War department report on Pekin incident routes strong language to Waldersee
General Chaffee’s protest over looting by late arriving foreign troops in Pekin drew harsh criticism from Field Marshal von Waldersee. The report notes Chaffee’s sharp words were provoked, yet questions whether he should have spoken to a distant commander. It explains the shift of U S representation in Pekin from expeditionary force to a legation guard under Minister Conger.
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Washington
Wee
War Department
Chaffee
Pekin
von Waldersee
Waldersee
Jegret
United States
Conger
German reaction to Chaffee letter on Pekin instruments
Berlin reports indicate no official German notice of Gen Chaffee's letter criticizing the removal of astronomical instruments from Pekin walls and its return to the American commander for tone. Papers note diplomatic provocation theories. privately, Capt Dannhauser says Germans continue removing instruments under engineer protection while French halt operations.
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Berlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Count von Waldersee
Dannhauser
Pekin
The Nicaragua Treaty and British Pledge Rumor
A Washington report claims Arthur J. Balfour pledged that Britain would accept the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with the Davis amendment, aiding treaty amendments. The English foreign office disputes this, while treaty supporters say London may return the treaty to its original form if amended.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Arthur J. Balfour
House of Commons
United States
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Friends of Treaty
England
Breakfasted Together in Waldersee Chaffee Incident
German foreign office releases via Associated Press a cable from Field Marshal von Waldersee detailing the Waldersee Chaffee incident. General Chaffee sent a rough letter. Waldersee refused it, returned it, and Chaffee then apologized. Waldersee invited Chaffee to breakfast, and the matter closed amicably.
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Rerlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Field Marshal
von Waldersee
Chaffee
Investigation of West Point hazing inquiry
Washington reports that a House committee approved a substitute for the Driggs resolution calling for an investigation into alleged hazing of Oscar L Boog at West Point. The substitute notes newspaper claims that Boog died from injuries believed inflicted by cadets and requests the Secretary of War to report findings and recommendations.
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Washington
House
Hull
Committee On Military Affairs
Driggs
Oscar L. Boog
West Point
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
United States Military Academy
Military Academy
House of Representatives
Root
Mills
Telegraph staff steady as lines remain intact in Stockton
Division Superintendent F. D. Schindler and Chief Train Dispatcher Robert Hamilton of the Santa Fe announced the placement of new telegraph operators after the Order of Railway Telegraphers strike. They reported all lines between Fresno and Point Richmond in service and that all wires were functioning properly.
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Stockton
Calif
Dee
F. D. Schindler
Robert Hamilton
Santa Fe
Robbers Bind Town Marshal and Loot High's Bank
In Seville, last night 11 masked burglars seized Town Marshal Weaver, bound and gagged him, and blew the safe in High's bank securing about 1600 dollars. Citizens pursued but the robbers escaped on a handcar. a posse is in pursuit.
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Seville
D. Dee
Weaver
High
Grain Crops for Alaska Prof Georgeson Reports
Beattie December 11 Prof C G Georgeson special agent of the agriculture department in charge of the government experimental farm at Sitka Alaska is en route to Washington He says grain can mature anywhere in Alaska producing ripe barley oats wheat and rye from interior points including Eagle most as volunteer crops grown from scattered seed and flax also grew well at Sitka He notes a coast region station at Kenai with 320 acre reservation cleared and grain maturing there this year and plans for experimental stations across suitable lands.
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Sitka
Alaska
Kenai
Kenai Peninsula
Cook Inlet
Great battle continues between Knox and Dewet
London dispatch reports ongoing engagement between General Knox and General Dewet with incessant ground exchanges. Telegraph communication is lacking, keeping details slim while war office remains reticent. Indications in officials' news suggest British successes against Dewet.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Knox
Dewet
War Office
Montana Senate seat dispute sparks lengthy committee move
A resolution re referring to W A Clark and Major Martin Maginnis as Montana senators was sent to privileges and elections. Chandler urged a committee inquiry to declare Clark not entitled to a seat, while Bacon opposed. The measure will rest until Thursday as lawmakers seek a compromise on whether the vacancy resulted from a legal resignation or Montana's electoral failure.
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Tater Mountain
Washington
W. A. Clark
Martin Maginnis
Montana
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Chandler
Clark
Bacon
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In U S Court In Helena
Special to Inter Mountain Helena Mont Dec 11 Petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the United States court today by James Brennan of Sappington Madison county Mobility 1505 with no prior claims and Samuel Landry of Anaconda Mobility 2517 due on a judgment Both applications were referred to Thompson Campbell of Butte referee in bankruptcy for hearing Dec 27 This is the second time in a year Samuel Landry has made such an application A jury panel was drawn after many were excused The United States versus John Kennedy charged with shooting Gus Leinbach on the Blackfeet Indian reservation five months ago was continued tomorrow due to the absence of witness John Croft Roy S Alley deputy attorney of Silver Bow county was admitted to practice in the United States courts.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
United States Court
James Brennan
Sappington
Madison County
Samuel Landry
Anaconda
Thompson Campbell
Butte
United States
John Kennedy
Gus Leinbach
Blackfeet
John Croft
Roy S. Alley
Silver Bow County
Santa Fe telegraphers strike declared over
Tijwka Kansas December 11 Santa Fe officials say the telegraphers strike is a relic of the past with hiring halted tonight. General Manager Mudge offers 250 to find those who cut or obstruct lines or instruments. Interference noted on the Oklahoma division and at Olatio Kansas. officials suspect mischievous nonstriking workers.
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Tijwka
Kans
Santa Fe
Mudge
Oklahoma
Olatio
Kansas
Tragedies in Gold Land on the Alaska Trail
Victoria news via Danube reports winter disasters on northern routes. Two Dawson miners, Harry Gange and another man, left the Kion dyke capital to join Tanana diggings. They were found frozen to death on the Circle City to Tanana trail.
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Victoria
B.C
Condensed Telegrams From Around the World
The bulletin lists varied world items with scattered dates. The Sweden king’s condition improves yet remains grave, and Mrs Pullman denies engagement to Mr Barry. Battleship Kentucky officers dine with the sultan’s suite in Constantinople, smallpox reported among Indians near Spokane, four killed in a Union Pacific tunnel explosion near Salt Lake, typhoid and recovery notes in Chicago, and McKinley opening the Phoenix expo. Footpad robbery in Portland targets engineer Fortier, with a mortal wounding threat. Dave Sullivan wins foul decision in Tin Callahan. General Miles attends senate military affairs talk. Chicago man Glenn returns for trial after fleeing with 20,000. Wrestling verdicts in Graco-Roman contest. Kant Pons fouls. Oscar Prescott convicted of second-degree murder in Great Falls. Morrison murder case heads to jury in Ebryade. Dutch queen’s intervention rumors unfounded. Rev Dal and soldiers’ home officer linked to Daly kin, dons. US House judiciary backs constitutional amendment on polygamy. Wood severs ties with Havana authorities. five officers involved.
Fatal wreck at Olathe kills teen in caboose collision
A northbound Atchison Topeka Santa Fe freight train collision near Clare, three miles south of Olathe, left Nobvle Thomas aged 16 of Emporia dead in the caboose. His father severely injured. The engineer and fireman of the passenger train and several passengers sustained serious or minor injuries.
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Kansas City
Star
Olathe
Kansas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Clare
Nobvle Thomas
Emporia
Thomas
Wrathy Lemon Growers Report From Journal of Commerce
New York December 11 The Journal of Commerce cites Stillwell and Gladding chemists test comparing California and Sicily lemons for juice yield and citric acid content. California lemons yield 91.5 test gallons per 100 lemons while Sicily 128%. juice gravities differ. Test timing drew criticism as unfair due to fruit maturity, with union planners to pursue independent testing.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Stillwell
Gladding
New York Produce Exchange
California
Sicily
United States
Holiday recess dates set for Congress in December
Washington officials indicate the House will recess Friday December 21 and resume Thursday January 3, subject to Senate approval. The holiday break, if agreed, solidifies the timing of congressional adjournment and return.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Jealous Tragedy Trial Captures Eldorado Murder Case
In Kansas City a special dispatch reports Jessie Morrison facing a jury on a first degree murder indictment connected to a razor attack in June at Clara Wiley Cades house. Trial scenes near completion, Morrison defends herself as the victim in a deadly feud between Mrs. Cade and herself. Court watchers note intense public interest as testimony and closing arguments proceed.
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Bankag
Jessie Morrison
Miss Whey
Castle
Miss Morrison
Furnander
Tian
Mervidon
Oli Castle
Dustin
Miy Castle
China Ministers Weigh Li Hung Chang Powers at Meeting
At a ministerial meeting the question of Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching negotiating authority for China was discussed. Some ministers claimed they could treat as representatives, others, including the German minister, had no instructions. They planned to start negotiations once Sir Ernest Satow finalizes the joint note unless directed otherwise. Li Hung Chang said his telegraph-confirmed powers to negotiate are complete. Count von Waldersee delivered 30,000 to General Gaselee for Satow to use for Chinese needs. Li Hung Chang visited Minister Con-Ber to confirm authority.
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Pekin
Dee
Taku
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
China
Ernest Satow
Li Hung
Count von Waldersee
Pao Ting Fu
Gaselee
Satow
Chie Neve
Con- Ber
Chased the Rebels Near Vera Drum South of Vera Drum
Manila Dee WA detachment of the Fifth cavalry clashed with insurgents south of Vera Drum Sunday. The pursuing force routed the rebels for several miles. Fourteen insurgents were found dead. no American casualties were reported in this engagement after prior minor encounters.
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Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Vera Drum
Filipino Prisoner Recalls Marinduque Reconnaissance Rescue
Capt. Dever aux Shields of the 36th Infantry who returned aboard the Hanscock was invalided home after two wounds from a September ambush on Marinduque. He led fifty-two men in a retreat, endured capture, robbery, and twelve days in native hovels before marching over mountains toward surrender and eventual turnover to American forces.
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Marinduque
San Francisco
Deveraux Shields
36Th Infantry
Hanscock
Philippines
Shields
Santa Cruz
Tifles
Bolos
Anl
Mme
Rivera
Hare
Buena
Uben
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