Hay Pauncefote canal treaty replaces Clayton-Bulwer pact
Washington December 6 reports the Hay Pauncefote treaty to build a ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama. United States and Edward VII pledge U S leadership, neutralization rules based on Constantinople, open to all nations, with military police rights and wartime protections. The agreement supersedes the 1850 Clayton-Bulwer treaty and sets ratification procedures for the United States and Britain.
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India
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Suez Canal
Schley Court of Inquiry Findings Reported
A Washington special says Rear Admiral Schley was found at fault on five counts by the court of inquiry. Alleged findings include delays off Cienfuegos misrepresentation of coal reasons disobedience in retrograde movement failure to destroy the Colony and conduct unbecoming an officer in the Schley Hodgson dispute. Confirmation by the AP was not possible late Thursday night.
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New York
Schley
Cienfuegos
Key West
Schley- Hodgson
Associated Press
Schley Court
Masons Decide Headquarters Move to Waco
The grand lodge of Masons of Texas voted four ballots to locate the state headquarters in Waco. Fort Worth Houston Dallas and Austin were eliminated. Holland lodge’s objection was resolved, and the decision praised by Houston. Austin reports a Galveston saloon suit under the anti trust law seeking $12,500 back for beer purchases.
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Masons of Texas
Grand Lodge
Houston
Tex
Grand Lodge of Masons of Texas
Masonic Fraternity of Texas
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Dallas
Austin
Masons
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Grand Chapter
Galveston
Frank Mason
Tse
Texas
Cherokee relief bill passes in Tahlequah I T
The Cherokee National Council approved a relief bill authorizing 285000 for distribution. Each capita payment is about 10 dollars. The principal chief has approved the bill and it will be sent out soon.
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Tahlequah, I. T
Cherokee National Council
Lawton Man Takes Own Life in Despondency
In Lawton Oklahoma on December 6 William M Wadsworth, 28, a member of a prominent Louisiana family, shot himself with a .44 Colt revolver after a period of despondency. The act is noted as Lawton’s first suicide.
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Wm. M Wadsworth
Louisiana
First Snow Reaches the Deep South States
Reports from Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina confirm the first snow of the season fell Wednesday night and Thursday, signaling wintry weather moving across the region. Local observers noted light accumulations and cautious travel as towns prepared for continued cold conditions.
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Memphis
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Tennessee
Georgia
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South Carolina
Miss Stone Alive Report Reaches Constantinople
Spencer Eddy United States legation first secretary received a message via Salonika that American missionary Miss Stone and her companion Mme Tsilka were well on December 2.
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Constantinople
Spencer Eddy
United States
Legation
Salonika
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted by Local Druggist
To anyone suffering with Dyspé2, 5,07 Indisgestion, Sour Stomach, Hearta burn, take Rex syspepsia Tabletsy 4 Ubi, druggists are authorized by the mu facturers to refund the money in any case they fail to cure. Price 50 céSig? per package Remember the name Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. M. H. Jainete the leading druggist Bryan, Teras.
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Bryan
Teras
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