Warlike tensions rise as Colombia Marines move toward Panama
Washington reports a cable from Rear Admiral Coghlan noting Mayflower sightings of Pinzon ships carrying 300 troops bound for Tumate near the Colombian coast. Officials say Tumate likely refers to Tumate islands, while the Island of Pines remains a Panama territory flashpoint with over 80 Colombians already landed and unlikely to stay.
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Washington
Navy Department
Coghlan
Colon
Titumati
Tumate
Gulf of Darien
Cape Tiburon
Island of Pines
Panama
Colombian minister signals war threat to United States
General Reyes, Colombia’s minister, sends cablegrams to Bogota and followers warning that war with the United States is possible. He seeks to present the gravity of the situation to Colombians and to the State Department, intending to return to Colombia to take command once he files his report.
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United States
General Reyes
Bogota
Colombia
Panama
State Department
Washington
Colomia
Marroquin
Skilled Glass Blowers Ordered Deportation
Secretary Cortelyou ordered the deportation of skilled glassblowers from Stourbridge England detained at Ellis Island under the alien contract labor law. They reached Montreal and were bound for Corning New York. The British inquiry found a Corning glass company had contracted for their services or induced immigration, and the board affirmed the action, ruling the company failed to seek equivalent labor in the United States.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Stourbridge
England
Ellis Island
Montreal
Corning
N. Y
Chey
British Board of Special Inquiry
United States
Lawrence C Murray Chosen Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Washington delayed a decision today as Lawrence C Murray of Chicago was named assistant secretary of commerce and labor. The president announced the appointment after a holiday recess, noting it was made on Cor telyou’s personal recommendation and accepted by Murray.
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Washington
Lawrence C. Murray
Chicago
Commerce and Labor
Murray
Senate
Cortelyou
Murray Named Secretary and Trust Officer in Chicago Firm
Record from Chicago dated December 23 states Lawrence O Murray is now secretary and trust officer of a local trust company. Born in Addison in 1864, he previously served as private secretary to an assistant secretary of the treasury and later as deputy comptroller of the currency. He then became a trust officer in a New York firm before resigning to take his current post.
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Chicago
Lawrence
Murray
Addison
Treasury
New York
Montana Firms Form New Ventures and Local Changes
The Western Improved Wire Fence company based in Bozeman filed articles of incorporation with the Montana secretary of state. Other filings include Butte Copper Mining and Smelting company with headquarters in Butte. Local reports note a water works loss in Great Falls, a new Presbyterian church organized in Billings with 27 members, 60 supporters, and 60 Sunday school attendees, and Billings weather showing light snow and springlike temperatures. Virginia City reports an athletic program raising eight dollars for the athletic association.
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Helena
Western Improved Wire Fence Company
United States
Bozeman
Berti, Wood
Elmer J. Marks
Butte
C. J. Bausch
Butte Copper Mining and Smelting Company
Patrick Mulling
W. H. Merriman
Frank H. Cooney
Patrick Wall
Jackman
Emil Hanson
Billings
E. M. Calvin
Presbyterian Church of
Miles City
Har
Yegen
Presbyterian
Ladies’ Aid Society
Schermerhorn
Couple Fail to Appear for Montana Marriage License
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings states a Livingston man expressed a wish by telephone to obtain a marriage license at 11:30 last night but did not appear. Deputy District Clerk Dunne arranged the license and a magistrate to perform the ceremony. only the bride and groom were missing.
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The
Standard
Billings
Livingston
Dunne
Typhoid Epidemic Drops on Pittsburgh December
In Pittsburg on December 23, reports show 410 typhoid cases in the first 22 days and 49 new cases in the last 24 hours. The disease is virulent and a large proportion of those taken ill are dying, signaling a growing epidemic.
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Pittsburg
War clouds over Asia as Japan and Russia inch toward clash
Peking reports warn of imminent hostilities between Russia and Japan. Diplomatic circles foresee a breaking point unless Russia makes concessions. China contemplates possible China Japan alliance, noting Yuan Shi Kai commands 15000 Japanese trained troops yet faces doubtful leadership.
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China
Japan
Yuan Shi Kai
Japanese Minister Unchida and Sir Ernest Satow Foresee Crisis
The two diplomats in Peking are viewed as most insightful about Far East affairs. Satow, British envoy for over three years, is a renowned authority on Japanese history and literature. He notes that many fear war, and that Japan will defend its vital interests if challenged.
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Peking
Russia
Japan
Far East
Unchida
Ernest Mason Satow
Satow
Great Britain Likely to Join Far East Conflict
Berlin reports the German foreign office weighs Britain’s possible entry into a Russia Japan war. British fear of losing influence in the Far East prompts a view that war may be the only way to restore position. Sir Frank Laselles conveyed Britain’s cabinet concern to the German government.
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Berlin
Far East
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Associated Press
Frank Lazelles
England
Germany
Tageblatt
Remedy Claim For Digestive Ailments From 19th Century Ad
An old family remedy promises to put the stomach in condition to receive food and aid digestion. It claims to prevent heartburn belching nausea indigestion dyspepsia and liver troubles and urges readers to try it at all druggists.
Newbro's Herpicide promises cure for dandruff and baldness
Cure claim for dandruff and hair growth states Newbro's Herpicide removes dandruff germs and acts as a hair dressing. Claims no substitute works and notes samples available by sending 10 cents to the Herpicide Company in Detroit with Paxson & Rockefeller as agents in Butte.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Paxson & Rockefeller
Butte
Japanese minister grows pessimistic on Russo-Japan crisis
London December 23 Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister said no agreement on actions in a Russo Japanese war beyond the Anglo Japanese treaty has been reached He doubted a peace or war decision before after the new year and warned that only a war settlement would favor Russia while Russia s reply was unlikely to be decisive.
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London
Baron Hayashi
Associated Press
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An old patent medicine advertisement promises a quick cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine and Vabiets. It guarantees a refund if it fails and features a signature from E. W. Doe on each box.
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E.w.iove
Mendon Wins Brightly At Ingleside Despite Favorites
San Francisco December 23 favorites fared poorly as the track played dead. Mendon passed Rockaway to win the year old race by a half length while Mystys Pride led all the way in the third. Jockey Burns heads to Los Angeles for Ascot Park opening.
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San Francisco
Ingleside
Tockaway
Mendon
Mystys Pride
Burns
Los Angeles
W. B. Link
Ascot Park
Sterling Towers
Sir Preston
Elfin King
Rockaway
Instructor
Americano
Pierce J
Constellator
Arthur Ray
Adam
Diderot
Chorus Bay
Silver Fizz
Frank Woods
Kitty Kelly
Crescent City Summary of Daily Horse Races in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 23, the first race over a mile saw Burning Glass win with Begone second and Jake Weber third in 1:41 8-5. The second race over a mile and a quarter was won by Ginspray with Jack Doyle second and Malay third in 2:08 2-5. Captain Gaines captured the third race over a mile with Barbara Freitehie second and Ivernia third in 1:41 3-5. Huzzah won the fourth race over a mile and a sixteenth with Mynheer second and Ethics third in 1:48 3-5. Palmist took the fifth over six furlongs with Levi Dorsey second and Invincible third in 1:41 1-5. Commena won the sixth over a mile with St. Woods second and Blue Blaze third in 1:42.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Burning Glass
Begone
Jake Weber
Ginspray
Jack Doyle
Captain Gaines
Barbara Freitehie
Ivernia
Huzzah
Mynheer
Ascot park to open 90 day racing season in Los Angeles
Ascot park, a new race track, will open for a 90 day season with 6060 to 700 horses stabled. Col A H Millen of Mount Sterling Ky will preside as judge with Ed Cole as associate. Ed Jasper of Worth track Chicago will be secretary and handicapper. Richard Dwyer and Jake Holtman will alternate between Ascot and San Francisco. The Mount Lowe handicap offers 1000 dollars added for 2 year olds and up over six furlongs with about 14 probable starters.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ascot Park
Col
A. H. Millen
Mount Sterling
Harlem
Hawthorne
Ascot
Ed Cole
New York
Ed Jasper
Worth Track
Chicago
Richard Dwyer
Jake Holtman
San Francisco
Weights and Entries for Today’s Horse Races
Weights and entries listed for six races at today’s meeting. First race three quarters of a mile selling includes Marlin Hungarian Roy Hooker Nullah Evander Penance Lunga Piro Louis Wagner Cabello Cardwellton Riondo Brissac. Second race Futurity course purse features Flea Dick Turpin Red Cross Nurse Bombaier Dr. Rowell Potrero Grande Military Man H L Frank. Third race three quarters selling lists First Chip Aunt Polly Velma Clark Mildred Schultz Money Mass Captivate Sad Sam Albemarle Alice Carey St Winifreda The Stewardess Egyptian Princess. Fourth race mile and one sixteenth selling names Allopath Position Jockey Club Nigrette El Rio Shannon Caronal. Fifth race eleven sixteenths purse Kenilworth Peter J Emshee Shot Gun Amasa. Sixth race one mile selling Discus Theodora L Colonel Smith Rio Chico The Ledean Illowaho Prestolus Dug Martin Brennus Pat Morrissey El Oriente. Weather clear track good.
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Marlin
Hungarian
Roy Hooker
Nullah
Evander
Penance
Lunga
Piro
Louis Wagner
Cabello
Cardwellton
Riondo
Brissac
Flea
Dick Turpin
Red Cross
Bombaier
Dr. Rowell
Potrero Grande
H. L. Frank
Aunt Polly
Velma Clark
Mildred Schultz
Money Mass
Captivate
Sad Sam
Albemarle
Alice Carey
St. Winifreda
Allopath
Position
Jockey Club
Nigrette
el Rio Shannon
Caronal
Kenilworth
Peter J
Emshee
Amasa
Theodora L
Colonel Smith
Rio Chico
the Ledean
Illowaho
Prestolus
Dug Martin
Brennus
Pat Morrissey
el Oriente
Thoroughbred Race Card Summary First to Fourth Races
First race seven eighths mile purse Blissful 115 Dupont 105 Ocean Dream 105 Charawind 109 Dr Shorb 109 Ulm 109 Tax Man 112. Second race Slauan course Dolly Weithof 111 Colonel Bogey 92 Brick Fowler 97 Mac Ann 102 Frierline 102 Sir Christopher 106 Miss Nettle 108 Labor 107 Sir High 108 Dr Worth 108 Geisha Girl 108 Urbane 106 San Lucien 111 Frank Pearce 111 Little Secret 111. Third race five eighths mile Lady Belair 100 Magic Flute 100 Fan Casta 103 Lady Ask 104 Strife 104 Golden Mineral 104 Pat Hammon 104 Alma Du Four 108 Pat Bulger ut Sais 111. Fourth race handicap Gehemniss 102 M F Tarpey 106 Rag Tag 107 The Goldfinder 107 Best Man 102.
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Blissful
Dupont
Ocean Dream
Charawind
Dr. Shorb
Ulm
Tax Man
Slauaon
Dolly Weithof
Colonel Bogey
Brick Fowler
Mac Ann
Frierline
Sir Christopher
Miss Nettle
Labor
Sir High
Dr. Worth
Geisha Girl
Urbane
San Lucien
Frank Pearce
Little Secret
Lady Belair
Magic Flute
Fan Casta
Lady Ask
Strife
Golden Mineral
Pat Hammon
Alma du Four
Pat Bulger
Sais
Horse Racing Cards and Weights for Fifth and Sixth Races
In clear weather with a fast track the fifth race for a mile and a sixteenth shows entries Xodan 112 Princess Titiana 117 Gold en Rule 118 F. E. Shaw 102 and The Foe 105. The sixth race of one mile lists selling tonger 88 Lemeo percent Schwardzwald 97 Platonius 102 Moor 102 Cloche D 102 Lordan 102 Quidado 102 Canejo 102 Jingler 02 Heir Apparent 105 Toto Gratiat 105.
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Xodan
Princess Titiana
Golden Rule
F. E. Shaw
the Foe
Glenrice
Erne
Grail
Eminence II
Jim Hale
Tonger
Lemeo
Schwardzwald
Platonius
Moor
Cloche D
Lordan
Quidado
Canejo
Jingler
Heir Apparent
Toto Gratiat
Thoroughbred racing past performances with multiple races
Detailed race card listing purse amounts and finishing times for six races. Notable horses include Dusky, Sadie Burch, Algonquin, Jet, Meistersinger, St. Rader, and Wreath of Ivy. Notes mention Weather clear and track fast, with commentary that other funds were taken when the place closed for the night.
Robbers Enter Belt Saloon Steal From Slot Machine
From Belt a report states Anderson and Merritt's saloon was entered by burglars last night. About $8 was taken from the slot machine along with four bottles of whiskey and a box of cigars. No clue to the robbers. The only other money in the establishment was the slot change.
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Standard
Great Falls
Anderson & Merritt
Montpelier Man Convicted of Manslaughter in Barre Riot
Alexander Garretto was found guilty of manslaughter for the October riot clash between anarchists and socialists in Barre, Vermont. He received a prison term of 10 to 12 years.
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Montpelier
Alexander Garretto
Eli Corti
Barre
Treasury Statement Shows Treasury Balance and Gold
Washington December 23 Today's a statement of the treasury balance shows available cash balance 22 904 182 gold 114 981 104. The report lists totals and components of government holdings in a concise ledger style.
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Washington
Treasury
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