Lynching Mob Slays Two Black Suspects in Jail Yard
In Rockport Indiana a mob of about a thousand broke into the jail and hanged Hollie Simons a white barber. They dragged and shot two Black men, Jim Henderson and Bud Rowlands, after Rowlands confessed in court. The mob also robbed the barber shop receipts and caused widespread panic.
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Rockport
Ind
Jim Henderson
Bud Stowlands
Hollie Simons
Rowlands
Clemens
Union County
Kentucky
Rowland
Anderson
Boers Defeated Drive from Scheeper's Nek and Prisoners Released
London reports a British war office dispatch from Pretoria dated December 15 detailing Boers driven from Scheeper's Nek by Col Bomfield after an all day fight. 6 British killed, 19 wounded, 30 missing, two officers died of wounds, 120 Brabant's horse captured, and 316 Magaliesberg prisoners released. Also notes Brabant's horse losses near Zastron and Boers seeking settlement in German Southwest Africa with Dutch consent.
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London
War Office
Lord Witchener
Pretoria
Brabant
Sea
Bomfield
Vryheid
Scheeper
Lord Kitchener
Magaliesberg
Rustenberg
Aliwa
Cape Colony
Bewrs
Zastron
Orange River Colony
Colombian Revolution Flares After Tumaco Battle
Reports from Colon Colombia say insurgents withdrew from Tumaco after three days of fighting but are not dispersed and may link with forces near Buena Ventura. Government troops destroyed the rebel steamer Gaitan and much ammunition as Gen. Alban moved to Bogota following Tumaco’s evacuation.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Colon
Colombia
Tumaco
Buena Ventura
Alban
Panama
Bogota
Fire destroys construction department building at Norfolk navy yard
A Norfolk navy yard fire destroyed the construction department building on Sunday evening. Firemen saved nearby structures but the office of Constructor Stath and its records were lost. Over 7,000 drawings and $100,000 worth of live oak timber burned. total loss surpasses $200,000. Origin unknown.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Beaman Dies in New York City At 74
Charles C Beaman of Evarts Choate Beaman dies at his New York City home from heart disease after three days illness. Born in 1840 in Houston Missouri he once served as private secretary to Charles Sumner and married William M Evarts daughter in 1874. Beaman was consulting attorney director and general counsel for the Wisconsin Central railroad. In Washington the war revenue reduction bill passed with the tax on express receipts defeated 125 to 139 and the pension appropriation bill carrying 145 745 220 also passed.
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New York
Charles C. Beaman
Evarts, Choate & Beaman
Mr. Beaman
Houston
Charles Sumner
William M. Evarts
Washington
House
Lady Katherine Manners Found Dead at Belvoir Castle
The eldest daughter of the Duke of Rutland, Lady Katherine Manners, who had been missing since Friday, was discovered dead in a fish pond on the Belvoir castle grounds in London.
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London
Katherine Manners
Duke of Rutland
Belvoir Castle
Murray Sister Sets Night Bowling Record in Toledo
In Toledo on December 17 Miss Rose Murray, claimed world champion female bowler, broke her own record with a 255 game Sunday night surpassing her prior 236, as sister Minaie Bet attended.
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Toledo
Rose Murray
Minaie Bet
Silence Ends Peace Talks as Envoys Must Reconnect
A new delay halts peace negotiations as envoys must report back to their governments. The Messenger reports Russia denies illegal possession of the Yang Tsun-Shan Hai Kwan line, citing military necessity and promising restoration after foreign troops evacuate Chi Li. Madrid notes the Gneisenau training frigate foundered near Malaga with about 40 cadets drowned. overall losses exceed 100. Washington reports confusion over a Chinese note modification urged by Britain. no word from Mr. Conger on the subject.
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St. Petersburg
Yang Tsun-Shan Hai Kwan
Russia
Chi Li
Peking
London
Ernest Mason Satow
Madrid
Gneisenau
Malaga
Gibraltar
Naval Pocketbook
Danizic
Conger
Washington
Kaiser's inspection of troops and wounded honored officials
The Kaiser saluted the troops then inspected them and spoke with the wounded and decorated. He addressed all present in a formal manner after acknowledging general staff liners and other high rank individuals.
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Ridl Ghyndor
German Contingent Receives Warm Public Welcome in Berlin
A portion of the German contingent arriving from China was publicly greeted in Berlin on Sunday by large crowds. Emperor William led the reception route from Lehrter station as troops displayed shot-riddled flags, captured Chinese banners, and guns. The procession ended at the arsenal where the Chinese colors were laid, with Emperors William and the Empress present along with Prince Henry, Prince Rupprecht, and Count von Buelow.
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Berlin
China
William
Lehrter
Taku
Emer
Willam
Envy
Prussia
Rupprecht
Revaris
von Buelow
Americans Advance in Panay as Insurgents Suffer Losses
Reports from Iloilo Island indicate American troops move north and west with detachments active near stations. Insurgent losses the past ten days include five killed seven wounded and 40 captured, while American losses total two killed and three wounded. Large numbers of natives pledge allegiance to the United States.
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Manila
Iloilo
Panay
United States
Luzon
Wheaton
Calanao
Danish Professor Named to Hague Arbitration Panel
Copenhagen reports Dr Maizen, professor of law at the University of Copenhagen, appointed to represent Denmark at the international court of arbitration in The Hague.
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Copenhagen
Maizen
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Kruger undecided on visiting United States
The Hague dispatch reports that Mr Kruger has not reached any decision about visiting America in response to a Grand Rapids inquiry. In Indiana Rev Geo Schlappi a young minister dies after refusing medical treatment, relying on faith cure.
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the Hague
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Kruger
America
Mmynawaka
Ind
Geo. Schlappi
Frank Bagley Dies From Street Car Injuries
Anderson Indiana December 17 Frank Bagley aged 72 died from injuries after being struck by a street car.
Forecasts of Congress and Week in the House
Washington dispatch outlines the Senate focus on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with possible ship subsidy debate and army bill timing after holidays. House schedule includes river and harbor bill uncertainty and District of Columbia business Tuesday. Local report: “Little Bat” Garnier, famed scout, dies after being shot by a saloon manager. suspect Wood arrested and inquest pending.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Money
Lanham, Ytex
District of Columbia
Crawford, Neb
Batiste Garnier
Little Bat
James Hague Wood
Dietrich’s
Wood
Pacific Northwest Racing Association formed in Portland
Oregon racing men from Oregon Washington Idaho and British Columbia met Sunday to organize the Pacific Northwest Racing association W H Wehring of Salem was elected president and M D Wisdom of Portland secretary treasurer The 1901 season opens at Vancouver England urges Ottoman settlement of Armenian claims after US success Great Britain seeks similar compensation British subjects Tokyo bank Yokohama San Shi bank failed in Yokohama with 900000 yen defalcation by Toskie branch cashier who absconded with 70000 yen gambling losses plus more
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
Pacific Northwest Racing Association
W. H. Wehring
Salem
M. D. Wisdom
Vancouver
England
Turkey
Constantinople
United States
Great Britain
Tacoma
Wash
San Shi Bank of
Yokohama
Toskie
Ife
Purification Drives in Paris Yield 987 Arrests Across Two Nights
Police operations in Paris continue with 987 arrests over the last two nights. A number of prisoners were released after processing.
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Paris
Prince Gustavs Adolphus Ill With Diphtheria
Prince Gustavs Adolphus eldest son of the crown prince of Sweden and Norway is reported ill with diphtheria in Christiana on December 17.
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Christiana
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Norway
Market reports from Cincinnati and other cities on December 15
Flour prices range from 1.80 to 4.30 for various grades in Cincinnati markets. Wheat No 2 red around 7 1 4 to 7 3 4 cents on track. Corn No 3 white and mixed about 39 cents. oats futures May at 23 54. Live animal quotes: hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs listed with ranges in Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
East Buffalo
N.Y
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Sparks American Outcry
A newspaper excerpt condemns the Hay Pauncefote agreement linking Britain and the United States over the Nicaragua Canal. It warns McKinley and Secretary Hay would surrender rights to England, urging readers to oppose a treaty seen as costly and humbling, detailing Article I II III and proposed neutralization terms.
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England
America
Nicaragua Canal
Stay Hay
McKinley
United States
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