German Training Frigate Gneisenau Sinks Off Malaga
The German training frigate Gneisenau foundered at Malaga entrance in a violent storm. Reports say 814 survivors out of 450 aboard. about 100 drowned including the captain and many cadets. A nephew of Count von Buelow saved but injured. some survivors driven mad. relief supplied by Malaga authorities.
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Capsized boat claims two wives and a niece at Squaw Island
The Manitowoc steamer Manhattan found lighthouse keepers W H Shields and William McCauley alive after the squall that capsized their yawl on Squaw Island. Mrs Shields and her niece Mrs Mary Davis died in the lake while Lucien Mann of Montague, Mich., drowned earlier. The two survivors, badly frozen, may lose lower limbs.
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Turkey Has Not Settled Indemnity Talks With Turkey
Washington reports that no settlement on indemnity with Turkey has been reached despite optimistic dispatches. The United States has only promises from the Ottoman government, while Britain’s push for compensation is viewed as hindering negotiations. Also on Dec 17, US relief lightship No 58 was towed to Edgemoor after a gale, crew exposed, and a Berlin cor respondent quotes Emperor William asserting military unity.
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Deibler Nearing His End in Paris Illness
Paris reports the retired executioner Deibler critically ill at Meudon. The incumbent under orders postponed a guillotine act, with execution date fixed for Saturday at Orleans according to uncertain lines in the dispatch.
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Morrison Jury Disagrees in El Dorado Murder Trial
In El Dorado on December 15 Jessie Morrison's trial for the murder of Mrs. G Olin Castle ended without a verdict as nine jurors favored acquittal and three sought conviction or manslaughter. The case will proceed to spring court with bond release likely and possible perjury investigations announced by County Attorney Brumback.
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Bryan plans weekly Lincoln paper The Commoner
Former President William Jennings Bryan announces the establishment of a weekly newspaper to be published in Lincoln Nebraska. He will serve as proprietor and editor and aims to discuss public questions, defend Kansas City platform principles, lecture in college towns, and publish the first issue in January.
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Labor Chiefs Chosen at AFL Convention
The American Federation of Labor adjourned sine die after a week of talks with thousands of union members. Scranton Pennsylvania was chosen as next year’s convention site. Officers re-elected include President Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John B Lennon.
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Samuel Gompers
New York
Frank Morrison
Washington
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Tus
Trainmen to Mediate With Santa Fe Official
Representatives of trainmen conductors engineers and firemen met with Santa Fe General Manager H A Mudge to mediate a dispute with the Order of Railway Telegraphers. No agreement was reached but mediation was encouraged and a conference with Third Vice President Barr is planned in Chicago today or tomorrow.
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H. A. Mudge
Santa Fe Railway
Board of Mediation
German Troops Arrive From China Receive Imperial Welcome
A portion of the German contingent arriving from China was publicly welcomed in Berlin on December 17 by order of Emperor William. Crowds cheered along the route from the Wehrter railway station as troops carried shot-riddled flags from action at the Taku forts, along with captured Chinese flags and guns.
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Band of Conspirators Seized in Caracas Plot
Advices from Demarara dated Dec 5 report the arrest in Caracas of 56 prominent Venezuelans on charges of plotting a new revolution. Kingston dispatches note the wide pretrial crackdown and identify Caracas as the scene of the alleged conspiracy.
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Jamaica
War News Tarnished by Prorogation Amid South Africa Conflicts
London reports prorogation relief while new Boer battles unfold in the Cape Colony. Lord Kitchener urges full mobilization as Dewet escapes and 5 000 men are to join Baden-Powell's constabulary. Boers suffer heavy losses at Vryheld Scheepersnek and Zastron with British casualties rising.
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Magaliesburg Disaster Detailed Engagement Report
London reports describe the Magaliesburg clash with General Clements defending a horseshoe shaped position. Boer forces under General Delarey and reinforced by Commandant Bogers overwhelm the Northumberland camp, forcing a retreat as Clements scrambles to save guns and camp gear.
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Funeral of Oswald Ottendorfer Held Tomorrow
Obsequies for Oswald Ottendorfer editor and publisher of the Staatz Zeitung will be held tomorrow in the hall of norms old i The. Po.
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The
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Congressional Docket of Dec 11 to Dec 17 1900 Actions
Senate debates ship subsidy and war revenue cuts while House handles credentials travel on the Nicaragua bill and Hay Pauncefote treaty. Holiday recess set from Dec 21 to Jan 8 1901 as Congress reviews pensions and Alaska judge charges. Civil service bill on veteran preference defeated 41 to 15.
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Corn Leads Chicago Board With December Rise
Chicago grain and provisions report notes December corn climbs to 80 1/8 cents as shorts cover, May corn advances, wheat steadies, oats up slightly, and provisions mostly unchanged to lower. Cash quotes show varied grain prices and livestock trading at Chicago and Kansas City markets with cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and pricing.
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Church of England Revenue From Investments and Donations
The Church of England relies on income from investments endowments and voluntary contributions. Total revenue is about 35,000,000 dollars.
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