Hay Pauncefote Treaty Dominates Senate Session
In Washington the Senate opened in secret session to consider the Hay Pauncefote treaty after a lengthy exec session. Debates featured Morgan Teller and Frye with differing views on the Clayton Bulwer provisions and canal construction. The House quickly passed the first great supply bill with minimal debate, while minority Ways and Means spoke against war tax reductions, urging larger cuts. Miss Morrison receives sympathy letters. El Dorado reports widespread public reaction as a court case unfolds. American steel shipments to England from Carnegie works arrive amid favorable pricing. Santa Fe strike activity: operators claim nearing end. shops reopen in some divisions, with mixed conditions on lines and contracting crews.
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Washington
Charles A. Towne
Davis
Minnesota
Senate
Morgan
Ife
Teller
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Buchanan
England
United States
Senatora Money
Stewart
Frye
Money
Hay
Foreign Relations Committee
Arthur
House
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Appropriations
Ways and Means
Messrs. Richardson
Tennessee
Swanson
Virginia
McClelland
New York
Newlands
Nevada
Cooper
Texas
Underwood
Alabama
Gage
Congress
Topeka
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Mudge
Suike
California
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Fe Pacific
Gulf Line
Roosevelt Gives Parsonage to A M Church in Oyster Bay
At the African Methodist Conference in session at Wilston Bishop Wood the presiding officer announced Vice President Elect Roosevelt had presented the denomination with a parsonage at Oyster Bay New York Also Governor Roosevelt spent much of yesterday destroying five minor state papers and correspondence from crank letters received from unknown individuals.
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Roosevelt
Charlotte
N. C
African Methodist Conference
Wilston
Wood
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Cranks
Albany
Gte
Strikers Gain Ground Threaten Santa Fe Shutdown
Wichita dispatch reports A J Newman stating telegraphers and likely trainmen will join the strike, halting Santa Fe Pacific division telegraphs and Gulf division trains. He denounces bogus orders and says Missouri Pacific may aid, while arbitration is rejected. Southern California notes limited impact with vacancies filled and no service delays.
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Newman Saya
Wichita
Kan
A. J. Newmann
Telegraphers’ Union
Santa Fe
Atchison
Gulf Division
Newman
Union
Missouri Pacific
Frisco
Southern Pacific
Topeka
Mudge
Cepeble
California
Los Angeles
Nevins
Southern California
Valley Road
Manir
s_divisi
Mojave
Hibbard
Svligman
Albuquerque
Chicago
De Wet Cornered Near Caledon and Orange Rivers
Pretoria dispatch reports General Christian De Wet cornered between the Caledon and Orange rivers on the Busutoland border. Flooded rivers trap him, and British forces guard the passes to prevent escape. Officials say De Wet’s attempt to reach Cape Colony is thwarted.
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de Wet
Pretoria
Christian de Wet
Caledon
Orange
Busutoland
Cape Colony
Death Found Beside Longtime Forge Worker
In New York on December 11, Leopold Stormer, 82, was found dead beside his basement forge at 217 Division Street. He had been ill for days, refused help, and declined transport from Gouverneur Hospital when an ambulance arrived.
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New York
Divi‘sion Street
Leopold Stormer
Gouverneur Hospital
Pro Boer Meeting Stopped in Liverpool Irish Quarter
Police prohibited a pro Boer meeting for Miss Maud Gonne to preside. She tried to address an open air crowd in the Irish quarter, but officers intervened and dispersed the gathering.
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Liverpool
Maud Gonne
First Skating Fatality Hits Vermont Snow
In Bennington Vermont on December 11 a 12 year old boy John S Tarrin skated through a hole in the ice and drowned marking the first fatality of the season in the state since the cold weather began.
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Bennington
John S Tarrin
Vermont
Steinbachs Holiday Goods Selling Prompt Sale
A list of gift items offered including framed pictures bric-a-brac artistic furniture rugs crockery glassware cushions draperies plated ware holiday neckwear gloves silk hosiery house coats bath robes slippers jewelry toys games furs and cloaks for women. The ad presents a broad holiday inventory targeting shoppers.
Missing broker found in Mexico under assumed name
New York reports Lewis G. Tewksbury, a broker owed about 500000, seen living in Mexico City with officials’ backing. He vanished July 13, closing Lewis G. Tewksbury & Co. and prompting a lawsuit by client Downing Johnson. He reportedly enjoys society, fast horses, and holds art treasures.
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Mexico
New York
Lewis G. Tewksbury
Tewksbury
Broadway
Calle de San Francisco
Whoa
Ile
Lewis G. Tewksbury & Co
Tewksury
Downing Johnson
Manchester
N. H
West Seventy-second Street
John R.gentry
Robert J
Wall Street
Dairymen Meet in Watertown as Canadian Troops Depart
Condensed dispatches note New York state dairymen convening in Watertown for their annual session. Canadian troops leave London for Liverpool to sail home. George Westinghouse buys more mining land in Arizona. The Agriculture Department predicts cotton production at 10,100,000 bales. Floods hit mountain districts of Jalisco and Guerrero in Mexico. Gold found in rock from Blackwell's Island quarry by Commissioner Lantry.
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New York
Watertown
London
Liverpool
George Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Arizona
Agricultural Department
Jalisco
Guerrero
Mexico
Blackwell's Island
Lantry
Battleships Nearing Completion in Navy Yard Builds
Three of six battleships under construction the Illinois Alabama and Wisconsin are reported by Chief Constructor Hichborn to be 87 99 percent complete. The Maine 38 percent the Missouri 19 percent and the Ohio 85 percent.
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Washington
Illinois
Alabama
Wisconsin
Hichborn
Maine
Cramps
Missouri
Newport News
Ohio
Union Ironworks
Minister Cleared of Wife Murder Charge in Wilkesbarre
The Rev D B Stuart was freed after a hearing found no evidence that his wife was murdered. Prosecuting Attorney Thornton moved for discharge after witnesses testified and the prosecution failed to prove a murder.
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Wilkesbarre
Pan
D. B. Stuart
Thornton
Body Found in Canal at Sandy Hill After Disappearance
The body of Michael K Reynolds was recovered from a canal lock in Sandy Hill north after being missing since November 10. Coroner Pattee ruled death accidental drowning, Reynolds was 46 and unmarried.
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Sandy Hill
N. x
Michael K. Reynolds
Reynolds
Pattee
German Chancellor von Bulow Defends Kruger Stand
Berlin dispatch reports Count von Bulow defending Germany’s position on Kruger and mediation efforts. He said Germany did all to avert war and warned mediation with Britain could have sparked conflict. His speech, full of facts and wit, gave the government a sweeping parliamentary win. The Reichstag faces the Kruger issue again as the budget committee orders Chinese expeditionary corps discharged after duty.
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von Bulow
Berlin
Count von Bulow
Reichstag
Kruger
William
Europe
Great Britain
United States
China
Young thief Pusslea Police headline from Boston
Mor ris Aaronburg, a youth who confessed to stealing $8,887 from Mrs. Margaret Beck, confounds officials by offering to accept full punishment without restitution. Police believe he hid the money and intends to serve a five year term, emerging financially ahead.
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Pusslea
Boston
Morris Aaronburg
Atole
Margaret ‘Beck
Iee
Aaronburg
A Shipload of Dead Bodies Arrives in San Francisco
The transport Hancock arrived from Manila via Nagasaki with about 1500 bodies of sailors and soldiers who died in the Philippines, China, Guam and Honolulu. This is the largest return of war dead since the Spanish American War. The Hancock will remain in quarantine for a few days.
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San “Francisco
Hancock
Manila
Nagasaki
Philippines
China
Guam
Honolulu
Bribery Cases Dropped in Pennsylvania Legislature Probe
The Dauphin County grand jury ended the bribery perjury and conspiracy cases from the last session as District Attorney Millar entered a nolle prosequi. Defendants agreed to pay about 2000 dollars in costs, ending charges tied to efforts to pass a so called jury bill to aid politicians facing convictions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsyvania
Dauphin County
Millar
Nolle
Colonel Liscum Remains Arrive for Arlington Burial
The remains of Colonel Emerson H. Liscum, a hero of the Tientsin fight, arrived in Washington and were escorted to St. John's church. General James H. Wilson and Mrs. Liscum accompanied them from China and San Francisco. Burial with full military honors planned at Arlington Cemetery this afternoon.
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Liscum
Washington
Emerson H. Liscum
Tientsin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fifth Cavalry
St. John’s Church
China
San Francisco
James H.wilson
Arlington Cemetery
Convict Still at Large from Indiana Chase
An escaped convict Knuhbna was found near Logansport and fatally wounded several sheriff's posse members in a confrontation. The fugitive remains at large as militia units pursue.
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Indianapolis
Knuhbna
Logansport
Civil War Veteran Found Dead in Bed in Middletown
Charles H. White aged 70 a Civil War veteran was found dead in bed in Middletown New York on December 11. Authorities state he accidentally suffocated himself by pillow.
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Middletown
N. Y
Charles H. White
New York Markets Summary of Grain and Provisions
New York markets show dull and weak tone in flour with broad spreads and limited activity for state and western. Rye and pork futures hold steady to firm with reports of lower cables and soft weather in the west. Prices listed include winter straight and winter extra flour at about 92 60 to 92 90, May pork near 41 ½ to 15-16 cents, and July rye at around 3 cents demand paused by liquidation.
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Inter
Wees Rr
Western
Family
Prime Western Steam
State Daily
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Domentio
Soo
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