Foraker Statement Spurs Peace Efforts in Washington
In Washington on December 9 Senator Hanna travels to Boston after conferring with Representative Dick. Senator Foraker’s frank statement eases Hanna allies amid Columbus contest rumors. Yerkes Bradley clash over Kentucky federal offices unfolds as others seek appointments. Indiana judge nomination still tied to President Roosevelt.
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Peace measures at Onjo's capital unsettled in Ohio political clash
In Columbus amid rain and rumors of renewed talks, Ohio political factions clash over Speaker and Clerk nominations. Hanna and Kurtz factions maneuver as independents hold sway. Toledo delegates back McElroy for Clerk while McElroy and Denman emerge as pro tem Speaker candidates.
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McElroy
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Clerk
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Sentry Kills Two in Tien Tsin. Punjabs, Germans Clash
A sentry from an Indian regiment in Tien Tsin turned violent and killed two comrades. German troops shot the assailant, sparking a clash with Punjabi infantry. Three German privates and three Indian soldiers died. a German officer was fatally or gravely wounded. German troops confined to barracks pending orders.
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Tien Tsin
Senator Foraker Denies Interest in Hanna Election Plans
Senator Joseph Benson Foraker states he has no interest in Hanna or reelection, has not pursued any office, and did not influence or know about the candidacies of Scobey Speelman or Price. He asserts he is bound by prior commitments and declines sensational newspaper plays about party harmony.
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Ohio
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Heart surgery a Missouri first heals after stab wound
Eli Daniels, patient at City Hospital in St. Louis, recovers from a pioneering heart operation. Doctors repaired a stab wound to the right ventricle with a temporary valve effect and closed the pericardium after removing part of the breastbone. Daniels, once roustabout on the steamer Chester, is said to be on the road to recovery.
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Eli Daniels
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Daniels
Chester
Til
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McKinley Day Set for Indiana Churches
Indiana churches schedule McKinley Day on the third Sunday in January to raise funds. Frank L. Jones of the Indiana Auxiliary Committee circulated a letter urging ministers and youth leaders to cooperate. Over $1,000 has been received by Union Trust Company as treasurer, with Senator Fairbanks starting the fund at $1,000 and more gifts expected. About $1,000 more came from state schoolchildren for the Harrison Monument fund, and few country schools have reported observation.
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Ind
Frank L. Jones
Indiana Auxiliary Committee
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Jones
Fairbanks
Trust Company
McKinley Memorial Group Shifts Strategy to Congress
The William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association decided to seek congressional support rather than a public appeal for funds to build the McKinley memorial in Washington. The change aims to avoid hindering the Carton project and will affect ongoing donations and plans.
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Washington
William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association
Congress
Association
Indictment of Carpenters Union Treasurer in Embezzlement
Philadelphia report states grand jury indicted P. J. McGuire General Secretary Treasurer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters on embezzlement charges. He allegedly converted about $19 000 of union funds to his own use.
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Philadelphia
P. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Carnegie Plans a University to Rival the World
Washington reports that Andrew Carnegie aims to endow a major postgraduate university in Washington. The gift, estimated at ten million dollars, would fund research and advanced studies, with government oversight like the Smithsonian. Plans call for no land appropriation from Congress and a large campus of magnificent structures.
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Smithson
Smithsonian Institution
Congress
Harvard
Yale
Catholic University
Washington
Tragic Suicide Stuns Flora After Disownment Letter
In Flora Indiana a 22 year old Albert Gohee was found dead on church steps, leaving a note claiming his parents disowned him and branded him an outcast. He writes of dying for the love of Jesus and hopes his sweetheart Louise Hand will meet him in heaven. He asks that her books be given to her and mentions hymns to be sung at his funeral.
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Commercial Tribune
Flora
Ind
Albert Gohee
Jesus
Louise Hand
No Sunday Funerals In Findlay Cemetery Policy
Cemetery Trustees in Findlay decide no funerals on Sundays at Maple Grove cemetery unless immediate burial is required due to contagious disease. They say weekdays offer enough time and Sunday rest is desired.
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Findlay, O
Commercial Tribune
Findlay, CO
Maple Grove
Bank cashier flees with hundred thousand dollars
Los Angeles banker Fleishman, cashier at Farmers and Merchants Bank, disappeared with an estimated 100000 dollars. Vice President Hellman says the bank is fully protected. Fleishman’s whereabouts are unknown and he had recently claimed illness.
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Flieshman
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
H. W. Hellman
Fleishman
Hellman
A. J. Harrell
Visalia
Farmers and Merchants Bank
I. W. Hellman
California
Kaiser's Miff at Favorite Regiment
Berlin December 9 The Russian finance minister De Witte criticized the German tariff bill calling it a threat to trade. German opponents argue it harms industry. supporters say Russia may set its own tariffs. Emperor William visited the First Guards regimental house at Potsdam and warned officers against dueling while noting his own nonwear of the regiment’s uniform due to dueling practices.
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Russia
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Herr Richter
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First Guards
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Cotton Warehouse Burns in Alexandria
A large cotton warehouse in Alexandria Egypt burned today causing damage estimated at 150000 pounds. Local fire crews fought the blaze as flames swept through the structure and procedures for containment were put in place.
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Egypt
Copper Takes and Turns Upward in Market War
Copper shares surged as Amalgamated Copper led a volatile day on Wall Street. Rothschilds allegedly in harmony abroad, United Metal Selling Company denies official notice, while Adolph Lewisohn steps back to focus on copper marketing. Rockefeller denies involvement. Lawson of Boston predictsFurther Amalgamated gains and a market-wide uplift if events proceed.
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Phelps, Dodge & Co
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London
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Nicaragua Canal Lease Treaty Signed in Managua
Dr Fernando Sanchez Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs and William L Merry United States Minister to Nicaragua Salvador and Costa Rica signed a treaty in Managua declaring Nicaragua leases a six mile wide section of territory including the canal route to the United States in perpetuity.
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Nicaragua
Galveston
Tex
Fernando Sanchez
Wm.l. Merry
United States
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Costa Rica
Nicaragua Canal
Russian minister insists on telegraph link Passivit Bay to Seoul
A Seoul despatch reports the Russian Minister declares refusal to accept Korea’s withdrawal of consent for a telegraph line from Passivit Bay to Seoul and says construction will proceed, asserting the Emperor has no right to withdraw approval.
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Seoul
Korea
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Supreme Court Takes Recess Until January 6
The United States Supreme Court recessed today and will resume proceedings on January 6.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Wheat Reaches Year’s High as Outsiders Hold Ground
Wheat prices rise to their annual peak amid market pressure and external resistance. Country Element defeats efforts to discount or undermine public confidence in the market.
May wheat futures surge as buyers clash with traders
Chicago market notes wild session as May wheat nears yearly highs then slumps to 81% near noon. Farmers, West visitors, and local crowds cheered the price moves while pit action and “realization” trades pushed prices up and down amid heavy volume and broker activity.
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Wall Street
New York Board of Trade
Michigan gold king sued over old blackmail scandal
Josephy H Coveny sues Frank Phiscator known as the Baroda gold king for 7000 dollars claiming unlawful imprisonment two years after Coveny accused Phiscator of wrecking his home Phiscator allegedly offered the money to leave the country Coveny says he returned the cash rather than risk insanity from detention.
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Commercial Tribune
South Bend
Ind
Josephy H.coveny
Frank Phiscator
Baroda
Mich
Coveny
Phiscator
Europe
Chile Buys Warships but War Not Expected
Chile has purchased three torpedo boat destroyers and one cruiser. The Argentine minister in Chile and the Chilean foreign minister remain in conference and are believed to reach terms on the dispute between the two nations.
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Santiago DE Chile
Siam Crown Prince to Visit United States Next October
The State Department confirms that Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh of Siam has finalized plans to visit the United States in October. No Siamese royal has previously visited America.
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State Department
Siam
Maha ,Vajiravudh
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Royal Family of
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