Collapse of Zacatecas Market House Kills Dozens in Fire
A Zacatecas market house fire caused a collapse killing at least 15 and injuring many, with 14 bodies recovered near the perimeter. Rescue efforts continued as the building, owned by the city, burned and workers salvaged goods amid dangerous conditions. The Ashbaugh family suffered multiple deaths and injuries in a separate early morning blaze.
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Zacatecas
Mexico
Kansas City
Star
San Antonio
Tex
Two freight trains collide near Little Suamico leaving two dead
In Green Bay Wisconsin, December 22 two southbound freight trains collided near the Little Suamico depot. Baggageman Napoleon Delaria and 19 year old Louis Gilmette died in the caboose as A J Burney escaped a burning wreck. conductor Green and engineer Oliver led the first train. Burned bodies burned beyond recognition.
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Green Bay
Wis
Northwestern Railroad
Little Suamieco
Napoleon Delaria
Louis Gilmette
A. J. Burney
Green
Henry Oliver
Little Suamico
Oliver
Special
Delaria
Gilmette
Burney
Gimette
Four Die in Dubois Farmhouse Fire Rescue Efforts Fail
In Dubois Pennsylvania on December 22 a fire destroyed the home of farmer John Ashbaugh near Summer ville. Four persons perished in the blaze while a father fought through flames in a desperate attempt to save his family.
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Dubois
Summerville
John Ashbaugh
Fire kills two at Clinton Street sweat shop blaze
In New York on December 22 Isaac Gill a 52 year old tailor and an unidentified man died when a four story sweat shop building on Clinton street burned rapidly trapping about 40 workers. Four others were injured none fatally as workers jumped from windows. property loss described as small.
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William Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh House
Maybel Ashbaugh
Harry Ashbaugh
James Ashbaugh
Herman Ashbaugh
John Ashbaugh
Herman
Ashbaugh
New York
Isaac Gill
Clinton Street
General Davis Asks Mindanao Province Placed Under Military Control
General Davis, stationed at Zamboanga Mindanao, requests Mindanao province of Misamis be again under military control. He cites treason by Misamis leaders aiding insurgents. General Wade supports restoring control. The Philippine Commission is expected to refuse, as it did for Tayabas.
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Manila
Dee
George W. Davis
Zamoanga
Mindanas
Miamis
Mindanao
Cenral Davis
Cagayan O ° Misamis
Province of Misamis
Katibunan Society
James F. Wade
Cebu Island
Davis
Misamis
United States Philippine Commission
General Chaffee
Tayabas
Luzon
War Office Dispatch Covers Boer Murders of Natives
Lord Kitchener reports a long dispatch describing killings by the Boers. One case details a wagon driver captured from a British convoy in late 1900 and burned alive.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Londonderry cites finances blocking underground telegraph lines
The Marquis of Londonderry as postmaster general replies to a London Chamber of Commerce memorial stating that current national finances prevent laying underground telegraph lines to the provinces.
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London
Prince of Wales Leads Decision to Gift Imperial Institute
The Prince of Wales presided over a meeting of imperial institute governors in London and announced the plan to present the institute to the nation. The decision marks a definitive step toward integrating the institute as a national heritage.
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London
Prince of Wales
Imperial Institute
Separation Decree of Grand Duke and Duchess of Hesse
Darmstadt reports the superior court has pronounced the separation of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Hesse, a formal decision affecting their marital status and titles.
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Darmstadt
Hesse
Spalding Warns Eight National League Clubs
A. G. Spalding today sent a letter to the eight National League clubs stating he had been served and detailing the action.
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New York
A. G. Spalding
National League
Injunction Halts Actions of Baseball League Officer
The president secretary treasurer of the National League and American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs seeks an injunction to take no further action. He states he was notified he had been elected to the office and will refuse to act pending the supreme court decision.
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National League and
American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Supreme Court
Oldest Native American Woman Nuc-Se-Ga Dies at 128
Died at the Winnebago Indian camp on Barrens Island opposite La Crosse Wisconsin aged 128. Burial followed today with chiefs from across the Northwest in attendance. Mother of Red Snake and John Sherman famed men of the Black River country.
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la Crosse
Wis
Nuc-Se-Ga
United States
Barrens Island
Sas City
Northwest
Red Snake
John Sherman
Black River Country
Chinese plenipotentiaries press changes to Manchurian treaty
In Pekin the Chinese envoys Princes Ching and Wang Wenshao urged modifications to the Manchurian treaty with Russia. They seek earlier Russian troop withdrawal with limits on the guard, liberty to maintain Chinese forces, a quicker return of the Chwang-Shan-Hai-Kwang railway and reduced indemnity, and oppose Russia monopolizing future mining concessions. Prince Ching also received a telegram from Chang Chi Tung urging China to retain sovereignty over Manchuria.
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Pekin
Paul Lessar
Princes Ching
Wang Wenshao
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chan
Manchuria
China
Russia
Chwang-Shan-Hai-Kwang
Ching
Chang Chi Tung
Hankow
Menechuria
South Africa Talks of Summer Campaign and 1000 Volunteer Offer
London reports from Volksrust say Boers refuse surrender and plan a summer campaign after recent conferences. A Sydney dispatch says Joseph Chamberlain has telegraphed Australia’s Prime Minister Barton seeking 1000 volunteers for service in South Africa, though Barton had insisted on a government request.
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London
South Africa
Daily News
Volksrust
Daily Mail
Sydney
Joseph Chamberlain
T. Barton
Commonwealth of Australia
Barton
Germany Prepares Military Action Over Venezuela Claims
Berlin reports that Germany plans forceful measures to compel settlement of German claims against Venezuela. An ultimatum has been sent to Caracas, threatening coercive steps to secure satisfaction.
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Berlin
Venezuela
Germany
Governor Rogers Stricken With Pneumonia At Tacoma
An Olympia report says Governor Rogers is confined to his Tacoma home with pneumonia. Doctors describe his condition as serious but not alarming. Seattle physician Dr. P. B. M. Miller has been summoned and is expected to arrive tomorrow.
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Tacoma
Wash
Olympia
The
Ledger
Rogers
P. B. M. Miller
Seattle
Americans Entertainments in Havana Night Opera Visit
The visiting American fleet in Havana enjoys Cuban hospitality with a Spanish opera at the Payret theater. General Wood plans a palace reception, and Havana mayor Senor Gener gifts each ship 1,000 cigars.
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Havana
Dee
Payret
General Wood
Senor Gener
Wabash Cantilever Bridge Contract Let in Philadelphia
The American Bridge Company wins the steel superstructure contract for the Wabash railroad cantilever bridge over the Ohio River at Mingo Junction. Total project cost is $1,000,000 with only two bridges of this type larger worldwide.
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Philadelphia
The
American Bridge Company
Wabash Railroad
Ohio River
Minge Junction
Woman Kills Husband in Yarnville After Fatal Attempt
In Yarnville near Columbia Mrs. Phillips killed her husband John Phillips after he, intoxicated, allegedly tried to shoot her and their eldest son. The coroner's jury exonerated Mrs. Phillips.
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Columbia
D. C
Yarnville
Phillips
John Phillips
Youthful imitator faces trial for extortion in Great Falls
Jimmy Southwick, 15, accused of planning a ransom note and kidnapping a 6 year old in Great Falls, is expected to appear in district court. The case follows a stormy sequence including a note demanding 1500 in gold and threats of harm. Southwick admitted the crime after arrest and cited fear of identification.
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Great Falls
Jimmy South- Wick
Pat Crowe
George H. Stanton
Leslie
Reform School
Stanton
St. Paul
Southwick
Montana
Cudahy
Theodore Ryan
G. W. Ryan
Missouri River
Ryan
Foraker Arrives in Cincinnati for Holidays
Senator Foraker reached Cincinnati to spend the holidays and said he would not visit Columbus before January 6. The January 15 election will decide his successor, with a Republican caucus planned for mid January as supporters of Foraker and Hanna continue a fight for control of both branches.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Washington
Columbus
Hanna
No Venezuelan revolt news reaches Washington
Washington reports no new dispatches today from Venezuela where Castro faces rebellion. Officials maintain contact on events and a U S war vessel will stay ready to protect American interests, likely the Indiana, but no orders have been issued to move.
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Warhington
State Department
Venezuela
Castro
United States
Indiana
Long
U.S. Consul Withdraws Charge Against Italians on Slavery Claim
A Rome dispatch reports the Italian foreign office was informed that John Long, the U S consul general in Cairo, has withdrawn his charge that Italy encouraged slave trading in its colony of Tripoli.
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London
The
Standard
Rome
United States
Cairo
Egypt
John Long
Fritrea
Washington Newspaper Pioneer Stephen Cromwell Dies at 41
Stephen Clus key Cromwell a longtime Washington journalist died today at age 41 He was a native of Washington and had 20 years in the field He leaves a widow and one child.
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Washington
Stephen Cluskey Cromwell
Sampson Improves. Hopes for Outdoor Exercises
Washington December 22 Rear Admiral Sampson shows better condition after several days of weakness and expects to resume outdoor exercises if the cold weather moderates. He remains under care and limits are observed.
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Washington
Sampson
New York Labor Agency Reports Quarterly Employment Conditions
Albany December 22 The state labor commissioner John McMackin reports conditions of employment for members of labor organizations in New York state for the quarter ending September 30. The bulletin outlines wage trends hours and job security affecting organized workers.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
John McMackin
Unusual season mark tops rival teams in fifth year
The bulletin notes a rare achievement as the team stands above rivals in the current season. Only once in the last five years have they been surpassed, underscoring the notable performance and momentum built this year.
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Terly Bulletin
Agreement Reached For Release Of Miss Stone
London dispatch reports brigands holding Miss Stone have agreed with the American legation in Constantinople to accept 14000 pounds for her release. The ransom will be paid on Bulgarian soil and Miss Stone will be freed in Turkish territory.
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London
Sofia
Daily Telegraph
Miss Stone
Constantinople
Nicaragua and Germany dispute over San Juan river rights
A Managua dispatch notes Germany claims exclusive navigation rights on the San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua via a concession with Moany. The issue is seen as not blocking isthmian canal legislation, as settlement awaits action by the Nicaraguan government and the concessionaire.
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Tration
Managua
San Juan River
Nicaragua
Royal order alters coronation robes prompting buyer remorse
London dispatch reports Earl Marshal’s directive changing peeresses robes for King Edward’s coronation. Many had ordered costly gowns now deemed hot and unbecoming. Royal robes gain long train and miniver cape with reworked skirt while Queen Alexandra may attend with four duchesses in cloth of gold and coronets.
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London
Edward
Alexandra
Marlborough
Montrose
Southerland
Portland
Negotiators Work to Free Ellen Stone in Salonica
Constantinople report says W. W. Peet treasurer of the Turkish mission and M. Garguilo of the U S legation remain in Salonica seeking talks with brigands who hold Miss Ellen M. Stone and to arrange a rendezvous for freedom talks.
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Constantinople
W. W. Peet
M. Garguilo
United States
Salonica
Ellen M. Stone
Missing Discovery Stirred Shipping Families Hope Fades
Port Townsend Washington December 22 The steamer Dolphin arrived from the north with no news of the United States mail steamer Discovery which sailed from Juneau in November for Dutch Harbor and was sighted by the Elk on Navy 14 near Wood Island since when no word has been heard. The Elihu Thompson was sent to search but Juneau reports say it returned December 17 without sighting the Discovery. Shipping men and relatives fear for the crew as a storm and furious gale swept the Alaska coast after the November departure. Captain Frank M White commanded the Discovery and among the crew were Thomas Pyle William Teakat Charles Sprague Patrick Gard Thomas Foley Con way T Smith Charles Eman H G Haskell B G Hines W J Price W L Kennedy William J Charboneau and two Chinese cooks. Former Puget Sound tow boat, the Discovery’s fate remains unknown.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Dolphin
United States
Discovery
Juneau
Dutch Harbor
Elk
Navy
Wood Island
Elihu Thompson
Met
Thomson
Alaska
Sitka
Aleutian
Frank M. White
Charles Eman
H. G. Haskell
B. G. Hines
W. J. Price
W. L. Kennedy
William J. Charboneau
Puget Sound
KILLING OFF THE FILIPINOS in One Place Nineteen Fall While Trying to Escape
Manila reports detail actions against insurgents in the Philippines. Captain John S. Park Jr and 30 men of the 21st Infantry engaged 60 insurgents at Alaminos Laguna, four killed and barracks destroyed. Lieutenant Tilford’s night assault near Batangas killed 19, captured rifles, and ammunition. Smaller clashes yielded nine killed and four captured. Two Batangas priests arrested for hiding behind church altar and counterfeiting silver dollars.
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Manila
Dee
Johns. Park, Jr
21St Infantry
Alaminos
Laguna
James Tilford
First Cavalry
Batangas
Luzon
Tilford
Second Infantry
John D. Hartman
Fiest
Pevince
Does Not Intend to Resign Statement From Secretary Long
Washington December 22 Secretary Long denied reports he planned to resign from the cabinet. He authorized an emphatic statement repeating there was not a word of truth in the rumor and that he had no intention of resigning.
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Washington
Long
Archbishop Chapelle Receives Welcome In New Orleans
Arch Bishop Chapelle arrived home to New Orleans after a Paris Manila mission. A reception led by Mayor Capdeville and Associate Justice Pro vosty included talk of a cardinal hat. He praised Roosevelt’s guidance and foresaw church reorganization and peace in the Philippines.
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New Orleans
Chapelle
League
Capdeville
O. O. Provosty
Russia
Holy Father
McKinley
Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Manila
Roosevelt
End in sight in the Philippines say General Chaffee
General Chaffee told an Associated Press correspondent that conditions in the Philippines appear hopeful and that by late February the turbulent provinces should be pacified. Samar will need longer, with a policy of strict starvation and selective food for surrendering or town residents. Laguna and Batangas ports closing has pressured Manila supporters of insurgents to seek peace and cooperate with General Bell’s Batangas Laguna forces.
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Manila
General Chaffee
Associated Press
Philippines
Chaffee
Samar
Laguna
Batangas
Luzon
Bell
Ex Congressman Kerr to write Sherman biography
Mansfield Ohio December 22 Ex Congressman Kerr one of the executors of John Sherman’s will is writing the statesman’s biography. Senator Sherman set aside $10 000 for the task. Kerr notes Sherman kept every letter from prominent people in the nation and abroad.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Kerr
John Sherman
Sherman
Minister Wilson's Mother Dead in Indianapolis
Mrs. Mary Fugate Vajen mother-in-law of ex Senator Wilson and minister to Chile died today at St. Augustine Pia aged 71 her daughter Mrs Charles Voorhees of Spokane Wash was with her She was wife of V J Vajen a wealthy retired merchant of Indianapolis
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Fugate Vajen
United States
Wilson
Washington
Chile
St. Augustine
Pia
Charles Voorhees
Spokane
Wash
Vajen
V. J. Vajen
Veryl Preston Injured in Yonkers Auto Crash
Veryl Preston, president of the American Steel Hoop company, is hospitalized in Yonkers with serious injuries from a late Saturday night automobile accident. Hospital officials refused to disclose his condition today.
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New York
Veryl Preston
American Steel Hoop Company
Yonkers
Three More Die in Singer Nimick Plant Disaster
Pittsburg reports three additional fatalities from yesterday’s explosion at the Singer Nimick plant of the Crucible Steel Company of America. The death toll rises to four as officials confirm the latest victims.
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Pittsburg
Singer-Nimick
Crucible Steel Company of America
No Concern Over German Claim Washington
Washington on December 22 says no concern over a German claim as officials assess the issue and await further details. The brief notice notes cautious stance without escalation and signals ongoing diplomatic monitoring.
Pere Marquette Car Ferry Wrecked In Ludington Harbor
The Pere Marquette No. 16 struck a hidden bar entering Ludington harbor in a heavy gale. A coal passer, Mike Taft, died from scalds and several others were severely burned as crew and passengers endured nine hours without heat or light before rescue. Life savers used breeches buoy to evacuate 33 crew members and Taft’s body. The vessel drifted to the north pier and sank in four feet of water. officials fear a total loss with a $200,000 value and full insurance pending weather permitting pumping efforts.
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Ludington
Mich
Ludington Harbor
Pere Marquette
Mike Taft
No. 16
Milwaukee
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Taft
General Alger Undergoes Gallbladder Operation
Detroit reports Gen R A Alger underwent gallstone surgery to remove an infected gall bladder. Surgeons from Detroit Baltimore and Chicago proceeded. Post op bulletin stated normal temperature and strong pulse with favorable signs though condition remained serious.
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Detroit
R. A. Alger
Alger
General Alger
G. Cennings
H. W. Longyear
H. C. Walker
E. L. Shurley
William Osler
Baltimore
J. H. Murphy
Chicago
Longyear and
Jennings
Longyear
Lonegar
Unloaded gun fires through walls in Pony saloon
In Sand Creek a man named McDonald accidentally fired a Savage rifle. The ball went through the saloon wall into the Falkman living room striking Mrs Ella Falkman in the back. Dr Schapps said the woman cannot live. McDonald was arrested in Pony that evening and says the discharge was accidental.
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Pony
McDohould
Sand Creek
Falkman
Ella Falkman
Dr. Schapps
McDonald
Transport Meade Reaches Manila After Typhoon Hard Hit
Manila December 22. The transport Meade arrived after a severe typhoon on December 18. She reports damage to boats and flooding of cabins and quarters, causing great alarm to the crew and passengers onboard.
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Manila
Meade
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