Centennial of La Transfer Observed in New Orleans
Centennial observances at Old St Louis Cathedral marked Louisiana transfer with pontifical mass, a civic program, and a flag-raising. Archbishop Chapelle and Rev Father de Taimobilece led ceremonies as a French opera contingent joined a full orchestra. Delegates read historical documents, a proclamation was issued, and a naval salute closed the event with ships in view.
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New Orleans
St Louis Cathedral
Louisiana
Andrew Jackson
Dimense
Archbishop Chapelle
Father de Taimobilece
AvehDirhon Chapelle
Cessius
Daveaut
Jackson
Carters
Senor Tuere Y Odenwell
Governor Ordered to Make Ample Apology
Constantinople December news reports a political demand for the governor of Alexandrella to issue ample apology to Constantinople after an assault on Attarian, a naturalized Armenian citizen freed from prison via intervention by Afr. Davis and United States envoy Lelshman, amid a shifting diplomatic stance involving Tewfik Pasnu.
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Constantinople
Dec
United States
Tos
Turkish Foreign Minister Accepts Demands After Incident
The porte issued a verbal and telegraphic order to Alexandria to compel the governor to apologize to Consul Davie upon arrival. Officials were told to punish those who assaulted the consul, while others may be allowed to depart unhindered.
Transport to Philippines With Second U S Cavalry
United States transport carrying the second cavalry sails from New York to Manila via Suez. The voyage is expected to take about 30 days. Mrs Leotart Wood and her three children travel with special permission.
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York
Unite States Cavalry
United States
Itpatrick
Mualta
Sues
Second Cavalry Ng Tts
Philippines
Itt Cavalry
Leotart Wood
Export Lumber Trade May Be Demoralized
A meeting of Pacify coast lumbermen near the coast debated revisions to a price and output agreement. The dispute centers on a clause that fines any exporter who exceeds fixed quotas, risking the export lumber trade along California, Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific coast. Negotiations seek to modify the clause to allow higher output where demand exceeds supply without penalties.
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Torti
Dee
Ue Farutior
California
Aiut
Mitta
Attacka Loonter Address Sparks Paris Debate
Bonion reports from Paris allege attacks on an aide to fate and criticize U S policy on the Isthmus of Kanoma. A banquet in New York features Loomiy challenging Ambassador Looms while Senor Zanata Uilukshut warns European powers of restricted sovereignty in pivotal talks. A dubious ad promises a cure for piles and related bleeding remedies amid garbled travel notices.
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Paris
Vullo Yapain
Bonion
New York
Fate
Loomiy
United States
Kanoma
Senor Zanata
President Moyer Refuses 10 Leave in Pueblo
Western Miner leader Charles Tl Moyer arrived in Denver today from Puchi. He was taken to the train and escorted to Jeaye Pueblo Friday night. He has remained in Pueblo on and off, planning to organize unrest at stock works if permitted.
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Denver
Dero
Charles Tl, Moyer
Peroration
Neaver Fron Puchi
Jeaye Pueblo
Pueblo
Intervention Needed as Santo Domingo Crisis Grows
San Juan reports a Cuban steamer delivering Santo Domingo figures to discuss U S intervention. Key figures include Gen Woes Gil supporters and provisional government appointees seeking recognition from Governor Hunt, amid claims of nonrecognition by the United States.
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San Juan
Tae
Awma
Santo Dombige
Amy Hayil
Sonor Fonailted
Santo Veminge
Perez
Dominican Army
Geechira
Coloneapatiar
Vecatlenat
Gil "Pho Julia
Juan Medina
Port Teus
Provis Aional
Santo Domingo
Porto Ricw
Anccessio
Senpe Morales
Rueretiler Hisetce
United States
Vie Nas
Senor Calvan
Mading
Hunt Tmorrow
Woes Vy Gil Hold
Long
SCHOONERS DRIVEN TO SHORE BY BLIZZARD
A ferce blizza d drove schooner Susan ashore off St John s with crew of 18 rescued after a harbor fire. Mary Ellen ran aground near a terpasy, bow touching rocks and sinking. Farhoda ashore at Green s Island, crew escaped. Cletntor likely foundered with seven men lost.
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Sydons
Bee
Susan
St. John’s
Hally Trossbitson
Mary Ellen
Farhoda
Green’s Island
Cletntor
Memorial Services for Bishops Held in New York
In memory of the life and labors of the Right Rev. Ablel Leonard and the Right Rev. James Ingle memorial services were held at Thomas' Episcopal Church. Bishop Worth conducted the service, with Bishop Welly assisting, as reported from Salt Lake Chis and Hankew China.
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New York
Ablel Leonard
Salt Lake
Chis
James Ingle
Hankew
China
al. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Worth
India
Nebraska
Thaner Loon
Alarm Grows as Tensions Rise Over Far East Protectorate
Dec 21 report from Morning Post notes increasing alarm over potential protectorate moves in the Far East. Analysts warn Russia and Japan risk war while both sides seek cautious diplomacy. dispatches suggest Japan may press for a protectorate over Port Arthur area if Manchuria dispute escalates.
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Sanfok
Alines
Univeravl
Rusata
Jayan
Morning Post
Jawan
Russa
St Petershirs
Maavia
Far East
Moralig
Bat BU
Jagan Tas Tol
Pally
Teles Rragh
Alageherta
Nagiorkt
Opeiyys
Jomste
Mukden
Port aArchue
Esa
Port Arthur
Dalney
Prospects of War Increase amid Far East Tensions
Peking reports rising prospects of war as Japan eyes possible action against Russia. Tokyo and London sources dispute an Japanese ultimatum while military attaches and officials monitor maneuvers in Manchuria. Some papers claim Russian protectorate moves in the Yangtze valley, sparking widespread distrust and propaganda fears.
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Peking
London
Japan
Ruseia
Teva
Wasatla
Nparese
Russia
Yarmanj
Nnlary
Far East
Buechs
Slye Wal Wy Hiraf
Conclusions of the Monetary Commission on China Currency Reform
Washington reports summarize Japan’s monetary commission conclusions on the American proposal for a unified gold exchange system. It favors a rapid, uniform currency across China, with a gold standard as the core. The commission endorses adopting the American plan and recommends a silver‑gold exchange for neighboring silver‑using states.
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Washington
Dec
Alan
Japan
American Commission
China
Armerlein Commission
Not Believed Outlaw Seen at Great Falls
Dec 4 Great Falls report says George Pierce is probably not in the city and authorities have no confirmation of his presence. He escaped from Glasgow during a deadly incident. deputy Williams was injured. Pierce has ties to the area but is not believed to be in town.
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Great Falls
Great Falla
George Pleere
Ely
Notorioua
Pierce
Glasgow
Dordy
Sheet Willams
Perea
Anany Hiller
Chit Pirce
Veederich Jr Coudert to Be Buried in New York City
The family announced the death of Veederich Jr Coudert of Washington and New York. A funeral service will be held at St Patrick's in New York on Tuesday followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetery in Brooklyn.
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Washington
Frederick BR. Mau- Mort
New York
Cawlert
Revere
Frederick H. Cowdlert, Jr
St. Patrick's
Calvary Cemetery
Brooxlyn
Fire destroys vacant two story frame house in West Deep Lodge
A special dispatch from Dor Lodge reports that about 6 o'clock last evening a fire destroyed a vacant two story frame house on West Deep Lodge Road formerly occupied by A. The blaze caused extensive damage to the structure, with firefighters arriving promptly but unable to save the building. No injuries are mentioned.
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Stanners
Dor Lodge
Ays
Hi West Deep Lodge
Fire damages property with $800 loss
A small fire caused about eight hundred dollars in damage to a property owned by C J Wadi after witnesses observed a light wind and smoke near Wing street. The cause is undetermined and there was no insurance on the property. Fire department responded to the scene.
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C. J. Wadi
Wintess
Bo Taesurance
Helena Gun Club audit finds finances sound and upcoming shoot planned
At a Helena Gun Club meeting the auditing committee reported no anomalies and noted strong club health. The annual shoot will be at Brownls near Kcesters Sunday Dec 27 starting 12 37 pm with renewed interest in trap shooting and a Klapethko medal contested beginning at ten am. Members may shoot before 2 pm. Lunch will be served and entrants may bid on sweepstakes for a small fee.
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Melena
Dee. A
Kcester
Farmer
Smith
Montang Ginte
Pho Klapethko
Jose Beptenbey
Agsovlatan
Liat Sa
Klepetkomein
Bouté Club
Elizabeth McKenna Weds H J Willis in Douglas Island
From the Douglas Island News in Alaska comes the notice of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth McKenna to H J Willis on Saturday, November 27. The event reflects a Douglas Island social highlight as residents recall Elizabeth’s Miles City roots and her father Michael McKenna who once ran freight operations.
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Mites City
Douglas Island
Douglas Talay
Alaska
Elxabeth Mc
Kenna
H. J. Willis
Alaska-Treadwell Gold Mining Company
Willig
Miles City
Michael Meena
County Board Assigns Bridge Study Near Powers River
Special paid to the Siananea Miles City on December 29. The board of county commissioners sent two members to the Powers River bridge site to determine the years of repairs and protect approaches from high water that threatened the roadway last spring. Mr. Beth to prepare plans for bins.
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Siananea
Miles City
Board of County Commissioners
Powyler River
High Walter
Beth
Senator Haa RA Attends Banquet Amid Health Concern
New York December 2 Senator M A Haa RA, en route to attend the banquet of the American Civic Federation, was confined to his Waldorf Astoria room all day. Calvin Adams said the senator suffers a severe cold but it is not serious and suggested he remain indoors for the time being.
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New York
M.A. Haa- RA
Ton Il
Amerie Civic Federation
Aigne
General Wood nomination reflects seniority and merit
Secretary of War's letter to Senator Fronter reviews General Leonard Wood's military record and the factors behind his 1898 appointment as colonel of the first volunteer cavalry. It cites praise from officers, notes Wood's command in Santo Domingo, and argues for promoting based on merit rather than seniority alone to keep the army prepared and effective.
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Washington
Dec
Rant
Fronter
Leonard Wood
Wood
Miles
Lawton
Graham
Porssile
McKinley
Corrina Young
Wheeler
Bunner
Shatter
Gensees
Sintinga
Sutter
Waod
Santime
Woou
Waad'a Gervices
War Department
Alamono
General Wood
William Bryan in St Petersburg and fire incident
William J. Bryan's visit in St Petersburg included a luncheon with Tolstoy and a discussion about a proposed message. News arrives that Ambassador McCormick's house fire was a false alarm. A dam on the Coweman river in Washington collapsed, causing $16,000 in losses and 1,800 steel mill workers to be affected by an upcoming shutdown.
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St. Peterburg
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Tolsto
Tie
T Olstal
Tolstal
Bryan
Afr
Ambassador McCormick
Reatnurane
Aervante
Mr. McCormick
Portland
Ore
Coweman River
Cowlitz
Washington
Jollet
Her
Jinels Steel
Siaeed
Perplexing Flaws in Counterfeit Money Makers Revealed
Former secret service chief William Hazen discusses persistent flaws in counterfeit coins and notes. He recounts failures to produce perfect imitations, cites Brockway-Smith gang cases, and profiles engravers like Ulrich and Johnson whose errors doomed forgeries.
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Culeage
Thosa
Soln
le Gentine
William F. Mazen
Wis
Accret
Hazen
Econ
Belus
Mra Hazen
Uia
Mons Hols
United States
Brockwaoy-Smith
Ita Pane
Washington
Charles Uirich
Thomas Johnson
Windom
Johnson
Ulrich
Treasury
Tamaqua
Chinamien
Emperor William's reference resented by English papers
London reports heavy criticism in the English press over Emperor William's remarks at a Hanover banquet. He toasted German legions in memory of deeds at Waterloo, prompting protests from the Chronicle the Standard and others as preposterous claims.
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London
Waterloo
William
Hanover
Blueher
The
Chronicle
Standard
the Chronicle
Christmas Standards Sell Fast in Helena Demand Surges
Special Dispatch from Helena notes widespread demand for Christmas standards with no supply. Newsboys profit as dealers raise prices. agents regret shortages, while in New York a Reed Star liner Finland runs aground near Nieuwen Skus with 1,000 aboard. Efforts to refloat fail as lighterage assists begin.
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Standard
Helena
Flushing
Statenieland
Reed Star
Finland
Antwerp
New York
Nieuwenskus
Mae
Uut
Print of Turkiay Cruiser Philadelphia Arc 20
The Turkish cruiser Philadelphia built by Cramp Shipbuilding returned from trial in Chesapeake Bay. It covered a mile course at 22.3 knots and a two mile course at 22.28 knots, meeting its contract expectations.
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Philadelphia
Arc
Ceatsav Bledfidia
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Iser
Chesapeake Y
Heavy Storm at Portland Destroys Windows and Wires
A terrible southwest gale hit the coast near Portland on December 20, reaching 30 miles an hour west of the harbor. The storm damaged oil mills, broke streetlight wires, and caused debris to litter streets.
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Portland
Fear Gorgen Will Brent Steamboat Route Worries
Heavy rains raise alarm among steamboat men over large gorges between Vincennes and Louisville as floodwaters threaten the Ohio River crossing and transport links.
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Fear Gorgen
Brent
Thevirnsville
Ind
Fils City
Louleville
Rise of Three Feet Threatens River Craft
Rise of three feet today endangers boats and ferries as the Ohio River freezes over with wide ice gorges at multiple points, complicating navigation for vessels and commerce along Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Sixty Mile Gate Sweep Hits Virginia and Caroline Coast
Sixty mile gate sweeps the Virginia and Caroline coast tonight but no shipping disasters have been reported. The weather alert notes a broad area of rough seas and heavy swells moving along the coast.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Caroline Coast
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