Spectator cites China victory risk in Peiping crisis
London dispatch notes Spectator doubts allied strength in the Peiping conflict. It argues China could gain a de facto victory if indemnities stay small and promises remain on paper while Germany and Britain resist costly demands. Shanghai reports say Admiral Seymour’s reception is unchanged and arms shipments continue, with officials accused of aiding false declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Spectator
Russia
China
Germany
Greatritain
Shanghai
Post
Seymour
Daily News
Tokyo
Uneasiness at Tien Tsin Amid Winter Port Closure
The Times Shanghai cor report says unease grows as Chinese regulars and Boxers seem to move secretly toward Tien Tsin while the port remains closed for winter. It is alleged the Kal expedition faced a reverse and Germans were cut off after suffering casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
London
Shanghai
The
Times
Wholesale cattle theft shocks Indiana from McCoy ranch
The note details a bold cattle theft near Rensselaer, Indiana, where about 210 cattle were driven to Monon area stockyards and shipped to Chicago. Alfred McCoy, a Rensselaer banker, reported losses totaling over $8,000 with no captured thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Indiana
Rensselaer
Alfred McCoy
Chicago
Monon ‘Railroad
Reynolds
Montillo
Monon
MecCoysburg
cCoy
McCoy
England urged to seek peace with Boers in South Africa
The Statist advocates opening negotiations with Commandant General Botha and General Dewet to end the war. It argues for conciliatory tactics, suggests high Cape officials initiate talks, and proposes Boers be included in governance. Kitchener to replace Roberts as South Africa commander with general rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Botha
Dewet
Cape Town
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
J. al. Hofmier
South Africa
J. B. Robinson
Legislative Council
Kitchener
War Office
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Total Gold in Treasury Holds Record Amount
The largest stock of gold coin and bullion in U S history sits in the treasury and branches totaling 474 108 336 dollars at year end up about 76 million from 1899 The rest is held against outstanding gold certificates leaving about 243 million in the treasury as part of a 150 million reserve fund The influx stems from Klondike gold and other mines while currency demand drives preference for paper money over coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
United States
Klondike
Naval Vessel Movements Reported From Worldwide Ports
Washington dispatch lists gunboat Princeton sailing from Shanghai to Cavite. Pompey departs Honta Del Gada for Malta. Sylphas returns to Annapolis from Stockton trial. Mayflower back at San Juan. Kearsage and Massachusetts at Hampton Roads. Hannibal sails from Port Royal to Lambert's Point. Amphitrite Potomac and Osceola at Port Royal. Scorpion reported at Kingston. Training ship Dixie arrives at Malta. Collier Caesar arrives at Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Princeton
Shanghai
Cavite
Pompey
Honta del Gada
Malta
Sylphas
Annapolis
Stockton
San Juan
Kearsage
Massachusetts
North Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Hannibal
Port Royal
Lambert’s Point
Potomac
Scorpion
Kingston
Indians Burn Man As Human Sacrifice In Kern County
Indians burned one of their number at Kerrville as a human sacrifice. A party from Bakersfield plans to visit the scene to investigate. The body was found midway between Big Blue Mill and Kernville and identified as Bill Chico an elder Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Kerrville
Big Blue Mill
Kernville
Bill Chico
VanLiew acid case ends with guilty plea and 10 year term
In Van Wert Ohio on December 1, Mrs. VanLiew pleaded guilty to manslaughter under the indictment in the acid throwing case and was immediately sentenced to ten years in the Ohio penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
VanLiew
Ohio
Griffiths Shortage Prompts Expert Accountant Probe
Cincinnati December 1 The board of education votes to hire five experts to audit the late clerk George R Griffiths who is accused of a large school fund shortage likely exceeding 100000. Investigators will compare receipts and reports showing misstatements between tuition fines and taxes. His insolvent estate and a $5000 bond complicate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Board of Education
George R Griffiths
Mr. Griffiths
George R. Griffiths
Griffith
Officers Elected at Phi Delta Theta Convention
The Phi Delta Theta convention adjourned in Louisville to meet in New York in two years. Elected officers include President Huber H. Ward of Ohio State University, Secretary Frank J. Mitchell of Northwestern University, Treasurer J. H. Dewitt of Vanderbilt University, Reporter and Editor Hugh H. Miller of Indianapolis University, Historian R. H. Switzler of Missouri State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New York
Huber H. Ward
Ohio State University
Frank J. R. Mitchell
Northwestern University
J. H. Dewitt
Vanderbilt University
Hugh H. Miller
Indianapolis University
R. H. Switzler
Missouri State University
Railroad War in Mansfield Sparks Injunction Battle
In Mansfield Ohio on December 1 a clash erupted between Pennsylvania section men and Mansfield Short Line workers as 75 to 100 men tried to lay a spur across the Short Line. Two hours of fierce fighting ended with Judge Wolf issuing an injunction prohibiting crossing the Short Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Section
Wright
Alliance
Wolf
Pennsylvania
Colonel James D. Brady Dies in Petersburg Virginia
Colonel James D. Brady, collector of internal revenue for Virginia’s Second district, died in Petersburg. He served as colonel of the Sixty third New York during the Civil War, was elected to Congress in 1884, and was praised by General Miles for a brigadier general recommendation in the Spanish War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Petersburg
James D. Brady
Virginia
Sixty-third
New York Regiment
Hancock Corps
Congress
Miles
Army Bill Under Review by House Military Committee
Washington December 1 The house committee on military affairs began work on the army bill based on a War Department draft. No quorum prevented a conclusion but sentiment favors the maximum manpower requested in the department bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
War Department
Murder Tragedy in Chicago Husband Kills Wife Then Self
In Chicago on November 30 Mrs. F A Hudson, formerly Belle Walker of Minneapolis, was murdered by her husband in their room at the Vickery hotel. Jealousy precipitated three bullet wounds and a hammer blow that crushed her skull, before the husband shot himself twice in the head. He was said to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
F. A. Hudson
Belle Walker
Minneapolis
Hudsons
Vickery Hotel
Hudson
Barry Sub Beats Burns in First Round at Mahoning Club
Youngstown report states Dave Barry substituted for Chicago Jack Daly to box Eddie Burns of Detroit for 20 rounds. Barry knocked Burns out in the first round at the Mahoning Athletic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Dave Barry
Chicago
Jack Daly
Eddie Burns
Detroit
Mahoning Athletic Club
Barry
Burns
Innocents' Club Promoters Sentenced in Berlin Scandal
Berlin courant reports the Innocents club case ending with Von Kayser three months, Von Schachtmeyer twelve months, and Woltz four months imprisonment and 3000 marks fine. Von Kroecher fled the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Innocents’ Club
von Kayser
von Schachtmeyer
Woltz
von Kroecher
Mexico Ball at Orrin's Circus Impresses Guests
American residents hosted a grand ball at Orrin's circus repurposed into a ballroom. Distinguished Mexican guests attended including President Diaz and his wife, among the notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Orrin’s
Diaz
Gardner Beats McCue In 20 Round Featherweight Bout
Eddie Gardner of Wheeling won the decision over Marty McCue in a 20 round featherweight contest. McCue clinched repeatedly and dodged punishment, but the crowd approved the result in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Metropolitan Athletic Club
Eddie Gardner
Marty McCue
McCue
Death of Herman Levy at Hotel Julien in Dubuque
A New York Times special from Dubuque reports Herman Levy of Levy and Hitschman Chicago was found dead in his hotel bed at the Hotel Julien. The body was cold, and investigators presume natural death, with no signs indicating foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
the Times
Dubuque
Herman Levy
Levy & Hitschman
Chicago
Hotel Julien
Enthusiast Joe Mitchell Chapple Urges Exposition Coverage
Boston editor of The National Magazine expressed strong enthusiasm for the Exposition after visiting Buffalo. He asked officials to send attractive material for readers and pledged ongoing editorial support until the exposition opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Boston
Buffalo
Brazilian Exposition Invitations Boost Coffee Samples
The Brazilian government invited agricultural and industrial societies to prepare articles for Buffalo Pan-American Exposition 1901. Many coffee producers agreed to submit a full line of samples of top Brazilian grades for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Brothers Fight Ends in Killing in Waycross
In Waycross Georgia on November 30 Henry Robinson was shot through the heart and killed during a battle between three McClelland brothers and four Robinsons. Deputy Sheriff Joseph McClelland lost his pistol. bonds were posted and peace seemed restored until the two additional Robinson brothers were summoned, raising fears of further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Henry Robinson
Joseph McClelland
Warren County
Matt
Curt
Jim
McClelland
Robinsons
Jesse McClelland
Jim Robinson
McClellands
Secretary Wilson Reports Department Gains
Washington November 30. The annual report of Secretary Wilson praises predecessors and argues that agricultural department appropriations are investments yielding national wealth. It outlines the department’s work and progress over the past year. Davenport Iowa November 9. Boiler explosion in the Glucose Sugar Refining Company plant kills two men and injures five, demolishing the boiler house and damaging the engine room. damage estimated at 25000 dollars. Dead are James Coleman and D D Cook. Injured are John Peters, Charles Peters, Victor Kiefert, Jo Wohl, and Charles Giberrstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Agricultural Department
Isep Oded
Davenpoort
Glucose Sugar Reining Company
James Coleman
D. D. Cook
John Peters
Charles Peters
Victor Kiefert
Joé Wohl
Charles Gibebrstein
Beach Island Volcano Erupts Amid Ocean Rise
Beech Island in the New Britain group shows renewed activity after reports from Australia. The eruption caused land and sea upheaval with thirty two distinct earthquakes recorded. Natives venturing to salvage fish were drowned in the upheaval.
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Victoria
B. C
Australia
Beach Island
New Britain
Funeral of Senator Davis in St Paul
The remains will lie in state at the capitol with a military funeral procession and guard of honor. No public oration is planned and religious services will be private on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Davis
St.Paul
Davs
Capitol
Guard of Honor
Catafalque
Robbers dynamite post office safe in Girard
Burglars dynamited the post office safe at Girard and escaped with several hundred dollars and many stamps. The sheriff with bloodhounds pursues the robbers. Earlier Monday a safe was blown open at Collinston.
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Bayville
Girard
Here
Collinston
Fatal Hold Up in Burlington as Pair Shot
Cedar Rapids man C. R. Linter was held up by a footpad in Burlington on November 30 and shot in the heart, dying instantly. His wife Mrs. Linter, also shot in the back while fleeing, was hospitalized in critical condition. The assassin escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
C. R. Linter
Cedar Rapids
Tennessee Presidential Vote Totals With County Remaining
Nashville reports statewide results with one county left uncounted. Bryan leads with 147,691 to McKinley 125,681 for president, while McMillin has 148,899 to McCall 122,209 for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Ute
Nashville
Bryan
McKinley
McMillin
McCall
Remains of Captain George Washington Wilson Buried
The body of Captain George Washington Wilson United States collector of internal revenue was laid to rest in Green Wood Cemetery with Masonic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, D
George Washington Wilson
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Lafayette
The thirteenth convention of the Indiana Christian Endeavor Societies convened at Trinity church Lafayette Ind Nov 30 with five hundred delegates already registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana Christian Endeavor Societies
Trinity Church
Boer Raiders Reach the Orange River Report
News items note Boer raiders reaching the Orange River and other global tensions. The American smelter trust faces a rival in business. Counterfeit twenty dollar coins circulate in Hayti while American tragedies unfold with a train accident in Youngstown Ohio and a fatal tree collapse near Circleville. Reports also claim former President Steyn was wounded and Colonel W J Sanford took the oath as Alabama governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange River
American Smelter Trust
Hayti
Youngstown
John Farino
William Nelson
Circleville
Steyn
W. J. Samford
Alabama
Policeman and Lineman Killed by Nonunion Gunman
In San Antonio on November 30 William Lacey a police officer and O D Blanton a union telephone lineman were shot and killed by Sandy Smith a non union man. The killings appear tied to a fight between union and nonunion electrical workers with Lacey attempting to make an arrest when shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
William Lacey
O. D. Blanton
Sandy Smith
Nonunion Electrical
Lacey
Smith
Provisional council seeks famine relief grant
The Bessa rabian zemstevo or provincial council petitions the government for 500000 roubles to aid famine sufferers as provincial funds appear exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Zemstevo
Seeking Oil Lands Crowds Baku Agents in Nov Crowded Market
In Baku on November 30 agents from Russian and foreign capitalists and syndicates swarm the city seeking oil lands. They push for terms offering better prospects for small capitalists than in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Baku
Fierce Battle Near Soyapa In Sonora Involving Mexicans And Yaqui
American prospectors Seth Tomkins and William Lowe reported a fierce clash last Sunday between Mexican regulars and Yaqui Indians about 40 miles from Soyapa Sonora. The Mexicans were trapped in a mountain defile, 20 were left dead after withdrawal, while six Yaqui were killed or wounded and the two Americans escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Seth Tomkins
William Lowe
Soyapa
Sonora
Mexico
Lowe
Alaska Salmon Output Boosts Nome Industry
Minneapolis report says George A. Brackett, ex mayor, returns from Cape Nome with a conservative Alaska salmon output estimate of at least 1,500,000 cases. He notes growing scale of salting dog salmon for the Japanese market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Minneapolis
George A. Brackett
Cape Nome
Bracket
Heath says McKinley may offer Yerkes revenue post
Louisville November 30 Hon Perry S Heath secretary of the Republican national committee said he would not be surprised if President McKinley offered to John W Yerkes of Danville Ky the internal revenue commissionership vacant by the death of Mr Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Perrys. Heath
Republican National Committee
McKinley
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Internal Revenue
Two Die in Grannis Boiler Explosion at Mill
Little Rock reports two men killed and four seriously injured at Ellis Short's Grannis planing mill boiler explosion in Polk county. The dead are Charles Harris and P. D. Batson. Injured are C. E. Killian F. H. Laing Charles Harper and Sam Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Grannis
Polk County
Ellis Short
Charles Harris
P. D. Batson
C. E. Killian
F. H. Laing
Charles Harper
Sam Frazier
Professor Hinsdale Dies in Atlanta
Professor B A Hinsdale of the University of Michigan died in Atlanta after a nervous collapse. He had come south with his wife several weeks ago for treatment. The body will be taken to Ann Arbor for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sims Beats Leonard In 20 Round Akron Bout
In St. Erie Pennsylvania Art Sims of Akron defeats Joe Leonard of Buffalo after 20 rounds as referee awards decision. Sims dominates the bout with sharp fighting and clear edge throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
St. Erie
Lake City Athletic Club
Art Sims
Akron
Joe Leonard
Buffalo
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Rae
Jes
Cincinnati Board of Education
Cleveland
Gardner
Benail
Welles
Indianapolis
Watson
Sixth
Committee On Naval Affairs
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