Rockhill Report on Pekin Negotiations Defends Moderation Policy
Special Commissioner Rockhill submitted to Congress the 14 month Pekin negotiation report and the protocol detailing the four policy aims. The United States urged justice and moderation, supported a strong Chinese government, and rejected plans for foreign occupation or an international Pekin fort.
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Washington
Rockhill
Pekin
Congress
United States
China
Shanghai
Wuchang
Conger
Europe
Vienna
Brussels
Madrid
Tokio
Hague
Lisbon
Tientsin
Chi li
Tsang Ii Yamen
Bureau of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Democrats Want Neither of Them
Washington leaders of the Senate say the minority will not provide committee seats for Senators McLaurin or Wellington. It is understood the Republicans will assign those members to committee places.
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Washington
Senate
McLaurin
Wellington
True tonics versus alcohol in medicines discussed
The article argues that tonics and medicines relying on alcohol are harmful long term and that true tonics come from wholesome digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestion aid supporting nerve power and tissue building, suitable for both adults and children.
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Stuart
Color Line Again Drawn At Labor Federation Meet
At Scranton on December 12 delegates debated organizing common laborers into a national union and excluding unions that refuse to affiliate. Gompers defended labor victories and denounced anti union rhetoric while the socialists urged child labor laws. The negro question sparked long debate and the resolutions on autonomy and socialism progressed to tomorrow.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
South
Federation of Labor
Gompers
Hayes
Philadelphia
Glass Bottle Blowers
Max Hayes
Cleveland Central Labor Union
Mr. Gombers
W. B. Wilson
Committee On Laws
Richmond
Charles, Eckard
Anniston
Ark
Trades Council
North
Committee On Law
Executive Council
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Federation
J. H. Bowman
Chicago
United States Senate
Frank K. Baker
United States
Indiana
Baker
John H. Baker
Indianapolis
National Defense Fund
Long Shots Triumph in Oakland Races
San Francisco report notes disqualification and several long shot winners from the Jennings stable at Oakland racing. Results include Cleveden, Windward, Milas, Bedeck, Andressa, Whaleback among winners with times listed for each six furlong to mile events.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Jennings
Cleveden
Pat Morrissey
Midnight Chimes
Windward
Mont Eagle
Milas
Bendora
Arthur Ray
Bedeck
Rollick
Grafter
Andressa
Byron Rose
Our Lizzie
Whaleback
Meadow Lark
Bagdad
Crescent City Newsbeat Highlights Local Pulse
At Crescent City New Orleans dated December 12 Crescent City reports on local civic events and ongoing city affairs with emphasis on everyday community updates and developments.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Queen and St Cuthbert Lead Early Racecard
In the first race the mile and 70 yards went to Pi rate's Queen with Star Cotton runner up and Major Manser third in 1 48. The six furlongs saw St Cuthbert win with Semicolon second and Little Jack Horner third in 1 15. Linge claimed the five furlongs crown with I Samuelson second and The Boston third in 1 02. Malay won the handicap mile with Henry Bert second and Menace third in 1 42. Joe Doughty took the mile and an eighth with Swordsman second and Prince Blazes third in 1 57. Dorothy Lee won the mile with Masterful second and Anne Thompson third in 1 44.
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Pirate’s Queen
Star Cotton
Major Manser
St. Cuthbert
Little Jack Horner
Linge
I, Samuelson
Boston
Malay
Henry Bert
Menace
Joe Doughty
Swordsman
Prince Blazes
Dorothy Lee
Masterful
Anne Thompson
Senate Debate on Canal Fortifications and Coastwise Trade Rights
The chamber debated fortification waivers and U S rights to blockade the canal. Senators Tillman Bailey Perkins Nelson Mason clashed with Spooner over coastwise trade benefits and whether treaty terms limit U S defense of its own property. The exchange touched on Canadian and Mexican routes and potential foreign rights along the canal corridor.
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England
Tillman and Bailey
United States
Spooner
Tillman
Chamber
Perkins
Nelson
Great Britain
Tillman and
Bacon
Mexico
Ocean
Mason
War Department seeks Manila barracks funds
The secretary of war sent the house appropriations committee an estimate of 500.4 thousand dollars for barracks and related buildings at Manila and asks immediate availability. He also proposed 2 million dollars for posts in other parts of the Philippines.
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Washington
Secretary of War
House Committee On Appropriations
Manila
Philippines
Severe Wyoming Storm Disrupts Rail Traffic and Livestock
A major southern Wyoming storm, raging for 24 hours in Laramie on December 12, brings heavy snow and high winds with plummeting temperatures. Rail traffic is delayed though no blockades reported, while significant sheep losses are noted in affected areas.
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Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming
Moving the Convicts from Laramie to Rawlins
Fifty convicts were moved safely from the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Laramie to the new Rawlins institution. The transfer used baggage cars fitted with cages for guards and continued at a rate of fifty inmates per day until all were relocated.
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Laramie
Wyo
Oir
Rawlins
Stabbed and Stoned to Death in Land Dispute
Lorenzo varas, a Pueblo Indian from Taos county, was stabbed and stoned to death by Mexicans of Penasco over a land and water rights dispute. More bloodshed feared as United States Attorney Pope investigates the case.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Lorenzo var#as
Taos County
Penasco
United States
Pope
Bank Run Continues at Jormulofski Bank in New York
The run on Jormulski's bank persisted through Dec 12 in New York. Bank officials say they are prepared for further runs. A withdrawal of about $5040 occurred that day, bringing two day total to around $90,000.
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China
New York
Jormulofski
District clears debts after Supreme Court ruling
Great Falls Montana district trustees vote to repay about forty thousand dollars of debts, cancel warrants, and ensure cash sufficiency for the rest of the school year. Additional loans to teachers’ salaries are repaid, freeing floating district obligations. City news also reports on a belt creek freeze, a prison transfer, Elks social plans, Norwegian conference closure, Cascade county bills, and Montana Central railroad work.
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Great Falls
Great Falls City
Supreme Court
Advanci Age Woeney
Belt Creek
Diamond R
Neihart
Benner
Emerson
Deer Lodge
William Quinn
Percy de Wolfe
Lodge of Elks
Frederick Warde
Elks
Montana
West Side
Montana Central
Portage
Black Eagle Falls
Rainbow Falls Bridge
Three Men Missing After Coast Rescue Efforts In BC
Vancouver reports George Logan and two companions survived in a capsized river cruise off Shoal bay and Porter Island. A Japanese survivor, Etenjiro Sunada, had both legs amputated after five days exposed at sea. the third man remains unfound as rescuers press on.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
George Logan
Logan
Shoal Bay
Porter Island
Etenjiro Sunada
Port Essington
Monarch News notes on locals and community
Special Correspondence reports Curtis Newell and Henry Basto visiting Monarch from Summit. Mrs. George Whittaker visits Oregon relatives. Louise Johnstone attends school here, may return to Great Falls after Monarch term. A charity party for Simon Deal and family planned at Kibbey on Friday the 12th. Local builders finish two story homes by Mrs. Plassmorn, Mr. Cahorn, Frank Servoss, Stackengast brothers. Chinook replaces a 24 hour cold spell. Sylvester Gonsier’s hand wound from July persists and needs care.
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Standard
Monarch
Curtis Newell
Henry Basto
Summit
George Whittaker
Oregon
Louise Johnstone
Great Falls
Kibbey
Simon Deal
Deala
Plassmorn
Mr. Cahorn
Frank Servoss
Stackengast
Cascade County
Sylvester Gonsier
Sylvester
Bean family visits as cattle market grows in Montana
Mrs. Bean and Miss Zoe Bean of this place joined W. W. Bean’s kin in Great Falls, while cattle trade continues across Cascade and neighboring counties. W. D. Delphy bought 10 head of mixed cattle at 30 dollars each as snows fall and sleds fill streets.
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Great Falls
Gordon
Montana Central
Cascade
Bean
Zoe Bean
W. W. Bean
Livingston
W. D. Delphy
Fort Benton Authorities Probe Cattle Theft and Ward Status
Robert E. Hamilton, jailed on a cattle stealing charge in Fort Benton, claims descent from A B Hamilton and asserts ward status of government from Blackfeet agency. The case centers on a steer branded 75 and TL belonging to Mrs. J. S. Hill, sold to trader Sherbourne at Browning. County officials contest jurisdiction and adjourned sessions as meanwhile Professor Vancil begins a US history project. Frank McDonald travels to Canada to testify in Henry Larson horse theft trial at Maple Creek.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Robert E. Hamilton
A. B. Hamilton
Teton County
Healey Company
Alaska
E. Hamilton
Carliele Indian School
Hamilton
J. 8. Hill
Stamilton
Sherbourne
Browning
Vancil
United States
Chicago
Frank McDonald
Canada
Henry Larson
McDonald
Maple Creek
Belt Happenings: Mine Accident, Childbirth Death
Henry Jereb, a young A C M miner at Belt, suffers a compound leg fracture after a runaway mine trip. He will be moved to Columbus hospital in Great Falls. Mrs. John Sebast dies after childbirth leaving a husband and two children. Mrs. PF Buck recovers from bronchial illness after a 10 day confinement.
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Henry Jereb
A. C. M. Company
Columbus Hospital
Great Falls
John Sebast
PF. L. Buck
Accident deemed unavoidable in Miles City death
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Coroner Bateman investigated the death in Miles City on December 12. The case concerns an accidental death with findings not yet released.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Bateman
Italian laborer killed by train near Tusler and Shirley
Feandesco, an Italian laborer, was struck Monday afternoon by a train between Tusler and Shirley. Engineer Ed O’Neil testified the accident was unavoidable. two Italians on the handcar fled as the train approached while Feandesco, facing the oncoming engine, was fatally crushed and torn to fragments. The body was buried at Terry where the inquest was held.
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Fanio Feandesco
Tusler
Shirley
Ed O'Neil
Feandesco
Terery
Suit Filed Over $10,000 Nursing Contract Estate Dispute
Mrs. May Hummel of Salt Lake City sues Fred Hoss Bozeman as administrator of the John McClernon estate in district court. She says McClernon promised $10,000 for life nursing and housekeeping and paid $1,000 before death. seeks remaining balance. Hoss filed a general denial and claims statute of limitations.
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Standard
Helena
Beegun
May Hummel
Salt Lake City
Fred Hoss
Bozeman
John McClernon
Montana
Hiummer
Hoss
Federal Court Notes from Helena December 12
The United States vs Mullan Fuel Co over $30,000 timber on public land near the Mullan tunnel was postponed to tomorrow with a chance of out of court settlement. Judge Knowles named U S Commissioners W F P Gowan Box Elder and B M Melum Capital to oversee the case. Indictments against Robert K B Lee and Sam Garvin for stealing and altering Crow Indian stock brands will be tried tomorrow.
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Standard
Helena
United States
Mullan Fuel Company
Mullan Tunnel
Knowles
W. Fp, Gowan
Box Elder
B. M. Mel
Copper Chief Mining Company Incorporation Filed
Helena Dec 12 Articles of incorporation for the Copper Chief Mining Company filed with the secretary of state. The Washington based firm lists H A J W Phillips W D Vincent Brown T J Rhea and F M Tohwidnee as organizers with a capital of 375000 dollars. C M Whitney of Butte named Montana agent.
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Standard
Helena
Copper Chief Mining Comme Pany
State of Washington
H. A. Ae
J. W. Phillips
W. D., Vincent, Brown
T. J. Rhea
F. M. Tohwidnee
C. M. Whitney
Butte
Montana
Countess Denies Illness Reports Of Von Waldersee
Berlin dispatch says the Countess von Waldersee denies illness reports about her husband Count von Waldersee. No confirmation or details provided on his condition or whereabouts.
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Berlin
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