Ministers Debate Authority to Treat for Peace in Peking
Allies plan to name a new heir to the throne and push peace talks forward. Some ministers say Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching can negotiate for China while others, including the German envoy, lack instructions. Reports say preliminary protocol may start soon, with independent conventions to follow on commercial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
China
London
Shanghai
The
Times
Prince Tuan
Tuan
Battle lines shift as Knox Dewet clash described
London reports in the Tavering Standard that General Knox and General Dewet fight across changing ground. Uncertain details persist due to no telegraphic lines to the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Knox
Dewet
Cadets Strike Over Unsettled Grievances at Orchard Lake Military Academy
Cadets at Orchard Lake Military Academy in Michigan refuse to attend classes citing grievances not addressed. They demand Colonel Rogers leave, principal Edwards become superintendent, and complain of inadequate food. Tomorrow may see about 50 cadets dismissed if issues remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Lake
Mich
Military Academy
Landis
Hollister
Rogers
Edwards
Soldier Dies En Route Home After Illness in Denver
In Denver James A. Legg a discharged soldier from Columbus Colorado collapsed at a restaurant while seating himself. A physician linked his death to ptomaine poisoning. Legg served with the Seventeenth U.S. Infantry in Cuba and the Philippines where he distinguished himself in several engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
James A. Legg
Columbus
Philippines
Legg
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Cuba
Trustees Meet at American University in Washington
The board of trustees held its annual meeting in Washington. Bishop Hurst reported 2 to 3 million on hand and urged raising 1 million next year to seed the university for actual instructional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American University
Washington
Board of Trustees
The
Hurst
Cavalry Repels Insurgents Near Santa Cruz
A Fifth Cavalry detachment fought about 100 insurgents south of Santa Cruz. The pursuit covered four miles. Fourteen insurgents were found dead, with no American casualties. Several minor clashes also occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Santa Cruz
Clay Opposes Ship Subsidy in Senate Debate
Georgia Senator Clay delivered the first opposition speech to the ship subsidy bill in the senate. He, a leading critic from the commerce committee, spoke for about two hours to attentive colleagues. Hanna planned to reply, and a brief clash over the Grout margarine bill reference occurred before a centennial government celebration dominated the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Clay
Committee On Commerce
Hanna
House
Committee On Agriculture
Friends of the Bil
Montana
Seat of Government
Escape Try On Train Ends With Capture In Wyoming
Charles Kitchen, a four year penitentiary inmate, leaped from a moving train near Cheyenne as Sheriff Shaver stopped for lunch. Both men jumped from the car at 25 mph. Kitchen fled into the hills. Deputy Wilde pursued and found Kitchen hiding behind a rock and arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne, Wy
Charles Kitchen
Laramie
Shaver
Kitchen
Joe Wilde
Sherman
War Tax Reduction Up In House Debates
The house opened debate on the war revenue reduction bill with Payne leading for the majority and Swanson for the minority. The chamber adjourned early for centennial celebration preparations and a five member special committee was created to probe Oscar L. Booz’s death at West Point amid hazing allegations.
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Washington
House
Payne
N. Y
Swanson
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
West Point
Military Committee
War Department
Reciprocity Treaties Sent to Senate from Washington
The president sent to the Senate several reciprocity treaties with Great Britain extending for a year the time to ratify the British West Indian pact. Also included are treaties with Nicaragua Ecuador the Dominican Republic and the government of Denmark. The Nicaragua treaty signed Oct 20 1899 was not transmitted to the Senate until Dec 9.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Ecuador
Domincan Republic
Denmark
St. Croix
Various Early 1900s Telexes and Trials
August Belmont is seriously ill with pneumonia at his Hempstead country seat. National Rice Milling cuts capital stock from 5 million to 1.5 million dollars. Pan American medical convention to meet in Havana next Monday for four days. Minneapolis grand jury indicts Frank H. Hamilton for Day murder. George W L Meyer named to be ambassador to Italy. Western railroads fail to agree on mileage. 2000 miles minimum unlikely to rise. Theodore Wallert sentenced to hanging for wife and four stepchildren murders. Chicago Alton head on collision injures four and many passengers. Black Walden and Ila Banning jailed in Springfield for counterfeiting one and ten dollar bills. South Carolina exposition cornerstone laid in Charleston before 10,000 people.
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August Belmont
Hempstead
L. I
National Rice Milling Company
Havana
Minneapolis
Frank H. Hamilton
Leonard R. Day
Senate
George W. L. Meyer
Massachusetts
United States
Italy
Theodore Wallert
Arington
Minn
Cadwell
Chicago
Alton Road
James Black
John Walden
Ila Banning
Springfield
Glasie Is Oer Third Vice President Barr Notifies Agents of the Company Not to Mire Any More
Chicago dispatch reports Santa Fe’s Harr, head of operating, told agents to stop hiring operators as enough replacements for telegraphers on strike are in place. Barr says new operators are competent and old workers will not be rehired. Strike deemed nearly over and business normal. Denver discuss es sympathetic action by Trainmen. Castle Rock area operator reports masked assailants forced him to run and warned not to return.
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Barr
Lowever
Inelst
Chicago
Harr
The
Santa Fe Railway
Tyro
Down
P. Ripley
Denver
Brotherhood of Railway
Castle Rock
Strike Hits Freight Through Emporia Says Santa Fe Leader
Emporia reports show freight trains through the city fell from 710 cars daily to 480 after the Dec. 8 strike. Stock cars for Kansas City dropped from 108 on Dec 2 to 18 on Dec 9 with only one stock train from the Oklahoma division since the action. Through freights run but delayed. divisions largely similar with slight gains nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Newman
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Collision on Santa Fe: Passenger Train Hits Freight at Clare
At Clare south of Olathe Kansas a northbound passenger train rear-ended a freight train after the stock train air brakes stuck. One boy 16 from Emporia burned to death in the caboose. engineer and fireman seriously injured. several caboose passengers hurt. Wreckage burned and track cleared in hours.
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Clare
Olathe
Kan
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Noble Thomas
Emporia
Caboose
Thomas
C. Nicholson
Beckham Inaugurated as Kentucky Governor for Three Years
Governor Beckham was inaugurated yesterday for a three year term. The ceremonies were the most elaborate in the decade with a parade of all state military companies. Chief Justice Hazel Rigg administered the oath at the state capitol in front of a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckham
Frankfort
State Capitol
Hazelrigg
Preliminary hearing in killing husband case moves to grand jury
Des Moines Dec 12 The preliminary hearing for Mrs John Flossack of New Virginia charged with murdering her husband with an ax in bed on Dec 1 was called at Indianola yesterday Mrs Flossack waived examination sending the case to the grand jury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Flossack
New Virginia
Indianola
Two Children Drowned Near Cushing Creek
Irene Greve and Julia Diggerness, aged 5 and 6, wandered from their home near Cushing Indiana at 5 PM and were found drowned in a nearby creek two hours later. The tragedy highlights a dangerous waterway near their residence and the community’s grief over the loss of two young lives.
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Cushing
Dee
Irene Greve
Julia ‘Diggerness
Identified as George Carson in Marengo case
Burlington Indiana December 11 George Anderson jailed for killing W Linter of Cedar Rapids identified as George Carson of Marengo Iowa Sioux City December 8 Miss Jennie Rogers once seen in Sioux City financial circles during boom years dies Samaritan hospital December 7 Sigourney judge rules Keokuk county saloons outside What Cheer must close tomorrow due to insufficient consent petition affecting Harper Sigourney Ollie and Hedrick
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George Carson
Burlington
George Anderson
W. Linter
Cedar Rapids
Marengo
Sioux City
Jennie Rogers
Samaritan Hospital
Sigourney, Ia
Dewey
Keokuk County
What Cheer
Harper
Sigourney
Ollie
Hedrick
Rumor of Deemer Chancellorship at Regents Meeting
In Iowa City on December 8 rumors sweep the board of regents may elect Judge Deemer to the chancellorship and raise the salary to match a supreme court judge. It is believed he would accept if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Board of Regents
Deemer
Supreme Court
Des Moines City Cuts Fares to Six for Twenty-Five
The Des Moines City Council signed a contract with the Des Moines Street Railway company remitting part of the taxes for 1897 and 1898 and fixing the property valuation at $100,000. It requires fares to drop from 5 cents each to six rides for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des Moines Street Railway Company
Street Railway Company
Iowa sheriffs call for higher fees in legislative push
Des Moines reports inspectors from Iowa counties adopted a resolution at their annual meeting demanding an amendment to sheriff fee laws. They seek to raise mileage for serving papers from five to ten cents per mile, sparking debate but unity on boosting sheriff compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines railway plan linked to Illinois Central entry
Des Moines officials confirm the Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern line, once tied to the Duluth and Gulf system, is an Illinois Central branch. It will give the Illinois Central an entry into Des Moines within a year and may extend to Kansas City later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
City
Iowa Falls
Farmers Institute and Agricultural Convention Opens in Des Moines
In Des Moines the state farmers institute and agricultural convention began in the agricultural department rooms. President Johnson of Humboldt opened the gathering as papers on farm topics were read by prominent agriculturists. The finance committee met to audit accounts. The three day event drew about 100 leading farmers and horticulturists from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Farmers’ Institute and Agricultural Convention
Agricultural Department
Johnson of Humbolt
Sioux City Evangelical Churches Fire Evangelist Hunt
After a bitter session the Sioux City Association of Evangelical churches dismissed Lawyer Evangelist Hunt who had led a three week campaign here. He arrived from Minneapolis and clashed with local preachers over meeting plans and gave a sharp newspaper interview that alienated most churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Association of Evangelical Churches
Evangelist Hunt
Minneapolis
State fish stocking season ends amid high Mississippi floods
Des Moines reports the Iowa fish commission halted stocking due to high river water. Warden George E. Delevan notes fish are rescued from sloughs and bayous for interior use and will perish in flooded shallows when waters recede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Butter Growing Scarce in Iowa Creameries Increase
Des Moines reports show 994 creameries in the state this year up from 964 last year while butter shipments fell from 91 226 579 pounds in 1899 to 85 380 154 pounds in 1900. Commissioner Norton cites high calf and cattle prices steering milk to calf feed over butter production. State butter consumption rose slightly by 1 percent.
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Des Moines
Norton
Irish MPs denounce South African War at Dublin convention
Delegates from county councils borough corporations and Irish bodies met in the Dublin rotunda to recreate the Irish party with John Redmond presiding. A resolution denouncing the war as a conspiracy to deprive two free nations of liberty was adopted unanimously amid fierce protests. William O'Brien moved to expel Timothy Healy from the parliamentary party and the measure passed with 25 against. The convention adjourned to morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mmber
United Irish League
John Redmond
House of Commons
John Dillon
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Dillon
Afrikander Bund
William O’brien
Timothy M. Healy
Timothy Harrington
O’brien
Panic at Punch and Judy Show Tramples 1500 Children
In Turner hall Chicago a crowd of about 1500 children panicked believing a fire threat though none existed. The rush crushed and trampled many near stairwalls and galleries, with only a few suffering severe injuries amid the chaotic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Turner Hall
Fire Hits Auditorium Theater in Des Moines Vaudeville Show
The Auditorium theater in Des Moines was set aflame yesterday for the second time, starting near the stage. It consumed most scenery and performers’ property, causing structural damage and forcing the venue to close for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Auditorium
Dunkard church picks for national convention site
The Dunkard church special committee in Nebraska adjourned without naming the winning city for the May national convention. Report says a Lincoln Hastings split favored Lincoln if it meets the requirements, with Lincoln ultimately prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Dunkard Church
Nebraska
Hastings
Burglar Gang Bound Town Marshal and Blew Safe in Seville
Six masked burglars seized Town Marshal Weaver of Seville bound and gagged him then blew the High’s Bank safe securing about 1600 dollars. The explosion alerted residents who pursued the robbers but they fled on a handcar toward the Cleveland Lorain and Western depot. A posse pursues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Weaver
High’s Bank
Cleveland, Lorain and Western
Iowa Coal Operators Skip National Conference Delegates
The Iowa Coal Operators association met in Des Moines and decided not to send delegates to the national scale conference in Columbus on January 21. They will handle matters through the state organization of the United Mine Workers, as was done the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Coal Operators’ Association
Columbus
The
United Mine Workers
Stickel Confesses to Murder Near Castle Rock
Martin Stickel, jailed for the Knapp murders near Castle Rock on November 3, admits he acted alone after previously accusing another man. He made the confession while in the county jail in Tacoma on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Martin Stickel
Cornelius Knapp
Castle Rock
Standard Oil Not In Contempt
Columbus court dismisses contempt proceedings against Standard Oil. Supreme Court split evenly on ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Columbus, O
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Waldersee Chaffee Incident Closed In Breakfast Meeting
Berlin reports the Waldersee Chaffee incident ended amicably after Chaffee apologized for harsh words. Waldersee was upset by Chaffee’s remark about looting by latecomers who bore less hardship than the fighters. Waldersee arrived in Peking after the expeditionary force had occupied the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffee
Field Marshal
von Waldersee
General Chaffee
Waldersee
Peking
Jury Deliberations Extend for Jessie Morrison Case
Eldorado Kansas report that Judge Shinn sent the Jessie Morrison jury to a hotel to resume deliberations at 8:30 this morning after nearly 14 hours closeted. Juror Gregory is ill. experts foresee a verdict taking two to three days. Morrison expressed fatigue and impatience over the delay. In Louisville the AFL convention nears adjournment as resolutions are finally cleared for vote closing in on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Kan
Shinn
Jessie Morrison
Gregory
Miss Morrison
Tam
Louisville
American Federation of Labor
Dutch Government Declines Mediation in Transvaal War
The Hague reported that on December 12 the Dutch government refused to take the initiative in arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain. The decision closes any immediate Dutch move to mediate the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Transvaal
Great Britain
Wheat and corn futures steady on export demand gains
Chicago grain prices edged higher as export demand improved and world stocks fell. Wheat for December closed 70 percent, May at 73 1/8 cents, corn near 36 3/4 cents, oats little changed with cash quotes listing No 2 red wheat and various corn and oats prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Vic
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago stock report lists cattle receipts at 6 000 with Texans steady to slow and best on sale at 6 25. hogs receipts 40 000 with top 5 00 and prices generally 4 65 to 4 97. sheep receipts 14 000 with lambs up to 15 cents higher and wethers 4 10 to 4 40.
Kansas City Live Stock Cattle and Hogs Prices Update
Cattle receipts total 8 500 natives 500 Texans 700 calves with Christmas cattle selling at 6.00 to 6.10. Native steers 4.40 to 1.50, stockers 3.00 to 4.80, feeders 3.00 to 4.75, cows 3.00 to 4.75, calves 3.50 to 5.50. Hog receipts 21 000 with mixed prices 4.85 to 4.93 for heavy to light, porkers 4.65 to 4.80. Sheep receipts 5 000 active and firm with lambs 5.15 to 5.80 and muttons 3.80 to 4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas
Texas Bulls
Kansas. City
Kansas City
Fed
South Omaha Live Stock Prices Deck
South Omaha cattle receipts totaled about 4 200 with lower, slow demand for native beef steers at 4.25 to 5.50 and Texas steers at 3.75. hog receipts around 10 000 with prices mostly 4.80 to 4.85. sheep receipts about 2 300 with muttons near 3.70 to 4.00 and lambs 4.25 to 5.25.
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Griev
Krule
Falls City
Neb
William Miller
A. J. Wake
Rule
Miller
New York
Elkes
McFarland
Pierce
MacPachern
Simar
Gongoltz
Turville
Gimm
Waller
Stinson
Babcock
Aronson
Fisher
Georgia
Glasie
Divness Central
Agricultural Convention
PS Tol Gostares
Nealey
Burns
Dunkards
Bield Marshal
Cident
Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Waldersee-Chaffee
Federation of Labor Convention
South Omaha
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