Hazing at West Point scrutinized in court inquiry
Lieutenant Colonel Otto L Hein testifies on brutal hazing at the United States Military Academy detailing sick reports for Cadet Booz, records of absences, and the 1899 class agreement not to haze. He notes hazing as traditional, calls for stronger action, and describes investigations into MacArthur, Haskell, and other cadets.
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West Point
Otto L. Hein
United States Military Academy
Hein
Bouz
Booz
Boos
Booz-Keller
Boog
Claus
MacArthur
Haskell
Academy
M.arthur
Hazers
Hazed
Grant
Highland
Smith
Illinois
Harley
Truman W. Caruthers
Tlinois
Diamond Thieves Nabbed in San Francisco Burglaries
In San Francisco on December 29 detectives disclosed several bold jewel thefts totaling over $4000. Suspects Eugene Changino Fred Ran quest of New York and Chas Lowell of Washington DC were identified, with Changino and Lowell confessing to a recent burglary.
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San Francisco
Eugene Changino
Fred Ranquest
New York
Chas, Lowell
Washington, D.C
Changino
Lowell
Question Is Dropped In Hay Pauncefote Talks
New York dispatch from London reports the American embassy has no instructions on the Hay Pauncefote treaty text and no renewed negotiations with the Foreign Office. It awaits consultation and will act deliberately. Ratification could be extended by both governments.
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Foreign Office
Lord Lansdowne
United States
Senate
New York
The
Tribune
Londonia
Lord Pauncefote
Buy Another Island In Guam For Coaling Station
Secretary Long bought a 130 acre Pacific island in San Luis de Apra harbor Guam for 900 in gold. The island, owned by prominent Guam natives, will become a U S coaling station site and is expected to boost local affluence as a result of the sale.
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New York
Long
United States
Pacific
Washington
The
Herald
San Luis de Apra
Guam
Cuba Constitution Seen Near Finish By Havana Delegates
In Havana a constitutional convention reports progress on Cuba’s proposed republic. Delegates say final features are agreed, with completion expected within days. Three proposed presidential qualifications are debated. current plan would allow any male Cuban over 40 who was a citizen at the constitution’s signing to be eligible, making Gen Gomez the first president if approved by Congress.
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New York
Fritune
Havana
New Republic of Oba
Ceronies
Central Committee
Cuba
Congress of
United States
Ruiz Riviera
Gomez
Cuban Republic
United States Congress
United States offers 12 million kroner for Danish Antilles
Copenhagen December 29United States minister Swenson informs the Danish government that Washington offers twelve million kroner for the Danish Antilles and will not raise the sum.
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Copenhagen
United States
Swenson
Danish Antilles
Organize in Porto Rico
The American Federation of Labor will start organizing Porto Rican workers in New York. A special committee will be sent to Porto Rico with a $5,000 appropriation, aided by Santiago Inglesias. The federation notes local police permit requirements for union meetings under Spanish law and may seek congressional action to secure workers’ meeting rights.
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New York
American Federation of Labor
Porto Rico
Gompers
Santiago Inglesias
Louisville
Congress
Father of Lacrosse Father of Modern Canadian Lacrosse Dies
Montreal loses Dr W G Beers who created the modern lacrosse system and rules. He popularized the sport in Montreal guiding its rise to national status, formed teams, toured England and Ireland in 1875, and even staged an exhibition before the queen at Windsor Castle. Beers also wrote on sport and served with the Canadian militia.
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Montreal
W. G. Beers
Caughnawagha
St. Regis
Canada
England
Ireland
Tran
Windsor Castle
Dr. Beers
Tesla Invited to Test Wireless Telegraphy for Navy
New York Dec 24 A Washington dispatch says Nicola Tesla has been invited by Rear Admiral Bradford chief of the bureau of equipment to submit for trial a wireless telegraphy system. Tesla claims a navy service equal or superior to Marconi’s. Bradford will investigate all systems before adopting any, with no official Marconi proposal recently received. The department is not inclined to accept Marconi’s offer of 20000 cash and 10000 per year.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Nicola Tesla
R. B. Bradford
Buteau
Tevla
Marconi
Naval Servicer
Bradford
Signor Marconi
Will Employ More Men At Illinois Steel Works
Judge Gary announced at a dinner that $1,000,000 will fund a structural iron department and general mill repairs at the Illinois steel works in Chicago. The expansion is reported to add about 2,000 workers, boosting total employment at the plant to between 6,000 and 8,000.
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Chicago
Gary
Federal Steel Company
Illinois Steel Works
Thellinoix Works
Jeffries Plans Training Camp Across Coast for Ruhlin Fight
New York December 29 report states James Jeffries will begin active preparations for his championship bout with Gus Ruhlin in Cincinnati in February. He intends to train at his seaside quarters in Asbury Park then proceed to West Baden Indiana for a brief stay before final preparations near the battleground.
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New York
Jeffries
Gus Ruhli
Cincinnati
Asbury Park
West Baden
Ind
Battleground
Man Kills Auditor and Dies by Suicide in Washington
Samuel Mac Donald killed War Department auditor H Morris and then cut his own throat and shot himself near the heart. He refused nourishment for two days while guarded, dying at 7 o'clock as physicians cited a deliberate will to die and extraordinary willpower.
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Washington
Samuel MacDonald
FP. H. Morris
Emgency Hospital
MacDonald
Morris
American Economic Association Meeting Meets in Detroit
The American Economic Association concluded its session in Detroit on December 29. Papers by Dr Thorstein Velbien of Chicago on Industrial and Pecuniary Occupations and by Prof Frank A Vetter of Stanford were presented. Officers were elected with Ely as president and Marburg, Taylor, Schwab, and Hull as vice presidents and secretary treasurer respectively. The next meeting location remains undecided with Washington favored for the next year.
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Detroit
Mich
American Economic Association
Thorstein Velbien
Chicago
Frank A. Vetter
Leland Stanford University
Waslso
M. N. Baker
Richard T. Ely
Thos. Marburg
Baltimore
N. N. Taylor
University of Michigan
John. Schwab
Yale
Hos. H. Hull
Ithaca
N. Y
Executive Committee
Washington
Pingree Contempt Case Involving Governor Pingr
Lansing Mich December 2 percent when the contempt case against Governor Pingr was called Judge Wisner announced the court was crowded The judge read the governor telegram and said the case was against Hazen S Pingtte the individual not the governor He would not interfere with the governor duties and continued the case until January If the governor fails to appear an attachment will be issued to compel attendance
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Lansing
Mich
Pingr
Wisner
Hazen S. Pingtte
Disasters from Gale Reported Off Coast and War Updates
Wreckage has washed ashore along distant coasts as a gale continues. The Great Western Railroad steamer between Milford and Waterford was twelve hours overdue and arrived 32 hours late. The Spanish steamer Rnecurl, wrecked at Portland breakwater, saw 22 men reach shore with five on the wreck. the captain drowned when the ship sank upon inspection. The French bark Seine from Tehique to Dunkirk was driven ashore at Cornwall. 28 crew saved by rocket apparatus. General Kitchener reports Joers attacks with casualties near Greylingstaidh. 27 wounded and 20 missing after a baggage column was hit. In Missouri, Charles Brewer at the St Louis Brewing Company is charged with embezzling 6000 over years.
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London
Great Western Railroad Company
Milford
Waterford
Rnecurl
Portland
Seine
Tehique
Dunkirk
Cornwall
Kitchoner
Torla
Senda
Joers
Greylingstaidh
Mides& Sarty
Greylingstad
Radcliffe
Harvestere
Death of a Dwarf Major Mite in New York Hospital
New York reports the death of Major Mite the dwarf at a city hospital after a period of illness. Born in New Zealand, he had performed in circuses for fourteen years and was a well known exhibit in traveling shows before his demise.
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New York
New York Hospital
New Zealand
English jockey Sam Lantos plans winter ride in New York
London December reports Sam Lantos, last season's close rival to Reifs, has left with his wife for New York and will go to California for the winter, with possible riding opportunities lined up.
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London
Sam_ Lantos
Reifs
New York
California
London and Globe Finance Collapse Triggers Broad Market Alarm
London and Globe Finance Corporation Limited suspends payment as stock checks are dishonored. Twelve brokerages fail on the London Stock Exchange, including Haggar & Pixley and Cornfoor Brass. West Australian shares plunge, Lakeviews and Teroi No. 2 collapse, with broader panic touching British Columbian and American interests. Lord Dufferin, chairman, amid personal family tragedy, faces mounting financial distress and questions over Whitaker Wright group.
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London
London and Globe Finance Corporation Limited
London and Globe
Stock Exchange
Haggard, Hale & Pixley
Garle
Douglas, Jr., & Co
Cornfoor Brass
F. A. Cohen
Blackcey & Buckingham
Gunn & Aubrey
Richards & Stoyer
Baker & Smith
F.C. Watts & Co
Flower & Co
F. Boully & Co
Dars
Tr Iy
London and Globe Group
Lakeviews
Teroi No. 2
Whitaker Wright
Marquia of
Dufferin and Ava
Canada
Paris
South Africa
Lady Dufferin
Lordrederick Temple Blackwood
Lancers
Grenfontoin
Lord Dufferin
Earl of Ava
Ladysmith
Somerset Gougalthorpe
Fifth Dragoon Guards
Lord Peleham Clifton
Duke of Newcastle
Lord Dunterin
America
London and Globe Finance Corporation
Imited
le Rol Mining Company
Wis
Bartholomew & Jacks
Whitaker Wright Group
Knot
The
le Baker Streets
Waterloo Electric
Partilly
Money TV
Lab
Hare
Turhadines Rampant Burnings Reported In Jamaica
Telegrams from Kingston Jamaica report rampant unrest with arson in the Turhadines and farm areas. Other items note famine in Shansi China and famine relief urges abroad. Reports from Cape Town London and Seattle cover naval releases shipping gales and missing persons cases.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Statuary Hoax in Capitol Sparks Debate
Washington dispatch reveals the Pere Marquette statue in the Capitol hall is not the priest’s likeness. The piece, donated by Wisconsin, faced church and anti church objections. A Montreal painting uncovered after cleaning shows a different face, suggesting the marble statue is inaccurate and the painting may be the sole authentic likeness.
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New York
Washington
Heraid
Pere Marquette
Statuary Hall
Capitol
Wisconsin
Marquette
Montreal
Ia Aa Fay
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Maximo Gomez
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Federation of Labor
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Jeffries and
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McDonald
MEET
Economics Association
Pingree
Louis
Charles Brewer
Wainwright
St. Louis Trewing Company
Brenner
Victoria
Shansi Ching
Cape Town
Dee
Beish Yeommary
Boera
Londons
Hea
Germaie Bi
Caite
Nim
Seattle
Mirriy
Donatl
White Hee
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de Poo Nutter Mall
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Hone
Mujiue
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