Consul Goodnow Attacked Over Shanghai Transfer Inquiry
Washington December 3. John Goodnow United States consul to Shanghai faces a formal attack by the American association at Shanghai with charges tied to a vessel transfer from Chinese to foreign hands and alleged collection of fees. He defends by denying wrongdoing and notes no authorized request to order a court of inquiry. The State Department will review the matter and may refer it to the United States team for determination.
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Washington
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
American Association
Goodnow
Fran
State Department
Feste
Splendid Showing of Agriculture Splendid Showing of Agriculture
Washington dispatch reports final returns from the department of Agriculture showing production and value for winter wheat spring wheat hay and corn with figures in bushels and dollars. It notes strengths in farm output and farm values as of December 1 and mentions a forthcoming retirement of a Supreme Court justice with Taft named as a potential successor.
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Washington
Stattericlan
Department of Secenture
Feri
Railway changes announced for Illinois Central route expansion
New Orleans report says Vice President Hanrahan confirms plans to build a 122 mile double track on the Illinois Central from Memphis to Fulton Key within a year. Southern Pacific will link with Illinois Central for city side river trains starting Jan 4, enabling direct New Orleans Chicago service. District notes cite updated wartime ammunition figures and cable censorship ending amid transient official activity.
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New Orleans
Hanrahan
Miine's
Central
IT Hols Central
Memphis
Fulto Key
Hayraban
II Hois Central
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Illinois Central
Falls Power Firm Sued Over Dam and Canal Work
In San Diego dates a suit seeks 2204.68 plus 8229 for materials and 1100 for services tied to work at a dam and canal. Attachments target the Brady Power plant and its franchise to draw from American Falls, amid a recent federal suit restraining operation of the steam plant.
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Can Falls
Aerean Fail Water Power Company
American Falls
American
Fala
Unitates Court
Ite
Winders Water Power
Prominent Men Give Addresses At Social Reform Meeting
A report notes speeches by prominent men including Washington Dee and Walter on social reform topics. Discussions cover public disclosures by corporations under congressional control, enforcement of publicity, and the need for organized action. a hearing in a Mills case in New York is adjourned, with focus on meat safety and legal adequacy.
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Washington
Dee
Americ
Walter
Mbrary
Congress
David M. Parry
Corthell
ANA
Chicago
Knapp
Commerce Commission
Teatea
Peaver sRome
Somes Bae Gal
Stansara
Mites
Mills
Metice
Coal Operators Ready for Anthracite Conference Proceedings
Philadelphia. A conference of anthracite coal operators and the press was held to prepare the operator side for the strike commission’s proceedings next Tuesday. Attorneys Wolverton and Dickson spoke for operators and unions while others from Delaware Lackawanna and Reading firms attended.
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Philadelphia
Anthrarte
Nevs
Simon P. Wolverton
Sunbury
Philantelphia & Reading Railway Company
Oelock
Gaines P. Torrey
Delaware
Edrar
New
York
Fiway
Samuel Dickson
John Marte
Ha- Heton
Henry @. Reynolds
Pany
Dean BK
Francis
Behigh
Warren
Lackawanna
Sstven
John. Han
Radade Aa Me
Wolverton
Teratore
Telaware & Hutson
Eric
Packawanna @ Western
Lehigh Valery
Teenie Coal
Tron Company
Levy and Wilkesiarre
Philadelphia Reading
Cox and Tron Company
Hand
Scranton
Connell Cant & Coke Company
The
Anthracite Coal Commission
Continental Hotel
Commission
Meeting of Canal Company art AM Approved
The annual Panama Canal Company meeting was held in Paris with directors reading reports on pending issues with the United States. Stockholders debated a proposed canal sale and the ratification process, with officers elected and the meeting adjourned.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
United States
Carter Staten
Chicago Post Office Report Shows Major Cash Increase
A garbled Chicago report praises growth with a post office tally showing cash receipts up about 1d percent from last year and a total rise exceeding $1,000,000. The content notes Chicago surpassing New York in shipments while Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore fall short by about $8,000,000 in combined totals.
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New York
Morgan denies railway consolidation deal reports
Chicago December 29 Daily News reports a major Jalwa corporation war deal but J Pierpont Morgan Co. denies any consolidation of the F Totten Valley with the Reading and Lenigh Valley railways. Morgan asserts there is no foundation to the story.
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Chicago
Daily News
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Brazil Aims to Aid Major St Louis Exhibition
Brazil plans to support a large St Louis show and seek approval after a key conference. The move involves cooperation across hemispheres from Alaska to Patagonia, with assurances from independent powers.
Poor Women to Receive Dead Miser’s Money
San Francice reports that a pauper named Hy Tran was admitted to Toronto’s general hospital several weeks ago and died. An examination of his effects found valuables and funds. Before his death he stated he had a wife and daughter.
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San Francise
Hy Tran
Toronto
San Francisco heirs claim large estate amid dispute
In San Francisco a law firm representing Rebecca Hyman and her daughter Stes Hart, heirs to the late Mire, announce they have established strong proof of kinship. The estate is valued at $100,000, and Canadian lawyers fear no further or competing claims will be recognized.
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San Francisco
Rebecca Hyman
Hart
Renide
Intina Street
Toronto
Death of Thomas Nast At Guayaquil Details Emerged
Washington dispatch reports details of Thomas Nast late United States consul at Guayaquil. Consul Jones cared for Nast from Monday Dec 1 after a severe illness. Nast worsened Saturday and died early Sunday with officials present at his funeral in Guayaquil.
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Washington
Thomas Nast
United States
Guayaquil
State Department
United Sates
Kdiwit T. Jones
Jones
Nast
Mes Jones
Sid Terious
Sirs Jones
Railroad wage talks spark driver protests across the Midwest
Reports from West Minnesota indicate railroad managers held secret talks on wage increases. Elusive accord with employes prompts possible one percent compromise as giants in the industry weigh offers. North Western lines drift toward gradual raises while other roads loom for larger pay hikes. The government adds Buffalo funds for Yellowstone work as park staff expand to four percent.
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Chicago
Charles Benton Power Marries Miss Larson
Charles Henton Power and Miss Mabel Agnes Larson wed at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart last evening in a crowded ceremony. Bishop John F. Brondel officiated assisted by Fathers Dayna and J. Sullivan. Matron of honor was Mrs. Dutton of Spokane. bridesmaids Miss Heke Steele and Miss Welch of Shikane. The reception followed at the couple’s parents’ residence before the pair left for a three month trip to the East.
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Ilena
Charles Henton Po
Mabel Agnes Larson
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Aiso
Araia
Mendelssonn
Risht
John F. Brondel
Ase Mitel
Victor “Daydna
J. Sullivan
Mra
Peter
Ewing Street
Skin Avenue
Mrr
Power
Tate
Navy Devises Bold Plan To Shield Bremerton Yard
Washington reports the Navy will force ships to stay away from Bremerton Navy Yard until gambling houses and disreputable establishments near the port are abated. Rear Admiral Stirling cites a vile environment impacting enlisted men and orders local authorities to act to reduce vice while in port.
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Washington
Mena Sound
Norton
Stirling
Kavern- Trent
Oil group seeks to drive Standard Oil from Britain
Dec 31 cabling from Odes respondent of the Standard Nporia reports another attempt to unite all the Raku oil houses to oust the Standard Oil Company from Great Britain. A special vacated to the Standard Ted Lodge on Dec 2 and Shrine of Chance notes the rising campaign.
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Ond
Ted Lodge
Shrine of Chance
Sheep Exclusion Sparks Debate Over Forest Reserves
In an open letter to President Roosevelt, rancher P. Kimball argues that forest reserves will curb wandering bands and protect grazing lands, while fellow rancher Mir Shrine of the Clark Fork valley contends that wool growers will benefit from reserves as sheep are barred from grazing areas.
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P. Kimball
Roosevelt Mir
Shrine
Clarks Fork
Donation From Hill Endows Hamline University in Minnesota
Donation from WM Hill has enriched Hamline University Minnesota with an endowment of 4800 dollars following James J Hill’s three year pledge. Subscriptions by OM Norton and James L Norton push the total toward 5000 dollars making Hamline’s fund one of the largest in the region.
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Minnesota
OM. Norton
James L. Norton
Winona
Hamline University
North
Standard Oil Announces General Pension Plan for Employees
New York December 30 The Standard Oil Company has unveiled a general pension plan for its employees. A notable feature allows employees aged 63 after 23 years of service to retire on half pay for one year, then receive the regular pension. The pension equals one fourth of the salary at retirement. Eligible workers include those with 15 years in service and age 63, with several men expected to retire in January.
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New York
Standard Bi
Car Jumped Track Injures Many At Lenfesty Avenue
A train car jumped a 20-100 foot embankment at Lenfesty Avenue to the railroad tracks this morning. Of 25 passengers onboard many were injured, one fatally. Miss Agnes Kiger likely to die. Towing officers and local officials from Ferguson Chicago and Oshkosh attended the incident.
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Mar
Lenfesty
Vestibul Fas
Mise
Agnes Kiger
Drummers Elect Officers At St Louis Meeting
The We al Travelers association elected officers led by H A Kretschmar of St Louis as vice president RT Heath of El Francisco will serve as secretary treasurer after the directors meet next Saturday The treasurer reports 114000 paid in the past and a balance of 888186 remains in the treasury The association aims to include members in every state and has paid death benefits since organization in the country.
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St. Louie
Dee Avauai
Weal Travelers’ Association
HA. Kretschmar
RT Heath
el Francisco
Etreasurer
Jones
Fight Revolver Duel Ends With Death and Arrests
Ty Deo and Albert McLean, both from Phoenix, engaged in a revolver duel over a dispute. The confrontation ended with McLean killed and Wile aches of Phoenix placed under arrest. Authorities report the incident as a fatal firearms duel with subsequent detentions.
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Ty Deo
Albert McLean
Wile Aches
Worfes
Andrew to fund memorial for James Watts in London
Andrew notifies the provost of Mr Scotland that he will fund a memorial to James Watts. The plan recognizes Watts energy and achievements and supports a broader movement led by Mr Carnegie in America to raise a large gift in Britain. The funds aim to extend the common good.
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London
Andrew
Scotland
James Watts
Carnegie
America
Great Britain
Gen Miles to Visit European Capitals Before US Sail
Pekin dispatch reports General Miles who began his Siberian campaign yesterday plans visits to major European capitals before returning home to sail for the United States.
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Pekin
Miles
Siberia
United States
Extradition Treaty Advances Through Both Houses
The Brazil United States extradition protocol moves forward as both houses pass the measure. The agreement sets terms for mutual surrender of criminals and details procedures between Rio de Janeiro and Washington. The decision completes formal steps toward a bilateral extradition framework.
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Brazil
Ise
Rio Janeiro
United States
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