American Sailors Clash With Russians at Nia Chwang
Pekin January 3. Fights between American sailors from the gunboat Vicksburg and Russian troops at Nia Chwang have strained American British and Russian relations. Incidents began when British sailors carried rifles ashore for a theater performance leading to clashes. A later New Year melee saw a revolver fired by Vicksburg crew, wounding a Russian soldier. Officials seek a peaceful settlement amid mounting tensions.
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Pekin
Nia Chwang
Britain
Beme
Algeriné
Niu Chwang
Tharty
Vicksburg
United States
Paul Lessar
Conger
Barry Curt
France Seeks Our Negroes Two Acres To A Negruh
Paris reports the protectorate of Tunis will soon issue thousands of circulars to southern African Americans urging emigration to Tunis. The Emigration Society seeks skilled agricultural workers for cotton and tobacco alike offering two acres and partial transport costs to those willing to stay.
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South
Paris
Tunis
United States
Society For the Encouragement of Emigration
Protectorate
German Budget Speech Warns of Economic Strain and Rail Expansion
The Prussian chancellor Count Von Buelow opened the diet with a gloomy view of finances noting rail revenues for 1901 fell short of estimates. He outlined plans for housing state workers, extending railroads, and building a new canal while urging restraint against Polish agitation and defending Germany's national honor in foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil
William
Prussia
East Prussia
Count von Stolberg-Wernigerode
Germany
Chamberlain
Count von Buelow
Frederick the Great
Germany waits on Castro reply to Kaiser's note
Berlin reports German foreign office notes recurring stories that Venezuelan President Castro has not yet replied to the note delivered January 2 by the German charge d affaires at Caracas. Germany says it will give Castro a reasonable time to answer and has no disposition to unduly press the Venezuelan president.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Castro
Venézuela
Caracas
Germany
Venezuela
Two Nations Shake Hands Argentina and Chile Settle Quarrel
Santiago de Chile January 8 reports that the latest incident between Argentina and Chile is settled. The December 2 protocol remains unchanged and both nations declare a perfect mutual understanding. Chile plans naval reorganization and will sell three old war vessels for new ships.
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Argentina
Chile
Santiago de Chile
Galveston
Castro Notice Pricked by Secretary Long Denial Issued
Willemstand Curacao December 30 1901 Correspondence of the Associated Press The Venezuelan government published a notice claiming Secretary Long ordered the North Atlantic Squadron to monitor the Imperial German fleet off the Venezuelan coast with possible forceful action The claim was denied by Secretary Long stating there is no truth in the report and that the North Atlantic Squadron is in the West Indies
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Long
Willemstad
Island of
Curacoa
Associated Press
Castro
Venezuela
United States
North Atlantic
Washington
Atlante
West Indies
Dowager Empress Domination in Pekin Report
Historic dispatch describes the Chinese court under the dowager empress controlling affairs as the emperor remains a figurehead. Officials report her timidity returning to Pekin and a conciliatory stance toward foreign troops amid palace intrigue and a planned decapitation edict against General Tung Fuhsang.
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Pekin
China
Machiaput
Pao Ting
Dowager Empress
Foley
Imperial Palace
Pao Ting Fu
Tung’ Fuh Sian
Kan Fu
Yuan Shi Kack
Chili Province
Tung-Fuh’Sisng
Ravenshoe Struck by Heavy Seas Drifts to Antwerp
The British steam er Ravenshoe, Captain Bate, arriving Antwerp January 6 from New Orleans via Norfolk, endured heavy weather on the voyage. Lifeboats and ventilators were smashed and water penetrated bunkers and engine room.
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London
Ravenshoe
Bate
Antwerp
New Orleans
Norfolk
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted as Safe Remedy
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe internal remedy for catarrh affecting the nose throat and stomach. It contrasts tablets with opiate cough medicines and cites doctors endorsing the product, noting ease of use and suitability for children and adults.
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Stuart
Ramsdell
Wainwright
Graz
Etores
Rerson
AM Drugelsta
Marshall
Aliek
Indiana Democrats Organize For 1902 Campaign
Indiana leading Democrats meet in Indianapolis to organize for 1902. State officers to be elected, Democratic state committee and editorial association groups convened. Jackson Day banquet featured Mayor Rose of Milwaukee who urged low tariffs and no trusts as the campaign banner.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
State Democratic Editorial Association
Taggart
Rose
Milwaukee
London View On Election By Pirrie Shipping Pact Seen
The Rev William James Pirrie chairman of Harland and Wolff ships becomes director of Leyland line. Pirrie also directs White Star. Leyland merged with Atlantic Transport. Henry Wilding named chairman of Leyland line succeeding J R Ellerman. Shipping circles sense White Star, American and Atlantic ties forming.
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London
Pirrie
William James Pirrie
Harland & Wolff
Ship Building Company
Leyland Line
White Star Line
Atlantic ‘Transport Company
Pirrle
Henry Wilding
Richardson, Spence & Co
United Irish League Opens Convention in Dublin
John E. Redmond presided at the United Irish League national convention in Dublin on January 8. He challenged the claim there were only forty branches, stating there are 1,230 active branches and pledging more support from the United States if the league faces danger. Resolutions denounced South African war and farm burning and condemned Ireland’s land laws.
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Irish League
John Redmond
Wyndham
Dublin
United Irish League
John E. Redmond
Redmond
Ireland
George Wyndham
League
United States
South Africa
Treland
Steamer Bristol Wrecked Off Oyster Harbor
Vancouver reports the Bristol a coal steamer bound between Juneau and Oyster Harbor wrecked with the captain and three crew drowned. Seven survivors reached Vancouver. In Paris, January 8, the AP correspondent notes France asks Washington about US attitude if France coerces Venezuela to pay claims.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Bristol
Juneau
Alaska
Oyster “Harbor
France
United States
Paris
Associated Press
Washington
Venezuela
Republic
Commodore Potter Dies at Home in Belvidere
Raward Potter, retired, died of paralysis at his Belvidere home this evening. During the Civil War he served with Admiral Schley aboard the Niagara. At war’s outbreak Captain McLean offered a choice to the crew between the North and South, and Potter and Schley were among the first to step to the Union side.
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Belvidere
Ill
Raward ‘& Potter
Potter
Schley
Niagara
McLean
Schrey
Peruna praised by readers for curing colds and coughs
Letters from Mrs W Washburn of New Orleans and Mrs W M Hohnmann of Chicago extol Peruna as a cure for cold related illnesses. They report rapid improvement after taking multiple bottles, relief from chest pain and cough, and renewed health. The ad promotes consulting Dr Hartman at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus for personalized advice.
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W.M. Hohrmann
Paglina Street
Chicago
Peruna
Parma
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, OG
Peril of subsidized ships and foreign labor floods markets
A weathered oration laments foreign competition fueled by subsidized ships and cheap labor from India and the Philippines. It warns of ruined American mills, rising imports, and a divine call for vengeance if the people’s voice means justice. It references tariff debates and labor economies across Britain and Asia.
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United States
Supreme Co Ae
Daniel
Philippines
Orce
England
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Sheffield
India
Nibertus
Maine
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Gzar
E. B. Barry
H. B. Miller
Min Chwang
Algerine
Om Suns
Atlanta
Knox
Whitehall Stree
von Buelow
O- Des Chamberlain
Yellow Kaiser
Emperor of
Peru
Mra. W. Washburn
Camp No! 2
Sons and Daughters of America
Lady Standard Mutual Benevolent Association
Villere Street
Mber
Washburn
Pres
Eleanor
Eleanor Cohn
Sixth Avenue
New York
Murray Hill
JOS. A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati, O
J. Ham
Lewisscents Peril
Orient
Japan
Coolie
Leathemar
Aust Brateigy
Albrt
Pamhiye
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