Copper Slump Shifts Power in Montana Mining Markets
The article reports a major shift in copper stocks led by Standard Oil holdings, with Daly and Lewisuin interests affected in Butte. It notes uncertainty over Daly’s role, possible retirement, and a push to unite copper magnates while Clark’s Senate investigation schedule is set for January. Wellcome’s disbarment claim fuels political clashes as Washington talks continue.
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Thief Mountain
New York
Dev. C
Globe National Bank
Daly
Lewisuin
Butte
Daty
Montana
Hyarms
C Company
Daly and
Clark
Ti Fe
J. RB
Hasgin
Enti Money
Standard Oil
Bigehow
Inimate
Tinary
Washington
Callahan
Hartman
Campbell
Wellcome
Welle Wnfester
Cour and
Sys
Itie
Chicago Fire Destroys Two Monroe Street Blocks
A seven story block at Monroe and Prinklin streets housing Edward Stanwond & Co and others burned in the early hours. Losses exceed 150000 with one firefighter injured. Fire spread to 212 to 218 Monroe, home to J W Butler Paper Co, causing about 150600 in damages. Total losses over 260000.
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Chicago
Monroe and Prinklin Streets
Edward Stanwond & Co
Wooley & Co. Womlens
Schwartz & Klein, Clothiers
Monroe Street
J. W. Butler Paper Company
Otis' Marriage Decree and Manila Dispatch
A Manila dispatch reports six signal corps men attacked near Talavera by about 200 insurgents. Four were killed or captured, with continuing harassment along the Lingayen coast from Vigan to San Jacinto. Lieutenant J C Gilmore and Yorktown crew prisoners were separated and with rebels.
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New York
The
Herald
Manila
Signal Corps
Talavera
Tarlac
Lingayen
Vigan
San Jacinto
J. C. Gilmore
Yorktown
Plague Strikes Insurgents and Locals in Cavite Province
News from Melbourne dated December 20 reports advices from Nour indicating five whites in New Caledonia and a plague outbreak affecting insurrectionists near Man and surrounding areas. Fifteen Kanakas and Chinese merchants have died, with twelve more ill in Cavite province as American forces respond to the outbreak.
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Young
Melbourne
Nour
New Caledonia
Man
Cavite
General Otis decree limits marriages and divorce rights
The decree authorizing civil marriages omits provisions for divorce and recognizes only Catholic reasons for separation. It allows girls as young as 12 and boys 14 to marry with parental consent, otherwise requiring 21. The order includes retroactive effects for Catholic marriages covered last year and notes social ostracism for native women who wed soldiers without Catholic rites. Justice Avellano seeks a divorce clause amid beliefs that marriage ties cannot be broken.
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Gen
Otis
Avellano
Fire at Monroe Street Gutters Out Large Chicago Blaze
A morning fire in Chicago gutted a block from 216 to 222 Monroe and damaged 224 Monroe, with losses near 950000. Nine firefighters were injured including Captains O Connor and Evans, and James Wolley and William Padden serious. Origin traced to Wooley & Co wholesale woolens at 220 Varve Street. Winds hampered suppression as 38 engines and two tugs fought the blaze.
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Chicago
Dee
Monroe Street
Robert O'Connor
James Wolley
William Padden
Michael O'Hara
John Evans
Luke Hayes
Oswald
Wooley & Co
Wholesale Woolens
Varve Street
Monroe
12Th Street
Man On Way To Virginia Betrothal Ends In Suicide
Dec 30 Chicago reports James W. Peletier dying by his own hand after arriving from Marysville with money and plans to marry in Virginia. A Norfolk, Virginia woman waits for him as he spoke of funds from Missouri relatives. His rail fare and baggage checks were stolen soon after arrival. He told hotel staff of an intended journey funded by kin, but the money never arrived and he died at the county hospital.
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Chicago
James W. Peletier
Norfolk
Wit
Pelier
Virginia
Marysville
Bor
Oregon Exhibit to Represent State at Paris Fair
Oregon plans to showcase its products at the Paris exposition. The state has sent 40 cases already, including grains fruits woods and grasses. Exhibits will travel to San Francisco for transport and feature Groson Tear and manufactured goods along with river salmon and other specialties. The effort links with Southern Pacific lines and aims to align Oregon products with national exhibitors.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Paris
Grodiers
Wilte
Permanent arbitration board to settle labor disputes
A joint conference of building trades council and leading contractors council accepted a plan for a permanent arbitration board. The board will include all members and handle judicial difficulties, settling sympathetic strikes and limiting strikes to last resort actions.
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Building Trades Counen
Leiding Contractors Council
Temperance Convention to Discuss Christianity and Government
Chicago December 30. A convention called by the Young People's Temperance Federation of America will convene to examine the relation of Christian principles to national government. Speakers will present varied viewpoints and an open discussion will follow in the executive session.
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Chicago
Young People's Temperance Federation of America
Political Action Department
Steamer Bundesrath Seized and Repatriated to Durban
British agents deny a Berlin line seizure claim while reporting the German steamer Bundesrath captured as a prize and sent to Durban. The vessel, from Mozambique, carried three officers and 20 men in khaki intended to assist the Boers, according to a Khaki-clad contingent aboard.
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London
der, S
Associated Press
British Losses and Boer Fire In December Siege
Dispatch from Mafeking reports that on December 27 British forces assaulted a fort with cannon Maxims and an armored train, fighting lasted to the walls. Britain suffered 108 killed and wounded while the Boers had 2 killed and 7 wounded. Captains Wood and Greyfell were captured near Wale. A separate dispatch notes an hourlong artillery duel and a steady bombardment along the front.
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Lorenzo Marquez
Mafeking
Wee Wood
Greyfell
Totsean
Wale
Wee Dring
Ehelis
Susith
South Athan
Beiburegh
Pretoria
Seizure of German East Africa Steamship Reported
The German East Africa Company reports the seizure of the imperial railway steamer Baundesrath by Darbar authorities. The Darbar commander offers no explanation for the seizure while denying any contravention of wartime goods. German foreign officials promised intervention with Britain to clarify the matter.
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Thimburs
Bess
Baundesrath
Darbar
Second Canadian Contingent on York Harbor sail date set
A Montreal dispatch to the Times says within two weeks Canada will sail 1000 troops to South Africa from Halifax. The force will be cavalry or mounted infantry with artillery, unlike the first infantry contingent. Four detachments include northwest mounted police cowboys and other cavalry to form rough riders under Lt. Col Lessard, with Evans as second in command. Artillery will come from Kingston and Quebec batteries.
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York
Montreal
Canada
South Africa
Halifax
Capetown
Lord Methuen
Coluvin
Mouated Rifles
Northwest Mounted Police
Cowboys
West
Lessard
Arena
Lir
Evans
Vie
Artillay
Dominion
Kingston
Que
Canadian artillery contribution to brigade force described
The text notes Canadian artillery as the main regular service, with Lleut. Col Dru RC commanding the brigade in vision. It mentions Gatling gun fame and Maxim pattern equipment, detailing ammunition handling and the claim that the weapon is extremely deadly.
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Hee
Canada
Dru RC. A
Alvision
Otard
Gatling Gun
Transvaal sympathizers toast United States of South Africa
At Welner's hall last night Transvaal supporters praised Kruger ally Kruger cousin Von Alion arriving from New York. He hailed 4000 Americans drilled in Pretoria and 2000 more en route, predicting 50,000 men ready despite the English blockade. Funds poured in and a badge reading United States of South Africa was adopted.
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Chicago
Dec
Cincinnati S
Transvaal
Welner
United States of South Africa
Natal
Cape Coloney
Orange
Swaziland
von Alion
Kruger
New York
Jine
Pretoria
Funeral of Gen. Lawton Held in Manila USA Flags at Half Mast
Manila reports the funeral of Gen Tuchon Lawton killed at San Mateo Deventer 18. The procession moved from Paco cemetery to Pasig and Usurs port Thomas prepared for sailing. Chaplain Mary led prayers as soldiers bore the casket, with Generals Wheeler Bates Forsyth Robbe Schwan and Admiral Watson among mourners and crowds from native towns offering wreaths and condolences to Mrs Lawton.
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Manila
Tuchon
San Mateo Deventer
Paco Cemetery
Lanetta
Pasig
Thomas
Marry
Wheeler
Bates
Forsyth
Robbe
Schwan
Admiral Watson
O's
Topoly
Philippine Supreme Court
Lawton
Cts
Nin Pier
Wil Aerampany
Fatal Blow At Canyon Bar Ends In Death
In Helena district a bartender dispute led to Kasther striking durksin behind the ear with a clenched fist. Durksin died minutes later at Canyon Bar. The coroner is investigating the fatal incident involving Ratner and Jackson as bystanders.
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Cater Mountain
Helena
Seppe
Canyon Bors
Nieder
Canyon Bory Neger
Dutin Darkson
Kasther
Durksin
Ducksen
Kasten
Sufi
Ratner
Jackson Mere
Kasthey
Pelotas Rescued After Night in Devastating Gale
Four sailors aboard the Hamburg South American liner Pelotas were saved after a brutal midnight gale struck the east coast near Dungeness Kent. Coast guards fought heavy surf to reach the distressed vessel, deploying rockets and keeping the crew aboard until a lifeboat could not launch. No passengers were aboard. ship ownership involved is noted as separate from Hamburg American Line.
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Lomson
Pelotas
Sanctos
Hamburg
Sunda
Dungerness
Kent
Dingerness Coast Guards
Pelows
The Duke Appointed Commander in Chief in Ireland
London reports the Queen has approved the appointment of the Duke of Connaught as commander in chief of the British forces in Ireland on December 30.
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London
Duke of Coonaugat
Ireland
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Standard Oil CO
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Senate Committee
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England
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Mzambique
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CET
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Baku
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