Telegraphers Strikelooms End as Santa Fe Shops Open
Officials say the telegraph operators strike is nearly over with trains running near schedule. Santa Fe shops reopened as the boycott ease, while California lines see back to work and divisions report varied turnout. Union leaders claim more workers stay out, citing a near complete walkout on several divisions.
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Railway telegraphers warn of forged orders amid Santa Fe strike
Chairman Wewman of the Order of Railway Telegraphers says the Santa Fe situation remains excellent. A forged telegram by officials failed to end the strike, with only a few returning to work. He forecasts 50 percent back within 24 hours and implies most trains will halt if officials push the action. Some workers have quit under pressure.
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Northern Pacific Operators Seek Salary Increase
Northern Pacific telegraphers and dispatchers from Minneapolis to the coast have asked for higher pay. Representatives in St Paul confer with officials about a new scale while awaiting a report. The movement began weeks ago but was pushed quietly with no strike planned.
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Appointment of Senator-Elect for Cushman Davis Vacancy
An appointee was formally accepted to fill the Cushman K. Davis Senate vacancy, receiving commission to serve until the Republican legislature elects a successor. He plans a brief tenure, may vote on key measures, opposes the ship subsidy, supports funding the army to quell the Philippine war, and does not expect to participate in debate during the short term.
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Rich Strike in Alaska Doubles Gold Yield At New Dig
Report from Yellow river on Kuskokwim shows a 16 by 16 foot ground yielding $34,000 in gold discovered last summer by prospectors. Two Swedes carried the news to St Michaels, and R M Morrissey, en route to Dawson, will travel 2100 miles from Skagway to reach the new diggings.
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Chamberlain Says Civil Government Coming to Transvaal
London declares civil government will be set up in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony soon. He pledges to curb farm burnings and harsh military actions, aiming to ease opposition and win parliamentary approval for required financial measures.
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KEEP BOERS ON RACE TRACK
Johannesburg crowds to be housed on the race course under reconcentrado policy with 4000 farm families watched closely. Gazette notice says all able-bodied British subjects may be conscripted for service on the Rand Rifles. Port Elizabeth reports Lord Roberts arriving on the Canada to a warm reception with townsfolk standing all night for vantage points.
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Immigration report shows 448572 arrivals in fiscal year
Washington December 8 The annual report of the commissioner general of immigration states that 448,572 immigrants arrived in the United States last fiscal year with 304,130 males and 144,442 females. Canada supplied 23,200 entrants and 65,035 aliens were rejected in the steerage, which would raise total arrivals to 514,207 if admitted.
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Strike Vandalism Halts Austin Telephone Exchange
In Austin on December 10 a vandal bored holes in 15 cables at the main exchange, pouring prussic acid on the wires to incapacitate service. Officials say the act was done by friends of strikers in other parts of the state, not by local troublemakers.
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Tarred Man Can't Get Even in County Suit
In Bronx Falls a damage suit is brought by Bernhardt Fenstermann against nine prominent county figures. A jury is involved as the case centers on tar and feather allegations from December 8.
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Diplomatic Progress in Peking Toward China Settlement
Diplomatic delegates from several powers report they will soon present the agreed terms to Chinese plenipotentiaries in Peking. Emperor Kwangsu seeks assurance that any settlement preserves his dignity and safety, with a likely next meeting Tuesday and possible removal of General Tung Fu-hsiang noted as a sign of goodwill.
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General Chaffee Sends Letter Over Peking Looting Ban
Peking correspondent reports General Chaffee complained to Count von Waldersee about French and German troops removing astronomical instruments from the war of Peking but the letter was returned for its tone. He informed foreign envoys that no one may pass the American guard at the palace south gate due to looting incidents, provoking ministerial offense.
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London
Insurgents Fall Back as U S Forces Press
Manila dispatch reports insurgents abandoning supplies and fortifications while American detachments gain ground. Forty-seventh United States Volunteer Infantry off Catanduanes declared an attempted landing near Pandan failed after 60 rifles fired. two killed and two wounded. Captain Richard T. Ellis seized ammunition, a signal outfit, a printing press and other gear near Barbara. London notes portray a grim Manila outlook with arms flows to rebels and alleged suppression of sympathizers.
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Census of Football Cripples at Chicago and Northwestern
A census at the University of Chicago and Northwestern reflects football injuries during the brief season. Twelve players at Chicago suffered serious or painful injuries while ten at Northwestern were hurt enough to miss game time, with cases including ruptured vessels broken bones and torn ligaments.
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Bishop McCabe reassigned to lead southern mission conferences
Bishop Charles C. McCabe, formerly assigned to establish an episcopal residence in Omaha by the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has unexpectedly been ordered to travel to South America to preside over mission conferences in that region.
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No Junta In Hong Kong
A fragmented historical clipping notes a claim that there is no junta in Hong Kong. The text is sparse and lacks clear context or verifiable details.
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Ship subsidy bill and army reorganization dominate congress notes
Dec 5 1900 to Dec 11 1900 Congress actions include the ship subsidy bill unfinished business with Frye backing, and debates on army reorganization with multiple votes on anti camp provisions. Senate approves bridge at Dubuque and Hay Pauncefote treaty is discussed. Paris police pursue grisly Paris murder case with 200 arrests after discoveries near Rue des Platrieres.
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Health of Pope is Excellent Shown to Pilgrims
Rome reports the pope's health as excellent after he received 7,000 pilgrims at St. Peter's Cathedral. The group included marines from the United States training ship Dixie.
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Chicago market closes with mixed wheat and higher pork values
Chicago grain prices show May wheat barely steady with declines from Saturday while corn slips. Provisions rise slightly with pork futures at 11.25 to 12.12 and lard near 7.20 to 8.97. Cattle and hog receipts bring varied quotes across grades and regions.
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Kansas City Live Stock Prices and Receipts
Kansas City reports cattle receipts 8 700 natives 700 Texans 200 calves with prices for grading and classes including stockers feeders and butchers cows and heifers. Sheep receipts 2 800 with demand up about 100 and lambs 5.00 5.35 in range and muttons 3.90 4.35. Hog receipts 9 400 with mixed and heavy trades and price ranges listed.
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South Omaha Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
South Omaha cattle receipts reached 2405 with strong demand for best beef steers priced at 4.25 to 5.00 dollars. Western and Texas steers traded from 3.75 to 8.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.40, canners around 2.85, and stockers and feeders from 2.00 to 6.00 with bulls and stags also listed.
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