Hopetoun Sworn In as First Australian Governor
The Earl of Hopetoun is sworn in as first governor of the federated Australian colonies amid a massive, pageant filled ceremony in Sydney. Queen Victoria sends a congratulatory message read by Cham berlain, with cheers, prayers, and a 21 gun salute marking the historic oath and cabinet formation.
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Sydney
Earl of Hopetoun
Commonwealth
Australia
Government House
New South Wales Lancers
Commonwealth of Australia
Hopetoun
Melbourne
Brisbane
Lord Hopetoun
Marvelous Champagne Figures in Imports This Year
In 11 months this year G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry imported 199 321 cases, 72 169 more than any other brand. Special attention noted to the remarkable quality of this famous label.
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G. H. Mumm
Germany sees mixed gains as snow halts rail and ships
Berlin notes harsh snowfall disrupts Central Germany rail traffic while Emperor William lauds China talks and Germany's growing commercial marine. Rail mileage in 1900 reached 1181 km with 431 private, a 10 pfennig uniform fare on city trams. Lippe Detmold diet shifts Socialist gains to four seats. Andalus cannot dock at Wilhelmshaven due to storm, cadets stranded near Heligoland. Germany’s exports to the United States rise with 1900 figures at 6,677,355 marks.
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Berlin
Germany
Emperor Wiliam
White
United States
Messrs
Julius Charles Wernher
Alfred Thelt
Debeers Company
Andalus
Malaga Harbor
Wilhelmshaven
Helligoland
Mason
Advance Guard Wins New Year Handicap at Oakland
San Francisco racing notes show Advance Guard the favorite capturing the New Year handicap at Oakland with a 1 52% time. Earlier races list Astor over Alaria and Monrovia, The Pride over St Cuthbert, and Golden Cottage taking the two year old event. Headwater, Opponent, and Dr Bernays also place in subsequent races.
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San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Astor
Alaria
Monrovia
Pride
St. Cuthbert
Ralston
Golden Cottage
Advance Guard
Andrissa
Vesuvian
Headwater
True Blue
Pat Morrissey
Dr. Bernays
Marines
New Orleans Racing Roundup on New Year’s Day
On January 1 in New Orleans Ahlers won the one mile selling race with Jack Martin runner up and Nearest third. W. J. Teboe took the six furlong handicap race ahead of Senator Beveridge and Ida Ledford. Violet Parsons won the steeplechase handicap with Jack Hayes second and Don Clarencio third. Choice won the New Year’s handicap over Fleetwing and Varso. Belle of Orleans won the mile selling race with Dramburg second and Orion third. Bean won the six and a half furlongs selling over Brightie B. and Iralene.
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New Orleans
Ahlers
Jack Martin
W. J. Teboe
Senator Beveridge
Ida Ledford
Violet Parsons
Jack Hayes
Don Clarencio
Choice
Fleetwing
Varso
Belle of Orleans
Dramburg
Orion
Bean
Brightie B
Iralene
Wages Cut Proposed for 41000 Linest Furnacemen in Ohio Valleys
Notices posted at all the List furnaces in the Mahoning and Chenango Valleys announce a base price in dollars per day for bottom fillers and helpers, dropping after February to 9.0. The change would align furnacemen wages with March levels, and workers have not decided whether to accept the reduction.
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Youngstown, O
Mahoning
Chenango
Magill Pardoned After Nine Months in Prison
George L. Magill, former president of Avenue Savings Bank, was pardoned today by Governor Tanner after nine months of imprisonment for receiving deposits knowing the bank was insolvent.
Banker Pardoned After Early Release in New Hampshire
Warren F. Putney once led the National Granite State Bank of Exeter and was sentenced to five years in prison. He was pardoned today after 208 days were commuted for good behavior.
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Concord
N. H
Warren F. Putney
National Granite State Bank
Exeter
Levi
A Blaze of Gold Lace at McKinley New Year Reception
Washington January 1 1901 Mrs McKinley participates in the White House New Year reception as thousands greet the president for the century start. Ambassadors ministers and cabinet wives attend while the Marine Band plays Hail to the Chief and the first lady disperses roses to children and guests.
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Washington
White House
Republic
Army
Navy
Porte Cochere
Marine Band
McCauley
Marine Corps
McKinley
Theabinet
Misses Hay
Cox
Root
Hitchcock
Catlin
McKittrick
Abner McKinley
George B. Cortelyou
Hinds
T. A. Bingham
David J. Hill
F. W. Hackett
J. K. Richards
Fuller
John Dalzell
Charles H. Greavenor
Kennedy
J. Stanley Brown
Garfield
James G Blaine
Beal
Emmons Rilaine
Buckingham
Rand
Nicholas Anderson
James McMillan
George Fabyian
Walsh
Heistand
Henry Matthews
Leiter
Misses Leiter
Townsend
H. BR. McFarland
Misses Ross
Tenny Rose
H. L. Beach
Gage
Miss Ha
Mise Alice Hay
Miss Root
Mieses Griggs
Cortelyou
D. J. Hi
Gray
White
McKenna
Burrows White
Ace
Cullom
Fairbanks
Kean
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harret Lane Johnson
Lester
Nannie Leiter
Thomas F. Walsh
George Fabyan
Chicago
Sartoris
R. R. Hitt
Robert McCormick
Pauncefote
Agspiros
Lady Pauncefote
Miss Pauncefote
Baron Fava
Dr. von Holleben
M. Cambon
Count Cassini
Senor Don Agspiros
Paris
Mmne
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Congress
United States
Diplomatic Corps
Hay
Smithsonian Institute
Fisheries
Civil Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor
Associated Veterans of
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Union Veterans’ Union
District of Columbia
President McKinley
Mrs. McKinley
Laxative Hromo Quinine Tablets Advertised Cure
Stops the cough and works off the cold. Laxative Hromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold openly. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents.
Americans Prove Superior Transport in North China Aid
Pekin reporting near winter, Allied trains crowd the Tongchao route toward Pekin. U S and other forces rely on camel teams and Pecin carts as American transport equipment is praised as superior. Native commerce revives, police systems and taxation planned to fund patrols and relief efforts.
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Associated Press
Pekin
North China
Tongchao
United States
China
Temple of Agriculture
Persia
Tartir City
R E. S. Robertson
Sth Infantry
Tilleon
15Th
Meator Robertson
British Troops Parade for Queen Victoria and Australian Federation
The ceremony honored Queen Victoria and Australian federation with invitations to all nations. The French were conspicuously absent with no French presence at the review.
Murderer Sua hai Executed in Pe kin
A dispatch from Pe kin reports Sua hai, killer of Baron von Ketteler, German ambassador, was decapitated at the scene of the crime at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
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Berlin
Pekin
Suahai
Baron von Ketteler
PUMPS FAIL IN STORM ABOARD PACIFIC STEAMERS
Honolulu reports severe Pacific weather affecting several vessels. City of Rio de Janeiro arrived late after pumps failed risking flooding. Warrimoo slowed two days with passengers confined below. chief engineer repaired a fifth pump to restore balance. Sierra slated for a record trip, weather described as worst in years. District Attorney orders action against alleged Honolulu trusts. Court rules against Wilder Steamship owners in collision case over the loss of the barkentine William Carson.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
City
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Warrimoo
Vancouver
Logan
Rio
Betog
Sierra
Houdlette
Pacific
Baird
United States
Estee
William Carson
Wilders Steamship Company
Will'am Carson
Frank James Seeks Doorkeeper Post in Missouri House
In St Louis on January 1 Frank James the former bandit announced he leads all competitors for the Missouri House of Representatives doorkeeper. A movement to block his candidacy grows with opponents saying honoring him would embarrass the state.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Frank James
House of Representatives
James
Died on His Birthday Judge Louis Gootschalk Dies at 62
Los Angeles January 1 Judge Louis Gootschalk died of heart disease early today on his 62nd birthday. A Civil War captain, he served as city attorney of St. Louis 1864, then circuit judge of Missouri for six years. He was state senate member and acting governor, came to Los Angeles in 1889, and was consul at Stuttgart for three and a half years appointed by President Harrison.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Gootschalk
St. Louis
Missouri
State Senate
Harrison
Stuttgart
Seminary Fund Drive Nears Halfway Milestone
The Rev A H Strong of the Rochester Theological Seminary travels through Semiary to gather support as John D Rockefeller pledges to match funds raised before Jan 1 101. Expected contribution nears $100000, totaling $200000 for expansion.
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New York
A. H. Strong
Rochester Theological Seminary
John D. Rockefeller
Czar Cheers Returning Russian Troops At Livadia
Tsar Nicholas II reviewed Russian troops returning from China at Livadia. He saluted each company, toasted officers and troops, and praised the 13th rifle regiment, the 4th artillery division, and the Iron Brigade. He then boarded a steamer at Yalta and wished them Godspeed.
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St. Petersburg
Livadia
China
7Th Rifle Regiment
Yalta
Marquis of Lorne Withdraws Resignation as Finance Chair
London action reports the Marquis of Lorne and Ava retracting his resignation from the chairmanship of the London & Globe Finance Corporation Limited. He delays departure for South Africa to meet shareholders and reassess the company’s position.
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London
Marquis of
Controversy Settled in Costa Rica Rights over Canal Route
Washington report on January 1 states Costa Rica secures universal acceptance of its rights and interests in the isthmian waterway. The long dispute over sovereignty ends with formal recognition of Costa Rica's territorial and sovereign claims along the canal route.
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Washington
Senor Calvo
Costa Rica
Costa Tisca
Calvo
Nicagarua
Felix Bailley
Central America
M. Bailley
Mexico
Acros
Isthmus
Nicaragua
M. Chavalier
Maritime Canal Company
Ilcarasua
Murder in Pueblo: Drugstore Owner Shot During Burglary
Walter C. Casley a Pueblo druggist was shot through the head and killed by a burglar who rifled the cash register and turned pockets inside out. The body was found by a store clerk at 6 30 am. The killer fled the scene.
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Pueblo, Cole
Walter C. Casley
Casley
Train Derailment Near Wayne West Virginia Injures Several
A westbound Norfolk and Western passenger train bound for Columbus struck a rock on the track near Wayne West Virginia today and derailed. A half dozen passengers were injured but names were not learned.
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Wayne
W. Va
Norfolk & Western Railway
Columbus
Pekin Celebrates New Year and Century in Turbulent Night
Pekin marked the start of the new year and century with a loud gun discharge at midnight stirring fear of an attack or Boxer rising. General Chaffee hosted a morning reception and Mr. Conger a later gathering as crowds watched a notable review unfold.
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Pekin
Chaffee
Mr. Conger
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