Indemnity Crisis Deepens as Chinese Envoys Fail to Sign
Washington dispatch reports Chinese envoys did not sign the preliminary Russo-Chinese indemnity accord, heightening European concern. Minister Conger to urge prompt acceptance and start permanent treaty talks while the U.S. keeps watch on Russia and evacuating Manchuria. The Hague arbitration option looms for final settlement.
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Washington
Donger
Manchuria
Conger
State Department
Europe
United States
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Hague Court of Arbitration
Ching May Sign In Beijing Note Controversy
In Pekin the viceroys’ protest against signing the joint note shocks observers while Prince Ching is believed to be bound to sign. Li Hung Chang’s absence, alleged relapse, and news of a battle near Pekin between German and Chinese forces add to a tense Asia-wide frame. In Washington the U S proposes moving indemnity and treaty talks to an international commission. Empress Dowager reportedly opposes accepting Western demands. In Gainesville Texas a neighborhood singing tragedy ends with Eugene Foley fatally cut.
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Pekin
Yang Tse
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
von Roque
Count von Waldersee
Gainesville
Tex
Parson Wilson
Red River
Eugene Foley
MacArthur orders deportations of rebel leaders in Manila
General MacArthur decreed the deportation of Generals Ricarte Del Pilar Hizon Llanera and Santos to Guam along with nine regimental and four subordinate officers and eight civilians including Trias Tecson and Mabini. He aims to hold active rebels in Guam until peace is restored. The Thirty-seventh regiment reviewed at Laneta Field prior to sailing home on the Sheridan.
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Manila
Jan
MacArthur
Ricarte
del Pilar
Hizon
Llanera
Santos
Is!nd
Guam
Baguio
Benguet
Igoriotes
United States
Federal Party
Olongapo
Staf
Laneta Field
Thirty-seventh
Sheridan
Tennessee
British and Boer Lines Clash Near Naannapoort In Boer War
General Kitchener reports heavy fighting as Babington's force clashes with Dela rey’s and Stenkamp’s commandos at Naannapoort. Boers claim the attack repelled with 20 killed or wounded, while Knox’s detachment suffers 1 lieutenant killed and 15 soldiers dead or wounded. Possible scene near Naannpoort on the line between Portchefstroom and Frederickstad Transvaal.
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London
War Office
Kitchener
Babington
Delarey
Stenkamp
Naannapoort
Duprez
Heilbron
Knox
Lindley
Laing
Naanwpoort Junction
Jape
Portchefstroom
Frederickstad
Transvaal
Monterey cited by American consul in Canton press suppression
From Hong Kong a Canton viceroy suppresses several seditious Cantonese newspapers after the American consul points to the Monterey as a warning. The action follows protests, amid rising foreign hostility. Vancouver reports imperial orders affecting Mounted police bound for South Africa. In New York a Spanish ship San Augustine wrecks near Magellan with 102 aboard saved from pirates by the British steamer Coya.
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Tacoma
Hong Kong
Canton
Kwang Tung
United States
Monterey
Vancouver
Mounted Police
South Africa
Cape Town
British Columbia
New York
San Augustine
Smith Channel
Straits of Magellan
Coya
Punta Arenas
Smetana Notes and Local Happenings at Year’s Turn
Smetana notes Christmas and New Year reflections with a wish for blessings and progress. Farmers plan for a new crop despite boll weevil concerns. Will W. Narcrose visits Burleson county. Jacob Sramek recovers from a November gunshot and returns to work. Jack Mitchell and Willis Smith return from Milam county with a large buck hide. Smetana residents report C. W. and B. V. chair car service. Stone City planned ferry resurrection day observed, but success unknown. Alluminator.
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Smetana
Will W. Narcrose
Burleson County
Jacob Sramek
Jack Mitchell
Willis Smith
Milam County
Stone City
Alluminator
Cottonwood Briefs Highlight Local Travels and Church Services
D. E. Smith left for Cleveland Texas last week. A. D. Robinson of Wixon and Earnest Elliott visited the community on Sunday. Singing at the Koontz residence Sunday night pleased attendees. W. W. Gallitin and family of Robertson county visited over the weekend. Farmers prepare for another crop and Baptist services are planned Saturday and Sunday. all invited. Dina.
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Cottonwood
D.e.smith
Cleveland
Texas
A. D. Robinson
Wixon
Earnest Elliott
Koontz
W. W. Gallitin
Robertson County
Baptist Church
Dina
Premium Baking Powder praised by Baylor and others
A 1900 set of testimonials from Baylor University in Waco Texas comparing Premium Baking Powder to competitors. Instructors Wade W Battle and T H Glancy praise its purity leavening qualities and high grade Cream of Tartar content while urging use of Premium manufactured by Potts Baking Powder Co.
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Waco
Texas
Wade W. Battle
McLendon, Dunan & Go
Potts Baking Powder Company
The
Potts Baking Powder Co
T. H. Glancy
Mgr
New State House
Hotel Arrivals in Central Ward Guests
Hotel arrivals list includes H Meriwether of Houston GS Flanary Dallas J T Sullivan L N Collins Corsicana C W Carr Houston O E Lacy Hondo W H Clarke Gonzales W F Richardson Detroit GM Winstead Houston A Gold stein Dallas WN Patton Austin E A Scott BA Steinhagen Nava sota M W McCraw New Orleans A Castanado Waco B G Howard Houston W T Grass St Louis O H Reed Calvert J M Brown Waco W W Roach Dallas CENTRAL W S Neblett Anderson Earl Elliott Waco Newton Elliott Bryan J Q Adams Willow Hole.
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H Meriwether
Houston
GS Flanary
Dallas
J T Sullivan
L N Collins
Corsicana
W Carr
E Lacy
Hondo
H Clarke
Gonzales
F Richardson
Detroit
GM Winstead
A Goldstein
H Reed
Calvert
J M Brown
Waco
W Roach
Tax Collector Warns Brazos County Deadlines Approaching
January 31 deadline looming for tax receipts. J J Adams Brazos County Tax Collector urges immediate payment as delays will not be accommodated. Public notice emphasizes penalties after the date and urges residents to settle dues promptly.
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J.J. Adams
Brazos County
Best meal in town at August Giuffre’s restaurant
Readable text notes a praised meal at August Giuffre’s restaurant. No clear date, event, or additional names. The item highlights a favorite dining spot and a positive impression of the food quality.
City Directory Listing Of Officials And Churches
List of city and county officers Aldermen and department heads with names. Includes religious congregations their pastors service times and church details. Also notes Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill and Bryan Compress leadership and management names.
Fraternal Lodge and club meeting schedule
List of fraternal orders in Bryan area with meeting nights and officers. Brazos Camp 104, Bryan Tent 16 KOTM, Bryan Lodge 409 AF & A M, Brazos Lodge 129 AF & A M, Brazos Lodge 64 K of P, Vulcan Lodge 37 AOUW, Bryan Lodge 1032 K of H, Ivanhoe Commandery 8 Knights Templars, Fraternal Union of America, J E Ettle C C Joe B Reed clerk, etc.
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Brazos
J E Ettle
Joe B Reed
Bryan
KOTM
J. H. Mawhiney
R K. Bryan
W T James
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
W W Griffin
W C Dulaney
Ivanhoe
Knight Templars
Jack Garrett
H G Rhodes
Fraternal Union of America
H Walker
W L Houston
Austin
R A M
W E Saunders
H P
Brazos Lodge
AF & A
Tom A. Searcy
W M
D C DeMaret
K of P
Frank Clarke
C C
D C
DeMaret
R&s
Vulcan
W B Roman
M W
W J Walker
J A Myers
A J Platner
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Ching
Favor International Commission
China
International Commission
Capitol
Eld
Thirty-Seventh Regiment
Science Department
Baylor University
Central
W S Neblett
Anderson
Earl Elliott
Newton Elliott
J Q Adams
Willow Hole
City Directory
JS Mooringal
T P Boyett
Marshal
R H Smith
H H Jones
Constable
C L Baker
R G Tabor
WS Howell
M Parker
Walter Wipprecht
A J Buchanan
McMichael
M Nagle
J J Adams
R M Nall
T © Nunn
Jne M Lawrence
J W Batts
R J Deens
Lee Edge
Dennis Bullard
P H Arrington
J W Howell
J Allen Myers
V T James
A M Rhodes
G M Bandon
J B Mike
H C Rob
Inson
Baptist
Methodist
E L Shettles
Epworth League
Christian
Jewell Howard
Christian Endeavor
Vprayer
Christian Science
Old Baptist Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Herbert E Bowers
Holy Communion
Fresbyterian
J .D West
Free Communion Baptist
A M Stewart
St Joseph's Catholic
Father Rolin
San Antonio
Father Guidice
Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill
J Q Chance
M D Cole
A’ D McConnico
E J Fountain
Bryan Compress
Drae Howell
H . Robinson
R Os Webb
B. S. Read
Mrs.Proctor’s
C. M. Proctor
B. E. Hawes
Bryan Marble Works
Monroe Edge
Attorney AT Law
Court House
Frisco
Mississippi
Missouri
America
Land OF Lead and Zinc
St. Louis
Ozarks
Ozark
Main Street
Commerce St
W. G. Taliaferro
20Th Judicial District
Robt. Armstrong
Armstrong & Nagle
Taliaferro & Armstrong
Law
Taliaferro
House Square
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