England Stands Firm on Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and Portugal Ties
London dispatches report Britain will not amend the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and warns against U S interference over the Nicaragua canal. Britain presses Portugal over Beira troop landings, with a British fleet diversions read as a warning to others. Also coverage of Chamberlain, Canadian troops’ return, and union activities with WCTU support.
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Great Britain
Holland
Portugal
Lisbon
London
Nicaragua Canal
England
United States Senate
Foreign Office
America
Senate
Associated Press
Herr Pott
Lorenzo Marques
Portuguese
Hague
Beira
South Africa
France
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Mask of Peace
Canada
Courtesy to Royal Family Aboard British Ship
Bishan Neo King Carlos Marie Amelie Prince Royal Philippe were entertained at Hencheen onboard the British Katileshin Majes tic today. The cabinet and other dignitaries attended. The Parmucuese hymn was sung and Vice Admiral Hanson toasted the occasion expressing gratitude and goodwill.
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Bishan
Carlos
Marie Amelie
Prince Royal Philippe
Hencheen
Katileshin Majestic
Hanson
Sunng
Ting
Unclear text fragment about Federation meeting and miners
The readable portion references a Federated event with fraternal delegates and a John Wiser who is described as general secretary of the Fifeshire Miners' association of Scvi. The remainder is garbled, offering limited concrete facts or names beyond these hints.
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Ameri
Federatap
Watpose
John Wiser
The
Fifeshire Miners’ Association
Scvi
Four More Warships Sought for Navy Bill
Washington December report says naval bill likely to include two battleships and two armored cruisers as recommendations of Secretary Long. Admiral Hichborn testified, noting estimates around 21 million dollars for already authorized construction due to recent congresses approvals. House session devoted to eulogies for late Congressman Hanner.
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House
Hanner
Washington
Dec
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Long
Hichborn
Bureau of Construction
Hichbern
Congress
Honor to memory of Representative Alfred C Harmer
Washington notes a special order from the last session directing a tribute to the late Representative Alfred C Harmer of Pennsylvania. Eulogies were delivered by multiple members including Bingham, Cummings, Grosvenor, Adams, McCleary, White, McAfee, DeArmond, Otey and DeMorrell. The House adjourned at 2 25 after the memorial proceedings.
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Washington
House
Pennsylvania
Messrs. Bingham
Cummings
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Adams
McCleary
Minnesota
White
North Carolina
MccAfee
DeArmond
Missouri
Otey
Virginia
DeMorrell
Mission of the Kentucky Sends Ship to Asia
Secretary Long cabled Captain Chester in Constantinople to move the Kentucky from Smyrna to Manila to replace the Oregon in the Asiatic squadron. The mission, described as one of courtesy, is said to be discharged though officials did not confirm debt settlement.
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Washington
Chester
Constantinople
Kentucky
Smyrna
Manila
Oregon
Interest Due on Bonds Prepaid by Treasury
Washington December 8 the secretary of the treasury has declared the interest due January 1 on 4 percent 1907 bonds and 2 percent 1930 bonds will be prepaid without rebate. Coupons received after December 15 and interest checks payable after December 10. Total amount involved about 5 250 000.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Consul Guamere Defers Visit to Capital of Aioroc
Consul Guamere, acting on his suggestion, has been authorized by the state department to postpone his trip to the capital of Aiorocco until February. The delay is due to Moorish festivals occupying the next six weeks, hindering business.
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Washington
Dec
Guamere
State Department
Aiorocco
Tariff in the Philippines and a San Antonio incident
The Philippine commission prepared a bill fixing import and export duties but rates are not finalized. US import provisions include bans on luxury imports adulterated wines false trade marks and certain apparatus. In Texas, fifty two prisoners were captured in suburban San Antonio and San Benito after a detachment of the Thirty seventh regiment. some escaped but others were recaptured by the gunboat Laguna de Bar.
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Menila
Dec
Hill
United States
Islands
San Antonio
San Benito
Thirty-seventh
Rany
Leguna de Bar
Typhoid at Sing Sing Prison病例
Warden Johnson reports typhoid has broken out among inmates at Sing Sing with 17 cases in the prison hospital and new cases developing daily.
Ames College Burned Fire Destroys Main Building
Fire at Ames College dormitory with 250 students asleep caused $50,000 in damage. The faculty met within hours to plan reopening and arrange temporary classrooms and housing as if the term would continue. Fire began in the engine room at 2 40 this morning and by 6 20 the north wing lay in ruins.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Town State College
Patents From Iowa Inventors This Week
A list of Iowa inventors and their patented devices includes EF A Barkis Elma plow attachment T C Bassett Cedar Revids Inler P M Cox Moul ton hay and stork rack VW Hansmann Manson sawing machine AY Harinxed Ottumwa cowls rils Hoagland Baldwin Couhie ertins force pamr Lindsar Sevs car drive wheel and marker finr corn granters C A L Rapp Shannon City road grader OO Reseis rt Davenport weier tank heater GO Santereen Grant rotarr cylinder steam engine WL PL Smith Clarksville harrow F B Yarnxler band cutter and feeder.
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Washington
Iowa
A. Barkis
Elma
T. C. Bassett
Inler
P.M. Cox
Moulton
Hans- Mann
Manson
Harisex
Ottumwa
Cowl
Rils i Hoagland
Baldwin, Couhie
Lindsar
C. AL Rapp
Shannon Cite
C. OO
Reseis Rt
Davenport
Santereen
Grant
Rotarr
Eylinder
Smith
Clarksville
Harrow
F. B. Yarxler
Multiple Baltimore and regional fires cause heavy losses
Baltimore fires destroy the Baltimore Bar gain house and heavily damage Grattan, Lobe & Co. Canton Saxon block losses exceed 100,000 with twenty families made homeless and staged safety for the Grand Opera house. Tower Minnesota lumber yard fire damages about 80,000. Borlange Sweden fire renders 150 homeless with 500,000 kroner in damage.
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Baltimore
Grattan, Lobe & Co
Joss
Canton
Saxton Block
Kenney Brothers
Grand Opera House
Opera House
M. C. Barber
McKinley
Tower, Minn
Tower Lumber Company
Stockholm
Borlange
Falun
English Beef for America Market Reversal in London Trade
An English paper notes a dramatic shift in the meat market as American beef prices rise to English levels through manipulation. American salesmen now control pricing with little organized English opposition, while farmers and butchers align with American interests amid decades of consumer prejudice.
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London
Mob Fire Deaths in Rome After White's Killing
A mob in Rome Georgia fatally harmed Bud Rufus after a Black man allegedly wounded Mrs Joseph White, wife of a farmer nearby. Rufus was seized from officers, brought to the White home, then hanged from a railroad bridge and shot. a warning placard reading Fear to all Black people was left at the scene.
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Rome
Joseph White
Bud Rufus
Rufus
William to Send Envoy to Buy American Stallions
Berlin reports that Emperor William plans a special envoy tour of notable American stock farms to purchase saddle and carriage horses for the imperial stables. The court has previously bought mainly in Hungary and England.
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Berlin
Associated Press
William
Hungary
England
Inundation at Brussels Suburbs and Waterlogged Streets
Heavy rains cause the Seine to overflow, flooding the Rue du Cercle and trapping residents in Brussels. Some stock has been drowned as suburbs are submerged. Paris reports storms causing damage to the provinces.
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Brussels
Paris
Dec
Confessed Robbing the State Truck From Des Moines
A distorted OCR fragment mentions Harry Taylor and an Adams Express messenger indicted and confessing a robbery. The garbled text references a night, a postal or delivery route, and Des Moines, with unclear charges and names.
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Harry Taylor
Adams Express
den Moines
Run Down By Towboat In Industry Pa
A towboat incident in Industry Pennsylvania resulted in drownings. Edward Mason and John Momant were among the victims, with others identified as Seard Matthews and an additional crew member. The tragedy prompted authorities to investigate the boat’s operations and safety measures aboard.
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Edward Mason
Seard Matthews
John Momant
Pan American Exposition attaches new physical director
James E. Suihet ennizmaan of Swankes Wis has been appointed physical director by the Pan American Exposition committee. Doe. association notes the appointment amid growth plans for the 0G EXPOSILION event in AL and WL regions.
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Swankes
Wis
Doe
James E. Sui
Weekly Bank Statement from New York
The weekly statement notes a rise in loans by 34 to 40 percent, while deposits show a decrease of £4 050 and a surplus of £85.104. The report highlights changes in earnings and reserve levels for the period, reflecting a mixed financial position.
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New York
Deo
Sun
Tesstwis
The Billiard Tourney Results Reported
In New York a December billiard tournament saw Albert Cutler of Boston defeat William Paige of Troy? 071 to 142. Later W W Ketlerge of Chicago beat Charles Lehmitt of Chicago 300 to 269 in the evening session.
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New York
Albert Cutler
Boston
Wm. Paige
Trosten
W. W. Ketlerge
Chicago
Charles G. Lehmitt
Simply Going on a Cruise Heads Southward
The Navy Department announces an emergency warrant requiring the swift departure from San Francisco of the Town and Philadelphia. Both vessels proceed with their routine winter cruise to the southward along the coast.
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Washington
Dec
Navy Department
Vntar
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Markets by Telegraph Moderate Speculation With the Close
The market commentary notes a bear tone and modest declines across corn and oats with weak undertone in wheat. Cattle show higher quotations amid active week. Liverpool spot steady and futures mixed. Cash demand moderate. seaboard clearances strong in corn. general trading subdued by favorable weather and eased war talk.
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Dec. S
Vrop
Liverpool
Seaboard
Chicago Market Roundup Shows Flat Flour and Mixed Grains
Chicago reports a quiet flour market with winter patents at 3.65 to 3.80 with straights 3.19 to 3.60, spring patents 3.40 to 3.86, bakers 3.58 to 3.55. Wheat dips as light trading, corn active but weaker, oats softer, and rice noted at 6.70 to 6.80 for rough figures. Receipts: flour 17, wheat 113, corn 206, oats 229. Shipments: flour 12, wheat 128, corn 2, oats 247.
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Chicago
Chicago livestock market prices and weekly receipts
Chicago reports the week’s cattle receipts at 51990 head up from 5355 head last week with prices 20 to 30 cents higher. Hogs arrivals reach 199000 head, with early declines about 5 cents then demand recovers. Sheep week receipts 6700 head, Texas stock weak, prices unchanged. cattle and hogs show mixed gains and losses across grades.
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Chicago
Toxas
Chicago Market Summary of Dairy Poultry and Grains
Chicago notes a dull butter market with creameries at 15724 cents and dairies at 15429 cents. Eggs steady at 26 cents, pressed poultry steady with turkeys at MoGa? cents and chickens at TES cents. Also mentions grazing land figures and Timothy Timothy Clover values.
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Chicago
N. W
Giwise
Rariev
Timothey
St Louis Live Stock Market Report Receipts and Prices
St Louis Dee eight cattle receipts about two thousand head with market steady near Sunday quotes. Hogs receipts around three thousand head with prices six cents lower ranging from four dollars seventy five to four dollars ninety five.
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St. Louis
Dee
Wheat market snapshot from Minneapolis exchange
On December 8 in Minneapolis the cash wheat price slipped to 72.34, with December at 119.4 and May at 73.54. Track No. 1 hard wheat stood at 74, No. 1 northern 72, No. 2 northern 68.5 to 70.54, reflecting a weak spot market.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and Corn Spot Prices Steady in Liverpool Market
Liverpool buyers see wheat steady with No 2 red western winter at 5s 11½d and No 1 northern spring at 6s 34d. Corn spot firm with American mixed new at 24d a bushel. Market notes indicate firm tone for grains.
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Liverpool
New York Grain Market Update Dec 8 Wheat Corn and Oats
Wheat receipts 137000 bushels with exports 66000 and spot weak for No 2 red at 78 in elevator. No 2 red afloat 76. Options closed weak with December 7614 and January 7744. Corn receipts 176000 with exports 153000 and spot weak No 2 464 elevator and 1 afloat. Oats receipts 20000 with exports 30000 and spot dull for No 2 26 and No 2 white 30. Options dull and nominal.
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New York
Western State
Butter and Cheese Markets Mixed in New York Trading
New York markets show butter firmer at 184.720 cents and creamery. cheese strong across large and small 1134 1134 cents. Eyes market Western steady with a 29 cent loss. coffee spot Rio quiet at 7 invoice 714. Options closed steady with prices unchanged to 5 points higher. Total sales 7,730 bags. February at 5.05. Sugar raw quiet but firm with refined prices listed for standard A and confectioners A at 5.40 to 6.60 and related products.
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New York
Falr
Standard A
Local Market Quotations in Davenport Dec 8
Davenport market steady with eggs slight drop. Prices list fresh eggs 22 cents a dozen, storage 20. Butter beans and green beans one dollar per bushel, potatoes varied by region from 0 to 50 cents per bushel. Wagons carry cauliflower and celery at top values. flour prices set by Minnesota and Iowa patents. Live stock shows mixed hogs and steers. cattle and calves priced, sheep modest. Bananas and coconuts listed with maple syrup and honey case lots.
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Davenport
Wis
Minn
Ohio
New York
Virginia
Jersey Street
Michigan
California
Vast Retail List of Groceries and Prices
A dense price inventory lists numerous goods including maple sugar, figs, dates, oranges, pears, lemons, peaches, grapes, cranberries, plums, quinces, pineapples, apples, walnuts, almonds, filberts, Brazils, pecans, mixed nuts, peanuts, hickory nuts, sausage, lard, cheese, and butter. Units vary from pounds and boxes to barrels and gallons with many item prices given for various origins and grades.
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Florida
California
Michigan
New York
Delaware
Almeria
Capé Cod
Jersey
Tarragona
Sicily
Revision of Westminster Confession Draft Advancing in Presbyterian Committee
Washington December 8 The Presbyterian committee finished its discussion on revising the Westminster Confession of Faith and adjourned after reviewing returns from the Presbyteries. It unanimously recommended to the general assembly that some revision be made and reached a substantial but not final agreement on preparing changes that include both revision and supplemental statements. The final determination was deferred to a later meeting. The committee will reconvene February 12 to prepare a statement for the May general assembly.
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Washington
Presbyterian Committee
General Assembly
Railroads Pooling Issues and Advisory Committee Formed
The Financial Chronicle reports a conference of executive officers from the Western Northwestern and Southwestern railways has appointed an advisory committee. The panel will include leading financial interests and security holders to address rate wars caused by rebates private concessions and secret contracts prohibited by interstate commerce law.
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New York
Financial Chronicle of Today
Western
Northwestern
Southwestern
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Secretary Long
Harmer
Mission OF the Kentucky
Turkey
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Ames College
Bennett
Farmer
Georgia
Wilhelm
Lindustry
Chicago Grain
Certs Voy
Seeves Vmoe
Oon
Asi Ghee
Wholesale and Commission
Martin-Woods Company
Yackers and Proprietors
Hawkeye” Grand Orriers
Perry Street
Phillies
Tpivenport National Tank
Front
Towa
Davenport Produce Company
Whokselt
Corsionmenic
Brady Cheet
Dawynsport
Teleythuone
Skelberger, Il, Dunkelberg
Om Sirest
Davextort, LA
Aire
Aliza
West Third Street
New York Grain
Graham
Simons
Ics
Hallowee
Hallowen
Ford
Fromage de Brie
Fromage de Isigny
Bae
J. E. Walsh
Chicrro
Pformer
St. Anthony’s Hospital
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Chicago Medical Institute
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