Will Not Arbitrate 17 Operators Ready for Settlement
In Topeka, Santa Fe President Ripley and Telegraphers Union head Dolphin refuse arbitration on the strike. Dolphin says they will accept disinterested arbitrators or refer to Gulf operators terms, while Ripley notes the strike is largely over with most posts filled. The dispute appears closed with few workers active.
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Topeka
Kan
Ripley
Santa Fe Railway System
National
Dolphin
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Santa Fe
Colorado
Kansas
Texas
van Vleck
Southern Pacific
Carney
Aldace Walker
Francis Carney
Colo
Directors Meeting Atchi son Topeka Santa Fe Railway
In Topeka Kansas stockholders and directors met at the railways general offices. Four directors whose terms expired were reelected Edward J Berwind R Somers Hayes G A Nickerson and Andrew C Jones. Telegrapher delegation expected did not appear.
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Topeka
Kan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Read
E. P. Ripley
A. F. Walker
Victor Morawetz
New York
B. F. Chaney
Boston
G. A. Nickerson
A. C. Jones
Wichita
B. Gleed
Howell Jones
Edward J. Berwind
R. Somers Hayes
Andrew C. Jones
Two Train Dispatchers Resign Sparks Western Strike
Wichita Kan Dec 13 A L Bohlander for J A Newman reports The N edies Cal that two train dispatchers Compan and Black quit alleging substitute operators are incompetent and risk life and property Thirteen operators quit today on the west end of the Chicago division and eight on the eastern cut off branch The claim today is the brightest day for operators since the strike began
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Wichita
Kan
A. L. Bohlander
J. A. Newman
Cal
Compan
Black
Chicago
Kansas bill to require telegraphers license and exam
State Senator Tapp drafts a measure making telegraphers pass a competency exam and obtain a license before working for railroads in Kansas. The proposal aims to stop railroads from hiring students to replace striking workers during labor disputes.
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Wichita
Kan
Tapp
Kansas
Telegrapher Strike Headed by O R T Leader in Topeka
President M M Dolphin of the O R T arrived in Topeka and assumed direct control of the strike across the Banta Fe system. He confirms his veteran pass was revoked during his Galveston trip.
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Topeka
Kan
M. M. Dolphin
Banta Fe
General Botha Proclamation Reported From Amsterdam
A dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser from Amsterdam states General Louis Botha issued a proclamation. It notes that he says the enemy circulates various wrong impressions and claims, detailing his position and intent. The report summarizes his stated aims amid ongoing conflict dynamics.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Amsterdam
Sage
Louis Botha
Milner Named Administrator of Orange River Colony and Transvaal
Cape Town reports Sir Alfred Milner is gazetted administrator of the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal. General Kitchener asks South Australian authorities to send home wounded imperial bushmen recovering in Australia. A new contingent of Canadian troops begins homeward voyage aboard the Rosslyn Castle amid an enthusiastic farewell.
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Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
Kitchener
South Australia
South Africa
Rosslyn Castle
Hamburg Friends Send Strong Disavowal of Transvaal Policy
Berlin December 13 Hamburg friends of the Boers sent Count von Buelow a strongly worded dis avowal of the German government's Transvaal policy.
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Germany
Berlin
Hamburg
Friends of the
Count von Buelow
Transvaal
England Ready to Sign Pact at Pekin
Washington reports from Pekin say England has signaled willingness to sign the agreement crafted by foreign ministers with a Flight amendment viewed as form over scope. Germany is said to have moderated demands on penalties for Boxer ringleaders, with U S officials expecting plenipotentiaries to sign soon and present the document to Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang.
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Washington
Pekin
England
State Department
Conger
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Tuan
Chwang
Duke Ian
United States
Germany
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Robbery on Cotton Belt Train Networks Mail Loot at Texarkana
A bold robbery on a Texas Arkansas line at Jassette Tex near Texarkana left Postal Clerk John H Dennis badly beaten and unconscious. Robbers crawled through a trap door and ripped open registered pouches including the Wayne Memphis through pouch. Two suspects were arrested at Naples but no loot found. Dennis is in critical condition.
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Jassette
Tex
Texarkana
John H. Dennis
Dassetts
United States
John H Dennis
Wayne-Memphis
Dennis
Bassetts Tank
Texartiana Hospital
Naples
Robbed Fast Mail Near New Orleans by Lone Train Robber
A southbound Illinois Central fast mail train was held up near the upper New Orleans limits. The robber seized a registered mail pouch from Durant Mississippi and six letters. Conductor Kinnebrew was shot in the groin. clerk J C Parker had his eye burned from a shot near his head. The thief, about six feet tall and 150 pounds, escaped after dynamiting a side panel and leaving mail pouches along the engine route toward Carrollton Avenue.
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New Orleans
Illinois Central
Durant
Miss
Cairo
Kinnebrew
J. C. Parker
Kenner
Freman
R. E. Goldsby
Goldsby
Parker
Carrollton Avenue
Grosvenor's Bluff Was Called In War Revenue Debate
In Washington on December 13 the house debated the war revenue reduction bill in a dull session. Speakers included Grosvenor Bartholdt Hill Boutelle McClellan Newlands Levy and Underwood. Bartholdt urged a deeper beer tax cut and signaled an amendment to set it at 1.50 per barrel. The house planned to close debate at 2 p.m. next day with Payne expecting passage before adjournment. A holiday recess from December 21 to January 3, 1901 was adopted.
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McClellan
New York
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cleveland
Republican Party
Treasury
Foster
Senator Carlisle
Carlisle
Wheeler
Kentucky
J. Grosvenor
Newlands
Levy
Underwood
Alabama
Partholdt
Missouri
Bartholdi
Boutelle
Illinois
House
Washington
Messrs. Grosvenor
Bartholdt
Hill
Connecticut
Nevada
Payne
Bryan and Thompson Deny Fusion Senate Plot
Lincoln Nebraska December 13 Both A B Bryan and D F Thompson deny a New York story claiming they arranged a republican fusion deal to win Nebraska's US Senate seat. Bryan says there is not a word of truth and he has other plans. Thompson calls the tale untrue and says he is not making deals with anyone.
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Lincoln, Neb
Aob Bryan
D. F. Thompson
New York
United States Senate
Nebraska
Bryan
Thompson
Senate
Sensational Nieml suit begins in San Rafael
The Nbel suit of Baron von Schroeder against the Morning Call opens in San Rafael with damages sought of £250,000. The article criticized the baron as proprietor of the Hotel Rafael and will involve many prominent San Francisco society figures. Jurors were being selected in today’s proceedings.
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San Francisco
Nbel
Baron von Schroeder
Morning Call
San Rafael
Hotel
Rafael
Pacific Coast
Senate votes to defend canal in Hay-Pauncefote amendment
The Senate, in executive session, approved an amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty authorizing the United States to defend its interests in the canal by its own force. The vote was 65 to 17 with several notable opponents named. The debate included Elkins and Thurston proposals and reflection on sovereignty, fortifications, and U.S. control of the canal.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Baird
Beveridge
Frye
Foster
Hansbrough
Lindsay
Mason
McCumber
McEnery
McBride
Morgan
Money
Stewart
Tilman
Wellington
Wolcott
Gallinger
United States
Vvarigas
Elkins
Tillman
Allen
Thurston
Teller
Lodge
Republican Committee On Order of Business
Hanna Speaks on Ship Subsidy Bill in Senate
Senator Hanna delivered a nearly three hour address to the Senate on the ship subsidy bill. He spoke without a manuscript and urged measures to restore American maritime power, noting foreign commerce growth since 1860 but a drop in share of foreign trade. He received broad praise from colleagues.
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American International Navigation Company
Hanna
American Line
Clay
Ohio
Clyde
Commerce Commission
Mr. Hanna
West
Chamberlain
United States
Mr. West
Europe
Nicaragua Canal
Department of Business and Commerce
Washington
Senate
Old World
Prince Tuan Escapes to Western Mongolia in Buddhist Garb
North China Daily News reports Prince Tuan fled Tungkuan pass disguised as a Buddhist bonze bound for Kokonor to join the assistant Desai Lama. He was traced to Lanchou and Tinghsia, with protection alleged from General Tungfuhsiang. The page also notes a rapid cable re election claim of McKinley and a transatlantic route for the message.
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Vancouver
B. C
North China Daily News
Tuan
Tungkuan Pass
Western Mongolia
Desai Lama
Kokonor
Lanchou
Kansu
Bonge
Tinghsia
Tungfuhsiang
New York
British Army Camp Attack Rumor Debunked
The Daily Express reports a rumor of a Boer attack on General Clements camp in the Barberton district. It claims captures and casualties among British officers and troops, including four companies of the Northumberland fusiliers, but the report is unconfirmed and not widely believed.
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London
Daily Express
Clements
Barberton
Northumberland Fusiliers
Conservatives dominate AFL convention as radical resolutions fail
At Louisville on December 13 delegates of the American Federation of Labor rejected two radical resolutions proposing socialism and government ownership. The committee substitute urging cooperation while preserving union autonomy was adopted by 4 169 to 685. The eight hour law matter was sent to the next council and the session adjourned.
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Louisville
American Federation
Era
Co- Operative Commonwealth
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Gompers
Canada
American Federation of Labor
Delesates Nelson
Philadelphia
Austin
Chicago
Dennis Hayes
McCarthy
Duncan
Boston
Furuseth
San Francisco
Kidd
Lenney
Bloomington
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Slayton
Newcastle
Bracken
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas
Cleveland
Hayes
Eugene Deba
Organized Labor
Theg
Iquor Deazers’ Association
O Ial
Ecounell
Tragic aboard Scottish ship Crown near San Francisco
A Scot ship Crown reached port with a death linked to a quarrel between crew members Warrington and Hagivand. After a long feud they fought, Warrington was seriously injured and died the same day before he jumped overboard. his body was recovered.
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San Francisco
Dee
Crown
Jobe Warrington
B. A. Hagivand
Warrington
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Oasis of
Algeria
Mystic Shrine
Magonie
Grandon Hotel
Montana
Masonic Home
Tyler B. Thompson
Missoula
Rabban
A. D. Edgar
Emil H. Renisch
Butte
George M. Hays
Billings
Alfred Whitworth
Deer Lodge
G. L. Tracy
George Booker
W. L. P. McCaw
F. E. Cornish
Boulder
J. B. Leggat
W. D. Smith
Imperial
T. B. Miller
E. D. Neill
A. Hammond
J. W. Freeman
Great Falls
Andrew Holm
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Post-Dispatch
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