Shaw Declines Treasury Post Amid Roosevelts Hopes
Weshipeton December 24 Governor Leslie M Shaw of Iowa declined reports that he had been offered the treasury portfolio by President Roosevelt. Shaw said he had no information and could not discuss the subject, noting he had not been called to the city for the position. Rumors persist that he may not accept due to personal finances and business ties.
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Weshipeton
Bhsw
Roosevelt
Gage
Dice Treasury
Washington
Wgolosevelt
Ceovereor
Govitt
Insurrection in Cuba Predicted Before One Year
Dr. F O Young who visited his brother Lt Lucien Young in Havana predicts Cuban uprisings within a year. He believes Cubans favor annexation to the United States and that self government may prove beyond their capacity, with discontent triggering disturbances. Officers he spoke with share the annexation viewpoint.
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Lexington
Cuba
F. O. Young
Lucien Young
Havana
Young
Talks on Danish West Indies Cession Stall
Washington reports no substantial progress in U S Denmark negotiations toward cession of the Danish West Indies. The Danish proposal suggests a plebiscite to let islanders decide the transfer, but its outcome is uncertain due to loyalty to Denmark versus expected trade advantages from U S ownership.
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Washington
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
National Business League backs French school in U S
The National Business League executive committee adopts resolutions urging the establishment of a French industrial and commercial school in the United States. The plan aims to strengthen U S France relations and a copy will be sent through the French ambassador to the minister of commerce.
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Chicago
National Business League
United States
France
Navy approves Philippine Islands as U S territory for naval offenses
Secretary of the Navy approves a judge advocate general ruling that the Philippines fall under U S territory for time limit rules. A sailor deserted over two years ago, enlisted in the army, and served in the Philippines. Court martial proceedings were discontinued as the offense occurred within U S territorial limits.
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Nav Department
Philippine Islands
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Navy
Army
Philippines
Iivocate General
Long
German tariff bill polled against US trade foothold
Washington reports a consular view that Germany will not wage a tariff war with the United States. The German press watches the 1903 treaty renewals, seeking an initial agreement with the United States rather than broader treaties. American foodstuffs and manufactured goods have deepened German market penetration.
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Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
Russian minister asks Chinese for written objections to treaty
Peking December 24. Paul Lescar the Russian minister to China requests Chinese plenipotentiaries Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shao to present their objections to the Manchurian treaty in writing for transmission to Moscow. Foreign ministers here who oppose the treaty see this as a sign Russia may modify its demands. The Chinese court has arrived at Tsu How within China province where I was welcomed by officials.
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Peking
Paul Lescar
China
Prince Ching
Wang Wen Shao
M. Lesasar
Russia
Tsu How
China Province
Liberal Looting of American Mine Commissariat in Colon
On December 24 in Colon Colombia Liberals returned to Nombre de Dios while government troops were away and looted the commissariat of the manganese mining company an American concern They also threatened the custodian of the facility and disrupted operations in the area during the incident.
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Colon
Colombia
Nombre de Dios
Manganese Mining Company
Government fees claim cited in Panama canal era notes
The company presents a claim to the government for fees incurred. Upon the U S gunboat Marietta anchoring at Nombre de Dios and later when the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon arrived with 50 soldiers, Liberal forces again disappeared.
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United States
Marietta
Nombre de Dios
General Pinzon
Terms of Miss Stone Release Not Settled Yet
Constantinople December 24 A correspondent for the Associated Press says no agreement has been reached with the brigands holding Miss Stone for her release and with hope for settlement in about ten days Advices from Sofia report Mme Tsilka is well but cannot be moved for another week and Miss Stone is well
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Miss Stone
Constantinople
Associated Press
Sofia
M. Tsilka
Mme. Tsilka
Well Known Authoress Jennie June Croly Dies in New York
Mrs. Jennie June Croly a noted journalist and club organizer died in New York from heart failure at 72 born in England. She wrote under the pseudonym Jennie June since 1855, founded Sorosis over 30 years ago, helped form the Federation of Woman's Clubs, and was president of the New York Women's Press Club at her death.
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New York
Jennie June” Croly
Woman's Clubs
Croly
England
Jennie June
Federation of
Women’s Press Club
Receiver Appointed for Farmers' Mutual Hail Insurance
Kansas City reports a receiver has been appointed for the Farmers' Mutual Hail Insurance Company incorporated January 21, 1901. Although incorporated in Missouri with offices there, it operated only in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana and Colorado. The firm did over $2,000,000 in business, but heavy losses in Colorado and South Dakota amid crop shortages are cited as causes of its failure.
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Kansas City
Farmers’ Mutual Hail Insurance Company
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Japanese budget plans debt redeption and railways
Tokio on December 24 reports a budget surplus of 47.5 million yen. The government proposes to apply this plus Chinese indemnity proceeds to redeem the national debt, fund railroad and telegraph construction, and restore the naval maintenance fund.
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Tokio
Boer Prisoners Hit By Measles In Bermuda
Hamilton Bermuda December 24 prisoners of war landed at Hawkins Island have been isolated as several inmates suffer a mild form of measles.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Hawkins Island
Christmas Greeting From The Community
A brief holiday message wishing readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The note expresses warm wishes and communal goodwill for all residents.
Muskegon Ferry Sinking After Sand Entrapment
The wrecked car ferry Muskegon in Ludington Michigan is sinking into the sand. A Grand Haven hull inspector reports the vessel is broken in two and will be a total loss, endangering cargo and potential salvage efforts.
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Ludington
Mich
Dee
Muskegon
Grand Haven
Alger Condition Favorable After Surgery
Detroit December 24 General Alger’s condition is favorable pulse 76 temperature 99.8 spirits good and he is suffering less pain than at any time since the operation was performed according to a bulletin from surgeons attending General Alger.
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Alger
Detroit
Mich
General Alger
Maclay asserts civil service protection in Navy resignation case
Edgar Stanton Maclay declares he cannot be dismissed without charges under civil service law and will stand by his rights. He says he has broken no rules and accepts a naval trial, while continuing duties at the Brooklyn yard awaiting charges or dismissal.
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Washington
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Schley
Roosevelt
Barker
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Maclay
Congress
Russia
President's Instructions On Maclay Will Be Carried Out
Secretary Long said he had not yet received Sir Maclay's reply to the request for his resignation and did not want to publicize discussion. He stated the president's plans would be followed regardless of Maclay's civil service claim. If Maclay refuses to resign he is expected to be removed.
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Long Saixl Sr
Sir. Maclay
Long
Maclay
Opinion of Washington AG on Railway Merger
Attorney General Stratton released a seven page opinion on the Northern Securities case. He concludes the state may file to curb trusts and monopolies with or without new legislation, but notes facts are sparse and he cannot yet say a suit could succeed.
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Washington
Olympia, Wach
Stratton
Northern Securities Company
General Kitchener reports sharp fighting in South Africa
London dispatch from Johannesburg cites engagements on December 18 19 and 20 across the Orange River and Transvaal colonies. Casualties total about 150 with heavy British losses in the Transvaal. News media deem peace unlikely and the government plans 15000 troops to South Africa before January.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Orange Rilver
Transvaal
South Africa
Hone
Helena waterworks project halted by federal court order
Judge Knowles of the federal court issued an order restraining Helena from building waterworks during the life of the current franchise with the Helena Waterworks company. The plan involved piping water from a point fifteen miles distant. The company will appeal the decision.
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Helena
Mon
Knowles
Federal Court
Helena Waterworks Company
William J. Bryan Accepts Commonwealth Club Banquet Invite
Boston reports the Commonwealth club executive committee reads a letter from William J. Bryan accepting the invitation to be their guest at the banquet set for Thursday evening January 9. The note arrives as the club prepares for the event.
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Boston
The
Commonwealth Club
William J. Bryan
Sensible Store Offers Holiday Goods for Christmas Cheer
The store is a bloom now with everything in a sensible and serviceable range to make hearts happy. There will never be a better opportunity to buy Christmas gifts than right now. Everything in this store's holiday goods is bought to be useful to someone. You will find high grade fancies and novelties here.
Fine Linens for Christmas Gifts Stock
A local retailer pitches an extra linen selection for Christmas men shopping. Table linen from 29 cents to 1.75 yd, table covers 89 cents to 6.00, napkins 75 cents to 6.00 per dozen, towels 10 to 1.50 each. Customers urged to visit and find usable items.
Germany signals possible action on Venezuela after uprising
Berlin reports Germany watches Venezuelan revolt led by General Luciano Mendoza. If the rebellion strengthens, Germany may suspend action until a de facto government is established. Berliner Tageblatt notes the upheaval could affect Berlin’s relations with Venezuela and that Germany’s stance would shift if events go awry.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Venezuela
French farmer found guilty after family massacre
Chartres, France, December 24. After a week long trial that captivated France, Briere the local farmer was found guilty of murdering four daughters aged 14, 11, 6, and 5 and his 7 year old son by stabbing and beating them in bed. He was sentenced to be decapitated by the guillotine. His surviving daughter testified sobbing that her father was innocent and urged the court to acquit.
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Chartres
France
Briere
Suspect Arrested in New Haven Post Office Robbery Link
A man with a suitcase and stamps, claimed name Henry Rantill from Providence, aged 35, is held on $2000 bond by U S district attorney warrants. Police suspect he may be connected to a Chicago post office robbery, finding stamps worth about 115 dollars and a fat gold watch case in his pockets and luggage.
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New Haven
Conn
Chicase Post Office
Henry Rantill
Providence
United States
Steamship Chief Denies Nicaragua Rights Purchase
New York December 24 Emil L Boas Hamburg America general agent declares nothing in the Nothing in it statement about rights in Nicaragua. The remark follows rumors of a potential acquisition involving steamship interests and Central American policy.
Unclear OCR fragment on steamers and Atlas line wording
Fragmentary text mentions U6 M Europe steamers, the Atlas line, and claims of concessions from the Pacific Transportation Co. No coherent event or outcome is clear, and key names and places are garbled in the OCR. No definite reportable action or date can be established from the readable portions.
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Europe
Atlas
On Line
Aragna
Train fire destroys cars in Dingle railway yard
An explosion and fire in the Dingle railway yard set a train ablaze. Firefighters fought the blaze as seven cars burned, with flames threatening nearby road sleepers. Casualties and exact numbers reported were carried from the scene.
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Ltma
Dingleral
Embezzlement Case Ties Chicago Bankruptcy to Former Partner
Robert Berger, once partner of Bayar S. Dryer, convicted after trials of embezzlement, faces bankruptcy scheduling in Chicago. Liabilities listed around 2.099 million dollars with connections to the West Park Board case and related entities.
Demands of modern life make telephone essential in homes
The passage states the telephone is no longer a luxury but a necessity for business, social, and domestic use, integral to a well ordered household. It urges readers to ask the Local Manager to explain the various forms available.
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