Russia and Japan Prepare Troop Movements in Korea
Paris reports Japan will dispatch a 15,000 man division to Korea to restore order at disturbed ports. Russia accepts the move as not a casus belli, while bilateral talks continue. A Moscow dispatch says a volunteer fleet transport with over 2,000 recruits sails from Odessa to Port Arthur.
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Japan
Korea
Russia
New York
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War Looms as Russia and Japan Tension Grows
In Peking reports say war between Russia and Japan is possible and near inevitable. The Japanese war faction gains influence as China prepares, with viceroys claiming 90,000 troops ready though likely exaggerated. The dowager empress names new army officials while officials seek neutrality if war breaks out.
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Russia
Japan
Chinese Board of War
Prince Ching
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Russia to Stay Evacuations Delayed by Cold War Talks
Peking dispatch reports Russia will not evacuate Manchuria now due to freezing weather and lack of barracks. Officials warn evacuation during talks with Japan could invite invasion. China favors Russia’s continued control, seeks treaty-holding of Korea and Manchuria. Tartar militiamen disarmament ordered, concealment suspected.
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Peking
Lien Fang
Board of Foreign Affairs
Lessar
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
Foreign Office
Korea
China To Ratify Treaty
Washington dispatch reports Minister Conger states the imperial memorial for the commercial treaty has gone to Tientsin for viceroy signature, then to Peking for presentation to the throne for ratification, marking another step toward final approval.
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China
Washington
Conger
Senate
Peking
Tien ‘Tsin
Ching
Massacre Unearthed of Missionaries in Liberia
An affidavit reveals the 1901 massacre of white missionary John G. Tate and nineteen others at the Nouna Kroo mission in Liberia. Doo tribesmen killed occupants after surrounding the compound in the jungle, sending trophies back to their people.中国
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Liberia
Washington
Lyon
State Department
Monrovia
John G. Tate
Mary L. Allen
Nouna Kroo
Tate
Warships guard Panama as fleets head south
Washington dispatch reports reinforced naval force movements toward the Isthmus of Panama. The Topeka leaves Key West via Kingston to Colon as convoy for Truxtun and Stewart, while Castine reaches Colon after a Delaware River grounding. Pacific coast ships also move toward Panama with New York Bennington Preble Paul Jones Saturn ready for service south.
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Panama
Topeka
Atlantic Training Squadron
Key West
Colon
Kingston
Truxtun
Stewart
Caribbean
Castine
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Caesar
Culebra
Pacific
Petrel
Acapulco
Mexico
New York
Bennington
Preble
Paul Jones
Saturn
San Francisco
Oil price cuts surprise Ohio producers in northwest
Toledo dated December 30 reports Standard Oil trimming oil prices by five cents in the east and two cents in the west, a move that unsettles producers in northwestern Ohio fields.
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Toledo
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Bandite to Be Tried Next Week
Motions for postponement of the barn bandits trial were overruled by Judge Kerston. All bandits will face trial one week from yesterday. A passerby overheard women sobbing at a house, mistaken for a funeral by locals.
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Chicago
Ar Barn
Kerston
Russia Orders 1.5 Million Pounds Mess Meat From Armour Co
The Russian government placed a large order with Armour & Co of Kansas City for 1.5 million pounds of mess meat to be shipped to San Francisco and delivered by January 22. The meat is intended for the Russian army and reportedly bound for Port Arthur.
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Russia
Kansas City
Armour & Co
San Francisco
Porth Arthur
Dash
Percy Specie
May Leave Capital in Panama Dispute Issue
Colombian representatives threaten to leave Washington if Secretary Hay rejects their demand for satisfaction over Panama. General Reyes and Dr. Herran hope for a quick reply, and warn arbitration at The Hague if denied. They cite the 1846 US Colombia treaty and protest rights.
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Washington
United States
Hay
Reyes
Colombia
Panama
General Reyes
Dr. Herran
Mr. Hay
TREATY AIMS TO OPEN MANCHURIA TRADE VIA WASHINGTON ACTION
U S officials press China to ratify the commercial treaty and seek rapid exchange of final ratifications in Washington within three months. Negotiations also push opening Wiju on the Korean side to trade and access to Antung and Mukden ports in Manchuria amid growing east Asia tensions.
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East
State Department
United States
China
Allen
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Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Antung
Mukden
Wiju
Seoul
War Department Lays in Beef for Russian War Effort
The Cudahy Packing company in South Omaha received a rush order for 1,000,000 pounds of extra mess beef for the Russian government. Shipment must depart South Omaha to reach San Francisco before January 26, when two Russian ships sail with the beef and other supplies for Rugala.
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Neb
Cudahy Packing Company
South Omaha
San Francisco
United States
War Department
Rugala
Warships Are Sold to Foreign Buyer in Argentina
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports that Argentine battleships Moreno and Rivadavis, built at Ansaldog yards in Italy, were recently sold for 7.5 million dollars through Antony Gibbs & Co. The government has not disclosed the buyer’s identity.
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Italy
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Ike
Johnnie
Real Trusts Under Fire and a Christmas Message
The piece analyzes trusts in New Jersey with recent receivers and overcapitalization concerns. It argues publicity alone fails against monopolies and urges use of the Sherman Act criminal clause. A Christmas reflection follows, extolling Jesus’ influence and love as the true gift.
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Salt Trust
Atlanta Constitution
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Roosevelt
Colombia Faces Profit Motive in Diplomacy Says Baltimore American
The Baltimore American argues Colombia should consider the fable of the greedy dog to reflect on its current path. It contends that under present conditions the republic is engaging in diplomatic work for profit, undermining common honesty.
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Baltimore American
Colombia
Steel Trust Plans Wages Cut for 160000 Workers
The steel trust will reduce wages of 160,000 employees on January 1 by 15 to 25 percent, saving the trust about 15 million dollars a year. A circulator will praise preserving the status quo and the empty dinner pail. Perry Heath refuses to resign, claiming he will test the limits of intimidation and challenge dismissal while targeting Republican pillars seen as weak.
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Steel Trust
Perry Heath
Perry
Republican Temple
Nobel prize grant sparks debate over prize fighter profits
The annual Nobel prize of 100 is awarded to William R. Cremer M P for his work in international arbitration. The amount is noted as almost half of the winner's net profits from the last prize fight, prompting commentary.
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William R. Cremer
M. P
Desires Information on John P. Keil of McKeesport
Captain J F Keil of McKeesport Pennsylvania seeks the whereabouts of John P Keil a 54 year old plasterer and member of the Masonic fraternity.
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J. F. Keil
McKeesport
John P. Keil
Notable Figures Mention Entangling Alliances and Vaencerbilt Births
The fragment references George Waezhington and his noted aversion to press, plus a Vaencerbilt birth with a rising line of infantile earls and dukes being taught stories. The text blends reputation and aristocratic succession in a period-tone snapshot.
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George Waezhington
George
Roosevelt nomination by default shapes party’s fate
As Mr. Hanna weighs current conditions and future probabilities, he may yield the nomination to President Roosevelt by default. Uncle Marcus could be wise to avoid a foreordained defeat.
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Mr. Hanna
Roosevelt
Marcus
British scientist predicts 55 hour days in five billion years
A British scientist forecasts days will stretch to fifty five hours in about five billion years. The remark veers into a quip about employers docking workers for sleep and touches on a broader doubt about senatorial methods in post offices and election or re election tactics.
Ambiguous stock ideas split over Panama proclamation
The text argues about placing emancipation or proclamation in Sulu stockings and questions administration action on a technicality. Mr Tianna continues to decline while signaling reliance on friends. President Roosevelt is cited praising farsighted vision regarding Panama's independence.
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Roosevelt
Panama
Grover Beats Diabetes Fears After Kidney Pills Cure
Frederika Iowa resident A S Grover aged 74 reports a long illness with kidney troubles and diabetes symptoms. After taking ten boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he says bloating vanished, eight pounds gained, sleep improved, and no return of symptoms. The item includes various ads and testimonials common to the era.
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Frederika, Ia
A. S. Grover
Dodd
Portugal
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