Morgan Seeks Canal Right of Way Move In Senate
Senate committee approves a favorable report on Morgan’s bill to acquire from Nicaragua and Costa Rica the right of way for the Nic aragua route. The report discusses Britain's attitude toward the canal and critiques Panama Canal Company actions. Action on construction was deferred. Morgan cites calls to end imperial and private interference and urges U S completion of an interoceanic canal.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Morgan
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Senate
Isthmus
Great Britain
Pnama Canal Company
United States
Hutin
Panama Canal Company
Hay
Admiral Walker
Commission
M. Hutin
Panama Canal
Mr. Hay
Congress
New York
de Lessens
Sullivan and Cranwell
Panama Company
Hiay
Panama
Isthwian Camal Commission
N“ Vanal Company
M. Hutin Ts
Pacific
France
America
Canada
Honduras
Mosquito Coast
Suez Canal
Nicarsena
Suez
Canal treaty pledge cited in appendix before Hay Pauncefote
The appendix references a two thirds Senate concurrence with Britain to establish an operational canal through the American isthmus. The text hails such an agreement as a step toward civilization, reflecting neutrality and freedom principles aligned with Clayton Bulwer and U.S. policy, and expresses American support for global commerce and good will.
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Senate
Great Britain
American Isthmus
United States
Colored man William Allen hanged at Uniontown jail
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on December 12 William Allen a Black man was executed by hanging at 10 07 am for the April 26 1901 murder of Hiram McMillan at the Winne works shanty. McMillan died after being shot while defending his wife Mrs McMillan watched about 1500 spectators.
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Uniontown
William Allen
Allen
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Winne Works
Hiram
Amendments Aim to Deport Notorious Chinese and Bar Hawaii Landers
Washington reports a special coast senator committee meeting on the Chinese exclusion bill. Mr. Coombs proposed amendments targeting high binders and Chinese criminals. Another clause would bar Chinese from Hawaii and other U S possessions from landing or remaining in the United States.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Coombs
Immigration Bureau
United States
Philippines
Hawaiii
Hawaii
Insular
Marconi Balloon Trial Breaks from Moorings
St John's N F December 12 The trial balloon used by William Marconi inventor of wireless telegraphy broke from its moorings last night and drove seaward. He tested wind direction with kites and will launch a second balloon tomorrow with precautions. He says he is not yet familiar with local weather and climate conditions.
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St. John's
N. F
William Marconi
Marconi
Army Surgeon on Trial at Fort Douglas Court Martial
Major Peter R. Egan, surgeon at Fort Douglas, faces a court martial for alleged failure to treat six soldiers between October 29 and November 8. The proceeding, led by Col. T. B. Leboith and Captain Delamere, includes 12 officers from Colorado department posts.
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Balt Lake
Utah
Fort Douglas
Peter R. Egan
George 8. Young
18Th Infantry
Department of the Colorado
Col
T. B. Leboith
Bonine Murder Trial Concludes Arguments
The concluding arguments in the trial of Mrs. Bonine charged with murder were continued today in Washington. The case likely will go to the jury tomorrow.
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Washington
Fire destroys Fifth Avenue Hotel in Ford City
A blaze in Ford City Pennsylvania at the Fifth Avenue hotel this morning left several employees and guests injured from jumping from the second and third floors. The charred remains of John Dumont a molder were recovered from the ruins.
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Ford City
Fifth Avenue
John Dumont
Mardi Gras style initiation at Algeria temple in Helena
In Helena the Algeria temple annual meeting of the Mystic Shrine drew Shriners from across the state. Officers were elected and installed, candidates initiated after a parade through snow to Masonic temple amid rockets and cheers, followed by a banquet.
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Helena
Dev
Masonic Hall
Algeria
Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine
Jez
Masonry
A. D. Edgar
Rabban
Frail Renisch
Hutte
George M. Hayse
Billings
J. B. Leggat
Butte
Alfred Whitworth
Deer Lodge
George L. Treacy
George Booker
Imperial Council
T. B. Miller
J. B. Seegat
W. L. P. McCow
Lillings
Ike W. Barker
Bert FE. Palmer
Missoula
William R. Tonkin
Harry Sommers
J. H. Rinehart
W. &. Gifford
FE. D. Neill
Charles F. Booth
W. B. Hamilton
N. P. Walters
Louis Marsh
Great Falls
Hugh T. Cummings
Granite
Alexander Lyall
Mammoth Hot Springs
James L. Dixon
John C. Ulrich
Glasgow
Harry A. Bogg
Sauce
Main Street
Main
Broadway
Masonic Temple
Jury hears Mrs Kimber in Leininger murder case at Townsend
Mrs Kimber testified about the Oct 26 journey to Townsend and the fence incident with Leininger. She described a gun threat, a shot, and driving home, with later testimony questioning prior statements and supper details. Lawyers for both sides argued, the judge charged the jury, and a verdict was not expected that night.
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Standard
Townsend
Kimber
Leininger
Donovan
Langhorne
Helena
Leinineger
J. FE. Laney
JH. J. Reed
Countyttorney
Senate confirms nominations for Darling and Egbert
The senate confirmed Charlies H. Darling of Vermont as assistant secretary of the navy and H. Egbert of Illinois as consul at Durango in Mexico.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
Charlies H. Darling
Vermont
Secretary of the Navy
H. Egbert
Illinois
Durango
Mexico
Cadiz Unrest Grips City After Night of Riots
In Cadiz on December 12 mobs led by striking bakers clashed in streets. Armed groups looted stores attacked residents and caused widespread panic while shouting revolutionary slogans.
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Cadiz
Disorder and clashes as gendarmes restore order
A riot described with police powerless to stop the unrest. After several violent encounters many injured on both sides, gendarmes eventually restore a semblance of order.
Portland jewel heist yields suspect arrests in Omaha
Portland robbery money and gems valued at $15,000 are traced to arrests in Omaha after Prue Johnson and W. H. Woods were seized with parts of the loot. Chief Donahue says $10,000 worth may be recovered. Johnson denies theft and is said to be used to dispose of the jewels. Lowenthal’s losses expected to bring more arrests.
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Omaha
Donahue
Portland
Prue Johnson
Johnson
Lowenthal
Kansas City
Zimmer
Kan
Alfred FE
Ore
Millie Allen
W. H. Woods
Interest Grows in Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
New York reports rising public interest as the six day bicycle race draws 15 000 spectators at Madison Square Garden. Cyclists were examined by physicians and deemed fit with Babcock and Turville noted for exceptional condition shaping as the race favorite. A one mile match featured Howard Freeman of Portland and George Schreiber, the city indoor champion. Freeman won two heats and the race.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Babcock and Turville
Teamis
Howard Freeman
Portland
Ore
George Schreiber
Freeman
Commerce committee reorganizes subcommittees this day
The committee on commerce met to organize its sub-committees and assign bills. Senator Berry replaces Senator West as chair of the bridges sub-committee due to West’s ill health. Frye chairs the ships and shipping sub-committee with Hanna as a member. Two bills create an executive department of commerce and are sent to a sub-committee of Hanna Nelson and Clay. A revenue cutter service reorganization bill goes to Gallinger Penrose and Tur.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senator Berry
Senator West
Senator Vest
Frye
Hanna
Department of Commerce
Nelson
Clay
Revenue Cutter Service
Gallinger
Penrose
Turner
Senate Proceedings Open Session Hay Pauncefote and Holiday Recess
In Washington the Senate considered the Hay Pauncefote treaty in open session with action postponed to the next legislative day. A holiday recess from Dec 19 to Jan 6 1902 was approved. A favorable report on an adulteration of food bill was presented and discussed briefly. The Senate adjourned until Monday at 11 o'clock.
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Washington
Senate
Clapp
Minnesota
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
House
Mason
Committee On Manufactures
Young's Counterfeiting Trial Goes to Jury in Helena
In the U S court James Young's trial enters a second day with the jury deliberating past midnight. He testified he gained the fake money by exchanging a bill for a stranger in the Kalispell post office. Prosecutors described a metal lump ladle and molds found with him as evidence.
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Standard
Helena
Dee
James Young
United States
Young
Kalispell
Wheaton Pleads Guilty in Petty Larceny Case
W. J. Wheaton, treasurer of a colored Knights of Pythias lodge, pleaded guilty in district court to petty larceny and received a six day sentence in the county jail. The dispatch notes his recent position within the lodge.
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Helena
W. J. Wheaton
Wheaton
Knights of Pythias
Lodge member charged with petty larceny after embezzling
An information filed accuses the defendant of grand larceny in diverting lodge funds. At arraignment he pled to petty larceny and part of the money has been recovered.
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Wheaton
Damage suit against Odd Fellows ends for most defendants
Helena December 12 The district court halted the case against the Odd Fellows association the city of Helena and Ferris and Anderson on grounds of non liability while Ferris and Anderson retain exposure awaiting trial. Geis seeks ten thousand dollars for injuries from a fall in an unprotected coal hole on Main street in front of the Odd Fellows property. The case against Ferris and Anderson continues tomorrow.
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Standard
Helena
Adam Geis
Odd Fellows’ Association
Farris & Anderson
Odd Fellows
Wll
Ferris & Anderson
Geis
Tax case finds Rocky Mountain Bell not liable for license tax
Judge Clements in Helena district court today ruled in favor of Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in a state challenge to a 75 cent annual license tax on each telephone instrument. The court held the statute defective for failing to distinguish between intrastate and interstate instruments.
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Standard
Helena
Clements
District Court
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Montana
Officers Elected in American Federation of Catholic Societies
Cincinnati reports the third day of the federation session electing officers for field work ahead of the Chicago convention on July 15, 1902. T. B. Minihan of Columbus wins the presidency with 143 votes to 42 for Judge Thomas W. Fitzgerald of Brooklyn.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Chicago
T. B. Minihan
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas W. Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Iowa
Gabriel Frachere
Ilinois
Edward Reardon
Indiana
George W. Gibbons
P. H. McGuire
Pennsylvania
M. P. Mooney
Fabecher
Both Go To The Tombs In Perjury Case
Robert L. Martin and Harry Velthousen, president and secretary of the Delaware Security Company, were remanded to the Tombs today by Justice Beach in the supreme court in default of $1,000 bail each. Magistrate Olmsted held them on a charge of perjury regarding the state ments made by them about the surety company’s capital.
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New York
Robert L. Martin
Harry Velthousen
Delaware Security Company
Justice Beach
Supreme Court
Olmsted
Montana Auxiliary Committee Urges Fair Representation
At a Montana World’s Fair auxiliary meeting, an address was prepared for Montanans stressing strong state representation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The message also commends Governor Toole for his flag day proclamation.
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St. Louis
Montana
Toole
Woman Found Frozen to Death Near Cheyenne
A woman reported lost on the Cheyenne prairie was found frozen to death about a quarter mile from the spot she was left by lineman F. P. Edland who attempted to rescue her. She is unidentified, estimated age between 35 and 60.
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Denver
Dev
Cheyenne
Wyo
F. P. Edland
Blizzard Covers Colorado and Wyoming Snow Regions
Republican dispatches report three days of heavy blizzards around Denver spreading across northern Colorado and mountain areas and reaching into Wyoming. The storm's depth has disrupted northern regions and high elevations.
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Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Records Fall as Knickerbocker Club Aquatics Set New Marks
Two world records fell at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club today in New York. Miller of New York lowered the 25 yard swimming record to 12.35 seconds, while David Bratton of New York set a new plunging distance record at 38 feet.
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New York
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Miller
David Bratton
Fire at Lowrey & Goebel Carpet House Ruptures Large Loss
A mysterious origin fire broke out today at the Lowrey and Goebel carpet house located at 413 417 Mim Street in Cincinnati. The estimated loss ranges from 75000 to 1000000 dollars and the building was well insured.
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Cincinnati
Lowrey & Goebel
Mim Street
Inter-Mountain Baseball League Forms Amidfare Doubts
Salt Lake report details a secret meeting of regional magnates who formed the Inter Mountain Baseball League. They named the organization and authorized a president to hire an umpire for up to $200 a month while rail fare issues and schedules remain unresolved until Saturday. The season is slated to run April 29 to October 1.
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Salt Lake
Inter-Mountain
William Muth
Helena
J. J. McCloskey
Butte
Vincent Fortune
Greatalls
A. G. Horne
Ogden
C. J. Griffin
J. 9. Critchell
L. L. Trapp
Pocatello
Inter-Mountain Baseball League
Burley
Oregon Shore Line
Ergand
Deadlock at National League presidency vote debate at Fifth Avenue
New York reports a persistent deadlock over who will head the National League after N. E. Young. Meetings from 3 to 6 pm and 8 pm went long with no decision. Brush-led syndicate plan faced opposition from Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago magnates amid talk of a possible compromise. A late vote stood 2 to 4 in the night session.
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New York
National League
N. E
Young
Fifth Avenue
John T. Brush
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brush
Boston
St. Louis
League
Wyoming Industrial Convention Sees Largest State Meeting
The Wyoming industrial convention, held in Laramie, reports its largest gathering. Delegates visited the state university and debated lands for allotment to open settlement, urged a state statistical bureau, and formed a committee for a big minting and agricultural exhibit at St. Louis in 10. A significant display of mineral and agricultural products showcased state progress.
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Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming Industrial Org
State University
A. D. Kelly
Cheyenne
Chatterton
St. Louis
Wyoming
Clarke on extradition stand and international law
London December 12 Sir Edward Clarke former solicitor general told the junior constitutional club that Britain’s refusal to extradite political offenders must not stop joining the United States and other nations in a conference aimed at making anarchy an international crime.
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London
Sir Edward Clarke
Constitutional Club
Great Britain
United States
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