China's New Emperor Ting Hsu Named by Empress Dowager
Private advices from Shansi report the empress dowager secretly appointed a new emperor while the court stayed at Taiyuenfu. The 15 year old heir, Ting Hsu, was brought to Sianfu in the imperial yellow sedan. Emperor Kwang Hsu has informed the reform party he will return to Peking and seek their aid.
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London
Shansi
Shanghai
The
Standard
Taiyuenfu
Ting Hsu
Sianfu
Emperor Kwang Hsu
Pekin
Reform Party
Diplomatic notes on Chinese response to peace terms
Washington reports indicate the Chinese embassy has no solid word on Emperor Kwantung Hsu’s stance. Diplomatic circles note prevailing doubt over acceptance of the harsh terms, with Li Hung Chang’s illness possibly delaying negotiations. Officials expect early acceptance, while some see room for a counter inquiry to preserve China’s rights.
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Washington
State Department
Conger
Zeto
China
Americans in St. Berlin December dispatch from Waldersee
War office records a Count von Waldersee message from Pekin dated December 27. Major von Man is reported to command a column that will begin movements.
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Berlin
War Office
von Waldersee
Expedition Moves to Yuentientsien After Pekin Departure
Shanhosien will cooperate with the Gruber expedition which left Tientsin December 19 for Yuentientsien. An American detachment will depart Pekin tomorrow via Haianghohsien with the same aim. The Chinese, defeated by the French on December 22, fled southward.
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Shanhosien
Gruber
Tientsin
Yuentientsien
Pekin
Haianghohsien
Quality of Champagne Elevates Brand Prestige
G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry heightened prestige as quality drives demand. Imports since several years ago doubled rival brands, and by December 1 this year, Mumm's total reached 109,32 cases, 72,169 more than any other brand. Special attention is drawn to the remarkable quality now imported.
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G. H. Mumm
National Standardizing Bureau Proposal Advances in Senate
Senators Nelson and Turner heard testimony urging a federal Standardizing Bureau to fix national standards of length mass and temperature and oversee electrical standards. Government officials scientists and professors from Chicago Johns Hopkins and other institutions argued for a Washington building and staff to run the bureau.
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Washington
Nelson
Turner
Senate Committee On
Senate
Gage
H. Titman
Coast and Geodetic Survey
W. S. Stratton
Chicago University
H. A. Rowland
Johns Hopkins University
Natonal Bureau
Titman
Congress
Germany
Great Britain
Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Guarantee
Refund offered by druggists if the tablets fail to cure K. WW. Grover authenticates each box with his signature. Joe.
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Grover
Joe
Missoula churches list Sunday services and New Year events
A Missoula notice lists church services for many congregations next Sunday with times for Christian Science Scandinavian Church Church of the Holy Spirit Church of Christ Presbyterians Methodists Congregationalists and Epworth League Also notes New Year services Monday evening from 8 to 12 p m and names several pastors.
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Missoula
Christian Science
Elks’ Hall
Scandinavian Church
West Spruce Street
M. Peterson
Church of the Holy Spirit
Episcopal
Christian Helpers’ Society
C. H. Linley
Church of Christ
Bible School
Junior
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting
H. E. Roesell
Presbyterian Church
Walter Hays
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Street
Charles Avery
Epworth League
Teo. J. W. Bennett
Congregational Church
South Missoula
J. A. Barnes
Million-Parcel Arizona Land Sale Ties Tacoma Heir to Chicago Syndicate
Meyer Jacob of Tacoma and administrator M Goldman reached a deal with Chicago interests led by A C Bartlett to sell 10 000 acres of the old Vermeer estate near Phoenix for 250000 dollars. The Enterprise tract will be irrigated and developed into a vast stock ranch pasture thousands of head.
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Phoenix
Ari
Meyer Jacob
Tacoma
M Goldman
Chicago
Vermeer
A. C. Bartlett
Enterprise
Quay Arrives to Lead Quay Campaign for Senate Nomination
Harrisburg reports Colonel M. A. Quay arrived from Washington to personally direct his canvass for the United States Senate. Ex-Senator Penrose also arrived to assist in the Quay campaign. A Republican caucus to nominate the candidate is set for Tuesday evening.
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Harrisburg
Quay
Washington
United States
Penrose
Duel Erupts in Harlem Over Pool Room Dispute
In a Harlem duel today Myles McDoland and Thomas Kennedy fought after McDoland won $1,000 in Kennedy's pool room on a Wool shot. Kennedy was hit in the leg and two bystanders Edward Courtney and George Price were probably fatally wounded.
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New York
Myles McDoland
Thomas Kennedy
Harlem
Kennedy
Edward Courtney
George Price
McDoland
hazing at west point recited in military court inquiry
West Point notes a military court of inquiry resuming its hazing probe. Cadets including Harry Jordan Elliott Dent and Ulysses Grant testified on pepper sauce exertions, bracing, and other punishments. Witnesses describe the Hod Carriers society and past efforts to curb abuses at the academy.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Court of Inquiry
United States Military Academy
Harry B. Jordan
Washington State
Harry LB. Jordan
Elliott J. Dent
Pennsylvania
Booz
General Claus
Dent
John R. Doyle
Philadelphia
Keller
Doyle
Bender
Breth
Baltimore
Wynne
West Point Academy
Highland Falls
M. N. Nichols
Connecticut
Claus
J. Haskell
Hein
Helin
Ulysses 8. Grant
U. 8. Grant
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Philippines
Jous
Turf Notes from Tanforan Race Results
At Tanforan San Francisco on December 28 Florinell upsets in five furlongs with Racetto and Alary's Garter following. Free Lance wins a mile race with Sam Howard second. The Fretter captures the free handicap by a nose over Flush of Gold. Dandy Jim takes six furlongs with Sad Sam second. Kitty Kelly wins the six furlongs selling. The Lady wins the mile Owners handicap with Tayon second.
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Tanforan
Florinell
Dandy Jim
Sad Sam
Andrattus
Kitty Kelly
Fou! Play
Saul of Tarsus
the Lady
Tayon
Bathos
Horse Race Results From New Orleans Track Meet
Rainy track conditions at New Orleans on December 28 produced six selling races. Dramburg won the mile first race with West Baden second and Helen Paxton third in 1 47. Madeline G won the six furlongs second race with Henry Clay Rye second and Alger third in 1 14. Ben Chance captured the mile and an eighth third race with Littl Boy Blue second and False Lead third in 2 02. Alpaca won the six furlongs fourth race with Avater second and Lady Contrary third in 1 18 1. Five seventy yards seventh furlongs selling saw W B Goltes win with Hand cuff second and George Magee third in 1 35. Trebor won the mile sixth race with Dan Cupid second and Damage third in 1 48.
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New Orleans
Dramburg
West Baden
Helen Paxton
Madeline G
Henry Clay Rye
Alger
Ben Chance
Littl Boy Blue
Alpaca
Avater
Lady Contrary
W. B.goltes
Handcuff
George Magee
Trebor
Dan Cupid
Damage
Editor Sues Whitecappers in Indiana Damages Suit
D A Jennings of Columbus files a federal suit against about 20 Washington county residents for 200000 damages. He says they whitecapped him on January 30, 1900 and persecuted his family until they left Indiana. He ran a Salem newspaper and accuses locals of controlling social religious and political life to suppress his paper.
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Indianapolis
Ind
D. A. Jennings
Columbus
United States
Washington County
Indiana
Jennings
Salem
Trade Outlook Mixed as 1899 Ends and 1900 Looms
Bradstreet's reports a year end buildup in holiday trade with regional strength in the Southwest and steady prices across sectors. Wool and petroleum lead gains while fur, coke, and ore face softness. wheat exports run about 94 million bushels for the season and U.S. failures total 213 for the week amid abundant stocks and cautious merchant finance.
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New York
Bradstreet
Argentine Republic
United States
Trade failures to reach about ten thousand in 1900
R G Dun and Co anticipates 1900 year end figures for commercial failures at roughly 10 260 with liabilities around 127 million. Manufacturing leads with 2 4 of failures totaling 49 73 million, trading 7 800 for 60 million, brokers and transporters 3) for 27 25 million. Financial concerns total 34 million.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Bank clearings by city week end Dec 27 Bradstreet table
New York reports the Bradstreet compiled bank clearings for the week ending December 27 across principal cities. The table shows each city with percentage change versus the same week last year, highlighting increases and decreases. The summary provides a snapshot of banking activity and year over year change.
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New York
Bradstreet
British Homette Floated Off Miami Beach Toward Key West
The Homette a coal laden British steam ship bound for Mexico ran aground on Christmas day near Miami Florida. It was floated today and is being towed to Key West for salvage and repair.
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Miami
Fla
Homette
Mexico
Key West
Foraker replies to Harrison on Porto Rico policy
Ohio Senator J A Foraker sharpens his attack on former President Harrison’s Porto Rico critique. He defends Congress actions, noting liberal civil government, local revenue use, tariff concessions, and relief from internal taxes while insisting the policy followed sound principles.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
J. A. Foraker
Ann Arbor
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Manufacturers’ Club
Foraker
Supreme Court
Congress
Porto Rico
Louisiana
Florida
California
National Treasury
Washington
United States
Canada Steamer Arrives at Gibraltar with Lord Roberts Aboard
The Canada docked at Gibraltar today with Lord Roberts aboard after a voyage from South Africa. The field marshal arrived at noon to a large ovation. The ship will resume its voyage tonight.
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Canada
Lord Roberta
South Africa
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