mora Co
Rioting broke out between the International and Resistancia cigarmakers at the Gonzales Mora plant in Tampa. About 500 Resistancia workers faced 800 International members. Shots fired injuring none. police and deputies patrol, torchlight parades barred, and a work return is being arranged with committees mediating.
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Tampa
Fla
International
Resistiancia
Gonzales, Mora & Co
Chicago
Sherif
Resistancia
Dax Train Derailment Kills Thirteen in Frightful Accident
A Southern express between St George's and Saubusse near Dax derailed at noon. The restaurant car plunged down an embankment. Thirteen killed including Peruvian minister Senor Canevaro and a Peruvian attache, 21 injured, five missing. Ground gave way, train speed suspected. Fire and wreckage described, with one butler going insane amid the ruins. Engineer and stoker escaped.
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Bayonne
France
St. George's
Saubusse
Dax
Senhor J. F. Canevaro
Madrid
Engineer
Stoker
Man Accidentally Shoots Cousin in Chicago Home
Charles Olsen fired a pistol while helping his two sisters pack trunks at Alma Beck's residence. The accidental shot wounded Miss Beck, who was taken to a hospital and expected to recover. Olsen was arrested.
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Charles Olsen
Alma Beck
Chicago
Olsen
Miss Beck
California
Dutch Cruiser Gelderland Brings Kruger to Suez
Suez Nov 15 Dutch cruiser Gelderland arrives with former President Kruger aboard. He is secluded in his cabin and in good health. A Marseilles reception delegate joined the ship here, but its final destination remains unknown until Port Said where she will coal.
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Suez
Gelderland
Kruger
Marseilles
Port Said
Cigarette License Fee Upheld by Appellate Court
Chicago cigarette dealers who challenged the $100 license fee imposed by the city lost after the appellate court refused to grant an injunction against collection. Authentic reports show half this season's broomcorn crop purchased and moved with prevailing prices at 80 to 90 dollars per ton and a brisk market. A dearth of brush is predicted by year’s start.
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Chicago
Botha to Surrender Terms Sent to Lord Roberts
Commandant General Botha, per a Pretoria dispatch to the Daily Mail, has sent a surrender terms statement to Lord Roberts. The note outlines the conditions under which he would lay down arms.
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Doughty General
Lord Roberts
London
Botha
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Immigration into Cuba post fiscal year totals 21107
Washington reports from the division of customs and insular affairs that Havana welcomed 21107 migrants in the post fiscal year. Of these 1286 came from the United States, 17958 from Spain, 881 from Mexico, and 981 from other countries. Chinese immigrants numbered 578, with 506 arriving via the United States, 8 via Spain, and 64 from Mexico.
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Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Havana
United States
Spain
Mexico
China
Pastor Gilliland to Leave Blooming ton Church February First
Rev J H Gilliland pastor of First Christian church Blooming ton says his work as pastor will end February 1. The notice comes as the congregation prepares for a transition and seeks suitable successor.
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J. H. Gilliland
First Christian Church of
Bloomington
Reform talk at Tammany hall aims to curb East Side vice
New York executive committee of Tammany hall met as Richard Croker announced a European health trip and praised Isidor Straus for detailing East Side vice. Straus warned that Tammany’s revenue stems from evil conditions and urged destroying that power. A five member committee was formed to investigate moral conditions and propose remedies. Croker pressed full support for Straus’ work and condemned any aid from landlords of pool rooms. The gathering ended amid a dispute with Coroner Fitzpatrick denying vice in his district.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Tammay
Europe
Isidor Straus
Educational Alliance
Mr. Straus
Mr. Croker
East Side
Straus
Croker
Charities
Fitzpatrick
Tammany
Fourteenth Assembly
Strong-Stott Failure Prompts Executors Statement
New York, Nov. 16. Executors A. Shattuck and P. Bradley Strong said Eliza T. Griswold has sued to recover securities and mortgages, claiming Mrs Griswold owns them. They handed her a list of items found on taking possession of W. L. Strong’s property and say the suit seeks a court order to perfect her title. The receiver later stated advisory members concluded notes drawn by C. H. and F. H. Stott and endorsed by W. L. Strong & Co. total about 1,060,000, with only one W. L. Strong & Co. note for 7,000 left. No notes are swapped and no notes are unendorsed by Stotts.
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New York
A. &. Shattuck
P. Bradley Strong
W. L. Strong
Eliza T. Griswold
United States
W.l.strontz
Edward A. Treat
Bliss
Claflin
W. L. Strong & Co
C. H
F. H. Stott
W. L
Americans in Mexico report ancient Chinese temples found
Monterey Mex November 16 reports say American officers uncovered records in Pekin claiming Chinese discovery of America 1500 years ago and temple ruins in Sonora near Ares. A large stone tablet bears Chinese script deciphered by a visiting Chinese scholar. If verified an expedition may explore Sonoran temples tied to early Chinese settlers.
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Monterey
Mex
Pekin
America
Mexico
Sonora
Pacific
Ares
Choate predicts future conflicts in industry not war
London November 16 United States ambassador Mr Choate distributed prizes to Mechanics institution Burnley students replying to Burnley mayor and corporation. He voiced belief future national conflicts will be in industry and commerce rather than battle and warned against reliance on Anglo-Saxon supremacy as Germany advances while the United States intends to stay competitive.
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London
Choate
United States
Mechanics’ Institution
Burnley
Germany
Stamp Tax To Be Modified In War Revenue Review
Congressmen Towney of the Ways and Means Committee announced a Washington meeting on November 30 to discuss removing war revenue taxes and adjusting administration. He said removal likely includes the stamp tax on instruments of conveyance such as notes deeds mortgages and inheritances, and possibly taxes on proprietary medicines and other excises.
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Winona
Minn
James A. Towney
Ways
Means
Washington
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Suez Canal
John A. Russell
Elgin
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Cuba
Pastor Gilliland
Ichard Croker
Columbus
Mexico City
Congress
Department of the Interior
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