Old World Happenings Critical in China Says Ex United States Minister
Former U S Minister John Barrett reports a dire China situation from Pecin and northern ports. He claims Manchuria is now Russian, Niu-Chwang is effectively Russian, and warns that American and British interests face imminent danger without joint government action to defend China’s integrity, push reforms, stop port cessions, and uphold an open door policy.
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United States
T Marrete
Wisayas
Financiar
John Barrett
Siunm
Pecin
Manchuria
Niu-Chwang
Barrett
Tragic Clarion River wreck toll near Portland Mills
Three killed and multiple injured after two back-to-back wrecks on the Clarion River Railroad near Portland Mills Elk County. A pulp wood train split, rear section slid down the grade and crashed into the front. Brakeman Breshelman died instantly. engineer Carman died after injuries. foreman Myers died soon after. brakemen Sowers Cassidy and McKnight sustained severe injuries. mother of Carman overwhelmed by the news.
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Daniel Myers
Sod
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McKnight
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Ald
China Trade Impact Weighs On Western Powers
Mr Barratt argues that Russia Germany and France claim spheres of influence in China and that an imminent partition of the Chinese Empire would seriously curb trade. He warns such action would sharply reduce American and British influence in Asia.
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Dreyfus Defence Documents Authorized by Government
France The Government has authorized sending to ex Captain Dreyfus all documents needed for his defence. Cassation Court decision in Plequart case triggers social tension with anti revisionists accusing the court of dictatorial power. Revisionists praise the Cassation step. Indifference noted at Military Governor Paris headquarters. General Zurlinden and War Minister Mercier cite army loyalty. Labort seeks temporary abatement for colonel Pioquart.
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Nicaragua Canal Bill Moves Through Senate Amid Debate
The Senate voted to take up the Nicaragua Canal bill as regular business. Pettigrew Sr. tried to adjourn but failed. Republicans and Silverites opposed the adjournment. party splits totaled 42 yeas and 0 nays for adjournment, while 25 Republicans, 18 Democrats, and 4 Silverites supported the motion.
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General Joubert Returns to Pretoria Amid Mutiny Claims
Leynox of Cape Town reports that General Joubert is returning to Pretoria with discontented forces. The Boer government’s campaign against Chief Mpofa of the Mazatas in Zoutpansberg is said to have failed as Mpofa fortifies a mountain stronghold and rallies a large army. The dispatch notes altered access for Johannesburg reporters and alleges wholesale killings by Boers of women, children, and unarmed natives.
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Rebellions Reported in Visayas and Bilbao Posts
General Rios reports Minas and Tumba uprisings suppressed after six and eight soldiers were shot respectively. Bilbao garrison also revolted prompting reinforcements. Simultaneously Russia’s Minister to China, Giers, presented credentials. Emperor appeared weak. Dowager Empress absent.
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Three Die and Eight Hurt in Hagley Powder Yard Blast
Three men Robert MelWhenry Joan Wright and John Moore killed in the Hagley yard explosion at Dupont Powder Works. Eight hurt including Thomas McCann John Mulhern Samuel Stewart and others. Stewart McCann and Mulhern in serious condition. A powder car overturned in the press room triggering two explosions and widespread blast damage acrossBrandywine Creek.
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Sale Ordered for Cincinnati Zoological Gardens
Judge R B Smith of the Superior Court At Gluctonall ordered the sale of Cincinnati Zoological Gardens. The Zoo has been in receivership for months with an appraisal of 400,000 remaining to pay debts. The sale date is set for January sixth.
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Ohio murder law upheld as constitutional by judge
Judge Davis in Common Pleas Court ruled Ohio’s new law allowing juries to choose between death or life imprisonment in murder cases constitutional. The ruling comes in the case of Havery Jones, a Black man convicted of killing Anna Johnson and sentenced to life imprisonment after a jury verdict. A motion for a new trial was overruled.
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Robbers Loot Bank of Antioch in Bold Early Morning Hold Up
A gang robbed the Bank of Antioch near Illinois overnight taking 5000 dollars and damaging the strong box. The incident occurred in a village of 700 people about 50 miles from Chicago. One of 35999 valuable pipes was taken before the robbers escaped.
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Ocean tragedy strands crew from Londoniun near Bea
Forty two mariners from the Londoniun foundered en route from Boston to London. The Vedamore rescued twenty three of the Londoniun’s crew after the ship sank in a violent gale on November 28. Cargo valued around 909,009 included 650 cattle with numerous named cattlemen aboard. Survivors list includes Patrick Ward of Boston and Daniel Calhoav of Boston among others. many cattlemen remain lost. The Londonian left Boston November 25 and drifted for two days before foundering. Captain Robert Bartlett commands the Vedamore. fears for the Vedamore’s safety were noted during the rescue.
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Wheeler to resign Congress and return to Army life
Major General Wheeler announces plans to resign from Congress and keep his army commission. He cites opposition risk and a preference for military service, saying he may resign within weeks and will not serve his current term. He remains active on the House floor as an ex-member while resolutions are introduced.
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War Department Plans Regiments to Relieve Volunteers
The War Department in Washington will dispatch regular regiments to relieve volunteers at Manin as soon as Pact transportation can be arranged. The volunteers will be returned to the United States in the same order they departed.
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Pathfinder steamer launched at Nhvon shipyard in New Jersey
The Coast and Geodetia Survey steamer Pathfinder was launched on Wednesday at Nhvon's shipyard in Elizabethport New Jersey. Many distinguished men witnessed the launching.
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Mixed sports and clubs trend at northern campuses
Miscellany notes growing interest in roller polo and rifle clubs. Harvard University and Southern golf rounds spark activity as Harvard College and Columbia discuss lacrosse plans and Cornell joins a triple alliance. Yale names Malcolm Leo McBride captain. Penn football faces captaincy changes. Denver Mexico trip hinted, sparrow shooting grows popular in Indianapolis and Southern migrations affect game bird movements.
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Mormon Con treasurer Faces House Expulsion Over Polygamy
Brigham H Roberts, a Mormon church leader and former treasurer, is at risk of expulsion from the House for practicing polygamy. Utah’s new congressman is described as firmly Mormon and a believer in polygamy. If the charge is proven, he may lose his seat.
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Debs Social Democracy Wins In Havenuing Mass Mayor and Council
In Havenuing Massachusetts the Debs social Democracy carried the election by about 400 votes. The group won the mayoralty with a plurality and secured three of seven alderman positions as well as three council seats. An Independent Republican mayoral candidate Frank N. Rand polled about 909 votes, defeating Moses H. Dow, the regular Republican nominee, amid party dissensions. Democrat Mayor Crasy was re-nominated but received fewer votes.
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Former bank president pleads guilty in 1891 collapse
Gideon W. Marah, ex-president of the Keystuog National Bank, pleaded guilty in U S District Court to six indictments charging conspiracy with cashier Lawrence in misusing bank funds and falsifying reports to the Comptroller. His counsel asked to present mitigating statements explaining a $1,000,000 deficit formed after he became president, insisting he did not profit from the losses.
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House votes down Anti Ticket Sealplug Bill in 19 to 101
Washington lawmakers pass the Anti Ticket Sealplug Bill after a decade of rail industry pressure to end ticket seeping. Two new Pacific Mall Steamships will be built by C Y P Huntington of California, each about eleven thousand tons, for China trade, costing around 22 million. General Lord Kitchener begins return voyage to Egypt via Marsailles and Prance.
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Fatal Riot in Havana After Death of General Carel
A deadly night clash in Havana left Thros Qudang and others dead and several wounded after a dispute between Cuban officers and Spanish troops near Cafe Tacon and Hotel Inglaterra. Captain General Castellanos ordered cafes and theatres closed, streets guarded, and all public events halted. Cuban generals Sangully and Lauret were escorted to Marianao and will not return to Havana until January 1.
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River Nev floods St Petersburg lowering streets by boats
In St Petersburg Russia the River Nev rose nine feet flooding low districts and halting land traffic with boats the main transport. Property suffered but no fatalities reported. Across Michigan early results show Governor Plogree with 75 079 votes and 421 142 total votes, Plogree 243 239, up 24 percent from Whola share.
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Treaty Ponce Vote Delayed Beyond February Senate
Report notes the Treaty of Ponce between the United States and Spain cannot reach a Senate vote before February. Estimates vary, with the most conservative figures suggesting further delays. The article frames the delay in terms of political timing and potential obstacles in the Senate.
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