Skagway Claimed as Canadian Territory by Dominion Officials
Dr. C U Gibbons reports Canadian authorities claim two thirds of the country between Skagway and Juneau and are removing Alaska labels from transport marks. They forbid marking Skagway Alaska and claim Skagway lies about 40 miles inside the line. The Porcupine district is divided and American miners taxed anew. Small boats operate on the Chilkat to Wells to offset the changes.
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Skagway
Juneau
Alaska
Seattle
CU. H. Gibbons
Cottage City
Gibbons
Porcupine District
Dr. Gibbons
Expressmen
Echance Skagway
Wells
Manchurian Question Reaches Crisis Level in Peking
In Peking, December 16, observers call the Manchurian question a crisis as China faces pressure from Russia Britain the United States and Japan. Prince Ching shifts toward Britain while Japan and Russia push for favorable terms with a pending treaty draft under scrutiny. An official telegram says the reparial court is en route to Peking.
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Pekin
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Heaveussia
Manchuria
Ekin
Not After Pirate Gold on Cocos Island Venture
A San Francisco formed company plans a 1 million capital project to develop Cocos Island resources off Costa Rica. A ship will be outfitted for a two year stay to harvest coffee from plantations run by Capt. Geisler and process a native vegetable into pulp for power.
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Stockton
Cal
San Francisco
Cocos Island
Capt. Geisler
Brigands may give up in Miss Stone case
A state department dispatch on Miss Stone suggests brigands now believe only $50,000 is demanded and may accept it. Officials expect favorable news soon.
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Miss Stone
Washington
State Department
Extradition sought for E St John Dix in U S larceny case
London December 18 The Bow Street police court granted the demand for the extradition of E St John Dix charged with larceny in the United States and accused of wrecking the Scandinavian Bank at Whatcom Washington. He has fifteen days to appeal.
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Bow Street Police Court
E. St. John Dix
London
United States
Whatcom
Wash
Bow Street
Traveling man dies from hotel shooting injuries
Willard S. Hayne, a Chicago traveling man, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Roy Kaighn, a 19 year old. They were talking in the Knutford hotel foyer in Salt Lake City about three weeks ago. Kaighn remains jailed and the body likely shipped to Bushnell, Illinois for interment.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Willard S. Hayne
Chicago
Roy Kaighn
Knutford
BBC
Bushnell
Kaighn
Argentina Prepares for Possible War with Chile
Buenos Aires reports continued military buildup as public opinion backs gov ernment. Argentina plans six zones of 20 000 troops each, with 15 000 volunteers already offering to serve and reserves ready to mobilize up to 200 000 men if needed.
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Argentina
Arma
Chile Proposes Joint Settlement in Disputed Border
A Valparaiso dispatch to the Times says Chile offers a basis for settlement with Argentina. Chile would disavow using roads in the disputed territory as evidence of possession, require Argentine officials to withdraw from doubtful areas, and build paths to aid the British commission at joint expense.
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London
The
Times
Valparaiso
Chile
British Commission
Britain to Mediate Peace Amid Southern Cone Talks
Dispatches from Valparaiso and Buenos Aires report belief that peace will be kept and that Great Britain has notified both Argentina and Chile of its willingness to mediate if needed.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Valparaiso
Buenos Ayres
Great Britain
Sa Enees
Chile Accepts Mediation Over Boundary Dispute
London dispatch reports that Chili has accepted Great Britain's offer of mediation to settle the boundary dispute with Argentina. The note comes from Buenos Ayres and confirms Chili's willingness to use the British good offices in the talks.
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Chili
London
Buenos Ayres
Great Britain
Argentina
Everett to host ninth annual Washington State Dairy men meeting
Everett prepares to host the ninth annual Washington State Dairy men Association convention opening December 26 with debates from Oregon and British Columbia. The event expects about 1000 attendees and offers a special fare of one and one third for the round trip.
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Seattle
Everett
Washington State Dairymen’s Association
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Northwest
Judge Denny Upholds 10-Hour Day Law Challenge
Everett December 18 Judge Denny overruled the ten hour day law for laundries and similar establishments employing women declaring the measure invalid The judge cites discrimination against employers and improper title as grounds for invalidity An appeal to the supreme court is anticipated
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Denny
Everett
Supreme Court
Danish West Indies sale faces uncertain Danish vote
London reports from Copenhagen show growing opposition to selling the Danish West Indies before a plebiscite. Dispatches indicate it is very doubtful Parliament will approve the sale.
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London
The
Times
the Post
Copenhagen
Governor Gregory Dead in Rhode Island
Wickford Rhode Island December 17 Governor William Gregory died at his residence yesterday from acute Brights disease after a long illness. He served Rhode Island as head of the state government and died at age with reports noting his tenure and resignation.
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Governor Gregory
Wickford
R. I
William Gregory
Rhode Island
Bright
Senate Ratifies Hay-Pauncefote Canal Treaty Amid Debate
Washington December 17 the senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote isthmian canal treaty by 72 to 6 after a lengthy closed session. Senator Teller led opposition while Clay Mason and Bacon spoke for amendments, all of which failed as the measure passed decisively.
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Washington
Senate
Hay-Pauncefote Isthmian Canal
Teller
Clay
Fairbanks
McCumber
McLaurin
Miss
Culberson
Mallory
Mason
Tillman
Bacon
Bate
United States
Great Britain
Culbertson
Davis
Congress May Get In On Admiral Schley Inquiry
Washington, Dec 18. Rep Wheeler of Kentucky has introduced a House resolution to probe Admiral Schley’s conduct before and during the Santiago battle via the Naval Affairs Committee. He cites Sampson press claims that Dewey backed the majority findings and seeks Dewey’s testimony. Pressure grows for another investigation as Samoa and tariff debates unfold in Washington. Senator Cullom also moves to retire Hawaiian coinage.
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Washington, D. C
Wheeler
Kentucky
House
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Sampson Press
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Mr. Wheeler
Sampson
Philippines
Senate
Cullom
Bill to revive vice admiral rank for gallant service
A senate bill introduced by Senator Penrose proposes reviving the vice admiral rank and appointing Sampson Schley and Captain Clark to it for special gallantry in service. It would extend active service for ten years and is seen as a compromise in the Schley controversy, pleasing Sampson supporters while vindicating Schley.
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Washington
Sampson
Schley
Capt
Clark
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Santiago
Roosevelt Will Inheritance Case Seeks Roosevelt Pipes Betwixt 100 Thousand
The Times reports Justice Lawrence ruled in the Van Schaick Roosevelt will suit that Theodore Roosevelt, nephew of Cornelius Van Schaick Roosevelt, stands to inherit pipes valued between 100000 and 150000 dollars from the 1887 New York will.
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New York
the Times
Justice Lawrence
Cornelius van Schaick Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Woman Pressures Seatless Man on Streetcar
A sharp-faced woman berates a black-clad man on an uptown 14th street car for not giving up his seat. The man, later revealed infirm, explains an accident left him permanently unable to surrender seats, and exits with help as sympathetic riders watch.
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14Th Street
15Th Street
New York Avenue
Thomas Circle
Court of Inquiry
R Street
Washington Star
Beware the 20th to 26th of each month says Chicago doctor
Dr Granville Macleod of South Chicago claims a pattern of accidents and deaths rising during the 20th to 26th of every month. Hospital records show about ninety five monthly injuries with sixty five in the so called fatal period, and coroner data suggests around sixty five percent of deaths during this window, especially on Saturdays and Mondays.
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Caesar
Granville Macleod
Chicago
Cook County
Saturday Paydays Linked to Booze and Trouble in Old News View
Laboring class earners are paid on Saturdays and suffer accidents from intemperance. An elder newspaper man notes payday leads to booze and trouble, while Professor R A McQueen of Kansas City links a Brahmin temple theory to a monthly serpent appearance in Eden and general misfortune.
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R. A. McQueen
Kansas City
India
Garden of Eden
London Bird Doctor Tends Parrots and Canaries
A London specialist treats avian illnesses with delicate surgery and careful handling. Canaries, popular as drawing room pets, dominate his practice, with owners often present and tears of relief when a bird is declared out of danger.
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London
Strand
Geat Bitain
Truckman and Motorman Clash on Duane Street
A humorous clash on Duane street between a heavy truck and an electric car motorman ends with courteous exchange as traffic rules and street manners collide. The scene recalls older days when trucks ruled the street, and policemen on crossings watch the interactions.
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Broadway
New York Mail and Express
Duane Street
Bridge Hunting Pigeons At Fort George
Visitors to Fort George notice a flock of runaway pigeons making the Speeedway and Washington Bridge their home. The birds inhabit stone crevices and iron arches, lay eggs year round, and rear younglings in the indentations left to prevent rock sweating.
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Fort George
Speeedway
Washington Bridge
Sitting Room Drama Returns Through Quiet Sentry
A playful scene unfolds with a sentry boy pointing a wooden gun and demanding a countersign from another child hiding behind a rocking chair. The exchange ends comically as the younger child admits forgetfulness and the two share the password in whispered relief.
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Willie
Tommie
Ohio State Journal
Cheap Living and Midwifery in India
Millions of men in India live on about 50 cents a week, enough to marry and rear seemingly healthy children. The piece questions how raglan coats fit into this struggling economy and the broader standard of living for families.
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India
Buried Treasure Tale Lures Illinois Digging Party
A group from Alto Pass hunts for a fabled four pots of gold near Cedar Creek Illinois by the Big Muddy River. They report tree carvings and rock inscriptions in seven languages warning of a curse with a cave nearby that echoes thunder and legends of ancient Indian gold hidden seven feet underground.
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Illinois
Iniian Marie
Alto Pass
Big Muddy River
Cedar Creek
Ill
P. Casey
Mr. Casey
Salyers
Chicago Inter Ocean
Torture for Horses Driven by Society
Eight pairs of mouth burrs used to make carriage horses appear frisky were removed from horses in front of Madison Square Garden New York. Owners sought a showy appearance at the horse show by forcing horses to bear the cruel devices.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Burrs with bristles used to curb horses raised concern
The article describes heavy leather bits with a central hole and bristles on the burr that rub against a horse’s mouth when taut. Used to correct a “one-line puller,” bristles or tacks are attached to the burr, which has been linked to removal from New York horses.
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New York
Go Away Back And Sit Down Slang Exchange
A Syracuse Herald excerpt recalls a high school moment where a teacher asked a student to “go away back” to refresh memory. The class responded with “and sit down” as a communal pun, and the teacher joined in a smile unsure if the boy’s answer was correct.
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Syracuse Herald
Change of Names Declared By British Judge
A British judge ruled that anyone may assume any name without a royal license. He cited the case of a man named Bugg who became Norfolk Howard, noting insects were then called Norfolk Howards. The judge warned that laziness hurts industry.
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Bugg
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