Attorney General names expert jurists to block merger
Minnesota Attorney General announces M. D. Munn of Saint Paul and George P. Wilson of Minneapolis as associates in the legal fight against the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington merger. The pair bring constitutional and corporate law expertise, aiding in the state’s anti merger campaign. Governors of Montana and North Dakota respond to a Helena conference plan for December 30 with others invited to join the regional effort.
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Minnotsota
Douglass
Wernor van Sant
Montana
North Dakota
Helena
Toole
White
Ezee
van Sant
Idaho
South Dakota
Wion
Oregon
Minnesota
Permits for Africa Warn English Regula tors for Passes
Washington December 23 The state department received from Mr White secretary of the embassy at London a copy of a notice from the British foreign office on permits for those desiring to go to South Africa. Lord Landsdowne notes the rule that foreign subjects may obtain a permit with proof from their embassies or legations. Applicants must show at least 100 pounds or ability to support themselves, that their journey is bonafide, and that they have not been deported as indigent. The permits are for landing only and do not guarantee entry inland, and must be applied for at the departure port. Thousands waiting at coast ports may have priority over later arrivals.
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Lord Lamsdowne
Washington
State Department
White
London
Ihim
British Foreign Office
South Africa
Lord ‘Landsdowne
Géath Africa
United K Kingdom
National amateur skating races to be held on Verona Lake
Verona Lake New Jersey will host the national amateur skating races next month with trials at Christmas as a warm up. Notable skaters mentioned include Wray Malligan Gibbs Swan Savoy Langnos Jones Sinnfrud Wood Earny McDonald and others. Ideal ice forecast pending weather.
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Raece
New York
Verona Lake
N. J
David Slayback
National Skating Associaation
Verona
Wray
Malligan
Gibbs
Swan
Savoy
Langnos
Jones
Sinnfrud
Wood
Earney
McDonald
Cardinals Meet the Pope in Christmas Address
In Rome the pope received the cardinals who offered Christmas greetings. He delivered a lengthy address condemning broad liberty of thought, sharply criticizing socialism and divorce agitation, and urging unity among Christian churches.
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Rome
Jailbreak thwarted by sheriff’s wife in Walla Walla
Eight prisoners overpowered Jailer Malone as he secured cells but Mrs. Susan Kees wife of the sheriff acted with a revolver driving the inmates back to their cells. Sheriff Kees and family reside in the jail building and she freed the jailed keeper from their beating.
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Portland
Oregon
Walla Walla
Malone
Susan Kees
Kees
No Trouble With Germany In Venezuelan Quarrel
Berlin quotes the Vossische Zeitung stating Germany can resolve the Venezuelan claims without conflict with the United States. The dispatch recalls President Roosevelt’s line on punishment for South America and notes Germany’s no land grab pledge in the West Indies or South America, suggesting clear relations with America.
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New York
Herald
Berlin
Vossiche Zeitung
America
Roosevelt
South America
Washington
William
Germany
West Indies
Venezuela
Transport McClellan Arrives From Manila in New York
The United States transport McClellan reached New York from Manila via the Suez Canal with 38 cabin passengers and 242 soldiers. Among the crew are Col C A Dempsey Major Henry Wrygant Major J E Maklin Captains C C Vancott F H Lawton Lt Earl Edmunson and Lt W S Martin. Two deceased on board are Capt Herbert Draper USMC and William B Tabb civilian clerk to the US naval engineers at Guam. Major J H Makinn commands the battalion of troops.
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McClellan
New York
Suez Canal
United States
Manila
Suez
Philippines
C. A. Dempsey
Henry Wrygant
J. E. Maklin
C. C. Vancott
F. H. Lawton
Iff. L
Anthony and Scovill consolidate into new firm
Albany reports the Anthony & Scovill company files Articles of Incorporation with a 2,500,000 capital to unify Jr. and H. T. Anthony Co, the Scovill and Adams company, and other firms in photographic apparatus and supplies. Saint Paul notes Insurance Commissioner Shober wired from Kansas City to revoke the Farmers' Mutual Hair Insurance company’s authority to do business in Minnesota and named a receiver.
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Albany
Anthony & Scovill Company
Jr. and
H. T. Anthony & Co
Scovill and Adams Company
Celver
Saint Paul
Pierre
Shober
Kansas City
Farmers’ Mutual Hair Insurance Company
Fifth Victim Dies From Singer Nimick Mill Explosion
Pittsburg December 23 five of the victims in the Singer Nimick mill explosion last Saturday are dead. The fifth victim William Sharp age thirty five helper who was scalded about the face head and body died early this morning.
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Pittsburg
Singer-Nimick
William Sharp
Honest to You and Dur ing a Long Illness Cure
Local testimonial touts Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a perfect cure for bed sores and piles after a long illness. Ad warns of counterfeits and lists Newbro Drug Co and Pinko Drug Co as sources. Also notes a Christmas Lunch at Thorntos Bar from ten to two and a sale of solid gold astickpins. The Montana Music Company advertises the Steinway piano at 110 North Main.
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D. & Mitchell
Fulford
Dewitt
Newbro Drug Co
Pinko Drug Co
Thorntos Bar
Montana Music Company
North Main Atrees
Little Progress in West Indies Negotiations Sale Talks
Negotiations over the sale in the West Indies show limited progress as officials report slow talks and few concrete advances. Key figures involved include regional representatives and potential buyers, with discussions centered on terms, timelines, and regulatory approvals. No agreement emerged by press time.
Denmark West Indies Cession Plea For Island Plebiscite
Washington reports that talks on ceding the Danish West Indies linger with no real progress. The Danish propose a plebiscite to let residents decide the islands' fate, though outcomes are unpredictable due to attachment to Denmark and potential trade gains from US ownership.
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Washington
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Kings Train Bearers Eldest Dukes Sons Considered
New York December 23 The Herald reports London curiosity over who will bear the king s train at the coronation. Likely elder sons of dukes include Lord Euston Duke of Grafton s heir Lord Tavistock Duke of Bedford s heir Lord Percy Duke of Northumberland s heir Lord Dalkeith Duke of Buccleuch s heir and Lord Hamilton Duke of Abercorn s heir. Granby is ineligible. If missing by June 1, elder sons of marquises may be chosen.
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New York
Herald
London
Lord Euston
Duke of Grafton
Tavistock
Duke of Bedford
Lord Percey
Duke of Northumberland
Lord Dalkeith
Duke of
Earnings of railways show solid income and dividends
Preliminary report of the Interstate Commerce Commission on railway income for year ending June 30, 1901, covers lines totaling 192,193 miles. Passenger earnings total 426,909,210 dollars. freight 1,114,740,770 dollars. Operating expenses 1,028,156,281 dollars, or 5,223 dollars per mile, yielding net earnings 555,007,924 dollars and a surplus 77,644,735 dollars. Dividends declared 121,108,637 dollars, 13 million more than 1900. Surplus from operations 77,644,735 dollars. Complete prior-year report showed 87,657,938 dollars surplus. Readouts exclude leased-lines dividends, about 30 million dollars.
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Ate Commerce Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
California trip planning and travel offer
A brief notice invites readers to plan a California trip with expert route mapping. It notes a 48 hour time frame to San Francisco and lists H. O. Wilson as general agent at 1066 North Main St Butte ont. It also advertises low cost access to famous makes of janes at 35 cents a day and promotes Fontana Music Company at 119 North Main Street selling celebrated instruments on easy terms.
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North Main Street
California
San Francisco
H. 0. Wilson
North Main St
Butte, Ont
Fontana Music Company
Manin Street
Liberals Loot Commissary in Colon and Nombre de Dios
In Colom bia the Liberals looted the Afanganese Mining Company commissary at Nombre de Dios while government troops were away. The custodian was forced to surrender keys as the Marietta and Pinzon gunboats arrived with soldiers, then the Liberals vanished. General Alban reports evacuation of Tumaco and notes possible arbitration under the Monroe doctrine.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Nombre de Dios
Afanganese Mining Company
United States
Marietta
Huensa Ventura
Buena Ventura
General Alban
Alban
Regilo
Salvador
Booker T. Washington Visited White House For Talks
Booker T. Washington met with the president in the cabinet room at the White House. Secretary Hitchcock joined later, and Washington left with the secretary of the interior. No statement was made, but southern appointments were reportedly discussed.
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Booker T. Washington
White House
Washington
Bnooker T. Washington
Hitchcock
No Agreement Reached In Stone Kidnapping Case
Dec 23 dispatches report no agreement yet with brigands holding missionary Miss Stone. A Sofia briefing notes Mme Tsilka is well but immobile for a week. Separate item: Alexander Sullivan seeks new trial in Cook County conspiracy case, posting $10,000 bond and planning appeal after holidays.
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Miss Stone
Sriganda
Constantinople
Sofia
Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Cook County
Lynch
Orators Sought for New York Banquet and Mine Workers Meet
Oscar Strauss and a board committee sought speakers for the New York board of trade banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on January 29 with Justice White Senator Hanna and Postmaster General Smith invited. John Mitchell called a national miners convention in Indianapolis for January 20 with a conference through January 30. A window glass manufacturers’ consolidation was confirmed. Unrest in Macedonia led to riots in Sofia. Sir Joseph Gilbert, chemist and Oxford professor, died. Further items mention Doctor King’s pills, Pianola demonstrations, and local holiday dining ads.
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Washington
Oscar Strauss
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Lewis Nixon
Vanderbilt
Charles A. Moore
Waldorf-Astoria
Justice White
Senator Hanna
Smith
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
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Basoeey County
George RB Wileca
Africa
Hopkins Core
United Mine Workers
Owensboro
Evans
Morrow
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Supreme Lodge
Brights of Pythias
Edge Dunne
Charles F.wenneker
Saint Louis
Congress
Wenneker
Missouri
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Wash
Wesand
Tennel
Gokharo Ohdachi
Imperial Japanese Navy
Japan
Europe
Ohdachi
Turkey
Spencer Eddy
Beyrout
Syria
Tewik Pasha
Eddy
Ameriian Sugar Refining Company
B. KR. Howell, Son & Co
Arbuckle Brothers
Leys the Jeweler
Sale West Indies
Ypenhagen
Nterst
Japanese Merchant Marine
Nippon Yusen* Enisha
Japanese Mail Steamship Company
Australia
Asiatic
Dickinson
Constantnople
Hills
J. J. Hill
Western Railroads
Northern Securities Company
Hank Consolidation
Boston
Third National Bank
National Shaumut Bank
Era
Chicago House Wrecking Company
Dewwitt
Enbro Drug Co
Finlen Drug Co
Window Glass Combine
American Windowglass Company
Independent Glass Company
Federation Cooperative Windowglass Company
Association of
New Jersey Manufacturers
Macedonia
Joseph Gilbert
Joseph Henry Gilbert
Sibthorpian
University of Oxford
Canada
Doctor King
Thornton Cafe
Orton Bros
Ana
Harvard
Oxford
Christmias
Siegel
All
Siegel D
Siegel Clothing Co
VAL. Slatz Brewing CG
Milwaukee
Frank Commercial CO
Rogers
ED Mayer
W. Park
Dr. E. E. German
Mie
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H. J. Blume
Park eStrest
J. T. Carroll Lumber CO
S2iSeoas, Lumberena
J. T. Care
LL Lumbe
Butte
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