Pekin’s American Quarter Praised In Review From London
A Morning Post review cites Pekin’s American quarter as well managed with 250000 residents pursuing ordinary work. It notes provost marshal policing, contrasts American and Japanese administration, and praises American municipal practice. The report also mentions German troop activity causing friction in British protected districts.
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London
Morning Post
Pekin
M. J. Whigham
Mr. Whigham
Philippines
China
British pledge to protect Dinkays in Soudan
Lord Cromer reviewed Egyptian troops in Khartoum and assured a Dinkay delegation that the British and Egyptian flags guarantee protection from race raids and respect for ancient customs. Chiefs departed expressing gratitude.
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Khartoum
Lord Cromer
Sir Francis Wingate
Captured Cannon Report From Berlin Despatch
Berlin dispatch from Count von Waldersee notes French troops clashing near Cochan and Paotingfu on December 28. A Chinese force of about 2,500 with artillery engaged, retreated toward Kuan Hsien, leaving five standards and four cannon behind. Detailing the Chinese remnants, the report emphasizes losses and disorganized retreat.
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Betwe
Paotingfu
Hed
Kuan Hsien
Calgary Fire Destroys Key Blocks in Historic Blaze
A major Calgary fire today caused an estimated $100,000 in damages and leveled several top structures including the Clarence, Jake and Morman blocks. The blaze, described as the most destructive in the city's history, raged through downtown properties in the Northwest Territories.
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Clarence
Jake
Morman
Fire explosion hit Providence church. pastor killed
A stove explosion sparked a fire at the Providence Methodist Episcopal church in St. Joseph Missouri this morning. The blaze partially burned the church and fatally burned pastor Rev. J. L. Leonard, a colored preacher, according to local reports.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church (Colored
J. L. Leonard
Crowe the Kidnapper Sought in Boston Case
Boston dispatch reports Pat Crowe the alleged chief kidnapper of young Cudahy may be in Boston. Police search for him with a possible clue tied to a liner booking. A stranger aboard may be held until his identity is proven.
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Dev
Boston
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Crowe
Stoves Trust Formed by Canadian Firms
A year of effort yields a stove trust in Canada. Dr Mc Cauley of Chicago heads a syndicate uniting all Canadian stove makers with capital of 6,000,000. The consolidation will center production at Hamilton and Toronto, linking Canadian firms under one umbrella.
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Toronto
McCauley
Chicago
Canada
Hamilton
Britons Not Seceding Amid Allied Command Tensions
London December 26 The foreign office told an Associated Press representative there is no truth in Pall Mall Gazette or Pekin dispatches claiming Britain considered seceding from the allied command due to German activity in districts under British protection.
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Germany
Pall Mail Gazette
Pekin
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Foreign Office
Ine
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Roberts on His Way After Port Reception
The steamer Canada with Lord Roberts aboard arrived at Funchal Madeira afternoon saluting nineteen guns. He received an official reception, and at noon will depart aboard the Canada for Abraltar to continue his journey.
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Island of Madera
Canada
Lord Rober
Lord Roberts
Abraltar
Hobson Pushes for Promotion in Navy
A Washington despatch says Congress may be urged to recognize Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson for sinking the Merrimac at Santiago. Secretary Long supports a plan for medals and pay increases for officers distinguished in action. Bowles succeeds Hichborn as chief constructor as Woodward moves to survey duties. Capps and Linnard receive promotions at New York and League Island yards.
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Washington
Congress
Richmond P. Hobson
Santiago
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Sampson
Schley
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Construction Corps
W. W. Woodward
Hichborn
Board of Survey
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New York Navy Yard
J. H. Linnard
League Island
Mr. Bowles
Boers Trap British Squadron in South Africa Action
In Capetown on December 26 a Yeomanry squadron pursuing Boris from Britztown is reported trapped. Several casualties are reported and the remaining force is said to have been captured.
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Britztown
National Bank Chartered for Great Falls
A new national bank has been chartered for the town of Great Falls. Other telegraph items note: Mexican troops attacked by Yaqui Indians with about 40 dead, a Christmas fire in Eau Claire causing $150,000 loss, Elks in Roanoke feeding the poor at a $1500 dinner, and severe coastal storms harming shipping.
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Eau Claire
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Roanoke
the Elks
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Alvord Case Postponed in U.S. Circuit Court
New York December 26 The trial of Cornelius L Alvord Jr the defaulting note teller of the First National Bank was postponed from today to the January term beginning January 9 in the United States circuit court.
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New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
United States Circuit Court
A String of Smelters Near Florence Opens
A new Rocky Mountain smelter at Florence, 40 miles up the Arkansas river, started today, expanding the Arkansas valley’s metallurgical complex from Leadville to Pueblo. The $750,000 plant aims for 600 tons daily, doubling next year, processing ore from Cripple Creek, Leadville, and Silver Cliff with eastern capital backing.
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Dee
Rocky Mountain
Florence
Arkansas River
Arkansas Valley
Culo- 10
Metallis
America
Leadville
Lead- Ville
French punitive detachment captures Thitscheon village
A Pekin dispatch dated December 25 reports General Baillaud leading a detachment of French troops into Thitscheon after repelling Chinese regiments and Boxers. The village fell after a sharp fight with heavy Chinese casualties. French forces burned the village amid hostile population and maltreatment of Christian Chinese families, with no French losses.
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Hinvas
Pekin
Baillaud
Thitscheon
Pavlingfu
Bailoud
Kalloud
Will Build the Ship
Washington December 26 details are not obtained of the pace of an order by the sultan with the ramps for a war ship but it is understood that the statement to the effort for Constantinople is sarred. From the ship’s size and character it is believed the contract will involve about $200,000 paid by the Turkish government to the Cramps.
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Washington
Constantinople
Crowe Believed to Flee After Kidnap Case
In Joseph, Missouri on December 26 authorities search for Pat Crowe wanted for kidnapping Cudahy in Omaha. Two reports place Crowe in town days after the crime, but he is now unlocated. Some locals think he is being sheltered by known friends in the area.
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Dee
Joewl Paser
Pat
Crowe
Young
Cruiser for Panama from San Diego
The cruiser Phaeton of the British Mediterranean squadron met here while en route from Es sl to Panama due to the Colombian revolution and possible disturbances. A sailor fractured his leg, so the vessel stopped briefly in San Diego where he will be left.
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Calif. de
Phaeton
Herve
Eslmalt
Panama
Tragedy on Rail Tracks Claims Three Lives In Ohio
A Christmas dance outing near Blakesly, Ohio ends in tragedy as Wayne Browell aged 26 and Charles Canan aged 2 are struck and killed by a passenger train while crossing the Wabash rail road tracks. Mrs Canan died from the shock shortly after.
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Dee
Wayne Browell
Charles Canan
Blakesly
War ring quiets in Cementville as arrests follow shootout
In Cementville on Dec 26 Samuel Kendall led the effort to secure warrants for Lee Ranger after a fight that left Ranger wounded and John diedmond dead, while another companion died. the fight ended with no further outbreaks reported.
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T.T
Dev
John Tiger
Boston
George Dixon
Jimmie Davenport
Davenport
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Cementvillea
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Cement- Ville
Semuel Kendall
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Lee Ranger
John Diedmond
Telther
Christmas Goods Burn On Express Car Near Seattle
An express car attached to a Minneapolis and Saint Louis train burned near Seattle seven miles away last night. The car carried Christmas goods and most of its contents were destroyed. The fire origin is not known.
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Hartford's Itinerary Timeline in Caribbean Tours
The American minister Loomis will protect interests as Hartford departs Curacoa for La Guira and plans visits to Trinidad and Barbados after leaving La Guira. The move signals continued cooperation with local authorities in safeguarding assets and personnel in the Caribbean region.
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Washington
Loomis
Curacoa
Liberia’s new president elected after resignation
Liberia's president Ww. p Cowman resigned December 11 due to legislature disapproval of interior policy. G. W. Gilson, the secretary of state, was elected president by the legislature.
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West Coast of Africa
Dev
Liberia
Ww. P Cowman
G. W. Gilson
Etite
Sie
DEVERY WILL RESIGN New York Chief of Police to Step Down
New York reports Chief William Devery plans retirement this week after clashing with Theodore Roosevelt and pressure from Police Commissioner John B. Sexton. Eugene Philbin assumes New York County district attorney duties while Gardiner protests governor's move and transfers duties.
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Roosevelt
Evening Telegram
Heport
William Devery
John B. Sexton
Devery
Formal Visit to Ching Delivers Diplomatic Note in Pekin
Washington reports a formal visit to Ching by U S representatives dated Pekin the 4th. Li Hung Chang was ill and absent, while Ching presented credentials. The note warns Pekin may be occupied until indemnities are paid, but the United States is not bound by that condition. Occupation from a military view ends, and withdrawal by other powers faces guarantees on indemnities.
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Washington
Dee
Sit Department
United States
Pekin
Prince Ching
Ching
Li Hung Chang
State Department
Stock Yards Fire Destroys O'Leary Club House
A stock yard fire in Chicago caused a panic among guests at the Transit House and destroyed the O'Leary Club house with losses estimated at 360,000. Fire departments battled the blaze in the early hours, no injuries reported.
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Chicago
Dee
O'Leary
Sheep pen powered by electricity trial at Michigan farm
A New York man named McNair develops an electric pasture pen for sheep at the Michigan State Agricultural Experiment Station in Lansing. The 15 by 15 foot wire pen, mounted on wheels, is designed to run in any pasture, even hilly terrain, with a small motor and electricity supplying the system.
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New York
McNair
Agricultural Experiment
Michigan
Lansing
Elect elec pen boosts farm efficiency with sheep pasturing
An old pasture method shows an electrically powered pen guiding sheep to graze. A motorized pen, with canvas cover, drags along the field, moving forward and backward as sheep feed and lie close to the device. The inventor’s system aims to reduce labor, but costs rise from water and electricity. The innovation includes automated feeding boxes and electric plows, signaling a shift to mechanized farming in a humorous rural portrait.
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Jansing
Tan
Ford
Tee Minton ix
Indy
Reed
Canadians Lost Heavily After South Africa Service
Toronto dispatch recounts Royal Canadians comprising 1,030 men who served six months, chose to extend, then faced a guerilla phase. After a year in service, 47 casualties were recorded, with many returning to duty after field hospital treatment. Officers noted ongoing operations and no need for panic.
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Deytel. Otter
South Africa
Col Otter
Royal Canadians
Dundred
Alyost
Jong
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