Britain cautious as Chile Argentina border dispute widens
London watchers report no formal appeal to Britain from either Chile or Argentina over the disputed territory. Argentina seeks arbitration under 1898 terms while UK officials note potential mediation if both sides request it. A May 1899 mobilization and frontier readiness are discussed, with leaders stressing amicable settlement but criticizing Chilean tactics.
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John Charles Ardagh
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India
Patriotic Demonstrations Rise Over Chile Argentina Clash
Buenos Ayres reports renewed patriotic demonstrations amid the Chile Argentina dispute. Argentina and Chile mobilize reserves, with arbitration now unlikely. The British minister discussed with President Roca as the Argentine fleet readies maneuvers. U S Minister Wilson confirms diplomatic relations broken after Chilean withdrawal. London stock markets fall on war fears, while Chilean naval personnel travel to Newcastle to man a new warship. A coal famine hits Lima Ohio with coal shortages reported.
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Galveston
Chile
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Pais
W. A. C. Barrington
Roca
Six Die As Electric Car Jumps Track In Snow
Six persons killed and several injured when an electric streetcar derailed at a sharp curve near Allentown and Coopersburg. Wet rails and snow caused the crash. Victims include Reverend Tobias Jessler Albert Yeager Mrs Doctor Jacob Fetsher Reinhard and others. Conductor Leidlich and Motorman Stecker were among the injured.
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Coopersburg
Tobias Jessler
Albert Yeager
Jacob Fetser
Die Reinhard
Freedens- Ne
Irwin Renner
Zion Hill
Frank Wesley
William Pfeiffer
John D. Wirt
Center- Zalley Hotel
Famine Drives Prices Up as City Faces Fuel Shortage
Since last Wednesday the city endures a fuel famine with wood up to 16 dollars per cord. People trek miles to meet wagons and buy before others. Railroads report thousands of coal carloads awaiting movement between the city and Cincinnati. In New York, Dec 23, the recall of Argentine minister to Chile Senor Portela is seen as favorable in Buenos Ayres as the Herald correspondent notes Argentina will send an explanatory note to King Edward of Britain outlining the boundary dispute.
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Bold Robbery II at Leavenworth Payroll Heist
Two masked men with revolvers entered the Abernathy Furniture Co office in Leavenworth Kan and escaped with the entire payroll totaling $900 just before payment time. They fled unseen despite the raid appearing well planned.
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Abernathy Furniture Factory
No Tariff War With America
General Harris reports from Eichenstock that Germany is unlikely to start a tariff war with the United States. He notes German press focus on the new tariff bill and the renewal of commercial treaties in 190%. Harris cites general sentiment favoring first securing a US agreement to underpin treaties with other nations, amid Germany’s strong foothold of American foodstuffs and manufactured goods.
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Germany
Duel Over White Woman Ends in Death in Indiana Saloon
In Logansport Indiana two men Kim Bell and Solomon Johnson fought a revolver duel late last night at a saloon near Kenneth Quarries. Bell was killed and Johnson badly wounded. The dispute centered on a white woman.
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Solomon Johnson
Kenneth Quarries
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Argentine Chilean Dispute Supreme Court Comanche Case
The Miner's page outlines a busy day with items on the Argentine Chilean dispute and a Supreme Court decision in the Comanche case. Also noted are Maclay's defiance of the President and a street car disaster with Justice Brewer addressing the matter.
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Comanche
Maclay
Defies the President Historian Demands Trial
Edgar Stanton Maclay seeks formal naval charges and trial under civil service law after Roosevelt asked for his resignation over the Schley case. He argues protection by civil service rules, insists on due process, and says he has not violated service rules while serving at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Secretary Long reiterates the president’s plan to proceed regardless of Maclay’s position, with possible summation of removal if he does not resign.
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Roosevelt
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Maclay
Russia
Barkettérvrarden Maclay
Washington
Long
Rens
Iowa Governor Offered Treasury Post in Washington
Washington December 28 A tender of the secretary of the treasury portfolio to succeed Secretary Gage has been made to the Iowa governor. The move signals potential changes in national finance leadership as talks proceed in the capital.
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Secretary of Treasury
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Uncertain Gouvernorship Links Delay on Gage Succession
The text notes that no response has been received from Governor Leslie M. Shaw by late hour. At the White House, no information is available pending official authorization confirming a successor to Secretary Gage.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
White House
Gage
Winter War Drill On North Atlantic Squadron Cruise
The North Atlantic squadron will conduct simulated warfare drills during its winter cruise in West Indian gulf waters. Training ship Prairie will assist, with planned movements between Port of Spain and Fort De France after Christmas through early March near the gulf of Paria, Venezuela.
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Venezuela
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Fort de France
Man found guilty of manslaughter in Indiana case
Jeffersonville, Ind., Dec. 2 4 Newell C Rathbun tried for murder of Charles Goodman by poison was found guilty of manslaughter with a sentence of two to twenty one years. The jury finished deliberating and a new trial motion was filed. Goodman was found dead last month in a local hotel after an association with Rathbun. His body was sent to Little Rock where Rathbun’s wife resides. An insurance policy for 4000 dollars on Rathbun’s life was noted. Rathbun was later arrested in Louisville under an assumed name and identified as Charles Goodman, a wanderer from Evanston, Indiana, who met Rathbun near Salvation Army headquarters.
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Newell c. Rathbun
Charles Goodman
Rathbun
Little Rock
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Louisville
United States Army
Evanston
Indiana
Salvation Army
Burning train in a tunnel at Dingley station disaster
Liverpool reports an explosion in a fuse box on the Electric Overhead railway at Dingley station. Seven railway workers died as a burning train entered a tunnel filled with creosoted sleepers which were set ablaze. The tunnel became a furnace and crews struggled to extinguish the fire. No passengers were confirmed killed, with possible additional casualties later.
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Dingley
Justice Brewer Speaks to New England Society Dinner
The twenty first annual New England Society banquet in Philadelphia featured Associate Justice David Brewer delivering the main address on America as a world power. He argued power lies in justice and truth, praised civil service reform, and urged open, honest diplomacy while calling for merit in government service across all levels. Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister, responded to the Oriental toast, lauding American support for China and stating the open door and fair treatment without tariffs.
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Supreme Court reverses judge in Comanche mine case
Chief Justice Brantly rules Judge Clancy erred in not admitting records from related actions as evidence in Adolph Wetzstein versus Boston & Montana. Reversal may lift injunction, allowing Boston & Montana to resume operations if another injunction is not issued. The decision cites potential changes before a new hearing and clarifies admissibility of verified answers and lower court powers.
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Theodore Brantly
Supreme Court
William Clancy
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Silver Bow County
Clancy
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Boston & Montana Company
Wetzstein
Boston & Montana
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Largey Estate
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S. J. Reynolds
Pigot
Anna M. Trolkeld
George B. O'Neal
Deer Lodge County
C. A. Whipple
H. D. Taylor
J. S. C. Stuart
Broadwater County
One Killed and Nine Hurt on Fillmore Street Car
In San Francisco on Christmas Eve a runaway electric car on the Fillmore line descended a steep grade near Union street, demolishing a car and injuring ten people. One woman died at the railroad hospital from skull fracture. Several others suffered contusions, shock, and fractures, including a domestic, Mrs. Mansie, who will recover, and Mrs. Mary Kelly. The motorman and conductor suffered minor injuries. Authorities report the car wreck triggered by the grade’s steepness and a blocked track near Union street.
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Robert Keller
Robert Rogers
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Foul murderer condemned to be decapitated by the guillotine
Chartres December 23 after a week long trial France reviews the case of farmer Briere who killed four daughters aged 14 11 5 and 4 and a seven year old son. He was found guilty and sentenced to be decapitated. His surviving daughter testified sobbing for his innocence. Prosecution argued a motive involved jealousy and a plan to marry a widow. Witnesses noted drunken behavior and lack of tramp evidence. A bloodstained jacket and hidden belongings were cited as clues.
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