Argentina Chile Protocol Sparks Diplomatic Rift
A Chile Argentina dispute over a police withdrawal and jurisdiction in Ultima Esperanza flared as Argentine officials signaled nonapproval of two key protocol terms. Buenos Aires demonstrations reflected popular discontent and fears of stalled peace efforts, while Chilean officials defended maintaining Chilean jurisdiction and urged adherence to an agreed settlement.
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Santiago
Buenos Aires
Ultima Esperanza
Edward VII
England
Chile
Roca
Infante
Pacific Coast Storm and Shipping Havoc Reported
Reports from Pacific Northwest ports describe widespread storm damage to vessels in the straits. The schooner Minnie A Caine is stranded on Smith Island, the Packard remains afloat off Royal Roads, and the British bark Bankburn is missing after dragging anchor.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Dee
Packard
North Pacific
Trial Island
Royal Roads
Victoria Harbor
Minnie A. Caine
Smith Island
Bankburn
Women Win Official Recognition in Methodist Conference
New York dispatch reports the long struggle for women’s official recognition in Methodist conferences ends with adoption of a new constitution. The changes grant women the right to sit as delegates and to vote on constitutional questions, lowering the amendment threshold from three-fourths to two-thirds.
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New York
Methodist Church
the Tribune
Stephen L. Baldwin
Mission Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference of the Church
Chengo
Baldwin
Tro
Promen
Carnegie Steel Bonds Sold At 128 Half Belief Endowment Gift Altered
New York report says Adrian H Muller Co auctioned Carnegie Steel 5 percent bonds at 128 percent. Andrew Carnegie offered $1,000,000 in these bonds for Washington Memorial University for original research, but the gift faced objections due to corporate bond backing. The sale could shift funds to relieve government embarrassment, with about ten million bonds equating to over 11 million dollars. Most Carnegie Steel bonds are held by Carnegie himself, prompting questions about his involvement.
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Carnegie
New York
Wallstreet
Adrian H. Muller & Co
Carnegie Steel
Cain
Carnegie Steel Company
Marconi system to link New Haven and Dieppe
The wireless telegraphic system by Mr Marconi moves from experiments to commercial use with permanent installations planned by the Marconi company and the London and Brighton railway and their French partner between New Haven and Dieppe. Departures will be signalled with luggage and passenger information, reducing waiting times for friends when fog delays boats.
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New York
Mr. Marconi
London
Herald
Marconi Company
London and Brighton Railway
New Haven
Dieppe
Elizabeth City coroner finds verdict amid grave skepticism
In Elizabeth City North Carolina on December 20 the coroner's jury delivered a verdict on Miss Nel Crodean’s death amid strong public distrust toward James Wilcox her sweetheart. The article notes sharp public sentiment against Wilcox and reports the verdict as unsatisfactory to many observers.
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James Wilcox
Elizabeth City
N.C
Nel Cro
Dean Boty
Elizabeth
James
Waali
Fierce Fighting Column Repulsed By Boer Attack At Zeefontein
London dispatch reports a night raid by Boer forces under General Dewet overwhelmed a British picket line at Zeefontein. Six officers and 50 men were killed with many wounded or missing. about half the column reached the Elaard river bridge as prisoners. The Boers, estimated around 1200, pursued retreating British toward the broken terrain while Imperial Light Horse arrived too late.
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London
Warffire
Zeetfonteis
Dee
Firman
Cams
Zeefontin
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Bothaville
Zeefontein
Williams
Harn
Watney
Wile
Elaard
Scarlett
Dewet
Imperial Light Horse
Peeresses to Wear Colors at Parliament Opening
London 20 The king plans to open parliament in full state with a gilded state coach. Peeresses will wear colors and jewels, but mourning will not be required for the occasion. Preparations are under way for the ceremonial pageantry leading to the coronation in June.
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London
Bec
Edward
Britain’s iron trade shows drop in 1301 year output
In New York on December 30, reports cite a marked decline in Britain's iron production for the year 1301. Estimated iron from ore and pig iron totals fall significantly versus 1900 figures, with overall manufactured iron down while still tracking near 1900 levels.
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York
Nec
Great Britain
Nir
Saintong
Washington Letter Ex Senator Chandler's silver cigar box
Ex Senator Chandler funded a silver cigar box gift after a campaign pledge. The piece honors bimetal praise and honors Lodge as the author of the pledge text. The item is a sixteen to one silver gold alloy design with inscription and will be presented at a significant event. Also recounted are light anecdotes about a New York congressman’s secretary and a Kentucky barroom scene involving Fairbanks and Shaw.
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Chandler
St. Louis
Chan Mer
Tad
D. Kk. Watson
Congress
Ohio
Naydler
Bow ~ Seamster
Lave Uhmoos
Lode
Alv. Chandler
New York
Johnses
Senate
Fairbanks
Indiana
Shaw
Iowa
Kentucky
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Lincoln
Nei
Doege
Hells
William seKint
Pohereh
Marconi Wireless
Syria
AMC
Trfik Pasha
Lezatjan
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Minneapolis
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Wwe
Antomal
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Havania
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I. Weller
Washington
Tims
Uncle Joe
Chao
Tim
Cannon
Secretary Root
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H.A. Powers
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Chas. McCormick
B. E Kelly
Smith
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James Dunigan
H. A. Powers
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Melvin Fisk
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Prop
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