Philippine Senate Storm Dominates Washington Debate
The Philippine policy debate in the Senate stretched nearly three hours with fierce exchanges and personal taunts. Senators Teller Lodge Beveridge and Foraker clashed over censorship and reconcentration camps, prompting a warning from the chair on rule violations.
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Manila
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Indiana
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Frye
British Dutch talks on Boer peace terms in Parliament
In the House of Commons A. J. Balfour announced that the Tolland government suggested aiding peace efforts in South Africa. The Dutch government offered to act as diplomatic mediators while disowning any intervention. British inquiries probe the powers delegated to Boer delegates in Europe.
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House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Tolland
South Africa
Europe
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Netherlands
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Foreign Office
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Parliaent
Lord Royebery
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de Wet
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Unwilling Laborers Spark Tension Over Porto Ricans in Hawaii
An 1910 Honolulu report describes Porto Ricans brought to Hawaii for plantation work as often unwilling and unreliable labor. They desert to towns, live precariously, and are linked to rising petty crime and robberies. Police courts see many Porto Rican detainees and local charities bear the burden of indigent migrants.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Waivaii
Russia abolishes capital punishment in new criminal code
A Russian commission reports the draft imperial code will replace the 1845 Code with far fewer crimes, abolishing the death penalty. Punishment shifts to various forms of imprisonment, with banishment removed by court order and new crimes like blackmail defined.
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St. Petersburg
Russi
Council of the Empire
Abo
TRAIN ROBBERS LOOT EXPRESS CAR ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Seven men halted a Charleston bound train near Branchville South Carolina and looted the express car. About 100 shots were fired as safes were removed and loaded onto a wagon. Passengers were unharmed.
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Charleston
S. C
Branchville
Pan American Conference Debates Sanitary Measures
Argentine delegates oppose sanctioning an International Sanitary Bureau with headquarters in Washington while others approve proposed sanitary measures at the Pan American conferences.
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Washington
Senate Receives Denmark Treaty Amid Budget Delays
The Senate has received the Denmark treaty transferring West Indian possessions to the U S with a price of 5 million dollars. The Washington House Committee on Commerce reports no favorable action on the Buffalo Marite Hospital bill and appropriations of 125000 for BUFDOSE. Santos-Dumont reports two successful airship trials at Monte Carlo while a Manchurian treaty signing is expected within a month.
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United States
Marite
Buffalo
House Committee On Commerce
Ft Washington
Bil
M. Santos-Dumont
Monte Carlo
Vatal Disease Attacks Army Muke In Chile War
The passage reports a volatile military crisis with vessels lost and battleships ordered to Valparaiso Chile. It mentions rapid attacks and unknown causes affecting forces and assets, signaling a broader naval confrontation in the region with strategic moves by the United States.
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Chile
Denmark Cedes Slanders Nantali Territory to United States
Washington reports the Danish West Indies ceded in a treaty signed by Secretary Hay and Danish Minister Constantin Brun. The State Department withholds details as Senate considers ratification. Denmark abandons dubious claims while leaving U S options on inhabitants rights and trade.
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Treaty move on Dominican Islands transfer to U S stirred debate
Officials foresee Senate approval of a treaty involving St Thomas St John and St Croix with Denmark and the House to provide funding for purchase. Islanders likely to have no vote in the transfer though a plebiscite may be held by Denmark before ratification. The islands hold strategic value with forts begun in Grant’s era.
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Coroners Jury Finds New York Central Responsible for Tunnel Disaster
The coroner jury ruled the New York Central railroad responsible for the tunnel disaster in which 17 died. It absolved engineer Wisker of blame, citing signals and tunnel danger due to smoke and poor conditions. Indictments against high railroad officials and other staff are anticipated.
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New York Central Railroad
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Jerome
Dryden Chosen for U S Senator After Ballot Test
In Trenton the Republican caucus selected John P. Dryden of Newark on the nineteenth ballot to carry the ticket for United States Senator replacing the late Sewell. Dryden led rivals including Stokes Griggs and others, with a background in insurance and law, and two children.
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John ¥. Dryden
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Mirance
Yale
Steancutty
Prudential Irigurance Company
Ameren
Noah Blanchard
Hts
The New Order in China Receives Foreign Ministers
Foreign ministers arrived at the Forbidden City in Pekin to meet the Chinese Emperor. Audiences took place in the inner hall as ministers presented addresses and Prince Ching delivered replies. The Emperor appeared quiet and aged, with translators present and officials noting a solemn, formal procession through the gates.
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Kirge
Prince Ching
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Nath
Forbidden City
Enar
Earthquake Jolts Reported Across St Louis and Nearby Towns
Multiple tremors rattled dishes and trees in St Louis and surrounding towns with reports from Kansas City to Quincy and Leavenworth noting light shaking and no damage. Seismic activity interrupted by a second stronger shock waking sleepers in the night.
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Dynamite Explosion Wrecks Hotels and Subway Area
A major dynamite blast on a Park Avenue subway work site near Forty first street caused a hospital case, hotel destruction, and widespread property damage. Seven dead and over 125 injured as investigations focus on the shanty storage of explosives and contractor responsibility.
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Forty-first Street
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Jay
Ingdiore Cegioub
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Elgar
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Murray Mil Hotel
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Antonia
Roierick Hobert
Nelson
British Columbia
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Murray Will Hotel
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
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Yue
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Bremerhaven
Thomax
Jerome Wis
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Jocan
Goldenkranz
Tree
Jerome
Deir
Ira A. Shaler
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St Louis Officials Arrested in Bribery Plot Case
Charles A Kratz Emil Melogenberg and John Murrell three Municipal Assembly members under Ziegenhein indicted on bribery charges related to Suburban Street Railway franchises. Grand Jury report details split of 135000 across vaults trust companies with keys held by Stock and Murrell. Circuit Attorney Folk seeks preservation of vault contents for trial. Kratz seeks Congress seat as Meisenberg and Murrell are described as prominent businessmen.
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Meisenberg and Murrell
Buried Treasure Found in Chinese Palace Quarters
Chinese officials discovered treasure valued at over 100 million taels buried in the women's quarters of the Forbidden City in Pekin. Yuan Shi-Nat gains practical control of China s army and navy as tensions rise with Japan. Gunboat Condor wrecked near Spain after collision. four dead and nine injured. Multiple arrests in counterfeit silver and gold cases. Austrian archduchess marriage ceremon y witnessed by Emperor Franz Joseph. General Ben Viljoen captured in Africa. San Francisco trials yield life sentences for burglars and robbers. News of Denmarks West Indies and Olympia navy yard developments.
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China
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Tory Island Ejectment Threatens Irish Island King
The Irish News reports an effort to clear Tory Island off Donegal with wholesale ejectment papers served on about 300 inhabitants. The residents are fishermen and gleaners who elect their own king and have long avoided rent or taxes, preserving distinct customs and Spanish Armada links.
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Irish News
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Mysterious Rich Man’s Death At St Louis Bathhouse
In St Louis, Cooper owner of the Graham Paper Company bathhouse is said to have died from head wounds after an assault at the Vista Turkish bath, with William A. Strother in arrest for alleged involvement. A sledge hammer bloodied was found. doctors removed bone fragments before his death. Cooper was a wealthy, unnamed alien figure in local business.
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Sean Cooper
Grahan Paper Company
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Mtnney Wite
Vista Turkish Bath
William A. Strother
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Afar
Cooper
Cone
St. Louis
Jersey Fancy Market Prices From Jersey to California
Prices listed for fruits vegetables and meats across regions. Entries include beans corn peas and greens with per bushel, per bag, and per hundredweight rates. poultry and eggs priced by dozen or pair. dairy and lard values. and stock items with regional labels and quality notes. Local markets show figures for Jersey prime and Western state goods, with assortment across crates and bags.
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National Bank Condition Improves Says Controller Report
Washington DC December 1901 statement from William Barret Mdnely Controller of the Currency notes national banks show a highly satisfactory condition. Total resources deposits capital and surplus rise since September 30 1901 with December 10 totals reaching 5 722 780 609 and assets up 360 001 from prior reports. Capital stock also advances, and the report cites increased deposits and holdings despite some market constraints.
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