Chamberlain Welcomed in Durban Urges Reconciliation with Boers
British Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain arrived in Durban with Mrs Chamberlain amid a conciliatory tone. He urged Dutch and British alike to bury past animosities, spoke of equality among subjects, and accepted a Boer offer to fight in Somaliland as part of a broader push for unity in South Africa.
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Durban
Natal
Mberlain
Portsmouth
Goodhope
Lord Her
South Africa
Milner
Chamberlain
Lord Milner
Rotary
Iom
Amberlain
Somaliland
Murderers Surrender After Branigan Killing
In Kentucky near Branigan, Clyde Laude Hall killed Thomas Y and dangerously wounded his wife. Hall and his accomplices surrendered to authorities after the deadly attack.
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Usly
Dee
Thomas Hi Y
Clydelaude Hall
Branigan
State to sue Soo Railroad for $475000 damages
Madison Wis Dec 27 Attorney General Hicks held a hearing on the states suit against the Soo Railroad company for damages for failure to complete the Superior Balsam Lake and Southern road under the purchase contract. A prior suit failed for lack of definite construction points in the compact. The new action seeks 475000 dollars for not building a public highway.
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Madison, Wis
Hicks
Soo Railroad Company
Superior
Balsam Lake and Southern
Soo
Supreme Court
Steamer A. L. Hopkins Caught in Ice on Maumee Bay
The A. L. Hopkins, sailing from Detroit to Toledo, is trapped in thick ice near Maumee bay. A tug reached within two miles. the American Eagle is to be sent to aid. The mate and two sailors escaped to Toledo after a perilous, near freezing journey and report dire conditions aboard.
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Toledo, O
A. L. Hopkins
Detroit
Toledo
Maumee Bay
American Eagle
Bridge carried away disrupts Great Northern line
The Madison avenue bridge was carried away by a snowslide near Everett, forcing permanent abandonment of the Great Northern main line segment to the Cascade tunnel. The Seattle to Vancouver coast line remains open and trains run regularly, with a Seattle to Skykomish mail train planned in the morning.
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Seattle
Wash
Great Northern Main
Everett
Cascade Tunnel
Madison
Vancouver
Skykomish
Railroad construction in 1902 tops 6026 miles
The Railroad Gazette reports U S railroad building in 1902 totaled 6026 miles with second tracks sidings and electric lines excluded. Oklahoma leads with 570 miles followed by Texas with 496 miles and Arkansas with 871 miles, Indian Territory at 363 miles.
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Chicago
Railroad Gazette
United States
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Archduke Ferdinand to Settle in America Report
Vienna December 27 reports say Archduke Ferdinand and the Crown Princess of Saxony with their party plan to settle in the United States, facing low chances of finding congenial homes in Europe.
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Vienna
Saxony
Ood
Archduke Ferdinand
United States
Europe
Bryan in Mexico for pleasure visit and talks on silver
W J Bryan arrives in Mexico City with his family for a pleasure visit and makes remarks on the silver issue. He notes potential global gold demand from population growth and discusses possible shifts if Mexico adopts the gold standard. Bryan is received warmly by President Diaz and plans side trips to Toluca.
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Mexico City
W. J. Bryan
India
England
Mexico
China
Bryan
Toluca
State of
Villada
Diaz
Santa Fe to build electric light rail cut off workers
Chicago paper reports the Santa Fe company will start a new cut-off to connect its Pecos Valley line with the main New Mexico line within two months. About 600 workers will be employed in Abo Pass canyon and a large electric light plant will illuminate the canyon mouth so night work is possible.
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Chicago
Santa Fe Company
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Abo Pass Canyon
Chicago Railway Clerks and Freight Handlers Seek Higher Pay
Chicago on December 27 reports 8000 railroad freight handlers in the city plan demands for higher pay. The railway clerks association is preparing similarly and negotiations are under way. Both groups may act in concert.
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Chicago
Railway Clerks’ Association
Telephone Exchange Offer Promises Prompt Copper Service
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company provides copper circuits with prompt reliable service. One two and three minute rates apply. Night rates run from 6 p m to 6 a m. Give it a trial.
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Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Victory for American policy in Venezuelan talks
President Roosevelt is praised for guiding the Venezuelan controversy to arbitration at The Hague. Cabinet members note there is no horizon cloud of trouble with foreign powers and Monroe doctrine support strengthens.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hague Tribunal
Congress
Europe
Venezuela
United States
Cuba
Arrest Made in St Paul Police Murder Case
Denver police arrest Cal Hicks on suspicion of murdering Policeman Mayer in St Paul on the morning of February 1. Mayer interrupted a burglary. Hicks identified as one of three burglars involved in the crime.
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Denver
Cal Hicks
Mayer
St. Paul
Framnas Arrives with Coal. Blockade Orders Issued
The Swedish bark Framnas from Cardiff with 475 tons of coal for the La Guayra Caracas railroad arrived off La Guayra and was ordered to stay outside the blockade. She was later told to depart as coal is deemed contraband of war. The Dutch consul obtained permission for a flag of truce schooner to relief Los Roques inhabitants, who face shortages after sloops were seized. Twenty vessels have now been captured by the blockaders.
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la Guayra
Framnas
Cardiff
la Guayra-Caracas
Venezuela
Consignees
Tribune
Los Roques
Here
Willemstad
Curacao
Mascagni Arrested in Embezzlement Case in Chicago
Signor Pietro Mascagni Italian composer who abandoned an American tour was arrested on a charge of embezzlement by former manager Richard Heard. Heard claims a contract for $5,000. Mascagni refused payment. He remained at the Auditorium hotel under house detectives' custody to ensure court appearance.
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Chicago
Pietro Mascagni
Richard Heard
Mascagni
Italy
Heard
Auditorium Hotel
Venezuelan Dispute Clouds Roosevelts Arbitration Hope
London reports lukewarm reaction to Roosevelt’s rejection of arbitration in the Venezuelan crisis. Commentators worry submission to The Hague may drag on with uncertain compliance by Venezuela and possible shift in Castro’s power. The Daily News praises Roosevelt while the Daily Mail condemns Britain’s role.
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London
Roosevelt
Hague
Castro
Venezuela
Emfly
Daily News
United States
The
Daily Mail
Great Britain
The Hague to arbitrate Venezuela dispute
The United States and European governments agree to submit the Venezuela issue to The Hague tribunal. Secretary Hay prepares a note expressing U S approval of arbitration and asserts the Monroe doctrine will not enter the process. President Castro agrees to refer the differences to The Hague, with Roosevelt not acting as arbitrator.
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Washington
Venezuela
The
Hague
Hay
Roosevelt
Castro
United States
A Costly Blockade Affecting Venezuela Trade
In La Guayra on December 27 the blockade by allies worsens as understanding fails between allied commanders. Questions and complications arise after each decision and precedents are violated. The burden falls on merchants and the blockading nations’ representatives, with the heaviest losses borne by those abroad.
Oil Find Near Douglas West of Town Sparks Gas Flow
Natural gas and a small amount of oil were found thirteen miles west of Douglas Wyoming in an oil well. The discovery produced gravel and sand rising high above the derrick as the gas escaped with the crude.
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Douglas
Wyo
A Profitable Amas Gift and New Japanese Rugs
A local furniture store advertises a large shipment of Rockers and a new line of Japanese Rugs as Christmas gifts. It promotes stocking all furniture items including couches, curtains, tables, bookcases, and sideboards with delivery options and held orders. Mrs. Gee Bartlett offers burnt wood art and can supply custom pieces at the NEW FURNITURE STORE on Main Street west of Court House. House phone 105 Business-114.
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Gee. Bartlett
Main Street
Court House
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