American election victory praised by British leaders and press
London observers and figures like Lord Salisbury praise McKinley’s re election as civilization and national honor. Choate and officials attend a lord mayor’s banquet where Salisbury defends his remarks on U S politics while warning on war aims and home defenses. Weekly magazines deem McKinley’s win favorable to Britain amid debates on materialism and imperial reach.
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United States
Choate
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McKinley
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Spectator
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Atlantic
Pacific
Far East
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Europe
DUNS REVIEW notes iron markets steady with rises in pig iron
In New York and Boston reports, R G Dun & Company says iron markets are growing firmer with higher demand. Pig iron prices rise 25 to 50 cents a ton as construction expands. rails export prices ease as foreign makers cut costs. Wool activity in Boston increases while speculation recurs. sales across eastern markets total 8,131,000 pounds. Barbourville robbery ends with vault intact, $300 taken from a $5,500 stash after overnight attack.
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New York
R. G. Dun &Company
Boston
American Jackies Missing After Harbor Absence
In Algiers the US training ship Dixie could not sail for days as sixty sailors deserted and fifteen were found in the Casbah living at leisure. The remaining crew members are still unaccounted for. In Redding, a fire attributed to chemical action burned in the Peck tunnel of a large iron mine, forcing 100 workers to be laid off while officials aim to confine the blaze.
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Steel workers balk at new pay cut offer in Mingo Junction
Steubenville Ohio November 9 The National Steel company plant at Mingo Junction locked out steel workers for six months were offered a wage cut ranging from 20 percent to an unspecified amount They have not accepted the proposal and the dispute remains unsettled.
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Steubenville, O
National Steel Company
Mingo Junction
Mill to Resume in Piqua Next Week
Piqua Ohio announces the rolling mill owned by the American Sheet Steel company will reopen next Monday, restoring jobs for about two hundred workers after a period of idleness.
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Piqua, O
Piqua
American Sheet Steel Company
Golden Medical Discovery claimed to purify blood and fight disease
An ad расскаges about the Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Pierce, asserting it purifies blood, strengthens the body, increases blood supply, and helps resist illness. It cites recovery of hopeless cases, offers the Doctor’s 1008 page Medical Adviser, and lists price details for a pamphlet.
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German Foreign Office on Shan Hai Kwan incident
Berlin reports the foreign office has been informed about an alleged Insult to the British flag by Russian troops at Shan Hai Kwan. If supported, the matter would be settled by higher officers. No official word on Russia’s annexation of the left bank of the Pei Ho at Tien Tsin. It is thought Russia seeks a settlement in Tien Tsin where Britain Germany and France already hold concessions.
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Shan Hai Kwan
Foreign Office
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Tien Tsin
Great Britain
Germany
France
Turmoil after Anderson tragedy shocks Navasota crowd
Navasota Texas on November 10 reports Sheriff Grant Scott and several supporters guarding the jail against about 100 armed men. Business is suspended as armed townsfolk rush in from the countryside. Authorities fear an attempt to free the jailers and anticipate serious trouble.
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Anderson
Grant Scott
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Advance in Prices of Meat
Chicago on November 10 reports a flat one cent rise in beef pork and mutton by Chicago packers. Based on last year’s business the added cent will yield the packers about 39 million dollars in extra income, distributed as 15 million for dressed beef 20 million for dressed pork and pork products and 4 million for mutton.
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Chicago
Desperado Kills Sheriff in Springdale Ambush
In Springdale on Monday November 10 Sheriff Young was killed instantly by a gunshot to the heart as officers including Under Sheriff Bellar tried to arrest a desperado. Bellar was fatally wounded. the assailant escaped into darkness as posses search in all directions.
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Tanner declares candidacy for United States senate
Illinois Senatorship in Chicago on November 10. Governor John R. Tanner has declared himself a candidate to succeed Senator Cullom. Congressman Joseph G. Cannon of Danville may enter later after surveying the field. He would become a candidate if the situation looks favorable.
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Illinois
Chicago
John R. Tanner
United States Senate
Cullom
Joseph G. Cannon
Danville
Safeblowers Loot Harmony Co operative Mercantile
In Harmony Brazil Indiana on November 10, burglars blasted open the Co operative Mercantile store safe with dynamite, looting about $5,000 in currency and several cashed pension checks for old soldiers before fleeing.
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Ind
Co-operative Mercantile Store
Harmony
Shallowed Poison and War Atrocities Reported in Toronto and Berlin
In Toronto on Nov 10 Frank Jackman 22 a clerk killed after spending money and being found dead with carbolic acid nearby. Earlier Berlin headlines report German troops committing brutal acts in China with bayonet executions and mass killings as letters describe village captures and executions.
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Frank Jackman
Tremont House
Jackman
Berlin
China
Meeting to outline Democratic reorganization plans in New York
In New York on November 9, leaders discuss reorganizing the Democratic Party to prepare for a national victory in 1904. Ex governors Altgeld and Stone, Senators Fairbanks and Whitney weigh in on party fidelity, voter qualifications, and a possible reorganization committee. A separate item notes Rev Alonzo Rich, 60, convicted of perjury in federal court in Kansas City for false statements to secure reinstatement on pension rolls.
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New York
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Hoke Smith
Atlanta
John P. Altgeld
Bryan
John Mo Alabanta
Democratic Party
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Fairbanks
William
Hill
Olney
Pattison
Stone
National Committee
William C. Whitney
Kansas City
Alonzo Rich
Michigan
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Mary E. Morgan
Death by electrocution caps Ohio convict case
At Ohio Penitentiary Richard Gardner was executed for the murder of little Ethel Long in Ross county. He entered the death chair at 12 04 and died at 12 07 after a 1750 volt shock, later reduced to 250 volts. Gardner had denied the crime until two weeks before his electrocution, then confessed detailing the assault and murder in May 1899. He had been a Florida tramp arrested soon after the crime and narrowly escaped lynching.
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Florida
Auditors to publish Mine Workers audit figures
United Mine Workers auditors plan releasing the audit for the July 1 to Sept 30 1900 period. It shows secretary treasurer W B Wilson held 87266 99 dollars in bank on Oct 1 and details receipts from per capita tax 32315 and assessments 48978 plus 16524 in salaries and expenses and 52224 paid as relief to striking miners.
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Mine Workers
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers Mayle
W. B. Wilson
Tompkins Defeats Lentz In Narrow Ohio District Bid
Columbus November 9 The Twelfth district contest concludes with Emmett Tompkins elected to Congress over John J. Lentz by eight votes out of more than 50 000 cast. Tompkins receives the election certificate from the county canvassing board. Winds and winter weather hit Winstead Connecticut with 50 mph gusts and a blizzard while New York records 65 mph winds causing property damage but no deaths.
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New York City
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Domestic Affray Ends in Suicide and Injury at Flat Woldsville
Geor Harding, a well known citizen of Flat Woldsville, attempted to kill his wife and then killed himself. The wife is expected to recover. The couple had quarrelled last week and separated, the husband accusing his wife of infidelity.
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Geor Harding
Flat Woldsville
Presidents Johnson Clevaland and Comish inspect eastern field
President B B Johnson of the American Baseball league with C W Cleveland and C A Comish of the Chicago club study the field in the circuit committee trip east to survey prospects in the league.
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Washington
B. B. Johnson
American Baseball League
C. W. Clevaland
C. A. Comish
Chicago
Association
Altimore
Philadelphia
Football Player Hinted Injury at Normal Park
In Chicago on November 10 at Normal Park school Edward Gillett aged 7 or 60 was seriously injured in a football game. Report says he slipped while attempting a dash around the end and was piled on as players chased the ball. He died within a few hours per surviving players.
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Normal Park School
Edward Gillett
Gillett
First Wintry Storm Wrecks Coast Vessels
A fierce Atlantic gale battering the coast on November 10 caused wrecks and near disasters. A two masted schooner lay ashore near the Avalon life saving station with crew aboard in danger. The sloop Lila of Captain C Bowdes broke her cable and grounded near Forked River. The Grover Cleveland foundered at her moorings. A houseboat with Warren Conklin aboard broke free and was driven ashore at Forked River. Conklin was rescued. The wind affected shipping along Atlantic City and the area.
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C. Bowdes
Forkedrive
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Longport
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Forked River
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Atlantic City
Don’t Get Thin Get Fat Primers for Winter Health
An old advertisement extols gaining weight as safety in plumpness and promoting Scot’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as a simple diet aid to aid digestion and nutrition. It targets men women and children and offers a sample promotional item from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Sloop Gypsy Beached on Shelter Island in Storm
New York dispatch reports a coastal storm driving the sloop Gypsy captained by Fordham onto Shelter Island where it struck a rock and sustained a large hull breach likely fatal. The Minnie, commanded by Cottom, struggled with torn sails but anchored safely. Staten Island ferries pitched, many women aboard seasick.
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New York
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Fordham
Shelter Island
Minnie
Cottom
Severe cyclonic storm hits New England coast
Boston reports describe a strong storm with lightning and hail from across New England. Winds whirled violently, causing rough seas and debris to blanket harbors. Despite expectations, the damage to shipping and property was less severe than feared.
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