Botha Proclaims Europe Visit as Schalkenberger Sworn Acting President
Amsterdam dispatch reports General Louis Botha announcing a leave of absence for the state president to go to Europe with the deputation. Vice-President Schalkenberger is sworn in as acting state president, supported by Lucas Meyer and others as government remains in force.
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Schalkenberger
London
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Amsterdam
Louis Botha
Executive Council
Orange Free State
Europe
Lucas Meyer
Roberts
St. Helena
Ceylon
Robbery on Cotton Belt Mail Car Near Bassett Texas
Train robbery on the Cotton Belt near Bassett Texas left Postal Clerk John H. Dennis unconscious after a blow with a shovel. Mail pouches were rifled with the Wayne Memphis pouch containing valuables, two suspects arrested at Naples, no stolen parcels recovered. Separately in Cape Colony, Harold Darringale reportedly arrested for alleged Afrikander rebellion fomenting.
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Texarkana
Ark
Cotton Belt Railroad
Hassetts
Tex
John H. Dennis
Bassetts
Exarkana
United States
Dennis
Wayne- Memphis
Bassett Tank
Naples
Cape Colony
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Worcester
Harold Darringale
Two Masked Men Assault Treasurer in Sioux City Theaters
In Sioux City Iowa on December 15 during a performance of shore Acres at the Grand Opera House two masked men entered the box office assaulted and shot treasurer Harley Rounds before fleeing without taking any cash.
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Sioux City
Grand Opera House
Harley. Rounds
Rumor of Boer Attack on British Camp in Barbeton District
The Daily Express reports a rumored Boer assault on General Clements camp in Barbeton, claiming capture of the camp, deaths of British officers, and prisoners including four companies of the Northumberland fusiliere. The story is unconfirmed and not generally believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Express
Clements
Barberton
Northumberland Fusiliere
Oregon Stockbreeders Association Formed In Portland
The Oregon Stockbreeders Association was permanently organized in Portland as officers were elected led by Richard Scott president and George Chandler vice president. A committee of Cleveland Wisdom Early will draft the constitution and by laws for review at a 3 PM session.
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Portland
Oregon Stockbreeders’ Association
Hamilton Block
Richard Scott
George Chandler
Charles Cleveland
M. D. Wisdom
Messrs. Cleveland
Wisdom
Early
Milwaukie
Baker City
H. West
Scappoose
J. 8. Early
Salem
Gresham
J. W. Bailey
Chaffee’s Protest Over Pekin Looting Recounts
Washington reports General Chaffee used strong language in accusing foreign troops of looting in Pekin. He voiced anger at latecomers who bore no combat hardship, while Waldersee arrived after the action. Official reaction notes lack of direct ties between Chaffee and Waldersee and explains the guard's shift to Conger’s household.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Pekin
von Waldersee
Walderses
Waldersee
United States
Legation
Conger
Fossil femur found near Willamette river in Oregon
An employee at the Willamette paper mills uncovered a prehistoric femur bone about 2 feet 10 inches long and 32 inches in circumference. Found in a timbered gulch 15 miles from Oregon City, the relic remains in good condition though worn by exposure. A search for the rest of the bones of the extinct animal is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Willamette Paper Mills
Willamette River
Train collision at Clare leaves several injured
A northbound Atchison Topeka Santa Fe passenger train crashed into a rear freight train at Clare, Kansas three miles south of Kansas City at 6 a.m. A 16 year old passenger Noble Thomas of Emporia died in the caboose. His father and the engineer were badly mangled and the fireman and six other passengers were lightly hurt.
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Kansas City
Star
Clathe
Kan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Clare
Noble Thomas
Emporia
Caboose
Thomas
American Packing and Canning Company Formed in Astoria
Astoria has formed the American Packing & Canning Company with authorized capital of $75,000 and much of it already subscribed. The firm intends to run a salmon cannery in Alaska but will not disclose the location at this time.
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Astoria
American Packing & Canning Company
Alaska
State canvass shows presidential elector votes split
In Bismarck on December 18 the state canvassing board announced totals for presidential electors: McKinley 35,891. Bryan 20,519. Woolley 731. Debs 518. Barker 10.
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Bismarck
N. D
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Debs
Barker
President Nominates Meyer Ambassador to Italy
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of George von L. Meyer of Massachusetts to serve as the United States ambassador to Italy.
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Washington
Senate
George von L. Meyer
Massachusetts
United States
Italy
Netherlands Declines Arbitration Initiative in Transvaal Dispute
The Dutch government states it will remain passive in seeking arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain. In an interview Kruger and Leyds press for arbitration while Foreign Minister Pierson says the initiative lies with the great powers. The Transvaal legation denies a Telegram note from Emperor Nicholas about Kruger.
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the Hague
Transvaal
Great Britain
Kruger
Dr. Leyds
N. B. Pierson
The
Hague
Nicholas
Decide on course for Columbia River mouth project
Washington reports three Oregon lawmakers plan to press for a continuing contract to develop the Columbia River mouth. They seek to avoid relying on future appropriations and speed completion. The river and harbor committee considers a $600,000 external limit recommended by engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
Columbia
Escape flips through crowded Spokane court
In Spokane Judge Marshall presiding Hanson charged with counterfeiting slipped from a packed courtroom. Officers pursued him toward the river after a few shots he surrendered. Hanson was part of a three man group linked to bogus money and tools found in their cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Marshall
Edward Hanson
Hanson
Montana Seat Contested As W A Clark Faces Refusal
The senate refused credentials of W A Clark and Maginnis contesting Montana senators to the privileges and elections committee. A brief debate reopened Clark’s case and Chandler’s motion to recommit the resolution declaring the seat vacant, with the recommittal delay set over until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
W. A. Clark
Maginnis
Montana
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Chandler
Counterfeiter Leader Edmund Hansen Captured in Spokane
Spokane, December 18. Edmund Hansen also known as H. Larkee, alleged gang leader of local counterfeiters, arrested after authorities found forging tools and letters ordering bullion in his shack. A cache of stolen articles was located in rocks nearby. Hansen claims ignorance.
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Spokane
Wash
Edmund Hansen
H. Larkee
Hansen
Great Northern
Haneen
Saloonkeepers Plead Guilty in Chehalis Sunday Case
Chehalis Washington December 13 four saloonkeepers pled guilty in superior court to keeping their places open Sunday Two Centralia men were convicted All were fined eighty dollars apiece and all other similar cases pending against them were dropped
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Chehalis
Wash
Centralia
Two Japanese Arrested in Vancouver for Uttering Raised Bills
Vancouver police report two Japanese men Hanay Sato and Mantoka Hamaguchi were arrested this morning on charges of uttering raised bills. Dozens of raised notes have circulated, with each case alleging the passer was the innocent recipient of the bills from a fellow countryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Hanay Sato
Mantoka Hamaguchi
Ute Terer
Dewet and Knox Still Fighting Reported by Evening Standard
London dispatch says the battle between General Knox and General Dewet continues with ground exchange described as incessant. Telegraphic communication is lacking and officials offer cautious notes, but indications point to possible British success amid conflicting details.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Knox
Dewet
War Office
Mount defies Colorado to honor arrest requisition
Indianapolis reports Governor Mount rejects Colorado’s refusal to honor Indiana’s request to return Clifton Oxman of Princeton for a real estate fraud case. Governor Thomas notes papers were not properly formalized and signals broader political maneuvering as similar refusals may spread.
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Indianapolis
Mount
Thomas
Colorado
Indiana
Clifton Oxman
Princeston
Ind
J. Mayer Greene
Chicago
Denver
Campbell
Beckham
Kentucky
W. S. Taylor
Eight Die as Ore Barge S. H. Foster Sinks
In a bitter Lake Erie gale the iron ore barge S. H. Foster sank ten miles off Erie at four this morning. Eight crew members drowned while the Foster towed by the Iron Duke. The vessel belonged to James Corrigan of Cleveland and had carried 1500 tons of ore from Duluth to Erie. Captain Ashley of the Iron Duke arrived safely in Erie.
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Erie
Lake Erie
S. H. Foster
Foster
James Corrigan
Cleveland
Duluth
Ashley
Iron Duke
Government Cotton Crop Advance Offers Probed
Government cotton crop information offered to brokers in New York ahead of public release. Frank B. Guest reported the advance to President Hubbard of the cotton exchange who ordered a detailed statement for federal inquiry. Hubbard planned to go to Washington to present the case to authorities.
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New York
Frank B. Guest
Hubbard
Cotton Exchange
Washington
Representative Jones Seeks Pension Law Change
Washinon Dec. 12 Representa tive Jones of Washington pushes a bill to lift pre enlistment disability proof for Civil War veterans seeking pensions. The bill would end questions about whether a disability existed before enlistment when services were accepted and the soldier mustered into the army.
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Washinon
Jones
Washington
Booth Kelly Lumber Company to fund Eugene hospital for workers
Eugene Oregon December 12 arrangements set for a Booth Kelly Lumber Company hospital to aid workers who fall ill or are injured. Employees pay monthly dues for support and receive medical or surgical care without additional cost. Doctors Paine and Kuykendall contract for services for a year. Building to be selected and hospital ready by January first.
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Eugene, Or
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Eugene
Drs
Credit for easing terms attributed to America in Russia notes
St. Petersburg reports in Novoe Vremya that Chinese credit the Russians for softened terms while the London Times cites Dr. Morrison. the article says true credit belongs to America and that England begrudges President McKinley for stressing American friendship with Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Morrison
Pekin
London Times
Eontente
America
England
McKinley
Russia
Fire at Silverton Causes $12000 Loss and Arrests
A fire in Silverton Oregon caused about $12000 in damage. An incendiary is suspected with two men under arrest as a fire engine from Portland aided the town. The British show little interest in Nicaragua affairs. Argument in the Neely case was begun before the United States Supreme Court.
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Silverton
Portland
Nicaragua
Neely
United Sates Supreme Court
First Supply Bill Passes House in Record Quick Time
The legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling 24,496,308 dollars passed the House with less than 10 minutes of debate. Bingham led the measure, noting party pledges to economy, while an amendment adding 12 temporary clerks was adopted.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia Committee
Bingham
Rep. Pa
Robinson
Dem. Ind
Controller of the Treasury
Chase for Chiriqui coaling station gains momentum
The gunboat Bancroft sailed from Colon for Almirante bay to evaluate Chiriqui as a coaling station. Previous talks with Colombia stalled by sovereignty disputes with Costa Rica. With arbitration likely, a grant of port rights may face no serious objections.
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Washington
Bancroft
Colon
Almirante Bay
Chiriqui
Colombia
Costa Rica
Explosion Kills Four In Aspen Wyoming Tunnel
Four men died and several were injured in a gas explosion in a new railroad tunnel on the Union Pacific cut-off between Aspen and Hilliard. The blast, caused by gas accumulation, was ruled an unavoidable accident. twenty workers were present when it occurred and ignition source remains unknown. Electric lights illuminate the tunnel as work continues.
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Aspen
Wyo
Union Pacific
Hilliard
No Hope for Kruger Amid Intervention Rumors
London dispatch cites a Daily Mail Amsterdam correspondent asserting Dr Leyds spreads word that Queen Wilhelmina will intervene after her marriage. The report claims Kruger arrived in Europe to seek aid from rulers in France and Russia, but Berlin blocked the plan.
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London
Lorain Steel Plant Reopens With 3000 Workers
The Lorain Steel Company resumed operations across its blooming converting finishing and shape mills today. The entire plant now employs more than 3,000 workers as it restarts production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, C
Lorain Steel Company
Engine crashes into handcar near Inglewood Junction
An engine on the Grand Trunk railway near Inglewood Junction Ontario collided with a handcar carrying five section men en route to work. All five workers were killed instantly.
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Grand Trunk Road
Inglewood Junction
Ont
Trade in Winter Goods Shows Mixed Northwest Gains
Trade report notes quieter wholesale activity amid seasonal slowdown, with stronger retail and holiday distribution. Weather dampens winter-weight goods, textiles and wool quiet, cotton irregular awaiting crop data, Browns for export to China taken, sugar volatile, flour milling improving but demand soft, weekly failures rise to 214 with 27 Canadian failures.
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Bradatreet’s
China
Pacific Coast Trade Price List Summary
A broad catalog of farm and food prices lists onions lettuce potatoes beets turnips squash carrots parsnips cucumbers cabbage butter eggs cheese poultry hay corn barley flour millstuffs feed and fresh meats. Notable items include butter 80c per pound creamery 18 22c dairy 18c ranch 18c, eggs 84c, dressed beef 7c, veal 11c, hams large 18c small 18 34, Hosal bacon 12c, barley and flour prices per ton or barrel, and Timothys hay priced at 14 and 18 dollars per hundredweight.
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California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Rural Market Prices Across Wheat to Veal
A mixed list of farm price quotes for wheat barley oats hay butter eggs cheese poultry potatoes vegetables hops wool mutton hogs beef and veal with various regional rates. Values cover Walla Walla Valley Oregon and Eastern Oregon lines for per bushel sack ton and per dozen or pound figures.
Commodity Prices Reported in Regional Markets
Market notes list per pound quotes for wool and hops across regions such as San Francisco and Eastern Oregon. Butter prices show Fancy Creamery at 26 263c and Seconds at 25c, with other dairy and grain items like Egge-Store goods and Millatuffe Middlings and Bran priced.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
Egge
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Steyn
Dom Paul
Botha
Cotton Belt
Oregon Stock Breeders’ Association
Field Marshal von Waldersee
Kansas
North Dakota
Netherlands
Holland
Czar
Dewet and
All Credit Due America
Silverton, Or
Chiriqui Coaling Station
Steel Company
Pacific Coast Trade
Seattle Market
Portland Market
Walla Walla
Wool—Valley
San Francisco Market
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