Charleston Wrecks On Philippine Coast With All Hands Safe
The U S cruiser Charleston ran aground on a reef off Luzon on November 7 while patrolling the north coast. All on board were saved after two days of attempts to refloat in a typhoon, with crew rescued by Calla and Manila. The ship had been in Asiatic waters for over a year after Mare Island overhaul.
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Rebels Scattered as U S Forces Advance in Philippines
Manila dispatch reports General Young near San Nicholas with wagons lagging. Aguinaldo's secretary captured. Major Coleman moves toward Nueva Vizcaya. Llaneras’s son and family held as prisoners. Insurgents retreat before American yells amid 60,000 troops heading in. Disease and poor care kill many fighters.
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Changes in the Senate Upheaval Across State Legislatures
The article notes four state legislatures will elect U S senators including Kentucky which will likely choose Blackburn to replace Lindsay, Virginia returning Martin, Iowa reelecting Gear, and Mississippi electing McLaurin to replace Sullivan. Holdovers in New Jersey and Maryland also expected to influence Senate seats.
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Navy maps Pacific cable path to Manila and Honolulu relay
Rear-Admiral Bradford finalizes plan for a trans Pacific submarine cable from San Francisco to Manila with Honolulu Midway and Guam relays. Navy surveys reveal a five mile deep abyss and a submerged 12 000 foot mountain, prompting a viable route and urging congressional action and government ownership to attract private capital.
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American Troops Land at San Fabian Under Fire
Manila reports the San Fabian landing as the era’s most spectacular disembarkation since Daiquiri. Troops and navy combined in a hour long bombardment then charged through surf under heavy insurgent fire. Forty Filipinos captured, mostly NCOs. insurgent dead and five wounded found in a fortified building. Bamboo dunes provided cover.
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Cotton Crop Report Sets Upper Bound On Output
Washington November 13. The department of agriculture reports the most thorough cotton investigation since 1895 has been completed with agents surveying the belt for acreage and production. While awaiting final picking reports due December 1, the statistician estimates maximum possible output at 9.5 million bales from up to 28.5 million acres.
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Hurricane devastates Jamaica banana belt and damages towns
Kingston Jamaica reports communications with eastern districts disrupted by a powerful hurricane. Morant Bay Port Antonio and nearby banana parishes including Portland St Thomas and Morant Bay suffer severe damage while details are awaited. Meanwhile the transport Buffalo is refitted and slated for Philippines service with possible commissioning on November 15.
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Coal Miners Strike Threatens Illinois Mines Tieup
The Record reports a worsening coal strike in southern and western Illinois with many mines potentially shutting down within 48 hours as operators ship coal west and southwest where miners are on strike.
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Large copper discovery reported from Healey district
Reports from the Tanana describe large copper ore veins found near Healey about eighty miles from navigable waters. Martin Bray brings assay specimens to Dawson and notes the district organized in 1898. Nearby White River mines extend the mineral belt and the season’s mail and mining activity intensify across Yukon routes and coastal districts.
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Cape Nome riches draw sailors to the beaches of Alaska
Reports from Seattle confirm vast Cape Nome riches as the Roanoke returns with over two million dollars in gold dust. Passengers claim finds exceed estimates and expect a spring stampede, while Cape Nome forges plans for a wharf waterworks and electric lighting to support a growing town.
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Bradstreet's Review Highlights Trade Strength Amid Mixed Demand
Bradstreet's reports strong overall prices driven by sustained demand across textiles and leather while weather limits retail. Wool and raw cotton rise. manufactured goods show confidence in men wear and carpets. Cereals hold, wheat dull due to rising world stocks. Lumber demand remains firm. shoe makers secure higher prices and iron and steel show mixed signals with stiff railroad demand lifting bars.
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Prices From Pacific Coast Trade Market in Seattle
A market list from Seattle shows current figures for produce and staples. Onions and potatoes range with sacks and per-bag prices, while dairy and eggs list varying creamery, dairy, and farm prices. Grain and flour rates cover oats barley millstuff and whole wheat, with meat and poultry values noted for fresh and dressed items.
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