World and National Briefs Unite in Week’s Summary
Eugene Weatty presents a condensed review of major events from the past week. Russia aims to retain Manchuria while talks between Americans, British, and Russians at Niu Chuang grow tense. Rear Admiral Wildes named to lead the Asiatic squadron. Senatorial moves oppose broad pension bills. Missouri proposes a new railroad charter. East St. Louis robbers gained 10.46 dollars, not 5000. France may seek payment if Germany secures funds from Venezuela, and Boer forces retreat under British guard. cattle losses mount. Governor Shaw to succeed Secretary Gage in January. New York allocates 56000 dollars to science education.
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Shaw
Gage
New York
Louis Jr
Niu Chuang
East St. Louis
Germany
Venezuela
France
Good Business Partner Professor Quote
A fragmentary quotation from Printers Ink argues that a prudent business partner will help their patron realize larger dividends, underscoring the value of reliable aligned interests in commerce.
Various World and Domestic News Highlights From the Era
A sweeping roundup notes disjointed items: Boer and British losses, a Southern Pacific collision fatality in Houston, Ex-President Cleveland’s recovery, looming Chinese exclusion fights in Congress, Schley’s court findings review, Roosevelt’s health update, a wrecked training train to the Philippines, Vladivostok aviation interests, Mrs McKinley’s postal franking privilege report, Chinese court at Pekin, Canada’s South Africa troops, US troop withdrawals from Cuba, Lord Pauncefote’s illness, Mormon migration to Montana, the Liberty Bell shipped to Charleston exposition, artesian gas flow at Everett, Philippine tariff amendments, a proposed Philippine government bill, a San Francisco Bay tunnel project, wireless link talks Seattle to Nome, Columbus troops heading to San Francisco, Whatcom strike, Boer tactics to tire British taxpayers, General Bell in Batangas, Samar conditions, Carnegie Institution incorporation, Kitchener seeking Canadian scouts, Denver forbidding prize fights, Walla Walla disaster dead and missing, football bans in England, Prussia Catholic growth vs Protestant rise, Jewish Hebrews growth, Germany vs education claims, free common schools, English Bass import value, vast child counts near major rivers, and a dramatic fire drill efficiency report.
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Canada
South Africa
United States
Cuba
Lord Pauncefote
Utah
Montana
Philadelphia
Everett
Mitchell
House
Philippines
Congress
San Francisco Bay
Oakland
San Francisco
Seattle
Nome City
Asa
General Bell
Batangas
Island of
Samar
Carnegie Institution
Sen
Washington
Lord Kitchener
Denver Fire and Police Board
Walla Walla
Government to Blame Says Papers Implicate China in Boxer Uprising
Documents at Columbia University reportedly show the Chinese Imperial Government allied with the Boxers. The material, a block cut from a proclaimed circular, was found in a private house used by Methodist schools. It bears imperial seals and calls eight towns near Pekin to rise and join the Boxers’ anti foreign effort.
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New York
Columbia University
M. E. Gamewell
Pekin
Astoria Night Clerk Saves Sixteen From River
Thomas E Parker of Astoria Oregon and night clerk at the Parker House has earned a growing reputation as a lifesaver. In the last three years he rescued sixteen people from the river near the water front during dark winter nights, often risking his own life. He has never sought or received any reward and many rescued never thanked him or gave their names.
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Astoria
Thomas E. Parker
Parker House
Parker
Signatures Forged in Pardon Forgeries Case in Montana
Helena Montana January 13 Governor Toole uncovers a bold pardon forgery scheme for convict Launcelot Livingston including a Roosevelt forged letter and a petition with 102 signatures from prominent figures such as August Belmont Edison and Morgan. Livingston was convicted of obtaining money by forged check in April 1900 and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
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Helena
Mont
Toole
Theodore Roosevelt
Launcelot G. Livington
Roosevelt
Livington
New York
Hugh Grant
August Belmont
Hoosevelt
Livingston
House Committee Sets Statehood Hearings for Three Territories
Washington January 13 The House committee on territories fixed January 23 for hearings on the Oklahoma statehood bill and on the Arizona statehood bill with February 7 set for the New Mexico statehood bill. The Jefferson territory bill from Indian Territory was sent to a subcommittee led by Knox of Massachusetts with Flynn, the Oklahoma delegate.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Territory of
Jefferson
Indian Territory
Knox
Massachusetts
Flynn
Pueblo Opens 758000 Acres for Settlement in Colo
Pueblo land office reports orders from Washington to open over 758000 acres in southwestern Huerfano and western Las Animas for settlement. The land, withdrawn last year to form the Las Animas Reservation, spans about 24 by 11 miles.
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Pueblo, Colo
Land Office
Washington
Pueblo Land Office
Huerfano
Las Animas Counties
lLas Animas
Postal Receipts Rise At 5 Cent Post Offices
Washington January 12 official statement shows postal receipts at 5 cent post offices rose nearly 15 percent in December compared with December 1900 Chicago and New York report strong advances while Haven Dayton and other cites show declines in the same period
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Washington
United States
Chicago
New York
Dayton
Growth and Happenings Across Oregon in Brief
A sweeping review covers industry growth, taxes, and infrastructure across the state. Highlights include new flouring mill at Wasco powered by White river electricity, closing of Yamhill river navigation to Lafayette, and a large oil well project near Myrtle Creek. Oregon State Livestock Association meets in Salem, and Portland tax levy rises by one third. Beaver Hill coal output steady, and Etna Oil Company files for incorporation in Baker City. Sumnerville hosts a successful farmers institute, while many counties report tax levies and marriage licenses up.
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Lafayette
Josephine County
Clatsop
Lane County
Oregon State Livestock Association
Salem
Wreck in New York Central tunnel kills fifteen
A rear end collision in the New York Central tunnel near Park Avenue today left fifteen dead and thirty or more injured as South Norwalk local trains collided with a White Plains local. Rescue efforts mobilized city ambulances police fire and volunteers amid wreckage and steam.
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New York
New York Central
Park Avenue
South Norwalk
New Haven
Hartford Road
White Plains
Harlem
Manhattan
Alaska Ship Lost Near Dixon Entrance After Wreck
News from Skagway via City of Seattle reports the Bristol wrecked off Green Island near Dixon Entrance. The vessel carried 2500 tons of coal from Ladysmith to Treadwell mine and sank on January 2. Captain and six crew members perished. three lifeboats reached safety, one boat missing with seven aboard.
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Vancouver
B. C
City of Seattle
Skagway
Bristol
Green Island
Port Simpson
Ladysmith
Vancouver Island
Treadwell
Douglas Island
Alaska
Seattle
Greensland
Dixon
Agricultural Prices and Market Report Summary
A detailed market list covers wheat, barley, oats, flour, millstuff, hay, mutton, hogs, veal, beef, butter, cheese, potatoes, hops, wool, and local currency values. It also notes market remarks on New York bankers addressing currency reform, Transvaal delegates in Holland discussing England’s approach, and a German foreword office update on a new meat inspection law timing.
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New York
Gage
Transvaal
Holland
England
South Africa
Forview
United States
Germany seeks Venezuela reply with reasonable time
Berlin reports the foreign office says Germany has not yet received President Castro's reply to the January 2 note from the German charge d affaires in Caracas. Germany will allow Castro a reasonable time to respond and has no wish to press the Venezuelan president unduly.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Venezuela
Associated Press
Castro
Caracas
Drainage Board Heads to Washington for Waterway Funding
Chicago officials plan a Saturday departure for Washington to seek a $200,000 appropriation to fund a survey and cost estimate for a waterway linking the drainage canal with St. Louis. The eight to fourteen foot channel would connect the systems to improve drainage.
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Chicago
Drainage Board
Washimgton
Congress
St. Louis
Fatal collision near Roy station in fog
Freight train No 15 of the Rio Grande Western and a work train collided near Roy station ten miles south of Ogden in thick fog. Fireman Frank Cowell of Salt Lake City was killed and three men were injured in the accident this morning.
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Salt Lake City
Rio Grande Western
Roy Station
Oxeden
Frank Cowell
Salt Lake
Troops Endure Hardships in Samar Campaign Report
Rear-Admiral Rodgers cables from Cavite that Waller’s force completed a ten day march across Samar from Lanang to Bahey. The column endured great hardships. It killed thirteen insurgents and captured a captain and four men. The report notes a four hundred strong rebel force surrendered in Batangas Province Luzon.
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Batangas Province
Luzon
Washington
Navy Department
Rodgers
Cavite
Waller
Samar
Lanang
Bahey
Census Report Ranks U S Fourth Global Population
The Census Bureau reports the US population at 94,233, in the 1900 census year, with detailed breaks for Continental United States, Philippines, Porto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, and military abroad. It notes total nineteenth century growth from 5.33 million to about 84.26 million and parcels the three larger populations China, the British empire, and the Russian empire.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Continental
United States Proper
Philippines
Porto Sinw
Hawaii
Guam
American Samoa
Pope
Philippine Islands
Manila
Porto Rico
War Department
Census Office
Alaska
Naval Service
Secretary of the Navy
China
British Empire
Russian Empire
Surrender of Insurgent District Chiefs in Batangas Province
Manila reports Colonel Marisen gan Major Cabrera and a renegade priest Castillo surrendered unconditionally to General Bell. They controlled the District of Toad extending to the sea, including Banan and Guenoa, with an agreement to turn in all men and guns, an estimated 160 arms. Daily small engagements occur as Bell and General Chaffee plan for continued operations and possibly Malavar’s surrender next week. The U S Commission has appropriated $2.5 million for insular expenses in Q1. Admiral Tschoukhnine and Russian warships have arrived.
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Manila
Marisengan
Cabrera
Castillo
Bell
Batangas
Toad
Banan
Guenoa
General Bell
Chaffee
Malavar
United States Commission
Admiral Tschoukhnine
Nearly Unanimous Vote Passes Nicaragua Canal Bill
The U S House narrowly backed the Hepburn Nicaragua Canal bill on Jan 9 10, voting against only two of 310. The measure empowers the President to acquire disputed territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua to build a canal linking the Caribbean near Greytown to the Pacific near Brito with harbor construction and defense provisions. A total $10 million appropriation is authorized with a $180 million overall estimated cost, to be funded by treasury warrants.
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Washington
House
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Cannon
Costa Rica
United States
Secretary of War
Caribbean Sea
Greytown
Pacific Ocean
Brito
San Juan
Treasury
Government to cut expenses and hold three month plan
Honolulu reports executive council approving general expenditure reductions across departments to avoid an extra legislative session. A three month schedule guides department heads. Voters debate on an extra session, while ships report rough seas, a strong wind, and water shortages. One voyage includes the Benjamin seeking water after 54 days at sea with sails lost. Langdale confirms a sailor death near the Horn.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Executive Council
Charlies E. Moody
Sound
Benjamin
Australia
Puget Sound
Board of Survey
Langdale
London
Tudor Anders
Horn
Debate Over Nicaragua Route Delays Isthmian Canal Bill
Washington January 10 strong tide against fixing the Nicaragua route in proposed canal legislation. House debate delays and Morris amendment possibility. Senate favors Panama offer and may return whole question to the commission for further report. Despite opposition, canal supporters insist Congress cannot adjourn without definite authorization.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Senate
Panama
Commission
Robbers Hit National Stock Yards Bank in Neon City Heist
Six masked men entered the National Stock Yards Bank near East St. Louis after dark and dynamited vaults, securing about $5 000 in coins and currency. Police from East St. Louis and St. Louis hunt the robbers, believed to have escaped on horseback, with arrests expected after night.
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National Stock Yards Bank
St. Louis
Yaris Bank
East St. Louis
Daily National Stock Yards
Bank
Exchange
Bushnell
Theodore Duddlestone
Inventor Patents Nitro glycerine Shell in Oakland
B C Pettingell of Oakland claims a secret mechanism for a nitro glycerine shell that can carry 50 to 200 pounds of glycerine oil without concussion. He seeks U S government approval and the ordnance department will review the device today. The inventor says the concussion is reflected to the shell’s sides, leaving the payload undisturbed.
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Oaklandfs Cal
B. C
Thanks of Congress to Schley
Representative Hooker of Mississippi introduced a joint resolution praising Commodore Schley as the senior and absolute commander at the battle of Santiago. It states he is entitled to the credit for the victory and destruction of the Spanish fleet and provides for Congress to thank Admiral Schley and the officers and men under his command.
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Washington
Hooker
Mississippi
Schley
Santiago
Congress
Cuban Reciprocity Hearing Set Dates
Washington January 10 the ways and means committee set January 15 as the start date for Cuban reciprocity hearings and favored limiting the hearing to end by February 15 with no extension beyond that date.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Brooklyn Cruiser to Undergo Major Repairs at Yard
It is announced at the Brooklyn navy yard that the armored cruiser Brooklyn, flagship on the Atlantic station, will come to the local yard for extensive repairs as soon as relieved at Manila by the Rainbow. The overhaul costs are set at 250000 dollars.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Atlantic Station
Manila
Train collision at Largo injures crew
An east bound limited collided with a west bound extra freight at Largo Indiana while the freight was clearing the siding. Three cars of the freight were demolished and the passenger engine was derailed. The engineer and fireman were badly injured but will recover. no passengers were hurt.
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Largo
Ind
Rhemfontein Skirmish Kills Boer Officers in Orange River Colony
In the Orange River Colony on January 1, Rhemfontein constabulary engaged Boers in the central district. Field Cornet Pretorius and ten men were killed along with thirty-five burghers. Cornets Le rout and Erasmus are named among the opposing forces.
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Rhemfontein
Orange River Colony
Bereefor
Cornet Pretorius
Lerout
Erasmus
Governor Shaw Opens Treasury Tour in Washington
In Washington January, Governor Shaw of Iowa, newly appointed secretary of the treasury to succeed Mr. Gage, began a circuit of official rounds today outlining policy goals and meeting congressional leaders.
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Washington, Jan
Shaw
Iowa
Belgians to Extend Rail Line in Shan Province
Pekin January 10. The Shan eight provinces rail and mine director met United States Minister Conger to discuss a Belgian railroad branch extending to Shan in spring. He highlighted the province's mining wealth and urged American investment, citing U.S. treaty policy steering Chinese toward Americans.
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Pekin
Shan
United States
Conger Tolay
Coneer
Mexican National and International Railways to Consolidate
Monterrey Jan 13 It is announced that the consolidation of the Mexican National and Mexican International Railways will be consummated and both properties placed under one management not later than June 1 of this year The Mexican International Railway is now controlled by Speyer of New York This consolidation if accomplished probably will mean a fight with those in control of the Mexican Central for railroad supremacy in Mexico
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Monterey
Mex
Mexican National
Mexican International Railways
Mexican International Railway
Speyer
New York
Mexican Central
Mexico
Cuba election returns delayed to late January
From Havana comes word that full returns from the December 31 Cuban elections will not be available before the end of January. In all provinces except Puerto Principe, the senators and representatives are expected to be adherents of Tomas Estrada Palma, the president-elect of Cuba.
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Havana
Cuba
Puerto Principe
Tomas Estrada Palma
Hepburn Says Panama Co Sale Won’t Halt Bill Passage
Representative Hepburn chairing the interstate and foreign commerce committee says the secretary of state’s cable notice on the Panama Company’s willingness to sell its property to the United States for 40 million dollars will not affect the pending bill. He predicts it will pass by an overwhelming majority.
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Washington
Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Secretary of State
Cable Notification
Panama Company
United States
Pension bill advances in House committee report
Washington January 13 The House committee on appropriations completed the pension appropriation bill and reported it to the House. The measure totals 129 842 30 dollars, exactly the estimates, compared with 145 245 230 dollars in the prior appropriation.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Senate panel backs permanent Census Bureau bill
Washington January 11 The Senate committee on census today unanimously approved recommending the passage of Senator Hale s bill to create a permanent Census Bureau.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Census Today
Haley
Statue planned for Lake George honoring Johnson and Kendrick
The Society of Colonial Wars plans a heroic bronze statue on Lake George shore to honor Sir William Johnson and his Indian ally King Kendrick for the 1764 victory. Depeyster, Avery, and Langdon completed the design brief, with casting by Herr-Bonnard from Albert Weiner’s model.
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New York
Lake George
Sir William Johnson
King Kendrick
India
Society of Colonial Wars
Depeyster
Samuel P. Avery
W. G. Langdon
Herr-Bonnard
Albert Weiner
Creditors Seek Receiver for Pan-American Exposition Firm
In Buffalo on January 9, the Fidelity Trust Company representing first mortgage bondholders filed a summons and complaint in the supreme court to appoint a receiver for the Pan-American Exposition company as creditors failed to reconcile. About $2,500,000 in first-mortgage bonds were issued, with $150,000 still unpaid.
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Buffalo
Fidelity Trust Company
Supreme Court
Prize money appeal hearing set for Dewey Manila victory
Washington January 9 The district court of appeals set next month as the hearing date on prize cases from the district supreme court concerning the amount of prize money due Admiral Dewey for the Manila victory.
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Washington
District Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey
Manila
District Court of Appeals
Tobacco Factory Burned in Richmond Fire
Richmond Va January 9 The tobacco factory of Cameron and Cameron was practically destroyed by fire tonight with losses around 150000 dollars.
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Richmond
Cameron & Cameron W
Brilliant Meteor Seen Over Park City Utah
A brilliant meteor was seen in Park City Utah at 7 o clock this morning. A large ball of fire about the size of a hogshead traveled northeast, accompanied by a whizzing sound. It left a trail of sulphur and smoke as it passed near observers.
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Park City
Utah
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